Online Seller Experience, Small Business Success Stories
… Indeed! Thanks to Etsy we have been able to communicate with the whole world, with people with similar interests, passionate about handicrafts. It is worth mentioning that our clients are really valuable and interesting people. Every day we learn something new from them. It’s hard for us to talk about the stress associated with Etsy, it’s more of an everyday challenge to face.
… The jewelry pieces that I have in my shop are made from solid silver 925 and genuine gemstones. I always searched for the best quality jewelry because I view it not only as a piece of jewelry but as a piece of art. I believe that my products stand out due to the fact that I am passionate about providing the best there is which is valued by the customers.
… For the most part, my materials are fairly cheap. I source most of my ingredients from another Etsy shop, and I feel like I definitely get what I pay for. Cotton, however, can be a lot more complicated because prices can vary and shipping isn’t always reliable. Generally, I price my items at cost, then average shipping costs and labor to be represented across all products.
… I have had non to little experience in selling my handmade, and print on demand products. I hope to learn how to advertise and get my name out there. I started selling online, for I wasn’t selling anything in my small town, or on Facebook. I also as a Graphic Designer have not found a full-time job, after graduation in 2019. I would like to find a little extra income through selling on Etsy, with my original designs.
… I sell a variation of handmade pillows, poufs, and rugs from all over Morocco and my local region. They are all handmade by local artisans and me, so there are many years of culture and history in each item. The fabrics used are all handmade and nothing is mass-produced. Each item has its own character and no items are the same.
… I make and sell all types of furniture. Tables, chairs, stools, beds, desks, the list goes on! I use solid wood for my furniture, mostly walnut. If I can utilize the live edge of the tree in the design I get excited! My business is sort of split between original designs and bespoke. On one hand, I enjoy creating originals that sell well like my stools, chairs, and beds.
… I sell beautiful jewelry that ranges from simplistic to statement. And lovely jewelry making supplies such as charms and chains. Having sensitive skin myself that often turns green or rashes easily, it is extremely important that I use materials that are affordable and safe for sensitive skin. Almost all of my pieces are hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant, and nonirritant.
… My main product is a 3D Structured Face Mask. They are made with 100% cotton and have very stiff interfacing that keeps them away from the nose and mouth while being really breathable. My 3D masks also have tabs and adjustable elastics that are really soft and can be interchanged behind the ears or around the head.
… I consider myself a novice crafter. I’m still learning from my community. One thing for certain is that I am a lot happier doing what I do today… then I’ve ever been in my life. My background and education is an engineer, I spent over 25 years working for a fortune 500 company.. reporting to work 12 hours a day. Eventually.. my family life suffered, my health was impacted, and I burned out.
… I make titanium wedding rings as my flagship items. I was one of the original makers of them, starting back in 1993. Most rings are fairly simple, so they are simply designed in CAD as 2D drawings. I have computer-controlled mills and lasers that help cut the raw bar to the near-final shape, and they are all finished by hand. I was the first to do wood inlays in titanium rings.