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The Guide: Step Two – Photograph Your Item (Part 2)
Thursday, April 29th, 2010Natural Daylight Much belated, but as promised, how to photograph your item in natural light. The item I am using is a pair of earrings which feature some fake pearls in a pastel green color. There are several problems with photographing in natural light, and several benefits. Let me say right off the bat that [...]
The Guide – Step Two: Photograph Your Item (pt 1)
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Step Two of the Complete Guide to Selling an Item on Etsy is…. photographing your item! Specifically, photographing your item using a lightbox.
I’ve found a tutorial that shows a very easy way to make one… all you need is a cardboard box, tape, white tissue paper, white posterboard, and a desk lamp.
The Guide – Step One: Make Something
Monday, March 8th, 2010The first thing to consider is your goal. Are you crafting for enjoyment, or to make money?
If you’re crafting for enjoyment, odds are you already know what you want to make and already have some stuff you want to sell. That’s great!
If you’re crafting for money, the best bet in the long run is to find something you enjoy making. Or else go into a different line of business! Be an accountant, or an engineer! Because if you’re only out for money, you won’t be able to hide it. People can tell, and it’s a huge turn-off.
The Complete Guide to Selling an Item on Etsy
Monday, March 8th, 2010I’ll be posting about every step in the process of selling an item on etsy, from making the item to photographing it, signing up for etsy, tagging, describing, pricing your item, shipping packaging and basics, advertising, EVERYTHING! Wooo!
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