From manufacturing, to DIYing, to selling online, in-person, wholesale, shipping, and more. Everything you need to know to start a sticker (and other art merch) business! This vid is packed with pros/cons, tips and resources I’ve accumulated from 3 years of running my small biz. Get ready to take notes!
💖My shop: [ Ссылка ]
M E N T I O N E D
✂️DIY stickers tutorial: [ Ссылка ]
✉USPS rates (Notice 123): [ Ссылка ]
Sticker Manufacture I used for those first 2 stickers: Sticker Mule
Video on How to find GOOD manufacturers: [ Ссылка ]
T O O L S & M A T E R I A L S*
🖨️Printer list
(This is from research. I have not tried any of these printers other than the first):
My printer (Epson xp-440): [ Ссылка ]
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500: [ Ссылка ]
Epson EcoTank ET-2850(cheaper modal): [ Ссылка ]
Canon Pixma G620 Megatank: [ Ссылка ]
Scanner (for those without a printer): [ Ссылка ]
✨Desktop cutting machines:
Silhouette Cameo 4: [ Ссылка ]
Cricut Explore Air 2: [ Ссылка ]
🧾Sticker Paper:
Online Labels weatherproof matte (my go-to): [ Ссылка ]
Online Labels standard white: [ Ссылка ]
Homsto matte sticker paper: [ Ссылка ]
Homsto gloss sticker paper: [ Ссылка ]
Oracal 651 adhesive lamination: [ Ссылка ]
📦Packaging:
5” x 7” Kraft envelopes: [ Ссылка ]
Clear sleeves: I often switch brands to find the best deal, just search your size.
I’ve also started using Glassine bags, I might switch permanently at some point: [ Ссылка ]
Card stock for business cards and backer cards: [ Ссылка ]
Decorative tissue: Bought at dollar store
🛠Other tools shown:
Firbon A4 Paper Cutter: [ Ссылка ]
Kadomaru Pro Corner cutter: [ Ссылка ]
💻Art/Design software
Clip Studio Paint EX: [ Ссылка ]
Note: I got mine via Clip studio's website, but apparently they also have hard-copies on Amazon, which is the link above.
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M Y S O C I A L S
Shop/Website: [ Ссылка ]
Instagram: [ Ссылка ]
Twitter: [ Ссылка ]
Deviantart: [ Ссылка ]
Newgrounds: [ Ссылка ]
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Chapters
00:00 – In this video
00:54 – Step 1: The artwork (formatting)
02:48 – Step 2: Manufacturing
03:10 – Method 1: DIY
07:42 – Method 2: Outsourcing
10:33 – Inventory formula (how much product to stock)
14:34 – Step 3: Selling
15:35 – Ecommerce
18:09 – In-person Events
21:00 – Wholesale
23:53 – Important tip for beginners
25:16 – Step 4: Fulfillment (Shipping)
27:33 – Before you go
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*Some links are Amazon affiliate codes, if you purchase using the links provided I may receive a small commission, which helps support this channel, at no extra cost to you.
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Title: How to start a sticker business | EVERYTHING you need + step-by-step process
Text on thumbnail: Art Biz: SELLING STICKERS (and other merch)
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tags
zaccura, artist, art business, biz, how to start a sticker business, sell your art, art merchandise, small business, small biz tips, step by step, diy stickers, how to make stickers, how to sell stickers, sticker tutorial, how to make stickers to sell
