I have zero intentions of making plushies, but I found myself wanting to pay attention to every second of this video. thank you for being super thorough & informative! it’s so cool to see the BTS of your process 🥰
Best manufacturing advice is always be persistent and be direct - it will yield the best results! if a factory does not want to help you there are always more! Never let a factory stop you from producing your product, you just gotta find the right fit! (from someone who deals with this daily haha) Such an incredibly informative, grounded and realistic video!!!
As someone who has been wanting to manufacture products but has been too overwhelmed on how to start - THANK U!! 😭 literally such a thorough and amazing video. No one really wants to share these secrets and the process, ur awesome and ur plush jewelry box idea is too cute! 🥺💓
I've already gotten my own plushies made, but this is such a good guide! :) It's SO important to pick the right manufacturer and really research them. Mine gave me a great sample & then really messed me around with the final product. I don't know anyone who has used them before, so I probably should have avoided them. Overall I LOVE how they came out, but the whole process was almost a YEAR. I'm kinda jealous that you got them made so quick!
oh no! yeah I think it's so important to follow up and ask them for update photos even while they're working on the bulk of it to make sure things are going well. I think some projects take me a lot longer, some are faster too, really depends on the manus experience :)
I super appreciate you sharing so much information about plushie production and especially communication with manufacturers! It's very hard to find such specific info online and it can be very intimidating to tackle. Thank you so so much!
the way i was almost taking notes on everything even tho i dont plan on making anything like this (at least not yet) LOL it's so cool to see the bts, there's so much work that goes into creating the product from start to finish! thank you for sharing and being honest and transparent and informative. I would love to see part 2!
I have though of manufacturing something before. And honestly felt so deflated because it felt so impossible to find. All the tips you gave are so valuable! Im not on the level of manufacturing a plushie 😅 but something small probably! I feel like this part in any shop/small businesses is so hard to get more information on so thank you for honestly sharing ❤ It gives us hope 😢 Please do a part 2! Idk if thats been made yet as I'm a little bit behind on videos but Im catching up 😊❤ Loving everything you're doing! 🎉
Can you do a more in depth video or short on Trademarks and copyrights... like if you come out with a new design that's yours do you register each item separately or is it like bc it's under your brand it's covered?
You are amazing for taking up on this! Seems like so much work goes into these plushies. I wouldn’t have the emotional strength to deal any of it right now (or ever) so well done you! Thx for sharing the process! ❤
You don’t see videos about manufacturing, so thank you for this! I really want to know these too - How did you find your manufacturer? And where do you look for one?
I'm so glad you made this video. Definitely voting for a part 2 if you do decide to make it. I've been thinking more and more about starting a shop and possibly looking into manufacturing. I have a hard time finding accurate information on how to do this stuff and a week after I'd ecide to pursue this you release this video! The way you explained it made sense and wasn't overwhelming. Thank you!!
I'm so excited for this cake jewelry box Tiff! I can't wait to see th final result. Please make a part 2!!! I feel more big brain artist after watching this know how videos of yours!
Thank you so much for putting all this info out there. I study Industrial design and all of the manufacturing sounded so hard and impossible to me. It's definitely not the same, the knowledge you get by reading vs. The knowledge you get by experience or hearing someone else's experience. So I'm very grateful for videos like this. I'm really hoping you make a part 2!! 💖🍰
I have no intentions in manufacturing any plushies but this was so informative and interesting to listen to! I'm sure your viewers who are into product development will find this useful as you explained this in a very methodical and clear way!
I'm not going to be making any plushies but I was glued to the screen, also yes please drop the rest of the process after the final product is out maybe! Loved the BTS and you're so cool :')
This is so interesting, I’d love to see part 2 😊 I’ve seen a few artists sharing some parts of this process, but not as a start to finish process in a video
Thank you for sharing your process. ❤ Your presentation was so nice and to the point, but still relaxed and enjoyable. I really appreciate how thoroughly you go through each step using your own product as an example.
I cannot wait for this cake! It’s perfect for me cuz right now I am a mess with my jewelry right now. Thanks for being so informative on the process! It’s so intimidating but helpful hearing your experience.
what an interesting insight to the manufacturing process !! i'd definitely love to see a part 2 / see the process of this product through to the end. i love the trend of cake jewelry boxes but never considered a plush version and it seems like such a cute idea ☺️
The video was amazing and it had so much information! Thank you for sharing your experience! I'd love to see a second part of this video and how the jewelry plushie turned out✨
This is such wonderful advice, I have created cut & sew patterns and was thinking of manufacturing. Knowing this makes it easier. Just send a tech pack with dimensions and let them make the patterns!
This is such a fascinating and informative video. Thank you so much for putting in all the work to put this in one place. The way you explain things is so clear and seeing all the work you put into things is incredibly inspiring. 😊
thank you for sharing such a detailed and insightful guide to making plushies! i have some ideas for plushies and will definitely be rewatching this video when the time comes around ❤
Such an interesting video, lots of information, thank you! I was always wondering what its like and I imagined the process very complicated. It is! But the explanation is very clear and it seems fun. Hope they made zippers thin and hidden and made the middle part fluffy too!) waiting for part 2 !
If I were designing a plush jewelry box... there would be little pockets with zippers and a tiny clear plastic label spot to slide some kind of ref picture for the spot... some plush flowers for icing double as little pockets of precious things! I design purses, jewelry, and lamps... I used to sell to individuals, but I became disabled, and now I do prototypes only... usually for loved ones cause I don't have enough energy for it all... I really enjoy your channel, because you are smart... I'll pray for you!😊
It was very interesting to know more about all the process! It must require not only lots of money but also lots of patience and it seems like a long process of inspecting all the details, communicating and asking... When you were searching for inspiration and references to create your own product it must be very nice to do all this searching I think!
question before even starting designing plushies how do you actually find someone to make you product and how do you protect your design? i am really curious to learn more about this process because i havent found any info about i so far. 🤔 but thank you for making this video Apple Cheeks. i love lo learn new things. and didnt know all these steps behind designing a plushie. but they look so cute in the end. 😍 also another question was it hard to decide which colours to use or do you choose based one how you feeling?
One good thing to know about the mold for part is the mold life cycle. It will tell you how many pieces you will be able to get from the mold before the mold no longer produces the high quality it did when the mold was new. The manufacturer can use various types of metals for molds to either reduce cost or improve part quality.
This is such a useful video !! I was wondering if you make all your manufacturers sign an NDA ? Even for your other products like keychains, lanyards etc?
When you submit your tech pack, should it always utilize vector images or are raster images okay? I’m debating on getting illustrator or procreate and would love your thoughts.
My day job is product designing, but I've always wanted to start work on my own products as a side business. There are some helpful tips I needed to know here. Thank you. Committing is scary, especially when you're working with overseas manufacturers. Can I ask what you use for payment transactions with overseas manufacturers?
Thank you for such an informative video 🥹 I hope we get a part 2~ I wish I watched this before manufacturing my own! The NDA part was very informative, as one of my manufacturers actually sent me SOMEONE ELSE'S SAMPLE as a gift (along with my sample)??? Not sure if that is normal, but I'm sure it would've been avoided if we made them sign NDAs!
I think sometimes when manufacturers say they can offer a MOQ as low as 100 pcs or something, they actually tell the manufacturer to make like 500+ pcs and end up selling the rest off as bulk for other people to sell them. So definitely be clear that these designs are not to be resold or copied!
I'm in the process of a sample and working on my line but there's so much todo that it gets confusing... how was your inspiration process when it came to naming your brand and doing all the legal stuff?
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I have zero intentions of making plushies, but I found myself wanting to pay attention to every second of this video. thank you for being super thorough & informative! it’s so cool to see the BTS of your process 🥰
awww thank u!!!
Ur welcome
Best manufacturing advice is always be persistent and be direct - it will yield the best results! if a factory does not want to help you there are always more! Never let a factory stop you from producing your product, you just gotta find the right fit! (from someone who deals with this daily haha) Such an incredibly informative, grounded and realistic video!!!
yesyesyes!
As someone who has been wanting to manufacture products but has been too overwhelmed on how to start - THANK U!! 😭 literally such a thorough and amazing video. No one really wants to share these secrets and the process, ur awesome and ur plush jewelry box idea is too cute! 🥺💓
Ur welcome and thanx.
I've already gotten my own plushies made, but this is such a good guide! :) It's SO important to pick the right manufacturer and really research them. Mine gave me a great sample & then really messed me around with the final product. I don't know anyone who has used them before, so I probably should have avoided them. Overall I LOVE how they came out, but the whole process was almost a YEAR. I'm kinda jealous that you got them made so quick!
oh no! yeah I think it's so important to follow up and ask them for update photos even while they're working on the bulk of it to make sure things are going well. I think some projects take me a lot longer, some are faster too, really depends on the manus experience :)
Yes please to a part 2!!!
thanks for being transparent about your process! Really interesting
:)
Ur welcome
The way you share content is very specific and easy to understand. The video is cute and helpful to me a lot. Thank you Tiffany❤
So happy to hear, I was hoping I explained it clear enough!
Ur welcome
That cake jewelry box plush is such a cool idea. Adorable and useful. 🍰
I super appreciate you sharing so much information about plushie production and especially communication with manufacturers! It's very hard to find such specific info online and it can be very intimidating to tackle. Thank you so so much!
I'm so glad! Happy to help :)
Ur welcome
the way i was almost taking notes on everything even tho i dont plan on making anything like this (at least not yet) LOL
it's so cool to see the bts, there's so much work that goes into creating the product from start to finish!
thank you for sharing and being honest and transparent and informative.
I would love to see part 2!
ahhhh!
Pls do a part 2, this video was truly helpful! Thank you so much! 🙏
Yay!!
I have though of manufacturing something before. And honestly felt so deflated because it felt so impossible to find. All the tips you gave are so valuable! Im not on the level of manufacturing a plushie 😅 but something small probably!
I feel like this part in any shop/small businesses is so hard to get more information on so thank you for honestly sharing ❤ It gives us hope 😢
Please do a part 2! Idk if thats been made yet as I'm a little bit behind on videos but Im catching up 😊❤
Loving everything you're doing! 🎉
Can you do a more in depth video or short on Trademarks and copyrights... like if you come out with a new design that's yours do you register each item separately or is it like bc it's under your brand it's covered?
Yap that would be very helpful
To be honest I’m not fully educated on copyright and trademark but I can see what I can find!
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You are amazing for taking up on this! Seems like so much work goes into these plushies. I wouldn’t have the emotional strength to deal any of it right now (or ever) so well done you! Thx for sharing the process! ❤
You don’t see videos about manufacturing, so thank you for this! I really want to know these too - How did you find your manufacturer? And where do you look for one?
I’m so freakin excited to see the final sample of this product 🍰
I'm so glad you made this video. Definitely voting for a part 2 if you do decide to make it. I've been thinking more and more about starting a shop and possibly looking into manufacturing. I have a hard time finding accurate information on how to do this stuff and a week after I'd ecide to pursue this you release this video! The way you explained it made sense and wasn't overwhelming. Thank you!!
You did absolutely amazing job with this video Tiffany I would love to see a series like this. An part two would be amazing ☺️
I'm so excited for this cake jewelry box Tiff! I can't wait to see th final result. Please make a part 2!!! I feel more big brain artist after watching this know how videos of yours!
Thank you so much for putting all this info out there. I study Industrial design and all of the manufacturing sounded so hard and impossible to me.
It's definitely not the same, the knowledge you get by reading vs. The knowledge you get by experience or hearing someone else's experience.
So I'm very grateful for videos like this.
I'm really hoping you make a part 2!! 💖🍰
I have no intentions in manufacturing any plushies but this was so informative and interesting to listen to! I'm sure your viewers who are into product development will find this useful as you explained this in a very methodical and clear way!
Thank you Tiffany, I am learning so much in your video, I would love to watch part 2 !!! ❤ ❤❤
I’m so glad :)
I'd looove to watch part 2! I learned a lot and I'm honestly very curious about the end result 🤭
I think that the tulip vase is more suited to be a jewlery container but the cake is also gorgeous
I'm not going to be making any plushies but I was glued to the screen, also yes please drop the rest of the process after the final product is out maybe! Loved the BTS and you're so cool :')
This is so interesting, I’d love to see part 2 😊 I’ve seen a few artists sharing some parts of this process, but not as a start to finish process in a video
i'd love to see a part 2 of this video!! your process is very insightful as someone who's never worked with a manufacterer before
Thank you for sharing your process. ❤
Your presentation was so nice and to the point, but still relaxed and enjoyable.
I really appreciate how thoroughly you go through each step using your own product as an example.
I cannot wait for this cake! It’s perfect for me cuz right now I am a mess with my jewelry right now. Thanks for being so informative on the process! It’s so intimidating but helpful hearing your experience.
Please do a part 2 :D I'd love to see the final product!
I learned a lot thank you! For sure part 2! I'm interested to see how many revisions you ended up using and how they took the changes
Oh yes i need a part 2!! I was hooked from the very beginning!
what an interesting insight to the manufacturing process !! i'd definitely love to see a part 2 / see the process of this product through to the end. i love the trend of cake jewelry boxes but never considered a plush version and it seems like such a cute idea ☺️
Fab video…all around. Thanks for sharing your BTS…it’s always really helpful! 🐾💕🐾
Omg yes a Part 2 would be amazing! This was such a fun and informative video!
I would love to see part two! This was so helpful and enlightening! I love watching your process! ❤
The video was amazing and it had so much information! Thank you for sharing your experience! I'd love to see a second part of this video and how the jewelry plushie turned out✨
Such a fun design, I can’t wait to see the final product! I feel inspired to try manufacturing keychains after watching 😅☺️
This is so interesting and helpful! I can't wait to see the final product. And I would love a part two!
There is not enough information on this process out there. Thank you sooooo much for sharing!
This is such wonderful advice, I have created cut & sew patterns and was thinking of manufacturing. Knowing this makes it easier. Just send a tech pack with dimensions and let them make the patterns!
This is such a fascinating and informative video. Thank you so much for putting in all the work to put this in one place. The way you explain things is so clear and seeing all the work you put into things is incredibly inspiring. 😊
thank you ;-;
Watching your process was informative and entertaining. So generous of you to share.
Thank you so much for sharing real emailing process, I think for me it's the most intimidating part! ❤
emailing and negotiating will always be so tricky to me too! even after doing it for so long !!
Exactly the video I needed ! I'm so happy I've found your channel ! :) Thank you for sharing this, it is really helpful to see all the different steps
oh and I reallyyyy like your plushies omg ! the flowers vith the vase are incredible, LOVE IT
thank you!
Such a cute idea! I can imagine getting more than one, if you have a substantial amount of jewelry and display it as a cake. 😍
Thank you so much for this video. I will send you my first plushie sample in a few years! 🦫
thank you for sharing such a detailed and insightful guide to making plushies! i have some ideas for plushies and will definitely be rewatching this video when the time comes around ❤
This is so cool. You’re so creative and talented. I would never think of something like this.
I've just discovered your channel and absolutely loved seing your process. Thank you!! please make part two ❤❤❤❤
Such an interesting video, lots of information, thank you! I was always wondering what its like and I imagined the process very complicated. It is! But the explanation is very clear and it seems fun. Hope they made zippers thin and hidden and made the middle part fluffy too!) waiting for part 2 !
This was an awesome video, Tiff! I was surprised to see how much work you did before talking to a manufacturer.
Please make an update!!! This video was super informative and entertaining! I'm invested.
If I were designing a plush jewelry box... there would be little pockets with zippers and a tiny clear plastic label spot to slide some kind of ref picture for the spot... some plush flowers for icing double as little pockets of precious things! I design purses, jewelry, and lamps... I used to sell to individuals, but I became disabled, and now I do prototypes only... usually for loved ones cause I don't have enough energy for it all... I really enjoy your channel, because you are smart... I'll pray for you!😊
This was so informative and well explained! Also when these go on sale I am LEAPING to the preorders
this was so informative! I would love to see a part 2! I really enjoy watching it 😊💗
What an awesome video! Very informative! Great tutorials! I love your work! And your work ethic!!!!! 😊 I’m excited to see what comes next.
It was very interesting to know more about all the process! It must require not only lots of money but also lots of patience and it seems like a long process of inspecting all the details, communicating and asking... When you were searching for inspiration and references to create your own product it must be very nice to do all this searching I think!
it really does feel like quite the long process, but it makes it even more worth it in the end! :)
Thank you! This video is very helpful and I appreciate your time and efforts! I’m beginning the process to make one of my own. Cheers!
I hope you make a part two because i really like seeing to process. And i hope this dose will in your store.
So much wisdom!! This was so interesting to watch! We need part two! :D
hi! does anyone know what notes app she’s using at the 7:51 mark? where she’s able to convert a photo of handwritten notes to digital notes 😭
Notability!
I'd love to see part 2! Thanks for sharing this video!
Adorable strawberry 🍓 short cake jewelry
Great video, it was really aesthetically pleasing and I like how you described the process. 🍰🍰🍰
I would love to see the whole process, I'm really dedicated to this project now! Please make another video.
Ty. One of my major dreams is to sell and make plushies. Im just working on the designs
This was really informative and interesting, and I would absolutely love to see the completion of this product, mostly so I can buy it lol.
thank you for sharing what you did! i absolutely love your tulip plushie!!!
question before even starting designing plushies how do you actually find someone to make you product and how do you protect your design? i am really curious to learn more about this process because i havent found any info about i so far. 🤔 but thank you for making this video Apple Cheeks. i love lo learn new things. and didnt know all these steps behind designing a plushie. but they look so cute in the end. 😍 also another question was it hard to decide which colours to use or do you choose based one how you feeling?
Am i an artist, no, will i ever make a plushie, no! But this was such an interesting behind the scenes video 💕💕 Such cute ideas too!!
so incredibly insightful and refreshing! Loved your video and I learnt a great deal 🤩
Loved this video! I would love to see a part two 😍
This is such a cool video, i really hope you do a part two
One good thing to know about the mold for part is the mold life cycle. It will tell you how many pieces you will be able to get from the mold before the mold no longer produces the high quality it did when the mold was new. The manufacturer can use various types of metals for molds to either reduce cost or improve part quality.
Good tip, I never knew this! Thanks for sharing it :)
omg i need a netflix docuseries for the full bakery collection
This was so interesting and helpful!! I would love to see a part 2 🍰
This is so informative and motivating. Thank you so much!!!!
last week i was like “i really want to make a plushie this year i gotta bug my friends about how they did it” and then you make THE guide
please have a part 2!! its very educational!!
will there still be stocks of the strawberry pouch at your shop update? :)
Thank you! I won't be restocking those, they were a limited drop! :(
This is such a useful video !! I was wondering if you make all your manufacturers sign an NDA ? Even for your other products like keychains, lanyards etc?
I loved watching this!! and I would def love to see part two!
This is SO MUCH AMAZING INFORMATION!!! 😭💕💕💕💕 Thank you for sharing !!!!!
Here I am again, watching your video every time i feel anxious about my small business cause i don't know what to do and how to start again.
everytime I feel anxious, making lists and a plan of action always helps! Then you can break it down into smaller more bite sized tasks~
thank you for this video! i have a limited stationery products in my shop and would love to expand to plushies one day❤
When you submit your tech pack, should it always utilize vector images or are raster images okay? I’m debating on getting illustrator or procreate and would love your thoughts.
My day job is product designing, but I've always wanted to start work on my own products as a side business. There are some helpful tips I needed to know here. Thank you. Committing is scary, especially when you're working with overseas manufacturers. Can I ask what you use for payment transactions with overseas manufacturers?
Yes! I direct wire them to the manufacturer, I know sometimes they also offer ACH payments
Thank you so much it is very sweet of you to share these informations
Soooo interesting to see the behind the scene !
I feel that for the zipper, an invisible zipper may do the trick ?
exactly what I'm thinking too, I'll try to request it from my manu :)
Super awesome....❤❤... great way to explain.....thank you for sharing the info. Payment part two please....do you ship cif or cnf or fob??
These are adorable, you are brilliant, and thank you for sharing! Loves it! XOXO L
Can you tell me with which company you collaborate to make these Plushies? And how much does it cost to order one? Thank you.
Party two please and thank youuuu
Thank you for such an informative video 🥹 I hope we get a part 2~ I wish I watched this before manufacturing my own! The NDA part was very informative, as one of my manufacturers actually sent me SOMEONE ELSE'S SAMPLE as a gift (along with my sample)??? Not sure if that is normal, but I'm sure it would've been avoided if we made them sign NDAs!
I think sometimes when manufacturers say they can offer a MOQ as low as 100 pcs or something, they actually tell the manufacturer to make like 500+ pcs and end up selling the rest off as bulk for other people to sell them. So definitely be clear that these designs are not to be resold or copied!
amazing work！
i just make felt wool small plushies but yee i dunno maybe il make one for myself of an actual stuffed plushie
I cant wait to see an update!
I'm in the process of a sample and working on my line but there's so much todo that it gets confusing... how was your inspiration process when it came to naming your brand and doing all the legal stuff?