This was the best video I've seen in a long time. I'm getting married so I will only do signs for myself. However, I now know what to get. And I understand better, why it's so expensive to get custom made signs! Thank you so much! ❤
Thank you for that very detailed rundown of what someone considering this business would need to know. I think the "aesthetic acrylic business" title is perfect! Just subscribed and will be watching your videos today. Thanks again, for the advice!
Do you place the permanent vinyl down on the cricut mat🤔 Do you need strong vinyl transfer tape? I am in the process of reorganizing my craft room, I do multiple crafts. Love your videos. Sue Cummings❤️
Thank you Sue! Yes, I do place the vinyl on the Cricut mat with the backing paper still attached! I have the transfer tape that I love linked in the description box if you'd like to see which one I use!
Just found your channel and am loving the information you share! Do you have any tips on once setting up an Etsy shop, how to get your items noticed when first starting out?
Hi! Thank you so much! Yes! I have a video on my channel about how I started my business! It has several tips in it and should be super helpful! ❤️ Here is the link for that video! th-cam.com/video/eEgDFMcQ5GE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for this amazing video!! it was very helpful. I'm a Canadian and just checked out your source for blank acrylics, but they aren't accepting any orders. I'll definitely keep checking around for a local company.
What an awesome vlog!! I am deciding whether or not to start my own business as I am now an empty nester after being an at home mom for 24 years (after a very successful career in sales). I had my own small business years ago when my kids were young! Your tips are awesome! I am leaning toward doing something with sewing & possibly something with cricut. Your acrylics are beautiful!! As I was going thru your video, I kept saying check as I have almost everything it would take to start a new biz!
Thank you so much! You are so sweet! Thank you for watching! You should totally go for it! My business has been such a blessing to me personally and financially! And it's something I mostly only do in my spare time (when I'm not caring for my daughter). Etsy is a great place to sell but having your own website is great too! Especially since you already have so many things to start! You can do it, I promise!
Hi, I love you channel and all the great information. It has been such a blessing to hear all the tips. Thank you so much. I’m just starting out and I’m wondering how do I keep the acrylic free of lint and dust while I’m working on it?
Thank you so much Jena! Thank you for watching! I'm so glad my videos are so helpful for you! ❤️ I don't really have any issues with lint or dust.. but I would say, maybe you could let them dry under a shelf or something that would cover them while they dry! Sorry I'm not able to help more with this!
Cassie I need your help!! I started making my samples of the name announcement 5x7 signs and the sponge brush made it so streaky, so I went to a regular paint brush and it left lines! Then I had to do 3 coats and the back just looks sooooo tacky! Plus the 3 coats made it thicke and lifting where I had it taped off. 😢
Thank you! A rule of thumb is that you want to add up the cost of all of the materials you used to make the item, then factor in how much time it will take you to make it (which would be your hourly rate). I do that and then I also look around on Etsy to see what others are charging to be sure my rate is competitive! I hope this helps! ❤️
I am now starting to buy things for acrylic sell and I just found you and I’m so happy I did you have amazing tips. Can you do one on you you do the actual orders online and the shipping like is there an app for it ?
I'm so glad I'm able to help! 🥰 When a customer places an order through my Shopify or Etsy I purchase the shipping label through either Shopify or Etsy! Both platforms are integrated with their own shipping platforms! It makes it super easy!
Hi Cassie I've been watching your videos since last week and they are so helpful for someone who has been thinking about starting a business. Now I know what to expect and how yo manage but the only thing that scares me setting up the prices it's so darn confusing. Can you make a video specifically for that? Thank you!
Hello! Do you know where I can get different kinds of acrylic shapes? I’ve seen on Etsy flower shapes, heart shapes, butterflies acrylic designs but I have no idea where to find them online
I typically either order on Amazon or Acrylic Blanks! I have a link to Acrylic Blanks in the description box of this video that will save you $5 on your first order!
To give the customers the sharpie oil pens and command strips, do you charge extra? Also, do you have a recommendation of where to buy those sharpie pens in bulk? Thank you!
I do charge a little extra for that item if I am adding in the paint pens! I get them at Michaels! I always use the 20% off coupon so they're discounted! You can find them on Amazon, but they aren't always the best quality (sometimes dried out) according to the reviews. I have never bought from amazon but just wanted to mention to you in case you do!
@@CassieCouncil ok that’s good news because I do want to make sure I can sell before getting into the legal stuff. Thank you so much it’s so nice that you give tips help and encourage ppl to start their bussiness.
Hi! Thank you so much for watching! I use Polycrylic clear gloss to seal the acrylic paint! I will typically paint a thicker layer of paint to prevent brush streaks and use a foam brush! I have a few videos of me showing how I paint and seal acrylics if you'd like to see it more in depth! ❤️
Love this video! I’m trying to decide between using Polycrylic and Brite Tone for sealing both paint and vinyl on my acrylic projects. Have you compared them before?
I was impressed by your account, I bought acrylic disks on Amazon, when the package arrived and I opened it, it turned out that the plastic was very thinnnn and had such a terrible chemical smell. I so upset, now I will return and order another brand. I don't know, take a chance and order from another supplier. Or buy using your recommendation link, but it's scary to take 100 pieces at once for $80.
I've had that happen as well with an order I placed on amazon! Some companies have acrylic pieces are great quality and some are not! Here is a link for a company on amazon in a smaller quantity / less cost that I have before! I hope this helps! ❤️ amzn.to/3KhykAR
Loved this! I followed you! I also started my small business & a follower of Jesus! ♥️ I followed you on Instagram! May the Lord continue to bless you and your business!
This was an amazing video! Love that you included must haves, along with "nice to have" items, and helpful business tips!
Thank you so much! Thank you for watching Sallie! ❤️
This was the best video I've seen in a long time. I'm getting married so I will only do signs for myself. However, I now know what to get. And I understand better, why it's so expensive to get custom made signs! Thank you so much! ❤
Thank you so much! I'm so glad my video was so helpful for you! ❤️
Thank you for this and super helpful tips! I'd love to see how you use the two 18x24 boxes for packing a 24x36!!
Thank you for watching! I definitely do plan on doing a video that will include this soon! 🤍
Amazing video. I appreciate that you include ‘must haves’ along with the ‘nice to haves’.
Thank you!! And thank you for watching! ❤️
Thank you for that very detailed rundown of what someone considering this business would need to know. I think the "aesthetic acrylic business" title is perfect! Just subscribed and will be watching your videos today. Thanks again, for the advice!
So happy I’m able to help! Thank you so much for watching my videos! ❤️
You're wonderful1' thank you for all of this!!!❤
Thank you for watching!
Spill that tea then, great job 👏🏾
The tea has been spilled! Haha Thank you! ❤️🥰
I just found your channel and loved #9. I'll definitely keep that in mind. Loving you videos
Thank you! ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing ❤
This was so helpful! A wealth of knowledge for small business owners getting started. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! ❤️
This was a great video. I'm on the fence about doing something like this just for a side job
Thank you Tracie! It's definitely a tough decision, but I say go for it! It's one of the best decisions I've made so far! ❤️
Do you place the permanent vinyl down on the cricut mat🤔 Do you need strong vinyl transfer tape? I am in the process of reorganizing my craft room, I do multiple crafts. Love your videos. Sue Cummings❤️
Thank you Sue! Yes, I do place the vinyl on the Cricut mat with the backing paper still attached! I have the transfer tape that I love linked in the description box if you'd like to see which one I use!
Just found your channel and am loving the information you share! Do you have any tips on once setting up an Etsy shop, how to get your items noticed when first starting out?
Hi! Thank you so much! Yes! I have a video on my channel about how I started my business! It has several tips in it and should be super helpful! ❤️
Here is the link for that video! th-cam.com/video/eEgDFMcQ5GE/w-d-xo.html
@@CassieCouncil great thank you!
Thank you for this amazing video!! it was very helpful. I'm a Canadian and just checked out your source for blank acrylics, but they aren't accepting any orders. I'll definitely keep checking around for a local company.
Thank you for watching! ❤️ I knowwww! I’m not sure what’s going on with them! I wish they were still accepting orders!
I love my Cricut
What an awesome vlog!! I am deciding whether or not to start my own business as I am now an empty nester after being an at home mom for 24 years (after a very successful career in sales). I had my own small business years ago when my kids were young! Your tips are awesome! I am leaning toward doing something with sewing & possibly something with cricut. Your acrylics are beautiful!! As I was going thru your video, I kept saying check as I have almost everything it would take to start a new biz!
Thank you so much! You are so sweet! Thank you for watching! You should totally go for it! My business has been such a blessing to me personally and financially! And it's something I mostly only do in my spare time (when I'm not caring for my daughter). Etsy is a great place to sell but having your own website is great too! Especially since you already have so many things to start! You can do it, I promise!
Hi, I love you channel and all the great information. It has been such a blessing to hear all the tips. Thank you so much. I’m just starting out and I’m wondering how do I keep the acrylic free of lint and dust while I’m working on it?
Thank you so much Jena! Thank you for watching! I'm so glad my videos are so helpful for you! ❤️ I don't really have any issues with lint or dust.. but I would say, maybe you could let them dry under a shelf or something that would cover them while they dry! Sorry I'm not able to help more with this!
Cassie I need your help!! I started making my samples of the name announcement 5x7 signs and the sponge brush made it so streaky, so I went to a regular paint brush and it left lines! Then I had to do 3 coats and the back just looks sooooo tacky! Plus the 3 coats made it thicke and lifting where I had it taped off. 😢
I would recommend using a thicker paint and a foam brush (if you're not already). Folkart and Valspar brands is all I use! I hope this helps! ❤️
Great video. How do you determine price for each item? TIA
Thank you! A rule of thumb is that you want to add up the cost of all of the materials you used to make the item, then factor in how much time it will take you to make it (which would be your hourly rate). I do that and then I also look around on Etsy to see what others are charging to be sure my rate is competitive! I hope this helps! ❤️
I am now starting to buy things for acrylic sell and I just found you and I’m so happy I did you have amazing tips. Can you do one on you you do the actual orders online and the shipping like is there an app for it ?
I'm so glad I'm able to help! 🥰 When a customer places an order through my Shopify or Etsy I purchase the shipping label through either Shopify or Etsy! Both platforms are integrated with their own shipping platforms! It makes it super easy!
@@CassieCouncil ok that’s great to know I guess when I open it I’ll see exactly what you mean ☺️ thank you
You’re an angel! Thank you!
You’re so sweet! I hope this video was helpful! Thank you for watching! 🥰❤️
Hi Cassie
I've been watching your videos since last week and they are so helpful for someone who has been thinking about starting a business. Now I know what to expect and how yo manage but the only thing that scares me setting up the prices it's so darn confusing. Can you make a video specifically for that?
Thank you!
Hi Nessie! I'm so glad you're finding my videos helpful! Pricing can be very scary at first! I do plan to make a detailed video on this soon! ❤️
This video was so amazing and so helpful! I LOVE YOUR CONTENT !!
Thank you so much for watching Rachol! ❤️
Thank you..a lot of good tips..I’m wanting to start up selling Acrylic’s…
Of course! Thank you for watching! ❤️
Hello! Do you know where I can get different kinds of acrylic shapes? I’ve seen on Etsy flower shapes, heart shapes, butterflies acrylic designs but I have no idea where to find them online
Hello! I get most of mine on Amazon! I have also purchased on Etsy! ❤️
Thank you for sharing🥰
What type of ribbon do you use?
Of course! Here is the link for the ones I order most often! amzn.to/3iAm4Dk
Where do you get the 18x24 acrylics? Thanks!! 🙂🙂🙂🙂
I typically either order on Amazon or Acrylic Blanks! I have a link to Acrylic Blanks in the description box of this video that will save you $5 on your first order!
new subbie!!!! Love you content Cassie!
So helpful!
You’re so sweet! Thank you Rachol! 🤍
To give the customers the sharpie oil pens and command strips, do you charge extra? Also, do you have a recommendation of where to buy those sharpie pens in bulk? Thank you!
I do charge a little extra for that item if I am adding in the paint pens! I get them at Michaels! I always use the 20% off coupon so they're discounted! You can find them on Amazon, but they aren't always the best quality (sometimes dried out) according to the reviews. I have never bought from amazon but just wanted to mention to you in case you do!
Do you need an llc or sell permit of any kind to start selling on Etsy or Shopify?
You don't need it to start but it is good to get it once you start making money! Having a sales tax permit in your state is important!
@@CassieCouncil ok that’s good news because I do want to make sure I can sell before getting into the legal stuff. Thank you so much it’s so nice that you give tips help and encourage ppl to start their bussiness.
Of course! I’m so happy to help! 😘
Hi there, great info thank you. :) what do you use to seal your acrylic paint? Also how do you prevent brush streaks when painting on acrylic?
Hi! Thank you so much for watching! I use Polycrylic clear gloss to seal the acrylic paint! I will typically paint a thicker layer of paint to prevent brush streaks and use a foam brush! I have a few videos of me showing how I paint and seal acrylics if you'd like to see it more in depth! ❤️
Love this video! I’m trying to decide between using Polycrylic and Brite Tone for sealing both paint and vinyl on my acrylic projects. Have you compared them before?
Thank you! I haven’t used Brite Tone before.. only Polycrylic which I love! ❤️
I was impressed by your account, I bought acrylic disks on Amazon, when the package arrived and I opened it, it turned out that the plastic was very thinnnn and had such a terrible chemical smell. I so upset, now I will return and order another brand. I don't know, take a chance and order from another supplier. Or buy using your recommendation link, but it's scary to take 100 pieces at once for $80.
I've had that happen as well with an order I placed on amazon! Some companies have acrylic pieces are great quality and some are not! Here is a link for a company on amazon in a smaller quantity / less cost that I have before! I hope this helps! ❤️
amzn.to/3KhykAR
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What paint do use
I use folkart brand!
Loved this! I followed you! I also started my small business & a follower of Jesus! ♥️ I followed you on Instagram! May the Lord continue to bless you and your business!
You are so kind! Thank you so much! Good luck with your business as well! ❤️