Preparing to start an Etsy shop

Using the following quick start checklist,

 Have the following items ready to go when you start to open your shop to ensure you can do it in one sitting.

1. SIGN IN TO ETSY.COM If you do not already have an Etsy account, you will need to create one. Go to www.etsy.com and click Sign In, then click Register to create a username and password.
Etsy username
Etsy password

2. START YOUR ETSY SHOP You’ll need a shop name to open your shop. Have a few options ready, just in case your first choice is already taken. Try adding the word “shop” or “boutique” to the end of your desired name. Shop name ideas:
1. Unwind Ceramics
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3. CREATE ITEM LISTINGS (Bird House) Handmade Ceramic Birdhouse

Have at least one item ready to sell. 

Overview

  • Handmade item
  • Materials: Ceramics, Pottery, Stoneware, Bird Safe Glazes, Sturdy Cording
  • Only ships to United States from Chicago, Illinois
Have digital product photos of your item (800-1000 pixels wide). (need white poster board for backdrop) (consider natural setting)
Have a list of words that describe your item to be used in tags and titles.
This stoneware birdhouse has a 1 1/2 inch opening, suitable for smaller birds including wrens or swallows. The natural imperfections in the glaze give it a certain charm. The roof of the house has cord to hang the birdhouse from a mature tree and a twig perch. 
MEASURES
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More detailed description
Hand thrown on the potter’s wheel with a beautiful black clay body, this birdhouse is covered in a glossy cream-white glaze. The bottom is unglazed to show the clay striking texture and color. The 2 inch opening is for the birds to enter or your air plant to hang from, and the hole on top accommodates a 6-inch-long jute cord for hanging. If you place the piece outdoors, I suggest to make it shorter, so it won't swing in a windy day. 
➤ 100% handmade by me in my home studio in San Jose, CA, USA. Each piece is one of a kind!

➤ This listing is for ONE BIRDHOUSE/PLANTER and it is READY TO SHIP. Please note each piece is handmade and might slightly differ in size and design from the one pictured.

Have a price in mind for your item. $25

Know how much it will cost to ship your item.

4. OPEN YOUR ETSY SHOP
It’s free to open your shop, but we do require billing information to set up and help you on your way to getting paid.
You’ll need:
Credit/debit card
Checking account info (account and routing number)

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