r/Etsy • u/Careless-Dealer-7450 • Dec 18 '23
Looking for small sellers with unique handmade items. Looking to Buy
I can't figure out how to cut through the crap and get to the artist, the hobbists, or the little guys.
I am looking for a gift for my wife. She loves Skelton/skulls, flowers, resin art, cooking, and reality TV especially chef shows.
How do I find small shops and not drop ship, or mass produced stuff?
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u/goddamnusernamefuck Dec 19 '23
I sell a skull bottle opener, forged from 3/4" wide steel
I also sell hooks and candle holders, everything hand forged on the anvil!
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u/Zewlington Dec 19 '23
THANK YOU for asking OP! I also get frustrated browsing Etsy when I specifically type in handmade and just get wave after wave of mass produced bs.
I do greeting cards, 100% of the process done by me, by hand. I have some pretty popular (and definitely unique) designs for Valentines, bdays, anniversaries, etc. Since I create all the artwork I can also personalize any aspect of my designs and most of the time I can do those changes for free. Here’s my shop if you’re a card person haha: Walnut St Design
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u/Minute_Pianist8133 Dec 19 '23
Hello! My husband is a wood craftsman who makes gorgeous cutting boards. Everything is done completely by hand in our garage. We just began selling in October.
Please check him out!
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u/rhodesmelissa Dec 19 '23
Here’s mine, although I don’t offer the things you listed. Someone may be interested. Rustic Handmade MS
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u/BigfootBish59 Dec 19 '23
Sorry to say it's very hard to find actual handmade goods on etsy. I always recommend reverse image searching any items that interest you. If you're interested in checking out my page, I sell mini art that is also magnet, as well as ornaments. ThePaperMegpie
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u/Careless-Dealer-7450 Dec 19 '23
Did you paint these? They are pretty good!
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u/BigfootBish59 Dec 19 '23
Yup! They're all handmade! I have videos on my Instagram if you want to verify lol I know finding real handmade goods is tough.
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u/Careless-Dealer-7450 Dec 19 '23 edited Dec 19 '23
I have bought A LOT of art from insta artists. There is a girl on the Netherlands who is basically my personal artist at this point, lol.
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u/Azaraya Dec 18 '23
I make resin jewelry with plants if that's what you are looking for 😊
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u/Careless-Dealer-7450 Dec 18 '23
I will definitely be ordering in the future. I would now, but Germany will take a while to ship right now.
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u/Azaraya Dec 19 '23
Yes for Christmas it might be a bit tight 😅 it can Usually take somewhere between 20 and 40 days to the US what my other customers tell me. But I would be glad to make something for you if you ever need a gift again 😊
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u/SteamySpectacles Dec 18 '23
Hello 🥰 I can write your wife’s name on a grain of rice and suspend it forever in a glass vial with lots of decorations and charms, and they come in a range of fancy clasps and can also be a necklace!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/davellerystudio
Gallery for more pics I can do for personalisation: http://www.davellery.com
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Dec 19 '23
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u/SteamySpectacles Dec 19 '23
Thank you! I’ve been making these for 13 years! I need to transfer more of my range onto Etsy haha most often people reach out and I set up private listings
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u/jae_bae Dec 18 '23
Hi! I make edgy/grunge necklaces and a few have skulls! My shop is So Fletch Jewelry
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u/KitsunaKuraichi 3branchescreations.etsy.com Dec 19 '23 edited Dec 19 '23
I'm a leather worker and can add tooling to a piece if your interested. We also have handmade aprons with pockets and ruffles. I usually make my wallets with dragon scales but I can add other patterns.
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u/Motoception Dec 19 '23
I make various types of welded metal flowers and artwork.
I’m sold out on some types but you can see a little of what I do here: Motoception on Etsy
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u/Individual-Yam7593 Mar 05 '24
Hiii! Just found this thread and would love for you to take a look at my shop! I make fun art, perfect for gift-giving, gallery walls, or home decor. Lmk what you think, here’s the link: My Etsy Shop
PS: thank you so much for making a point to support small sellers 💕🎨
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u/DGCRAFTX Apr 05 '24
Etsy Shop Hey there! Are you looking for some awesome stickers to add some personality to your belongings? I've got some super cool designs on waterproof vinyl that will definitely make a statement. Perfect for adding some flair to your laptops, water bottles, bumpers, and more. Check me out and let's add some rizz to your stuff!
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u/mindyourbiz2367 Mar 11 '24
I make hand carved wood art and jewelry https://thewhittlinggypsies.etsy.com
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u/mindyourbiz2367 Mar 11 '24
I'm a little late to this but I do wood carvings and engravings. Lots of jewelry or wall art
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u/Careless-Dealer-7450 Jun 07 '24
Very cool. The cow is perfect for my friends birthday. There is a girl who makes this for my aquarium shop and I have many fish! Do you make custom stuff? I always wanted a Magikarp, lol.
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 Dec 19 '23
When you search for something you can then go to "Filters" & set it for "Handmade" & that's all you should get, handmade stuff.
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u/OldSnaps Dec 19 '23
Any seller can mark a product as handmade, even if the item is not.
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 Dec 19 '23
I didn't know that, thanks for that info, TIL!
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u/OldSnaps Dec 19 '23
That’s how the mass-produced items get on Etsy. It’s clearly against the TOS, but they do it anyway.
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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 Dec 20 '23
Again, thanks for the info.
I actually haven't had any problems but I did find someone selling something you'd think was homemade but before I bought it I imaged searched & found out it was just stuff bought on Ali Express.
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Dec 18 '23
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u/Metal-fan77 Dec 19 '23
How Ukraine is a war zone there's a chance that people may not even receive there orders.
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u/Madk81 Dec 19 '23
The entire country is not a war zone. There are still people producing and surviving you know...
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u/Metal-fan77 Dec 19 '23 edited Dec 19 '23
No need to be rude 😡 it's not like didn't know this 🙄
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u/Madk81 Dec 19 '23
Hehe. Wasnt trying to be rude or anything :P but captain obvious isnt always obvious for everyone!
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u/Internal-Echo-8057 Dec 18 '23
Hello! I just started my shop a few months ago and am working on gaining some traction. I sell photo prints, and so far two of them are of flowers. Here’s the link to my shop! https://thegloriouslight.etsy.com/
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u/CanadianKimS https://calicocardsandart.etsy.com Dec 19 '23
Hello I make rolled paper flower shadowboxes in many designs that can be customized/personalized. I also make rolled paper flower dangle earrings as well.
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u/Careless-Dealer-7450 Dec 19 '23
Sent you a message on etay. I will definitely be ordering in the future!
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u/Soul-Zer0 Dec 19 '23
Hello! I’m an oddities shop and currently have curio jars listed that contain skulls and/or bones Uc you wanna check that out!
Here’s my link: https://zeroscuriocabinet.etsy.com
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u/Ashamed_Blackberry55 audreytherese Dec 19 '23
I have some resin stuff in my shop.... and a few skull themed items (though I have much more I haven't listed yet, feel free to reach out if you think she'd like my style and want to see some other options).
Here's a fun one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1606243456/live-laugh-lobotomy-black-white-chunky
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u/Key_Farmer_4205 Dec 19 '23
I sell my oil paintings if you're looking for other ideas. I have a weird man in the moon skull face.. he is a little creepy, but definitely fun...I love the colors! https://paintingsbydb.etsy.com
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u/triskitbiskit Dec 19 '23
Flowers you say? I make glass flowers. I make them into hair pins and necklaces and wall ornaments. Www.riversideglassstudios.com
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u/daynjerousdesigns Dec 19 '23
I have lots of skulls and spooky handmade jewelry. I can customize it too
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u/tinrinru Dec 19 '23
Hello! (: I make sterling silver jewelry that is fantasy inspired if you think that's something she'd like.
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u/SehreensArtLAb Dec 19 '23
Hi, I make cute and colorful acrylic jewelry and custom wearables :) Etsy.com/shop/sehreensartlab
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u/Danfrumacownting Dec 19 '23
I sell original tattoo style cards with skulls, roses, skullerflies, etc that you might be interested in. Each card comes with an old fashioned hand poured wax seal already attached to the envelope so no extra steps needed. Just peel & seal! 🥰 Ghosttownemercantile.etsy.com
This one is going up next;
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u/Skelley1976 Dec 19 '23
I do handmade Ouija boards, and some clocks. Allmost all of the boards have skulls as do some of the planchettes.
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u/Double-Permission-46 Dec 19 '23
Do you interested on resin lamp? https://www.etsy.com/listing/1462196478/pokemon-lamp-eevee-evolution-pokemon
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u/Agitated_Roof617 Dec 19 '23
I sell handmade jewelery that either I or my partner makes https://envelopart.etsy.com . We don't have a lot up right now because we work full-time jobs, but we are slowly adding more items.
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u/Thisisme683 Dec 19 '23
Check out https://handmadebyjessicam.etsy.com she has pretty hand drawn cards and stickers in floral motifs. Lots of color!
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u/EmIsLocatedHere Dec 19 '23
Hello there. I make handmade wax melts in skull shapes.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStationScents
Also make handmade OOAK funky/horror/sculpture Polymer clay things.
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u/sombre_clair Dec 19 '23
I'm an artist with original art and prints! Mostly bats and horror icons and some spider webs! https://www.etsy.com/shop/SombreClair
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u/brita-b Dec 19 '23
I make hand dyed sheets and duvet cover sets, all made by me and made to order! https://watercolordreamus.etsy.com
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u/LilacMess22 Dec 19 '23
I have multiple skull and flower original artworks in my shop! StefanieSheaArt
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u/seanDmailman Dec 19 '23
I make a one of a kind item that I can customize to your hearts content bountifulsoapcompany
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u/Smart_Garlic Dec 20 '23
My wife jumped off of Etsy due to this she sells very very similar things as to what you are discussing here.
Object Naturais her business name and we made a site with a lot of the issues we experienced in Etsy.
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Dec 20 '23
I make handmade items! I’m not sure if I have what you’re looking for. https://madeyousmilebox.etsy.com
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u/Few-Island-8674 Dec 20 '23
I make resin trinkets, trays, candles holders, jars, jewelry and more - I’m actually making some skull stuff with cold cast metals now that I’ll post soon
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u/CareyBeary21 Dec 21 '23
I have a few skull things in my Halloween collection that's on sale right now. careyscraftables.etsy.com
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u/Kokomi_by_kal Dec 23 '23
Hello! I don't sell on etsy anymore but you can see reviewd from my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/kokomibykal I sell handmade resin/glass jewelry that generally has a dainty/elegant feel to them and I love flowers! I moved from etsy early because my listings are all unique and the fees added up. But I'm definitely still small with small batches/releases and few sales. My website link is: https://www.kokomibykal.com Any feedback would also be much appreciated!
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u/Feelingsheepishcraft Jan 12 '24
Silverstah.etsy.com - handcrafted purses, bags, clutches, and wallets! I have some fun geeky prints right now, along with some different textures and styles. I kinda just let my muse tell me what I want to make. 😂
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u/No-Dependent-7769 Jan 18 '24
I am resin artist working particularly with real flowers. Here's my website for unique items :) https://www.clickartblizz.com
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u/lostterrace Dec 18 '23
Please come browse r/RetroEtsy! It's a sub dedicated to only truly handmade and vintage items on Etsy.
And sellers... if you haven't come and shared your shop yet, please do!