Idk if anyones mentioned this already but if you value your files and want them for the rest of your life, or at least the next 10-20 years, you need MINIMUM 2 external hardrives. They can be extremely fragile and can corrupt your files with one small 6 inch drop. Do not put all your eggs in one place. This includes do not keep all your hardrives at your home. A single fire can wipe out an artists entire history of creation. And with fires comes fireman flooding putting it out. 1 external hard drive is decent. 2 external hard drives is solidly good. 3 external hard drives, with the 3rd one being kept at a loved ones house, like a parents or maybe even a rented storage space, is fantastic!
This was super helpful and soothing at the same time. 😅 when I saw on apple store procreate only cost $13, I thought it was a joke. Love the breakdown and the transparency.
That was very helpful thank you! It confirmed a lot of the research I’ve been doing. Praying that I can make enough money to afford all of that one day🙏🏽 God bless you!
Can you do a video on how to take product photos. Also, how do you decide pricing, how do you deal with returns, charge backs or negative reviews, how do you advertise? Your videos are super informative, thanks for sharing your process!
I love this. I already have some of these things and am exploring the idea of making and selling my own art to help with living expenses. It is good to know that I'm fairly well set up to start...now, to get the creative juices flowing!
I love tech videos, I loved all the suggestions! I recommend people to get SSD instead of hard disk drive though as SSD do not have moving parts are less likely to break over time if you have important data. also Jealous of your m1 mac im still rocking my intel. Your desk also looks like it has a whiteboard type texture double check with manufacturers but some desks you can even take notes on your desk and then wipe them off with a dry marker. Appreciate how are your biggest purchases leaned into your career MacBook monitor iPad printer. Great content! Thanks for posting
I was wrestling with getting rid of my iMac to change for a macbook pro just because of the ability to move with it, so I was looking at people’s setups, and I love the monitor idea! Definitely confirmed that I am doing the right thing! Thank you for showing us this, your setup is gorgeous too! 💚
Hey I noticed you are printing on a MacBook Pro to Epson ET. Can you do a video on how you set up your printer and MacBook, I own both and my prints are coming out dull and faded. I spoke to Apple, tried uninstall and reinstalling softwares and drivers. Any help would be great thx
hi! i wondering what settings for you use for your printer! i have the same one and trying to print from procreate to my sticker paper, i notice theyre more dull
I’m having the exact same problem! It’s actually why I clicked on the video (I saw the printer in the thumbnail). The quality isn’t great even when printing on the “high quality” setting.
I've actually made a video on how I make my prints at home (ruclips.net/video/BkzcfF_aun8/видео.html) and in it I show the settings I use and that work for me :)
Hi, can you recommend another printer that is currently available. Or maybe a printer spec sheet I can use as reference for comparison. Thank you so much.
I just bought that printer a month ago but the print quality is grainy and pixelated. Can you tell me why it’s printing like that? I use a lot of photo paper.
Hey. For the Sony A600, you can get a "dummy" battery that connects to a plug. I got one for mine. It's what streamers use to stream with their cameras. It's just like plugging your phone in, if you prefer the camera quality.
I have my MacBook on a wooden stand that I got from Target a while ago but I have an iPad for all of my drawing and illustrations primarily but I do most of my work on the MacBook. The iPad can do a lot but I find it easier to run my business with an actual laptop :)
A question for the printer, how often are you printing out of it and have you experienced and clogs from it, I'm considering getting one myself but I don't know if I print enough to justify it, and worry the ink would dry inside the printer
I don't print everyday and my printing consistency varies throughout the year. I think that I've gone at most a month or so without printing and did not personally experience any issues with my printer having any clogs or drying out.
Absolutely! I know some people just use a pair of scissors to hand cut their stickers or you can work with a manufacturer that has a low minimum order quantity to make your stickers 😊
I love how articulate you are and how you make your videos.🤗🤗 I just installed Notion and heard about it for the first time through your notion tour. It feels overwhelming but I am getting better 😄
My largest struggle has been getting my squarespace up & running, this is a great video! thanks to this video I'm thinking of investing in a cricut for my stickers
Totally understand! I too struggled in the beginning with getting squarespace up and running. What helped me was looking at other websites and seeing what they used and thought was important to include on mine. Wishing the best! 😊❤
MOST HELPFUL VIDEO EVER!!!! I even found similar printer to yours, EPSON L3266! Could you please tell what qualities of printer you look at? Coz these models state they print matte and glossy paper as well as photo one. But I always looked for word “for sticker” or “sticky double paper” or even “for film”
Hey how are you !!! Thanks so much that was very helpful. I’m from Argentina always traveling, can you let me know the brand of the best quality print paper and the transparent cover vinyl you use or someone you can recommend. Again thank you so much.
Could you please show how you set up your Epson printer? Especially the colour quality? I got myself one a well but the colours just don’t turn out right:(
well there are several things to consider and I'm not a professional or expert in that area so I don't feel comfortable at the moment to make a list of requirements. Especially since there are various factors to determine what you need. But my advice is to look up your state and county and communicate with them. That's what I did and it was very helpful :)
First of all great video. If u wanna give the Sony a6000 another try, i would recommend to just pickup a phantom battery, its basically a batteryshell connected to a cable so u can just run the the camera of the wall. That way it can run as long as you want to without any issues.
Hello, First of all I really enjoy your videos. Great work! I really like the fonts you use for the headlines. If it's not a problem can i ask for their names or did you make them yourself. :) 😇🥰❤🧡💛
Your quality is so good considering you are just using your phone! Inspiring! I currently cannot afford a new printer, how else would you recommend to print my designs?
Thank you! If you can't afford a printer at this time, my recommendation would be to find a local manufacturer or local printer to print your designs! 😊😊
The one I use is a corsair iron claw RGB wireless mouse! I got it from a family member who wasn't using it anymore but I just looked it up and it about $80 😊
Good video..Only thing is Personally I'm not a huge fan of the Mac Laptops like the old ones.The PCs I think are also good.The I pad is best investment along with Epson Printer,
Your video was so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do such an awesome and detailed job ✨ Would love to know what tripod you are using and if it's the same you are using to film overhead like at 1min39 ! Been looking for one but haven't decided on any yet ! ☺️
The main tripod I use is the Smvchen 70" Axis Horizontal Tripod! I have it linked on my Amazon storefront if you want to see the exact one and details! It is t🐻♥he one that i've been using for all shots including overhead ones
Your voice is so pretty and it was a pleasure to watch this video! I do have a non-art related question though XD what brand are your headphones? I love listening to stuff while I draw and I wanted some wireless headphones or something of the sort.
Aww thanks! I used to cringe at the sound of my voice lol but I'm use it know that I've started making these videos! I'm glad you enjoy it! And to your headphone question, I have the Sony WH1000XM5! They're noise-cancelling and I've been using them since February and I love them! I have them on all the time! 😊❤
This is by far the best video I have watched in a very, very long time! I appreciate how kindly you shared all of this information. Do you find it more fulfilling to sell your art from your own website versus places like Etsy or Shopify? I have been tossing this question around for so long, but never come up with a clear answer. I don't have a clue how to create my own website, but I sure would like to try. Thank you for this amazing video!!
So I started out with my website and then a few months in I also tried to give Etsy a go. I left Etsy open for several months and for me it didn't really do as well as my website. I technically still have my Etsy but I'm just letting the listings expire before officially closing it. I much prefer having my own website because I can personalize and customize it to my likings. I use Squarespace and have been for a year and a half now and it can be daunting in the beginning to set up but Squarespace is really amazing at making the process really easy. Plus you can always keep changing it overtime. But I think having a website is really great even from the beginning because its yours. It will be the hub for all things about your art/business. No one can tell you what to post or how. Also, you're followers and customers will go wherever you tell them to go. So when it comes to deciding where to sell, think about what you want out of it and think about what you want long term! Kind of a long answer but hope it makes sense 🐻♥
I use avery self-adhesive laminating sheets! I have a sticker tutorial ( ruclips.net/video/agmXAbmcoSE/видео.html ) and I show exactly how I laminate them 😊♥
@ 9:40 im in love with the idea of printing the "do not bend" sign on the envelope! Have you ever had an issue with usps denying mailing the letter bc of this? I wanted to do it as well but i was unsure since theres a barcode that goes on the bottom of the letter
Before I decided to print on my envelopes, I was thinking the same thing and so from what I read online as long as you keep it to the left, i think it should be fine. I've had no problems with any of the printing on my envelopes and no mail has been denied because of it 😊
Idk if anyones mentioned this already but if you value your files and want them for the rest of your life, or at least the next 10-20 years, you need MINIMUM 2 external hardrives. They can be extremely fragile and can corrupt your files with one small 6 inch drop.
Do not put all your eggs in one place. This includes do not keep all your hardrives at your home. A single fire can wipe out an artists entire history of creation. And with fires comes fireman flooding putting it out.
1 external hard drive is decent.
2 external hard drives is solidly good.
3 external hard drives, with the 3rd one being kept at a loved ones house, like a parents or maybe even a rented storage space, is fantastic!
Thank you for letting us know! It's super important to create back up of the back up and I will definitely take care of that :)
get a solid state drive instead of a hard drive, they are less prone to failure because they have no moving parts :)
These things all together are devastatingly expensive!! 💀💀💀💀
Yes, all together for sure but you don't need everything to get started :)
Very inspiring on what you've accomplished! Your setup is also very clearly explained from start to finish! Keep it up!
Thanks a ton!🐻❤
This was super helpful and soothing at the same time. 😅 when I saw on apple store procreate only cost $13, I thought it was a joke. Love the breakdown and the transparency.
Thank you! 🐻❤
you can plug the Sony camera and it will charge while you are using it
Oh I might have to try again because I tried it in the past and it wouldn't do anything lol 😊
Great video. I have one question do you use for your sticker paper what is dish washer resistant?
This video is great! Thanks
Can this printer EPSON ET 2850 print on heavy a4 like 300gsm A4?
Many thanks
That was very helpful thank you! It confirmed a lot of the research I’ve been doing. Praying that I can make enough money to afford all of that one day🙏🏽 God bless you!
Best of luck! 🐻❤
Can you do a video on how to take product photos.
Also, how do you decide pricing, how do you deal with returns, charge backs or negative reviews, how do you advertise?
Your videos are super informative, thanks for sharing your process!
I would like to know more about this too!
I love how organized and straight-to-the-point this video is! thank you for sharing!
I love this. I already have some of these things and am exploring the idea of making and selling my own art to help with living expenses. It is good to know that I'm fairly well set up to start...now, to get the creative juices flowing!
I love tech videos, I loved all the suggestions! I recommend people to get SSD instead of hard disk drive though as SSD do not have moving parts are less likely to break over time if you have important data. also Jealous of your m1 mac im still rocking my intel. Your desk also looks like it has a whiteboard type texture double check with manufacturers but some desks you can even take notes on your desk and then wipe them off with a dry marker. Appreciate how are your biggest purchases leaned into your career MacBook monitor iPad printer. Great content! Thanks for posting
your video is very informative. where did you buy that phone stand?
I was wrestling with getting rid of my iMac to change for a macbook pro just because of the ability to move with it, so I was looking at people’s setups, and I love the monitor idea! Definitely confirmed that I am doing the right thing! Thank you for showing us this, your setup is gorgeous too! 💚
Hey I noticed you are printing on a MacBook Pro to Epson ET. Can you do a video on how you set up your printer and MacBook, I own both and my prints are coming out dull and faded. I spoke to Apple, tried uninstall and reinstalling softwares and drivers. Any help would be great thx
Great video! I was leaning towards Epson printer already, you didn’t mention the paper and laminate you are using. Can you recommend please? 🙏
hi! i wondering what settings for you use for your printer! i have the same one and trying to print from procreate to my sticker paper, i notice theyre more dull
I’m having the exact same problem! It’s actually why I clicked on the video (I saw the printer in the thumbnail). The quality isn’t great even when printing on the “high quality” setting.
I've actually made a video on how I make my prints at home (ruclips.net/video/BkzcfF_aun8/видео.html) and in it I show the settings I use and that work for me :)
Hi, can you recommend another printer that is currently available. Or maybe a printer spec sheet I can use as reference for comparison. Thank you so much.
I have the same printer. How do you print your arts super vibrant?
I just bought that printer a month ago but the print quality is grainy and pixelated. Can you tell me why it’s printing like that? I use a lot of photo paper.
It is probably your file, not the printer. If the file size is too small, it will look good digitally, but can be grainy when scaled up for printing.
What company did you use to make the packing paper?
what one are you using @11:22?
do you use pigment ink for you stickers?
what is better for stickers the shiny or the matte ?
Hey. For the Sony A600, you can get a "dummy" battery that connects to a plug. I got one for mine. It's what streamers use to stream with their cameras. It's just like plugging your phone in, if you prefer the camera quality.
The stand what you have your iBook on, what’s it called, and great 👍 video, question, why an iPad and a iBook? Why both? Thanks
I have my MacBook on a wooden stand that I got from Target a while ago but I have an iPad for all of my drawing and illustrations primarily but I do most of my work on the MacBook. The iPad can do a lot but I find it easier to run my business with an actual laptop :)
What tripod are you using for your phone ?
A question for the printer, how often are you printing out of it and have you experienced and clogs from it, I'm considering getting one myself but I don't know if I print enough to justify it, and worry the ink would dry inside the printer
I don't print everyday and my printing consistency varies throughout the year. I think that I've gone at most a month or so without printing and did not personally experience any issues with my printer having any clogs or drying out.
what tripod do you use for your phone?
Is getting a cricut optional? Because i dont have enough money for it 😭😭
Absolutely! I know some people just use a pair of scissors to hand cut their stickers or you can work with a manufacturer that has a low minimum order quantity to make your stickers 😊
How did you get your art name as your P.O. Box? Did you need a dba or something around there? 👀
Yes, I did get a DBA and put that as my name when I got my PO Box 😊
I love how articulate you are and how you make your videos.🤗🤗 I just installed Notion and heard about it for the first time through your notion tour. It feels overwhelming but I am getting better 😄
Thank you! You're so kind! Notion is great and there's plenty to learn but I think its totally worth it! 🐻❤
I have always wanted to start my own business in selling stickers, pens, etc. hopefully i can follow these and it be useful!
Thank you
Hi, do you use an external microphone for your videos? Thanks for sharing your experiences! 😊
Currently I just use the voice memos app and my phone to record the audio for my videos! 🐻❤
We have a very similar list!! ❤😊 Great recommendations!
My largest struggle has been getting my squarespace up & running, this is a great video! thanks to this video I'm thinking of investing in a cricut for my stickers
Totally understand! I too struggled in the beginning with getting squarespace up and running. What helped me was looking at other websites and seeing what they used and thought was important to include on mine. Wishing the best! 😊❤
🐻❤️🧡✨ Tuning in with you today Jen with a pineapple themed beverage 🍍💛💚🙈✨✨✨😂✨ hope you’re doing great Jen💜💜😍✨
sounds delicious! hope youre doing amazing too! 🐻❤
Thank you for this video - It's very generous of you to go through your workflow in such detail xx
You are so welcome!🐻♥
Did you ever had problem with your printer?
My printer has worked great over the past 2 years that I've had it! No problems at all ☺️
so organised :D
Are any of the equipment tax reduction items?
I'm sure most of these could be business expenses if they're being used to run your business!
MOST HELPFUL VIDEO EVER!!!! I even found similar printer to yours, EPSON L3266! Could you please tell what qualities of printer you look at? Coz these models state they print matte and glossy paper as well as photo one. But I always looked for word “for sticker” or “sticky double paper” or even “for film”
What an absolute goldmine of a video, thank you for putting it together! 🤩
No problem! Glad you liked it! Thanks 🐻♥
THANKS so much for this, its been intimidating to start and I feel wayyy better about it after watching your videos
Girl this is such high value content!! You’re awesome!
if you say so. It’s amateur hour. she’s a terrible artist
Thanks! Which sticker paper do you like using?
I've used HTVRont and Online Labels! Both are great options 😊😊😊
Thank you! I really like the aesthetics of your channel BTW!@@fructusillustrations
Hey how are you !!! Thanks so much that was very helpful.
I’m from Argentina always traveling, can you let me know the brand of the best quality print paper and the transparent cover vinyl you use or someone you can recommend. Again thank you so much.
Could you please show how you set up your Epson printer? Especially the colour quality? I got myself one a well but the colours just don’t turn out right:(
Can you please make a list of what are the legal requirements and tax that you need before opening a shop.
well there are several things to consider and I'm not a professional or expert in that area so I don't feel comfortable at the moment to make a list of requirements. Especially since there are various factors to determine what you need. But my advice is to look up your state and county and communicate with them. That's what I did and it was very helpful :)
@@fructusillustrations I see thanks
I wish I could have this setup, I'll stick to my cheap, simple incomplete setup.
this setup is something that i've been slowly adding to over the past 2 years so I'm sure you'll get your dream setup one day! ♥♥♥
@@fructusillustrations
Thanks!
You need to ditch those external drives. I’ve had them fail so many times, even the WD ones. Use cloud storage or get a NAS asap.
Thank you so much for sharing this information with us, this is really helpful. 😊
Super! Great insight! Thank you for sharing.
Not only informative but thought provoking. By the way, you have nice hair! 👍
First of all great video. If u wanna give the Sony a6000 another try, i would recommend to just pickup a phantom battery, its basically a batteryshell connected to a cable so u can just run the the camera of the wall. That way it can run as long as you want to without any issues.
Hello, First of all I really enjoy your videos. Great work! I really like the fonts you use for the headlines. If it's not a problem can i ask for their names or did you make them yourself. :) 😇🥰❤🧡💛
The main fonts I use are Gagalin and Hagrid Heavy 😊
@@fructusillustrations thank you 😊
A very useful video! Currently I am starting out wanting to take my art to a professional level and this is very helpful.
For all the video I looking for a way to make sticker , so far I find your video is most helpful and calming and easy to understand thank you so much❤
Oh that’s smart to use a monitor with your laptop. I didn’t even know that could be done
It's so nice too because I can take my laptop everywhere or plug it in to the larger screen when I'm home! 😊😊
You can also use most tablets with a suitable attachment
This was very insightful and concise, thank you
this might be one of the few vids for small business i can understand and know what to get if i can afford it etc
Your quality is so good considering you are just using your phone! Inspiring! I currently cannot afford a new printer, how else would you recommend to print my designs?
Thank you! If you can't afford a printer at this time, my recommendation would be to find a local manufacturer or local printer to print your designs! 😊😊
Thanks for the tips! Ill check out Notion :)
Really interesting video. Thanks. xx
Thank you for this video. Its sooo helpful ❤
That external hard drive tip is sp useful thankyou
Thank you for loving your audience so much that you explain everything to them.💜
Omg, of course! I love sharing for you all and I am very happy to be helpful!🐻♥
I loved everything about this video. Thank you so much for sharing it with us🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
love this video :) very helpful
I just saw this in my feed. The video is great and gave me ideas to start my own business
your videos ARE AMAZZZINNNGGG! congratulations! you are very organized 😀😀
Thank you so much!! 🐻♥
Binging on your videos right now, your voice is so easy to listen to. 💻
what mouse is that? looks like the upgraded version of mine. mine was like 120$ so... how much is that one? LOL
The one I use is a corsair iron claw RGB wireless mouse! I got it from a family member who wasn't using it anymore but I just looked it up and it about $80 😊
this is super helpful! thank you
This was AWESOME!!!!! Great, informative, pleasure to listen to 💕💕
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another fantastic topic, so glad you ended up doing this video… cause I was just about to ask! People always need to know what works.
Your have such a good vibe ♥ I got so many insights from your videos, thank you so much!
Good video..Only thing is Personally I'm not a huge fan of the Mac Laptops like the old ones.The PCs I think are also good.The I pad is best investment along with Epson Printer,
Yeah whatever works for you is best! 😊♥
Im looking for cricut alternatives available in europe. Any suggestions? Thank you for the video
The only alternative that I know of would be the silhouette cutting machines but I'm not sure if they're available in your country!
Great Video!! Thank you for everything 😊
you have the most helpful videos on youtube I swear!! thanks again for putting together such valuable info :)
aww thanks! A lot of effort goes into making these so I'm so happy that you enjoy them and find them helpful!🐻❤
do you have to be an LLC or DBA?
I love how this video is well organized ❤😊 thank you
This was such a great video! What fountain pen are you using when writing in your notebook?
I'm using the Pilot Penmanship fountain pen 😊♥
Thank you so much Jen! @@fructusillustrations
Since you have you have a Samsung monitor connected to a MacBook, Do you have issues with mouse lag?
No issues with mouse lag but sometimes I have issues with my camera or headphones connecting when I'm on FaceTime.
Your video was so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do such an awesome and detailed job ✨ Would love to know what tripod you are using and if it's the same you are using to film overhead like at 1min39 ! Been looking for one but haven't decided on any yet ! ☺️
The main tripod I use is the Smvchen 70" Axis Horizontal Tripod! I have it linked on my Amazon storefront if you want to see the exact one and details! It is t🐻♥he one that i've been using for all shots including overhead ones
What brand vinyl paper do you use? Thank you!
I use HTV Ront printable matte vinyl 😊
I needed this video. Thank you so much✨💖🙌🏾
Do you use pigment ink for your printer? If not, have you had any issues with stickers being waterproof?
same question @FructusIllustrations
I really loved this video omg
So details and greaaaaattt…thank you so inspiring me ❤
Your voice is so pretty and it was a pleasure to watch this video! I do have a non-art related question though XD what brand are your headphones? I love listening to stuff while I draw and I wanted some wireless headphones or something of the sort.
Aww thanks! I used to cringe at the sound of my voice lol but I'm use it know that I've started making these videos! I'm glad you enjoy it! And to your headphone question, I have the Sony WH1000XM5! They're noise-cancelling and I've been using them since February and I love them! I have them on all the time! 😊❤
Thaaank you very much ❤❤❤❤❤
This is by far the best video I have watched in a very, very long time! I appreciate how kindly you shared all of this information. Do you find it more fulfilling to sell your art from your own website versus places like Etsy or Shopify? I have been tossing this question around for so long, but never come up with a clear answer. I don't have a clue how to create my own website, but I sure would like to try. Thank you for this amazing video!!
So I started out with my website and then a few months in I also tried to give Etsy a go. I left Etsy open for several months and for me it didn't really do as well as my website. I technically still have my Etsy but I'm just letting the listings expire before officially closing it. I much prefer having my own website because I can personalize and customize it to my likings. I use Squarespace and have been for a year and a half now and it can be daunting in the beginning to set up but Squarespace is really amazing at making the process really easy. Plus you can always keep changing it overtime.
But I think having a website is really great even from the beginning because its yours. It will be the hub for all things about your art/business. No one can tell you what to post or how. Also, you're followers and customers will go wherever you tell them to go. So when it comes to deciding where to sell, think about what you want out of it and think about what you want long term!
Kind of a long answer but hope it makes sense 🐻♥
How do you laminate your stickers? Thanks again for this video!
I use avery self-adhesive laminating sheets! I have a sticker tutorial ( ruclips.net/video/agmXAbmcoSE/видео.html ) and I show exactly how I laminate them 😊♥
Super informative videos..great video. Much Gratitude
Glad it was helpful!
@ 9:40 im in love with the idea of printing the "do not bend" sign on the envelope! Have you ever had an issue with usps denying mailing the letter bc of this? I wanted to do it as well but i was unsure since theres a barcode that goes on the bottom of the letter
Before I decided to print on my envelopes, I was thinking the same thing and so from what I read online as long as you keep it to the left, i think it should be fine. I've had no problems with any of the printing on my envelopes and no mail has been denied because of it 😊
Thx 🙏🙏 #awesomeasalways
Keep dropping the hints