How I Package & Send My Shop Orders (Polymer Clay Charms)

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This is a very highly requested video and so many of you are always curious as to how I package and send my charms, maybe just because, or you are wanting to start your own online store, but are confused about the shipping process. I cover the topics of my packaging materials, how I package my charms, shipping costs and how to calculate them, and then how to send the orders off. Please keep in mind that this is just the way that I do it- there's no right or wrong way and each country may have a different method of sending packages (which you could always Google to research into).
I hope you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching!
Links:
My Store - creativerachy.storenvy.com/
Instagram - @rachyh96
Crafty Amino - @rachyh96
Facebook - / creativerachy
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[@creativerachy]

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for all your support on this video- I'm glad a lot of you have found it helpful! To address all the comments asking "why is there nothing in you store?", my charms always sell out very quickly, long story short. Large restocks are announce on most of my social media and mini ones usually on Instagram. If you see nothing listed in my shop or everything is labelled as "sold out", chances are that you have just missed a restock or I am working my hardest behind the scenes to make new charms to sell for everyone to buy :) this means that most of the time my shop is empty, but I try my best to keep it stocked up regularly! I hope this explains everything and I'm sorry if I cause you any inconvenience x

[@lilah_skuxxanaru8273]

Creative Rachy hello cloud you do a slime video

[@jihyospinkcar266]

Creative Rachy your charms are super cute cuz you have talent!

[@creativeslimes5210]

Creative Rachy Rachel! We can still see ur postal code

[@yourmom-ev9sp]

Creative Rachy what pen did you use to sign the package ?

[@keelzte]

Happy success! Your charms are adorable

[@kristinakk4387]

This takes so much effort... I really want to start my own store, but I don't want to buy a lot of packaging supplies because I don't know if anybody would buy my stuff. What do you advise?

[@etwas2175]

@Kristina KK: First off, I'm sorry for my bad english. Second, you can advertise your crafts on your channel. If many people start to ask about your crafts and considering/commenting about buying your crafts you can start your bussiness. Don't forget to announce your shop launch.

[@creativerachy]

Kristina KK That's exactly how I started off- I didn't know that anyone would want to buy my charms either, but slowly more and more people started to and I've gone from restocks with like 10 charms to now having to make over 200 charms each time lol I've only recently started buying in bulk, so I suggest what I first did and only buy the few things that you need until you build up your business :)

[@creativerachy]

Jellygum omg I just watched the video haha what a throwback!

[@soft_threads]

Creative Rachy i am from India it's a total hard work I salute you and all the other people who puts so much efforts to start their own business I am a baker and I know how one has to struggle for orders at the start as I am still struggling with it yet I take orders through my instagram account but still being waiting for orders well I can just wait and hope for the best to happen and never lose hope and thank you so much for sharing this video of yours as I have never seen a video like this one and I really love your charms oh yes seeing your video's I too have started to make some charms but unfortunately I am unable to find any kind of pins through which my charms could be hanged no eyepin no head pins nothing I just don't know what to do.

[@creativerachy]

Cute little things I have a video on how to make your own eyepins, all you need is some wire and a pair of pliers to bend it :)

[@pinkbananacrea1559]

That's really interesting! I only had 5 orders on my Etsy shop and I need to learn more about the packaging! 😂

[@ana-ds1vg]

Pink Banana Crea I think I need to learn a lot as well

[@dvyneangel2508]

Pink Banana Crea me too!

[@jolliemollie3082]

What do y'all sell?

[@saxenart]

I didnt know people had to ship themselfs on etsy

[@willowtoys5733]

What is ur shop called?

[@SilentNoMore64]

This video is such a blessing to me. I have wanted to start selling my creations for so long. I have never believed in myself enough to actually do it. plus, I didn't know how to start. I have ZERO support. Thank you so very much. I just subscribed to you channel! : )

[@imrandom3417]

Karen Edwards well I just suscribed to you, doesnt hurt me to help out someone

[@jessied9287]

we believe in you! c;

[@brittanys505]

Subbed,I'm very lost myself.But I can find other things to do with my skills no problem.

[@Sakura_snail]

I support u too I just subscribed

[@jkl799]

So helpful! I'm disabled and am researching starting a home business.. These are all great ideas and your stuff looks really cute!

[@kathiehoskins813]

I am so happy your online store is doing so well.

[@barbiecessar3019]

This was seriously the most helpful video ever! This is the hardest part I think about owning an online shop and your tips and tricks are super helpful! Thanks for this great vid! ❤

[@layash]

I learned that this requires human interactions. I'm socially awkward so...

[@Haromegaa]

Yeah, that's a thing.

[@bcc2368]

CoolAwesomeEevee same

[@camryngrace9845]

CoolAwesomeEevee 😂 lol

[@leah-bt1gm]

AcєLуииє are you being sarcastic?

[@Haromegaa]

No?? I wasn't referring to the social awkwardness.

[@kater2045]

One of my dreams is to have my own company.

[@pratistha5509]

Well I wish you all the luck for it then❤

[@riverclay]

How’s it going now?

[@spiceandrose]

This is fantastic for new shop owners! Next time someone asks me for shipping tips, I'm totally sending this link to them as well. Thank you so much for making it!

[@zumi3226]

This is super helpful! I'm currently in the planning process for my shop, and I wasn't sure how I should package things. I've been searching through channels and Instagram accounts like yours but this is the first one I've found that covers shipping. Thank you!

[@cutepup3314]

I've watched this a million times and it never gets old

[@FlossCandy]

Here in the UK, Royal Mail have a Drop and Go service - you have a prepay card which you leave at your local post office, drop your packages off and then later on they weigh everything up and charge the card :)

[@theofficialravenclaw7618]

My mum sells shoes on her own store! This was so cool to see how you do these types of things because I was always curious to find out how people do this! I could never find out because my mum was always packaging them and bringing them to the post office at school

[@fluffycat58]

Thank you so much for making this video! The thought of mailing items scares me a lot for some reason but after watching your video I feel more comfortable with being able to sell some of my jewelry online 😊

[@fatihpinar928]

Omg! Gorgeous of all videos! No other word to say Thank you 💜💜

[@LENAA]

oh man, I haven't touched polymer clay in years but if I'd seen this back then I would have been over the moon! so many questions answered that I'd never figured out, thanks Rach 😄😄😄💕

[@nicoleskey]

I loved this video, even if I don't have a store myself it's lovely having an idea of how to personalize other things I'll post ♥❤♥

[@HulluitsCece]

This is very helpful! All the questions I had about sending packages internationally were answered. Thank you very much for this information!! Also I love your videos keep up the great work

[@ashmithamaria1421]

so much effort and packed so protectively !? thank youuuu

[@christi1628]

thank you so much I'm going to be starting an Etsy shop soon and this helped ease my anxiety a lot

[@n9taalie]

This is amazing- that you so much for these websites and tips, You just earned a new subscriber. So Glad I found this channel.

[@ordinarydreamer216]

Ahh! Thank you! For those wanting to start their own little shop, this is greatly helpful!

[@ashleydawn008]

Yes! I've always wanted to see how other people package their stuff!!!

[@joharodi2190]

I’m so grateful that you exist 🥺

[@laurenskinner730]

OMG this so helped me for the information for when i want to open my slime store ! thank youuuu

[@michellehu2524]

Literally first youtuber I've ever seen make this type of video!! Well done :)

[@magicalunicorn6408]

This is so helpful!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

I literally filmed a similiar video today how funny haha! This video is going to be so helpful for people! The width is the same here in the UK I send all mine as large letters too :D

[@creativerachy]

xoxRufus omg that's so funny! 😂 at least everyone will be very well informed when yours goes up too!

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Creative Rachy I talk more about branding and supplies rather than posting but maybe I'll do another video on that 🤔😂

[@mangomadness8635]

whats the video called?

[@carprincess]

That tip about the envelope was really clever to ship internationally. Thanks for sharing!

[@lost619]

I'm looking to start a business this year I want to make enough to cover my part time job as I struggle so much with it! So this is helpful thank you :)

[@cierranutall4966]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been planning to open up my shop but I have too many ideas to choose from to actually sit down and put in the work lol.. currently moving to New York to help my family get situated before I start my journey. So again this was a lot of help and very good information.

[@sweetnessoverloaddd]

you're so systematic! this is great :)

[@randombutuseful7720]

Right!

[@writerbethd]

Thanks for posting such an informative, detailed and well-made video on this topic. I'm just starting out in this venture so it was super helpful. :)

[@72juni]

Thanks so much this is very helpful! I want to start up my own slime shop and this video helped a lot with the shipping portion especially. :)

[@missheadscarfgirl2383]

She is amazing and inspiring.

[@ms1472]

Such a detailed and well-made video! Thank you so much for all this information! :)

[@pegasus4dawin]

This is very useful and helpful! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@ProjectJennifer]

Hi Rachel, This video is so helpful, but I was wondering if you'd create a video about how you advertise your products and what are the best social media in your opinion?

[@kyliemay2951]

This was so helpful! Thank you! Here in a few month I will be starting up my own shop of Rainbow Loom bracelets. I am very advanced in making them and I think this with help a lot. Thanks! 💕

[@lemon_ghoul_]

this was so unbelievably helpful thank you

[@jesmmifs]

I personally don't do any of the steps you mentioned when shipping out my charms. I package them very well, but then I just slap on the correct amount of stamps on the bubble mailer, and drop them off at the nearest letter box. I have shipped hundreds of charms and they always arrive safely. I'm not judging, just giving you some helpful hints to save you a lot of time. I really liked this video. Nicely done :)

[@nlz_mamalabra9258]

You are Blowing up girl... I suggest, keep sending bulk packages, save up a couple thousand, rent a cheap little shop, fix it up really pretty but cheap!, like dollar store EVERYTHING cheap, but you are very creative so you can make it look "not dollar store" lol anyways, then you get a couple friends to help you package and be at the front desk of the store a few hours a day and pay them CHEAP, I swear you would BLOW UPPP! Good luck girl! Glad I found your channel. I looove your charms. I just started making clay things too. I've always loved clay and throwing but never knew you could make things without a potters wheel, so I am HAPPYYY ;P Your crafts are AMAZING!!! Me an you have the same taste btw... "Tropical, galaxy, the color Burple = Blue+Purple"my fav color", small little animals, EVERYTHING TINY!!! Have a good day ;)

[@lostinwonderart]

That thickness tool is genius!

[@DesignedByKathy]

Very helpful tips! Thank you for sharing!

[@AnastasiaDerry]

This is sooo helpful. I'm just starting my polymer clay business, and wasn't sure what to do about postage. I'm in Australia too, so this information is totally applicable to me, and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Rachy. =)

[@Yui-eu1wz]

You watch theatcher joe, me too!

[@kasarahrobinson5576]

If any of you live in the us usps has free flat rate padded envelopes so it only 7.20 to mail anywhere domestically or internationally no matter the weight. You can also print shipping labels from their website so you don't have to go to the post office and can just pay online then put the packages in your mailbox on in a box next to your mailbox or you can even schedule for a truck to come and pick up the packages for free. I hope this helps 😊

[@DreamSeerXIII]

I'm trying to start an online shop, so this is very helpful information!

[@thenoxbox3871]

Thanks for the video, it was very informative especially as I hope to open up a shop of my own some day. 💜

[@ivymay3544]

That was so helpful! I am thinking about having my own store so thank you so so so much.

[@edgyboiklaus]

After like a solid 2 years of me not watching your Vids I’ve decided to come back and damm I’m trying to restrain myself from buying like a bulk load of different charms cuz there so beautiful

[@plutonian2155]

I'd just like to say that its really nice seeing an Australian one of these with items I actually recognise aha

[@mrsbeckyboop]

This video was sooooo helpful!

[@shantezoellner]

Woah the whole shipping part seems so time consuming and complicated I appreciate your dedication and effort :)

[@lilpanda3350]

When are u going to stock up again because I really want one but ur website says coming soon

[@creativerachy]

Pusheen Lover in 10 minutes :)

[@lilpanda3350]

Thank u so much

[@katelinosborn2705]

+Creative Rachy aww a month two late! when is your next restock?

[@minyoongiii9321]

Pusheen Lover hi

[@udayanadesai2103]

Pusheen Lover of

[@mysteries99]

Very interesting and informational, but a lot of things I didn't understand lol. So, great job for being able to do so much :)

[@ayamiart593]

sooo amaaziiingg ! i wish your online store is doing so well !

[@ToniEllison]

Great video!!

[@su36779]

ToniEllison I love your videos and I watch your videos since 2012(if im not wrong) i wish you post more often and more about miniatures❤😍

[@joalci1979]

ToniEllison OMG I LOVE YOU SFM♡ PLZ RESPOND AND MY FAV VID IS THE SMORE HAND SOAP ONE

[@tallaralilyhoseason-smith2906]

im in australia and trying to start a small creative buisiness but the workers are super rude and always try to upsale me to use a bigger box instead of the small bubble wrapped ones.... but now ive seen this im i bit more confident in how i can send my products! thankyou!!!!!

[@iJosiLoren]

This was so helpful!

[@musiclife-lr8cb]

Omg I am so excited about my shop !!!! 🤗

[@silvertree2189]

Very thorough! Awesome :)

[@StolenCupcake]

could you please make a video on how you set up your online store! and why you chose storenvy over etsy

[@mk098a]

A lot of people choose Storenvy because the site is also free as a seller, whereas you have to pay Etsy a bit of money

[@ana-ds1vg]

Bonni I want that as well

[@lalamonarca79]

True i look it up etzy and yes u have to give some commition from your sells.

[@julianaargona4021]

This is so helpful! Thank you I have a slime store and I will use this so much!!!!! ❤️

[@ireneportillo6972]

Thankyou so much i just started me own shop and this has helped me sooo much

[@drexie]

You helped me so much with this video, loved it!

[@cathyroe2849]

So I was looking up how to package things cause I want to start my business making charms and stuffed animals. turns out this was awesome for me because it was about charms! thank you for the video! (btw I subbed)

[@skydreamerxx7785]

i dont even own a shop and didn't need any info or help in any way...i just found this video entertaining and fun!! :) XD keep up the good work!!

[@kraftykiko5128]

I love your charms.This information helpful. Thank you :)

[@LE123LE123]

While I never mad things to sell, I did sell a lot on ebay and Canada Post (while a rip off!), does have a website where you can register as a business and get discounts and do ship and click to Canada, USA and International. I actually found the online method MUCH less expensive than going into the post. All you need is a ruler and if you are shipping weighted items, a tiny scale so you can be fairly accurate with weight. This was a great video! Thanks for sharing :)

[@vlogsbyalia5332]

Thank you so much this was so interesting to watch I learned so much from it!

[@michelleblanchard6782]

This is very very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@florenceciana1922]

This helped so much! Thank you!

[@idk_her1353]

Thank you !!!it was a really helpful video

[@jennifer9084]

This was helpful in understanding the back end of owning an online store.

[@juli3714]

Wow you have a lot of things to do you have a KZbin channel a shop a bills to pay etc. your AWSOME!!!

[@Icy9ine]

Thank you so much 😊. This Has helped me with my shop altot!! Thx again 😀😀😀

[@SandraElAnnan]

That's cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@Cafhune]

ahh thank you so much for making this! shipping fees are one of my fears in online stores

[@fairygrammy]

Thanks for the great information! I'm selling anything at this time, but I value your the wisdom you shared...😊😊

[@tanyangu7851]

Loved this video! 💕 I have watched this about 10 times. Definitely subscribing!

[@Official_MysticWolf]

Wow 😳 I thought I wanted an online store but this totally changed my mind.

[@kymberleedawn1395]

Amazing video! Very informative! I'm thinking about starting an Etsy shop.

[@DOCTOR.DEADHEAD]

Thanks so much. I'm a 21 year old with absolutely no clue on where to start when it comes to mailing anything and this really helped make the process much less intimidating. I suppose my biggest worry right now is buyers getting annoyed with me for not knowing how to do some things haha

[@estrellaverbeck]

Thank you so much.. You're very patient. I learnt a lot.

[@laurenarias3850]

girl you just gained yourself a subscriber

[@misspugparis_746]

This was SOOOO helpful

[@kiddiesquadproductions1127]

Hello! I love these, this is such an amazing business and i love how you spend your time working hard for your customers! I’m starting a polymer clay business with my frienf and was wondering if you have any tips? (Were only kids)

[@theantichrist6524]

Great information with good details I hope your sales go up 10,000 % over the next 6 months and stay high great video

[@shardikII]

Omg, what a lot of work!!!!!

[@ABAMUSICSTUDIO]

Thank for sharing this good idea! ! Learning something new today :)

[@angies3057]

Beautiful job😊

[@21_f_aus]

thanks for this, gives me ideas how I should go about nailing of my handmade cards to buyers, I have an etsy shop which is currently closed for now until I make more to sell lol

[@LazyLimaDIY]

Thank you! Great tips for my new Etsy store!

[@jeanettecook1088]

Great ideas! Thank you.

[@reginalee3834]

This was so helpful. I always wanted to know how much postage was internationally from Australia! Thanks 💕

[@femsy5330]

I wish you many sales! You are doing great! :)

[@hopefulz554]

this is so helpful, thank you!!:)

[@thebliss779]

This is so helpful thank you!