Starting a Vinyl Business for Under $1000
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- 99% of the vinyl I use on my channel is Specialty Materials Brands I have tried many kinds over the years, and they are my absolute favorite. The quality is top-notch, I have a video where I wash a shirt 50 times, and the vinyl still looks brand new. • Thermoflex vs. Siser: ... They have the most extensive range of products and colors around ( there are over 90 colors in the ThermoFlex Plus and GlitterFlex Ultra lines alone). They also offer free product samples on their website, which you don’t see anymore. Trust me, request a sample because if you try it, you will know why I love it.
Request a Free Sample:
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Specialty Materials :
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* I DO GET FREE PRODUCTS TO TEST SPECIALTY MATERIALS TO TEST, BUT I STILL PURCHASE 95% OF MY VINYL. I WILL ALWAYS TELL YOU WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE. *
Artwork created by me (unless otherwise noted) is available on my Patreon page:
/ betsygotcher
Affiliate Links (I Earn a Small Commission if You Use Them) :
My Amazon Store (Has most of the things I use unless I state otherwise) :
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Vinyl, Heat Press, and Cutters :
Non-Affiliated Links:
HeatTransferVinyl.com (carries all Specialty Materials Products):
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Affiliate Links (I Earn a Small Commission if You Use Them) :
Heat Press Nation :
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15x15 Heat Presses:
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16x20 Heat Presses:
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Cricut:
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Sublimation Blanks and Supplies:
Links (I Earn a Small Commission if You Use Them) :
Conde: Use Code: CPN-CCV22 $5 off $50 purchase:
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Koala Sublimation Paper: Use Code: Betsy15 to Save 15%
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Design Software and Commercial Use Fonts and Graphics:
Affiliate Links (I Earn a Small Commission if You Use Them) :
Creative Fabrica:
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Artwork created by me (unless otherwise noted) is available on my Patreon page:
/ betsygotcher
Screen Printing:
Affiliate Links (I Earn a Small Commission if You Use Them) :
Ikonart Smart Screen Stencil: Use Code: CuttinCorners for 15% off
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Find me on social media:
Instagram: / cuttincornersvinyl
Facebook: cuttincorners
Cuttin Corners Group on Facebook: / cuttincorners
Betsy's Bees (a fun place to hang out and share your crafts): / 260612806191309
I can't thank y'all enough for sticking by me through hurricanes and health issues, and everything in between. It means the world to me all the love and support that I have received throughout the years.
XOXO,
Betsy
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I agree the closest friends/family always try to get something for free or they always do the run arounds and never pay up.
ME to my coworker asked for a custom order of baby wipes for her millionth grand baby 7 months ago and she still hasn't paid me.
Yep! The amount of friends and family who have not paid me is bad!
Love the video. Just to let everyone know, starting a business takes time. Its not something that going to happen over night, just be patient and have fun with it. Good luck. Betsy keeps the videos coming.
That's the fact. you aren't lying.
I've been doing this for about 7 months or so. So I have learned a lot of stuff from you and others. Thank you so much for all the amazing videos! I watched this video so that I could see the difference of what I'm doing, what I use, etc., from what you use. I was happy to know that I'm doing lots of things like you 😊 I'm looking to expand but for now, I'm definitely on the right track!
Great video with lots of tips and suggestions! I'm super excited to start my small business just in time for Mardi Gras!! I just ordered a few more supplies from your store, a heat and mug press from Amazon, and my vinyl came in last week. NOLA get ready!!!! Let The Good Times Roll!!! 💜💚💛💜💚💛 Thank you so much...this video came at the right time❤️❤️😊
You’re right about not taking on more than you can fulfill. I just started out. The other thing is to price appropriately. I charged less than I should have for a couple of intricate designs. Just something else to think about. Thanks for all you do Betsy!
I just ordered a heat press from Amazon this evening.The Mophorn 15x15 8 in 1. I have the 12x12 Easy Press but I can never tell how much pressure I need to apply. I've been wanting to start a small business but need to be able to produce designs on garments that are gonna last. I'm super excited for my new heat press to arrive!! Who knows, maybe I'll end up growing and having a successful business like you!!
I just got my mophorn yesterday and did my first project today!
my easy press works great for my business. I always press medium for 30 seconds
Betsy, I've been enjoying your videos for a while now, as well as those of Martin Butler in the UK. I'm in Australia and have had my ScanNCut for a year and the Studio program for my daughter's Cameo for a few years. Made an etched pie dish for my chef grandson and I'd love to do some signage for his commercial kitchen - once he realizes that Grandma is indeed a genius and can do anything. Am hoping to buy my first heat press sometime next week from a store that specialises in vinyls, etc. So, when I turned on my TV this morning, there was your very concise video, posted 51 minutes earlier - couldn't have been timed any better. Your comment about Oracal 631 was informative - it's hot and humid here in summer and that is important for me to know. I really love your work.
Great information, and so helpful! Thanks for your recommendations on tools and products. This is very useful even for those of us just doing vinyl as a hobby. We still want our products to be the best they can be.☺
Good point...we say, 'there is no friends, family in business.' if they want they pay. Thank you for your insightful video
Well done! You got a lot covered. Thanks for the helpful info.
You look so much younger wearing less makeup. You are beautiful either way. Thanks for the videos.
Thank you 😊
I am so excited I let my husband look at this video too I think I am ready to start making soon going to ordering from u love ur page thanks.
Missed you over the holidays. Hope you & your family had a great time. Glad your back safe & sound. I have to tell you OMG...I thought you had maybe 1 of your daughters or a niece or friend... someone sitting in for you. You look so young and cute without all that make up. Not that your not cute with it...lol ( please don't take that the wrong way) and your new hairstyle. Only when you started talking then I realized it was you. Honestly you look maybe 16/17... Well I've never seen you without all your make up....So bye the way..lol... thanks for sharing your time and knowledge about a business. Glad your back, have a blessed day.
Love your Tshirt Guide I use it a lot even give you props in a lot of my videos... love your videos!!!
😊
I totally loved my t-shirt guide until it got burned under my press. I need to order another one.
Great tips! Another important thing that wasn't mentioned was having a business license. Depending on your state, fines can be extremely high running unlicensed business.
She mentions the business license at about 14 minutes
You can get an Adobe CC monthly subscription for not too expensive each month and it includes all updates. I use the photography subscription that includes Lightroom and Photoshop which as standalone is out of my price range. Illustrator is also one you can do on subscription so well worth checking out.
Betsy, great info. Thank you for sharing inside tips and info. And Love the HAIR!!!
Great info! So true ...... friends & family....... I’ve done sewing jobs, cake decorating and misc crafter type things that “they just can’t do!” They can love your work and adore you...... until you charge for something....... then, very picky..... or “I’ll catch you later” (payment never comes). Only do things for fun now! If it’s a special request and I don’t have what it takes (which is rare!) they have to buy what it takes and accept the end results with a smile! (My daughter laughs at me “you’re so cute!” Because I’m super picky! She’s ready to accept more then I’m willing to let go “as is!”) I have no desire to start a business at this time..... I’m enjoying old age and doing what I want too much! But, who knows what the future holds! Thanx! Miss your dailies..... but still enjoy what I see! Thanx!
You are amazing! Thank you for all you do for us. I still need to figure out how to do the social media stuff and how to showcase it but you certainly gave me food for thought. Again ... you are amazing.
Thanks, Betsy, for your words of wisdom. You are successful at what you do so for me, your words are golden!
Great so informative and to the point. I appreciate the fact that the corel draw CD can be bought and you own it no extra fees.
We started a sign business but are slowly integrating htv into it. Thanks for the info. 😊 I still haven’t figured out what design program I want cuz I’m not familiar with using them. Could you show a video on how to use Corel Draw? Thanks so much.
I have a couple up.
How can we find the video?
Brandie Escarzàga Hernandez if you click on the cutting corners logo, it will take you to her youtube channel. then click on videos. she has a lot of videos to watch about corel draw. most of them are from last year. here’s a link to one of her videos. hope this helps 😊
ua-cam.com/video/E7WEiNTXL5o/v-deo.html
Great tips! Loved the video. My dollar tree carries hanes t shirts as well. Pretty good quality, not as stiff as gildan tees.
Betsy! Thank you so much for this wonderful informative video! These are the questions that I have wanted to ask!!! You're wonderful 😍
Thanks for all the info! My son had a small t-shirt business years ago so since I’ve moved it several times it’s mine! I did just add the Cricut heat press & it comes in very handy for things I can’t do with the big press.
I love my easy press as well.
Welcome home!!
First off, Thank You for your Honesty. What a wonderful amount of information you gave us. Love you video's!
Great information! I'm not interested in starting a business, but you gave tips everyone can use.
thankyou Betsy this was a great help I recently got a cricut explore air 2 and i've been struggling to get started with it as a business
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I've been wanting to start for awhile but have been afraid to take the step.
Great video. I got a brother design n cut for Christmas and plan to start a business. If I could ever figure out these files (and come up with a name🙄) I’d be rockin and rollin. Thanks for the tips! ♥️♥️♥️
Brother scan and cut is awesome too.
Betsy, I fell in love with your videos. 😍 You made I finally found my future love-work. 💖
I have a TON of Cricut vinyl (I was a mystery box hoarder) I've had my Cricut for 2 or 3 years and still don't know how to use it! My intimidation is real!
Thanks for the tips! I need one of your fancy guides, it is on my list :)
Missed you while you were on vacay. Visiting your shop is on my bucket list. Thanks for the info.
thank you for doing this, a lot of information but gives people a start in the right direction.
Very informative! Thanks for sharing. I purchased some htv vinyl from you. And I must say I loved it! I'll be ordering more very soon. Have a great day!!
Recently found your channel and have really enjoyed your videos. Thanks for all the great info. I grew up in the Beaumont area so I can attest the the heat and humidity being a real problem. :)
Great video.. I'm starting my small buisness. Thanks for all the tips and tricks!! Your awesome!!
Thank so much been trying to decide how I want to go your video helped so much.
Thanks so much for this video!!!! Very helpful info!!
This was so very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your beginner tips.
Love your videos. Super informative. Thank you 😀
Thank you!!
Thank you for all the great tips! First time seeing you with less makeup, you look sooo young, Lol ! Love your videos, simple and to the point!
I'm a day late, but I just want to say that haircut is so fresh and classy! Suits you so well!
Thank you so much 😊
Great advice ... Alcohol was so much easier to buy when you posted this... Now a days you're lucky to get 70% 😒
Thank you Betsy ❤️
I love your videos. they’ve been so helpful 😊
Omg !!! Thanks for all the info. Still debating to start a vinyl shop .
I love your honesty. I Think I have everything to start my business, I just can’t come up with a name 😜
Edith Montalvo I’m having that same problem. I have ran through names and not satisfied with any so far.
I always want to know how you become a distributor of vinyl... like how much it costs to join, monthly quotas of product ordered etc
Thanks you for all the info you always help 😘
I use cricut design space no issues but I hate that you can’t use your cricut if it goes down !
Thank so much, this was very helpful!
Thanks for all you do!!!
Thank you so much. Very helpful. I really appreciate you sharing so much.
Love your sweater. Thank you
I’m so excited, just purchased my first Cricut...Maker ❤️ can you please tell me what I need to purchase to personalize a balloon for the welcoming of my granddaughter
I would use oracal 651
Thank you so much
Thanks for the honest info.
Just ordered the ruler!
Thanks for the information. Very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your tips!
HI Thanks so much my friend for this video!!!! Very helpful info!!
Love ur shirt. Ty for all u do
thank you for all the wonderful info!!!
Very interesting. Thank you. I created a home business when I retired and all it vinyl application. I would like more info on the Glitter Flex Ultra. Is it just sold by the sheet or can it be purchased by the yard. What is a good price for it. Thank you in advance for your help. I love watching your tutorials
Checking prices on line - its really expensive isn't it?
wow! Thanks!! This is exactly the type of information I have been looking for. I am not too sure how profitable it is to do a business like this but I think I would like to do it. Do you also do tutorials on how to make good youtube videos? :) I really want to learn that whole process too! ;-) Thanks again.
Donna
What are you trying to know about youtube? and this is a good business.
I don't like Cricut vinyl either I wish I seen this before I purchased some
lisa Falor I like the new premium vinyl works well for me
'Had seen' or 'Saw' 😉
Exactly why I’m researching lol probably going to get a brother embroidery. Plus cricuts vinyls don’t seem to last long
Hi Betsy. I like your videos. I was wondering if you can do tutorial in how to navigate around Inkscape?
I have one
You are so amazing! God bless you!
I just recently started watching your channel and I have to say I really admire you! Thanks for the videos , they have been really helpful in my process of starting my own business.
Hi Betsy! Can you recommend, or do you have a video on the best blanks to purchase from Dollar Tree?
Cricut revamped their vinyl. They now have permanent adhesive. They also revamped their htv as well. Do you add water to your denatured alcohol? I purchased the natural version at Lowe’s and it says four ounces to a gallon of water? Just wanted to know if you use it full strength or with water added. Thank you for any help. Love being a patreon for you. You give a lot to us. Ty for all you do.
Can you do a detailed tutorial on how to use Inkscape?
I have a couple
Karla, check out Logos by Nick. He has a ton for inkscape. He is very knowledgeable and goes step by step.
Thanks so much for the information!
Thanks so much for the video. I like a lot of your videos. What system do you use for card payments for orders??
We use square
Totally enjoyed this video!
Thanks you so much for this info!!
Is there a place that in the vinyl product description goes over potential environmental wear and tear?
For example
if humidity breaks (range x - range y) will have issues with adhesion.
Very informational. Thank you, very much appreciated:)
Great advice.
Great video it is helpful to me my husband is going to buy me the cricut maker but I want to know what is the brand heat press machine you have or which is the cheapest for me thanks sweetie
Great tips!
I'm confused about the Mongram Bundle for $16. It says that you posted this on the 9th, it's the 16th, but it says that it's already ended. Are you planning on having anymore bundles like that soon? By the way, I love watching your videos. I've had a Cricut Mini for years & I've never used it before. You're helping me to get my nerves up to try it though. Especially, with these new, Cricut 4 Dummies, videos. I mean no disrespect to anyone who's starting out or learning new things. ❤️ I just mean me because I got mine approximately 5 years or more & I've never even turned it on. 😖
Great video. Thank you!
great video, good information but it was hard to concentrate with your background lol all love, no hate... it could use some huge reorganizing... geezzzz those markers make my head hurt lol
Thank you!!
Thank you for that 😊
Fantastic , TY. What transfer tape do you use on the Oracle 651.... HT 55 ??
Great info!
very informative thank you
Thank you awesome information
I tried cricut vinyl because it was given to me....HORRIBLE. it cuts terrible. It's Sr o expensive too. Totally agree with betsy.
yes it is the worst.
What kind of vinyl should I use for koozies, how hot should my heat press be, and how long should it be under the heat press
thanks
Thank you soo much for the info!
What inexpensive computer or laptop i can use with my cricut, not good at computers but noticed in my phone is not the save features as I seen on tutorials, on the cricut edit page
Hi Betsy! Thanks for the video it’s awesome! I have a question on starting the vinyl business. Some say stick with decals only due to the high profit margins, others say do shirts...what is your opinion on this...I’d like to start the business and I want it to stay a small to medium business. Thanks so much!
Both are great but there is more profit on adhesive.
Thanks for the video! Would the easy press be enough heat and okay for me to start out with for items I’m selling ? Is it hot enough ? And even heat?
Can you possibly do a video on coreldraw? I’ve been thinking of jumping off and getting it. I agree with you on the cricut vinyl. Way to expensive and the quality it just not there.
I have some.
I started my business about a month ago and it hasn’t gotten big yet. I’ve maybe made $200 so far. How long does it take? Or should I change products?
Question. The does the denatured alcohol come in a can and you just transfer it to a spray bottle? I just want to make sure I’m looking at the right thing at the store. :-)