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How I Design Stickers | Manufacturers | Home DIY | Pricing
Sticker Manufacturers (Not sponsored)
stickerapp.com/
stickerninja.com/
vograce.com/
Sang's Studio Ghibli Stickers www.etsy.com/listing/1705850464/ghibli-sticker-sheets-kikis-delivery?click_key=fc5e3d3e5eff466b68e26a72f6639115896c395d%3A1705850464&click_sum=fe1f3039&ref=shop_home_recs_35&crt=1&sts=1
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Artists Featured in this Video
Sang Lam sanglamart
Paperlarva x.com/paperlarva
Tsuaii x.com/tsuaii
Kaneblob x.com/Kaneblob
Sudibear sudibear
Bottlingsunshine bottlingsunshine
Munespice munespice
Sonyalei sonyalei
Nemupan nemupan
Cloverune cloverune?hl=en
Quisteen quisteen1?hl=en
Celtis celtis_
Beth Radloff bethberad
Alex Dos Diaz alexdosdiaz
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Affiliate Links
Thermal Printer amzn.to/3xc7eLa
4x6 mailing labels amzn.to/4b8Ip0y
2x2 circle label amzn.to/45CVwWE
2x4 labels amzn.to/3z10ujx
Big Circut amzn.to/4cm4GcJ
Small Circut amzn.to/3XvzMKa
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00:00 Intro
00:56 Designing
01:41 File Prep
02:43 Ordering
04:21 Finished Product
04:57 At Home DIY options / Cricut
07:01 Manufacturers Recommendations
08:17 Alibaba
10:13 Termail Printing
11:04 AX Stamp Rally
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Navigating The Collapsing Art Industry ft. @DevinElleKurtzArt
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@DevinElleKurtzArt Joins us today to discuss the current stability issues within the art industry and how she has navigated her way to success within this space. Devins Insagram devinellekurtz 00:00 intro 00:39 Devin Introduction 01:02 How did you first break into the art world 06:40 Art journey after Studio work 08:40 Did you know what role you wanted to fill 11:46 Have a clear ...
How to Profit From Your ART a Critique (ft Sang Lam)
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I want to thank everyone who submitted their work for this video. I wish I could have featured everyone but I had way more submissions than I was expecting, If this video does well I can do a part 2. 00:00 Marketing intro 02:19 Artist 1 06:43 Artist 2 08:53 Artist 3 13:01Artist 4 15:36 Artist 5 17:49 Artist 6 21:59 Artist 7 23:28 Artist 8 Co-host Sang Lam sanglamart Artists featu...
How Much A New Youtube Channel Makes (Year One)
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What I was paid during my first year of making videos for UA-cam Is this a viable income solution for an artist 00.00 Intro 00:54 First 100 days 02:06 Requirements 03:06 Results 05:04 Sponsors & Brands 07:54 Final thoughts Connect with Inkwell on Social Media inkwell_illustrations Inkwell_ILLust inkwellillustration.etsy.com Drawing Equipment Ipad pro M1 2021 amzn.to/4...
Why I DON"T take big Clients as an Artist (Income breakdown)
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A Math Video Freelance vs independent income, why I rarely take on big clients This was the Top-voted video as requested from last month's poll 00:00 A Decision to Make 02:10 Disney income 03:04 Personal work income breakdown 06:22 Understanding your value 07:42 Client vs Independent over a year Connect with Inkwell on Social Media inkwell_illustrations Inkwell_ILLust...
Social Media is Burning | 2024 Artist Update (Ft @vonnart )
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Social Media Update discussion. Can you still grow your art business in 2024? Vonnart joins me and gives his perspective on the current state of social platforms, and how this is affecting the art community. This is a follow-up video to this video ua-cam.com/video/vFSisg7CvXU/v-deo.html Vonnart's UA-cam @vonnart Vonnart's Instagram vonnart 00:00 is Social Media Dead 00:48 Vonnart...
The Risk of Fan Art Convention Artist Q&A ft. Kehasuk
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Where to find kehasuk IG kkehasuk Mailing List www.kehasuk.com/ Artist Alley Checklist ua-cam.com/video/OvdqGjucR3M/v-deo.html 00:00 preview 00:20 intro 04:30 Orginal vs Fanart 07:33 Legality of Fanart 12:43 Celebrity Guest? 15:23 Artist Alley vs Dealers Hall 17:31 Ready or Not 19:27 Early Mistakes 21:31 Most profitable items 23:20 Favorite Con 23:55 The End Video Editing by Aaro...
Vending at the Craziest Con of the Year (Cost and Profit Breakdown)
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Magfest 2024 Vlog plus Profits and Expenses Breakdown 00:00 intro 02:30 Day 1 Thursday 03:40 Day 2 Friday 06:45 Day 3 Saturday 08:10 Nightshift 12:25 Day4 Sunday 13:18 Money Breakdown Music from Motion Array Connect with Inkwell on Social Media inkwell_illustrations Inkwell_ILLust inkwellillustration.etsy.com
How My Roommate Defeated AI Art (D&D Scandal) (ft. Quintin Gleim )
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Find Quintin Gleim's work below. www.quintingleim.com/ Last Week's Video (AI Taking Over the Art World) ua-cam.com/video/F5zNAkiEVH0/v-deo.html Music from Motion Array Connect with Inkwell on Social Media inkwell_illustrations Inkwell_ILLust inkwellillustration.etsy.com
Is AI. Taking Over the Art World (Ft. Alex Dos Diaz) ( Wacom, MTG, Nicki Minaj, EA, Ubisoft )
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Alex Dos Diaz joins me in discussing Generative AI "art" creeping its way into the entertainment and gaming industry. And the controversies it is having on the companies who have opted in. Protect your Art online and fight back against AI with Nightshade nightshade.cs.uchicago.edu/whatis.html Check out Alex's work link below www.alexdosdiaz.com/ 00:00 intro 01:15 Wacom 11:48 Magic the Gathering...
The Best and Worst Artist Alleys to Sell at Ranked
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This video was getting a bit long so I separated the Q&A section, I will upload that as a extra video soon. DragonCon Vlog ua-cam.com/video/yFkeJcgX_LA/v-deo.html 00:00 - Intro 02:59 - Acen 03:38 - Magfest 04:29 - AX 06:20 - Tampa Bay Comic Con 06:36 - Indiana Comic Con 06:54 - A-kon 07:26 - Fanime 07:58 - Connecticon 08:57 - Sugoi Saturday 09:36 - SakuraCon 10:00 - AnimeNYC 10:59 - NYCC 11:41 ...
How to Start Making Sales Online as an Artist in 2024
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I hope this video helps you in your art journey If you would like to contribute to my cats food fund see link bellow 🦑✨ 20% off Black Friday Sale Runs till November 28th inkwellillustration.etsy.com Shipping Materials 4x8 bubble mailers amzn.to/47M6toJ 5x5x3 shipping boxes amzn.to/3SPW1be 12x9x2 shipping Boxes amzn.to/47zBgVK 14x3x3 rolled Print Long box amzn.to/3R8XR5R Apparel Mailer amzn.to/4...
How to Impress an Art Director ft. @PaintedInColor ( Getting Hired, AI "art", Doing the Job )
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Special Guest Lauren Brown sits down with us to talk about her experience as a professional artist and art director currently working at Wizards of the Coast, Lauren is not a spokesperson for Wizards and is speaking only from her own personal experiences as an art director for the last 5 years across 4 separate companies (this is part 1, part 2 coming soon) Find Lauren here Instagram instagram....
What Does it Cost to be a Convention Artist (with exact numbers and expenses) vlog
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My attempt at a Vlog-style video, recording of every expense and profit I had over the course of Dragoncon running my own Artist Alley booth. 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Application/ Booth Fee 01:06 - Show Prep 01:34 - Travel Day 03:55 - Setup Day 05:34 - Day 1 Friday 06:59 - Day 2 Saturday 08:31 - Day 3 Sunday 10:17 - Day 4 Monday 11:18 - Travel Day 2 11:45 - What I Pay My Booth Assistant 12:41 - Wh...
The Downfall of Social Media in 2023 for ARTISTS ft. @vonnart
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The Downfall of Social Media in 2023 for ARTISTS ft. @vonnart
How to Make Enamel Pins & Where to Get Pins Made (Plus My Collection)
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How to Make Enamel Pins & Where to Get Pins Made (Plus My Collection)
Where to Get Prints Made for Artists (foil printing included)
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Where to Get Prints Made for Artists (foil printing included)
Artist Alley Check List
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Artist Alley Check List
How I Make Money As An Artist (with exact numbers and expenses breakdown)
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How I Make Money As An Artist (with exact numbers and expenses breakdown)
FishStarter Painting Time Lapse
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FishStarter Painting Time Lapse
Artist Alley Booth Set-Up 2021 Timelapse
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Artist Alley Booth Set-Up 2021 Timelapse

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  • @otakuson98
    @otakuson98 10 годин тому

    I'm an baby too this, I would love some tips please.

  • @melindadavidson1525
    @melindadavidson1525 День тому

    But how much went to taxes? What was your estimated profit after taxes?

  • @Shadowstar_Art
    @Shadowstar_Art День тому

    Asking for a vtuber friend do you know where to get dakimakuras made

  • @CrimsyCreates
    @CrimsyCreates День тому

    Thank you for the super helpful video! I've seen it a while ago and came back hoping to find an answer to this, but what method would you recommend to ship larger prints (11x17) alongside smaller items like pins and charms? Would you ship the print separately or do a shipping tube + box combo. I'm scratching my head a bit on this one because I don't see many artists selling large prints online and if they do, they often use third party websites like INPRNT to handle it separately. Also, if you ever made a video on shipping tips and tricks, that would be awesome! Thanks in advance! ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡

  • @stephschleicher1813
    @stephschleicher1813 2 дні тому

    So informative! Thanks!

  • @PrettyPearPricess
    @PrettyPearPricess 2 дні тому

    32k ??!! Omg congratulations I’ve been following for a year when your 3 video was at like 10k great content well deserved

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 2 дні тому

      Thanks for sticking around!

  • @ivobordenave503
    @ivobordenave503 2 дні тому

    Silhouette is a good alternative for Cricut machines. some of their models are a bit cheaper, and they do the trick. If you're cutting with scissors, my best tip is to hold the scissors in place and move the sticker around. I've been told that some of my early stickers looked machine cut, despite being cut with scissors. Another big tip is to print out the cut-line at a very low opacity, so you know approximately where to cut and end up with more even results

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 2 дні тому

      Great insights, thanks you!

  • @bennettpisek5566
    @bennettpisek5566 3 дні тому

    Thank you Dustin for another great info. video. Very impressive sticker illustration/design. I have used Sticker Mule with success. My designs were simple, and they matched the colors, as the colors appeared on my screen. Prices were comparable to other manufacturers, and they arrived on time. They also offer weekly deals on their other products. Communication was fantastic.

  • @michelleg980
    @michelleg980 4 дні тому

    I subscribed because, I too, am a lazy piece of sh*t 😂

  • @teteotolis
    @teteotolis 4 дні тому

    Great value on this video :D ! Very useful information.

  • @Andra_JD
    @Andra_JD 4 дні тому

    I print stickers at home but whenever I want special FX on my stickers StickerApp is my go-to. thank you for sharing! 🤘💙

  • @LightCurlz
    @LightCurlz 4 дні тому

    Thank you for making a sticker video that’s less than 30 minutes long. Greatly appreciate it. Also! I’d love to see a video from you on packaging because yours is beautiful and I want to hear all about it

  • @WillAtua
    @WillAtua 5 днів тому

    This is where NFTs and Blockchain as technology or information protocols for the use case, not a speculative commodity have real legs

  • @zy2239
    @zy2239 5 днів тому

    Inkwell , thanks for your amazing videos as always !!!! ❤❤❤❤ We need one on printing art on clothing and fashion !!! 😊

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 5 днів тому

      I have little experience in that department but maybe I can find a good guest on the topic

    • @zy2239
      @zy2239 5 днів тому

      @@Inkwell that works out as well ! Your guests are always refreshing and knowledgeable to watch 🙌

  • @hikarii-kun2698
    @hikarii-kun2698 5 днів тому

    What's the video where you destroy that canon printer

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 5 днів тому

      It’s from my where to get prints made video

  • @Shesvii
    @Shesvii 5 днів тому

    Stickermule and Pretty Good Stickers are awesome companies as well. And Pretty Good Stickers offers free shipping in Europe when the order is over 25€!

  • @artbyinky
    @artbyinky 5 днів тому

    I never realized how popular making stickers would be! They don’t bring in a ton of profit, but people seem to love them. I do a similar thing when planning out stickers, but usually focus on size and color and if I’d like holographic or not. I also try to think how that design can be used in different products like keychains, prints, etc. When I first started, I used sticker mule which aren’t the best and they are a problematic company. I didn’t realize that years ago. I’ve also used sticker bunnies which are great, but they have a slow turn around time as they’re a small business!! But they have affordable pricing and no minimum quantity. A year or so back, I decided to get a cricut and do it myself. While that can be a challenge I can test what designs sell that way.

  • @cirsoe
    @cirsoe 5 днів тому

    the delivery lmao

  • @caringfamily8132
    @caringfamily8132 5 днів тому

    5:52 Yes, folks, it's true. The artist life is always rainbows and fun times, 🤣. Ok, seriously! Inkwell is blowing off steam, Incredible Hulk style - "Inkwell SMASH!!!"

  • @Versa2030
    @Versa2030 5 днів тому

    Can u make a video on poster printing and it’s costing ?

  • @fergal2424
    @fergal2424 6 днів тому

    People say PING file? I've always just said P-N-G haha

  • @xhovisx1
    @xhovisx1 6 днів тому

    Thank you for the informative video as someone that is looking into starting artist ally it is very helpful XD

  • @boo.buggaboo
    @boo.buggaboo 6 днів тому

    this video is very helpful! i would love a video on the process of making a bad/purse!

  • @rosar.4293
    @rosar.4293 6 днів тому

    Great video and straight to the point! Would love to see another video on manufacturing other products like pins, plushies, etc. 🎉

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Made one for pins already! Plushies would be cool tho

    • @bennettpisek5566
      @bennettpisek5566 3 дні тому

      Plushies would be a great info. video.

  • @BeyondReality2
    @BeyondReality2 6 днів тому

    Thanks for the information on the stickers! I've been trying to find a good manufacturer at a decent price so this was a great source. I would love to see how you went about getting your custom bags created, contacting a manufacturer and all that, and I see another comment as I'm writing this about enamel pins I would also like to second that c: Thanks for always sharing great information with people looking to start artist alley or their online shops it's been super helpful to me and my journey so far! :3

  • @crystalloartsandcomics
    @crystalloartsandcomics 6 днів тому

    Thank you for making this video! I'm trying to get my sticker designs off the ground and stuff like this really helps!

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Best of luck!

  • @kram1art
    @kram1art 6 днів тому

    Sticker Robot has some super high quality stickers, especially for outdoor posting (tho they can get a little pricey). StickerMule is the one I've used the most, and you get a bottle of bombass hot sauce with your purchase

  • @Xiran
    @Xiran 6 днів тому

    THIS is the kind of stuff we need! I feel like so many people gate-keep this information. Thank you for putting together this video and sharing! Could consider going a bit more in-depth on specifically the Alibaba-type process (stickers, enamel pins, magnets, prints/vines/booklets, cards, standees, etc.,), in the future? I think many of us would love to learn from it! My main concern regarding Alibaba would be how to approach the sellers, red flags to look for, how to look for 'quality', and are there any sellers out there that you'd recommend! I would also be interested in knowing what the Alibaba sellers expect from the artist so that we could prepare our files properly ahead of time, much like how you went over it in this video (what DPI is standard, what layering they would want for special cases like foiling or holographic stuff, etc.). Do you know of any sellers that are willing to produce smaller amounts (x20/x50/x100)? Any that are willing to produce samples (free or paid) before commitment? Do any provide videos of samples if they don't want to send a sample to you? I have so many questions lmao. I've been wanting to produce merch for cons maybe 5 years now, but I always chicken out because I'm small and don't have anyone to ask. I'm really afraid of making an investment and it going wrong on the first step or just wasting money on a red flag that I should've known about. Thank you again for such an in-depth video!

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Great suggestions, I’ll keep them in mind for the next one

  • @sanglamart
    @sanglamart 6 днів тому

    Nice sticker collections you got there

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Mid tier really 💙

  • @LAngel2REAL
    @LAngel2REAL 6 днів тому

    Vograce is excellent for stickers! They have a low MOC and low price but great quality. I just received some recently and they're gorgeous.

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Good to hear! I hadn’t used them before but a lot of people has suggested them to me

  • @mrmustache7023
    @mrmustache7023 6 днів тому

    I just finished some sticker designs too perfect timing

  • @lowbudgetmic
    @lowbudgetmic 6 днів тому

    Professor artist alley Inkwell 😮😎💛🍑🌎

  • @o_lilium4829
    @o_lilium4829 6 днів тому

    I had no idea you used a thermal printer for all those small business labels! Ima look into that!

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      They are great, very low maintenance too!

  • @di-bellaf9341
    @di-bellaf9341 6 днів тому

    Hi, your work is stunning🥹. Please may i ask, which company do you use for custom packaging for items bigger than stickers? The gold foil on the black box for your card set on etsy was really elegant.

  • @Un_Elysian
    @Un_Elysian 6 днів тому

    The timing of this video is hilarious 😂😂 I got a printer yesterday for making stickers and gaddamn janky is the right way to describe cutting these fkers by hand 😂 (I’m too small and poor to always manufacture - it’s expensive to get stuff to Australia and the Australian ones are expensive af and got a grant for the printer)😂

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      😅😅😅 oh no, you will be a master sticker cuter by the end of this!

    • @Un_Elysian
      @Un_Elysian 6 днів тому

      @@Inkwell arthritic hands means I’m definitely saving for a cutting machine 😂😂 or my partner will become the master cutter - even better!

  • @Usagi_Bex
    @Usagi_Bex 6 днів тому

    Thanks, This was helpful. 😊 Your sticker is so cute!

  • @SideBurns
    @SideBurns 6 днів тому

    Poggers

  • @Exokaubed
    @Exokaubed 6 днів тому

    Great guy for beginner artists? Critically underrated. Why is it always like this. Also thank you for the information I think this is a great way for people to figure out how to get started if they don't know where to start.

    • @NoelleFerneArt
      @NoelleFerneArt 4 дні тому

      I was saying this to someone recently. There's so much bunk 'get rich quick on Etsy' info from so many who aren't actually selling yet raking in views and money, but here's this guy, actually making a good living, actually living proof of his advice, and he doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

  • @thesketchartist6328
    @thesketchartist6328 6 днів тому

    Me personally I’d like to see a video on how you make cards. Like pokemon cards

  • @alskarmode
    @alskarmode 6 днів тому

    Thank you for this! What software do you use 01:13

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Procreate and clip studio for file prep

  • @miteruno
    @miteruno 6 днів тому

    i cant understand the alibaba website, its confusing as to what am i paying for

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      I only every use it for custom stuff, so I find a listing that is kind of similar to what I want and then I just contact that seller and ask if they can do the custom thing I need

  • @ashleyeverything588
    @ashleyeverything588 6 днів тому

    Loveee thisss. I want to try through alibaba but “negotiating”? That’s worried me a bit 😅, how much correspondence is necessary when it comes to Alibaba manufacturers?

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Depends on you really, I always get multiple quotes from different companies on there and then use those that negotiating with the one that I think will do the better job. But that’s not necessary. You can often request for sample to be made first so depending what your making seeing who dose it better can be smart. Normally do have to pay for a sample tho

  • @thesketchartist6328
    @thesketchartist6328 6 днів тому

    Finally a new video

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Truly years late 😅

  • @MsRinda
    @MsRinda 6 днів тому

    How important is it to you how weatherproof/scratchproof the material is? I've gone through several manus and make stickers at home too, but I never really know what finish is "okay enough" to sell as vinyl stickers, yknow. Will the customer assume outdoor usage is OK? If they can't put it on their water bottle and run it through the dishwasher, should I state that on my display? Wonder if you've ever had any complaints or customer remarks about this, or like... What your strategy is. I love what stickerapp can do with their different materials, but found them to wear down relatively fast compared to other manus, for example, and with that in mind I find their pricing hard to justify.

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      I think waterproof is important, personally I wouldn’t consider making a sticker that isn’t somewhat water proof, you end up cutting out to many customers without it. But it also depends what price point you’re trying to fill in your catalog.

  • @AxlTruth
    @AxlTruth 6 днів тому

    This is incredible! The magic fish bag looks awesome. Will you ever make a video covering the process of making a product like that? Thanks for sharing your expertise!

  • @so_va
    @so_va 6 днів тому

    I wanted to print some stickers for myself and was trying to research yesterday. So glad you posted this!

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Hope it helps

  • @ProfessorSpacecakes
    @ProfessorSpacecakes 6 днів тому

    Thank you for this! I was just about to start stocking up on product for my first artist alley, which will be mostly stickers. I was going through StickerMule and I was less than satisfied with the quality some of the samples I've been getting back from them. StickerApp actually looks to be cheaper per unit and does way more materials, so I'm going to give them a shot!

    • @Inkwell
      @Inkwell 6 днів тому

      Sticker mule is definitely on the pricier side, I use to use them back in the day but switched as there wasn’t a benefit for that extra price

  • @BlueCatArt
    @BlueCatArt 6 днів тому

    Thank you for this useful information! I was recently thinking of doing some stickers for me and my friends, so this video comes super handy!

  • @BigJay2133
    @BigJay2133 6 днів тому

    I loved the lowkey Frieza themed video lol Also thank you for mentioning using a thermal printer. I feel pretty slow for not realizing I could also use my printer to make little freebie stickers for my products...

  • @amandac8836
    @amandac8836 6 днів тому

    That delivery driver just dumping that package 😂 wtf