How to Make and Sell Decals on Etsy?

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99 percent of successful shops begin with successful products. What does this mean? Before we explore how to start selling Decals on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on Decals.

There are many things to consider:

  • Is selling Decals on Etsy a good idea?
  • How to create/make Decals to sell on Etsy?
  • Which types of Decals products are popular on Etsy?
  • How many sellers are selling Decals on Etsy?
  • What can you learn from the top Etsy sellers in Decals?
  • How much does it cost to sell Decals on Etsy?
  • How to make your Decals shop stand out on Etsy?

Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Decals? Don't worry, there's more help available today - although Etsy is evolving every day, an amazing Etsy seller tool can give you almost everything you want in a timely manner.

Take a sip of coffee. Let's move on to How to sell Decals on Etsy.

As a reminder, all the data below comes from EtsyHunt, which has a huge and growing database of Etsy sellers and products. More importantly, it will help us to spy on sellers who sell Decals on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Decals on Etsy.


Is it a good idea to sell Decals on Etsy

The key is to estimate the profitability and competition of selling Decals products on Etsy.

First, do a quick search for the keyword "Decals" to assess demand and competition.

For the keyword "Decals", the views is 4487269, and the favorites is 12699. Meanwhile, there will be at least 79 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Decals to sell on Etsy is a good choice.

Then, let's look at the best-selling Decals products to estimate the profit.

When calculating the profit of a competitor's product, the formula can be: Profit = Sales X Average Price - Etsy Fees.

Regarding the fees for selling Decals products on Etsy, we will need a free Etsy fee&profit calculator. You will find these posts I wrote helpful:

As for sales and pricing, the sales is 2730, and the average price of Decals product is 9.48.

We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Decals on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Decals is real and can be high. Now, the next step would be to find out your niche and learn how to generate passive income over time.


How to create Decals to sell on Etsy?

Everyone will have their own set of methods, but I offer 4 easier steps to get started on how to sell Decals on Etsy.

1. Find your niche for your Decals shop

Millions of people are shopping or selling unique and creative products on Etsy. Here are the top 20 most popular Decals products in which your niche may be hidden. You can get inspiration from them to make your unique Decals products.

# Image Product Total Sales Learn More
1
Name Decal, Custom Name Decals, Name Vinyl Decals, Label Decals, Name Tag, Name Sticker, Decal Sticker, Name Stickers
Name Decal, Custom Name Decals, Name Vinyl Decals, Label Decals, Name Tag, Name Sticker, Decal Sticker, Name Stickers
3,571
2
Daisy Wall Decals - Nursery Decor, Kids Room Wall Art, Removable Flower Wall Stickers
Daisy Wall Decals - Nursery Decor, Kids Room Wall Art, Removable Flower Wall Stickers
1,642
3
Large Sun Removable Wall Decal / Oversized Sun Decal / Watercolor Sun Decal / Sun Nursery Decor / Sun Playroom Wall Decal
Large Sun Removable Wall Decal / Oversized Sun Decal / Watercolor Sun Decal / Sun Nursery Decor / Sun Playroom Wall Decal
1,638
4
Not Having A Baja Blast Right Now | Laptop Sticker | Water Bottle Sticker | Journal Sticker | Vinyl Sticker | Funny Sticker | Meme Sticker
Not Having A Baja Blast Right Now | Laptop Sticker | Water Bottle Sticker | Journal Sticker | Vinyl Sticker | Funny Sticker | Meme Sticker
1,585
5
Little Cooler Sticker - Water Resistant - Funny Sticker - Personalized Gift - Laptop Sticker - Sticker For Hydroflask
Little Cooler Sticker - Water Resistant - Funny Sticker - Personalized Gift - Laptop Sticker - Sticker For Hydroflask
1,454
6
Teacher Stickers, Funny Gift for Teachers, Hey Girl, You should take attendance
Teacher Stickers, Funny Gift for Teachers, Hey Girl, You should take attendance
1,859
7
Positive Vinyl Decal - Car Window Decal Sticker, Laptop Decal, Trendy Car Decal, Feel Good, Cute Decal, Positive Energy, Spread Kindness
Positive Vinyl Decal - Car Window Decal Sticker, Laptop Decal, Trendy Car Decal, Feel Good, Cute Decal, Positive Energy, Spread Kindness
1,241
8
50 Cool Black and White Goth Laptop Stickers Dark Skull Tattoo Decals
50 Cool Black and White Goth Laptop Stickers Dark Skull Tattoo Decals
1,156
9
Custom Vinyl Stickers - Print and Cut Any Design and Shape - Laminated Waterproof Custom Labels, Custom Stickers, Logo, Branding
Custom Vinyl Stickers - Print and Cut Any Design and Shape - Laminated Waterproof Custom Labels, Custom Stickers, Logo, Branding
2,029
10
Call me Ghost Face Nail Decals | Halloween nail decals | nail art | Halloween nails | nail supplies | nail stickers
Call me Ghost Face Nail Decals | Halloween nail decals | nail art | Halloween nails | nail supplies | nail stickers
1,447
11
10-500 pcs Stickers Anime themed Mystery Mixed Pack for laptop, water bottles, skateboard...
10-500 pcs Stickers Anime themed Mystery Mixed Pack for laptop, water bottles, skateboard...
2,367
12
Custom Social Media Username Decal - Personalized Username Sticker - Social Media Car Window Vinyl Decal Sticker
Custom Social Media Username Decal - Personalized Username Sticker - Social Media Car Window Vinyl Decal Sticker
1,023
13
STICKER: D20 Rogue Class Dice Sticker , D20 Rogue Sticker , Rogue Class Sticker , Rogue Sticker , Rogue Dice Sticker , Dice Sticker
STICKER: D20 Rogue Class Dice Sticker , D20 Rogue Sticker , Rogue Class Sticker , Rogue Sticker , Rogue Dice Sticker , Dice Sticker
966
14
10-600pcs Random Sticker Pack Stickers Decals Vinyl for Laptop Kids Teens Bicycle,Skateboard Luggage,Bumper Stickers Hippie Decals Bomb
10-600pcs Random Sticker Pack Stickers Decals Vinyl for Laptop Kids Teens Bicycle,Skateboard Luggage,Bumper Stickers Hippie Decals Bomb
978
15
Atomic Cat Halloween Decal - Decal only - bowl not included
Atomic Cat Halloween Decal - Decal only - bowl not included
964
16
Cooch Canoe Purewick Healthcare/Nursing Sticker
Cooch Canoe Purewick Healthcare/Nursing Sticker
958
17
just here to establish an alibi stickers, true crime podcasts stickers, funny stickers, crime laptop decals, crime tumbler stickers
just here to establish an alibi stickers, true crime podcasts stickers, funny stickers, crime laptop decals, crime tumbler stickers
1,599
18
Behavior Is Communication CLEAR Vinyl Sticker 3'x3' Autism Awareness Special Needs Mom Special Ed Teacher Gift ABA sticker SLP Sticker Gift
Behavior Is Communication CLEAR Vinyl Sticker 3'x3' Autism Awareness Special Needs Mom Special Ed Teacher Gift ABA sticker SLP Sticker Gift
1,261
19
Cute Halloween nail tattoos / pumpkin nail art / Halloween nails / bat nail decals / ghost waterslide nail decals / Halloween makeup /  N89
Cute Halloween nail tattoos / pumpkin nail art / Halloween nails / bat nail decals / ghost waterslide nail decals / Halloween makeup / N89
1,942
20
go away im reading sticker, funny reading stickers, reading stickers for laptops and water bottle sticker decal, reading books decal
go away im reading sticker, funny reading stickers, reading stickers for laptops and water bottle sticker decal, reading books decal
924

2. Determine how to make Decals to sell online.

For how to make Decals, you can choose to make it entirely at home, or consider using some tools to implement your ideas.

Learning from your competitors is an effective way. Check out the following 20 best-selling Decals on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.

# Image Shop Total Sales Learn More
1
BlissDesignsbyKLMT
BlissDesignsbyKLMT
13,676
2
KennaSatoDesigns
KennaSatoDesigns
116,480
3
WestCoastWalls
WestCoastWalls
9,875
4
SlokeDesigns
SlokeDesigns
11,929
5
EnchantingSunshine
EnchantingSunshine
24,177
6
EarlyShirts
EarlyShirts
23,612
7
muchogood
muchogood
9,442
8
LeftoverBagels
LeftoverBagels
58,598
9
CKBrandsCo
CKBrandsCo
4,909
10
HoneyBnailsLA
HoneyBnailsLA
14,942
11
SunscoopArts
SunscoopArts
31,025
12
VyoletShop
VyoletShop
53,936
13
AcornandCrowStudio
AcornandCrowStudio
247,488
14
GlowUpCharms
GlowUpCharms
5,656
15
AntlersAndEvergreens
AntlersAndEvergreens
4,170
16
MorganLeahMade
MorganLeahMade
16,216
17
WildOakStickers
WildOakStickers
145,914
18
rainbowmamadesign
rainbowmamadesign
13,397
19
Tattoorary
Tattoorary
149,797
20
WildOakStickers
WildOakStickers
145,914

3. Learn how to sell Decals on Etsy.

Test your Product first. For example, making some samples and posting them on Instagram and Pinterest. Ask your friends and followers some questions:

  • Do you like the Decals product I made?
  • If you like it, do you want to buy it?
  • If you are considering buying it, how much are you willing to pay for it?
  • If you buy it, how long are you willing to wait?
  • If you don't like it, why?

The answers would help optimize your Decals products.

Next, set up an Etsy account to start selling on Etsy. The 2 must-dos are:

  • Build a consistent and unique brand for your Decals shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
  • List your Decals items and make sure to optimize the listings. A good listing includes a thorough description, professional images, keywords related to your product, and the best category or subcategory for your Decals products.

Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Decals on other 18 sites like Etsy. Also, you should consider opening a Global Etsy Shop (read more on Etsy International Shipping: Road to a Global Etsy Shop).


4. Decide how to ship Decals on Etsy.

Unlike on Amazon and Walmart, the shipping process on Etsy is entirely the responsibility of the sellers. It is essential for you to read Etsy's shipping policies and create shipping strategies. Here are two suggestions to win customers:

(1) Choose appropriate delivery dates and postage rates.

For your references. After entering the keyword "Decals" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Decals products is 10. In addition, some of the Decals sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.

(2) Provide a consistent, professional appearance to your Decals packages.

You should think of a unique package for your Decals products, and purchase all the materials needed in bulk. Here is a post on how to find packaging ideas - Etsy Jewelry Box: The Way to Impress your Customers.


You're ready to make Decals to sell on Etsy!

Knowing how to sell Decals on Etsy is the first step. It's time to move on to the next level - Try and learn more.

  • How do you manage your Decals shop each week?
  • How do you keep going when there are no sales?
  • How do you promote your Decals shop when sales growth is stagnant?

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