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What to do with my origami designs?
May 15, 2018 05:23:52   #
FoldingArt
 
Being an art lover, I often try new things and origami is one of the recent arts that I have been so thoroughly enjoying. It was one of my friends who introduced me to origami and at the start, I even enrolled in a class to learn all about it. After understanding the basics, I started making simple designs in the comforts of my home. I enjoy researching about new designs and techniques and often found myself digging into books, videos, web articles, etc.

So presently, apart from many decorative origami items in my house, I have a room full of origami that I just don't know what to do with. I keep making new designs on a regular basis. A few of them fit the house decor, a few I gift away to my friends, but I have origami stock in abundance lying in that room (aquatic animals, dragons, origami springs, cranes, etc.)

If you'll have any suggestion regarding what I could do with the leftover designs, it would be really helpful.

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May 15, 2018 05:24:05   #
JessLouis
 
I can totally empathize with your situation because once you get the hang of this art, you just can't get enough of it. There is always something new and better to make and if you are good at it, I truly believe that you should display it for everyone to see. You can easily collaborate with local shops and sell your origami models there.

There is also the option of creating your own origami studio, however it's too early to discuss it. Check with the local shops in your neighborhood and see if you can get a good deal. You never know, that origami waste lying in your room could be a good source of income for you.

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May 15, 2018 05:24:16   #
FoldingArts
 
Collaborating with shop does sound like a great option. There is an art display two blocks away from my house, I could inquire there. Your suggestion on opening up a studio is also nice and I've given it some thought myself but I have a lot more to learn and craft before I risk setting up my own venture. Anyways, thank you so much for your valuable suggestions.

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May 15, 2018 05:24:25   #
James_Undertone
 
A simpler solution here is to go online. You don't have to take much efforts in finding a store that can partner with you or invest in a studio to sell your origami models. My wife too makes origami models and she sold quite a few items online just by sitting at home. It is the simplest and most cost-effective way and besides, with online platforms such as Etsy, Origami USA, Michaels, etc. you will be reaching out to people from all across the world that would not be possible from a local store. Your customer bandwidth increases without any marketing needed. I mean, if this isn't a great deal for a beginner, I don't know what is.

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May 15, 2018 05:24:33   #
FoldingArt
 
I have also thought about selling my stuff online, but I am not 100% sure about the value that these stores will fetch me. I've heard they charge a hefty fee for selling your wares and that amount is directly deducted from your sale as commission. I haven't ever sold anything online so I'm a little skeptical about the procedures as well. Not sure as to how do I start selling online.

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May 15, 2018 05:24:41   #
James_Undertone
 
The selling process is quite simple. Just go to their site, register yourself as a seller, list your product in their marketplace and when the customer buys your product, you will get a notification to make the shipping arrangements. Some sites allow you to ship the product to the customers directly while some take care of it themselves. Once that is done, the sites will deduct their fee and transfer the rest the amount to your bank account.

As for your query on hefty commissions, look at it this way. All you have to do is upload pictures of your origami on their site. The marketing, advertising, distribution (for most of the sites), etc. of your business is taken care by them. So in that case, giving a certain percentage of your sale will still be beneficial for you. The volume of business that these sites can get you is much higher if you restrict yourself to the local market. This is my suggestion. Rest is your call. I'm sure you are wise enough to decide what's good for your business and what's not.

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May 15, 2018 05:24:51   #
JessLouis
 
And FoldingArt, you should definitely get in touch with your near art galleries and try to showcase your pieces in art shows. Art galleries frequently host exhibitions and this might be a great way to get the exposure you have been looking for. I also had my artifacts exhibited in these exhibitions a couple of times and also managed to sell a few of them. So this is something else that you can look into.

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