How to Sell Stained Glass Panels Online
Designing and making your own stained glass panels can be a lucrative hobby or profession. Stained glass artists who create stained glass panels as a hobby may not have a local retail outlet, but they can sell their creations online. Selling online is way to capitalize on your creativity without setting up and housing a retail business. Make your stained glass designs accessible through online venues that you can advertise both online and off.
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Take several pictures of your stained glass panels to highlight different angles of the artwork. Full image photos as well as close-ups of the craftsmanship should be included in your online portfolio. Pay attention to the background of the stained glass panel photos; hang or stand them in a sunny window to capture the light, make sure that the panels are centered in the photos and that any visible background scene enhances the beauty of the colorful glass.
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Write a concise description of the stained glass panels to accompany the photos. The beauty of the glass will often speak for itself in person, but photos may need a bit of clarification regarding color and transparency. Some stained glass panels are translucent, others are opaque. Advise the potential buyer of the privacy level each panel will offer.
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Develop an online presence with an e-commerce website to sell your stained glass panels. Creating your own website is easier than ever before; purchase a ready made site that you can customize via drag and drop options or software with preselected templates. Third party payment processors such as PayPal.com help facilitate online sales. Buyers can pay you through a third-party site using a credit card or an online check. You can also hire a website designer to help establish an online retail center.
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List your stained glass panels for sale on internet sales and auction sites. Sales sites like Etsy.com, ArtFire.com, CraftMall.com and Artsefest.com specialize in selling handmade arts and crafts online. Ebay.com offers a store option for selling merchandise, in addition to listing items for auction. Other online auction sites where you can sell your stained glass panels include eBid.com and onlineauction.com.
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List your stained glass panels for sale at online classified sites that target your local area. Look for free options for creating online storefronts and classified ads for targeted customers.
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- Photo Credit stained glass close-up image by Shannon Workman from Fotolia.com
