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If you've made a cool 3D print, sculpture or just want to copy a figure, mask or anything really all you have to do is to create a mold . For this I only use Smooth On products becasue of the quality and simplicity. I like to use Mold Star 30 becasue its a 1 to 1 ratio of the part A and part B mixtures and it has a 30 mixture working time. After you pour in the silicon mold mixture it will full set in 6... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

For part 5 in our How to Increase your iCraft Sales Series we're looking at blogging and other iCraft tools to help increase traffic and convetsion to your website. Read more on this below!

Blogging:

Blogging is a great way to increase traffic to your iCraft shop! You can blog as much as you want, all the newest blog posts appear on the home page.

It is a great way to promote your product as long as there... Read more

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• Selling Online

Looking for a just the right gift for Father’s Day? Here are 5 gift ideas specifically tailored for him…

Wooden Gone Fishing Sign

Pyrography is the art of drawing on wood using a wood burning pen that melts into the wood, which in turn “burns” a black engraved pattern into the wood. Jennifer makes a variety of wood products that includes key chains, refrigerator magnets, table and... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

I recently came across an iCraft store that literally turned back the clock for me . Happy memories of years gone by flooded my thoughts as I explored the products in this amazing store. I’ll share one of those memories.

I’d practically lived at the roller skating rink from age 11 through 14. My brothers, who were also on the roller hockey team, taught me how to roller skate. Skating was my favorite... Read more

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Besides a Mother’s Day card, do you struggle with knowing what to give your Mom on Mother’s Day?
You want to let her know how much you love her and how much she means to you. You search and search trying to find just the right gift to help you convey your feelings. You might end up giving her just the Mother’s Day card… or … you could find the perfect gift to give your Mom by... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

OK! After several years of using the same store name I made a decision to change it to what I feel best reflects who I am and what I do, and that is create. I don't want it to leave the impression that I am only creating in a specific category, as I like to create lots of things.

I crochet, sew, paint, make home decore, kitchen accessories, baby items, health and beauty products, so why leave my name to... Read more

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I have just read two encouraging blog posts which I hope all iCraft sellers will take a few minutes to read. “ A New Chapter ,” by Rachel W. of Shellys Handmade Creations and “ Grand Opening – The Cotton Threadz ” by Noneez of The Cotton Threadz are connected to one another with a common thread running throughout each post: Everyone Has Creative Expression .

These four words ran... Read more

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• Inspirational

What is the best glue to use for 3d printing?

Bonding sections of 3d prinited PLA plastic together may be a discovery process for new creators. PLA is not like ABS or any other type of plastic. Acetone doesnt effect it. The typical super glue wont bodn to it. I know when I first started I tried the normal glues and epoxy from the local hardware store and I had many issues with parts falling off or coming a part... Read more

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Hello everyone - this is Rachele from Shellys Handmade Creations and this is my first blog post.

I consider my life like an unfinished book with chapters written and chapters to be written. For most of my working life, I have always worked in the Corporate America environment. As a young woman, I enjoyed the opportunities to earn my own money and help my family financially in the hometown I grew up in. I was... Read more

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Promo tools are a section in your iCraft account that can be used to make promoting your iCraft store on your social media fees, and on your website or blog easier and automated. So it is one less thing you need to think about! Below is a break down of what is in the Promo Tools section on your iCraft store and how to use them.

1. Social feeds

Social feeds allow you to post your product updates, store... Read more

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