Blog Article Summary: How to Launch a Print-on-Demand Etsy Store with Gelato

Objective

This article is a step-by-step guide on creating and selling personalized, print-on-demand products on Etsy using Gelato, without ever handling inventory or shipping.

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Key Points

Why Print-on-Demand with Etsy & Gelato?

• No Inventory Management: Sell custom products (posters, t-shirts, mugs, etc.) without stocking inventory.
• Automated Fulfillment: Gelato handles production, packing, and shipping worldwide.
• Low Barrier to Entry: No monthly fees, only a small one-time Etsy setup fee.
• Wide Reach: Etsy provides access to millions of active buyers seeking creative products.
• Sustainable Logistics: Gelato prints locally in 30+ countries for faster delivery and lower emissions.
• Beginner-Friendly: No need for technical ability or equipment.

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Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Open Your Etsy Shop

• Go to Etsy and start the sign-up process.
• Choose your shop name, language, country, and currency.
• Pay a small one-time setup fee ($15–$29 based on location).
• Add a placeholder listing (title, image, description, price, shipping info)—required to finish shop setup.
• Enable two-factor authentication for account security.

2. Add Gelato as Your Production Partner on Etsy

• When setting up your product, indicate that another company (Gelato) is handling production.
• Add Gelato as a partner: name, description ("Gelato prints and ships my product on demand"), location (Oslo, Norway).
• Specify:
  • Your role: You design the artwork.
  • Gelato's role: They print, pack, and ship the products.

3. Connect Etsy to Gelato

• Sign up/log in to Gelato.
• From the Gelato dashboard, connect your Etsy shop under "Stores."
• Authorize the connection.
• Set billing currency (e.g., USD).

4. Publish Your First Product via Gelato

• Choose from Gelato’s wide product catalog (t-shirts, mugs, posters, etc.).
• Use Gelato’s design editor to create or upload your design.
• Add personalization (e.g., let customers input their family name).
  • Set character limits and font styles.
  • Enable the personalization studio (comes with a 14-day free trial; after, pay per personalized item sold).
• Generate and select product mockups for listings.
• Add a descriptive title, product description, and tags (e.g., "kitchen decor," "baking print").
• Set price, review estimated profit, and publish directly to Etsy.

5. Finalize and Test

• Check your Etsy store to verify product listing.
• Gelato offers 50% off your first order within 2 days for you to get a sample.

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Extra Features & Tips

• Branded Packaging: Output orders with labels/inserts matching your brand.
• Custom Mockups: Use Gelato’s studio for lifestyle and product photography beyond default images.
• No Ongoing Fees: Gelato and Etsy offer usage-based fees only.
• Flexibility: Gelato can be integrated with other platforms (Shopify, Amazon, TikTok, Wix, WooCommerce, etc.).
• Personalization: Offering buyers customization options increases value and uniqueness.

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Conclusion

• You can run a global product business from home with just your creativity—no stock, packaging, or shipping needed.
• Gelato and Etsy make it easy, affordable, and beginner-friendly.
• Start for free; test your store and see your ideas come to life.
• Links and resources are provided for further exploration.

Call to Action:
Try it out yourself, and consider subscribing for more tutorials!

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Links & Resources:

• Gelato
• Etsy

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