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Fidget toys have been around forÌýaÌýwhile, but you might remember theÌýfidget spinner craze that took over theÌýinternet around 2017. InÌýthat year, “fidget spinner” was Googled over 245,000Ìýtimes each day. And atÌýtheÌýheight ofÌýtheir popularity, theÌýspinning toys increased overall toy sales byÌý10%.

Since theÌýmarket forÌýfidget toys isÌýbooming, making andÌýselling DIY fidget toys isÌýanÌýeasy andÌýlow-cost way toÌýmake money online. ToÌýhelp you get started, we’ll show you how toÌýmake three DIY fidget toys, then walk you through theÌýbasics ofÌýlaunching aÌýsimple online store (it’s easier than you may think).

Top 3ÌýDIY Fidget Toy Ideas

There are aÌýlot ofÌýfidget toys out there, but these three are some ofÌýtheÌýmost popular. These designs are also super customizable, soÌýthey’re perfect forÌýadding aÌýtouch ofÌýpersonality toÌýyour store.

1.ÌýDIY Fidget Spinner

WeÌýhave toÌýinclude aÌýDIY fidget spinner, don’t we? These popular toys are easy toÌýmake andÌýeasy toÌýsell. Here’s how toÌýmake aÌýDIY fidget spinner.

What you need

• Skate bearings (one per spinner)
• Popsicle sticks
• M10Ìýflat washers
• Glue
• Clothespins
• Scissors
• Paint (optional)
• Duct tape (optional)

For this design, you’ll use theÌýskate bearings andÌýflat washers toÌýmake theÌýtoys central spinning section. Then, theÌýpopsicle sticks, glue, andÌýclothespins will make theÌýspinner’s fan-like edge.

How toÌýmake it

Start byÌýcutting theÌýpopsicle sticks inÌýhalf toÌýget sticks that are about 2.5Ìýinches long. Now’s your chance toÌýpersonalize. Try painting theÌýpopsicle sticks orÌýusing colorful duct tape forÌýaÌýcustom look.

Next, form aÌýtriangle with theÌýdecorated popsicle sticks using glue. Before theÌýglue dries, place aÌýskate bearing inÌýtheÌýcenter andÌýpush theÌýsticks inward toÌýsecure theÌýbearing. For added strength, add aÌýlittle glue around theÌýcontact points between theÌýbearing andÌýtheÌýtriangle (be sure toÌýavoid getting glue inside theÌýbearing).

Use clothespins toÌýhold theÌýtriangle’s joints inÌýplace asÌýitÌýdries, then glue theÌýflat washers atÌýeach point ofÌýtheÌýshape (these help theÌýfidget spinner spin longer). Let all theÌýglue dry andÌýyou’re done!

2.ÌýDIY Infinity Cube

There are aÌýlot ofÌýfidget cube designs, but this one isÌýprobably theÌýeasiest toÌýmake. Here’s how toÌýmake aÌýDIY infinity cube.

What you need

• 8Ìýcubes (basically anyÌýcube-shaped object will work, we’ll goÌýinto detail later)
• Tape (or fabric strips andÌýhot glue)
• Paint (optional)

Yep, that’s it. This one isÌýmore about theÌýmethod than theÌýmaterials. Using aÌýset ofÌý8Ìýcubes andÌýsome sort ofÌýconnector, you’ll create aÌýfidget toy that’s mesmerizing andÌýfun.

How toÌýmake it

ByÌýconnecting your cubes with aÌýspecial pattern, you’ll make one bigger cube that unfolds andÌýtransforms. This gets aÌýlittle complicated, soÌýlet’s break itÌýdown step-by-step.

1. Put your cubes inÌýsets ofÌýtwo. You can use anything from dice toÌýlittle cardboard boxes, but wooden cubes are great forÌýmaking aÌýmore professional product (feel free toÌýpaint theÌýcubes forÌýaÌýpersonalized touch).
2. Tape each set ofÌýcubes together soÌýthey have aÌýsort ofÌýhinge. For aÌýmore durable DIY infinity cube, use fabric strips andÌýhot glue instead ofÌýtape.
3. Now make two rows with four cubes each. Stack one row onÌýtop ofÌýtheÌýother with theÌýtaped sides facing out.
4. OnÌýtheÌýtop row, tape theÌýtwo center cubes. Flip theÌýwhole thing over andÌýrepeat onÌýtheÌýbottom row.
5. Lay theÌýentire thing down soÌýtheÌýside without anyÌýtape isÌýfacing up, then tape theÌýtwo rows together atÌýeach end.

You’re done! The step-by-step process isÌýaÌýlittle complicated, but once you’ve made one itÌýgets easier.

3.ÌýDIY Zipper Bracelet

Zipper bracelets are aÌýfun andÌýeasy way toÌýkeep your fingers busy. With aÌýfew simple materials, you’ll have everything you need forÌýaÌýlow-cost andÌýwearable fidget toy.

What you need

• Zippers
• Side-squeeze buckles
• AÌýneedle andÌýthread
• Scissors

This DIY zipper bracelet design isÌýreally easy toÌýcustomize. Keep anÌýeye out forÌýcolorful zippers andÌýbuckles forÌýaÌýplayful look orÌýkeep itÌýplain forÌýsomething more subtle.

How toÌýmake it

The zipper will make upÌýmost ofÌýthis bracelet, letting wearers zip andÌýunzip itÌýwhen they need toÌýfidget. First, take theÌýbottom end ofÌýtheÌýzipper andÌýfold theÌýfabric underneath itself, creating aÌýslightly pointed shape.

Next, feed that pointed end through one end ofÌýtheÌýbuckle, then back onÌýitself soÌýyou can sew theÌýfabric edges together. Repeat this step atÌýtheÌýother end ofÌýtheÌýzipper, then optionally tie some thread around each end forÌýadded strength.

And that’s it! The final result isÌýaÌýcheap andÌýeasy DIY fidget bracelet that’s sure toÌýkeep your hands busy.

How ToÌýSell DIYÌýFidget Toys Online

SoÌýthose are some easy andÌýlow-cost DIY fidget toys, but how doÌýyou sell them? AnÌýonline store isÌýaÌýgreat place toÌýstart. InÌýfact, inÌýtheÌýU.S. passed $20Ìýbillion inÌý2021, soÌýanÌýonline store isÌýprobably theÌýbest way toÌýsell DIY fidget toys.

Here’s theÌýgood news: selling stuff online isÌýeasier than ever. AtÌýºÚÁÏÃÅ, weÌýhelp people make online stores forÌýfree. Here’s how toÌýsell DIY fidget toys online.

1.ÌýSign upÌýforÌýanÌýºÚÁÏÃÅ account

Making anÌýonline store isÌýfree andÌýeasy with ºÚÁÏÃÅ. , then head down toÌýstep two.

2.ÌýMake your first product listing

We’ll help you set upÌýyour store when you make anÌýaccount. Then you’ll beÌýready toÌýpost your first product. Start byÌýtaking some high-quality pictures ofÌýyour fidget toy. AÌýsimple background andÌýgood lighting are key, soÌýtry shooting against aÌýwhite sheet near aÌýwindow.

You’ll also need aÌýproduct description. Tell readers about theÌýfidget toy, like how itÌýworks andÌýwhat itÌýcan do. IfÌýyou offer theÌýfidget toy inÌýdifferent colors orÌýsizes, ºÚÁÏÃÅ helps you tell customers about andÌýlets buyers pick theÌýexact design they want.

3.ÌýProcess your first order

With your fidget toy posted andÌýready toÌýgo, it’s time toÌýwait forÌýyour first order. Waiting isn’t easy, soÌýºÚÁÏÃÅ helps you promote your products across theÌýinternet.

We’ll send you aÌýnotification right when aÌýproduct sells soÌýyou can get theÌýorder ready. ºÚÁÏÃÅ can also connect you with pre-paid shipping labels that are cheaper than retail rates atÌýtheÌýpost office, soÌýshipping your DIY fidget toys with ºÚÁÏÃÅ isÌýcheap andÌýeasy.

Start Selling!

And that’s it! You’ll have anÌýonline store upÌýandÌýrunning inÌýnoÌýtime. Selling DIY fidget toys online isÌýsimple andÌýfree with ºÚÁÏÃÅ, soÌýget started today!

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