Virtual Reality: Clinks
Slideshow: Clinks crafters Leah (right) and Penny (left) of their beginnings: ‘We signed up for a school craft fair as a way to spend some creative time together and decided to make drink charms as our craft. That was the beginning of Clinks. The great response we got spurred us to explore other outlets and that’s when we decided to try Etsy.’
Made from real bottle caps, Clinks require a couple of special implements. ‘A sense of humor is definitely the most important tool we have,’ say the sisters. ‘Ever since we were little, we’ve always enjoyed making one another laugh, and that’s been a driving force behind what we do now. Aside from that, a really sharp needle is a must.’
Say Cheers! The gals say their customer base includes Australia, Singapore, and Norway. ‘A year ago we couldn’t have imagined that.’
Salmon Run Who will be the king and who will be the chum?
The Seattle Tourist set. Clinks typically come four-in-a-group and are priced at $17; the local destination set is $29 for eight. Custom work is welcomed. ‘We both have other full-time obligations (Penny is a mom of two small kids and Leah is an advertising copywriter), and feel like having a small business like this is part job, part grad school. We’re learning so much all the time, and we love the flexibility that Etsy offers us to try new things and see how they’re accepted.’
The gals make beer tags, too.
Clinks come packaged in a ready-to-give folded card with a vellum ribbon band and clear envelope.
