u/nurcansens

Hi everyone,

This is my first time posting in r/EtsySellers, so I’m trying to follow the shop critique rules carefully.

Shop link:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NurcanSensoyWoods

I’m a woman woodturner from Turkey. My son helps me with English and with the online side of Etsy, but the pieces are made by me in my small workshop.

I opened this shop because I wanted to share my handmade wooden bowls, trays, cake stands, candle holders and small home decor pieces with people outside my local area. I started woodturning later in life after many years of working in more office-based jobs, and it became something very meaningful to me. I like working with the natural grain, knots, color changes and character of the wood instead of making every piece look exactly the same.

I’m not posting to promote or ask anyone to buy. I would really appreciate honest feedback from experienced Etsy sellers.

My specific questions:

1. Do my product photos clearly show the size, finish and handmade quality of the pieces, or do they need more lifestyle/context photos?

2. Do my listing titles sound clear and natural, or do they feel too keyword-heavy / too “SEO written”?

3. Since my items are handmade, solid wood and priced more like premium home decor, does the pricing and sale setup look trustworthy, or would it make you hesitate as a buyer?

Required background answers:

1. What inspired me to create this shop?

I wanted to turn my woodturning work into something more serious than a local hobby. Each piece takes time, physical work and attention, and I wanted to see if there are buyers who appreciate one-of-a-kind handmade wooden objects.

2. Why do I feel my products are worthy of being purchased / how do they stand out?

They are not mass-produced. I personally turn and finish the pieces, and I try to let the natural shape and character of the wood guide the final design. Some pieces are functional, like trays or bowls, while others are more decorative, but I want them all to feel warm, natural and long-lasting.

Thank you for taking the time to look. I’m very new to Etsy and to sharing my work online, so practical critique would really help me improve the shop.

I’m a woman woodturner from Turkey, and I’d love some honest feedback on my work

Hi everyone,

I’m a woman woodturner from Turkey. I make handmade wooden bowls, trays, pedestal pieces and small home decor objects in my workshop.

I’m still quite new to sharing my work online, especially in English, so I’m trying to understand how people outside Turkey see these pieces.

Most of my work is made one piece at a time. I like to follow the natural character of the wood instead of making everything look exactly the same. The grain, knots, small cracks and color changes are usually the parts I enjoy the most.

Sorry, i wanted to share my wood works but this account is new 😄 i will share them after sometime i suppose 😄

I would really appreciate honest feedback:

Which pieces stand out to you the most?

Do they feel more like functional objects, home decor, or wooden art pieces?

What kind of photos would show the work better?

I’m not sure if sharing a shop link is allowed here, so I won’t post it unless it’s okay with the community. I’m mainly here to learn and improve how I present my work. If you want i can share at comments 😄

Thank you for taking the time to look. Any advice would mean a lot to me.