Buying Satin Ribbon Bows in Ireland
Craft Ribbon & Satin Bows in Ireland – Buy Online or In Person
For anyone landing on this post while looking to buy satin ribbon bows in Ireland, yes, you are in the right place. It might seem a little unusual at first, but I do sell a wide range of satin bows alongside my woodcraft and woodturning supplies.
I stock the full range of Italian Options satin bows in both 3cm and 5cm sizes, with colours suitable for gift wrapping, wedding favours, hampers, party bags, craft projects and small business packaging. I also have access to the wider catalogue if a customer needs something more specific.
So why is a woodturner in Kerry selling satin bows? That is a fair question, and there is a real small-business story behind it.
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| Red satin ribbon used to finish one of my handmade wooden Christmas decorations, which is where my craft supplies range first began. |
Why I Started Selling Satin Bows
My business began with a fairly clear idea: a mix of handmade woodcraft and online retail. In the early days, I expected the retail side to be the larger part of the business, but woodturning gradually took over. I loved the craft, I kept learning, and before long, handmade woodcraft had become the main focus.
But small businesses rarely stay exactly as planned.
After Covid restrictions, rising costs, inflation, changing customer habits and all the usual challenges of running a small Irish business, I found myself returning to part of the original plan. Craft supplies made sense again, especially products like ribbon, bows, card and packaging items that customers often need quickly and in small quantities.
I do not manufacture these bows myself. They are quality imported satin bows that I stock, sell and dispatch from my own business here in Kerry. The important part for my customers is that they are real stock, physically here, ready to ship or collect when available.
So if you are looking for satin ribbon bows for gifts, weddings, crafts or packaging, read on and I’ll explain what I stock, how they can be used, and why this slightly unusual mix of woodcraft and craft supplies has become part of my business.
If you would like the fuller story behind this side of the business, I’ve also written a separate post about why a woodturner in Kerry sells ribbon, bows and craft supplies, and why I keep real stock on hand for Irish crafters.
You can also check out my related Post Buying Satin Ribbon in Ireland after you finish here.
My Craft Supplies Business
My craft supplies range began in a very practical way. In 2016, when I started making woodturned hanging ornaments, I needed satin ribbon to finish them properly. I tried a few different brands before discovering Italian Options, and I was impressed enough with the quality to eventually open an account with them.
From there, I slowly began building up my own stock of ribbon, bows and other craft supplies. It has taken time, especially as a one-person business where every product has to be photographed, listed, stored and managed manually.
That slow growth has also brought in new customers, many of whom seem to appreciate buying from someone who is involved in craft himself. I may be a woodturner first, but I understand how important the right ribbon, bow or finishing detail can be to a project.
3cm Satin Ribbon Bows
Once I had the full range of 3mm Satin ribbon, I decided to branch out and buy some 3cm bows too. I initially split the early purchases into packs of 10 to make it more affordable but I have in recent times added full sealed packs of 100 pieces. These 3cm Bows are not self adhesive and require sticky foam pads which I also sell. You can also glue the on yourself depending on your needs. Manufactured using 6mm ribbon. Each bow measures approximately 3cm wide with a 2cm tail length. They can liven up a simple 3mm or 6mm Ribbon or add a fun detail to Card Making projects. I have the full range of over 40 colours in stock at very affordable prices and you can check out the Full Range of 3cm Satin Ribbon Bows Here
5cm Satin Ribbon Bows
Over time I started adding 5cm Bows to my website. The 5cm Satin Ribbon Bows add a more elegant touch to Craft Projects, Party or Wedding Favours or Gift Packaging. After a while I realized that I would have to carry the full range of colours if I was going to get anywhere with existing customers, new customers and Google. The 5cm Bows are much fancier than the smaller 3cm ones Bows and are made from 16mm double sided satin ribbon produced to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 specification. They are also self adhesive and I'm told the adhesive is very good once stuck properly on something. I now have the full range of over 40 colours in stock at very affordable prices and Full Range of 5cm Satin Ribbon Bows Here
Christmas Tartan Bows
Not happy just carrying small Satin Bows I expanded the range a few years ago to include Tartan Bows for Christmas or Scottish Themes. Growing up, we always had Tartan around my Grandparent's house so I guess it left an impression on me. Tartan is a busy & warm material look and perfect for Christmas time. I have the full range of Tartan Bows now and I am building up quantities with each sale I make. Everything I have in stock is at very affordable prices and you can check out the Full Range of Christmas Ribbon Bows here.
Christmas Satin Bows
During 2022 I noticed a new range of Bows appear on the Italian Options range. Christmas Satin Bows in 5cm and 10cm sizes. I new they were going to be popular so I added them as soon as I could. Take a look at the pictures below and you will see what I mean. Very affordable Bows, instantly changing the look of your Project, Gift or Favour and they can be seen at this link Full Range of Christmas Ribbon Bows here.
New Types of Bows
At the start of 2023 I am starting to add more types of Bows to my website. 5cm Grosgrain Bows and 10cm Satin Ribbon Bows are the newest additions. I have brought in 5 colours of each type for now and will take requests for backorders as they come in. It may be the case like before, where I will have to buy at least one of each colour for each range to see if it is worthwhile building the whole collection. Buying unknown is quite expensive especially with Brexit related charges. Check out the New range of Large Ribbon Bows here.
Takeaway
I am only a small business and I frequently buy new stock out of my own pocket as borrowing can be too much of a hassle, especially when business funds are lower than one would like. Every sale I make is very important to me so I tend to go the extra mile even when not required. As an online shopper myself, I have experienced every type of service and behaviour by staff of businesses I have purchased from and I have used this gained knowledge perspective in my own business. This has allowed me to gain and keep new customers over the last few years by providing quick, efficient service and I hope this trend continues. If you are looking to buy some Craft Supplies in Ireland, I am here to help. If I don't have something, just ask and I will tell you whether I can get it or not.
Looking forward to doing business with you in the future.
Thanks for Reading,
David
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About the Author
I’m David Condon, a small business owner and blog writer based in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Running my own woodcraft business means I’ve seen first-hand how much confusion there can be around shipping times, delivery dates, and what “business days” actually mean. That’s why I wrote this post — to share a bit of what I’ve learned and hopefully save you some frustration.
Every so often I step outside the workshop to write about wider business topics like this one. If you’d like to know more, you can follow the link in the Note from the Author section below or visit my About Me page to learn more.
I’m David Condon, a small business owner and blog writer based in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Running my own woodcraft business means I’ve seen first-hand how much confusion there can be around shipping times, delivery dates, and what “business days” actually mean. That’s why I wrote this post — to share a bit of what I’ve learned and hopefully save you some frustration.
Every so often I step outside the workshop to write about wider business topics like this one. If you’d like to know more, you can follow the link in the Note from the Author section below or visit my About Me page to learn more.
💬 Note from the Author
This post was written specially for David Condon Finds. If you enjoyed it, you might also like my other projects:
Phoenix DVD Blog – where I write about DVDs, Blu-rays, and life as a collector
David Condon Woodcraft – my main site focused on woodturning and handmade Irish pieces
If you’d like to support my writing, you can do so through the Buy Me a Coffee button below. It helps keep these side projects going — thank you!
💬 Note from the Author
This post was written specially for David Condon Finds. If you enjoyed it, you might also like my other projects:
Phoenix DVD Blog – where I write about DVDs, Blu-rays, and life as a collector
David Condon Woodcraft – my main site focused on woodturning and handmade Irish pieces
If you’d like to support my writing, you can do so through the Buy Me a Coffee button below. It helps keep these side projects going — thank you!
Like what you're reading? You can buy me a coffee — sure it’s cheaper than a pint!
Like what you're reading? You can buy me a coffee — sure it’s cheaper than a pint!
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