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I have been handmaking my own blades for over a year now, selling them locally, and on Etsy with good success, and nothing but positive feedback from those who have bought them. I started making them as a "quest to find the one blade to rule them all", though on my quest, it became sort of an obsession, and I did not want to stop making them once I found "my one". This notion of "my blade" struck me as analogous to a wand from Harry Potter, where the seller of wands (Ollivander for those who like specifics), describes the act of choosing a wand as, "the wand chooses you". That being said, there are a plethora of combinations of woods and composite materials available, though most do not exist on the market (especially in the commercial market). For these reasons, I have just finished setting up "LILYPAD PINGPONG", as an official company, and will launch an actual website soon (I use the Chinese characters for Ping Pong in the name/branding which are "乒乓").
I have started an Etsy discount code that will be active for the next two weeks (see code and links at the end). I invite anyone to use the code, and, if you could, please review the product with whatever feedback you may have while I'm getting the website up and running. All of my blades feature unique, laser engraved, identifying markings on either side of the forehand handle. These markings will always feature a "BS" on the left side, which serves a dual purpose as stating that the blade was made from a "single batch" of selected woods (i.e. one at a time), and that it was made by me (BS being my initials); κόλλα (ancient Greek word for "glue"), will be added to any blade that was made with hide glue, along with its gram strength. The right side of the handles feature a unique blade number, which are made in sequential progression, as well my "MADE IN FLORIDA" marking, indicating where I handmake everyone of my blades.
Below I've pictured my latest blade for sale as a reference, as well as the links to my Etsy Shop, and Instagram (where I've made it my "diary of blades"). Let me know if anyone has any questions, or wants any further details. Thanks for reading, and for your support!
starkcreationsdesign.etsy.com
25% OFF PROMO CODE: https://starkcreationsdesign.etsy.com?coupon=LILYPADTTD25
I have been handmaking my own blades for over a year now, selling them locally, and on Etsy with good success, and nothing but positive feedback from those who have bought them. I started making them as a "quest to find the one blade to rule them all", though on my quest, it became sort of an obsession, and I did not want to stop making them once I found "my one". This notion of "my blade" struck me as analogous to a wand from Harry Potter, where the seller of wands (Ollivander for those who like specifics), describes the act of choosing a wand as, "the wand chooses you". That being said, there are a plethora of combinations of woods and composite materials available, though most do not exist on the market (especially in the commercial market). For these reasons, I have just finished setting up "LILYPAD PINGPONG", as an official company, and will launch an actual website soon (I use the Chinese characters for Ping Pong in the name/branding which are "乒乓").
I have started an Etsy discount code that will be active for the next two weeks (see code and links at the end). I invite anyone to use the code, and, if you could, please review the product with whatever feedback you may have while I'm getting the website up and running. All of my blades feature unique, laser engraved, identifying markings on either side of the forehand handle. These markings will always feature a "BS" on the left side, which serves a dual purpose as stating that the blade was made from a "single batch" of selected woods (i.e. one at a time), and that it was made by me (BS being my initials); κόλλα (ancient Greek word for "glue"), will be added to any blade that was made with hide glue, along with its gram strength. The right side of the handles feature a unique blade number, which are made in sequential progression, as well my "MADE IN FLORIDA" marking, indicating where I handmake everyone of my blades.
Below I've pictured my latest blade for sale as a reference, as well as the links to my Etsy Shop, and Instagram (where I've made it my "diary of blades"). Let me know if anyone has any questions, or wants any further details. Thanks for reading, and for your support!
StarkCreationsDesign - Etsy
Shop LILYPAD 乒乓 - Handmade Table Tennis Blades by StarkCreationsDesign located in Okeechobee, Florida. Smooth shipping! Has a history of shipping on time with tracking. Speedy replies! Has a history of replying to messages quickly.
starkcreationsdesign.etsy.com
25% OFF PROMO CODE: https://starkcreationsdesign.etsy.com?coupon=LILYPADTTD25
