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How to Create an NFT using Opensea

This article tells you how to create an NFT using Opensea, written by Crypto Dreams, a digital creator of exclusive art for the Metaverse. The world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) can be confusing when first starting out, especially when there are many platforms which offer this service. At this stage you are probably very confused what an NFT is, and what is does. If you save a digital creation as an NFT (such as an image), it means there is a piece of code to say you are the creator. Even if you sell the NFT to someone else, you will always be the creator. It’s kind of a way to claim bragging rights, that you created or own an exclusive piece of art.

Why do people buy NFT’s?

Investment

Some people buy NFTs for investment purposes. If people believe a collection of NFT’s may be worth more in the future, then they may invest to hopefully sell for profit.

They enjoy Collecting

There are many people out there that enjoy collecting objects. NFT’s are not physical objects, but they are still objects in a digital world.

Support a Cause or Artist

People may buy NFT’s art to support a charity, or the creator of the NFT.

How to Create an NFT using Opensea

Step 1 – Create MetaMask Wallet

Visit https://opensea.io using Google Chrome. Then click on create, located at the top right.

Step 2 – Create MetaMask Wallet

You can only use Opensea once you have setup a digital currency known as Ethereum. We recommend you click on MataMask, as this is a very common one. You will eventually need to put some money in this wallet, just to get you started. You would only need around $50 for now.

Step 3 – Create MetaMask Wallet

Click Install MetaMask for Chrome.

Step 4 – Create MetaMask Wallet

Click Add to Chrome. This will then install a Google Chrome extension, which can be accessed from Google browser.

Step 5 – Create MetaMask Wallet

MetaMask can now be accessed directly from the tab in the top right, circled red in the image below. Click the Get Started button to setup MetaMask.

Step 6 – Create MetaMask Wallet

Click Add to Chrome. This will then install a Google Chrome extension, which can be accessed from Google browser.

Step 7 – Create MetaMask Wallet

Choose your prefrence.

Step 8 – Create MetaMask Wallet

Create a password for your MetaMask wallet. This will be the password that will also allow you to login to Opensea.

Step 9 – Create MetaMask Wallet

Watch video about securing your digital Metamask wallet. It will tell you about your secret recovery phrase. Basically Metamask gives you a sentence which you need to save somewhere secure. You would then use this sentance (phrase) to access your account in certain situations, such as forgetting your login password

Step 10 – Create MetaMask Wallet

Click the padlock to reveal your Secret Recovery Phrase. Store this somewhere secure. Only you should know what the secret recovery phrase is. Then click Next.

Step 11 – Create MetaMask Wallet

You will need to select the words below is the correct order, so that it is exactly the same as your recovery phrase sentance. This is done as a security check. Once done, click confirm.

Step 12 – Setup your Opensea Profile

You will need to select the words below is the correct order, so that it is exactly the same as your recovery phrase sentance. This is done as a security check. Once done, click confirm.

Step 13 – Setup your Opensea Profile

You will be asked to login to your via your MetaMask account you created in previous step. Click next, then enter your MetaMask password. You will also be asked to sign something. Digital wallets such as MetaMask tracks when you has signed in and out your wallet, signing is just part of the process.

Step 14 – Setup your Opensea Profile

You are now logged into Opensea. Before we create an NFT using Opensea, we need to setup your opensea profile. Currently your profile page is called “Unnammed”. We will now tell you how to setup your Opensea profile. Your Opensea profile page is where people can see your NFT’s and NFT collections. We will be telling your how to upload a logo, banner, feature image and description of your business. Click the settings gear tab at the top right.

Step 15 – Setup your Opensea Profile

You will now be able to edit your profile settings. This will be the main branding of your business. This example shows the popular NFT brand Crypto Dreams. When uploading an image and profile banner, make sure you create it to the recommend resolution sizes.

Step 16 – Setup your Opensea Collections

Step 17 – Setup your Opensea Collections

It is important to have well laid out collections, like the example below. Every NFT you create should be located in a particular collection. It just makes things look more tidy. Click the “Create a Collection” button. Here you will be able to upload a logo, featured image and banner for your collection. Ensure you upload to the recommended sizes so that show clearly on all types of devices such as mobile and laptop.

You will need to complete other details too. Such as the name of the collection, details, plus any website of social links.

The creator earnings fee is what you receive if your art work is sold on. You get this even if the person you sold too, sold your NFT to someone else. You will always be the creator of NFTs you create. There are no guidelines for the amount you should charge. It is completely up to you. Most people keep the others setting as there default, such as keeping it on the Ethereum blockchain.

Click create, then your new collection should appear. to view all your collections, hover over your profile logo, then click “My Collections”.

Step 18 – Create an NFT for your Collection

Go to your collections. Then click a collection your want to add to. In this example we have clicked the Seal of England Collection, Edition 2.

Step 19 – Create an NFT for your Collection

Once you are in your collection, you should see the logo and banner you added when creating it. Plus the title of the collection. Click the “Add Item” button at the top right to create your first NFT.

Step 20 – Create an NFT for your Collection

You will now be asked to complete information for the image (or other format) you want as an NFT. Most things are self explanatory.

We recommend you also complete the properties for each item you create. Properties are useful for people thinking about buying your NFTs. Once you have completed the properties for many images in that collection, it will then work out what percentage of those NFTs share the same properties. For example, if only 1 of your 100 NFTs is wearing a hat. Then the one with the hat will tell the visitor 1% have that trait. There are no strict rules for selecting properties as it really depends upon the art your are uploading.

After you have finished, click the “Submit Changes” button. Well done, you managed to create an NFT using Opensea! Remember, there is a cost to submit your first NFT on Opensea. However, any others will have such a small cost, that you won’t even notice. The first cost is high because it is the first time you have submitted data to the Ethereum blockchain. The blockchain is basically a chain of code, and data needs to be processed to add you to that data chain.