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How to Come Up With a Brand Name: 11 Tips & Inspiration From the Best

April 15, 2021April 21, 2021 by Melissa

When you’re starting a brand, you might fall into one of two categories: either you came up with a brilliant name for your brand right away, or you have a list of ideas but just can’t seem to find the right one. If you’re reading this, you probably fall into the latter group. No worries! […]

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Understanding Color Theory: How to Elevate Your Art to a New Dimension

April 14, 2021April 21, 2021 by Melissa

When creating art, the colors you select are a crucial part of the process. Though we may not realize it, when it comes to color selection there are no accidents. Color theory is the practical guide to mixing and selecting colors. It is where science collides with art, explaining how humans perceive colors and the […]

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Beginner’s Guide to Making Clothes: 21 Tips from Real Dressmakers

April 14, 2021February 12, 2021 by Melissa

Want to make your own clothes but aren’t sure where to begin? We get it, sewing can be confusing. But we have scoured the internet for you and contacted some real-life dressmakers to ask them what the one thing that they wish they had known when they were starting out was. That’s right, we’ve searched […]

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For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

Use These 50+ Art Hashtags to Sell Your Art on Instagram

April 13, 2021April 14, 2021 by Melissa

Back in the day, Instagram was a platform for posting over-edited photos of this week’s takeout or your dog lying on the sofa. Now, Instagram has more than one billion monthly active users. The social media platform has also become an eCommerce hub, with tons of small and large businesses competing for those users. So […]

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The Easy Guide to How Much to Charge for Art

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021 by Melissa

Yes, we’ve all heard the term “starving artist,” but we want you to be able to sell your art and eat like a king. When you’re starting out, knowing how much to charge for art is a balance. You want to make money and you want people to think your price is reasonable. Pricing your […]

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How To Protect Your Art From Being Stolen – When Does Copyright Expire?

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021 by Melissa

Protecting your art is vital. When you have put your all into the process, the last thing you want is for all your hard work to be taken away from you and claimed by someone else. From formulating the idea, selecting the perfect color scheme, and creating the art itself, a lot goes into perfecting […]

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For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Canvas Art in 2021

April 12, 2021April 14, 2021 by Melissa

Congratulations – you just sold your first painting! Now, all that’s left is to package and ship it to your customer. However, where do you begin? What’s the best way to do this? And how can you keep prices low when shipping artwork? Not to worry! We’ll show you the various factors you need to […]

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What is Poly Blend? What it Means and How These Textiles are Made

April 7, 2021February 11, 2021 by Melissa

When looking at fabrics, you’ll notice that the majority of them are split into two types. These are usually either poly fabrics or natural fabrics. Poly fabrics are – put simply – manmade. They are synthetic materials that we make for a specific use. For more information on that please see our blog post on […]

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Bamboo Jersey – The Holy Grail Of Fabric Or Pandora’s Box?

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March 31, 2021March 3, 2022 by Melissa

When it comes to custom printed fabric, there is a huge selection available. From man-made textiles to natural fibers, from organic crops to manufactured yarns; the choice can be overwhelming. Some fabrics have their advantages, but is it always as simple as that? Here, we are looking at bamboo jersey; a fabric that seems to […]

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Save Time with Our Design Tool and Mockup Generator

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Melissa

Having a creative business is the embodiment of loving what you do. However, with so many product options to design and sell, it can start to feel overwhelming. We know the feeling, so to keep your creative job enjoyable, we make our design interface as efficient as possible. With our immersive previews and Product Mockup […]

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