How To Turn Your Artwork Into Merchandise
Many people create their own art – painters, illustrators and graphic designers all produce original and personal artwork for a living, along with those who just like to paint or draw and such. Whilst it may just be an enjoyable pastime for some, there are also opportunities to create income streams from the work – here are some suggestions as how best to harness your artwork, and monetise your creations to produce diverse income for yourself whilst also elevating your art to a wider audience:
Clothing
Reproducing your artwork on clothing is a great way to produce items that you can market and sell – personalised t-shirts are immensely popular with all age groups and branded clothing of any kind is constantly in demand, so why not have your artwork displayed on fabric? T-shirts, jumpers, scarves, hats, jackets, and sweatshirts, all lend themselves to be being personalised and adorned with artwork images – as do clothing accessories like tote bags and handbags.
Stickers
One of the easiest ways to turn your art into marketable merchandise is to print your work onto stickers. Sticker printing is ideal because they are so versatile – they are popular because they can be affixed to laptops, tables, windows, doors and are great for personalising accessories such as hats, bags, and cases. They are cheap to produce and buy – and a great way to promote your art as well!
Wall Art
The most associated and recognised use of artwork is wall art – who doesn’t have some sort of picture or photographic imagery hanging somewhere in their home? Use digital poster printing to transform your art into wall décor – many people love aesthetic art prints so wall art can be a great opportunity for merchandise. Canvas and poster printing have become more in demand in recent times – especially with the rise of ‘home working’ where people are transforming a room or space in their home to be a workspace. Different styles of wall art from the rest of their home helps create a space with a different feel and energy and defines what is a work and what is a leisure space in the home. Digital poster printing produces simple, creative, and affordable artwork for people to buy!
Mugs
Mug printing can be extremely lucrative – you might not think it, but surveys show that over 60% of people form an emotional attachment to their favourite mug! Most people start their day with a coffee or tea and drinking it from their favourite mug plays a big part in their daily ritual – and in offices and workplaces in general, nearly everybody has their ‘own’ mug that nobody else uses!
Other Home Décor
As well as wall art and mugs, your artwork can be transferred to other household items such as bedding – duvet covers and pillowcases – perhaps even shower curtains!
If you are interested in finding out more about how to perhaps, commercially monetise your artwork, then speak with an industry expert such as the established online print shop in Crayford, Enigma Print and Design – they specialise in sign and poster printing in Crayford and surrounding areas, along with all aspects of commercial printing for any business arena.
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If you’d like more advice and help, are searching for business card printing in Dartford, or an online print shop, then we can help. Contact our friendly team to see what we can do for you.