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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Could I possibly be successful doing this? | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: For about seven months I have been making homemade greeting cards as a hobby; but the people that I ... A: This is a challenging question because there are so many factors to putting a product line together. ... | |
| Could I have a successful business with yarn? | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I create things with yarn and plastic yarn canvas and I make a few dollars from it every now and ... A: Without seeing your product and knowing more about your idea it's hard to say what you need to do to ... | |
| would it sell? | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: , Sorry I sent you a message a few minuites ago but forgot to mention what craft I am currently ... A: I just sent you a message answering your first question - so please check that one out. Christmas ... | |
| Starting out selling | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I've been interested in crafts for a while and love making things but would be interested on where ... A: It is actually fairly complicated since there are so many variables depending on your product - your ... | |
| metalworkin | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: Button I am Mark and I make wrought iron furniture. They are usually one of a kind pieces but I can ... A: Yes, there is a market for these kind of pieces. Sales of handcrafted items are very much in vogue. ... | |
| Pencil drawings | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: My son has become very good at drawing pencil portrait sketches from photos. He has been asked to ... A: I am not an attorney and you may want to consult with one in order to get a legal opinion on this ... | |
| Use of bag pattern | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I want to alter a pattern downloaded from the internet and use it to make market bags for sale. The ... A: I am not an attorney. However it is my experience that when they say "the pattern may not be ... | |
| Paper Crafts Copyright | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I like to purchase patterned/designed scrapbook papers from my local crafts stores and use them to ... A: I would like to preface my answer by saying I am not an attorney. However I do have some experience ... | |
| Card business | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Ever since I made my first card to my grandma, she loved it and she gave me the idea to start my own ... A: It's not a matter of how many cards you need - it's how you are going to create your business model. ... | |
| Fridge magnet follow-up | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I just had one more question as a follow up to my Fridge magnets. Is there any law that prevents me ... A: I am not an attorney - however my understanding is that if you take the photo it is yours to use in ... | |
| fridge magnets | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I am sorry but mu computer freaked out on me and I do not think I finished my though in my last ... A: Pricing can be tricky and something you need to carefully research and determine your market before ... | |
| How do I file taxes when using ribbon and fabric? | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a slef owned business where I sell and make children's clothing. Some clothing is made from ... A: I am not clear if you make the clothing from scratch and you are the manufacturer of the items or if ... | |
| clothing | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: Is it legal to re-design old clothing I already have into new clothing and sell it online?Or am ... A: I am not quite sure how to answer your question. Are you selling online with your own website - ... | |
| illustation advice | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: and its the Authers first book also. I need some advice on pricing for this? Its about 5 pages and ... A: Pricing and illustrating is very subjective. Your price depends on several aspects. Know your ... | |
| clothing | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Is it legal to re-design old clothing I already have into new clothing and sell it online?Or am ... A: I am not clear if you are taking the actual clothing piece and redoing it or creating a pattern from ... | |
| production | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Once i have a prototype of my craft where do I get it mass produced. Example say i have a clock ... A: Unfortunately without knowing what your product is it's hard to know where to tell you to start. ... | |
| early life crisis | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I am in my last year as an education student in college and I hate it. I love kids but don't want ... A: You sound very creative with many interests - and that is a good thing to have so many choices. ... | |
| Engraving business? | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: Jane, do you know much about the Engraving business? I would like to justify buying a Roland ... A: Sounds as though this is something you would like to purchase and trying to figure out if you can ... | |
| Starting a Greeting Card Business | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a few ideas about starting a business from my current hobbies I and would like to know the ... A: My number one answer to creative people wanting to start a business is to take something you are ... | |
| disclaimers | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am planning on starting a business to sell shopping cart seat covers for kids...I have made ... A: You are correct in being concerned about selling in the children's market. Laws have changed ... | |
| expanding jewelry business | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I just had a couple questions for you. I have been making and selling fabricated silver jewelry on ... A: As a designer it's so important to continually come up with new ideas and if you're doing everything ... | |
| jewelry | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: i get silver and gold plaited jewelry made in the old city of Lahore Pakistan. i have been selling ... A: You can and should sell your items online and sent up a website. It is not an easy question to ... | |
| Legal Question | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: .. Why cant I make College level football items out of wood, I was told I could not use A in their ... A: Yes you are correct that there are trade mark laws that prohibit you from making and distributing / ... | |
| Starting Out | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My main goal is to start my own craft retail store. Do you recommend that I start selling online ... A: I would most definitely start with a website and sell your products online in the beginning. This ... | |
| copyright on common items | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a pattern from a designer and I used it. Another woman accused me of stealing the ... A: I am not an attorney - however I have come against this situation with clients as well as in my own ... | |
| Greeting Cards | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I am just starting to promote some of the greeting cards I have designed. A retail store that I work ... A: It's great that you are designing your own cards and I am so glad you are getting started with your ... | |
| gallery | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: good morning i want to set up an online gallery with artists from gREECE AND SELL abroad ... A: I am assuming that this is a new business venture for you and you do not already have a website up ... | |
| Tee shirt sales as a fundraiser | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm sitting in the intensive care unit with my 10 year old daughter. She has an art design that we ... A: Great idea for setting up a fund raiser. I am not an attorney so I can not give you legal advice on ... | |
| percentage store will take | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: What is the going rate of percentage for a store to take to have my jewelry on display in their ... A: In reading your question, I think you are asking about consignment where you have your jewelry at a ... | |
| Selling crafts wholesale | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I just received a request about my handmade crafts,i currently only have one of these necklaces and ... A: Selling wholesale is a great way to sell your products. Some of the many advantages are (1) You make ... | |
| products bought at craft stores | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Is there implied permission for personal and commercial use on products bought at craft stores? I ... A: I will begin by stating that I am not an attorney. My understanding is that there is no implied ... | |
| T-Shirt Idea | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have what could be a great idea for a saying to go on the front and back of a t-shirt; however, I ... A: You could do this if you can locate a company who is interested in purchasing the slogan. I would do ... | |
| Careers in Art and Craft | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Not sure if you recall the question asked by Kajal from India regarding career opportunities in ... A: It is my belief that you do not necessarily need more education before you start making money ... | |
| Self-Employment | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Hello and I hope that you are well. For the last year and a half I have not been able to find work, ... A: In the current economy it is a wonderful idea to start your own business and become self employed. ... | |
| Art and Craft as Career Option. | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: For a very long time I have been passionate about doing creative activities. I love painting over ... A: Although I am not an expert in the opportunities available for arts & crafts in India per se, there ... | |
| Starting a candle business | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been making and selling candles to my friends for the past few years. Alot of people are ... A: Yes, you will need to have a business license. Check with your state government. Generally they have ... | |
| logo's and slogans on scarves | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Could you help in figuring out how to attach logo's and slogans to wool or fleece scarves without ... A: Without knowing exactly what fabrication you are using I am going to assume that it can be either ... | |
| logo's and slogans on scarves | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Could you help in figuring out how to attach logo's and slogans to wool or fleece scarves without ... A: In order to answer your question I need more information. Can you please explain what you mean by ... | |
| Exhibition | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Do you know if there are any galleries in the US where an artist can exhibit their own works? If so, ... A: If you are interested in selling your artwork there are many galleries all over the USA where they ... | |
| Use of licensed decal | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I would like to buy sports decals from a licensed vendor, apply them to wooden pieces I make and ... A: This is a tricky question. And I preface my answer to your question by stating that I am not an ... | |
| Artists Proofs | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with a question I have. It's a bit obscure, and I appreciate any help you can ... A: This is a classic case of why artists and others need to have a written agreement. So next time you ... | |
| Selling Paintings | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I made some whimsical paintings for my father's dental office. I've had several people say I should ... A: States usually have websites where you can look up the licensing requirements. If you google ... | |
| Selling Paintings | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I made some whimsical paintings for my father's dental office. I've had several people say I should ... A: Sounds like you may have come up with a good product. I think you may be asking if you can "test" ... | |
| Copyright | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I would like to start designing and selling my own fashion handbags. However I am confused. I I ... A: If I understand your question correctly, you are asking if you can purchase fabrics from textile ... | |
| question | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: what is the estimate of annual cost for a business license? A: I don't know where you live, but I am assuming that you are in the USA. The answer to your question ... | |
| Website's product's design. | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My name is Jason and I have a question about the designs that are printed on my products for sale. I ... A: If i am reading your question correctly, you are asking 2 questions. One about the designs you are ... | |
| Starting up | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: My sister and I were thinking about doing craft shows, but we were curious if we would need a permit ... A: Some of my students have participated in craft shows and I have personally participated in a few. ... | |
| Bookmarks | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I have opened a store on etsy.com to sell my jewelry and bookmarks. I think I want to focus on one ... A: I certainly think it is possible to make $1000 profit per month. I also think it is possible to do ... | |
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