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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Online art gallery | 4/6/2010 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I’m writing in hopes of gaining a little insight on the dynamics of selling on the internet. ... A: Sorry it took me so long to respond. Your question prompted me to create a page on my website that ... | ||
| Legal Question | 4/4/2010 | Jane Button |
| 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 / ... | ||
| crafts/artwork | 4/2/2010 | Candy Keane |
| Q: I would like to market my scrollsaw fretwork online. I'm really not very friendly with all that ... A: I'm not completely sure of the question here- did you want to know where to market online without ... | ||
| Starting Out | 3/15/2010 | Jane Button |
| 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 ... | ||
| belts | 2/9/2010 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: can you tell me your full list of sites to buy blank belt buckles? It is hard to search for them. ... A: Cathy, This is the best I can do. I hope it helps. Have a great day, Shasta Leather belt blanks ... | ||
| starting up | 1/28/2010 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: i have a job but i have been having airbrushing lessons and i have gotten pretty good. i am ... A: First you really need to know if there is a market for the kind of work you are planning on doing. ... | ||
| copyright on common items | 1/27/2010 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 ... | ||
| How do I sell my art ? | 1/17/2010 | Candy Keane |
| Q: I am an artist and like so many people today I am not working. I'd like to take lemons and make ... A: There are three main things I can think of: 1) Get your work online. Create a website portfolio and ... | ||
| selling crafts | 1/3/2010 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I would like to be able to sell some of the crafts I do. I mainly make decorative flower pots and ... A: First you have to determine if there is a market for your product. You need to find that out before ... | ||
| gallery | 1/3/2010 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 ... | ||
| How to do Jewelry research market | 10/27/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I am new in this topic, I would like to start a small business by selling Imported ... A: Dia, Marketing experts say the best way to know if there is a market for something is to use a ... | ||
| becoming a art/craft business | 10/24/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I am a ceramic and mixed media artist. I am going to be in my first juried outdoor artshow and I ... A: Trav, In my city, county, and state becoming a registered business, and getting a business license ... | ||
| Selling crafts wholesale | 10/22/2009 | Jane Button |
| 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 ... | ||
| Basic cost | 10/7/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I'm not into running an actual business but just curious about the basic cost. Let's say I want to ... A: Actually yes I have a little bit of an idea what goes into determining cost. It includes a lot of ... | ||
| mrowca24@yahoo.com | 9/15/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: Hey, I was wondering... I'm 13 and looking to make some pocket money. DO you think if I made a free ... A: Alex, First of all I suggest you have your parents look over this answer. Discuss with them the ... | ||
| marketing to specialty gift stores | 9/11/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I have a product that I want to try to get into local gift stores in the Nashville area. How do I ... A: I think the best answer to your question that I have is in an article I wrote in March of 2009. I ... | ||
| Starting crafts business, online and wholesale. (hair bows) | 9/1/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I can answer many questions about the art and craft show industry. I can help with booth setup, ... A: Mary, I have a question how can they look exactly the same and be completely different? This would ... | ||
| products bought at craft stores | 8/6/2009 | Jane Button |
| 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 ... | ||
| permit for selling art work for a foreigner | 7/13/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I plan to travel the US with an RV and make a living by selling my artwork out of my van at the road ... A: Thomas, I'm sorry I have no idea if this would be legal. I'm not even exactly sure where to go to ... | ||
| T-Shirt Idea | 7/3/2009 | Jane Button |
| 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 ... | ||
| How to act when selling artworks? | 5/31/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I am quite young and inexperienced when it comes to selling artwork (it is actually my first time). ... A: Emma, Prices of artwork are usually arranged up front, with the buyer knowing the costs before ... | ||
| Careers in Art and Craft | 5/26/2009 | Jane Button |
| 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 ... | ||
| Copyrights (Related to the last answer) | 5/25/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: My question is similar to the last reply you provided. I want to introduce an image on the web which ... A: William, To sort of answer your question after the fact. A copyright is a strange creature and can ... | ||
| Self-Employment | 5/1/2009 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 ... | ||
| Art and Craft as Career Option | 4/28/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: For a very long time I have been passionate about doing creative activities. I love painting over ... A: Kajal, Any one can make their artistic talents their career if they are willing to make the effort. ... | ||
| purchasing fabric for a new business | 4/24/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I am starting my own business and need to know how to purchase fabric A: First you need to get a business license. See more information on legal requirements for your ... | ||
| copyright | 4/18/2009 | Shasta McLaughlin |
| Q: I am an artist; unestablished; I have never sold anything. I have trouble thinking up my own ... A: There might be a way to obtain permission from the owners of the copyright but each company will ... | ||
| Starting a candle business | 4/13/2009 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 | Jane Button |
| 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 ... | ||
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