Hey Y'all! So here is part 2 of Learning Lessons on creating merchandise- this is the more traditional route, the do it yourself method.

Show Notes:In this podcast episode, Shaboobs discusses the process of creating merchandise, including designing, printing, and choosing materials. He talks about the traditional and digital routes of creating merchandise and advises listeners to do their research before choosing a designer or printer. Shaboobs also discusses the importance of quality control and creative control when creating merchandise, and the pros and cons of using screen printing and heat press methods. He encourages listeners to pursue creating merchandise if they are passionate about it, but warns that it requires a serious commitment of time, money, and energy.

Time Stamps

Creating Merchandise [00:00:06]

Shaboobs talks about creating merchandise and the different aspects of it, such as designing, printing, and choosing materials.

Finding a Designer and Printer [00:00:55]

Shaboobs explains the difference between a designer and a printer and how to find the right person for each job.

Choosing Materials and Heat Transfer [00:05:08]

Shaboobs discusses the importance of feeling out the materials and choosing the right heat transfer for your merchandise.

Designing and Printing Merchandise [00:07:51]

Shaboobs explains the differences between screen printing and heat press, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Pros and Cons of Creating Merchandise [00:08:38]

Shaboobs discusses the benefits of having quality control, full profit, and creative control when creating merchandise, as well as the drawbacks of the financial investment and time commitment.

Advice for Creating Merchandise [00:10:15]

Shaboobs encourages listeners to research and gain experience in creating merchandise, emphasizing that it is not a passive endeavor and requires dedication and effort.

Tools/Websites:

Illustrator and Canva: 00:03:28

Canva, Snappa, Crello, Infogram: 00:03:28

Fiber: 00:03:28

Transfer Express: 00:06:01

Printing Techniques:

Heat press: 00:07:51

Screen prints: 00:08:06

Digital printing: 00:08:23

Pros and Cons:

Pros and cons of manual printing vs digital printing: 00:08:38

Quality control: 00:09:06

Full profit: 00:09:12

Creative control: 00:09:18

Risks of manual printing: 00:09:28

Learning Resources:

Apparel design crash course video: 00:10:15

Quotes:

"Your experience is your research." - Shaboobs, 00:04:16

Shaboobs 00:10:15, "you gotta understand that to really fully understand all this this is going to be learned through experience there's no other way around it".

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