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Here’s What the 1% Are Doing to Sell Art Online and Make Money

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5 February 20215 February 2021 by Christopher Ward

The term ‘do what the 1% are doing’ also applies to art. While most artists enjoy keeping their passion at the level of a hobby, others are looking to monetize it. It can be intimidating thinking about how to sell art online and make money. You’ve already made one important step though, embracing the internet. […]

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Top Dropshipping Suppliers 2021

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29 January 20212 December 2021 by Christopher Ward

Dropshipping has taken the world by storm. We’ve all seen articles and YouTube titles bragging about how much dropshippers can earn. Like missing out on a prime investment, you could be mistaken in thinking it’s over, that the opportunity has gone. However, we’re here to tell you that not only is it not too late, […]

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What is Bunting? Definition with Examples

what is bunting

4 January 20214 January 2021 by Christopher Ward

From festivals to living rooms, you may already be familiar with bunting without knowing much about it. The pretty décor creates a sense of celebration and can be used for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or even as a permanent display (a daily reminder to be cheerful). You can buy bunting directly with us printed with your […]

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How to Cut Fabric on the Bias

how to cut fabric on the bias

10 December 20203 March 2022 by Christopher Ward

Cutting on the bias, is probably a phrase you’ve heard quite a lot if you’ve just started sewing as a hobby or are interested in making your own clothes. But what does it actually mean? In this quick and easy to follow guide, we’ll explain how to cut fabric on the bias so you can […]

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What is a Polyamide? Simplest Explanation

what is a polyamide

4 December 20203 March 2022 by Christopher Ward

If you’ve come across the word ‘polyamide’ and felt it go in one ear and out the other, don’t worry! It may sound like a complicated word, but in truth it can be simple. This article will explain the question: What is a polyamide? First, let’s define what a polymer is: A polymer is lots […]

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3 Steps To Get More Online Sales Over Christmas

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1 December 202025 May 2021 by Christopher Ward

What do you think of when you read the word ‘Christmas?’ For many, it is a time of ‘family’, others ‘faith’, to some it’s ‘food’ and others ‘fun’. Perhaps you think of late night shopping and Christmas lights, or the smell of chestnuts and the sound of carol singers, maybe you think of wrapped presents […]

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4 Easy Steps to Getting Featured on Contrado (+ Examples)

4 easy steps to getting featured on contrado

12 November 202012 May 2021 by Christopher Ward

If you’ve visited us online recently, you may have noticed that we look a bit different. Your eyes do not deceive you: we’ve got a full, top to bottom makeover in order to put YOU, our artists, at the forefront of our website. It’s now easier than ever to get discovered as an artist on […]

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4 Sustainable Fabrics For A Greener Wardrobe

Sustainable fabrics

30 October 202024 September 2021 by Christopher Ward

It can be highly profound to realise that everything we have is owed to the planet. Your mobile phone, the internet, the clothes you are wearing, the food you have eaten, the car you use, the electricity that lights your home, in fact, there’s nothing that has not been originally sourced from the planet. After […]

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