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creating logo merchandise

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Calling all small businesses! Are you ready to take the leap and start selling logo merchandise? It can be overwhelming to know where to start, especially if you have no design or eCommerce experience. We will be your guide in all things logo merchandise, from selecting products to designing and everything in between. Below, we […]

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best fabric for face masks

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With face masks becoming the latest accessory for traveling, shopping, or running errands, why not try sewing your own? There is a huge range of face mask tutorials online which will allow you to sew your own face masks. You could even make a batch for all your family. Obviously, a face mask needs to […]

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how to stop glasses from fogging

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In the age of face masks, everyone is facing a problem that has plagued surgeons and medical workers for decades: foggy glasses. It’s a seemingly impossible issue to fix, even with the countless articles of tips and advice. You always end up with the same methods. Ever wonder how to stop glasses from fogging that […]

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what is denim

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What is Denim and what is it made from? Denim is a sturdy cotton twill fabric, generally used to make garments such as jeans, overalls, and other clothing. Denim is typically blue in color but can have a multitude of different finishes such as being stonewashed, striped, faded, napped, and indigo. Today it is often […]

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tik tok merch

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the latest platform taking the world by storm: Tik Tok. The recent internet giant formally known as Musical.ly has amassed a huge population of young people primarily lip-syncing and acting out comedy sketches. It’s no surprise that, with its ever-growing user base, people are […]

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what is a seam

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Previously, we have learned about the origins, compositions, and uses of different kinds of fabrics. When talking about fabrics, you’ve almost certainly come across the term ‘seam’. How many times have we sighed in frustration when the ‘seam comes undone’ in our favorite top? Well, today we are going to learn a bit more about […]

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youtube merch

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For many content creators, selling their own YouTube merchandise is often the next step towards building an online empire. And there’s no better time than the present to start selling, even if you haven’t gone viral yet. No matter the size of your channel, YouTubers can profit from selling merchandise if they have a dedicated […]

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contrado vs zazzle

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Picture this: you’re an artist. An expert at your craft. You’ve put hours into improving your skills. You discover print-on-demand companies and realize you can make a profit off your passion. You start your research, but you’re not sure where to land. Zazzle is a common choice for designers who are just starting out. The […]

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what does bespoke mean

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One of the things that we at Contrado pride ourselves in is that we make bespoke products. But what does bespoke mean? Over time it has become to mean something very different than it was originally intended to. So it’s pretty unsurprising that people aren’t necessarily able to provide a definition when asked. We live by […]

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what is nylon

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What is Nylon? We all use umbrellas, stockings, socks, toothbrushes in our day to day lives. Most of us have also come across the term ‘nylon’ at some point or another. But have you ever stopped to consider what is nylon? How can one material be plastic like bristles and pliable like a pair of […]

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