At Contrado, we offer a number of services including white labeling. This is a phrase that tends to be thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? What is white label clothing? Put simply, it is a product that is produced, with no branding whatsoever. We would make the product and you, the […]
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Throughout the Contrado website, you are likely to find multiple references to uploading your artwork or designs to our design interface. You may be wondering what does this actually mean? If your piece is a painting in your studio, how do you even make it a file on your computer to upload, let alone a […]
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You have a catalog of awesome designs. You’ve got plenty of great ideas. In your mind, you have a whole t-shirt business enterprise. But, where do you start? How do you make it happen? What do you do, or don’t do? How do I start a t-shirt business? Well, there is no need to fret. […]
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Contrado Wants You Ever wondered where to sell art? Especially online. Promoting your brand is a struggle for the creatives among us, but it doesn’t have to be. Contrado launched with the vision of a curated e-commerce space for artists and designers. Now, our creatives sell their art online in an easy and exciting way with […]
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What is Canvas? Canvas—it is safe to assume that most of us have come across this word at some point in our lives. Look around and you will find clothes, accessories and home décor items made of this material. Be it your new converse shoes, that tote bag from a weekend market, or your latest […]
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If you’re only just embarking upon your sewing journey or you’re a well-seasoned stitcher, chances are your machine has more to offer than you think. Sewing machines can have anywhere from 8 to 100+ types of stitch settings alongside other tips and tricks, and the more elaborate your machine is, the more it will have. […]
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There are many different types of fabric printing methods, and they all yield different results. The type of textile printing used is often based on a number of considerations, from print runs, to durability. We have pulled together some of the most popular, or most commonly used methods, and explained them below. Fabric Printing Methods […]
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Social media can be a big, sometimes daunting place, filled with the cacophony of a billion different voices. But you need to know how to cut through the social noise and effectively use these platforms to grow your design business. Thanks to the emergence of visually led networks and snackable video content, social media marketing […]
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It’s no secret that showcasing your artwork in an exhibition can be a little bit daunting. Whilst exhibiting your pieces definitely opens up your art to a wider audience, there’s always the lingering worry of negative feedback, but it’s a risk worth taking. For emerging and established artists alike, the exposure is vital and is […]
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So, you’re most likely here because you desperately want to see a little ‘k’ (or if you’re ambitious, an ‘m’) to come after the number of followers on your Instagram profile. Who doesn’t? It is the dream after all. Having a larger following means more website views, more sales, and more brand awareness. When you think back to how artists would traditionally need […]
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