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THE BEST PRINT-ON-DEMAND MARKETPLACES
Wrapping paper, iPhone cases, an all-over t-shirt, and apparel are just a sampling of products you can create when uploading your pattern to these online marketplaces. It is an excellent option for designers who want to retain the rights to their work.
Choosing among so many print-on-demand options can be a daunting task, but the best way to start is by narrowing down your needs and selecting what will work for you.
We have broken down the print-on-demand options into three categories.
Print-on-Demand Marketplaces
Below on this page!
REDBUBBLE
Sell your pattern designs on an array of products to a global audience— and you always keep the rights to your work. No startup fees. We recommend uploading an image that is at least 9075 x 6201 pixels. This will cover the entire range of products offered on Redbubble.
SELLING WITH REDBUBBLE
- The Australian print on demand platform receives a lot of traffic
- Control what you earn with flexible pricing
- Payouts are calculated on the retail price of sale, minus any coupons / discount used
- Payouts are processed on the 15th via PayPal account or Direct Deposit
- Anti-piracy and watermark features to protect your designs
- Opportunities to create official fan art
- Branding controls include - profile image, header image, links to your social media
TEEPUBLIC
Teepublic is one of the largest Print on Demand sites in the world, with over 1 million active customers. The easy upload process makes it simple for anyone to start making money online. You can even set up your own store without any technical knowledge! To enable all products, your file must be at least 5000px by 5500px.
To be promoted by Teepublic, make sure your storefront has a profile image, banner, bio, social media links, and at least ten designs.
Selling with TEEPUBLIC
- Fixed Royalty Rates
- Worldwide Shipping
- Bulk Uploader Tool - ability to upload multiple designs at once
- Payouts are paid monthly via PayPal or Payoneer
- Payouts are made on the 15th of every month with the previous month's sales
- Opportunities to create official fan art
- Offers Google Analytics integration
- Teepublic was acquired by Redbubble in 2019 for $ 41m
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AMAZON MERCH ON DEMAND
Amazon Merch on Demand is Amazon's own print-on-demand service that enables you to list designs on Amazon.com without any upfront costs. Earn a royalty on every product sold that features your design (s). Merch by Amazon is not a Print on Demand fulfillment company. Still, it is an excellent opportunity for passive income because you do not have to worry about inventory, shipping, customer service, or returns on one of the world's most visited websites.
As the popularity of Merch by Amazon grew, they were forced to change the system to an invite-only system. When you submit a request, Amazon will send you an email with the decision as soon as it is made.
SELLING WITH AMAZON Merch on Demand
- Invite-only, need to submit a request
- Flexible Royalty Rates - you set the royalty you want to earn per sale
- Payments are made 30 days after the end of the calendar month in which you have accrued royalties
- Payouts are paid monthly via electronic funds transfer (EFT)
- Create multiple products with a single design submission
- Tier Level System - daily upload limit based on tier level
- Tier level is based on the number of products sold
- Promote through Amazon Associates to earn an additional 7%
- There are few branding options to help build your profile or attract fans
SOCIETY6
Society6 is an open community of 300,000+ independent artists from 160+ countries with a focus on modern home decor and wall art. Sell your pattern designs on an array of products to a global audience - and always own the rights to your work. No startup fees.
Con: Wallpaper is the only product that will automatically repeat, and that's only if you upload a square repeat pattern image. We also found this site to be very labor intensive uploading to all the products. We recommend first uploading an image that is 15000 x 15000 pixels. This will cover the entire range of products offered on Society6, however the size will vary on each item. For this reason you may need to create one or two additional upload images: 3600 x 3600 or 5000 x 5000 pixels.
Selling with SOCIETY6
- Earn 10% off every sale
- For art prints, framed prints, and canvas prints; you have control and can set your own prices above the standard 10%
- Opportunity to earn an additional 10% on referred sales by joining the affiliate program
- Payouts are paid on the first business day of each month via PayPal
- Payouts are credited 30 days after the shipment of each order
- Branding options include an artist bio, a follow function, profile image, and header
- Complicated upload process
FINE ART AMERICA
FineArtAmerica is the premier online marketplace for buying and selling original art, focusing on wall art (posters, prints, etc.) and less prominently on home decor, apparel, and more. Fourteen manufacturing centers located in 5 countries can ship products to any destination in the world. Fine Art America has partnered with 150+ retail locations throughout the United States and Canada to sell FAA artwork. It's worth your time to check out FineArtAmerica if you have designs that work well for wall art.
SELLING WITH FINE ART AMERICA
- Set your own prices
- Worldwide Shipping
- Free account - limited to 25 art uploads
- Premium plan ($ 30 year) - unlimited art uploads
