updates

6.15.25

Chillin

There's not much to add. It's a bit early to be going crazy, but I got some good ideas. Currently researching linoprint shirts and ink. I think that'd be fun to do.

Also trying to be better about drawing more. It's been fun and sometimes, all I want to do. Part of this project is healing my relationship with art.

6.3.25

$$$Running some quick numbers$$$

I only did math on things I could manufacture like the lanyards and such. I've added in memo pads and sticky notes too. I think it'd be super fun to make!

So to produce the things I want to produce, it'd run me around $800 which is not that bad. I think a year ago, I wouldn't have been able to do that. Now, that is a lot more doable. I do have to buy supplies to be able to package things. I want compostable stuff, but I could settle for recyclable things. I found some cellophane bags that are recyclable in Minneapolis. Compostable bags cost twice as much. I think I'll figure that out further down the line, though.

I had another idea that I wanted to do. I don't like the idea of making new things in the world because of the environmental impact, so I am hesitant to print shirts and bags. Trust me, the idea of making lanyards n stuff makes my head spin a bit. However I remembered back in the day, Frannerd printed on thrifted shirts when she used to make t-shirt designs. I really like the idea of finding good blank shirts, washing them, and printing with lino on them. Lino allows for a more handmade look and easy sleeve printing as opposed to screenprinting. I've always liked linocut more, too. Using good thrifted shirts allows for fun variety and also just a better feeling shirt. It would cost me more to do it that way, but I feel much better about it than printing fresh new shirts, ya know? I also want an excuse to go thrifting lmao. This part can justify having a studio space too!

QUICK MATHS:

✎ Manufactured Products: 800

✎ Tabling: 200

✎ NEMAA membership: 130

✎ Packaging: 175

Does not include making originals or the mentioned printed shirts.

TOTAL: $1,305ish

Honestly, pretty doable. I can do that.

5.29.25

Planning I guess idk it's hard to start things

I'm getting some ideas and inspiration. I know I have my list of things that I want to make, but another idea popped into my head! I love the idea of doing lino cut prints again, but what if I did it on clothes? I just wanna stamp little fish on some good shirts and maybe add some embroidery elements? Idk it seems fun.

Otherwise, I'm not too attached to any ideas. Obviously, I'm thinking about fish. I wanna do fish stuff. I'm currently so inspired by the branding and packaging of Fishwife. I just think it's so beautiful, and it is so much more than just the "new hip design style" that is maximalist with a serif or retro font. I think Fishwife actually rocks that style significantly better than most. I think it's cute!

5.22.25

The start!

In the planning stages. Mostly identifying goals, obstacles, resources, etc. I'm unsure if I want to actually put financial things on here. I feel like it would be useful for other people wanting to do art markets themselves understand the up-front cost for this sorta thing. Something for me to think about.