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psubballfan12
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Topic: Startin up a tee shirt companyPosted: Aug/30/2011 at 7:03pm |
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hana24
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 7:07pm |
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Hmmm invisible...now that's new
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psubballfan12
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 7:08pm |
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haha what do you think?
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RedLego
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 7:23pm |
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Not my taste, design wise but good luck anyways. Seems like a lot of people are starting up their own tshirt companies
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andrethegiant
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 7:28pm |
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pretty cool man, definetly will be some people who love it and some people who hate it, check mine out on facebook search buttery snowboards
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psubballfan12
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 7:31pm |
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thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Im sure there will be plenty of people who wont like it, and it's all good. And yea I saw your posts here earlier this year (I think) haha.
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odoyale rules
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 7:54pm |
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It's really hard to get into the business. I wouldn't plan on making a lot f money out of it. It is going to take a lot of time and dedication. I was thinking about starting one once but I figured the market is so saturated that it is almost impossible to get anywhere
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andyc5315
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 8:04pm |
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you needed to put a poll for this thread. Imo I wouldnt buy it. Im not really sure what it is? Is it a navy seal with a rebreather, a soldier with a gas mask, a dude in a hazmat suit, a henchman from the venture brothers? Im not sure but the shirt over all looks good, the print looks professional.
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MurphyMasta
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 8:08pm |
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its kinda cool. looks like rick ross with a rebreather.
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iamjason10
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 8:12pm |
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i think it looks pretty cool, what are some of your other ideas?
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skaufman
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Posted: Aug/30/2011 at 8:19pm |
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ya not bad man... u need to put a name on it. like a company name. not super big or nething. just in the bottom corner or on the back of the neck so when ppl ask what ie:Burton is you just say its a snowboard comp. instead of ppl saying y do u have a t shirt of a dude on it... btw what is around his mouth i agree with murphymasta it looks like a resperator
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goofy
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 8:41am |
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im working on doing the same thing.. i got a couple of questions. what program do you use to create your designs and what do you use to print on the shirts... right now i use adobe illistrator and im running on the trial version and i haven't printed any designs yet.
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wpiass
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 8:44am |
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it is okay, but it kinda looks like something someone bored one day at home with a inkjet printer and an iron would make
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goofy
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im working on doing the same thing.. i got a couple of questions. what program do you use to create your designs and what do you use to print on the shirts... right now i use adobe illistrator and im running on the trial version and i haven't printed any designs yet.
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rzero
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 8:49am |
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Drrr... it's a scuba diver.
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batmanwest
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 8:57am |
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Yeah, considering there are already 2 other people posting in the thread asking advise on programs to use to get them started up, and telling him to check out their shirt co.....I would say your are correct sir. Not trying to be a dick and shoot you down here kid, just hope you are being realistic about it and not expecting to make much money off it. I would recommend setting up an etsy account to link people to to buy your stuff. Comes off a little more professional than "hey, send me a email, we can work it out"....not that you said that, just sayin. Oh, and my honest opinion? I wouldn't buy it. But I'm not really into that kind of style anyways....so what do I know. Question, what kind of shirts are you using? |
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rzero
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 9:04am |
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Only because I don't like you, your "facebook" is setup incorrectly....of course. You should set that up as a "page" instead of a "profile". Do your homework first and get it right if you really want to promote your...brand.
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batmanwest
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 9:11am |
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Yuuuup. And on top of that, are you serious with the info about "you"? and I quote "you butter believe it email us at butterysnowboards@gmail.com" But yeah, I know the switch over to a page from a profile is a real pain in the ass, but if you are serious about what you are doing, you should get on it.... |
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 9:52am |
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Looks pretty sweet. Professional looking. I wouldn't buy it but only because it isn't my style
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 10:06am |
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Cool. My friend and I sold t shirts once but t didn't really work out
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 10:11am |
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I gotta be honest...it looks pretty cheesy like something I might see someone selling out of their trunk at the swap meet.
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jstgermain
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 10:13am |
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looks pretty good I'd like to have the logo smaller on my shirt though, like on the back shoulder or upper chest.
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 10:19am |
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Looks good but its a lil big. i think If you add some color and words it would look better
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odoyale rules
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 10:23am |
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If you are serious about it illustrator is ideal because all of your files are vectors. Then you need to decide if you are going to be screen printing or using heat vinyl. Screen printing is the way to go IMO. But then you will need a rotating contraption for multiple colors and now you are already talking about a couple thousand dollar investment for something that might just be a hobby. As the the first design, you really need to come up with something a little more creative (just my opinion). I have actually made up some tshirt designs for some companies and in my experience people like shirts with more going on, or something really creative that takes you a while to figure out what it is. Then you are going to need to figure out branding, advertising, and get a website as well. Some people think they can start a company with just a facebook page but that isn't going to get anywhere. You need to start paying google to advertise for you or going to local shops etc. Let's just say it is gonna be a hell of a lot of work for most likely nothing. I know I am being harsh but that is the truth with the tshirt business. It is probably the simplest and most commonly thought of business out there.
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mrrorydigital
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 10:51am |
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Where can I pick up my very own Scuba Steve shirt? Looks pretty cool to me.
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 11:02am |
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It looks pretty decent but then just keep in mind you wont make a living off of it
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 12:08pm |
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L would be honest and say l won't buy it If it was me personally.
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 2:33pm |
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cool graphic, i probably woulda worn it before i got old and unhip
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 3:23pm |
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reminds me of breaking bad.
but yeah it is a tough business to get into. but youll definitely learn a lot setting up your own gig and whatnot.
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nautika96
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Posted: Aug/31/2011 at 3:45pm |
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the base image is cool but it looks like it might need more definition. you can add more interest in the image by using dots for a shading effect (similar to old school comic books)
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looks ok.. but isn't something i would buy. prob need more definition as nautika said...
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That about sums it up imo |
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With today technology making it so easy to make your own...you will need something a bit more "worked" there are so many design-your-own-shirt type companies out there that you will need to provide something more value added than just a simple image off the internet printed on a tee to have any chance of even breaking even sorry that's what your image looks like to me (its squared off to even a4 size) |
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it doesn't look any worse than a lot of the crap sold on ccs. < HA
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In my honest opinion I wouldn't buy it. But best of luck to you.
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i dont wanna be rude or shatter your dreams. but i know to many people that tried to start up a t shirt line and they end up usually loosing money and a ton of left over product. sadly my advice is to quit while your ahead or see if u could sell the ideas to bands and see if they will use them.
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well the first tees are almost sold out haha
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^^by friends or what? how many did you sell and whats teh profit is the main point
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Just about what everyone else said, its not my style. But i do think that its cool shirt.
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looks nice, but still not for wide range of people. show more!
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it reminds me of the juvenille album cover.. slow motion haha looks pretty descent tho man keep it up!
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depends what his market is though. but as long as it's selling.. all good:)
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We had profit. Sold them around schools and what not. Business is good so far haha
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hey if its working for you, thats great. but also take into consideration if your time is worth it though. just saying
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haha im in high school so idc. It's fun and something to do
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i enjoy this. What brand of shirts are you using?
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Got any other shirt designs/ideas or is this your only one?
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a few more will be coming shortly haha
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