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I always try to answer all questions I receive as thoroughly as I can, but I thought I would write up a FAQ to really get in depth tell people everything I know :) I'll try to keep this updated as things change, so feel free to posit more questions! ♥ Where do you get your fabrics? Lots of places! So let me break it down for you: PLUSH FABRICS: • JoAnn Fabrics – If I’m making something simple I’m fine with getting their Blizzard Fleece or Anti-pill fleece. I also like their Ultra Fluffy Fabric. It’s like a cross between fleece and minky – a little thicker and stretchier but very soft. I think it&#

Fan Art When we talk about Fan Art, the question of copyright tends to come up.  There have been a lot of resources posted on the subject on DA over the years and sometimes they can be tricky to find.  So this is a comprehensive compilation on the topic posted by staff, who have had legal consultation.  I have left out older articles that are similar to the ones I included as the more recent ones would have the most accurate information. Policy DA's Copyright Policy Articles <- This is the big one, specific to Fan Art and it comes with video.   (and more specifically ,   and  ) FAQs FAQ #8: https://www.deviantart.com/help/8 - What are violations of the DeviantArt copyright policy? FAQ #32: https://www.deviantart.com/help/32 - Fair Use and Your Submission FAQ #157: https://www.deviantart.com/help/157 - Can I use things created by other people in my submissions? FAQ #257: https://www.deviantart.com/help/257 - What sort of permission do I need to use someone else's work? FAQ #193: https://www.deviantart.com/help/193 - How do I prove that I had permission to use someone's work? FAQ #304: https://www.deviantart.com/help/304 - Do you remove copies and trace-over art? :

If you know someone is stealing artwork, don't waste your time trying to argue with them.  Just notify the original artist and tell them to file a DMCA: http://help.deviantart.com/dmca/ It takes only a minute to fill out, and usually takes only a day or so to be taken care of.  Anyone who says dA won't deal with it, maybe you didn't fill things out correctly or use the right form!  Because I've dealt with tons of these and never been disappointed yet.^^

Art in the Professions DeviantArt is a community full of artists of every sort. Though digital and traditional art may be the most frequent things to pop up as you browse, crafty creatives have also carved a niche here to connect with other crafters, improve their skills, and drive personal business. In a time where social networking can make or break a small business venture, DA is an awesome place to start establishing yourself as a crafting professional while still enjoying the site like you usually would! This article will go over some helpful tips and tricks for getting the most out of DA as a professional crafter. Whether you've alrea

Art in the Professions So you're dreaming of the day when you can stay home and draw the hours away, without a care in the world.  You're looking at artists who have made names for themselves, with a pit of envy in your stomach.  You know you could make it as a professional artist, if only you knew where to start! But the idea seems pretty daunting at first.  But with a bit of planning, you can begin your journey as a professional artist.  Be ready for long hours, daily drawing, and lots of marketing!  Being a professional artist takes more than simply opening up commissions and waiting for clients to shower you with money.  It takes planni

Artist's Toolbox Week Using resin in your artwork Hey guys! I’ve been wanting to write a tutorial on resin casting/pouring for a bit now (and I promise one is in the works!), but in the meanwhile, I think it would be good to explain what epoxy resin is, safety concerns, and of course, how AWESOME it is! I started using epoxy resin in my paintings almost two years ago after being introduced to the resin paintings of Bruce Riley during ArtPrize 2013. I was initially drawn to finding a way to achieve visual depth on a 2 dimensional surface. Now, of course it is more than possible to depict spatial depth by using perspective, but my painti

This comes from my tumblr post: http://beezeeart.tumblr.com/.../speed-up-your-sewing-process (Feel free to send me sewing questions on Tumblr, or check out my sewing tips tag for more tips: http://beezeeart.tumblr.com/tagged/Sewing%20Tips) Hey everyone, I wanted to talk a bit about speeding up your sewing. And I don’t mean physically making your sewing machine faster, I mean just streamlining your workflow to make things faster. When you are running a small business the phrase, “Time is Money,” really can’t be felt more. Unlike a traditional job where you are paid for your time (even if you are slacking off), every se

Okay, so I got an ask about plush making as a full time job. Plush making as a full time job is A) Time consuming B) Expensive, and C) 100% harder than it sounds. I’m going to be using my love ness monster as an example. I’ve talked a bit about the cost of plush making before, but the cost of turning it into a business is even higher. Please pardon any math errors. I’m doing a lot of rounding and generalizing, but I hope the general idea still gets across. Let’s assume you’re starting with nothing in terms of equipment and you want to build a plush making business. You’re going to start by making a love n