Introducing How to Sell Your Own AI Merchandise: Step-by-Step Guide by Ben Mellor
Introduction
Hey Lemonheads, I'm Ben Mellor, and I'm super excited to show you how you can start selling your very own AI merch! In this article, I will guide you through the entire process, from finding inspiration to enhancing your designs for optimal printing quality. So, without further ado, let's dive right in!
Finding Trending Designs on Redbubble
Step 1: Visit Redbubble
The first step is to head over to Redbubble, a fantastic platform for selling your merch. Once you're there, let's explore what's currently trending and selling well. This will give us some inspiration for our own designs.
Step 2: Browsing and Discovery
Take your time to browse through various categories and discover designs that catch your eye. Find one that resonates with you as we'll be using it as a starting point for our own creation.
Step 3: Saving the Image
Since you can't save the image on Redbubble the easy way, just press Ctrl + Alt + Print Screen to make a screenshot. Now, open any photo editing software, press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot, and cut out the image. Finally, save it as we will use it in the next step.
Using Mid-Journey for Design Prompts
To continue our creative journey, we will be using Mid-Journey. However, please note that you'll need at least the 10 plan, which includes a commercial license, to access Mid-Journey. Mid-Journey runs via Discord, so let's keep things organized.
Step 4: Creating your Own Server
Create your own server in Discord and name it according to your preference. This will help us stay organized.
Step 5: Adding Mid-Journey Bot
Now, add the Mid-Journey bot, located in the Mid-Journey server's member list, to your server. You can do this by clicking on “Add to Server” and selecting the relevant server.
Step 6: Generating Design Prompts
Instead of coming up with our own prompt to generate the design, we are going to use Mid-Journey's prompt generator. Simply type “/describe” followed by a space. Look at the box that appeared, and now, let's drag and drop the design we picked from Redbubble. Press enter, and let the Mid-Journey bot work its magic by generating prompts for us.
Step 7: Selecting a Design
Review the prompts provided by Mid-Journey. You can either press one, two, three, or four corresponding to the prompts, or simply copy and paste the prompt that resonates with you the most. Mid-Journey will then generate an image based on your chosen prompt.
Step 8: Saving the Generated Image
Take a look at the generated image by Mid-Journey. It might offer some surprises, but let's give it a chance. Select a design you like the most and save the generated image to your computer.
Enhancing the Design for Optimal Print Quality
Now that we have our design, it's time to enhance it for optimal printing quality. We'll be using an AI image enlarger like upscale.media or IMGlarger.com for this purpose.
Step 9: Enlarging and Enhancing the Design
Drag and drop the design we generated with Mid-Journey into the AI enlarger of your choice. The tool will enlarge and enhance the image, ensuring it looks great when printed. Once the process is complete, download and save the enlarged version to your computer.
Creating an Account on Redbubble
We're almost there! Now, let's move on to the final step of creating an account on Redbubble. If you haven't already, sign up for a free account on their website.
Step 10: Accessing the Profile and Uploading Artwork
Once you're logged in, click on your profile and select “Sell Your Art.” Now, click on “Add New Work” and upload your artwork.
Step 11: Title, Description, and Tags
Fill in the title, description, and tags for your design. If you need any help with that, don't hesitate to ask our AI friend, ChatGPT.
Step 12: Optimizing Visibility
Make sure your design is clearly visible on various merch items like t-shirts, mugs, or caps. If the image is still too small, head over to the image enlarger and use the four times larger option to enlarge it further. Download the newly enhanced image and replace the old one on Redbubble. Now, it should look good!
Step13: Publishing the Design
Finally, publish your design on Redbubble! Voila! Your unique AI merch is now ready for the world to see and purchase.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to sell your own AI merch. This step-by-step guide has shown you how to find inspiration, generate unique designs with Mid-Journey, enhance them for optimal printing, and publish them on Redbubble. Now, it's time to showcase your creativity and start making money with your unique designs. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I find design inspiration for my AI merch on Redbubble?
To find design inspiration on Redbubble, browse through various categories and discover designs that catch your eye. Take your time to explore what's currently trending and selling well on the platform.
2. How can I save the image I like from Redbubble?
Unfortunately, you cannot directly save the image from Redbubble. However, you can use the Print Screen function (press Ctrl + Alt + Print Screen) to take a screenshot of the image. Then, open any photo editing software, press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot, and cut out the image to save it for later use.
3. What is mid-journey and how can I use it?
Mid-journey is a tool that generates design prompts for creating unique designs. To use mid-journey, you need to have at least the 10 plan, which includes a commercial license. Create your own server on Discord, add the mid-journey bot to your server from the mid-journey server member list, and type “/describe” followed by a space to generate design prompts.
4. How can I enhance the design for optimal printing quality?
To enhance the design for optimal printing quality, use an AI image enlarger like upscale.media or IMG larger.com. Drag and drop the design generated with mid-journey into the AI enlarger of your choice. The tool will enlarge and enhance the image for better print results. Once it's done, download and save the enlarged version to your computer.
5. How do I create an account and upload my AI merch on Redbubble?
To create an account on Redbubble, sign up for a free account on their website if you haven't already. Once logged in, click on your profile, select “Sell Your Art,” and click “Add New Work.” Upload your artwork and fill in the title, description, and tags for your design. Make sure your design is clearly visible on various merch items. Once ready, publish your design to make it available for purchase.
Any other sites besides red bubble?