Well, I can't tell you how to good it feels to have ordered the first round of shirts but it still won't feel real until I hope them in my hands in a couple weeks. ^-^
This image is a mock-up of which I have ordered a limited quantity. I have other designs as well but didn't want to get ahead of myself.
For this image I commissioned an artist who I found because she is one of The Lune Innate's viewers. For screen printing services I settled on a small business who prints by hand and used eco friendly inks and dyes, and is located in the US, using US based brands for the shirt itself. I have chosen water based inks for their soft touch and eco friendly nature.
I share this information because these requirements were very important to me in creating my shirts- and as simple as you would think it is to just order a few tees it has been a much more elaborate project for me that I had initially expected. In fact I have been trying to achieve this (mini?)goal, of simply holding in my hand a finished project, for over a year.
Working with other small businesses and artists was also super important for me, because I know the love and energy that goes into creating and supporting your own small business or trade.
I certainly entertained the idea of using a "print per order" type of system which is much easier- for example to upload you image and they do the printing and fulfillment when an order comes through, but it didn't feel right to me, as I want to touch the shirts, maybe stick some goodies in the packaging and know the people I am working with in terms of printing services.
Sorry for the ramble, lol. I am very excited for this little project to be one step closer to the vision I have moving forward.
I would so greatly appreciate your feedback on the design, and please let me know if you would like to see the other designs I have planned as well. Will have these for sale if you are interested and because the amount I ordered is fairly small I will be offering them here first before announcing on YT or Instagram.
Please let me know if you would like a giveaway here for shirt as well. :)
Thank you so much for your time and energy, as well as your generous support. It means so much to me.
Warmth and love,
Jillian
Kristen Koski
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