Redbubble is a print-on-demand marketplace where artists can upload original designs and earn money when customers buy products featuring their artwork.
You do not need to buy inventory or print products yourself. Redbubble handles product production, shipping, and customer service, while you focus on creating designs and promoting your store.
Artists can upload designs for products such as T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, phone cases, wall art, bags, mugs, stationery, and other items. You can choose which products to enable for each design and adjust how your artwork appears on them.
The earning model is based on artist margin. Redbubble sets the base price for each product, while your artist margin determines the amount you earn above that base price.
For example, if a product has a $20 base price and you set a 20% artist margin, your earnings before applicable fees would be $4.
Redbubble has also introduced account tier fees. Standard and Premium accounts can have a platform fee deducted from monthly earnings, while Pro accounts do not pay the platform fee. The exact amount depends on your account tier and monthly earnings.
This makes your pricing strategy important. A high artist margin can increase your earnings per sale, but the final amount can also be affected by platform fees and discounts.
You can join Redbubble for free and upload designs without paying for stock or production. Your main investment is the time needed to create artwork, research products, and build a store that people want to visit.
Redbubble also gives artists access to an existing marketplace. That can help you reach buyers without creating your own ecommerce website, although competition between designs is high.
You are responsible for the designs you upload. Redbubble has rules around copyright, trademarks, and content, and it can remove artwork that violates its policies.
Payments are made after your earnings reach the applicable payment threshold and are available for payout. PayPal and bank transfer options are available depending on your country and account eligibility.
Redbubble works best for artists who can create original designs around clear themes. You can upload many designs over time, but sales are never guaranteed.
The biggest benefit is that you do not handle fulfillment. Once a customer orders a product, Redbubble takes care of making and shipping it.
Pay
You set your artist margin above Redbubble's base product price. Your final earnings can also be affected by account tier fees, discounts, and other applicable adjustments.
How You Make Money
You create original artwork, upload your designs to Redbubble, and place them on products available through your store. When a customer buys one of those products, Redbubble produces and ships the item, and you earn your artist margin after applicable fees.
Withdrawal Speed
Monthly, paid on the 15th of each month for the previous month's earnings
Pros
• You can sell designs without buying or storing physical inventory.
• Redbubble handles printing, packaging, shipping, and customer service.
• You can place one design across many different product types.
• Joining is free, so you can start without paying for stock.
• The marketplace gives your designs access to potential buyers.
• You control the artist margin for your products.
Cons
• Competition can make it difficult for new designs to get noticed.
• Account tier fees can reduce your earnings.
• You are responsible for avoiding copyright and trademark violations.
• Sales are not guaranteed, even if you upload many designs.
• Your earnings depend heavily on product demand and the quality of your designs.
Best For
Artists, illustrators, graphic designers, and creators who want to earn from original designs without handling product fulfillment.
