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https://dailytitan.com/opinion/official-merchandise-masks-fan-made-arts-craftiness/article_2663d1c6-9e79-11ec-9e10-6f6f2672111c.html

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Official merchandise masks fan-made art's craftiness

3/7/22 at 4:46pm

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(Marian Chin / Daily Titan) Fan-made merchandise has become a staple for those fans who wish to support their favorite artists through affordable alternatives. “I used to have an Etsy shop and it got shut down because of those copyright issues, and so you'd have to make a whole other website if you want to sell fan art,” Alam said. A significant reason fans engage in making art and merchandise is that they are unhappy with overpriced official merchandise that lacks original designs. As long as fan-made merchandise or art is being uniquely designed and inspired by their favorite artist or group, it should freely exist as an equal alternative to official merchandise.

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