Art Licensing FAQs

  • What is Art Licensing?

    Art licensing allows you to purchase a licence to make and sell finished goods using the pattern/artwork of your choice. Most of the designs shown on my website are currently available for licensing. Please contact me with your requirements to find out more.

  • Who will have the ownership of the artwork?

    I retain all copyright and ownership of the artwork at all times. A licence is an agreement granting the rights to a specific design or designs for a specified length of time for a specific use.

  • What does the contract’s length determine?

    The length of the contract relates to how long you can distribute and sell your licensed products for.

  • What happens when a contract expires?

    The right to use the design reverts back to Cecca Designs unless another contract is negotiated.

  • Are your patterns in technical seamless repeat?

    Yes, all of my patterns are all ready to go in a seamless repeat.

  • Could you recolour or adjust a design for me?

    I am always open to discuss your requirements, please get in touch and let me know what you need!

  • How much will it cost?

    This depends on many factors including length of contract, exclusivity, the market/product covered and the geographic area. Payment can be negotiated as a flat fee, or royalties (which would usually include an advance against royalties).

  • How will the art files I receive be formatted?

    This depends on your requirements - please let me know what type of file format your printer requires.

  • How do I licence the artwork?

    Please get in touch with your requirements using my contact form or drop me an email.

  • Can I licence a collection of patterns and/or illustrations?

    Yes of course!

  • What information should I provide when I make my licensing request?

    The more of the following questions you can answer to start with will really help to speed up your request -

    Which design/designs are you interested in?
    How long will the licence be required for?
    Which products will you use this artwork for?
    What quantity are you planning on manufacturing?
    What level of exclusivity is required (e.g. exclusive to children’s clothing in Australia)?
    Do you use a standard contract?
    How do you normally prefer to pay artists - flat fee or royalty or a combination?
    What’s your budget?

Other FAQs

  • Can I tag you on Instagram/Facebook when I share lovely things that I’ve made?

    I always love to see the amazing sewing creations that have been made with my patterns - please tag with @Cecca_Whetnall on Instagram or just #CeccaDesigns on Instagram or Facebook

  • Can I sell items created with your Spoonflower Fabric or Wallpaper?

    You are welcome to sell items created with my designs. I’d also love to see them so please give a credit and tag with @Cecca_Whetnall on Instagram or just #CeccaDesigns on Instagram or Facebook

  • Where are your products manufactured?

    Spoonflower is a company based in Durham, Carolina in the USA. They have high ethical and environmental standards and they print and manufacture their fabric, wallpaper and home decor products either in Durham, USA or in Berlin - depending on where the order is being shipped to.

    Redbubble is an Australian company with manufacturing provided by numerous 3rd party printers. Most of the printers are located in the same region as the delivery address. All orders are currently printed and shipped from:

    United States of America, Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada, France, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain


    Society6 have several manufacturers around the world in Australia, Germany, Italy, the UK, South Korea and the US.
    Teepublic orders for apparel from US customers ship from locations across the US. Apparel orders from Europe ship from the UK or Netherlands. Apparel orders from the pacific region ship from Australia. Some may also ship from Canada. Phone cases, notebooks, pins, stickers, wall art, drinkware and home goods products ship from the USA.

    Teepublic orders for apparel from US customers ship from locations across the US. Apparel orders from Europe ship from the UK or Netherlands. Apparel orders from the pacific region ship from Australia. Some may also ship from Canada. Phone cases, notebooks, pins, stickers, wall art, drinkware and home goods products ship from the USA.


  • Where can I buy an original artwork by Cecca?

    A small selection of original linocut prints are currently available in my Etsy shop.

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