Silk Upholstery

How does an artist publish a textile design ?

These days, it seems anyone can be an "author" and have a book published with the possibility of descent distribution... (or what ever it means to "sell a lot"). Maybe because there are many relatively cheap vanity presses that make that possible.

But, what about an artist (with no contacts or knowledge in the textile industry) who wants to "publish" a textile design intended for wall paper, upholstery, and carpets?
It's easy enough to make up the design by hand painting, silk screening, printing via the photo copier, etc. It's easy enough to advertise via the internet with venues like Etsy. But, what about large scale ambitions?
where do you go? Who do you contact? Where and whom do you show your designs?
As a last resort, are there inexpensive vanity presses for the textile designer?

I have some great ideas that I think could really fly. Any ideas?
Thanks!

You could start by contacting companies that you are interested in working for - wallpaper companies, interior designing companies, even hairdressers that want to redesign their studio, mobile phone companies if you want to design backgrounds for phones, stationary supplies, etc.
You probably should copyright your images so that they don't get stolen. Your designs are your original work, and just like music, lyrics, and music, they need to be protected.
You could showcase your work at art galleries or exhibitions, or ask around through some artists you know, or get in contact with some artists you don't know.
You could contact the companies that make plastic wrap that goes on school books, wallpaper, or clothing.
Follow your dreams, and aim high. You might be able to get full-time or part-time work in that area if you do a few, short courses on things like business and art.
You could even start your own company. If you try hard enough, you can go far.
Hope all goes well for you.

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