u/Beginning_Beginner

[recommendations] clips for paper artwork that won't damage the artwork

does anyone have recommendations for clips that can be used to put up paper artwork without damaging it? i hang them on the mesh wash for events.

i have the paper paintings packaged with a backing board and a plastic sleeve, but there is not mat for the front.

thanks!

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u/Beginning_Beginner — 1 day ago

I have been selling 4x4 framed prints at $40, and I am adding the same 4x4 prints mounted on wood. in comparison to the framed prints, Is $27 too high for a 4x4 print on wood? Or not enough because of the labor involved?

I intially thought about offering the mounted prints at $25, but I don't want to devalue the framed prints. I have also seen another artist offer their wood-mounted prints at $48, and I think their prints are 5"x7".

finally, i am also selling 4x4 original paintings for $45. (the artwork is different and they are less detailed than the 4x4 prints mentioned above). now i'm not even sure this pricing makes sense because i am starting to get obsessive and spending more and more time making them. i think after this batch, i'm going back to larger pieces.

side note: thank you for the person who recommended i increase my prices from $35 to $40 for prints, and the other person who suggested wood mounted prints. i took your advice and i am happy with the results!

TLDR: For 4x4 prints and originals, what do you recommend? My current pricing is:

4x4 - framed print - $40

4x4 - wood mounted print - $27 (same artwork as framed prints)

4x4 - mini paintings - $45 (has different artwork from prints and is less detailed)

thank you!

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u/Beginning_Beginner — 7 days ago
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i have an event this weekend and was planning on putting all my artwork on mesh panels to prevent people from touching my small paintings. however, there is rain in the forecast!

in the past, if my paintings are close enough for them to touch, people cannot help but pick them up, drop them, and even poke at them. (and yes, the poking is a repeated thing!)

i have put up signs to tell people to refrain from touching, but this does not stop them.

i have also noticed that the people who do this never intend to buy anything...and the people who do buy paintings from me do not pick anything up until they are ready to purchase.

aside from having signs, is there anything else you would suggest? bigger or more signs until i look like a crazy paranoid artist that drives everyone away? if signs are the only thing i can do, is there a friendly way to phrase it?

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u/Beginning_Beginner — 10 days ago

i am looking for economical recommendations for ways to prevent backlighting on tents. i use mesh walls with white tent sides on a 10x10 tent, so the light comes through. i will try using 2 walls on one side and see if that works, but there is probably a better way to do this.

some suggestions i've seen online are to use burlap, weed membrane, and curtains/fabric. i'm also thinking of buying another side wall in beige, but the light might still shine through...so i would proably need a black one which wouldn't look so great.

what have you used or seen other people use?

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u/Beginning_Beginner — 11 days ago

i am looking for economical recommendations for ways to prevent backlighting on tents. i am using mesh walls with white tent sides on a 10x10 tent, so the light will come through.

some suggestions i've seen online are to use burlap, weed membrane, and curtains/fabric. what have you used or seen other people use?

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u/Beginning_Beginner — 11 days ago