"I do that exact thing at 2-3 shows annually. I use ATG (double face) tape on the two upper corners of a print and lightly mount it to a piece of scrap matboard. Both are then placed in a clear fitted plastic bag.
I do offer a number of…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacki Bilsborrow Jan 13, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am new to Art Fair Insiders. My name is Rick Estrin from Overland Park (Kansas City), Kansas, and my media is photography. I am more about things and stuff than portraiture. My web site is…Continue
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Lee Fortier replied to Rick Estrin's discussion Mounting Loose Singles in the group Photographers Darkroom
Eleanor Kee Wellman replied to Rick Estrin's discussion Mounting Loose Singles in the group Photographers Darkroom
"Although I don't do many art shows my prints are sold loose at several galleries. I attach them to foamcore with clear corners and put them in a clear bag. The customer then has the option of choosing the mat and the frame. I…"
David Plank replied to Rick Estrin's discussion Mounting Loose Singles in the group Photographers Darkroom
"Hi Rick
My opinion is based not on art fairs since I'm a newcomer to that venue, but 25 years as a commercial photo studio owner who rented, ah, gave, space to a full-service art gallery/framing shop and created countless portfolios of…"
Rick Estrin replied to Rick Estrin's discussion Mounting Loose Singles in the group Photographers Darkroom
"Guess the shows I have walked through I have always encoutered the bin of loose prints mounted on some kind of oversize board in plastic bags. Thought that was the way it was done. Certainly open to suggestions by those who have been…"
Larry Berman replied to Rick Estrin's discussion Mounting Loose Singles in the group Photographers Darkroom
"Why mount at all when hinging is considered more archival. Let your customers have it mounted or hinged when they frame it. That will considerably lower your expenses and time involved prepping each piece.Larry…"
Rick Estrin added a discussion to the group Photographers Darkroom
Mounting Loose Singles
Looking for guidance as to stratgies and techniques for mounting loose single images for sale. I am aware of Art Board, Sintra & Gatorboard, but have never done this before. I am leaning towards simply mounting and not adding matting. Any resources I should look to? Any related recommendations and counsel? Thanks.
Nels Johnson replied to Rick Estrin's discussion Category question in the group Photographers Darkroom
"Parker said it all, emphatically. that is the truth. take it to he bank."
Jim Parker replied to Rick Estrin's discussion Category question in the group Photographers Darkroom
"If it starts with a camera, a lens and some light, it is a photograph. Never mind that you may have used other tools to manipulate, cajole, wheedle and coax a picture that you like from the charred remains of your original, it's still a…"
Rick Estrin commented on Connie Mettler's group Photographers Darkroom
"Question is as to category in which to apply. Also, if I have the pleasure of being invited to exhibit, not being harrassed by the "Art Show Police: I see referrenced in other discussions as to which of the displayed items is and is…"
Rick Estrin added a discussion to the group Photographers Darkroom
Category question
Apologize to those who also received this as a message. getting used to how things work on this website. New to all of this and have applied to a few shows thus far. With all the evolution in post-production processing I am never 100% sure where the line is between applying in the Photography category and the Digital Art Category. With some pictures it is just a little saturation and sharpening and contrast adjustment and perhaps a little spot healing, maybe a crop. With others it is very…See More
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to Rick Estrin's discussion More new blood!
"Hello Rick and welcome to the group. This is a great place for those artists that are just getting into the shows. You will find so much info here and it should be a great help to you. Make sure you look around so that you know the…"
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More new blood!
I am new to Art Fair Insiders. My name is Rick Estrin from Overland Park (Kansas City), Kansas, and my media is photography. I am more about things and stuff than portraiture. My web site is http://rickspics.us Rick's Pics of KC. I was a consumate left-brain corporate America worker bee until I recently got "downsized" out the door. I had been meaning to get more into photography and decided if this was not the time - when? My right brain is now out of…See More
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- At 10:56pm on January 10, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Rick. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
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