tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30129941554526935902024-02-20T20:08:31.670+00:00Folk Art Papercuts by Suzy TaylorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-63237589770117204822015-02-01T14:47:00.001+00:002015-02-01T15:48:31.500+00:00How to make your papercut into a colour print in PhotoshopIf you're selling your papercuts, you might want to add another string to your bow by adding colour prints to your offering. It's not hard to make your papercuts into colour prints, but you do need to have a scanner and Adobe Photoshop. I only have Photoshop Elements, which is a very abridged version, but it's absolutely fine for this particular purpose.<br />
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So the first thing you need to do is scan your papercut and save it onto a memory card. Once you've done that, plug the memory card into your PC or Mac. Open up your memory card and drag your scanned image into photoshop. See below image.</div>
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Check the image is 300dpi. Using the crop tool from the menu bar on the left, trim down your image and press enter or click the green arrow at the bottom right corner of your scanned image.</div>
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Remember, this is a scanned image, so you need to clean it up and flatten it. To do this, select the magic wand tool and click on the black area of your image. Make sure the colour swatches in the bottom left of your screen are on the default black and white.</div>
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When you've clicked on the black area a flashing dotted line will surround all the selected black on your image. In my picutre, all the black is connected so it's all 'live' when I select it.</div>
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You then want to make sure that this area is completely black. To do this, click Edit >FillSelection</div>
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Fill selected area with 'Foreground' colour - this is the black.</div>
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You then want to click Select>Inverse. This will switch the live selected area from the black to the white. You can then fill the white area with the 'Background' colour in the same way as you filled the black.</div>
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Your image is now purely black and white.</div>
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In my design I have lines connecting the birds to the border. I don't want these lines in my print, so I need to remove them. To do this, I use the pencil tool selected as 'white'. Draw carefully over the black lines that you no longer need. This will make the birds actually look like they're flying. I also removed the lines that connected the clouds to the border. This will make the clouds look like they're floating.</div>
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So now, your image is completely cleaned up and lines removed that you don't want to appear in your print. You can now start the fun part of colouring your design.</div>
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To colour your piece you can use the magic wand and the Edit>Fill method - like you used to make your image black and white.</div>
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To select multiple areas with the magic wand - eg the separate petals of the flower - select the magic wand tool and click in one of the petals, then holding the shift key, use the magic wand to select the other petals that you want to be the same colour. Then Edit>Fill with the colour of your choice from the colour palette.</div>
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Remember to save your image regularly.</div>
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If you want your image to be printed, you must make sure your image is 300 dpi.</div>
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I hope this isn't too confusing!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-62821265404880637042015-01-28T15:55:00.004+00:002015-01-28T15:57:39.105+00:00Folk Art Birds HeartSo, recently I've been making my designs into templates and selling them in my Etsy shop (www.folkartpapercuts.etsy.com). Usually a make the papercut and then create the template by scanning in the finished design and cleaning it up in Photoshop.<br />
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This time, however, I thought I'd try and create it a different way. I drew out half my design - by hand in pencil. Then I scanned my hand-drawn image into Adobe Illustrator and digitally traced it on my Wacom tablet. Then I copied my vectorised drawing and flipped it horizontally and matched up the two halves of my design.<br />
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I then filled in the solid parts of my template with the live paint bucket in Illustrator - thus creating my symmetrical template. I was then able to print my template onto the back of this gorgeous pearlised blue paper (from Hobbycraft). But because I'm still very much a beginner at using Illustrator, there were some parts of the design I wasn't completely happy with - so I cut my design today from my template - but I tweaked it as I went along. This is the final result and I'm really happy with it. It was an interesting exercise! <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-21730964441305122162014-10-06T16:49:00.003+01:002014-10-06T16:49:26.693+01:00Forest Gin CommissionA few months ago I was asked to step in and help out a lovely guy and his wife who've developed an artisan gin. They gather all their botanicals from Macclesfield Forest in Cheshire. The brief was to create something that looked organic, rustic, wild and very non-corporate. After a few sketches being emailed back and forth, we decided to go with an all-over bottle print based on the flowers and fruit of the ingredients in the gin itself. They also wanted to incorporate some sort of animal. After Googling and Wikipedia-ing Macclesfield Forest, it wasn't hard to discover that a native animal of the forest is the Weasel. Not a common animal to find on a bottle of gin - or any other packaging for that matter! Which made it the perfect candidate for my client. So below are some of the images of the process. We're all thrilled with the final artwork and now I can't wait to get my hands on a bottle of the gin as soon as they're printed and filled!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-1726032297864433062014-09-28T17:23:00.002+01:002014-09-28T17:23:30.799+01:00Recent Work<div style="text-align: center;">
So I'm a very naughty blogger - have been so busy that things just haven't been posted here for a long long time. Here is a selection of a some of the work I've been up to recently!</div>
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Well, after many experiments, this is the most trouble-free method I have worked out and doesn't involve spray-mount or handling a sticky, gluey papercut. Fool-proof!<br />
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1. You will need two pieces of mounting paper/card. One piece will be the piece you mount onto and the other piece is a 'template piece'. They need to be exactly the same size and make them larger than you actually need the final piece to be.<br />
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2. Lay your template piece of paper on the table and place your papercut (<b><u>right side facing down</u></b>) on top of the template. Place it approximately where you would want it to be mounted.<br />
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3. Now for the gluey bit. I use liquid pritt - but any white or clear tacky glue will do. Be VERY sparing in the amount of glue you use as you don't want your paper to ripple on the surface. Using a very fine paint brush (or cocktail stick), dab tiny dots of glue over the back/wrong side of your papercut. It's amazing how little glue you actually need to hold it in place on your paper. Don't take too long at this stage as you don't want the glue to dry. If your papercut moves a little, reposition it at this stage into the right place. Do not lift it. You can just slide it.<br />
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4. Take your other piece of paper/card (the piece for the actual mounting). Align the corners of this piece with the corners of the template piece and gently lower over your gluey papercut. Now you can smooth over this piece without having to rub your hand over your actual papercut.<br />
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5. Turn over your paper and VOILA! Your papercut will be stuck to your mounting piece in the correct position. EASY PEASY! As you made the papers larger than you needed, this will also allow you to trim down the backing to the correct size or square it up if you went slightly wonky in the glueing process.<br />
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6. If any parts of your papercut are still flopping about, you can gently lift them with the tip of your blade and dab a little glue underneath to stick.<br />
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Hope that's all clear. Sorry no photos to demonstrate. Will try and get some next time I mount something!<br />
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xUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-17509236356556959612013-11-05T21:45:00.001+00:002013-11-07T16:38:14.953+00:00Family Scene CommissionI've been asked to create a large commission as a surprise anniversary present for a couple, depicting their children and grandchildren. It's quite a complicated piece, incorporating many different elements. The challenge on this piece was very much the designing of it. I've started cutting it and I think it looks like it's going to be ok, thankfully!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-34970752879094759472013-10-19T10:21:00.000+01:002013-10-19T10:21:34.992+01:00Aborigine-inspired TurtleI've been watching the TV documentary series about Australian art and I was inspired to take a look at some Aborigine art. This is my own Aborigine-inspired turtle in progress which I'm really enjoying cutting.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-56654899273075659792013-09-26T20:44:00.001+01:002013-09-26T20:44:12.962+01:00Papercut Paper LaceRecently I've been looking at a lot of images of vintage lace and have been waiting for a spare day to try and papercut my own paper lace.<br />
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Here's my first attempt which I'm fairly pleased with although there's plenty of room for improvement!<br />
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I've got some ideas of where I'd like to take this idea, but need to do another sample or two first.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-5014966317571873192013-09-18T16:41:00.001+01:002013-09-18T16:41:59.415+01:00Family Tree Commission - Finished PieceHere's the finished piece. I've enjoyed making this piece so much. Possibly more than any other piece I've made, I really feel this one will be a good old-fashioned family heirloom. That's a good feeling.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-46771888283443578502013-09-13T11:15:00.000+01:002013-09-13T11:15:13.856+01:00Family TreeI'm making good progress with the family tree piece. I'm really enjoying it too. With this piece I really feel like I'm creating a family heirloom for this particular family and hopefully it will be passed down through generations. I like to think that anyway!<br />
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Here are some work-in-progress pictures.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-61163676083920830132013-08-16T13:52:00.002+01:002013-08-16T18:30:03.410+01:00Family Tree commissionToday I've made a start on my latest commission - a family tree. I've been sent 14 profile photographs and my task is to put them into a tree, together with a baby in a hanging crib and the family cat.<br />
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Here is my initial drawing. I have decided on the placement of the portraits and now I've got the fun part of drawing in all the leaves, birds, names and any other little critters that take my fancy! Should be a fun one.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-35527393257262027902013-08-16T13:47:00.001+01:002013-08-16T13:47:33.742+01:00Geese and Gosling commissionSorry I haven't blogged for a while. I was away for a month and prior to that I was super busy.<br />
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However, I have managed to do a commission for a lovely couple who are having their first baby any day now. I was commission (in secret!) by the hubby to make the piece as a surprise for his wife. When it came to handing it over to him, he couldn't keep it a secret any longer and told his wife all about it. Thankfully she was over the moon and they absolutely love it.<br />
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Here are some work in progress pics and the final piece.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-37839603003807398982013-05-18T21:45:00.000+01:002013-05-18T21:45:02.639+01:00'G' A month or so ago I held a Giveaway here and on FB. The winners wanted a G and an S. So I've made a start on the G - hope to get it finished in a day or so.<br />
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I love this stage where it just starts to appear.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-33310772516106805782013-05-18T09:08:00.001+01:002013-05-18T09:08:21.033+01:00C is for ConradA lovely commission for a Christening. The requirement was that it should be blue and have leaves and birds. The parents of Conrad are apparently both heads of Art Departments at two different schools. No pressure there then! Hope they like it! Here you can see the progress from drawing to final cut.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-84731659241165345762013-05-18T09:02:00.001+01:002013-05-18T09:02:19.756+01:00NA ZDROWIE!So I finally managed to finish this big commission and get it all sent off to the US. As it was so large, I had to send the pieces unmounted with full instructions how to glue it all down! I hope the lady has managed ok! Anyway, here's the semi-finished piece.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-43155631498686461002013-03-31T18:20:00.000+01:002013-03-31T18:20:24.711+01:00Giveaway Winners<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The randomly generated numbers were 57 and 102.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The lucky winners are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">102 is.... Louise Waters who wants a G</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">57 is... Angela J Taylor (no relation!!!!) who wants an S</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">CONGRATULATIONS!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Please message me with your addresses!</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-35693662190628236982013-03-31T17:40:00.000+01:002013-03-31T17:40:00.277+01:00Papercut Giveaway Update!Hello lovely people!<br />
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As I've had such a great response, I've decided to draw 2 winners. Each of your names, plus everyone who's entered on FB, has been added to a numbered list. At 6pm GMT tonight I will close the Giveaway and use a Random Number Generator to select 2 numbers. Winners names will be posted both here and on FB at around 6.05pm! Very exciting! Good luck everyone.<br />
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Suzy xUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-727092494317442482013-03-16T10:19:00.000+00:002013-03-16T13:19:56.046+00:00Papercut Letter of Your Choice Giveaway!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi everyone, especially if you've come via Facebook.<br />
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As promised, in celebration of reaching over 2000 'Likes', I'm running a papercut giveaway - and this time it's an original, not a print! Woohoo!<br />
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All you have to do is <b><u>comment</u></b> either here on this blog post or comment on the FB post with your name and which letter you'd like me to papercut for you if you win. You can also say why you want that particular letter, or who it's for etc. Let's make it more interesting!<br />
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The winner's name will be randomly drawn on March 31st and you will receive your papercut by end of April at the latest.<br />
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The papercut letter will be cut in black and will be approximately 15 cm tall. My letters are all individually drawn by hand and then cut by hand - so no two are the same. I usually sell these for around £150-£175 each.<br />
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So, please spread the word and good luck!<br />
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Suzy xUnknownnoreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-64569345302857115652013-02-16T19:02:00.001+00:002013-02-16T19:02:23.395+00:00"NA ZDROWIE" Cheers! (in Polish)I've been commissioned to create this Polish phrase for a client in the US. The brief is to start with a fully cut letter 'N' and then for each successive letter to be gradually less and less cut until the final letter which will be a solid 'E'. Each letter is approximately 8" tall x 4" wide - so quite a big project.<br />
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I'm using Tyvek for the first time in a project. In case you haven't come across it before, it's a really strong and smooth paper which is virtually untearable. Often things are packaged in it to protect them. It's really thin and cuts like butter - so it's great to use as there's no snags or fraying. I can get all the lovely detail in that I like without worrying. <br />
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So far I've done the 'N' and the 'A' and have started drawing out the 'Z'.<br />
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Here are the progress photos.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-11205214378474466922013-01-17T20:32:00.001+00:002013-01-17T20:32:37.926+00:00Valentine's CardsI've finally got my act together this year and have managed to produce a dedicated design for Valentine's Day. My cards arrived in the post today - very exciting! They're available to buy in my online shops in either Black or Red.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-85343111412806351242013-01-16T13:37:00.002+00:002013-01-16T13:37:10.711+00:00Valentine's PrintHere's the finished piece. Available in my online shops.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-46381810712744572342013-01-14T21:09:00.000+00:002013-01-14T21:09:11.716+00:00Valentine's Day PapercutSo, it's been a pretty rubbishy start to the year. I got ill with flu on December 29th and have basically had a temperature since then. But I'm fed up with sitting around playing Plants vs Zombies on the iPad and needed to get back to trying to do some work. So yesterday I drew out a Valentine's Day design and I started cutting it today and have managed to get about half done. I should be able to finish it tomorrow.<br />
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I'll be selling it as a print and also as a Valentine's card. The quotation says...<br />
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With Each Passing Year<br />
I Love You<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012994155452693590.post-84739643731845421232012-12-06T18:11:00.002+00:002012-12-06T18:12:37.445+00:00Calculated RisksWow - things are pretty hectic! <br />
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When I was asked to join NOTHS (Not On The High Street . com) earlier this year, I was a bit nervous about it. It's quite expensive to join and you have to pay the whole lot up front. However, I decided it was worth going for it. Orders started trickling in pretty much straightaway and it was chugging along quite calmly until the beginning of this month. <br />
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NOTHS asked me if I'd be willing to let them put my 'Life is Good' print in their 'last minute' Xmas catalogue. I jumped at the opportunity and sales have gone completely mad! I was warned by them that this might happen, but really I had no concept of what it means to be promoted by such a huge company until the last couple of weeks. <br />
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If you're thinking about signing up with them as a seller, it's a big up-front cost, but it certainly delivers in terms of orders - especially at this time of the year. So definitely worth considering.<br />
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On top of that I'm getting a few follow-on commissions since doing the Wisley Craft Fair - which is really great. That was another risk that has turned out to be worth it. Committing to taking a stand at any of the big fairs is quite a major expense and always a risk because you never know how you're going to do. If you're a artist/maker/seller, the only thing you can do is talk to other artists/makers and get recommendations as to which fairs have been good for them.<br />
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So it's going to be a busy few weeks of packing and posting, followed by a busy January-February of commissions.<br />
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I also want to finish my Peace Sign which I started some time ago. Here's the current photo of that piece in progress.<br />
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