There is one thing that I did not hear mentioned in this video. Paper has a grain. If you roll your poster against the grain it can damage it. Most posters the grain runs the length, or horizontally. So, when you roll the poster in the kraft paper, it needs to be rolled horizontally. I noticed that Cathy (sp?) rolled her poster vertically. The grain in the paper may run that way due to how it was printed, but most large posters run horizontally. If you feel resistance when you begin the roll you are rolling against the grain. You need to roll it the other way. And - start with a large curl then roll it tightly and just smaller than the tube. Once you place it in the tube it will expand.
Thanks for the input! I can see how it could be an issue to look out for thicker or fibrous fine art papers. I haven't personally gotten complaints about damages when I roll my prints either way.
I ship prints in cardboard tubes since the prints are fairly large. It doesn't matter how many warnings I put on the tubes saying things like "fragile" and "do not crush," the post office damages at minimum 50% of the products I send. So my biggest tip is avoid shipping anything via USPS. You will just end up re-shipping it later and fighting tooth and nail for the insurance claim.
Hi, thank you for specific and detailed instructions. Very helpful! the only problem with twine or any other ribbon on your flat shipments is that if something very heavy was to be laid on top of your envelope, it would leave an imprint on your art piece.
That is correct Malgozata. We personally have not had that issue. Since we released this video we have stopped putting any twine on the print to save on time :)
Just discovered your channel. The information that you give is great. im in the process of building an e-commerse business with my girlfriend whos an illustrator and this is super helpful. Thank you so much!
Thanks Gregory. I will make a video on how to emotionally support ur gf who is an artist by giving them pep talks and doing their ops for them next :p share the site when it is launched! - Nam
Would you recommend using poly sleeves for 24x18 prints??? So rather using craft paper, I put my print into a sturdy, resealable poly sleeve (and in that sleeve put w/e paper extras like thank you cards, coupons, stickers, etc) then carefully roll for a 3" shipping tube? Awesome and resourceful videos in general, thank you for doing these!
Thank you for the support Wet Denim. I dont see why not. As long as you use Shipping tube you should be good. Only call out is poly not as recyclable as paper if you care about that stuff. If it doesnt work you’ll find out fast and check and adjust. You got this!!!
This video was so instructive. Thank you. I was wondering what type of paper and gsm you use for the large alphabet print in order for it to not crease in the tube.
Hi! When it comes to mailing prints in those tubes, I know you mentioned you use filler of some sort, like bubble wrap, to ensure the print doesn't get ruined form moving around. I've never shipped prints using a tube, and was curious if you can explain exactly how you fill in the space, without damaging the print. Thank you so much :) !
it’s not a fancy process really, :) I just crunch up some kraft paper (the same paper I use to roll my prints), and insert them on either end to make sure the prints can’t move inside the tube.
thanks for the helpful video cathy! out of curiosity, how much does it cost you to ship the 8x10 prints based on the way you package it? thanks in advance! ^^
Sure! It currently costs about $2.66 to ship one 8x10 print in my packaging. I use the shipping program in Etsy and GoShippo for my own ecommerce site and they have similar costs. ShipStation is another shipment management took that many ecommerce owners use.
Hi there, thanks so much for this tutorial! I love how eco friendly your packaging is! Do you every worry about the prints getting water damage in transit...I don't want to use the poly plastic sleeves, because the they are not eco friendly. However, I am worried about water damage, only using kraft paper to protect. Thanks for your advice. :)
Hi Gypsy. For our large prints we use a cardboard tube w/o plastic and we haven't had any complaints of water damage. You may be able to get away with it in the rigid mailers as well. We made a video about eco-friendly packaging specifically if you are interested. Be well and thank you for the support: th-cam.com/video/GezOWESn0Z4/w-d-xo.html
This is a great resource and thank you for your time. I'm a little intimidated by e-commerce. Could you tell us what platform you use to sell products such as paypal etc or does your website package include an e-commerce function?
Thanks for the feedback Ivor. This tells us that we should make content on how to choose the right platform to sell your art. If you are a beginner, we recommend Etsy. They make it easy to sell art and take a lot of different forms of payment. However we decided we wanted our own website separate from Etsy and the fees they charged so we eventually built our own e-commerce site using one of Shopify’s templates. Www.easysundayclub.com is our site. Cheers!
Thank you for making this helpful video. Question as I am getting ready to start my first shipping...will the tube make the print permanently rolled/curved? That is what I am currently worried about. Thanks!
they’ll have to unroll and place it under something weighted to flatten it but since most prints are going in a frame anyway, the curling will self correct, but depending on the paper type too. For high end priced prints I would recommend shipping flat to meet customer expectation.
So helpful! Much cheaper supply options than I was using. Do you do your own printing? If so what kind of printer? Ink jet? Also would it be better to send as Media Mail than 1st class? Looks cheaper and still still has tracking
Yes cheaper for media mail but make sure ur package qualifies for media mail. We use an epson p800 and do all printing in house. Check out our review here: th-cam.com/video/DI9Fr8vhRIk/w-d-xo.html
Depending on rigidity of envelope you hot sure but might be a better customer experience to pull out the print with the back board in sleeve. Okay to test imo.
This is so informative and helpful. Thank you for sharing. Could you please also share the quality of print papers you use for printing ? That would be really great. Thanks in advance 😊
for fine art quality prints I use Epson hot press bright paper and Inkpress watercolor rag. For illustration or digital art with more flat colors I recommend Epson ultra premium presentation matte paper. It's a lot of cost effective.
My large print here is 16x20 inches and I use an 18" mailing tube. for 12x18 you can use a 16" mailing tube, leaving some room on each side for padding with kraft paper.
So I’ve never sold my artwork and def never shipped it. It makes me...so nervous. I recently/am currently investing a lot of time on these stencils that I will be selling for charity. I feel better about the packaging but now I need to figure out the best way to advertise it and actually sell it. I might just do it on IG. And source my Venmo. Or maybe Etsy would be easier? And just link the Etsy page? Idk.
Easiest is to post on ig and do venmo as you dont have to set anything up. We thought Etsy was relatively easy and that is the second way for fast set up and then share on your ig. Remember, does not have to be perfect, just have to take the next step and be kind to yourself :) We have other videos where we talk about Etsy vs. Shopify and Shopify vs Square Space. We too have gone back and forth on similar issues and have had analysis paralysis. You are not alone! Be well and thank you for the support.
It depends and you can experiment with your different sizes and assortment of artworks. a smaller print will be cheaper to ship flat while a larger print like 16"x20" may be cheaper shipped in a mailing tube partly because you'll need extra protection to make sure it doesn't get bent in transit.
"A-B-D-E-C-J-K, F-G-H-I-N-L-M; Q-O-P-R-S-T-V; W-X, Y-U-Z; Now I know my A-B-Ds; Next time, won't you sing with me?" I'd buy the blanket for myself. It's amazing!
Thank you Vivian :) We made this numbers blanket to trick kids into learning numbers as well: www.easysundayclub.com/collections/baby/products/numbers-blanket-1-to-10-ocean-animals . It is doing okay but the Alpha blanket is still more popular :P
What shipping method are you choosing when shipping through usps to get a price of $3.50? I’m trying to ship domestically within the US. When I try to look online I only see prices of 7-8 dollars.
@@EasySundayClub hey thanks for awnsering my question and you know the hobo montra "if there is a will there is a way" i hope to see more of your helpfull vids peace and happyness hobo munchie
If you use an ecommerce platform like Shopify or Squarespace, or an online marketplace like Etsy, they will collect the money from the buyer and deposit it (minus fees) into your designated checking account after x number of days.
@@EasySundayClub Easy Sunday Club Hi Guys! Your videos are really helpful. I would like to ask you , when you ship the ORIGINAL ARTWORK on Paper (watercolor or another, for example), How is the packaging and ship for standard sizes for instance 8"x 10", 11"x14"? Thank you so much for your suggests! Regards!
My packaging for original art has more protection than my prints such as a rigid back board on each side and I always ship original paintings flat and I alway make sure it's wrapped in clear cello sleeve such as a clear cello sleeve for water protection. There are art boxes with spacers you can buy to make sure your originals are well protected. But since those are pricey ($5-10 per box) and it brings up the shipping cost due to larger dimensions, I decided not to use them. So far all my originals haven't arrived in perfect condition. Hope this helps.
Hi guys, I have started a peer to peer website to buy and sell original art work. I was wondering if I could link your video to help direct people to show how to ship their original drawings. Let me know if this would be okay!
@@EasySundayClub The website is just finishing up beta testing and will be out at the end of the month - but check out our landing page! www.kojistreet.com
I use Epson hot press bright for limited edition prints and Epson ultrapremium matte paper for regular art prints. The hot press bright paper is definitely nicer/pricier but doesn't go through the sheet feeder of the printer well, so it requires a lot of manual work. I just upgraded my printer to Epson Stylus pro 800 from an older model. It prints up to 17 inches wide.
I'm using Epson Pro 3880, which is a discontinued model. The current equivalent is the Epson SureColor 800 I think which retails for about $1K and has a few better features. But Epson printers are fantastic when calibrated correctly for the paper being used.
it depends on where you’re shipping it to/from and what the final weight is. it’s a lot cheaper if you keep it under 1lb if shipping by USPS. You can use a rate calculator from Usps website but I recommend third party shipping platforms like Shippo that get discounted rates from multiple shippers.
Hi Cathy, new to making & shipping prints and really unfamiliar with mailing lol...can you mail the rigid mailers (either 9x12 or 12x15) in your own mailbox like regular mail once you have your shipping label on it? (If it fits) Or do you need to bring them to the post office in person? What's the best and easiest way to mail once it's ready to go? Also what about the tubes, same question....and which label can you print that would have tracking and confirmation of delivery? Trying to figure out if I can mail all these types without going to the post office or scheduling a pickup lol...just curious. Thanks!
Hi GP. We have a centralized mail slot where we live so i slip the rigid mailers that fit through there and it gets picked up! Anything bigger like larger prints and tubes my husband Nam drops off at his work. And anything bigger than that postal annex has free drop off. First class mail has tracking but there is a max wt of less than one lb. we have more info re our shipping tools on the resources page on our site btw. Thank you for the support!!!
@@EasySundayClub Loved your helpful tips, especially on mailing! Not to piggy-back off of this reply, but do you typically mail your art prints regular mail without any tracking? I've always included a tracking number. BTW - I really appreciate you sharing the mailing tube option. I sell art prints in 3 different sizes (8x10, 11x14 and 12x18), but found that the 12x18's were a challenge to mail flat. I will definitely try using the mailing tube. One last thing - where do you buy your rigid mailers?
@@cathyconnor8617Hi Cathy! We typically include some sort of tracking. We purchase shipping through the various platforms we use (Etsy, Amazon, Shopify and GoShippo). They have automated workflows that send customers the shipping info. Great question! We buy rigid mailers through Amazon from a brand called Quality Park. We have found they have the cheapest price w/ the best quality. If you find something else let us know! One thing about the tube, we buy a size that can handle everything from a 12x18 print to a 16x20 print which is the max size we can print in house.
There is one thing that I did not hear mentioned in this video. Paper has a grain. If you roll your poster against the grain it can damage it. Most posters the grain runs the length, or horizontally. So, when you roll the poster in the kraft paper, it needs to be rolled horizontally. I noticed that Cathy (sp?) rolled her poster vertically. The grain in the paper may run that way due to how it was printed, but most large posters run horizontally. If you feel resistance when you begin the roll you are rolling against the grain. You need to roll it the other way. And - start with a large curl then roll it tightly and just smaller than the tube. Once you place it in the tube it will expand.
Thanks for the input! I can see how it could be an issue to look out for thicker or fibrous fine art papers. I haven't personally gotten complaints about damages when I roll my prints either way.
I ship prints in cardboard tubes since the prints are fairly large. It doesn't matter how many warnings I put on the tubes saying things like "fragile" and "do not crush," the post office damages at minimum 50% of the products I send. So my biggest tip is avoid shipping anything via USPS. You will just end up re-shipping it later and fighting tooth and nail for the insurance claim.
ouch over 50% is a lot. Mailing tubes are fine for me, most of my damages are in rigid mailers for 11x14 prints.
@@EasySundayClub I'm not sure why but over the last 5-6 months USPS has made it their mission to destroy my prints.
@@mattg6106 :(
Hi,
thank you for specific and detailed instructions. Very helpful!
the only problem with twine or any other ribbon on your flat shipments is that if something very heavy was to be laid on top of your envelope, it would leave an imprint on your art piece.
That is correct Malgozata. We personally have not had that issue. Since we released this video we have stopped putting any twine on the print to save on time :)
Thank you for this advice. I hope to start selling prints soon.
Best presentation I've seen on shipping posters. Thank you!
aw thanks, you're too kind!
This was literally the MOST helpful tutorial and info. Thank you so much for explaining this so in detail and linking all the products !!! :).
Thank you Li! Hope you do well with your art print biz!
@@EasySundayClub aw, thank you so much :) !
i realize it is quite off topic but does anyone know a good site to watch newly released series online ?
@Jase Arturo try Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
@Otto Deacon definitely, been watching on flixzone for years myself =)
Just discovered your channel. The information that you give is great. im in the process of building an e-commerse business with my girlfriend whos an illustrator and this is super helpful. Thank you so much!
Thanks Gregory. I will make a video on how to emotionally support ur gf who is an artist by giving them pep talks and doing their ops for them next :p share the site when it is launched! - Nam
Excellent video and what a helpful man thank you so much xx
Thank you Deborah good luck on your art journey!
@@EasySundayClub thank you
This was so helpful.....thank you for the great advice!!!!
Thank you for the support April!
Great, informative video! I had no idea how to send out bigger prints! Keep up the amazing work 😁
Thank you Gabriel. Best of luck on your art journey :)
Thanks for this tutorial, salute
I was looking exactly for this! ty so much!
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much for all the helpful information!
No problem your welcome!!
Great info Cathy. thanks a lot. Nice work.
Thank you Renee best of luck!
This was so helpful. Great tips. I appreciate you showing the tools you use and where to buy them. 😊
What a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing this information!
Thank you Christina! Good luck on your art journey.
Thank you for these wonderful and informative tutorials!!
you are welcome!
Really great 👍 videos guys very helpful! You really went into details 😀 Thanks
Thank you for the support! Link us to your art if you have any.
This was really helpful. Thank you so much :)
Thank you for the support! Make that lemonade!!!
You do very beautiful work!
Great video very helpful, thanks for the quality content!
Thank you Nathan. Best of luck!
Learned so much. Very detailed! Thank you!!!
thanks for watching and good luck with your shipping endeavors!
Really awesome video thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nicely explained. Definitely so helpful. Thank you ☺️
Thank you :) if you get into greeting cards later we have a couple of similar videos. Be well!
@@EasySundayClub that's wonderful ☺️ I am going for it and I just subscribed to your channel ☺️💞
Would you recommend using poly sleeves for 24x18 prints??? So rather using craft paper, I put my print into a sturdy, resealable poly sleeve (and in that sleeve put w/e paper extras like thank you cards, coupons, stickers, etc) then carefully roll for a 3" shipping tube? Awesome and resourceful videos in general, thank you for doing these!
Thank you for the support Wet Denim. I dont see why not. As long as you use Shipping tube you should be good. Only call out is poly not as recyclable as paper if you care about that stuff. If it doesnt work you’ll find out fast and check and adjust. You got this!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this!
We made it for creators like u Emily!
thank you so much, it was very heplful ❤
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Jackie best of luck!
Thank you! Very helpful.
You're welcome!
This video was so instructive. Thank you. I was wondering what type of paper and gsm you use for the large alphabet print in order for it to not crease in the tube.
We made a video about print paper here. Ty! th-cam.com/video/4a8912T1tAM/w-d-xo.html
Hi! When it comes to mailing prints in those tubes, I know you mentioned you use filler of some sort, like bubble wrap, to ensure the print doesn't get ruined form moving around. I've never shipped prints using a tube, and was curious if you can explain exactly how you fill in the space, without damaging the print. Thank you so much :) !
it’s not a fancy process really, :) I just crunch up some kraft paper (the same paper I use to roll my prints), and insert them on either end to make sure the prints can’t move inside the tube.
@@EasySundayClub Ah, okay, that sounds easy enough, thank you :) !
Very Very helpful, Thank You so much.
Thank you for the support Joseph!
Excellent information, thank you.
so helpful , thank you so much
Grateful for your support!
thanks for the helpful video cathy! out of curiosity, how much does it cost you to ship the 8x10 prints based on the way you package it? thanks in advance! ^^
Sure! It currently costs about $2.66 to ship one 8x10 print in my packaging. I use the shipping program in Etsy and GoShippo for my own ecommerce site and they have similar costs. ShipStation is another shipment management took that many ecommerce owners use.
great question
@@dreadiaries1 great opinion
I was wondering the same, how can I get more affordable shipping because rigid mailers are like $9 at USPS
Thank you so much, you have same material I have!
Very informative. Thanks
Thank you Big Worm!
I found this video to pack something but stayed for the artwork.
Thank you for the support Bonnie! Be well :)
Hi there, thanks so much for this tutorial! I love how eco friendly your packaging is! Do you every worry about the prints getting water damage in transit...I don't want to use the poly plastic sleeves, because the they are not eco friendly. However, I am worried about water damage, only using kraft paper to protect. Thanks for your advice. :)
Hi Gypsy. For our large prints we use a cardboard tube w/o plastic and we haven't had any complaints of water damage. You may be able to get away with it in the rigid mailers as well. We made a video about eco-friendly packaging specifically if you are interested. Be well and thank you for the support: th-cam.com/video/GezOWESn0Z4/w-d-xo.html
This is a great resource and thank you for your time. I'm a little intimidated by e-commerce. Could you tell us what platform you use to sell products such as paypal etc or does your website package include an e-commerce function?
Thanks for the feedback Ivor. This tells us that we should make content on how to choose the right platform to sell your art. If you are a beginner, we recommend Etsy. They make it easy to sell art and take a lot of different forms of payment. However we decided we wanted our own website separate from Etsy and the fees they charged so we eventually built our own e-commerce site using one of Shopify’s templates. Www.easysundayclub.com is our site. Cheers!
Thank you for making this helpful video. Question as I am getting ready to start my first shipping...will the tube make the print permanently rolled/curved? That is what I am currently worried about. Thanks!
they’ll have to unroll and place it under something weighted to flatten it but since most prints are going in a frame anyway, the curling will self correct, but depending on the paper type too. For high end priced prints I would recommend shipping flat to meet customer expectation.
I’m glad to see you like Uline… all the reviews I’ve seen about that are terrible 2 stars or less
Thank you so much... This video was great!
Thank you for the support!
So helpful! Much cheaper supply options than I was using. Do you do your own printing? If so what kind of printer? Ink jet? Also would it be better to send as Media Mail than 1st class? Looks cheaper and still still has tracking
Yes cheaper for media mail but make sure ur package qualifies for media mail. We use an epson p800 and do all printing in house. Check out our review here: th-cam.com/video/DI9Fr8vhRIk/w-d-xo.html
Thank you!
Thanks
Informative video thanks for sharing 👍 and do use rigid mailers for international orders too ?
Definitely
Isnt the envelope WITH the rigid backboard enough without adding additional backing board?
Depending on rigidity of envelope you hot sure but might be a better customer experience to pull out the print with the back board in sleeve. Okay to test imo.
This is so informative and helpful. Thank you for sharing. Could you please also share the quality of print papers you use for printing ? That would be really great. Thanks in advance 😊
for fine art quality prints I use Epson hot press bright paper and Inkpress watercolor rag. For illustration or digital art with more flat colors I recommend Epson ultra premium presentation matte paper. It's a lot of cost effective.
Hi! What size was your large print? I'm trying to ship 12 x 18. Thanks for this thorough tutorial!
My large print here is 16x20 inches and I use an 18" mailing tube. for 12x18 you can use a 16" mailing tube, leaving some room on each side for padding with kraft paper.
Great video, one question. Do you ship the 11x14 via USPS?
Yes most of the time USPS first class is less costly than UPS ground at the 11x14 rigid envelope weight.
So I’ve never sold my artwork and def never shipped it. It makes me...so nervous. I recently/am currently investing a lot of time on these stencils that I will be selling for charity. I feel better about the packaging but now I need to figure out the best way to advertise it and actually sell it. I might just do it on IG. And source my Venmo. Or maybe Etsy would be easier? And just link the Etsy page? Idk.
Easiest is to post on ig and do venmo as you dont have to set anything up. We thought Etsy was relatively easy and that is the second way for fast set up and then share on your ig. Remember, does not have to be perfect, just have to take the next step and be kind to yourself :) We have other videos where we talk about Etsy vs. Shopify and Shopify vs Square Space. We too have gone back and forth on similar issues and have had analysis paralysis. You are not alone! Be well and thank you for the support.
I wanna do insta but parents won’t let me have it. So I made website on wix and promote on my TH-cam channel. Been slow so far. No orders 😂
What type of shipping do you choose through USPS? First class? Do you have tracking at the price of $3.50 for the tube? Thanks for sharing :)
Usually for packages under 1lb and not oversized we always use First Class Package with tracking. The $3.50 rate does include tracking.
Where did you say you would get you carbon roll for the larger art.
papermart or uline. I'd compare their grand total after shipping cost to see which is more cost effective for you.
Hi Cathy, for shipping in tube will this be waterproof?
it doesn’t specifically say it’s waterproof, but it’s a pretty sturdy thick tube, would take a lot of water to soak through.
@@EasySundayClub super thanks for the reply you never got any problem?
@@karynebouchard8922 no
What USPS service do you use for shipping. You said 3.50. Is that priority mail??
Most of the time usps 1st class with tracking. Its cheaper w/o tracking but better customer service with tracking. Thank you for the support!
How thick of a shipping tube do you use?
thank you so much
Thank you Andrea best of luck!
love it!
oh and is it 350$ for the shipping? and what do you prefer, flat shipping or tube? and is that will effect the shipping cost?
It depends and you can experiment with your different sizes and assortment of artworks. a smaller print will be cheaper to ship flat while a larger print like 16"x20" may be cheaper shipped in a mailing tube partly because you'll need extra protection to make sure it doesn't get bent in transit.
"A-B-D-E-C-J-K, F-G-H-I-N-L-M; Q-O-P-R-S-T-V; W-X, Y-U-Z; Now I know my A-B-Ds; Next time, won't you sing with me?"
I'd buy the blanket for myself. It's amazing!
Thank you Vivian :) We made this numbers blanket to trick kids into learning numbers as well: www.easysundayclub.com/collections/baby/products/numbers-blanket-1-to-10-ocean-animals . It is doing okay but the Alpha blanket is still more popular :P
What shipping method are you choosing when shipping through usps to get a price of $3.50? I’m trying to ship domestically within the US. When I try to look online I only see prices of 7-8 dollars.
That rate is for USPS first class with tracking. If your package is over 1lb, you’ll see rates closer to $7-8 or higher and have to use priority mail.
Easy Sunday Club Ok thank you!
thanx for the info im hobo munchie i travel and do art can you print and get supplys at office depot your art is cool
Yes definitely you can. Where there is a will there is a way. There are many different ways to solve the same issues.
@@EasySundayClub hey thanks for awnsering my question and you know the hobo montra "if there is a will there is a way" i hope to see more of your helpfull vids peace and happyness hobo munchie
@@mikehardy6210 same brother. be safe.
Do you put multiple prints in the same sleeve??
I do, but usually no more than 3, and I always line each with a back board for protection and so it looks more professional.
Do you send it with the tracking service?
Yes I always do. It costs extra but gives customers a peace of mind, which reduces customer service time.
How do you get the money after you sell your artwork??
If you use an ecommerce platform like Shopify or Squarespace, or an online marketplace like Etsy, they will collect the money from the buyer and deposit it (minus fees) into your designated checking account after x number of days.
super!
Thank you for the support!
@@EasySundayClub Easy Sunday Club Hi Guys! Your videos are really helpful. I would like to ask you , when you ship the ORIGINAL ARTWORK on Paper (watercolor or another, for example), How is the packaging and ship for standard sizes for instance 8"x 10", 11"x14"?
Thank you so much for your suggests! Regards!
My packaging for original art has more protection than my prints such as a rigid back board on each side and I always ship original paintings flat and I alway make sure it's wrapped in clear cello sleeve such as a clear cello sleeve for water protection. There are art boxes with spacers you can buy to make sure your originals are well protected. But since those are pricey ($5-10 per box) and it brings up the shipping cost due to larger dimensions, I decided not to use them. So far all my originals haven't arrived in perfect condition. Hope this helps.
Easy Sunday Club thank you!!! 🌟🌟
@@EasySundayClub thanks so much!
Do you print your own? If so what type of paper and what printer?
Yes we do. We go into how we make an art print here: th-cam.com/video/8T0UhJ6SeFk/w-d-xo.html
Hi guys, I have started a peer to peer website to buy and sell original art work. I was wondering if I could link your video to help direct people to show how to ship their original drawings. Let me know if this would be okay!
Yea sure go ahead. Link us to the website too!
@@EasySundayClub The website is just finishing up beta testing and will be out at the end of the month - but check out our landing page! www.kojistreet.com
Where do you get your prints made?
in house in our studio!
What kind of paper do you use to print your artwork and if you print it from home, what kind of printer do you use??
I use Epson hot press bright for limited edition prints and Epson ultrapremium matte paper for regular art prints. The hot press bright paper is definitely nicer/pricier but doesn't go through the sheet feeder of the printer well, so it requires a lot of manual work. I just upgraded my printer to Epson Stylus pro 800 from an older model. It prints up to 17 inches wide.
Which printer do you use for the prints 😊?
I'm using Epson Pro 3880, which is a discontinued model. The current equivalent is the Epson SureColor 800 I think which retails for about $1K and has a few better features. But Epson printers are fantastic when calibrated correctly for the paper being used.
what is the price of shipping a roll? I would like to ship a 18 by 14 print but i’m not sure of how much anything costs for shipping with USPS
it depends on where you’re shipping it to/from and what the final weight is. it’s a lot cheaper if you keep it under 1lb if shipping by USPS. You can use a rate calculator from Usps website but I recommend third party shipping platforms like Shippo that get discounted rates from multiple shippers.
Hi Cathy, new to making & shipping prints and really unfamiliar with mailing lol...can you mail the rigid mailers (either 9x12 or 12x15) in your own mailbox like regular mail once you have your shipping label on it? (If it fits) Or do you need to bring them to the post office in person? What's the best and easiest way to mail once it's ready to go? Also what about the tubes, same question....and which label can you print that would have tracking and confirmation of delivery? Trying to figure out if I can mail all these types without going to the post office or scheduling a pickup lol...just curious. Thanks!
Hi GP. We have a centralized mail slot where we live so i slip the rigid mailers that fit through there and it gets picked up! Anything bigger like larger prints and tubes my husband Nam drops off at his work. And anything bigger than that postal annex has free drop off. First class mail has tracking but there is a max wt of less than one lb. we have more info re our shipping tools on the resources page on our site btw. Thank you for the support!!!
@@EasySundayClub Loved your helpful tips, especially on mailing! Not to piggy-back off of this reply, but do you typically mail your art prints regular mail without any tracking? I've always included a tracking number. BTW - I really appreciate you sharing the mailing tube option. I sell art prints in 3 different sizes (8x10, 11x14 and 12x18), but found that the 12x18's were a challenge to mail flat. I will definitely try using the mailing tube. One last thing - where do you buy your rigid mailers?
@@cathyconnor8617Hi Cathy! We typically include some sort of tracking. We purchase shipping through the various platforms we use (Etsy, Amazon, Shopify and GoShippo). They have automated workflows that send customers the shipping info. Great question! We buy rigid mailers through Amazon from a brand called Quality Park. We have found they have the cheapest price w/ the best quality. If you find something else let us know! One thing about the tube, we buy a size that can handle everything from a 12x18 print to a 16x20 print which is the max size we can print in house.
This was such a helpful video! Thank you
Thank you AC!
Very helpful much appreciated
Helpful, thank you!
Does the art of an original watercolour get wrecked when you roll in tube ?
I usually ship original art flat. Haven't had to ship oversized originals so can't tell ya.
@@EasySundayClub thank you!
Awesome video, learned a lot, thanks!
Thank you Tap! Best of luck!