I am wanting to hand paint an entire tarot deck with watercolor. Yes, I know this will be an extremely daunting task. It's not the work and time itself stressing me out though. It's the mystery and lack of knowledge of how all of this works. I am currently just doing the art on the standard tarot size (2.75" X 4.75") on watercolor paper. Taped off with masking tape. And hand doing everything. Is this stupid to be working in the identical size/format that the cards will be in? The size personally doesn't bother me and they're large enough to fit in fine details. So is this just personal preference? I'm also confused about how to get these printed professionally. And I've noticed most tarot cards have round edges. Do I need to take that into account with my actual hand-painted art as well? So far mine have square edges. I'm so stressed thinking about all of this. But I really really want to.
Don't worry, the size should be absolutely fine! Just be sure to have your setting at least 300dpi when you scan so that you get high quality digital images. And if you decide that you want the cards to be a different size the manufacturer can adjust this as long as your images are high quality. The main reason I say to make sure to figure out your card size in the video is just so that your art fits the ratio of a card template, so you wont have to crop or stretch your artwork. Since you're doing it to a standard tarot size your dimensions should be all good. You're right, it is a mixture of preference and you can still alter or change things later down the line. A good printing company will advise you along the way! As for the corners, most get their deck with a curved finish. This is mainly I think for shuffling purposes , its just seen as more comfortable. But it is just a style choice, so if you wanted square edges, I don't see why not! You don't have to round them yourself, I didn't do mine. The manufacturer can do this for you during the cutting process. You can get various curve sizes. I believe some companies have their own standard template which will include the size of the curved corner. If you wanted a smaller curve to maintain a squarer edge I'm sure they could do that for you. If you decide that you do want to cut them at home, you can get corner cutters they usually around £6. I know how you feel, I was very stressed as well at the beginning. The best thing is to do is once you're ready to take the step to looking at finding a manufacturer is to talk to many different companies and ask them lots of questions ( I made a list that I added to as and when I thought of things),. Remember they are there to help you! I noticed that some companies were more willing to accommodate what I wanted for my deck than others, so don't feel obligated to stick with a company, shop around! 😊
This was fascinating! I do love a good "How It's Made", and watching the entire process of how an independent creates an oracle deck and guidebook from scratch isn't something you see very often. Thank you for making this video, it's been intriguing and helpful :)
I would love to see a money breakdown, how much was the start up cost, profit, marketing, how much you paid yourself etc and a updated, also a video reviewing your own deck breakdown all the cards, meaning behind them how to use it, maybe a video of you drawing your cards your inspiration pictures how you planned in terms of designing Just a more through break down of all these step you do a mini series honestly I’d be very interested I’m sure others would to, there’s not many videos on yt like that honestly Thank for this video
Yeah, I think that would be a cool idea. Since I am in the middle of designing my deck, It would be nice to know what range I should expect to budget for. I know that each person's experiences and choice will make that vary, but a target range number wouldn't be so bad.
Ancient knownledge and what are you by profession that you can doubt what expert meteorologists say? - I'm a mechanic, and when I see a rabbit with a crest on its head and a whale like a horse - then I know that something is not right in the 'natural balance'.
I made a quick little video where I talk about marketing, (or lack of 😅) I am still selling them, I'm gonna do a shop update video soon where I talk a bit about where its at now etc 😊
It took me a really long time to decide on who to work with, it’s definitely worth taking your time though to find the right fit. I will say the company I decided on were great but because they were over seas there was a bit of a language barrier.
Hi! I thought exactly the same, because I love painting with watercolours and acrylics... I think its possible but we should digitilize it in order to edit it and to improve some details ... 🤔🤔 It will be mandatory if we want to print it! 😊 Thanks to show your project!!! It courage me a lot to make my own deck 💚💫💪🏻💞
That's no problem! Just make sure when you scan your artwork that the resolution is set to at least 300dpi so your digital files will be high quality 😊
Thank you for this - I felt like I was sitting beside you as you shared the ropes. I am designing my deck with Ai and have just started to look how to put it together for publishing.
please disclose that your deck is ai generated if you're going to sell it. lots of people want to support artists who hand make their decks and you would be taking advantage of them if you don't clearly state it's AI based
Amazing, I don’t know you but I’m very proud of you! Bought tears to my eyes this video, because I know how hard something is and never done it before! Well done ❤🎉
My cards are 70mm*120mm, (2.75inch x 4.75inch), standard playing card size. I used a free template that came up when I searched online. Just make sure it’s got the bleed and cut lines that you need😊
I can imagine that would make it quite frustrating for you. I know amazon sell blank make your own cards, could you make the art on them and then scan them possibly, could that work? I'm not too sure of another way other than of course having someone help you out 🏠💕
As someone who is slooooowwwwly making my way through creating an entire tarot deck based off one of my book series, this video is lovely to find
I am wanting to hand paint an entire tarot deck with watercolor. Yes, I know this will be an extremely daunting task. It's not the work and time itself stressing me out though. It's the mystery and lack of knowledge of how all of this works. I am currently just doing the art on the standard tarot size (2.75" X 4.75") on watercolor paper. Taped off with masking tape. And hand doing everything.
Is this stupid to be working in the identical size/format that the cards will be in? The size personally doesn't bother me and they're large enough to fit in fine details. So is this just personal preference? I'm also confused about how to get these printed professionally. And I've noticed most tarot cards have round edges. Do I need to take that into account with my actual hand-painted art as well? So far mine have square edges. I'm so stressed thinking about all of this. But I really really want to.
Don't worry, the size should be absolutely fine! Just be sure to have your setting at least 300dpi when you scan so that you get high quality digital images. And if you decide that you want the cards to be a different size the manufacturer can adjust this as long as your images are high quality. The main reason I say to make sure to figure out your card size in the video is just so that your art fits the ratio of a card template, so you wont have to crop or stretch your artwork. Since you're doing it to a standard tarot size your dimensions should be all good. You're right, it is a mixture of preference and you can still alter or change things later down the line. A good printing company will advise you along the way!
As for the corners, most get their deck with a curved finish. This is mainly I think for shuffling purposes , its just seen as more comfortable. But it is just a style choice, so if you wanted square edges, I don't see why not! You don't have to round them yourself, I didn't do mine. The manufacturer can do this for you during the cutting process. You can get various curve sizes. I believe some companies have their own standard template which will include the size of the curved corner. If you wanted a smaller curve to maintain a squarer edge I'm sure they could do that for you. If you decide that you do want to cut them at home, you can get corner cutters they usually around £6.
I know how you feel, I was very stressed as well at the beginning. The best thing is to do is once you're ready to take the step to looking at finding a manufacturer is to talk to many different companies and ask them lots of questions ( I made a list that I added to as and when I thought of things),. Remember they are there to help you! I noticed that some companies were more willing to accommodate what I wanted for my deck than others, so don't feel obligated to stick with a company, shop around! 😊
This was fascinating! I do love a good "How It's Made", and watching the entire process of how an independent creates an oracle deck and guidebook from scratch isn't something you see very often. Thank you for making this video, it's been intriguing and helpful :)
I would love to see a money breakdown, how much was the start up cost, profit, marketing, how much you paid yourself etc and a updated, also a video reviewing your own deck breakdown all the cards, meaning behind them how to use it, maybe a video of you drawing your cards your inspiration pictures how you planned in terms of designing
Just a more through break down of all these step you do a mini series honestly I’d be very interested I’m sure others would to, there’s not many videos on yt like that honestly
Thank for this video
Yeah, I think that would be a cool idea. Since I am in the middle of designing my deck, It would be nice to know what range I should expect to budget for. I know that each person's experiences and choice will make that vary, but a target range number wouldn't be so bad.
It’s stunning and amazing it did capture my heart I am grateful for all the work you done .
Congratulations on your hard work. Lovely deck.
Aww, thank you 😊
I absolutely love the concept of this deck 👀
Yas! You have very much informed the people, including me! I’ve def started designing mine. And best believe I’m getting yours asap! ❤
Ancient knownledge
and what are you by profession that you can doubt what expert meteorologists say?
- I'm a mechanic, and when I see a rabbit with a crest on its head and a whale like a horse - then I know that something is not right in the 'natural balance'.
Well done! I love the unique idea, and the color pallet. The backings look amazing with the symbols and gold and green. Elegant!
Congratulations on this accomplishment! Can I ask which manufacturer you used?
Sure! The company are called YHDCards 😊
Thank you so much
Hallo,
schade das Du dein Kartendeck nicht nach Deutschland / Germany verschickst über Etsy!😢🥹
Liebe Grüße 💙 Jessie
I’m always happy to add more shipping locations! I will look into it tomorrow and add Germany for you 🏠💕
Hoping your product will sell? Did you sell all the copies. How did you market?
I made a quick little video where I talk about marketing, (or lack of 😅) I am still selling them, I'm gonna do a shop update video soon where I talk a bit about where its at now etc 😊
Loving the idea of this! Been trying to find a company to print with and have been having trouble. Would you suggest the company you worked with?
It took me a really long time to decide on who to work with, it’s definitely worth taking your time though to find the right fit. I will say the company I decided on were great but because they were over seas there was a bit of a language barrier.
As a former publisher of the norwegian magazine Rimfrost: selfpublish is exhausting
So helpful. I'm just starting the process. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience and insight!
What if i dont have a tablet? What if its hand drawn?
Hi! I thought exactly the same, because I love painting with watercolours and acrylics... I think its possible but we should digitilize it in order to edit it and to improve some details ... 🤔🤔 It will be mandatory if we want to print it! 😊 Thanks to show your project!!! It courage me a lot to make my own deck 💚💫💪🏻💞
That's no problem! Just make sure when you scan your artwork that the resolution is set to at least 300dpi so your digital files will be high quality 😊
I made my first Oracle deck today. It was a random thing and time consuming. But it was worth the effort. I love it.
Beautiful cards ❤
Thank you 😊
What company did you use to print?
The company I worked with are called YHDCards 😊
Who printed your cards?
The company I worked with is called YHDCards 😊
congrats! it's beautiful!
Thank you for this - I felt like I was sitting beside you as you shared the ropes. I am designing my deck with Ai and have just started to look how to put it together for publishing.
please disclose that your deck is ai generated if you're going to sell it. lots of people want to support artists who hand make their decks and you would be taking advantage of them if you don't clearly state it's AI based
Beautiful thanks for the information 💙🦋🏠
Amazing, I don’t know you but I’m very proud of you! Bought tears to my eyes this video, because I know how hard something is and never done it before! Well done ❤🎉
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Do u have the template size?
My cards are 70mm*120mm, (2.75inch x 4.75inch), standard playing card size. I used a free template that came up when I searched online. Just make sure it’s got the bleed and cut lines that you need😊
I’m not a photoshop type…
I went on canvas but they don’t have a tarot card feature…
I can imagine that would make it quite frustrating for you. I know amazon sell blank make your own cards, could you make the art on them and then scan them possibly, could that work? I'm not too sure of another way other than of course having someone help you out 🏠💕