Art print advice: how I ship my art on Etsy

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In this video I share how I go about preparing my art prints for shipping.
Studio equipment I use for printing/shipping my work:
✨ rigid mailers for 8x10 prints: amzn.to/2PTOcin
✨ rigid mailers for 11x14 prints: amzn.to/2VHzLn5
✨Professional printer for creating my art prints: amzn.to/2ULaTWV
✨Carl Paper Cutter: amzn.to/2PCgzS2
✨ Canon All in One Printer for scanning my work: amzn.to/2Y15nl7
✨AWS Postal Scale: amzn.to/2V5wG0s
Connect with me here:
Website:ellenbrennemanstudio.com
Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/EllenBrenne...
Facebook: / ellenbrennemanstudio
All of the opinions I share in this video are based from my personal experience which may not be the same as yours. There are affiliate links above which if used, helps me to keep this channel going. You are under no obligation to use them but if you do, thank you!
#arttips #shippingartwork

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@potomaccrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Just what I was looking for! Thank you for your transparency, and sharing this great information (from one Ellen on Etsy to another!).

@KM-oz3dy 5 жыл бұрын

I have been watching videos on packing and shipping prints and other art forms to sell on Etsy and yours has been the most helpful. Thank you for being specific about products!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you, thank you! Glad you found it helpful! ☺️

@dianehill4019 6 жыл бұрын

Great information Ellen, thank you for taking time to assist!

@Meloyadina 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for being so thorough! Your business practices are some of the best soft marketing I've come across. Continued success to you!!

@lorrieh6402 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again for sharing your experience and knowledge!

@dianeglenane2426 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your generous sharing, You are so easy to listen to and explain things easily. I love your work too!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Diane Glenane thank you for taking the time to share your kind comment with me - I’m so glad you’re finding my videos helpful! 😊✨

@kryssygee4814 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so great as to share all this info!!

@vernabowman2465 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ellen, for your reply. I appreciate it very much.

@hummerlady54 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@hollyhinkle 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

@emylulu21 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I saw this video years ago! I never knew much about making prints and the best ways to ship them (or what packing materials were available to do so). This is incredibly helpful, I appreciate you taking the time to share your process.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Emily, you are very welcome - so glad you found it helpful!

@stevekobb3850 6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Ellen. Incredibly helpful.

@Excited707 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. I am truly thankful, because you share your tools and you are helping others continue their art goals. This video gives hope and motivation. God bless you!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Angie - thank you for your kind comment! ☺️

@godsdaughter9006 5 жыл бұрын

This was especially helpful today. Thank you for giving back!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

God’s Daughter i’m so glad you found it helpful!

@melissaamyx2196 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video Ellen, I'm new to selling my art and want to be able to sell prints also. You always have the best advice and attention to all the little details!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Melissa, so kind of you! Thank you for being here ☺️

@AnneGoggansQHHT 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. Very helpful.

@patriciarosenbauer5890 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video. It was very helpful .

@whitediamondsounds 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your tips, much appreciated! ❤

@lizentusojos 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing and giving back this year. This was so helpful 💕

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Lys Santamaria Thank you so much for your kind comment; I am happy to know that my videos are proving useful for you! 😊✨

@AaliyahOKee 6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate all your videos. I look at it as a art community service. Thank you for your help.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment - I'm so glad you have found them helpful!

@ms.christian7792 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, thoughtful video. Informative and interesting. Thank you!

@cherylsexy1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just getting started, trying to turn my visual art into a business. This video is very helpful. Thank you🙏🏼❤️

@EllenBrennemanStudio 3 жыл бұрын

You are more than welcome! :)

@gaiautube 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your generosity in sharing your ample experience - very helpful.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

gaiapalikaji thank you for your kind comment - I’m so happy to know you found it useful! 😊

@rooky011 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much .Exactly the info.I need. You're a Godsend !

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Ray Mcsharry glad you found this helpful!

@beckysteffens3976 7 жыл бұрын

What a helpful and generous video!! Thank you for sharing and for keeping us "up and comers" in mind with all the great info!! THANK YOU!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Becky, thank YOU for such a kind comment. I'm so glad it proved helpful to you! :)

@roseof_alltrades3809 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for uploading this! ♥️ I'm a 16 year old artist looking to start and this video has been so helpful!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel and thank you so much for your comment - I'm glad you found this helpful :) BEST of luck to you!!

@Pegisus2501 5 жыл бұрын

This video was a great help Ellen! :-) Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Peggy - thank you for watching! ☺️

@acupoftheaart 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the efforts you put in all your videos!❤❤❤❤❤❤

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching! ☺️

@CatOwens 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your shipping methods and your studio, I appreciate it, i am just starting, your detail explanation was awesome, God bless and i subscribed

@JAuchable 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this helpful video!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@Elagydaorb 7 жыл бұрын

Tfs this video answered many questions about self publishing ones art. Thank you again. Many blessings.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

G Broady you are most welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊

@eduardomoreira6100 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ellen for such a valuable information, i really appreciate you taking the time to help others figure that out :-) I've watched you other video about selling on etsy and it was fantastic! Thanks a lot !!!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you - thank you and I'm so glad you find them helpful! :)

@lizziemartell5139 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information - so helpful for me right now as I start to create my own prints. x

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - thank you for watching and good luck! :)

@CobraDove1111 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving back in this way....really helpful!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! I'm so happy to know it's been helpful to you! :)

@PokeObsession 6 жыл бұрын

Your video has really good tips and beneficial advice. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

You are ver welcome and I'm glad you're finding them helpful! :)

@susannasutus5304 5 жыл бұрын

It was very helpful Ellen, Thank you so much!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Susanna Sutus You are very welcome!

@kantumichael3183 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video, I do appreciate this a lot. Thank you so much. I am watching this from Uganda, east Africa.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment here - I'm so happy to know you found it helpful.

@ritagjefle3995 7 жыл бұрын

Ellen-this was so helpful! Thank you!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Rita, I'm so glad!! Wonderful to know and thank you for sharing that with me! :)

@rlam86 6 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video of which is better, selling Prints or Original?

@shamariamartin5430 6 жыл бұрын

This is SO HELPFUL! thankyou❣

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome - glad you found it helpful!

@bebeto85yo 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips. Great video👍🏼

@EllenBrennemanStudio 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! :)

@eworth6060 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all this great info!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome - glad you found it helpful!

@chaychay15 4 жыл бұрын

I'm new to all this and watching yr videos. Yr amazing I love yr work!!! I've be juggling to be a full time artist and wanting to go back to watercolor. I've been sketching since I was 13. I've been told to sell my work (deep down I had doubts and believed I wasn't good enough). Now I'm back on drawing again and relearning everything that I could remember since high school. Yr video helps me alot to where to start. Thank u Ellen!! ♡♡

@EllenBrennemanStudio 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and welcome back to drawing!

@penahtx 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing a very informative video .

@RobertShyanNorwalt 4 жыл бұрын

Your channel is tops

@JudyReyWasserman 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! Thank you so much.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching - so glad you found it helpful :)

@raimondasmarciulevicius7599 6 жыл бұрын

Ellen, thank you. Good job! :) :)

@yoyojae77 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ellen 🌸🌸

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

you are welcome!

@joannc147 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Joan! 😊

@soniafinch7922 5 жыл бұрын

Your youtubes are pretty amazing by the way. Really love your honesty and consise content with no waffle.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

That is so lovely to know, thank you!

@ms.gemini4657 6 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! Thx for the tips!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Sonja H you are most welcome! So glad you found it helpful 😊

@doodlypear9393 6 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the straightforward video. Has everything you need! Thanks.

@ErikaLancasterArt 7 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! Thanks so much!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Erika, thank you so much for taking the time to comment - I'm glad you found it helpful! :)

@cakebakerish 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice. I package mine the same way. 😊👍🏻 I liked and subscribed

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Debbie Clark Artist that’s terrific thank you! 😊

@lauramiller7827 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! great info!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Laura, thank you for taking the time to comment - so appreciated! :)

@veggiegirl3608 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Heather Davis you are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful! 😊✨

@gstudio33 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your insight!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Bill! :)

@ChasingTadpoles 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks!!!!!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!! 😊

@neeme4688 7 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome - glad you found it helpful! :)

@juliebloom1608 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ellen

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Julie, you are most welcome! ☺️

@63doughnut 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the info . You've inspired me to improve my A/W presentation . Previously, I recall being in a client's studio and hearing him chatting with another of my customers: 'When John hands in the A/w , all I get as wrapping is a paper bag.' reply - 'You get a PAPER BAG ! '

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

😂 thank you for your comment, John!

@HyborianAge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! 😊

@brigitteklassen8397 6 жыл бұрын

So helpful, thank you

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Brigitte, thank you so much for your kind comment - I'm glad you found it helpful! :)

@winkiesworldvideos1738 3 жыл бұрын

FAB!! Thank You...SJ

@sergiomariscal9999 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your videos. Im planing to open an Epsy shop and I have seen some of your videos and they're of so much value, one thing is that the sound of your videos is rather low in my loptop in comparison with other videos, Thank you!!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're finding them useful - best of luck to you on the opening of your Etsy shop! :)

@dawnalicebrenner 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Dawn Rogers you are very welcome, I’m glad you found it helpful!

@DrAdnan 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was so helpful. How do you make the prints/what services do you use to take pics of art and make prints? Could you please make a howto make a print video in your style? :)

@DrAdnan 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I just watched the rest of it, but could you still explain how you take pics of your art and edit it for printing?

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

I will be doing a Q&A video next and will include your questions which will hopefully help better answer your questions :)

@DrAdnan 6 жыл бұрын

thanks :)

@TheAmazingTwilight 6 жыл бұрын

A very helpful video, thank you very much. I have trouble finding packing boards and plastic sleeves for size A4 and A5. Could you perhaps post a link with the exact sleeves and boards you're using? Btw, just discovered your channel, I love your videos, they're really helpful and nice to watch!

@kristenimani1766 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@EllenBrennemanStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cameron6565 6 жыл бұрын

600th like!!!!!!!!! great vid btw, very informative

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

cameron gray yay, thank you!! 😄

@kristinepollock6502 7 жыл бұрын

Thx, great and very helpful video. Good confirmation I also ship the same packaging and sleeve. Love the printer. I'm not to the point where I'm selling enough to buy a larger printer. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Etsy. I've been on the fence about opening an etsy store.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Kristine Pollock you are most welcome and I'm so happy to know you found a few things helpful. We have to make certain things a priority in our business and as much as I wanted a larger printer it simply wasn't an option for me for a very long time so I totally understand. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :)

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Kristine Pollock ...and I would be most happy to do a video on my feelings about Etsy. Thank you for the feedback!

@TjVoelkerArt 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Do you ever ship prints in a tube? If not, why not? Thank you!

@teresasamolewicz1987 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Another amazing advice giving video. ? You mentioned that you have your outsourced prints returned to you for signing. Does this mean that you do not sign the original or do you now have two separate signatures? ? You mentioned for outsourcing you would get ‘ High Quality’ pints. How do you determine what is a low grade print or a high grade print? Is this measured in pixels, dots per square inch? Please teach me the correct terminology and how to understand the difference and hopefully then be able to source the correct printer. Thanking you. 💐 Teresa.

@lilyloy8218 4 жыл бұрын

When it comes to large prints, how do you feel about tubes?? Thank you!!! Xxx

@EllenBrennemanStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Good question! I've shipped both in tubes and flat, and when I've shipped flat I've had issues with artwork arriving damaged. Never have I had this issue when shipping in a tube. 😊

@Mariajoseschulz 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I loved it

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful!

@chantalgravel4517 6 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. I was wondering what type is the Canon printer on the right that you use to print your shipping labels? Thank you Ellen 😊

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

This is a Canon PIXMA all in one printer. ☺️

@a2mcginnko 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video. What camera do you use to take images of or what do you use to scan your original pieces, so that you can then make prints?

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Jill McGinn You are very welcome! I scan my images in on a Canon scanner I own, then edit them in Photoshop elements to prepare for prints. If you don’t have a scanner, many copy shops have high-quality scanners that would do a great job. Inexpensive scanners work quite well; I just recommend that you use 300 dpi or larger.

@lucillefemine 6 жыл бұрын

I have a pro 100 and it makes great prints but I found it difficult to get the prints right. Lot of tweaking. Do you have a video on that or can you create one? Thanks for your help :)

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion, Lucille! :)

@nancybailey8398 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you ! Just sold my first painting ... So this has been very helpful for me !

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Nancy, that is SO terrific!!! Congratulations!

@NemesisUs 5 жыл бұрын

Nancy Bailey congratulations!!!

@AnnaLevinaZubarev 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great and valuable tips you share in this video, however, how do you make your paintings digital? Thanks!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Anna :) I haven't made my paintings into digital prints yet but plan on doing so soon! If by chance you mean how do I put them on my computer, I use a scanner and then use a photo editing software to get them print ready :)

@kimmylouwho 3 жыл бұрын

who did you out source to print.? you are a blessing

@joenelvlogs2988 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ellen! Thank you for your video! How often do print your art, how often do you get an ink refill? How much does that cost you?

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

I tried to answer your question in one of my videos - you can find it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntp5mJiqy9XRlps.html

@lawilder2059 6 жыл бұрын

Ellen i love your style, and thank you for sharing your expertise!..congratulations on all your success...do you have any suggestions for sending very large original paintings such as 40"x60"...ive seen some artists send the canvas unstretched in a tube but i dont come across too many collectors interested in doing the extra work of putting a frame back into the canvas...is this acceptable?...it is expensive but possible to send prestretched large artworks but the disadvantage is that the artwork is more likely to suffer damage...large works cost at least 100.00 +insurance to ship..thank you again..youre awesome!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

I wish I had sound advice for shipping large works. It has always been too much of an expense for me when combined with all the time it takes to create boxes (purchasing boxes and/or allowing a service like FedEx to handle them is WAY out of my price range). If it's a piece that really large you can always offer rolling it as an option for your customers but I agree with you in that I wouldn't think too many collectors want to go to the trouble of putting a frame back onto it. I have watched how to pack/ship canvas works by searching KZfaq and Google, though I can't remember where so I can't offer a link 😕 I'm sorry I'm not being more helpful! Good luck!

@lawilder2059 6 жыл бұрын

Ellen Brenneman Studio Thank you, Ellen!!

@nit22999 6 жыл бұрын

lovely and very informative vedio.could you suggest a good printer for printing digitized watercolor art calenders for etsy.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I have used Vistaprint and have had good success with their calendars. The colors always come out nice and vivid and they now have several sizes to choose from :)

@Hjtibby 5 жыл бұрын

Ellen, what is your paper setting on your canon pro 100 printer? I just bought it after I had watched your video. When i try to print picture on the art paper size 8.5x11 The image came out pretty small... i wanted 8x10 image size on 8.5×11 art paper. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. ❤

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I don't print straight from the printer but rather use a companion software called Studio Pro for my printer. I open my image through PhotoShop Elements and then open it from there. Within that software I'm able to set my paper to whatever size I need. I hope this helps; sorry for the delay, fingers crossed that by now you've already found your answer to your question :)

@plutooliver686 4 жыл бұрын

Clearbags.com offer great prices for backing boards and clear bags that seal. Great for prints,originals,books,etc. Been using them for my art and coloring books since 2013.

@dorothyscott701 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your expertise❣️. I am an oil painter trying to figure out the process of selling my art in prints and giclees and it’s a lot to digest. Question, what is the best size print to offer when just starting out with limited budget?

@EllenBrennemanStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Dorothy - and thank you for your kind words ❤ Based on my own customer feedback, I offer standard sized prints because they are the easiest to mat and frame; these would be 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, etc. Hope this is helpful to you!

@dorothyscott701 2 жыл бұрын

@@EllenBrennemanStudio thanks for that! Anything larger is daunting❣️. It’s wonderful to watch your videos and learn so much from you. TY🥰

@biglukasabc 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Ellen thanks for your videos and kindness! i was wondering what paper cuter you use and the brand? thanks Ellen!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

I use a paper cutter by the brand 'Carl'. And you're very welcome! :)

@biglukasabc 6 жыл бұрын

=) thanks

@weberamores2021 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Do you still have a website to show your work other than your etsy store?

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you found this helpful! Yes, I do still have a website but I use it for more informational purposes about my current work, where it can be purchased and where upcoming shows are. From there I link to social media and Etsy :)

@janis5374 6 жыл бұрын

+Ellen Brenneman Studio hi Ellen, thanks for the vid! Can you confirm, do I NEED to have 2 different printers? and can you specify the details of the Art/colour one you use? many thanks xx

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Freya thank you for your question! No, you certainly don’t have to have two printers. I started out with a printer that created a maximum size of prints that were 8 x 10 then outsourced larger prints to another printing company. Eventually it became more cost-effective for me to have an additional printer that allowed me the convenience of printing larger sized images to accommodate the demand. Everyone’s needs are different so whatever sizes you intend to offer would be your starting point when looking for a printer for you. As for the type of printer, that is also a personal decision, however I am partial to Canon and they offer many printers to accommodate artists. I personally use their pro 100 series printers and am very happy with them.

@yelloworangered 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on how to print paintings (or in my case, collages)? Do you have to separate the colors or do you print them on your computer printer? What kind of paper? Thanking you for all the information that you share so well.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

The paper I use is the archival matte by Lexjet which you can get it from their website and I believe, Amazon sells it as well. Unfortunately, I don't have a video showing the specifics of printing my work but I can tell you that I use a scanner to capture the image and then edit it on my computer. And yes, I print my own work from home using a Canon Pro 100 series printer. Hope this helps!

@yelloworangered 6 жыл бұрын

That is a great help. Thank you.

@magikarp2285 7 жыл бұрын

That's a good method, however I make 16 x 22 inches prints, IDK how will I package them, I have some ideas but I hope I can sort it out.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 7 жыл бұрын

John, that is a problem I'd love to hear a resolution for. 11x14s are all I'm equipped to accommodate without outsourcing. Clearbags.com is great for cello sleeves of every size and perhaps Ebay would have shipping boxes for that size, perhaps? Good luck to you!

@mmichel9604 5 жыл бұрын

Great video :) I wanted to start shipping as an artist but did not know all of this valuble information. I have 2 questions: 1-What do you think of shipping big "framed" pictures in large boxes or whatever? (Some clients will not prefer doing extra effort by going and buying a frame that suits the painting you sent and will prefer it to come framed). 2- What shipping companies do you recommend (if it is just paper prints or framed ones). Thank you so much for your video ❤ I will be very happy to subscribe and share it :)

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and your questions. So glad you're finding my videos helpful! I am planning a new and updated shipping video very soon which I hope you'll find useful. I hope to have it up within the next week or so ✨🤞🏼 As for your question on large framed prints/paintings I personally do not offer this service. The last large painting I shipped (sized 18x24) cost nearly $150 to ship via FedEx because anything under glass has to be handled accordingly. You could probably get by in shipping for less but you'd still have to insure your package and if you packed it yourself (and didn't properly pack for glass) you might not get reimbursed if it arrived damaged. Long story short, I think it's too much of a pain to do unless the customer is willing to pay for that cost. Hope this helps!

@mmichel9604 5 жыл бұрын

@@EllenBrennemanStudio Thank you so much for your honest advice and educating zero experienced artist in business like me 😊 and I am looking forward to your coming video 👍 Best of luck

@EllenBrennemanStudio 5 жыл бұрын

I just posted this video yesterday, actually! ☺️ You can find it by following this link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ha2FibRztNzcZnk.html

@judisnyder4868 4 жыл бұрын

Where or how do you do large prints? If you outsource from a specific printer company? Thanks.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Judi, I use Finerworks.com for my larger prints 😊

@mansour1506 7 жыл бұрын

Good lock

@helyndunnauthor 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ellen! Thank you so much for this informative video!!! I was wondering, does your paper cutter cut matte boards too? I'm having a hard time finding one that will cut a matte. I purchase the actual mattes that I use but a friend of mine owns a frame shop and she gives me scraps to use just as backing boards for mailing only prints. Anyway, I appreciate all your advice!

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Helyn! I am able to successfully cut my backing boards with this cutter without issue so I think it would work well as long as you don't require a fancy cut (like at an angle) :)

@helyndunnauthor 6 жыл бұрын

Oh that is great news! Thank you for your swift reply. :)

@helyndunnauthor 6 жыл бұрын

Ellen! I just received my Carl trimmer. It's GREAT!!! Thanks so much for sharing all of your knowledge. You are appreciated more than you know!! ❤

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Helyn Dunn yay! I’m so glad to know it’s working out for you!! 😃

@joannray57 6 жыл бұрын

are your prints watercolor by hand?

@EuroEuro-pd2mc 7 жыл бұрын

great video!! amazing. you can give link for buying on ebay the white strong envelopes you use? you show on 12:00 min.. i try find and cant find strong like this... :/

@EuphemiaGrubb 7 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem. Try looking for rigid shipping envelopes or they might be under Rigid Photo Mailers. Hope that helps.

@EuroEuro-pd2mc 7 жыл бұрын

EuphemiaGrubb. thanks help me

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

I am terribly sorry for the late response. If you are still searching for rigid envelopes, this seller at this listing has several sizes: www.ebay.com/itm/STAY-FLATS-100-9x11-5-RIGID-PHOTO-MAILERS-ENVELOPES-/380345767209?hash=item588e5fd529:g:JDwAAOSwKIpWCqSv

@vernabowman2465 6 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about making prints of my paintings, but I don't know how to price them.

@EllenBrennemanStudio 6 жыл бұрын

Verna, that is a question every artist struggles with, I think. Things that will determine your pricing will depend on how long you've been selling your paintings, how many followers you have, whether you will be offering limited edition or open edition prints and whether you're printing yourself or having a printer do it for you (and on what type of paper). Make sure your final price covers your cost as well as your shipping supplies so you don't short change yourself.