dragonryder4
04-22-2008, 04:21 PM
LIST: 1-1 Journal Trades
If you would like to collect more Journal pages, why not sign up below to invite individual trades? You can always add to your collection by means of an organized swap, but this thread will allow you to choose the theme, colours, etc., that you prefer.
How does this thread work?
It works as a clearinghouse - rather like an online dating service. You create your ‘ad’ listing what you would like. Others read your ad and contact you to arrange a trade. The two of you work out the details any way you wish and you’re in business!
What you must do:
1. Prepare your listing.
2. Consider what you want or don’t want:
- Are there any art techniques you want to encourage - or exclude?
- Do you want to add art that is openly religious, edgy, suggestive, political, or irreverent - or not?
3. Note pertinent info: theme, size, number of items you want from each artist, your country (to check postage costs).
4. Decide whether you are willing to accept an international trade or want to keep the mailings within your own country only.
5. Consider whether there are any requirements or restrictions you wish to make to the trade. (For example, if you want to mail out at the same time or want items to be packaged in a particular way, etc)
6. Post your listing here as an invitation to other artists to trade with you!
Then what?
Everyone is free to browse the listings. When you find one that interests you, send a private message to the person and arrange the trade details between the two of you, just as you would for any 1-1 trade. That’s all there is to it!
Not sure how to word your listing?
Be sure to include
-your name and country,
-the theme you want, if any
-specific details (size, special materials to use, binding, quantity, or any other info an artist would need to create the item)
-what you will accept (techniques, styles, etc.)
-what you do not want (themes, techniques, styles, etc. you do not want to receive)
-restrictions: time limitations, quantity willing to trade, etc.
-countries you will mail to: International or specific country/ies
-comments (other information that will help artists create art you’ll love receiving)
Here’s a sample adapted from the Happy Bookers list of journal page trades:
“Jean: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada.
Theme: Rain
Details: 8x8 journal, 2-page spread per artist (one to include artist info)
Accepting: All techniques, as long as original work neatly done
Not accepting: work that is religious, political, edgy.
Restrictions: I ask that traders mail out the same day I do, not before.
International welcome! (or, "Sorry, I am only able to trade in UK" or wherever)
Comments: I love the rain...”
So, what are you waiting for?
Post your listing and invite artists to trade with you!
If you would like to collect more Journal pages, why not sign up below to invite individual trades? You can always add to your collection by means of an organized swap, but this thread will allow you to choose the theme, colours, etc., that you prefer.
How does this thread work?
It works as a clearinghouse - rather like an online dating service. You create your ‘ad’ listing what you would like. Others read your ad and contact you to arrange a trade. The two of you work out the details any way you wish and you’re in business!
What you must do:
1. Prepare your listing.
2. Consider what you want or don’t want:
- Are there any art techniques you want to encourage - or exclude?
- Do you want to add art that is openly religious, edgy, suggestive, political, or irreverent - or not?
3. Note pertinent info: theme, size, number of items you want from each artist, your country (to check postage costs).
4. Decide whether you are willing to accept an international trade or want to keep the mailings within your own country only.
5. Consider whether there are any requirements or restrictions you wish to make to the trade. (For example, if you want to mail out at the same time or want items to be packaged in a particular way, etc)
6. Post your listing here as an invitation to other artists to trade with you!
Then what?
Everyone is free to browse the listings. When you find one that interests you, send a private message to the person and arrange the trade details between the two of you, just as you would for any 1-1 trade. That’s all there is to it!
Not sure how to word your listing?
Be sure to include
-your name and country,
-the theme you want, if any
-specific details (size, special materials to use, binding, quantity, or any other info an artist would need to create the item)
-what you will accept (techniques, styles, etc.)
-what you do not want (themes, techniques, styles, etc. you do not want to receive)
-restrictions: time limitations, quantity willing to trade, etc.
-countries you will mail to: International or specific country/ies
-comments (other information that will help artists create art you’ll love receiving)
Here’s a sample adapted from the Happy Bookers list of journal page trades:
“Jean: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada.
Theme: Rain
Details: 8x8 journal, 2-page spread per artist (one to include artist info)
Accepting: All techniques, as long as original work neatly done
Not accepting: work that is religious, political, edgy.
Restrictions: I ask that traders mail out the same day I do, not before.
International welcome! (or, "Sorry, I am only able to trade in UK" or wherever)
Comments: I love the rain...”
So, what are you waiting for?
Post your listing and invite artists to trade with you!