[Deil the Yin]

Originally Posted by Deil the Yin

I would also note that he is a designer versus being a printer or having a production shop. Thus being a middleman, so to speak, he would likely add to your cost etc.

I just realised that this would also be true of Ms Zellna. The upside is that both Zellna and the Caberdancer are going to understand your vision without stretching their imagination and will be of a complimentary mindset toward your project (thus much easier to work with). If you go to just any ole sign shop or printer, they will likely try and pigeon hole your project into the standard work that they are used to doing. On top of that if you're trying to do it cheaply you're really going to open the door to getting a product you're not happy with because the vendor will cut corners to get the job done and out of his way for more profitable and easier jobs.

I don't mean to poo-poo on the sign industry, but this is just the way it is- it's business. If you go to an artisan- Ms Zellna or Caberdancer- the price will probably be higher, but they will want their "creation" to be reflective of their craftsmanship. Smell what I'm steppin' in?

Just a reflection from an artist who is forced to work in the industry...

[Chas]

Hi LadyGriffin,

I have hesitated in posting this, because I know the motto of this forum is "where are the pictures". My wife, the long suffering Margaret, is hunting high and low as I type for the examples I need. If not found by the time this posting is finished, I will post them tomorrow.
But, if you are talking of a gonfannon which is to be carried (4ft X 6ft max) you could make it yourself far cheaper. It is well within the capabilities of a normal sewing machine and a standard dining room table. I have made many flags, including a 'Union Jack' and I have no more skill on a sewing machine than any other man who is not a professional seamstress. All it takes is good planning beforehand and maybe an assistant to help move the fabric around as you stitch. Polycotton and normal thread are the only materials required. If you don't NEED to pay someone, then why do it?

Regards

Chas

[Jack Daw]

I've been sitting on the idea of a purchase of a parade banner for my Clan MacIntyre from 'The Tartan Lady' for some time now. This morning, I got off the idea and placed my order over the phone with Mx. Zellna. Quite a character!

[LadyGriffin]

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But, if you are talking of a gonfannon which is to be carried (4ft X 6ft max) you could make it yourself far cheaper. It is well within the capabilities of a normal sewing machine and a standard dining room table.

I can easliy make the banner itself, it is the design ON it that taxes my skills.
I could embroider it, but that would take forever. Painting I do not have a steady enough hand.
*sigh*