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Reviews
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nineteen14 on Nov 6, 2018
5 out of 5 starsMany many thanks ! I’m going to send you more requests ! I love your work. In fact Im thinking of having a RawArt wall ! Lizx
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Arzoo on Sep 26, 2018
5 out of 5 starsmy friend absolutely loved this card. She has recently came back from a mission trip from Haiti serving the deaf community, specifically children. her heart is definitely still there.
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Kasey on Sep 20, 2018
5 out of 5 starsExcellent quality print!! Very happy with the purchase!! Fast shipping too!
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cytokinesis on Jul 13, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI ordered this in kelly green and I love it! Cute and inspriational. Also, the sale price didn't come up but the seller generously refunded me the difference. Thank you!
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K on Jun 26, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI am so happy with the print and the overall service! The print is beautiful, and the handwritten card with another beautiful print on the front was such a surprising and lovely touch. This also shipped incredibly fast. I will absolutely recommend Colette's shop and I'm sure will order other gifts in the future. Thanks so much for a special gift for my niece!
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Amanda on Jun 19, 2018
5 out of 5 starsUm. amazing! Not only is the quality SO good .. the customer service is even better. Great communication and lightning fast shipping!! Will for sure come back soon for more gifts!!
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About RawArtLetterpress
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Hand pulled prints hanging to dry
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Sue makes amazing silver pieces - she has a Raw Art Letterpress line - see her shop Lulu Bug Jewelry for more!
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My workshop in July 2009 as it looked just before I opened Raw Art Letterpress
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A really big hand pulled print.
Perfectly Imperfect
Hello and Welcome to Raw Art Letterpress where everything is perfectly imperfect!
My sister Sue and I opened Raw Art Letterpress in 2009. Sue runs the business end of things here as well as her own shop, Lulu Bug Jewelry.
I am a full time printmaker and maker of all sorts of things - I come from a long line of crafty gals. I make everything in my Mount Shasta, CA workshop, nothing is outsourced.
I am often asked "what is the name of the font you use?" Raw Art Letterpress prints are made with hand drawn and hand cut letters, so you won't find the 'font' available anywhere but here. Many of my graphic design prints feature type that has been hand drawn by me, though I do use typefaces designed by others in some of these prints.
Sister Corita Kent is my printmaking hero - she was known as the 'Joyous Revolutionary' and spread words of inspiration and love through her work. You may not know her by name, but if you were alive in the USA in 1985, you have seen her work as the Rainbow Love postage stamp.
Sue's shop is Lulu Bug Jewelry. She offers, amongst other amazing work, handmade silver charms made from my prints. http://www.etsy.com/shop/lulubugjewelry
We are still working on this page, so please stop by again - Cheers! Colette & Sue
Raw Art Letterpress:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rawartletterpress
Lulu Bug Jewelry
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lulubugjewelry
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawartletterpress
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rawartletterpress/
Shop members
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Colette
Owner, Maker, Designer, Coffee Drinker
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Sue
Owner, CEO Raw Art Letterpress, Owner, Designer, Maker Lulu Bug Jewelry
Sue's Etsy Shop, Lulu Bug Jewelry www.lulubugjewelry.com
Production partners
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Giclee / Fine Art Printer
LA, CA
Currently, I am not producing prints 16x20 and up in my workshop. I am using an outside printer who uses the same archival quality paper and archival pigment inks that I do, so the quality is the same. Let me know if you have questions - thanks! Colette
Shop policies
- ABOUT MY WORK:
I sell Handmade Original Raw Art Letterpress prints, Giclee / Museum quality Fine Art Reproductions of my original prints, Giclee prints of original illustrations and typography and commercially printed greeting cards. More about these below.* If you are looking for traditional letterpress, my prints are probably not for you. Everything is perfectly imperfect, handmade and quirky, hence the Raw in Raw Art Letterpress.
HANDMADE ORIGINAL PRINTS
are made from hand cut plates and letters and printed with a letterpress method of my own invention - my prints are not linocuts or woodblocks. I draw and cut by hand every letter and shape you see, I cut the plates, set the type and press the prints by hand. Sometimes the plates are perfectly square, close, but authentically imperfect. Since I hand press each piece, there may also be variation in ink coverage. the ink is, as i like it, textured and goopey. I call the process "Raw Art Letterpress"
The plates I use have a very short life span. I usually make about 20 prints per plate, then may make a new plate with the same quote but each plate is entirely new and never the same. The version of the print shown may vary from the one you get as slight design variations have evolved over time.
GICLEE FINE ART REPRODUCTIONS and ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS:
I make Giclee reproductions of my original prints, graphic prints with my own fonts as well as standard fonts.
GICLEE PRINT QUALITY:
These are Fine Art, Museum Quality Prints. I use super-heavy matte archival paper and an Epson Professional 3880 printer using the most current technology UltraChrome K3™ technology inks. These prints are rated to last generations without discoloration.
GICLEE COLOR: Computer screens can display color very differently - if an exact color match is important to you, you may send me samples of your colors via usps or your postal service of choice. Color charts are guides for the giclee prints and not the handmade prints.
SIZES: Prints are designed to fit in standard sized frames unless otherwise noted. I make the inky area a bit smaller than the mat opening so, as is traditional in printmaking, the inky edges show
ALL PRINTS ARE SOLD UNFRAMED and UNMATED - some listings may show prints in frames - these are not included with your purchase. All prints are sold UN-framed and UN-mated. I do not offer framing services - the cost to insure and ship the prints framed is not cost effective for you. Most of the frames shown were purchased in the US at Aaron Brothers or Michael's Crafts.
WATERMARKS - these will not appear on your print
SIGNED - All prints are attributed, signed and dated on the front in pencil as is traditional in printmaking.
LULU BUG JEWELRY: Sue from Lulu Bug Jewelry makes silver pendants from some of my prints. These may be shown in my listings but are NOT included with your order - please see www.lulubugjewelry.etsy.com to purchase the jewelry Sue is the co owner of this shop.
QUESTIONS: Please write if you have questions BEFORE you order - Thanks!
Raw art Letterpress is owned by Lulu Bug Jewelry / Sue Urquhart
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Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
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Payment
Raw Art Letterpress is a subsidiary of Lulu Bug Jewelry. Your payment receipt will be from Lulu Bug Jewelry / Sue Urquhart
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Shipping
-- TURNAROUND TIME
I do my best to ship within 48 hours of payment clearing, unless the piece is made to order, in which case the shipping time will be noted in the listing. I ship M-F and often on Saturdays, but not always.
-- INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Due to rate increases, I am offering shipping to destinations outside of the US by request. Military/APO addresses are considered domestic shipping.
--SHIPPING TO UK
Please be advised that the UK has significant VAT taxes. All taxes, fees etc. that are implemented in the UK are the responsibility of the buyer. The UK randomly picks parcels shipped from the US for VAT taxes, you may have ordered other items and not been subject to VAT taxes. Raw Art Letterpress and Lulu Bug Jewelry are not responsible for these taxes. UK.gov has more info about the taxes.
-- SHIPMENTS OUTSIDE THE USA
- Please note that delivery times vary hugely due to customs! Parcels typically take 2-3 weeks to most locations, but during the holidays it is often longer. Due to potential hold ups in customs, 45 days must pass before an international insurance claim can be filed for a refund.
- There is no tracking available on international first class packages once they leave the US.
** VERY IMPORTANT:
- You need to be aware that your own country's customs service may impose a range of import fees, taxes, tariffs, duties at the time of delivery. These are not in my control and I have no way of knowing when or if they will be imposed or how much they might be. For information you should contact your local customs agency. I put the price paid on the customs form and include an invoice in the package.
Thanks!
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Additional policies and FAQs
I love to get to know people so please send your hellos! Every print that I have made has a story behind it and they all hold some sort of meaning to me - I will be happy to tell you about any of the prints should you like to know more. Thanks for reading my policies!
Here are some links to get you back into my shop
SHOP
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NEW
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=7000489
WILD THINGS and KIDS
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=10380690
SUNSHINE
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=7720077
MUSIC - MOVIES - TV
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=10380808
INSPIRATION - MOTIVATION
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=7000352
BRAINY QUOTES
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=7001011
OTHER THAN ENGLISH
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=7001009
PERSONALIZED and BABY
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=7002735
ANIMALS, BIRDS, CUTENESS!
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=7000447
CARDS and SEASONAL
www.etsy.com/shop/RawArtLetterpress?section_id=7000975
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Frequently asked questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
I will be glad to add a message from you or provide decorative packaging. Please leave a message with details when ordering.
Wholesale availability
Please contact me about wholesale orders. Include a link to your shop or social media page so I can get to know you better.
Care instructions
Customer Care: I take great care in preparing your prints and mugs. If you find I have overlooked something, if an item is damaged in shipping, or anything else of concern to you, please let me know right away. We will come up with a solution and resolve the situation asap. I want you to love your Raw Art Letterpress products and your experience with me! - Colette