Okay fellow Australian makers…. it’s time.
Time to include your makers mark (hallmarks) in my fledgling listing.
Do you have a makers mark?
If so, please do send the design to my email address so I can add it to my page.
If so, have you included it on your website / blog, so searchers know your mark?
I’ve noticed that galleries haven’t yet taken up the idea of including makers marks on their artist pages. Do you think this is a good idea?
If you don’t have a makers mark, why not?
My reasons include:
- I haven’t been able to decide on the design
- it’s not critical nor required for making in Australia
- I think it’ll be an expensive exercise (or maybe I’m just using that as an excuse)
- I’m not famous enough for a makers mark yet, no-one’s caring if I make stuff or not!
What are your reasons?
Actually, now I think of it, I best do one this year as the makers-mark maker is (how to be delicate…) not a young man, and I would like it to be made by the famous Ivan.
Ivan is lovely! Doesn’t mind a chat either! My hallmark only cost $231 all up. He was great with advice too- I wasn’t sure what to get so I showed him three and I asked him which one would work the best (as far as detail went). I am so pleased that I have a hallmark, it places an element of ownership/ pride on the work I make.
Thanks Michelle! Without wanting to give too much away, I have another post lined up for publishing tomorrow about Ivan … and yes, he is SO lovely!
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