Information
& FAQ
The fine print
The fine print
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Bespoke art: at this stage I only cater for clients based in Adelaide and surrounding areas (feel free to contact me to check if this is you).
Currently available art: if there is an item I have already made that you like the look of, please contact me to ask about availability! If it is available, I may be able to post it to you with Australia Post, depending on where you live.
How much does a Bespoke piece cost?
Prices depend on size and complexity, and for Confetti or Mosaic style pieces do not include framing (see below for framing info). Floating Frames include the cost of the frame. When you contact me and we discuss your vision, I will give you a quote, but here is a rough guide to help you:
Floating Frame
Medium: $90 - $120
Large: $120 - $150
Confetti or Mosaic style
Medium (A3): $350
Large (A2): $450
Spectacular (A1): $550
If I need to drive to collect your flowers or deliver your artwork, then a fee to cover pickup/delivery costs will be included in your quote: $0.80 / km + $20 / hour round-trip from Torrens Park. You are welcome to drop-off your flowers / pick-up your artwork to save on this cost.
The framing process
I can deliver your artwork in a plastic sleeve, ready for you to frame yourself, or I can get it professionally framed for you. The framers I use provide a wide range of frame styles and glass options. If you would like me to organise framing for you, we can talk about your vision and the options, and I will send you a quote based on this.
Framing will be an additional cost to the production of the artwork. If you ask for framing, I will provide a separate quote for this based on what the framers advise me.
How long will it take?
After I receive your bouquet, I will need to cut and disassemble each individual flower and lay out each little petal in my press. After about 2 weeks, I will go through each layer of each press and check if the blotting paper needs changing or if the petals need rearranging. After another 4 weeks, they will be fully dried and ready to take out. From here, I will play around with combinations and compositions of your pressed petals until I’m happy that it looks right. Then, I glue down each individual petal (with acid-free glue and a toothpick) to keep it secure.
The whole process will take up to 12 weeks (not including framing, see above). If any delays come up, I will of course let you know.
Dismantling a bouquet to ready the botanicals for pressing.
Gluing down a finalised design.
How do I commission a bespoke artwork?
Check out my Services page: under the 'Bespoke Art' tab, there is an outline for how to order a bespoke artwork.
Please keep in mind that after you contact me and we have a chat about what you’re wanting, I will send you a T&C doc to sign and an invoice for a non-refundable $100 deposit. Once paid, this will secure your booking so that I ensure there will be space for your flowers in my presses.
Which flowers will I use in your artwork?
For Bespoke artwork, I will ONLY use the flowers in YOUR bouquet (unless you specify otherwise). I will NOT include previously pressed petals in my collection. It is important to me to imbibe my art with the specialness of your specific bouquet.
The pressed flowers I include in your final artwork will be a selection based on the colours, shapes, textures etc that I think look good together and reflect what you are wanting (based on the discussion we have beforehand). I may have petals leftover which you can opt to keep if you would like. If you opt not to keep them, I may use them in other (non-bespoke) artworks.
What if the flowers go mouldy during pressing?
I use an excellent quality blotting paper in my presses and I check it and change it during the pressing time, which means I very rarely get mouldy flowers. However, if for some reason your flowers are all damaged to the point I cannot use them, I will provide a refund. I will not refund for normal changes in flowers (as explained below).
Some petals don’t press well
Flowers can change a LOT in colour, size, shape and texture when they dry out. For example, when pressed, white flowers can go cream/yellow/brown, and greens often go brown. Please keep this in mind as I have no control over this. BUT most of them will still look gorgeous so please don’t stress!
Poppies and daisies BEFORE pressing
The SAME poppies and daisies AFTER pressing
Not all of your flowers can be used
Your bouquet will probably get knocked around a little on the day of your event, or the flowers may be wilting by the time I get them. I will choose the best looking, healthiest flowers to press and will press as many of them as I can. However I am, most unfortunately, limited by the amount of space I physically have in my presses. Due to this, I will not be able to press every single one of your flowers. BUT I will still include as wide a selection as possible to try and get as many represented in your artwork as I can.
Longevity
As the botanicals I use are real, their colour may fade over time. Some botanicals naturally keep their colours better than others, but keeping the artwork out of direct sunlight will help.
The beautiful thing about this natural process is that your art will age with you, preserving your memories but also developing with the years, just as you do.
One of my market stalls.