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How to make an Artist Trading Card (ATC)
Welcome to the fun and pleasure of trading ATC's this is a guide of how to make an ATC.
1. Select your backing. ATCs are made with strong,sturdy card not paper. Many traders use playing cards for backing. If you do please note that playing cards are NOT all the correct size for ATCs. Also, you may have to sand the card lightly to remove the coating so that glue/paint will adhere better.
2.ATC's are 2.5x3.5 inches (6.4x8.9 cm) Cut it carefully. That is, make sure the edges are straight and neat with squared corners. Some artists choose to round off the corners, while some use punches to add decorative finishes.
3. If you are using glue,please be neat. Wipe off the excess neatly and completely. Also, be sure that your glued items are securely fixed. When the card is placed in a sleeve or pocket, any edges that aren’t securely glued may catch and tear, possibly ruining the card.
4. Make sure all glue, paint, ink, sealer, etc., is completely dry before placing the card into a sleeve for mailing.For International players please note that package storage is not generally climate-controlled, and heat can ruin slightly sticky items.
5. If you are using brads, eyelets, or other embellishments, make sure they are secure. Try to hide the brad fastening so it will not tear a plastic pocket of catch on pages.
6. If you are making cards for a swap, check the theme carefully and follow ther guide lines if in doubt about anything PM the swap host they will always be happy to answer any questions.
7. Complete the back of your card. Usually you add your board name, real name,date, location and anything else that the host wants to add in the guidlines.
ATC's are fun to make and collect these guidlines will help make the expereince a pleasant one.
This site adds more information about ATC's.
http://www.altered-art.net/make-artist-trading-cards-2.html
Welcome to the fun and pleasure of trading ATC's this is a guide of how to make an ATC.
1. Select your backing. ATCs are made with strong,sturdy card not paper. Many traders use playing cards for backing. If you do please note that playing cards are NOT all the correct size for ATCs. Also, you may have to sand the card lightly to remove the coating so that glue/paint will adhere better.
2.ATC's are 2.5x3.5 inches (6.4x8.9 cm) Cut it carefully. That is, make sure the edges are straight and neat with squared corners. Some artists choose to round off the corners, while some use punches to add decorative finishes.
3. If you are using glue,please be neat. Wipe off the excess neatly and completely. Also, be sure that your glued items are securely fixed. When the card is placed in a sleeve or pocket, any edges that aren’t securely glued may catch and tear, possibly ruining the card.
4. Make sure all glue, paint, ink, sealer, etc., is completely dry before placing the card into a sleeve for mailing.For International players please note that package storage is not generally climate-controlled, and heat can ruin slightly sticky items.
5. If you are using brads, eyelets, or other embellishments, make sure they are secure. Try to hide the brad fastening so it will not tear a plastic pocket of catch on pages.
6. If you are making cards for a swap, check the theme carefully and follow ther guide lines if in doubt about anything PM the swap host they will always be happy to answer any questions.
7. Complete the back of your card. Usually you add your board name, real name,date, location and anything else that the host wants to add in the guidlines.
ATC's are fun to make and collect these guidlines will help make the expereince a pleasant one.
This site adds more information about ATC's.
http://www.altered-art.net/make-artist-trading-cards-2.html
