Here’s how to participate: <\/p>\n
1. Create your signature, using whatever “natural” or digital media you like. The deadline is end of blogging day, May 15<\/strong> (that is, it should be there by the time we check the mail the next morning.)<\/p>\n No last names<\/strong> on the signatures, please\u00e2\u20ac\u201cblognames and\/or first name plus last initial only. Plain or embellished, as you prefer. Take a look at the first edition to get the idea (see comment #8 below).<\/p>\n You will also notice some show up better than others. Here are some tips:<\/p>\n LINE WIDTH<\/strong>: the graphics will print best if the lines are not too thin or light. For drawing with natural media<\/em>, something at least as thick as a “fine” Sharpie (not “ultra fine”) is perfect, though you may have to write larger letters than you’re used to. Pencil and fine point pens will simply get lost, especially when reduced to fit on items smaller than shirts. For digital<\/em>, use a medium or large brush (at least 5 pixels, 10 or more is better, for those programs which allow you to specify).<\/p>\n SIZE<\/strong>: make it big. Probably bigger than you think. There are so many variables, it’s hard to be specific, but if the file size is smaller than 80k, it’s likely too small. Most of those that proved easiest to work with last time ran from 150k up to 1 MB. No one has ever sent anything too big. It’s much easier for us to reduce a graphic cleanly than it is to enlarge one that is too small. If you can, print a copy to see how it looks.<\/p>\n FILE FORMAT<\/strong>: Most graphics programs will support the following: jpg, bmp, png, or gif. (When you save the file, look for “save as” or “export” in the file menu). If you use Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Corel Painter, or Paint Shop Pro, you can send a file in its native format. PDFs are also fine. Ask if you have something else.
\n2. Scan the results, if necessary (preferably at 200 or 300 dpi)
\n3. Send by email to gapa @ musefanpage.com (except without the spaces)
\nOR<\/em> if you have no way of scanning your signature, you may send it by U.S. mail to Rebecca Lasley c\/o P. O. Box 3, Jamestown NC 27282.<\/p>\n
\n
\nIF THESE INSTRUCTIONS DON’T MAKE SENSE TO YOU, DON’T WORRY<\/strong>. Just do what you can and send it in. We’ve learned a trick or two since last time and will find a way to make it work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"