Ty Hannigan here. -- Here is what I do (currently)
1st:
I scan new postcards when they arrive and file the image in my computer under the artist's name. I keep the artist's name under a file called IUOMA or Mail Art. I also maintain a sub-file for the postcards I've sent the artist. Lately I've started putting the year (21,22,23,24) in front of the postcard's name.
2nd:
I use loose leaf binders to hold the cards. There are clear photo sleeves available with 2 or 3 compartments which will hold standard postcards. Larger postcards will need additional handling.
3rd:
I also keep a record of when I receive or send a postcard in the binders.
4th:
At any time I can review & enjoy the collection. It's like going into a gallery or museum.
Hand Made Postcards
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Description
Hand Made Postcard Exchange.
Please no commercial postcards.
Categories / media - drawing, painting, watercolor, print making, mixed media, original photograph.
Mailed postcards have an advantage being postmarked they record the time and place where created.
Note: pastel, collage and embellishments do not travel well and may cause postal machinery damage/breakage.
My address is on the last comment page.
Managing Our Postcard Collections
by Tyler Hannigan
Feb 2
All suggestions and comments are welcome here ?
Ty Hannigan here. -- Here is what I do (currently)
1st:
I scan new postcards when they arrive and file the image in my computer under the artist's name. I keep the artist's name under a file called IUOMA or Mail Art. I also maintain a sub-file for the postcards I've sent the artist. Lately I've started putting the year (21,22,23,24) in front of the postcard's name.
2nd:
I use loose leaf binders to hold the cards. There are clear photo sleeves available with 2 or 3 compartments which will hold standard postcards. Larger postcards will need additional handling.
3rd:
I also keep a record of when I receive or send a postcard in the binders.
4th:
At any time I can review & enjoy the collection. It's like going into a gallery or museum.