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There are a lot of basic questions on Mail Art that are often asked and answered. This group might be the first place to look for answers. I will do my best to answer, but hope that other members can help out as well.

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What do you put in Envelope?

I have been trading ATC's for about 9 years and a few years ago started to 'decorate' the envelopes after reading about mail art. . Not sure what to put in a Mail Art envie?? message, ephemera, note, all/nothing? I also have traded a few collaged postcards with other ATC artists who do other size…

By Lynne Larkin

Nov 20, 2012

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Mail Art Exhibitions without documentation/catalogue

Hi All,I would like to hear your thoughts/views on participating in exhibitions where there is no mention of any documentation of the received artworks. I personally feel that an online catalogue (be it on a website, free blog sites or Facebook postings) should be available for the…

By Jeremy Ng

Aug 8, 2019

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Sorting forum replies

Hello everyone.Is it possible to sort forum replies by newest first? That would be handy.Thank you very much.

By Eduardo Cardoso

Jan 25, 2023

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does anyone know where i can buy rubber stamps in LOS ANGELES?

i know of this place in the Santa monica area.

By G. Diaz

Dec 19, 2022

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What are slams,bags,and labels

I see people saying i swap "decos, artdecos,atc's,labels,slams,bags,fb,fs" i've been taught by word of mouth what art decos, decos, fs(friendship sheets),fb(friendship books) are now i just need to figure out what are slams, tags, labels, and bags what they are, how to make them, and what do u do…

By Stephanie Lentz Morrison

Dec 8, 2022

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What is the story of that three-rabbit-eared creature with long nose and circle eyes?

Something to do with Ray Johnson and mail art, but what? Can someone please fill in us new kids? Thanks!-Gwen

By Gwendolynium

Jan 5, 2022

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How can I change the background of my homepage?

How can I change the background of my homepage?

By Carien van Hest

Feb 7, 2020

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Creepy spam from fake people?

I see this member, https://iuoma-network.ning.com/profile/jmc111, supposedly in Dubai, creepily spamming this new but inactive member with a comment, here:…

By Gwendolynium

Dec 10, 2021

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Artistamps

I've been receiving, and seeing on the site, some wonderful artistamps. I'd love to make some of my own but don't know where to begin. Can someone explain how to make them (including doing the perforation) or tell me a good website to look at? Thanks!

By Susan Weisberg

Nov 19, 2021

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Security

Is there a way to search for members by way of e-mail address? I've received a couple requests for my address but members should have no problem finding it. Just concerned about sending my address without knowing who's receiving it!Thabks, Ray

By Ray Haley

Jul 26, 2021

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