| BANNERS & TAPESTRIES "It's us or them!" Show them where you stand! Gather your allies and make your rivals quake with dread as your colors proudly display! We cater to Pirates, Knights, Royalty, Urban Culture and much more so don't be shy about having us create your custom design! Proudly display a Family Crest, Personal Motto or Historical Design with a handcrafted banner or tapestry. Just call or email for a FREE consultation! Click on the flag buttons at left to browse through pages of pictures that show banners we have made before. For additional information, check out the other links to see articles on banner construction, historical relevance and heraldry. Your banner or tapestry is an affordable addition to your environment and suitable for your home, office or gift giving! Consider a Family Coat of Arms tapestry for weddings! A Family Tree tapestry is great for anniversaries or as a Baby Shower gift! What's the Difference between banners and tapestries? Banners are typically shaped as a flag or shield and display a bold graphic statement that symbolizes a person's allegiance or beliefs. Tapestries can be larger, more elaborate versions of banners but usually contain a scene or vignette. This can illustrate a story, commemorate an event or just be a pretty picture. We can customize the shape of your banner to suit your needs. See Banner Shapes by clicking the sheild See detailed Tapestry information by clicking the tapestry |
| Typical Banner Pricing: Shipping is usually $15.00 for 1 - 3 gonfalon or shield banners within the U.S. Banners start at $20. This includes the price of the cloth, measure and cutting, binding the seams and tabs or dowel pocket. Banners larger than 3' x 4' will start at $80 for material cost and extra labor. Design Transfer and Painting = $10.00 hour Estimates given on your design. This is where we convert your design into a pattern and apply it to the banner fabric, then paint. Beading = $1 for every 5 beads Price given for our choice of beads. We can add a tasteful array of beads to enhance your design, giving your banner or tapestry a textural dimension to enhance the richness and beauty of your artwork Embroidery = $ 10.00 per hour Let us add some embroidery to your artwork to add dimension and texture to the design. It really makes an eye catching statement. Solid stitching is priced per piece, digitizing charges may apply. |
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| Email tanya@yesteadyhands.com for a quote on your banner! Call 1-850-725-3986 |
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About your banner
Your banner will be cut to size and shape, then we
create a transparency sheet to transfer the design.
After sketching in the outlines, your design is painted.
Why choose a painted design?
The best reason is that it is affordable. We charge a
nominal fee for the fabric, and price for painting is by
the hour. A typical banner takes about an hour to
paint, while complicated designs like knot work take a
bit longer. Most banners can be painted in under two
hours.
The speed of turn around time is another reason to
have your banners painted. Typically, we can get it to
you within two weeks, depending on our current faire
schedule.
Embroidered outlines are an embellishment option
that adds dimension and weight to the design, but will
require an extra piece of fabric for backing.
Small embroidered symbols are also available, while
larger embroideries are out-sourced and will take
extra time to complete.
Most banners are sent with a basic serged edge. For
an extra charge, we can finish the edge with quilt
binding in a coordinating color.
We'll try to ship to you in a USPS flat rate box. This
means your banner will get folded into the box. While
this shouldn't harm the design, you may want to get
any wrinkles out. Should you not want the banners
folded, we can ship the banners rolled into a tube for
an extra charge.
Care of your Banners
1. Never tumble dry your banners. We use a heat set
plastisol ink which may react badly in your hot dryer.
Line drying is best.
We have successfully washed our banners in cold
water on a very gentle cycle. Should you need to do
this, wash them separately and rinse your machine
afterwards. Normally, a gentle wipe down with a
damp cloth is all that is needed to clean the banners,
and is the cleaning method we recommend.
2. The plastisol inks are heavily pigmented and dark
fabric colors may run. While we have not had a
problem to date, we caution about excess rubbing
against the banners. This is particularly in situations
of gripping the banner tightly, rubbing the design and
wiping hands on clothing, and packing, storing or
folding anything with the banner, especially if it's wet.
3. To simply get the wrinkles out, lay banner on a flat
surface such as an ironing board and use a piece of
baker's parchment between the banner and your iron.
Iron using smooth quick strokes and never leave your
iron in one spot too long. Depending on your fabric
type, it should be okay to use steam.
In an emergency, you can use wax paper, but the
parchment is best. If an ironing board is not available,
protect your surface by placing pieces of parchment,
wax paper or even cardboard or paper between the
banner and surface top.
The heat from the iron can cause the design to melt a
bit if the iron is held in place too long. On thinner
fabrics, it is possible the paint may bleed through and
cause sticking to the surface or even staining.
4. Canvas banners are quite rugged and can
withstand heavy outdoor use. Decorative banners
should be used in protective environments if possible.
Remove all banners in case of severe bad weather.
Your banner will be cut to size and shape, then we
create a transparency sheet to transfer the design.
After sketching in the outlines, your design is painted.
Why choose a painted design?
The best reason is that it is affordable. We charge a
nominal fee for the fabric, and price for painting is by
the hour. A typical banner takes about an hour to
paint, while complicated designs like knot work take a
bit longer. Most banners can be painted in under two
hours.
The speed of turn around time is another reason to
have your banners painted. Typically, we can get it to
you within two weeks, depending on our current faire
schedule.
Embroidered outlines are an embellishment option
that adds dimension and weight to the design, but will
require an extra piece of fabric for backing.
Small embroidered symbols are also available, while
larger embroideries are out-sourced and will take
extra time to complete.
Most banners are sent with a basic serged edge. For
an extra charge, we can finish the edge with quilt
binding in a coordinating color.
We'll try to ship to you in a USPS flat rate box. This
means your banner will get folded into the box. While
this shouldn't harm the design, you may want to get
any wrinkles out. Should you not want the banners
folded, we can ship the banners rolled into a tube for
an extra charge.
Care of your Banners
1. Never tumble dry your banners. We use a heat set
plastisol ink which may react badly in your hot dryer.
Line drying is best.
We have successfully washed our banners in cold
water on a very gentle cycle. Should you need to do
this, wash them separately and rinse your machine
afterwards. Normally, a gentle wipe down with a
damp cloth is all that is needed to clean the banners,
and is the cleaning method we recommend.
2. The plastisol inks are heavily pigmented and dark
fabric colors may run. While we have not had a
problem to date, we caution about excess rubbing
against the banners. This is particularly in situations
of gripping the banner tightly, rubbing the design and
wiping hands on clothing, and packing, storing or
folding anything with the banner, especially if it's wet.
3. To simply get the wrinkles out, lay banner on a flat
surface such as an ironing board and use a piece of
baker's parchment between the banner and your iron.
Iron using smooth quick strokes and never leave your
iron in one spot too long. Depending on your fabric
type, it should be okay to use steam.
In an emergency, you can use wax paper, but the
parchment is best. If an ironing board is not available,
protect your surface by placing pieces of parchment,
wax paper or even cardboard or paper between the
banner and surface top.
The heat from the iron can cause the design to melt a
bit if the iron is held in place too long. On thinner
fabrics, it is possible the paint may bleed through and
cause sticking to the surface or even staining.
4. Canvas banners are quite rugged and can
withstand heavy outdoor use. Decorative banners
should be used in protective environments if possible.
Remove all banners in case of severe bad weather.
Banner Guarantee
We'll do our best to ensure you are happy with your banner.
Should you receive the banner and be dissatisfied with it's
construction or design execution, we'll give you a full refund if you
notify us within seven days.
Should one of our banners fade in sunlight or perform poorly under
reasonable circumstances, we will repair or replace the banner
upon receipt of the old banner.
Banners sold at Faires are generally sold in an "AS IS" condition.
Pricing on the banners will reflect any irregularity in the product.
However, should you purchase a banner from the booth and
become dissatisfied with it's construction or performance, we will
consider a refund or replacement on a case by case situation.
We'll do our best to ensure you are happy with your banner.
Should you receive the banner and be dissatisfied with it's
construction or design execution, we'll give you a full refund if you
notify us within seven days.
Should one of our banners fade in sunlight or perform poorly under
reasonable circumstances, we will repair or replace the banner
upon receipt of the old banner.
Banners sold at Faires are generally sold in an "AS IS" condition.
Pricing on the banners will reflect any irregularity in the product.
However, should you purchase a banner from the booth and
become dissatisfied with it's construction or performance, we will
consider a refund or replacement on a case by case situation.
