** All Wrapped Up **

I know this area can get overwhelming, so let's do a little rundown.

• An ATC (artist trading card) is a miniature artwork that have the exact dimensions of 2.5x3.5 inches. They are EXACTLY the same size as a standard baseball card.
• Cards are signed on the BACK, not the front.
• Trades happen when two people like each others cards, so they send them to each other through the postal service. This can be planned or blind.
• Swaps happen when several people like a theme and then send cards to a host to be secretly traded among the participants.

Here is a checklist of what you should do with your cards before calling them finished.

• Card Painted/drawn/completed
• Signature on back with extra information such as date and medium
• Sealants added (mostly for graphite, charcoal, and pastel)
• Card packed into a plastic card sleeve
• Card insert added with username and other various info such as social media, website, swap name, etc.
• Card(s) attached securely to a piece of sturdy cardboard or greeting card

This is the MAIN part of trading. Be sure all 6 of these steps are followed to the T before you put your cards in an envelope.

Some things to AVOID when dealing with ATCs and Trading.

• Do NOT laminate your originals. Lamination should be reserved for samples and prints.
• Do NOT compare your art, or the art of others, to any other art.
• Do NOT send your cards without sleeves and proper packing.
• Do NOT leave your trade and swap partners in the dark. Always give updates.
• Do NOT be afraid to do art.

This pretty much sums it up. If anyone has any questions about the procedures that are expected, don't hesitate to leave a reply or message a staff member.