T-shirts and merchandise
If you are buying from my cafe press, or spreadshirt shop, you will be dealing with Cafe press and Spreadshirt. This means that their terms and conditions apply, and although I'll do my best to help sort things out you are really dealing with them and they then give me some money for the use of my design.
Stock goods
If an item is in stock I'll normally get it to you (within the UK) in under a week. If it is not in stock I'll contact you and let you know and let you know how long it will take. This will usually be under 48 days.
If you have any complaints about the quality of the goods, I will of course refund or replace the item in question. You just need get it back to me (at your expense) and I'm sure we will be able to sort it out.
Custom goods and services
As each arrangement will be unique I'll agree terms with you when we discuss the commission. In general I'll need half the fee in advance to cover materials and expenses.
I will consider each opportunity on its own merits, so if you have an interesting idea please get in touch.
I value the role voluntary action plays in the community and therefore make sure that a proportion of my time is spent working for the benefit of those outside my family without concern for financial reward.
As a guide to what it is reasonable to pay an artist for their services, however, these figures may help.
Time
half day £80 (unless a full days equipment is required)
first day £160
weekend £300 (depending on type of accommodation available)
per hour £11 (longer periods)
travel
first 30 miles included in fee
30 - 100 miles 40p per mile
each mile over 100 miles 15p per mile
Finally
My name is Simon Lidwell, I'm a sole trader, trading as Wordsmithcrafts. My address, so you know where to find me outside of markets and cyberspace, is Little Mochrum, Castle Douglas, DG7 3PD