Essential information and FAQ

As I am physically limited by the amount of space in my presses I can only accommodate a limited number of Bespoke projects per year. Because of this, it is SUPER important to book your place ahead of time, and I may have to decline bookings based on my capacity and availability. Contact me to book.

Please read below for some important information and FAQs:

Shipping and buying online

At this stage I am only catering for clients based in Adelaide and surrounding areas (feel free to contact me to check if this is you). My Artist’s Choice artworks are currently only available in person at markets (see the ‘Markets’ page for where to find me).

How much does a Bespoke piece cost?

Price will depend on size and complexity, starting at ~$90 and going up to ~$550. This does not include framing for Confetti or Mosaic style pieces (see below for framing info). When you contact me and we discuss your vision, I will give you a quote, but here is a rough guide to help you:

Floating Frame: Flowers only With 2 x photos

Medium: $90 $120

Large: $120 $150

Confetti or Mosaic style

Medium (A3): $350

Large (A2): $450

Spectacular (A1): $550

If I need to drive to collect your flowers or deliver your artwork, then a fee to cover pickup/delivery costs will be included in your quote: $0.80 / km + $30 / hour round-trip from Torrens Park. You are welcome to drop-off your flowers / pick-up your artwork to save on this cost.

The framing process

I can deliver your artwork in a plastic sleeve, ready for you to frame yourself, or I can get it professionally framed for you. There are 2 framers I use, providing a wide range of frame styles and glass options. If you would like me to organise framing for you, we can talk about your vision and the options and I will send you a quote based on this.

Framing will be an additional cost to the production of the artwork. If you ask for framing, I will provide a separate quote for this based on what the framers advise me.

How long will it take?

After I receive your bouquet, I will need to cut and disassemble each individual flower and lay out each little piece in my press. After about 2 weeks, I will go through each layer of each press and check if the blotting paper needs changing or if the petals need rearranging. After another 4 weeks, they will be fully dried and ready to take out. From here, I will play around with combinations and compositions of your pressed petals until I’m happy that it looks right. Then, I glue down each individual petal (with acid-free glue and a toothpick) to keep it secure.

The whole process will take up to 12 weeks (not including framing, see above). If any delays come up, I will of course let you know.

Some petals don’t press well

Flowers can change a LOT in colour, size, shape and texture when they dry out. For example, when pressed, white flowers can go cream/yellow/brown, and greens often go brown. Please keep this in mind as I have no control over this. And they are very likely to still look gorgeous so please don’t stress!

Which flowers will I use in your artwork?

For Bespoke artwork, I will ONLY use the flowers in YOUR bouquet (unless you specify otherwise). I will NOT include previously pressed petals in my collection. It is important to me to imbibe my art with the specialness of your specific bouquet.

The pressed flowers I include in your final artwork will be a selection based on the colours, shapes, textures etc that I think look good together and reflect what you are wanting (based on the discussion we have beforehand). I may have petals leftover which you can opt to keep if you would like. If you opt not to keep them, I may use them for Artist’s Choice pieces.

Not all of your flowers can be used

Your bouquet will probably get knocked around a little on the day of your event, or the flowers may be wilting by the time I get them. I will choose the best looking, healthiest flowers to press and will press as many of them as I can. However I am, most unfortunately, limited by the amount of space I physically have in my presses. Due to this, I will not be able to press every single one of your flowers. BUT I will still include as wide a selection as possible to try and get as many represented in your artwork as I can.

What if they go mouldy during pressing?

I use an excellent quality blotting paper in my presses and I check it and change it during the pressing time, which means I very rarely get mouldy flowers. However, if for some reason your flowers are all damaged to the point I cannot use them, I will provide a refund. I will not refund for normal changes in flowers (as explained above).

Longevity

As the botanicals I use are real, their colour may fade over time. The beautiful thing about this is that your art will age with you, preserving your memories but also developing with the years. Keeping them out of direct sunlight will help.

A deposit is required to secure your booking

After you contact me and we have a chat about what you’re wanting, I will send you a T&C doc to sign and an invoice for a non-refundable $100 deposit. Once paid, this will secure your booking so that I ensure there will be space for your flowers in my presses.