DIY Art-o-mat Swap

If you are addicted to the art-o-mat but aren't lucky enough to have access to one here is your chance create art-o-mat style pieces yourself to swap with other addicts!

(Just see www.art-o-mat.org if you are unfamiliar with the machines!)

We will each have two(2) partners and will send one(1) art-o-mat sized piece to each that we have created.

The pieces are small (see important size details below) and the swap is international.

Since art-o-mat is an example of one's best artwork (and this should be too!) it will be sender's choice.

Art-o-mat pieces can range from paintings, drawings, zines, small books, printmaking, quilts, small sculptures, cast pewter etc. (I've also seen soap and jewelry but please tailor these to your recipient as some people have allergies and metal sensitivities.)

SIZE DETAILS--

You need to follow the rules for art-o-mat pieces which are designed to be vended through refurbished cigarette machines.

Instructions/guidelines can be found at http://www.artomat.org/guidelines.html and yes, final pieces (or the outer box) should be 2 1/8" x 3 1/4" x 7/8" (54mm x 82mm x 21mm). I know the dimensions are daunting but please do your best. I don't think anyone will mark you down for being off an eighth of an inch!

The easiest solution is probably the handy box template that you can make with cardstock--http://www.artomat.org/box_template.pdf

The acetate covering required by art-o-mat is optional.

(Please do not use an old cigarette box due to the tobacco smell. Thanks!)

Please don't sign up unless you will follow through. Please have an great record and a minimum of 5 rated package (type 3) swaps. No flakiness because it just isn't fun for anyone. I will check profiles before assigning partners.

Just PM with any questions!

There is also a swap for vended art-o-mat pieces (that you buy from a machine rather than create). http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/56417