Artwork Mounting Format
Scrolls
If in doubt, choose a vertical wall scroll.
Horizontal wall scrolls take special care to hang properly. The nails or hooks must be perfectly spaced on your wall (too close and the scroll droops, too far apart and you can't hang it or you tear it).
Hand scrolls are also known as "Table Scrolls" and are very unusual. These cannot be hung on a wall. They are for display laying on a table or inside a glass case only.
Artwork Size
Measurements at wooden knobs shown above apply only to vertical wall scrolls.
Measurements are approximate, and be reduced by as much as 1.5cm (¾") when trimmed during the mounting process.
The size options above are based on width (not length). The length will follow a "natural flow" which is determined by the number of characters, number of columns, and in some cases the style of calligraphy.
Calligraphy Writing Style
You have selected the economy calligrapher, so the calligraphy styles tab does not apply. This calligrapher only writes in one style (Running Regular Script / Xing-Kaishu).
Silk Brocade Color
More info about individual silks and papers
Please note that all computer monitors display colors differently. In real life, the white is pure white, and the ivory has a warm yellow hue - some would call this "antique white". Please note that the medium green can vary widely in color!
The shade and pattern of these materials varies from time to time as we receive new batches from the loom/mill.
Two-Toned Silk Brocade / Inner-Silk Frame + $8
This is a nice way to spice up your wall scroll by making it a two-toned creation.
Just pick the color for the inner silk frame that matches your taste.
You probably want to pick a silk for the frame that contrasts nicely with your main silk color.
My favorite is ivory with a copper inner-frame.
Inscription + $9
Enter your inscription here:
You can add an inscription such as your names (for couples or families) or a special salutation.
We'll transliterate your names or translate your phrase into Mandarin Chinese and have the calligrapher add it to your artwork.
Please try to make your inscription one clear and complete thought or sentence (with subject, verb, and object) or a couple of names arranged like: "Dick and Jane", or "Dick and Jane Forever", or "Dick and Jane, married Oct 1st, 2002".
Inscriptions longer than 1-2 sentences may require an extra charge.
Because you have chosen a Chinese calligrapher, your inscription must be written in Chinese with few exceptions.
Inscriptions cannot be written on artwork in English.
Special Instructions
Enter your special notes or instructions here:
Use this if you have special size restrictions or notes for this calligraphy.
Common requests from customers:
1. Please match length with other wall scrolls on my order if possible.
2. This is a gift, please send information about this title for the recipient.
3. Adjust as needed to make wall scroll no longer than ____ feet.
I try to accommodate every special request whenever possible or practical.
I'll email you if there's a problem with your request.