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Custom and Industrial Canvas Projects:
How to Work With Us
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What is Canvas? |
The word canvas originally
comes from cannabis - the scientific name for the hemp plant. It is
the fiber of the hemp plant that has traditionally been used to weave a
heavy and durable cloth for all kinds of rigorous use. Today, there
are lots of choices available in fabrics. We use natural material and
synthetic - depending on the key features needed for the project. Many
people use the term canvas now to include those fabrics. Our research
process keeps introducing us to new fabrics, blends, coatings, and
techniques. We offer this experience to our customers.
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Can We Talk? |
Most of the custom and
industrial canvas projects we have done are special. There's just no
way to express all the possible things that can be done with the fabrics and
materials available today. Before you decide what fabric is the right
choice for you, let us have a chance to discuss it. We're happy to
field your questions and offer some multi-generational experience.
Contact us by phone (503-288-6591),
email or contact form.
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What Did You Have In Mind? |
The more specific your
information is, the better we can determine how to help. With general
information we can give you a price range and in many cases we are able to
help you say what you need. But for a more accurate quote it helps to have
aids such as drawings, blueprints, schematics, pictures and / or
measurements. Some of the significant factors that determine cost will
be the selection of the most suitable material, combined with the amount of
custom work that needs to be done such as cuts and seams.
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Agreeing On The Project |
Feel free to talk with us
about your project, even if you don't have it totally worked out in your
mind. Our experience lends itself to knowing what can and can't be
done cost effectively. Not only that, but we invest a great deal of
time and effort in keeping current on the best products available. If
there is a new feature available, it might make all the difference to your
project. We can share that information with you, on a brainstorming or
consulting basis.
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Prototypes and One Ups |
A prototype or a sample of
a potential product is always a good idea. It provides you the
opportunity to investigate the product and determine if changes need to be
made before beginning a production run. The cost of a prototype is
typically required before the project begins. In some cases a portion
of the prototype fee is credited to the cost of a production run.
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Production Plans |
When it is time to run your
project, we will have agreed on the design and specifications of the end
product. Our production facility in Portland is very capable, and we
have alliances both domestic and internationally so we can get the job done
at the most competitive price.
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Payments and Acceptable Terms |
- We do not charge fees for exploring possibilities,
so feel free to contact us.
- When we agree that your project is viable, we will
be very clear with you about what budget is appropriate before the work
begins.
- A retainer is required for most custom work.
Depending on the expected budget, it could be 10% to 50% of the estimated
total.
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Brainstorming Encouraged |
Fabrication is our
business. Our staff is knowledgeable and has access to worldwide
directories of supplies and fabrication techniques. Of course, we're
not here just to visit or empathize with your challenge. We're here to
roll up our sleeves and get the job done. With that in mind, give us a
try and see if your toughest problem is too much for us. When it
becomes appropriate, we will talk about entering into a consulting or
production contract. We won't surprise you with a bill.
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References |
As you can see by the
examples on this website, we have a lot of experience with custom and
industrial canvas projects. If you would like a reference or two, just
let us know. We will provide you with the necessary contact
information for a customer of ours that had a project in some ways similar
to the one you are proposing.
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