"the easel that is art"
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes. Prices shown include shipping to all 50 states. Canadian customers should email me before ordering.
How long does it take to get an Easelmark easel?
My published shop policies state that I will ship within 3 business days of receiving your order. When possible, however, I try to ship your order the same day, or the next day the Post Office is open. I ship by Priority Mail, so you will normally receive your package 1-4 days after I ship it, depending on your location. I cannot guarantee arrival dates. If you request a custom or out-of-stock item, I will ship it by Priority Mail as soon as possible after it is finished. Of course, extraordinary events and circumstances can cause shipping delays.
Do you accept returns and cancellations?
Yes, within certain limits. See my Easelmark shop on Etsy - near the bottom of the page - for current shop policies.
Can you make custom easels?
Yes. If you need a custom easel, email me. Tell me as much as you can about desired dimensions, style, wood, finish, and features. When I create a custom easel, you should expect to receive periodic emails from me asking about your specific needs and updating you on progress.
How much does a custom easel cost?
Prices for custom easels vary depending on several factors such as design time, construction complexity, materials needed, late add-ons, etc. After you and I settle on an initial custom product, I will propose a price. I begin work once you have accepted the proposal. Later changes and add-ons will most often incur additional cost, which we must agree upon before I proceed.
May I order an out-of-stock item?
Out-of-stock items do not appear in active listings in my Etsy shop, so you can't just order them. You may, however, email me to request that I make an out-of-stock item for you. When it's ready, I will list it as, for example, "RESERVED FOR JS" under an Easelmark logo image. That way, only you will know what it is and who it's for, and you can order it. To see photos and descriptions of out-of-stock items see my Photo Gallery.
Do your easels come fully assembled?
No. My easels are shipped partially assembled with a set of printed assembly instructions which include black & white photos. For better photo quality, I offer high-resolution, full-color resources on my ASSEMBLY page. You can watch full-color assembly videos, and you can download assembly manuals that include printed instructions with full-color photos of each step. The only tool you will need is a common #2 Philips screwdriver. No gluing is required. It should only take you 15-20 minutes to assemble one of my easels.
How much weight will your easels hold?
I recommend a maximum tray load of 20 lbs. for floor standing easels and 10 lbs. for tabletop easels. The tray knobs should be turned a bit tighter to secure heavy loads.
Why do your top clamps have a 5° bevel?
The 5° bevel allows the clamp to securely hold items of varying thickness against the mast, as long as the item is rigid.
Will your paint trays work with easels from other manufacturers?
No. My paint trays are designed to mount exclusively on Easelmark floor standing easels. Although they could technically be mounted to my tabletop easels, any weight put in them could cause a tabletop easel to fall over. Additionally, my paint trays are not designed to stand alone on tables or carts.
Are all those 5-star reviews real?
Yes. Packing lists created by Etsy contain boilerplate text which invites purchasers to leave a review, but I never personally solicit reviews. All reviews have been submitted voluntarily by actual purchasers.
Yes. Prices shown include shipping to all 50 states. Canadian customers should email me before ordering.
How long does it take to get an Easelmark easel?
My published shop policies state that I will ship within 3 business days of receiving your order. When possible, however, I try to ship your order the same day, or the next day the Post Office is open. I ship by Priority Mail, so you will normally receive your package 1-4 days after I ship it, depending on your location. I cannot guarantee arrival dates. If you request a custom or out-of-stock item, I will ship it by Priority Mail as soon as possible after it is finished. Of course, extraordinary events and circumstances can cause shipping delays.
Do you accept returns and cancellations?
Yes, within certain limits. See my Easelmark shop on Etsy - near the bottom of the page - for current shop policies.
Can you make custom easels?
Yes. If you need a custom easel, email me. Tell me as much as you can about desired dimensions, style, wood, finish, and features. When I create a custom easel, you should expect to receive periodic emails from me asking about your specific needs and updating you on progress.
How much does a custom easel cost?
Prices for custom easels vary depending on several factors such as design time, construction complexity, materials needed, late add-ons, etc. After you and I settle on an initial custom product, I will propose a price. I begin work once you have accepted the proposal. Later changes and add-ons will most often incur additional cost, which we must agree upon before I proceed.
May I order an out-of-stock item?
Out-of-stock items do not appear in active listings in my Etsy shop, so you can't just order them. You may, however, email me to request that I make an out-of-stock item for you. When it's ready, I will list it as, for example, "RESERVED FOR JS" under an Easelmark logo image. That way, only you will know what it is and who it's for, and you can order it. To see photos and descriptions of out-of-stock items see my Photo Gallery.
Do your easels come fully assembled?
No. My easels are shipped partially assembled with a set of printed assembly instructions which include black & white photos. For better photo quality, I offer high-resolution, full-color resources on my ASSEMBLY page. You can watch full-color assembly videos, and you can download assembly manuals that include printed instructions with full-color photos of each step. The only tool you will need is a common #2 Philips screwdriver. No gluing is required. It should only take you 15-20 minutes to assemble one of my easels.
How much weight will your easels hold?
I recommend a maximum tray load of 20 lbs. for floor standing easels and 10 lbs. for tabletop easels. The tray knobs should be turned a bit tighter to secure heavy loads.
Why do your top clamps have a 5° bevel?
The 5° bevel allows the clamp to securely hold items of varying thickness against the mast, as long as the item is rigid.
Will your paint trays work with easels from other manufacturers?
No. My paint trays are designed to mount exclusively on Easelmark floor standing easels. Although they could technically be mounted to my tabletop easels, any weight put in them could cause a tabletop easel to fall over. Additionally, my paint trays are not designed to stand alone on tables or carts.
Are all those 5-star reviews real?
Yes. Packing lists created by Etsy contain boilerplate text which invites purchasers to leave a review, but I never personally solicit reviews. All reviews have been submitted voluntarily by actual purchasers.