Artist: Shallowlagoon

I still got more to put out but I was able to make a good dent today.

Hello, I’ve never wheat-pasted, but it’s on my bucket list.

Out of curiosity, what drives one to decide “this is the design/art that I believe in so much that I’ll risk it all to hang it up?”

Or, what sort of imagery do you like creating and why?

The wind got the best of me on that last install. It still looks kinda dope imo 🤷🏽

Anyway, trying it out as an experiment

I’m pretty new to this and so far I’ve just been cooking my own paste with flour and water. Then someone suggested I add some wallpaper glue, so I mixed that in for the last batch. I also saw some guys using paste so thin they could fit it in a squeeze bottle, so I know there are options. Basically I’m asking what are your preferred methods for making paste?

If you ever need an wheatpaste installer and producer with previous experience in NYC, LA or Philly, let me know! 

I can provide photos of previous installs with our scope of work. Pm me!

That mark on his hand is really doing him dirty

Last time I posted on here I received a handful of responses and got a small recurring gig for a company, but I’m still wondering one finds actual advertising campaign gigs in Los Angeles. How do I get companies to choose me as the contractor for these gigs and how can I make this become a steady form of income? I’m looking for as much work in this field as possible and am willing to travel if it’s paid for. I’d love to hear back from any seasoned veterans or people looking for workers.

A friend of mine owns a record studio that has a big (but not full size) billboard out front from the previous business.

He floated the idea of allowing bands that cut records there to use the billboard for album artwork and release promotion.

Is wheatpaste the move here? Estimating the sign to be maybe 8’ x 10’. Want something cheap enough for local bands but clean and sharp enough to capture the artwork. Replaceable/degradeable (but not going to look like shit the first time it rains). Don’t want a storage room full of vinyl banners for albums.

What do you guys think?

Title. Thanks

Hey y’all, trying to do some math to see how much paste I would need for a postering run. If I’ve got 10 posters that are 18x24” how much wheat paste should I make?

(happy july 4th, womp womp)

Used UV resistant spray before I put these ones up so hopefully they maintain their color a bit longer

Has anyone spotted any? I have yet to see one 🥺

I’m looking for work wheatpasting. I live in Los Angeles and have been reaching out to companies in the area, but haven’t received any responses back. Is there another way/place to find wheatpasting gigs? I have experience and find it to be extremely fun work. If anyone has leads, please reach out. Thanks!

edit - Thank you everyone that has been reaching out. If you’d like to reach out, DM me, I will respond. I am looking for as much work in this field as possible.

Any recommendations for affordable online printers that have decent quality posters? I’m looking to print for wheat pasting in North America

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Anyone have a good rec for an affordable printer in LA or the general SoCal area? Looking to print 50-100 posters