The Aesthetic Union began as a desire for collaboration. Printing has long been the process where designer and artist come together to duplicate their work. But printmaking is a craft that requires years of dedication to master. When an artist and designer collaborate with a Master Printer, a new type of artwork is created. The image is altered from the process. From the artist’s hand, to printing plates, to the press, and then finally, the pressman’s eye, the final product is an entirely different specimen. It’s been transformed through the alchemical processes of a craft that’s been around for centuries. Our goal is not only to show people the process, but educate; printing is essential to the form that they hold in their hands. From custom-designed business cards, limited edition posters, packaging, etc, we love collaborating with people who have amazing ideas or designs. The union in Aesthetic Union is about our relationship with you. You are who we are printing and designing for. The Aesthetic Union is you and I.
» Follow us on Twitter @GeneralBead https://twitter.com/GeneralBead » Check out our online store http://www.generalbeadsanfrancisco.com » We’re on etsy! https://www.etsy.com/shop/GeneralBead and » Pining for more? https://www.pinterest.com/GeneralBead/ » And of course we’re on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/generalbead/ General Bead is located at 637 Minna St. San Francisco, CA 94103. We are between 7th and 8th Streets, parallel between Mission and Howard, south of Market Street near Civic Center. Open since 1982, we have a large and unique selection of beads, crystals and findings, and our friendly and helpful staff is happy to help. If you have any questions about our items or about your order, please call us during business hours (Monday-Sunday 12-6pm PST). That is the most effective way to contact us!
Paper Tree has great deals on all the Japanese paper and origami supplies you need. For more than 45 years our company has carried on the family tradition of teaching people about origami and helping them find what they need. We carry a wide range of products, instruction books, special glues, and quality paper in many different color combinations. You will also find Japanese erasers, brushes, blank ink, and watercolor paints. Be sure to check out our handmade cards left blanks on the inside for you to inscribe your own message.
Capricorn Framing provides custom framing to enhance and protect your artwork. We work with a wide range of customers and have solutions to fit most every budget. All of our work is done with conservation and/or archival materials and methods, unless you specify otherwise. We specialize in unique and custom solutions for your artwork, especially for three-dimensional objects. We also have a relationship with a local glass and mirror vendor to provide turnkey services for that perfect mirror for your home or office. Interior designers love that service and the products we deliver. Yes, deliver. We also offer pick-up services and home/office consultations. Did we mention the finished corner frames? We offer truly unique, custom frames made especially for your artwork. Many of these frames would be considered works of art by themselves.