Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a commission?
Absolutely! We love creating art that's just for you!
If you’re after an artwork with specific colours, then please get in touch via the Contact Me form. We will then discuss what you are after, time frames, and pricing.
Please note, a 25% deposit is required for commissions.
Clock commissions can take up to 4-6 weeks to produce due to the nature of the painting style.
Drop us a message and let's get chatting!
Where did you learn fluid art?
Instagram and YouTube!
A friend of mine showed me some cool art on Instagram and I knew I needed to try it, so I bought 3 colours of high-flow acrylics and gave it a go. I was trying to follow another Perth artist, and whilst my first piece looked nothing like hers, I knew that I wanted to play around more.
I am self-taught, and learnt everything I know through countless hours watching Instagram and YouTube videos, and many more hours of trial and error (easily in the hundreds of hours). After being asked many times by a friend to set up a workshop, I started putting my knowledge into practice by teaching others how to make cool art.
There have been many mistakes, ugly paintings, failures, and mishaps along the way. Whether it’s the paint, the style, or the colours, you generally don’t know what something is going to look like until it’s dry, and that is a huge part of the learning process. One thing I have learnt about fluid art is that a mistake and mishap isn’t the end of the world. Three of my most memorable mishaps include:
– The time one piece fell on the floor when I left it to dry and I came back 30 mins later to find all the paint was ruined. I picked it up and put it back on the drying rack. After it dried the effect was so cool that I left it as is!
– The time I tried to do a paint-over on a piece without peeling all the old paint off first. Turns out putting very liquid paint on former liquid paint causes cracks. But the effect was unique that I left it to dry, and now the piece is a a true one-of-a-kind!
– The time I went to work and left my paintings in the sun to dry. I forgot to ask someone to pull them out of the sun after an hour. When I came home that night one of the records had warped due to the heat. Instead of throwing it out, I resined it and now it’s another truly unique piece.
Why did you start making art?
I started making art as a way to unwind and let out my inner child. When I started making fluid art I had just changed jobs and was working in a high-pressure role. I found that playing with the fluid acrylics was a great way to de-stress and support my mental well being.
I continued making art because it was addictive! I was hooked from the start and wanted to learn everything I could, plus, it was an excuse to buy ALL THE SUPPLIES! What started as a fun evening activity soon turned into an obsession and eventually a business.
There are still days where I get imposter syndrome and my brain goes off on a negative tangent, and those are the days that make me stronger as a person and an artist. Art doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to ‘be’.
What do you use to make your clocks?
I use old vinyl records that I find at op-shops, or that people are discarding.
I started painting records early on in my creative journey, and it was my brother that suggested I make them into clocks. It’s also a great way to upcycle unwanted items.
What is Print On Demand?
Print on demand is a printing process where art and apparel isn’t printed
until an order is fulfilled. It’s a great way to lesson the environmental impact by only printing when a customer is ready to buy!
Handmade Pride has items fulfiled through print-on-demand drop shipper. They have locations worldwide, so depending on where you are, your orders are printed and shipped from the facility that can do it most efficiently.
The item description will outline if that particular style is print-on-demand. If it doesn't - then it's one we have in stock and ready to ship!
How do I know what size t-shirt to order?
Check out the size charts!
For our clothing printed in Perth, you can check the size chart here.
For Print on Demand clothing, you can find the size chart here.
If in doubt - go a little bigger.
Shipping & Returns
How much is shipping?
Postage/shipping is calculated at checkout, and is based on the combined weight of the items.
Here's an example of the shipping costs within Australia:
- Small envelope items such as stickers and magnets: free
- Small but heavy items or flat items like coasters or alcohol ink artwork: $7.50
- Larger or heavier items like clocks and t-shirts: $15
- Parcels that weigh over 3kg: $25
This is a guide, and the exact cost (based on weight/size) will be shown at checkout.
We do offer free shipping within Australia for all orders over $200.
International shipping is available, and also calculated at checkout based on the combined weight of the items.
We use Australia post for both domestic and international parcels.
Where do you ship from?
We ship all handmade art, accessories and locally printed clothing from our home in Perth, Western Australia.
All our print-on-demand clothing is shipped from our printing partners who have various locations around the world.
Where do you ship to?
We ship to most countries around the world. If you're unsure - just send us a message and we can confirm if we can ship to your country. This is due to limitations with Australia Post.
As of 25 August 2025 - all shipments to the USA and Puerto Rico are paused, due to Australia Post pausing most shipments. Read more here.
What is your refund policy?
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right, as you may be entitled to an exchange or refund. You may be asked to send photos of the item/damage, and may also be asked to return the damaged item to us.
Returns / Refunds / Exchanges
Please choose wisely as returns, refunds and exchanges are not offered if you have changed your mind on any item, including ordering the incorrect size of clothing. Please check the size chart carefully for any clothing purchases.
As we are a small business, we are limited as to what refunds we can offer.
All returns and refunds will be handled in accordance with Australian consumer laws.
Please do not mail anything back without first getting in contact and receive confirmation that the items can be returned.
As per the consumer protection laws in Australia, shipping fees are not covered by Handmade Pride. If an item is not covered by the consumer guarantee, shipment will be covered by Handmade Pride.
If you were required to return the item to us, we will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at vanessa@handmadepride.com.au.
Images
All product photography is done in house and as such there may be slight variations when compared to the images on a screen. Whilst all care is taken to ensure the colours in the photographs are as accurate as possible, computer, tablet and mobile screen resolutions may cause the colours to differ from the actual colours of the item. The colours of print-on-demand items may also differ slightly based on the printing technique used and the base colour (i.e. colours on light colour shirts tend to be brighter than on dark colour shirts due to the fabric base colour).