Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out the latest news about Scrolls From China?
Visit our Newsroom to find upcoming gallery events, press releases, or other media articles & videos.

How can I find out how much the scrolls cost?
Please contact us with any questions.

Is each Chinese wall scroll unique?
Absolutely!  The artists paint each scroll by hand and each is a unique piece of art.

How much money does the artist get from the sale of their scroll?
We buy the scrolls at a fair price set by Kenny and the students.  Thirty percent of that goes to the artist.  The rest goes to art supplies, mounting the painting onto a scroll or mat, and to specific orphanage needs, such as medicines.

How often do you add new wall scrolls to your web site?
We typically add about two dozen new wall scrolls each month.

How much do the wall scrolls weigh?
On average, a wall scroll will weigh about one pound.

Is the wall scroll ready to hang?
Each wall scroll comes with a bottom rod and a ribbon at the top from which to hang it.  We also sell some paintings that have not been mounted, and are suitable for professional framing.

What type of material is the painting done on?  What medium is used?
There are five essential components to a traditional Chinese painting: Chinese ink, paper and silk, the tableau arrangement, the subject and seal, and the mounting.  The painting is done on rice paper or silk, then all are mounted onto silk.  Chinese ink is first used to create different effects based on the consistency, or the amount of water added to the ink.  The use of Chinese ink is the foundation of Chinese painting.  It is more essential than the use of color.  Then color is added to express the characteristics of the subject, such as red and orange on trees to indicate the season autumn.  You can visit www.asia-art.net/chinese_tech_brush.html for more about Chinese painting.

Can I special order a scroll with a custom look?
Yes!  You can order one that looks similar to one that has already been sold, or you can contact us and let us know what you would like.  These orders typically take about six weeks to process, depending upon the time of order.  It can occur faster for an additional fee.  Please contact us if you have more questions or to place a custom order.

Can the painted portion of the artwork be removed from the wall hanging backing and placed in a traditional frame?
It may be possible to cut the painted portion away from the rest and have it framed professionally in a western-style frame with matting.  We recommend consulting a professional framer.

What are the rods made of?
Most of the rods are porcelain, and are beautiful and elegant.  We sell a few with wooden rods, with a dark finish.

What shipping method do you use?
All orders are shipped via USPS within the United States.  International orders are shipped via UPS.  You can expect your wall scroll to arrive within 5-7 business days after the order is placed, if it is in stock.  Otherwise it will take six weeks.

Tell us more about orphans in China.
There are thousands of Chinese children who are left in busy places, such as police stations or bus terminals, each year, mostly due to economic reasons.  A high percentage of these children are girls, but there are also many boys.  Some of the children have special needs.  The conditions of the orphanages vary.  The children must leave the orphanage at around age 14 to 16, depending on the institute.  Many of these children leave without education, money or prospects, although some of the children are retained as employees by their orphanage and the special needs orphans usually are transferred to a facility for adults with disabilities.  It is hard to know exactly what happens to all of these children, since reports seem to vary.

I'd like to send money to directly support the Chinese orphans.  Is there a way to do this?
Our partner for creating vocational schools for orphans in China, Rise Up International, accepts donations that are tax deductible.  You can contribute to them and earmark it for orphans in China.  Make your contribution directly at their web site — www.riseupinternational.com.
Our adoption agency, CCAI, has several programs to help the children who are in the orphanages now.  Each dollar donated goes directly to help the children.  Find out more by visiting www.chinesechildren.org and first click on Charity Outreach, then Make a Donation.