EXCHANGE IDEAS - You have access to other PTI members including email addresses, so that you can correspond with them and exchange ideas;
FRIENDSHIP - Members of PTI have many of the same concerns, needs, and interests. They’re the kind of people you will enjoy meeting and many may become your friends.
FORM PTI GROUPS - You will be able to form groups and complete paper tole projects. There are over 100 cutting guides available for purchase to members;
ONE-STOP CENTER - When you are facing a problem PTI is a one-stop center for advice, contacts, inspiration and suggestions on paper tole projects and business;
HELPFUL HINTS - Techniques and hints are published in the Paper Tole Snippets quarterly;
PROBLEM SOLVING - Send your question to PTI by email and you will receive a timely reply;
MEET OTHERS - PTI plans and holds an exhibit and a week long seminar every 2 years. Our next one is in Vancouver, Washington in June, 2011;
NEWSLETTER - The newsletter, Paper Tole Snippets, contains new for members worldwide. It contains helpful hints, new techniques, questions and answers and much more. New trends worldwide will be discussed and shared. The Snippets is published in January, April, July and October each year.;
PRINT OR SUPPLIER LOCATOR - If you have difficulty finding a certain print or accessory, we will help you find where you can purchase it. The PTI website will contain links to other sites and stores selling prints and supplies.;
TEACHER & STORE LISTINGS - You will receive an updated listing of PTI teachers and suppliers. Mention that your are a PTI member to receive preferred service and discounts.; and
GALLERY SALES - For members you can list your completed paper tole pictures on the website for sale [see membership rules for the number of pictures you can sell on the website].
Individual Memberships
Individual Memberships are $35 (US dollars) and include:
10% discount on all products purchased from The Tole Way, and on all retail purchases from Decoupage Supply Center & Gabler’s 3D Gallery;
Ability to list 2 Paper Tole pictures for “sale” in the PTI Gallery on the website; and
The Snippets 4 times a year.
Teacher/Instructor Memberships
Teacher/Instructor Memberships are $50 (US dollars) and include:
10% discount on all products purchased from The Tole Way, and on all retail purchases from Decoupage Supply Center & Gabler’s 3D Gallery;
A 50 word bio, photo and a listing on the PTI website with a link to your website or email address;
Ability to list Paper Tole pictures for “sale” in the PTI Gallery on the website. Teacher can list 3 items, teachers with a certification of CPTT-1 can list 4 items, teachers with a certification of CPTT-2 can list 5 items, and teachers with a certificaiton of CPTT-3 can list 6 items; and
The Snippets 4 times a year.
Retailer Memberships
Retailer Memberships are $80 (US dollars) and include:
10% discount on all products purchased from The Tole Way;
A 50 word bio, photo and a listing on the PTI website with a link to your website or email address;
Ability to list 6 Paper Tole pictures for “sale” in the PTI Gallery on the website; and
