- How much do you charge for your dolls? Keep in mind that dolls take a long time to make, so you're paying for both SUPPLIES (fabric, thread, accessories, etc) and LABOR (my actual time spent sewing). BASE PRICES mean that the price can go up depending on the intricacy of the design. All of these things will be discussed. + Base price for LARGE (~12/14in) dolls: $80 Which means this price can go up depending on the intricacy of the design. We can talk about it. Please note that LARGE dolls are more expensive than SMALL dolls because despite what may seem two inches, they are MUCH larger in size when comparing them. The size difference also allows for many more details than on a small doll, as well as more fabric used. + Base price for SMALL (~10in) dolls: $35 + Base price for KEYCHAIN (~4in) dolls: $15 Keychains will be made of simpler materials (felts, fleeces), around 4", and will have metal keychain rings. An example of keychains can be seen here, here, and here. Here is a size comparison of large, small and keychain. - I want to commission you! How do I do that? First off, I do not take commissions through e-mail. I also do not take cosplay commissions. I do take commissions for dolls, but ONLY at my devART site, and ONLY a certain number of people at a time. If you are interested, keep an eye on my journal - that will update that my commission list is open and that you can apply. (devART accounts are free). This system may change in the future. Keep in mind that I am a college student (art) at this point in time and my curriculum is very demanding during the fall and spring semesters. I also don't travel with my sewing machine or fabrics. - It says you aren't taking commissions. When are you opening up again? Well, that just means that I have a lot of things to do, and when I'm done, I will open commissions up again. At this point in time I'm not sure when I'll open commissions again, but it *might* be in late spring/summer of 2008. (My lists are really full.) Please do not contact me asking me when commissions will be open - this is the only time range that I can give you. You can always find that sort of information at my journal when it is available. - I'm under 18/a minor. Can I still commission you? Yes, of course! Although, unless mom and dad let you spend your money freely without a problem, it might be a good idea to speak with them about it first. PARENTS: I'm sorry, but I can't be held responsible for a minor commissioning me without your consent to do so. I do not ask the age of the people commissioning me - it's not like I'm selling cigarettes/anything with legal age restrictions, so I technically do not have to. If your child pays with your money without your consent, this is something you must speak to THEM about, not to me. (I do not encourage this sort of behavior, but like I said, I can't be held responsible for it.) I will try to work things out with you in this situation. Also, your child will be getting a very unique collection plush that has been carefully made by the human hand, not some "rip-off toy". :) No need to worry, I do my best to make the plush worth the money. - I would like to commission a plush to be made for another person, is that okay? (Also applies to parent/child.) Certainly! :D There is no problem with this - just follow the regular commission-submission procedures. - I know you make anime/manga plush, but will you take requests for original characters? Yes, of course, PROVIDING that I have detailed drawings/screenshots/etc of the front and back of the character (as well as any other parts that may be important). I try to get the details as accurate as possible, and even though I would ask you about things in the middle of making the doll, it is much easier to be sure of things before-hand. - How long does it take you to complete a doll? Again, depending on difficulty, it may take longer. But a doll will generally take about 20 hours total, and this could be over a couple of days or a week or two. I get more done when I don't have to work and I can spend all day on a plush, obviously. - Is it possible for you to have the plush done for [event]? (Birthdays, cons, etc.) I will try my very, very best to have a plush done by the date you want it. Sometimes I can't make it happen, but I will try even if it means sending the plush out to you before I get the payment for it. (With that in mind, just remember that if you don't pay me, I know where you live and I own many daggers. Haha, kidding. Humor people, humor!! Although, I am aware of your address and I will send you...MANY...letters.) - Can I possibly "pick up" the doll as opposed to having you ship it to me? If I am attending a convention that you will be attending as well (ie., Otakon), then we can arrange a pick-up at a certain time and location. Also, if you live close to me - I live in Ocean County, New Jersey (you can ask for the specific location), then if you would like to pick it up you may. Just remember that if you're driving, you might spend just as much money on gas as you would for the shipping! I don't mind arranging this, though. :) 1. The first people to comment on my journal and fill out the form appropriately get the slots. PLEASE ONLY REQUEST ONE CHARACTER. It's not because I'm not willing to combo prices or make more than one for one person, but it's because of time restraints. Here's the basic form you MUST go by (you submit this in the comment): ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Character Name: Series: Images: (Full front and back images of the character are usually amazing to have, but if you can't find those, put as many images with features, clothing shots, etc. as you can. I can look for them on my own too, but this would make life a lot easier!) THESE MAY BE SPECIFIED AFTER YOU FIRST POST, AS PICTURES MAY TAKE LONGER TO FIND. Size preferred: Large doll, small doll, keychain doll. Etc: Any special things you would like added. Also, if you want to clear up the colors or anything else, that's cool. (Sometimes it's hard to tell!) This may also be specified after the original post. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2. If you don't get on the commission list but my waiting list is open, you may ask to be put on that. A note, though: as I am a college student, I do not have my sewing materials with me at school, and this may determine the wait time on the waiting list. Before I make your dolls I will re-confirm with you that you want them, of course. And, if you decide while you are still on the list that you would no longer like to be on it, please let me know and I will remove you. 3. Nothing too extravagant, please! I do like my fingers. SHIPPING: Small dolls: $5 Large dolls: $5 INTERNATIONAL: $12 (or so) Sometimes I can't find a box around the house that's appropriate for a doll! If I have to go and buy a shipping box, I'll have to include that price. Large and small are the same because they're light, and generally cost the same to ship. :) PAYMENT AND PAYMENT OPTIONS: + Money Order + Paypal (Cash only) + May take others (check, concealed cash), discuss this with me The time at which I will expect payment is when I have completed the doll. I will send you pictures of the completed doll, then you will send me the money, and when I get it I'll mail you the doll. (It's much like ransom, isn't it?) PLEASE NOTE that because of recent circumstances, if you cannot pay for your plush within a reasonable amount of time, I will not be able to hold it for you. I will make exceptions (obviously if there's an emergency and you don't have the money due to that, that is completely reasonable, and you just need to discuss it with me - we'll find a solution), but I am trying to do you guys a favor by not making you pay upfront for something that isn't yet made. Don't ruin that. If you do not pay for your plush, it will be put up for public sale. PLEASE ONLY COMMENT WITH YOUR COMMISSION ORDER IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT IT. Thank you. Also, I HAVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT YOUR COMMISSION IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE FAQ PROPERLY. Believe me, I'll be able to tell. It's written for a reason and I expect you to read it in full. |
