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Commission Info & FAQ

Journal Entry: Tue Jan 1, 2008, 7:30 PM
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Commission Info


Please read ALL policies before contacting me. :)
Policies are subject to change without notice.
Always check most recent journal for status on Commission Openings


1) Artist reserves the right to refuse any request.

2) Only Robot-type characters please. And please have reference image(s) -- the more you can provide, the better your plush will look. Original robo-characters designed by you are acceptable :)

3) Commission Must be paid in full before any work begins on the plush. Artist accepts Paypal Only

4) Please follow commission schedule for approximated completion time -- always posted & updated in most recent journal(s). Please Be patient, it takes time to make a plush. Every plush is currently all 100% Hand Sewn. Artist does not have a machine.

5) Pressuring the Artist to hurry or constantly emailing/contacting the Artist will not get the plush done any faster.

6) Serious buyers only please.

7) Robo-plushes average 11 to 14 inches in height. There is no guarantee on how big the final plush will be. Artist will use the best of her ability to create a plush interpretation of the character you want.

8) Plushes are Not intended for persons under the age of 12.

9) You must be 18 or older to commission me, or have parental consent.

10) Commissions are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. That does not mean plushes are completed in the same sequence. You may request as many characters/plushes as you like, but keep in mind you may have to wait a bit longer for the artist to complete so many plushes.

11) Shipping charges apply to international residents -- Artist only ships EMS (Express Mail). Shiping is free for US & Canada residents.
Additional SHIPPING Charge for International Residents is $30 USD (this is to be paid at the time of the plush's completion).


Average Pricing: $150 to $200 USD
Additional costs may apply for overly-detailed characters (range can be $225 to $300 USD).



To commission me, just send me a note :)
In doing so, you have read the above terms & agree to abide by all of it.

Please include the character you want done (and which version -- example: G1 or movie version, etc). Provide any links to some photos of the character (especially since I may not be familiar with every character). And I will get back to you as soon as I can :)

Always check most recent journal for status on Commission Openings

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FAQ
Just in case, maybe I can answer your question(s) here before you contact me.

Q: Do you trade? Do you take partial trades?
A: I have to be the one interested in your work. I will be the one to ask if I'm interested. Please, do Not ask otherwise.

Q: Why only Robot-type plushes? Why not human-characters?
A: There's already plenty of other plush artists out there who make human-characters.

Q: Will you help me find a plush artist to do a human-character?
A: No, I don't have time for that.

Q: How about animal plushes?
A: Sorry, I'm lousy at animal plushes.

Q: Will you do an original robot that I sketched?
A: Sure. :)

Q: I can't afford to commission you. Why do you charge so much?
A: I charge what is fair & reasonable to my time and efforts. You are paying for a service -- for me to spend time making you a plush. I'm sorry if you cannot afford my plushes, maybe try saving a dollar everyday until you can afford it. *shrug*

Q: If I cry and whine, will you lower your prices?
A: No, but I'll give you a tissue box, so you can go in a corner and be pitiful about it.

Q: Do you take payment plans?
A: Yes, but keep in mind, that I won't work on your request until it has been Paid In Full.

Q: If I provide you with the materials, will you give me a discount?
A: I do not accept materials provided by anyone, to ensure that the doll is made of new and good materials.

Q: How long does it take you to make a plush?
A: Um..... 50 to 100 hours or until my eyes hurt. @_@ (Approximate time to complete one doll is 2 weeks).

Q: Why does it take you so long to make/finish a plush?
A: I sew by hand, so of course it's going to take longer. Be Patient!! It's not like you're going to wait for an entire year or more.

Q: Why don't you buy a sewing machine?
A: I cannot convince myself of the need for such an expensive piece of equipment. Besides, I can't transport a machine everywhere I go. It's easier to just stick with the hand sewing.
Also, the type of plushes I'm making do not agree with machines, many of the stitches I need are more complex than a machine is capable of.

Q: Will you give me or sell me your patterns?
A: No. Pattern-making took me a very long time to learn on my own.
Sorry, but please make your own patterns or go to a craft store if you want a pattern.

Q: Can you set up a tutorial/instructions on how to make *insert character*?
A: I'm lousy at explanations. Sorry.

Q: How do you ______? Will you teach me how to sew?
A: I'm not a teacher.

Q: Why did you refuse my request?
A: There's numerous reasons for that. Your selected character may be far too complex for me to do, or you selected a non-robo character, or I don't have the materials necessary to do that particular character. I also have to be interested in doing the character; some characters do not interest me.

Q: What if I pay you twice as much to do this *Beyond Super Complicated* character?
A: I'm flattered. But no, I'm not interested in stretching my capabilities.

Q: Do you make smaller plushes?
A: Sometimes

Q: Will you make a super giant plush -- like 3 feet tall?
A: ^^; I don't think you'd be willing to pay for what it would take to do such a massive project. And I sew by hand, it would take a very long time to sew something that massive.

Q: Will you make dozens of a certain character?
A: No, I would lose interest if I had to do the same character too many times. I'm not capable of mass-production.

Q: Why doesn't my plush look like the one in your gallery?
A: I like to make improvements as I go.

Q: But I like the one in your gallery. Can I buy that one instead?
A: Unless stated otherwise, the answer is no. It's likely that plush is either part of my own collection or one that has been commissioned.

Q: What if I offered you gobs of cash$$$ for the one in your gallery?
A: I'm flattered, but no.

Q: Why only paypal? Can I mail you cash? Do you take checks or money orders?
A: Paypal is fast, safe, easy, and ensures that your commission spot is secured. No cash, no money orders, and definitely No checks. Paypal Only, that's all.

Q: Are your plushes safe for children?
A: My plushes are intended for persons over the age of 12 -- for display or gentle handling purposes.

Q: I NEED this ___ plush by a certain time/date. Can you do that?
A: Nope.



Q: What kind of materials do you use?
Fabric = Alova Suede Cloth
Stuffing = 100% Polyester fiberfill


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~godlikeone:icongodlikeone: Jan 2, 2008, 3:37:45 AM
Dang. I better start saving then...
But onea these days I'll buy one ^^
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~SuzyWong:iconSuzyWong: Jan 5, 2008, 9:28:24 PM
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~bobrox15:iconbobrox15: Jan 11, 2008, 9:30:05 PM
If only I hadn't spent all my money on a Unicron figure. >_<

You have some of the coolest plushies I've ever seen, I wish I could make plushies.

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