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*FAQ * how to comission, Price info etc.

Journal Entry: Fri Jan 25, 2013, 4:32 AM
Please be kind and read this information before contacting me about price info and such. Everything you want to know in regards of prices and plushie sizes etc is found here =) .
If there is anything you wounder about that is not stated here or want to do a comission or a special order, throw me a note!



First of, some FAQ about the iron ons as i get ALOT of questions about those :-)

First of they're iron on (made to last on fabric)
people seem to have too much preconceptions about iron ons.
They do not peel off "just like that", it doesnt feel like paper, its like a plastic feeling.
I think the ones who put them on poorly give them a bad name overall (ive seen some bad examples where they seem to hang loose ). To make them last well you need first of all good quality iron ons, then to hold the iron w heat on it long enough ( up to 3 minutes) so make them stick very well onto the fabric. They sit on as good as your average t-shirt print (those who feels plastic'sh, not the ones wich looks imprented in the t-shirt). Im very careful when putting them on making sure they will be durable.

To protect the color even more i also put a sealing finish (wich is matte and doesnt affect the color on the eyes). However i have used this very same iron ons on some of my shirts and they have last several machine washes and still look as good as they did when i put them on.

When i first started and was new with this there was some small areas who got loosen at edges but that was easy fixed by just re-iron them on those spots. In other words, if you do it right and heat them long enough they will stick to the fabric VERY well. I had a pony i made an error on once wich i wanted to remove the eyes from, but i had to actually cut the fur behind the eye to get that off, it sat so hard >_<

Trust me i do like embroidery better aswell, but these machines go from 1950$ and upwards here in sweden (expensive country to live in), wich is why im saving atm.

I will be getting a embroidery machine this summer though, in other words i'll soon be able to offer embroidery plushes instead =) *cant wait*






Comission and price info.

This will be my last comission wave that will have a solid list. I will still be doing some comissions when i find i have the time for it, so if you've got something in mind, send me a note and i'll give you a price-idea for it.

The reason for this is that i really want to work on some of my own plushie projects for a while, and not feel stressed about people waiting in a long queue. Studying full time also increases the stress level on "things that needs to be done" =).

I might open a list again later on though.


*comission request status: closed
Current comission slots:

1* :iconsibsy: *Completed*
2*:iconleshito: *completed*
3*:iconbeastfin: * complete*
4*:iconpinkiepiefan:*started*
5*:iconzanken:

FAQ about comissions and other plush related stuff:

Q: You use iron ons for eyes, how durable are they?
A: They sit very well, like any -shirt prints really. They do not fall off easily, i make sure to iron them long enough so they'll sit on very well. Ive tried to remove a eye on a pony once as i made an error, but it was nearly impossible to remove and i had to cut the actual fur beneath the eye to get it off.
I also use the same prints on some of my clothing, wich have been machine washed quite often without loosing any colouring or break/loosening.
This might explain it a bit hopefuly ;-)

I can gladly say that iam finally getting a embroidery machine  this year , and will soon be able to offer that aswell.




Q: How and when do you want payment for comissions?
A: I accept payment throught paypal only, it can be bought directly over paypal or via an ebay auction if that makes you feel more comfortable.

For in show ponies , you can pay once the plush is finished, and when you have got pictures of it and feel satisfied about it.

For OCs i need payment before the plushie is started, this is because its hard to re,sell a OC incase the buyer would back out.

Q: How long does it take to make my plush once youve started?
A: Usually 1 or 2 weeks, this can never be guaranteed though as i study full time and also work sometimes. but could take up to a month or slightly more if i have really much to do.

Q :do you ship worldwide, and how long does it take to ship to the US ?
A: Yes i ship worldwide. To US a package usually takes between 1,5 weeks to 2,5 weeks.

Q: do you share your pattern?
A: No, i dont share my pattern, sorry.

Q: do you make OCs and special orders like clothing and other accesories?
A: Yes, PM me with your idea ( a image helps alot) and ill work out a price quote for you based on extras etc.

Q: Why so expensive?
A :because they're custom made. It is very time consuming and takes alot of hours of work and patience to create.
Its not something that should be compared with the price of mass-produced plushes that you'll find in toy stores for example.
expensive quality materials, the minky fabric , faux fur , stuffing etc costs.



Heres the current prices on different sizes & types of plushies(keep in mind its base prices, price may vary based on complexity such as colors, accesories, etc.:

Feel secure while buying online, please check out my 100% positive feedback on ebay: [link]

*Please note that this is base-costs. complexity adds to price, such as number of colours, accesories, how hard the mane is to make, etc*

*beanie plush( 8-11"): 125$ [example: [link]
*wired fully moveable plush(12"): 145$ [example: [link]
*small plush ( 12-14") 165$ example: [link]
*medium plush (16-18")250$ example: [link]
*Large Plush: (19-22") 350$ [example: [link]
*Sitting large plus: 285$ [example: [link]
*Large plush with separatly sewn on legs 385$ [example: [link]
*princess & alicorns: 350-450$ [example: [link]

* Any plush can be altered , such as wet mane style, special hairstyles , socks or other accesories, just send me a note and i will get back to you with a price idea.

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Want to buy a plushie?

Why plushie making?

It all started years ago, being into the G1 genre. then when G4 came i naturally fell in love with the show like so many others!
i have always been creative and liked to create things, this made me start to try plushies out when i saw the awesome fan made ones, it started out with some really fun looking ponies in fleece =) i still have images of those wich i may upload someday, theres one of my earlier ones in te gallery (flying RD in fleece). eventually i ordered a batch of minky fabric and tried my new pattern (cloudchaser v.1 was my first minky plush). I really love doing it, it makes me happy once a pony turns out well ^^

I try to make my plushies look good from all angles (front and back aswell as the side) and it is something i'll always keep progressing on with updated patterns on nearly every plush i make (and new . unique style patterns, its really fun!) allthought always keeping the "old" patterns to easily be able to make that one plush once more.


And ofcourse i strive for high quality in the plushies, and i can reveal that i'm getting a much wanted embroidery machine this summer ;-) so finally i'll be able to offer embroidery eyes & symbols aswell!

you only have to pay once the plush is finished, no pre-payment (except if its an OC, as these can be hard to re-sell should one back out). This is mainly because i have a hard time guaranteeing that your plush will be done in say 2 weeks flat, sometimes i can finish one in 2 weeks, sometimes it takes up to a month or slightly longer (because of full time studying.) So taking pre-payments would just stress me out even more.

Allthought be 100% certain that you want a commission before asking =)

If you want more info, read my journal or contact me!

have a nice day ^^

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VNV nation - further

and a nice video to go along with it ;) video not made by me, only added the music.
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:iconkatsumalove9:
Awwww These are some of the BEST and I mean THE BEST plushies ever ^-^ THE CUTENESS IS SO NNGH
Anywhooooo I truly love them and hopefullly I can get the next :D Don't stop! Tee Hee BAIIII /)
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:iconrainbowdash406:
~rainbowdash406 May 9, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
whTS YOUR cheapest plush?
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:iconepicrainbowcrafts:
*Epicrainbowcrafts May 10, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
theres price info right above on my journal :).
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:iconrainbowdash406:
~rainbowdash406 May 10, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
lol xD missed it
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:icontory-kasper:
Haha, call this random, but I came onto your page just to look at some of your plushies, scrolling down I saw your webcam GIF and it made my day. <3
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:iconepicrainbowcrafts:
*Epicrainbowcrafts May 10, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
hehe its awesome isnt it ^^
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:icontory-kasper:
Indeed. :) It was such a small thing, but I was having such a bad day that day, and it made me happy.
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:iconseigman-alice:
~Seigman-Alice May 6, 2013  New member Hobbyist Artist
your art is cool i like your ID pic too :)
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:iconepicrainbowcrafts:
*Epicrainbowcrafts May 10, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
thank you =)
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:iconseigman-alice:
~Seigman-Alice May 10, 2013  New member Hobbyist Artist
Sure ^^
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