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So, I have fabric. Lots, and lots, and lots of fabric, and I want it to go away. Thus, I'm offering DISCOUNTED COMMISSIONS! If you commission a plush from me that I can make entirely out of fabric that I already have in my possession, it will be severely discounted! The cost will only be for the time and effort I'll put into the plush, and not the materials I make it from.

General Rules:
Bag_Poké_Ball_SpritePaypal only!
Bag_Great_Ball_SpriteI prefer to do two payments: payment for the labor cost upfront, and shipping after the plush is made
Bag_Ultra_Ball_SpritePayment plans are a-okay as long as at least 1/3 of the cost is paid upfront
Bag_Master_Ball_SpriteYou can still order custom plush that have fabrics I don't already have, it will just be the full cost
Bag_Fast_Ball_SpriteYou can combine shipping with stuff from my sales post!
Bag_Moon_Ball_SpriteTrading is awesome. I'd love to work out an art trade or a trade for merchandise in exchange for a plush!
Bag_Premier_Ball_SpriteI can make more than just Pokémon! Any other animals/creatures/whatevers are more than welcome. :D
Bag_Poké_Ball_SpriteFor the time being I will not be making humanoid plush.
Bag_Cherish_Ball_SpriteConcerning shipping: I can give you a most likely correct guess, but I won't know an approximate shipping amount until the plush is finished.
Bag_Dream_Ball_SpriteAlso, I am not responsible for lost packages and the like. If you want tracking or insurance let me know, and I'll add it in to my calculations!

So can you make ___?
The answer is: maybe. I have a LOT of fabric, but I don't have every shade of every color! So it's best to just ask if I think I can make a plushie with what I have available. I'll go ahead and say that I have a lot of white and black fabrics (fur and fleece), blues, browns and greens, and less purples, pinks, reds, oranges and grays. 

What size can you make the plush?
The smallest size I can make a plush right now is 6" tall or wide. I can make a bigger plush, it will cost extra, and also depend on the fabric I have available.

How much will it cost?
I have two main fabrics I can work with - fleece and fur.

A basic 6" plush made of fleece will cost $30. Bigger will cost more, and if a plush will be extremely complicated - ie more than three colors, a bunch of appendages, etc - will also cost a little bit extra.

A 6" fur plush will cost $50, mainly because fur is much harder to work with than fleece. Again, bigger will cost more, and more complicated plush will also cost extra. HOWEVER! If you want a Joltik it will only cost $40, as I have a pattern pre-made for Joltiks.

Remember, though - if I don't have the fabric already, it will cost a bit extra as well. I have fleece in almost ever color, though, and many different colors of fur.

Please just ask me for a price quote! I don't bite, I promise. :D

How long until I have my plush?
This will depend on a lot of the same factors as the plush. After all, since I am not charging for materials here, in this case time literally equals money. Cheaper, easier plush will take less time and be in the mail sooner. Complex plush will take considerably longer. Also, for the latter half of September I will be less available to work on plushies in my spare time, and therefore any plush commissioned in early September or even late August will take longer than they normally would. I will frequently pester you with updates on your plush, though, if you wish!

Any examples of your work?
Here's what I can do with fleece:
  

Fur: 
DSCF5987 

For more examples, my DeviantArt gallery is chock full of examples of other plush I've made. :D

Cool, how can I buy a plush from you?
Comment to this post or PM me or somehow let me know that you are interested in commissioning me. Specifically, please say that you are committed to buying the plush! This will reserve you one of my available slots (see below). If you just post want to know if a plush is possible and how much it might cost, that does not guarantee you a slot!

Slots for November 2012:

1) atlantia_rai: Flareon plush
2) open
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If I get a couple of really simple orders, I may add more slots. In contrast, if I get a really complicated commission right off the bat I may have to take away slots!

Remember: this is a limited time offer, from now until whenever I decide that my fabric levels are manageable again. These are not my normal prices!

And finally, please ask me if you have any questions!

Comments

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atlantia_rai
Nov. 19th, 2012 02:12 am (UTC)
Would a Flareon or Zorua be doable?

I would love a Zorua more so, but depending on what fabric you have...

With fur for the neck poof if possible?

I would like one or the other, just depends on whatcha got. :)
artikgato
Nov. 19th, 2012 02:41 am (UTC)
I would love to make a Zorua, but unfortunately I don't have a dark gray fur or fleece. I've never even seen any sold anywhere locally. For some reason, gray is the hardest color of anything to find!

Flareon would be possible, though! I actually have three options for you for a Flareon plush - a completely fleece plush, which would be around $30; a plush with fleece for the main body and yellow fur for the 'fire' parts, which would be $40, or a completely fur plush (I would use longer fur for the 'fire' parts and shorter fur for the rest), which would be $50. Regardless, the plush will end up in the Pokédoll style, like this custom Jolteon I made a couple of months ago. I would likely use the same yellow fur for the 'fire' parts, too. :)
atlantia_rai
Nov. 19th, 2012 02:57 am (UTC)
Alright well could I please get a fleece flareon with fur for the fire parts! And for the face, could it be like poke time style eyes? If that makes sense? And pokedoll style would be perfect!
artikgato
Nov. 19th, 2012 03:07 am (UTC)
So instead of the normal almond-shaped eyes, you want rounded eyes with the big pupils, correct? I can do that. I'll need your zipcode or (if you are outside the US) country so I can calculate the shipping. If you would prefer to wait to pay for shipping until after I finish we can also do that. :)
atlantia_rai
Nov. 19th, 2012 03:18 am (UTC)
Well, this sounds weird but after you are done the plush but before you paint the eyes, could you send me a picture so I can draw on it and see if I like the almond eyes or poketime eyes better? I'm in Canada. Thank you so much. Sorry I'm such a bother. D:
artikgato
Nov. 19th, 2012 04:26 am (UTC)
Actually, I don't paint on the eyes, I make them from felt and then stitch them on. What I can do is either make two sets of eyes and just pin them on and take pictures, or get a picture of the plush without the eyes and let you draw on the eyes, one or the other.

With shipping and handling, it will be $55.50. :) Paypal to artikgato@yahoo.com. I'll be working on the plush later this week, and hopefully I should be able to get you pictures of the almost finished plush by next weekend.
atlantia_rai
Nov. 20th, 2012 05:29 am (UTC)
Ok perfect!

I tried sending payment now but I don't think it went through? I've had problems with my Paypal today. D: Let me know please! If it didn't I'll try again.
artikgato
Nov. 20th, 2012 05:39 am (UTC)
The payment didn't go through. I've had a couple of people try to spell my email with a 'c' instead of a 'k', maybe it's that? Or it's possible paypal is being silly, it does that occasionally.
atlantia_rai
Nov. 20th, 2012 05:14 pm (UTC)
No I did a k for sure. :) I'll try again now then.
artikgato
Nov. 20th, 2012 05:52 pm (UTC)
Got it! I'll start working on it tomorrow ;)
atlantia_rai
Nov. 20th, 2012 06:03 pm (UTC)
Finally. Gosh I don't know why it didn't work first time. D: Ah well. I can't wait to see pics. > u
artikgato
Nov. 25th, 2012 09:27 pm (UTC)
I finished Flareon! Aside from the eyes, of course. Pictures are here (including side and back views): http://artikgato.livejournal.com/pics/catalog/8257. I got a picture of the blank face and drew on the two sets of eyes in Photoshop:



Let me know which set of eyes you'd like, and what you think! I had a lot of fun making this plush, particularly the yellow furry parts. :)

Edited at 2012-11-25 09:28 pm (UTC)
atlantia_rai
Nov. 25th, 2012 09:39 pm (UTC)
I... I LOVE IT
It's so freaking adorable! And you shaped the tail! It's amazing in every way. I can't wait to get her! <333

I like the Poketime eyes better I think. :) Thanks for doing that! The other ones are nice, but I like the Poketime feel to it. :3

Can't wait to show her off in my next collection update. <3
artikgato
Nov. 29th, 2012 12:49 am (UTC)
Okay, Flareon is finished, packed up, and I'll be shipping it out tomorrow afternoon! Here's a good close-up of the face:



Edited at 2012-11-29 12:50 am (UTC)
atlantia_rai
Nov. 30th, 2012 04:40 am (UTC)
Oh fantastic! I can't wait to add her to my new ones! Just got my PC and Tomy Flareons as well as mini pokedoll Flareon from Gin. <3 Yours will fit right in! <3
artikgato
Nov. 30th, 2012 05:34 am (UTC)
Awesome! Glad that you like it :) I can't wait to see your collection update.

Also, I think I may have mistakenly sent you $17 through paypal. I'm not sure why, I think The wrong address got pasted, or something, and I didn't notice until about 2 seconds after I hit the send button. Can you please refund that? Thanks!
atlantia_rai
Nov. 30th, 2012 05:37 am (UTC)
Refund send. It says it can take 6-8 days for the refund to go through. D:
artikgato
Nov. 30th, 2012 05:42 am (UTC)
Thanks! That's the last time I operate a computer before having coffee...
atlantia_rai
Dec. 12th, 2012 06:11 am (UTC)
OMG I got Flareon today. She's soooo freaking cute! And soft. * u* It's so wonderful thank you so much! <333
artikgato
Dec. 12th, 2012 09:58 pm (UTC)
Great! Glad to know the plush made it to you safe and sound. :D Here is my feedback if you'd like to leave me some - I've already left some for you. :) And if you ever want to commission me again, I recently found some dark gray fur and fleece that I could use to make a Zorua plush! It would be the same body style as the Flareon.
atlantia_rai
Dec. 13th, 2012 04:37 am (UTC)
Thanks so much! <3 Feedback left.

I would totally commission a Zorua in the same style, but I'm a bit strapped for cash. Would I be able to for the end of the month?
artikgato
Dec. 13th, 2012 05:04 pm (UTC)
Sounds good! I'll have some free time at the end of the month, so that's actually perfect. :D Just let me know what you would like to do.
pupstergirl
Nov. 19th, 2012 03:55 pm (UTC)
Hi there!
I dont have sales permission but was just wondering if you were interested in a trade of some sort Im not sure if Im allowed yet so please dont hold this to my word but actually I was wondering if you would like to trade customs, I can draw or this was one of my first attempts at sewing an espeon cushion but it wasn't the best and Im pretty sure I can do better: http://pkmncollectors.livejournal.com/13623904.html
please let me know what you think and I understand if your not as I am still learning. ;) I will get back to you later if you are interested with an answer from my parents.
artikgato
Nov. 19th, 2012 11:05 pm (UTC)
Not interested in trading customs at the moment, sorry!
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