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Any Soul Eater fans? What would you like to see plushified? 

23%
64 deviants said Kidd X Liz X Patty
20%
56 deviants said Soul X Maka (Spartoi uniform)
20%
56 deviants said I don't know or like Soul Eater. :p
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34 deviants said Maka X Chrona (child version)
11%
31 deviants said Black Room Soul (in pinstripe suit) with the little red demon
8%
23 deviants said *pouts* My fave character ain't on the list! [please comment]
6%
16 deviants said Black*Star X Tsubaki (Spartoi version)

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Anime North Update

Journal Entry: Sat May 12, 2012, 8:30 AM

Guide to Plush-Making | FAQ | Plushies for Sale | Etsy | Facebook Page | Blogger| Website | Commission Info



commission status: CLOSED
art trades: CLOSED




Hiyo! :wave: I've climbed out of my hole to shower you guys with some news.  So first off:

1. I'm not going to Ai-kon anymore. :( Family business things/obligations around that time, so I had to cross out the trip.
2. But on the flipside, I got a table at Otakuthon, which is in Montreal on the first weekend of August.


Anime North

:target: MERCH LIST!
Okay! So the long-awaited list of my merch is finally put together and you can read it here: [link]

It's a lot smaller than previous years...mainly because I don't anticipate selling as fast since lycra has a price hike due to its limited quantity now.  In the past, I only sold a handful of plushies for the 80$ mark, so I hope I can sell at least a few things. o_0

Also, I have a huge maybe list because it depends on how much time I've got.  I'm not too stressed that the con is only 2 weeks away; what stresses me is my art expo after AN! Cuz I don't have anything ready for it. :faint:  Ugh...one step at a time.  

:target: PLUSHIE-MAKING 101!
It's set! I'm hosting a workshop on plushie-making. Friday, 9PM in the Muskoka workshop room! (Sheraton hotel)  PLEASE COME!! :D I'll be sharing all my secrets for this one-time event!  I'm even bringing my binder of plushie patterns, so you guys can leaf through it to get ideas.  Also, to anyone that's interested, BRING YOUR OWN DESIGNS.  I'll be able to answer questions on how to tackle the project and etc.

Oh, and on Sunday, 12-2PM, Terrace Room (Doubletree hotel) ~Mokulen22 is hosting another plushie worshop!!  It's a hands-on, sewing your own felty things, so be sure to check it out too!!


Concerning commissions...

Lets be realistic: if they ever occur again, it will be in september.  And I've been thinking of a new system (since I always seem to change it every year)...and I don't know if this will piss people off, but I'm thinking of making it a lottery. :o  Mainly because I'm thinking of only taking two slots in a month...or maybe just one slot per month... Maybe I'll create a poll about it to hear some feedback. ^^; Anyways, more news at a later date. Right now, I gotta concentrate on my merch. :eager:
  






  • Mood: Nervous
  • Listening to: Don Juan
  • Reading: Norwegian Wood

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  • Current Residence: Montréal
  • Tools of the Trade: Imagination

FAQ

If I don't answer your question, it's probably because it's in this FAQ, so please read!

What do you use to make the hair?
So far, I mainly use felt.

How do you do it?
I cut a myriad of pieces of felt, and hot glue them onto the head. I have techniques to create volume; you can read the guide here: [link]

Are the eyes hand painted?
Yes! See my tutorial for more info.

Do you make your own patterns?
Indeed I do, and always have. I can't seem to follow someone else's blueprints. My pattern-making tutorial can be found here: [link]

Can you post a plushie pattern?
I have one here: [link] .

Can you post a different plushie pattern?
Sorry, but no. Patterns are a plushmaker's lineart.

What material do you use for the body of the plushie?
Mostly, I use lycra because it's smooth the paint on. However, I also use craft velour and bucksuede on the occasion.

How can your plushies free-stand?
The ones who can are generally the proportional ones. Although, the main factor is that the body parts are aligned with their center of gravity; something as small as the foot being too forward may disable them from keeping balance.

How long does it take you to complete a plush?
It depends. If I really work hard, I can complete 2~3 10" plushies in a day. (but that's when I'm constantly working, and the design isn't that complex)

Are you open for commissions?
Check my journal for updates.

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:iconisami-magda-chan:
what kind of fabric you use for the skin?
It didn't look like felt
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Mood: Joy ~KunoichiAyu May 4, 2012   Traditional Artist
I was just curious, what kind of felt do you use for your plushies?

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~Kafae-Latte May 3, 2012  Professional General Artist
You have been featured!
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Mood: Amazed ~tmd0077 Apr 24, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Looked through your gallery and was WOWED by the amount of detail you put into your work! You are truly talented! Can't wait to see what you produce next!! :)
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~Ravers-Disease Apr 7, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Hey! I just got stuff to start making plushies (since yours are the best I've seen...) and realized that a character of mine wears glasses...what do you use to make them? The only thing I can think of is paper clips...

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