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Creativity => Customs => Topic started by: retrogradeworks on March 11, 2012, 04:58:29 PM

Title: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: retrogradeworks on March 11, 2012, 04:58:29 PM: I've finished my first Decoponies custom! It was so much fun to work on! She's available for purchase here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150776240481 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150776240481)

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Decoponies: G3 Custom "Sweet Treat" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anythingbutstill/6828194344/) by Retrograde Works (http://www.flickr.com/people/anythingbutstill/), on Flickr

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Decoponies: G3 Custom "Sweet Treat" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anythingbutstill/6974316749/) by Retrograde Works (http://www.flickr.com/people/anythingbutstill/), on Flickr

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Decoponies: G3 Custom "Sweet Treat" (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anythingbutstill/6828194520/) by Retrograde Works (http://www.flickr.com/people/anythingbutstill/), on Flickr

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: Colorscapesart on March 11, 2012, 05:09:25 PM: Pretty girl! I love her subtle shading and her eyes!
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: MrsDavis on March 11, 2012, 05:13:56 PM: What a cutie! I love the round beads used as sprinkles.
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Post by: kaoskat on March 11, 2012, 05:15:30 PM: Cute!!! That is a VERY glittery strawberry!
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Post by: NoDivision on March 11, 2012, 05:22:31 PM: Are the beads glued onto the hair or threaded on there somehow?
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: retrogradeworks on March 11, 2012, 05:30:47 PM: Thank you all!

Quote from: NoDivision on March 11, 2012, 05:22:31 PM
Are the beads glued onto the hair or threaded on there somehow?

They're glued with the strongest glue I have, haha. It works pretty well since the hair has multiple strands to catch the bead :).
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: NoDivision on March 11, 2012, 05:39:35 PM: I love the idea of decoden ponies. I hope you try some more elaborate ones - I always love the decoden stuff that's just really lavish and over the top :D
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Post by: steffers29madds on March 11, 2012, 06:49:09 PM: Lovely! I love the paint effect.
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Post by: kittybethy on March 11, 2012, 09:04:08 PM: So pretty! Nice work!
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Post by: Griffin on March 12, 2012, 02:05:38 AM: She's gorgeous, I love the white speckles and her doll-like eyes!

I would suggest that you thread the beads to a few hairs and secure with glue... I don't know, to me it would seem more secure that way even if the glue you're using is strong. Maybe more refined, too, to match the careful and skilled crafting that the pony shows. :)
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: Sandti on March 12, 2012, 02:37:59 AM: It's gorgeous!! Just so pretty and cute!!!
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: retrogradeworks on March 12, 2012, 02:48:17 AM: Quote from: Griffin on March 12, 2012, 02:05:38 AM
She's gorgeous, I love the white speckles and her doll-like eyes!

I would suggest that you thread the beads to a few hairs and secure with glue... I don't know, to me it would seem more secure that way even if the glue you're using is strong. Maybe more refined, too, to match the careful and skilled crafting that the pony shows. :)

I thought about that immediately after I had already secured them, haha. It's my first, so it's a learning process :). Thanks!
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: nuttertasha on March 12, 2012, 02:50:27 AM: she is so pretty i love the colours oh the beads in the hair are fab
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Post by: Izrabeth on March 12, 2012, 04:43:26 AM: Kawaii!!! She's wonderful!!! :biggrin:
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: Griffin on March 12, 2012, 05:54:33 AM: Quote from: retrogradeworks on March 12, 2012, 02:48:17 AM
Quote from: Griffin on March 12, 2012, 02:05:38 AM
She's gorgeous, I love the white speckles and her doll-like eyes!

I would suggest that you thread the beads to a few hairs and secure with glue... I don't know, to me it would seem more secure that way even if the glue you're using is strong. Maybe more refined, too, to match the careful and skilled crafting that the pony shows. :)

I thought about that immediately after I had already secured them, haha. It's my first, so it's a learning process :). Thanks!

She's a fantastic first custom, you should be proud! I'm sure someone will snatch her in no time.
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: lilacamy931 on March 12, 2012, 10:11:13 AM: she is gorgeous!!!
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Post by: Shajana on March 12, 2012, 10:24:51 AM: Amazing work! I`m speachless. :dropjaw:
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: bagheera86 on March 12, 2012, 10:29:52 AM: Wonderful but question- HOW DO YOU GET THE BEADS TO STAY IN PLACE???! I tried it with my custom and it just didn't work ;--;
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: PurpleTracy on March 12, 2012, 10:38:49 AM: Looove the painting!! And all the details. Gorgeus pony soooooo far
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Post by: JoshsPonyPrincess on March 12, 2012, 10:46:12 AM: Very pretty!
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: retrogradeworks on March 12, 2012, 10:54:29 AM: Thank you all for your wonderful comments, I really appreciate them :).

Quote from: bagheera86 on March 12, 2012, 10:29:52 AM
Wonderful but question- HOW DO YOU GET THE BEADS TO STAY IN PLACE???! I tried it with my custom and it just didn't work ;--;

I used Gorilla glue on top of the hair this time to hold them in place. They've had a chance to dry overnight and even when I move it gently, they stay in place and are not loose at all :). In the future, I will probably thread the bead through a few strands to where I'd like it on the hair and use a toothpick to add a drop of glue inside.
Title: Re: Decoponies: Custom G3 "Sweet Treat"
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on March 12, 2012, 02:36:54 PM: I love the icing on her hooves.. don't know why but that makes the whole thing work for me! :)