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Customs / Re: Do This in Your Style Challenge
« on: March 30, 2023, 02:10:11 AM »
The friend is almost done (only eyes left), now the sparkle symbols and the hair are/ is missing.

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Pony Corral / Re: Trying to re-flock an mlp
« on: March 30, 2023, 02:00:04 AM »
I don't suppose you could tell me what kind of flocking and glue you use. I look at your pictures, and they're so pretty and a lot closer to the original than what I've gotten so far.

As for the glue I'm currently working with gorilla glue (the slightly yellowish-transparent one) but am not 100% happy with it. It has the right consistency, is waterproof and quite odorless but it's not UV safe and yellows pretty quickly on light colored ponies. As for the flocking I'm sorry to say no indeed.

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Pony Corral / Re: Opinion: De-flocking a so soft pony
« on: March 29, 2023, 06:31:26 AM »
I deflock with a hot Oxiclean solution first. This does nothing else than loosening the glue, which can be scrubbed of manually. Then for the glue residues pure Acetone for the body and nail polish without acetone for the markings.

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Pony Corral / Re: Trying to re-flock an mlp
« on: March 28, 2023, 11:19:50 PM »

You forgot to mention the mess :wow: and how flocking was not to be done in the house, but the basement!

I remember discussing the trials and tribulations of flocking and all the different things you used and tried.

I will say this, you nailed it, I adore my So Soft, Newborn, Baby Cotton Candy she is still as fresh as the day I opened her.

Love pkw xxx

Yes that will be part of the process too - finding a place where you can mess around easily, getting enough daylight there to see where the glue is missing on the pony, buying the right clothes and safety devices (like a special mask with filters used for heavy work) because these fibers will go everywhere, etc. pp

Sadly with the right glue you can become pretty frustrated over the time but that is part of the trial and error process.

I'm happy you adore your Teeny Tiny Cotton Candy - she was my very first attempt at working with an electrostatic gun.

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Pony Corral / Re: Trying to re-flock an mlp
« on: March 28, 2023, 06:15:22 AM »
Pandabear_chan does a lot of flocking.  They might have some suggestions for what kind of glue/flocking to use. (The link is to an older thread that has several examples of their work.)

https://mlparena.com/index.php?topic=402709.0

Flocking is a very expensive process of simple trial and error. There're some members who have mastered the technique yet (in my eyes) including steffers29madds (member here) and Blazenheartcustoms (on IG). As it is still a new technique how to reflock ponies to perfection, most people who can do it, won't talk about what special things they use, especially if the research process was very cost- and time intense.

For me the same - I tried about 10 glues and still didn't find the perfect one yet.

If you look, you need to find one that is water-resistant, dries transparently, is UV safe (no yellowing over time), nearly odorless and has a medium viscosity so you can apply a really thick layer where the flocking fibers will stand in when you work with the flocking machine.
And yes the flocking comes in different lengths as well as densities - I found my perfect match in UK.

Good luck on the process.
 

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Customs / Re: Do This in Your Style Challenge
« on: March 27, 2023, 12:42:42 AM »
I'm done with the paint job as well. Today working on the symbols, eyes, hair and companion.

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Customs / Re: Do This in Your Style Challenge
« on: March 20, 2023, 07:13:04 AM »
I haven't started yet as well. I will at the weekend and we still have like 3 weeks to go. This should be doable.

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Customs / Re: Do This in Your Style Challenge
« on: March 01, 2023, 06:15:18 AM »
Animal companion is seriously difficult especially if it has to be done sculpted from scratch. Maybe my companion will not be an animal... or not self-made but I'll see if I find some inspiration in the next 2 weeks in Japan... Besides that - the concept is done and I will start after my return in 2 weeks.

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Customs / Re: Do This in Your Style Challenge
« on: February 16, 2023, 11:21:12 PM »
I'm fine with the list either.

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Customs / Re: Do This in Your Style Challenge
« on: February 10, 2023, 12:31:43 AM »
I'll start on the drawing board as well. Putting together all the things that are required and will work from that when all the votes for all the polls are in. That is like creating a very specific pony persona ;)

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Customs / Re: Do This in Your Style Challenge
« on: February 02, 2023, 02:50:47 AM »
I voted too yet and am joining too. Now waiting on the other polls in order to design a pony ;D

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Customs / Re: Gauging interest - We use the same things and make a custom
« on: January 31, 2023, 01:30:10 AM »
I'm glad you posted, Panda! Thanks! If you have any suggestions for any of the categories, please share :)

I think you pretty much covered it all. Only the "Required material" is a category that may give me headaches but hey it's more an inspiration to not only think outside but also underside of the box. I'm interested as how the polls give you some things to include for sure and what everybody will make from it.

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Customs / Re: All New Year's tradition- what was Panda doing in 2022
« on: January 30, 2023, 04:22:18 AM »
You are really talented and creative! May I ask how long have you been making custom ponies?  :shy:

Thank you so much - I customize for almost 20 years now.

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Customs / Re: Gauging interest - We use the same things and make a custom
« on: January 30, 2023, 04:20:38 AM »
Sounds all good to me so far!

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Customs / Re: Gauging interest - We use the same things and make a custom
« on: January 27, 2023, 06:59:37 AM »
I personally think that 6 months is a tad too long (but that is just my feeling). It's like this "school Art collage" project that you can do within a good time frame. Guess when you start? Yay 1 week before due time *haha*. So if you're really excited about it, then you don't wait too long to get started. Maybe starting the beginning of February and ending it on Easter Sunday? That means 2 full months and 9 days to create this pony, which should be a good frame. But that is just me and my 2 cents ;)

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