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Interest in mini food (pony) commissions?
« on: December 21, 2014, 09:54:40 PM »
Hiya :)

When I started making miniatures earlier this year I didn't intend to mix it with ponies (who am I kidding? ponies get in everything :lol: ) but I've found I really, really enjoy making customs with mini food. It's relaxing working in a small scale and best of all it doesn't take very long. One major reason I've never really taken commissions is because I work very slowly, and I hate having people waiting on me - it stresses me out. Also I think I backed myself into a corner because I kept trying to do these huge projects with all this sculpting and wild ideas... it just drained me and I wasn't enjoying it anymore. I still lack confidence to do just paint commissions, so those are out too. But mini food? I think I can handle that.

These are the ponies I've done so far-
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And these are some of the miniatures I've done. I can make pretty much anything, or at least, I haven't tried something that didn't turn out.
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I've made a few food objects too, this whole set is clay.
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I would want to stick with food for now and maybe branch out into other minis later. The custom would get a FBR if applicable, rehair, eye paint and maybe simple symbols/abstract design like on the Halloween pony. I might even do small wings. But the focus would be on the minis.

Would there be an interest in customs like that?

If so, how much would you expect to pay? (experts I'd like your opinions on this in particular). I know people say you should charge materials plus time but that's hard to figure out. And that's if anyone would want ponies like this in the first place :lol:

Thoughts? Opinions? Be honest :)
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Re: Interest in mini food (pony) commissions?
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2014, 10:03:12 PM »
I have no idea on price but I would love to get one from you in the future!!

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Re: Interest in mini food (pony) commissions?
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2014, 10:07:28 PM »
Wow!  Your customs are gorgeous!  I love the 3D additions on them.  It makes them so much fun!

As for how much people would pay, I don't have any idea.  You could always put one on Ebay and see what people are willing to pay for them and go from there if no one on here has any suggestions.  Just decide on the minimum amount you'll accept for your work and go up from there. 

Your work is beautiful.  :)

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Re: Interest in mini food (pony) commissions?
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2014, 04:04:07 AM »
They are adorable! I would buy some! No idea on a price, though, but I will keep watching this topic.

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Re: Interest in mini food (pony) commissions?
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2014, 07:52:25 AM »
I would buy just your miniatures!  They are super.  As to price, I would say look at what other miniature artist are getting for their food and add that to how much you charge for a normal custom.
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Re: Interest in mini food (pony) commissions?
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2014, 08:28:14 AM »
I agree with Diamond, looking at other miniature food artists' pricing could give you a range for what you can ask of them alone. They look delicious so I'm sure there's interest in them! I for one got a mental image of pony in Valenshy pose with chocolates on her... Mmm, delish!

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Re: Interest in mini food (pony) commissions?
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2014, 10:12:40 AM »
I love your minis! I am always looking for stuff for my doll dioramas...

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Re: Interest in mini food (pony) commissions?
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2014, 01:25:06 PM »
Love your work! Added you on my DA! Amazing details on those minis!

 

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