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Caigan's Commission FAQ
12 years ago
Commission F.A.Q.
GENERAL COMMISSION RELATED
1. How do I get a commission?
When I'm open for commissions, I'll post up a journal. The slots are first come first serve. To confirm a spot in the queue, I'll need to discuss with you your tail design, and after we agree on the design, an initial payment of $5. If we cannot agree on a design or on the initial payment, I will move on to the next person until all commission slots are filled.
2. Do you have a waiting list beyond the queue?
No. I do not want to leave people waiting a long time for a commission they put money down on. I do commissions in batches to give my hands a rest, or to test out new methods in between or deal with real life health issues.
3. Why the initial payment?
I personally do not like asking for all the money up front before even starting work on the tail. If difficulties arise in my ability to complete my commissions, I do not want to leave people hanging waiting for a refund from me.
This also is used to secure materials for your tail. You can see a more detailed explanation in the Yarn Colors part of the FAQ below.
4. When do I send the final payment?
When I finish your tail, I will message you with images, and the rest of the payment is due.
5. When can I ask for a refund?
Anywhere between the initial payment and when I begin working on your tail.
If you are unhappy with something with your tail when you receive it, please contact me to discuss!
6. Is there a shipping cost?
Yes, its $5 for shipping in the US. For international orders, please contact me so I can figure out the best price and reliability in shipping something to you!
7. Do you do trades?
Possibly. If I say in the journal I'm accepting trades for one of the slots, then feel free to discuss with me!
I usually accept trades in equivilant in art OR in steam games.
YARN TAIL RELATED
1) What materials do you use?
My crochet yarn tails comprise of four parts : Core Yarn, Fur Yarn, Filling, and Attachment
The Core Yarn is a sturdy Medium Weight yarn, 100% acrylic.
The Fur Yarn is what comprises most of the bulk. For Sleek Fur, this is almost always 100% acrylic yarn. For Shaggy Fur, it is either 100% acrylic, or an acrylic/nylon or acrylic/wool blend depending on the color. Custom fur texture yarns can vary wildly and can be discussed with me!
The Filling is 100% polyster fiberfill used in dolls and plushes.
The Attatchment is usually a small metal carabiner. This is NOT climbing safe equipment, it is made specifically for crafts like these.
2) How long does it take for you to finish a tail.
From start to finish, it takes me anywhere from half a day to four days, depending on real life situations and tail complexity.
3) Why does Shaggy Fur cost more?
Shaggy fur is a more expensive yarn, and takes a bit longer to work with to look well.
4) Why does Long Fur cost more?
Long fur takes extra material and a good chunk of more time to brush out.
5) Why do Stripes, Streaks, and Spots cost more?
These finer details take time to plan to look decent and slows down creation of the tail.
6) Why do more than 2 colors cost more?
The major factor is time. When planning out more than two colors, it increases the time to create the tail, especially when organizing four or more colors.
A NOTE ABOUT YARN COLORS
Color Availability
Sleek fur comes in a much broader range of colors than Shaggy Fur.
Dye Lots
Yarn comes in skeins, and for a single color tail, it can take up to 3/4ths of a skein or more. When more colors are used, it takes less of a single skein, but I have to acquire more skeins.
Yarn skeins are dyed in lots. The same color in one lot can end up noticeably different. So leftover yarn from an older lot might not match a newer lot exactly, so a tail using yarn from two different dye lots can end up looking patchy and off.
THIS FAQ IS STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS
If you can think of anything I need to add or clarify in this FAQ, please let me know!
GENERAL COMMISSION RELATED
1. How do I get a commission?
When I'm open for commissions, I'll post up a journal. The slots are first come first serve. To confirm a spot in the queue, I'll need to discuss with you your tail design, and after we agree on the design, an initial payment of $5. If we cannot agree on a design or on the initial payment, I will move on to the next person until all commission slots are filled.
2. Do you have a waiting list beyond the queue?
No. I do not want to leave people waiting a long time for a commission they put money down on. I do commissions in batches to give my hands a rest, or to test out new methods in between or deal with real life health issues.
3. Why the initial payment?
I personally do not like asking for all the money up front before even starting work on the tail. If difficulties arise in my ability to complete my commissions, I do not want to leave people hanging waiting for a refund from me.
This also is used to secure materials for your tail. You can see a more detailed explanation in the Yarn Colors part of the FAQ below.
4. When do I send the final payment?
When I finish your tail, I will message you with images, and the rest of the payment is due.
5. When can I ask for a refund?
Anywhere between the initial payment and when I begin working on your tail.
If you are unhappy with something with your tail when you receive it, please contact me to discuss!
6. Is there a shipping cost?
Yes, its $5 for shipping in the US. For international orders, please contact me so I can figure out the best price and reliability in shipping something to you!
7. Do you do trades?
Possibly. If I say in the journal I'm accepting trades for one of the slots, then feel free to discuss with me!
I usually accept trades in equivilant in art OR in steam games.
YARN TAIL RELATED
1) What materials do you use?
My crochet yarn tails comprise of four parts : Core Yarn, Fur Yarn, Filling, and Attachment
The Core Yarn is a sturdy Medium Weight yarn, 100% acrylic.
The Fur Yarn is what comprises most of the bulk. For Sleek Fur, this is almost always 100% acrylic yarn. For Shaggy Fur, it is either 100% acrylic, or an acrylic/nylon or acrylic/wool blend depending on the color. Custom fur texture yarns can vary wildly and can be discussed with me!
The Filling is 100% polyster fiberfill used in dolls and plushes.
The Attatchment is usually a small metal carabiner. This is NOT climbing safe equipment, it is made specifically for crafts like these.
2) How long does it take for you to finish a tail.
From start to finish, it takes me anywhere from half a day to four days, depending on real life situations and tail complexity.
3) Why does Shaggy Fur cost more?
Shaggy fur is a more expensive yarn, and takes a bit longer to work with to look well.
4) Why does Long Fur cost more?
Long fur takes extra material and a good chunk of more time to brush out.
5) Why do Stripes, Streaks, and Spots cost more?
These finer details take time to plan to look decent and slows down creation of the tail.
6) Why do more than 2 colors cost more?
The major factor is time. When planning out more than two colors, it increases the time to create the tail, especially when organizing four or more colors.
A NOTE ABOUT YARN COLORS
Color Availability
Sleek fur comes in a much broader range of colors than Shaggy Fur.
Dye Lots
Yarn comes in skeins, and for a single color tail, it can take up to 3/4ths of a skein or more. When more colors are used, it takes less of a single skein, but I have to acquire more skeins.
Yarn skeins are dyed in lots. The same color in one lot can end up noticeably different. So leftover yarn from an older lot might not match a newer lot exactly, so a tail using yarn from two different dye lots can end up looking patchy and off.
THIS FAQ IS STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS
If you can think of anything I need to add or clarify in this FAQ, please let me know!
Luca_Raven
~lucaraven
Can you make a sushi tail? :P
caigan
~caigan
OP
Ima gnaw you
