Commission/custom order info

Commissions for custom plush toys and dolls are once again open. If you have an original character (or a TV, movie, or comic character) that you would like me to make as a plush, please feel free to send me an email at silent-orchid@hotmail.com

Reference pictures are very helpful. Please send them along with your request (links to pictures are fine.)

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Prices on all custom plushes are based on size and complexity of the character. The base prices below are for a for a standard plush made from felt. For a more detailed, complex character and any extras (different fabrics, yarn hair, removable clothing, etc.) the price will be higher.

Under 6 inches - $30
6 to 10 inches - $50
11 to 15 inches - $70
16 to 20 inches - $90
21 to 25 inches - $110
If you would like a plush that is larger than 25 inches tall, please send me a note and we can discuss the price.

All prices are in US dollars and do not include shipping. Please let me know your zip code (or country if you are not in the US) and I'll figure out the shipping cost.
If you need your order in less than three weeks, there will be a rush fee of 20% added to the cost of the plush (before shipping.)

I prefer to take payments online (PayPal and credit cards.) I also accept money orders (and if you are in the US, personal checks.) If your order is larger I do not mind being paid in installments, but I will need to be paid in full before I ship your order.

Refunds cannot be issued for custom orders.

Generally, I do not give discounts for multiple items purchased together. I do accept wholesale orders from shops, boutiques, and artists who order original character plushes (to be resold at conventions, etc.)

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When we agree on a design and price I will send you an invoice though PayPal (or my address if you are sending payments though the mail.) I can only begin working on your plush when I have received your payment.

It typically takes me between two and four weeks to make a plush, depending on how detailed the design is. I will send updates on the progress as I make it.

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If you have any questions, please leave a comment or email me at silent-orchid@hotmail.com

Halloween plushes

I just posted the first few of my Halloween plushes! Nosferatu, London After Midnight vampire, and zombie Poe. Lots more to come over the next week or so!

Doll and plush commissions are open

I just reopened my commissions. If you'd like to order a custom made plush toy or doll, here is all of my commission info: http://silentorchid.deviantart.com/journal/13694803/

And if you're thinking of ordering something as a Christmas gift, you should order early. (I know it isn't even fall yet, but my holiday commission list fills up fast.)

Monsterfest 2010!

In just over a month I'll be at Monsterfest! It's a local horror con that kicks off the Halloween season. This year it will be Saturday October 2, from 9am to 5pm at Chesapeake Central Library. Lots of vendors, artists, writers, horror hosts, and movie makers, as well as panels, films and a costume contest.

I'll be there selling my horror themed goodies. If you have any suggestions for characters, monsters, or Halloween things you'd like to see in plush form, let me know. Anything I don't sell at the con will for sale in my Etsy shop later that week.

And in other news...my commissions will be open again later this week, but on a limited basis. I'll post an official update, with all of the details, soon.

Shop update

I added a bunch of new dolls and plushes to my etsy shop today, including some circus freaks, urban legends, and a serial killer!

Commissions are open

My plush commissions list is once again open. If you are interested in a custom made plush or doll, please feel free to contact me.

You can find all of my commission information (prices, etc...) here: http://silentorchid.deviantart.com/journal/13694803/

New doll

I posted a bunch of items in my Etsy shop this weekend, including three new designs.

London After Midnight vampire

Vampira

Zombie Poe (with tiny raven)


I'm working on some new plush designs (circus freaks, folklore creatures, and robots) so check back soon for more updates.

Commissions and featured!

Oy, it's been a busy month. I'm sorry for not posting and updating you all of what's going on, but I just haven't had much to write about. I've been swamped with commissions (mostly remakes of things I've done previously.) I did get to make a cute set of little b-movie monsters!


Today my Etsy shop was featured on the Celebrate Odd Etsy blog!

In other news...I really need time to make new things for my shop, so I may be taking some time off from commissions next month. I'm also going to be updating (probably raising) by commission prices, so now is the time to order! I'll post an update soon.

Until then, I hope you're all having a fun Saint Patrick's Day! Be safe, and don't drink too many green beverages :)

Stuffed Magazine

You may remember a few months ago, I talked about submitting two of my plush dolls to Stuffed Magazine. Well, they were accepted and the issue hits newsstands on January 1!


I'm not great at talking about myself, so Justin kindly did a video talking about the magazine.

The Real Manos interviews Silent Orchid

Over on the YouTube, I was interviewed by the wonderful Real Manos (...aka, my boyfriend Justin!) We talked about my etsy shop, and the custom plushes that I make. Have a look, won't you?

Christmas commissions

I'm currently taking orders for custom made plushes and dolls. If you would like the commission as a Christmas gift, please order before December 6. After that I cannot guarantee that it will be finished and mailed in time for Christmas.

You can find all of my commission information here: http://silentorchid.deviantart.com/journal/13694803/

I'll also be adding new items to my etsy shop all holiday season! http://silentorchidstudio.etsy.com

Shop update!

New dolls and plushes in my shop! Elizabeth Bathory, tombstones, The Fly, and Robot Monster :) I'll be adding more items all week!

Commissions are open!

Plush and doll commissions are now open! You can find all of the info for my commissions here.

If you have a character or design that you would like to see in plush form, please feel free to contact me. I would love to make it for you!

Stuffed magazine update

Yesterday I got an unexpected email. The dolls that I sent in to Stuffed Magazine are going to be in the winter issue! I didn't think I'd hear back from them so quickly...AHH! This is so cool!
The winter issue should be out at the end of December or beginning of January.

What do you want on YOUR tombstone?

I’m planning on making some tombstone plushes for Monsterfest, and I’d like to know if any of you would be interested in one. They’ll be customizable! I’ll embroider your name (or whatever name you like) right there while you wait :)


The picture above is of a small tombstone. There’s a loop on the back, so it can be attached to a keychain or be used as an ornament.

I’m planning on making these in three sizes, and each one will be a unique shape and design. The small ones are made from felt, and the medium and large will be made from fleece.
Small (2 or 3 inches tall, depending on design)
Medium (about 5 to 8 inches tall)
Large (a very huggable 12 to 15 inches tall)

Let me know if you’re interested in one. I'd like to know how many to bring to the show. I'll also have some up in my Etsy shop before Halloween.
See you at Monsterfest!

The monsters are coming...

Monsterfest, a local horror convention, is only two months away! And for the second year in a row, I'll have a table set up with my plushes and art.

I was wondering if any of my lovely readers had suggestions for plushes they'd like to see. I'm trying to make only characters that are generic or in the public domain (bats, skulls, werewolves...) Does anyone know of any awesome monsters/creatures that are public domain? Last year I made Ro-Man (from the b-movie Robot Monster) and Nosferatu, and they were both big hits!

Thank you, darlings!

Stuffed Magazine

This week I finished making a couple of plush dolls to submit to Stuffed magazine. I really love Stuffed, everything in it is so cute and colorful! I decided to make to of my freaks to send in, Siamese Twins and a Bearded Lady. I hope they are accepted...wish me luck!

Ghosty

I forgot to post a picture of my latest commission. This is Ghosty, an original character of the commissioner's friend (who's getting it for her birthday!) He looks rather smug, doesn't he? :)

Recent commission

Last night I finished a commission order that I've been working on for over a month. Thank you for being so patient with me!

This is The Vampire (times 2), Pansy, and Mouse.

Etsy shop update!

Just posted some new items in my Etsy shop. Look for more updates later this week