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***Don't ask me if your Oc is plush friendly. I don't have the time to look at everyones oc.Facebook: www.facebook.com/nazegorengcrafts
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A guide on how to make a plush friendly My Little Pony OC.
I wanted to make this guide to give people an idea on what elements of an MLP oc can be difficult or impossible to plush. When designing an OC, or wanting to get one made as a plush, there are things to avoid or minimise.
This guide is based on personal experience and not all information may be true for every plush maker.
Websites to view Minky Fabric colours:
So you want to buy minkyI get asked this question alot and I promised a guide a while back but I'm just now getting around to making it! Here is a list of websites where you can buy minky fabric for your projects!
www.beverlys.com - search cuddle 3
www.fabric.com
www.fabricdepot.com
www.minkybabyfabric.com
www.joann.com - search for Soft n Comfy
www.theminkyboutique.com
www.minkee.com.au - Australia
www.xogigifabrics.com
www.threadart.com
www.denverfabrics.com
www.bluemoonfabrics.com
www.onlinefabricstore.net
www.plushaddict.co.uk
Land of Oh Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/listing/95419080/1-yard-1-mm-smooth-cuddle-minky-fabric?ref=usr_faveitems
Ebay links!
Igloo0203 - http://myworld.ebay.com/igloo0203/&_trksid
3984.m1439.l2754 - This seller has a wide color selection and the minky comes in 3mm and 5mm pile! She's located in Korea and shipping usually takes about 2 weeks, or at least that is when my orders arrive.KYcutters - http://myworld.ebay.com/kycutters/?_trksid
4340.l2559 - They sell Benartex Minkee GelatI personally order from plushaddict.co.uk as they have the widest range of colours.
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Oh it would be a good talking point, I'm thinking of bringing some show and tell, some of my first attempts at plushies, they were really terrible 
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I'm reading this here, and I'm wondering if this pony right here sta.sh/01ar6vx9el4w, is too much to plush? What would you say?
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No she's quite fine. The only abnormal thing you'll have to pay extra for is the blue hooves. I'm assuming you'd be fine with her having a regular pony body though? If you want her with an alicorn/lanky body you'd be paying a fair bit more depending on the plushmaker
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Alright. Thanks for the feedback.
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Why do I feel like redesigning my 'sona for some reason? tiffanyponylover.deviantart.co…
Anyways, I hope people read this, this is helpful to a lot if plush makers
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No she's pretty fine to plush really ^_^. Not too many spikes, not too many colours. The only extra expense would be the sparkles
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I have one question v w v
I'm still designing my one, I would love her to have a tri colored sweater, do you think that's just pushing the boundaries? Its pure white, with a few raven black stripes, blue between some of them.
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Clothing is really dependant on the artist. There are allot of artists that wont do clothing, and some that will. It all depends on what artists you want to limit yourself to. Tri coloured is no biggie, but just consider who will make clothing and who wont.
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Thank you! I would love to get Gizmo plushed by you. v w v
"Jackets, hats and small accessories (glasses, scarves etc) are all fine."
Guess its a jacket : ?
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Wow this is really helpful and ill definitely take a look at it if i ever need to commission someone for a plushie in the future (which i plan on doing XD)! Thanks so much for making this guide! After looking at it, I think my oc is ok, but I feel like the choppiness of her mane might be a pain to do. Would you mind telling me what you think? Here's my ref for her sta.sh/01znreb4401w
Of course i wouldn't mind it being toned down if it would make it easier though, but i'd still love to know what you think 
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While her mane is spiky I certainly think it's do-able. Not too many to drive anyone crazy ^_^.
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its why when i was looking for a plushie for my oc i skimmed down the details and such because i know it is very hard work with this kind of stuff (close friends doing plushies and sewing in general+gramma teaching me the basics) im glad something like this exists because i know alot of people who ask for plushies over complicate things and make things more difficult for the person they are commissioning too (and sometimes arent satisfied with the results because of certain minor details not there)
thank you for posting this its gonna help alot for not just plushie makers but also pony artists like me (Minor pony artists) with picky commissioners<3
sorry for the long rambling i just wanted to praise you for creating this
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Like crowns, royal necklaces, royal shoes. Pretty much what Celestia and Luna wear
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I feel stupid now 
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Oh not at all 
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How do you order a Fabric Swatch? I went on the website and didn't know where to look. I found the fabrics though, I love the colors!
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You can either order the swatches individually by colour, or order a whole set (very recommended!). I think you have to go into another category to find them though.. umm I think it was misc items or something like that. It is hard to find from memory XD
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looks like my OC is super plush friendly XD
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Wow, never thought the hoof markings would be such a pain. :/ good thing Blaze is the only one who has them.
And then hen there is my unicorn who has the gradient....haha wish this popped up as I was making her. Would've saved me some trouble. Great guide here Naz! :3
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Haha your OCs are gorgeous but yes they have a few challenges
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thanks for the advises... I just buy my swatch set from plushaddict.... that will help me allot!
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I think one of my oc's are plush friendly. But this is very helpful as I have a gene to save money (it can help at times) and will help me to make other plush friendly oc's...yay! Thank you!
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Thank you for writing this, it is so difficult to explain these little nuances to customers sometimes
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I wish everyone would read it XD. I get sick of people asking for quotes then getting cranky when I have to tell them their rainbow-polkadot-half dragon oc is expensive
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XD *snorts*. ..i feel your pain
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theres nothing I hate more than when people make their OC really powerful, or really complicated...
maybe its just me cause I prefer simple designs, and clothing included my OCs usually have 2-4 colors.
Your OCs are lovely, by the way ^^
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I know what you mean. I don't mind relatively complex designs, as long as they are done in good taste
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Me too, It's just the ridiculous overboard ones that I can't stand
or when they make their OC an alicorn/princess/prince
or ship an OC with the mane six
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I'm so glad my main OCs are relatively simple. The one I am considering plushing, Pyro, would only have problems with her mane, but it's very similar to Lyra, so maybe not, and her only accessory is a collar, something I could get a pet store if the plsuh maker couldn't do it.
But I'm rambling. Good guide, I shall bear this in mind.
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Collars are a great accessory, cause as you said, a small dogs collar will usually fit
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Yep, I usually like putting children's necklaces or dog/cat collars onto my plushies to accessorize my plushies. Infant socks work, too, and look adorable.
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This guide is wonderful. You've touched on all the topics I come across as a pony plush maker. Kinda wish I could just zap this guide into the minds of all my prospective customers. xD
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Haha thanks! feel free to link it anywhere that might be helpful ^_^
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My Dawn Streaks seems normal, and I found minky that matches her colors almost perfectly~ <3
I don't know how hard her cutie mark would be, but it's all one piece with no outline, so I hope it would be okay. Though her mane and tail are stripy.
I haven't commissioned anyone for a plushie of her yet, but I think if I did she wouldn't be much of a challenge c:
sta.sh/02ckd8e97sv9 sta.sh/023ap5lblxiv sta.sh/02216x915f50
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Oooh it's always awesome when the colours match really well
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wow, this is a great tutorial!! I would love to make my own one day
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I like to imagine Chatter wouldn't be a huge pain to make, though his very messy mane may be a bit frustrating, but it's hair, I'm very okay if someone I had commissioned made it a bit more simple.
I'm glad that Cheese Sandwich showed up, because now it's easier to explain how I think Chatter should look physically. Though I suppose that'd be an annoying complication, eh?
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I don't think he'd be too bad ^_^. There are certainly artists out there capable of unusual stallion patterns, you just have to look at little harder
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the fashionista/cosplayer in me always makes overdone oc's ;~; though i would be willing to simplify if i were ever to commission for a plush
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