Custom Cosplay & Fantasy Props by fev

Services
Pricing
Requesting an estimate
Payment
Shipping
creation of the piece
Terms & conditions

Services

"What can I do for you?" you might ask!

Well, besides just making "static" solid props & accessories, with no moving parts, depending on the materials, I can articulate them, as well as light them up in different ways (depending on what it is) and yes, even incorporate Airsoft into them (please note that they will no longer be convention legal in most cases, and you'll have to provide me with the airgun to incorporate).

I work with wood, board, plywood, styrofoam, resin, fiberglass, paper mache techniques and other random materials, depending on the piece and your needs/ requirements. Will soon be able to cast items out of resin, foam, and possibly rubber (if you need foamy/rubber lil items like small knives, which are great for costumes that involve lots of little daggers all over the place *gives Altair the stinkeye*)

I also offer repair services should you need to have a prop fixed, and if you have a prop idea that you can't quite put down on paper, please let me know and I can work with you to get your prop realized!

Pricing
If you want something made, please Request an estimate! With the massive range of props and accessories, construction methods, special bits and such, I can't really fire out a concrete quote til I know exactly what you want. I also have to consider the amount of time it would take to make the prop, and the materials that would be required to fulfill your needs. Please note again that I am -not- third world labor, and my prices will reflect that (as well as the quality of the work)

I'll usually require between 1/4 and 1/2 of the cost of the commission as a deposit when you secure a commission to cover materials and some of the work, and the rest of the balance and shipping fees will be due when I finish. Unfortunately the deposit is -not- refundable once I start, (unless something happens on my end that prevents me from being able to complete your commission, then I'd be sure to reimburse you ASAP!)

Requesting an estimate
***Please note that if you are under 18, i cannot enter a legally binding contract with you, and you will need a parent or legal guardian to do so on your behalf!*** Please send an email titled "Prop commission inquiry" with the following information to-
fevereonREMOVETHIS@gmail.com
(be sure to remove the "REMOVETHIS")

About the prop

Character
Series they are from?
What props/accessories do you need?
Description of item(s):
(Please describe the prop(s)/ accessory(s) that you would like me to make.. if you have refs, it would prolly amount to pointing out the items in the image refs you send XD)
When do you need it completed by?
A lead time of approximately 3 months is required for all prop commissions (more for complex props!), which means that props at earliest, can be completed for you by August 16th (08-16-2008)
URL's to Images
I can use images of the prop from the front, back, and sides.. if you can't find any, please still do your best. It would make my work less painful, and speed things up for you :). If you can find an image with the character holding the ref (for size ref) that would be great too.. (a good place to also look are magazines/artbooks that have character sheets) If it has ornate details, closeups would be most appreciated, so I can make it as accurate as I can. Please be sure the links work!
Overall prop dimensions:
please tell me the overall size that you want the prop to be. Seeing as characters vary in size, and so does the bearer of the prop, it would be good to know! If you can let me know the overall length you want it, I can go from there. If you want it to scale with the original size of the character who weilds it, be sure to find out their height amd at leat one image that depicts them with the weapon
Materials:
Do you prefer this to be out of a specific type of material, such as plastic, foam, wood etc - again, be sure to take weight & your conventions limitations into consideration! I can't guarantee that I'll be able to do it out of the material you prefer, and some pieces would be best made from other materials. I'll be sure to let you know!
Conventions' limitations:
(if you're going to a convention) be sure to check their prop/weapon policies.
Any thing else you'd like in the prop?
if you want it to light, want special colors, battle damage, etc. please let me know.
How did you find this site?
another website? Word of mouth? search engine?

Info about you!

Your Name
Alternate Email Address
If you have one, in case email bounces from the one you send this inquiry from
Your State:
(right now I can only do commissions for delivery in the US)
Anything else?

Please give me 3 days to a week to get back to you, as I need to research the best materials and brainstorm construction methods before I can give you an estimate :) Somtimes a little longer if i'm in the middle of conventions and such
More than likely, i'll be able to give you a couple options and quotes

Sending an inquiry or asking for a quote in no way obligates you to purchase a prop from me. I won't start on anything until a down payment is received.

Payment
I accept checks, money orders and PayPal
Please note that I will wait 7 business days for all personal checks to clear before starting on your item.

When placing an order through PayPal or snail mail, please include at least a minimum of information so I can connect you to your prop and process it more reliably. I need:

Your name
Your email addy and nickname
If different from the other corroespondence emails
Your return address
What prop you ordered from me
The amount of the down payment

You'll have 8 weeks after the due date you requested to send the remaining balance, or the prop is mine to sell, because its not fair to me to be left hanging.. (and it sucks eggs!). Once the balance & shipping is paid, the item will be sent out to you ASAP!

Creation of the piece
I'll tend to order what gets built when based on when you need it, not necessarily in the order that I recieve the commission, so I can get everything done when folks need it, and still have time for the busy convention schedule and other non-prop work. Once I begin on the prop, I'll fire you an email! From there out, be sure to check the in progress section of the gallery, where I'll be posting updates as I work on your piece :)

A good rule of thumb is to check there once a week once it gets started, as updates will happen fairly frequently once things get started!

Shipping
I will ship all props with the carrier of your choice, with Delivery Confirmation & insurance which normally arrives in 2-3 days. If you want another shipping method, no insurance, etc, please let me know.
Please make note that you're responsible for shipping fees , so take that into account, especially if you're getting a monstersized prop!
If your prop arrives damaged due to mishandling by the post office, please let us know ASAP so I can help!

Terms & conditions
working on this, gimme a few days!

This site is undergoing the last bit of finishing touches, so apologies if some kinks might not be worked out of it quite yet!

A lead time of approximately 3 months is required for all prop commissions (more for complex props!), which means that props at -earliest-, can be completed for you by August 16th (08-16-2008)