I haven't found any more clarity on the US shipping issue just yet so it's going to have to be a wait-and-see game while the shipping companies scramble to sort out the new tariffs. I'm hoping to have more information on that next month. 🤞
In the meantime I thought I'd give you guys an update on the production process as I got my first proofs from my manufacturer today and I've made some minor adjustments to the designs in response!
Here are the proofs I'm approving from this first round: Kelpie, Hippocamp and Mari Lwyd (except that I'll ask them to add a second clutch to the back of Mari Lwyd for stability):
Approved Proofs
I'm sending the others back for some minor adjustments and altered my designs a little to better accomodate the prodcution process. First here's Sleipnir: Some areas of the original mane and tail are too small for cut-outs at this scale so I've made some adjustments to the curly bits of in the hopes of eliminating some of the in-fill. I tihnk there will still have to be a small amount in the tail but I'll update you when I get the next set of proofs!
As per the poll results Sleipnir will be made with pearl swirl effect! I'm excited to see how they turn out! XD
Next up, here are the proofs and small alterations for the Pegasus and Equicervus:
Minor adjustments to Pegasus and Equicervus to reduce infill areas
And finally, the biggest change will be to the Centaur design! The designer hasn't quite accurately translated the face I drew onto the pin version but since I would need to ask for that to be edited anyway I decided to just go ahead and draw her a better face altogether! I hope you all will approve of the change:
That's all for development updates! Leave a comment if you have any questions or opinions on the process! :D All the best,
