Kaerura
Plush Artist

Commissions status : OPEN

Heyo !

Thanks for looking into my work !
Please read through my Terms of Service if you're interested for a commission.

Basic Informations

You can fill this Google Form when available to contact me about a quote. I won't answer wild quotes anymore !For any question, you can check my FAQ page, or ask directly on my social medias, discord server, or by email (hugyourplush[at]gmail.com) !Also, my Work Queue is public if you're curious !

If a plush with a faithful design to the original one is your preference, this is the place to look !

MH Chibi Plushies are in a different category, due to the complex designs of the monsters !

Classic Plushies
Informations

• Please read my TOS before any request, by commissioning me, you agree to them.• The prices shown are the starting prices (in Euros). They'll increase according to the difficulty of the character, time to spend on it, and materials needed.• The size is from head to feet, or head to butt, depending of the character.• The minimum size is 40cm, except for large plushies (Spheal, Jigglypuff, ...) which will be reduced to 30cm, however the price will not change.• I can accept more than 1 meter if asked, only if I know the plush can fit a 1 meter box size. However, the price will increase in consequence.

Starting Prices (Euros)

• The final price quote will be with shipping fees included.

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Chibi MH Plushies
Informations

• Please read my TOS before any request, by commissioning me, you agree to them.• The prices shown are the starting prices (in Euros). They'll increase according to the difficulty of the character, time to spend on it, and materials needed.• The size is from head to feet, or head to butt, depending of the character.• I won't do super detailed MH plushies like my Mizutsune anymore, unless I've talked about it publicly.

Starting Prices (Euros)

• The final price quote will be with shipping fees included.

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FAQ

About me - Kaerura

I’m Kaerura, 29, French Baguette, and I’ve been making plushies since June 2018 !I learned to sew by myself only because I wanted to make my own plushies. I used to do Papercraft and Fimo figurines, but I’d rather work on fur balls !Making plushies was a hobby, but I’m doing it as a full-time job since 2021 !

What I am paying for ?

I make the plush from scratch, which means I have to design it from the pattern to the end of the handmade process.During the process, I send regular pictures of the progress of my work.
It is possible to modify some minor details (within reasonable limits), but if it is a more complex part, I will require an extra fee (time and money are involved for each step).It is therefore important to have good references so that my work can come as close as possible.However, don't forget that I'm not a robot, so I'm not able to reproduce your plush character in a perfectly identical way.

Plush Fabrication Steps
(not exhaustive list)

Could you lower the plush price ?

I’m going to be firm on this : no.We shouldn’t have to say this as an artist, but my prices are non-negotiable.
The creation of a plush takes time and money for the material, it doesn’t invent itself.Between taxes and material, I only get about 50% of the final price of a plush. I have to make enough money to be able to live and pay my rent, food, etc...If the plush doesn’t fit your budget, that’s life.
All you have to do is say « Thanks for the information », it will be more than enough !

What is the best way to pay for a tip ?

You can use my Ko-fi page for tips !Tips aren't mandatory at all, but they help me a lot in my daily life, and I'll always be extremely grateful for that !They can let me to buy the cat food that my 7 cats need, or to buy material for personal plush projects !

Does the plush come from a healthy environment ?(cigarette, animals)

I don’t smoke, and people invited to my house are not allowed to smoke there.However, I do have 7 hairballs more commonly known as « Cats », and even with a cloth remaining inside a closet, I regularly find myself with hair in the cloth.Please be careful in case you are allergic to cats then !

Are these plushies made for children ?

It is important to clarify that this is not the case.There are European standards for toys, and I make Handmade Collectible Plushies, not toys.
So I do not make plushies for babies and children, only for ages 18+.You can cuddle your plushies, but I am not responsible if this cuddly plush is given to a small child and not a single part comes off.

I want to make my own plushies, how should I start ?

You can follow this incredible Beginner Plushmaking Guide made by NazFX !Everything you need to know is here !

• NazFX Plush Guide

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Terms of Service

Please read through my Terms of Service, you will automatically agree to this upon paying your invoice.

What I can make

What I won't make

About commissions

• Any Plush purchased from me may not be used for commercial use without permission. You may display and use your plush for non-commercial use.
• These are Hand-Sewn products and not made for Children or Animals, I am not responsible for any tearing or breaking in that case. I try to make my plushies as sturdy as possible with multiple layers of stitching around finer details, and always use heavy duty thread for hand sewn parts.
• You MUST be 18 years or older to order a plush from me, this is for insurance and legal reasons, please do not try to get around this, I would accept commissions for under 18 if I could.
• You must not replicate the pattern used on your plush especially for sales.
• I reserve the right to reject any commission request, I will reply with why it was rejected and if there is a way to fix it.
• As soon as you take a slot, I will be purchasing materials for the plush so please be 100% sure when ordering you can afford to do so.
• I will send you work-in-progress images during the plush conception, you must point out at either of these stages what (if any) changes need to be made. Once a part is finished (head, body, paws, ...), I can not edit the plush anymore without asking you extra.
• I may post any commission work on my social media for advertisement purposes, they will not be included in paid ads or re-sold.
• I do my best to reach the size you'd want, but I can't be totally accurate about it.
• You may not sell any of my plushies for a profit, do not commission me if this is your intention.

Prices informations

• All my prices are in Euros (€).
• Prices for plushies does include shipping fees. More info on the Shipping section below.
• Base prices are for plushies made with minky and machine embroidered head.
• When I give you a price quote, this estimate is valid for 6 months.

What will counts for the plush total price :

Starting price of each size and category includes :

Pricing guide

• Each plush is unique, so base prices are a bare minimum estimation to help you know how much you may need for a plush.
• I made this guide with Pok-mon and other monsters/animals in mind. Remember that I don’t make human plushies, I really don’t like to do them.
• I work mostly with minky fabric. If another fabric is needed, such as faux fur, a supplement to the pricing may be added.
• Prices added for complex embroidery, colors etc... are calculated with both material needed and the time it will cost me to do everything. More colors equals more work !
• The size in cm represents the height or width of the plush, depending on which is bigger. It can happen that the plush is slightly bigger than expected, but I do my best not to let the opposite happen.
• Accessories could be made, but are in extra, need to be discussed case-by-case.
• Small color accents doesn’t count in the global color count.

Slot reservation

• Commission slots are available throughout the year, depending on requests.
• I work on a 1st come 1st served system, unless I have too many requests at once, in which case I choose according to my preferences.
• Following several cancellations a few days before the invoice is sent : I ask for a minimum amount to reserve the slot, non-refundable.
• If your slot is in 3 months or less, I'll ask you to confirm your slot 1 month before the invoice is sent, to avoid last-minute cancellations.
• If your slot is scheduled for more than 3 months, I'll ask you to confirm your slot 2 month before the invoice is sent.

Plush conception time

• Depending on the complexity of the plush, my current requests, and my motivation, a plush can take a week as well as several months to complete.
• I’ll complete each commissionned plush the order I decide to do it.
• I won’t be able to accept any deadline.
• I won't send any plush during December month. A plush with a slot on December will be send around mid-January.

Commission payment

• I only accept Paypal. Payments are done via Paypal invoices.
• You will have 7 days after you received the Paypal invoice before payment needs to be paid, otherwise I will cancel your commission.
• I start the plush once it is fully paid for, unless if we do a payment plan.
• I'll prefer if you save money and pay all in once, but payment plan is an option (see next section below)
• I will send the invoice the 1st of the month of your slot. Once paid, if you must cancel your commission, please be aware that 50% of the plush amount is non-refundable. If I have started on your commission already, refund is not possible anymore.

Payment plan

• I accept payment in 2, 3 or 4 instalments, via paypal only.
• The first payment is due the 1st of the month of your slot.
• Next instalments will be case-by-case : once per week, once per month...
• I will start the plush the month of the slot, if I'm in time with my schedule. I won't start the work before getting at least the first instalment.
• If you need to cancel your commission and you already paid one or more instalments, be aware that 50% of your payments is non-refundable if I didn't start the plush.
• If you need to cancel your commission when I already started the plush, and you paid one or more instalments, then no refund will be made.
• I won't send the final plush before I get the last instalment.
• If any payment is overdue by one month or more without any response from you, I reserve the right to resell the plush once finished, OC or not.

Shipping

• Shipping fees are included on the price quote.
• Mails and packages are always sent with tracking. I do not offer untracked mailing.
• I will notify you once I ship your plush, and give you the tracking number.
• I send at least 2 plushies for 1 post office travel, so don't expect to get the plush right after its completion.
• From the moment I entrust the package to Laposte, I am not responsible for what may happen to it during the delivery. There is therefore no refund possible from my side.
• The shipping charges don't include any possible import duties, customs fees, taxes and similar surcharges that may apply in any country. I have no control over those and they will be the entire responsibility of the person placing the order.

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