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Commissions

The Process, Pricing, Time-frames & Questions

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The Process

If there is something special you are looking to have made, whether it's a recreation of something that already exists, an outfit or item from a illustration or even something you have designed yourself, I can help.

The first stage of the process is contacting me here. From there I will put together a simple information pack; initial cost estimate, how long the commission will take to complete and any other relevant information. If you are looking to have something unique made for you, I would be delighted to design something with you (there is a design fee).

The commission will start once a deposit has been paid, this is non-refundable and covers the costs of the materials used. You will receive updates throughout the process and are welcome to contact me with any questions you may have.

Pricing

  • I work on an hourly rate, which is disclosed in your information pack. The cost of your commission will be the total of hours worked plus cost of materials used, shipping and in some cases a design fee.
     

  • I am happy to ship anywhere in the world, however depending on size and weight this may become quite costly but this would be discussed prior to taking on the commission.
     

  • A deposit is required before starting your commission, the deposit amount is usually 25% of the full estimated cost of the project. For example; a $500 commission would require a $125 deposit, this may be more if the materials used cost more (silk, wool etc.) as once cut into I cannot use those materials for another project or return them.

 

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Time-frames

My current completion time from taking on a new commission is approximately 8 weeks, this of course varies depending on the complexity of a project. For example a 14th century European hood would take less time than an entire outfit or an item with complex details.

The completion time does not include time it takes to deliver.

If there is something you are looking to have made at short notice, please feel free to contact me here and I will see if I am able to help you.
 

Questions

  1. Can I split my payments?  Yes! Many commissions on average cost over $500 (NZD) and many of my clients find it more manageable to split the payments. I am happy to split your commission total into four (with the deposit being the first payment). Split amounts are negotiable depending on cost.
     

  2. How can I pay? I am pleased to offer four payments options:

    - Payment Request (through this website), which you can choose to pay using your credit card or PayPal account.
    - PayPal (similar to the above, but just through PayPal)
    - Bank Deposit (NZ Only)
    - Cash (NZ Only)
     

  3. Where do you source your materials? This can vary, in some cases my client may supply their own materials, from my own stock or sourced for a client through businesses like The Fabric Store, The Fine Cloth Company or Miss Maude.
     

  4. Can I return my commission?  Due to the personalised nature of my commissions, I do not provide refunds. Nevertheless, if you are dissatisfied with your commission, please get in touch with me, and we can explore potential solutions

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