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Which of the following craft/costume items are you more likely to buy/commission? 

37%
7 deviants said Elven Quiver and Arrows ($75-$100)
16%
3 deviants said Leather Steampunk Aviator's Jacket ($175-$200) OR Leather Steampunk Aviator's Trench Coat ($300-$350)
16%
3 deviants said None of the above OR too expensive! (got a cheap leather store in your pocket I can have?)
11%
2 deviants said Leather-trimmed Steampunk Goggles ($45-$60)
11%
2 deviants said More than one! [comment]
5%
1 deviant said Leather Steampunk OR Fantasy Belt ($130)
5%
1 deviant said Handsewn Cloak, OPTIONAL Leather Shoulder and/or Fur Lining ($50-$250)
0%
No deviants said Leather Steampunk 'Handy-Man' Bandolier ($75-$150)
0%
No deviants said Leather Steampunk OR Fantasy Satchel ($90-$100)
0%
No deviants said Leather Belt Pouch ($25-$50)

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:iconthevodkaboy:
*thevodkaboy Jul 3, 2011  Student General Artist
i would agree with most if i had that much money to spend i would definitely be getting stuff from you. i know how much time you spend getting things right and how much you care about each piece you do, so i trust your skills. i just don't have the money right now.
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*Mytherea Jul 7, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Well, thank you for having an interest in it! I know it's really expensive (most of the cost is from the supplies) but I can't sell them any cheaper than this, sadly. :(
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:iconthevodkaboy:
*thevodkaboy Jul 7, 2011  Student General Artist
as soon as i can land a job i will be looking for some leather work. so i will probably be giving you a message when that happens. :)
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=Sorelliena Jul 3, 2011  Student General Artist
oh god if I had that much money I'd buy all of it X_X

goggles and pouches sound affordable! For the big spenders, your meticulous detail should attract them to the cloaks and bandoliers :D
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:iconmytherea:
*Mytherea Jul 5, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Gonna be getting a photo up of the belt pouch as soon as I get a new card for my camera. I've run out of things to delete! :noes: Still working on the goggles. Those might take some technical doing before I get 'em up.
I'm really, really hoping that I can get some interest in all of this. I really need to make money this summer and being employed seems...well, scarce to say the least, so I'm trying for alternatives. I based my prices off of what I've seen professionals charge for the same stuff, though made some of it a lot cheaper (like the coats...I've seen coats like mine that go for $600-$1500, and those would be 'cheap'). But it is very steep. The reason I even went into leatherworking and tailoring stuff was because costume equipment is so damn expensive. There was no way I'd be able to buy a leather belt pouch made by a professional for $35, not when it's only three inches across!
Maybe in the future? I do friend discounts. ;)
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:iconsorelliena:
=Sorelliena Jul 6, 2011  Student General Artist
I recomend getting a job anywhere. As anything.

Coffee shop, fast food, whatever. So long as it gets the money in, take it D:
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*Mytherea Jul 6, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Working on it, but it ain't easy. I'm really hoping I can get one at my college. It'd be easy and convenient if I could, but I'm still applying everywhere else.
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*General-EbonRose Jul 3, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Those all sound awesome, but it will be hard to make sales/get started without having a few sample pieces for people to see. Not much in the way of crafts in your gallery, and it's not really what you're known for.

Honestly, if I had that much money to spend on a costume - I don't know that I would buy from you, instead of looking elsewhere for a more established craftsman.
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*Mytherea Jul 3, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
I'm currently working on making a few samples. I can't quite get the aviator's jacket/trench coat done without people first being interested, but I am making a bandoleer, pouches, goggles, belt, cloak, and maybe the satchel (if I have time), so I will have samples. I posted this ahead of time just to see if there was an interest in these products before I even begin considering launching a small business with them.
*sigh* yeah, I know. But, unfortunately, if I want to get into this business, I have to have SOMEONE take a chance and hire me, otherwise I won't get known for it. Since I'm not really known, period, it doesn't matter one way or the other.
I really wish I could get training in leatherworking from a professional, that way I can brag, but either no one is teaching or it's WAY too expensive (last place I checked was a couple thousand). So I've got to start from scratch and hope someone gets interested, somehow.
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*General-EbonRose Jul 3, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I wish you the best of luck.
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