Hello Backers! An image-heavy update for you today...
👁️ Pre-Order Store
First of all, the pre-order store is finally open: HERE!
If you know of anyone who missed the campaign and would like pins and other spooky goodies, let them know! As a reminder, this is NOT for current backers. You will be charged for shipping twice if you use the pre-order store. If you'd like more add-ons, you can add more to your pledge when the Backer survey is sent out.
Charm Artwork Finalized!
The artwork for the large, double-sided acrylic charms are now done. Some of this artwork will also appear on 5x7 inch soft touch prints.
Vectors and Sample Progress
After some back and forth, I've approved all proofs and I am waiting for pin samples to be produced, while sticker samples are already on their way to me!
There are some differences between the original raster mockups used in the campaign and the vector artwork. Most changes are extremely minor, but I want to outline them here for full transparency and also for those of you that find that sort of thing interesting.
On the left, the original mockups, on the right, vector files. Keep in mind that colors in person will differ from the colors on screen.
Most importantly, the moth design (Entry No. 256) had some small cut outs around the antennae closed at the recommendation of my manufacturer. I'm not too surprised, these cut outs were pretty optimistic. I still love the moth overall! The following are exactly the same, just with wiggly bits cleaned up, especially stars/sparkles/diamonds.
All framed pieces have a few extra details in their frames. Each framed piece now has a crescent moon element. A few bits of clothing also break the frame of "Family Portrait." I'm not sure if this will even be noticeable at 2 inches, but I still think it's cool! As outlined previously, the "Portrait of a Curator" design was updated. A very minor color adjustment in the center of the teapot. Now all of the submerged tentacles are the same color. The Flower has been pushed more toward pink instead of gray, and I love it. The Pantones I chose are still very desaturated and dusty—the on-screen pink color is a lot brighter than the Pantone chip.
My manufacturer didn't have a problem with the cut outs on the 3" deer pin! So as far as I know, the deer design is good to go as-is.
What Next?
Waiting to receive samples! If things look good with the pin and sticker samples (especially the pins), I'll get the survey ready to go. I've already set up most of the survey and have begun building shipping tables, so surveys shouldn't take long to get sent out when the time comes. Aside from pins and stickers, I've also confirmed that I can get a pre-production photo of an iron-on patch sample.
More details about the large, double-sided charms (which effects will they have?). I'd like to dive into this in the next update in a few days, as this update is already so image-heavy I'd rather not clutter things up further.
I think that's it. As usual, thank you for your patience. We're getting closer and closer to surveys/production and I'm very excited! :D
