CHARACTER DESIGN

Sketches are the first step in the process of creating a "custom character." Your idea will guide Tim in drawing the facial views that will be the blueprint for the finished figure. Your description need not be overly complex or detailed, but just enough to give direction to the project. You may also wish to supply photos, clippings or sketches of your own to help convey a certain look you have in mind. The completed sketches will be sent to you for approval before "creation" begins. You can be confident in the knowledge that Tim is known for creating a finished figure that is virtually identical to the approved
sketches.

CREATION
Tim sculpts the heads from wood in the traditional method using chisels and a mallet. He meticulously hand-carves every custom head from a basswood block.

Working only from the final sketches, Tim is able to visualize the finished 3 dimensional head within the wooden block - without the use of preliminary clay models. Instinctive and painstaking work brings forth a distinct personality from the wood.

After the carving and fine hand sanding have been completed, the wood head and hands are then carefully treated with a preservative, ensuring a very long life for your investment.

SPECIFICATIONS
Each figure is a one-of-a-kind original, created especially for you. Standard features include moving mouth/jaw and fluid ball and socket head movement. The size of the figure is up to you, but generally falls in the range of 24" to 44" overall.

TERMS
A deposit of $500 is due when placing your order and holds your place on Tim's schedule. Once your "place" is reached and work begins on your figure 1/2 of the total remaining balance is due in Check or Money Order. Upon completion the remaining balance is due in full prior to shipment. Since this is custom work created specifically to your specifications, one half of the total price of the figure is non-refundable should you decide to cancel your order after work has begun. The deposit is non-refundable at the Orders inception.

DELIVERY
Since each figure is designed, hand-carved, and hand built from scratch, Custom Figures are extremely time consuming and painstaking to create. Due to Tim's high demand for custom work and the accompanying waiting list, there is generally a period of up to one year from the time you place your order until construction begins. Wait time is also affected by any special considerations dictated by the design of the character as well as the mechanical complexity and number of extra effects ordered. Please Inquire for current production time.

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