commission policies
general
all commissions are subject to my interest and availability
I do not duplicate previous work, and I prefer commissions that give me creative liberty
submitting an inquiry is an application, not a contract
I try to respond to all inquiries within a week
Cost
the final cost of a commission is determined by the cost of materials plus an hourly rate for labor, including design time
if your commission is accepted, an estimated price range will be provided
if you accept the estimated price range, a deposit will be required
if I find that I need more time or material than the initial estimate, that will be communicated and you will be included in any decision making
timeline
repair inquiries with rigid deadlines must be submitted at least 45 days before the deadline
custom inquiries with rigid deadlines must be submitted at least 90 days before the deadline
the timelines above represent an absolute minimum (rush), more lead time is preferred
rush jobs will include an extra fee if accepted
furniture
transportation of furniture is your responsibility
furniture often contains hidden problems, for this reason reupholstery timelines must be flexible
I am very allergic to cats, large or time consuming jobs for cat owners are less likely to be accepted and will include an extra fee if they are accepted (sorry, it’s for meds)
garments
custom garments require specific measurements, which you must agree to provide
care instructions will be provided, I am not responsible for any damage resulting from improper garment care