FAQ

Please use this form to request a custom commission: https://botanicbeetle.com/custom-commission-requests

Note: Any existing designs that you’d simply like to customize color or other very minor changes do not require the steps below (ex: “I’d like a mushroom plant stake but in pink glass with purple spots instead of red/white please!”) 

Basic info:

• Come ready with any details you have in mind (budget, subject, details, size, etc) feel free to reference any of my past designs to pull elements from, my Instagram is a great place to browse.
• If I’m not confident I will be able to create the piece you have in mind, I’m going to let you know right away. In this case I will try to present other ideas or refer you to another artist whenever possible so you can have the piece of your dreams (Note: I will not make an exact copy of another artist’s work).
• The turnaround time your your piece will depend on a few factors, including how quickly we get through steps 1-3 below, and where you fall in the queue. If you do have a deadline in mind for your piece, please be sure to include that in your initial request and I will let you know if I don’t think I can accommodate it.
• Pricing will be discussed during each step, including whether changes will alter the price of the piece etc.
• My ultimate goal is to create a piece you love!

Step 1: Preliminary Designs

I will create a selection of sketches based on your request so we can discuss different shapes, elements, etc. before moving forward with fully refined line work.

Step 2: Refined Design(s)

Refined version(s) of the design(s) will be drawn up based on the discussion we had in the preliminary design step. Up to two redesign rounds can occur free of charge if you’d like to change various elements of the design(s). Further rounds of redesign will incur an additional fee after this point, which will not count towards the final cost of the piece. Once the design is finalized, a deposit of 20% will be required to secure your spot in my custom queue. Deposits will count towards the final cost of your piece 🙂

Note: I know communicating your ideas and making decisions can be tough. Small tweaks and changes can be made without incurring an additional fee at my discretion (I just want you to love your piece!)

Step 3: Choosing Glass

Once your design is chosen and finalized, I’ll present you with glass options in various colors/textures for your piece. Since glass looks different in various lighting environments, I’ll be sending clearly labeled images of the same glass in multiple lights. If your dream glass is something I need to special order this may add time / cost to your piece. 

Step 4: Actually Making Your Piece!

We’ve discussed everything, made those tough choices, and now I’ll get to work actually bringing your stained glass dreams to life! No further design or glass changes can be guaranteed at this point, but you may absolutely reach out ASAP and I’ll accommodate if possible.

Step 5: Final Payment and Shipping

Once your piece is finished, I’ll take some glamor photos and show you how lovely it is! We’ll arrange for you to make your final payment (minus the deposit fee if applicable) and you’ll get a tracking number with your extremely well padded bundle of joy on its way. Should anything go awry during the shipping process, please let me know as soon as possible. 

Be sure to display your piece using secure hangers / stands (avoid suction cups please) and don’t hesitate to share pictures with me!