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Fandom Trumps Hate 2025 Craft Stall
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Bidding Form: HERE. Bids due 10:00 PM EST (UTC-5) on Saturday, March 8th are now closed!
Current Bids: HERE
- ONE large custom rubber stamp (4 inches by 6 inches) + 1-2 prints of your stamp
- TWO small custom rubber stamps (2 inches by 2 inches)
The top bidder for the large stamp will win the large stamp; the two top bidders for the small stamp will win a small stamp.
Some general examples of my art / artstyle.
Examples/details for the LARGE STAMP (click me)
...and some process sketches/a print run!
You will get: one 4x6 in rubber stamp.
You will also get: 1-2 prints of your stamp.
This size of stamp is suitable for: a half or full-body of a character, potentially 2 characters, or maybe even a small scene with a character or two in it. Keep in mind that there's a limited amount of detail that can be carved into a stamp - I will be able to keep more detail for a half-body than a full-body or multiple characters, and if characters have to be shrunk to be put into a scene with a background, they will have to be very simplified!
Of course, I can also still do something like a headshot or small object in exchange for being able to cram in more detail.
Details on the prints: I'm providing 1-2 prints with this one, since with a stamp of this size, it's much harder to do it yourself if you don't have the appropriate setup/supplies! Prints will be on white mixed-media paper (98lb paper weight), and I have a few colors available: black, red, blue, yellow, gold. I can also do a simple gradient or try mixing colors (caveat: I can't predict/guarantee results with the latter).
(If you'd like more than 2, I'm willing to negotiate - I'll probably ask you to do an additional donation, unless the bid amount is already very high. I just can't promise something like 100 prints, I'm only one person and this is a hobby art form for me, haha.)
How will this work?
- With proof of your winning bid, please send me references for characters/whatever you want me to make a stamp of, as well as a description of what you want them to be doing. If you have a specific pose in mind, please describe it or give me a stick-figure version! Let me know also if you'd like a more cutesy/chibified style, or any other preferences along those lines.
- I will either accept your request or give you some recommendations if I think it would be hard to represent well as a stamp.
- After we agree on a subject, I will make an initial sketch and send it to you. This is the point where you can request changes.
- After you approve the sketch, I will start carving.
- When I'm done carving, I will send you a photo - at this point, I can only do minor changes, specifically carving things away/removing them. (Please keep in mind that the carved version is unlikely to be a perfect representation of the sketch, as this is a handmade process!)
- When you acknowledge the stamp, you'll tell me whether you want 1 or 2 prints and what colors/gradient you want.
- I'll send you a photo of the completed prints. (Just note that prints will likely be slightly imperfect/will not be identical!)
- I will package up your stamp and prints and send them to you when I'm shipping out everyone's crafts.
The sketch stage and stamp carving stage should each take no more than ~2 weeks, and making your prints should take no more than ~1 week. (Please be patient, as I'll probably be working on multiple crafts simultaneously!) I will be shipping all of my crafts in one trip, so shipping will depend on where the other crafts are in the process. If something comes up offline for me and I have to take longer, I will communicate with you about it!
Examples/details for the SMALL STAMP(S) (click me)
You will get: one 2x2 in rubber stamp.
This size of stamp is suitable for: something simple, like a character's head, a small object, a fandom symbol, or so on.
How will this work?
- With proof of your winning bid, please send me references for characters/whatever you want me to make a stamp of, as well as a description of any other details! Let me know also if you'd like a more cutesy/chibified style, or any other preferences along those lines.
- I will either accept your request or give you some recommendations if I think it would be hard to represent well as a stamp.
- After we agree on a subject, I will make an initial sketch and send it to you. This is the point where you can request changes.
- After you approve the sketch, I will start carving.
- When I'm done carving, I will do a test stamp and send you a photo - at this point, I can only do minor changes, specifically carving things away/removing them. (Please keep in mind that the carved version is unlikely to be a perfect representation of the sketch, as this is a handmade process!)
- When you acknowledge the stamp, I will package it up. It will be sent to you when I'm shipping out everyone's crafts.
The sketch stage and stamp carving stage should each take no more than ~1 week. (Please be patient, as I'll probably be working on multiple crafts simultaneously!) I will be shipping all of my crafts in one trip, so shipping will depend on where the other crafts are in the process. If something comes up offline for me and I have to take longer, I will communicate with you about it!
Which fandoms/subjects are you willing to depict? (click me)
I'm willing to do more or less any fandom! That said, I will have an easier time with drawn/stylized canons over live action. If you have a live action or non-visual canon, and you've seen (or made) stylized/simplified fanart that you like, I recommend linking me some examples of that for reference!
I'm also willing to do stuff like fursonas, your pet(s), etc. If in doubt feel free to comment below and ask, or email me @ gmail (same username, svirdilu).
As long as you are over 18, I am also willing to do suggestive/NSFW content (just keep in mind that there's a limited amount of detail a carved stamp of these sizes can hold!)
For NSFW content, I have some limitations on what I'm willing to create. I don't care/judge if you're into any of these things in fiction, they're just my personal boundaries.
Will not do:
(i.e. 1000 year old vampire lolis. Short/small proportions in and of themselves are not a problem - goblins, etc - and it's fine to ask if you're unsure. I'm also fine with "please age this 16 yr old character up to 20, here's my headcanons for how they'd look")
(However, fursonas/self-insert fandom OCs/etc are fine, as long as they belong to you, or as long as the person they belong to is okay with it)
Bidding details/where can I donate? (click me)
Bidding will close at 10:00 PM EST (UTC-5) on Saturday, March 8th. Bids after that point will not count, even if the form hasn't closed yet. I will be emailing you as soon as possible after that point if you are the winner!
Winning bids can donate to any org of your choice from the 2025 FTH Nonprofits List! I will not be taking payment directly - when I've acknowledged a winning bid, please donate directly to an organization, then send me proof of donation.
Proof of donation will be due by 11:59 PM EST (UTC-5) on Monday, March 10th. If someone doesn't provide proof by then, I may offer their slot to the next-highest bidder.
What about shipping? (click me)
I will fully cover shipping within the USA, by USPS, probably using one of their flat rate options (which comes with tracking).
I will cover shipping internationally up to $20 for small stamps and up to $30 for the large stamp (in this case, if shipping ends up being more than that, I will ask you to send me the difference via Paypal).
By default I'll ship with USPS internationally, with their most economical option (which may or may not include tracking). Before bidding, please check whether USPS is currently shipping to your location.
ALTERNATIVELY, if you'd prefer I use another service (e.g. FedEx, UPS, DHL), or use a different shipping tier (e.g. one with guaranteed tracking) - I'm willing to do this. Just keep in mind that you'll still be covering anything over $20/$30! It may be a good idea to give me a max price for shipping you're able to pay, in case it's more expensive than either of us expect. Shipping will also take me longer if you want me to use something other than USPS!