 (this page's content courtesy of R. Korol) finding bait can actually be the most challenging part of making a custom sometimes. in an attempt to guide you away from customizing a pony that would be better suited for a collection shelf, i'll be quoting dava's list of bait qualifications. please make sure your 'bait' has at least two of the following characteristics: - a severe hair cut actually, the 'irritatingly common' criterium is probably the most important. if you're considering customizing a busted-up taf baby dancing butterflies, i'd beg you to reconsider restoring it instead. It can be just as easy as customizing, and then you can still claim to have that nice rare pony. people will pay for restored rare ponies (at a slight discount, but it can still be more than you'd get for a custom). below, meet peachy. probably the most common bait you'll find. heck, you can't even give away your filthy peachies. ;) most people want a more dramatic pose for their ponies, but the design i have in mind will work well with her, as egyptians appreciated symmetry in their sculptures and statues. her flaws include: chopped mane, missing tail, scuffed emblems, and ink spots. great! four blemishes equal one great piece of bait. next step - prepping the body... :home: :ponies: :purchasing guidelines: :FAQ: :order: :links: :commissions: |