Can my $400 DIY beat OFFICIAL Sprigatito plushies?! | Buy vs DIY!

Описание: ⚠️WARNING: Since recording and posting this video, I have been made aware of how dangerous and toxic resin is, even with proper PPE. PLEASE do not use resin as it can cause SERIOUS and life long damage, even preventing one from getting life saving medical treatment for unrelated issues.

I am not a doctor, just someone who learned that resin is potentially VERY unsafe, even in the best conditions. Please do your own research to learn more about resin and its properties!

As of 7/24, I will be finding a resin free replacement to make glass eyes like I do in this video! Stay tuned for updates!

Today we find out what’s the BEST sprigatito plushie for YOU! We’ll go through all the stages of creating a plushie: design, pattern, prototype, and finally making the final plush and then put it to the test against TWO OFFICIAL pokemon plushies! One little and one Build a bear!

We’re combining crafting with plushie reviews to find out: Buy vs DIY, who wins? Today, we find out!

(Ps! Let me know in the comments which paldea starter is YOUR favorite! I’m hoping to do this for all the paldea starters at some point!)

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Edit: Wow! This video really blew up! Because im seeing a lot of questions that would usually be answered by watching my other videos, I’ll do a quick FAQ here!

Q: Why do you use beans? Are they safe?
A: I use beans for weight in my personal plushies because they’re cheap and heavy! Not to mention better for the planet!😉🪴 I like my plushies ridiculouly heavy and that’s just not attainable with plastic poly pellets alone! I use poly pellets for any plushie that isn’t meant for me though!

As for if theyre safe? Absolutely! Ive been making plushies like this for 4.5 years so don’t worry! I’ve done my research! I don’t live in a humid climate and I’m already meticulous about keeping my art clean and pristine so I have no problems keeping them from getting wet! Dry beans, over time, only get harder and less likley to retain water and theres no pests around here that get into them!

Q: Why not use dye/airbrushing/XYZ fabric?
A: I briefly thought through these options while making this video but I just don’t have the time or money to experiment with these things at this time. All of those would take extensive testing before I felt comfortable enough to use such expensive fabric with them and/or making such a long project with new and unfamiliar fabric that could affect the plushie’s outcome.

Q: Why does XYZ look like that?
A: Typically, if I don’t point something out as a flaw, it’s probably because it was an intended design choice! Not always, but 9 times out of 10 it is!

Q: How do you make these things!?
A: Lots and lots of practice! I’ve been making plushies like this for 4.5 years and I try to find at least one thing I can learn from every plushie I’ve made! Every plushie should teach me something or improve in some way from the last! But! This is also a good time to remind you all that all of the plushies you see on my channel are TECHNICALLY prototypes! None of these would I ever send to a company as a final design since they all could use a liiiitle tweaking in the end lol!

Q: Where can I get the pattern?
A: unfortunately, you don’t.😅 My big plushie patterns are SewMicah exclusives unless made specifically for a plushie company! I know a good handful of people think my videos are tutorials but they’re not really! Sure, one could pick up tips and tricks from my videos and I LOVE that, but these are for entertainment purposes only!😅

I do, however, give out little beginner patterns on my patreon for my bear tier patrons! It’s every other month, alternating with mini sewing tutorials!

I hope this helped answer some of your questions!😁💛

0:00 - Sneak peek
0:17 - The competitors
0:50 - Design time!
1:43 - The fabric situation…
2:57 - Can one BE in love with a rotary cutter…?
3:56 - F O A M
4:22 - ASMR W/SewMicah
4:40 - The eyes are the window to the soul
8:29 - Sneak peek 2, electric boogaloo
9:23 - Micah’s been avoiding something~
10:18 - Body-ody-ody
11:27 - Yes, it is really called a “skin”
12:11 - The BEST part!
14:13 - ✨Glamour shots✨
14:36 - judging time!
15:15 - Price
16:05 - Time
16:33 - Accuracy
17:03 - Hug feel
17:55 - Sensory feel
18:38 - Bonus points!
18:56 - Rankings! (Let’s see who wins!)
20:07 - If you liked this video, you’re gonna wanna hear this (2 announcements!)
21:15 - ~Secrets~