The Illusions FAQ!

Thanks for taking the time to read through this, hopefully I will have your answer here. If not, feel free to IM me!

1. Can you make me a custom mask?

I'm afraid I don't take commissions. I am always open to suggestions or to rendering an original idea in my own way, but on my own time and discretion. I'm willing to do slight modifications, such as removing or adding feathers, swapping details with other masks or alternate colors. Simple color adjustments or outfit matching are always free, but modifying a sculpt to fit your face may incur a fee.

2. Can you do a custom skin tone for my elf ears?

Yes! Please read the notecard included with them at sale, there's a form which will detail the information I need :)

3. Are you interested in renting a store at my sim/land?

No, I'm afraid not. Unless your land has a specific theme that my items perfectly fit, please don't send me any notecards. I currently only have satellite stores at locations that have given my that space for free. Mall spaces are simply not cost effective for me.

4. Could I buy your items in bulk for my event?

Absolutely! I have party packs for my most popular masks, the Columbinas and Civettas. If you're interested in different masks or a combination of them, please contact me with which and how many you will need, and I'll get back to you with a price quote.

5. I'm interested in making my own sculpted prims. What do you use to model?

I use a professional modeling program called Zbrush3, that costs about $600. I find it very intuitive, and perfect for working with smooth organic shapes and generating sleek and polished textures. Obviously not everyone has the resources or the drive to actually spend that sort of money on something they only want to experiment with, so I suggest you take a look at the SL Wiki's page on 3d rendering programs.

6. Hello?

Hello to you too! But please send me a bit more in your IM, even if you were just checking to see if I was online. Please treat the IM like a message on an answering machine, and let me know more details about what you need from me so I can help you and get back to you.

7. I love a mask that a character wears in ____. Could you make it for me?

I'm afraid I won't recreate any intellectual property of any other artists, and that includes costume designers and concept artists who created that item. Change of medium isn't enough for me, I'm sorry.

8. The item I'm interested in is shown being worn by a member of the opposite sex. Will it fit my avatar?

For almost all items, the answer is yes. There are a select few, such as the Harlequin Belt and the Nacht mask that were made and fitted for a specific gendered avatar, however, all of my items are moddable and so should be able to be adjusted for a perfect fit, no matter your gender.

9. Are you ever going to make clothing?

I have made a little! The Coque Feather Coat is currently my only piece of clothing, and might be for a while. Clothing is extremely difficult for me, and I find the language of prims much easier to speak. I do have a few things in mind that might include clothing layers, but they certainly won't be coming soon.

10. I love the music, what is the URL of the stream for Illusions?

That just happens to be sky.fm's "Classical Guitar" channel, which you can listen to here.

11. I'd like to model for you some time! Is there any way this could happen?

My default answer will almost always be no, since I have no problem changing my avatar to be what I need. However, I am always willing to be inspired, and if you're determined to be a model for one of my pieces you can send me a portfolio of your work. I must warn you that I AM rather snooty when it comes to models, and that your only reward will be the item and the photograph.

12. I'd like to represent you in a runway show! Are there any pieces you could possibly submit?

Runway shows are a dime a dozen in Second Life, so again, my default answer will be no. I very rarely submit runway pieces, and when I do they're for designer communities that I'm already a part of. I will consider it though, if the show has a specific theme that I find fits what I offer and your agency has an air of professionalism.

13. Are there giftcards available for your store?

I'm afraid not. However, the vendor system that I use for almost every one of my items allows for the option of having the item copy or transferable, so that you can directly give a gift to the person. If they decide that they'd rather have it with the copy permission, they can send me back the transferable item with a notecard and I'll happily send them the copiable version!

14. What sort of vendors do you use, and how could I get the scripts to them?

The vendors I use are by Miriel Enfield. She created them for her own use, and she does not sell them at her store. However, you can IM her and perhaps buy them straight from her.

15. I would like to purchase some or one of your items with full permissions!

I am adamantly against offering any item with full permissions. This is how I make my livelihood, and asking me to give up a piece of my heart and my time and every possibility of making profit from it is going to result in a very enthusiastic no. Unless you're willing to offer me in a lump sum which is equal to the entire possible profit of an item (aka, a large amount of RL money) my answer will always be no.

If you haven't found your answer here, feel free to send me an email at siyusuen@yahoo.com, or send me an IM in world!