Ember

Hello pickle! My name is Gavin Strange and this is my corner of the internet. I'm a jack of all trades, master of flip all designer living here in beautiful Bristol, by day I work as Senior Designer for the digital arm of illustrious Aardman Animations and by night I go under the alias of JamFactory! I like to try my hand at a bit of everything from filmmaking to illustration, toy design to graphic design. I love a big side project, especially one that grows out of control so why not check out BOIKZMOIND or Droplets to find out a bit more about those things. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components.