Patreon Intro
Welcome to Imagine Minis!
Hello, I'm Ivo. A passionate 3D sculptor and I'm thrilled to have you here on my Patreon page. My primary goal as a sculptor is to create captivating and accessible 32mm scale fantasy miniatures for tabletop games and painting enthusiasts, drawing inspiration from the fantastical realms of Warcraft, D&D, and Pathfinder.
As a patron of my work, you'll gain access to a host of exclusive benefits. Every month, I dedicate myself to sculpting 3-4 high-quality miniatures for you to enjoy. Your support allows me to continue doing what I love most, bringing these miniatures to life and sharing them with this incredible community. This number may increase or decrease, depending on the model complexity and number of poses.
One thing that sets my Patreon page apart is the interactive and collaborative nature of our journey together. I value your input and opinions immensely, and I'm always open to implementing your ideas on the models I'm currently working on. Your patronage not only grants you early access to my creations but also offers you a behind-the-scenes look at my sculpting process. You'll get a front-row seat to witness the evolution of each miniature, from initial concepts to the final printed versions.
My goal as a content creator is to increase the team size to offer more awesome miniatures every month for the same subscription price.
How I work on Patreon:
What I work on, here on Imagine Minis is decided by you! I believe that together, the sculpting process is a lot more fun, and also I would sculpt something you would like to see on your gaming tables or painting sessions. Here's how this happens:
1 - Theme Selection
My council tier members and I will elaborate on 10 themes, these themes are basically an Event, Diorama, History, army, or skirmish team that is composed of a set of miniatures.
2 - Community Polls
As we approach the end of the current theme, I'll present you with a poll containing 10 intriguing theme options. Your votes will play a decisive role in determining the next theme I delve into. Each option in the poll will be accompanied by detailed information, giving you insights into my ideas, the number of miniatures planned, and the estimated duration of the project. These themes may take 1 or 3 months to be completed.
3 - Embracing Patron Ideas
I deeply value your creativity and input, which is why I'm always open to hearing your ideas. If you have a unique concept for a theme, feel free to propose it at any time. If it fits the overall vision, I'll happily incorporate it into an existing poll or consider it for future projects. Your ideas inspire and enrich the sculpting journey, making it truly ours.
4 - The Joy of Creation:
With the theme set and the votes counted, I embark on the exhilarating process of sculpting. Throughout this process, I'll keep you informed and share sneak peeks of the evolving masterpieces. Each miniature will be available once they are test printed and they come Presupported.
Welcome Pack:
Instead of a fixed Welcome Pack, I have decided to have an ever-growing one. Every month I will choose one previously released miniature sculpt and add that to the Welcome Pack.
Patron Commission Request:
In order to stay as close as possible to what my patrons desire or need, I created the Patron Commission Request, where every month I will sculpt one miniature that is not related to the Theme but, one that was requested by a Patron and voted by the community.
Every 5th day of the month I will make a post on my Patreon page asking what they want to be sculpted. The first 8 patrons to reply "Imagine this" to the post can write down what they wish to be made.
After all, slots have been filled with patron's requests, I will get those to a poll so that others decide which one will be made. This poll will be an open post so that you may call your friends, family, or followers to vote and help you to get the miniature you desire. In this poll you will be able to vote for more than one miniature, meaning that you might not get what you wish but you might get the second best for you.
On the 20th day of the month, I will close the poll, and the most voted miniature will be sculpted. This miniature will be the first release of the following month for Patreon, and Apoia, subscribers. On Tribes at a later date. This miniature will also be available as a Loyalty Reward, meaning that if you missed past requests you will be able to get them simply by staying subscribed for 3 or 6 consecutive months.
Patron Commission Request Rules:
Type "Imagine this" on the Request Post, then reply to your post telling what you wish for. Your request must be done with up to 6 keywords. You cannot use words like Color, Names, or Titles.
If you missed the request post-deadline, a reserve slot will be taken instead. I can't undo the Poll post once it's already created.
The requested miniature will be made at 32mm scale (32mm is the average human toe to eye measure), medium or smaller (RPG sizes). It can be a humanoid or a monster. If you request a dragon scaled-down, I could sculpt it and you could scale it up, but the details of the print might be missing and this is not the quality I want for my work.
Things with copyrights or political references will not be made. So don't ask for Batman, however, I can model something similar to Batman that is not.
Hentai, Nude, or Porn is a no. Ecchi or similar only if I approve, but it will probably be ok. Male or female armokini's are ok
If you win the poll and unsubscribe during this period, I will still finish your mini, although you will miss the release.
Patrons that have the right to sell my miniatures can print and sell this mini, so take that into consideration when you make your request
You can request a past commission or a theme model in a different pose or with more options (weapons, hands, clothes...). Remix of older models is another option. Let your imagination fly, I can create 2 extra poses of a past release in one request
This commission miniature will be available as the first miniature of the following month on MMF and also as a Loyalty reward.
What it means to support me:
Supporting me on Patreon means joining me on an exciting and rewarding creative journey. As a patron, you become an integral part of my artistic process, your generosity enables me to take my craft to new heights by investing in better tools, and resources, and even collaborating with other talented team members.
As my patron, your opinion matters greatly. You'll have the opportunity to influence my artistic direction by voting on art styles and sculpt themes. Additionally, I am accessible and open to your suggestions at any time. If you have a unique idea for a miniature, I'll consider it for future projects and may even add it to a poll for the community to decide.
I'm committed to maintaining an affordable experience for all my patrons. Regardless of the level of support or my success as an artist, I do not intend to increase the price of my creations. I believe that miniatures are an incredible hobby, and my mission is to make them accessible to as many enthusiasts as possible.
Your support has the power to make a significant impact. If many people back me on this journey, I can turn my passion into a full-time job without burdening anyone's pocket. It is my dream to grow as an artist, sculptor, and Company, expanding my work to create tabletop games and a wide array of miniatures. I envision my creations being enjoyed and printed by enthusiasts all around the world.
I'm excited to share this journey with you and to create stunning miniatures that ignite the imaginations of tabletop gamers and painting enthusiasts alike.
File distribution:
To distribute the files I chose MMF. I will upload the files on my store and then distribute them to my Patrons on MMF with the appropriate tier.
This is a manual process therefore expect a bit of delay once you subscribe.
Partnerships/Sponsorships:
Lychee Slicer Ambassador: Download the latest version of Lychee Slicer for SLA/Resin 3D Printers (mango3d.io)
Where to find me:
If you want to see my miniatures, check my links below:
Imagine Minis @Imagine Minis - MyMiniFactory Imagine Minis | MiniHoarder Ivo Goncalves (@imagine.minis) • Instagram photos and videos
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