Ginger Monkey

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Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· 4d

This intricately detailed custom is on his way home! #stonemonkeh #plushies #custom_comissions

This standing custom design is a fluffy little dragon with lots of hand sewn stripes and various other details. Lots of piercings and accessories, including studded collar and bracelets, and arm/leg warmers.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· 11d

Shadow beast Macaque. Just sort of my interpretation of his kaiju/giant monster form, but turned into its own unique species. (Possible dnd creature idea). Shadowbeasts are ambush predators native to the deep dark. (Ramble in Alt Txt) #Legomonkiekid #lmkMacaque #LiuErMihou #SixEaredMacaque

Image Description: A dark cavern with luminescent blue mushrooms scattered along the walls. In the dark, a gleam of light shines from an unusual artifact. A glowing ring upon the long, twisting tail of a large, vaguely simian like beast. Its emaciated ribs shown by the bright glow within its chest. A glow that runs up through its body, fanned out through its six listening ears, and hissed through its breath with an almost radioactive hue.

The Shadowbeast concept turns LiuEr Mihou, Macaque, into something far more sinister. These dark beasts reside within the deep dark of the underground world, coming up to the surface to hunt. Amalgamous and shape changing, the beasts will take the form of creatures/demons/animals/etc that they encounter upon the surface world to better blend in and get close to their prey. Their chosen form becomes permanent upon maturity and allows them to wander about in daylight. However, they can transform into their true, monstrous forms at ease.
Most shadowbeasts, while vaguely resembling certain species all share a few specific traits; including but not limited to a large, emaciated, or disfigured body (extra limbs or appendages are not uncommon), black fur/skin color, and bioluminescent blood/insides.
Their hunting methods disrupted the reincarnation cycle, as they would also devour the souls of their victims, leaving nothing to return to the wheel. Thus much of their kind was actively hunted down by the heavens and forced to retreat deep into the earth.
The ring upon Macaque's tail is a celestial artifact (appearing as a gold band in his simian form). It conceals his true nature to prying eyes, and prevents his mind from being read.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· 21d

This flowery fox is on her way home! #CustomComissions #stonemonkeh #plushies

Semi left side view. This Sakura fox has a lot of color matched airbrushing to blend in larger pieces of pink fabric. The whole design was somewhat blended color wise. The combination of colored fur and airbrushing allowed for larger swaths of color without bogging down the texture with paint.

Semi right view shows off her cute little flowers.

Side view of plush. The tail was requested to be in the upright position. White spot on the butt, while not fully pictured is a little cherry blossom shape.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· 24d

#BoxArt

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· 24d

#BoxArt #BlackMythWukong

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· 25d

This custom monkey is on his way home! I love this color scheme so much! #custom_commissions #stonemonkeh #plushies

Front view of this laid back looking monkey. He has a complex layered hairstyle that flops over his lazy eyes.

Side view of plush, giving a better view of his gages and earrings, as well as a septum piercing. He has a fluffy blue mullet to complete the look.

He has a simple tag necklace around his neck.

Back view of the plush gives a view of his fluffy, wild mullet and nice long tail.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· 27d

A rather unique full custom plush on his way home! This little bean is the Cuddlefish from the game Subnautica. #stonemonkeh #plushies #custom_commission #custom_plushies #subnautica

Side view of Cuddlefish plush held aloft. His tentacles are too long to fit in the picture. This full custom plush had to be modeled from scratch to get his shape. I call it a potato with legs.

Semi_sideview of Cuddlefish plush sitting upon desk.

Semi_frontview of Cuddlefish plush sitting upon desk. His tentacles are still too long to fit in frame.

Semi_backview of Cuddlefish plush held aloft. To preserve the fluffy/soft feel of the brush, we forgo airbrushing to blend colors, giving a strong contrast instead.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jul 10

Another cute Little Custom. #stonemonkeh #plushies #CustomComissions

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jul 8

@kit27x.bsky.social The bean is here!!! All those extra revisions worked out, he's very well designed. I was pleasantly surprised to find he's about the same size as the littles (just slightly bigger bodied). The extra goodies is a cute treat as well.

Kit27X's Macaque stuffie plush next to a pile of related merch, including stickers, pin, keychain, and art print.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jul 1

JULY 1st - 31st We are offering FREE SHIPPING for all 'Standard' plushie orders! Both Domestic and International! Custom Orders will be 15% off for the month as well! #stonemonkeh #sale #plushies #Legomonkiekid #Customcomissions

Ginger and the troop enjoy cooling off from the summer heat.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 29

#BoxArt A silly little monkey

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 27

Trying to keep up with the times. New business cards will be going out soon featuring our digital card with links to all our socials, shop, and contact email for offsite customs! stonemonkeh.carrd.co

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 25

Another collaborative piece with my friend @unnoton.bsky.social to make this gorgeous bleeding heart tutulong. He makes the mask and designs the accessories whilst I pattern out and make the body. This unique fella has usable dagger scissors! #stonemonkeh #customcommissions #plushies

This gorgeous tutulong features a bleeding heart "wound" with dagger insert, handmade crown with floral accents, handprints eyes, and airbrushed details.
Tutulongs are a dragon/bunny creature usually featuring antler like horns, two sets of ears (this one only retains the bunny ears and has devil style horns) and 3 fox like tails.
This design is made by recycling the remains of a store bought one, as we have no means of casting/printing the facemask ourselves.

The dagger scissors are usable and can be removed from their sheath!

Better view of the 3 tails and some airbrushed details.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 24

This intense custom Little is on his way home! Lots of embroidered jewelry and airbrushed details, along with his wingshaped cloak to pull the look together. #stonemonkeh #plushies #customcommissions

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 15

So! I am posting my Macaque fursuit head up for sale. My asking price is $650 +tax/shipping. I will be posting him on Etsy as well. He is cast foam and resin base with movable jaw. Resin teeth and silicon tongue. No liner/insert. #LegoMonkieKid #LMKMacaque #fursuithead

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 15

Finalized character sheet for our little guy, Ginger. His design has come a long way from a couple years ago. Can you see the difference? #MonkeyOC #stonemonkeh #charactersheets

Name: 'Ginger' (Jiang Hou)
Age: ? He stopped aging at age 7 (adult for a rhesus Macaque) when he became a yaoguai (demon).
Height: 3'9" (~114 cm)
Gender: Male. uses he/him, they/them.
Species: Monkey Hybrid (primarily a mix of Rhesus Macaque and Humbolts Squirrel Monkey.)
Diet: Omnivore. - Primarily nuts, fruit, greens, and insects.
Element: Wind
Personality: Relatively cheerful and outgoing, however he is flighty and skittish. He will prioritize his survival over others. Is always seeking out creature comforts (As he was devoid of most of them in his youth).

Key notes:
Ginger was a lab animal who became a yaoguai. Anatomy wise, he is less hominid and more based on his animal/simian origins. He is still roughly the size of a standard macaque, with similar proportions and posture when standing upon his hind legs. He prefers to stand bipedal, but will switch to all fours when running, etc.
This is going off the concept that demons and spirits become more human like the closer they come to enlightenment or power. Ginger himself is neither enlightened, powerful, or of any celestial importance. He became a demon out of necessity for survival and has since been travelling to find his lot in life.
The dark markings snaking up his limbs and tail are meant to represent that demon nature intertwining/corrupting him with its essence.

Very first ref sheet of Ginger from a couple years back. He has changed a lot since then.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 13

Standing custom plush. This cute fella is off to his new home! #stonemonkeh #plushies #CustomComissions

Front of plush featuring a simple outfit in a brilliant red.

Back of plush shows off his long hair and even longer tail.

Side view of plush shows off his multiple ears. Each ear is crafted individually, backed with the same pink as his mask color, and combined into their fanned array.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 9

@mofox.bsky.social want to give a shout out to his beautifully talented individual. The design on these blankets is stunning and I love the color combos! I need to save up for another. I'm debating on macaque or nezha. My friend got one too and she wanted me to tell you thank you!

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 8

Full custom plush, Abyss Cat from the game Crimson Desert. #stonemonkeh #plushies #CustomComissions #CrimsonDesert

Semi front view of abyss cat custom plush. There was a fair bit of thread sculpting involved to prevent the plush from looking bug eyed.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Jun 4

A little MK doodle for the road. #BoxArt #LegoMonkieKid #lmkMK #plushies

Paint markers and sharpie on cardboard depict a Lego stylized character of MK from LegoMonkieKid wearing his signature yellow jacket and red headband.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· May 28

#BoxArt Selfish time with BlackMyth. Mac isn't fond of getting his picture taken. #stonemonkeh #LegoMonkieKid #BlackMythWukong #plushies

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· May 28

#BoxArt Wukong finds the little monkey's rest spot hilarious. #LegoMonkieKid #plushies

Paint marker on cardboard, flat color. LegoMonkieKid Wukong and Macaque are joined by a couple of baby monkeys.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· May 22

I may have gotten a bit carried away with some paint markers. I like to doodle on the boxes being shipped out. The big boxes give me a nice 'canvas size' to play with. #BoxArt #stonemonkeh #plushies #LegoMonkieKid

Lego Monkie Kid versions of Sun Wukong and the Six Eared Macaque posed with their staffs upon the side of a cardboard box.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· May 18

A couple of very unique customs. DJ King tiger, and a squirrel with hummingbird wings. Tiger plush got to be an experiment with some applique toe beans. #stonemonkeh #plushies #CustomComissions

Two custom plush toys sit upon the work desk; sewing machine behind them. One plush is a full custom of a grey squirrel with hummingbird wings of blue and purple. The other plush is a standing custom of a tiger wearing a crown, gray t-shirt, and cargo shorts.

Our tiger here is an example of a Tri color+ standing custom plush with an advanced outfit (embroidery and extra details).
Stripes were airbrushed as I wasn't able to find any tiger faux fur that could be shaved down (or was of decent quality).

This plush is an example of a full custom. I had to pattern out and design the fully body shape for the character.

Applique technique on toe beans for the plush. Much more cuddly than embroidered paws.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· May 13

The beginnings of a rather unique custom. When making plushies I don't have a pattern for, I find myself going back to hand sewing and sculpting. This head is completely put together by hand as my brain finnagles the shapes in mind. #stonemonkeh #plushies #CustomComissions

This plush head will be for a standing custom of a tiger.(airbrushing will come later) Currently just figuring out the basic shapes and putting them together to get the look I'm going for. Hand sewing gives me more control over what I do or don't like about how its piecing together. Its more sculpture vibe than just following a pattern.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· May 11

A collaborative custom work between myself & my friend Ash @unnoton.bsky.social. A unique Tutulong plush with a purple, Gothic esque style. Ash remodeled + painted the eyes & faceplate, & made the gorgeous accessories. I redesigned and made the body. #plushies #tutulong #stonemonkeh

Front view of custom Tutulong plush. The eyes feature a soft green with cute little skull eye lights. The horns were modeled after a devil with a subtle purple hue. Custom molded coffin decorates the wool hat made from scratch!

Side view of custom tutulong plush, showing off the custom made hat with its accessories and the gothique ribbons upon the ears.

3/4 view of custom tutulong plush. The eyes really pop here with the design.

Semi rear view of custom tutulong plush. These dragon bunnies feature three long fluffy tails, which are almost as big as the body!

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· May 1

Just some small snippets into the creative process. Drawing out patterns, shaving down the faux fur to the correct length, and trying not to waste too much material in the process. More in alt text.

The fluff layers of a Little style plush.
I prefer to use 1" pike length, or teddy fur for most of my plush projects. Beaver length, while shorter, has a different texture to it; smoother, softer, and the mesh has more stretch.
I prefer the textures between the body and head to match to keep a consistent feel to the fur. Plus it gives me leeway if I need longer body fur in spots. Long pile furs are usually reserved for larger plushies or for longer hairstyles. Thougb they tend to be a bit unruly for my tastes.
I also do some preemptive shaping of the fur around the face and cheeks. Though I usually have to go back and do some final clean up.
Once I have everything shaped out I can mix and match colors and combine pieces to give spots/stripes, etc. The real challenge is how tiny the bodies are; they're about 3.5" (~9cm) tall. The head takes up over half the plush's overall size for that chibi look.

Drawing out the less fluffy bits of our monkey friend.
When using minky fabrics, I find I have to give myself a bit more of a seem edge as the fabric behaves differently than fleece. I also have to remember which direction I place the patterns, as minky has a very subtle pile (fured length). I prefer to have the pile going up on the face to continue the flow of fur up and over the head. Trying to maintain a small consistency of the direction fur naturally grows.
To prevent wasting fabric, I've found the squares I cut for the mouth embroidery fits the rest of the pattern quite nicely. Which is great for organizing multiple plushies at once. At least till the faux fur starts flying.
This plush only has two pieces in skin tone for the ears. As the backs will be pink to match the face mask.

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Apr 28

First half of the pre-orders are packed up and going out today! Thank you all for your amazing support and patience! It's been a busy few months. #stonemonkeh #plushies

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Apr 25

StoneMonkey is at WesternMassCon this weekend at the MGM is Springfield, Massachusetts! Come stop by if you're in the area! #stonemonkeh #plushies #vending

Ginger Monkey@stonemonkeh· Apr 23

Figured out what I didn't like about my Macaque mask. Turns out he really needed some redefining of his face. The added cheek fluff was a major improvement. He's less uncanny valley to me now. Before and after pics: