Maker's Choice

What is Maker's Choice?

Maker's choice is a custom order option where the buyer lets the artist select the colorway and design details at their own discretion, trusting the maker's creative instincts.

What Does Maker's Choice Mean?

When you select maker's choice on a custom pour order, you are handing the creative reins entirely to the artist. You choose the model, size, and firmness, but the colorway is the maker's call. Some people call this option "surprise me" or "artist's choice," but the concept is the same: you trust that the person who pours silicone every day knows how to make something beautiful.

This option exists because makers are artists first. They experiment constantly, testing new pigment combinations, shimmer blends, and pouring techniques. A maker's choice order gives them the freedom to try something they have been itching to attempt, or to use a color combination they know photographs beautifully but that customers rarely request. The result is often more creative and visually striking than a standard signature color selection.

Why Do Collectors Love Maker's Choice?

Maker's choice orders are beloved in the collector community for one simple reason: they produce pieces you could never have imagined yourself. Some of the most stunning toys in the community started as maker's choice pours. The artist had a vision, the buyer had faith, and the result was something neither of them could have achieved through a standard color selection menu.

There is also an element of surprise and excitement. Waiting for a made-to-order piece is already an exercise in anticipation, and not knowing what color it will be adds another layer of thrill. When the package arrives and you unwrap something unexpected and gorgeous, the dopamine hit is unmatched. Many collectors order maker's choice specifically for this experience, treating it like a gift to themselves.

How Can You Get the Best Results?

While the point is to give the maker freedom, you can still provide guardrails. Most makers appreciate a note saying something like "I love cool tones" or "no pink please" or "go wild with shimmer." This helps them steer toward something you will love without limiting their creativity. Some buyers share photos of their existing collection so the maker can create something that complements rather than duplicates what they already own.

Maker's choice also tends to ship faster than highly specific custom color requests. Since the maker can use whatever pigments they have mixed and ready, there is less prep time involved. If you are eager to shorten your TAT and open to adventure, maker's choice is the way to go. Just remember that what arrives is what you get. Because the maker used their own judgment, returns or color complaints are generally not accepted for these orders.