Huckmade Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about Huckmade
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Who is Huckmade? For the last 30 years Huckleberry Starnes has been designing and making custom products in Atlanta, GA. as "Huckmade"
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Is Huckleberry your real name? Yes, my mother was an English teacher.
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Does Huckmade have a retail store? Nope, during COVID I closed my public location and started working from my home studio. Currently I have no plans to reopen that old location.
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Can I make an appointment at the studio? Yes, click here to schedule a paid consultation or paid studio visit: Schedule Studio Appointment
FAQs about Huckmade pricing
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Does Huckmade have a minimum charge? Yes, my minimum is $600 per project, so even if it's an $80 patch, the project will cost $600
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What are prices based on?
-Number of colors
-Size of embroidery
-Complexity of design
-If I'm attaching it to a garment
-Trim detail (like extra layers of felt)
-Delivery speed (See Rush Order Fees below)
-Your feelings about the Star Wars prequels
-Special details (printing or computer embroidery)
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Does Huckmade offer rush orders? Yes, when possible.
1-3 day delivery (or weekend hours): +100% of price.
4-6 day (or weekend hours): +50% of order price. -
How much does Huckmade charge for artwork or graphic design services?
Basic layout/mockup (using your source material) $75+
Custom artwork $125 and hour (estimate provided)
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What are your payment terms? I require 100% payment in advance
FAQs about Huckmade Services
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Can an I hire Huckmade to do the chenille and chainstitch for my brand? Yes, but please note that my products are all hand made 1 at a time and I do not offer price breaks for multiples.
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Can I order multiple items? Yes
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Can you reproduce my artwork? Yes
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Can you reproduce a patch I saw on someone else's jacket? No, I do not make copyrighted or other people's artwork.
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How long does it take to get my custom order? It depends on my current workload, but typically 3-4 weeks (Rush orders available for an additional charge)
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I want to order samples now, but I'm going to come back and order more later. Can I get a price break on the first ones? No. If you order 1 or 20 the prices are the same because I make them all 1 at a time.
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Can you draw my idea? Yes, for an additional fee
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Why does your chenille and chainstitch cost more than on Amazon and Etsy? Those sites sell machine made/mass produced chenille and chainstitch made in factories overseas. My products are custom made by hand just for you. That costs more.
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Can you make and attached patches to a jacket I already have? Maybe, it depending on the jacket.
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Can you make homecoming or team jackets? Yes, but I don't offer bulk discounts, and only reproduce copyrighted material with written permission.
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What is your return policy? I do not accept returns
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Do you have a store?
No, and my studio is by appointment only.
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Do you only make items on vintage machines, or do you also make computerized patches?
I can make computerized patches, but it's not my favorite thing. So, I will make them for you, but I charge the same rate as my vintage patches.
