Custom Figurine Maker · Philippines

Your story.
Made solid.

Some ideas deserve more than a photo on a screen. I make custom figurines from people, pets, original characters, and personal stories, then finish every surface by hand in Manila.

Sarimanok sculpture created and hand-painted by Luminary Studios
Sarimanok · Cultural commissionOne of one

What this is

Not a template with
your name added.

A real custom figurine starts with the subject. The posture, expression, clothing, colors, base, and small details should belong to that person, pet, or character.

I work from photos, character sheets, sketches, moodboards, and conversations. If the references disagree, I help decide what the final piece should say. The goal is not simply recognition. The goal is presence.

  • People, couples, families, and personal tributes
  • Pet figurines and memorial pieces
  • Original characters and creator-owned designs
  • Character-inspired collector pieces
  • Display bases, props, and environmental details
  • Hand-painted resin and mixed-media finishes

How it happens

From reference
to presence.

Reference

Send clear photos from several angles when possible. Tell me the size, deadline, preferred style, and the detail that absolutely has to survive the translation.

Design

I define the pose, proportions, materials, base, and finish. This is where a scattered folder of references becomes one coherent object.

Build

The piece may be hand-sculpted, digitally sculpted and printed, built in mixed media, or made through a combination of methods. The idea chooses the process.

Finish

Cleanup, primer, skin, fabric, shadows, eyes, small accents, and protective coats. The paint carries more of the final feeling than most people expect.

Selected commissions

Three ideas.
Three different worlds.

Questions

Before you inquire.

How much does a custom figurine cost?

Pricing depends on size, complexity, materials, finish, and how much design work is needed. Standard sculpture work is commonly estimated by volume, with the current guide around ₱2,000 per inch. Send the brief for a real quote.

How long does one take?

A typical commission takes around two to three months. Simple pieces can move faster. Complex likeness work, large bases, or several revision rounds take longer.

Can you work from only a few photos?

Sometimes. More angles are better, especially for a portrait or pet. If references are limited, we agree on what must be accurate and where artistic interpretation is unavoidable.

Do you ship outside Manila?

Yes. Metro Manila pickup is simplest, but nationwide and international shipping are available. Shipping and packing are quoted around the finished piece.

Make it tangible

Send the references.
I will find the form.

Include the subject, target size, budget, deadline, and any detail that cannot be compromised.

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