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Post by juliporiginals on Jan 2, 2016 15:43:56 GMT
First and foremost we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone within the Julip community a very happy New Year; it has been a genuine pleasure to see Julip Originals grow steadily again with both new and returning faces and we look forward to the coming year!
We also have a host of announcements to make, the first of which we would like to make here! Over the past two years we have been producing models with the very same paint that Julip has traditionally always used and which we had inherited when the company changed hands.
We quickly realized however we would eventually have to find an alternative. Not only because it is in all honesty a little disaster prone but because it was quickly running out and the manufacturer had ceased production several years ago!
We weren’t only interested in finding a substitute but rather an improvement and we are chuffed to say we have found just that. The new paint seems far more durable, provides a greater variety of colours and is less prone to scratch or rub, no more scuffed ears!
Unfortunately it may take potentially a few months for us to feel comfortable using the new products and so we will sadly not be taking any orders until we feel confident that we are able to meet the same standard of quality and finish that we are currently able to produce.
Any orders that have been taken prior to this announcement will not be affected by this change.
If you have any questions regarding this change over, please don’t hesitate to ask us. |
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Post by astudyinscarlet on Jan 2, 2016 16:00:51 GMT
I guess the timing of this is OK since I couldn't afford to order any models for a while anyway.  But I hope you'll be taking orders again by my birthday, I will need birthday ponies (and bunnies). |
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Post by Magda on Jan 2, 2016 17:05:05 GMT
Hopefully it won't last too long, I want to be able to order again son, as I have sooo many ideas still to be made into Julips! XD
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Post by helen1983 on Jan 2, 2016 17:09:19 GMT
Awww that's a shame but these things can't be helped, still exciting that you've found a new solution and one that's better!
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Post by connemara on Jan 2, 2016 19:01:38 GMT
I'm glad the new paint is less likely to be rubbed off, but Its a shame that I'll have to Wait a while til I order a portrait. I'm happy about the new paint though!!  |
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Post by EG on Jan 2, 2016 20:24:49 GMT
It just gives us all time to add to our (ever growing) list of order ideas!
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Post by Jan on Jan 2, 2016 21:22:33 GMT
I'll be moving my birthday this year then... ;-)
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Post by kits on Jan 2, 2016 22:58:59 GMT
Happy new year! Well done for finding some new paints, bet that was a tricky thing to source - can't wait to see the first horses made with it. Hope it's easy to get used to. |
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Post by Dantelsh on Jan 3, 2016 16:12:48 GMT
Was going to order an Julip for my birthday in Feb but this will give me time to save up will be exciting to see the new ponies with new paint
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Post by garej on Jan 5, 2016 17:23:43 GMT
I am definitely going to order one in June fingers crossed that it will be up and running by then.
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Post by thelonehick on Jan 14, 2016 14:49:15 GMT
I was going to order a Julip this winter as I didn't get a single one in 2015, but I'm happy to wait for a better product. I just have to decide what to order!
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Post by juliporiginals on Jan 16, 2016 10:26:49 GMT
I have just had an enquiry as to whether the pets are still able to be ordered and I'm pleased to say that the pets are unaffected by the paint changes, they are painted in a different method and with slightly different paints, so if anyone would like to order any pets please feel free to do so |
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Post by LittleRedBear on Jan 16, 2016 17:58:00 GMT
I have just had an enquiry as to whether the pets are still able to be ordered and I'm pleased to say that the pets are unaffected by the paint changes, they are painted in a different method and with slightly different paints, so if anyone would like to order any pets please feel free to do so Yaaaaay! |
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Post by helen1983 on Jan 17, 2016 9:44:53 GMT
So exciting! I've been itching to order a portrait of our Scratty Cat (it's a term of endearment hehe) |
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Post by juliporiginals on Feb 14, 2016 15:06:58 GMT
The last month has been an intensive blend of paint mixing and leg wiggling as we attempt to get to grips with the snazzy new paint’n’gun. At the moment we are still in the process of sussing out which paints produce similar colours to those we have traditionally used and which produce entirely new ones but we thought you might be interested to see what we have been up to so far!  |
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Post by kits on Feb 14, 2016 15:23:04 GMT
oooh, looking good! |
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Post by EG on Feb 14, 2016 15:40:20 GMT
Oooooh!
That roan FH! <3
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Post by Charlotte on Feb 14, 2016 16:16:08 GMT
Squeeee! That Irish Draft! Does this mean there might be a spares night coming some time soon?
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Post by helen1983 on Feb 14, 2016 17:24:52 GMT
Oooh that roan family horse is beautiful!
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Post by FarfraeFarm on Feb 14, 2016 19:44:10 GMT
I <3 that roany Connemara!  ::Please make him flaxen..please make him flaxen::  |
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