Addendum
I have added some additional information to my commission guidelines, one of which is important information concerning payments.
First:
"~ One payment MUST be received BEFORE I begin. This covers the cost of supplies and proves to me that you're willing to pay money for what I'm making for you. Standard payment is two installments: one for supplies, and one before shipping. If your order is large and two payments are beyond your ability, there's the option of doing three installments: one for supplies, one during construction, and one before shipping."
Now there is a second payment option if it is needed to ease the strain on your wallet.
Second:
"~ It is in your best interest to add this journal to your friends list if I am making something for you. That way, you can stay up-to-date with my updates and progress pictures and you'll also be alerted to status notes and the like."
First:
"~ One payment MUST be received BEFORE I begin. This covers the cost of supplies and proves to me that you're willing to pay money for what I'm making for you. Standard payment is two installments: one for supplies, and one before shipping. If your order is large and two payments are beyond your ability, there's the option of doing three installments: one for supplies, one during construction, and one before shipping."
Now there is a second payment option if it is needed to ease the strain on your wallet.
Second:
"~ It is in your best interest to add this journal to your friends list if I am making something for you. That way, you can stay up-to-date with my updates and progress pictures and you'll also be alerted to status notes and the like."