I'm Polystyrene (call me Poly if you like) and I'm a creator here on IMVU. I live in Brisbane, Australia, with my partner and three pet rats. I'm coming up to my 17th year on IMVU and I have been creating products for nearly all of that time. I started off just deriving and texturing other people's products but after a few years I wanted to be able to create my own meshes from scratch. I began making simple furniture and accessory meshes with Sketchup, but soon transitioned to 3D Studio Max with the help of my good friend, SecondHarvest. I didn't have any prior experience with 3D design so was learning and practising as I went. After a lot of hard work my hobby became a business which grew and grew until I was eventually earning enough to live on.
I enjoy creating products that are not too serious and encourage people to have fun and be a bit silly. My favourite products to make are ones that include animation. I like being able to interact with things, it makes products a lot more fun. One of my first meshes was a giant rubber duck that you can ride. I've made things like a boat made out of a sausage, a heart that you fart out, and a log that you can hold and cuddle. I do also make more 'normal' products, like clothing, shoes and accessories.
One of the best parts of being a mesher is seeing what other creators do with your products. There are a lot of amazingly talented texturers in the IMVU community that make my products look so much better than I ever could! I love seeing people having fun with my meshes and I still get excited to see people using products derived from them.
Creator tips:
Be patient. It takes a lot of time and work to build up a successful creating business.
Don't use brand names or logos. You will be ineligible for the Earn Money program if IMVU find such products in your catalogue, plus you are risking your account.
Be willing to change as IMVU grows and changes
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Posted by “CherryBunnyLuvStar” on May 23, 2023.
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Congratulations poly
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Posted by “ripe0peramauve1152” on May 23, 2023.
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good
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Posted by “QBL” on May 23, 2023.
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Congrats Poly.. So excited for you.. You are soooo deserving..
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Posted by “MrIsaacHackett” on May 23, 2023.
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Congratulations Poly Keep up the smiles work, a well-deserved spotlight
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Posted by “ShanekaAshman” on May 23, 2023.
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Congratulations poly
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Posted by “MistRain” on May 23, 2023.
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Congratulations! I am one of those texturers lol but I do it mostly to unwind and de-stress. I love your story. I've been here what 15 years and still have not learned how to mesh. Many I've asked didn't want or or didn't have time. It is great you had SecondHarvest. It makes all the difference in the world when someone with the knowledge is happy to impart that to you. Keep doing what you do. I love it!
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Posted by “stymesh” on May 23, 2023.
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Congratulations Poly for making it to the spot light hehe. For everyone who don't know, Poly is IMVU's encyclopedia. Ask her anything and she knows the answer. She's my mentor. Love ya Pols ♥
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Posted by “annaleedevane” on May 23, 2023.
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I agree with all of the above! You are so very talented and deserve to shine in the spotlight!
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Posted by “Roy” on May 23, 2023.
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I love your products! It is fun to let your silly side out on IMVU.
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Posted by “Goldilocks” on May 22, 2023.
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Congratulations! Well deserved and I LOVE your silly products !!!
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Posted by “Ismeny” on May 22, 2023.
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Poly!!!! Very well deserved!
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Posted by “SecondHarvest” on May 20, 2023.
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Awesome Possum. Really glad we still have creators like you Poly, don't ever change.
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Posted by “RigsK” on May 20, 2023.
[Archived]I'm Polystyrene (call me Poly if you like) and I'm a creator here on IMVU. I live in Brisbane, Australia, with my partner and three pet rats. I'm coming up to my 17th year on IMVU and I have been creating products for nearly all of that time. I started off just deriving and texturing other people's products but after a few years I wanted to be able to create my own meshes from scratch. I began making simple furniture and accessory meshes with Sketchup, but soon transitioned to 3D Studio Max with the help of my good friend, SecondHarvest. I didn't have any prior experience with 3D design so was learning and practising as I went. After a lot of hard work my hobby became a business which grew and grew until I was eventually earning enough to live on.
I enjoy creating products that are not too serious and encourage people to have fun and be a bit silly. My favourite products to make are ones that include animation. I like being able to interact with things, it makes products a lot more fun. One of my first meshes was a giant rubber duck that you can ride. I've made things like a boat made out of a sausage, a heart that you fart out, and a log that you can hold and cuddle. I do also make more 'normal' products, like clothing, shoes and accessories.
One of the best parts of being a mesher is seeing what other creators do with your products. There are a lot of amazingly talented texturers in the IMVU community that make my products look so much better than I ever could! I love seeing people having fun with my meshes and I still get excited to see people using products derived from them.
Creator tips:
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Posted by “CherryBunnyLuvStar” on May 23, 2023.
[Archived]Congratulations poly
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Posted by “ripe0peramauve1152” on May 23, 2023.
[Archived]good
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Posted by “QBL” on May 23, 2023.
[Archived]Congrats Poly.. So excited for you.. You are soooo deserving..
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Posted by “MrIsaacHackett” on May 23, 2023.
[Archived]Congratulations Poly Keep up the smiles work, a well-deserved spotlight
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Posted by “ShanekaAshman” on May 23, 2023.
[Archived]Congratulations poly
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Posted by “MistRain” on May 23, 2023.
[Archived]Congratulations! I am one of those texturers lol but I do it mostly to unwind and de-stress. I love your story. I've been here what 15 years and still have not learned how to mesh. Many I've asked didn't want or or didn't have time. It is great you had SecondHarvest. It makes all the difference in the world when someone with the knowledge is happy to impart that to you. Keep doing what you do. I love it!
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Posted by “stymesh” on May 23, 2023.
[Archived]Congratulations Poly for making it to the spot light hehe. For everyone who don't know, Poly is IMVU's encyclopedia. Ask her anything and she knows the answer. She's my mentor. Love ya Pols ♥
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Posted by “annaleedevane” on May 23, 2023.
[Archived]I agree with all of the above! You are so very talented and deserve to shine in the spotlight!
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Posted by “Roy” on May 23, 2023.
[Archived]I love your products! It is fun to let your silly side out on IMVU.
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Posted by “Goldilocks” on May 22, 2023.
[Archived]Congratulations! Well deserved and I LOVE your silly products !!!
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Posted by “Ismeny” on May 22, 2023.
[Archived]Poly!!!! Very well deserved!
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Posted by “SecondHarvest” on May 20, 2023.
[Archived]Awesome Possum. Really glad we still have creators like you Poly, don't ever change.
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