How to Choose a Cutie Mark for Your My Little Pony OC
Study., Consider your talents., Take your interests into consideration., Take a look at your occupation., Think about your pony's hobbies, skills, or profession., Look at your pony., Consider your own virtues., Be creative when deciding on your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Study.
Look into symbology (or semiotics) to understand proper meaning behind symbols.
Look up mythology (especially Greek mythology) to have a better understanding of the significance of common symbols and text. -
Step 2: Consider your talents.
Are you a pianist? Give your pony a piano.
Are you a writer? Give them a quill and ink. , Depending on whether or not your OC is a representation of you, you can use symbols from any reach of pop culture.
If you like Star Wars, use a lightsaber or Stormtrooper helmet. , A cutie mark determines what your pony is destined to be good at.
Do you have a job that you excel at? Granted, a burger grill or office cubicle probably won't tickle your fancy for a cutie mark, but think outside the box. , Is your pony a crime-fighter vigilante? Give them a mask as a cutie mark. , Is your OC based on or heavily influenced by a particular theme? Electronics, holidays, or even other fandoms.
If your pony is say, Christmas-themed, give them a candy cane or holly wreath. , You may or may not consider yourself an outstandingly virtuous person, but everyone has a significant virtue.
Try referring back to the symbol studies.
Come up with something that visually and accurately represents your virtue.
A magnifying glass could represent curiosity, an hourglass could represent patience, a shield could represent perseverance, and so on. , Think outside the box.
The My Little Pony fandom is large and ever-growing, and only a fraction of those fans have OC's, but that's still a lot. , If you like it, test how it looks on your pony. , Once you have an eligible candidate for your pony, choose it and add it to your pony. -
Step 3: Take your interests into consideration.
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Step 4: Take a look at your occupation.
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Step 5: Think about your pony's hobbies
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Step 6: skills
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Step 7: or profession.
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Step 8: Look at your pony.
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Step 9: Consider your own virtues.
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Step 10: Be creative when deciding on your cutie mark.
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Step 11: Sketch out a sample once you have an idea.
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Step 12: Make the decision.
Detailed Guide
Look into symbology (or semiotics) to understand proper meaning behind symbols.
Look up mythology (especially Greek mythology) to have a better understanding of the significance of common symbols and text.
Are you a pianist? Give your pony a piano.
Are you a writer? Give them a quill and ink. , Depending on whether or not your OC is a representation of you, you can use symbols from any reach of pop culture.
If you like Star Wars, use a lightsaber or Stormtrooper helmet. , A cutie mark determines what your pony is destined to be good at.
Do you have a job that you excel at? Granted, a burger grill or office cubicle probably won't tickle your fancy for a cutie mark, but think outside the box. , Is your pony a crime-fighter vigilante? Give them a mask as a cutie mark. , Is your OC based on or heavily influenced by a particular theme? Electronics, holidays, or even other fandoms.
If your pony is say, Christmas-themed, give them a candy cane or holly wreath. , You may or may not consider yourself an outstandingly virtuous person, but everyone has a significant virtue.
Try referring back to the symbol studies.
Come up with something that visually and accurately represents your virtue.
A magnifying glass could represent curiosity, an hourglass could represent patience, a shield could represent perseverance, and so on. , Think outside the box.
The My Little Pony fandom is large and ever-growing, and only a fraction of those fans have OC's, but that's still a lot. , If you like it, test how it looks on your pony. , Once you have an eligible candidate for your pony, choose it and add it to your pony.
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