Frequently Asked Questions
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Does your work contain real animal fur?
All fur fabric used is high quality fake fur, and all other materials are free of animal products, with the exception of the felt fabrics I use, as they contain a tiny bit of wool.
Do you work with cast foam or hard plastic bases?
All my head bases are hand-carved from soft foam blocks. I will not work on a cast foam, 3D printed or resin headbase.
Can you add a fan or LEDs to my costume?
Unfortunately not! I do not work with electronics of any kind, as I do not have the experience required to safely install them.
Can you make moving jaws?
Unfortunately, I am not able to make moving jaws on my heads.
I have this feature / item I want to add to my order. Can you do this?
I am always very inclined to wanting to test out new techniques and features, so please ask about the extra features you’d like, but isn’t listed on the “Add-ons” list!
What are the differences between minky, fleece and vinyl?
For items with paw pads, claws, noses and horns, you can choose between different types of fabric. It is possible to mix-and-match, per example you can have both minky paw pads and vinyl claws for your handpaws.
Cuddle Minky is commonly used for plush toys, it is a super soft and slightly fuzzy fabric with a tiny pile length of about 3 mm. They come in almost any shade of colour, too.
Polar Fleece is a soft and thick fabric that is less fuzzy and more warm. It also comes in a whole lot of colours and is very commonly found in fabric stores.
Vinyl, also known as Faux Leather, is a stiff and smooth type of fabric. It can come with texture or completely smooth. This fabric mostly comes in natural colours with a few colourful options.
Will you work with people under 18?
I do not work directly with minors, but a parent or guardian above 18 can commission on behalf of a minor.
Can you make copyrighted characters like pikachu or renamon?
I do not make copyrighted characters under any circumstances. Your project has to be an original character owned by yourself, however they can be lightly inspired by a copyrighted character.
Can you make my fursuit in the style of this maker?
I will not stray from my own personal style, if you like a certain maker style, I would recommend to apply for a commission from them.
What does the merch bag come with?
The Merch Bag, that is included with every commission that has a head or more, comes with:
A material guide, a care guide, a fur brush, a Critter Creature Suits hard enamel pin, business cards, and stickers.
Do you do payment plans?
For orders that includes at least a head or a bodysuit, I do take payment plans. I will need at least 50% of your quoted price as a non-refundable down payment, and the rest can be paid off over the following months. An order will not be started until it is fully paid off.
Smaller orders requires payment in full.
What patterns do you use for your parts?
With the exception of handpaws and footpaw lining, all patterns are created by myself.
I currently offer handpaws made on patterns from OktaviasCreatures and YBLSuits. I use LobitoWorks footpaw liner pattern for all my feetpaws.
What will I need to provide for a quote and a commission?
To recieve a quote, you will need a non-shaded, digital and clear reference sheet with at least two fullbody views. For complicated characters, three fullbody views are heavily preferred. Please only send in reference sheets that are family-friendly!
Heads, outdoor feetpaws, arm sleeves and plantigrade leg sleeves require tape measurements in centimeters.
All bodysuits and digitigrade legs require a well-made duct tape dummy. Instructions on how to make these will be given upon commission.
What if I don't have my own character? Can you make me one?
There’s also an option of artistic liberty commissions – where you give me a theme or colour palette and a species (fx “summer-themed dragon” or “purple and grey cat”), and I create a character to turn into a suit for you.
There will be 2 to 3 design options to choose from. Minor things like eye colour can be altered. Fur colours will be based on what the faux fur market has available.
Will you work with AI-generated references?
Absolutely not. I will not work with AI-generated images. If you need a reference sheet, you can find lots of free-to-use bases online, or you can pay an artist to draw it for you.
Is it possible to have my order finished in time for a certain event?
I do not work with strict deadlines, but I will try to have an order finished in due time prior to an event.
I will need to know that there is a wish to have your commission finished at a certain date when you send in your quote.
Can you refurbish a fursuit made by someone else?
It depends! Some things I can refurbish, but it is often a case-by-case situation. I usually charge material costs + €40 for the first hour of work, then €30 for every additional hour on top of that.