Concept Art
Measurements
All measurements graphics will be sent with your concept art & info sheets. A confirmation of your measurements will also be posted to Trello. If you are commissioning a costume with a bodysuit you will also need to make a Duct Tape Dummy for body modelling.
Once you've put at least 1/3 of your final price down, your slot is secure & we'll go over details a bit more in-depth. I'll get measurements, confirm all your details & fur colours, and you'll get a preview of what your finished costume will look like!
Complete material swatch packs are now available by request for all fursuit commissions! Get a labelled pack of fur, minky, fleece, and spandex lining that will be used in your commission, so you can see & feel the materials that will be used in your costume!
You'll recieve concept art (price included in your quote, BUT if you want to see what your character would like in my style, I can do
a fursuit-style reference without a fursuit commission!) for your costume next. I use this as a working guide for me, plus a confirmation of your design & a preview of your costume for you! Your concept art will list all your fur colours & materials, too. If you want to order swatches to check out yourself, I can give you links to all the furs that'll be used.
You'll also recieve a scan of your commission sheet to confirm all your details. It includes measurements, payment info, contact info, and fur & detail info.
Once everything looks good, all your have to do is wait for your time in line!
Preparation & Quote Form
Duct Tape Dummy Tips:
Fill out a quote form with all the details you want to include in your suit. Be sure to check my
available Features page for everything I can do! Also consider where you want your zipper (front is standard for wearability), whether you need your head fitted for glasses, what type of eyes will have the best vision, and other practical details. If you have reference art there's no need to describe the colours or markings, so just stick to what you want your actual, physical fursuit to look, feel, & fit like.
-Use a painters' suit instead of old clothing. They're cheap, easy to cut through, and easy to restuff. Clothing also tends to peel off, leaving the insides to stick to each other & ruin the shape of the DTD.
-Be prepared for it! It takes a few hours & is fairly uncomfortable. Use something to rest your arms on, as you'll need to keep them out straight at your sides. Be sure to bathe, eat, drink, and go to the bathroom ahead of time, too!
-Wear what you'll fursuit in underneath (just be careful when cutting the DTD off!), so you get an accurate sizing of what will be inside the suit.
-Write your address, name, and/or character name somewhere on your DTD to be sure it doesn't get mixed up with anyone else's! Also be sure to mark your belt line/tail, marking the bends of your elbows & knees can help too!
-TAPE IT BACK TOGETHER once you've cut it off! This is the most important step! You DTD should be ready-to-stuff out of the box, leaving your DTD in pieces will slow down your commission & could result in hourly fees for extra work.
Full 2- or 3-view reference art is preferred for large commissions like fullsuits, partials and heads can be made from any character art.
You can also send pictures of other fursuits with similar shapes, mine or others'. More reference is always a good thing! Keep in mind that I CANNOT make copies or 'recolours' of any of the fursuits on this site or by any other maker, I also CANNOT accept commissions for copyrighted characters.
If you have no design in mind & would like an artistic liberty commission, feel free to leave the reference blank & just include any specific details you'd like.
You'll recieve an answer to your quote email in 2-3 days with your price & details about which slots are currently open!
Shipping
All suits are shipped as soon as possible after final payment and shipping fees are received. Shipping is done through United States Postal Service, but can be done through UPS or FedEx upon request. I am not responsible for your box once it is in the mail. Insurance is included with your shipping, but a refund can only be offered if USPS refunds the cost of the item(s) lost.
Shipping is done through USPS Priority or Express. Either shipping method includes a tracking number & is sent with insurance for the amount of the cost of the items (rounded up). Some international shipping options have a limit for insurance or even an extra tax for insured items, so please be aware that these importing laws that may affect the cost of your box! In the US, Priority arrives within 2-3 days, and costs around $70-120 depending on the size & weight of the costume. Express shipping arrives overnight, and costs around $100-180 depending on size & weight. Express shipping is limited to weekdays (including Friday) until 1pm ONLY. International shipping varies in price, but as far as speed goes the options are 3-5 days for Priority or 2-3 days for Global Express.
Trello Board
Down Payment
The initial down payment of 1/3 of the full amount (rounded up) is due to save your spot in line & order supplies. For more info on invoicing & payments, check my
Terms of Service!
My Trello board is where I keep track of all my commissions. You will get a card & a checklist that you can subscribe to once you've paid you're down payment. It'll be updated if your commission stalls for any reason, and will show you how much is currently finished. A confirmation of your measurements will also be posted here when you send it.
You will have several points in your commission where you'll need to approve shapes, markings, and info throughout your commission. Here are some of the most basic points where I'll wait for your approval:
-Concept art & info sheets
-Head foamwork & markings
-Bodysuit pattern & markings
If your character has any special markings or pieces you'll probably get more pictures that'll need to be approved before I continue. Please be ready & approve everything as quickly as possible, to avoid stalling your commission!
Approval Points