Fursuit Care Tips
Posted 7 years agoAbove anything, ASK if you are unsure. I have much more cleaning related testing to do, and I'd be happy to test specific situations before you potentially ruin your suit. Whenever I mention disinfecting I'm referring to something similar to this! There are also care products like fursuit spray and fursuit shampoo you can use.
Here's a pretty good video on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dISoG8QbFKc
HEADS
While some heads can be machine washed, I'd strongly suggest against it. Your best bet is to stick with spot cleaning. Make sure to cover your eyes if you will be spraying products with alcohol near them. The best thing you can do to clean your head on the outside is use carpet cleaner(I use Folex). Folex is great for getting out stains and making white fur white again. You'd be surprised how gross necks and faces can get! For the inside, I leave heads un-lined almost entirely for cleaning purposes. It's a lot easier to clean filth you can see! Just disinfect the inside using the method shown above! Please wear a balaclava with your head, that will keep your head much cleaner.
My heads continue to be more durable as I learn new methods. Feel free to squish your head, or even chuck it across the room, and it'll be fine! Try not to keep the head squished for too long though, or it might stay that way. The ears especially might get bent if squished into a small space. And of course like with any fursuit part, do not leave it in a hot or humid area because it might get damaged.
HANDS
To wash your handpaws, you can simply put them in a pillowcase, tie it, then toss it in the wash on gentle. You can wash them in the tub first to get out stains. They can't be turned inside out as easily, so it's easier to put them in a pillowcase, same with tails.
FEET
Right now, all my feet are made with foam built on shoes, so you probably shouldn't fully immerse them. Spot cleaning is your best bet. The bottoms of your feet may wear down over time, and I'm happy to fix it.
TAILS
Tails can vary a lot. Smaller tails are probably safe to be chucked in the wash in a tied pillowcase but bigger ones may be a bit of a problem. If your tail is pretty skinny, it should be fine, just make sure you dry any tail thoroughly! If your tail is attached to your bodysuit and does NOT have a zipper, it's fine to wash with the body. If it does have a zipper, remove all the stuffing from the tail first, then you can wash it and re-stuff it when it's dry. With bigger tails, if you wash it, make sure you fully dry it! Folex helps a lot for dragging tails.
BODYSUITS
These are pretty simple, just turn it inside out, toss it in the washing machine on DELICATE and COLD, and then hang right side out to dry. Any detergent should be fine. You can wash it in the tub first for more controlled cleaning for stains and such. It's better to use a front loading washing machine with any suit, since the agitator can be rough, although I've used a top loading one with no issue. All my digitigrade suits have removable padding pillows so you can wash your body with ease.
GENERAL CARE
-You should always wear a balaclava and underarmor with your suit! It helps to not only keep you cool, but also to protect your suit.
-Brush your suit! Brush it after washing and before and after every wearing.
-Don't leave your suit in the car, especially when it's hot! The best place to store your suit is a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
-Do not squish your head for a long period of time. You could permanently bend things out of shape. You can squish it briefly for travel purposes, but don't store it that way. Be careful with your ears!
-When you take your suit off, put it in front of a fan to dry off faster. Get a fan to help with drying after washing as well.
-Don't get your suit too hot or wet. Foam takes a long time to dry and could possibly grow mold. Heat can melt hot glue and fur and permanently damage it.
-DO NOT put your suit in the dryer. If your dryer has a no heat setting, test it on a piece of scrap fur first, but please be careful
Quote Form
Posted 9 years agoAs of today, commissions are CLOSED. Quotes are always open, but only stay valid for 3 months. After 3 months, you must get a new quote.
https://goo.gl/forms/QVvefn0lZQeR1V6u1
If you want something that is not listed, note or email me!
You must be 18 years or older to order. All payment is through paypal, unless you can give cash in person. I do payment plans!
If you are rude, or threatening in any way, I have the right to cancel your commission at any time. I have the right to deny your commission if I feel I cannot handle it.
For the head, you must give me your head measurement (or crown measurement). I will need a full body duct tape dummy, shoes, and some additional measurements for a fullsuit.
Shipping varies depending on your location. I will ship internationally as well, but it will cost extra! Buyer always pays shipping.
Allergy Warning: I own several cats who love laying on my fur! Do not buy if you are severely allergic!
IF YOUR ITEM MUST BE DONE BY A CERTAIN DEADLINE, PLEASE MAKE THAT CLEAR IN THE "Any other things" SECTION. A RUSH FEE MAY BE APPLIED.
https://goo.gl/forms/QVvefn0lZQeR1V6u1
If you want something that is not listed, note or email me!
You must be 18 years or older to order. All payment is through paypal, unless you can give cash in person. I do payment plans!
If you are rude, or threatening in any way, I have the right to cancel your commission at any time. I have the right to deny your commission if I feel I cannot handle it.
For the head, you must give me your head measurement (or crown measurement). I will need a full body duct tape dummy, shoes, and some additional measurements for a fullsuit.
Shipping varies depending on your location. I will ship internationally as well, but it will cost extra! Buyer always pays shipping.
Allergy Warning: I own several cats who love laying on my fur! Do not buy if you are severely allergic!
IF YOUR ITEM MUST BE DONE BY A CERTAIN DEADLINE, PLEASE MAKE THAT CLEAR IN THE "Any other things" SECTION. A RUSH FEE MAY BE APPLIED.
Caring for your Fursuit
Posted 9 years agoIf you pay $1000+ for a unique fursuit of your character, you want to keep it looking good! Fursuits are a unique piece of art, and it's important to keep it looking good! Plus, no one wants a stinky cat or fox running around at a con. Here are some tips and tutorials:
How to wash your suit. I have used it and very much recommend it
Maintaining fursuit parts
Spot cleaning
Tips!
-Be careful putting your suit on. Fursuits are not like industrially made mascots, they can't hold up to too much roughhousing. Pull the zipper slowly and pull out any fur that gets caught in it. Having someone else to help you is great, especially with putting on your feet.
-I recommend wearing Under Armour or some related sweat wicking suit under your fursuit. You can find these at a sports store or Walmart. At least wear something under your suit, or the sweat will go directly to the fur. Sweat and body oils will ruin the fur. You don't want the fur backing rubbing against your skin, either. It's rough and can chafe.
-Please do not swim in your suit. This can ruin your suit and be dangerous to the wearer. A fursuit can weigh 50 pounds when wet and will weigh you down.
-If you are rough with your suit, it will wear out faster. Repairs are not easy or free.
-Do not store your head in a squished position. It can become misshapen.
-You should brush your suit often, especially after sitting or lying down.
-Do not store in direct or bright light. The color can fade and the foam will age faster, especially in sunlight.
-After you take the suit off, it helps to put your head and other parts on a fan and have a fan blowing on your bodysuit.
-Never expose your fursuit to excessive heat! It can soften or completely melt the hot glue. Don't leave your fursuit in a car on a hot day or attic, non air-conditioned room etc.
-Don't get the foam too wet, it will soak up the water and it is hard to get it completely dry.
-Don't get toony fursuit eyes wet, the paint or markers used can bleed.
-Be careful not to scratch resin eyes.
-Be careful with teeth. They can break, come off, and chip if the head is banged around enough.
-Do not hold your head by the nose or ears. They might come off.
-Avoid smashing feet with claws into curbs and such. They might break or come off.
-Try to avoid grass, puddles and dirt, especially with indoor feet bottoms. Even with outdoor feet bottoms, don't go jumping in puddles or anything. It's hard to wash footpaws.
-It's easy to pop a seam at the crotch, lower back, shoulders, elbows, and knees. If you don't know how to sew or you are unable to at the time the seam pops, patch it up with safety pins. Leaving a hole will make it bigger.
-You should not put your suit in the dryer typically. The fur is made from little strands of plastic, and it can get curly and weird-looking if it melts.
-Do not hang your suit up when it is fully wet, because the weight will stretch and warp the body shape.
How to wash your suit. I have used it and very much recommend it
Maintaining fursuit parts
Spot cleaning
Tips!
-Be careful putting your suit on. Fursuits are not like industrially made mascots, they can't hold up to too much roughhousing. Pull the zipper slowly and pull out any fur that gets caught in it. Having someone else to help you is great, especially with putting on your feet.
-I recommend wearing Under Armour or some related sweat wicking suit under your fursuit. You can find these at a sports store or Walmart. At least wear something under your suit, or the sweat will go directly to the fur. Sweat and body oils will ruin the fur. You don't want the fur backing rubbing against your skin, either. It's rough and can chafe.
-Please do not swim in your suit. This can ruin your suit and be dangerous to the wearer. A fursuit can weigh 50 pounds when wet and will weigh you down.
-If you are rough with your suit, it will wear out faster. Repairs are not easy or free.
-Do not store your head in a squished position. It can become misshapen.
-You should brush your suit often, especially after sitting or lying down.
-Do not store in direct or bright light. The color can fade and the foam will age faster, especially in sunlight.
-After you take the suit off, it helps to put your head and other parts on a fan and have a fan blowing on your bodysuit.
-Never expose your fursuit to excessive heat! It can soften or completely melt the hot glue. Don't leave your fursuit in a car on a hot day or attic, non air-conditioned room etc.
-Don't get the foam too wet, it will soak up the water and it is hard to get it completely dry.
-Don't get toony fursuit eyes wet, the paint or markers used can bleed.
-Be careful not to scratch resin eyes.
-Be careful with teeth. They can break, come off, and chip if the head is banged around enough.
-Do not hold your head by the nose or ears. They might come off.
-Avoid smashing feet with claws into curbs and such. They might break or come off.
-Try to avoid grass, puddles and dirt, especially with indoor feet bottoms. Even with outdoor feet bottoms, don't go jumping in puddles or anything. It's hard to wash footpaws.
-It's easy to pop a seam at the crotch, lower back, shoulders, elbows, and knees. If you don't know how to sew or you are unable to at the time the seam pops, patch it up with safety pins. Leaving a hole will make it bigger.
-You should not put your suit in the dryer typically. The fur is made from little strands of plastic, and it can get curly and weird-looking if it melts.
-Do not hang your suit up when it is fully wet, because the weight will stretch and warp the body shape.
Terms of Service
Posted 9 years agoCommissioning me means that you agree to all of these terms. Read them thoroughly!
I HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO REJECT YOUR COMMISSION FOR ANY REASON. I DON'T HAVE AN AIRBRUSH OR A LOT OF PATIENCE SO SOME MARKINGS ARE IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME.
Quotes and Prices
Quotes are open at all times, for a quote, you can note me or send an email to furtasticstudios@gmail.com. Prices are subject to change depending on how much I feel my work is worth as well as the availability of materials. Quotes are good for 3 months, then you must get a new one.
Allergy Warning
I have multiple cats that actively wander my workroom. Do not buy from me if you are severely allergic!
Payment
Paypal is the only method I will accept unless you deliver cash in person. A nonrefundable down payment is required for larger projects, while smaller projects must be payed upfront. The down payment is around 30% of your final price. Payment plans are accepted for larger projects, please inquire if interested. The full payment is required by the time the suit is sent out. If you need a suit by a certain due date, tell me ahead of time to see if I can make it by then. A rush fee may be applied.
Shipping
Shipping is not included in quotes. I will ship international, but buyer always pays shipping. The shipping price must be paid before the suit is sent out. If you live near me, I am willing to meet up to give the suit in person. Con pickup is available, check my personal page for my upcoming conventions.
Refunds
If you are having financial issues or are not happy with how the suit is coming out, a refund may be available based on how much has been completed on the suit. Please inquire about this, I only want to give refunds when absolutely necessary. If the suit has already been partially or fully completed, I have the right to change markings to no longer resemble your character, and then auction it off. The down payment is non-refundable.
Concept Art
Concept art is required for any character that isn't a basic pre-existing animal. It must have at least a front and back view, and preferably a side view as well. All details must be shown, and I am not responsible for missing any markings not included. I will not do copyrighted characters, i.e. Simba, Pikachu etc.
WIP Pictures
I will send occasional work in progress pictures while your project is being worked on. Feel free to point out anything that needs to be changed. If it is a complicated marking that was not on your ref sheet and was not made clear to me beforehand. it may be subject to an extra fee.
Sizing
Duct tape dummies are required for fullsuits and separate bodysuit orders. Measurements will be required for all parts for a proper fit. Any sizing issues due to a badly made DTD or incorrect measurements are not my fault. If the DTD is poorly made, I may ask you to make a new one. If you refuse, you are aware that your suit may not fit properly.
Repairs
I offer small repairs for free at any time(popped seams, glue undone, etc). You will have to pay the shipping costs to and from regardless. After 6 months, bigger repairs will cost an amount based on the damage and the time it will take to repair. Contact me to get a quote on repairs. Repairs will not be made if the suit was purposely damaged. Modifying your suit in any way voids your warranty. Please let me know if the repairs must be done by a certain convention, meet up, etc. I can also do a repair at a convention if I am attending.
If you have any questions, send a note or email!