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Everything you need before you request a quote - the four steps, what makes a good reference sheet and the measurements I’ll ask for
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The process
Dream to fluffy delivery
Fill in my quote form
Send your reference sheet and tell me everything - species, fur colors, patterns, digitigrade or plantigrade and extras like horns or wings. The more you tell me now, the closer my first quote will be to the final price.
Get a quote and reserve your slot
I come back with an itemised cost and the 30% deposit needed to hold your place in the build queue. Your commission begins once you have reviewed the quote, agreed to the terms and confirmed your approval.
Production begins
When you reach the front of the queue I start building. You get progress photos at every major stage - base and foam, furring, eyes and detailing, bodysuit fitting - and you can ask for adjustments while each stage is still open.
Approval and shipping
I photograph the finished suit and send you the photos for approval. Once you’re happy I pack it and ship it fully tracked with care instructions in the box.
Reference sheet guide
What I need to build from
Your reference sheet is the most important thing you send me. I match colors to it, cut patterns from it and check the finished suit against it before it ships.
It doesn’t need to be professional art - a clear, consistent drawing beats a beautiful but ambiguous one. It does need every side of the character with no contradictions between views.
- Front and back views, full body
- A clear head shot
- Both sides if the markings differ
- Flat colors, no heavy shading
- Color codes where you have them
- Paw pad and claw colors
- Eye shape and color
- Inner ear and mouth colors
- Tail shape from the side
- Any horns, antlers or wings
- Notes on anything a drawing cannot show
If you don’t have a reference sheet yet
That’s fine and very common. If you don’t have a reference sheet, I can provide an artist to create one for you. Tell me in your message and send any sketches or color notes you already have.
Measurements
What I ask for
ATTENTION: Please provide all measurements in inches
Once your quote is accepted you’ll receive a detailed measurement form. Take every measurement over the clothes you plan to wear under your suit. For the most accurate results have someone else measure you because correct positioning is essential for a well-fitting suit.
Take your time and double-check every measurement before you submit the form. Even one inch makes a noticeable difference to the fit and comfort of your suit.
For the head
Head circumference, chin to crown, ear to ear over the top, eye spacing and the distance from your chin to the bridge of your nose. A front and side photo of your face helps me place the eyes.
For the bodysuit
Height, chest, waist, hips, inseam, arm length, shoulder width and neck. If you want padding tell me the silhouette you’re after and I’ll pad to that rather than to a size.
For paws and feet
Hand length and width plus your shoe size and the shoes you’ll wear inside outdoor feet. For the closest fit send me the actual shoes.
The queue
What happens while you wait
A deposit holds your slot. A build usually takes seven to eight months from order to delivery and you’ll hear from me at every stage rather than only at the end. If you have a date in mind like a convention or a birthday, tell me early and I’ll do what I can.
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