Kilcodo Costumes

Hi Anon! I usually sculpt my vinyl noses from foam first, then pattern them using tape, and cut the pattern in half to make sure it will come out symmetrical. Then I just sew the vinyl up according to the pattern, sometimes with stabilizer or fleece backing.

If you’re looking to make a tail that is rigid and horizontal in construction, foam work would best. Make a pattern from your foam sculpt similar to the way patterns are made for other fursuit parts (duct-tape pattern) and leave a long open seam somewhere so you can slide the fur “skin” over the tail and then hand-sew it shut with a hidden stitch. Good luck!

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Fursuit commission for Kraven Lupei of their blueberry hyena character! This handsome dude has 3d follow-me eyes, a resin nose, teeth and claws, and lots of hand-sewn spots. He was completed in time for Anthrocon in July! FA link: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17030953/

A fursuit commission of Voan, the punky wolf/fox lady! She features 3d eyes, resin teeth and dark red claws (camera didn't pick up the red that great), and a poofy soft mohawk. She was completed in July in time for Anthrocon :) FA link: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17004713/

It’s the same 2″ gray fur that can be found on fabric.com, distinctivefabric.com, syfabric.com, and fursuitsupplies.com :)

Commissioned fursuit mask for Akasa! This green-n-black fox cutie looks much better irl, as my camera has some trouble picking up the details in his shiny black fur! He has 3d follow-me eyes, resin teeth, a vinyl nose, and a hidden head-zipper so the performer can wear glasses. Look for him at Anthrocon! FA link: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16923108/

Really enjoyed making this guy! This is Benny Bobcat, a fullsuit with lots of handsewn spots, resin teeth and claws, 2d eyes and a hidden chest zipper! He was commissioned by a person who works with kids! FA link: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16894802/

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Hi vjcoon, yes my eyes are made from plastic :) I add the eyelids over them after the head is furred - but I have seen some people put in the eyelids before the furring process, so it is really up to preference. You can use a variety of materials for the eyelids including stiffened felt, fleece, or foamies.

Just finished up this lass from April, she's Chicory Clover, a kitsune with a cotton-candy (or neapolitan ice cream?) inspired color scheme! She has three tails, which can be worn separately or together. She also has poseable ears, 3d follow-me eyes, resin teeth and top fangs, and indoor feetpaws. She debuted this past weekend at BLFC in Reno! FA link: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16465059/

Hi Anonymous, as far as I know, suitmakers actually don’t sew the fur onto the foam mask! We glue the fur on using a hot glue gun. The fur itself is sewn together to make a “skin” that we use hot glue to attach to the foam headform. There are many helpful tutorials on youtube and other websites to help with making fur face patterns :)

Hi craftingfur! Along with lots of other suitmakers, I started making suits as a hobby for myself about a year before turning to making them professionally. I began by studying tutorials, buying a small amount of materials and experimenting with making paws, tails, and eventually masks. After I broke through my first two or three suits I felt confident enough to sell partials on auction sites like Furbuy or TheDealersDen, and I was able to use the costumes I was making as examples. I made sure to keep contact with the people who purchased my first few costumes to see how I could improve vision/ventilation/comfort, etc. and sold them relatively cheap. I began taking commissions in late 2008, and since then my quality, workmanship and symmetry has improved so much and my prices have risen as well. Becoming a pro fursuit maker is a long, dedicated process, but if you love making costumes, just keep making them! The quality of your work will always improve with time, effort and practice! Also, you should always have multiple examples of your work with lots of good photo angles, to display your skills and help potential customers grasp your style. Good luck! :)

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Had the honor of contributing to the army of Sybers this March! Totally in love with the design of this suit, I really enjoyed the uniqueness and challenge of each part and she was so fun to make. This aussie-coyote cutie has 3d follow-me eyes, a vinyl nose, a row of resin snaggle teeth, weighted tongue, hidden chest zipper, and an attached tail with removable padding. Look for this suit at FWA next week! FA link: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16182214/