fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Will you do head base commissions or sell pre-made head bases? Not for the foreseeable future!
- Where do you buy your materials?
- Foam: Joann fabrics
- Fur: HowlFabric, fursuitsupplies, BigZFabrics
- Minky, fleece, and neoprene: BigZFabrics and HowlFabric
- Sewing needles, scissors, zippers, thread and other sewing supplies: Wawak
- Magnets, hot glue, clippers, and almost everything else can be found on Amazon or craft stores!
- How big are your heads? They are relatively large but not enormous! The person who models most of my suits in photos is almost 7 feet tall, so they may appear larger on an average sized person.
- How are handpaws and armsleeves made? I loving using the 4-finger paw pattern by Kloofsuits! They will fit any size hand, but if you have unusually small or large hands, let me know so I can adjust it for you! Claws are made from neoprene, and pads are usually made with minky. Lined paws are made with breathable cotton fabric with usually neoprene or minky cuffs.
- How are feetpaws made? These are built on an EVA foam bottom with toes made out of upholstery foam. Similarly to handpaws, they feature minky pads and neoprene claws. They are typically lined with neoprene, and I'm working on finding more durable material for outdoor soles! The fur on the bottoms of outdoor feet will have raw edges, but the top opening is cuffed with minky, fleece, or neoprene. Feetpaws are plantigrade by default, but digitigrade feet can be discussed!
- How are heads made? I custom build every base using upholstery foam and line them with neoprene fabric. Jaws are only static at this time. Eyes are 2D with hand painted mesh, while noses and tongues are usually made out of minky! Teeth are made with white neoprene and are thread sculpted. Eyelids are magnetic and tongues have velcro.
- How do I get a quote? I only announce on Twitter whenever quotes are being accepted!
- Can I provide you with a head base that I made or bought? Similarly: Will you refurbish heads made by others? Not at this time
- Will you make repairs? See my Terms for repairs on commissions! If you want me to repair a suit made by someone else, there will be a fee and make sure you get your maker's permission first.
- Will you make full suits? Not at this time, but hopefully in the future! I currently have a very small workspace that would impede large projects like bodysuits.
- For how long have you been making fursuits? I made my first head in late 2015 and I took my first commission in 2019!
- How long will it take you to complete my suit? I'll give estimated completion ranges during opening announcements!
- What kinds of characters do you prefer to work on? Canines, felines, mustelids, and bears are my current comfort zone! I'm less likely to accept commission requests for reptiles, aquatic creatures, dragons, or unusual species. I don't prefer characters with very small, complex markings or clashing colors.
- Why didn't you reply to my message? I have social anxiety and it's often difficult to respond to everyone across all social media. Please forgive me if I'm slow to reply at times! I love sending updates/WIPs to commissioners, so it shouldn't be a big issue in this process.
- What's the inspiration behind the name "Alpha Lyncis"? It's the name of the brightest star in the constellation Lynx!