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Last day for the Early Bird price on our salmon plush! 🐟Pledge early and get a discount, we’re already at 10% funded! 💖Kickstarter link below! 👇
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cfstudios/strawberry-salmon-plush
Boosts are always appreciated! Let’s get this going!
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Who ordered the salmon? 🐟💖Our Strawberry Salmon Plush Kickstarter is now live!
Our plushies were so popular we decided to work with a manufacturer - now there are more available for less $$ 💸 More colors to unlock + early bird discount! ✨
Link below 👇 Spread the word!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cfstudios/strawberry-salmon-plush
Pledge here - back now and pay later! You can keep track of updates here & by joining our Telegram channel. https://t.me/CFStudiosUpdates
Every pledge and boost helps SO much - many artists have been hit hard during COVID and the success of this kickstarter will determine our ability to attend future conventions. Your support means the world to us - we couldn’t do it without you! 💖
Made myself a new pride icon!
wip from a refsheet by furbakery (twitter) and a piece by nifty-boi (insta) of my kelpie ophelia!
*shows up 2 weeks late to the meme* what do you MEAN IT’S NOT BOOTY SHORTS?!?!?
🌟Commission applications are OPEN! 🌟We’re open for fullsuits, heads, partials, artistic liberty fullsuits/partials, and our adoptable fullsuit slots for Quarter 2! Turnaround time is approximately 6 months! 💖
Applications will be open until 1/6 7PM PT.
Please read the forms carefully !https://www.cfstudiosonline.com/custom-application Slots are very limited! Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by January 11th.
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Happy New Deer! 🎉 We open for commissions in just a few days, so you could have a new deer, too! 💙🦌❄️ Quotes are always open, so make sure to get a quote before applying for a slot on the 4th! https://www.cfstudiosonline.com/quote-form
Lyudmylah is a whitetail deer and CFStudios company mascot, she is not for sale
MEOWY FISHMAS! ✨🐱We’re opening on January 4th for commissions, and we’ve got these two ADORABLE catfish characters up for adoption! Designed by @scpkid, we have Tilly the koi catfish and Poncho the salmon catfish! 💖We’re SO excited to bring these guys to life! Whiskers, fins, cute little raincoats… what’s not to love? ✨ FAQ: How much will they cost? Both designs will be up for offers starting at $5100. They will both have optional upgrades at additional cost. Will the finished fullsuits come with everything on the reference? We’ll have to make the tails a little smaller, but everything else you see will be included, even the hats and ponchos! Would claimed adoptable slots take the place of custom applications or limit custom application availability? We’re only able to take a limited number of slots, so if the adopts are claimed they’ll be taken into account regarding how many other slots we can fill. If they are claimed, we’ll have to say no to more applications than usual. We will do our best to open again sooner rather than later so we can take more customs if that is the case!
Happy mermay 🧜♀️💕 Enjoy some relaxing swim footage during this stressful time!
All the mermaids are trapped inside this summer which has been unimaginably difficult for those who do this as a career. I have a full time job I'm able to work from home right now, but some who have been brave, skilled, and determined enough to do mermaiding and events full time are really struggling right now. If you're able, this month would be a GREAT time to see if your favorite mermaids have a Patreon or online store where you can contribute to their support - every little bit helps!
If you'd like to help support me specifically, I have an Etsy shop where I make and sell headpieces and crowns like the ones I use in my photos and videos - please check it out, any sales would help me a lot right now! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KelpieDreams?ref=search_shop_redirect
You searched for: KelpieDreams! Discover the unique items that KelpieDreams creates. At Etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of
wow i didn't even realize it was LDOV until 6pm when some clownass makes a post like "happy LDOV fuck gender conforming lesbians!!" Like you guys are... physically incapable of making it through one day, let alone The Lesbian Day, without finding some way to express how much you hate women and lesbians in particular 😂
My, what strange and interesting plants! These villainous vegetables are FOR SALE up on TheDealersDen! https://www.thedealersden.com/other-items/cfstudios/109098
FEATURES: -Toony foam head, fully lined with high quality spandex -Zip-up neck -Excellent vision through the mouth -Minky scutes and leaf accents with a poseable wire in the central leaf on top of the head -Fully lined hand paws with minky claw fingers -Separate tail with minky leaves that can be worn with a bel -Head can fit 20”-28” heads with 22”-26” being ideal -Tail and hands are one size fits most, though thick fingers may have trouble fitting
We are so excited about these suits, and hope they go to wonderful homes!
Did you know I made most of the headpieces used in my photoshoots, and some of them (like this abalone crystal piece) are for sale on my Etsy? I have several head chain crowns, a classic seashell crown, and a little seashell hair clip available right now, and I'd really appreciate it if you checked them out! Link in reblog!
My Etsy--> https://tinyurl.com/t99zufg
You searched for: KelpieDreams! Discover the unique items that KelpieDreams creates. At Etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of
Hibernation is OVER for this bear! ❄Be ready for spring with this frosty polar bear, complete with metallic spandex claws, snowflake print bear paws, and fun tinsel accents! We are currently looking at offers OVER $1600 to take this brand new partial home with you - offers are private, so please send your best and final offer before 3/18/2020! Features and sizing below, email us at [email protected] to submit an offer!
FEATURES
-Toony foam head, fully lined with high quality spandex
-Easy zip up neck
-Plush fleece teeth
-Velcro-mounted minky tongue for adjustable expressions
-Fully lined five-finger paws with metallic spandex claws and snowflake print minky paw pads
-Separate nub tail that can be worn with a belt
-Tinsel fur accents
SIZING
-Built to fit 22"-25" head, with 23"-24" ideal. Can fit glasses on smaller heads, untested on larger heads. Smaller sizes will have a looser fit.
-Paws are one size fits most, may be tight on larger hands
RULES
-We do not do business with those under the age of 18, and do not work through parents/guardians
-We do not accept trades or holds. Payment plans are through Square Installments ONLY (see FAQ below)
-Do not make an offer if you are not prepared to pay that amount in full; if you make an offer and back out you will be blacklisted from future sales
-We will not be accepting refunds or returns on this auction
FAQ
-"What is the current highest offer?" Offers are private, please make your best and final offer
-"Can I purchase additional pieces?" We currently have enough time to make additional pieces (such as feet, armsleeves, etc.) for an additional fee after the highest offer has been collected, with completion of pieces estimated by the end of April, 2020
-"Can I upgrade to a fullsuit?" Depending on the desired design, we can give you a quote for a fullsuit upgrade + the cost of highest offer with estimated completion by the end of June, 2020, but would need a DTD by April 15th
-"Can I alter the measurements/design?" We are not able to alter pieces that have already been made, but additional pieces can be made to fit. We can add eyelashes to the head or change the tongue color, but can't make any other alterations (such as fur color, eye color, etc.) on the head, hands, or tail.
-"Do you take payment plans?" We do not take artist handled payment plans in the traditional sense, but you can check if you pre-qualify for a Square Installments plan by following this link: https://squareinstallments.com/apply/cfst
Square Installments plans are like a credit card handled by Square; we are not able to negotiate repayment terms or see your eligibility.
Just one day left on this Party Weasel auction! RTs appreciated! 💜💖💗 https://www.thedealersden.com/listing/weasel-partial/160649
Fursuit Pricing, Explained
I had someone message me on Instagram politely asking why fursuits cost what they do. I had a little time tonight to delve into specifics to help enlighten them and others who have asked this same question.
EXAMPLE SCENARIO: A full fursuit that costs $4500 from a professional maker. This isn’t even considered all that high a price today but it’s a fairly average price for us currently, so we’ll use that as an example.
- MATERIALS: 6 yds fur: $125 - 230 half roll 1/2” foam: $15 half roll 1” foam: $15 half roll blue foam: $6 spray glue: $12 plasti-dip: $14 minky/vinyl/fleece fat quarters: $15 glue sticks: $7 2 spools thread: $7 pens, pencils, pins, chalk, etc: $5 2 rolls masking tape: $4 tagboard for drafting patterns: $2 thrift store sheets for testing patterns: $10 polyfil: $10 eye plastic, buckram, paints, zippers, misc: 30 spandex and other lining fabrics: 17 shipping box, tape, packing materials: $8 __________ MATERIALS -$300 - $405
-Payment Fees Every electronic payment service will charge fees for using them- the fees are fairly comparable between Paypal, Square, and Stripe. Mailed payments are possible for less or no fees, but you can’t beat the convenience of electronic payments.
PP FEES ON 4500: -$130
- TAXES: Self employed people have to set aside around 20% of all their earnings for taxes. So 20% of 4500 is $900. Tax refund?? Don’t know her!
- ACTUAL PAY? So $4500 fursuit minus cost of materials, taxes, and fees actually equals around $3100 in pay. And this is assuming no mistakes are made during fursuit construction that require more materials to be purchased, your equipment doesn’t need maintenance, and you don’t need any special materials not listed above. Also, I estimated the fur price based on a $21-35/yd, but faux fur can cost $65 a yard and higher depending on what it is.
OTHER PRICING FACTORS:
- SUPPLY/DEMAND: Anyone in the market for a fursuit has undoubtedly noticed that virtually every full time maker usually has a full queue and opens for commissions infrequently. When a popular maker opens, they usually get to pick and choose what projects they want to take on and inevitably have to turn down some applicants. Despite there being more and more professional fursuit builders out there taking commissions, demand for fursuits continues to rise, and there’s still not enough makers to fill the demand. It is a seller’s market- we are able to raise prices yearly and demand does not waver. It’s anyone’s guess when/where we’ll find the ceiling on this market.
- NICHE GOODS: Fursuits are super niche market and only a relative few of us can 1. produce professional quality costumes 2. successfully run a home business and stay on top of deadlines, finances, customer service, etc So if professional fursuit builders are a rare breed, those who are reliable and timely are basically a unicorn. Niche markets for luxury items equals luxury prices.
- TIME TAKEN TO CREATE: Fursuits are a lot of work! There’s no getting around it. Even those of us who have been doing this a long time can take between 75-150 hours to create a typical fullsuit on average, and this doesn’t include all the other work like research, brainstorming, emails, social media, web shop maintenance, and packing + shipping.
- EXPERTISE: If you’ve been working at the same job for years, you can expect to make more money than someone just starting. The same is true for fursuit builders! We deserve raises as cost of living increases yearly and as we get better at our jobs. So it is not uncommon at all to see fursuit builders gradually increasing their prices year by year.
- NO JOB BENEFITS: Working for yourself is rewarding but also expensive. If you’re doing this full time and don’t have anyone else supporting you, you have to provide your own healthcare and make sure you have extra money saved for sick time, vacation days, all the stuff traditionally employed people don’t have to think about.
It is easy to be dazzled by the prices professional fursuit builders are charging and imagine we must be loaded, but all in all it is quite a modest lifestyle. Those makers who haven’t gotten fast/confident at building and don’t have a huge fan following may really genuinely struggle in the beginning (which is why I wouldn’t recommend just diving on into professional fursuit building without a plan or fallback). The most successful of us are still definitely not rich. We budget for the things we want and we need and have to weigh carefully any trips or luxuries, just like anyone.
Professionally made fursuits are not affordable to all, it’s true- that’s actually why I started making fursuits, I wanted one but couldn’t afford it. I still can’t justify spending the money to have someone custom create something for me, my lifestyle just doesn’t support that kind of luxury spending.
I was actually really reluctant to DIY my first fursuit it in the beginning, I had no experience with sewing or fabrics at all and had to learn everything from basics. I strongly recommend anyone interested in fursuits try making their own at least once- worst case scenario you waste a few materials and figure out you don’t enjoy it, best case scenario it ignites a hidden artistic passion within you like it did me! DIY can be a wonderful solution for those who want a fursuit but can’t afford a commission.
Happy Fursuit Friday! Perhaps peek at our purple party polecat auction? 💜🎊 https://www.thedealersden.com/listing/weasel-partial/160649
