Tale of a Tail

I make fluffy, furry tails! More soon to come. Etsy shop! Ko-Fi Shop

[taleofatail]

Time to start this!

I'm based in the UK, and I've had my shop open in Etsy since 2014. I didn't really expand my shop since I was happy just having a small income alongside my full time job, that mostly went back into my shop buying furs and other stuff. I used to sell abroad, but since Brexit, It's not really worth the hassle any more.

Last year I was given a better sewing machine by my nan, and it worked way better with faux furs than my old one, which struggled. That meant I got a lot quicker with sewing and could deal with much thicker furs than previously!

As I was considering what to do with the future of my shop, Brexit happened, which caused me to stop international sales but it also became a bigger problem with the quality of my faux furs - which I'll likely make another post to rant about that haha!

So, I bit the bullet and decided to look into different and better quality furs. I might as well explore finally with making ears and handpaws at the very least!

However, I have found a new supplier that does the whispy fur but in better quality than I've been getting, so those are still being sold and made.

So this blog is gonna showcase my new things I make for my Etsy shop. It'll have WIPs and previews, and generally talking about my stock and talking about the different fake furs I like or use or want.

Basically just things I can't talk about anywhere else. Thrown into the void! And fun stuff, and likely liking other fursuit makers and cool furry stuff out there.

Find my etsy shop here! https://taleofatail.etsy.com

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Tale of a Tail's Commissions

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Last year's curved tail, black and lime green! I'm still figuring out the end cap for this design, as it never fits how I want.

Another tail from last year, grey and ivory. The colour is hard to get right with photos, I'm not a photographer, so I struggle with that part.

this was a few years ago but I still love the candy cane colours, that pink was very vibrant! Want a cute tail of your own and live in the UK? Here's my shop!

https://taleofatail.etsy.com

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Who's that hopping on up here? 🐇 It's Grip! He's a rabbit head with super long ears that can even be tied back. 🎀 One of our quick turnaround fursuit head commissions. ✨

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Sand writing

[cryoverkiltmilk]

"Huh, I wonder what sand writing i-- ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"

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You ever see something that makes you think "wow I didn't even know that could be a talent or skill but that's amazing"

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There b some specific ass forms of calligraphy in this world

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finished my yarn tail :D

do not sexualize me, even if you are a minor

the motion! the fluidity! i love it:3

i might flat iron it to make it extra smooth and neat:3

i wish i knew how many hours it took to make😔 i didnt count

i also love how it’s actually proportionate to my body and not awkwardly small the way taxidermy tails are. this one makes my quads look /so/ much more animalistic.

an irl friend of mine said she’ll buy a tail from me for $25! :D i still need to get the right color yarn for her order though😔

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Grocery Bag Tail Tutorial!

Buckle up, this is a long one lol! Also please mind any typo's. We're very dyslexic.

(Note: While I feel this craft can be relatively straight forward and repetitive once you get in the rhythm, still be prepared for this to take a several hours to complete)

Step 1:

thread a long piece of thread on a needle to roughly the length you want your tail to be. (A little bit of extra length is always good. This can be trimmed later.)

Step 2:

Measure out a 5"x5" (127mm x 127mm) square template out of paper, (This will roughly end up being the width the tail is around.) then fold it in half.

Step 3:

Cut the bag into a rectangle shape, preferably not including the label for a solid color. (Or leave it, that's up to you!) (Also, I like to save the access trims from the bag for other projects)

(Hint: If you paint a light wash of acrylic paint on the bag at this step you can change the color of the tail ;3 )

Step 4:

Fold the rectangle once vertically, and once horizontally.

Step 5:

Cut along 3 of the folded sides but NOT the side where they are all attached! (This is so it remains one solid piece) Fold It back out and it should have cleaner edges. (Once again I like to keep the trimmings for use in other projects.)

Step 6:

Fold the rectangle towards you and roughly to the size of the folded paper template (see step 2) Trim three edges; the one closest you you, and the side edges. NOT the top!

Step 7:

Hold the bag in the middle of the non-cut side and cut strips into the CUT sides of the bag. (it should end up looking like the second picture)

Congrats! You're over half way! Keep it up, you got this!

Step 8:

GENTLY pull each piece apart and lay them out. if done correctly up to this point, they should look like the image above. Repeat steps 3-8 until you have a decent amount of these. (You should make around 10-15 of these before moving on to the next step.)

Step 9:

Pile each of the squares on top of each other, then thread them through the center once one way and then back close to the center a second time. Make sure to leave some extra thread. (See the second image.) (Don't string it back through the same hole or it wont hold.)

Step 10:

Tie a double knot with the end of the thread and the other part of the thread still attached to the needle.

Step 11:

Trim the access from the side not attached to the needle. (Do NOT cut the thread attached to the needle! (It should look roughly like the second image.)

Step 12:

Tie a piece of string to the thread and double knot it. Trim extra. (this will help bulk it uses so you wont need to make nearly as many squares.)

One more step!

Step 13:

Slide the knot down to the the end where the bags are, then string another square.

Continue this process of alternating tying a knot of string and adding a plastic square until you are satisfied with the length! Simply tie it off at the end when you're done! (trimming at the end for shaping the tail can help too)

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If anyone makes this and wants to post it, please tag us! we'd love to see! This method can most likely be used with other materials as well so get creative!

Also:

-Let us know if anyone finds a way to improve on how to make these more efficiently.

-If anyone has any questions about the tutorial, please let us know in the comments, and we'll try my best to answer. -Max

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😦😲🤍🖤💗

Credit: smallyuxp

[taleofatail]

ears are so hard to match -_-

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Gryph sketch that I ended up coloring

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I made this in reference to comic/game stuff but I’m glad to see this one’s going over well with all the writers

[sarroora]

Reblog to give your followers and mutuals the strength to continue

[taleofatail]

I made a template pattern and tutorial for my basic wolf, fox and raccoon tails so people can make their own! Check it out here on Etsy!

Raccoon, wolf and fox template!

[daisymorriscostume]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeosEajq2L_C9JofFlRlvWWcH2_DQ6mkLhKNQjMFskU_hePWQ/viewform?usp=header

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finished crafting and painting this mask!! im so happy with how it turned out >//<!!

[daisymorriscostume]

FOR SALE

https://daisymorriscostume.etsy.com

DaisymorrisCostume - Etsy

Shop Handmade costumes by DaisymorrisCostume located in United Kingdom. Top shop for gifts. A buyer bought a gift from this shop and gave it

[taleofatail]

Photos of my process making a fox tail. Its been a while selliing one during nice weather so planning on getting some nice photos of wearing it too!

Plus my lovable helper stealing my seat. The room is away from the cats now, so he can't sit on my furs anymore, but he likes to help in other ways, such as administration and social media work.

He is very talented with his one braincell.

https://taleofatail.etsy.com I sell tails!

Tale of a Tail's Commissions

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Ears on headbands and kitty tails hopefully soon!

[taleofatail]

Finished red panda tail!

I make and sell them here!

https://taleofatail.etsy.com

Tale of a Tail's Commissions

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[isa-ah]

how do $20 OC doodles sound today? =]

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