Methods and What to Expect | Splashy Paws Studio

General Info:

- All patterns are my own unless specified.

- My methods are always changing as I learn of new techniques and try to improve. I will try to keep this page as accurate as possible, but it may be out of date. Last edit: 12/3/2023

- Many of my technique are what make my style unique, so there are some things that i will not be willing to change for a commission.

Fursuit heads:

- Fursuit heads are built on a foam bucket base with a neoprene or cotton/synthetic liner.

- They are built fairly tight to the face, so it is vital that I be aware of glasses or sensory needs.

- Fursuit eyes are hand painted, and the whites are 3-D printed (I get them from Etsy from various creators as I cannot print them on my own.)

- The neck is not lined unless requested.

- The heads are simply pulled on, no other attachment needed

- Heads are mostly hand sewn!

Bodysuits:

- Digitigrade bodysuits have built in padding with zippers to remove stuffing for washing.

- Lining is either spacer mesh, neoprene or most commonly a cotton patterned fabric.

- Digi feet are zipper removable

- At this moment, I do not feel that I have the skill to add extra zippers, but I would be happy for you to commission another maker to add them into a bodysuit I have made.

- Both digitigrade and plantigrade bodysuits require a duct tape dummy.

- Entry zippers can be placed on the stomach, on the back, or along markings.

Fursuit paws:

- Four fingered paws are made on the Curlworks paw pattern. Five fingered paws are made with the Skunky designs paw pattern

- Paw pads are appliqued or sewn in, made of fabric (not silicone)

- Claws are sewn. (Not 3d printed, resin or silicone)

- Paws are fully lined with the same materials as the bodysuit lining.

Fursuit paws:

- Feetpaws are built on a foam base with either a shoe built in or a lining where a shoe will be placed.

- outdoor feetpaws have an EVA foam base.

- Indoor feetpaws have an EVA foam base covered with a layer of fur with paw pad markings

- Claws are sewn fabric

- Digi feetpaws are built similarly, with a zipper replacing the bias binding at the top to zip onto a bodysuit.

Tails:

- Smaller tails have nylon strapping as belt loops

- Larger tails have an insert into the tail base for a belt as it keeps the tail more secure against the body. There is a layer of upholstery and EVA foam to create this base.

- Larger tails have a zipper to remove stuffing for washing

- All tails have a minky or fleece "cap" often with a simple bone decal for fun.