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08/04/2022

Some big ole bappers I made to go with a customer's partial, which ended up being a bit of a collaborative project. I've been teaching Priamfyre how to make stuff since shortly after 2022 began, and they've come along SO far. I am a proud bean.

Priamfyre chose the lining and sewed the edge to the fur edge to finish the job.

These paws used Kloofsuit's Puffy Paw pattern, which is available from their store on Etsy. I will probably engineer my own puffy paw pattern someday and add different finger features.

On commission, a set of single-colour paws like this would cost you about $150AUD. Complex designs and multiple colours would obviously cost more, of course.

Big ol bappers! I'm making black kitty ones now that these are done.

23/07/2021

During 2020 and into 2021 I also worked on fursuit refurbishments - a Dutch Angel Dragon (original builder unknown), along with a 10+ year old Vixen / White Chocolate & Raspberry fursuit build.

I also have a LobitaWorks partial on the table, who is nearly finished! My glue gun needs a new extrusion nozzle though, so it might take a bit. Gotta wait until the pandemic lightens up some.

Will share pictures soon!

23/07/2021

I'm super bad at updating my work portfolio, so have this Factorio Biter plush from early 2020:

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24/02/2021

♥️♥️♥️Handcrafting custom pairs of footpaws with some very awesome features! ♥️♥️♥️

These footpaws use elements of Mugiwara's Sockpaw pattern, with modified panels and curves. They also contain bits and pieces that are 100% my pattern work. Please check out Mugiwara Cosplay on Etsy for the original inspiration!

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The black, sandy, and orange pairs of footpaws will all have durable shoe-sole rubber glued on their undersides later this week, and will be shaved down to tidy and finish their look. They'll be safe for walking outdoors on uneven terrain, across parks, bushwalking trails, and of course, concrete. You wouldn't be able to parkour or run a marathon in them, but with regular event and convention wear in mind, the wearer should expect to get 7 - 10 years of good use out of them.

The tricolour set features an indoor soft tread with individually handsewn and stuffed velboa pawpads, zippers, and CHONKY resin claws from Chomp Studios!

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So what makes these footpaws different? Well, all pairs pictured are FULLY washable in cold water and do not contain any upholstery foam. They're also not built on shoes, so they'll universally fit most everyone! You can either put a pair of socks on and use them as is, or you can insert a pair of crocs in your size for a more snug fit. I wanted to make them like this so multiple people can wear the costume associated with them, as well as making them more appealing to potential buyers. Have you ever looked at FurBuy or the Dealer's Den auctions, but didn't buy a premade fursuit because the footpaws didn't come in your size? Creating a shoeless liner eliminates this problem altogether. 😄

I'll be offering custom pairs just like these for sale soon. If you are interested in a quote, feel free to drop an enquiry in my inbox with your reference sheet at the ready.

Price guide:
- Single colour with outdoor rubber tread = $200AUD
- with indoor footpaw beans = + $100AUD
- with resin claws = + $40AUD
- need heel zippers too? = + $75AUD

PM for prices with multiple colours, complex markings, etc.

Thank you for checking in!
- K

30/08/2020

Hello!

It's been a couple of years, but I'm ready to dust off the Custom Work page. After life knocked me over with marriage and a child, my mental load was never properly balanced. After discovering that I am ADHD, I've acquired strategies and work balances.

This has resulted in 2020 being one of the most craft productive, and biggest learning curve of my life. As a result, I've climbed out of my owed projects, and I will be able to take on 1 - 2 more custom slots soon, with a Christmas 2020 or early January 2021 completion.

If these launch, they will be posted up here. You can also look forward to seeing more of my sewing work and updates in general.

Can't wait to share new things with you all! Thanks for continuing to follow my work page for so many years.
- K