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Prices
Fursuits are meant to be completely personalized, and should be seen as a wearable piece of artwork. Please read the information about pricing here, and make sure to review the terms and conditions below. Please note that price ranges are based on average quote prices. Final prices will depend on factors like what extras you want, how many colors will need to be ordered, and any extra materials and labor that might be required. These prices also do not include shipping totals. All prices are in USD (United States Dollar)
Mini Partial Fursuit
Base price of $850, can range from $900 - $1300
Mini Partials include a head, tail, and arms/hands.
Full Partial Fursuit
Base price of $1000, can range from $1100 - $1600
Full Partials include a head, tail, arms/hands, and legs/feet.
Full Body Fursuit
Base price of $1900, can range from $2000 - $3000
Full Body Fursuits include a head, tail, hands, feet, and body suit
Head
Base price of $600, can range from $650 - $800
Tail
Base price of $100, can range from $100 - $200
Hand Paws
At this time I am only offering Monster and Plushie hand paws as individual commissions
Regular sized = Base price of $200
Large = Base price of $300
Props
Base price of $50
Extras (Prices below in photo gallery)
'Follow Me' eyes - Indented eyes to give the illusion of movement, and always looking at the viewer.
Expressive eyebrows - Fabric eyebrows using magnets to give some expressions like angry or tired to a suit
Changeable tongues - Different tongue styles are available using magnets. Long or short, different colors, etc
Plush teeth sets - Typically made from faux suede, a basic set would be a bottom row and two top canines
'Pickable' detailed nose - Made from soft fleece or faux suede, this nose style is for some added dimension
Piercings - Made from fabric, polymer clay, wood, or even PVC piping depending on what type of piercing it is
Plastic claws - Ordered from DreamVision creations, can come in almost any color and style.
Monster paws - Limited dexterity, these paws will have huge plush claws, and some padding in the forearm
Plushie paws - Larger padded paws made to look like stuffed animal paws, these have NO dexterity to them!
Wings - Medium or 'chibi' styled wings are available for this option
Arms extending to elbows - Paws will be made to have extended sleeves to the wearers elbows
Arms extending to shoulders - These will be separate sleeves that will have straps across the chest to hold them in place
Leg cuffs extending to knees - Cuffs from feet paws will be made longer to reach the wearers knees
Straight legged pants - Separate from feet, these will be simple pants to reach the wearers hips, held up via belt
Digitigrade pants - Separate from feet, these will be padded pants to reach the wearers hips, held up via belt
Digitigrade legs (For full suits) - Padding in the body to simulate the look of animal legs
Extra padding (For full suits) - Additional padding to simulate other body types like muscles, fat, or other additions
Claws and basic teeth are purchased from Dreamvision Creations. $15 is the price for a standard set of 8 'Nubbinz' styled claws. Different types are available as well, please let me know if you're interested in getting another style or size. Prices vary by style and size. There are also options for plastic horns, spikes, and other items that I may be able to use. Feel free to ask about your options!
Mini Partial Fursuit
Base price of $850, can range from $900 - $1300
Mini Partials include a head, tail, and arms/hands.
Full Partial Fursuit
Base price of $1000, can range from $1100 - $1600
Full Partials include a head, tail, arms/hands, and legs/feet.
Full Body Fursuit
Base price of $1900, can range from $2000 - $3000
Full Body Fursuits include a head, tail, hands, feet, and body suit
Head
Base price of $600, can range from $650 - $800
Tail
Base price of $100, can range from $100 - $200
Hand Paws
At this time I am only offering Monster and Plushie hand paws as individual commissions
Regular sized = Base price of $200
Large = Base price of $300
Props
Base price of $50
Extras (Prices below in photo gallery)
'Follow Me' eyes - Indented eyes to give the illusion of movement, and always looking at the viewer.
Expressive eyebrows - Fabric eyebrows using magnets to give some expressions like angry or tired to a suit
Changeable tongues - Different tongue styles are available using magnets. Long or short, different colors, etc
Plush teeth sets - Typically made from faux suede, a basic set would be a bottom row and two top canines
'Pickable' detailed nose - Made from soft fleece or faux suede, this nose style is for some added dimension
Piercings - Made from fabric, polymer clay, wood, or even PVC piping depending on what type of piercing it is
Plastic claws - Ordered from DreamVision creations, can come in almost any color and style.
Monster paws - Limited dexterity, these paws will have huge plush claws, and some padding in the forearm
Plushie paws - Larger padded paws made to look like stuffed animal paws, these have NO dexterity to them!
Wings - Medium or 'chibi' styled wings are available for this option
Arms extending to elbows - Paws will be made to have extended sleeves to the wearers elbows
Arms extending to shoulders - These will be separate sleeves that will have straps across the chest to hold them in place
Leg cuffs extending to knees - Cuffs from feet paws will be made longer to reach the wearers knees
Straight legged pants - Separate from feet, these will be simple pants to reach the wearers hips, held up via belt
Digitigrade pants - Separate from feet, these will be padded pants to reach the wearers hips, held up via belt
Digitigrade legs (For full suits) - Padding in the body to simulate the look of animal legs
Extra padding (For full suits) - Additional padding to simulate other body types like muscles, fat, or other additions
Claws and basic teeth are purchased from Dreamvision Creations. $15 is the price for a standard set of 8 'Nubbinz' styled claws. Different types are available as well, please let me know if you're interested in getting another style or size. Prices vary by style and size. There are also options for plastic horns, spikes, and other items that I may be able to use. Feel free to ask about your options!
Quotes
Quotes are for anyone who may be 'window shopping' or looking to find out how much to save up for a future suit from The Grotto Creations. Keep in mind that this form is for QUOTES ONLY, meaning you will not have a slot in the commission queue, just an estimation on how much your suit may be.
Unfortunately due to the changing prices in some supplies, I can no longer guarantee a quote for a year. Quotes can now only be guaranteed for my next commission opening, but no farther than that.
Grotto Creations Quote Form
Unfortunately due to the changing prices in some supplies, I can no longer guarantee a quote for a year. Quotes can now only be guaranteed for my next commission opening, but no farther than that.
Grotto Creations Quote Form
Safety Notes
Allergy Warnings: Heads are now lined with spandex/lycra interiors, which means the head will still be flexible while keeping the bare foam away from your skin. While the latex content is very low and likely not an irritant, it's important to know if you potentially have an allergy to the substance. If you have, or suspect you may have a latex allergy, please let me know so I can line the interior with an alternative fabric. (Usually simple cotton prints) All items come from a non-smoking, pet friendly home. I have a cat in my home, and while I do not allow him near my materials, dander and fur particles can still find their way into the fleece, foam, and faux fur.
If you need to wear glasses while performing in suit, please let me know so I can build the head accordingly. Also, be aware that your glasses will most likely fog up, and can impair vision. I currently cannot offer follow-me eyes inside heads that need to accommodate for glasses due to the way they are constructed.
The interior of my suit heads are very breathable, but obviously limited compared to not wearing a head. If you have asthma or other breathing problems, a fursuit head may not be for you depending on your personal limitations. Please bear this in mind when considering an order. The best comparison is to put a medical face mask over your nose and mouth, and see how well you can perform while wearing it.
Paws of all kinds will limit your dexterity, so use caution when handling glass bottles or other fragile items while wearing paws. Do not drive while wearing paws, the fur and fleece will not provide a good enough grip, and could become a danger to you and others on the road. Plush styled paws will not allow for ANY dexterity due to their construction. Keep this in mind if you're considering ordering this style.
If you are ordering a suit with expressive eyebrows, an interchangeable tongue, or any other part that requires magnets, please read this section! The magnets I use are called neodymium, or 'rare earth' magnets. These are very strong, and have been known to cause damage to some electronic devices. Please refrain from using cell phones, tablets, or other electronics close to the magnets on your fursuit head. They can also pinch the skin if not handled correctly, please feel free to ask if you have any questions about the magnets.
If you need to wear glasses while performing in suit, please let me know so I can build the head accordingly. Also, be aware that your glasses will most likely fog up, and can impair vision. I currently cannot offer follow-me eyes inside heads that need to accommodate for glasses due to the way they are constructed.
The interior of my suit heads are very breathable, but obviously limited compared to not wearing a head. If you have asthma or other breathing problems, a fursuit head may not be for you depending on your personal limitations. Please bear this in mind when considering an order. The best comparison is to put a medical face mask over your nose and mouth, and see how well you can perform while wearing it.
Paws of all kinds will limit your dexterity, so use caution when handling glass bottles or other fragile items while wearing paws. Do not drive while wearing paws, the fur and fleece will not provide a good enough grip, and could become a danger to you and others on the road. Plush styled paws will not allow for ANY dexterity due to their construction. Keep this in mind if you're considering ordering this style.
If you are ordering a suit with expressive eyebrows, an interchangeable tongue, or any other part that requires magnets, please read this section! The magnets I use are called neodymium, or 'rare earth' magnets. These are very strong, and have been known to cause damage to some electronic devices. Please refrain from using cell phones, tablets, or other electronics close to the magnets on your fursuit head. They can also pinch the skin if not handled correctly, please feel free to ask if you have any questions about the magnets.
Measurements, and other Requirements
If you are interested in commissioning a custom tailored fursuit, please have ready a reference image showing at least a front and back view of your character. (and side view or closeup images if necessary) If you do not have a reference sheet, you can contact grotto.fursuit@gmail.com to either commission a sheet, or I can find an artist to create one for you. Please take note that the more colors your character has, the more the price will most likely go up because I will need to order more kinds of fur. I do have a stock of fur styles and colors, and you can get a price drop if your character contains them. This will be addressed if you are chosen for a suit during a commission opening.
Fursuit Head
-Circumference of your forehead. Measure right above your eyebrows, all the way around your head.
Hand Paws
-Circumference of your wrist
-A tracing of your hand mailed to me When tracing, be sure to hold your fingers as far apart on the paper as possible, except for the middle and ring fingers, those should be together. I currently do not offer five fingered paws.)
-If ordering paws longer than the wrist, please provide measurements accordingly. (Circumference of elbow, circumference of shoulder, measured from the middle of your armpit to the top of your shoulder, length of your arm from the point where you measured your wrist, to the top of your shoulder)
-If you're ordering long sleeves that go to your shoulders, please also measure the span of your chest from armpit to armpit, above breasts.
Tails
-Desired length of tail
Feet Paws
-Length of your foot from big toe to heel
-Length across tallest part of foot before ankle (Measure from one side to the other, starting and ending at the floor)
-Circumference of ankle
-If ordering the cuffs to extend to the knees, length of your lower leg (from floor at the heel to back of knee) circumference of knee and calf at widest point (when leg is bent in a kneeling position)
Below is a helpful chart for gathering measurement information for partials and tails!
Fursuit Head
-Circumference of your forehead. Measure right above your eyebrows, all the way around your head.
Hand Paws
-Circumference of your wrist
-A tracing of your hand mailed to me When tracing, be sure to hold your fingers as far apart on the paper as possible, except for the middle and ring fingers, those should be together. I currently do not offer five fingered paws.)
-If ordering paws longer than the wrist, please provide measurements accordingly. (Circumference of elbow, circumference of shoulder, measured from the middle of your armpit to the top of your shoulder, length of your arm from the point where you measured your wrist, to the top of your shoulder)
-If you're ordering long sleeves that go to your shoulders, please also measure the span of your chest from armpit to armpit, above breasts.
Tails
-Desired length of tail
Feet Paws
-Length of your foot from big toe to heel
-Length across tallest part of foot before ankle (Measure from one side to the other, starting and ending at the floor)
-Circumference of ankle
-If ordering the cuffs to extend to the knees, length of your lower leg (from floor at the heel to back of knee) circumference of knee and calf at widest point (when leg is bent in a kneeling position)
Below is a helpful chart for gathering measurement information for partials and tails!
Duct Tape Dummy Information
Before sending your duct tape dummy to me, I have a few rules I'd like to point out. Failure to follow these rules can result in your DTD being thrown out, and you will be required to make another. Poor construction often leads to longer production time, which will cost more money in the long run. Please review this section to avoid extra costs and time spent!
Pants will require a DTD made that will cover you from the waist to ankles
Full suits will require a DTD made that will cover your whole body
- A DTD construction tutorial can be found here (Mordrude's Monsters DTD Construction)
- Thin coveralls are a preferred base for DTD construction. They can be purchased individually from most home improvement or paint stores
- If you use coveralls, cut off the hood and feet if they have these features, and tape AROUND the zipper! This will make it easier to get out of the dummy, and makes it easier to show me where a zipper will be placed on your suit. Most coveralls can be worn backwards as well (We'll go over your design and figure out zipper placement to fit your character markings and fur styles)
- Make sure any cuts made to get out of the DTD are taped back up (The tutorial goes over how to make sure this is done accurately)
- Double layer your dummy. The stronger it is, the easier it will be to work with
- Please try to allow about a day for it to dry out before shipping. This is mostly for sanitary concerns, a sweaty/stinky DTD will be thrown out
- When shipping, fold the DTD gently (Fold arms in, then legs up, then the whole thing in half, hamburger style) Do not crumple or roll it up to try saving on shipping costs! DTDs received in this fashion WILL be tossed, and you will need to make another
- If you would like to have your DTD sent back with your suit, let me know and I will make sure it's preserved after use
Pants will require a DTD made that will cover you from the waist to ankles
Full suits will require a DTD made that will cover your whole body