Magpiebones Costumes, Creatures, Accessories

Magpiebones
Costumes, Creatures, Accessories
Updated 2/5
Thankyou for your interest in my work! In this guide you will find a comprehensive selection of information about
my pieces, my process and how to place an order with me.
Index
-Catalog
-Partials
-Heads
-Hands
-Tails
-Feet
-Other!
-Ordering
-How to order from me!
-Order Form
-Information I need to know in order to give you a quote and make your stuff!
-Measurment Form
-Measurements so I can make your pieces.
-Care Sheet and Warnings
-The do's and dont's of taking care of costume pieces made by me.
-FAQ/TOS
Catalog
First things first...
I DO NOT DO PLASTIC OR GLASS EYES.
I DO NOT DO TOONY STYLE.
This is a guide to rough base pricing for my costumes and costume pieces. All individual projects will vary
depending in the needs and desires of the client and the design.
Partials
Price start at about $1200 give or take depending on what you want.
Partials include a combination of a head and at-least two other accessory items for that head. Weather its a head and tail
and hands or a head a tail and feet or whatever combination.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please do not put in an order for a head from me in and then expect to be able to order
additional accessories the next season. I WILL NOT TAKE ORDERS FOR PARTS WITHOUT THEIR HEAD.
The ONLY exception to this is when I do pre-made heads (Heads that I make on a whim on my own and then place
up for sale). I will take orders for accessories for that head at that time for completion the next season.
This is due to the overwhelming amount of interest I get each opening in my work- so I have to be fair and cannot
have one person have a slot twice in a row. I have to try and make sure everyone gets an equal chance.
But more practically, its because I do a lot of airbrush work and I cannot match paint if I don't paint everything at
once. And it can be difficult or impossible to match furs if I used a one-off fur on something or if theres a change in
batch-quality.
To sum up- if you want a full partial from me, save up and order everything at once.
Heads
Prices start at about $900
Basically these are the traditional fursuit style heads with full faces and necks for a completely covered creature look. My
heads are small and form-fitting and are made exclusively in the 'Use your own eyes' style, where the wearer's eyes are
intended to be seen through the mask. Large eye-holes are meant to provide unobstructed vision, and create a life like
appearance to the character.
They are intended to be worn with makeup around the eyes and may be worn with a lycra balaclava underneath.
All heads are made with high qualities furs, casting plastics but may also be made with fleece, felt, and many other
materials and fabrics depending on the needs of your design. NFT is an available option too!
All species are available in this style.
All Heads come standard with the following features:
-Two Internal Adjustable elastic straps
-Moving Jaw (Unless otherwise desired)
-'Use your own eyes' type design
-Full or fitted neck with hidden zipper in the back
-Airbrushing
-Additional foam so you can play with or adjust the fit of the chin-rest.
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Facemasks
Prices start at about $700
These are built much like the Heads but do not have an attached neck. They only cover the face and part of the top of the
head. They may be used for larp, but depending on the species, breathing and speaking may be a little obstructed and it
may not be practical for days of strait-on wear. Eating and drinking may or may not be possible.
Ears are attached to be mask and may be high-mounted or low-slung, depending on the needs of the design or preferences
of the client. Swept-back is the typically most attractive method on this style mask.
All species are available in this style.
All Facemasks come standard with the following features:
- Two adjustable elastic straps
- Moving Jaw (unless otherwise desired)
-'Use your own eyes' type design
-Airbrushing
-Additional foam so you can play with or adjust the fit of the chin-rest
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Larp Masks
Prices start at about $350
Larp Masks are specially made half-masks that cover the wearer's face above the upper-lip. They do not include a bottom
jaw and are designed to provide easy long term wear with ZERO obstruction of sight, hearing and breathing/speaking.
They are suitable for all types of larp and do not present a problem to eating or drinking- but use a straw for drinking if
you don’t want liquid on your mask's nose!
They are intended to be worn with makeup on the rest of the exposed skin, and may or may not have an option for the
wearer's hair to come out the top and appear to be part of the face. This style mask combines the best aspects of makeup
and mask for a functional, beautiful addition to your larping wardrobe.
All species available, but remember these is a very humanoid style and not all animals will translate as well as others.
All Larp Masks come standard with the following features:
-Use-your-own eyes design
-One or two adjustable elastic straps (depending on the needs of the mask.)
Tails
Prices start at about $75 /$150 (depending on size and shape and style)
All tails are made with high quality faux fur fabrics and stuffed with fiberfill. Wire cores are NOT used to achieve my
curves- instead each tail is drafted with it built-in to the pattern. This holds it shape better and has longer life than wirecore tails.
Available Options Include...
-Feline
-Canine/Vulpine
-Dragon/Reptile/Dinosaur
-Horse
-And all varieties of nubs from bunny to bobcat
All Tails include:
-Non-allergenic polyfill (if Stuffed)
-Elastic belt-loops
Gloves
Prices start at about $200 (For Shoulder-length gloves, shorter gloves may cost a little less!)
I have two primary styles of glove.
Anthro style is more paw-like, more animalistic. The dexterity is not great but the overall look is very nice.
Feral style is more humanoid with slender fingers and smaller pawpads. Or may be made with a stretch fabric on the
undersides of the palm and digits for best dexterity.
And really any type of creature can fall into either of those categories weather its paws, hooves or bird talons.
All Gloves come standard with (unless otherwise needed by species or design...):
-Pawpads (I use latex because it lets me do things silicon cant do. Silicon is now only available under very particular
circumstances.)
-Claws
-Airbrushing
-Shoulder-straps (runs across your shoulders and keeps them up)
Please note I do not take orders that are only for hands without the purchase of a head.
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Feet
Prices start at about $200 for Plantigrades feet and $290 for Digit-grade boots
Plantigrade feet are the type of feet that have the wearer walking normally and not on their toes. They are comfortable and
good for more intensive wear. They may be constructed from slippers or from slip-on sneakers or even flats depending on
the needs or desires of the client. They are available from ankle-length to thigh-high.
Digitgrade Boots are the type of feet constructed from high-heel boots that have been de-heeled and have the wearer
walking on their toes. Alternatively, a version of this style may be made where the heel is left intact and hidden as best as
possible vial long fur. Paw-feet done in this style are constructed similarly to any other feet with sculpted foam toes, but
hooves are cast from urethane rubber (like boot rubber). They are available from ankle-length to thigh-high.
Boots may be covered in fur, fleece or other materials depending on the needs of the project.
I cannot make bird/dragon style digit-grade boots with long toes. But anything else is possible.
When ordering, Men must be 100% sure of their boot size (general rule of thumb is that your size in women's is 2 sizes
higher than your size in mens.) I am not responsible for wrong-size boots post-production and can only work with the
information given to me.
I will purchase the boots for the project or you may send me boots. BUT YOU MUST SEND ME PHOTOS OF THEM
WITH YOUR QUOTE REQUEST.
Please note I do not take orders that are only for feet without the purchase of a head with the exception of digitgrade boots.
Pawpads may be foam or Urethane rubber or Silicone, or None depending on what you want or need.
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Other Items!
Custom Items of other types are available, and not of just animal type creatures. Please contact me with your
specifications.
Examples of other types of things available:
-Specialized feet, hands or other accessory types not listed here.
-Wings
-Larp accessories
-Costume accessories
-Monsters
-Puppets
-Animatronics
Ordering
When ordering, Please take a moment first to review my terms of service (TOS). This details my production
procedures and the ins and outs of ordering a costume from me. It will help insure the smoothest process.
1) Wait for my opening date. I open 3 or 4 times yearly and take on projects in batches. For the sake of organization, I
also handle the quote process at the same time so that even if you do not order this season, you are ready to go for next
season.
The chosen month of my next opening will be noted on my Journals on DA and FA, as well as on my Primary website.
The exact date and specs of that opening will go up about a month before the actual opening itself.
2) Get all of your information together. Concept art, References, photos, measurements, etc. The more prepared you are,
the easier it will be to give you a quote, take on your project, and complete it in an orderly fashion.
3) On the day of opening- Email me with your Order/Quote Request. Send all of your information, your order, and
anything else I might need to know in one tidy email titled with:
Your real name: Your project type: Your country of origin
And then all of your information should be present in the body of the email or attached to the email. Please no links to
external sites.
4) Consult with me on your project specs. About a day after opening, I will begin selecting projects and sending initial
emails. If I have any questions, please be ready to fire back answers as quickly as you are personally able. Please keep all
correspondence in the initial thread.
Once we have all the details ironed out, I will send you your final quote and if you are prepared at that time to order, I
accept 50% of the total cost at that time and your project is booked once that is received. I accept paypal or expedited
check.
If you are not ready to book at that time, your quote will be good for up until the next season but may need to be re-quoted
if you do not choose to book by that time.
Order form
Copy and paste this text into the body of your email and then please fill out each section with the information I need to
know about your order piece by piece. If you are not ordering something from a particular column, simply delete it from
your order-text.
Please keep your descriptions very clear and simple. Please select your pieces of concept art carefully and make sure they
all match very closely- sometimes less is more.
Name:
Character Name:
Character Type:
Project type:
Mailing address:
Head:
Hands:
Feet:
Tail:
Other:
Measurement Form
Along with your measurements, Please include any additional notes you feel I may need to know about your needs or
body type to help me assure best fit.
Please put in all measurements in Inches.
Measurements for Heads/masks:
-Circumference at the level of your forehead:
-Neck Circumference:
(Please note that I will send along a little extra foam so you can make finer adjustments to your chin rest for the perfect fit.
There's just too many shapes of face for me to get it exact without you here. Its a very very simple process though and I
will be available for any questions and to walk you thru it.)
Measurements for Gloves:
Circumferences:
-Wrist:
-Forearm:
-Upper arm (nearest the armpit/where your length-measurement ended):
Length:
-From crease of wrist to Shoulder (Measured along the underside of the arm to the armpit):
-From wrist to elbow:
-Width across back of hand:
-Width across your back from shoulder to shoulder:
Measurements For feet/boots:
Shoe Size (please include if this is in Mens or Womens and should be in American sizes):
Circumferences
-Ankle:
-Widest part of calf:
-Center of knee-cap:
-Mid-thigh:*
-Distances
From floor to outside ankle-bone:
From anklebone mid-calf:*
From anklebone to kneecap:
From kneecap to mid-thigh:*
From floor to mid-thigh:*
*Applies to Thigh-highs only
Magpiebones Mask and Accessory Care Sheet
Do's
-To remove dirt or smudges, use a cold damp cloth and gently rub stain till clean (use dry paper towel to finish the job)
-Spritz with Anti-bacterial spray after each use and allow to dry thoroughly before next wear or going into storage
-Store in cool, dry, dark, uncramped space.
-If Item has no paint, hang-wash Cold and lay flat (or hang evenly) to dry
Dont's
- Do not leave in hot car or other place where the temperature may rise for a long period of time. This can cause warping
of plastics and delamination of adhesives
-Do not machine wash.
-Do not get soaked if item has paint.
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In general, be kind to your costume. Extreme temperatures and use will cause more rapid wear on your costume pieces.
Frequently Asked Questions
And Terms of Service
TOS/FAQ INDEX
What do you make?
What do you NOT make?
Whats your style?
What kind of Hand-Types do you make?
Do you make digit-grade boots in men's sizes?
Do you need concept art?
How long does it take to finish a project?
Can I get a quote from you between openings?
Do you have a waiting list?
Who can you take orders from?
How do I order?
How does payment work?
Shipping?
What about problems, returns, repairs?
Cancellation?
How does your design process go?
Misc Legal
On Project Abandonment
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What do you make?:
Heads
Face-masks
Gloves
Digit-grade Boots
Tails
Wings
And more...
I like all kinds of critters, monsters and creatures. I also do part-human fantasy options, cosplay costumes, custom
decorative masks, custom clothing, accessories and a wide variety of other options outside the fursuit realm. Just ask, I'm
flexible.
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What do you NOT make?:
Bodysuits
Ear sets
Obviously sexual items
Heads with static jaws (usually)
Fursuit Heads with toony or taxidermy eyes
Copyrighted Characters/Species(ITEMS are a different story... it just depends. )
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Whats your style?
Realism and Semi realism with a focus on Use-your-own-eye masks and design ethics aimed at larp and talking-characterinteraction usage. I do not do traditional fursuits and I do not focus on making things traditionally cute. Designs are
honest, natural and geared towards blending animal and human anatomy.
When I say that I’m aimed more at larp use- what I am trying to get at is these are meant to be worn, less like characters
you see parading around them parks and conventions, and more like PEOPLE, you're meant to be able to talk and
realistically interact with other people weather they are in or out of costume.
Just to Reiterate...
I DO NOT DO PLASTIC OR GLASS EYES.
I DO NOT DO TOONY STYLE.
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What kind of Hand-Types do you make?:
-Anthro: (Pawlike/ Wereish)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3511488/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3449517/
-Feral: (More Human. And more Dexterity)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3132449/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3849711/
-Hoof: (Has Latex 'hoof' parts)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2796173/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6075746/
(And I can do custom styles of hands and hooves too)
And then other styles are available upon request, and different things can be done with pawpads. The only thing I wont do
is the cartoony paw-pad in the middle of the palm thing. I can also do hands that have stretch-material pawms and finger
undersides for the ULTIMATE in fursuit glove dexterity.
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Do you make Digit-Grade Boots in men's sizes?:
Yes. See feet section of Catalog for more info.
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Do you need concept art?:
Yes. Concept art is MANDATORY.
This can be in the form of a basic template that's generic stock made by someone else, or custom artwork. Less is more
however, so pick one or two pieces that are as close as possible and send those. Artwork with too many variations on one
character is confusing to me. Or it can be in the form of photos of the creature you have in mind so long as your specific
character in mind isn’t terribly different from what you are showing me. Adding hair, changing colors, or adding simple
markings is negotiable.
Please note that I only work in realism and semi-realism. No toony work. So even if your artwork is toony, and that is ok if
it is, your final product should be expected to be on the realistic side of things at completion and I will supplement your
concept art with photos of the actual critters your character is based on.
I do not provide concept art services.
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How long does it take to finish a project?:
I open in batches 3 or 4 times a year. My turn around is about 1 to 4 months. When taking on your project, I am committed
to completing your pieces within the time-frame stated each opening, in the event there is a little bleed-over, you will be
notified ahead of time but this is rare and always only a matter of a few days.
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Can I get a quote from you between openings?:
I am sorry but no. I just don't have time.
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Do you have a waiting list?:
I occasionally offer waiting-list options for projects that the client either cannot commit to at the time of quote request, or
are over-flow from bookings where I simply run out of space to take on more stuff. Individuals who would like on this list
each opening, will have their quotes honored up into the next season (about 4 months later), at which time they will be
contacted and asked if they would like to proceed with booking.
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Who can you take orders from?:
Anyone 18 and older. I take domestic and international orders.
I reserve the right to deny projects or service to anyone, on anything, for any reason.
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How does payment work?:
50% at booking (after I accept your project)- Non Refundable
50% +S&H amount at completion.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DEPOSITS ARE DUE ASAP
And that until you put down your deposit, you are at risk of losing your space.
I accept paypal, but I greatly dislike them as a company so I am happy to accept personal check from domestic (US)
clients.
Final payments are due at completion of project and no more than a week after the fact. PLEASE alert me ahead of time if
you payment is going to be delayed. I will be keeping you posted on the progress of your item(s) so you will know when
completion is coming up. If you aren't prepared to pay, we need to talk in order to work something out. Just please don't
surprise me at last minute.
Final payment must be received and cleared before I will ship finished products.
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Shipping?
Unless otherwise asked, your package will be shipped FEDEX with required signature.
-Tracking/ Customs numbers will be provided upon shipping and comes standard with all packages I ship.
Your address must include:
Name
Street
Number
City
State/region/province
Mailing code
Country(If not in the US)
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What about problems, returns, repairs?:
I do not take repairs unless they are a defect of the item that is discovered at receiving your stuff. I can provide a care sheet
for all of my work and am happy to answer questions about repair or washing and can also can walk you through minor
repairs by remote if its something you feel you can handle.
Things like worn-down soles, paint wearing off, elastic wearing out, popped out eyes, ears yanked too hard, weird smells,
broken claws, broken teeth (unlikely) and suspicious tears I will not take in for repair in most cases.
I WILL however, repair anything that doesn't fit (if its something that's due to my error) or has major problems at delivery.
Just mail it back to me and I will work with it- but I will NOT make any design changes. Just fix the problem. OR I can
help you figure out how to fix it yourself, I'm perfectly happy to give advice and walk-thus by remote.
Please alert me to these problems immediately upon first try-on. You are responsible for shipping back to me, but I will
ship back to you once fixed, no-charge.
If I know, or even have reasonable reason to suspect you have been doing "private activities" in the costume you have
bought from me, that makes all repair options completely void. I wont handle it. Please be courteous about this preference.
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Cancellations?
Clients may cancel projects at any time prior to putting down the final payment, but the initial 50% deposit is nonrefundable. Remainder of project will be finished at my discretion and sold.
Projects may not be canceled and refunded after completion and being fully paid off.
Projects where the commissioner has not responded to contact attempts, or sent along requested materials or information,
before or during the period of announced construction, or during the season in which the projected was booked for work,
will be considered canceled and the deposit will be considered forfeit. (See Project Abandonment) You are paying for a
time-frame as well as a product and service. Please remember that if you do not allow me to complete your product within
the allotted time, this is a serious problem for myself and other clients.
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How does the design process work?
First and foremost I start with the concept art you give me. Please take a good look at what I do based on my various
websites and portfolios, and how I do it before ordering from me. I am not a movie-level production facility, just a craftsperson and artist doing what I enjoy. As with any artist, when you present me with a design, I will try and remain true to
the character but I do have my own style that naturally will be imparted to the final piece. I will make changes where
needed to the design where absolutely needed but also please understand that some things do not translate the same way
from illustration to 3d fur and fabric item. I will work with you to establish what is and isnt possible during quoting and
we can work out any details or changes then. Alterations are ok later on, but try and let me know sooner rather than later
since some things are UN-changeable.
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On Project Abandonment
-If you disappear off the map for months on end, Or do not keep regular contact with me, or do not send me the required
information to complete your project within the time-frame of the season you are booked for YOU WILL FORFEIT
YOUR DEPOSIT AND COMMISSION. Doing these things wastes my time and materials as when you place a deposit
you are not just paying for the item, you are paying for the time that I allot to complete it. Not keeping up your end of the
contract by not doing the above is detrimental to me and other people's projects and will not be tolerated, or refunded.
Please don't leave me hanging.
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Misc Legal
A) By proceeding with booking an order for my services the commissioner is agreeing to abide by all of my rules and
terms of service as stated above
B) I reserve the Right to turn down or deny a commission for any reason.
C) Commissioner agrees that I am not responsible for any injury to self, others or property while wearing any of my work,
this includes Masks, Tails, Paws, Boots and any other items produced by the artist.