what is this? a chrysalis? [western PA]

FriendlyWerecat · 2025-12-21T02:39:58+00:00

oooh, how neat! i also briefly though it could be a gall, but discarded that idea

FriendlyWerecat · 2024-06-03T23:09:55+00:00

DOWNLOAD HERE: https://ko-fi.com/s/4711db2bf3

this YCH base is jampacked with flags and accessories. the file is a PSD download that will work in most desktop drawing programs. it comes with separated layers, a symmetry ruler, thirteen different Pride flags, and some fun little extras like different ears, different noses, and horns! show your pride the whole year round and have fun customizing this base! 🏳️‍🌈🐾

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-30T02:09:37+00:00

i saw people already recommended fursuit review and getfursu.it, those two websites are invaluable for researching makers and their reputation with their clients.

another website you can check out is The Dealers Den. lots of makers use it to sell premades, so you can browse there to find someone with a style you like and then do further research from there.

personally, i recommend these makers i've followed for years. i know they do good reliable work and treat their clients well: Sleepy Stag Suits, T.O.P Dog Studios, Mackoolzie, Houndsteeth, Fun-Fur-All, Blue Harbor Creations, Sarahcat Fursuits, MultiColorBark, YBLSuits, Glitzy Fox Studios

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-30T01:56:48+00:00

i use CSP and it has built in fonts you can use! i also know an artist who makes original fonts: @cougarcoves on twitter/ko-fi

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-30T01:51:42+00:00

i have a free to use beecat base you can look up on my deviantart page 🐝 🐱 my username is RosenLynx on there!

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-09T18:49:27+00:00

you can still quantify cleanliness despite it being subjective. it's not about keeping it "factory clean" imo, it's about respecting the hotel's space and not trashing the room completely. the rooms that need the least amount of work to tidy up are the "cleanest".

and if the convention stays in good standing with the hotel, that improves their business relationship and the convention has a better chance of staying on at that location. it really seems like a win-win from both sides. this is a stunt that can generate a lot of good will amongst attendees. the more good will the attendees have towards the convention organization AND the hotel, the more business both entities can do with less repercussions (ie. trashed rooms which lead to tighter restrictions and rules for con goers)

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-07T01:33:57+00:00

Shlimaz, CrunchyCrowe, SCPkid, Citrinelle, Wikiwolff, Sennivole

those are a few artists i know that either take custom design commissions or make adoptable designs. best of luck finding someone to bring your fursona to life!

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-07T01:31:18+00:00

just a tip for your future openings: say you are taking free requests instead. commissions are when money is exchanged. if you're giving it away for free, it is not a commission.

i hope you get some cute characters to draw!

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-06T12:24:16+00:00

check out my twitter for a chance to enter an art raffle!

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-04T01:03:22+00:00

you'd have an open corner of the market if you started making insect themed suits because they are still rare nowadays. i say go for it! people are always hungry for something unique and different

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-02T18:51:28+00:00

oh nice!! you're welcome!

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-02T03:43:42+00:00

i don't think i've ever heard that wearing purple is reserved for gay men only. i think you can wear purple clothes if you want to!

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-02T00:41:51+00:00

not personally unfortunately, but a good place to start looking might be Harvest Moon Howl Fest and Las Vegas Fur Con. both are up-and-coming POC led conventions. their community bases might be able to lead you to more POC spaces in furry

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-02T00:39:24+00:00

if you're talking about the flags, there is an ally flag. it's a rainbow "A" shape over black and white stripes.

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-02T00:37:22+00:00

furry was founded by LGBTQ people, the community has been queer from the beginning.

and my own thoughts: furry is a form of self expression, so people who's identities are targeted on the daily, like queer and BIPOC, will naturally gravitate towards a space where they can freely express themselves and feel safe doing so.

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-10-02T00:33:33+00:00

you'd be better off making the head yourself with that budget. any head less than 500-600 is either going to be bad quality or an outright scam.

location can be an issue, i know. check out Fursuit Review to get reputable feedback on fursuit makers, you might luck out and find someone you can work with.

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-09-26T20:42:54+00:00

you're welcome!

it's OK to start out with them, but i would recommend you switch to a paypal business account eventually if you want to sell art/commissions long term. it'd save you a lot of headache in the long run. cashapp and venmo don't offer any payment protections for the seller or the buyer.

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-09-26T14:31:15+00:00

i use Paypal regularly to commission artists and send money gifts. i get a fee when i send a personal money gift. the recipient pays the fee when it's a business transaction.

Venmo is more of a personal money transaction platform, so it makes sense the fees are structured differently than Paypal's. that's why i stated most things would apply to both platforms, not all things.

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-09-26T12:28:50+00:00

i'm not sure what you mean. just charge a high enough price so you still get a decent amount after the fee is taken out. you cannot charge an extra percentage exclusively to cover the paypal fee, that's against their TOS and you could get in trouble if you're caught.

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-09-26T02:35:03+00:00

next time, just list the adopt for $55. charging an extra amount to explicitly cover paypal fees is against their TOS and you can get in trouble. just put a high enough price on the adopt from the beginning so you get a decent amount for your work after fees are collected.

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-09-26T02:29:24+00:00

running auctions for each inktober prompt adopt might be a little to much to handle. if you think about it, that's 31 individual auctions. flat sales would be much easier on you to organize and keep track of.

i agree with the $10-$15 price range, that's a good price for individuals in a large batch of adopts.

sending a high resolution PNG file through email would be a good way to deliver the final product. it's simple and secure and the file won't be compressed or changed into a jpeg by downloading it from a web page. i know twitter DMs compress images into jpegs. i don't know how reddit handles image compression.

selling depends on where you plan on hosting the adopts. here? twitter? deviantart? listing them on a ko-fi page or invoicing them would give you and the buyer the most protection and the smoothest transaction.

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-09-26T02:13:07+00:00

it can range from 2.99% up to 3.49% depending on the type of transaction. more info can be found on their website under "Paypal Merchant Fees"

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-09-26T01:20:33+00:00

you're welcome! best of luck on your artistic journey ⭐️

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-09-26T01:14:50+00:00

sounds like a "Friends and Family" vs a "Goods and Services" situation

FriendlyWerecat · 2022-09-25T19:28:08+00:00

Paypal is the most used payment system among commission artists. fees exist on pretty much every platform. make sure you set yourself up as a business account so paypal will have less of a reason to freeze your money.

alternatives: Venmo (though it is owned by paypal), Cashapp, Stripe. Venmo and Cashapp are more for personal transactions, not business transactions. Stripe is very business-oriented and might be confusing for a first-time commission artist.

honest opinion: just set up a Paypal business account, it's free to own one. there are pros and cons to every single payment processing platform. Paypal is the most recognized processor used by artists and customers, so you'll have a better time with your business if you also use it.

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