1) How do I go about commissioning a fursuit from you?

2) What materials do you use? Is it real fur?

3) What types of payment do you accept?

4) Do you use furs that match other costume-maker's furs?

5) Do you sell blank foam heads?

6) What is the Kilcodo Costumes WARRANTY?

7) How much does it cost to ship a fursuit?

8) What do I wear underneath a fursuit?

9) Who is "Kilcodo Costumes"?

1) How do I go about commissioning a fursuit from you?
I will put a notice on the front page of the website and I will notify through my twitter when I am available to take commissions. You may contact me via e-mail or through the quote form at that time :) You will need to give me a detailed reference image, a 30% down-payment (which is non-refundable after materials are purchased), and wait in queue. I will also need some measurements from you (to see how to do this visit the measurements page).Your place in queue will be posted publicly and I will send you updates with photos when I progress on your costume! Most costumes don't get worked on until a month before they are due. I cannot send your costume to you until it has been paid in full. Your remaining (70%) payment is expected within the deadline month but can be paid earlier if you wish.

2) What materials do you use? Is it real fur?
I only use fake fur and artificial materials in my costumes. The fur fabric in the costumes is made from an acrylic blend. I also use polymer clay, fleece, cotton, plastics and airbrush paints. I occasionally use latex for pawpads but will only do so if the commissioner requests it as some people are allergic.

3) What types of payment do you accept?

KilcodoCostumes accepts PayPal (I have a verified account), Money Orders, Personal Checks and Western Union. Well-concealed cash is accepted but not encouraged.

4) Do you use furs that match other costume-maker's furs?
Yes, I purchase all my furs from popular fabric distributors that most costume makers use. The fabrics are easy to find and replace. If you decide to get costume parts made by a different maker, you can be confident that the suit parts I make for you will match.

5) Do you sell blank foam heads?
I do not sell head blanks. I only sell fully complete costume parts.

6) What is the Kilcodo Costumes WARRANTY?
 After you purchase a costume from Kilcodo Costumes, that costume can be repaired/altered by me, free of charge, for 2 years. I will not repair any damage caused by outright negligence. Suits that have been altered significantly (an added zipper, for example) void their warranty. Suits that can be documented as being used in explicit adult situations also void their warranty. These costumes are individual works of art and need to be handled carefully and stored in clean, dry places. Please read the Fursuit Care page for info on how to care for your suit. For repairsm buyer pays shipping to, I pay shipping back.

7) How much does it cost to ship a fursuit?
Shipping cost depends on where the item is being shipped to, and how much the item weighs. Fursuit heads obviously weigh less than full costumes. Shipping a partial suit (head and body parts) in the U.S. is around $25. Shipping internationally can be anywhere from $40-60. Express options available. All packages are insured for the agreed costume price.

8) What do I wear underneath a fursuit?
You can just wear regular clothes with a PARTIAL, but it wouldn't hurt to wear a lycra or UnderArmor brand balaclava beneath your fursuit head to keep yourself cool and dry. If you're wearing a full-suit, you can also find shirts and pants from that same manufacturer that well help keep your suit clean and keep your body cool.

9) Who is "Kilcodo Costumes"?
I go by "Kilcodo" in the fandom, my legal name is J. Gardner. I have been making fursuits since 2008 and drawing anthropomorphic cartoons since 1997. I currently live in south Florida and produce all my costume work and art from home. I will be relocating my business to southern California in Fall 2010.

Feel free to e-mail us!
info@kilcodocostumes.com