Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that is not listed here,
please feel free to e-mail me. :)
- Please take the time to read Kilcodo Costumes' TERMS OF SERVICE which contains info on warranty, repairs, etc.
- If you are having a bodysuit made, please read the DUCT TAPE DUMMY TUTORIAL!
- Once you've commissioned your costume, be sure to read the FURSUIT CARE GUIDE for helpful maintenance info.
- The current costume queue is available HERE.

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How much does a custom fursuit cost?
 For price examples, please see the prices page. An exact price quote for any custom costume can only be given when commissions are OPEN and you have sent a request through the fursuit quote form. Since I am busy working on making suits, I do not have time to give quotes when commissions are closed. Prices reflect cost of labor, materials, and difficulty and detail of design. All costumes are 100% handmade creations using new materials. I do not use foam molds or prefabricated costume pieces in my work; all of my heads are hand carved and all of my patterns are original.

Who is Kilcodo Costumes?
Kilcodo has been an artist in the furry fandom since 2000 and making fursuits professionally since 2008. Her work has been featured in New York Magazine, Bust Magazine and the Rumpus. She is also a working mom of a toddler. Her partner Yamazaru helps occasionally with pattern making, store orders and small tasks around the studio. Kilcodo lives with her partner and child in Florida.

Do I have to buy an entire fursuit? Can I just buy a tail, paws, or feet instead?
 I am almost always open for small orders like tails, paws and feetpaws through my Etsy Store with a quick turnaround and fast shipping. Tail orders ship in 3 days. These items can be fully customized or come in simple solid colors, please inquire using the Custom Item feature through Etsy.

How do I order a costume?
 When commissions are open, the quote form will appear on this website. After submitting a quote form, I will usually respond within 5-10 days with an exact price quote. I typically get more inquiries than I can take so I don’t always have time to answer everybody unfortunately, and my slots are limited.
 Please keep in mind:
  I only work with clients over the age of 18.
  Reference art *must* be accurate as the costume I create will be based off the art I receive, though creative license commissions are available.  
  A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot in the work queue and purchase materials for your costume. I will need some measurements or a duct-tape dummy to create your costume depending on what type of costume you want. Work usually begins on a suit within 2-5 months of ordering. I do my best to meet deadlines if a client requests them, but sometimes my schedule can shift due to family obligations.
  I always update my clients with work-in-progress photos via e-mail, and clients have the opportunity to make changes and suggestions at several stages of work. Once the suit is completed, the costume is modeled and photographed. After the final 70% payment has been sent along with shipping costs, the costume is mailed to the client.
  Current carriers include FedEx for domestic U.S. Shipping and USPS for International orders. Other options are also available at request. Every costume comes with a complimentary slicker brush, Killy sticker, and care guide. :)

What measurements do you need to make a custom fursuit?
 For full fursuits or bodysuits, I will need a duct tape dummy from you. A tutorial on how to create one is available here. For any fursuit head, I will need your head circumference (in inches, across the brow). For feet, I require your U.S. shoe size in mens or womens. 4-finger handpaws do not require measurements, but 5-finger handpaws require a traced image (either mailed or scanned) of your hand with your fingers spread apart. Armsleeves and legsleeves require the length of your arm or leg, along with the circumference of the upper arm/thigh, knee/elbow, forearm and wrists.

Where can I find more pictures of Kilcodo fursuits and work in progress updates?
 I update my Twitter regularly with goings-on in the studio as I am working, but I only post my WIP images to Patreon. My twitter is a fun place where I can talk about my job and interact with the community.
 Thousands of work-in-progress images as well as video tutorials, reference art and real-time photo updates is available for only $2 a month on my Patreon. My Patreon is updated diligently whenever I am working.

Is there a warranty on your costumes?
 Kilcodo Costume clients enjoy a 2-year warranty on custom fursuits. This does not include items ordered on Etsy. This warranty covers repairs such as sewing, repainting, replacement of defective parts, resoling, airbrushing. I will not repair any damage caused by outright negligence. Suits that have been modified (an added zipper, for example) void their warranty. Small glue or thread repairs by the owner are permissible and do not quality as modification. Kilcodo Costumes reserves the right to refuse repairs if the suit is considered unsanitary or uncared for. Please clean your costume before returning it to the studio. You can read the Fursuit Care page for info on how to care for your suit. Buyer must pay all shipping costs to and from the studio. If your suit is out-of-warranty, a $25/hour repair fee may be applied depending on the extent of the labor.