Foam sculpt following client's design (pictured bottom right)

Clay maquette sculpted at 1/4 scale. Masking tape applied to create pattern

Tape pattern scanned, traced and blown up to scale. Used to create a hollow foam head base

Tape pattern transferred to faux fur

Head pre-shave

Head post shave. I use pet clippers and scissors to shorten longer furs.

Simple cat nose created from a 3d printed piece. Urethane rubber and flexible urethane foam.

Bear claw 3d model

Bear claws 3d printed, finished, molded and cast in epoxy resin

Iguana feet with cast urethane rubber soles.

Tail armature that sways as you walk. Sintra, pop rivets and heavy duty webbing.

Personal tabby cat costume “Sassafras”

Husband’s personal costume “Snickers”

Client designed weasel character “Frankie”

Client designed iguana character “Sallos”

Client designed cat character “Zoe”