A quick list of where I get most of my materials, and computer programs I use for my other non-costume work. Please keep in mind that I’m only listing companies/programs I’ve personally used and recommend; there are a lot more options out there than what I’ve listed here!

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If you have specific questions or would like to see more specific links focused on certain subjects, please feel free to come join/browse the channels of my Workshop Discord that may have the information you’re looking for.

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Resins, Silicones, EVA, and other Specialty Materials

Smooth-On – Many 1:1 ratio products, including resins and silicones

Douglas & Sturgess – Has a Richmond and San Francisco warehouse where I get many Smooth-On products

TNT Cosplay Supplies – Created and run by and for cosplayers; has a lot of specially made EVA products as well as specific tools, adhesives, and more!

Adafruit – Electronics and electronic tutorials (my main source for electronics)

SparkFun.com – Electronics and electronic tutorials

The Monster Makers – Sculpting and casting supplies, and more (books, mannequins)

EL WireCraft and EL Panel & Tape – My source for all my EL panel work (such as Tesla’s pawpads and eyes)

Fabric and Fur Websites

National Fiber Technology (NFT) and Hairymanns Closet – Ultra high-quality faux fur of longer than average length/pile

Big Z Fabrics – my favorite fabric store, lots of great quality faux furs and rare styles

Fabric.com – General fabric website

CRs Crafts – Nice quality for most furs; some realistic faux fur (flecked colours)

Fursuit Supplies – Run by furries, so they know what they’re doing!

Etsy – Can always find interesting and different fabrics here

Fabric Empire – Decent fabric website, a few issues have been had but they’ve remedied all very quickly and fairly

Art/Development Programs

Affinity – Fantastic alternative to Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc) 1-time payments for each product instead of subscriptions!

Clip Studio Paint – My main digital art program, also does animation and has 3D elements for references (perspective rulers, models, etc)

Zbrush, ZbrushCore and Sculptris – Great organic 3-D art programs for character concepts (free options)

Blender – 3D design and animation, 2D animation (and it’s free!)

Scrivener – Great story design and writing program

Audacity – Audio software; I use it for editing/recording sound effects

Unity – 2D/3D game development engine