Sewing Scissors What is it used for: -Cutting material, fur, etc. Info: -Are about $5-$20 depending where you find them and what brand. (Fiskars shown above) -Most material stores will hold these types of scissors. -Get cheaper scissors to cut paper. Try not to use these types of scissors for paper cutting, they will dull the edge. -Fiskars "Razor Sharp" Scissors are a bit more expensive, but will cut easily through fur, and even leather, without tearing/shredding |
Detailing Scissors What is it used for: -Detailed cutting -Terrific for cutting fur-backing, and NOT the fur itself. Info: -Are about $5-$20 depending where you find them and what brand. (Fiskars shown above) -Most material stores will hold these types of scissors. |
Bandage Scissors What is it used for: -Cutting a person out of a duct tape dummy Info: -They have a blunt ends (some have rubber tips) to keep them from cutting into skin. -Are about $3-$7 depending where you find them. -Most Rite-Aid, or drug stores carry these. |
Scissor Sharpener What is it used for: -Sharpening most types of 'regular' scissors Info: -They are about $15 -Most material stores will hold these |
Curved Needles (2
shown) What is it used for: -Sewing difficult to get places (like fur on heads or feet-paws) Info: -They are about $2-$3 -Most material stores will hold these -Come in different lengths/thicknesses |
Hand-Sewing Needles What is it used for: -Sewing by hand Info: -They are about $2-$3 -Most material stores will hold these -Come in different lengths/thicknesses |
Ball Point Quilting Needles What is it used for: -Keeping fur attached to itself, or its pattern Info: -They are about $3-$15 -Most material stores will hold these -Come in many different quantities -Extra long for easy attaching. |
Safety Pins What is it used for: -To pin the suit together for a "test fitting" before sewing Info: -They are about $1-3 for a box of 50 -Most material stores will hold these |
Thread What is it used for: -Sewing material or fur. Info: -They are about $2-$3 -Most material stores will hold these -Quilting or upholstery thread is nice, thick and strong, suggested for sewing fur. |
Seam Ripper What is it used for: -Cutting threaded seams out of material Info: -They are about $5 -Most material stores will hold these -If you use it backwards (where round part is) it is also good for taking fur out of seams without cutting! |
Pin
Cushion (tomato type) What is it used for: -Keeping Pins and needles all organized in one place Info: -They are about $3-$5 -Most material stores will hold these |
Tape Measure What is it used for: -Measuring parts of your body, or material. Info: -They are about $1-3 -Most material stores will hold these -Come in different lengths and colors. |
Thimbles  What is it used for: -Put on your finger or thumb to prevent pricking yourself with needles Info: -They are about $1-3 -Most material stores will hold these -Come in different materials: plastic, metal or even just thimble-pads |
Washout
pencils, fabric pencils, charcoal pencils, and colored chalk
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Super
77 - Spray Adhesive What is it used for: -Attaching fur to foam, fur to fur, etc. Info: -They are about $8-$10 -Most hardware and material stores will hold this -Always use in a ventilated area! |
Glue Gun (Dual or Single
Temp)  What is it used for: -Attaching fur to foam, fur to fur, etc. Info: -They are about $10-30 -Most hardware stores will hold this. -Single or Dual Temp available -Corded or non Corded available -VERY hot! Be Careful when using |
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Duct / Gaffer Tape |
ZipTies What is it used for: -Zip-tying plastic mesh together for heads. Info: -They are about $5 for 1000 ties -Come in various sizes, thicknesses,colors. |
Snap-off Blade Razor What is it used for: -Excellent for cutting through fabric or fur -Sculpting foam Info: -They are about $5 -Most hardware stores will hold these -If tip gets dull, you can just stap a part off |
Rotory Blade What is it used for: -Cutting through fabric or fur Info: -They are about $10-15 -Most material stores will hold these -If tip gets dull, you can switch blades -Need to use a cutting pad |
X-acto Blade What is it used for: -Excellent for cutting through fabric Info: -They are about $5 -Most hardware/hobby stores will hold these -If tip gets dull, you can just replace the blade |
Electric
Knife What is it used for: -Cutting foam for heads Info: -They are about $15 -Blades can get dull very quickly, you CAN buy a knife sharpener made for these, but its just as expensive to buy a new knife. |
Cutting
Mat What is it used for: -Cutting without damaging a tape or carpet -Measuring Info: -They are about $5-25 -There are many sizes available |
Awl
Kit  What is it used for: -Punching holes through tough material such as leather -Removing fur safely from seams Info: -They are about $10-20 -Most hardware stores will hold these |
Respirator What is it used for: -Protecting your lungs Info: -Always used while using spray foam/adhesives, sewing plastic, airbrushing, or working with fiberglass -Most hardware stores will hold these -They are anywhere from $10-50 |
Safety Glasses What is it used for: -Protecting your eyes Info: -They are about $5-10 -Always wear these when sawing, griding, or drilling. |
Pliers What is it used for: -Grabbing small things -Snipping wires Info: -They are about $5 -There are many types, Needle Nose, and Snipping are the most common |
Rulers What is it used for: -Measuring -Cutting straight Info: -They are about $2-5 -Suggested are: a long metal ruler (42"), and a short clear plastic ruler (12") |
Sewing
Machine What is it used for: -Sewing the suit together Info: -They are about $50-$1000 -Can buy for cheap on Ebay! -Many types out there, from simple to complex. -Not neccessary to build a suit, but will save a lot of hurt of the fingers if you hand-sew. |
