Opal Mutt Updates

Small parts queue is done and i've already been getting some inquiries so i'll say this out loud for those wondering if i'll open again soon: I love making parts but I need a break! pushed myself too hard last batch and i'm currently feeling very overworked and tired. I need to finish my premade and if i'm accepted into a local market then I need my schedule somewhat free to be able to make stock for that. Thanks for understanding !

Goal is to have her finished before 7/26 with an auction on 7/31

originally the muzzle was a very dark purple with a black nose, but the fur quality wasn't good so I redid the muzzle with black fur. and pink accents instead for contrast.

The design has changed a little as I work on her but thats the joy of premades 🙂

Small part queue is cleared out 🎉 Paws for Astral ·· ─ ·✶· ─ · · Materials used: black and white shag & beaver, metallic foil, black mochi minky Pattern used: modified Kloofsuits 5 fingered

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wrapped up some repair work and new feet for a 2022 bodysuit! was doing just a quick try on and didn't brush it but I like these photos

Completed mittens for Pidge! ·· ─ ·✶· ─ · · Materials used: platinum beaver, seaglass teddy, navy mochi minky

Getting a feel for my heat press and testing out different colors. This one was my favorite so I took it out in the city. The ink transferred great! ·· ─ ·✶· ─ · ·

I have custom transfers currently en route with different color variants that I will manually heat press onto the fabric

"Tidal Breath" is being tested for a small run of experimental prints and merchandise. Your initial support will fund the start up for my in-person booth 🦑 Stay tuned for when I list my first run of prints and totes. I'm excited to show the world more of what I have to offer! ·· ─ ·✶· ─ · · This piece is inspired by my most recent multi-day tide pooling excursion in the Puget Sound of the Pacific Northwest region. Lastly, i'm giving a shout out to Faunwood for being an inspiration to my art throughout the years!

liner and some zips 🩵 tried a new way of sewing zips and they look prettier now

✨Tiger Auction✨ ·· ─ ·✶· ─ · · SB: $75 usd MI: $10 usd AB: $250 (comes with partial fursuit ref) ·· ─ ·✶· ─ · · -Ends 12 hrs after last bid -Reply directly to last bidder in the comments below -Accepted payment methods: Square invoice (preferred) paypal, zelle, cashapp, venmo -I can make minor design tweaks upon request!

This one goes up tomorrow! still making small adjustments

Something's afoot

feet :)

Here is a closeup of the new wolf base

I have 2 new items in my Ko-fi shop! A wolf base that I’m proud of- I have yet to make adopt examples with it but I will soon! and the other is a silly animation based off an old dance meme from the golden era of y2k furry animation. There is a video example in the listing description. https://ko-fi.com/opalmutt/shop/bases

I just want to clarify that this channel will still be used! Just that the more in depth content and techniques will be on ko-fi now. I'm trying to make fursuits for as long as possible, but bills are stacking up and I have to do what I can to hopefully avoid getting another job if I can help it. I'm sorry

Hey guys! Just wanted to share a small update regarding my WIP content :) Over the years, I've shared thousands of behind-the-scenes photos and techniques here and I'm incredible grateful for everyone who has followed along and supported my work. For the past several years, I've been dealing with artist burnout and im trying to find healthy and sustainable ways to manage. I decided to move the majority of future WIPs and process content to a small Ko-fi membership subscription (existing content will remain here, nothing will be removed!) My goal is to create more financial stability to reduce pressure to constantly take on high labor custom work. It will also protect my content from being stolen and reposted which has been an issue lately. I’m also hoping to spend more time creating more digital resources like lineart packs and sewing patterns. I am going home to spend time with family next month and i'm going to try to get all this set up during my break. Thank you all for your continued support. i'm hopeful this shift will help me continue creating art long term.