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Our online store is currently down due to issues with Square, and we will likely be shifting to a different platform for our sales. Handmade plush are invoiced via Paypal, so they are unaffected. If you're looking for our plush, keychains, stickers, etc, they're listed under "Inventory Catalog!"

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Commission Queue + Waitlist

Please read all terms thoroughly!
Terms last updated 1/1/2026

General Terms

Shipping costs are not included in price estimates unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Products will not be shipped until fully paid off.
I can refuse any commission for any reason.
I will not work with anyone under 18. By commissioning me, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old. If a client is found to be a minor, the commission will be canceled, and only the refundable portion (if any) will be returned after deducting costs.
If a client cancels after work begins, any payments made beyond the non-refundable deposit may be refunded at the artist’s discretion, minus costs of labor and materials used. Unfinished items may be altered and resold at the artist's discretion, and the client may be blacklisted from future commissions.
Work does not begin until a down payment is received and successfully deposited.
Down payments are used to secure your commission and to purchase supplies. Once supplies have been purchased (typically 10 days after payment is received and deposited) the down payment is no longer refundable.
I am not responsible for any injury you receive in fursuit related to limited vision, limited movement, overheating, or activities in the fursuit that are hindered or made more difficult by the fursuit (e.g. driving, sports).
I am not responsible for what happens to your item(s) in transit. If it is lost in transit it is up to you to contact the carrier for a refund. Shipping costs include insurance of the full value of your item(s).

Payments and Payment Plans

Payments for items not purchased through my online storefront must be completed via a PayPal invoice. Other payment methods may be used at my discretion when agreed to in writing.
Once the down payment is sent for an item with a payment plan, the rest of the balance must be paid off within 6 weeks of the item's completion, unless I agree to a different timeframe in writing. Just know your item will NOT be shipped until the balance is fully paid and deposited.
If you stop responding to messages/are unreachable for a period of 6 weeks at any point while you still have an unpaid balance I will assume you have abandoned your commission and will alter and resell at my discretion. If you reestablish contact after 6 weeks you are welcome to continue paying off your item in its present condition if it is still in my possession. If I have already resold it, it is gone and your paid balance will not be refunded.
If you are unreachable for 6 weeks and have been determined to have abandoned your commission I reserve the right to blacklist you from future sales at my discretion.
If for some reason you know you will be unreachable for more than 6 weeks it must be made known to me beforehand otherwise after 6 weeks it will be assumed you abandoned your commission.
The only exception for the 6 week rule is natural disasters or other “act of god” uncontrollable circumstances. Neither party is liable for delays caused by acts of God (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics) or unforeseen emergencies. If the delay exceeds 6 weeks, either party may cancel, and the client will receive a refund minus non-recoverable costs.
If you have a personal emergency it is your duty to inform me of that within 6 weeks. There will not be exceptions after 6 weeks of ghosting for personal emergencies if I am notified of them after 6 weeks have passed.

Digital Art Commissions

Can be refunded before the sketch is lined. Once I have begun lining the sketch it cannot be refunded.
I can refuse commissions at my discretion.
No payment plans on art commissions under $69.
Will not be emailed/delivered/shipped until fully paid off.

Physical items (plush, kigus, etc)

Same basic rules (supplies nonrefundable, will alter and resell if you back out, etc).
Once pattern pieces have been cut or foam bases completed refunds will not be accepted. Prior to this any balance paid can be refunded excluding the down payment if supplies have already been purchased.
Items will not be shipped until fully paid off.

Repairs

All items come with a 6 month warranty where I will fix any damage free of charge.
Excludes damage from rough handling/neglect (fur mats, pet damage, sun bleaching, mold, etc).
You must pay shipping both ways.
Warranty is void if anyone but me works on the item in the allotted time frame OR if the item has a VarmintFeathers tag and that tag is removed within the 6 month time frame. (This excludes work that you personally do on the item if the issues are small enough that you feel comfortable fixing it. This part only applies if the item is worked on by anyone but me (creator) or you (owner)).

Exceptions

Exceptions to the above terms can be made as long as I explicitly agree to them (e.g. trades for services, shipping included with price estimate)

Other

These terms are governed by Washington state law. Any disputes must be resolved in the Pierce County small claims court.
If any part of these terms is invalid, the rest remain enforceable.

Commission BASE Prices

Digital Art (lined / colored / shaded)

Headshots/busts - $8 / $12 / $15
Half bodies - $14 / $17 / $20
Full bodies - $24 / $30 / $35
Solid/gradient/very simple background - Free
Complex background/repeating pattern +10$
Scene + $40
Addition characters + ¾ price (e.g. full body with two chars = $61)

Plush

Styles

Semi-realistic - Generally $250 and up, made with mostly fur, any size
Beanie - Generally $200 and up, made with mostly minky, 18-22"

Addons

Glass eyes - $25
Button eyes - $15
Simple plastic safety nose - $15
Detailed realistic plastic safety nose - $25
Scent Pak - $20
More weight than what's included - $30
Minky Claws - $75+ if you want them on all fingers/toes, more if you want them stuffed too
Open mouth - $150+
Hidden belly zipper for stuffing/destuffing or can be lined to store things - $40+

Existing Patterns

Beanie Animal - $200 for 3 colors
Life Size Syrian Hamster - $150 for 3 colors
14" Bunny - $350 for 2 colors
16" Seal - $250 for 2 colors
28" Seal - $325 for 2 colors
22” Horse - $425 for 3 colors
22” Wolf - $750 for a lot of colors
26” Life size Raven - $525 for 3 colors
36" Life size Diplocaulus - $350 for 2 colors
40” Life size Sinosauropteryx - $675 for 3 colors <- cheaper if you pick a design without stripes
42” Allosaurus - $600 for 3 colors
48" Yutyrannus- $675 for 4 colors
60" Life Size Adult Seal - $700 for 2 colors
62” Life size Velociraptor - $975 for 4 colors <- 2 head options
28" Trico (52" with tail) - $1,100

Custom Plush (I have to make a new patten)

Decided on a case-by-case basis and size and complexity will raise price, but generally this is what to expect
Beanie things (made primarily with minky) - $200+
10-18" plush with 2 colors of fur - $250+
20-24" plush with 2 colors of fur - $450+
24-36" plush with 2 colors of fur - $500+
36" and up plush with 2 colors of fur - $650+

Plush modification (modifying an existing/commercial plush)

Case-by-case basis but generally only costs supplies + a little more for my time. You pay shipping both ways.

Other

Novel projects will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Commission Quote Forms

TOS agreements are now included with quote forms!

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@crotaluscreatures
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@stellarwolves
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@zyphire_plush
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@timbertailsstudio
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Thylacine's Toyshop
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Stickers

Keychains

Manufactured Plush

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Conservation Impacts

Here at Varmintfeathers Plush, extinct animals are supporting living animals from beyond the grave! Each time we run a crowdfunding project, a portion of profits gets donated to endangered animals around the globe. Each unique plushie that gets funded has a specific animal it's supporting; and 10% of profits attributed to that plush are donated to it's animal.Over the years, Varmintfeathers Plush has donated a total of $10,000 to various groups working to restore critical species.

Photo by Hans-Jurgen Mager on Unsplash

Polar Bears International

Since 1992, the Polar Bears International Fund has put time, effort, and funds into lab and field research and conservation studies; using science to support healthy populations. Polar Bears International has made incredible change thanks to donations like yours; assisting in population management, preservation of arctic sea ice, genetic and den research on mothers, and even advancements in polar bear detection technologies; keeping unsafe human and bear encounters to a minimum to preserve populations!This group was supported by the 16" Nanuqsaurus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $1,256 to them over the years.

Photo by Studio Crevettes on Unsplash

Pangolin Crisis Fund

Created in 2019, this relatively new organization is committed to protecting pangolins through community outreach. Only through donations is this group able to send out anti-poaching groups, assemble research teams, and rally groups to form bonds with lawmakers on an international scale to demand protections. In just seven years, the PCF has successfully completed 95 projects in 28 different countries, with hopes to complete more!This group was supported by the 16" Guanlong plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $358 to them over the years.

Photo by mana5280 on Unsplash

Sea Otter Foundation and Trust

Beginning their efforts in late 2013, the Sea Otter Foundation and Trust takes donations and makes a real impact through funding marine biology studies, education programs, and habitat conservation projects. Through generous donations, this trust was able to fund their first grant in 2014, only one year after being created, and since then over 23 more have been funded and continue to support the habitat saving research and outreach sea otters need!This group was supported by the 16" Pachyrhinosaurus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $1,536 to them over the years.

Photo by Dgwildlife on iStock

Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme

Founded in 1995, the Ethiopian Wolf Foundation has worked to build a stable population of this extremely endangered species By rebuilding habitats, limiting human interactions, educating, and vaccinating domestic dogs who can potentially spread diseases, this group has been able to keep this species from going extinct, and hopes to help them repopulate to a sturdy number!This group was supported by the 28" Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $505 to them over the years.

Photo by Tapan Kumar Choudhury on Unsplash

International Tiger Project

Established in 2010, the International Tiger Project is committed to helping all species of tiger all over the world thrive, and revive their dwindling populations. Through generous donations, this foundation is able to protect vital lands, deploy park rangers, and even rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured tigers back into areas where they are needed most!This group was supported by the 16" Therizinosaurus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $470 to them over the years.

Photo by Nick Dunlap on Unsplash

National Buffalo Foundation

Since 1905, the National Buffalo Foundation has been dedicated to promoting education and policy change that directly affect the prognosis for this iconic American species. Through donations, research projects, herd tracking, and advocacy programs can be organized; helping secure a stable future for the buffalo.This group was supported by the 16" Parasaurolophus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $1,165 to them over the years.

Photo by Abigail Lynn on Unsplash

Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Starting in 1987, the WDC has worked boots-on-the-ground to help clean oceans and rescue sea life from injuries, netting, and pollution as well as doing studies on deceased animals to pinpoint threats. They also work with government officials all around the globe to pass laws on whaling, capture for captivity, and dolphin hunts! Through donations, WDC has been able to help thousands of injured whales, hosted classes and educational information to avoid boating injuries, cleaned oceans, and more!This group was supported by the 16" Quetzalcoatlus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $475 to them over the years.

Photo by Stephen Walker on Unsplash

The Orca conservancy

Founded in 1996, the Orca Conservancy has used donations to fund major changes in the way orcas are protected, and their habitat is defended. By working with whale watching teams to create safer practices, establishing better protocols for the Navy, offering new guidelines for wildlife encounters, this group has established itself as a leader in orca conservation.This group was supported by the 16" Mosasaurus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $768 to them over the years.

Photo by Stephen Walker on Unsplash

Red Panda Network

Established in 2007, the RPN has taken donations and used them to take a holistic approach to conservation. By putting their efforts towards habitat rebuilding and educating those who coexist in said habitats, they are able to keep human and red panda interactions to a minimum and attempt to eliminate habitat destruction!This group was supported by the 28" Shantungosaurus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $268 to them over the years.

Photo by Mathieu Odin on Unsplash

Snow Leopard Trust

The snow leopard trust was founded and 1981, and since then has worked in educating both indigenous and local communities in cohabitation as well as being hands-on to track specific leopards via radio collars and even setting up trail cams whose ‘selfies’ can be viewed on their website!This group was supported by the 16" Deinocheirus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $371 to them over the years.

Photo by Patrick Hendry on Unsplash

Friends of California Condors Wild and Free

Founded in 2008, this organization focuses on education and outreach for communities to positively impact California Condors. They focus on telling people what they can do to support condors, and common threats to them; thus giving people who care a route to make smaller scale adjustments to their lives and give condors a fighting chance. One of their most important programs involves taking guided tours through areas typically closed off to the public; giving people an up close look at condors and their habitat, and hopefully allowing them to gain newfound respect for one of America’s most iconic birds.This group was supported by the 16" Camarasaurus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $293 to them over the years.

Photo by Eva Blue on Unsplash

American Wolf Foundation

Founded in 2018, the American Wolf Foundation has put in mountains of effort to build their organization from the ground up. Specializing in outreach, positive coexistence, and conservation, this group operates by raising awareness of the positive impact of this species, and educating on methods of coexistence that are safe for both humans, livestock, AND wolves. Less wolves die for simply living, and more effort can be directed to preservation of those that remain.This group was supported by the 28" Tyrannosaurus Rex plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $561 to them over the years.

Photo by Kerry Hargrove on iStock

Black Footed Ferret Friends

Since 1991 Black Footed Ferret Friends has worked directly with the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife, local indigenous tribes, state and federal organizations, and local farmers to help Black Footed Ferrets rebound. From education efforts on their ecological importance and what everyone can do, to captive breeding programs to add genetic diversity to existing populations, Black Footed Ferret Friends has helped populations grow significantly. As of now they are still classified as endangered, but that has improved from critically endangered in the 90s.This group was supported by the 16" Utahraptor plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $1,234 to them over the years.

Photo by Nils Bouillard on Unsplash

Bat Conservation International

Since 1982, Bat Conservation International or Batcon, has worked to protect and return bat populations through intervention, research, habitat protection, and projects that work directly to not only combat population decrease, but reverse it! Some projects include research on the most effective ways to bolster bat populations, how to keep bats safe from technology like wind farms, and how to erradicate and prevent diseases like white nose syndrome. This work, especially on disease prevention, supports healthy bats and healthy people.This group was supported by the 28" Ankylosaurus plush during it's initial funding, and we have donated a total of $738 to them over the years.

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About the Team

Varmintfeathers
Owner

Heya, I'm Varmintfeathers, but you can call me Varmint! I’ve been creating in online spaces since I was 14 years old, creating all kinds of things, but as time went on, I eventually pivoted to mainly plush-making! Designing plush has seemed to be an interest of mine since I can remember, even making "stuffed animals" out of paper and cotton balls when I was really little. I also enjoy engaging with clay, acrylics, as well as traditional and digital art. I've also been slowly rediscovering my love for fursuitmaking. The suit in my profile picture is Vega- she's my main fursona! You can catch her at cons and vending markets.Outside of my business I have two cats, a leopard gecko, two Syrian hamsters, a 98' Trans Am that I love to death, and a modest plushie collection that is slowly taking over our house. I hope to eventually get away from the city and build a homestead with my wife, and to get Varmintfeathers plushies into zoos and museums!

Liz
Co-Owner

Hey there! I’m Varmint’s partner Liz, and I’m Varmintfeathers’ biggest fan and advocate. I do a good portion of the creative and design aspects of the business, product photography, and always helping out in any way I can; including packing your orders! The running joke is that I give the ‘okay’ for everything before it's done, and while admittedly that’s pretty true, I’m really just Varmint’s biggest supporter and want the best for her work. Thanks for supporting us!

DopScratch
Keychain Artist

Hey there, you can call me Dop. Aspiring paleontologist, pterosaur enthusiast, and the tortured soul behind the double-sided keychain designs! While my dedication to of a wide assortment of media as well as my own stories waxes and wanes, Mesozoic reptiles consistently capture my attentionOn the creative front, I do art, animation, and writing. If you feel like supporting me, you can beg Varmint for more keychain designs- or check out my Ko-fi to drop a donation or order a commission from me!

Fossil
Researcher

Howdy! My name is Fossil! I have been working on the research/charity side of things since day one! I am autistic, and animals of prehistory just so happen to be my special interest! I adore all extinct fauna of the world and believe research should be readily available to ALL and everyone should get the chance to enjoy these creatures! I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of that! I also believe firmly that we should do what we can to further prevent more extinction where we can, while I adore extinct species, I am also a MASSIVE advocate for protecting living wildlife while we have it. Working on these projects has been a continued honor and I cannot wait to join forces and continue on the many projects that are yet to come in the future!

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Closing September 4th, 2026

Sewing Assistant Job Opportunity

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We’re looking for an experienced sewing assistant for our small plush company! Our pattern designer will hand you the design, all you need to do is cut and sew according to the pattern.Our business is owned by queer, neurodivergent young women.
We want you to be our first employee!$20/hr
Starting rate of 10hrs/week, give or take. Work hours will be very flexible and can be planned according to your needs. Opportunity for growth.To Apply: Please submit your resume and relevant sewing or manufacturing experience to the email linked at the top. Photos and/or a work portfolio are very helpful.We’d also appreciate any references you can provide, and a short and sweet cover letter containing a bit about you and your favorite part of living in Olympia!We look forward to meeting you all!

Qualifications

Comfortable sewing stretchy, slippery or difficult fabrics
Must have experience sewing 3-dimensional patterns
Proficiency operating sewing machine, at least 2 years experience
Must already own a sewing machine and be able to transport it, you will be allowed to leave your machine onsite
Strong attention to detail, ability to follow a sewing pattern according to the designers intentions
Ability to work independently and as part of the team
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
Maintains a mostly-clean and organized workspace, willing to help clean up when projects get a little out of hand
Must live in/near Olympia. Must be able to reliably get to our office on work days

Preferences

Experience sewing faux fur
A creative outlook, willingness to provide creative insight and problem solving
Interest in stuffed animals, paleontology, scientific accuracy, overlooked or uncommon animals, environmentalism, and animal conservation

Benefits

Mentoring opportunities! Learn how to make your own stuffed animal patterns, small business insights, collaborate on projects or even sell your own work alongside us.
Working in an easy-going, light and fun environment with a supportive team!
Opportunity to join us on vending adventures
Meet the cats!