*FAQs!!! PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING!*
1)Q: *Will you make me a tail?*
A: Yes I will. I have some up on my etsy: (www.etsy.com/shop/Zullala) and I am willing to make you a custom tail. I charge $3 an inch.
2) Q: *Can I use this method to make a MLP/horse tail?*
A: It might work ok for PinkyPie, but if ya'll want to make a horse tail, you should check out my video: http://youtu.be/SM_TEkUoQZg (My Little Pony Tail Tutorial (Super Basic)) ^__^
3) Q: *Is it normal to have so much extra fluff left over in the brush?*
A: Yes, this is completely normal. You can use the extra fluff as stuffing.
4) Q: *What brand of yarn do you use?*
A: "I Love This Yarn" brand, specifically "520 Naturals Stripes I Love this Yarn!"
5) Q: *I can't get that brand, what else can I use?*
A: Yarns that are 100% Acrylic or 100% wool usually work out. Buy several different brands, make one knotted fluff with each brand, brush each knotted fluff out, then straiten it, and compare the knotted fluffs to see which is your favorite. Then exchange the yarns that you did not like for the yarn you did like.
6) Q: *Can I use Red Heart yarn?*
A: Yes, you can use it. I personally don't like it because I think the fibers stick together and it's not as soft as I Love This Yarn.
7) Q: *What color is the yarn used in the video?*
A: I'm using "520 Naturals Stripes I Love this Yarn!", but I normally don't pay attention to the names of the colors when I buy the yarn. I take a picture of a real tail with me and hold the picture up to the yarns and see if the color of the yarn is in the tail.
8) Q: *What weight and ply was the yarn you used?*
A: It was 7oz and I don't remember the ply.
9) Q: *Does the base have to be a 4 strand braid, can I used a 3 strand braid?*
A: Yes, it has to be a 4 strand braid so that there will be a place to put the elastic loop. Also, "Gilbert Beilschmidt" said he used an old T-shirt to make his 4 strand braid base. It's a good alternative to yarn.
10) Q: *How long is the tail?*
A: 29in long.
11) Q: *How long is the guide string?*
A: It is 6in long.
12) Q: *How many fluffs do you use?*
A: YOU DON'T COUNT THE FLUFFS. That would take forever haha. I used 1 skein of yarn for the base and 5 skeins for the fluffs.
13) Q: *How many skeins of yarn do you use to make your tail?*
A: 1 skein for the base and 5 skeins for the fluffs
14) Q: *If I make my tail X inches long and my base X inches wide, how much yarn will I need?*
A: I have no idea, I don't do math.
15) Q: *How can I make a cat tail?*
A: Make the base of the tail about the width of a half dollar and also make your fluffs shorter, maybe 1 or 2 inches long. That should yield a cat tail. For a more realistic effect make the end of your tail a little fluffier than the base.
16) Q: *How do you attach the tail?*
A: I just slip a belt through the elastic loop and belt it on. You can prolly also clip the tail to your costume, sew it on, or velcro it on. Use your imagination.
17) Q: *Can I use my hair hairbrush?*
A: A NORMAL BRUSH WILL NEVER WORK! Use a DOG BRUSH or CAT BRUSH. I suggest splurging for a the $5 dog brush because it has a button on it that helps you get the fluff out. It helps you from poking your fingers.
The tail that I have made in the video is specifically a wolf tail. It's extra large and fluffy! SOOooo super cuddly :D!
