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  • Question
    What if I don't have any wire, or my parents won't let me use any?
    Community Answer
    Depending on the size of your cat ears and the thickness of the fur, you might not even need any wire to make them stand up; the wire is there for support. If the ears still flop over after you have made them, try filling them with some cardboard or craft foam instead.
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    Is there any alternative to the fur if I don't have a lot of money and can't buy felt or fur and don't have a cat?
    Abby Cruz
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    If you own any old stuffed animals that you don't care for anymore, you can use the fluff from those.
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    Can I use white fur?
    Garrett
    Top Answerer
    Absolutely.
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    What do I do if I don't know how to sew?
    Garrett
    Top Answerer
    You can always ask a friend or family member. If you're feeling ambitious, you can learn how to sew yourself.
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    Can I use real cat hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, if you want, but it may be best to pick the cat's fur off of the cat brush, not the cat itself.
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    How can I make fake fur?
    Community Answer
    You can make the fur by tearing felt to make fluffy strips. Then, get the same color felt, and glue or sew the fluffy stripes onto it and then cut out the triangle shape for the ears.
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    How can I make wolf ears the same way?
    Community Answer
    Make the shape a bit taller and more pointy. Look at pictures of wolves for reference on how their ears are shaped and then just change the shape.
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    Could I put pink felt in the center for the finished ear?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Just sew or glue it on with a color similar to the color of the felt.
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    Where can I get fake fur?
    Community Answer
    A craft store or someplace that sells fabric. Or you could remove some from a stuffed animal.
  • Question
    Can I make non-fluffy ears?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but you may need to expand on your ideas, especially if you are looking to cosplay with them. You could use polymer clay.
  • Question
    Why do we need cat fur?
    Community Answer
    Because they wouldn't be furry cat ears if they don't have fur, and they aren't cat related.
  • Question
    Would pipe cleaners work for the wire part?
    Community Answer
    Yes, the pipe cleaners would work just fine for the wire part.
  • Question
    Do I have to use wire?
    Community Answer
    In some cases it is better to use wire, so you can bend the ears into shape and keep them in shape. There are a few different ways to make them, though and if you like floppy ears, you don't need wire.
  • Question
    How do I make the ears if I'm on a budget?
    Community Answer
    You reuse and recycle. Ask a friend or family member if they could lend you materials for this.
  • Question
    Could I make the headband with wire, too?
    Community Answer
    Sure. Use a thicker type of wire, and make sure you cover it with material.
  • Question
    What do I do if my school doesn't allow furries?
    Community Answer
    If that rule extends to cat ears, you'll just have to wear them after school and on the weekends.
  • Question
    Can I use taxidermy fur to make furry cat ears?
    Community Answer
    As long as it's been appropriately treated to prevent any odors or disintegration, sure.
  • Question
    Can I make cat ears using dog fur?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but the fur texture of cats and dogs is different, so your ears wouldn't be very realistic.
  • Question
    Could I put stuffing inside the ears?
    Community Answer
    Yes! If that's not a option, use cotton balls! (Rip some of them up and apply them.)
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    What if I don’t have a headband? Will cardboard work?
    Community Answer
    Use cotton balls! Those work well with paper plushies!
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    What if I can’t sew?
    Community Answer
    Hot glue is effective for many projects if you can't sew.
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    Can animal ears be made out of felt?
    Community Answer
    Sure! Try adding cardboard inside them and sticking felt on the outside for more stable ears.
  • Question
    Can I use staples instead of sewing?
    ImTryingMyBestest
    Community Answer
    I wouldn't suggest that, since it would most likely fall apart. Maybe get a guardian to help you sew this if you cannot sew yet.
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    Would you be able to handsew or use a sewing machine?
    ImTryingMyBestest
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can do that. Either sewing by hand or by machine will work, it is simply that hand sewing might be a little harder though. Use whatever works best for you.
  • Question
    Do you bend it at all? Like add more densions so they're not just furry triangles?
    Ava Kirby
    Community Answer
    You can if you want, but it might be best to curve it a little, as real cat ears aren't straight nor are they bent.
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    How do I make realistic fox ears?
    Community Answer
    Try to elongate the ears and make the bottom of the more fluffy. Depending on the fox, get a different kind of fake fur in a reddish color.
  • Question
    Can I wear them to school?
    Community Answer
    If it's not against your school's dress code, then yes. If there is a ban on such things though, then don't wear them or you'll lose them and possibly get detention.
  • Question
    Can I use a mix of real and fake fur for these?
    Lorelai Henckler-Davis
    Community Answer
    You probably shouldn't. The soft fake fur fabric tends to be more comfortable and other people may frown upon you for using real fur.
  • Question
    Can I wear these instead of a fursuit if I’m a Furry?
    Kailyn Lee
    Community Answer
    Sure! I only wear cat ears and people are like "Are you a Furry or a Neko?" You don't need a fursuit to be a furry.
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    Could I sew the ears on the band if I don't have hot glue?
    Community Answer
    Yes! You can sew them on or use super glue. Ask an adult for help if you need it.
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