thank you for this. I've been using red heart, hahaha. T_T
I was wondering why it was falling apart when I brushed.

Is ten bundles a typical number? Or is doing more or less not render the same look? It that makes sence. Lol ^^

I use 10 for my normal sized tails, 12 for thick, 14 for extra thick. It also depends on the weight of the yarn. If you have a thinner yarn you'll need to put more in each bundle.

the longer fibers in the higher grade yarns is realy usefull in holding it togeather, i like your tails ziaki =3

i make my tails kinda like you do ,though i dont have a hair straightener so i just use a larger brush/comb and then a finer one a bit more vigerusly, seems to work for the brand of yarn i've used but takes more time than your meathed i sopose and is probly more likely to pull out the fibers. =p

I have found the bundles stay in better if you actually tie them on to the base if the tail then sew them in then brush them out (it makes for some awkward brushing angles though, and you need a smaller straightener to pull it off).

That seems kind of backwards.
All my bundles are brushed and straightened before hand and then tightly sewn onto the base with heavy duty upholstery thread. I've never had issues with bundles shifting, moving, or falling out.

I think I remember answering this before. It's really very very simple.


You take your yarn (I use 30 strands for my normal width tails) and cut each strand to about 3 times the length you want your tail.

Then you got a binder ring or a carabiner clip. You take your 30 or so strands of yarn and drape it over the clip so that the loose ends on both sides are even.

Then you just braid it to the bottom and either tie a knot or I wrap the end tightly with another piece of yarn and tie it off.

You are very welcome.

oh :) i never thought of straighting it in the middle stage of brushing! thats a good ideaa :P

I only wonder how you can brush out so many bundles. I've been working on the same tail for a year and can't work on it for more than maybe an hour.

I have an inc4edible amount of patience and im a master of the tedious.

You have the patience of a goddess. :P

Hm, Questions! I use the no sew method of YTs, and was wondering if you sew yours vertically (So the two tufts of fur lay on themselves from each bundle) Or horizontally (Two tufts lay in separate places) If that makes any sense. xD

I sew in horizontal layers. In each layer i try not to stack one bundle directly on top of another.

Awesome! I can still do no sew! Thanks. X3

Thank you for that. I had commissoned u come time back and i figured that i would learn how to make this. I want a very long and poseable snow leopard tail. I know it would probably run me in the high 300 dollar range to have it commissioned, but do you have a seperate tutorial for making leopard spots? any suggestions on doing this time consuming process?

I actually don't have much practice with leopard spots. I'm actually working on a leopard tail right now that i'm sure is going to be a learning experience for me.

The only suggestions I can really offer is find something interesting to watch on T.V. and take breaks or your hands will be in a lot of pain.

Yup. I actually lose quite a bit. It helps if you break up the strands with your regular brush thoroughly and make sure you are applying heat with your hair straightener throughout the entire process.

Nah. I'm pretty well practiced now and since I didn't have to do any fancy patterns your tail could have been a lot more difficult. :p