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Making something yourself and want to know where I get my supplies?
where I buy: plush supplies
where I buy: fabric
where I buy: cosplay/costume/prop supplies
where I buy: puppet supplies

Egoxism: Die-sama~

: the one and only YuffieBunny.

Rayne Creations: Kylash, my prop guru.

supplies :: online stores I have purchased from and recommend.

Plush Supplies

CR's Crafts: the best selection and prices on safety eyes, including eyes with clear irises for painting. Also tons of other supplies including joints, stuffing, pellets for weighting, and all kinds of other items for doll making, bear making, and general crafts.

Enami Eyes on Etsy / their site: Artist-painted eyes, great colors and selection.

6060 on Etsy: Some artist-painted eyes, including zombie eyes, and commercial eyes in bright colors. Also carries small bulk quantities of black safety eyes for a good price should CR's be out.

Vogue Fabrics: independent fabric store, for those looking to explore fabrics besides fleece. Some of their selection now online. Good Minky and fur-type fabrics, plus quality vinyl, pleather, and fake suede. Good collection of silks and wools for speciality stuff too.

Spandex House: if it stretches, they have it. Any type of spandex blend you could ever want, as well as fishnet, t-shirt fabrics in all kinds of prints, and some things you have no use for but will want anyway. I actually use stretch fabrics in plushing; they take a bit of skill, but you can get great effects.

MJ Trims: When it comes to trims (ribbon, lace, leather, fringe...) if they haven't got it, you're unlikely to find it. They carry vareties of studs I haven't found anywhere else. The physical store in NYC is best (if you have access to it).

Dharma Trading Co.: for everything related to dyeing, fabric painting, and related, including dyes and paints, tools, books, fabrics, and extensive information. Some of the best online pages on different painting and dyeing techniques and the fabrics they work on are here.

Bokunan-do: most complete selection of Japanese clothing items online. Based in Japan but they offer EMS and airmail. If you cannot find what you need, they are willing to track it down. Excellent customer service.

Dreamtime Creations: very good prices on rhinestones of all types, as well as some cabochons.

Kit Kraft: If someone was designing a craft supply for cosplayers, this would be it. Sculpting materials, chain, molding and casting, sculpting supply (I purchase Magic Sculpt from here), excellent selection of studs, and all kinds of miscellany. They have a physical store in Los Angeles.

The Compleat Sculptor: aimed at artists, but they also work with set and prop builders etc. Good selection of resin clays, molding and casting supplies, wires and mesh for frameworks, and tools.

Douglas & Sturgess: third option for odd sculpting, molding, and casting supplies. Also a good source, with a number of thermoplastics difficult to find elsewhere.

Cosplay Supplies.com: run by an acquaintance from back in the day. The easiest place to get Wonderflex and Fosshape, and also has very helpful tutorials.

Zack White Leather: Great selection, prices, and fast shipping on any leatherworking supplies you could want. Veg-tanned hides, dyes, tools, buckles, and rivets. They'll help you on the phone if you don't know what to order for your project, and have gone out of their way to help me out in the past.

Amphigory: you will not get better customer service for wigs anywhere else. They carry a great variety for incredibly good prices and are willing to help whenever you need it. I also like their makeup.

Wow Wigs: when Amphigory is out of stock, does not carry what I need, or can't ship fast enough, I use Wow Wigs. They also have great customer service.

Snaz75 Shoes: good selection of heels and boots, including men's sizes, nicely organized. They're a "stripper supply" type focus, but they also carry Demonia boots. The prices are "good average", but keep a look out for great deals in Clearance. Customer service was fully responsive when I had a problem, which is good to know.

The Feather Place: *Much* better prices for small to medium numbers of feathers than your craft store; I saved a ton on peacock feathers. Fast shipping. Also, you know you want a wig made out of feathers.

W.W. Swalef & Son: if your idea of "I need a lot of feathers" can be measured in pounds, this is your place. They ONLY sell wholesale, but they will sell to individuals. They came through for me with a rush order of several pounds of very unusual feathers once, and it didn't cost me several limbs.

Cool Neon: there are several other good EL wire suppliers, but this is my personal favorite. There are a few places that will sell you cheapie, poor quality wire without saying so, so be careful.

Puppet-building Supplies

Project Puppet: go-to site for puppet patterns, used by many semi-professional puppeteers. Great if you just want to get to building without making your own patterns. They also have some great tips and reticulated foam.

Puppet Mart: carries stuff you might have trouble finding: Antron fleece, large eyes of various types, and miscellany. Small operation so things are not always in stock.