When a fur-cutting video goes viral...
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Hi Reader, It started as a quick tip video — just me sharing how to cut faux fur without making a mess. Next thing I know, it’s taken off. Over 600,000 views and 555 comments on TikTok (and counting). Absolutely wild! Honestly, I had no idea so many people would be fascinated by faux fur. But that’s the beauty of the internet — you never know what will catch people’s imagination. And there's been a ripple effect... I’ve had a couple of costume enquiries pop up because of it. One is a Goofy Santa hat and ears — part of a Goofy Santa outfit for a Christmas surprise. The story melted my heart: a grandad and his son are planning a surprise visit from “Goofy” for the grandkids, who are completely obsessed. The son even 3D-printed the Goofy head, and I’m creating the hat and ears to finish the look. The other project is a bit more secretive — I’m building costume prototypes for Notting Hill Carnival. If you’ve ever been, you’ll know it’s an explosion of colour, rhythm, and creativity — Europe’s biggest street festival celebrating Caribbean culture. It’s the kind of project that lights me up inside, but I can’t show anything just yet... watch this space! In the meantime, if you fancy seeing what all the fuss is about, you can watch the viral fur video here: |
Vee Tanner
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