#furrier is no longer a recognized profession in the u.s. so its difficult to start

[velvetedantler]

Hey, I have a question about your work if that's ok with you

How did you start working as a furrier? I'm very interested in the topic but can't find much information online

hi there! :-)

i started working as a furrier somewhat recently-- for about 3 years-- before this i was an armature taxidermist and a very casual vintage fur collector. i started making fur hats on a whim and realized i really enjoyed designing + making patterns and sewing the pelts. i was originally self-taught but ended up with some wonderful mentors. i used to sell online but now i'm transitioning into working at a fur shop!

i've always been interested in fur because mammals (particularly foxes) have always been my main special interest and i spent a lot of time as a kid reading articles about genetic mutations found on fur farms. i have a heart condition that makes me susceptible to the cold + i'm allergic to polyester so my grandmother gave me a mink fur hat that gave me an appreciation for fur.i know it sounds odd to most people but i work with fur because i love animals and i love learning new things about them!

becoming a furrier is self-taught at first by trial & error, then getting a mentor who's in the trade, and then finding an in-person fur shop to work at or selling online.