Hi! I've been in the fandom for a while, and I decided it's time for me to attempt to make myself a fursuit! I consider myself a decent artist, but I'm also one of those people who tends to put things off because I'm afraid it'll turn out badly :p
Anyway, I've been working on foaming on a balaclava base. I've read through lots of tutorials here and other places, and I think it's coming out pretty well so far for a first attempt! It's my first time ever working with foam, as well, and I'd love to get some critiques before I go further.
Here is my progress so far.
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More photos here on flickr: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjQTDBw8
I'm going for some sort of toony canine with a bit of a shorter muzzle. I'm in the process of doing up a ref as I work on her, which I know is sort of backward. Her name is Frappe, and her color scheme will be based on a caramel coffee.
I still have quite a bit of trimming to do, and I'm going to add some more foam by the corners of the mouth to make it "smile" more. I've also made one ear, and I'll make the other tomorrow. I couldn't get a decent picture of it since I couldn't hold it on the head and hold my phone at the same time, which leads me to my question.
I know a lot of people cover the top of the balaclava with foam as well, but I'm pretty sure I've seen some people who fur right over the balaclava on top without any foam in between. It seems like it would be a bit cooler to wear that way, but I'm not sure how I would attach the ears. And if I went that route, would I just need to sculpt the top of the brow and cheeks down so that they blend into the balaclava? (If that makes sense.)
I'd love any general constructive criticism you guys could give me as well. I'd really like this first head to turn out decently, and I'm willing to put in the time and effort (and research) to make that happen! ^_^
Anyway, I've been working on foaming on a balaclava base. I've read through lots of tutorials here and other places, and I think it's coming out pretty well so far for a first attempt! It's my first time ever working with foam, as well, and I'd love to get some critiques before I go further.
Here is my progress so far.
More photos here on flickr: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjQTDBw8
I'm going for some sort of toony canine with a bit of a shorter muzzle. I'm in the process of doing up a ref as I work on her, which I know is sort of backward. Her name is Frappe, and her color scheme will be based on a caramel coffee.
I still have quite a bit of trimming to do, and I'm going to add some more foam by the corners of the mouth to make it "smile" more. I've also made one ear, and I'll make the other tomorrow. I couldn't get a decent picture of it since I couldn't hold it on the head and hold my phone at the same time, which leads me to my question.
I know a lot of people cover the top of the balaclava with foam as well, but I'm pretty sure I've seen some people who fur right over the balaclava on top without any foam in between. It seems like it would be a bit cooler to wear that way, but I'm not sure how I would attach the ears. And if I went that route, would I just need to sculpt the top of the brow and cheeks down so that they blend into the balaclava? (If that makes sense.)
I'd love any general constructive criticism you guys could give me as well. I'd really like this first head to turn out decently, and I'm willing to put in the time and effort (and research) to make that happen! ^_^