So I've finally begun planning my Mr. Claws costume I've wanted to do for a few years now:
http://littlegraytiger.tumblr.com/post/74661803587/some-collected-mr-claws-xunoxaca-art-for-a
This is what I have thus far:
Snarly wolf base by Dreamvision Creations; May need to dremel out the lips further to make room for teeth. May cover it in anton fleece to make the lip smile and cover the jaw hinge. Will hide a fan in the nose.
Sculpted teeth; either super sculpey or sculpey ultralight.
Going to make a super basic bodysuit (No padding) here: http://fursuit.tanidareal.com/savoy/en/02fmakebodya.htm
Going to use kanekalon wefts of 5-7 inches to create his long ruff and the long hair on his lower limbs; may weave some in down his back. http://www.doctoredlocks.com/product/Kanekalon-Jumbo-Braid-Products
Going to use mesh in the ear bases on the head for more ventilation/better hearing.
Will make the claws out of upholstery foam; I'll probably set the claw base far back on my hand to give the illusion that they're bigger than they are and to give me better dexterity. Will probably sheath them in fleece. I'll use a similar trick on the feet.
I'll probably buy my horns from DC.
I'll be using either Long Hair Fur or Extra Long Hair Fur in black from Distinctive Fabrics.
Here are the questions I'm unsure of....
I am 4' 11" and weigh 120 pounds; what is a reasonable and safe amount of black fur?
Can anyone tell me how much Kanekalon I should purchase (Even a ballpark minimum, I can always order more) OR how many braids they used for a given project?
Is it possible to hide ventilation mesh anywhere else in the bodysuit?
I want it to be sane to get the suit on myself...are front zippers with a tab like wetsuits have ok? Tips for hiding the zipper?
Has anyone used rare earth magnets to make horns easy-on easy-off for transport? Any idea what size I need?
And lastly...what are opinions on tail length or shape? I want the tail to move naturally, but a long dragging tail seems like it would damage fabric over time. I'll probably have to make a tail harness that hooks around my waist and each leg in order to hold it exactly in place.
Any other thoughts are of course totally welcome. :3
http://littlegraytiger.tumblr.com/post/74661803587/some-collected-mr-claws-xunoxaca-art-for-a
This is what I have thus far:
Snarly wolf base by Dreamvision Creations; May need to dremel out the lips further to make room for teeth. May cover it in anton fleece to make the lip smile and cover the jaw hinge. Will hide a fan in the nose.
Sculpted teeth; either super sculpey or sculpey ultralight.
Going to make a super basic bodysuit (No padding) here: http://fursuit.tanidareal.com/savoy/en/02fmakebodya.htm
Going to use kanekalon wefts of 5-7 inches to create his long ruff and the long hair on his lower limbs; may weave some in down his back. http://www.doctoredlocks.com/product/Kanekalon-Jumbo-Braid-Products
Going to use mesh in the ear bases on the head for more ventilation/better hearing.
Will make the claws out of upholstery foam; I'll probably set the claw base far back on my hand to give the illusion that they're bigger than they are and to give me better dexterity. Will probably sheath them in fleece. I'll use a similar trick on the feet.
I'll probably buy my horns from DC.
I'll be using either Long Hair Fur or Extra Long Hair Fur in black from Distinctive Fabrics.
Here are the questions I'm unsure of....
I am 4' 11" and weigh 120 pounds; what is a reasonable and safe amount of black fur?
Can anyone tell me how much Kanekalon I should purchase (Even a ballpark minimum, I can always order more) OR how many braids they used for a given project?
Is it possible to hide ventilation mesh anywhere else in the bodysuit?
I want it to be sane to get the suit on myself...are front zippers with a tab like wetsuits have ok? Tips for hiding the zipper?
Has anyone used rare earth magnets to make horns easy-on easy-off for transport? Any idea what size I need?
And lastly...what are opinions on tail length or shape? I want the tail to move naturally, but a long dragging tail seems like it would damage fabric over time. I'll probably have to make a tail harness that hooks around my waist and each leg in order to hold it exactly in place.
Any other thoughts are of course totally welcome. :3