As an entry-level project to costuming, I've been working at a faun costume for general use (how original, I know), just to dip my toes into the whole sewing, furring, costuming thing. I have completed the hoof stilts (pictures later, promise!), have made a duct tape stencil of the legs, and have already ordered the fur. As someone who is rather thin, I think it would be in my best interest to shave the anatomical details into the fur, rather than pad, so I purchased 2 yards of camel DF long fur, and 1 of ivory, the 2" pile sort. The stencil I made allots for ample movement in the joint areas, so without elastic, it would be too baggy looking. I intend to use this tutorial to elasticize the joint area.
Question!
Should I shave the fur before, or after adding the elastic? I'm afraid of shaving first, and having a wrinkly ankle, and of shaving after, and having uneven fur or cut elastic threads. I intend to use an electric razor to thin the fur to a minimum of 1/2" in places, but the elastic areas should be at least 1" pile, give or take. If I can't find an affordable electric razor, I'll be using scissors, I suppose. :B
Question!
Should I shave the fur before, or after adding the elastic? I'm afraid of shaving first, and having a wrinkly ankle, and of shaving after, and having uneven fur or cut elastic threads. I intend to use an electric razor to thin the fur to a minimum of 1/2" in places, but the elastic areas should be at least 1" pile, give or take. If I can't find an affordable electric razor, I'll be using scissors, I suppose. :B