Hello, my name is Skully. I am a newbie to the 'furry' fandom and fursuiting community, but have been making costumes, sculptures and props off and on for a few years. I have always had a fascination with the realistic, "feral" or realistic anthro style of suits (such as Qarrezel, fenrirs child, etc.) I have been browsing the tutorials and memories of this journal as well as many others, and now I am hooked. If all goes well I will even be going to my first Fursuit convention with my best friend late this fall (November).
So the project of the year---a suit of Rosalina the Rat.
BUT there is a slight issue...where are all the other rat furries out there? I have been searching and only found a handful of rats, and only a few of those that aren't in a 'Toony' style. Where is the love for these animals? There is almost no information or tutorials on how to make rodent fursuits (other than a few bunnies here and there).
Internet, Y U NO have rat fursuit resources?
My main concern is the fleshy ears, paws, and tail. I was considering using fleece and covering it in a couple layers of liquid latex but was worried it would look shiny/slimy (also worried about people with latex allergies). The paws are also quite a unique shape, humanoid with a stubby little thumb. I figured I could sculpt the claw-nails out of fimo and make a mold to cast some clear nails out of high temp hot glue, but the rest still leaves me stumped.
I figured that if anywhere, here would be the place for some ideas, inspiration, and guidance.
TL;DR?
I am new to the community and I need help/ideas/suggestions on making realistic skin for rat ears, paws, and tail.
So the project of the year---a suit of Rosalina the Rat.
BUT there is a slight issue...where are all the other rat furries out there? I have been searching and only found a handful of rats, and only a few of those that aren't in a 'Toony' style. Where is the love for these animals? There is almost no information or tutorials on how to make rodent fursuits (other than a few bunnies here and there).
Internet, Y U NO have rat fursuit resources?
My main concern is the fleshy ears, paws, and tail. I was considering using fleece and covering it in a couple layers of liquid latex but was worried it would look shiny/slimy (also worried about people with latex allergies). The paws are also quite a unique shape, humanoid with a stubby little thumb. I figured I could sculpt the claw-nails out of fimo and make a mold to cast some clear nails out of high temp hot glue, but the rest still leaves me stumped.
I figured that if anywhere, here would be the place for some ideas, inspiration, and guidance.
TL;DR?
I am new to the community and I need help/ideas/suggestions on making realistic skin for rat ears, paws, and tail.