question on sock paws
I plan on making some in the future, and think I've got it down, but only one problem. Is there a way to make them so they won't get destroyed if I wear them outside? Help!
View ArticleA Solution to my financial troubles...
I just realized and I don't know why I didn't think of this before. I have plenty of foam and about 3 and half yards or more of brown fur fabric, I COULD MAKE A HEAD AND SELL IT!I've only made three...
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Seam busted on my suit, right at crotch level (making it look very awkward btw.) My suit was not new and was credited at being long used but sturdy, so it doesn't surprise me that with my fairly rough...
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Toony Cat head take 2
So I took the cat head back and did the following:Â -remade the eyes-shaved the upper halves of the ears to make them more pointy and less fluffy-sewn in cheek tuftsMay or may not remake the nose...
View ArticleQuick head/jaw question
When most people have a moving jaw that moves as they talk (aka, sensitive movement), what is their starting head material?Right now I'm building my first "fursuit" (it qualifies, though I can see some...
View ArticleFur matching - I'm Stuffed vs. CR's
Hello, all you wonderfully clever things, you! I have only a small question today. Does anyone know whether the "pooh bear" fur from I'm Stuffed is the same product as the "pooh short" from CR's...
View ArticleFirst head.. finished?
Ah, for the most part anyways. xD I'm just thinking I'll try something different with the eyes later, and make them more toony instead of using the orbs. It's be easier to see out of, atleast. :PBut...
View Articleyarn tail question (on BRUSHES)
Currently, I'm using a Top Paw Dog Slicker brush to do my yarn unraveling. This one -- http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3706179&lmdn=Grooming&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNowhich...
View ArticleMuscle suits - looking for animated examples
Greetings. I'm at the point where I'm starting to build a body suit for my character. I've already decided on building muscle padding for the suit, and have read several accounts on how to do it.What I...
View ArticleThermoplastic for beaks and things
Hello!I am redoing the beak on a kiwi suit that I am remaking. My original approach using foam and vinyl looked more wolf-like than I would like, and the soft foam was too fragile (it got destroyed by...
View ArticleMaking a Head Cast
Thought I'd share this, since A: it's f'n hilarious, and B: it might help you guys who have a hard time finding the right fitting mannequin head/armature or are looking to save money. In total I think...
View ArticleFosshape Heads?
I was wondering if anyone's ever used Fosshape to make a fursuit head? Is it a good material for fur suiting? Or is it not strong enough to make durable a head? How many yards would be needed for a...
View ArticleWhat Species sells quicker?
I know I posted before, but this is more of a challenge than I foreseen when I first thought of it. I've been watching Furbuy for a while, even before I decided to make something to sell, but I failed...
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Fursuit Footcuff too wide - Please Help?
Hello!I am in the process of making feetpaws! Have encountered a slight problem. I added a 10cm high tube-like cuff to my footpaws, but... the cuff is massively wide. I drew a diagram of my sewn...
View ArticleI need a little help...
This is going to sound a little odd, so please bear with me.I'm scared to sew together my fursuit heads, thinking I'll mess up and it'll be too small/backwards/whatever. >>Does anybody sew up...
View ArticleShipping question
Is it cheaper/easier to ship in 2 medium boxes or one large box? Can anyone give advice on how to pack a box with a full partial? It's my first shipping and I don't want it hurt :( I've seen people put...
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My dears, this is what 300 yards of fur looks like...
Cross posting from FursuitAuctions...Sooo, the MM rust finally came! All....16.. boxes... of.. it. Each box is 21x65 inches, ranging around 50+lbs. I, being 5'2, 105 lbs, and living on the second story...
View ArticleSome progress on my first fursuit
Going to "try" (yes, the quotation marks are deserved) to finish this for Halloween, even though I don't need it or have a place to use it (could wear it this Friday for my department at Uni, so I...
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Just finished a bunny!
Just got a bunny partial done and I'm very pleased with her <3Partial fursuit with full length stripey arm sleeves. The hands are DF on top, black seal on the palms as bunnies don't have pawpads....
View ArticleCreating a bodysuit that's both form-fitting and flexible?
From my experience it seems to be a mixture of the type of fur and type of stitch, but I would like to know what you guys think. I'm sure I read a post a while back on creating stretchy seams, but I...
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