Accidental drop crotch in body suit?
Howdy folks! First time I've posted here but I need some help, this is my first time making a body suit, and I love how its turned out so far, however I have one major issue, I think I accidently made...
View ArticleCasting supplie amount needed
Okay so I know the title is confusing but Im wanting to make a canine skull mask cast in resin. I noticed they had a starting casting kit with the silicone,resin,etc. Im sure you all know what im...
View ArticlePaper clay question
I wanted to double check to make sure I'm on the right track here. I need something light to make a small beak so I was leaning towards using paper clay, since I don't have the means of casting one...
View ArticleOrgans?
I'm making a fursuit of thiskidI was planning on making a little pocket-like thing in the belly for the organs to sit, and I'd put a few led's here or there to make it glow. I'd get a cheap shower...
View Article"Marmot" fur suppliers?
Does anyone know of any other suppliers besides DF/fabricexchange of the "Marmot" fur they sell? http://www.distinctivefabric.com/marmotfurshrthair11.htmlDistinctive fabric is crap and is taking...
View Articlefur shades??
I'm looking into buying a rust shade of fur! I checked in the few local fabric stores and online, but everywhere seems to be out of stock or only have burnt orange.. I have a few that I found but...
View ArticleIn the market for a trimmer
For you suit makers I'm in the market for a new shaver/trimmer/clippers not sure what the correct term is. I have an Andis Easy Style (which I think is actually for people) which is OKAY (as in it gets...
View ArticleWalMart Foam Warning
Just a warning for anyone who buys the rolled upholstery foam from Walmart for fursuit-making. I keep finding shards of wood embedded into the foam, I guess from the manufacturing process? They are in...
View ArticleMaking fursuit-heads with a 3d-printer - a short tutorial about 3d-printing
Originally posted by tioh at Making fursuit-heads with a 3d-printer - a short tutorial about 3d-printing I'm making 3d-models for fursuits and hand puppets for about a year now and I print them on my...
View ArticleFlexible and cloudy resin troubles. :O?
Hi!I've been using easycast to make resin teeth, paw pads and claws. I've mixed in perfect measurements for longer than the period of time required (getting the edges scraped and mixed)... My silicone...
View ArticleA bad experience with fur.
Hello everyone, I joined this community so I could tell a story about something bad that happened to me. Because I don't ever want to see someone elso go through what I went through....
View Articlefursuit clippers
So I've been asking around (mainly looking at heads that look how I'd like mine to look as far as shaving is concerned) and inquiring about the tools used. This model was recommended to me by one of...
View ArticleLooking for white seal fur
Sorry if this question is a bit too basic, I've never actually ordered seal fur online so I'd figured I ask. qoqDoes anyone know where I can buy white seal fur that matches the white-ness of Luxury...
View ArticleSewing Machine Choices
So recently me and the fam are getting a new sewing machine, one that can sew leather and fur. We do have a few choices in mind and we've narrowed it down to these:thisthisandthisWe have seen all of...
View Articlefive finger paws (in relation to DVC paw pads)
Currently, I'm trying to figure out a pattern that is five finger style. My big problem is -- drafting one that does two things. A) fits my hand without fitting like a big glove B) the fingers are big...
View ArticleCasting from Paper Mache molds?
First livejounal post ever, so bear with me if this winds up in the completely wrong spot. Recently, I recovered a nice, small pair of antlers from a buck that was sadly made roadkill near my house. It...
View ArticleKadinski V2 - Need help
Hey guys!I've been in the process of planning some new attributes for the original suit I got which I sold for a variety of reasons (Mainly fitting). Tailmouth construction + Need of suggestions. Lots...
View ArticleSearching for a fur!
I dont have an exact amount, but I'm looking for this fur here:https://www.etsy.com/transaction/215627390As you can see the user is no longer in business and the head maker alraedy has some. I need to...
View Articlearm sleeves
Does anyone know where I can find a tutorial for arm sleeves? They seem to deceptively simple -- and yet -- I can't figure out for the life of me where to start. What makes things more difficult is...
View ArticleSquirrel Girl HALP
So, MegaCon is in two weeks, and I'm planning to go as Marvel's Squirrel Girl (pictured below). The green undersuit is taken care of, and the arm/leg warmers and tail are easy enough to figure out. I'm...
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