Sewing machine issues
Was hoping someone might be able to give me a bit of advice on a matter I've been struggling with recentlyI own a Janome HD1000 and this thing is a powerhouse. I've been able to sew through fur with no...
View ArticleGluing
Hey,ive ust finished my first fursuit but i came across a problem when trying to make the feet. When gluing the glue would just be be sucked into the foam and the foam would stick but very poorly and...
View ArticleWhat model of sewing machine do you use, and how do you like it?
So I'm in the market for a new sewing machine, and I'm looking to spend between $400 and $600 (preferrably towards the lower end :P). I tend to sew a lot of wacky projects (6 layers of canvas for one...
View ArticleClippers
So ive been planning in making another suit and i was wanting to invest in some good clippers but i unsure to what to go for. Ive heard about Andis clippers and other types that are rather good. Ive...
View ArticleMannequin heads
Hello! So I've been doing some reaserch on some head forms to do my new resin base on. Im a female so I was wondering if I should purchase a female or a male head form. I think I should go with the...
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Tentacle arms? / Holding up fabric?
So I wanted to make a fursuit based on this character ( Still working on the colors ) and I needed to know how I would be able to do something like tentacle arms? Would it even look right? I don't...
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New suit and unboxing video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37vxA5M-RJgI love unboxing videos. Check out this Dragatoo! The big claws on each toe are 3d printed raptor claws and the tip of the tail is a 3d printed phone jack
View ArticleFlex Seal on horns?
I am looking to make a balaclava based goat fursuit head. Of goats have horns. I'm thinking I want to go ahead and make larger curled horns, using pool noodles and paper mache. (It sounds off but I...
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Fursuit foam head teeth help
So I've made foam heads before and normally I only do the bottom row of teeth and make them out of sculpy and seal them and such.Well for the personal project that I'm doing now requires me to have...
View ArticleKemono Eyes: Type of paper / printed material for the anime colored printed...
This is a question I dont need answered right away, but I like ideas and this information is very important.For kemono eyes (the iris being printed graphics applied to dark grey vinyl for the pupil) -...
View Articlefur question
I'm wondering...(I've searched on Google with no luck really) does glow in the dark faux fur exist? If so WHERE can I get some? Or if not glow in the dark...does anyone know where I can get faux fur...
View ArticleSeamless moving jaw
Radywolf has made a chibi fursuit head where the moving jaw doesn't have any noticeable seams. Anyone have any idea of how they may have done this? (Just for curuiosity's sake)
View ArticleFans + Balaclavas
Hello! So, I'm going to start building my very first head soon, and I've got almost everything figured out except the ventilation system. I'm using a resin blank (from DVC) and a balaclava. I'll be...
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Ferret/Weasel and Feline Paw Outlines: Critique at all?
I would LOVE any critique at all for these toony pawpad outlines! If any can be given, that'd be great!Style: Toony. I like to keep with simple yet detailed enough to show as close as possible to the...
View ArticleWhat's a good solid, sturdy fabric?
For a small project I'm going to be sewing the claws and nose out of fabric. Fleece is a bit too flimsy, and I've seen people use a solid fabric with a bit of a sheen for similar jobs. It looks like it...
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Partial Satyr/Faun
I've been making a partial Satyr/faun for both halloween contests and going to various cons in the area, and I'm really close to having it done! I have some pictures of the process and a few videos of...
View ArticleYarn tails question
I'm making a yarn tail for halloween and I was wondering if anyone knew a less labor-intensive way of separating the fibers than repeated brushing with a pet brush. It's killing my poor hands!
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Resin casting questions - The Second Coming
Hey all; after a week of panicked mass creation just before Anthrocon back in July, I managed to get my sculpt not only completed but a mold made as well. Night before AC 2015 I was frantically mixed...
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Question
How do you make the fur lie so flat, and blend so well to the black base around say, the nose area? On some blanks I have seen, the nose is raised slightly so it's more levelled out with the height the...
View ArticleTelegram Chat: The WIP Zone
I made a Telegram chat room for those who like to share their WIPs for sewing/making/furry crafts/fursuit work and stay inspired. Sometimes the best thing to get motivated is other crafty and creative...
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