Foam: What Kind, How Much?
I know that there has been at least one post about this in the archives, but none are specific enough. 1. What kind (how thick) of foam should I buy? (I am aware that it will vary for the ears, muzzle,...
View ArticleGrape Bunny Shag Needed!
Hello all! I've been in desperate need to find the perfect shade of purple for my next personal suit (http://i.imgur.com/F0ofwhB.jpg) and I can't find anything even remotely close to what I'm looking...
View ArticleBig ol' hand paws
Hello! I checked the memories section but I couldn't seem to find anything on this. I'm trying to make a suit of my character Vel, and his hands are pretty bulky: http://imgur.com/7c5fBfNI have two...
View ArticleFinding Fur in NYC
Hey everyone! I've been lurking here for ages, but I'm only just beginning on my first suit!What I'd like to know is: where can I shop locally for affordable, good-quality fur? I'm living in NYC...
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Removing Wrinkles & Creases from Faux Fur..?
Hello, everyone.. I need some help :( I bought 2 yards of faux fur a year ago and It had been crammed in a bag.When I just checked it.. I was.. D:....It is really messed up as you see.. Too many...
View ArticleWhere to find yellow seal/beaver/short faux fur?
Hey! I'm making my fursuit with black and orange fake seal fur, and have been looking everywhere for yellow!Do you know where to find yellow fake beaver/seal or short pile fur? Thanks!
View ArticleStupid Question Alert! Possible Issues with Seam Allowance?
When cutting out the pattern pieces, how much seam allowance do you leave? I wondered if a seam allowance would "lump up" the head and make it look strange. (Thus, I won't be sewing all of the seams- I...
View ArticleDid I do something horribly wrong? (LED eyes)
Since I need six eyes for the head I'm making and eyes with LEDs cast into them are way too expensive with the number I need, I glued LEDs to the backs of acrylic blanks. Now that I'm looking at...
View ArticleWhere to find ivory/off-white short pile fur?
So I've been digging around for some ivory/off white short pile fur and am not having much luck. Its for a deer character for a good friend of mine and she want's short fur on the head. The markings...
View ArticleSO HAS DISTINCTIVE FABRICS FUR CHANGED?
Hi there. I hope I am posting this in the right spot but I'm actively trying to aquire white fur for a new suit I am designing. I called Distinctive Fabric because I was delighted to see their faux fus...
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Resin head clay base
So I've made a clay base for a resin head I'm making and I wanted to see what you guys think. This is my first base and I am aware that I need to smooth the clay out a bit more. Thanks for the input in...
View ArticleMany More Newbie Questions
I'm going to start constructing my head soon; so, it's time to ask some more questions that I didn't think to ask yet. (If you can believe it)-Eyes:1. Do I paint the irises before I glue them to the...
View ArticleFavorite Thread
Recently I got upholstery thread in the mail and didn't know it was what's considered "bonded nylon." Needless to say it's hard to use.In the past I've used upholstery thread (some other kind but I...
View ArticleStuffed Panda expanded foam bases? :O
Long time no see, Fursuit! I recently came across Stuffed Panda's absolutely awesome toony feline foam base--...
View ArticleWhat do you guys think? (Head done...or is it...?)
Here is a head that is finished (for now) http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18733872/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18733855/http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17929037/ (here is a ref -- note she was...
View ArticleFurring the head tips?
Any tips for sewing/glueing the fur to the head? I finished tapping my Fursuit head and am ready to cut the pattern. This is my second time furring a Fursuit head, and the first was a disaster. So I'm...
View ArticleHas anyone used ArtSlave's cast foam head bases?
I've been wondering this, because I've had two for a couple of years now and found they're hard to work with. Like... I don't even know what type of glue to use because a lot of stuff peels right...
View ArticleKrylon Matte Finish Substitute?
Yes, magically, I only have ONE question!Is there a substitute for Krylon Matte Finish that can be used on buckram fursuit eyes? (The buckram will warp if not treated)I have access to it, but it is...
View ArticleBuilding a Dutch Angel Dragon
Hello out there, long time furry first time builder...kinda lol. Im looking to bring to life my Dutch Angel Dragon... Spirit. But im having a lot of questions before i just dive the hell in and waste...
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Making Dachshund head, need help with fur!!
So not too long ago I ordered "Lofty Mongolian Taupe Fur" From amazon. And I was originally going to use this fur for the Dachshund head I am working on, but when I got the fur i noticed how thin it...
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