Clippers?
Just a note - I'm in the USHey everyone! I'm in need of a nice pair of pet clippers because I'm just tired of the choppy scissors-cut look. I've never used or owned pet clippers before... But we all...
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Balaclava base stability?
So, I'm working on my second head. The character is a deer like thing, head structure is basically deer though. Anyways, I'm making the head balaclava based to keep it small since the likely wearer is...
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First Fursuit Head Progress: Questions About Muzzle & Nose
Here is the progress I have made on my first fursuit head- he is a red panda (kind of hard to tell right now, I know). Front:Side Angled:Side 1:Side 2:Concept Art:I am happy with the muzzle length, but...
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Win FREE custom made eyes!
WIN FREE CUSTOM-MADE GLASS EYES WITH FREE SHIPPING. (Normally costing over £11.20 excl shipping)http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/feral/fursuit-branding-mr/Take my survey above and enter your email at...
View ArticleGreen Foam
I bought the regular green craft foam at my local JoAnne's and have used it to make a base for the head and feet. However, as I laid the fur down on it, I realized the netting on the back of the fur...
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I hope I'm doing this right... fursuit head redline?
This is only my second head, and I'm working on a lion character for my roommate. I was just wondering if I could maybe get a redline or some sort of constructive criticism? I haven't gotten to working...
View Articlemoving jaw moves head - ideas? also: wip pics!
Alright.. so I built my base, I'm pretty happy with where it is right now. I continually add and take off bits of foam, but the general shape is right, i think. It's only missing ears, a nose, and the...
View ArticleHow do you guys do payment plans?
Is there a good official way to do it? I've never done a payment plan before so I just wanted to know what other people do
View ArticleFur finding question
Quick question about finding fur: I've noticed a lot of makers saying their fur was a "local find"...what does that mean? thrift store? or something else?
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fabric searching + suggestions needed~
I've come seeking answers to some inquires because I feel like I've exhausted all my search options!I'm putting together a pink and white tiger-dragon thing based loosely on strawberry milkshakes....
View ArticleFlokati Shag?
New LJ account, but ages ago I posted previews for my monster fursuit Happy, and then about the poor quality of the Mongolian Shag I used for his arms and legs, and was going to be for the mane. Well,...
View ArticleHancocks Fabrics in bankruptcy again, closing 70 stores nationwide
So guys, in case you didn't know, Hancock Fabrics (direct competitor to JoAnn's) is closing 70 stores across the country, as part of a restructuring. One of them is the place I've worked for 3.5 years....
View ArticleSergers that can handle fur... do they exist for less than $500?
So I was playing around with a serger at school, and those things are awesome. I may purchase one at some point in the future, but can the ones under $500 handle faux fur? I played with a $200 Brother,...
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Need help identifying some swatches
Greetings, furs!I sent my current client one of Mendels' swatch sheets to help him pick out fur for his commission, and in his excitement he tore all the swatches off of the sheet so he could pet them...
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Dizzy Roo Progress
BEEN' WORKIN'......The eyes are temp, and the fur is just pinned with some sewn bits so far. This will be my....third?...fursuit attempt. I'm pretty darn happy with it, which is very unusual for me....
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Beau WIP
Some more WIP photos of my first fursuit head, I decided to call her Beauregard~ Any crit or tips are appreciated! replaced ears and began lining the mouth~added a nose and teeth, sewed the tongue--...
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WIP First Fursuit Head, Lower Cheek Placement Issues
I am about 75% done with the foaming stage of my first fursuit head- I just have to fix some symmetry problems, shorten the lower jaw, blend in the eyebrow ridges with the cheeks, make the ears, and...
View ArticleOster Golden A5?
I read all the memories on shaving and trimming, but I never saw this trimmer mentioned. I saw the oster Turbo A5, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with the golden a5 clipper or just a good...
View ArticleSome questions about lycra bodysuits! (and a tidbit about balaclavas)
Okay, so I've been digging around trying to find out what works best under a suit. I've found more recent posts regarding to this but it seems all the links for the diveskin everyone recommends is...
View ArticleLooking for some fur!
This is probably a long shot, since I've been searching for this fur forever, but is there any chance anyone has this fur? D:I'd love to have this for a suit's hair colour, since it is exactly what I'm...
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