How to do black outlines around 3D eyes?
Hey all.I suppose you could call the black outlines "eyelids" but I want to go around the entire eye to hide the edges of the white craft foam I used for my 3D eyes. I think it'll help give the head a...
View ArticleInterchangeable expressions/eyes
Hi again, I'm back looking for any tips or tutorials on how to make interchangeable expressions/eyes on a fursuit head. What's the best method? Thanks!
View ArticleWhat kind of glue sticks to vinyl?
Title says it all. I heard that hot glue doesn't, and I don't want to waste any of the material by stick-testing. Thanks!
View ArticleBuckram vs. Crinoline
Hey folks, I'm making my first fursuit head and trying to decide on what material to sue for the eyes. Obviously buckram is the most popular, but I've seen a couple suggestions for crinoline, which...
View ArticleBest shoes for feetpaws?
So, I'm debating on what type of shoes would be best for feet paws. I've heard Crocs are great, tennis shoes, canvas/slip on shoes, etc... but what are your personal preferences?I would want something...
View ArticleIs there a specific way to install a zipper on a fursuit head?
I am making a balaclava-based fursuit head- I know that once I fur it, I won't be able to pull it over my head because fur doesn't stretch like the balaclava material. So I'm going to add a hidden...
View ArticleMagnetic Fursuit Earrings?
Hi everyone! I'm planning on making magnetic-backed earrings that can be switched out on fursuit ears. However, I'm not entirely sure what the 'pull weight' of the magnets to be used should be. I still...
View ArticleIt's Been a Loooonnnng Time... How have you been?
A friend and I recently completed a commission/collab project for her and I wanted to share!Presenting Mangle (aka Toy Foxy) from Five Nights at Freddy's!My friend, Tika, and I made this fursuit as a...
View ArticleSpecial Stitching for Fur
One thing that's eluded me is how to do a stitch when you have two pieces of fur showing and you need to stitch them together, but with the backing inaccessable. I've heard there was a kind of stitch...
View ArticleClosed eyes on fursuits, and searching for velcro?
Hello there! I've made 3D eyes and 2D eyes, but I can't seem to grasp the complete understanding of what is being done to make Closed/Squinting eyes on fursuits. I am planning to use it on a future...
View Article...So I messed up. Mouth lining advice?
I lined the upper and lower jaw with black fleece; on the roof of the mouth, the fleece is lined perfectly. On the bottom, however, I accidentally trimmed the fleece unevenly, leaving a very ugly edge....
View ArticleHelp finding a fur please
I am wanting to finally make a version 2 of Bayru (my main sona). The problem I'm having is that I could find the color/length of fur I needed for her fine a few months ago, but now suddenly I'm having...
View ArticleKaleidoscope: The Work In Progress Angel Dragon
Hello there!! I'm back with another suit! As some of you may be able to recall, I asked for some input on some confusing subjects for me. Now I've used your input and built this work in progress suit....
View ArticleMarket Research Poll: Beaver Fur Colors (popularity) + Amount of fur ordered.
Just doing some market research due to potential leads and helping out the community. Please be honest! I appreciate answers mostly based on fursuit makers who are in this for the long haul rather than...
View ArticleMashine Washable
I'm working to improve my fursuits with regard to quality, and at the moment one of my priorities is getting them to be machine washable for maximum durability.I just wondered if anyone could point me...
View ArticleSerging fur; does anyone do it and does it work well?
I'm taking a sewing class at school and we've been doing a lot of work on sergers. Needless to say, I love them and plan to buy one at some point. I'm wondering if it's possible to use them on faux fur...
View ArticleHow to cut resin claws?
I ordered some huge claws from FursuitSupplies.com. They are about 2 inches long, way too long for my small handpaws. I want to shorten them. How can I cleanly and safely cut them down? (Preferably...
View ArticleHow close can I trim seam allowances on a head?
I'm going to machine-sew the headcover on my fursuit head, and I will ladder-stitch the two halves together (and the neck) as I glue them on. I'll leave a good amount of seam allowance, then trim it...
View ArticleFleece Bodysuit
Hey there!So after a sudden cancellation of a summer con, I've gotten nearly 3 months to work on a brand new cosplay. I thought long and hard and I've decided I'm going to go with the pokemon...
View ArticleSewing/appliquéing pawpads
I'm not sure how to properly sew paw pads onto paws with the sewing machine, and every time I try, it's off. I can't see my line clearly even if it's charcoal pencil on white because the presser foot...
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