Question about eyelids.
Hi everyone, I'm looking for maybe a tutorial or opinion. So my fursona newt, has purple eyelids, like make up! My fursuit head maker said she couldn't put it on there, which was fine - maybe lack of...
View Articletail construction (crux?)
So, I've been considering doing a large tail for a personal suit, but have had trouble in the past being able to fully explain what I wanted properly. I think the simplest way to describe what I'd like...
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My Ears
So finally got my ears made! They look waaaay better then I expected, thanks everybody! (Can't usually sew two pieces of fabric together, so wow!)They turned out heavier then expected and won't stay on...
View ArticleFursuit hooves and how to glue them
So, I have looked everywhere for ways to make fursuit hooves and fursuit feet paws. I really want to avoid e6000 since I am scared of the fumes they give off and I have nowhere to work on them unless I...
View ArticleGunmetal Paint?
Quick question! I've got a set of horns for a character that need to be colored metallic gunmetal gray. However, the only paint I seem to be able to find is meant for car parts. Would this work?I'm...
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New Matrices.net -- NEW Tutorials, better organization!
Hello everyone!! I realized that I haven't yet mentioned here, but I now have a brand new layout for my website. Oct 22 was the 14-year anniversary for my website, Matrices.net which has been a source...
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Pattern Suggestions?
Finally taped together my pattern for my first head. Not quite sure where to mark seams at but here's a picture of it for reference ( I taped only half the head, I plan on flipping the pieces once I...
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Need Fursuit Supplies Gray Luxury Shag!
I desperately need this gray from Fursuit Supplies! It has been out of stock for months and I need this exact shade/fur. I need a...
View Articlesoft yellow fur?
I've been looking everywhere (and trying not to get shag, I'd prefer to get beaver, rabbit, seal, whichever, and medium/short length is preferred since I'll most likely need to shave it down) for a...
View ArticleFursuit patterns- is there an alternative to tape??
Hello! I'm new to fursuit making and am picking up tips where I can! (Also new to livejournal but hey!) I am currently making a parial suit for Halloween, consisting of ears, a tail, paws, and feet...
View ArticlePainting pupils on resin eye blanks.... thoughts?
I'm curious to know how people have painted nice neat pupils on resin eye blanks. I recently tried making my own stencils, and while the results were pretty good (better than drawing them on using a...
View Articlepayment plans?
So, now and then (a handful of times a year schedule permitting) I like to make and sell premade partials/heads. Typically I do not accept payment plans because I do not want to deal with the hassle of...
View ArticlePainting resin?
Anyone had any experience painting unfurred resin (beaks, horns etc)? I saw someone suggest spray priming the resin and I was wondering if people leave it plain after acrylics or finish with a gloss...
View ArticleAlternate ways to make a head foam base? (not the bucket head)
So I've seen quite a few tutorials around people starting with the head base structure and how they always used the "bucket" head method, shown here. However, whenever I try this method I always have...
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How to make resin eyes bigger than 3cm diameter?
I wanna make some 3D resin eyes like these â–¼http://dracoloricatus.deviantart.com/art/4cm-3D-character-eyes-428824886But, I don't know what to use for a mold.I use a plastic pallet for 3cm resin...
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I need advice on all sorts of things...
Because of a whole load of circumstances, mostly being the recent rediscovery of one of my favorite childhood films and its upcoming 35th anniversary, I've decided to once again attempt fursuit-style...
View ArticleAntler question! Installing/mounting on a full foam base.
More or less just that. I have plans to make a caribou/reindeer full suit and I'd like to give her some proper antlers. Not crazy big but definitely off the head a bit. Most of the horn tutorials...
View ArticleShort pile fur
Question, if you're using short pile fur for a head, do you still have to shave it?Like can you even shave short pile fur? Or am I better off using long furs.
View ArticleFeathers?
Hi! Im making some rather large wings for my fursona. Ive constructed the base out of wire sheeting mesh, and linned the raw edges with fleece. So my question is, how would I make feathers for the...
View ArticleCr's Crafts fur quality
I'm going to order swatch cards for teddy and short pile Cr's Crafts furs. I'm hoping that the dark brown and the black (whether it's teddy or short pile) are of quality- while I know that reputable...
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