Adjustable eyelids!
I'd really love to figure out how people do them! Are there any tutorials out there? If they exist I can't find them. I know some people use magnets, but I have no idea what kind, where to get them or...
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How would you add claws to these paws?
A while ago I made a set of claws for my possum paws, but ended up not installing them at the time, because I wasn't sure my plan was going to work out. The fingers are made of fleece, with three darts...
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"first" fursuit
Hey guys, first-time poster, very long time lurker. I say "first" in the title because this is the second time I've made a foam head, but my first was a combination of plastic canvas, nothing but 4 or...
View ArticleWater/blood drops
So I've been mulling around ideas for how to make the effect of water or blood drops in fursuit making. I've been trying to use vinyl as it has been my best solution, however I couldn't sew in a...
View ArticleWould this be enough fur?
I've had a ton of fur sitting around so I decided to make a partial (head, arms/hands, and a tail). The largest bit of fur I have measures about 66 inches by 71 inches, the smaller piece measures about...
View ArticleSalt-Dough Clay Claws worth the time?
Salt-Dough Clay Claws worth the time? I was wandering how well Salt-Dough Clay would hold up for claws? I have not seen anything on this topic any where. The shape and general size I'm wanting is...
View ArticleHow to tell when a spring is sprung..
Almost done with my second head build, pretty much just needs airbrushing at this point. Here it is!...
View ArticleSkull eyes?
Ok, this is my first time posting on LiveJournal and my first time making a suit. I'm trying to make a partial of my character KillJoy: http://hartzler1.deviantart.com/art/KillJoy-671580531I'm trying...
View ArticleThermoplastic
I could't find a specific tag about this, so I was curious as to everyone's opinions and experience with thermoplastics? Could they be used to create a nice "shell" of a sculpt; similar to what's been...
View ArticleEye sheet
Anyone have lime green eye sheets? I only need enough to make one pair of eyes. I'd usualy order from Jill Costumes, be she's all out at the moment. Can pay asap!Â
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Progress on head and question about fabric empire
I've made a bit of progress on Bazooka. I added ears, added strips behind the brows and cheeks to help blend everything together, opened up the eyes a bit, and trimmed down where it was puffy under the...
View ArticleSelling suits at cons (flying with suits)
I read a journal recently and someone spoke about flying to a convention to sell suits, and flying with multiple suits to do so. I inquired about it (just now and haven't heard back yet) but figured...
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Sculpting troubles
I'm attempting to make a Dutch angel dragon suit but the sculpt is reading totally wrong to me. After working for 6 hours and going back and forth I figured I'd ask if you guys had any idea how to fix...
View ArticleExperience with FabricEmpire Foam?
So I noticed FabricEmpire has some foam sheets that I could possibly order. My question is more, are these better quality or lower than Joanns? I don't want to downgrade, but I don't have any...
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Spandex dragon tail?
I am currently working on my 2nd "fur"suit (actually more of a scalesuit this time :p)This is the character I am making:I already have the head pretty much fully finished:...
View ArticleClean Markings?
I was wondering if anyone has advice on getting the most crisp markings possible, particularly on the face. I find that doing a tape pattern with allowance tends to lead to wonkiness, even though I...
View ArticleBuying Fur Near Vegas
Hey! I'll be making a friend her first fursuit. (red panda!) This ain't my first rodeo, however the last time I made a suit I was in CA. I'm near Vegas now and was wondering if anyone knew of any...
View ArticleMannequin Heads
Hello all, I was looking around the tags for a good Mannequin Head, and all I could seem to find were expired links and old ebay listings. I'm aware many people have the "Ed Head", but that is not...
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That gap in DVC's resin blanks
So I bought myself a small feline resin blank from DVC. As I started to put it together, I realized that it has a huge gap in between the top, and bottom jaw.I really don't know how I should go about...
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