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Color choices

Hey guys this may be a weird place to ask this question or even to ask the question is weird. But, I'm having problems deciding on the secondary color for my fursuit. The main colors are yellow and...

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Modifying legs to Digitigrade

So I'm in a bit of a conundrum. I made a bodysuit with regular plantigrade legs. However the person now wants Digitigrade legs. I don't really have the fur needed to just re-do them(or I would). but...

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Markings on head? Yardage for partial?

I've changed the markings on the head a few times, but I feel like this is what I'm most comfortable with. I would like some suggestions though :)) The camel color is a tiny bit darker than the color I...

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General Body Shape Sizes - Too much curve?

Edit: Took out the curves because people said it may rip the suit. Pattern is same size as the typical costume pattern used for fursuits, minus the added curves. I've used this pattern before in the...

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New colors?

My fursona Talzyr is a gray kangaroo with purple markings (he's a Greater Fanged Painted Roo) and a black Mohawk / black goat horns. He also has black claws and pawpads. I need a color for his eyes and...

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UV reactive fur?

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Wonderflex, Worbla, and fosshape

I want to try my hand at making head blanks using wonderflex, worbla, or fosshape.  What are some good materials that I can sculpt a "master mold" out of, that are resistant to the heat that's needed...

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FABRIC DEPOT SECURITY INCIDENT

  I just got a letter in the mail from fabric depot explaining to me that someone hacked their website around October, stealing credit card information. Personally, both cards I use have been...

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Need light gold fur soon!

Hey guys. I know i'm kinda annoying by now but this is super important. I'm likely going to a con in three months, and i have a suit planned out for it- just a head, tail, and hands. Except the problem...

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Interesting find/patterning

This is an interesting patterning technique that I found that could be really useful to all you makers out there. Here is the full...

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Squeaky Squeaky Hinges + Springs?

Although this is a very common problem with resin blanks, I really want to try to cut it down.My resin hinges love to squeak. Mainly when the mouth is opened widely since my jaws are super sensitive.Is...

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Adding yarn to faux fur to change its appearance.

This is just something fun I am playing around with for my next costume project. We went through lots of swatches trying to find the perfect fur that would match a blue character with white hairs all...

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LIME GREEN FAUX FUR! GA furs, please read!

I need it as soon as possible, I don't need much, about a half yard - a yard. I have ONE foot paw to finish D: otherwise I'll have to order next day shipping from Fabric.com and they've screwed my...

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paw pads

I think I've asked this question before BUT what do people use for paw pads (namely for sockpaws) I've heard people suggest flip flop bottoms, but I was wondering if layering up something like a yoga...

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Smoothing Clay

Hey all, been a while since I've posted here.I've been sculpting a lot lately for some clients, and I was wondering...does anyone else out there use Monster Clay for their sculpts? If you do, what do...

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GSD Half Suit- New ideas for Digitigrade Legs, Tails, etc

Hey all! Thought I'd drop this here and add it to the community for resources and ideas :)First the disclaimer: This is a half suit and a prototype of a style I'm working on. Much of the build needs...

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Kitty hybrid -tweaked

Tweaked the eyes/added eyebrows.She will be a fullsuit for FWA, if all goes well. It's not a commission, but a gift, so her body and feet are kind of a low priority "If there's time" thing.Anyways,...

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Unable to make DTD: How do you make a digi DT pattern by yourself?

SnowBunny needs her legs and feet finished.The story goes, that I did not make a DTD.  Is there an easy and SMART way to go about making a leg pattern for your digi-legs if you somehow could not make a...

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Foam head issues

I have one of those foam heads that are ridiculously small for an actual head; the cheap ones you get at a wig shop or craft store. I know I can foam it out, but I'm not sure precisely how to go about...

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Odd furs

I have been looking high and low for a rusty, amber long fur. I found this and the color is pretty much exactly what I want but sadly it has thatkink stripe on it....

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