Not-so bear-like head (redline plz?)
Hi allHaven't been round these parts for a long time but need a little help....I'm currently making my second fursuit. Aaaaaannnnnd Ā I suck at making it look like a bear....Aaaaaanyways, I was...
View ArticleFinished my second attemp at a partial!
Hey all! After about 2 months of working, I finally completed my partial project in time for Anthrocon! With the help of my amazing friend EvilBirdie who helped me pattern and sew the head pieces. I...
View ArticleHelp and redlines for head, digitigrade legs, and foot paws
Haven't posted an update on my suit in a while. I've been busy and took the time to gather some supplies. My original post was here http://fursuit.livejournal.com/5301247.html I'm still working on...
View Articlecome to my moldmaking and casting panel at ac!
Hey all yall lovely people!Interested in learning the basics of mold making and casting for fursuits? Come to my panel at anthrocon this weekend! It's scheduled for saturday morning at 10:30! This is...
View ArticleKeel the Space Gator Fursuit
Hoping I can have a suit made for my character. Most definitely will commission someone to build it and I already have some people in mind such as Arito or Midori8. Yes, he will be expensive, I already...
View ArticleGluing silicone pawpads with no fabric backing
So I've got a set of silicone pawpads I'd like to use by gluing them onto the handpaws. The only problem is that there is no fabric backing on these. Since I've heard once before that you need a...
View ArticleShort Grey Fur - Best Place to Buy?
Hey guys! It's my first time posting here, so please forgive any mistakes I make. I'm working on my first fur suit. My character is a dragon, so I don't want it to be too fuzzy/furry. I'd like to use a...
View ArticleFur colors and drybrushing
Hey guys, this is my first time posting here, so I'll try and keep this short. I'm going to start working on my first fursuit soon, a red panda/dog hybrid named Remmy. I'm still in the process of...
View Articlequick questions about sock paws.
From what I've seen about sock paws, thier just small toes you can put pads on. And people say thier more realistic in movement.Could mats be added to the bottom like paws that are built on shoes, or...
View ArticleFirst fursuit in a long while~
So I have completed a head for my OC Shy. It's been about 3 years since I last made a fursuit.Here's what it looks likeAaaand here's the ref sheet I drew upAnd a shot of the body suit that is still a...
View ArticleDonnie wolf
Hey guys! Wanted to share with you the suit i finished for Donnie over 2 weeks ago and finally reached its owner in the United Kingdom! I seriously LOVE how he came out!I hope you guys do too! :DIf you...
View ArticleAm I ready to cast? (first time resin sculpt)
OK so I think I'm done. I like how this looks, but I just want a last opinion before I cast it.I'm going for feminine canine. I will add smiles and eyebrows for expression with foam after casting.(The...
View ArticleReinforcing fur backing?
A recent suit I made required a fur color that came only in a shorter fur. The problem? The backingĀ weaker. We made the body loose but somewhat form fit to avoid wrinkles and a strong stretch seam was...
View ArticleUse your own shoe foot paws?
Hello! I searched the memories on this (and maybe I didn't well enough..) but I didn't find any information on this: Can anyone tell me how to go about make foot paws that you would slide your own shoe...
View Articlevision help- alternative to buckram?
I was working on my bunnymund suit head recently when i noticed i was having trouble seeing through the eyes. They go pretty far in, an my eyelashes are long so they they come in contact with th eyes,...
View ArticleHaving issues doing applique pawpads
So I'm trying to do pawpads using some vinyl material on my hand paws, much like in matrice's video tutorial. I've done it a ton in the past, but all of a sudden my machine is skipping stitches like...
View ArticleArticle 5
Update:Added "after" pic of rounded toes on the paws. Comments/crits still welcome!Using lazer_the_hyena & radio_kai's advice, I trimmed and rounded the toes WAY down & they look miles better!...
View ArticleTails this summer
Long time, no post for me! This summer I've decided to really start my costuming business. I've chosen to call it "Ocean Wolf" after my fursona, who is a coastal grey wolf. I'll probably be changing my...
View ArticleComparing some Furs?
So I'm looking for some furs for a suit of mine (http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=synpfk&s=5 some concepts of her)and I'm at a bit of a stump.I'm thinking of using fabric.com's luxury shag furs...
View ArticleFur Scraps?
So I stopped working on my head for a while and I am starting to focus on making paper mache masks. Anyways I've been wanting to buy a bunch of bags of random fur scraps from sites such as Etsy. I want...
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