Some pointers for padding the inside of a resin base? Also, furring.
I just bought and furred a DVC small feline resin base.The outside turned out great, but the inside has a few problems.When I try to open the mouth, my chin just slips against the back of the base's...
View ArticleHelp On Search Please
I just ordered from DoctoredLocks, a kanekalon jumbo braid. I really want faux fur the match the color or closely match the color I am ordering. I have had no luck in finding this color for years and...
View ArticleMy first finished fursuit... and a "dangerous" one to boot!
Should have uploaded this earlier, but was having issues ripping from the masquerade DVD.At any rate, here's the (improved) version of my first finished fursuit, Darkwing Duck! I say improved because I...
View ArticleDTD stand?
has anyone built a DTD stand? I'm about to do a couple fursuits that require some body shaping and I'm thinking a stand would be helpful! thanks!
View ArticleEasy and Cheap Silicone Mold
Hey guys!I found a cheap and easy way to make silicone molds by using tubes of 100% silicone and dish detergent. http://matrixarmory.blogspot.com/2012/01/mold-making-cheap-and-easy.htmlAnd here it is...
View Articlesock paws (sock material)
I'd like to make some sock paws and have noticed several people mentioning that while what they're making are referred to as sock paws, they're actually making the "socks" themselves out of another...
View ArticleFinding right head mannequin?
I've been trying to find a head mannequin with real head proportions and am having a difficult time finding one, or finding one that's highly detailed and out of my price range. I was hoping someone...
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Tail and attachment question!
It's been a really long time since I've posted to the Fursuit LJ community I just realized. :OAnyway, I'm wondering about the best way to create and attach a tail to my current fursuit project!I'm...
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searching for grey fur?
I'm searching for both light and dark grey furs, preferably shortpile, but I'll shave down some longpile fur if I get desperate enough haha! Anyway, I'm hoping to find some to match this ref:I've...
View Article"Frosted Pumpkin" alternative?
Me again! Â I'm still on the hunt for the perfect furs for my next suit.I've gotten most of them picked out, but one in particular I'm a little worried about.I found a fur on Etsy that looks perfect for...
View ArticleLooking for CRs Crafts Teddy Bear White
CRsCrafts has been on back order for a while now with a couple of furs. I'm looking to get a suit done, but I'm not able to find any of their Teddy Bear...
View ArticleWrinkles: Beaver Fur!
From Syfabrics :( wrinkles all over. I have 7 yards of black! A very large amount.So.... What's the best way to get these out?I think we need a tag in here for wrinkles, I have been google searching...
View ArticleAaaagh Rust Fur
Hey guys, it's me again. I am still having troubles finding fur colors. I'm looking for a rusty reddish-brown seal or beaver fur. Anything short in that color, really.I see short fur in that color...
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Looking for Black Arctic Fox
does anyone have a yard of Black Arctic Fox they are willing to sell? The tail below was made with the same fur.
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Vodka the cheetah partial!
Its been a couple years since I made my last fursuit head, so I gave it another go ahah. She's meant to be a cheetah... spotty cat... feline. I more or less made up the design as I went along (cheetah...
View Articlethis question is for those suit makers in the 80's/90's
hey guys, im doing a final art project where i need to show two stages of a past object, how the current object looks, and how the object may look in the future.i've decided to make this object a...
View ArticleSewing machine help?
I own a Husqvarna H class 100q, and its decided to be broken today. I have a commission that needs to be worked on, things to be made for AC, and i can't to anything until the machine is fixed. It...
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Mystery Fur Identification!
I was at a local fabric store today, and picked up these faux furs! The only issue is that I have no idea what they are. They're a little bit coarser than DF, a little shorter piled, but have really...
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Redline help?
I am trying to make my first fur suit. I am a very long time lurker but never had the guts to try making a suit before.I am trying for a dog, just a general mut. I don't have any concept art because I...
View ArticleMaking casts for fursuits with hypoallergic latex rubber
Hi community! I didn't see a tag for this, so I'm going to assume this may need more discussion. I have recently started working for a company where I get pounds of latex rubber to take home. The latex...
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