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07:07 pm
fursuit
[msmanuscript]
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Half mask?
Has anyone done a half mask? Where it's literally a mask, nothing on you head, just on your face? Like a Mardi Gras mask. I'm going to be making a kind of partial that turns into a fullsuit (way in the future, but I've started it because it'll take forever to make.)
Making a hat that has ears on it, and fluffs out (like the buffalo hat that Beetlecat made), and if I ever want to go full-on, I can just put on the mask, and then the hat. Has anyone done this before? If not, any ideas how to "connect" them so that when they are worn you won't see the seam on the forehead? How to make it not fall off my face when I move? A moving jaw would be awesome, but not needed. Would I connect the neck to the face, or to the "body" when I get around to making that portion?
And just to clear the air: No, I'm not going to use real fur. I don't use real fur (response to comments from last post I made.)
One last thing; how strong are drawer tracks? Enough to support something 90-110 pounds?
Current Mood:  complacent
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06:19 pm
fursuitauctions
[magpiebones]
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Black and White Fox Tail on Furbuy
The last Item left from the xmas sale last weekend. Tossed it up on here : )
http://www.furbuy.com/auctions/1013591.html
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08:45 pm
fursuitauctions
[selfishgiraffe]
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Need some DF orange
Anyone have 1/2 yard or more of DF's longpile orange fur they're willing to part with?
I can pay with paypal immediately.
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08:44 pm
fursuit
[tayalu]
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Newly Finished Husky!
Hey everyone, I just finished a cheerful little black and white husky, and would like people's opinions! I'm intending to sell it, but would like some advice on pricing...
( Pictures and more info below... )
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12:46 pm
fursuit
[kawaiixteddy]
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Live streaming foaming of fursuit head
Hello all!
I'll be livestreaming the foaming of Circuit 2.0
at 5:00pm Central time
I will also be making a balaclava.
I'm still quite new to making fursuits, and this will also be the first time I broadcast anything, so I apologize in advance for anything >.<
I'll be streaming here
http://www.ustream.tv/kawaiixteddy
I think that's the right page O.O not sure, let me know if it is or isn't XD
edit: Okay I found the right page now XD
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/fursuit-making
Current Mood:  cheerful
Current Music: "Everybody here is a cloud" by Cloud Cult
Tags: foam
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01:36 pm
fursuit
[xedgewolfx]
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Help Finding A Fur Color
Hey guys! To make a long story short, I was lucky enough to find nearly the exact colors I wanted for my suit at a JoAnn's, I was however, UNfortunate enough to not buy enough and run out. In retrospect I don't mind because it was mostly an impulse buy and the fur is much less quality and too short a pile than I'd prefer to use anyways. Here's what I used (don't mind the sloppy pinning job). DF's Grey should be fine for the lighter grey but I haven't been able to find a darker grey I really like. Monterey Mill's Slate Seal is pretty close to the color I'm aiming for but I don't want seal/short pile (or to pay for 14 yards I don't need).
I guess the point of all this is, does anyone know of a decent solid dark grey? All I've found in longer piles is light grey and black. Nothing in between.
Current Mood: calm
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12:09 pm
fursuitauctions
[mushimakino]
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Items to trade for fur
I'm looking for bright colored furs, some of the promo shag But if you have some other interesting furs feel free to speak up. Mainly I'm looking for lavender and school buss yellow or anything that would work well for my newer fursuit in the works, My corgi as seen here http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2892301/ I was hoping to find something with a bit of an under coat and more realistic than the shiny shaggy stuff But I will take other furs if I like them.
The deal is I pay shipping on my end and you pay it on your end, I also make eyes and stuff for trade as well for smaller scraps
I have a few items to trade here http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3021565
1) half finished fox head
fits anyone around 23" and has a movable jaw and fallowing eyes as seen in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz6HYYKpcIA
2) feet paws
size 8 women's and are built on Merrell air cushion shoes
3) Curly white tail
Fully foam padded and has belt loops made of denim.
the other tail and head blank are already sold.
If you see anything you like feel free to ask about it and I can work something out. I'm going to want photos of the fur you want to trade.
Current Mood:  high
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05:37 pm
fursuit
[marmitee]
[Link] | Hi guys!
I'm a relatively new fursuit maker and will be streaming the creation of my bunny partial, Crumpet, and also grooming and cleaning my fullsuit Marmite, as seen below!
http://s319.photobucket.com/albums/mm446/Fursuitsyeah/?action=view¤t=IMG_6428.jpg
I'll be streaming here:
http://www.livestream.com/marmitee
From 6pm GMT!
Happy to answer questions, queries or show you things about my suit and style of making!
I might be a bit shy, not done this before, come and support me :D
Current Mood: cheerful
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09:11 am
fursuit
[goldenstallion]
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Reply about Steed fursuit.
Whinnyhi.
Thanks for all your great comments. Limited computer time here so making replies this way.
First, we need more horseys (fursuits).
I plan on taking photos next Spring on my bike (old, stripped-down Goldwing) and also on my horse (Tonka) in suit.
Like the idea of a biker bandanna on my head. Tried and tried to come up with a way for any hat (biker, cowboy) to work and fit down over the top of my fursuit head and have places (holes maybe) for ears but no luck so far. I know Brokken made his wonderful Clyde fursuit a cowboy hat that looks good so it is doable.
Hooves. Took a pair of cheap Walmart loafers (Earth Shoe it says inside) and bandsawed the heels about half-way flatwise so only the bottoms came off. Added wooden blocks to raise the heels about two inches and cemented the original heel cut-offs to the bottoms of the wooden blocks which are cemented to the remaining heels on the shoes. Thus high-heeled loafers. Then used spray foam (Great Stuff) in layers over the fronts of the loafers and let each layer set firm before adding the next. Built up to the rough shape but oversize, of hooves. Then sanded and sanded to shape for hind hooves (sort of a diamond shape whereas front hooves are round).
I had purchased a set of number 7 hinds horse shoes with toe clips and used them as a pattern for the bottom and thus the face shapes of the hooves to sand to. Then layers of fiberglass cloth and rosin to make fiberglass shells about 1/4 inch thick over the face of the hooves. Of course I allowed for the 1/4 inch increase in size when sanding the foam so the final product fit the shoes nicely. Polished the shoes and coated with coats of clear spray (Rust-oleum crystal clear enamel - very tough and good for this I also used in for my eyes).
Sanded the bottoms of the hooves flat on a big belt sander but it could be done by hand and epoxy and nailed them on exactly as a horse hoof trimmer (farrier) would have done with horse shoe nails. Heh... I wanted a proper job. Dense foam rubber then cemented in the center of the horse shoe that slightly raises the shoe off the floor. The shoes click on hard floors slightly, which I and most folks like. Was a lot of work but worth it. The left one rubs my big toe too much so buying a set of shoe-stretchers in hopes that will help. Next time I would press crumpled newspapers into the loafers prior to putting the foam layers over the fronts to keep the shape and prevent it pushing in anywhere. Painted the hooves with grey spray primer and then with acrylics by hand. I wanted the 'grain' of the hooves to show and checked out many photos as well as my own horse's white hooves to get the coloring right. Heh, I get more comments about the hooves than anything else.
The next furson who asks me "Why the long face?" is gonna get kicked.
Yes the mouth opens and closes with teeth and tongue inside. Tongue is carved from a piece of balsa and painted with acrylics. I have to fit my chin into a chinstrap that has foam padding and is part of the jaw with springs to close. So when I open my mouth and lower my chin the horse jaw opens.
The ears are meant to be moveable from front perked to flat back but they are a retrofit. The bearings are not at the right angle so really needs to be incorperated into a new head during construction to be effective. For now they are spring-loaded to the perk position.
The photos were taken by Tivo, the Clydesdale librarian, at his farm in Illinois.
From your comments I feel encouraged to continue. How about a gunslinger or cowboy outfit for riding my horse?
Steed
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09:06 am
fursuitauctions
[drag0nfeathers]
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Looking Desperately for Fur
Okay so to make a long story short I'm on a desperate search for LOTS AND LOST OF THIS! (3rd one down in the burnt orange)
http://www.imstuffedfur.com/whatsnewpage3.html
SH-2
$22.00 per yard
Same as fur SH-1 except that the base color is a beautiful burnt orange.
I tried to buy from the site and was told they are not taking any new orders and was ripped a new one for asking how much they had left. So needless to say I kind of don't want to try and order from them since a fellow named Mark emailed me some other choice words I'm still a little stunned about.
Anyway, if anyone has any or knows another place of I can buy the same fur, you would be my hero!
Current Mood:  disappointed
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09:25 pm
fursuitauctions
[sophie_manx]
![[User Picture]](http://l-userpic.livejournal.com/95043169/20893017) [Link] | Hello again, fursuit auctions I have some more stuff for you to buy!
( Cut ya'll )
Current Mood:  embarrassed
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10:49 pm
fursuit
[media2wolf]
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Real fast.
Hey ya'll
I made another critter. I had tree days off in a row, so, I managed to crank this Leopard out. ( A picture )
This is in what I call the "magnifying glass, and tweezers" stage. I still have a few things to do that will make it look cleaner. Though, it will not look vastly different from the picture.
Love ya!
-Media
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06:01 pm
fursuit
[rona_dolvi]
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Plushie Help
I've been asked by a good friend if I could make a plushie of his fursuit for his boyfriend.
This fursuit here. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1848874/
I know I'd be able to do the body and the eyes and the tail, but the head is going to bother me. Should I carve out a teeny fursuit head and fur it? I was just going to sew and stuff the rest of it.
Any help on this matter. It's not fursuit, but it's related.
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04:55 pm
anthrocon
[foxish]
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Dealers: Postal Snafus And You
Hidely ho, all y'alls!
You may have noticed over the past few days that getting your application to our processing staff has been, well, a little difficult. Without going into the fine detail of the matter, the US Postal Service chose to close the PO Box that's used for applications without giving any kind of notice. You may have even received an alternate address to send to during the duration of the problem, or your application may have been returned to you with an "Unable to Deliver" notice.
I'm happy to say that the matter has been dealt with, and the address posted on the Dealers Application and in the packet will now be accepting mail right away. If you've had your application returned, simply resend it with the original envelope included and we'll honour the first postmark without delay. If you've mailed your application to the alternate address, no worries, we're getting those on schedule.
If you've an concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to get in contact with staff via email and we'll fire back to you as soon as we can. (This Livejournal is -not- a recommended way to contact the staff, particularly if the matter is urgent.) Make sure when you communicate that you use the dealers-2010 address and not 2009--mail delivered to the latter may not be properly received.
Thanks again, and have a great day, night, morning and holiday!
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04:02 pm
fursuitauctions
[selfishgiraffe]
[Link] |
Fursuit stuff or sale/trade (need DF longpile blue)
I have some furs and completed stuff for sale or trade. I'm in need of at least a yard of DF longpile blue fur. 2 yards would be better but I'll take what I can get. :) I'll gladly trade some of my fur for the blue fur or subtract a cost from the bodysuit/feet set. Or... if you don't want any of my stuff but have blue fur, I'll gladly buy it from you! :)
( Stuff, pictures, and info - clickie HERE! :) )
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08:54 pm
fursuit
[shadowedxrunes]
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Live fursuit head taping and furring
i decided to do some work live tonight :D I'll be on mic, answering questions ect, furring a german shepard head on a balaclava and foam base :)
http://www.livestream.com/shadowsdoodles
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08:27 pm
fursuitauctions
[shadowedxrunes]
[Link] |
Silver wolf head for sale :)
december sale :D
this silver wuff is up for sale for $180 :) that includes worldwide shipping! [unless its over $30, which it shouldn't be] something like this from me would usualy be at least $200 without shipping. can be delivered within the UK for christmas, otherwise I'll send it out after christmas to make sure its not lost in the christmas rush :)
( details below )
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01:16 pm
fursuitauctions
[sugarpoultry]
![[User Picture]](http://l-userpic.livejournal.com/94703660/20485022) [Link] | Opened another bidding slot for these babies, since they are high demand!
Cast resin wolf jaw (just the front canines, no molars) molded from a real wolf jaw replica. Correct wolf jaw anatomy and a strong realistic material. Makes great teeth for fursuit masks!
Starting bid is $8, buy it now $20. Go here: www.furbuy.com/auctions/1013550.html
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01:35 pm
fursuit
[tigsden]
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Parade Soles?
I'm working on my feet at the moment and my method of using cheap car floormats for parade soles and foamies for pawpads do no work nor look good. XD I need a better way!
What kind of material do you put on the bottoms of your feet? Specifically to endure indoor and outdoor romps.
Can it be bought online?
Is it lightweight?
How long does it generally last?
And..
What do you use for making pawpads for feet? Is there a way to protect them so that they don't get dirty, break, or get scuffed away?
Thanks in advance! :D
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05:23 pm
fursuitauctions
[fry_fuzzmutt]
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unusual request
i went in to a fabric store with a friend n they had this amazingly soft fur-ish, light gray fabric, double sided and looking kind of like a lamb coat. but they didnt have much of it and i never did get the name of the fabric, but me and my friend got talking and thought it would be a fun idea to make some Max Pjamas from the movie "Where The Wild things are" since the fabrc looked exactly the same. sadly im a busy person.. would anyone like to take this project on? wouldnt need a tail or whiskers.. just the PJs (i know it isnt exactly a fursuit but close enough) wheather i decide to actually commission this depends on the price. i didnt know whether to post this here or on a kigurumi community because they dont deal with fur fabrics, plus i couldnt find it ^^; so alltogether thats 1. idea what material should be used?
2. want to take up the commission? and at what price?
3. if more appropriate could you direct me to the kigurumi community? Thanks for reading
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12:27 pm
fursuit
[lacy]
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Blondy Puppy
A new Puppy we finished up recently. :) Tried a few new things on this suit we haven't done before, such as larger toonier style eyes to add to the puppyish and happy expression. She also sports an extra curly foam core tail which curls over the top.
( More Puppy Pics Here :D )
Tags: finished suits
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11:33 am
fursuitauctions
[drakeducaine]
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Looking for wolf fur...
Hi all! I'm assembling materials to make wolf pajamas like Max (Where the Wild Things Are) has. I've got everything I need except for the fur for his tail. If anyone has scraps of medium-long to long pile wolfy fur that they'd like to rehome, please let me know! Ideally I'd like something gray-brown, not much tan or yellow in it like coyote fur. I would like a 30" long (with the nap) by 10" wide chunk to work with, but I can sew oddly shaped scraps together to get that chunk.
I can pay via PayPal, or do an art, fleece goldfish hat, or fursuit parts trade (I make ears and tails mostly). You can see my work at www.webdragon.deviantart.com. Please drop me a line at drakeducaine@yahoo.com, thanks all!
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12:25 pm
fursuit
[charlie_cats]
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Peacock Tail
Hello, I think I saw a thread about a how to make a peacock tail a while back, but I can't seem to find it.
Anyway, I am making a peacock dress, and woul like a tail to go with it, but I would like the tail to be able to go up and down like a real peacock tail. I would also like to use real peacock feathers, I am technical but I don't get technical lanugue.
SO if any of you have a link to the old post, but if not can you answer my question...How do you make a peacock tail with real feathers, that is able to go up and down?
Thanks
Charlotte
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09:51 pm
fursuitauctions
[bladespark]
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March commission slot open
I just had a customer cancel his commission. Always a little sad, but it's an opportunity for anybody who wants a suit from me relatively quickly. I now have a slot for a full suit or partial open in March of 2010*. 2010 makes it sound like it's a long ways off, but December is already more than half over, so we're talking three and a half months from now. If you're interested, you can drop me a line.
Examples of my stuff: http://www.sparkcostumes.com/gallery
Contact e-mail: spark.costumes@gmail.com
And remember, it's still December, so my December sale is still going on. So if you're able to make a down payment this month you can get a modest discount on anything I make.
*Slots are always approximate times, so this isn't an absolute guarantee of completion in March, just a "it should probably be done around that time." If you do need an absolute guaratee of a particular completion date, I can promise you one, but you have to let me know, otherwise a completion estimate is just that, an estimate.
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09:02 pm
fursuit
[shincosplay]
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Feet!
To start off, I have been watching the forums here for quite some time, and now I'm looking to start making a costume, but, I have a huge problem: making my feet. I will be making this costume: ( Freya from FFIX ). I would really like to make the costume complete with semi-accurate feet like she has, but so far I am having no luck finding a website that will explain how to make this visual trick possible. My friend has suggested I work off of clear heels for the lift, but I've seen some of your guys' work, and I know there are other ways :P Thank you in advance! (even something as simple as a link would do wonderfully!)
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