How DO you make those Animal Costumes? (Fursuits)

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31st-May-2012 01:46 pm - Head Outline/Red Line thing?

palatte

I dunno what they're called, but I made an outline for the next head I want to do and I was just wondering if any of you can edit it or tell me what you think.
( MLP Head )

31st-May-2012 02:43 pm - First Paws Ever! :D

foxtrot_studios

These are my first paws I've ever done! I'm very proud, because while doing them, I thought they were going to turn out HORRIBLE. Lol
I always think that, but, at least in this case, In my opinion, they didn't! :D Proud parent here. Haha.

The pictures with my fingers poking out are were the claws are GOING to be. Lol. I just shoved my fingers all the way to the top to show the holes. These paws are all hand sewn. The claws are probably going to be something silly, like bright UV reactive yellow. These are just fun paws for me to get in the hang of making things! Practice, practice, practice!
Also, these were made out of some VERY nice, black, beaver fur. Local find! :D

Any critique is welcomed! Also, any tips on how to insert the claws would be awesome. I was thinking about putting some LIGHT, THIN foam towards the tips so I can hot glue/glue in general to the foam and glue the folds of fur around the claws then. Is that a preferred or at least, good method? :)

Anyways, here are some pictures!:
( First Hand Paws! )

Tags:paws
Mood:artistic

31st-May-2012 10:49 am - Paint pens

familliaraver

Looked around and I don't see any specific information on using Sharpie brand paint pens (water based) as a dry brushing tool. I used some on a bit of scrap fur last night and it looks fine but I decided to double check here before I start going wild on this actual head. I tried using a regular sharpie before on fur and it was awful. I'm planning to use it for small amounts of dry brushing around eyes, nose, mouth and stuff like that.

Thoughts?

30th-May-2012 11:40 pm - Using Hydro-cal for mold making?

bluewolfcheetah

Hello everybodeh!

In between working on commissions, I've been fiddling around with my quad suit. A rather big male kodiak grizzly bear, affectionately named Kanuk. (Those of you that may follow me on FA or DA might have heard of him previously) well. I was thinking this evening as I was organizing my work space and came across the materials I had originally purchased to make the molds for his latex pawpads.

I have never cast latex before. I've used latex pawpads from other suppliers, and latex noses...so I know for a fact I'm not allergic. That's a good thing of course. Well, the latex I purchased was mask making latex from the folks at Monster Makers. I also purchased some hydro-cal, a five pound bag of it. Problem is...it came with absolutely NO mixing instructions!!! Does anyone know how to properly mix and make a mold out of this? I also have monster maker's clay that I will be using to sculpt his pawpads and then pour the hydrocal over it.

If you think I should use different mold making methods, please do share! Would love to hear what you think! Chances are I'll have to buy more latex as I'll be making an extra set of forepaws for him. I'll be lucky to have enough for the back feet alone.

Mood:aggravated

30th-May-2012 11:04 pm - Mutations...Mmm

lucysteam

Mmm, is right.

I will be working on a fursuit head project later in August-into 2013 of my fursona Lue. Now, Lue has something I'm not sure most have done with a suit before: Hyperdontia.

Example

This suit is going to be part toony-part realistic. I had the idea of using a Van Dyke Bobcat Jaw and then shaping and sanding my own sculpted teeth of clay and adhering it to the "skin" of the taxidermy jaw. Any Ideas? Examples? Anyone ever done this before?

( Little more under cut, and picture )

Thanks!

Tags:teeth
Mood:listless

30th-May-2012 11:03 pm - A question on foam

salmagundi_kit

I'm smoothing my head in progress and I have a question. How much foam should I be using. Should I be foaming the entire muzzle and back of the head? Do I need to make sure to fill in every crevice with foam? I'm not sure and I want to be able to get the right shape for when I fur my head.

Tags:foam

30th-May-2012 09:30 pm - First Fursuit WIP part 2

brightheart512

Hey everyone! Thanks for helping me with the foaming of my previous entry and I have improved this head a lot more now and I want to show the before and after pictures. For all who do not know what animal it is supposed to be it is a german shepherd husky mix named Doshie.
Here are the before pictures: ( Read more... )

Tags:foam

30th-May-2012 05:01 pm - Second Fursuit Head

salmagundi_kit

Thanks for all the critique and suggestions everyone. I took your advice and decided to try making another head. This one is loosely based on my jackal character. For this one, I had my roommate, The Tak, model and sit still for me while I was measuring. He was very patient so I have to send many thanks his way.

I'm overall happier with this one, especially with the size. I have some size references between it and the first head here as well. I haven't sculpted him down yet. I'm giving him ample time to dry and then I'm going to soften his edges up (especially his cheeks and ears) and prep him for furring.

preview

( Pictures )

Tags:critiques, heads

30th-May-2012 03:27 pm - Horn Question

aoiinu

I've been busy designing a new fursona that has ram horns! However, I'm not sure how to go about making/finding them at at all. I've checked the memories and there doesn't seem to be too much about horns of this shape aside from one tutorial with soft horns. I've also checked a lot of Halloween shops,but they don't really carry horns in that shape. I was thinking of making an attempt to cast them because I want them to be made of a lightweight material that I can dye/paint,but I'm not sure how I'll manage to make the mold. Also, could I attach them to a headband and have only the horns poke out through the top of the head or would I have to try a different method?

Here are a couple of pictures of what I was going for:
http://hohdna.deviantart.com/art/Fish-Horns-173412225?q=favby%3Aaoiinu110021%2F4745482&qo=0
http://lambentworld.deviantart.com/art/Aradia-Metal-Horns-Homestuck-244823256?q=favby%3Aaoiinu110021%2F4745482&qo=1

Any suggestions/help is always appreciated! :3

Tags:casting, horns

29th-May-2012 10:42 pm - Looking to make a suit

kreejay

So, for a while now I have been wanting to make a suit of my papillion character, Talulu. For now I really want to just start on a partial for now. I was curious if anyone out there had any pointers to use for when I first start. I want something semi realistic with follow me eyes and digit grade legs. I know she's going to be a bit difficult because of her patterning and everything. Any and all pointers would be extremely welcome.

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7588446/

Tags:first suit, partial suit
Mood:artistic

29th-May-2012 08:23 pm - ManuKoa Red Crested Cardinal

furrhappens

Bird is the word! Been a long time coming for this one, multi tasking some other jobs and projects alongside. Never have I made a suit for a person so wonderful, patient, kind, and deserving. Lanakila and his character ManuKoa have been such a delight to work with and I hope he enjoys becoming a bird of a feather at upcoming Anthrocon 2012!

This suit has butt, chest, and leg padding, fleece legs and beak, and the beak is made out of lightweight foam. Lots of improvements since I last made a bird, the wings have a lot less material in them and are very light and comfortable!

Enjoy your feather suit Lana, you are an amazing person!

Lots more pics at www.FurrHappens.com in the Flickr gallery!

Tags:wings

29th-May-2012 10:03 pm - First Fursuit WIP

brightheart512

I'm almost done with the foaming of my first fursuit and I just now notice after taking pictures of it that my bottom jaw is too short and its a little off center in the first picture because I didn't look into the mirror to fix it haha. I'm supposed to be a german shepherd mix. Any critique is welcome because I want this fursuit to look great when I'm done!

( Read more... )

Tags:foam

29th-May-2012 05:29 pm - Breezy the pegasi

shaggy_griffon

(ignore visible hand slot, havent covered that yet)
Yes, yes i did.

My ponysona is done! Full name is Summer's Breeze, but likes to be called Breezy for short. Her cutie mark is 4 leaves in the wind. Her background being on Cloudsdale's Season Team where each team brings forth a new season to Equestria. Breezy is in charge of guiding Spring's transition into Summer with the warm breeze. She is bright orange resembling the sun and heat of summer. Hair colors is because of sunsets and kuz i said so.

She has a zipper in the front, simple foam wings covered in fleece, sparkle fur mane&tail, a slit on the wrists to access hands, and removable digigrade padding built on old stretchy dress pants and slippers. Her head is mascot style, hollowed-out foam with both eye and mouth vision/ventilation. I still need to fix the crook in her right wing and add a fan, it gets hot x.x

Youtube video here to show her cutie mark :P http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN3TAtesAvE

I may take commissions for ponies, dunno yet. It would be $850+ if i even think on it because of the simple yet complicated shapes. She is better than my Bic Macintosh was by far.

Thanks to my non-judgmental best friend for the photos+video, she loves it almost as much as i do :P

Character by me
Original Template and inspiration by Hasbro& it's affiliates

29th-May-2012 03:55 pm - My first fursuit head

salmagundi_kit

Hey everyone. I joined the community a while back but I haven't spoken up until now. I've been wanting to make a fursuit for a long time but I've always been rather intimidated. Well, I finally decided to just try it out and see how it went and I'm halfway through my very first head.

Here's a picture of what I have so far:
( image under cut )
I've learned a lot just from doing this much. The foam is much better for shaping than I'd thought it would be and it holds its shape well. I already have things about my method that I'd like to change, but I want to finish this head first.

All in all, I'm very hopeful at finishing this and getting started on making improvements on my next head.

Tags:first suit, heads

29th-May-2012 10:49 am - Fur Question

ceshionco

Has anyone used http://www.bearycheap.com/ezimerchant/prod338.htm before?

Is it suit worthy?

Tags:furs
Mood:curious

29th-May-2012 09:31 am - Who made this?

trimblecat

http://i.usatoday.net/communitymanager/_photos/cruise-log/2011/10/19/pussx-large.jpg

Hey guys, I remember a while someone posted about the Puss in Boots costume and someone else said who the makers were but I can't find the post. Does anyone else know? Thanks!

29th-May-2012 11:07 am - Ears that Cover Your Ears!

tyrackwolfii

Hey all! I've been doin' some experimenting and I've made a pair of simple ears that cover your ears!

( Pics under cut! )

Tags:ears, tutorials

29th-May-2012 02:47 am - Skunk (BETTER PHOTOS)

ashlightheart

I was requested to make a new post once I had better photos of Skunk, so here they are! He's up for auction now! http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8075167/

Ashley_1 web

(By the way, I'm only about 5 feet tall, the head does look really big on me)

Details:

Size 21" head (but I can make alterations to fit up to a 23" head snugly)

Paws size small to medium

Foam base

Jaws, nose and claws from DVC

High quality faux fur

Moving jaw (doesn't open very wide, but enough to see the teeth and is sensitive to your jaw movement when you speak)

Following eyes (good vision, vision is through most of the dark part of the eye, the pupil and slightly though the tear duct as well)

Dry brushed (so there is a little bit of clumping on the fur, mostly the white painted area, but it really isn't very noticeable)

I will be adding more fabric to the neck, chest and shoulders before he goes to his new owner! Or, if you're wanting this shipped ASAP I can include the fabric needed for you to make the alterations yourself, or pay someone else to do it.

Partial includes Head, feral style hand paws, tail and any concept/character artwork I've created.

( NEW PHOTOS! )

28th-May-2012 10:56 pm - Smooth-Cast 45D amount

kikojaharo

Really quick, how many ounces are approximately in the trial size of Smooth-Cast 45D? I'm trying to figure how many masks I can make from one trial set, and the "2.1 Lbs" dosen't help when they don't give the density.

Thank you guys!

Tags:casting, materials, measuring

28th-May-2012 08:24 pm - Paws Paws Paws.

sinsmeow

So after much failure and frustration, finally figured out a way to do semi stompy paws.

( The picture Cut! )

Tags:feet, partial suit, paws

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