r/FursuitMaking

(She's been finished for a few weeks but I haven't had the time to post until now🥲)

My first fullsuit, Sunbeam, is finally complete! And, she debuted at her first con! I met so many awesome people and I hope to take her to many more outings/cons in the future!

Thank you to everyone who gave me advice & kind comments on all of my WIP posts of her :)

As the title says, would adding an injury/scar like that be disrespectful in some way? I want my partial to be horrifying, but I don’t want to do it in a way where I could make others uncomfortable.

Advice is very appreciated :D since when I made my first fursuit in 5th grade i think it’s been like 3 years so new boi is coming :D

Ok so, I would love to know how to make like the base it’s self. also trouble with deciding the species :j canines or Angel duchie? (hehe)

I decided to work on the plush teeth today, and after watching a few tutorials, I've got the general idea on how to make it

Problem is, I don't have a sewing machine, and I also don't know how to hand sew that well...! I didn't give up though and watched a few more tutorials on how to hand sew and etc

During the whole process, realization started to hit me, this was going to be SO frustrating and painful to make without a sewing machine 😭 Next up I wanna make a posable tongue but I'm already stressing out on how I make the line in the middle without the machine sighs

This one row of teeth took me almost the whole day to figure out, and the seam kept breaking so I just used hot glue to connect it back, and it broke again and then again AHHRGAGRH

But at last, I finished it and I'm pretty proud of myself for not rage quitting

Now I'm scared to do the rest, all I've got is a needle and thread and a dream ❤️‍🩹

looking to calculate how much fur I need for this fullsuit I want to make. I’m 5’8” 145 lbs

im not saying its perfect, it has flaws, but compared to my first one (red one) it is so smooth omg, im so proud of it :D

Dude this are my first fursuit base 3d sculpts I've ever done and lemme tell you it was EASY af

First ones, a yeen, took me an hour to make since it was my first time with it but the second (last) one, a tanuki, took me like 25 minutes max

I'm low-key starting to consider the idea of making custom files for cheap because of how easy and quick I made it

This is a suit for a very sweet owner and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out :) Being made on a TPU base helped me cut the weight down under 2lbs as well!

this is my first suit that Im actually completing, and Im very happy with how it has turned out so far.
the base is 3d printed and I am using white fleece from micheals with acrylic paint painted over it

Hello!! Im currently working on my sonas fursuit, but im having hard time figuring out the horns
I know i can go to etsy and buy a pattern but i will have no reassurance that it will be perfect fit and what i imagined
Any tutorials or ideas how to make foam horns??? im attaching a picture of what i have in mind!!

I’m trying to go as Rudo in his doll festival outfit for Halloween but all the hats to buy/tutorials I’ve found don’t really look as accurate as I’d like it to, so I’ve just decided to make it. However I have no idea where to even begin in terms of supplies as well as making the pattern LMAOO. The hat is in a very similar style to some fursuits I’ve seen though so I was hoping there was anyone that would be able to help me out here pretty please😅

Tried some new things with this project - realistic teeth and detachable antlers. Connectors reinforced with small headless screws 🐈‍⬛

Hello everyone!

I officially began my fursuit-making journey last Monday after 10+ years in the fandom!!! I commissioned a custom TPU headbase of my main sona! The model is fully custom and will come with eye blanks, horns, ears, and a little head plate that attaches the ears to the base! Pictures of her current work-in-progress 3D model are in the next slides :))

I have a bunch of questions about supplies, lining methods/ how to create removable + washable liners, head helmets/adjustment methods, sewing methods, etc!! I am also looking for general recommendations for working with/ maintaining TPU heads!

[But first, image credits (all Instagram): Art in the first slide is by me, 3D modeling by @ cavy_creations_, top fursuit inspo pic is by @ mupple_pup, the middle is by @ lillymoon_studios, and the bottom is by @ nu_m00n]

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What I've gathered so far:

- Here are the supplies I am planning to buy for this project; please let me know if I should add anything that will improve quality of life during the building process:

Milex Insta Stitch Portable Sewing Machine, 98pc plastic sewing clips, 3 sizes of C-shaped needles, many sizes of normal needles, black/white polyester thread, a rotary cutting tool set (rotary cutter, A5 mat, carving knife), an edge stitch lock & sewing gauge/ spacing guide, fur brushes, LQT pet shaver (3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm) & fur scissors, duct tape, E6000 glue. Zippers for easy head removal/ for liner (tentative). I don't know if I need to buy a hot glue gun for this project, but let me know 0,0

- As far as fur goes, I am planning on going with Howl Fabrics or limey furs! I'll be lining with neoprene and using minky in her mouth.

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My 10 questions:

Q1. (Head Pading/ Support) Edit: I will no longer be going with the fursuit helmet! I will be glueing on adjustable straps that are much more sleek and light weight. Does anyone have any thoughts and opinions on inner head padding and support (for head balance/ comfort)?

Q2. (Removable Liner) Does anyone have any good video tutorials on how to make a removable fursuit head liner? What kind of extra materials would I need to do it? How much do they improve ease of maintenance for a fursuit? I kinda want to know if the extra time people spend installing these has a great, good, or marginal effect on their fursuit head longevity.

Q3. (Rounded jaw) How should I go about making her side-profile jaw look smooth and round (like in the reference picture I drew and the nu_m00n example)? Do I need to buy foam to do this? If so, which type is the best for gluing to TPU?

Q4. (PLA horn mounting) Does anyone have any strong opinions about how to mount her horns? If I print them as PLA, they might be very heavy and fall off easily, but I think Minky-lined TPU horns aren't the look that I'm going for... If I make them hollow PLA, I am worried that they'll crack easily. How can I get that big shiny horn look without making them fall off very easily? Can you do a sort of anchoring system on fursuit heads? Can screws be used? Maybe they can be removable?

Q5. (Hair/mohawk) Calling fursuit hair stylists!! Do any of you have tips for making her mohawk/mane out of fur? If so, please lmk! I'm also looking for video tutorials on this too! I'd love a layered look for the back of her head. Should I use foam to make a mohawk?

Q6. (Nose) How do you make a pickable nose?

Q7. (Mouth/teeth/gums) Not really a question, but if you found some awesome tutorials on complex teeth/gums, please leave them in the comments! I'd really like to go all out on her chompers!

Q8. (Magnets) Which fursuit features are more convenient for making magnetic? Tongues, eyebrows, horns--even?? Also, does anyone know the most seamless way to install magnets?

Q9. (General TPU Lining) Is there a special way/ order that TPU heads should be lined? I have seen makers just fully line the face, but nothing else. I'd like to fully line my suit, but is it best to start with the face for TPU before even starting head and neck lining? Also, I'D LOVE some general lining tips/tricks you've learned over time!!

Q10. (Shaving) My character has VERY short fur (like seal fur). What is the best way to go about shaving the fur I buy to make it as short as possible without making it go bald? Is there a certain type of fur that works best for very short shaving? Can I pre-shave the fur all the way down to the length I want it before I start sewing it??

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Conclusion:

To all makers, new or vets: if you have any tips, tricks, and/or tutorial videos that you think it would be helpful to share, I'd be forever grateful! THANK YOU SO MUCH if you were able to contribute and help me along my journey!!!

Feel free to DM me if you have lots to say or want to talk about this project more in depth! Thank youuuu!!
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I'll be using this account to update anyone interested in her progress as time goes on! Any time I make new progress, I'll make a post!!

Credits to MetalHoundStudios on Etsy!!

I just purchased my dream fursuit head base that I’ve wanted for years! I’m so excited, but I don’t really know how to fur a moving jaw. Is there a specific way to do it? Thank you!! (I’ll share progress pictures along the making of him as well)

So I'm trying to find/adjust a base for the kyptoceras (photo attached) and I'm not sure what animal to even look for as a base, any advice would be greatly appreciated!! :)