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Sneak Peak/WIP : Our first Bear!

This is Fleur and she will be our first bear on our brand new bear base. 

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Lilith the Demon Cat

Lilith has magnetic horns and is our 3rd feline. I plan to make some changes to the base after this, but I am happy with the results. 

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Tutorial: Patterning Necks

I Pattern my Neck each time I make a suit!
So a lot of people ask me "Glitzy can I have your neck pattern"? To which my response is I DONT HAVE ONE. I pattern it out every single time because I think it fits my suit style more. If you are working with a bigger and toonier head, you can definitely use this tutorial and then save and re-use your pattern. But for a zip up form fitting neck, this is the best way in my opinion!  

Step One: Acquire a good man...

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Long Hair with Sunni Pom (3/3) - finding those shapes

My process is as follows
1) make a tiny version of the shape with clay.  Then cut it out and flatten it.
2) Measure the space I want to fill.
3) Scale it up. You can do this by scanning it into a computer and printing it. My software wasnt working so I just copied the shape using measurements.


Sometimes this method helps without any math, just seeing the shape flattened can help you get a better handle on how to get the shapes your after. 

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Long Hair with Sunni Pom (1/3) Patterning odd shapes that wrap

Sometimes tape and paper arent cutting it. Try this to save paper and get more dyanic shapes that fit in and cover everything. Part Two is here. 

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Material Essentials - Ultra Seam Picking Brush

This works great for gently picking seams, brushing minky, and brushing fur out of the back of the hair wefts. We keep this around everywhere. You can get one here. 

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Long Hair with Sunni Pom (2/3)

I am so sorry I am so incredibly awkward. In the last video I showed how I patterned a bit of sunnis hair, that post is here. Here I am brushing it out with a file cleaner brush- get one here or you can use a basic slicker brush that you can find at the pet store!

The fur being used in a variety of colors can be found 2022-10-26 19:49:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Finished suit Lyra

Hasn't been announced yet but here is a sneak peak, keep her pics private ! The owner wants to announce her

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Tip taping over the eye to get a good eyeliner

Use masking tape to make a canvas over the eyes. Carefully draw the shape you want and then transfer it to stiffened felt. I use adhesive felt and peel the adhesive part off. This is a force of habit and you can use regular felt. 

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FUR SALES POST LINK FIXED (45 MIN PRIORITY FOR PATREONS)

UPDATED WITH WORKING LINK

Hey guys! As promised you get furst dibs on the fur im selling this weekend. POST IS HERE. Please message me here or on twitter with any inquiries. Preferably twitter. You have priority until 1pm.

Im still working on this post so you will see stuff flying around live. But please feel free to browse what im listing today for sale to see if you want anything...

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Fur Sales Post


UPDATED WITH WORKING LINK

Hey guys! As promised you get furst dibs on the fur im selling this weekend. POST IS HERE. Please message me here or on twitter with any inquiries. Preferably twitter. You have priority until 1pm.

Im still working on this post so you will see stuff flying around...

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Completed Suit : Sir Okami

Please feel free to ask questions on how any of this was done!

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Materials: Zippers

I like to get my zippers in person at local fabric stores when I can. But when I am unable I like to purchase my head and feet zippers here. I am still partial to the bodysuit zippers sold at fursuitsupplies here.

I do not use metal zip...

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Materials: Types of Thread

My go-to threads and brands are as follows. I have tried a lot of different threads but these are the best for fursuit making in my humble opinion


1. Gutterman Sew All Thread (I buy it here. Also availab...

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Using washable marker to pattern & washing all pieces

So we pattern the inside of the faces with Crayola washable marker and them wash before  for the following reasons:

1.  With so many projects flying around a small space, we don't want to risk getting Sharpie on their fur .
2.very rarely sharpie will bleed through the backing
3. Some parts of the neck and body are not lined and look cleaner if there isnt marking on them.
4. Helps release trapped seams
5. Tests durability of bodysuits
6.  Washes the fur and...

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Lyra WIP dump

Shes almost done!

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More Shaving Tips & Techniques using a 7FC blade

I cut my foot right before recording this so if I sound a bit off thats why. Exacto blade went right into my heel while recording. But I hope that you can pick up some things from this video.

I am using the Andis 2 speed clippers, and a 7FC Ultra Edge blade. 

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Behind the Scenes/ Tips: Patterning Sunni the Pom

Hopefully you can pick up some good tips from this quick litter video. Do you guys benefit from these? Should I upload more of them?


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Tutorial: Long Faux Fur Hair on the back of a head!

I learned this method by thinking about human clip in hair extensions. Firstly, youre going to want to make sure you pattern the back of the head to include the  hair color NOT WHAT IS UNDER THE HAIR. So for Mixi here, I have made the back of her hair out of Red Monster /Long Pile fur rather than brown.


Then I have cut a strip of the red and brushed out the backing with a slicker brush. 2022-09-27 22:04:42 +0000 UTC View Post

Making long Hair styles with Faux Fur

Here is how you can make elegant locks with faux fur only. The finished product should be posted soon!

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Making Slight Bendy Ears without wire


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Materials: 3D Printer

I highly recommend the Kobra Max as it's big enough to handle printing heads. We use this to print molds of our 3d models. 

ANYCUBIC Kobra Max 3D Printer, Smart Auto Leveling with Self-Developed ANYCUBIC LeviQ Leveling and Filament Run-Out Detection, Large Build Size 17.7" x 15.7" x 15.7" https://a.co/d/jhYSOWt

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How to shave short Shag from Big Z

One thing I've been noticing lately is that all fur shaves differently. Which is why people get so stuck. 

To shave thinner density furs like bigzs short shag line. You absolutely must use a 7FC blade rather than the 10 blade the Andis clippers come with. 

Step 1. Trace your pattern onto a small square of fur. Don't cut out the pattern yet

Step 2. With a 7fc blade shave with the fur as normal

Step 3. Brush the fur the opposite direction and then shave across ...

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How to Applique Scars and other markingsonto fur


Skill level: beginner to intermediate 

Numbers corresponding with the images after the first!

1. Cut the shape onto the pattern piece. Leave the pattern uncut, and instead cut out a square around it for easier shaving. 

2. Shave the fur using a 7FC pr 10 blade and get to desired length. It may be hard to go back and shave later so try to get it as close aspossible. 

3. Cut a square of minky (here I used mochi but any will do!) And pin it onto ...

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Sneak Peak - Side Projects

The pink doe is a Collab with Pinkus Crafty Cottage ( she was made by pinku with my guidance) . Will be up for sale by pinku at some point. If a set price is available, patreons here will have first access to claims. 

The bat is a personal Suit made for me that Rav is learning on. 

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WIP Sir Okami Head

Please feel free to ask questions. 

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Some tips and tricks for ears

1- no need to pattern the inside of the ear when working with minky! Just glue a square on there and cut down the excess. Leave a small amt along the edge to hand sew the fur floofs to. 

2- You can use 1 inch foam to add dimmension to flat ears. I always use flat ears when working on a suit with lots of hair or detail. 


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Materials: Clippers and Blades I use

Clippers I use:
I use the Andis 2 Speed. Although for beginners most work!

l also use2022-08-24 20:08:23 +0000 UTC View Post

Tip: Shave down Luxury Shag to teddy length on Bodysuits

I am working on an in depth look at all the blades I use. I recommend the andis clipper most fursuit makers use. I go over it briefly here. 

For Sir Okami, there wasnt a vibrant enough blue available in teddy fur so I had to go with aruba luxury shag. However, I wanted teddy fur on the back so I used a 2022-08-24 19:26:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Tips: Patterning Digitigrade suits with complex markings

I feel sir okamis bodysuit is a great idem for reference. As you can see I had to avoid some normal seams due the complex tattoos on the hips. 

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