http://fursuit.org/wiki/ Thu, 01 May 2008 13:51:21 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.1 http://fursuit.org/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico http://fursuit.org/wiki/ http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=start&do=diff1209664263 Fursuit FAQ fursuit Fursuit Database Fursuit Database ... fursuit-list_thefoxden.com@208.5.41.226 (Yappy) Thu, 01 May 2008 13:51:03 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:paws:pawpads&do=diff1209015983 Made of fabric, either sewn or glued flat onto the paw or padded to give a 3D look. Leather and Suede Leather, Pleather, or Suede paw pads glued or sewn on to the paw. Plastidip / Tooldip Sculpted From: Marrok Subj: Pawpads using silicone... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:paws Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:46:23 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:legs&do=diff1209015777 Moved to paws ... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:42:57 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:legs:digigrade&do=diff1209015742 This is defined as relating to an animal, such as a horse, cat, or dog, whose weight is borne on the toes. Warnings Fake, using foam and other materials Realistic Digitgrade/stilts/related sources Humorous takeoff on digitgrade and related us... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:legs Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:42:22 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:paws&do=diff1209015601 Paws, Hooves, and Flippers Types Forepaws (Hands) Hindpaws (Feet) Wings Hooves Flippers Personalizing Digitigrade Claws Pawpads ... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:40:01 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:feathers&do=diff1209014811 Sources for feathers - Feathers/Hair sources ... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:26:51 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:scales&do=diff1209014791 From: Tephra Adularia: Now for how to do scales, this is an idea that has been done for dresses actually. It involves knitting with spangles and is by far easier to do if you own a knitting machine. If you cut your own scales out of a semi rigid ma... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:26:31 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads&do=diff1209014769 Costume shop Depending on how well-stocked your costume shop is, you may be able to get teeth, claws, and others of varying qualities. Tutorials Nicodemus’ page on body, paw and head construction - http://www.nicodemus.org/fursuit/des.php... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:26:09 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:muzzles&do=diff1209014584 Muzzles and Snouts By Dragonsfire If you’re planning on making a fursuit head, any kind at all, any style, any animal, whatever, one of the first things you need to know about is the shape of your muzzle. Depending on whether you plan to mak... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:23:04 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:horns&do=diff1209014523 Grow your own! - http://www.phobe.com/horns/ Some simple methods: Use papier mache. It’s easy and inexpensive. All you need is glue, newspaper, and water (you can also purchase casting powder). ... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:22:03 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:whiskers&do=diff1209014427 From: Matt Brady/Mouse Ben Camacho (sp?) told me his technique for making whiskers:Buy a bunch of cheap kiddy paint brushes with black styrene (?) handles.Heat the center of the brush (over flame?) until you can stretch it out.Remove from heat and ... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:20:27 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:lips&do=diff1209014397 From: Tippus Tailus Use replacement car door seal. This is black and is therefore especially suitable as canine lips. Alternatively, use strips of leather. However, lips are usually omitted. The reason for this is simple. Assume that fur near a mou... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:19:57 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:tongue&do=diff1209008539 From: Tippus Tailus Use a piece of red stretch fabric. Stuff it like a tail. Sew the seam to the floor of the mouth. Additionally, the middle can be sewn to flatten the tongue. However, unless the character has a very oversized tongue, the feature c... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:42:19 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:teeth&do=diff1209008508 Gallery of open-mouthed animals, great for teeth models? - http://www.animalyawns.com Mirror site of the above - http://www.gapingmaws.com From: Spiked Punch, replying to a list member: Well, I at least know that teeth for snouts of costumes ha... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:41:48 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:eyes&do=diff1209008447 Use your own human eyes, typically with makeup. Generally not effective with larger head designs. Taxidermy Use taxidermy eyes, and design the suit to view out of a different location, such as the “tear ducts”. Opaque Plastic a... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:40:47 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:ears&do=diff1209007880 From: James Firmiss Subject: Simple Ear Trick This is really an e-mail segment commenting about a new costume I saw but it seemed relevant enough to post here... (especially for beginners) One simple trick I learned for making ears a bit more re... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:31:20 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:nose&do=diff1208932647 Graphical pattern detailing how to do a nose Noses can also be made of pleather or leather. The pleather can be cut and sewn, then stuffed. Hot glue is also used to hold the material in place. Pleather and leather noses can also just be folded. ... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:37:27 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:heads:foam&do=diff1208932027 Foam There are many different types of foam that can be used to construct a head. Common types of form are: Upholstery foam. Large blocks can be cut and glued back together to yield a head-sized block with minimal seams. Sheets and rolls. Found i... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:heads Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:27:07 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:paws:hooves&do=diff1208926295 Reactor Rubberwear, formerly Kayser’s (Ponyboots) - http://www.rubber.com.au/store/cat9.htm Hooves-R-Us! How to make your own hooves - http://www.unicorn-dream.co.uk/hooves.html Digitgrade hooves - http://hawke.livequest.de/hooves1.html Ano... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit:paws Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:51:35 +0100 http://fursuit.org/wiki/doku.php?id=fursuit:planning&do=diff1208925826 This is one of the more difficult things to do. How do you want it to look? Do you have a drawing, or a plan on how it will look? Does it show ‘you’ in the suit giving approximate dimensions, etc? Know Your Limitations How much Materi... shadowchaser_transfur.com@64.180.169.55 fursuit Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:43:46 +0100