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Post by woof on Nov 14, 2024 17:28:41 GMT -5
Going ahead and making a thread here for my future fursuit endeavors and updates , I just recently made my first fursuit head after many hours of tutorials, pain, and hand sewing I had no sewing or craft knowledge when starting this project, I definitely wish I preshaved the fur better as I did not do well shaving on base (Also did not properly glue it down flat oops) but it's not too bad for a first attempt ! I am planning on making paws and tail at a later date, and maybe attempting a body suit ? I'll be coming back to this thread with new projects , I kind of enjoyed the process and hope to get better at it !     I am currently in the process of making a second head to maybe sell for cheap later for learning experience/feedback from a different person   |
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Post by mongoosefangs on Nov 14, 2024 17:42:47 GMT -5
that head is SUPER cute, and for a first?? you nailed it. can't wait to see what the second base turns into!
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Post by woof on Nov 14, 2024 17:45:04 GMT -5
that head is SUPER cute, and for a first?? you nailed it. can't wait to see what the second base turns into! Thank you !  I saw you post that suit pic on the other thread, wanted to ask if you made that fella or is it a comm ? Really adore the shapes on it ! |
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Post by mongoosefangs on Nov 14, 2024 17:53:16 GMT -5
that head is SUPER cute, and for a first?? you nailed it. can't wait to see what the second base turns into! Thank you ! I saw you post that suit pic on the other thread, wanted to ask if you made that fella or is it a comm ? Really adore the shapes on it ! hey, thanks! I make all my own suits  I can grab some WIP pics of that guy off bluesky when it comes back up, but right now I'm working on a canine head that's very similar.
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Post by woof on Nov 14, 2024 17:58:11 GMT -5
Thank you ! I saw you post that suit pic on the other thread, wanted to ask if you made that fella or is it a comm ? Really adore the shapes on it ! hey, thanks! I make all my own suits I can grab some WIP pics of that guy off bluesky when it comes back up, but right now I'm working on a canine head that's very similar.
Oh I love this , def would love to see the other whenever you can get it ! How do you get the carve so smooth ? I feel like no matter what I do with scissors it still is choppy lol |
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Post by mongoosefangs on Nov 14, 2024 18:06:07 GMT -5
hey, thanks! I make all my own suits I can grab some WIP pics of that guy off bluesky when it comes back up, but right now I'm working on a canine head that's very similar.
Oh I love this , def would love to see the other whenever you can get it ! How do you get the carve so smooth ? I feel like no matter what I do with scissors it still is choppy lol My secret is carving almost nothing! most of these shapes were cut as flat pieces of foam, attached to the base, then I rolled over the edges and glued them down for that smooth rounded shape like you see on the forehead and muzzle. I use 2" foam for the profile of the snout (blue in this pic), 1" foam to block out rough shapes like cheeks and brows, and 1/2" foam for fine details! |
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Post by woof on Nov 14, 2024 18:09:47 GMT -5
Oh I love this , def would love to see the other whenever you can get it ! How do you get the carve so smooth ? I feel like no matter what I do with scissors it still is choppy lol My secret is carving almost nothing! most of these shapes were cut as flat pieces of foam, attached to the base, then I rolled over the edges and glued them down for that smooth rounded shape like you see on the forehead and muzzle. I use 2" foam for the profile of the snout (blue in this pic), 1" foam to block out rough shapes like cheeks and brows, and 1/2" foam for fine details! I never would have thought of that ! I honestly might try that out the next headbase I start , I really hate carving LOL thank you for sharing ! |
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Post by brutalbunny on Nov 14, 2024 18:12:01 GMT -5
(jawdrop) FIRST IS CRAZYYYY!! i've tried my hand at making heads before but the carving and cutting stage is way too hard for me DX your second base looks clean as hell too! i hope we get to see progress pics!! :3
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Post by yote on Nov 14, 2024 19:37:45 GMT -5
Looks so good! This inspires me, I have zero sewing or sculpting experience but this gives me the courage to try sometime when funds and time allow :โ3
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Post by woof on Nov 14, 2024 19:43:58 GMT -5
Looks so good! This inspires me, I have zero sewing or sculpting experience but this gives me the courage to try sometime when funds and time allow :โ3 Thank you ! Funds were also a big part of why I attempted this, my premade suit was a resin base and it just isn't as comfortable as I liked but I didn't have the funds to commission a foam suit. I did go a bit more out there spending wise since I wanted to get things that would last for future suit making, I think I spent about 400 ? Mannequin, 3 furs (Both from sites and second hand resale from a different person), 3 minky colors, carver, foam, lining material, all that sorta stuff basically had to buy everything lol In the long run I think investing in the materials will be good, I have enough leftover to make a premade that hopefully breaks me even on the personal project ! |
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Post by yote on Nov 14, 2024 19:51:35 GMT -5
Looks so good! This inspires me, I have zero sewing or sculpting experience but this gives me the courage to try sometime when funds and time allow :โ3 Thank you ! Funds were also a big part of why I attempted this, my premade suit was a resin base and it just isn't as comfortable as I liked but I didn't have the funds to commission a foam suit. I did go a bit more out there spending wise since I wanted to get things that would last for future suit making, I think I spent about 400 ? Mannequin, 3 furs (Both from sites and second hand resale from a different person), 3 minky colors, carver, foam, lining material, all that sorta stuff basically had to buy everything lol In the long run I think investing in the materials will be good, I have enough leftover to make a premade that hopefully breaks me even on the personal project ! Thatโs rad! I wish you the best on your future fursuit endeavors! Definitely would love to see updates as you progress too And yeah I think even if I did eventually save up the money to commission someone, Iโd still like to try making my own too. Thereโs just something so satisfying in creating a work of art ๐ especially one thatโs such a labor of love like a suit. |
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Post by Chevy on Nov 14, 2024 20:04:40 GMT -5
Oh they are so cute!! I love the color scheme, the colors you picked for the nose and tongue really make this one stand out in a beautifully unique way <3 I can't wait to see where you go from here!
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Post by woof on Nov 17, 2024 22:53:41 GMT -5
I'm making good progress on my second base ! Here's a comparison to my first base, I am pretty proud of the shapes on this one so far ! Spoilering the other images for size  |
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Post by yote on Nov 18, 2024 15:16:10 GMT -5
woof thems some good shapes indeed! I think theyโre gonna turn out real cute! :3
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Post by Hunter on Nov 19, 2024 8:11:29 GMT -5
Your new attempt already shows much more refined shapes and a clearer expression, this is going to be so good once furred and done! Which character will this be? |
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I saw you post that suit pic on the other thread, wanted to ask if you made that fella or is it a comm ? Really adore the shapes on it !
I can grab some WIP pics of that guy off bluesky when it comes back up, but right now I'm working on a canine head that's very similar.
