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Title: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on December 06, 2010, 18:17:26
i'm completely new to this whole fursuit thing, so what better way than to jump straight in and build my own partial.

currently ive got,
head 70% complete
hands 40% (waiting for felt for pads and elastic)
feet 0% (waiting for fur)
tail 0% (waiting for fur)

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/24112010444.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/24112010446.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/24112010448.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/24112010451.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/24112010450.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on December 06, 2010, 18:18:23
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/24112010453.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/24112010454.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/24112010452.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/25112010457.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/25112010458.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/25112010461.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/25112010462.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on December 06, 2010, 18:19:19
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/27112010474.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/27112010476.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/27112010477.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/02122010528.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/02122010529.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/02122010536.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/02122010535.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: huskeywolf on December 07, 2010, 10:26:39
yeah like the pics. wish i was as good as you. but this ......WOLF.....HUSKEY.....ANUBIS.....[DELETE AS  APP/ HE HE]
 is hopeless at making anything......[ just ask me flat mate at my attempts to make rice....he he ????????

as i said hope ya suit works out ok
regards
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: SFW on December 07, 2010, 17:29:26
That's an interesting way of making a head, I've not seen a mesh used to form the construction base before.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on December 07, 2010, 17:59:25
i was gonna use the balaclava/foam method, but decided this would be lighter and cooler to wear.

picked up a few useful tips from matrices.net for the basis of this.

gonna be making a start on the footpaws soon, as my old faithful trainers are on their last legs, so i'm donating them to the cause.

having to remake the handpaws, didnt like how they turned out, think ill get hold of some cheap gloves and use them as a base this time.

this weekend i'm gonna start searching the charity shops for a grey pinstripe suit (coat, trousers) and a trilby hat.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 13, 2011, 11:12:55
i've just about got the foot paw bases finished and the hands are ready to stitch up.

The tail is getting sew together over this weekened by a friend.

All that leaves is for me to sort the head out.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 17, 2011, 17:28:24
got my tail back today, shes done a top class job on sewing it together, just need to find something to stuff it with then i can mount it to the belt i have for it.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: SFW on January 18, 2011, 18:02:12
You could try that TeddyBear factory place, I don't know if you can buy top up stuffing from them. Failing that core foam works and is a cheap option from DIY places.

I don't have anything here that would do for a tail, just fur sections really.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 18, 2011, 21:32:18
i was thinking about using the foam from my old bolster pillow, its not overly heavy, should hold its shape and be comfy to sit on.

if not, the quid shop near me has some kids cuddly toys that are quite big, may get some of them for the stuffing.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 19, 2011, 18:40:14
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/18012011638.jpg)

this is my tail, not stuffed yet.

i'm getting a couple fiber pillows to use the filling out off to stuff it.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: RizzoRattie on January 19, 2011, 23:27:34
I am pleased to see your enthusiasm to have something ready for ConFuzzled.  Keep up the hard work!

Rizzorat
--------
Venue Liaison
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 20, 2011, 07:57:51
ive got one hand paw finished, the other needs the stitching completing and pads adding, then its onto finishing the feet.

i think i'll use a couple of those rubber car mats for the bases of the feet, and finish the sculpting of the toes using some foam i got from work yesterday.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 20, 2011, 15:34:36
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/20012011641.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/20012011642.jpg)
heres my tail stuffed, ready to mount on a belt
thats 2 fiber pillows inside, took about 40mins to stuff and get shape.

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/20012011646.jpg)
me trying to hold it on my back and take photo
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 20, 2011, 15:36:36
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/19012011640.jpg)
1st hand paw stitched together

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/19012011639.jpg)
wearing the newly finished paw
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 20, 2011, 17:15:09
got the fun task of stitching together the rest of the second handpaw tonite,that'll take a couple hour.

earlier i nearly bought a load more fur to turn this into a full suit, but decided against it as with just the head, feet and hands its hot enought to wear.

gonna pick up a couple rubber car mats tomorrow to use on the bases of my foot paws.

Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Lost Cause on January 20, 2011, 19:35:25
You learn intresting things while sowing.
I learned that I can pass a needle through the skin of my left index finger and not notice until I try to draw the threat through after it.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 20, 2011, 20:21:50
i've sewn myself to this a few times over the last couple weeks.

best one i did resulted in my having to scrap that fur due to there being a fair bit of blood on it.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Lost Cause on January 21, 2011, 08:26:36
but the blood stains show the sacrifice made to the suit!
appease the suit!
It demands blood, sweat an tears!
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 21, 2011, 10:23:21
there will be more blood in this, oh yes there will.

both hands paws are now done, i'll get some photos up when cameras charged.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: huskeywolf on January 21, 2011, 13:09:28
there will be more blood in this, oh yes there will.

got the feet to carve into shape to day.

both hands are now done, i'll get some photos up when cameras charged.

both paws r now done he he......[we have paws not hands]

sorry for bein a paw in the tail ;D ;D
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 23, 2011, 22:20:09
got the ears cut out and stitched together, came out rather well.
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/23012011648.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/23012011649.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/23012011651.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/23012011650.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/23012011652.jpg)


lower jaws now attached, ready for furring.
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/23012011653.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/23012011654.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 23, 2011, 22:39:00
cutting out and stitching those ears together by hand took the best part of 4 hours today,
i watched both bad boys/bad boys 2 while doing these,
and got throught 6 cans of fosters,
so more blood was sacrificed to the suit (stabbed myself 4 times with needle, in same finger)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: SFW on January 24, 2011, 16:05:16
If you don't mind, should you bring this to Confuzzled I'd like to get a look inside since photos can only show so much. I'd like to have a look over it and ask a bit more about the process.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 24, 2011, 17:33:37
i'm aiming to get the suit finished for confuzzled, just got to finish the eyes and lower section of the head.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 26, 2011, 21:12:58
the handpaws have gone to my friends to be sew up properly, i stitched them by hand but had a few gaps and missed stitches, so she's gonna run the sewing machine round them for me.

i've hit a bit of a bump with the head, mainly the eyes.
was thinking of trying these to see which is best,

follow-me eyes
anime/manga style
glazed

i'll get each made and try them in head, taking photos then compare to see which looks best/has best visibility.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on January 27, 2011, 18:30:10
got the handpaws back today, she's done another great job on sewing them.
got the pads to glue on later and add elastic round the opening.

the feet have taken a side for now while i get the hands and tail finished.

Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Lost Cause on February 03, 2011, 00:32:14
I have come to the realisation that it can be judged just how much I need sleep based on how willing I am to apply hot glue to something currently strapped in place over a significant area of bare skin.
I am really bonding with my suit.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 03, 2011, 22:28:58
finally got the tail finished, stitched to top up and added a couple elastic strap belt loops.

2 pads left to sew on the left handpaw.

and hopefully the glue will have set on the footpaws by tomorrow.

havent done much to the head apart from tidying up some seams and finish the lower jaw, cant do much else till some more fur arrives.

this will possibly be done by mid march, or at the latest mid april, but it will be done for confuzzled.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 07, 2011, 21:00:53
i hate this cheap 2-part epoxy glue.

stuck the left shoe to the car mat fine and dried in a day,
but will it stick the right one to the other mat,
will it hell as like.

i've been trying the last 3 days to get it to stick, with no luck.
I've got some other car mats to see if it'll stick to this before i resort to using staples and a hammer.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: SFW on February 07, 2011, 21:32:23
The best stuff we use at work is called Treadmaster, we use it for sticking down floors. Apply to both surfaces, leave to tack dry for twenty minutes. Stick them together and they are NOT coming apart short of nuclear war breaking out at that exact spot.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 08, 2011, 13:26:27
yay its finally stuck.

I can now get on with finishing the carving of the footpaws tonite.

Hopefully my new battery and charger will arrive to day so i can start takong photos again.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: SFW on February 08, 2011, 16:12:48
I prefer to have two batteries, especially at conventions so that whilst one is charging you can use the other to take hundreds or thousands of photos.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 08, 2011, 21:31:28
this is what i have done so far

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01119.jpg)

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01120.jpg)

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01121.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 08, 2011, 22:43:07
this is after a couple hours work with a black permanent marker.

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01122.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01123.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01124.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01125.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01126.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 09, 2011, 20:18:43
just got one foot carved ready for furring.

i'll post some photos as soon as they've loaded to photo-bucket.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 09, 2011, 23:54:10
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01128-1.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01129.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01127-1.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01130.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01131.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 10, 2011, 00:00:00
first time wearing head and hands
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01135.jpg)

yep, i blinked as usual, just need to finish the eyes and sew on lower parts.


(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01134.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 10, 2011, 23:07:18
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01140.jpg)

thats one eye done, one to go
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 14, 2011, 21:44:52
eyes now finished and back of head sorted ready for lower fur to be attatched.

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01144.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01143.jpg)

these turned out kinda like follow me eyes.

link to a video of the eyes

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/th_MOV01145.jpg) (http://s610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/?action=view&current=MOV01145.mp4)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: huskeywolf on February 15, 2011, 10:28:37
your thread has been really intresting  and helpful, it might even give me the idea to have a go meself....but as for sewing, its hard, esp threading the needle. ;D ;D

ok im rubbish at sewing. lessons anyone ???

it does look an awesome suit. well done. me freind actually can make tails!
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 15, 2011, 23:19:54
here's me in the newly eyed head, still need to finish that hand paw

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/DSC01147.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on February 16, 2011, 00:39:55
just been looking at last photo, think i'll black abit more of the right eye to even them up.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on March 09, 2011, 22:42:15
had today off work, so i got the feet all furred ready for the next layer of rubber matting on the base.

also got the first parts of the lower head sewn on, just need to install the innards of the mouth/muzzle now (teeth/tongue/mini fan).

i've got the rest of the week off work, so i'll get some photos up tomorrow.

how this is progressing i may have the suit finished by the end of march.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on March 10, 2011, 23:33:55
my fully finished footpaws

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/10032011116.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/10032011117.jpg)
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/10032011118.jpg)

took a couple hours with some acrylic paint to do the markings.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on March 10, 2011, 23:35:10
here's me in head/paws taking a photo

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/10032011120.jpg)

might use this shirt at the con as it matches my trousers
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: RizzoRattie on March 14, 2011, 13:57:30
Congratulations.  For your first attempt I think you have done very well.  Remember, if you want any tips on any future projects you might have in mind, there will be plenty of panels at ConFuzzled 2011 geared towards people who want to build their own fursuits.

Rizzo

Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: SFW on March 14, 2011, 16:24:57
I think I might try and catch on one of those, I need to pick up some repair methods and fixes for little things that go wrong.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on March 14, 2011, 20:14:53
thanks,

i think i may attend a couple of the panels, as theres a few areas where i struggled in the making of this.

all i have left to do now is figure out how to attatch the new wig i've bought, the one i originally got doesn't look right so i've got another.

so if theres anyone on here who's after/wants a mid-length dark red wig let me know as i wont be using it.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: huskeywolf on March 15, 2011, 09:40:22
really like your suit ,well done! wish i had  it in me  to make me own suit! :)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on March 15, 2011, 18:30:41
thanks.

i was abit daunted at first, as i started with zero knowledge of sewing or fursuit building in general.
i did a fair bit of research (youtube vids/websites/forums) till i was happy enough to make a start.

i've already got plans to improve this one, but i'll leave that till after the con.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 06, 2011, 21:01:58
think its time for an update.

feet - finished, stripes painted
hands - finished, pads sewn/glued, stripes painted
tail - finished, needs tip painting black
head - 98.9%, just finishing the last sewing on lower sectins sides.

i've just discovered that hot melt glue sticks fingers together very well.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Lost Cause on April 06, 2011, 21:27:26
i've just discovered that hot melt glue sticks fingers together very well.

It also bonds fome to foreheads very well.
watch out for that one.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 06, 2011, 22:09:23
luckily the only foam in my suit is in the feet, but i did manage to glue my hand to the inside of the head earlier, took best part of 10min to get it unstuck.

i'll get some photos taken and posted up tomorrow when i get back from work.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 08, 2011, 18:15:52
heres my handpaws, i really like how these came out

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/08042011206.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 08, 2011, 18:16:36
everything i've done over the last few months.

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/08042011207.jpg)
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 08, 2011, 18:17:36
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/08042011208.jpg)

Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 08, 2011, 18:18:57
(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/08042011209.jpg)

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/08042011210.jpg)

(http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/Minokyoko/fursuit/08042011211.jpg)

still a bit unsyre about the hair, but its only held on with 3 stitches so easy to remove if needed.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 25, 2011, 20:17:03
wore my full partial yesterday for my family.
They like it, my dad even said i've done an awesome job on it., big confidence boost for me.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: huskeywolf on April 26, 2011, 12:37:52
you should be proud ,youve done a really good job : ;D look paward to seeing you in suit!
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 26, 2011, 21:07:03
god i'm cutting this close.

decided to make the arms longer, so am sat here on my bed, fur all over making extensions for the arms.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: huskeywolf on April 27, 2011, 13:02:23
god i'm cutting this close.

decided to make the arms longer, so am sat here on my bed, fur all over making extensions for the arms.


8 days 2 go..... dont stick any pins in ya paws  ;D
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Lost Cause on April 29, 2011, 01:55:33
decided to make the arms longer, so am sat here on my bed, fur all over making extensions for the arms.

Me too 0.0
hehe. made mine way to short. made really, really long extentions.
so long I will have to turn them in >.<
Well, I cant say I over planned it.
At this rate I can barly say I planned anything in the entire build XD
It's been one long series of happy accidents, joyful disasters and blissful stabbings.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 29, 2011, 16:26:26
got the extensions made and tailor tacked onto the arms,
i'll get the sewing machine set up tomorrow and do the final sewing in the morning then all thats left is to paint a few more tiger stripes on the arms and hope everythings done before thursday,
or i'll end up finishing some bits off at the con on friday when i get there.

and i still cant bring myself to paint the tail tip black, so may end up leaving it all orange.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on April 30, 2011, 21:07:18
finished the arms 3omins ago and they're currently drying.

i also finished off a bit of sewing on the head and glued the hair on, so its all now officially completed.

all thats left is to sort a bag to fit the head in an i'm all set for the con.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: SFW on April 30, 2011, 23:07:10
Fine? You still have days to make those final tweaks and settings. Good job! Looking forward to meeting you in the fur :D
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on May 03, 2011, 22:01:37
managed to get a case that everything fits into.

put everything in it and left it over night and all today to see if the head gets misshapen,luckily it doesnt due to how i made it.

all i have to sort out now is getting from the train station in manchester to the convention (may get a taxi).
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Lost Cause on May 04, 2011, 03:00:33
I was trying on my fursuit head to be sure it still fit.
You know, in case mine has expanted, or shurnk, or drasticly changed in dimention, and as I was doing that I noticed something hanging right in front of the eye. To cloose for me to propperly focus on, so I tried to brush it away, turned out it was inside the head....
Then it started moving....
Spiders are for good luck right?
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on May 04, 2011, 22:24:27
while finishing packing my suitcase,
i found the second rubber bases on my footpaws hasnt stuck very well, one came off completely,
the others held on in a couple places.

so i've got tomorrow to try and sort it, hopefully i can find my staple gun, if not, i'll nip into town and find some glue that'll work.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on June 14, 2011, 00:36:23
she served her purposeto last confuzzled 2011,no its time to sell her on and build a better suit.

shes now up for grabs on furbuy,  http://www.furbuy.com/auctions/1023911.html
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: SFW on June 14, 2011, 16:59:12
I thought you were going to keep it after all?
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: Stereo Fox on June 14, 2011, 19:14:18
was but decided to sell to get funds for my next suit.
Title: Re: my first fursuit
Post by: SFW on June 14, 2011, 22:13:44
Ah ok, I was wondering. I'll keep an eye on it :)