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Creative Arts and Media => Fursuiting and Cosplay => Topic started by: ✡ on October 30, 2011, 04:43:55 AM
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Everyone's been talking a lot about tails lately, so here's a general thread for discussing tails, wearing tails, and such :3
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Taaaiiillls~
I'm trying to decide if I want a tail that just hangs, or a tail with wire it so I can position it, the wire seems more life like to me but might get in the way sometimes, or look weird if I accidentally sit on it x.x
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Taaaiiillls~
I'm trying to decide if I want a tail that just hangs, or a tail with wire it so I can position it, the wire seems more life like to me but might get in the way sometimes, or look weird if I accidentally sit on it x.x
mine just hangs out, that makes it a lot more comfy because then I can twist it when I'm sitting down or getting in my car
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I see... I just hear a lot of gruff about the hanging tails being odd cause they just dangle and stuff.
Now to wait for Japan to make a tail that works off your brain waves...if it doesn't already exist that is.
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I actually prefer the ones that hang. for me it's just about the comfort of wearing a tail, not making it look life-like. maybe I'll go for that when I actually get around to commissioning one
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They have made ears that perk with brainwaves so that if you're surprised or happy or angry, they move and flutter and what not. Tails are in the making, and some are also moving based on movement with a wire system.
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They have made ears that perk with brainwaves so that if you're surprised or happy or angry, they move and flutter and what not. Tails are in the making, and some are also moving based on movement with a wire system.
technology is still in it's infancy though. seems like a lotta money for nothing
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Yes I did see the ears, made by neurowear I believe. Only problem was the bulkyness and the head gear on them but they looked pretty awesome.
I actually prefer the ones that hang. for me it's just about the comfort of wearing a tail, not making it look life-like. maybe I'll go for that when I actually get around to commissioning one
Well I guess you're right, I don't really know how it feels but I shall see soon. Also, Japan spends a lot of money for nothing all the time, cause they can. :P
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Yes I did see the ears, made by neurowear I believe. Only problem was the bulkyness and the head gear on them but they looked pretty awesome.
I actually prefer the ones that hang. for me it's just about the comfort of wearing a tail, not making it look life-like. maybe I'll go for that when I actually get around to commissioning one
Well I guess you're right, I don't really know how it feels but I shall see soon. Also, Japan spends a lot of money for nothing all the time, cause they can. :P
it's a nice fuzzy feeling :D
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Are non-fuzzy tails allowed? Because I'm quite fond of the Xenomorph tail myself~
(http://www.cinema-france.com/images_1/9100e2e7db814531f6f27402e5e6da0820110117082149.jpg)
Muuurr X3
I love it so much I gave my demon-sona a simular tail (but not exact, of course).
But, alas, it would be very difficult to make a functioning Alien tail without it being bulky or space consuming.
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I would love to see a RL tail like that :D
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Fuzzy like the tail~ heheh. I'm sure it feels somewhat like when I wear my ears...which I need a new pair anyway, but my current ones will do for the time being.
Oh and non furry tails are fine too, I don't see anything wrong with them. Cool tail btw~
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fuzzeh tails are really fun! sometimes you can sleep with them attached to your pajamas <3
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Would that bring you good dreams? And if not, snuggle it during bad dreams. :)
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actually it gives me the best rests of my life
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Sounds like something I should try, I have a hard time sleeping as it is... and not many good dreams either! @@
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i think it might help then, it's really comfy!
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Does it have to be a big fluffy tail? or can it be a sleek and slim one?
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mine is sleek, slim, but fluffy as well! big fluffy ones do help though :D
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I see! Maybe if it were big and fluffeh you could lay on it like a pillow!
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you still can with the slim and fuzzy ones, they're all super comfy!
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who here constantly wears a tail wherever they go? I have a few friends who do that and I salute them for that XD
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i do and i am also prototyping a tail that is RC(possibly one that has pre-programed movements) that your friend or handler can control. B) it should have full range of motion. B)
all in all its going pretty well. B) it should cost less than $750.
if all goes well it will have full range of motion.
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Say, does anyone have any tips on making a positioned tail wothout having to resort to wires?
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Shaped foam, maybe.
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well my prototype never got off the drawing board. couldnt find a 24 channel RC system.
but..............
i did find a 24 channel USB programable controller; it can be pre-programed or run directly from a computer. (it can be made RC but that will be very very expensive and tricky.)
if all goes well............all in all should cost $575-$600 depending on the animal, more if you want a tail that is longer.
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I use a special puppetry string for my tails that way I can wag and have it look real, but the string is very hard to come buy offline, because its what they use in movies because its strong but very hard to see.
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my friend just told me she would make a tail for me for five bucks, eep I'm excited :3
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Own 4.
I only really wear two of 'em though.
Might sell the other two.
:3
I plan on getting more!
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as of now I only own one but I really do hope to own more once I'm out on my own XD
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Order em online.
Get em sent to a friends house.
Say its for raves.
???
Profit.
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XD but no chance to wear it usually because my parents are well...my parents. they yell at me for wearing sweats in public, I can only imagine what they'd say about a tail
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Hide the tail in a bag or in your pants.
IF THERES A WILL, THERES A WAY
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no fun to wear a tail unless you can't flaunt it! so i won't wear it in my pants XD but i have gotten the opportunity to wear it to school and to various stores XD
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Why not flaunt it with friends or in school?
Start a trend?
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not with the jocks around here XD they get violent towards furries D:
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I only has 2 tails T.T but I only use one of them
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I only has 2 tails T.T but I only use one of them
d'aw why? D:
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Because only one is the correct color and its super floofy and awesome and the furs so soft~ :3 the othere one is also shorter >.>
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i want a foxaroo tail, wonder who'd make that XD
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My mate wants me to get him a tail for christmas, and i have no idea where to get one. does anyone know where i can get a tail for like $40 or less? i would sure appreciate the help
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I was able to snag a decent one at Hot Topic, but I do believe that they are partially seasonal, as they are more out in the open during Halloweentime. Only cost me fifteen bucks for good quality ^_^ also if you want to there are many fursuit commissioners out there who will make them for a bit higher of a cost but way better quality
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You could try furbuy.com its an auction site so you might get a bargain. Thats where I got my first tail.
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thanks ill check them out :3
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did he just want A tail or a tail of his character? and what is his character? $40 would be enough for a simpler tail with 2 colours, + shipping.
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i want a foxaroo tail, wonder who'd make that XD
I'm sure that if you asked any suit maker, they'd be able to make you a foxrootail XD
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i hope they enjoy making it XD I'd be the only foxaroo ever!
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does everyone use faux fur or do some use real tails
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Some people do use real tails (obtained legally and humanely), but faux fur tends to be more common in the fandom. It's a lot easier to customize a faux fur tail, and some faux fur material is really nice and soft.
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real fur tails are quite controversial to some...I do know a RL fur who owns a fox tail containing real fox fur
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I'm considering making a tail, but having a difficult time finding some good tutorials for the construction.
Admittedly, I fell in love with a beautiful one on Etsy. (You can see the GORGEOUS tail here. (http://www.etsy.com/listing/75287542/beastwares-huge-white-tail?ref=sr_gallery_27&ga_search_submit=&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=furry+tail&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade))
Does anyone have any tips on how to go about making something like that? Or are there good tutorials for less amazing tails (to start out on) about that I'm missing?
Halp!
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I'm considering making a tail, but having a difficult time finding some good tutorials for the construction.
Admittedly, I fell in love with a beautiful one on Etsy. (You can see the GORGEOUS tail here. (http://www.etsy.com/listing/75287542/beastwares-huge-white-tail?ref=sr_gallery_27&ga_search_submit=&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=furry+tail&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade))
Does anyone have any tips on how to go about making something like that? Or are there good tutorials for less amazing tails (to start out on) about that I'm missing?
Halp!
oh my god that IS gorgeous...I want it for myself!! D:
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I know, right?!
(Also, thanks, Zephyr, for fixing the link. I dunno what happened. >.>')
It's SO expensive, though. And I'm a broke college furry.
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I want a tail just like that but black,blue its so flooffy.... D:
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Looking for someone who can help me make a tail and ear set prefer local in califronia anyone who can help
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I kinda want a tail myself. I might get one soon.
My sister picked one up from Hot Topic, but those tails are all pretty cheaply-made.
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I kinda want a tail myself. I might get one soon.
My sister picked one up from Hot Topic, but those tails are all pretty cheaply-made.
the one i have from there is good quality
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I kinda want a tail myself. I might get one soon.
My sister picked one up from Hot Topic, but those tails are all pretty cheaply-made.
the one i have from there is good quality
Maybe it was just the one my sister picked up. It tore the second day she had it.
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i asked for a tail and ears set from pawstar for x-mas but my mom was short on money, wich i understand so i supose ill have to wait till july for my friend to go to anime cons so she can pick one up for me :P
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I've been seeing more Furry related stuff at Anime cons lately but it seems like I don't see any one Fursuit other then one of my dA friends...
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I've been seeing more Furry related stuff at Anime cons lately but it seems like I don't see any one Fursuit other then one of my dA friends...
That's probably because of the growing interests of nekos and kitsunes in Japan. I don't think you'll find a full anthro character too often, though. Mostly tails and ears will be found.
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I'll normally see about 10-20 Fursuiters at AWA (Had over 18,000 attendees last year) But theres is a furry store in the dealers room, "Pawstar" which is where I got my new ears from.
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i was gonna order some ears and a tail from them, what kinda quality are they?
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High quality I guess I mean they look almost natural on me and they've lasted this long without breaking or losing fur. XD
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pawstar is actually pretty good quality
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Srry I just don't have anything to compare it to XDD
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YES!!!!! now i have no worries about wasting money!!!!!! :3
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I can't order any stuff from pawstar because then my parents would get to the mail before me :/ no matter really, I'll have my own mailbox starting this summer (as long as my roommates don't find it XD)
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i got my mom to get me one or think about it anyway, and i played a phsyc game with my dad so when i wear it to school he cant say anything! :p
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and if I ever was to wear mine to school my principle would raise hell
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I didn't tell my parents I have one, they would think I'm weirder than I already am and find a way to ruin it :P
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and if I ever was to wear mine to school my principle would raise hell
Wow, really? O-o
I've seen other people wearing tails to school here. Then again my school is pretty high in population...
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I use to go to a private school that's why lol I graduated so I can where my tail as much as I want now :D
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After halloween my friend Alicia, gave me a pretty black kitty tail, and i wore that around everywhere, u wouldnt believe the looks on peoples faces when they seen it, at first they thought they were trippin', but then they were like "oh, that's cool!" but then it started getting worn out, because i'm an alley cat so i'm always outside, but people would pet me all the time, and i enjoyed it.
Now i'm trying to get myself a doggy tail. Anyone have any ideas on like what color, or breed, or anything like that?
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I've always liked husky tails myself.
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I'm new here and I thought I'd show you guys this tail:
(http://i.imgur.com/Ou1VM.jpg)
^_^ It's made by me, and I assure you, it's high quality fur! It's £35 for a metre of each colour! It's really soft and cute :P
It's up on FurBuy right now, if anyones interested, it does have a "Buy it now" option too!
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thats awesome does it come in different colors and can you make it longer?
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I'm currently just selling that one. I'm waiting on more fur to come in, but at £35 a meter, it's a bit pricey :/
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awsome tail but off topic question where did you get that belt ive been looking for one like that and cant find it anywhere
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I've had it since I was 12, so I don't remember haha
I think I got it at Claire's Accessory!
Expect more tails soon from me :)
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well let me know when you make a longer one and ill look in to it ive been looking for a tail XP
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may be acquiring a foxaroo tail soon
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I really want a tail like a good wolf tail but no one in my family knows Im a furry for a reason and some kids at my school would wear them but the school made them stop because they were getting teased even thought they didnt care. I would want to know where I can get one it would be really cool im tired of hiding the fact im a furry
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hehe X3 i luv fuzzy tails their so fun
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XD OMG THOSE TAILS ARE KILLER!! I WANT ONE SO BAD lol! ARgh it sucks cause my mom dose not want me wearing a tail (still gonna >:D)
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yea i think ill just do that Im usually home alone so Ill just need to find out how to get my tails decretely
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Im home first and my parents arent here for like 3 hours so I just need to order my tail and Im good thx man *high paw*
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Thinking of getting a tail at some point, how exactly are they worn?
I've heard something about a harness, but that's it.
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i know someone who had a specially designed one that was a belt with a tail on it
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I had a tail a while ago but some guys took it and threew it down a stormdrain but ever since then ive had this weird sense or feeling like Im wearing a tail but i dont have one! WHAT BLACK MAGIC IS THIS! its like i have a tail 20:4 7 and one time when was working out i felt a tail brush my arm but there is obviously nothing their am i going crazy XD LOL
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i was left home alone for a few hours so i took a stuffed animal and cut it up :P
end result: a cewl looking little tail thats nicely sewn for a novice and it looks nice other than in the center theres a 'Tail-Tumor' basically a random bulge in way it was sewn. Also, i cut a couple holes so a belt can slide in for easy wearing :P
ill post a picture when i find my phones cord X3
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Ren needs a new tail mine is starting to mess up v.v *sadface*
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ok i need to find a place that sels tails hmmm any one of one that will sell to australia ?
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i will but you heve to pay the extra s&h.
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im used to pay extra lol XD
but it is a plan atleast :)
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wait depends....what kind of tail?
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mainly a wolfs tail
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oh ok :D
i'm no pro but that i can do!
i do mine realistic is that ok?
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yeah. nah that would be great :)
means yess sorry i gatta stop say stuff like that coz i confuse ppl XD my bad
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I like mah tail *fluffs it up* ^_^
I enjoy wearing it at cons and stuff, and it just goes with my belt loops. :D
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I like mah tail *fluffs it up* ^_^
I enjoy wearing it at cons and stuff, and it just goes with my belt loops. :D
*looks at tail*
aww i need to get one so bad
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In 6 days I'll have mine :D Picking it up at my first (local) convention ever :D Will post pics of it sometimes when I'll have the time but I can post the pic that my commissioner put on her FA :D
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8007467/ (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8007467/)
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Looks big and fluffy alright!
Nice :D
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So I got a tail (and ears) during Anime North this weekend, so like how do I clean it properly?
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*I'm going to have to buy a new one because theres no chance to save mine its just to old...* 5 years me and that tail had a good run ... *sadface*
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How to clean and store tail properly? All I have is a bunch of plastic bags covering it from dust.
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My tail needs some minor surgery, just a few stitches
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Aye, mine is actually a real tail, thats been airbrushed, etc. It's held up great, is extremely soft and floofy, hasn't lost its color at all, but the leather for where it'd have the little rig to connect it to your pants, has split down the middle. I might try and sow it because the tail itself is still in excellent condition... and theirs expensive v.v (I got it at a Anime Convention) plus I love my tail so much *hugs it*
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i'm thinking of making my fursuit with multiple tails (even though it is a wolf) maybe three, what do you all think?
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i'm thinking of making my fursuit with multiple tails (even though it is a wolf) maybe three, what do you all think?
Go for it, I've seen fursuits with like over 10 tails
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^ dang thats a lot of tails O.o
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I have this cat tail I got at AWA. I love it but it needs to be cleaned. I really want a dragon tail though I would be sooo happy if I found a dragon tail (and wings to match of course!) I could buy. :*
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oh i make movable wings....but i have never tried a dragon tail
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My tail is being shipped right now. :D
I am so excited I can't wait to get it.
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i feel ya, my folks are always yelling at me for wearing a tail clip in public so i did what i thought was right.....i orderd my 2nd tail a 30" fox tail. lets see what they say now lol X3
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ha ha. i am sure they will love that. XD
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Does anyone know a good place to get a faux fox tail?
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try www.PawStar.com (http://www.PawStar.com) ^_^ they have awsome tails
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i have pawstar favorited ^_^
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:'( my tail did not come in the mail yet. Week 4 here we go.
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anyone know how i can explain the tail to my folk they asked :S
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lol i've waited a month to get my tail and i finaly got it but it was pink XD i ordered a orange one. well now i have send it back and wait even longer now :( ah well month 2 here we go
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW that bites X3
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Wore tail to school for halloween, guys were like wow, wtf, girls were like awwww, omg so cute!
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Hahahaha! Really? Now I know what to expect... ;)
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my school has a dress code that says that nothing can hang from pants(chain wallets,lanyards,tails,etc.) :'(
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My school doesn't have as strict a dress code exactly, but if someone were to wear a tail they'd get stopped in the hall and interrogated by just about every teacher >:(
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How does it make you feel, wearing a tail? For me it's very relaxing and I feel much calmer in mind and body. I've never had the urge to wear it to school, but for those of you who wants and are prohibitet, that freaking sucks :( and for that person/persons who threw it into a stormdrain.. the hell was that good for? That's just mean.
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Most schools have the most ridculous dress codes. We still have the no collar or anything else hanging off of you rule :'( . ALSO we can't wear turtlenecks and all straps must be 4 fingers long and all of this jazz. That doesn't really affect me, but it's just frustrating for everyone :/
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wow. Our dresscode is that we have to have something on
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW. That's so stupid! Our corporation is bogus.
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Corporation? :S
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Sorries I didn't finish my sentence. "School" corporation. :3
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Sorry for being so easily confused :$ but many thanks for clarifying!
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I say screw the codes, unless I am getting paid, you do NOT tell me what I can wear.
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I say screw the codes, unless I am getting paid, you do NOT tell me what I can wear.
Spirit! Wooho!
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I say screw the codes, unless I am getting paid, you do NOT tell me what I can wear.
I say that too, but if I do it I'd get expelled >:(
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Whatever happened to our rights? I mean sure you shouldn't wear skimpy outfits and such, but a tail, ears, and a collar? Is that really that bad? :/
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In a world where some students have been expelled for wearing a certain color, because it was a "gang symbol", somehow I'm not surprised at this... But yeah it sucks >:(
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What does it mean to be expelled? Is this something temporary or lasting?
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You're kicked out of the school forever and never allowed to go there again.
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For wearing certain clothes? *Cough* Excuse my phrasing but... **censor** that
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I GOT A NEW TAIL~! *HUGS AND NUZZLES IT~!!!! <3 <3 <3* .... sorry ... ^^;
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LUCKY NUGGET! ^_^
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*Wags tail* Yep :P I loves it so much >w<
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I hope I get one for Christmas. I found someone on the interwebs that makes REALLY FLIPPIN GOOD tails and ears and such. Faux makes me drool :)
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I hope I get one for Christmas. I found someone on the interwebs that makes REALLY FLIPPIN GOOD tails and ears and such. Faux makes me drool :)
Link please?
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Here buddy ^_^ http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/Beetlecat (http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/Beetlecat)
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Seems like really good works, thanks for sharing ^_^
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Velcomes. It kinda sucks how she only has one pair of the ears though. Someone will probably get to them before me :(
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I need a new tail...mine is gone :/ but anyone know a good place where I can find them...cheapish?
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I get all my stuff at conventions by these people, they have a site to you can order from, I believe they do both synthetic and real tails, don't know about custom air brushing but they got a large selection as far as colors.
www.pawstar.com (http://www.pawstar.com)
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got myself a new big fluffy one at a con X3
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this is a thread for tails. so can you tell me the chepest but best way to make a tail of my own making and where i could get the supplies? please respond soon.
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got myself a new big fluffy one at a con X3
*Hugs and nuzzles Drakes now floofy tail* :D
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my tail has been floofy for months now X3 I just failed to mention that I bought a new one
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... oh ... well then... ... ... *STILL HUGS FUZZY TAIL*
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I think I'm finally gonna get a tail of my own soon, I can't stand not having one any longer X3
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I got two :3 there both black with white tip ... but one of them the leather broke because it's 3 years old about
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I'll post a picture later when I can XD right now I look all ew and my parents are home :(
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YAY~! I wanna see :3 ... and I look ew 90% of the times thus I rarely upload pictures XD
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yays i got a legit tail now :3
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Ooh, that looks very nice Jynx! :3
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ANSWER MY QUESTION PLEASE BEFORE I GO BONKERS!!!! please replie as soon as possible..thenk you.
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this is a thread for tails. so can you tell me the chepest but best way to make a tail of my own making and where i could get the supplies? please respond soon.
That will take some research on your part in order to determine how to get what you want and whether or not you can afford it. It's not really something anyone can just directly tell you.
Try doing a Google search for how to make tails; I'm sure it will come up with something. There is a tutorial for making tails here (http://www.matrices.net/makingtails.asp) which would work fine, but there are several different methods out there you could use that may or may not work better for you.
Some fur material can be bought at any local craft or fabric store. Sometimes you may have to buy it online. There is a list of all sorts of resources for that in the sticky thread here (http://www.thefurryforum.com/forums/index.php?topic=14184.0).
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yays i got a legit tail now :3
Some reason the bottle next to the tail for size comparison makes me giggle so much,
Thanks WZ for the tutorials :3 I might try and make my own one day :3
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Yarn tails are the best. <3
I have a yarn tail, they look the most realistic.
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Just got my first tail! :D It's so wonderfully soft and snuggly I love it! X3
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Just got my first tail! :D It's so wonderfully soft and snuggly I love it! X3
now go out on the town and strut your stuff!
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how do i clean these huge things?
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Guyz!!!
I ordered ears to match my tail!!
Should be here in a week!!
*purrs*
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happy for you zane ^_^
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Got my first tail a couple months ago and i loves it. Sadly, it isnt the color of my fursona because i changed it x_x
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I might have to thin out some of my new tails under coat >w> it's a bit to floofy >w>
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I might have to thin out some of my new tails under coat >w> it's a bit to floofy >w>
TOO floofy? THERE'S NO SUCH THING
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lol my tail is difficult to make and idk if im even doing it correctly... trying to make fancy disgins in the black fur with the use of red fur
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gunna buy a new, smaller tail at furnal equionox this weekend, anyone going?
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I got my tail two weeks ago - my parents actually were there when I bought it. As soon as I got it, I hooked it onto my overcoat. My mom chuckled and took a picture. When I took my coat off, I switched the tail over to my belt loop. No one has said anything, and I've been wearing it around the house for these last two weeks. I get that "ghost tail" feeling when I'm not wearing it - either actually feeling it's weight, or sweeping behind my legs to brush it aside so I don't sit on it even though it's not there.
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I might have to thin out some of my new tails under coat >w> it's a bit to floofy >w>
TOO floofy? THERE'S NO SUCH THING
Yes but I prefer my tail not having the shape of a woolly worm
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ghost tail? i have that problem too. but i dont mind it anymore
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I even see my tail's shadow when I'm not wearing it. It's kinda spooky. I find it interesting that after only two weeks I've gained so many new habits just from wearing a tail.
I'm pretty comfortable wearing my tail around the house and in public now - which surprises even myself, since I'm crazy self conscious. I wore my tail out for the first time to a non-festive outing on Monday to dinner and a movie with my family, and I wore it to the Social Security Office by myself. I'm still never wearing it to school though.
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School is a pain in the ass. If I were to get one, I'd be hestitant about the public as well, but that is largely becuase of my local area. I happen to live in what I prefer to call 'Farm-ville', Netherlands. Go to ANY larger town nearby, even Enschede which is 10 minutes away, and you'd be amazed by how much more accepting, extroverted and unique people are, but in this little town/area, I'd be considered the weirdest person to have ever existed. It's a small town of VERY small-minded people that basically all look the same, nobody dares to be a bit ecccentric. Considering my hair is going to be bright blue with give or take two weeks, I might as well get a tail sometime later, but school would be rough for me to attempt. My family doesn't know either, though my friends do, so the only midlly comfortable place would be at a friend's house :P
Also, dragon tails, iunno how easy those are to get :|
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I'd love to wear my tail around everywhere, but I would never wear it to school or just out doing some random errand by myself. Especially at school but in other places too, I'd be afraid it'd just get dirty, worn out, be in the way etc. A lot of the fun for me outside the house comes from knowing others can see it and engage with me about it, so if no one's really around to appreciate it or they're just gonna give me a glance and that's it, then it's just sorta in the way of my legs. Of course at school that wouldn't be a problem, but it'd be labeled as a distraction, possibly confiscated, and honestly I don't trust the other students not to mess with it.
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I don't really like to wear my tail anywhere but furcons/meets. Because otherwise I tend to fail to see the point, and I already look goofy enough just dressed normally, so I think a tail would make it even worse XD
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Well, I'm a really boring person, and I rarely express myself emotionally, or artistically. I grew up rather fast, mastering being the "strong man of the house" at a young age, since my dad was always deployed. As a kid, my idea of that profile was emotionless, stoic, and calm. That personality sticks with me till today. I never share my emotions with anyone, nor do I share my art, literature, or musical works. Wearing my tail, or collar, or ear hat (when it gets here) is the one way I express myself, and it's rather freeing. Kinda like how, growing up, I watched documentaries and educational shows, and now I'm watching cartoons. It's like I'm getting my childhood back.
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Well, I'm a really boring person, and I rarely express myself emotionally, or artistically. I grew up rather fast, mastering being the "strong man of the house" at a young age, since my dad was always deployed. As a kid, my idea of that profile was emotionless, stoic, and calm. That personality sticks with me till today. I never share my emotions with anyone, nor do I share my art, literature, or musical works. Wearing my tail, or collar, or ear hat (when it gets here) is the one way I express myself, and it's rather freeing. Kinda like how, growing up, I watched documentaries and educational shows, and now I'm watching cartoons. It's like I'm getting my childhood back.
that's a good point X3
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I finally got my first tail—from the fine furs at Pawstar—in the mail today!! :D
(http://i.imgur.com/6ENXeAi.jpg)
And never a more metal fox there was!! \M/ >w< \M/
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Awesome! Love the red, instead of brown/grey/orange :D
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Awesome! Love the red, instead of brown/grey/orange :D
Thanks! :D I have a hat with ears on it, which is a lighter shade of red; almost redorange. Since fox tails are often darker than the rest of our fur, I decided to go with this color. :3
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Awesome decision then :)
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I have three tails currently but don't wear any of them. A ridiculously GIANT tail for my fursuit, a real fox tail (from doing taxidermy in my spare time), and a rather meh attempt at a cat tail.
I'm hoping to commission a tail based on my actual fursona but I'm going to be so picky about it I just knoooow.
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may get a new tail ( gave one to my sister ) most likley from pawstar :D
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may get a new tail ( gave one to my sister ) most likley from pawstar :D
I've said it before and I'll say it again, their stuff is awesome, if you decide to get a tail from them you won't be let down :)
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[size=78%]I've said it before and I'll say it again, their stuff is awesome, if you decide to get a tail from them you won't be let down [/size] :)
I can most definitely attest to that! :D
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I've been making yarn tails, and they turn out so amazingly realistic and beautiful. The only hard part is advertising them. :3
They are definitely soft and fluffy, and the base feels like...bones, almost. They move very realistically. My favorite ones to make are multicolored ones, because you don't know how it will look until it is finished. I would love to post an example but my pictures are HUGE...oh, wait. Attachment. HAHA! :D
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I've been making yarn tails, and they turn out so amazingly realistic and beautiful. The only hard part is advertising them. :3
They are definitely soft and fluffy, and the base feels like...bones, almost. They move very realistically. My favorite ones to make are multicolored ones, because you don't know how it will look until it is finished. I would love to post an example but my pictures are HUGE...oh, wait. Attachment. HAHA! :D
Awesome, love the multi-coloring
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Me too, I love making these just to see how they turn out. I'm working on a turquoise/dark brown one I just might keep for myself.. >.> here are some WIP..
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I play a lot of paintball and airsoft and I love adding flair to my camo. I purchased camo yarn to make a tail but I have a sizing question I only want the tail to be 1 ft long how much yarn should u use in terms of length? Thanks in advance for the help.
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I play a lot of paintball and airsoft and I love adding flair to my camo. I purchased camo yarn to make a tail but I have a sizing question I only want the tail to be 1 ft long how much yarn should u use in terms of length? Thanks in advance for the help.
I haven't worked much with yarn, so I'm probably not much help to you in that area. >.> But, I'm curious as to how you're going to make it. Crochet? Knitting? :)
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Brushing it. I saw it on YouTube and thought it looked real good.
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Oh, I do them professionally now..It's been awhile since I posted on here, but my gallery is on my DA, tumblr, and I have a custom tail shop on Etsy...
I'll just give a DA link, everything is there!
http://drake-ukkonen.deviantart.com/ (http://drake-ukkonen.deviantart.com/)
I play a lot of paintball and airsoft and I love adding flair to my camo. I purchased camo yarn to make a tail but I have a sizing question I only want the tail to be 1 ft long how much yarn should u use in terms of length? Thanks in advance for the help.
Sorry I didn't see this sooner! For a foot long, one skein of 140 yard yarn will be enough. I recommend I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby.
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Well then if I fail at brushing this one out then I'll just have to order it. Thanks for the help.
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Now that I think about it, that yarn method seems to make a much more realistic tail, structurally, than the one I have that's just stuffed. Maybe I'll try my hand at it one day, too! :D
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I already have mine measured to length and braided. I'll let you know how long the brushing takes me.
Post Merge: June 03, 2013, 11:50:31 PM
Ok so after three hours I am calling it a failure. At this point I will see if some one can make one and I will pay for it.
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There actually is a tail that wags when you're happy :3 It's made by the same creators of Nekomimi ears and is called the Shippo tail.
Post Merge: August 13, 2013, 05:49:58 PM
I've just ordered this tail --> http://www.etsy.com/listing/156438879/custom-large-fox-style-curled-tail (http://www.etsy.com/listing/156438879/custom-large-fox-style-curled-tail) , but I'm wondering...does it look too feline-y for a canine?
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There actually is a tail that wags when you're happy :3 It's made by the same creators of Nekomimi ears and is called the Shippo tail.
Post Merge: August 13, 2013, 05:49:58 PM
I've just ordered this tail --> http://www.etsy.com/listing/156438879/custom-large-fox-style-curled-tail (http://www.etsy.com/listing/156438879/custom-large-fox-style-curled-tail) , but I'm wondering...does it look too feline-y for a canine?
It does look a little feline, because the width looks pretty constant throughout, rather than it kinda growing wider and then tapering towards the end, like a fox's tail. But that's nothing a little careful clipping can't fix, I think. :) And foxes are technically vulpine, not canine. ^_^
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Oh, alright! It actually just came in the mail and I am not dissapointed ^D^
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:/ I kinda want a tail, but I have no idea where to look for one. Since my sona is a dragon, fur tails won't work, and I REALLY don't want that weird fabric that they use on plush fish... that stuff freaks me out man... *shudders*
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:/ I kinda want a tail, but I have no idea where to look for one. Since my sona is a dragon, fur tails won't work, and I REALLY don't want that weird fabric that they use on plush fish... that stuff freaks me out man... *shudders*
It would be difficult as all hell to make, but maybe you could cut up a bunch of empty soda cans and spraypaint them to make scales? And then somehow attach them to a "spine" made of some flexible material...
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Nobo that sound like it would work but becarefull not to cut your self.
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Is there anywhere I can order one from?
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:/ I kinda want a tail, but I have no idea where to look for one. Since my sona is a dragon, fur tails won't work, and I REALLY don't want that weird fabric that they use on plush fish... that stuff freaks me out man... *shudders*
It would be difficult as all hell to make, but maybe you could cut up a bunch of empty soda cans and spraypaint them to make scales? And then somehow attach them to a "spine" made of some flexible material...
I would basically be wearing a heavy wind-chime XD, but it might work...
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Is there anywhere I can order one from?
Pawstar (http://www.pawstar.com/merch_product_page.php?page=list&category=cosplay¤t_section=cosplay_tails) is a great place for tails. It's where I got my fox tail from. :)
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Those are actually pretty cheap, but also seem to be of good quality :D... too bad i need a scaly one...
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Thank you for the yarn idea! I had no idea you could make one out of yarn. I was looking for a tail in the various stores around here but had no idea what I was going to end up with... and then Anoni helped me find this thread and I INSTANTLY looked up youtube videos on how to make one. That SAME night I started making one- which included running to Michaels, a craft store, at 8pm. Imagine everyones faces when I told them we need to go to a store NOW. XD
This is what I have so far-
(http://i.imgur.com/OheK2IB.jpg)
Left- tail that didnt work out
Middle- First tail
Right- Second tail still working on
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^ Looks good
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just got one off of ebay for $9
I will link my youtube video of it but I warn you I am not speaking english in the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH2Qb0vDqzI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH2Qb0vDqzI)
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Right now I'm working on a HUGE lime/white fox tail. My Boyfriend is 6'7" and it goes past his knees!
I'll post pics of it later :3