Making First Fursuit!

[guest22811]

Here's my first fursuit in progress. Since I'm only 13, I'm not experienced at all with making a fursuit and might need advice so for the people who know how to fursuit, please help!

The attached photo is my current foam base.I'm using 1 inch upholstery foam, no balaclava, and hot glue just fyi.I'm making ears right now.

Before you ask
'BUT YOU'RE ONLY 13!!!'
I have reasons xD
I happen to have all the materials needed since my grandpa used to be a carpenter and has a lotta stuff he doesn't use anymore and the fabric store's fur was on discount.

Also, the reason why I'm asking you guys is because my parents aren't helping lmao they're too busy


Can someone please tell me how to  embed pictures in the post instead of just attaching something too?

Thanks ~

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[Ventus Fall]

I don't have much time to respond, buuuuuuut:

Very neat foam base ^^
I'll be sure to check it out more thoroughly later and see better with what I can advise on or the like o3o


As for embedding images into your posts, you do the following:
1) Upload your picture anywhere (any website, like deviantart (could be Stash) or wherever).
2) Copy the image address.
3) In your post, use the following code:

Code: [Select]

[img]Put your image link here[/img]
4) And you're done



So, example:


This is the link to the image I'll be using in this example: http://www.clker.com/cliparts/Q/0/a/r/h/S/paw-print-th.png


And this is when I use the img tags:

[guest22811]

I don't have much time to respond, buuuuuuut:

Very neat foam base ^^
I'll be sure to check it out more thoroughly later and see better with what I can advise on or the like o3o


As for embedding images into your posts, you do the following:
1) Upload your picture anywhere (any website, like deviantart (could be Stash) or wherever).
2) Copy the image address.
3) In your post, use the following code:

Code: [Select]

[img]Put your image link here[/img]
4) And you're done



So, example:


This is the link to the image I'll be using in this example: http://www.clker.com/cliparts/Q/0/a/r/h/S/paw-print-th.png


And this is when I use the img tags:

Ohhhhh thanks so muchhhh!!!!!!

[Ventus Fall]

No problem ^^

I assume you're making a canine base? Of your fursona?

[guest22811]

No problem ^^

I assume you're making a canine base? Of your fursona?

Yep, its a canine base.

[Ventus Fall]

Cool
In that case... well, one thing that struck me (personally) is how long the muzzle is. I'm not sure what specific type of canine head build you're going for, but I think -if possible- that the muzzle is shortened just a little bit, if that helps? ^^

[guest22811]

Hm.. yeah, it does seem a little long.

Do you think it's okay to cut through dry glue?
I'm a bit scared I might mess up the muzzle.

[Nori]

It looks very cleanly cut, nice job! I agree with Ventus, shorten the muzzle at the base. I had no problems cutting through hot glue and foam, I used a mix of a knife and scissors
Something that can help is to put a picture of your reference over your head (have your reference be transparent) and resize the images so they match the best you can (lining up the eyes is a good reference point) And see how much you need to cut off of the muzzle. Just make sure you hold down ctrl or a key that keeps the image the same height/width ratio

[guest22811]

I did the ears!
As for the muzzle, I think the perspective that I took the first photo was a bit tilted so it made the muzzle appeared larger. Here it is now:






If you guys think the muzzle is still too long ill hack some off xD

[Nori]

So cute!!!
I did some redlines for you, sorry they're crude, I drew with my mouse. I'm assuming you're doing the same species as your avi?
I think shortening the muzzle will be a good idea, not by much though!

[guest22811]

Omg its so off xD

Gonna shorten the muzzle then

TYsMMMM

Post Merge: June 25, 2016, 07:21:46 AM
How about now?
I've cut off a little from the muzzle, and I guess it's close enough

[Nori]

Much better, great job!!

[guest22811]

Yass Tyyy


Went outside today to buy foamies and some duct tape, making a set of follow me eyes, any tips?
I'm using cloth mesh and it's working so dont ask about buckram xD

[Nori]

I haven't made any myself, but https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmKryPPBKiA seems like a good tutorial. I don't use buckram either, I used a plastic coated mesh that I doubled over Buckram seems too thick, compared to other materials that look the same but are easier to see out of

[guest22811]

Ooh I've seen that tutorial before

I've just finished my eyes, they came out good but are a bit transparent but not too noticable:D
It's a little hard to see out of cos of my bad vision and limited view so it's a bit blurry but overrall it's fine

Hopefully I'm going to go to the store on Monday to get fur and start, well, furring ;D

Do you put the eyes in after furring?
and do i line the inside of the mouth after or before furring?