Fursuit Thread V2 OPEN (New Poll)

[Larkspur1678]

^I’ve seen some people use these vacuum things they spray and suck up soapy water as you go. Don’t know the name and I’m sorry for my vagueness- my blood sugar is pretty low •^• just know that it’s possible!

I’ve heard of that too, they’re spot cleaner vacuums ^^ Bissel’s little green one is what I see a lot, but I don’t have any personal experience. It’s a nice portable option for cons from what I’ve heard.

[Michael's Fan.]

i wish i had the money to get one lol
i just make sure its clean with febreze n stuff

[Violently Violet]

My fursuit needs a wash but I'm not sure I can clean it with water seeing as the eyes are acrylic paint on mesh without any covering. I'm gonna just try with disinfectant spray and stuff.

As for the body suit.. my digi legs are thick foam layers hot glued onto leggings and it's all glued/sewn to the fur. Anyone know the best way to clean them? Will the foam mold if I try to wash them in the bath (that goes for the feetpaws and handpaws as well)? I've heard you should clean the bodysuit in the bath then hang them up with a fan pointing at them while bushing it out to make sure the fur dries right. But the digi legs are verryyy thick foam and I can't imagine it drying well (more like soaking it all up like a sponge)? But they're not removable from the suit. Any suggestions?

[Larkspur1678]

My fursuit needs a wash but I'm not sure I can clean it with water seeing as the eyes are acrylic paint on mesh without any covering. I'm gonna just try with disinfectant spray and stuff.

As for the body suit.. my digi legs are thick foam layers hot glued onto leggings and it's all glued/sewn to the fur. Anyone know the best way to clean them? Will the foam mold if I try to wash them in the bath (that goes for the feetpaws and handpaws as well)? I've heard you should clean the bodysuit in the bath then hang them up with a fan pointing at them while bushing it out to make sure the fur dries right. But the digi legs are verryyy thick foam and I can't imagine it drying well (more like soaking it all up like a sponge)? But they're not removable from the suit. Any suggestions?

I would cover up the eyes and then wash it with a shower head or use a wash cloth and fill a bath tub with an inch or two of water and atleast surface clean. For the body I just tossed mine in the washer on 'cold' and 'delicate'. Mine has ployfil stuffed 'pillows' sewn into the legs and they came out just fine. I only had one small popped seam in the fur and it dried in 24 hours(I hung it on the shower rack and just let it air dry). My feet I have currently sitting on a towel in the bathtub and my head is hanging off the shower head. Since they have foam I go in there every couple hours to squish out some water, and depending on how long they take I might bring up a fan to help.

[Michael's Fan.]

i just think the combination of water and foam makes mold (ew)

[Larkspur1678]

i just think the combination of water and foam makes mold (ew)

Not if dried properly! Just make sure you get out as much water as you can after washing them and put them in a well ventilated area to dry, you can use a fan as well to speed it up. Fursuits are clothing and meant to be washed, there are plenty of tutorials online as well ^^

[Violently Violet]

^ Thanks, do you think it would help if I tried to manually dry some of the foam inside I may be able to reach with a hairdryer? I've heard hairdryers can damage fur/ people use hairdryers to manipulate the fur into going into a different direction? I would assume as long as I don't let it get too hot it would be okay for the fur.

I just went to my first anime con recently, and I remember being like "nah I'm sure I won't need to wash it right after, I'm sure I can go a few uses without washing it" and then by the end of the con you and the suit are covered in dirt, your own sweat, others' sweat and body odor from all the hugs you've been giving and you realize it's necessary haha.

[Nova.In.Orbit]

^^^
If it were me, I'd rather be safe and not use a hairdryer rather than sorry and ruining a suit! Hairdryers can literally melt the fibers in the fur and completely ruin them unless you really know what your doing! Try your best to find a fan, it's just a lot safer!

[cloven]

So my magnetic eyebrows aren’t working out the best...not with fabric.......
My best option is to resculpt the eyebrows and go from there. These are the best magnets I can find locally so :\ anyway support or other ideas are much appreciated! Pm is fine too <3

[Nova.In.Orbit]

So my magnetic eyebrows aren’t working out the best...not with fabric.......
My best option is to resculpt the eyebrows and go from there. These are the best magnets I can find locally so :\ anyway support or other ideas are much appreciated! Pm is fine too <3

Have you tried neodymium (rare earth) magnets? That's what most people use I belive! I've seen makers cover the magnet on the actual face of the fursuit, but did you keep them exposed on the eyebrow piece (that comes off)? That will help keep the magnets strong! I had a friend own a suit from a high quality maker and they just kept them exposed on the head! And those puppies never came off unless you wanted them too xD