Fursuit Thread V2 OPEN (New Poll)

[Kiesen]

@kiro,,: Welcome! I haven't officially been fursuiting for very long, but have been interested in it for years. It's worth the effort for sure. If not for the attention (which some people like), then the creativity in of itself.

@Parkayl: I mainly prefer realistic suits myself, so when I got the opportunity to buy this premade, I jumped on it. I'll get something done of my fursona and/or OCs another time, but for now, I am pleased with this foxy friend! Their name is Diamond btw.

[solos]

Username: solos
Are you a Furry or a Fan: both <33 (was a furry back in elementary school, got bullied out of it in middle school and now im back!)
Do you own a fursuit: i dont, but im making one!
If so have any pictures: heres the headbase! i bought and am using a pattern by MissrarsCreations on etsy! shes going to be my sona, dylin-!

Fave thing about the Fandom: everyone (that i have interacted w) has been v friendly w me! everyone is v kind <33

[Aktori]

In Australia we had our biggest furry convention a few days ago. Unfortunately, numbers and tickets were limited due to covid (+ we out grew the hotel for the past couple of cons.

I also bought back my fursuit from my good friend <3

We missed the fursuit beach walk but held a little one later during the day (when it wasn't so hot)



^^ Red doggo is me ^^

Its great to be fursuiting again after a year+ break.

[ZeroToInfinity]

It's been a while since I posted here so let me introduce myself again. I'm Nick, a system member that goes by He/They pronouns. I have been having weekly playdates with my friend that is very similar to me except that she's a singlet. She is sorta interested in the furry fandom and loves animals all around. The last time we met up, we painted raptor masks, those cheap ones from Target. We are looking at making manes for them out of faux fur but we don't have a mannequin head. Does anyone have any patterning tips other than just take a TON of measurements? Also, does anyone have any tips on what to tell my mom what it is because she thinks furries are all mature content so if you could help me out, that would be great. One last thing, where could I get really thin foam for the inner mouth and forehead? Thank you!

[NeonSparrowz]

Does anyone know how to make a tail with not much material? My fam dosent like furrys so if I told them I was one and I needed to get materials to make a suit they prob wouldn’t let me, all I have is tape, cardboard, string, and a tiny bit of foam

[Larkspur1678]

It's been a while since I posted here so let me introduce myself again. I'm Nick, a system member that goes by He/They pronouns. I have been having weekly playdates with my friend that is very similar to me except that she's a singlet. She is sorta interested in the furry fandom and loves animals all around. The last time we met up, we painted raptor masks, those cheap ones from Target. We are looking at making manes for them out of faux fur but we don't have a mannequin head. Does anyone have any patterning tips other than just take a TON of measurements? Also, does anyone have any tips on what to tell my mom what it is because she thinks furries are all mature content so if you could help me out, that would be great. One last thing, where could I get really thin foam for the inner mouth and forehead? Thank you!

Hi Nick! It’s great that you have a friend that shares your interests, I know I had a lot of fun helping my sister make one of her suits and going to cons together(rip 2020/2021 con season).
For the first fursuit head I made I actually used a cheap foam mannequin head I bought at Joann’s. It’s not perfect, and it’s a little small(roughly 21” iirc) but it got the job done and my head fit me well. You can also buy foam sheets at Joann’s, they have as thin as 1/2” I believe and they have frequent sales and coupons.
As for your mom, I’d suggest maybe showing her the Moms of Furries YouTube channel. It’s moms with furry kids who make videos about misconceptions of furries.

[ZeroToInfinity]

It's been a while since I posted here so let me introduce myself again. I'm Nick, a system member that goes by He/They pronouns. I have been having weekly playdates with my friend that is very similar to me except that she's a singlet. She is sorta interested in the furry fandom and loves animals all around. The last time we met up, we painted raptor masks, those cheap ones from Target. We are looking at making manes for them out of faux fur but we don't have a mannequin head. Does anyone have any patterning tips other than just take a TON of measurements? Also, does anyone have any tips on what to tell my mom what it is because she thinks furries are all mature content so if you could help me out, that would be great. One last thing, where could I get really thin foam for the inner mouth and forehead? Thank you!

Hi Nick! It’s great that you have a friend that shares your interests, I know I had a lot of fun helping my sister make one of her suits and going to cons together(rip 2020/2021 con season).
For the first fursuit head I made I actually used a cheap foam mannequin head I bought at Joann’s. It’s not perfect, and it’s a little small(roughly 21” iirc) but it got the job done and my head fit me well. You can also buy foam sheets at Joann’s, they have as thin as 1/2” I believe and they have frequent sales and coupons.
As for your mom, I’d suggest maybe showing her the Moms of Furries YouTube channel. It’s moms with furry kids who make videos about misconceptions of furries.

Thank you so much, that is all very helpful information!

[Wolfumus]

Does anyone know how to make a tail with not much material? My fam dosent like furrys so if I told them I was one and I needed to get materials to make a suit they prob wouldn’t let me, all I have is tape, cardboard, string, and a tiny bit of foam

Sorry about your situation mate, that really sucks. It would unfortunately be difficult to use those materials to make a suit that would withstand a lot, but I do think you could.

I'd start with using the foam as a base. You don't need a lot, but it will help to work as a stabilizer against your body, as well as helping to make it more comfortable.

Cardboard can luckily be folded a bit, not well, but enough to shape it a bit if you're looking for something 3D, which I'm assuming you are. Try creating a pattern first using paper and see how the folding would work. Once you have a shape, decorate the cardboard however you want. The tape can be used to hold it together once you have it all folded.

The string will be your best option for either belt loops (if you have a belt readily available to you) or a belt itself. For belt loops, make them large enough for your belt, but small enough so the tail doesn't hang loose. Elastic is typically used to make this less of a problem, so you'll have to be careful if your string isn't stretchy like elastic. To make a belt, cut a piece of string long enough to fit around your waist, with enough extra to tie it at your front. attach the middle of the string to the base with plenty of tape, and then just tie it whenever you want to wear it.

I haven't tried any of this before, so it's all just an idea, but I certainly hope it helps you out! Just know we'll always love and support you here, furry or not! <3

[Plaga]

Username: Plaga
Are you a Furry or a Fan: Furry
Do you own a fursuit: No. I can't buy or make one yet, but I'm going to when I'll grow up.
If so have any pictures: I don't have a suit, as I've said.
Fave thing about the Fandom: The whole idea of anthropomorphic animals is pretty interesting, it's not only a thing existing for centuries, as anthros existed even in mythology, but it's also a way to express yourself. Every animal is very different and surely everyone could identify oneself with at least one specie.

[Parkayl]

I got a question regarding fursuit fur.

I plan on making my own partial fursuit using a pre-made kemono base. But for my fursuit, I don't wanna use the typical fluffy fur you usually see on fursuits because it doesn't match my fursona. I want it to be fuzzy. I tried looking up fuzzy fur on Google but see fabric I'm not referring to. It looks like this:


In terms of feel. If you had that LPS before, you'd know what I'm talking about. It's smooth and fuzzy and the fur doesn't look hairy compared to something like this:


I want it as my main fur for my fursona (head, ears, paws, and tail)
Does anyone know what fabric I'm referring to and where I can get it? Texture is important for me and I can't imagine making it without that type of fabric.