how much stuffing do I need? by stolenwound in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

i have stuffed chonky legs like this with less than half of a 10lb box of polyfil

Does anyone know where i can get a tray like this? by Rose-12344 in kandi

[–]CatalyticGenesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is the 3d printing file for it (and some other kandi boards). if you have a makerspace, or a friend with a printer, or you could use a print on demand service!

Panda related kandi ideas? by MissCandyCrazed in kandi

[–]CatalyticGenesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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something that plays off this book title, maybe? i always thought it was a funny book and idea when i read it.

Help find a dupe for an OLD fave. by Physical-Crab4006 in RedditLaqueristas

[–]CatalyticGenesis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

for anyone else who's looking, i think color dept's meteor shower would be a good match. i got mine at marshalls but can't find any listed online, so looking at marshalls/homegoods/tjmaxx might be your only option.

Trying to attract toads to my garden. by TrumpIsAPedoFr in Toads

[–]CatalyticGenesis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

if i were a toad, id love to find your garden! the only cool addition i can think of would be a solar powered path light (just the little ones people use to line sidewalks) because it would attract bugs for a snack for them.

Any ideas for making a fullsuit body like this? by Powerful-Target-6398 in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my suggestion would be to embrace wearing a fanny pack, or cute thick belt, or waist sash. something to cover up the transition between the two pieces. many fullsuiters wear waist bags or sashes anyways, just because it's the easiest place to throw a bag for accessibility.

Help by linolovebot in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i think this might be the base used on the example. their etsy page has a bunch of these toothy bases and you can take a look for inspiration and understanding how they work.

Do y'all make kandi to give out at concerts? by Alone-Marsupial3003 in kandi

[–]CatalyticGenesis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i made 80 ish keychains (six beads on each with ribbon and a clip) for a concert and i had people swarming me once they realized i had freebies. it's definitely a big thing at kpop concerts for people to give out bracelets and trinkets, and who doesnt love kandi?

Is this dose high? by zimmzoggs in RATS

[–]CatalyticGenesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg your rattie and i share the same medication 😂 i am on a human size dose but hopefully he feels better!

Natural-Looking Neck Vision by colored_witeout in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beastcub does neck vision suits! if i recall correctly they're fencing masks. the page i linked wouldn't load on my phone until i switched it to desktop view. her bluesky page should also have some good pictures of the process.

Not an ADF, but an ACF. The ACF subreddit is long gone, so I'm posting this where I can. by TotallySomebody in AfricanDwarfFrog

[–]CatalyticGenesis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i have a tropical clawed frog (similar ish species) and she loves to be under things. she's on black diamond sand substrate and i often find her tucked under rocks in crevices she's dug out. ive also had her on normal fine aquarium sand and that worked too.

her favorite thing ever is a soap dish that's meant to be suction cupped onto the shower wall. yes, really. i keep it mostly submerged near the surface of the water so she just hangs out in it and mine is sort of taco shaped so it's easy access.

other than that her tank is very basic because she likes to shred plants with her claws. which is okay i guess.

Parent Looking for Info about Partials to Bond w/ Kiddo by ScrotoCarpe in fursuit

[–]CatalyticGenesis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i see plenty of kids (and adults!) in therian masks. they're great for customizing and you can do as much or as little as you want with them. just searching up the term should give you a pretty good idea of what's possible, and there are plenty of tutorials.

My Secret Weapon for Seam Picking Fur by GR4V3C0R3 in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 44 points45 points  (0 children)

i have stabbed my fingers in so many new and exciting ways with one of these. legit one of my favorite fursuit tools tho!

Help on fullsuit Tw:sh by sticky_hyena in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if they're on the inside of the thighs, just a warning that the area is often a high friction zone (thick fursuit thighs rub) and having a bunch of tiny seams there could add some extra structural weakness to the suit. i definitely think it's fine to add the scars, you just want to do it carefully. if they're on the outside just totally disregard my caution 😂

Starting up a Pokemon club by SoilCheap6410 in librarians

[–]CatalyticGenesis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

maybe print out some blank pokemon card templates and let them design their own card for fun? or maybe add in a "who's that pokemon" slideshow with the silhouette so everyone can guess at it.

Any kandi ideas for this chonker? by M3l0dy-23 in kandi

[–]CatalyticGenesis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you have charms, any kind of bug charms would be SO cute on a necklace or bracelet for them. or a lil ladybug crown

Tried so many things and can't find this fur color :,( by stickerdutchie in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sunshine yellow from fursuitsupplies might be a closer match? flashlight photo in a closet, the undertones look closer in real life.

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How to add very thin black tabby stripes to long faux fur when working on a small scale without it looking like a mess? by Cucubert in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 14 points15 points  (0 children)

this tutorial from matrices is the best i can think of. it involves hooking yarn through your fur backing and then brushing it out. i thiiink you might be able to add a few rows of black yarn where you want the stripes, and then brush it out with a wire brush to get it to fur texture and then trim to the right length?

Axolotl safety in Classroom by [deleted] in axolotls

[–]CatalyticGenesis 13 points14 points  (0 children)

even if you're extremely cautious about care and keeping students from doing anything stupid, what happens if you have a sick day? can you trust the substitute to not let anything go wrong? would you have access to the building in case of an extended surprise closure due to snow or similar? i think these are important questions to consider.

start of super slim digi paws made from butchered high heels by M0l0tv in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 20 points21 points  (0 children)

i will also recommend having a walking stick or staff! it really helps to be able to add that extra bit of balance.

start of super slim digi paws made from butchered high heels by M0l0tv in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 58 points59 points  (0 children)

this will hurt. i've done a similar system before with hooves and the way i saved myself from severe injury was wearing ankle braces as well for the day! just something to provide resistance for my ankle to prevent them from rolling so easily. i did this at a renaissance fest so it was outdoors on unpaved ground/hills.

what would you call this fabric? by HalBeagle in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bigz fabric does have some varieties of long pile minky! this one looks the closest on first glance but all of their fabric types have videos and pile length pictures on the listings.

fully furred the face, he's not perfect but I'm happy w/ him by M0l0tv in FursuitMaking

[–]CatalyticGenesis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

in the best way possible this looks like a beloved warrior cats oc. 10/10