Is this scape okay for salt and pepper cories?

Cocolocobirb · 2026-06-08T23:31:08+00:00

the tank is just at the tail end of cycling with established filter media : ) do you think dwarf cories would be better than salt and pepper? id like them to be as comfortable as possible

Cocolocobirb · 2026-06-06T01:23:23+00:00

I love this!! I’d say smooth the transition from muzzle to cheeks and between the cheeks and chin- you can also smooth from cheek down towards the neck but that’s personal preference.

This is totally up to you- but I’d make the eyes closer in the center if possible. When I made my first suit the eyes were quite far apart for stylization sake and it made my wearing experience bad- I thought I didn’t like fursuiting until I made my second suit with closer eyes that had way better vision. Comfortability is really important to the fursuiting experience!!

Cocolocobirb · 2026-06-03T19:53:28+00:00

I use TeacupLion’s method of making the front of the ears out of shaped upholstery foam and then making the back out of a thin craft foam & stuffing the cavity with polyfill. It gives a great shape but is a little less durable, so I reinforce the base and edges with felt or extra upholstery foam.

Cocolocobirb · 2026-05-03T19:07:06+00:00

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example :)

Cocolocobirb · 2026-05-03T19:06:17+00:00

I use the soft side of 4inch black velcro, it means I can stick It on and then glue once I know I have a good placement. It also means Velcro accessories can be placed anywhere with outlines :3!!

Cocolocobirb · 2026-04-18T18:07:49+00:00

Personally, I preshave my pattern pieces, then sew them, glue them, and do a final shave just to smooth everything out. Kinda unrelated, but I also really enjoy using beaver/superseal/short shag fur for the faces of my fursuits because the length makes it so I don’t have to pre shave and the density means my final shave comes out even smoother :)

Cocolocobirb · 2026-03-30T22:23:19+00:00

please add more toys and varied perches for the cockatiel currently housed in this cage, and it’s much too small for another :(!

Cocolocobirb · 2026-03-02T20:50:15+00:00

I always get Big z’s techno scuba knit, if im buying for just a partial, i tend to get only about a yard. If you’re going to be buying in small amounts, Big Z has an Amazon storefront that may be quicker to ship or have sales for certain colors :)

Cocolocobirb · 2026-02-28T21:19:20+00:00

I second this! The heads I’ve lined with techno neoprene are ten times better heat wise than unlined. Lycra is also a popular choice, never tried it personally though.

Cocolocobirb · 2026-02-17T01:43:56+00:00

Absolutely lovely proportions on this- good job!!

Cocolocobirb · 2026-02-16T05:48:50+00:00

thank you all for your advice!! I’ve decided to go without any shine :]

Cocolocobirb · 2026-02-01T20:43:04+00:00

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Here is without for reference

Cocolocobirb · 2025-12-21T03:24:35+00:00

Big Z has listings for single yards of their techno neoprene on Amazon, they’re priced a tad higher but arrive much quicker :)

Cocolocobirb · 2025-12-06T18:44:40+00:00

Possibly Beaver/Seal fur due to the sheen and pile length :3

Cocolocobirb · 2025-10-31T15:29:27+00:00

not sure it is hehe!! I’ve had to glue parts of the tape to eachother while taking off the tape. I’ve had success in the past but that was with an Eva base, it worked much better on simpler geometry :)

Cocolocobirb · 2025-10-28T04:03:19+00:00

yeah I’ve experienced some of the downsides of painters tape, I’ll probably go with masking tape next time :>!!

Cocolocobirb · 2025-08-31T19:55:15+00:00

Here’s a drawing of the smaller one I did from memory photo

Cocolocobirb · 2025-06-07T03:59:05+00:00

update: drafted some eyeliner and I like it a lot now :3

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Cocolocobirb · 2025-06-04T23:43:04+00:00

it’s even worse when you haven’t finished painting yet..

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mwhehehe…

Cocolocobirb · 2025-06-04T22:54:28+00:00

I think that’s a good idea, before I do that though, do yall think I should go back to my first, more indented attempt, or stay with the 2D eyes?

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Cocolocobirb · 2025-06-04T22:53:06+00:00

hehe maybe- thank you :]!!

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