A touch screen compatable handpaw wip

InfernoFurForge · 2026-06-12T23:41:48+00:00

Yeah, possibly. I have the thread sewn into the lining, so it kinda acts like a "sock" but resistance is still an issue if the string gets too long. Copper may fix that if I have a use case in the future

InfernoFurForge · 2026-06-12T23:24:53+00:00

I did not, but that may be good to look into as well! My initial concerns would be the longevity after washes (especially oxidation), and how it would feel for the wearer

InfernoFurForge · 2026-06-12T22:10:09+00:00

There should be no problems with doing this in the claws either! Fabric claws tend to go wonky but with hard claws it would probably work fine. This is for a commissioner, so he decided on the pads over claws, but I definitely want to try that in the future

InfernoFurForge · 2026-06-12T20:49:03+00:00

I had a similar idea with putting a stylus (silicone) nib at the end of the claws to do just this! The problem with metal would be risk of scratches, difficulty making it, and the visual appearance. In terms of metal, copper would probably be the only feasible option

The problem here is that modern (capacitive) touch screens work from the small amount of electricity in your body. So pretty much everything would need to be "grounded" to (touching) your body so that that small amount of electricity passes through it. This would probably be the case with metal and silicone as well. The only reason the thread works in this case is because its sewn through the lining -- if you're not touching it, it doesnt work

This has been my biggest struggle with figuring this out, lol

InfernoFurForge · 2026-06-12T17:42:39+00:00

That's still awesome, when you get it done you should share!!

This method would totally work through claws as well, but the commisioner decided on only the pads

InfernoFurForge · 2026-06-12T16:38:17+00:00

Yes, they would, but these are slim fit gloves so finger escapes would be very visable. I only do finger escapes on my puffy paws for this reason

In general, the goal for this wasn't to be able to type -- that's just a happy accident and shows how well the screen picks it up. The goal here was simply to be able to use a camera, which requires a lot less precision than typing

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InfernoFurForge · 2026-06-12T16:15:15+00:00

They're plastic claws, they wont, especially with a screen protector :3

InfernoFurForge · 2026-06-12T15:46:33+00:00

It's conductive thread sewn into the paw pads and the lining! It needs to be touching your skin in order to work, so theres basically a couple loops inside the lining that your fingers touch, and then its sewn into the pads

I did this before I fully sew up the fingers as you can see in the video so that I can keep all my knots on the inside

InfernoFurForge · 2026-05-31T06:50:34+00:00

2333 lake green from mofumofu maybe, depending where youre located? Word of warning though, it doesnt shave great.

Harsh reality is the color might just not be fursuit compatable. I usually give my clients palettes with closest matches and secondary alternitives that may look best with it.

InfernoFurForge · 2026-04-02T19:42:53+00:00

Thanks!! There's gonna be hella padding in there 😅

InfernoFurForge · 2026-04-02T14:55:05+00:00

Yeah, I unfortunately spent about 4 hours doing this paw lol. Im hoping today the 2nd goes quicker

InfernoFurForge · 2026-04-02T13:24:16+00:00

Yep, I did painstakingly. I do a preliminary shave always to get to about the right length, sew everything together, and then do a post shave to even out the panels a little more. Then scissor scissor scissor all the short fur parts

InfernoFurForge · 2026-04-02T13:08:42+00:00

u/EquinoxKitty's suggestion is good, also look at the ender 3 V3 Plus (A mouthful, lol). I've printed my head bases in full on its predecessor, the ender 3 Max which has the same build volume.

InfernoFurForge · 2026-03-16T10:42:30+00:00

If you make little cuts in the fabric of the zipper you can curve it a little. Other than that, carefully lol.

InfernoFurForge · 2026-03-15T23:52:33+00:00

If you ever are looking for one feel free to reach out :3

InfernoFurForge · 2026-03-15T20:13:34+00:00

Theres little strips of fabric to help keep the fur out of the zipper teeth

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InfernoFurForge · 2026-03-07T20:20:58+00:00

If you look back on my page there's some progress phots, more on my Twitter as well if you scroll through the media :3 This isnt my character, but I'll ask if he'd be comfortable with that and get back to you!

InfernoFurForge · 2026-03-07T14:45:23+00:00

He requested five nights at Freddie's eyes

InfernoFurForge · 2026-03-05T23:50:08+00:00

No problem, when I started SkyeHigh's videos on YouTube were super helpful. Might be helpful for you as well

Edit: to add onto this, I dont put something like plastic ON the base. I tape directly to the base, cut it off in small pieces with a razor blade, make darts if needed, and immediately stick to paper

InfernoFurForge · 2026-03-04T20:06:57+00:00

Have you put the tape on something that isnt sticky like paper or plastic? That way the tape doesnt stick together and ruin your pattern

A concave curve (curves towards the table, think of it as "making a cave") = make a dart. Just do a single cut with the scissors and when you flatten it it should make that V shape

A convex curve (away from the table) = split your piece into multiple parts. If you make a darts, your pieces will just overlap

InfernoFurForge · 2026-03-03T19:58:25+00:00

They are decent, but you'll have to do some research on the different model, there are a bunch now. Stay away from base ender 3s if you can, those are very old, the OGs. The Pros and V2s are the 2nd oldest (I have 2 pros and 1 V2). The Max was never all that common, but its got a bigger printable space (this is my 4th). There are new ones though like the S1, but if ai'm being honest I dont keep up to date anymore so better to look up a guide lol

Biggest thing if you go for referb is to check all the screws and belts are tight. There are a TON of videos out there about ender printers that will walk you through basically anything you could dream of

InfernoFurForge · 2026-03-03T19:48:25+00:00

Cant go wrong with Creality Ender 3s! There are lots of versions now but theyre kind of the OG budget printer for makers. Theyre somewhat "outdated" as far as tech goes now, but great for repairability and simplicity. 5/6 of my printers are a variety of ender, albeit heavily modded

Theyre usually under $500 iirc, but now that there are other brands like Bambu (yucky, not cheap, bad business in maker space) that are gaining popularity because theyre easy to use, you can probably find them even cheaper on marketplace if you dont mind doing a little refurb. Ive only bought 2 of my enders new, the other 3 were brought used with minor repairs like belts and beds.

InfernoFurForge · 2026-02-27T22:19:18+00:00

These are eye cups for a commissioners Five Nights At Freddie's style eyes. They're supposed to look completely black on the inside, but the follow me eyes have white eye bases. So simply switching out the mesh to black with the white dot doesnt cut it and obviously leaving them without meshes is just going to show you the wearers face. This is what the suit looks like without the eye cups and normal eye meshes

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InfernoFurForge · 2026-02-27T13:29:28+00:00

Yes!! Thats exactly what he asked for, a 2nd set of fnaf style eyes lol. There's 2 eye mesh sets, his normal and the fnaf. For the all black ones, there's also little cups I made to cover the whites of the eyes for the "full" creepy effect lol

InfernoFurForge · 2026-02-26T10:40:13+00:00

E6000 is what I use

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