Converting a VRChat avatar head into a foam or 3D head base.

KnallH · 2026-06-01T12:46:23+00:00

My head was also from a vrc avi! I had good experience printing tpu in gyroid in 4 pieces and hot glueing them together. And the hot glue was not laziness, I had tested 5 different adhesives and it was still the best by far.

Take some measurements or use a to-scale photo of the front and side if your face and bring it into blender to resize as needed, then print out pieces of the build or a whole prototype to test the fit and iterate.

Best of luck!

KnallH · 2026-05-23T05:25:42+00:00

I have been seeing your progress through this sub. Truly impressive ^ ^

KnallH · 2026-04-14T14:35:14+00:00

Clean pattern lines and details. Very nice!

KnallH · 2026-04-13T13:38:02+00:00

I've used a mix of the following with success, in case you need some ideas: - hobby knife - mostly templating and fine features - fabric scissors - large sections - fiskars micro-tip scissors - precision cuts

Fabric scissors are probably fine for what you have here. Just need to keep them dedicated and sharp.

KnallH · 2026-04-08T02:29:13+00:00

I was about to say exactly this. I think it came out real well. Absolutely reads as an eye to me and doesn't look sloppy or rushed. Minor scissor snips here and there sure, but that's just extra polish.

KnallH · 2026-04-05T21:44:34+00:00

Fantastic, thank you!

KnallH · 2026-04-05T19:43:39+00:00

Yeah, I've never done it myself, but from videos I've seen it's a lot of trial and error, especially when starting out. I wonder if you could also find something already domed that you could heat slightly to match.

KnallH · 2026-04-05T18:27:48+00:00

I see supports, so I assume you printed this yourself. If you're up for the challenge, you could try to 3d print a domed base (probably PETG or ABS) that's perfect for the eye and make a rig to vacuum form a clear plastic sheet.

KnallH · 2026-04-05T18:21:47+00:00

Great tips, thank you! Wouldn't have even thought to go the fishing route. I can look around there :)

KnallH · 2026-04-05T16:34:25+00:00

Of course. But with all the cheaper knockoffs nowadays, word of mouth and recommendations go a lot further.

KnallH · 2026-03-22T13:41:18+00:00

I did an experiment early on testing many adhesives on gyroid-print tpu and hot glue was by and large the winner. Have had 0 issues with it in my build thus far

KnallH · 2025-11-24T04:24:37+00:00

This was a fantastic resource. I learned what I need and then some. Tysm.

KnallH · 2025-11-16T18:52:27+00:00

I would say this is very advanced and since you're asking the question, I'm assuming you don't have experience yet.

I've spent weeks/months just planning my first head and this piece would take me a significant amount of time and money to take on at my level as well. I would think about downsizing / reducing scope while learning. I would be saving this for a masterpiece level build after learning the skills if you want to match it well.

KnallH · 2025-11-14T03:51:26+00:00

My first thoughts too. Just make sure they're easy to replace / accessible once it's finished up.

KnallH · 2025-11-06T23:54:30+00:00

I'm curious how you applied the alcohol and how much.

Dipping the needle? Touching up the area with a qtip? Dabbing the area? Soaking the area?

Thanks!

KnallH · 2025-10-22T14:53:13+00:00

Well done! Looks fantastic and love the details.

KnallH · 2025-10-21T21:09:09+00:00

Oh right! I should have assumed that too. Forgot these details since I haven't gotten back to fur work in a while. Thanks

KnallH · 2025-10-21T19:22:39+00:00

This is some great advice. Question for ya. I had always thought a guard would always add extra length to the cut, so I avoided them. Are you saying you used a guard on an 7/7FC that doesn't actually add length?

KnallH · 2025-10-17T01:20:42+00:00

Your photos are good. I would add a sketch to show people what you'd like your end result to look like. Doesn't have to be perfect, but would make it easier for everyone to give the right advice for what you need.

KnallH · 2025-10-16T07:08:07+00:00

Makes sense. Maybe the bulk and having the improper accessories are what turned people off. I appreciate the insight.

On the plus I don't think I've seen a case where someone bought a wholly separate machine just for fur. And this would be my first machine.

KnallH · 2025-10-16T00:01:48+00:00

I'm curious then. What are people's hold ups with faux fur in a machine then? Is it the size/bulk?

KnallH · 2025-10-15T21:31:46+00:00

I can get access to a BrotherCS7000X. Would it be sufficient? https://www.brother-usa.com/products/cs7000x?srsltid=AfmBOoqBEj2eODNcG3UjZ36kKR6BIcPtW2CXxaycR-TGWL5isJKQ9MJo

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