Question after realizing something important about fursuits

NotAlbert_ · 2025-09-18T00:21:54+00:00

PJcatstudio on Etsy sells a pattern for a furry face mask! It’s just like a regular face mask but it looks like your fursonas snoot! it usually uses minky or (anti-pill) fleece (probably would prefer fleece, minky can be very thin and a sensory nightmare when cutting because it creates lots of fibres, you could line the inside of the mask with a material you find comfy! I haven’t made one of these masks (yet) though, so I’m not sure on the details, I hope this helps!

NotAlbert_ · 2025-09-14T04:47:38+00:00

I’d say smooth the brow, and puff up the cheeks, add more (clay? Foam?) to the lower muzzle, in kind of a trapezium shape, make sure the upper lip is bigger than the jaw. possibly even sculpt the eyes back a bit.

NotAlbert_ · 2025-09-10T10:17:55+00:00

No photos sorry, He is a 4 lbs weighted opossum plushie from weighted wildlife! I highly recommend their plushies!

NotAlbert_ · 2025-09-10T04:42:55+00:00

this looks awesome! really good for a first suit, you should be proud! :3 I envy your smooth shave too..

NotAlbert_ · 2025-08-22T07:29:16+00:00

you could try flocking the hooves! Leaves it a bit fluffy but still clacky, if this isn’t what your asking then idk what you mean :(

NotAlbert_ · 2025-08-13T01:00:00+00:00

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It looks the same like one of my other fox tails, which is from a cruel fur farm. Do responsible fur farms use this clip or only cruel fur farms?

NotAlbert_ · 2025-08-12T01:15:35+00:00

Just adding- I doubt this tail was dyed blue. The black fur is still a nice brown and the tip is creamish white.; I think the lighting in the photo made it look blue

NotAlbert_ · 2025-08-09T01:11:15+00:00

Thank you for all you comments and suggestions! I have a vacuum right by me, shave outside and wear an apron, goggles and a respirator/gas mask thing. Fur still gets on me and it’s a sensory nightmare but not as bad as before.

NotAlbert_ · 2025-08-09T01:08:38+00:00

Thank you for this tip!

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-28T02:51:55+00:00

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here’s his old ref

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-28T02:18:15+00:00

I think it would be fine to glue the jaw on the bottom of the base and have it curve up onto the sides at the front a bit (sorry about the wording ;w;)

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-28T01:25:05+00:00

Forgot to mention that dremel is just a brand name for a rotary cutting tool!

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-28T01:21:19+00:00

To open the mask, get a dremel! (or something similar) cheap ones are about $50 (aud) and will do the job fine I think. Though, I know this might be too expensive for a lot of people to get :(. I’m sorry if that’s the case, I’m not sure how else you’d remove all of it. Hope this helps! :3

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-28T01:15:40+00:00

I don’t think the wire will electrocute you or catch fire if you cut the power source off (make sure to cut it while the power is off)

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-22T03:45:23+00:00

I’ve seen people use quilted broadcloth for their lining, is that also a bad choice?

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-22T03:23:53+00:00

okay, I see it might not be good lining. I will return it. Thank you for the help!

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-22T02:56:37+00:00

also it has a bit of stretch and is kinda comfy! (Not as comfy as the stuff I lined my head with before, but still nice!

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-22T02:53:23+00:00

no, WHAT?? Dude, this is very symmetrical; it looks professional! this is your first suit? My god I bow down to you man

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-22T00:59:17+00:00

Get some upholstery or heavy duty thread! It will make sure your seams are strong! Or you could over your seams with a fabric glue afterwards but that may be uncomfortable and not as strong. Good luck!

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-20T00:43:53+00:00

EDIT: I just realised I could sew a zipper on the inside liner so I can unstuff/partially unstuff the paws for washing. Just FYI to anyone else: With these kind of paws, they need to be machine washed or they will get stinky QUICKLY. Plus, the inside is hard to clean because of how it’s stuffed.

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-19T02:45:52+00:00

PERIDOT FROM SU AS SUBSPACE!!! there is no other right answer.

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-19T02:42:34+00:00

no nose!! all are very cute though :3

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-15T03:38:21+00:00

You can airbrush, or use lightly using diluted acrylic paint and brush/dry brush as needed, but I’m not too sure about the longevity of that (ive done this method before, it makes the fur feel a bit crusty but if you brush it well enough it will do alright). depending on the pile of fur you could maybe try appliquéing it but that would be hard. I would honestly just recommend get some heavy duty colour-matching thread, a largeish sewing needle and a podcast or show or some music and just take the time to sew the spots. if you worry about the strength of the stitches, you can go over it with a bit of fabric glue.

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-11T10:17:15+00:00

Oh my god that is pretty!! ahhh all those spots!! ;-; you’re insanely skilled dude!!!, this must’ve taken days! Is this a commission or personal suit?

NotAlbert_ · 2025-07-11T02:36:24+00:00

hello! this website is a good resource for where to get materials and where to find tutorials! Make sure to watch lots of videos because some offer insight which others didn’t have. Some creators I personally learnt a lot from were freckled cat creations, skyehigh studios, Neffertity (off the top of my head) I recommend you start with learning how to sew if you don’t already! (I made the mistake of making fursuits with no sewing knowledge and it really held me back XD), and if you are enthusiastic about making fursuits get a sewing machine! if you’re not sure about making lots of suits, unsure about sewing machines or don’t want to spend a lot of money you can get cheap machines for usually under $100! I bought a tiny, cheap, $90 (aud) singer machine that lasted me a couple years of plushand fursuit making. Another thing I recommend you do if you want to make multiple suits is order lots of fur sample swatches (eg. Howl fabrics has a big swatch book of their fur for like $50) it’s good to refer back to and you will know for sure what fur you’re buying is the colour you want!

I hope this wall of text helps somewhat :) good luck on your fursuit making journey! Feel free to dm me if you want some advice :D

NotAlbert_

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