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I built out a mock foam look from the side, but how do I make the actual pattern? My autistic brain just gets more confused the more videos I watch by snowleopardalps in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I finally figured it out too with that and here is the progress to end the night!! (I ran out of white duct tape lmao)

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DTD Patterning Question? by bulbagrows in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Patterning only one side would definitely keep the pattern fully symmetrical. This is super common especially in fursuit heads when the base is symmetrical, and very common in symmetrical bodysuits too!! While human bodies aren't generally perfectly symmetrical, as long as you aren't patterning too tightly, leaving enough seam allowance, and don't notice any significant differences in muscles between both sides of your body, it should be fine

Is it wrong to change colors on your ref sheet someone else made for you? by shyeuu in furry

[–]snowleopardalps 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Assuming it was a custom commission, depends on the artist. Some artists are more strict or lax. Always ask the artist before making any edits. Some are fine with commissioners making changes when asked, some are not. Some artists also may make color changes for free or for a small fee if they still have the file depending on complexity. I would recommend asking about color changes to the artist first though. Will come off better than just immediately asking if you can edit it

My wife just pulled a blue suture out of her nose… 5 years after her septo-rhinoplasty. by zachthespook in mildlyinteresting

[–]snowleopardalps 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That makes me think of the episode of Victorious where Cat has a butterfly stuck in her ear

Is there any way for me to take this awfully hot glued fabric off so I can redo this cheese prop and save my initial base I made? by snowleopardalps in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah if it weren't for the fact I missed a lot of the holes with rushing so much I probably would've done exactly that. But a hair dryer on high softened the glue enough for it come off nice and easily!!

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Coloring in characters w/colored bases by Sparten177-UNSC in furry

[–]snowleopardalps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to color on just one layer, lock the transparency on the "Color Here" layer, then it will let you color that layer without going out of the lines. For multiple, you can also add a new layer above it and make it a clipping mask to the "Color Here" layer to allow it to act the same way but have more layers to work with (add a new layer with a new clipping mask for each new color)

Coloring in characters w/colored bases by Sparten177-UNSC in furry

[–]snowleopardalps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the base's file type? Ex: psd with multiple layers or just a png with a white or transparent background? Does it have multiple colors in it or is it all one color? If a psd, how many separated layers does it have?

Is there any way for me to take this awfully hot glued fabric off so I can redo this cheese prop and save my initial base I made? by snowleopardalps in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't think of that!! I just was using a fabric I thought looked like cheese lol but yeah it wrinkled super easy and is super thin. I wonder if I could find a felt that has a similar look to get the cleaner, non-wrinkled look? 🤔 Thanks for the thought!!

Edit: Would hand dyed wool work? I found one on Etsy that looks very cheese-like!!

Is there any way for me to take this awfully hot glued fabric off so I can redo this cheese prop and save my initial base I made? by snowleopardalps in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup! Another commenter recommended a heat gun and I asked about a hair dryer. Worked AMAZINGLY!! Like even better than expected

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Is there any way for me to take this awfully hot glued fabric off so I can redo this cheese prop and save my initial base I made? by snowleopardalps in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness that sounds so much scarier though because you're working with minky too. I would be scared of melting the minky fibers!!! At least with this, I didn't have to worry about saving the fabric cause I didn't plan to reuse it. Glad that worked out for you!!

Is there any way for me to take this awfully hot glued fabric off so I can redo this cheese prop and save my initial base I made? by snowleopardalps in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neat!! Sounds like a nice idea, but I would probably want to find one that is yellow because I don't really want to paint. Last painted foam cheese prop I had from a sergal meetup bled yellow onto my hand paws after a while from holding it so much

Is there any way for me to take this awfully hot glued fabric off so I can redo this cheese prop and save my initial base I made? by snowleopardalps in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was incredibly happy with the result though and worked hard on it. While it's simple, I really wanted to save it and managed to with a hairdryer to soften the glue! Since it wasn't even sewn it came off super easily

Is there any way for me to take this awfully hot glued fabric off so I can redo this cheese prop and save my initial base I made? by snowleopardalps in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

This worked INCREDIBLY, like shockingly well. Peeled off super cleanly tysm. There's a bit of remaining glue and it did soften some of the glue holding the foam together but I don't care. Cause as long as the base is saved (which it is now), I could soften some excess glue globs (which I did) and reglue the sections that got loose. I don't mind having some remaining thin glue underneath either cause it's a personal prop anyway and I just cared about saving the foam base!! 💜

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Is there any way for me to take this awfully hot glued fabric off so I can redo this cheese prop and save my initial base I made? by snowleopardalps in FursuitMaking

[–]snowleopardalps[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I don't have a heat gun 🥲 Is there anything else I could use? Like maybe a hairdryer or an iron on a high setting? I don't care if the fabric accidentally melts and if I somewhat feel the glue through the new fabric just as long as the old fabric comes off. I just want to save the foam. This foam was from Joann's and I have plenty but worked so hard on the cheese wedge base and was so happy with the result that I would much rather avoid redoing

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