Fursuit Pictures & Creation

Hello, everyone!

Recently I've watched a few tutorials on how to make a fursuit head, and have decided that's it's a project I want to take on myself! I've never owned a fursuit before, not have I worked on anything this detailed of a craft in the past. Some simple cosplays that took minimal alterations from base materials, basic sewing and clothing repair, that sort of thing. But I took up painting miniatures several years ago and made good progress by taking my time and being patient with myself; I figured I could do the same here!

Does anyone have any tips for someone working with shaping foam for the base, or tricks for working with the faux fur once I get to that point? I'd love to hear of other people's journeys, as well! I plan to share pictures of my progress as the head starts taking shape.

Decided to share a photo of my partial. Honestly this is probably the best pic I have, the others are either a bit dark or just not quite as scenic.

Suit by Jing of FursuitParade

https://pawb.social/pictrs/image/a7b59bb7-53c4-4bae-913d-f67ae53b11c1.jpeg Before hiding the seam, looks bad

https://pawb.social/pictrs/image/c5f761e7-ca21-4fbc-baf4-6fc12b1e932a.jpeg Left side seam hidden by small chains

https://pawb.social/pictrs/image/7f48849b-22c5-410d-ab3e-d20c4cee40e9.jpeg Front view

https://pawb.social/pictrs/image/74c8d779-5083-43fe-93b7-fdb79409b74f.jpeg Right side seam hidden by leaves

https://pawb.social/pictrs/image/eb2d50a6-01ec-4573-a714-ad2b0efa382e.jpeg Old picture before the jaw was added

The base was a free 3D wearable wolf skull model from Thingiverse. The bottom jaw didn't fit right, so I had to remove the back part, and over the winter I got around to crafting a fix for that. The new jaw section is EVA foam, painted with white acrylic, sealed with some poly stuff I found under my kitchen bench from house work.

I tried really hard to hide the seams where it connects by the molars, hopefully it's convincing at a glance? The character is my fursona, who is a necromancer-druid, so that's why there's plants everywhere.

The main image was actually a test piece, but I was so happy with the shape and size that I just used it as the final piece. The image was taken blindly when I was trying to see if it was fitting correctly, forgive my fingies being so visible.

Is it a testament to the power of the organization, or the lawlessness of the city that one can wear their regalia in broad daylight unaccosted? It's anyone's guess.

Trying to get a rex done for anthrocon