Fursuits are expensive luxury items. They are less expensive if you make them yourself. They may not look as well made as if they had been made by an experienced suit maker, but making your own gives it a personal touch, and plus, you earn new skills and experience!
Tip: Never use second hand materials like fur or foam! They could be dirty or damaged, and old fur may tear or shed.
Materials
Upholstery foam
Masking tape or duct tape
Faux fur
Polyester thread
Craft foam sheets or styrene sheets
Buckram or plastic mesh
Acrylic paint
Tools
Scissors
Hot glue gun
Utility knife
Needles
Seam ripper/quick unpick
Cloth measuring tape
Markers, both dark and light colors
Optional materials
Balaclava
Polymer clay
Vinyl or faux leather
Fleece or minky
Plastic animal nose (of whichever species you're making)
Plastic teeth
Velcro/magnets
Optional tools
Mannequin head
Electric knife
Electric razor (pet grade) with blades and blade guards
Sewing machine
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Fursuit Tutorial: Building a Head
Non-FictionIn other guides I have read on Wattpad, they don't tell you everything you should know. In my guide, I will share everything I have learned. Carving foam, sewing, buying materials and tools, and more! This is a work in progress, please do be patient...
