The Verge of the first suit

[Lycus]

Well, Ive been thinking about doing a suit of my fursona for quite a long time and I finally decided to start one and finish a part before Halloween >=3. So, I know there sure to be another post like this but. Tips are apreciated and ideas. From now, Ive found this really good site that shows your a good basic in making a head piece, http://matrices.net/.

[Lady Serpent]

That sounds fantastic, mate.  Which part are you thinking of doing first?

[Lycus]

Well, since the head is what I think the most important part. I guess il start with that.

[Temperance]

well, if you are going to start with the head, the best thing to do is decide what type of head you are going to make: Plastic Wire mesh and Balaclava styles are most common types.  I prefer the Balaclava myself.

Then you have to decide if you want a toony or realistic head (Your fursona is rather toony, so I assume that is what you are going to choose).  Moving jaw or stationary?

I prefer to buy all my fur at once, that way you willnever run into the "oh no, the place I bought my fur from doesn't sell that type anymore" scenario.

I can't wait to see someof your progress.  Keep us updated ^_^

[Lycus]

I will! thumbs up*

[Lycus]

Ok, I got everything i need except foam and a styrofoam head. Where could I get these things? (Better if its not from the net)

[Lady Serpent]

Foam can be found anywhere from Wal-mart to art stores to an old couch cushion, depending on your budget.

As for a styrofoam head, are you thinking about a human-shaped head to use as a base?

[Lycus]

yah , for base.

[Temperance]

I made 3 heads before I bothered buying a base.  You don't REALLY need one.
If you want a cheap and easy one (and dont' get clausterphobic), you can wrap your head in cheap cloth, then duct tape your head.  Cut the Duct tape off your head and stuff it with newspaper to make a duct-tape dummy head to work from.

[Lycus]

cool , sound like a good idea. For the foam. I did check at wal*mart and i didn't really find any. Not sure what kind though.

[Temperance]

If yoru walmart has a sewing section, that is usually where they keep their upholstery foam.  If they don't carry any, you might have to try a sewing store or a craft store like Michaels

[Lycus]

Alright. Thanks for the lead Temperance, il check that out this afternoon 

[Lycus]

Well thanks a bunch Temp ! I founded alot of foam at Michaels and on the road there, I found a manneken head at a halloween store. Thanks again, now to get down to buisness .

[Temperance]

yay! can't wait to see it ^_^

[Seamus]

Michaels usually has eeeeverything   except the fabric

Also, Sarah Howard does some really great work!  You should be able to do really well based off her tutorials.

[Lycus]

Well , its the day before Halloween and still dont have it done =.=, But, the good news is that i just need to fur it up now XD.  Heres some photos from where im at:

- http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll69/Lycus/IMG_09651.jpg

- http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll69/Lycus/IMG_09641.jpg


First head ive ever done o.O

[Temperance]

Looking pretty good ^_^
I thought you'd make lowered ears though, like your icon.

[Lycus]

I thought about doing that but, it was getting abit complacated with the shapping  , also, i was going to do a moving jaw, but that started to be even More hard :S.

[Temperance]

Every head you make is a learning experience.  I have only recently gotten the hang of moving jaws... and they still don't work from time to time.

Bask in the accomplishment of a new head before tossing at aside for a new model ^_^

He looks really good so far.  Hurry up and fur the guy!

[Lady Serpent]

Ah, it looks fantastic.  Really nicely shaped, especially for a first!  I can see it turning out very well for you.

Keep us updated;
-Lady S.