Detailed Fursuit Head Patterning Tutorial

[@Rainecat]

Me with a completely white fursona: *needs to watch because it’s Skye*

[@91rot47]

Me 2

[@AidanCaDrago]

I say its still a good idea because fur direction is important

[@sinnabun1186]

LMAAOOO ME (I have an albino rat fursuit I'm making)

[@MiloThatsTheName]

My fursona is white with black/grey "spots"

[@tomuraukami]

Lmao me with an albino cat

[@UltimateSupremeLeader]

You should make a tutorial on noses, muzzles and ears. First time around, my muzzle looked like a duck bill! So a muzzle tutorial would definitely be really good out of the three! Also, a tutorial on lining would be great! Like the head lining and paw lining. I know it looks straightforward, but a tutorial wouldn’t hurt

[@wintershock]

Oh my god, my muzzle also looked like a duck bill at first.

[@Rennze]

Same!

[@mysticcloudwolf]

I’m making my first head right now, mine, looks weird as heck-

[@flarethewolf3967]

my first suit that i made had a duck bill as well, i recently fixed it but i think everyone did this

[@exploder1056]

Lol my muzzle looked like a duck bill before I figured out what she meant by "cutting a slit in it and filling it with flue" xD

[@rainetomoe]

Just remember to trace the pattern the right way onto the fur. Made that mistake once already. XD

[@demonprincess1030]

I made my first tail (deer-tail) and it goes in the right way :3 I'm happy about it...today I'll make my 1,45 meter long tail (After school) ....and I'm 1,54 meter tall :3

[@catsforever420]

@@demonprincess1030 how did the tail come out?

[@lpsstreetkit2431]

Wowie that would suck! I've never done that before and I makes me wonder how I the heck it would happen but I'm sure I'll do I accidentally one day XD

[@MortalLintRoller]

I did that with my first pair of paws 😂

[@jessm.2779]

I literally just taped, patterned, and ripped off patterning to trace on to fur today and DAMN. I wish I would have been on KZbin earlier today to see this. :(

[@amethystcreations188]

Same

[@meatcannon8691]

Jess M. X

[@howlyalikethatstudios6984]

If you’re head base is really symmetrical, you will only need to tape one side of the base! This saves tape and you can just flip the pattern over for the other side. If the design is different on the other side you will need to tape the whole base, but if it’s not you can tape only one side to save some tape. :) Also, thank you for making this! I used to have a really hard time tapping my head bases, I wish there were tutorials like this when I was starting out. Thank you again!❤️

[@SkyehighStudios]

That’s only if the headbase itself is exactly 100% symmetrical. Not just the pattern~. There will be imperfections with the fur otherwise~.

[@Zapper1993]

This was some perfect timing. My head has just been taped, and I've been thinking about this exact topic. :D

[@Tadpole_Plyrr2]

I hope it turns out right

[@alysonpaquette874]

Good luck for your fur !

[@eojinkim5960]

Same lmao

[@totallyziggy]

I love how you do your tutorials! You talk about what your doing, and you explain how it works and show it too, which is really helpful. And you have music in the back to which is entertaining

[@baphii_ghasst]

Me: Hmmmmm- Video: FURSUIT! Me: YES!!! I needed advice and found this UwU

[@izzowizzo_]

this made me feel so much better about this step in making the head!!! i was super nervous as i wasn't sure where certain seams should lie but this totally eased my mind! thank you!!!

[@sillyfloofer]

I know some of these are old but; I just want to say thank you for creating the content you do to help us new makers have something to help guide us through the process- honestly i don't know where i'd be without you so I just wanted to say thank you

[@koji9667]

Me: super carful. On making my lines straight and clean while marking Skye: "slaps lines on and calls it that"

[@Septic_Salad]

Sky: This boio right here My head notes: -calls the bean boio Sky: His name is Nøva My head notes: -wait but that's my Skulldog name xD

[@jayda2514]

Tom ThePineapple that’s my skulldogs name too o-O

[@borko8325]

bruh my friends name is nøva, its a really common name

[@Septic_Salad]

@@borko8325 I've never met someone named Nøva up until last month xD

[@KalDoesStuff]

One of my OC's name is Nova

[@RavenLunatic517]

Lol

[@LunarRoseVg]

thank you so very much skye. I've been working on my first partial fursuit for nearly over a year now and i've been struggling so much on how to properly get the pattern and get proper ducktape cutting. my first try I messed up on the fur direction so I had to scrap the fur and have to wait to get more fur to get proper fur direction. Also you're tutorial videos have really helped me so much that I can't thank you enough plus I love the content you bring and I know i'm not the only one but you've inspired so many people including myself so I just wanted to say. Thank you so much,you're an amazing person and keep doing what you do.

[@br41nl3ss3st]

13:23 "If you have a dog go grab it and stare at it for a bit" LMAO

[@TheGenuineHeart]

Skies little sped up gremlin noises at 19:10 I cant 😭🤚💜

[@hollierobinson3774]

Hey! Love your work! Could you create a tutorial of how to create a head with horns (Gazelle-type horns with a wolf head) I’m working on my original specie’s head

[@fallen_vague28]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHzEnHqJr56KedU

[@WingedVlog444]

I see you are still directly applying the duct tape. May I suggest using saran wrap to avoid any accidental foam lose? You would also not need to throw the tape onto the newspaper, though that is more cost effective.

[@ravenpotter3]

Oof XD I just finished my head in summer and I wish I heard some fo this advice! This will be totally helpful for my next one!

[@77concerns]

this was so helpful! tysm! now i just need to cut the fur and hope that it fits the foam base qwq

[@urpalmint]

thank youuu. this was rly helpful. im trying to really learn how to do this before i try for the first time.

[@Eeldino]

Thank you so much for making this this will help so much for my first furry fursuit because my first-ever fursuit was actually a cardboard fursuit and I threw it away but thank you so much for this it is going to help so much for my patterning

[@clove7997]

I hope i get a fursuit headbase for Christmas, but, love your tutorials, skye! EDIT: I got one and i’m furring it as i watch this! I also got into danganronpa!

[@soowy5844]

i didnt expect this to help and i was just gonna run it as background noise but im so glad i watched this before cutting up the tape omg

[@musicjalyn]

Your work has improved so much!!! I love your videos 💕

[@silverlabilver585]

OMG I LOVE YOUR ACCENT

[@ghostboywolfie460]

I've been needed this for so long,thank you skye!!!

[@Devsoulsy]

I really love your hair color btw, this video is actually helpful im going to fur my base in a few weeks AND YESS MORE AUSSIE FURRIES 🤘😎🤘😎🤘😎🤘😎🤘

[@neraclover9065]

Thank you so much for the tutorial skyler! I rlly needed it for starting off my first fursuit!

[@dreamieskies056]

Skye:"Look at your dog." Me: **stares intently at both Chihuahuas**

[@theultimatewolf5704]

Wow looks amazing can’t wait to see it all done nice job

[@AnimeShinja36]

I’d love to see a tutorial on the new way you make head bases.

[@apollo9947]

Do you do Premades? I've been thinking of buying a new suit and character,,,

[@lunashasarts]

Oh man dude, this really helps a lot! Thank you!

[@yukino9132]

Would this work with a kemono suit too?

[@moonlightstudio847]

What if I take the pattern off and then put it on newspaper and cut it out and then see if it still fits but if it is too big, is that a bad thing?

[@mabelabletable]

This is such a good video I havent watched it i just think every video from sky high studios is good

[@tomuraukami]

Would it be good to use white masking tape so I don't lose as much foam peeling it off as well as more visibility for the pen markings?

[@istolethispfpsorry485]

Of course! You can use any color of masking tape, as long as you can clearly see the Sharpie markings. I'm using blue masking tape with a silver Sharpie.

[@bruisednails]

Omg you are so underrated! You have such talent!

[@cabuda914]

I needed this, thanks and keep up the GREAT work!!!

[@animaluva4580]

I’m making my first fursuit right now, it’s looking pretty good but a few problems. The top of the head is extremely flat and when I wear it, the mouth on the inside squishes my nose down. Any tips on how I can fix this?

[@GhoulF4ngz]

Maybe go back in and cut the triangle for your mouth on the BHB a bit bigger and add a half cylinder/rectangular kind of shape up the muzzle and towards the top of the head to hide where you've cut/give it a better shape (Thats if you haven't already). Regarding the flat head problem, depending on how you've made it, you can either add a spherical shape with cut outs for the ears or you can simply chuck a hecc tonne of hair on top. Hope that helped and good luck with your suit! 💕

[@tundra-bun]

If you are using a bucket head base, make the foam measure 23-22 inches.

[@JessicaJones-it1sv]

My problem is that the notches make my pattern too small for my head :/

[@iatechild5815]

How would you make a bucket head base without a balaclava

[@jojo_the_ojo375]

I have question. *This goes to anyone who would know how to do this*. Pouncer is a snow leopard, and she has spots with little spots inside. * I wont make the spots to terribly small* but what would be the best to make them. Airbrushing I thought about, but I won't be able to wash it without it bleeding. What do I do?

[@user-ec6ue8jy7p]

No one gonna talk about how smooth the thumbnail tape base looked?

[@torifulton1325]

I’m starting a ManoKit names Freyja and her face will be made of minky. The only trouble is the shield emblem in the center of her forehead. It’s a 4 quarter circle made of two different colors. Would I do the patterning the same way you did this suits eyebrows?

[@gloriastanley3369]

Won't duct tape stick to the foam of the head in a bad way?

[@SkyehighStudios]

Nope!

[@chewynum]

Nope! But if you are worried glad wrap helps create a barrier

[@chattychatotchannel]

Top muzzle is called maxilla and lower is mandible

[@theothenbrabbit998]

I'm going to join you as soon as I have saved enough to do so and save to make my first suit :)

[@cryxstaline4253]

*me watching this as a kid* gosh darn it this is more difficult then I thought *me it the future* yes, it is kid.. Halloween is a tough time..

[@godessi4714]

“This guy right here” smacks head extremely hard 😂

[@ellissmith3428]

Hey it me tofu love your vids and have been watching u for ages ^w^

[@jellylemonade1655]

Thinking about making a head. The fur I got is very handy cuz if I brush it alot in a direction, it will go that direction. If I brush it in a different direction, it will go the new direction

[@winston_tux_zappy4429]

Pls I need to know(where do you get the thing for the head base?)

[@istolethispfpsorry485]

The balaclava or the foam?

[@Yote_Yammers]

Looking forward to putting fur directions on my base since my character has a back facing fur mane

[@organicpickles2354]

The sped up talking is sending me

[@mochalattebunnie1217]

Nothing like watching furry tutorials at 2 In the morning bobing to the music. TwT

[@FruitiestSushi]

Too dark to see my dog but I was confused about the ear fur direction thing so I was just feeling her ears for a while randomly. Wonder what she thought.

[@GamingwithRowan]

While I had watched this video I realized that you taped on top of the foam and other videos they tape on saran wrap and I was just wondering if you tape straight on the foam will it ruin the foam or?

[@jazefex4447]

You can tape it. Some duct tapes are extremely sticky and can ruin the foam. I think pvc tape or any tape that isn’t really sticky and mostly on sticks to itself is a good choice I wouldn’t use masking tape Bc it’s too thin as well

[@toby7323]

Does it matter how long its taped for? I've taped my fursuit but the fur isnt coming for a while. Does that matter?

[@noodleyduck1496]

I KNOW IM VERY VERY LATE TO THIS VID BUT IT HELPED ME SK MUCH THANKS

[@midnightpawsproductions1028]

Could i use the caTV bird idea for a fursona from ur all my fursonas vid???

[@kennieellvearswolfie7508]

Do u happen to sell foam bases? because I can do everything else but I really like ur bases.

[@pockywolf2846]

Where do you buy yout foam

[@yoyleland]

Your mom lesbian. ...........😂

[@glowinq..rosesystem6608]

27:43 the language of the hamster

[@l10ness10]

lol underrated

[@l10ness10]

Needs more likes-

[@beepboop5145]

Me with a dutch angel dragon fursona: THIS IS STLL USEFULL

[@AriAshley69]

*skye being rough with the fursuit. Me a new fursuit maker: caaaarefuuuuul 😰

[@exploder1056]

Ayy this came out just in time for my fursuit lol

[@istolethispfpsorry485]

I just got my fur today. I'm waiting to get the white to fur it. :D

[@Aubrey_Ramsey]

I have a question is it ok if you cute the foam in the process of cutting out the duck tape?

[@GhoulF4ngz]

Most of the time you can just hide it with the fur! One of the beauties of it xd

[@nicolastabhan9888]

ur vids r awesome don't stop making them!

[@rouxlswife]

hey skye! i know this video is old, but i was wondering if you, or anyone from the comment section could help me answer something. Im making a head with a 3D printed base. Do i need to put plastic wrap around it before putting the ducktape? Thx

[@fallen_vague28]

Yes

[@Ecstacy333]

Nope! Its not foam and wont rip@

[@venustheheavysmoker7820]

Skye: *speaks in timelapse* My horrible hearing: "Sorry I don't speak chipmunk"

[@user-ec6ue8jy7p]

Also I’m making half a Dino mask head and like, do you use foam?-

[@OfficialKillerSans]

Me with a completely black fursona: look at what they have to do to mimic a fraction of our power!

[@benjaminmaherhorsify]

could you do one on making the body cast you build the body off?

[@psychopath1633]

How to tape and cut out a fur pattern for a me no no fur head because I'm struggling

[@katelynwolfie3843]

hey skye! you should make a tutorial for arm sleeves for the people that don't know. or a tutorial for a certain style head base. ex; cat, dog, bird, etc.

[@fallen_vague28]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKnXkJaPYtR_nLc - arm sleeves

[@fallen_vague28]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKG6aHyYiNt9js0 - feline

[@fallen_vague28]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaGVoqSrbLqpaNk - canine

[@bucketsn00t]

I now understand how it works yay thanks

[@SavaahaLightfoot]

To make it easier to get the ductape pattern off, wrap the head in saran wrap 1st then apply the tape, trace your pattern and then cut it off, keeping the saran wrap on the sticky side of the tape.

[@SkyehighStudios]

I find when you do that you end up with a really loose fitting pattern which is less than ideal for a smooth finish

[@SavaahaLightfoot]

@@SkyehighStudios Really? Im trying it out on my current head as I have mobility issues with my left hand and end up with a sticky mess trying to just straight up duct tape. Ive wrapped and taped it twice just trying to figure out where to put my darts.

[@Starrytheone]

Hello skye! I have a question to ask! My head has a pickable nose. How would I go about patterning the inside?

[@thatgaybreadstick1304]

Watch Freckled cat creation's tutorial on pickable noses

[@berryw6818]

i love ur vids! and im in australia to :3

[@elizabethstevens7606]

I honestly thought making a fursuit was harder than it is... Thanks Skye for always being awesome! For that you get a strawberry 🍓(My main fursona is named Strawberry)

[@Razor_18]

It's way harder than it looks.

[@Mao.the.furry13]

@@Razor_18 yup

[@timmy2432]

This really helped thank you :-)

[@Wolfdog992]

"Why are you watching this?" "Uh... Bonnie." "Bonnie?'' ''Yeah."

[@TheTazame]

i really want to commission a fursuit from you at some point, the good thing about having to wait is that it allows time for you to impove so what i thought looks good on your suits now could get even better later when i can buy from you

[@kristensargent4346]

How'd you make da head

[@royalhoneysuckle2916]

hi sky!! I love your suits, they're so cute!! I hope to commission you soon, and if I do, would you be willing to do a blind suit up for me, putting me in the suit? XD, you have a new sub btw too

[@hethey66]

How do I do a circle head? I am making a axolotl fursuit.

[@chewynum]

Foam circles, some fursuit makers have patterns or have a look at foam puppetry, like Muppets.

[@sushidrawssushi8338]

can you make a video on shaving fur?

[@tazman272009]

Maybe a tutorial on a fursuit body in detail. Where to cut and the best cuts to make to make it easier to sew ect. Thanks for the tutorial it's awesome

[@K1ttykat62]

you should do one for digigrade legs

[@aunabreslingaming3279]

For Fur Direction Think Arrow dynamics Than everything'll kinda fall into place after that and make sense.. well it Did To me but idk That's What i thought at least lol

[@noli033]

Im gonna rely on you for tutorials when i start my first fursuit Im gonna be 13 when i start :)

[@FriskyDreemurrr]

good luck! ^^ I hope it turns out gud :>

[@noli033]

@@FriskyDreemurrr tyyyy i need it XD

[@CherryPawCreations]

omg this helped so much! btw whats ur outro music? its very cute!

[@reaganwalker878]

taking a suit *skydiving* of all things jesus christ

[@salsoteca72]

You should make a tutorial on how to make a bird or dinosaur mask fursuit/base! Its always been a challenge for me :3

[@jaydenisthebest2oo741]

Can you show your fursuit or you only have one

[@SulphieX3]

now i know how to make a fursuit head. now i need everything to make the head.

[@lunaluma5358]

When your first fursuit supplies is on the way and you've already watched the video...but...watch it again to GAIN MORE KNOWWLEEDGE

[@theredwolftheaftonsfnaf3023]

Do you make people fursuits