Fursuit Tips&Techniques: Pro Suit Making Techniques

[@mayothecat2411]

I wouldn't say the title is misleading at all, it fits

[@thatoneeggplant]

Can you make a video on how to make paws?

[@adastrizzy]

I actually sew all the seams in my first fursuit :D

[@meelwormpower6434]

Me too

[@libbyblue62]

2:15 nuff said

[@spencerjackalmutt5897]

I sew them and then glue them

[@nightmareinaline1732]

Um i have a question, what would be the cheapiet way to make the head?? I want to make a fursuit but i dont have much money

[@bellw5834]

Moonmatsu4 you can use fleece instead of fur but it is seeming to be a pain (I’m making one with fleece)

[@MalakaiMcminnar]

Making my first suit and watch so many videos including yours .

[@aleah697]

Same here!!!

[@judahosborne8868]

Me too.

[@jaadn6197]

Me Three#

[@chaoscreature]

I’m five years late, but me too!

[@fluffygamerstudiosworkshop364]

Thank you for the tips! My first commissioner "accidentally" let his dog get a hold of it... He tried to recommission me but I refused... It seemed like a knife did the damage to it not a dog. I just wasn't comfortable making any other suits for him. Does that make me a bad maker?

[@mayothecat2411]

FluffyGamerStudios Workshop not at all, in my personal opinion, if a dog did it to his fursuit, it would have happened to his other belongings, which means that he would have known that the damage would be made to anything he would just lay around. Tbh it sounds sketchy to me. If he can't put it where the dog can't reach, he could have put the suit in a box or a storage container

[@fluffygamerstudiosworkshop364]

Mayo The Cat He sent me a picture of it tore up too. It kinda broke my heart...

[@mayothecat2411]

FluffyGamerStudios Workshop I'm so sorry, that sucks. Especially since you worked so hard to make it.

[@oliviawashere]

FluffyGamerStudios Workshop That sucks. I would’ve been so upset if I saw my hard work torn up and destroyed.

[@demonawolf3647]

No it doesn't. Once a suit is sent to someone, it is that person's responsibility. To be honest he probably did it on purpose hoping to get money back or something. If it was accidental then it shows he isn't responsible enough for a fursuit. He could have put it in a thick plastic container where a dog couldn't get to. It is unfortunate though and I'm so sorry to hear that happened..

[@inactiveaccount.5472]

My butifull fox! ( Slowly adds vid to fursuit making playlist ) hue

[@gardengoyle113]

I'm looking into making my own fursuit, and this video was incredibly helpful and informative. I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I dive into it. Thank you so much for sharing your tips!!

[@Vexmus_]

Oh yes I'm actually making my second suit so this is good o.o And congrats on 5k!

[@PhoenixTheWolf]

Hi I'm subscribed to u bork

[@RaeTechnicolorsquirrels]

patterning half the face DEFINITELY saved me with all the slight asymmetrical bits in the foam. your videos are so helpful

[@redacted2897]

Im a wannabe fursuit maker and just found your videos. These are so helpful!

[@xXEmmaVixenXx]

I'm thinking about trying my hand at making a fursuit and these tips are so super helpful, thank you! ❤️

[@secretagentX-9]

Thanks for the tips! How about techniques on didgitigrade fursuits maybe?

[@PixelEditedEgg]

Great advice! The breathing part is probably one of the most important things you need to get right. Vision too, but not to as much of a degree. If you can breath reasonably it’s great, helps a lot. That and quality checking. Putting out such a large chunk of money only to have your fursuit fall apart quickly is not something anybody wants.

[@Rowan.the.fluffy-bird]

The one dislike is jealous of your fabulousness keep making vids and suits :3

[@thema1998]

There are currently *3* dislikes. That is shockingly low for a furry video. 🤓

[@RoseDeNoire]

I'm so so glad that I already do all these things in my normal sewing and when I did my carnival costumes. ^^ I am also very glad for all the vids you do! Thanks.

[@thatfruitgod7877]

How do I commission you? Or get a quote

[@K0HAKU_97]

I'm in the process of making my first fursuit. It's the character in my pic. Definitely a challenging species for a first fursuit, so I need all the tips I can get

[@felrise3966]

A mushroom?

[@OMNIDADofficial]

these were super useful! thank you. im glad someone out there is tipping their hand to the insider knowledge of the industry

[@sinyabun]

I can agree on all of those, I already made one suit and I am working on a second as of now. During my first one I learned a lot of things that I am applying to my second . Symmetry is one hell of a demon but I am getting there, and I think I did way better now than with my first one. I wouldnt usually judge it too much in a maker, since nature can have flaws and its not fully symmetrical as well ^.^'

[@jastorals8522]

I just really want to thank you Elk for making these videos. I recently started making fursuits. I made a lot of mistakes while making my first fursuit head and I’m glad that I realized those mistakes by using your videos. I just started making my second fursuit and I have a whole new perspective on how to make a suit. Thank you for these amazing videos. I hope you had an amazing Christmas and a good new year! ^^

[@lavendergroves]

Thank you so much for making this video! As a beginner maker, I have trouble spotting some of the things I feel isn’t quite right, and this video really helped helped me realize what I should improve and work on.

[@thatoneeggplant]

Aw yes perfect timing! I just got my first commission and your videos always bring new ideas to light and always help me to learn :)

[@brittanimedina8600]

I would agree with the last one because I'm making my first fursuit and I sew the fur and then glue it

[@M1smatched_Socks]

I was watching this while making my first fursuit, this was rlly helpful, I'd like to say, thx

[@ultrablueflamedragonfursui3362]

Thanks for the tips I’m new at Fursuit making I’ve already learning so much about Fursuit making but always still learning

[@BatpiaEmeritus]

That's good to know because I've been fursuit making for a year now and other art stuff, but always was very obsessive w/ symmetry. I'm beginning to take commissions and making premades.

[@jonnyblackwell5781]

Congratulations on 5k subs keep up the great work

[@dustysnothererightnow8867]

Thank yo so much this is so helpful for me! Also, my parents are thinking of setting me up an Etsy shop so I can make and sell fursuit partials. I’m having trouble with figuring out prices for my work, because it’s not pro-level exactly. I have videos with my work on my channel so if you need to see it it’s there. I’m just hoping someone here might be able to help me out a bit. Thanks!Oh, also, I’d LOVE to see skits and other fun stuff on this channel!! Congrats on 5k subs as well! You deserve it!

[@dustysnothererightnow8867]

You*

[@sabis6111]

i'm not a maker myself but I think you should start off with quite cheap prices, take the material cost and add some money for the work time, then try to sell it. You can slowly increase the prices when you get more skilled and have sold a few :)

[@CriSpyMoney]

Happy new year and can you give tips on feet paws or foam bases

[@yourlocalgymthot5916]

I'm really struggling with the facial structure of my fursuits, especially the mouth and cheek areas. Do you have any tips on that?

[@thema1998]

I have no interest in making a fursuit but I still enjoyed this video. I would have been finished with it sooner but I had to stop at the 16:47 mark to eat dinner and watch TMZ and Page Six TV on Fox. Happy New Year, Elk Dragon! 🎆 🎉

[@DomiBorealis]

I really like your educational videos! I’m not that big into skits tho.

[@sh4rkjaws515]

When I make bases I use a mirror or my front camera to make sure it’s as symmetrical as possible. It has helped me a lot

[@nobodyunderstandskody]

Hey! So I'm planning on opening for commissions just to buy a fursuit head! Do you think this is a good idea?

[@TheAwkwardSacOfDucks]

I just stumbled upon your channel and it is incredibly helpful and informative! I have made only one full fursuit and a completed head, and plan on making many many more and hopefully starting a business with it, and your tips are fantastic for new makers!

[@furrypawz141]

If you ever open commissions how much would a head paws and tail cost?

[@topazmaymemory2982]

Symmetry is hard. Very, very hard. I try my best but like you said. Practice makes perfect. If you wanna make fun vids Elk. Do it.

[@reportingabruhmoment]

I Didn't even know people glued seems! I never even thought that you could make clothes without thread. Ya learn somethin new every day .3.

[@orbital.experience4962]

Oh hey look! I’m extremely early! :) Haha! Congrats on 5k subssss!!!

[@sk8boarderkat]

These are super good tips, thank you alot!

[@mkc378]

I know how to see fabric together, which is where my question comes in: Should I sew seams or glue them at first as I already have sewing experience?

[@mkc378]

Mystic Myrtle thank you! That's what I was thinking.

[@pokemonnl12]

Like the gravity fals hat

[@personbro1347]

17:00 im eyeing that mint green fur back there

[@roquebites7654]

thanks for the tips! this was actually really useful ^^

[@PopRocksV]

I have a few curious questions I was thinking about the whole video. What qualifies someone as a professional fursuit maker? Would it be if one had a business license or how many customers they have ? Or just when they make high quality suits?

[@jimbo_jimmy]

I am so happy you said that about symmetry as I have trouble making eyes on my suit look the same... I use same templets for both eyes and the head but they always became like shaped wiedrly (also I use fomies for eyes) And I have like alot of trouble putting them in later... and they never look same which makes me go crazy xD

[@xXVampensteinXx]

Thanks these are so helpful also Happy new year ^^

[@splinterwoof6014]

Happy New year!

[@WallabyWolf]

I'd be delighted in seeing some skits, especially a little something before your videos begin

[@firefurlion4476]

Happy new year :) Great video.

[@Sparky_Plays]

I had the same problem with making my suit eyes and although I'm still new to making I have caught alot of my mistakes with eyes and are trying alot to fix it and ventilation is important very important

[@MojitoMouse]

When you got to reinforcement, I looked at the legs I am making (my first pair of legs, for myself) and went ".... Oh, propably should do that....." xD But tbh, I have faith in the thread I use, it's really strong! :O But still should probably reinforce at least stuff I make for others! xD

[@thesmolswefur5806]

great video!

[@remyx5]

About ur topic about symmetry. With resin and 3-D printed suits that wouldnt be a problem all that much. 👌

[@caddincaddin8552]

I have a question, is there a way to make a full plastic net(the part that helps you see through, idk what it's called) for a follow me eye instead of having two different materials? Also, would it be bad for someone to fursuit when they have asthma? I have asthma, and it's my main concern for when I start fursuiting in the future once I have a suit

[@GalacticThot_745]

Caddin Caddin i thought about having fully mesh eyes too. That would help with vision

[@nordicpawsproductions465]

have a happy new year elk.

[@KATPOOL]

Happy New Year Elk !!! :-)

[@ViderigAuldren]

If you're a furry, then be a furry once in a while. All work and no play makes elk a dull dragon 😊 love your videos I've been studying very hard and your tips are helpful. Thank you

[@Annimations]

No skits please but I would love more videos of your personal stories or opinions on suit types ect

[@jpn_119]

my first head had such bad ventialtion and my shaving and sewing werent the greatest....but i'm getting better now :3

[@sabertaylor7211]

Fur suit makeing techniques and tutorials plzz

[@rolyrivera8479]

I love your toony style

[@aliyahblidner]

I tried to make a balaclava but I screwed up when cutting the eye holes and then a massive hole started to tear the entire thing so that sucked but I’m scrapping the skull suit idea and I’m just gonna start to plan a Fursona

[@lucywright2957]

Could you recommend a good foam I could use and where to find it? I want to make a head for my cosplay but I’m not sure what foam to use

[@barnowl6752]

All of the tutorials I've seen use upholstery foam of varying thickness for different parts.

[@RavenIsAnArtist]

Im proud of myself because I have decent ventilation on my first head ( I just have the muzzle and bucket base )

[@newmoonheart2592]

I looked all over KZbin and I can't find how make the facial structure. if you have found one can you link it.

[@River.is.confused]

Ok so one thing I cant find anywhere is like lion manes. I have no idea where to start with it and I would kinda like to know where to and have some tips before I actually start the mane

[@ash8282]

I've never actually attempted making a suit, but I have always been curious--How do makers build a foam base to the correct head circumference? I can understand if it were a personal suit, since the person could try it on and adjust from there, but if someone were to commission a maker and give their head circumference, how does the maker build the head from scratch to fit said size?

[@zacharywood9416]

ash8282 May not be the universal way but from what I’ve seen the maker takes the customers measurements and when cutting the foam for the head, adds a few inches or so to account for the thickness. Even if it’s too big for them, glueing the fur down can help make it a bit tighter. If that’s still too loose they can wear a balaclava underneath to bulk it up in there. Always better to be a bit bigger than smaller.

[@ash8282]

Monster Fox thanks for letting me know!! I’ve always been curious haha

[@kand.4138]

You should make tutorials!

[@Eveningstar11820]

Hey! Just wondering, where did you get your Channel/Fursona name? It looks so familiar...

[@jlbeeen]

I have a question... I'm wanting to do a suit for a character that usually has a closed mouth. Should I try to make it a movable jaw so I can open the mouth to cool off? I'm going to make Lucario (Pokemon/SSB) for a costume contest in 2020, and he almost always has a closed mouth, so I'm trying to figure out some ideas. I've only made a head once which had a moving beak just by using my chin, which I probably could do for my platypus fursona, but Lucario is a challenge I'd love to take on. I know I'll be trying to do the bodysuit in multiple pieces, like pants, shirt, sleeves, etc so I can have a bit more mobility and be easier to get on an off, but the head is going to be hard.

[@avocado_abi2190]

Would you recommend building fans inside the head?

[@jennifermaybar4703]

I can’t help it but - what magical material do you use for your pawpads?

[@nickwildeswife1706]

Hey Elk Dragon! I love your fursuits and I am inspired by you. What do you know about expressions? Like carving a smile into a cheek and carving out the muzzle to match. I'm an amateur fursuit maker and I love it so much! I'm just having some trouble with the emotion.

[@Anthony-yn9dg]

Wow love this.

[@Chevvy_Grey]

Fursuit making tips that will actually help you make good fursuits 😜

[@aceofsecrets3613]

Happy new years!!

[@Mea_Pov]

I’m kinda confused which one is better to do make myself a suit or ask someone to make one ah idk...(pls help)

[@kaniyaru117]

*Me, currently making my first fursuit, hand stitching seams while watching this video* I feel accomplished.

[@wooskerboosker]

Furst Off! Get it?

[@milomadness5118]

Sedative Peak891 PORGS

[@minimalisticmime5459]

No don't get it

[@minimalisticmime5459]

No I don't get it (sarcasm faunt)

[@jonathanwolfminiature7020]

Cool Vidéos :D and Happy News Years 2018 From France :) ♥♥ Bonne Années et Bonne Santé :D

[@Mukachi-ur1ik]

I have a picture with the fursuiter who owns the fursuit in the middle. at least I think that's them. was it you or did you sell it? I saw them at Matsuricon and was IN LOVE with the suit

[@teensongohanssj2]

DIPPER'S HAT

[@lkrauja9020]

How much money u spent on ur fursuit ? (And who made it?)

[@flurryface7927]

Star Rain I'm not sure if you're talking about the one she's wearing or the one she said she commissioned (I'm sorry if i got it wrong) but the one she is wearing she made herself, I don't know about her pricing though.

[@fauxfurforsure8567]

i already made my first suit and i made my mouth too small it’s hard to breathe and i don’t know how to fix it

[@liquid6060]

Love u ur the best

[@wintertriggersme6304]

I have a pretty big blindspot on the bridge of my nose on all my suits haha! I can’t STAND it when fursuits don’t have big breathing room/airways! It gives me huge claustrophobia and I feel like I’m literally d y i n g lol. Thank you for the tips :)

[@roselasalvatrice4664]

Beautiful

[@citrusinky6154]

Making my first head I accidentally made the headbase so that the eyes were slightly tilted up, so I had to look down a lot to actually see the ground

[@Yellowmead0w]

I feel like popped seams are not a great indicator of quality?? They are going to happen no matter what

[@myartismeh8928]

Elk: "Wassup yall" Me: Ayeeee

[@Puppykiss]

Wait glueing seams is an option!??!! XD I was terrified this entire time that I’m making my first suit that I’m going to completely fail at sewing the seams 😂

[@TOutsideTheHive]

Duuude... WHERE U GET UR GRAVITY FALLS STUFFZZ!!!

[@makimaou]

i can’t stop looking at your paws aaa

[@thema1998]

She gestures so much there out the video. It's kind of hard to not get distracted by her paws. EDIT: If you loved or enjoyed Gravity Falls like me, then you would *also* get distracted by her hat. I wish I had that.

[@myles_per_hour]

Do both it would be good for u to do somthing els but still have educational vids

[@peachyskies2480]

God your fursuit is so pretty. Like I love that color and I could stare at it for hours--

[@BloodTundra]

I LUV YOUR VIDEOS !! :3

[@lord_vigo_ghoul]

Do you have amino? I would like to show you my fursuits! 😸

[@lucy-bf8ex]

vid starts at 3:26

[@bellahexdanna3220]

I like the music