FURSUIT MATERIALS!

[@volcaronacorona7724]

I think it’s cheaper to MAKE one that to BUY one...

[@StormiFolf]

It usually is! But making a fursuit typically isn't something you can learn how to do overnight, especially a quality one! If you decide to make your own please let me know!

[@4n4rch1st7]

Yeah

[@ruthshere9468]

it's fun to try. 😺

[@rubyskarlet9340]

• ItzScarab yes but it’s harder and you will still be spending 40-70 pound-dollars

[@TitanHolefish]

It's a lot friggin harder

[@voltfennecfox5737]

You don’t brake upholstery thread, upholstery thread brake you

[@cneu3938]

You mean upholstery thread?

[@voltfennecfox5737]

Doctor Circe yes I think so I can’t hear too clearly coz bad headphones but thanks for correcting me

[@KillerDragain]

Break :P

[@trash9601]

Volt fennec fox TRUE IN RUSSIA

[@strolledboar257]

haha peeps go break

[@lucidsamoyed]

💖Don’t forget that time and love are put into them too 💖

[@furrypup5085]

Clock Work yes it is

[@ghostpaws]

Yea

[@sadelus_]

Yes dat true

[@b-u3thesynth85]

💕💕

[@bluefleet1655]

I just noticed, the bark in storni's intro actually echos

[@anonymouscucumbers9752]

Yes, I killed a neon green wolf to make my fursuit. :)

[@rainebat]

Lol

[@univolts596]

im a black and neon green wolf is that a threat

[@anonymouscucumbers9752]

Univolts Is it? :)

[@univolts596]

his name is inky the wolf

[@univolts596]

univolts is a human OC of mine

[@nope-ve9ks]

"DONT USE REAL FUR" Well shucks, there goes my idea of using my one singular rabbit pelt for making an entire fursuit...

[@staddybot]

Lol

[@pewtheartist9046]

Lol

[@RikaShinePY]

*lol*

[@bluethechicken5204]

XD

[@user-zh7cw2bn6x]

Wow

[@martenmaarten]

another pro of resin bases is that mechanisms like moving jaws are way easier to make and will often come out more precise, because making a joint on a hard material is just not as frustrating as making one on a soft and squishy one on resin claws, if youre planning on having a cute toony suits, sewn claws might just be the better option for you, especially if youre planning on having contact with little children. dont want to poke lil timmys eye out, do you? if youre looking for a more realistoc or semi realistic style, resin claws are your best option because, well, they are just more realistic than sewn ones.

[@nyxthewolf8385]

The maker of my suit said it took her almost a full month to fully create her look, and it wasn't even a ref or anything like that. She came up with the design from her own imagination

[@finntastic116]

A reason why realistic suits use resin bases is because resin is a LOT smaller than foam heads. :3

[@ПОКАВСЕМ-э6р]

sorry it took you a year to get a reply

[@ctricac1d608]

sorry it took you two years to get a second one

[@zomxux]

Sorry it took your 4 years to get a third reply

[@BruzoDragonius]

That is a very informative video on fursuit materials. Also I may add that sculpy is another material used to make teeth and claws in some suits like Bruzo ones. But usually comes in a block that can be sculpted into whatever shape or boney part you want to make of it. And when baked, it sorta have this plastic resins sort of texture.

[@travissmith2848]

Re: paws. I'm surprised some form of pleather, artificial leather, is not more common for pads. Animal product free (usually) pliable and skin like texture, it should provide a good middle ground between durability, flexibility, and grip. With slightly longer claws if blunted I could see having one that has a removable tip designed to accept screw in tips from a phone/tablet stylus.

[@maximillianlylat1589]

From my experience with pleather from purses, pleather cant seem to take alot of ware and tear and when it falls apart it looks bad.

[@travissmith2848]

Fair enough, though there should be some material that can be found to offer both reasonable durability and grip. Hmmmm....... you could paint rounds of some material in tool handle latex and texture it. Many colors, reasonably durable, could be patched if needed.... and on the pads themselves should be relatively free from flexing.

[@cottontaelle]

pleather falls apart if you touch it hfsajfh

[@TrendingPendingVideos]

Travis Smith some people who support animals still buy animal stuff which I don’t get lol

[@moonlobotomy9061]

I've been thinking about making a partial, and this seems really helpful since a lotta materials are involved xd

[@owo_8422]

As a young furry that can’t wait to make a fursuit this is very helpful thank you!

[@StormiFolf]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thank you so much!!!

[@matthorseman2008]

Go for it 😊 have your parents look on etsy.com if they feel like helping you make a suit. It will save them alot of money. Or just shop around for a reputable maker like this guys maker. I'm not being paid by anyone to make these comments by the way I just want to help others 😊

[@nicklubas6935]

At least this will be very useful so I know what to use in case I do want a fursuit being made. But then again, your vids are always helpful, Stormi! Also, congrats on making it to 25,000 subs! Can't wait to see what you would do when you hit 50,000! Keep it up, #PotatoLord! And as always, great video! Much love!

[@reportingabruhmoment]

Ah thank you. I've been looking for a good mesh to use for AGES!

[@pancake.squirrel]

And this list varies EVEN more depending on preference and design! It’s just-wow it’s a rabbit hole! And there’s a bazillion different eye types and materials.

[@yoshicooki4647]

One thing I noticed for claws is some people use oven baked clay to make them. I don't know much about that method but I believe it's about the same as resin based accessories. And foam heads are the softest, most comfortable materials. Made my partial suit head with foam and it was super fun to make.

[@puppycrafter489]

WHERE WAS THIS ALL MY LIFE!?!?! I’m a beginner fursuit maker and I, in my entire life, couldn’t find what materials I should use. Thank you Stormi, thank you. 🙏

[@emilycreative1261]

Resin heads have the best moving jaws! That’s definatly a pro! 👏🏼

[@strayyleafy]

OMG I NEEDED THIS! THANK YOUUU

[@StormiFolf]

You're welcome!

[@strayyleafy]

@@StormiFolf 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@charamend4352]

Hello there fellow pancake

[@stupidjay6751]

Furries are the best, 🐺 awoo!

[@cormorantcolors]

Matty the Wolf HALT! This is the police. In article 42, section 2, clause C, it states “OwOing, UwUing, awooing, and all other variations are strictly prohibited.” You’re going to jail.

[@jadethecat3993]

OwO

[@cormorantcolors]

Jade the Cat :3 The crime rates in this comments section are so high.

[@amm3133]

Awoo!

[@madness1149]

Cormorant Colors *Holds the uno reverse card* No you

[@FarkasFL]

3 years later and I finally see this video !!! thank you very much Stormi !! I know it is very late but this will really help me a lot !! THANK YOU!!!

[@jamieisnotokay3298]

I totally agree with this! Although I do have to say I prefer foam over polyfill/stuffing to make digitgrade legs. I find I makes the legs more durable.

[@skytucker6581]

My husband and I are going to try and make ours.

[@ccbb8115]

personally my favorites are 3d printed bases. they have the structure and mold prevention of a resin head, but tend to be covered in small holes that allow for great ventilation like a foam head (sometimes even better depending on the base). plus, they're pretty simple to make if you have everything you need.

[@seratheeducatedfeline4227]

I actually used organza (a very sheer fabric) on my first suit’s eyes. It has better visibility than painted buckram, but because I could only really use it on my character’s slitted pupils, my visual field is smaller. I’d say it’s a good option for characters with single-coloured eyes or even the tear ducts of a realistic suit (though it’s a bit of a pain to glue due to the smoothness of the material.

[@icantthinkofaname2299]

So, I have a maskimals head (which I know most of the fandom doesn’t care for, also it’s the brown dog one), but I made some changes. I cut out the eyes and replaced it with the backs of paper plates (which I colored pupils on and were hot glued in) and I also added more details, like green eyebrows, tongue, and mouth. It actually looks pretty good for a starter. I’m going to make another one of the tuxedo cat (I have another fursona named Violet) and edit that one too. :D (And if you’re wondering, yes, I can see through it. The plates have small holes I made in them to help me see)

[@icantthinkofaname2299]

I don’t know if you read comment on your old videos, but I just wanted to share :D

[@sillysurgeon]

I love how expressive your suit is!

[@sabertoothanimations2912]

The materiel at the bottom of outside feet paws is EVA foam, i'm a beginning fursuit maker myself so they meteorites vary, but the materiel on your feet paws is EVA foam. thank you for the video its was helpful to me as well

[@Uberbluedragon]

There are 3D printed head base that I'm using to build my first fursuit. The one I got differs from other resin heads is that it was 3D sculpted and so it has holes in in to let air flow, save weight and reduce cost. I got the head base from Fuzzbuttfursuits.com their also on FA.

[@CaretoJest]

Thank you for mentioning the horns. My fursona is a hybrid and she has horns, and so far I havent found help on what materials to use. Thanks for this video, Stormi!

[@allievogel4387]

I watched this because I plan on making a head and paws for halloween. I found this really helpful

[@DomiBorealis]

Just a small correction; minky is a plush fabric used for tongues, noses, etc. Mink faux fur however, is a dense medium pile faux fur, used for similar things like lux shag. As for feet the rubber part of feet people usually use EVA foam, hard silocone or sometimes rubber mats.

[@boxycat4156]

I'm a young fur who is starting out on fursuit making thank you this is very helpful

[@selectricitytablets295]

I think its perfect to line up how your gonna make it

[@quazariltheworldeater2444]

Bad fursuit idea: the only orifice is the maw, the eyes are cameras ans the suiter has a H.U.D. to see outside because the suit also has cooling fans the eyes copy the suiter's eye movements using eyetracker, the mouth is directly linked to the suiter's mouth ans replicates the heat of a human body keeping a constant 37°C for realism, the ears are actual hearing devices.

[@wolfgamer2028]

The bottom for outdoor paws can also be eva foam.

[@joehoepfner351]

Your follow me eyes are pretty cool, I've always really found them interesting

[@kathleenlawrence242]

indeed it is true it is not easy to make them. hopefully i can try to make one someday these tips will help indeed to help get me started

[@EverythingAndAnythingGoes24]

What about Nylon thread? I’ve heard it’s really hard to rip and tear. Is it used for fur suit thread lining? Also, I have another question/possible video request/suggestion. Some fur suits have limited flexibility and mobility and others are so flexible and durable that the fursuiter can run, dance, do flips, cartwheels, even extreme sports stuff like skydiving and skiing, and a bunch of other highly active activities and their fursuits don’t rip or damage too often. How do they make the suits more flexible durable and mobile?

[@FurNieR11945]

Very well done video Stormi! I'm sure this will be both helpful to both commissioners and new suit makers alike as this was very informative and well put together! Also, that little planvas text, and the blue is not red text were nice touches too. Also, I really liked the editing, and at that one part where the screen shook along with your head. I also think that doing actual fursuit making as a follow up to this with Treble is a great idea! Keep up the great work as always, and I hope you have a great day Stormi! :)

[@thatlemonarson6269]

Love this video! I've been thinking about making fursuits for a while, and this really helped!!! Thank you so much stormi, I love all your videos!! You're awesome!!

[@TheAntiSaint]

The eyes kindof work like one way mirrors, where if its dark you can see out but if its bright you cant see in

[@Apoca_Yote]

Ive made resin and foam bases, Honestly Resin is very hard to make but its awesome when washing it :D. My foam head Is almost perfect )Just dificult to wash and dry rather then resin(

[@gaygrape9407]

Two main things you missed are hot glue and duct tape. Hot glue is needed not only to glue together your head base but also to glue down the fur (hot glue won't melt the foam or fur don't worry). Duct tape is used to pattern parts of the suit. I've heard of people using fleece to pattern their stuff but that's kinda expensive and a little bit of a waste of good materials to me.

[@Weird-Bread-Creature]

I’m saving this for when I’m 29, I got goals my dude.

[@D3adbodi3s3v3rywh3re]

I use faux leather on my paws pads and it works great!

[@pyschoclaw9330]

I love your fur suit, it’s so cute. Did you buy it somewhere, or did you make it yourself?

[@wolfdog_684]

Wow, a wild potato in its natural habitat. Just look at the blue beauty.

[@lunaxelsie5683]

I don’t know that there was that many different types of fur that really cool🤩

[@tuckersworld4315]

did you order your fursuit?

[@StormiFolf]

Yep! Through SplinterFox Productions

[@tamsmammabear]

@Kasunu Minotchi its online so YA

[@matthorseman2008]

Look on etsy.com if you want to try making your own I found some really cool & affordable 3d printed (pla) toony style head bases on that site

[@wasabithedragon6420]

@@matthorseman2008 but did you buy them?

[@wtfkayden]

I just kind of watch your ears flop around every time I watch one of your videos

[@inkytheninjafox7436]

Lol me too

[@Astrontasy]

Hello, friend! I've been thinking about making my own fursuit recently, and I'm still only 14, so I may just make a head, paws, and tail. If there's any more advice it would be helpful to know 💜

[@tehpenji]

Your fur suit looks epic

[@wolfgangwolfdogplaysguitar701]

I put my love in your videos

[@williamgianino3691]

i was wandering stormi my fursona has alot of what you said was hard to deal with such as resin base. My fursona is a auqua dark and black sergal with glow in the dark teeth,horns,claws,tonque,and eyes do you have any advise for cleaning expences or something like that?

[@YahveAnne]

Keep in mind a new type of base is arising in the fandom: 3D printed bases

[@fuzzybuzzy3159]

Since this comment was made it's now widespread.

[@akiidaartsandanimates9074]

Thanks stormi! I was thinking of becoming a fursuit maker when I’m older! I’ll use theese tips for when I am!

[@vulperine8807]

Good job on this one Stormi, I made my own fursuit using many of the same materials

[@fuzzybuzzy3159]

He had a fuzz booger on his nose the entire time, and I couldn't stop staring at it.

[@alexanderpony4038]

This was really facinating video and i learned some thing as well i enjoyed watching my friend

[@mayydog8783]

1. fur (duh) 2. Mesh or buckram (eyes) + thin foam 3. Memory foam or resin (for head base) 4. Balaclava (to prevent sweat in head) 5. Foam padding or poly fill (for stuffing) 6. Threading (upholstery thread) 7. Zippers or velcro (to get in and out of your suit or for detachable stuff like hair, tongue, ect) 8. Peet material (for bottom of feet) 9. Fleece or vinyl (for paw pads) 10. Fleece or resin (for claws) 11. Wire (for ears, tail, horns, wings, ect) 12. This wasnt mentioned in the video but also magnets (for detachable stuff (make sure they are very strong ones))

[@handlesRtrash354]

Nice carpet you got there

[@NiXx2863]

There i go making 60 molotovs again, thanks for the info mate

[@cobaltbleu3046]

The shape of your head is very cute!

[@ralecthesmolfenn6241]

This video will be great help for others like me

[@realthefox8914]

Awesome vid Stormi, as always!

[@marcustheredpanda5078]

Wow mate I didn't know that there was so many materials to a fursuit :3❤️ (I know fur, foaming, and the different types of eyes 😊)

[@AtlaniBonita]

Im obsessed with the fuckin animated intro omigodd

[@anugget3932]

This is very helpful (but I have to wait till I have money to make a fursuit) and also I can very much relate to the winter thing XD

[@chronusuwu2623]

Well you CAN use normal threads. My suit is made with normal ones and it holds perfectly fine, it always depends on how you are sewing.

[@WereRen]

I've been looking everywhere for the eye blanks. I think you called them paint cups? Where can I get them? I see people using them a lot. I typically make my own plastic blanks but that would save time.

[@switchtrackrailphotos5702]

Almost heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads All my memories gather round her Miner's lady, stranger to blue water Dark and dusty, painted on the sky Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads I hear her voice, in the morning hour she calls me The radio reminds me of my home far away And driving down the road I get a feeling That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads Take me home, down country roads Take me home, down country roads

[@cyberrader8300]

I am making my first fur suit, its a simple yet problematic design (Kemono cat head) I've got a long ways to go, and I'm a few weeks in. body double and bust made, leg pillows, hands, and head still need done before I can skin. Edit, feet are ready for fur and tested that they wont just fall apart lol

[@cherriice7104]

bro u are amazing this helped me alot ! I needed to know the stuff for the eyes and fur tysm !

[@GeanTheFrenchSilly]

Congrats on 100k dawg

[@dr0wnedsewerrat129]

I’m thinking about making my own fursuit and this helps :) thanks my good potato sir

[@elizabethmontgomery4134]

Do you know what materials you use for fursuits that need scales?

[@frickinheck3545]

I use foamy and mesh for eyes

[@blaze_3x3]

Stormi is our potato king

[@fuzzypaws_yt4131]

Thank you for this vid I plan on making some or helping my friend make some so this helps a lot!!

[@bobbobby5516]

I think outdoorpaws with the bottom made out of hard wood like beech would be a good option

[@JewelWildmoon]

I've been staring at that piece of string on your snoot this whole time. Now I gotta rewatch the whole thing to actually pay attention X'D

[@GoatOfTheBlackanedcrust]

2:35 wow i cud Actually see ur eye XD

[@largegamer5085]

4:05 finally! Someone who knows what a balaclava is idk why so many people dont lol

[@kissbabette]

I will use foam for my digilegs because I think it’s easier to work with and I will glue it into yoga pants.

[@glaciusor]

First time fursuit maker here, but, have you heard of things like Thermomorph and Worbla being used? I know those are used in the cosplay world, and I was thinking of making claws and teeth out of Thermomorph. It's really strong stuff, but it softens into a clear goo when it gets put in hot water, then resolidifies again when cooled into a white, hard-ish plastic that strongly resists shattering. The downside is it can be somewhat difficult to shape how you want it.

[@chemicaldemoneye]

> be me > do not have a lot of money > yet want a suit for idk what reason > can't craft cuz i have 2 left hands > dies pretty funny that i started watching and cringing 6 hours ago and now i like it LMAO why is my brain so weird xD

[@mochi_the_weredragon6033]

*god has uploaded*

[@mixonisse5618]

I’ve heard that if you use a stronger thread, you run the risk of the fur ripping rather than the seams

[@kaikaigsd2971]

When you try to watch the video BUT YOU CAN'T STOP WATCHING THE FLOPPY EARS OF THE POTATO KING!

[@chloetovar6387]

The intro music scared me because I wasn't expecting it XD

[@SHFTFerral]

horns also can go on narwhals too

[@SHFTFerral]

i made my normie friend a furry and he legit is going to make a narwhal sona and i was like ok cool he also is making a folf sona.

[@RedsARabbit]

I've never heard of a narwhal sona, it actually sounds really cool lol

[@SHFTFerral]

yeah my friend and I made his main sona and well he just said waitaminute imma make the best ever sona I said what is it then he said narwhall i lmao then he made his twitter he deleted it when his mom almost found it but his location said da ocean lmaooo so yeah and i made my other friend's sona a busky a husky/bunny and yeah they turned out good

[@RedsARabbit]

That actually seems really nice!(my sona is a shark person)

[@SHFTFerral]

if u have twitter my at is @Ash21559985 my main sona is a wolf i have 4 more sonas their species are dutchie a fox a husky and a german shepard for my other sonas

[@roblogamer6306]

I was dead laughing when you said stormi the potato

[@rwbryan]

Resin bases are good for ones with scales

[@-elementarymydearwatson-3086]

Resin heads are also a Risk. Say a kid books your node too hard, that hard material, if not foam padded, the material can really hurt you or cut you if it created impact on your face

[@lostpaws1314]

You can 3D print skull bases with ventilation holes made by Tioh on a 3D print download website called thingiverse it's a completely safe website and to edit the size I recommend using a website called Tinkercad it's free and you only need to create a account on it Tioh has many bases to download such as Fox, Dragon, and Cartoon Canine. Hopefully this helps

[@valentine6820]

But I have a question I’m probably going to be making of my fursona (my profile pic) what fur washes the best and how do you not mess it up when you put it in the washer? Because I’m making my head of foam (green foam or idk what color) just asking.

[@shadacusblackheart6044]

Alright Storm let me ask this. Why use Buckram when you can use Chiffron or the cheaper version being a durag? Just saying I use to make masks qnd that's what I used to cover the eyeholes in masks and it's pretty absorbent of liquids like latex and paint

[@shadacusblackheart6044]

Also on a side note is semi realistic fursuit a scarcity too? Or is it just realistic and spooky furs? One thing is for sure I have YET to see an armored furry that looks like it popped out of a video game/comic book