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yiffytimesnews

yiffytimesnews

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I know this may not count since I don't own one, but I once encountered a fursuiter on the old Furnation forum. It turns out his was a local celeb because he preformed at local parades. This wasn't just bull**** he actually posted photos. Pretty good I say.
 
Tiger In A Tie

Tiger In A Tie

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Wow, I had NO idea fursuits could help people get involved in so many [awesome!] different things! Damn awesome.
 
bioastre

bioastre

New Member
Beaaautiful stories guys Now I'm determined to get a fursuit, based on what you all have said there are lots of things I could do in a fursuit. Here's another question though, should I get a fursuit of a "correct" animal? Like, I want a toony tiger fursuit. Specfically, a suit of my tiger Nightfire. She's black with orange stripes and a white muzzle, toes, and belly. Would it be better off for me just to get a white tiger fursuit because it's naturally how the animal is? Or will kids be ok with a fursuit that looks a little different than the animal does naturally?
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@Nightfire Tiger

Your character is easily recognizable as a tiger, therefore I say get a suit of your personal character. It'll mean more to you, and in the long run I think you'll be happier.
Can't wait to see when you get it. I love suits! <3
 
Tiger In A Tie

Tiger In A Tie

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bioastre said:
@Nightfire Tiger

Your character is easily recognizable as a tiger, therefore I say get a suit of your personal character. It'll mean more to you, and in the long run I think you'll be happier.
Can't wait to see when you get it. I love suits! <3
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I'm excited, too, I think Nightfire will be a cool looking fursuit. c:
 
Deo

Deo

The hatred of FAF personified
Inciatus said:
I'm not sure how well that would work for you. You seem scary.
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OH SWEET MERCIFUL SPAGHETTI MONSTER! JESIE AM I LOSING MY SCARINESS?
SAY IT ISN'T SO!
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
NOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
 
Tiger In A Tie

Tiger In A Tie

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bioastre said:
I bet so! Are you thinking about making your own suit or commissioning someone for one?
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Ideally I'd like to make one. I've seen tutorials on making foam heads, and have practiced making shapes out of clay. But I really won't know if I can work well with foam until I try it. And my mom is a very good sewer, and if I could buy the materials she might be able to get the actual suit part. However money is an issue, and I worry that I'll spend more money and time on practicing than just having a fursuit made by a professional.
 
Inciatus

Inciatus

In the land of bipolar weather
Deo said:
OH SWEET MERCIFUL SPAGHETTI MONSTER! JESIE AM I LOSING MY SCARINESS?
SAY IT ISN'T SO!
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
NOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
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Yes, you don't seem scary.
 
Jesie

Jesie

I'M A WINNER
Don't fret Deo! He/she/it/furfag was talking about me.
You are as cute and fuzzy as ever Deo-monster.

But I assure you, I make for a very cuddly and cute fursuit despite my online rage.


At lest that's what the kids who kept petting me told me...
 
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Tewin Follow

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Anyone have kids who didn't react with glee at your suit?

I've had a little girl who was not buying the whole giant animal thing at all, and asked how I could see, because it's hard to see the mesh in the eyes.
 
bioastre

bioastre

New Member
Nightfire Tiger said:
Ideally I'd like to make one. I've seen tutorials on making foam heads, and have practiced making shapes out of clay. But I really won't know if I can work well with foam until I try it. And my mom is a very good sewer, and if I could buy the materials she might be able to get the actual suit part. However money is an issue, and I worry that I'll spend more money and time on practicing than just having a fursuit made by a professional.
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Unlike clay, it's what I call a "remove-ative" form of art. (another example - soap stone carving)

While I enjoy foam building myself, you have to try it yourself to see if you like it. But, if you are worried exclusively about foam building - I know a lot of people who just sell foam bases. (basically - you don't have to build the head of your fursuit then)
Those I've seen are around $50.

And then, you wouldn't have to worry about that but about sewing and making the pattern. Which is a lot less on your plate! =]
 
Tiger In A Tie

Tiger In A Tie

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bioastre said:
Unlike clay, it's what I call a "remove-ative" form of art. (another example - soap stone carving)

While I enjoy foam building myself, you have to try it yourself to see if you like it. But, if you are worried exclusively about foam building - I know a lot of people who just sell foam bases. (basically - you don't have to build the head of your fursuit then)
Those I've seen are around $50.

And then, you wouldn't have to worry about that but about sewing and making the pattern. Which is a lot less on your plate! =]
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Oh awesome, I'll have to look into that! Thanks for the helpful post! :D
 
Clockwise

Clockwise

Tick-tock
Harebelle said:
Anyone have kids who didn't react with glee at your suit?

I've had a little girl who was not buying the whole giant animal thing at all, and asked how I could see, because it's hard to see the mesh in the eyes.
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Does reacting with fear count? My friend had a Dragon fursuit and she scared all the kids who were unfortunate enough to run into her. Parents loved every moment but certainly was not what we expected.
 
Calico-Feathers

Calico-Feathers

Climbin' in yo windows.
Harebelle said:
Anyone have kids who didn't react with glee at your suit?

I've had a little girl who was not buying the whole giant animal thing at all, and asked how I could see, because it's hard to see the mesh in the eyes.
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I had some kid not realize I was standing there until he turned around. He gave the shrillest, most bloodcurdling scream I've ever heard, then fell into laughing hysterically before running away. He was probably 6.
 
Gavrill

Gavrill

ladies~
I wore a fixer-upper fursuit once to a meet I organized and it was my first time wearing a suit, ever. It was so much fun. Parents hated me though because I'm not kidding - this suit was a throw-together of several different parts that different people brought. A canine head, an opossum body, a hyena-tiger tail, and leopard paws. The kids loved it, but the parents were like "omfg what is that"

And then the blacklights came on and the suit, being white, glowed.

As for the experience: the head was kind of badly made so it was a little bit of a pain but oh my god it was so much fun and I want to do it again.
 
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Sar

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Jesie said:
Don't fret Deo! He/she/it/furfag was talking about me.
You are as cute and fuzzy as ever Deo-monster.

But I assure you, I make for a very cuddly and cute fursuit despite my online rage.


At lest that's what the kids who kept petting me told me...
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...with sticks. :V

Pretty much anything you can do is funnier with fursuits. Just not swimming.
Another fun thing i do is act casually in a cloths store wearing the fursuit. and looking at peoples reactions.
Try not to laugh, or it will kill the magic.
 
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Sar

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Nightfire Tiger said:
Just cuz people do it on YouTube doesn't mean it's a good idea. ;) I'd be terrified of ruining the suit.
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That was my main concern. But depending on how realistic Jesie's will be (some kinda wetsuit) then i guess it is possible.
 
Jesie

Jesie

I'M A WINNER
I made my suit, so if I fuck it up I can always fix it.

Gators+water=LOVEFOREVER
 
Zephyre

Zephyre

Zephyr
Nightfire Tiger said:
Just cuz people do it on YouTube doesn't mean it's a good idea. ;) I'd be terrified of ruining the suit.
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Most suits are entirely made out of plastic. You just have to watch out for the head. According to the guy who did that video, he says that the chlorine in the water actually gives the fursuit a really good clean.
 
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