Welcome to the new Matrices.net Updates channel! I wanted to experiment with channels on telegram, they are the kind where you can get news or announcements real-time to your Telegram client without it being a "public chat" format.

Eventually this channel will be available to the public and I will use it to deliver public updates, such as when new tutorials are released to the public and when new features are added to the website. For now it has been shared with my closest colleagues and through my patreon campaign, https://www.patreon.com/Matrices

My Patreon subscribers get a lot of early-access updates and information first through Patreon directly. Once I publish tutorials that are later released to the public it will be announced in this Channel so you can know when you are able to share with your friends!

When the new Matrices.net website is live, this channel will have much more activity, and it will be linked to the website and made public via twitter and other social media.

Thank you for sharing your interest and support in the things I do! ❤️

Today's The Day!!!

I am extremely proud to inform you all that I have new hosting set up, and I initiated the transfer! There may be periods where my domain is down today while the nameservers for my domain migrate the information. It can be up to 24 hours.

In the mean time http://sarahoward.dotster.com/ is a temporary place where you can view the new website as the domain migrates. — Things are uploading RIGHT NOW, so if it looks "ugly" or empty, broken images etc, it is because things are still actively uploading, its literally going live as we speak! I have to wait an hour before I can access certain things, but I am extremely excited to share these live updates with you!

The last of the files have completed uploading, including the images and the css!! The webserver finishes migrating! The new site is LIVE!! http://www.matrices.net

UPDATE: Small issue where the navigation overlapped the site logo in mobile is fixed, should look similar to this on small screens now!

Fixed a font issue, where the font I picked wasn't loading from google since I mistyped the url. I didn't know how to fix til now. You may have to refresh if its not showing. Just a small detail tho!!

Retractable claw design! A photo-guide is available on patreon for those subscribing! https://www.patreon.com/posts/retractable-6918309

Several broken images across the tutorials were fixed! Most notibly the fursuit head tutorial, the applique, and claw tutorials. If anyone finds any more broken images, be sure to let me know! :D

All About Fursuit Noses — New tutorial! Now available http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/152096577988/all-about-fursuit-noses-most-critters-are-going-to

Oct 22 was the 14-year anniversary for Matrices.net!! Happy Anniversary, here's to 14 more years of crafty fun!

The nose tutorial has been updated in a few sections for clarity and to explain a bit more about covered noses. http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/152096577988/all-about-fursuit-noses-most-critters-are-going-to

Exciting news! I reached my first dollar amount goal on patreon! Read up on what that means here! (everyone can see) https://www.patreon.com/posts/initial-patron-7142417

I'm so excited to announce that I have completed this fursuit and listed it for auction! https://www.thedealersden.com/listing/raccoon-fursuit-made-by-matrices/124094 Ends 11/24 7pm pst. Please share!

New tutorial! This one is Patreon-sponsored, thank you patrons! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/153883803173/make-a-simple-custom-carrying-case-this-tutorial

New Tutorial! Using a felting needle to add markings! A picture-heavy guide on using yarn and a felting needle to add soft markings into an existing mask. http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/154223878463/using-a-felting-needle-to-add-markings-i-decided

New whisker colors now in stock in my shop!! If you need international shipping, just let me know and I can get you a custom mailing quote. https://www.etsy.com/listing/158785148/whiskers-eyebrow-and-face-whiskers-for

A new tip posted on softening raw edges of faux fur! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/154879984098/edge-softening-using-a-slicker-brush-did-you-know

New Tutorial! How to sew thumb hole cuffs! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/155177179288/how-to-sew-thumb-hole-cuffs-thumb-hole-cuffs-are

I will be at Further Confusion this year!

I am also extremely pleased to inform you I will also be at table 122 in Dealer's Room East! Find me for comfortable low profile balaclavas, BIG collars, vinyl stickers with my art, whiskers, some patterns, and other excellent goodies for your furry enjoyment!

I will have two of my fursuit characters with me: Chelan, my coyote, and Mukilteo, my orange doggy character.

If you see me there, especially if we've met before, do me a favor and remind me your name & a little about what you do! (the Baker/baker effect is real with me, haha) I'm not being intentionally forgetful, I promise I just see your critter face online far more than your human one!

If you're attending, I'm really excited to see you there!!!!

Here's where to find me in the dealer's room!

http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/154223878463/using-a-felting-needle-to-add-markings-i-decided — Has been updated with the video test portion now hosted on Youtube. If any video components of my tutorials appear broken (because of my original use of them on Vine) let me know and I can get them re-hosted on Youtube or somewhere else! Thanks! :D