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
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All About Fursuit NosesMost critters are going to need a nose of some sort, there are several ways you can approach it depending on how you would like the final look of your character to appear! This...
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
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Initial Patron Goal Reached!!! | Matrices on Patreon
Official Post from Matrices: Ahhh!! October was a great month, and thank-you's are in order! We reached the very first initial goal here on Patreon! I am so proud! Thank you very much for your support and care to sponsor my creative teaching endeavors!!This…
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
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Using a felting needle to add markings. I decided to experiment using a felting needle to see if I could add in more white hairs to my boyfriend’s character, a Binturong (aka bearcat) which have lots...
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
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Whiskers - Eyebrow and face whiskers for fursuits.
This is an item I found to be perfectly suitable for Fursuit whiskers, its thin, stiff, easily trimmed with scissors, and is a great accent to any characters muzzle. Trim them at the base at an angle and poke them into the fabric backing of your fursuits…
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
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Edge softening using a slicker brush. Did you know you can soften a “raw” edge on faux fur by brushing it a little with a slicker brush? This is done by using a slicker brush on the backing of the...
New Tutorial! How to sew thumb hole cuffs! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/155177179288/how-to-sew-thumb-hole-cuffs-thumb-hole-cuffs-are
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How To Sew Thumb Hole Cuffs! Thumb hole cuffs are some serious sewing magic. Because of this, it will absolutely take practice to get everything figured out. When you practice, cut some extra fabric...
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!!!!
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!!!!
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
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Using a felting needle to add markings. I decided to experiment using a felting needle to see if I could add in more white hairs to my boyfriend’s character, a Binturong (aka bearcat) which have lots...
Early access tutorial posted for patrons! https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-access-and-8138398
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Early Access: Choosing and Using a Sewing Machine for Fursuit Making. | Matrices on Patreon
Patrons only!
Revised Tutorial! The paw sandal tutorial from 2006 is now in a new location, with some updated information! Enjoy! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/157431238428/paw-sandal-tutorial
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Paw Sandal Tutorial
This tutorial is originally from 2006, since I still have fellow makers seeking out this tutorial from the original LiveJournal post where it all started, I thought I would revise it a...
Revised tutorial! Fursuit washing and care has gotten even more comprehensive! I have expanded on it as well as added a new segment on washing fursuit heads. http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/51175842862/comprehensive-tutorial-fursuit-washing-and-care
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Comprehensive Tutorial: Fursuit Washing and Care
Washing your fursuit and costume accessories is one of the best things you can do to keep them nice so you can have many years of fun with your costume! The following are instructions on washing a...
I am excited to annouce I revised another one of my guides this month! I have been meaning to give more attention to this one since it totally needed it! This is not the first time this tutorial has been revised, and probably not the last – I’m always working on honing my technique for body padding and I have learned a lot since the last time I wrote on the topic. This guide has expanded text in nearly all areas. Some things have been added for clarity, but many more things have been added since I learned new things I wanted to share! http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/126927632301/fursuit-body-padding-tutorial
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Fursuit Body Padding Tutorial
Changing your shape from a human to an animal takes some creative tailoring, this is a guide about how to create shapes for your fursuit that make you not so human. Do you want to make it look like...
New Article! Choosing and Using a Sewing Machine for Fursuit Making! A guide that I have been working on that includes lots of information on choosing a sewing machine, thread, needles, and other useful tips relating to the fursuit building craft. http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/158012805243/article-choosing-and-using-a-sewing-machine-for