https://youtu.be/kcm2q1TMJqk New Video! How to Cut, Carve, and Shape Upholstery foam! This is very much a technique I want to show to those beginning their path of fursuit making, hope it helps you sculpt awesome new projects!
In the video you will see some useful techniques for working with foam demonstrated using a razor, spring scissors, and normal scissors.
The shapes you come up with are up to you, but these are the techniques showing how to use the tools involved. Perfect for crafting your costume, fursuit, or other project utilizing foam as a model or a base to work from!
In the video you will see some useful techniques for working with foam demonstrated using a razor, spring scissors, and normal scissors.
The shapes you come up with are up to you, but these are the techniques showing how to use the tools involved. Perfect for crafting your costume, fursuit, or other project utilizing foam as a model or a base to work from!
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How to Cut, Carve, and Shape Upholstery Foam
Some useful techniques for working with foam demonstrated using a razor, spring scissors, and normal scissors. The shapes you come up with are up to you, but...
Another video tutorial I shared recently is how to machine-sew small spots — Hope you enjoy my video content! https://youtu.be/VzmgUGplur8
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Machine Sewing Small Spots in Faux Fur
This tutorial demonstrates how I tackle machine sewing small spots. The spot demonstrated is around 2 inches big and is sewn in realtime.
This is my first video using new software for editing & voiceovers. I am hoping to improve that stuff as time goes…
This is my first video using new software for editing & voiceovers. I am hoping to improve that stuff as time goes…
I have another video ready for your viewship, should you want to enjoy seeing some nice n simple fursuit grooming technique! https://youtu.be/EoS5zxcI6EM — Enjoy!
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Grooming a Fursuit With a Comb
Here's some sweet fursuit grooming action for those of you that crave that sort of thing! No talking, just sharing some good grooming technique for those that would like to see. Video is kinda relaxing and ASMR-esque if you happen to get that kind of reaction.…
New article — How to Write a Great auction (or sales post) for Your Fursuit! This was an article I had written in December for my patreon supporters, but it is now public! Enjoy, show your friends who are thinking of selling fursuits!
http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/170397089473/how-to-write-a-great-auction-or-sales-post-for
http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/170397089473/how-to-write-a-great-auction-or-sales-post-for
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How to write a great auction (or sales post) for your fursuit
This is a collection of tips on what I find can really make or break a good sale. This article was originally written for and published on my Patreon, if you like what I do and have the means to lend...
Sponsors page of Matrices.net has been updated! http://matrices.net/sponsors.htm My special thanks go out to everyone who has lent their support to my creative endeavors, tutorials, and articles.
I have opened preorders for a second round of Bonk Body pillowcases! Get your order in during this preorder period this week, ending Fri Feb 23rd
More info at: http://matrices.net/preorder.htm
More info at: http://matrices.net/preorder.htm
New free tutorial!! Sewing A Prop From Vinyl! While this tutorial shows the step-by-step creation of one of the forbidden fruit-shaped props I made back in January, the techniques can be utilized to make ANY interesting see-through prop using vinyl. — ENJOY!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sewing-prop-from-17112271
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sewing-prop-from-17112271
UPDATED TUTORIAL! How to applique paw pads!
http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/171419824483/how-to-appliqu%C3%A9-paw-pads-this-is-an-updated
http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/171419824483/how-to-appliqu%C3%A9-paw-pads-this-is-an-updated
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How to Appliqué Paw PadsThis is an updated version of my video tutorial on the same topic! I have learned a lot since 2012, when i made that video, and I am really excited to have had the opportunity...
New video tutorial, Fluffing compacted stuffing! Just a quick guide on shredding up polyfil to breathe new life into fluffy stuffed items! https://youtu.be/uj5y0QI6trQ
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Shredding Compacted Polyfil Stuffing
So many flat plushies, stuffed animals, and costume tails out there can be saved with this one neat trick! Don't be scared to fluff up your toys or other stu...
The most recent past 8 tutorials plus 1 article have now been added to the main http://www.matrices.net/tutorials.htm page! Now they are easier to find! Also, sponsors page has been updated welcoming our lovely new sponsors! Viridis the coyote has been added to the timeline of costumes, he was finished in May but I only recently got a great new picture of him!
And finally an important improvement~ all the tutorials, articles & guides now have short descriptions for each of them on the page (there's now over 80, whew!!)!! Hopefully it will help to illustrate what each guide covers a little better. Enjoy!!
And finally an important improvement~ all the tutorials, articles & guides now have short descriptions for each of them on the page (there's now over 80, whew!!)!! Hopefully it will help to illustrate what each guide covers a little better. Enjoy!!
New early access guide for patreon subscribers! https://www.patreon.com/posts/17857017 — patterning pillow inserts!
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Want to see this design as step-by-step photos? Check out my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/posts/retractable-claw-17965432 I figured it was time for a proper writeup alongside pics to explain this!
I made a Twitter poll about subdomain ideas to incorporate my tumblr site a bit more with Matrices.net If you have a moment, cast your vote! https://twitter.com/RaisedbyDogs/status/988925511920369665
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I need to set up my tumblr using a subdomain on https://t.co/8LmwccmXvU instead of the regular tumblr url, but I'm stuck on what to make my subdomain actually BE. I want it to apply to all of my tumblr not just tutorials, I don't want it to be narrowed TOO…
I made the change, the results are in! The new url is now pupdates.matrices.net :D Thanks everyone!
New video tutorial! Here's a video guide on how to use heat to straighten faux fur, with info on why it works! https://youtu.be/6d_TMfX93Gg
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Using Controlled Heat to Straighten Faux Fur - Tutorial
Have you bought some fur that arrived in the mail creased? Did you leave your fursuit body in a duffel bag just a little too long? Have you had your fursuit for a few years now and you’re noticing the armpits, butt, or just the fur on the suit overall getting…
Headbase Kit now for auction ending this Sunday!! https://www.thedealersden.com/listing/ready-to-fur-big-cat-headbase-kit-by-matrices/135058 Includes everything shown!
Just a few hours left on the auction! https://www.thedealersden.com/listing/ready-to-fur-big-cat-headbase-kit-by-matrices/135058 Ends in about 3.5 hours from the timestamp of this post!
I just ordered some really cute, small, 1-inch buttons! If you're interested in getting one, check out my patreon post here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/19577511
Get one free (when sent to a USA address) by supporting my fursuit tutorials on Patreon! Extra buttons are also avail to patrons for a small cost.
Get one free (when sent to a USA address) by supporting my fursuit tutorials on Patreon! Extra buttons are also avail to patrons for a small cost.
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I am excited to announce, after a break of over a year, my shop is now back up & ready for sales on Etsy!
✨ https://www.etsy.com/shop/Matrices ✨
✨ https://www.etsy.com/shop/Matrices ✨