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 ✨
Two new tutorials have been put on Patreon recently! A deluxe paw sandal tutorial which shows you how to make really durible and cute sandals for existing footpaws https://www.patreon.com/posts/deluxe-paw-20276404
And today's new tutorial, Creating liners and soles for stuffed footpaws! https://www.patreon.com/posts/creating-liners-20299521
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Creating Liners & Soles for Stuffed Footpaws | Matrices on Patreon
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Oops many people may be getting "updates" from me for things they paid for via paypal that I have already been LONG completed, I am sorry! Paypal recently rearranged their layout again and added a "needs attention" tab full of already-finished tasks :P Since I can't see a way to clean that area up without acknowledging each order as "complete" it is gunna generate a few emails unfortunately.
New tutorial! Making a set of simple 5-digit handpaws with printable pattern in letter and a4 sizes!
http://pupdates.matrices.net/post/178186200444/simple-handpaw-pattern-and-tutorial-want-a-set-of
http://pupdates.matrices.net/post/178186200444/simple-handpaw-pattern-and-tutorial-want-a-set-of
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Simple Handpaw Pattern and Tutorial Want a set of 5-digit paws for your critter? This pattern and tutorial could help! This tutorial shows you how to make a simple set of handpaws based on a pattern,...
A little mini-tutorial on troubleshooting applique too close to an edge is now up! Hope it helps! http://pupdates.matrices.net/post/178294487658/troubleshooting-applique-too-close-to-an-edge
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Troubleshooting Applique Too Close to an Edge
This is something that happens to the best of us, you get in the zone and don’t realize that the decorative applique you just added to your project ended up too close to the edge so now its going to...
I updated the tutorial on installing whiskers to include a video aspect! It shows the properties of the nylon whiskers that I use (& sell in my etsy shop) and gives some tips on installation and other stuff!
Video: https://youtu.be/rN3lJ3CnF-g
Written tutorial: http://pupdates.matrices.net/post/51817690937/guide-adding-whiskers-to-your-fursuit
Enjoy!!
Video: https://youtu.be/rN3lJ3CnF-g
Written tutorial: http://pupdates.matrices.net/post/51817690937/guide-adding-whiskers-to-your-fursuit
Enjoy!!
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How to use Nylon Whiskers in Fursuits & Costumes
A quick guide about the nylon whiskers that I carry in my etsy shop, https://www.etsy.com/shop/Matrices -- notes on their properties and installation tips. I also have a full tutorial available here: http://pupdates.matrices.net/post/51817690937/guide-adding…
I have three new Premium Tutorials that I have added to my etsy shop!! Including a pattern for Plantigrade Footpaws!!!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Matrices
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Matrices
This handsome plantigrade footpaw pattern is now available! It comes in Letter and A4 size!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/639864906/pattern-and-tutorial-fursuit-plantigrade?ref=shop_home_feat_1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/639864906/pattern-and-tutorial-fursuit-plantigrade?ref=shop_home_feat_1
If you have your own shape ideas you want to figure out, why not try prototyping with a scale model? https://www.etsy.com/listing/653714425/premium-tutorial-prototyping-with-a
Is figuring out liners and soling for footpaws stumping you? This premium tutorial can help! Includes a liner pattern!! https://www.etsy.com/listing/653709457/premium-tutorial-creating-liners-and
There's an aggressive algorithm that has been put into effect with a policy change at Tumblr that inadvertantly affected my SFW content. As a result the following tutorials/post may not be available by any search feature. https://twitter.com/RaisedbyDogs/status/1069704776974139392
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Anyways, this is something!!!!!
They DO appear to work and can still be accessed from http://matrices.net/tutorials.htm but this is just something going on worth informing folks about.
New tutorial up on patreon for early access!! https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-access-to-23253848
It is also available as a PDF digital download for those pledging at $5 or more levels. https://www.patreon.com/posts/digital-download-23254436
Just a quick guide for use, maintenance and washing for some of the items I sell at my dealers table and sometimes online! Enjoy! http://pupdates.matrices.net/post/181660234573/use-cleaning-instructions
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Use & Cleaning Instructions
At convention dealers tables, and sometimes online, I sell several things that I realize would be helpful to have cleaning or use instructions. So these instructions are for clients who take them home...
I have made my retractable claw pattern and tutorial now available for sale on etsy!! Enjoy!! https://www.etsy.com/listing/658888382/pattern-and-tutorial-retractable-claws
the "Pre-shaving faux fur" tutorial was made available last month, but I forgot to post the update here! Here's the link if you haven't seen it yet! http://pupdates.matrices.net/post/181820870998/pre-shaving-faux-fur
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Pre-Shaving Faux Fur
This is a technique I utilize a lot when I know I need many pattern pieces to be the same length of fur, but I only can get long fur from a manufacturer! Its really quite common to pre-shave fur for...
I have a poll up on my Patreon that everyone can (or should be able) vote or comment on! It describes my 4 next Premium pattern projects that I have plans to digitize in the future. The poll will decide which one I put my attention towards first! Take the time to look at it and vote or comment! https://www.patreon.com/posts/24530645
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What pattern should I work on next? | Matrices on Patreon
Official Post from Matrices: Hi everyone!I'm getting ready to start my next pattern digitizing project! This would create a digital version of one of my past successful patterns that I am ready to share. These patterns right now are finished but basically…
The Deluxe Zipper tutorial is now available on etsy! https://www.etsy.com/listing/684815037/premium-tutorial-deluxe-zipper-technique