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! ❤️
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! ❤️
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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!
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!
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Matrices.net is the online home of Sara 'Matrices' Howard, costume designer, tailor, artist, and dog-person extraordinare!
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
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...