I revised the 3 tutorials on using heat to treat faux fur, plus the Fursuit Washing and Care tutorial with a new source I found & cited, on the properties of faux fur. More info & link to the article here: https://twitter.com/RaisedbyDogs/status/948693627043115009

I also answered two tumblr asks that i plan to link to the tutorials page soon, check them out here: This one on the topic of Foam showing through fur: http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/169238655593/hi-matrices-how-does-one-solve-the-issue-of-the

and about lining handpaws for that luxury feel http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/169222123108/hi-there-i-was-wondering-if-you-had-any-tips-for

I'm sure all smaller YouTubers are getting the axe notice today, too... My heart goes out to you as well!! I have 1.3 million views across my channel, & over 5,600 subscribers, but I only got a little over half of the watch hours they now suddenly require (My # is at 2130 watch hours) somehow I gotta get 2000 more in 30 days.

Y'all gunna have to forgive me, but I'd love if you check out my collection of video tutorials this month, and maybe watch some a few extra times, so I can get the watch hours up to keep getting revenue from Youtube ads. https://www.youtube.com/user/MatricesOddity

To put it in other words: I still meet all other criteria for earning on Youtube, except for their new "play hours" requirement at the moment. So it means that people watching my tutorials don't play them over and over again (taught em too well I guess!!) Watch them again this month to help, pass it on to your friends interested in making fursuits!! The "play hours" requirement is for a 365 day period normally, so having a 30 day notice of it is really a sudden cruch :( Thanks for your time and support. I appreciate it and hope that I have been able to help you make your fursuits over the years with these videos.

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!

Another video tutorial I shared recently is how to machine-sew small spots — Hope you enjoy my video content! https://youtu.be/VzmgUGplur8

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!

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

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

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

UPDATED TUTORIAL! How to applique paw pads!
http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/171419824483/how-to-appliqu%C3%A9-paw-pads-this-is-an-updated

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

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!!

New early access guide for patreon subscribers! https://www.patreon.com/posts/17857017 — patterning pillow inserts!

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

I made the change, the results are in! The new url is now pupdates.matrices.net :D Thanks everyone!

I got a DEALERS TABLE at BLFC!! See me at table 47 & I'll have some of my excellent goods (balaclavas, decals, collars, Bonk pillowcases)! This was quite last minute, so come early for best selection!

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