(Part 2) Top products from r/fursuit
We found 20 product mentions on r/fursuit. We ranked the 39 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Critter Costuming: Making Mascots and Fabricating Fursuits
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
22. BLACKHAWK Enhanced Military 2.25-Inch Web Belt (Modernized) - Black, Large
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Manufactured by ATKSide release buckles for quick on, quick-offNo heavy metal hardwareHook and loop size adjustmentTop choice among the militaryAvailable in Large (up to 43 inches) and XL (44 to 49 inches)
23. Hamilton Beach Electric Knife for Carving Meats, Poultry, Bread, Crafting Foam & More, Storage Case & Serving Fork Included, White (74250R)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Perfect for Meats & breads: easily carves through everything from meats, breads and tomatoes to crafting foam for DIY projects; it's also a great turkey carving knife on Thanksgiving.Stainless steel blades and fork: this Electric knife features reciprocating serrated blades that create even slices a...
24. Proctor Silex Easy Slice Electric Knife for Carving Meats, Poultry, Bread, Crafting Foam and More, Lightweight with Contoured Grip, White (74311Y)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Perfect for Meats, great for breads: electric knife easily carves through everything from ham, turkey, bread, and tomatoes to crafting foam for DIY projects.Stainless steel blades: This electric knife features reciprocating, serrated blades, giving you the control and precision to quickly create eve...
25. OLFA 5003 L-1 18mm Ratchet-Lock Heavy-Duty Utility Knife
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Professional strength stainless steel blade channel secures blade for the toughest of cutting jobsBlade is made of high-quality Japanese grade carbon steel and designed for unparalleled sharpness and superior edge retentionLong lasting and durable - a new sharp edge with just a snapEasy, tool-free b...
26. A.L.I.C.E. BackPack Frame, shoulder straps, lower back pad & waistbelt
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
20 ½” X 12 ¼” Aluminum Alice Pack FrameStraps Are Made From A Comfortable and Resilient 100% Denier Polyester MaterialComes With Olive Drab Shoulder Straps And Waist BeltAlice Pack Frame Is Built To Fit All G.I LC-1 Packs
27. UK HangAir Hanger with Built-in Electric Fan
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Dries wetsuits, dry suits, turnout gear, rainsuits and heavy protective clothing in hours instead of days.High power waterproof fan pushes 120 cubic feet of air per minuteQuick drying process retards the development of bad odorsSafe low voltage power is supplied to the hanger fan through a 15 ft cor...
28. BLACKHAWK Load Bearing Suspenders/Harness - Black
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Material: 1000 denier nytaneonWrap around belt loop System with that-harnessDrag handles sternum strapWrap around belt loop system with H-harnessDrag handles sternum strapNo metal attachment clipsBelt not includedAvailable in Black and Olive Drab
29. Sterilite 8 Piece Covered Set Bowl, Multisize, White & Blue
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Sterilite 07479406 8 Piece White & Blue Covered Bowl SetIncludes one 1-1/2 quart bowl, one 2-1/2 quart bowl, one 4 quart bowl and one 5-1/2 quart bowlAll bowls include Blue Sky lid8 piece setThe product is from United States
30. Pelican 1620 Case With Foam (Black)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Pelican cases are kept watertight through the use of a tongue and groove fit and a polymer o-ring.Pelican cases come standard with an Automatic Pressure Equalization Valve which releases built up air pressure while keeping water out.Pelican's Pick N'Pluck foam lets you customize the interior.Stainle...
31. 4 Gauge Clear Vinyl 54-Inch Wide x 25-Yards Roll
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
1 roll of 4 gauge clear vinyl 54" wide 25 yards per roll4 gauge= 4/1000th of an inch thickness/0.1016mmFor use with multiple light to medium duty applications
32. Four Paws Magic Coat Cat and Kitten Brush
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Four Paws grooming essentials keep pets happy, healthy, clean, and smelling great while providing for day-to-day grooming needsEasily removes mats while pulling out dead hairBristles help stimulate the skin to promote healthy circulation and increase coat’s shineSturdy wooden handle provides added...
33. Honeywell HT-900 TurboForce Air Circulator Fan Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Small fan for table or floor:The Honeywell turbo force air circulator fan has 3 speeds & a 90 degree pivoting head. This quiet fan is compact enough for on a table or wall mount & powerful enough to help provide comfortable cooling in small-medium rooms.Feel the Power: Honeywell's TurboForce line of...
34. Rubbermaid Tote, 14-Gallon
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Storage containers keep your items safe from the environmentStackable storage boxes save valuable storage spaceLid keeps contents dry and dust freeProduct dimensions: 15.9"l X 23.9"w X 12.2"hBuilt in handles for easy lifting and portability
35. NeoSport Full Body Sports Skins - Diving, Snorkeling & Swimming
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Full-Body Coverage: Worn alone or as a base layer under a wetsuit, makes it easier to put on a wetsuits. Features a long YKK corrosion proof front zipper. Foot stirrups and thumb loops keep the suit in place when putting on a wetsuit on over the skin.Trusted Quality: Our Sport Skin suit helps preven...
36. HYDROSORBENT OSG-40 Silica Gel Dehumidifier Desiccant 40 Gram Orange
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Provide moisture protection for camera and telescope cases, tool boxes, & general small spaces.No electricity requiredProtects 3 cubic feet of enclosed spaceSilica Gel Dehumidifier desiccant canisters do NOT contain Cobalt (II) Chloride
37. RAYHER 3394201 Crepla Platte 20x30x0,2 cm Black
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Thermoform EVA foam Crepla black 20x30 cm - CreplaFofuchasThermoformable foamProduct type : EVA foam plate Brand: Crepla Colour: Black Material: EVA foam For ages 3+ Packaging: 1 EVA sheet Made of: China Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm Thickness: 0.2 cmEVA foam
38. Waterproof Air Dry Clay for Sculpting & Repairs, A 2 Part Epoxy Putty Sculpting Clay That Adheres to All Surfaces & is Self Hardening, 1 lb, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION – DIYers consider Apoxie sculpt the holy grail of modeling clay because of its amazing properties. There’re endless ways to indulge your creative side with this extraordinary molding clayCLAY FOR SCULPTING WITH THE ADHESIVE POWER OF EPOXY PUTTY – Apoxie sculpt dries wi...
In your first post you said:
>although they mentioned it was radio controlled in the final versions.
I assumed you wanted to know how to emulate that with modern electronics.
It looks like for the passive movements they went for passive spring action.
You might think about starting with an alice pack frame. Cheap milsurp frame for a pack, but they're excellent for attaching any kind of load bearing apparatus to yourself comfortably because they're intended to distribute the weight.
Find a way to attach the support members for the head and the tail to the frame.
Since the tail is thick I'll bet you could use a flexible metal rod going through the middle of the foam, and with a cable at the end tied to somewhere higher up on your back. That would make it cantilever so that it would swing back and forth at a level height.
The neck is going to be tricky if you're going to make it like theirs. Kind of looked like they used a urethrae or some other kind of stiff rubber honeycomb. You might be able to 3d print something like that.
You also may be able to use the same trick for the head as the tail, only with a rigid beam and a ball-and-socket joint, or something like that.
Those are just thoughts.
As already mentioned, digitigrade stilts will give you the foot angle you're looking for. They're tricky to build, but it can be done with just a drill press, a vice, a flat bastard-file, and a hacksaw.
They'll also make you taller. The longer they are, the harder they tend to be to balance on. I've played around with using passive pneumatic springs on a set I've got about half-built. The foot piece is still a crude prototype, but the upper components are pretty much where I want them. Here's a quick video of one of them
These have a pretty long metatarsal member, I stand roughly 7'6" in them resting, and if I lean forward I can get up to 7'8" when I lean forwards. So it would definitely make for a more impressive costume.
I've used dive skins - similar idea as the motorcycle undersuit, may not cost as much either. They're made to go under a scuba suit, and do a pretty good job at keeping the bodysuit of the fursuit relatively protected from sweat, and they did keep me a little cooler because they wick very well.
They have these on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/NeoSport-Full-Body-Sports-Skins/dp/B003554F0I?ref_=Oct_BSellerC_2259067011_4&pf_rd_p=85239682-fc34-546b-b634-e602f072a596&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=2259067011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=R1KXDDHA29ASERHK9AMB&pf_rd_r=R1KXDDHA29ASERHK9AMB&pf_rd_p=85239682-fc34-546b-b634-e602f072a596
But... I would strongly recommend if there's a dive shop near you, visit them and check out what they have. Some may be thicker than they appear in the images and that you don't want. I seem to recall spending about 60 bucks for mine. Mine is 87% nylon, 13% spandex, and dries very very quickly. Easy to hand wash. The brand of mine is Pinnacle.
General Storage:
Get a big storage box, one of the ones that looks like this. (Not recommending that particular one, just an example of the style I'm talking about.) You'll probably be traveling with this, for furcons and such, so make sure it fits in the trunk of your car and/or meets the requirements for a checked bag on your airline of choice. I also highly recommend getting one with wheels so it doesn't take both hands and brute strength to move it around.
Head Storage:
Get one of these styrofoam heads, and keep your fursuit head on it. I got one for a buck or two from a nearby Ulta. This will keep the inside in shape. If your real-life head is bigger than the styrofoam one, you can bulk it out some with duct tape and scrap cardboard. Wherever you keep your fursuit head, make sure it's not squished at all. If your box is big enough, you can just leave it in there. I keep mine on top of a bookshelf.
Bodysuit Storage:
You want to hang your bodysuit up. If you fold it, the fur can get kinked, and it will never brush out soft and smooth again. I use one of these wetsuit dryers, and I highly recommend them. It's made for holding heavier clothes than a regular coat hanger, the shoulders are rounded such that you won't stretch it the same way a regular coat hanger would, and, most importantly, it has a built-in fan in the top of it, which really helps your suit dry out before it can get funky. Which leads me to suit care...
Drying:
Getting your suit dry after you use it is really really important. Get a cheapo desk fan ( I have one of these ) and put your head on it after you wear it. (Without the styrofoam wig head inserted, of course.) Hang the bodysuit up (ideally using the wetsuit dryer mentioned above) and lay the paws and miscellaneous bits out where they can dry. Never EVER just take the suit off and leave it in a pile, or stuff it in your box. Stuff will grow in it right away, and you will stink to high heaven.
It may be overkill, but I also keep some of these desiccant packs in my box, just to make sure it stays dry.
Sanitizing:
Get a little spray bottle from a drug store and fill it with a 50/50 solution of rubbing alcohol and water. Whenever you take your suit off, spray every surface down with this mixture, especially the inside. This will help keep unpleasant things from growing in it. Don't use undiluted rubbing alcohol, because it will actually evaporate too quick to finish killing everything. Don't use febreeze, perfumes, or other sanitizers. The febreeze and perfumes will just (badly) mask all the nasty smells without killing the source. Other cleaners can leave residue, and most of them you really, really don't want to be breathing in the next time you wear your suit.
Brushing:
You'll want to brush your suit after you wear it, so that the fur doesn't get kinked and you don't look mangy. Get a wire cat brush and run it down the fur with the hooks facing backwards, such that they don't catch. You'll still pull out a little fluff, but it shouldn't be real bad, and you'll end up yanking out a lot more if you let the fur get matted anyway.
Washing:
Washing fursuits is hard, and to be avoided if possible. If your fursuit smells noticeably, you need to wash it, but if you're letting it dry and spraying it with alcohol, you can go a long time before it needs to be washed. Everytime you wash it, you'll inevitably lose a bit of the fluff.
Anything with foam in it is going to be problematic. If parts of your costume are just fur fabric, you can machine-wash them. Washing temperature depends on the fabric your suitbuilder used; consult them, or the store you got the fabric from. Turn the pieces inside-out. To dry, you can machine-dry them on NO HEAT/AIRDRY, or you can hang them up to dry. Never use a dryer with the heat on; it's pretty easy to melt the fur together, ruining the suit. You may be able to get away with the 'low heat' setting, but it's highly dependent on your dryer and the fabric, and I don't suggest risking it.
Pieces that contain foam should be spot-cleaned. (Get a damp washcloth or something and just dab the insides, rinsing the washcloth out repeatedly.) If that's not enough, you can submerge them in your bathtub and do some cleaning there, but don't do so if you don't have to. You run a good chance of messing up your head if you submerge it. Also, it will take a very long time for foam to dry; spray it with the alcohol and use whatever fans you have around to expedite the process. Never machine-dry any foam parts; they'll likely break from the tumbling.
Any recommendations on a good electric knife? Currently I have my eyes on this bad boy but don't know if there's a better one for a bit more.
Resin heads are easy to work with. You need to be careful about cutting and hinging.
Use hot glue like everyone else. If you screw up with your fur job, grab a blow dryer, you can melt hot glue and remove fur without damaging your blank.
Also grab this stuff if you have not:
https://www.amazon.com/Apoxie-Sculpt-Black-part-product/dp/B005J03Q5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497441730&sr=8-1&keywords=apoxy+sculpt+black
https://www.amazon.com/Critter-Costuming-Mascots-Fabricating-Fursuits/dp/0615584233
This is a great book on making Fursuits, I used a lot of information from it when I made my Fursuit back in 2008
cosplay paws
Now buy some stretchy arm warmers and faux fur that matches the gloves. sew the fur onto the arm warmers, and then sew the paws onto the newly-furred arm warmers. Brush fur over seams. Now you have long, non-itchy pawgloves!
I think you could use a transparent vinyl sheet sewn or melted into a tail balloon, then covered in plastic gel sheets. I forgot what the gel is called but it looks like this: http://www.smith-nephew.com/global/images/products/wound/cica-care/cica-care-thin-(hand).jpg
The vinyl should be this stuff: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Magic-Cover-Super-Clear-Vinyl-Roll-54-x-10-yds/23554850
or https://www.amazon.com/Gauge-Clear-Vinyl-54-Inch-25-Yards/dp/B006QMTUPC
I don't think a carving knife is necessary. One of these is my #1 suggestion for foam carving. Make sure you get a bunch of spare blades; foam dulls 'em like nobody's business.
This is what I have. No, it's not cheap, but neither is the fursuit. I believe that is the largest one you can get and not get charged for oversized baggage by airlines (I've flown with it several times on Southwest, and one trip on United, with no problems). It's big enough for everything but my (plantigrade) body suit... but that's mainly because my head and feet are so big (More Fur Less), so with less outrageously large parts you might be able to fit everything in there. I just toss my body suit into my main suitcase and call it done.
Absolutely don't use an Action Packer. Those things are way too flimsy!
Got it from amazon. You need two parts: the belt and staps.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EBXRXG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AT4Z1U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
The straps are ok but the belt is fairly stiff. You could get a different belt if you wanted.
Some stuff off the top of my head (sorry if anything's redundant):
These things:
http://elestirelpsikoloji.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gray-large-plastic-storage-bin-ideas-small-plastic-storage-bin-plastic-storage-containers-jars-plastic-storage-bins-at-kmart.jpg
Will add amazon link soon.
Edit:
Not sure on size for your suit, but this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002SAOCE0/ref=pd_aw_fbt_328_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AXDSTVWQPVT709KV7YK5
At two hours drive from where I live there's a shop that sells cosplay supplies, I will go there and ask around.
Anyway, I've been checking online for things I could use. I found this, this and this (sorry for the french).
The first one seems what you are advising but my problem is the color. The underside should be red with black pads. I'm not sure how or if I can recolor it.