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Creative Arts and Media => Fursuiting and Cosplay => Topic started by: WingedZephyr on December 12, 2010, 10:51:25 PM

Title: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: WingedZephyr on December 12, 2010, 10:51:25 PM: Sometimes it can be difficult to find just the right fabric and materials for your fursuit.

Got any particular stores (in RL or online) that you find helpful? Post them here. :)

For help on how to put the suit together, visit the tips for making your own fursuit (http://www.thefurryforum.com/forums/index.php?topic=14183.0) thread.
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Twis on January 22, 2011, 05:35:29 PM: Distinctive fabrics is definitely one of the best online stores to buy furfabric. That's where I buy all of mine. ^^

http://www.distinctivefabric.com/

And, everything else you need (foam/mesh, hot glue, paints, dyes, clay for the claws and teeth, cheap shoes for making footpaws, et cetera) you can get from Jo-Ann fabrics and walmart (I really don't recommend buying you fabric from either place. They don't carry very high-quality fur material).
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Drago Strega on February 14, 2011, 05:25:35 PM: There is a store called, Mood, (that fabric store from project runway) they have a website that has a very large selection of different types of fabrics and accessories. Bit pricey but if you know what your buying and if you catch it you can get some good deals now and then. Plus I like using the site as like a library, so to show me round-about how the fabric looks and what it's called, so at least when I go looking in stores, I have an idea of what to ask the store clerk for.
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Gilligan on March 27, 2011, 02:55:47 AM: Here are a lot of good places:

Fur in the USA:
CR's Crafts- http://www.crscraft.com
Distinctive Fabrics- http://www.distinctivefabric.com/category.php?cat=FAUXFUR
I'm Stuffed Fur- http://www.imstuffedfur.com/
SyFabrics (do search on fur, or shaggy)- http://www.syfabrics.com/default.aspx
WhiteWolf's Selling Fur!- http://whitewolf.denofwolves.com/fur.html
BlueMoon Fabrics- http://www.bluemoonfabric.com/
Monterey Mills- http://www.montereymills.com/index.php?id=11
USAKnit (reseller of MontereyMills)- http://www.usaknit.us.com/category_s/30.htm
NFT Fur(has 4-way stretch, very expensive!)- http://www.nftech.com/
Premium Fur- http://www.prefurs.com/
Mendel's- http://www.mendels.com/fauxfur.html
MinkyFurs- http://www.minkyfurs.com/
Fake Faux Fur Fabric- http://www.fakefauxfurfabric.com/
Shannon Fabrics- http://www.shannonfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=71&zenid=58b53aa1356c16e1f55a6d6f45169aba
Denver Fabrics- http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/static/faux-fur-fabric.htm
Faux Paw Furs- http://www.fauxpawfurs.com/
Big4Fabrics- http://www.big4fabrics.com/fakefur.html
InteriorMall Faux Fur (search for PROMO SHAG)- http://www.interiormall.com/
The Theatre House (search for FUR)- http://www.theatrehouse.com/
HartsFabrics- http://www.hartsfabric.com/
Fabric Depot(do a search on fur)- http://www.fabricdepot.com/
Fabric.com- http://www.fabric.com/CategoryDetail.aspx?CategoryID=2853882c-5deb-4133-bc9c-68910738310b

I will post more for Canada, UK and other INTERNATIONAL a bit later.

Hope this helps.
Title: Hartsfabric(dot)com
Post by: Namivyn on June 04, 2011, 02:01:12 AM: http://www.hartsfabric.com/white-shag-faux-fur-fabric05274.html (http://www.hartsfabric.com/white-shag-faux-fur-fabric05274.html)

I'm making a wolf quadsuit and I wondered if this is pretty good? A friend recommended this to me.
Title: Re: Hartsfabric(dot)com
Post by: Namivyn on June 04, 2011, 02:16:25 AM: Quote from: Terra Moon on June 04, 2011, 02:11:06 AM
I suggest White Wolf Creations. :3
http://whitewolf.denofwolves.com/fur.html
The quality is amazing.

That's some awsome fur. If the white fur stays in stock, I'll bookmark that :) I also noticed the noses and pawprints to make things complete. ^_^
Title: Re: Hartsfabric(dot)com
Post by: Namivyn on June 04, 2011, 03:56:13 AM: Quote from: Terra Moon on June 04, 2011, 03:21:21 AM
I also suggest getting any of the pawpads and noses from Monoyasha. She's amazing.
http://monoyasha.deviantart.com/

That's pretty awsome ^_^ Though, there's a slight problem. She/he's filling up and I have a deadline I have to get materials and make the costume. x_x
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Namivyn on June 04, 2011, 04:22:30 AM: Quote from: Terra Moon on June 04, 2011, 03:58:15 AM
Tell her and she may be able to get it to you faster. I had a deadline for a nose and some claws and I got them in great timing.

I'll try that. Thank you! :*
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Namivyn on June 04, 2011, 04:46:43 PM: I'm back I'm afraid :S

What do people use for foam? Upholstery rolls or something? I came across some in JoAnn's, but it appears it's between thin and thick and needs a lot of folding to get the shape. I'm making something semi-realistic, so the cartoonish look is out of the question, sadly.
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Namivyn on June 04, 2011, 10:14:04 PM: Quote from: Terra Moon on June 04, 2011, 07:30:31 PM
I'd use open-cell foam I'll give you a link to the site I get it from. I use poly because I read that was what to use. http://www.thefoamfactory.com/packagingfoam/polyfoam.html

The poly foam looks pretty nice. Is there a carving tool needed for each piece to form it into a wolf(in my project, heh) or just put pieces together?
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Namivyn on June 04, 2011, 10:41:09 PM: Quote from: Terra Moon on June 04, 2011, 10:39:31 PM
Some people use turkey carvers to carve it and scissors to shape it.

I see. :o

I might as well go buy it after figuring out which one to get.
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Namivyn on June 05, 2011, 12:24:43 AM: Quote from: Terra Moon on June 04, 2011, 10:45:16 PM
Don't cut fur with scissors by the way. It makes it look bad. Use a razor blade or exactor knife.

Gotcha :3

Also, which foam would you recommend? Seeing how how I'm making a head, padding and paws, I may need a good amount.
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Namivyn on June 05, 2011, 02:25:52 AM: Quote from: Terra Moon on June 05, 2011, 01:26:59 AM
The poly that I linked to is what I recommend.

Whoops, I meant thickness :$ I saw some folded their foam though.

How will I ever repay you for dealing with my constant questions?
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Draekaar on June 08, 2011, 02:41:05 PM: Quote from: Namivyn on June 04, 2011, 10:14:04 PM
Quote from: Terra Moon on June 04, 2011, 07:30:31 PM
I'd use open-cell foam I'll give you a link to the site I get it from. I use poly because I read that was what to use. http://www.thefoamfactory.com/packagingfoam/polyfoam.html

The poly foam looks pretty nice. Is there a carving tool needed for each piece to form it into a wolf(in my project, heh) or just put pieces together?

uh... you get a pair of thin boxcutters (not the big ones, no point), and shape it yourself.

I generally use what equates to grey packing foam, it's sturdy, lightweight, and very easy to cut/glue. BTW use feather spray glue, best stuff ever.
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Starfighter Suicune on February 13, 2012, 04:48:46 PM: What materiel do you use for the eyes?
I used normal insect net for dragonite and chibis eyes, but it doesn't look good, it's just good to get fresh air
Other people use more stable and better looking materials, but I don't know what it is
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: ___ on February 13, 2012, 07:01:49 PM: Well, I wouldn't rule out using scissors for carving completely. :P
This guy here makes it look pretty good.

Smoothing Foam With Scissors (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHHvuzJNeeE#ws)

Some people make eyes out of epoxy, from what I'm seeing, but the actual part that you see through is the tear duct, though I don't know what material its made out of...
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Starfighter Suicune on February 13, 2012, 07:23:34 PM: I mean something like that http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa43/MichaelCapelle/P1250023.jpg (http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa43/MichaelCapelle/P1250023.jpg)

Using rubber gloves for working with foam, good idea. Have to keep that in my head.
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: spark on February 13, 2012, 11:21:03 PM: The pic you linked seems to be using plastic canvas, but I personally prefer buckram fabric. Plastic canvas will be carried by any craft store (it's usually near the yarn) but buckram is harder to find. Some fabric stores carry it, but none local to me, I buy mine on line.
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Onisamaru on August 20, 2014, 06:16:30 PM: Does any of you know of a fabric that looks and feels like scales or do some of you know how to make something like it?
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Onisamaru on December 03, 2014, 03:12:01 PM: what foam would you guys suggest i use for ears? anyone who would know where to get said foam in denmark by chance?
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: plushdragon on April 03, 2016, 03:51:23 PM: http://zjgkingtop.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008826694377/pdtl/Faux-fur/1102713506/PV-Fleece.htm (http://zjgkingtop.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008826694377/pdtl/Faux-fur/1102713506/PV-Fleece.htm)
fabric that looks like this??
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Waterproof-Fish-Scale-Spandex-Fabric-for_60426179152.html?spm=a2700.7724838.0.0.EdPnwk (http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Waterproof-Fish-Scale-Spandex-Fabric-for_60426179152.html?spm=a2700.7724838.0.0.EdPnwk)
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: hyve on July 14, 2016, 08:22:09 AM: You should check out www.fakefurshop.com (http://www.fakefurshop.com) . Best quality of fake furs. Also ships to many countries!
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Nori on July 14, 2016, 01:28:33 PM: Fabric.com, distinctivefabric.com and califabrics.com are all very good!
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Seiden on December 27, 2016, 05:07:23 PM: Do you know of some places in Europe to buy fursuiting material ? (being online or physical shops)
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Ventus Fall on December 27, 2016, 07:15:23 PM: Quote from: Seiden on December 27, 2016, 05:07:23 PM
Do you know of some places in Europe to buy fursuiting material ? (being online or physical shops)

In my country, at least in some of the bigger cities, there is a fabric market held once a week. Usually cheaper and more variety in fabrics there than in the stores.
(PM me if you'd like to talk further about this :))
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: Zahrah on September 27, 2018, 08:12:00 PM: We have 3D printed head bases and eye blanks if anyone is interested. Free shipping in the US. fuzzbuttfursuits.com (http://fuzzbuttfursuits.com)
Title: Re: Where to find fabric and materials
Post by: ZaraRaEchidna on November 02, 2023, 07:07:24 PM: I had posted it in another thread, but it might be of more use here..

U.K furs in the Greater Machester area (I know there are a lot of you!) - there is an upholstery foam stand in the Bury Market that has been there quite some time - open most days I've been there, which sells both meter rolls and blocks of light green upholstery foam, and also a lot of well-sized offcuts for cheap. If you are nearby, it is a short car ride, and there is a tram stop; but I only recommend the tram if you are only buying a little foam.. Or have friends to help. (avoid busy times.. Go on a week day if you plan to ferry foam about on the trams.) :nerd: