The Fursuit Process (for heads)

Fursuits tend to look a little funky in the beginning; throughout the process they will begin to take shape!

For aspiring fursuit makers: Feel free to use my process as a guideline! Keep in mind some steps may not be pictured or explained in depth, but this is a general breakdown. With that being said, there is no wrong or right way to create your art!

I begin with making a bucket-base around the head using foam. I cut out basic shapes for the muzzle and depth around the eyes. This particular character has a squarish build. Most Fursuits will appear more round.

From there, I start to add details. Features are exaggerated to ensure they show through the thick faux-fur fabric.

This is called patterning. I use duct tape around the entirety of the head (or half if the character has a symmetrical design) and draw fur-markings and lines for the seams.

The neck is slightly bulged out to ensure it isn’t too tight of a fit, then I tape from the bottom of the base to the shoulders of the mannequin. The tape will be completely removed later.

I carefully cut out each shape and trace the patterns onto the back of my fur fabric. Once done, I cut out the replicated pieces from my fabric and sew them one-by-one. Think of it like a 3D puzzle!

I shave down the fur on areas like the face and ears, while leaving it long in other places such as the neck and cheeks.

Once all the fur is placed the character begins taking shape! I continue by adding small details such as the teeth, nose and cartoony hair.

I securely glue down all of the fur, leaving space around the eyes.

after some extra trimming and perfecting the small details… it’s all done! This head took roughly 2 months.