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Published: 2013-10-05 12:10:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 28136; Favourites: 576; Downloads: 202
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PLEASE DOWNLOAD SO YOU CAN READ IT BETTER.This is how I make my handpaws.
Please let me know if this has helped you. Feel free to ask any questions.
This handpaw is part of a partial suit I am making.
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would you mind me asking where you source your furs?
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This fur was from Spotlight! I'm not sure if they're only in Australia though- this fur is quite dense and a medium pile if that's any help
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This makes handpaws look so easy to make! I had no idea it could be so simple 
Btw, how would you go about doing this if you wanted to include claws? Just for reference
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Glad it can be helpful!
I've made paws with claws before, and many people have different methods of attaching the claws. The way I've done it is when you sculpt or cast the claw, attach an eyelet or some kind of loop to the back by pushing it into the claw at the centreback. That eyelet can then be sewn into the paw via a hole in the fingertip
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This tutorial is great, thank you so much for making it!
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no problem! if you make anything using it I'd love to see!
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Sure c: I made these two-colored paws i.imgur.com/m9zEGFF.jpg
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Wow these look absolutley incredible! Excellent work on them, I particularly like how seamless the pawpads lookΒ
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Thank you! I luckily had a thread in a brown thread (it's even a very similar shade of brown), but to be honest, for the smaller pads on the fingers a lot of glue was involved ^^'
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would I use this pattern for a pair of gryphon paws?
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Yeah I don't see why it wouldn't work, just substitute fur for fleece or pleather and point the tips if you're making claws. If you use fleece however it might need to be reinforced from the inside so it keeps its shape!
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ok thank you I'm going to make a couple practice paws before I make the actual paws with scrap I will post pics of the resulting projects
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Sure can't wait to see! Good luck!
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Awesome tutorial mate, what about one with attaching claws?
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Thanks! Yeah I have attached claws to this suit:Β Semi-Commission For Furnace-The-Dragon Β but I think I need to find a better way to do it next time as they aren't as sturdy as I would have liked.
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How movable are these? Like, can you pick up stuff or is it a hassle?
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They are quite dextrous yes! But since there are two fingers joined together it is a bit of a hassle, they're pretty good however since there is no foam or anything involved.
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But I'm trying to make a two coloured handpaw, so I use two fur colours for this..? That's the only difference, right?
Oh dear, sewing. I've sewn once so i'll get my mom to help with that. There's a fabric that's usua;;y on computer bags, I forget the name of it, do you suggest using that? I don't have much black fabric so, eheheh.
So many questions, I promise this is my last one.
Could you use a sewing machine? It might be harder but it might have better stitches then my awful hands??
Thanks .^.
birb
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Thankyou! I'm glad to know its useful for you!
If you mean 2 colours as in with markings on them, when you have your pattern all ready, draw across where you want the colours to touch, and cut across the line you just drew. (make sure you label the parts you cut off so you don't get them mixed up!)
When you trace the pattern pieces onto the fur, just leave a little seam allowance across the edge that you cut (where the colours meet). You can also airbrush but that doesn't give such a solid colour.
Hope that makes sense.
For fabric, it really depends on what you want and what character you are creating, it's entirely up to you! If I'm thinking of the same fabric you are, it's the synthetic, somewhat stiff canvas-like material. I don't see why it wouldn't work, but make sure to leave a little more seam allowance if you think the fabric will fray easily, and remember to use thread that is the same colour as your fabric, because it's not fluffy, you will probably be able to see the stitches, so it's best if they blend in to the fabric colour!
Depending on the quality/thickness of your fabric/fur, you could use a sewing machine. I hand sewed these paws as the fur is very thick and my sewing machine can't handle it. Just be sure to take extra care at the point where you turn around at the base of each finger as sometimes the fabric can bunch up.
Hope those tips are helpful! Feel free to ask any other questions or clarify anything, I'm super happy to help!!
If you use my tutorial to make your paws, would you mind sending me a link once they're finished, I would love to see them!
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Oh my gosh thank you!!!
Once I get the fur and things I'm sure to use this tutorial! I'll send you a link of them when I'm done.
I'm making a partial fursuit (well, a half partial; Head, handpaws and tail) And i'm getting the foam today
Well, i'm suppose to.
The underside is gonna be white, and the top is going to be creamy brown colour.
So it'll be the same as normal paws where you just stitch the two sides together?
I'm making the cat in my profile picture, it won't look exactly the same, but similar.
Yaay
(aha sorry for how messy my words are today, I got back from a busy day yesterday of planes and airports.)
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Yep it should work the same when you just stitch the two halves together!
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Can I use this please! I'm making my first ever fursuit this would be very helpful!
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Yeah of course!! When you do make the paws I would love to see!
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Thank you so much for making this! It will help me so much then I'm making my suit!Β
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Wow thankyou! I'm so glad it is helpful!
I would love to see a picture of your paws/suit when it is complete!
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I'm wondering, can't you just buy a pair of cheap, tight fitting, fabric gloves, shape the fingers into a 'paw' shape with foam, and then covering that with fur as you do with the head? Won't that be much easier?
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Yes that is another method for making handpaws, but for those, you would need to make a duct tape pattern as you would for a head, so you end up having to sew together many more pieces with darts in the fabric than is necessary for these.
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Ahh yes, okay! Thank you.
Would the appearance also differ depending on the method used? Which method would yield the best looking handpaws?
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If placed correctly, realistic paws can be given 'knuckles' for a more feral-paw style.
I'm thinking it would really depend on what look you're going for.
Depending on what shape is made with foam (if there is any) realistic or toony paws can be made.
Generally, slim-fitting handpaws tend to be a more realistic option, and more rounded or padded paws give a more toony look.
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Okay, thanks a lot for your answer
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Tahnks for this im so gonna use this when i get some fur!Β
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You're welcome! I'm glad its helpful!
Let me know when they're finished, I would love to see!
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Wow this is a great tutorial!! Its gonna help when i make my suit. (after i tell my parents, im only 12.. Β Im doing so this summer) But yeah! Thanks for showing us, i cant wait to get started on mine!
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Ah gosh thankyou so much! I am so glad it's helpful!
I am super happy to answer any questions you have along the way about anything, don't be afraid to send a note or comment, I love helping other furs make stuff or just having a chat too ^^
Let me know when you make them I would love to see!!
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when my fur arrives, I'm going to use this tutorial! (If I have enough fur, that is) Β Β
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Thanks! When you finish them I would love to see!
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Wow, that simple? Well I cant wait till I start my own fursuit and thank you for this as I know that your tutorials are as very understandable. I have a question though: I wont make my paws in 2 colors though so how do I color them in or add another color on?
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Thankyou! If you mean 2 colours as in with markings on them, when you have your pattern all ready, draw across where you want the colours to touch, and cut across the line you just drew. (make sure you label the parts you cut off so you don't get them mixed up!)
When you trace the pattern pieces onto the fur, just leave a little seam allowance across the edge that you cut (where the colours meet). You can also airbrush but that doesn't give such a solid colour.
Hope that helpsΒ Β .
If you use my tutorial to make your paws, would you mind sending me a link once they're finished so I can see?
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I am sorry for the late reply, but have Β been very busy with school. But this is something I am going to keep in mind as I want to create my own fursuit. The only problem is, I am tall and still growing (1.8 meters now 
Thank you once again ^^
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Ur hand paws r awesome im so using this!!!
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Thanks! I used quite fluffy fur so they came out bigger than I expected. When you complete your paws, I would love to see!
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I will show u them when I do them =^.^=
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This is easier and simpler than the others I found.
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Thankyou! I tried my best to make is as simple and easy to understand as possible.
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This is basically how I made my second pair 
Except mine are white tipped (Main black) and 5 fingered xDΒ
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