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CyanFox3 — Large Kyuubi: pattern example
Published: 2010-11-24 20:21:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 1785; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 15
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Just toying around with some quickly designed patterns. This blue fabric is low-quality so suitable to experiment with to figure out things like size, and the basic form. The actual plush will get a lot more facial structure since i'll be using foam for the inside insetad of stuffing only....and of course it won't be blue with makeshift paper teeth XD I'll prolly start on him once all the commissions are done.
I dunno...Might be useful for people who want to know how to make an open mouth c:
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I've thought about trying open mouths, but I'm very hesitant.
The pattern looks good.. My only concern is the mouth is puffed up inside from the stuffing. Maybe thread sculpting would kinda hallow out the mouth a bit.. 
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Yes, you are right. I usually pull the inside of the mouth in shape myself with a little tread sculpting. Though for the real plush I'll be using a more sturdy, solid material for the inside of the mouth so it doesn't puff out too much... and foam.
And I guess if that doesn't look nice enough, I could always go for a pair of taxidermy jaws c:
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question: whats thread sculpting? Im trying to figure out how to do an open mouth on a plush im working on and this is one technique that ive not heard of yet
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Thread sculpting is shaping method where you further shape a plush with thread by adding pressure to certain parts.. For example: I just made the head for a dog plush but unfortunately the muzzle isn't pronounced enough and follows the line of the forehead and blends too much with it. By attaching a thread to the nosebase and pulling a bit it'll look more like a snout and look more raised. Another good example with most animal plushies: The toes on a paw.
Even though you've sewn a perfect head, it'll usually not have the exact right look. So with thread sculpting you can give it a better shape by pulling on the right parts.
I hope you understand a little better now.
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I have never attempted to use foam, and I won't. It's super bad for you, and the environment (depending on what it's made of). I just don't know what I'd personally use for material.. Maybe faux suede for the inside of the mouth, it doesn't have much stretch to it.
The taxidermy mouths are cool. I've thought about using them. It would be nice if they had hinged jaws.. or maybe they do. I haven't looked into it. =/
Anyways, I look forward to seeing the finished plush.
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I mean the foam you put in pillows and the like c: I used faux suede for this example too And yeah, I really want to try out some taxidermy jaws sometimes.
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