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LobitoWorks — Fursuit Eyes Tutorial

Published: 2012-11-27 05:12:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 107045; Favourites: 1589; Downloads: 640
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Description I've been meaning to make this tutorial for a while!

This is how I make fursuit eyes. There really isn't a wrong way to do things as long as it looks good, is durable, and provides good vision though, so don't take this as an end-all, be-all method. Experimenting is half the fun of making costumes!

Hopefully the infographic provides enough explanation, but if you have any questions, definitely feel free to ask.

Here are some places to get the supplies needed for these:
• Buckram (paintable fine mesh fabric): [link]
Never bought from this store, but it looks good.
• Plastic sheets: [link]
I have bought from here and I can vouch for the quality. .03-.04 thickness is what I prefer, any thinner and it warps with the heat from the hot glue. Any thicker and it start becoming really hard to cut.
• Suede for eyelids: [link]
My secret to this? Swatches. Buy whatever fur you need for the costume and grab a swatch of the suede you want for the eyelids for a nominal fee. Their swatches are plenty large to get a pair of eyelids from. :3

The acrylic paint can be bought at any craft store, you don't have to go expensive with this. Same with paint pens.
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Comments: 167

LobitoWorks In reply to ??? [2013-01-07 01:17:05 +0000 UTC]

Acrylic paint is essentially liquid plastic, so after it dries, it should be safe from incidental moisture.

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Technicolorized In reply to LobitoWorks [2013-01-07 01:57:32 +0000 UTC]

alright, thanks (:

oh one last question, if I sprayed acrylic glossner, so you think this might be a good idea just for a "safety measure" ? Or would it potentially harm it?

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LobitoWorks In reply to Technicolorized [2013-01-07 05:12:38 +0000 UTC]

The only problem I can imagine is it might clog up the holes. But I dunno! Give it a whirl.

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Technicolorized In reply to LobitoWorks [2013-01-08 03:42:38 +0000 UTC]

that's very true, I'll have to mess around with it!

thanks for your input! <3

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AlphaRabbit In reply to ??? [2013-01-02 17:50:25 +0000 UTC]

Is it possible/ok to use something else for the eye whites? Such as clay? Or do you only recommend plastic?

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LobitoWorks In reply to AlphaRabbit [2013-01-03 02:38:24 +0000 UTC]

Plastic is what I recommend most out of everything I've tried, but for a long time, I used foamies. Can't hurt to experiment and figure out what works for you best.

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AlphaRabbit In reply to LobitoWorks [2013-01-03 17:48:42 +0000 UTC]

Alright, thanks a lot!

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milliewolf In reply to ??? [2012-12-29 02:40:16 +0000 UTC]

iloveyouplz

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BlizandBain In reply to ??? [2012-11-28 23:40:53 +0000 UTC]

This will probably help me! thanks for posting this!

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MissLilyBovine [2012-11-28 02:06:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for making this.

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LmonettI In reply to ??? [2012-11-27 20:48:46 +0000 UTC]

This is very helpful, thanks for much!

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ThirdPotato In reply to ??? [2012-11-27 18:38:09 +0000 UTC]

Love hwo you do eyes >w< thanks for the tut!

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big-bad-wolfy In reply to ??? [2012-11-27 16:13:56 +0000 UTC]

awesome work, thanks for sharing

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Lyenta In reply to ??? [2012-11-27 13:23:05 +0000 UTC]

i've always wondered how they made that

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PaleBrother In reply to ??? [2012-11-27 06:21:31 +0000 UTC]

I love you right now Q.Q
I've been making a head for nearly 8 months and I had no idea what to do with the eyes so I stopped. This. Is. Perfect. Thank you, so much.

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That-CrazyCat In reply to ??? [2012-11-27 05:47:47 +0000 UTC]

Oh my God you have no idea how useful this is...installing my 2D eyes was one of the biggest issues for me making my partial, seriously!

...now next time I'll know what I'm doing xD

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