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Finished (kinda) for Tekkoshocon! He actually still needs the fluff spikes around his neck, and he will get those in time for Otakon.I didn't take this photo, it's one we bought from the photo booth at Tekko.
Pokemon Β© 2010 Nintendo/PokΓ©mon.
Costume made by me.
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Great costume. What materials did you use for the head piece?
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Thanks! The short version: Upholstery foam, faux fur, hotglue, sealed buckram (for the eyes) and lots of hand sewing.
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interesting. I saw that it also has a moving jaw. Can i use plaster gauze to make it and what is the best material to articulate the jaw?
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Plaster gauze will probably not work very well, just judging from my own experience from using it. This mask's lower jaw is actually just foam and uses elastic to hold it on and articulate with the costumers own jaw.
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Doesn't that sound uncomfortable?
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No? He says it's really comfortable, and it's the done the same on my Umbreon, which I think it very comfortable. I suppose it would be uncomfortable if the elastic was too tight, but that would be an err on the maker's part.
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So it's like two pieces of the mask separated. Interesting
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how long did it take you to make it? and how much did it cost for the materials?
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When all is said and done materials were probably between $400 and $500. It took about a month to complete.
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For me it wasn't super difficult, but I have been sewing for years. For someone without that skillset, it could prove to be more difficult.
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aww man! i really have to learn how to sew,so i can start costume making as my hobby!
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Good luck! Sewing fur can be both easier and more difficult than normal sewing. Easier because fur is pretty forgiving as far as lumpy or crooked seams go. (and the longer it is the more it will generally hide) But it's also harder because most fur does not have a whole lot of stretch to it, so an ill-fitting suit can be really uncomfortable!
My suggestion to try it out would be to start with paw gloves. They're pretty easy and can give you a better idea about how to handle the fur.
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(sorry for the REALLY LATE comment!) where do you get the materials?could you send me a link?
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Well as much as I'd love to just give links, you really need to search around. Foam I bought locally. The fur I got from CR's Crafts ( [link] ). Other things I got here and there as I was able to find them.
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i never thought of it that. thanks! so i should make a partial-suit first?
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I would say just start small. The head is the hardest part really moreso for carving and shaping. The fur isn't too difficult to pick up with a little practice, but shaping heads is something that takes a lot of trial and error, which means a LOT of practice. And don't be discouraged if your first doesn't come out spectacular. It's all part of the learning process
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how much would a partial suit cost to make?(materials and tools)
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Depends. If you can find the fur and foam on sale, you can lower the cost down a bit; they are generally the most expensive materials. If you use cheap crappy fur it'll be cheaper still. But crappy fur used in any significant amount will usually make even good work look terrible.
I think the way prices are now, you could make a partial yourself for between $200 and $400, depending on what tools you have and don't have that you prefer to work with.
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what store or online shop do you trust to buy materials at?
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It really depends on what you're looking for. I always shop around for the best prices I can get. Foam I usually get in person rather than ordering.
For faux fur I have several places I check:
CR's Crafts [link]
I'm Stuffed Furs [link]
Interior Mall [link]
Fabric.com [link]
and Distinctive Fabrics [link]
Sometimes I can get lucky and find decent faux fur locally, but it's unusual.
For synthetic hair I go to Doctored Locks [link]
Most craft stores will carry the tools and smaller materials (like thread, hotglue and the like) you might need, but again it depends on what you're looking for. Since there are so many ways to do things, there are a lot of differing tools and materials depending on what you decide to do.
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thanks! i think ive got the info i need,but in the future i will ask you for additional info.
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Sure no problem. 
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This is one of the best Lucario fursuits I've seen so far. :3
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Thanks so much!
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wow it look like my lucario half fursuit [link]
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one more thing are you plaing to go to a anime con in nj some time im going to one that coming up soon it call animenext
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I've been to AnimeNEXT once, and I didn't really like how people conducted themselves there.. so we flipped and do Otakon now instead. Also Tekkoshocon, because it's practically in my backyard. haha.
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will you dont know this there a anime con coming up in August call Inochicon that in Philadelphia, PA im going to it and some teen i meet at a con here in my good home of nj. will the con is call Castle Point Anime Convention or CPAC soom teens or going to it ill sent you a link
[link] o some time in August im geting a jolteon full body jolteon fursuit it going be willing cool and i hope it ready by inochicon o one more thing i was going to go to Otakon in till i find out that there was no rooms open
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Yeah Philly is too far for me to add to my list. I'm doing(well one is done) 4 cons this year. Two I am traveling for (Otakon and Dragon*Con), and two are here in Pittsburgh (Tekkoshocon and Anthrocon). Until I start making some money, traveling for two cons is pretty much my limit. haha
Though I do hope to go back to AnimeNEXT someday and hope for a better experience from it. lol
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will it up to what cons you go to
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maybe we can cosply together one day ^^ get it 2 lucario =^^=
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WOAH! 8DD That is so AWESOME!
fantastic job on it!
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Quick question: what are the hand-spikes made of? :3
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They're actually carved foam covered with muslin, then coated with plasti dip.
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Really? Interesting, I might try that! 
Also, after the spikes are coated in Muslin and plasti dip, does the foam become hard or does it retain a foamy structure?
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It's a bit stiffer, but it can still squish a bit. the smoother you can get the muslin to lay, the less plastidip you need.. I layered it on till the lines from the muslin disappeared. Haha.
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Really? I've never used either before, what do you mean by layering? so that it doesn't look like cloth anymore on the finished product? Or is Muslin not that clothy
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Muslin is a thin cloth. The only reason it's in there is to keep the plasti dip from just soaking into the foam. The plasti dip will still soak into the muslin and foam a little, so you have to use a few layers to make it smooth. Plasti dip is a rubbery-plastic substance that is commonly used to coat the grip on tools. You can find it in both a dip and a spray. For Lucario here, I used a black dip (I couldn't find it in white locally, and didn't have time to order it) and then once it was smooth, I used white (plasti dip) spray to coat it.
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Really? Thank you so much for this detail in how to make it!
Okay one more question: Where could you buy these supplies? (muslin and plasti dip) Im guessing you get the dip from a hardware store, right?
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right, if you can find the dip in white, the spray isn't needed. You can get plasti dip at hardware stores usually.. but most don't seem to carry anything but black. But you can order direct from Performix: [link]
Muslin is just a cheap thin fabric. You should be able to find it anywhere that sells cloth and sewing supplies.
And no problem
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oh, okay!
and then the muslin you just wrap around the foam with a bit of glue?
Thank you so so much~~! 
Last time I used sculpty and that wasn't too smart. <_<;;;
And yours is soo awesome! 8DD
You've very helpful! X3 Thanks again!
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I used Super77, which is a spray glue to put the muslin on. Just remember to let some of the muslin extend down to cover the base. I glued the spikes on, then used the muslin overhang to sew it too, so it was more secure!
And no problem! I love to help
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