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Sharpe19 β€” DTD tutorial

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Description Took the opportunity yesterday to take shots while making a dtd.

1. Have your victim in comfortable clothes, make sure they have used the bathroom, and put a movie on. I like doing a good layer of plastic wrap between the person and the tape.

2. Start taping rings around key circumference areas. Above and below the knee, upper and lower arms, wrists and ankles, hips, various chest points, etc. this helps when stuffing.

3. Proceed to tape, making sure the tape is good and smooth. Have them flex those joints, taping any stretches or popped areas. Tape over bent joints ensure proper wiggle room. Arms and shoulders, have them put their arms up, back, forward, and so on while you tape. Tape the limbs with small strips, making an X pattern on chest and back. DON'T WRAP SKIN TIGHT. Wrap it a comfortable tension, but don't cut off circulation. Too tight and you risk not only stretching the tape and distorting the persons actual body shape, but it makes it very uncomfortable for them and risks the bodysuit later not properly fitting right.

4. Once they are all taped up and all is good, take a darker tape, remake your circumference rings, as well as lay a strip down along the seam you plan to cut. Take a marker, draw out your seam. ADD HASH MARKS. Proceed to cut. Cut only the tape and plastic, not the clothes!

5. Once free, hold the dtd up. See any thin spots? Add a layer to those areas. All good? Proceed to tape and stuff!

On someone 5'9 and 135 lbs, it took one person about 2 hours and 3 rolls of 60 yard tape.

I suggest this method as so far its produced the strongest dtd that won't stretch. Far too many times I've had a dtd come in that stretched when it was being removed cause the wearer had stretchy clothes on before. I made my dtd with this method and it's survived 2 years so far and several bodysuits.

Hash marks and the darker tape will help keep things in shape, keep things lined up, and provide strong joints to work.


Many thanks to for letting himself be victim for this!
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Comments: 36

MrSecretary [2018-10-10 20:58:43 +0000 UTC]

FLEX TAPE

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MikeTheKoopaWarrior [2018-07-06 12:20:54 +0000 UTC]

THAT'S A LOT OF DAMAGE!

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Sharpe19 In reply to MikeTheKoopaWarrior [2018-07-09 08:49:39 +0000 UTC]

? I'm not entirely sure what damage you're referring to...?

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MikeTheKoopaWarrior In reply to Sharpe19 [2018-07-09 12:01:36 +0000 UTC]

Ever heard of JonTron and the Flex Tape commercial?

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kawaiiconcept [2016-05-13 16:59:39 +0000 UTC]

do i need to make a dtd if im making a fursuit for myself?

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Sharpe19 In reply to kawaiiconcept [2016-05-14 11:41:31 +0000 UTC]

While you don't HAVE to, they help a huge amount, especially when working on the fitting for the body.

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kawaiiconcept In reply to Sharpe19 [2016-05-16 20:04:04 +0000 UTC]

ah ok
im kinda making it one peice a a time
1st tail then paws then head then ill make a dtd and the body

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GhostBA1T [2014-11-11 06:49:16 +0000 UTC]

he IS quite a handsome pizza

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AngelWingsCreations [2014-09-19 19:51:25 +0000 UTC]

About how much tape would it take for someone 5'5 1/4" and 131 lbs? Just curious.

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Sharpe19 In reply to AngelWingsCreations [2014-09-20 14:17:57 +0000 UTC]

3 rolls of the 55yd rolls may do it. Never hurts to get extra though! Don't do the cheap tape, get something strong bit not gorilla glue tape!

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AngelWingsCreations In reply to Sharpe19 [2014-09-20 20:04:37 +0000 UTC]

Alrighty! Thank you!

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beestinqs [2014-08-10 01:22:31 +0000 UTC]

looks like I'll become a victim soon. (better be prepared. XD )

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Fox-N-Wolf [2014-01-17 07:37:19 +0000 UTC]

The first DTD tutorial I ever saw was DHC and I think she just said to wear clothes that you were ok with cutting up.. I like your idea about using plastic wrap much better though! lol

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smonda [2014-01-15 04:24:24 +0000 UTC]

What are hash marks? ^^'

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SpookyScreamz [2014-01-15 03:58:21 +0000 UTC]

what a handsome guy!

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Sharpe19 In reply to SpookyScreamz [2014-01-15 04:29:10 +0000 UTC]

My husband makes for a very handy victim when they are in short supply :3

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SpookyScreamz In reply to Sharpe19 [2014-01-15 06:34:09 +0000 UTC]

haha at least it's fun to do! some cool together time in something you're both interested in, eh?

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major-screwloose [2014-01-15 00:07:03 +0000 UTC]

very useful thanks, now i just need a volunteerΒ 

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Zackazi [2014-01-14 22:39:15 +0000 UTC]

how do you use this to make your pattern? i wanted to make a fullsuit but i don't get how you get the pattern from this without cutting it up >.<

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Sharpe19 In reply to Zackazi [2014-01-15 00:42:24 +0000 UTC]

Keep diggin in my tutorials and walk through folder and you will find your answer :3

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Zackazi In reply to Sharpe19 [2014-01-15 03:33:32 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Sadaria [2014-01-14 22:06:47 +0000 UTC]

Duct tape is keeeyyyyy

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super-scottie [2014-01-14 21:49:57 +0000 UTC]

I sat here thinking "what is a dtd?" I got the duct tape part, but the last D was illusive. Finally I got it and had a serious "OH!" moment. Otherwise, this is cool!

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Punk-Zebra63 [2014-01-14 20:47:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for posting this, I could never find a decent tutorial on these, most were half assed. This one is great!

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NetSeawolf [2014-01-14 19:40:17 +0000 UTC]

yes !! but what is it a DTD ???

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Sharpe19 In reply to NetSeawolf [2014-01-14 19:46:03 +0000 UTC]

DTD= Duct tape dummy. It's a customized personal dress makers dummy you can pattern off of for clothing, costumes, etc. Means you can have a lifesize of someone that you can toss around, stab with needles (in a non-voodoo fashion) and not have to worry.

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NetSeawolf In reply to Sharpe19 [2014-01-15 10:57:41 +0000 UTC]

Ok thanks for this interesting explanation !!!

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WolfofArts-Studios [2014-01-14 19:11:01 +0000 UTC]

here a noob question what do u stuff with

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Sharpe19 In reply to WolfofArts-Studios [2014-01-14 19:22:47 +0000 UTC]

Packing peanuts are my favorite choice. You can do fur scraps, news paper, etc as well.

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WolfofArts-Studios In reply to Sharpe19 [2014-01-14 20:34:00 +0000 UTC]

oh okay thanks that makes since i thought id have to stuff it with polyifill

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TheRootOfAllEvil [2014-01-14 18:28:14 +0000 UTC]

I'd like to pop in a little blurb about using angled scissors for cutting. I made a DTD of my boyfriend and I nearly cut and stabbed him in places he would have rather not have been cut or stabbed at soooo many times.Β 

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Sharpe19 In reply to TheRootOfAllEvil [2014-01-14 18:35:07 +0000 UTC]

Usually bandage scissors are the best!

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TheRootOfAllEvil In reply to Sharpe19 [2014-01-14 18:37:20 +0000 UTC]

Duly noted! Are those the ones with the blunted ends?

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Sharpe19 In reply to TheRootOfAllEvil [2014-01-14 18:41:59 +0000 UTC]

Yup :3

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TheRootOfAllEvil In reply to Sharpe19 [2014-01-14 18:48:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Crovv [2014-01-14 17:27:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a ton, this is extremely helpful for noobs

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