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Sewing a Prop from Vinyl
Hi everyone!I understand this meme fad may have passed, but I still spent time making a tutorial at the time, anyhow since I do not plan to make any more of these props. "Forbidden Fruit" was a meme that reached its peak in December 2017/January 2018, it made me laugh, so I decided to make a...
More things to come!
I really had a lovely private tutoring session recently with an amazing patron here named Kait, who generously lended their sponsorship to a really exciting thing for everyone to look forward to!Here is a screenshot of all the content I created in the session, these are all photos, and the blue high...
Video Tutorial: How to Cut, Carve, and Shape Upholstery Foam
How to Cut, Carve, and Shape Upholstery foam! This is very much a technique I want to show to those beginning their path of fursuit making, hope it helps you sculpt awesome new projects!In the video you will see some useful techniques for working with foam demonstrated using a razor, spring scissors...
Video Tutorial: Machine Sewing Small Spots in Faux Fur
This is a real-time demonstration of how to sew a small spot with a sewing machine. The spot shown is about 2 inches big.In my time assisting others online, I end up encountering many people who are not as willing to utilize a sewing machine for small details – I want you to have the confidence to...
January Update!
Hello everyone!Thank you all for your awesome support! I just arrived home from Further Confusion 2018, and I saw many of you in person there! It was so wonderful to attend and have the opportunity to sell there. I sold out of the "forbidden fruit" fursuit props and the one I donated to the ...
Video Tutorial: Topstitching Vinyl to Get Smooth Curves
This is a useful technique for sewing vinyls. Such as marine vinyl or other vinyl types that get a deep crease when sewn normally. In fursuit costume construction, this technique is very useful for creating rounded noses, rounded or shaped paw pads, big claws that are rounded, and other features tha...
Tiny News Update!
The "How to Make Sewn Claws" tutorial is now linked on the main Matrices.net site! I have also updated the sponsors page! Welcome new sponsors!!If you follow my Twitter you will know I had a trip to the ER and emergency surgery only a few weeks ago in late Sept. I still have some pain but no...
Video Tutorial: How to make sewn claws!
I am very excited to present to you this video on how I create sewn claws in my costume projects! Its a great technique useful even for creating both claws, but also teeth and spikes.Sew your own claws out of fabric or vinyl, learn how to turn and stuff them, as well as tips on installing them!I dem...
Sponsors page updated, plus other updates!
I took the time to update the sponsors page, for those pledging at the $10 per month, and above, tiers-- you receive a spot with your name on my sponsors page!http://matrices.net/sponsors.htmI recently also alphabetized the list so I can keep track a little more efficiently. If you would like a diff...
Matrices.net Updates!
Matrices.net has been updated! Now featuring a new image of Chelan (shown above) for the front page.Additionally I now have a new example sheet for the Hire - Artwork page.Several things are now added to the Tutorials page, including the Marketing Yourself in the Furry Fandom article series and a ne...
Fursuit and Crafting Resources
I spent today compiling a list of fursuit and crafting resources into a hopefully comprehensive list! I plan to update this list with more information as I find it -- and I will also be accepting submissions to it as well! If I missed including your favorite tutorial or website, leave me a comment!h...
Tutorial: Ending a Zipper
Hello everyone!! I have a new tutorial for you, how to end a zipper!This is a new tutorial with my current method on how I shorten or end a zipper for fursuits. It uses a scrap piece of fabric and in a few short steps you have a nice and tidy zipper end. :DThe full tutorial is here: http://matrices....
Updates for all!!
I have changed around some things here on Patreon that I wanted to tell you all about!New Header ImageI made up a new header image that is a little better looking than the former header! I also got a new set of 3-inch round stickers expected later this month that I will have available soon, sharing ...
Liner Tutorial - Two new pictures added
I revised my liner tutorial to include two new pictures to illustrate my head liners a little more!! Hope this helps!http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/159292227448/heya-so-i-was-wondering-how-exactly-do-you-finishHave an awesome day! And as always let me know if there is any questions I can answer!
Stickers restocked in my etsy shop!!
My etsy shop has been updated with my current stock of vinyl stickers!!Some designs will be discontinued in their current form when they sell out. Also to make my life a bit easier I will be switching to Black, White and one metallic color (twitter voted it to be Metallic Gold!) as my colors for the...
Inking with a Lightbox
I am experimenting with my video setup, using equipment I already have.This is a short Work In Progress peek at how I do my inking for real media conbadges. I do a sketch separately in pencil and then ink it using a light box for a totally clean coloring surface when its ready to be colored.The sket...
Minor Formatting Update!
New! Easier to read minor formatting on Matrices.net's tutorial page!http://matrices.net/tutorials.htmNo more titles running together on small screens, they get a little bit of breathing room so its a little clearer text.(Special thanks to a fellow patron, Soupy, for the lovely suggestion!)
Preorder for 2-sided Body Pillow Case featuring Bonk!
Hello! I have a wonderful opportunity today. I am preparing to order a body pillowcase with art I have illustrated of my monster doggy character, Bonk. As I have been working on this project I have had a number of people show interest in acquiring one, too!You can find more information on this pre-o...
Video Tutorial: Sewing Double Fold Bias Tape
Bias tape is a type of binding that you can add to your projects to finish them off professionally. It is cotton fabric cut on the bias (diagonal grain) so it has a stretch to it, but its not too stretchy.It is ideal for finishing off cuffs, necklines, and other areas of a fursuit costume (or other ...
Video Tutorial: Hiding Seams in Short Fur
This is a special sewing technique best used on Seal, Beaver, and other SHORTPILE types of faux fur. It is a way to hide seams in fur that is easy to brush out of a seam, but suffers from that little visible seamline that longpile furs don't get when sewn traditionally (with the fibers tucked aw...
Article: Choosing & Using a Sewing Machine for Fursuit Making
Its now public! The article I wrote and revealed with early access to subscribing patrons last month, is now live to the public!http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/158012805243/article-choosing-and-using-a-sewing-machine-forIt now has images, fixed spelling errors(oopsie!), and a cute graphic I drew of ...
Revised Tutorial: Body Padding!
I've been busy revising some tutorials this month! I have been meaning to give more attention to this one since it totally needed it! This is not the first time this tutorial has been revised, and probably not the last -- I'm always working on honing my techinque for body padding and I have ...
Revised Tutorial: Comprehensive Fursuit Washing and Care
My tutorial on fursuit washing and care has been revised to be even more comprehensive than before! Added is a segment on washing fursuit heads, and I have expanded the text for clarity on nearly every section. I also took the time to link examples of all the products I mentioned in the tutorial to ...
Revised Tutorial: Paw Sandals
I am really proud to announce I have revised my paw sandal tutorial!The paw sandal tutorial from 2006 is now in a new location, with some updated information!http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/157431238428/paw-sandal-tutorial
New tutorial! Thumb hole cuffs!
Patrons had early access to this tutorial in November, now it is ready for the public!! Enjoy learning the magic spell to make thumbhole cuffs! Ok ok, its not a spell, its just a tutorial, but still putting things together takes some practice, so its almost like magic, right??Happy crafting!
New Tutorial! Felting markings
Hello my lovely patrons! I have a new tutorial, found here:http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/154223878463/using-a-felting-needle-to-add-markings-i-decidedThis new tutorial is an expansion of this guide:http://matrices.tumblr.com/post/52394371389/tutorial-adding-yarn-to-faux-fur-to-change-itsI worked o...
November Patron-sponsored Tutorial!
Its here and you asked for it! November's patron sponsored tutorial!The complete version of How to Make a Simple Custom Carrying Case !!I really appreciate your support and encouragement to make this for you guys! Please enjoy it and if there is any questions, please let me know I will be happy ...
Initial Patron Goal Reached!!!
Ahhh!! October was a great month, and thank-you's are in order! We reached the very first initial goal here on Patreon! I am so proud! Thank you very much for your support and care to sponsor my creative teaching endeavors!!This "initial goal" of $50/month is where I can set aside a desi...
Out with the old, in with the NEW!!!
Matrices.nethas an all-new design!I am so proud to reveal my new website, its been in development as a Patreon-sponsored endeavor since June 2016! While I did the bulk of the layout over the past few months, more recently I have been working super hard over the past few weeks of September so I can g...
New Telegram Updates Channel
https://telegram.me/MatricesNet I wanted to experiment with channels on telegram, they are the kind where you can get news or announcements real-time to your Telegram client without it being a "public chat" format.This channel is now available to the public and I will use it to deliver publi...
