New news on the fursuit front

[slycat]

chapeljax posted another update in his LJ today saying he'd have photos of my fursuit soon.  I know he said that with his last update, but after a chat with Jax over AIM, I was more convinced that things were actually coming along and I am positive I shall get the suit in time for EF now.  In addition to this, Jax has done me a conbadge which is pictured to the right which is really cute.  Obviously as a photo of a drawing, it's a bit washed out, but I'm sure the real thing will be even better :).

Interesting design feature of the suit will be that it can be worn as a partial or a full suit.  2 suits in 1 if you like.  Basically to make the full suit a partial, the neck on the head needs to be enough to cover the neck, you need a seperate tail, and you need to add "sleeves" to the paws so you can wear t-shirts and the like.  It's quite a cool design feature as it means that like for meets and stuff I can bring the partial and it's not big deal to wear it, and also for overly hot weather.  While for cons and stuff, I've always got the full suit.  Personally, I prefer the full suit look, but partials have their advantages at times.

Edit: I just realised that I never mentioned the fantastic pic colifox did for me recently. Take a look at his post here to see it :)

Comments

[jdjam001.livejournal.com]

*two thumbsup* :) - koolies

[puddy-tat-uk.livejournal.com]

looks good

*is more tempted to start thinking about a puddysuit*

and sounds a good idea too - days like today seem a bit warm for full suits...

=( ' . ' )=

[slycat.livejournal.com]

Everyone should have a fursuit! :)

[porsupah.livejournal.com]

Mm, it's an interesting approach.. I could almost do that with Red, but not quite, as the tail's currently fixed to the body. Other than that, the only other mod required would be some kind of collar, as there's nothing down from the head - rather, the collar tucks up into the head from the body. The hands and feet already have long cuffs, courtesy of some frantic sewing at ConFurence several years ago. (Eesh, hand-sewing takes time.. but I had incentive =:)

So, you've pretty much moved entirely away from your earlier Sylvester-based persona? Or was that more a result of the suit coming first and the character sprouting from that?

[slycat.livejournal.com]

'SlyCat' evolved away from being a Sylvester-a-like. He's his own thing now :)

[clawz-skunk.livejournal.com]

issa cute kitty cat :)

[colifox.livejournal.com]

Sly - what format and size do con badges need to be? I obviously am going to need one for EF and wanted to have a crack at making my own :P

[slycat.livejournal.com]

There's no rule to con badge size. In fact, odendo had a con badge which was pretty much A2 size at FC! :P

I mean you don't need a con badge at all but it gives random people an idea of what your character looks like.

Generally tho, con badges are like credit card sized, maybe a bit bigger.

If I were you, I'd offer con badge comissions for EF goers so you can hand them out at the con. All you need are some badge holders with clips.

[slycat.livejournal.com]

In fact, here's a photo I found of odendo and his badge - http://www.furmeets.co.uk/gallery/displayimage.php?album=65&pos=55.

Not a totally silly idea as he got lots of folks to sign it/draw stuff on the back :)

[colifox.livejournal.com]

LoL! Now that is just totally mad!!

[a-skunk.livejournal.com]

Very cool badge!