I ended up getting a somewhat better grade of pet shaver myself for when I worked on the fur for my suit's head. The fur fibers tends to sneak in between the blades rather easily if your not careful on the lower grade shavers. I also noticed that some furs look different when they are shaved too. You did a good job on the tutorial, thanks. :)
As you can see in the video (starting at 1m16s) I use all of the blade guards I have available to get a neat and nearly perfect shave. I rarely shave unguarded, so any shaver guard is better than none! ;3
Thank you for this tutorial! I had been thinking about making plushies of a few of my characters I have, just for the heck of it, and really had quite a few questions. But, with your video as well as others, I think I'll be able to pull it off. So thanks!
Hey, thanks for doing this tutorial. I don't use the guards on my clippers and I know I've definitely screwed some things up as a result. I should definitely try doing it this way, you always get such nice results.
i messed up on a piece tonight on shaving. i used guarded first. i didnt feel like i was getting anywhere so i went unguarded. then i went to deep. and this is before i have sewn the pieces together yet. yeah i messed up bad
@MUSTGOCOSPLAY This shaver I am using is an Andis shaver, its lasted me a very long time I can't remember how much it was (I think in this case this is the one I recieved as a gift) ... Look in the pet grooming department, of your local department store. They usually sell them there, and you can price out a model that comes as a kit with oil and guards.
Good afternoon, I can know which tire you use to make ourso, because I bought only those who are not supposed to make this kind of bear. Please help me.
@baltofanplay Thank you so much! I'm sorry I don't! Our NorthSound pattern is available free for everyone to make under a Creative Commons License (not to be created for profit). Its so you can make your own! :D
Cute! I'm looking for how to shave with scissors, but I decided to watch this for the satisfaction. It might help with my scissor shaving even though your using a razor.
i know this is quite an old video but you are doing an amazing job! What is the purpose of the oil on the hair clippers? Is that to make sure the blades always stay sharp or to keep hair from getting clogged? I'm a second time maker already shaving a fur suit. If you are busy and can't get back to me i understand but thanks for the info! ^^ I found your tutorial by you-tube search btw. Thank you!
Boa tarde eu posso saber que tipo você usa para fazer o urso porque eu comprei os cabelos, mas não é bom para fazer este tipo de urso me ajudar por favor
I used mongolian shag for my first fursuit. Apparently people say that’s bad fur, is it bad? I didn’t know since I’m not really educated in what faux furs work best
I'm having trouble getting any fur off with my clippers. I've started with the largest guard and worked my way down, like you did in the video but it hasn't made very much of a difference. Any suggestions?
I'm working on a fursuit head with long-pile fur, and I'm unsure if shaving is necessary... the fur itself sort of smooths down and stays down extremely well, and it looks very nice when smoothed. However, it does fluff out at times, and it doesn't look very good then.. I can't afford a professional grooming kit either.. ...Would there possibly be like a hair product or something I could use to make the fur on my suit stay smooth, without losing it's softness? Like styling mousse, maybe?
Junius Arrakis scissors would probably work better than smoothing it down, you just have to be super careful not to cut it unevenly :P Using gell would make the fur greasy, I used gel on my suit's hair and it looks good but it feels gross when you touch it.
I've done fleece heads and a very good maker by the name of fleece rot does them, the only thing I recommend is to try and minimize seams, brush the seams to hide them and always always pull it tight because wrinkly fleece on a nice suit kills it
I does leave a mess. I like to put down some newspaper or plastic on my work surface then when I'm done I can clean up really easily. It won't cut you - clippers are very safe. You'd literally have to deliberately dig it at a particular angle into your skin without the guard protector on it, so... pretty unlikely! :)
Also, quick question: I heard that for some parts of a fursuit, one of the supplies would be a razor blade. For example, a razor blade would be used to cut out the fur pattern so the fibers wouldn't get cut in the process. I was just wondering if there was an alternative to that, preferably one thats a bit safer for a minor to use? Like, if I could use a scissor or something else. If I can't use scissors, would knives be a decent alternative? I don't think we have razor blades in my house, and I doubt my parents would let me use one at all, since I have hurt myself making a fursuit before. I've once tried to make ear vents in my fursuit and tried using a kitchen knife instead of a razor blade because I had a lot of hot glue in that area, and accidentally ended up cutting my finger. Also, I've gotten several blisters from the hot glue, and my worst case was when I was using white fleece to line my fursuit head and forgot I had hot glue (which was on for a while so it was very hot and I think I could've seen some steam coming from it). I touched that part and got 3rd degree blisters on my middle finger and the side of my index finger and a few milder ones on the tips and on the side of my ring finger. It hurt like hell for a day or two. Then I accidentally popped a blister by taking a bandaid off and ripped off a piece of skin.... It was not fun at all... So I doubt my parents would trust me with a frickin razor blade. So long story short: Could I use a kitchen knife or a scissor or any other alternative instead? I mean, if I absolutely must use a razor blade, I'm sure my mom could help me with that instead, or I could put on my winter gloves so I don't cut myself.
If you are able to get a reasonable set of fabric scissors (about $12) then you can cut the fur fabric very safely. The method, plus loads of other tips, are found in this great video (I just found it myself earlier!). ruclips.net/video/rwpOyw55oNY/видео.html
I wish you didn’t fast forward through the shaving part... I was hoping to observe how you did that. Still helpful though...not complaining, but commenting, constructively, hopefully.
great video :D Now I want to be a little more patient with the 2nd guard and not go straight to the shortest atleast :D Somehow my mind really preverted what you said at 11:07 though... now I can't watch that part without a giggle. ^^;
AshAkitaisaLoser you can get an andis pro pet kit for about $75 from Wal-Mart's website The grooming kits that pet groomers use are usually too excessive for shaving a fursuit head. I know you wrote that forever ago but I thought I'd put this down for anyone scrolling through the comments
Thanks for not killing animals directly but instead killing them with plastic pullution in the ocean, helping to the acidity of water to increase and helping to global warming.
As old as this tutorial is, it still comes to be so useful in many ways.
I ended up getting a somewhat better grade of pet shaver myself for when I worked on the fur for my suit's head. The fur fibers tends to sneak in between the blades rather easily if your not careful on the lower grade shavers.
I also noticed that some furs look different when they are shaved too.
You did a good job on the tutorial, thanks. :)
As you can see in the video (starting at 1m16s) I use all of the blade guards I have available to get a neat and nearly perfect shave. I rarely shave unguarded, so any shaver guard is better than none! ;3
Is there a page where i can see your finished toy and is there a tutorial on how to make a plush like that?
Thanks for the shaving help! And I'm nosing around at the plush tutorial now too. Looks very helpful. :)
This was incredibly insightful! Thank you so much
Thank you for this tutorial! I had been thinking about making plushies of a few of my characters I have, just for the heck of it, and really had quite a few questions. But, with your video as well as others, I think I'll be able to pull it off. So thanks!
Hey, thanks for doing this tutorial. I don't use the guards on my clippers and I know I've definitely screwed some things up as a result. I should definitely try doing it this way, you always get such nice results.
i messed up on a piece tonight on shaving. i used guarded first. i didnt feel like i was getting anywhere so i went unguarded. then i went to deep. and this is before i have sewn the pieces together yet. yeah i messed up bad
@ClassyZombieYT Thank you for the compliment! I appreciate it. I try. :3
@MUSTGOCOSPLAY This shaver I am using is an Andis shaver, its lasted me a very long time I can't remember how much it was (I think in this case this is the one I recieved as a gift) ... Look in the pet grooming department, of your local department store. They usually sell them there, and you can price out a model that comes as a kit with oil and guards.
very helpful like always! =D
me and my project thank you very much. i knew i was forget something for him. :)
I love it
This is very useful! Can this be used for cuddle 3 minky fabric as well?
Thx girl!
I've ended up with long pile grey fur that has a dark under layer. Any tips on shaving that? I'm worried about ruining the colour :)
Great tutorial! What pattern did you use for the little stuffed wolf, or did you make it yourself?
Good afternoon, I can know which tire you use to make ourso, because I bought only those who are not supposed to make this kind of bear. Please help me.
This was really helpfull
@baltofanplay Thank you so much! I'm sorry I don't! Our NorthSound pattern is available free for everyone to make under a Creative Commons License (not to be created for profit). Its so you can make your own! :D
Cute! I'm looking for how to shave with scissors, but I decided to watch this for the satisfaction. It might help with my scissor shaving even though your using a razor.
what number blade is this? a 10 or 15?
Furries with buzzcuts: "I do this to my own head! It can't be that hard!" *struggling*
@Kyuubi1161 "These" being the plushies? There is a tutorial included inside the PDF file you download with the pattern! :D
Is it just easier for an inexperienced furry to by short fur
i know this is quite an old video but you are doing an amazing job! What is the purpose of the oil on the hair clippers? Is that to make sure the blades always stay sharp or to keep hair from getting clogged? I'm a second time maker already shaving a fur suit. If you are busy and can't get back to me i understand but thanks for the info! ^^ I found your tutorial by you-tube search btw. Thank you!
If shaving the fur on a mask, would you recommend shaving the fur before or after application?
Boa tarde eu posso saber que tipo você usa para fazer o urso porque eu comprei os cabelos, mas não é bom para fazer este tipo de urso me ajudar por favor
Awesome! are you gonna make a tutorial on how to make these? :)
I used mongolian shag for my first fursuit. Apparently people say that’s bad fur, is it bad? I didn’t know since I’m not really educated in what faux furs work best
What kind of shaver should I use?
whats the length of the shortest guard?
where did you buy that fur?? i've been looking everywhere thank you? :3
So can we use just a normal hair shaver for then shaving? I’m getting a a fursuit base and furring it so just need to know you know x3
Were do you get the fur?
Do you have to use electric razor to make it straight and not all sticky uppy? :3
Is it better to shave the fur before or after applying it to the head?
After.
it's really a personal preference. :)
where do you get the fur?
Do you go with the fur grain or against?
Which shaver do you recommend?
Are you using Hoppe's #9 gun oil on your clippers? o.O
I'm having trouble getting any fur off with my clippers. I've started with the largest guard and worked my way down, like you did in the video but it hasn't made very much of a difference. Any suggestions?
That happened to me because I got the wrong fur so I got better fur and it worked
I'm working on a fursuit head with long-pile fur, and I'm unsure if shaving is necessary... the fur itself sort of smooths down and stays down extremely well, and it looks very nice when smoothed. However, it does fluff out at times, and it doesn't look very good then.. I can't afford a professional grooming kit either..
...Would there possibly be like a hair product or something I could use to make the fur on my suit stay smooth, without losing it's softness? Like styling mousse, maybe?
Junius Arrakis scissors would probably work better than smoothing it down, you just have to be super careful not to cut it unevenly :P Using gell would make the fur greasy, I used gel on my suit's hair and it looks good but it feels gross when you touch it.
oh thanks, im making a fursuit with fake fur and i thought i was gonna die
Are you still active/open for these commissions?
boa tem como manda para mim mais enformação com fazer urso de jeito molde e acessorios para montagem ok beijos espero reswposta
what kind of clippers are these? are they pet clippers or normal ones?
shannon montes pet clippers work bast but normal ones work good too
Can you use fleece for fursuit heads?
It's not recommended.
yes, you can use whatever materials you want. it is yours, after all. 😊
wel you could, but it won't be fluffy and fur-ish if ye know what i mean
I've done fleece heads and a very good maker by the name of fleece rot does them, the only thing I recommend is to try and minimize seams, brush the seams to hide them and always always pull it tight because wrinkly fleece on a nice suit kills it
BearDadTepin 👀 two words. Fleece Rot. Amazing maker that deals in fleece.
Will this leave a mess of fur? Also, are the shavers something I should be careful around? Is it going to cut me if I'm not careful?
I does leave a mess. I like to put down some newspaper or plastic on my work surface then when I'm done I can clean up really easily. It won't cut you - clippers are very safe. You'd literally have to deliberately dig it at a particular angle into your skin without the guard protector on it, so... pretty unlikely! :)
Alrighty then, thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I was worried that this would get lost in the flood of comments XD
Also, quick question: I heard that for some parts of a fursuit, one of the supplies would be a razor blade. For example, a razor blade would be used to cut out the fur pattern so the fibers wouldn't get cut in the process. I was just wondering if there was an alternative to that, preferably one thats a bit safer for a minor to use? Like, if I could use a scissor or something else. If I can't use scissors, would knives be a decent alternative? I don't think we have razor blades in my house, and I doubt my parents would let me use one at all, since I have hurt myself making a fursuit before. I've once tried to make ear vents in my fursuit and tried using a kitchen knife instead of a razor blade because I had a lot of hot glue in that area, and accidentally ended up cutting my finger. Also, I've gotten several blisters from the hot glue, and my worst case was when I was using white fleece to line my fursuit head and forgot I had hot glue (which was on for a while so it was very hot and I think I could've seen some steam coming from it). I touched that part and got 3rd degree blisters on my middle finger and the side of my index finger and a few milder ones on the tips and on the side of my ring finger. It hurt like hell for a day or two. Then I accidentally popped a blister by taking a bandaid off and ripped off a piece of skin.... It was not fun at all...
So I doubt my parents would trust me with a frickin razor blade. So long story short: Could I use a kitchen knife or a scissor or any other alternative instead? I mean, if I absolutely must use a razor blade, I'm sure my mom could help me with that instead, or I could put on my winter gloves so I don't cut myself.
If you are able to get a reasonable set of fabric scissors (about $12) then you can cut the fur fabric very safely. The method, plus loads of other tips, are found in this great video (I just found it myself earlier!).
ruclips.net/video/rwpOyw55oNY/видео.html
Thank you so much! I subscribed to you by the way!
You made this when I was 1 or 0
I wish you didn’t fast forward through the shaving part... I was hoping to observe how you did that. Still helpful though...not complaining, but commenting, constructively, hopefully.
who else is watching in 2020
could you use scissors
Yes, but it is extremely likely to have uneven shaving..
great video :D Now I want to be a little more patient with the 2nd guard and not go straight to the shortest atleast :D Somehow my mind really preverted what you said at 11:07 though... now I can't watch that part without a giggle. ^^;
In response to how much those grooming kits are, you are looking $200-500 brand new. I work in a pet store.
AshAkitaisaLoser you can get an andis pro pet kit for about $75 from Wal-Mart's website
The grooming kits that pet groomers use are usually too excessive for shaving a fursuit head. I know you wrote that forever ago but I thought I'd put this down for anyone scrolling through the comments
Mayo The Cat you can get a grooming kit at Walmart too for I think 25$, I got one for my suits and the shave has never been better.
Thanks for not killing animals directly but instead killing them with plastic pullution in the ocean, helping to the acidity of water to increase and helping to global warming.
Dorsia Snuff this was an uncalled for comment
Not related to anything
what number blade is this? a 10 or 15?