How to Tape and Pattern a Fursuit Head (Fursuit Timelapse)

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First off, I noticed I hit 100 subscribers!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH AAAAAAH!!! I never really intend to make anything grand of my channel and get money doing it, but I really love teaching people how to do stuff, especially stuff there's no tutorials of yet.
So today I wanted to do an in-depth tutorial on how to pattern a fursuit head with tape! I keep seeing so many people glaze over it in their fursuit tutorials, and many fans comment asking about the specifics of patterning. Hopefully I covered all the bases!
If there's something you're still not sure about the pattern making process, just ask away. I'll be answering questions.
If it's questions about the furring process or sewing, save them for the future! I still need to film and upload the furring tutorial ;3
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@TheTechnoWulfeh 4 жыл бұрын

oh my god, i've been binging your tutorials and they're all incredible! but what made me comment is that trick you have with flattening dips -- OH MY GOD, you are a genius! thank you, i've been struggling with pattern dips for years! that aside, all of your tutorials are incredibly helpful and i want to thank you for putting your knowledge out there. and you're a relatively new fursuit maker, i noticed? you've only made a couple suits? your skill is amazing! keep it up, you're really great at what you do. and, again, thank you for all of your tutorials!

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

HOW DID I JUST SEE THIS AAAA IM SORRY!!! This warms my heart, thank you so much!!!!!!!!! Yes, i'm a new maker trying to get noticed; it's hard XD But I really wanted to put out tutorials on lesser-covered topics . I would always watch fursuit tutorials and go "wow, they didnt explain that part. I would have said this differently. they totally forgot to go into detail on how to do that other thing!!!" so you know what, i'm making my own tuts to help XD

@spoonknifey1015 2 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations it’s very appreciated !, I’m currently making my first suit and your tutorials have helped immensely !, mine is turning out very well despite it being my first time trying thanks to the wonderful and informative tutorials put out there like this one, thankyou !

@BlackAlterix Жыл бұрын

This tutorial helped some things click for me so hard I felt a "NEW SKILL UNLOCKED" notification in my brain

@pokeplay5462 Жыл бұрын

This. I wish I watched this tutorial sooner 😭I was struggling SOOO much with how to make the curves flat when patterning, you are a LIFE SAVER!

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

NOBODY would ever explain how to lay stuff flat! I knew I had to go over that in this lol!!! so glad to help.

@ampeul7329 4 жыл бұрын

What the hecc, you are so underrated and really good at editing Holy sheet ; ° ; And btw all of your tutorials are so helpful ;>;;;

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Boba !!! i'm so glad theyre helpful!!!! i really wanna make sure to help people learn more about suit making :3

@Drizzqxl 3 жыл бұрын

I love this tutorial^^ no duct tapes or wrapping plastics. Just use masking tapes, easy to follow and so details X3

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!! this is just the way i like to do it easiest !

@patriciat9237 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I'm making a fursuit for the first time for my daughter for Halloween. Trying to use duct tape with plastic wrap is hard! So glad I found this video. ❤

@tcreator4914 Жыл бұрын

i've bought a silver tape, and this is hell, i need this tape now

@Aviivix 5 ай бұрын

This is amazing, thank you SO much for explaining darts and dips. I feel like fursuit makers tend to gloss over the patterning aspect because it becomes intuitive over time, but as someone who doesn't know jack about patterning I always get so confused when the entire advice is "duct tape your fursuit, then draw the pattern on and cut it out". This made it so approachable, thank you so much!

@freckledcatcreations 4 ай бұрын

YES I realized that too!! Nobody ever explained darts well enough for me so I wanted to make sure I included it for yall!

@lunabat1911 4 жыл бұрын

Really, how does this not have more attention? You cover so many more things than other tutorials. Perfect for a new maker like me!

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so so happy you think so!!! I'm trying my best to explain the stuff other makers gloss over. I noticed I was always unsatisfied with most tutorials XD well, if something you want doesnt exist, make it yourself!

@lunabat1911 4 жыл бұрын

:D First off, YES. You have no idea of how many times I have looked for a fursuit head tutorial only for them to just flawlessly draw on markings for the tape. Second, One question! Could I tape all of the head rather than just half? Im not sure if my head is that symmetrical, and I just want this to look at least decent. Also, I uh.. may have used duct tape rather than masking tape, will this still work? Sorry for the long comment, I just am so excited to see such a good maker make tutorials that you can actually learn from! XD

@Undescribable7707 3 жыл бұрын

Probably because there's no voice over-THE PEOPLE NEED THEIR VOICE OVER-GIV THE PEOPLE THERE VOICE OVER...giv the people what they deserve:A VOICE OVER

@lawnmowerver.ofvindiesel5639 Жыл бұрын

@@lunabat1911 you can tape the whole head if you want to, there are some pros and cons to this however. The pro is that you don’t have to worry about the fact that your head might be asymmetrical and you can spend more time on precision. The con is that it takes twice as long to tape up and cut. Also, it’s perfectly fine if you use duct tape! I remember I was practicing patterning on a practice base and used duct tape, the only thing is, next time you use duct tape, make sure to add plastic wrap underneath so that it won’t remove foam from the head on accident because you never know, you might not have glued something right or put a piece in the right place. (P.S. another good tip is to pin everything before you glue so you can make sure everything is correct!)

@mariaenriquez880 20 күн бұрын

SOOO NICE seeing this with any species other than a dog or wolf

@FrogWithA.___.Violin 8 ай бұрын

Not me using duck tape because I can’t find any other and crying

@temaru2488 13 күн бұрын

it’s ok

@FrogWithA.___.Violin 8 күн бұрын

@@temaru2488thanks

@SplitPelt 6 күн бұрын

Same😭

@YadonTheCat 9 ай бұрын

This video is gonna be such a lifesaver when I get to this stage of my fursuit head, easily the best I've seen on the subject

@freckledcatcreations 8 ай бұрын

I really felt this one was needed!! ty!!

@orchid_online2043 4 жыл бұрын

Oh golly Oh gee *This maker's a goodie*

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!! :D

@rosella6089 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I've never seen a pig fursuit before, great job!

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!! Yea they're not very common at all. I'm really excited to finish him!!!!

@rosella6089 4 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations Good luck!

@randomgamez6158 3 жыл бұрын

Currently working on a first suit and needed help with how to work with the cupped parts of the tape. You really helped me, thanks for this!

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!!!! it takes some practice definitely!

@FallenRigel 2 жыл бұрын

OHHHHHH YOU’RE A LIFESAVER! I never understood how to get the tape patterns to sit right, this makes so much more sense!! I’ve always struggled with instructions and I’m SO relieved. I’ve tried patterning this strange lookin head of mine 3 times to no avail and suddenly it’s started working no problem. Thank you so much :)!

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

SO Glad I could help!!!!! youre welcome!!!

@AutumnsRemains 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial! Will definitely be applying some of these tips. Thank you so much for sharing! ^^ Also, maybe I'm just a HOUSE-head, but the last song sounded so much like Massive Attack's Teardrop 👀

@Criieam 3 жыл бұрын

This is extremely helpful!! Thank you so much for the tutorial! 👍💖

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!!!!

@JaxxyCat 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this tutorial. you explain things so nicely and have great tips!! youve inspired me to keep working on my own suit again!! :D

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

OMG thank you SO MUCH!!!! It's like, super duper important to me that I inspire people to craft... thats like my #1 goal in life. Inspire people to be creative and make things. So to hear you say that warms my heart!!!! Good luck on your suit!!!!

@Lavendercreates 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty young, and needed help with knowing the basic guidelines on making a suit, so thank you so much for helping me! I appreciate the tutorials verymuch!! As there are barely tutorials on making them!

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!!!

@Snek-Jay-Jay 5 ай бұрын

Wow this is actually super helpful and i understood this alot ❤️

@freckledcatcreations 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nebula2898 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SOOO MUCH, I didnt know how to do these darts until you reccommened me check this vid out, I cant thank you enough man ❤ ♥

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy I could help!!! Ah!!! :D

@MicrowaveIsaac 6 ай бұрын

my fursuit base head maker recommended me this is very helpful thank

@joyfulpartypanda6512 10 ай бұрын

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL! I have STRUGGLED to make a pattern, BIG TIME! I couldn’t figure out what to do to make my tape stop coming undone or how to make it enough to fit on my pieces of paper so I could cut them out! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@freckledcatcreations 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!!!!

@scientificallyaccuratespino 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this tutorial is way better explained than some others. Your'e such an underrated artist!!!

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much, that flatters me!!! I'm glad I explained all the bits well!!

@a.j_kat1115 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Super cool You have some grat tutorials, when i get suplies ill deff be using some of this! Tysm New sub uwu

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much!!!

@curse7469 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOUU!! ! ♥️

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

you're so welcome!!!!! Hope it's helpful and answers your long-unanswered questions!!!!!!

@77concerns 3 жыл бұрын

this was so helpful ;;;

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

youre welcome! i felt like i never saw people fully explain that so i wanted to do it!

@saeenon1724 4 жыл бұрын

TYSM I love your channel 😭

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you enjoy it!!

@skyethesolarwing939 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy I found your channel cuz im might make, y first fursuit head and I thought you just glue the fur to the foam with no tape or anything

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

i hope my stuff is helpful to you!!

@taylort2136 4 жыл бұрын

Hi omg I’m a big fan and I’m getting ready to make my first suit! It’s a mini partial DAD and the materials are coming next week. I’m young and my friend is also making a dutchie too. I was wondering if you could tell us how much foam we need for the head feet and paws, and the order that things happen? Thanks, if you read this whole thing thanks and I hope you can help us the best you can!

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you and good luck!!!! So if you got a roll of 1/2" foam from Joanns that would be more than enough for both heads and feet. Paws don't need to take foam if you make em like I do! - I mean I could write the steps here, but honestly if you followed my videos it would be a better guide for you! I really can't get too detailed in a comment. - Make the balaclava. Make the bucket head. Cut out the mouth and eye holes. Put the foam shapes on the face and carve. Make eyes at this point. Put follow me eyes in at this step. Put the foam on the feet and carve. Make the patterns for the hands. Tape up the head and feet, then you have the patterns for those. Put the mouth details into the head. Cut out and pre shave all fur pieces. Make claws if any. Sew all fur together. Glue fur onto head and feet. Ladder stitch external features together. Do one final shave. Glue 2d eyes and eyebrows on last. Done!

@taylort2136 4 жыл бұрын

Freckled Cat Creations lol thanks for helping but I’ll have to order it online because Joanns isn’t open where I live anymore :p

@GuppieFishie 10 ай бұрын

hello! I have finally come back to your tutorials to make a head now that I have the time and resources xD I have a question tho. So basically, my foam base is ever so slightly asymmetrical (it is not even visible the difference is pretty small), and so I was wondering, would it be better to tape both sides instead of one? or will the spongy-ness of the foam give a little bit of leeway? :0

@freckledcatcreations 9 ай бұрын

it gives a little bit of leeway!! if it's a slight difference (even mine have that) it won't matter!

@Themarvelousunicornmaeve999 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@foox-art 3 жыл бұрын

This video just proves masking tape solves all our problems

@dishsoap7185 3 жыл бұрын

Mask your mistakes/problems with masking tape

@foox-art 3 жыл бұрын

@@dishsoap7185 Exactly my point.

@antichristfox5727 3 жыл бұрын

Though ot may be extra work, you could try to do a layer of duct tape on top of the masking to make it stronger, but away from the foam so it doesn't rip. Ive always found masking tape to not stick well to foam. It could just be the type of foam I'm using. But I also find that ductape is too strong and does rip foam. I'll try it out myself and get back to you to see how well it works

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

that sounds like a good solution for people's tape not sticking! though i don't have that problem, the masking tape works just perfectly for me :3 lemme know how it works for you!

@antichristfox5727 3 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations which type of foam do you use? I normally get the green foam from my local Joann Fabrics.

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

@@antichristfox5727 me too!

@koxhope8283 4 жыл бұрын

This tutorial helped alot and I'm proud to say I am no longer scared of darts!

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

oh YAYYYYY i"m SO happy it helped you!!!!!!!!

@SuperSexyBlueHusky 2 жыл бұрын

What brand of masking tape do you use? The kind I use is very.. crinkly when trying to lay even after cutting darts in the tape. And my foam heads are pretty smooth. And doesn’t want to stick well. Yours is flawless. Would love to know if there’s a difference because I have to use a bunch of layers just to get it to stick and it’s all lumpy when it’s done.

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

I always get mine at Dollar Tree lol! i find that the scotch brand masking tape doesnt stick very well.

@CaptainKipper 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful!! I never even thought of using masking tape but this looks like it wont rip out any or as much foam as duct tape. Super helpful, thank u!

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! and yeah i hated how duct tape would rip the foam, i like masking tape so much better.

@tcreator4914 Жыл бұрын

i don't have a mannequin head, how i can do the neck?? Also, your tutorial it's the only one that i understand, not only for the head but for paws too, your tutorials are super clear, they have helped me a lot also, i don't know how i do darts, i can cut in any point, only for get the thing flat? I don't need to cut like, in the middle or something like that?

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this helped! I have yet to figure out a way to get a good natural shape for a neck without taping a mannequin, but you don't have to buy those $75 ed heads. there's $23ish mannequins on amazon, or you could even get one of those $5 styrofoam beauty heads and add shoulders to it - i've got tutorials for those! I would just suggest you buy a mannequin TBH

@tcreator4914 Жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations Thank you! I did the tapping, and now i'm sewing everything in place. I couldn't make my sona alive without you! Thank you for the help, i'm realizing my dream! Lol

@mouthwideopen8338 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question! what is the difference between the pieces you layed flat versus dips? what exactly is a dip and how can I spot the difference? THANK YOU !!

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

i laid dips flat too. there's basically gonna be convex and concave pieces, both you gotta lay flat. think of the different sides of a spoon. one curves in, the other curves outward.

@gorexgin 4 жыл бұрын

Cant you also put plastic wrap on the head before duct tape so it doesnt rip? Also ive watched a few of your tutorials and theyre all really helpful so thankyou :))

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

yes absolutely! just make sure to like, pin the plastic wrap down so it doesnt move? since its not sticky it wont stick into the little crevases in the head. i tried it one time and i couldnt get the tape to lay in the right shape since its not sticking to the foam.

@Dizzy_Tubs.Creations 10 ай бұрын

What kind of tape should u use? Cloth back tape? Painters tape?

@freckledcatcreations 9 ай бұрын

I personally like using masking tape, but other people use duct tape!

@iquit4921 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I was wondering how much tape you usually need, and also if it’s okay to tape without a mannequin head?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

I don't even use up a whole roll of masking tape from the dollar tree actually! one is more than enough. you can tape it when its off the mannequin head if you want, but having it propped up off of the counter really helps you get under the chin easy!

@yougotsuchabeautifulface4777 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm making my fursuit, and the taping part is coming soon, but I only have duct tape. Is it okay to use duct tape or do you recommend getting different tape?

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

most people actually use duct tape!

@Starrytheone 3 жыл бұрын

*knock knock* answers door. Freckle! It’s the furry police! They say they want your permit for being talented.

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

oh gosh!!! one sec, it's around here somewhere, i swear I put it in a safe spot... * ruffles through drawers frantically*

@xplut0x Жыл бұрын

I know this is an older video but I’m currently in the process of patterning my fursuit head. I noticed in the video you didn’t add any seam allowance, is this necessary? I’ve seen some makers do it, so I was wondering if it was something I needed to do or not. Thank you! ^^

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

I don't add seam allowance to the pattern pieces! I do it when I cut out the fur :3 usually about half a cm.

@twixnotsnickers2545 Жыл бұрын

Should I use plastic wrap on the foam base? Or just put the tape straight down on it?

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

Some people use plastic wrap, but I tried it and found that it doesnt really stick deep into the creases on the foam base, just wants to slide off and it's hard to get a really close accurate tape pattern. the only reason youd use it is to keep sticky duct tape from ripping your foam. masking tape doesn't have that problem.

@aceanimations8456 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I have another question. What if the characters has no markings but the inner ears? I'm thinking about making a dino mask.

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

ooooh very good question. there are still 'normal' seams that are on every suit regardless of markings. it's kind of hard to explain in a youtube comment - you might have to just pull the tape off and see how to flatten it on the fly. look for any areas that are dips and creases and cut there! knowledge of this realy comes with experience of doing it multple times.

@oliviat5891 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I think I need help. How do you make ur patterns so smooth? Whenever I used masking tape, the tape peeled off the head so easily and it wouldnt even stick to the foam. Plus, when I cut the pieces out, they were all wrinkly and scrunched up.

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

So masking tape DOES stick less to the foam than duct tape does, but I basically just keep laying pieces on top of the peely parts until it can hold on. I do wanna make a refreshed version of this tutorial in the future, so I will absolutely go into detail on this! as for wrinkly and scrunched up tape, I think you're not laying it on the head nice and flat. Don't use huge pieces, use little strips! Have each piece of tape go on flat. when you cut the pieces off, cut the darts and separations to make it all lay flat! I think I showed more tape cutting footage in my How to Fur a Head video, if you wanna go check that out! It starts around 2min 5 seconds.

@oliviat5891 3 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations Alright, thanks a bunch!

@kenjifizz7366 4 жыл бұрын

Whoop here comes the question machine yet again😅- do you shave the fur before or after glueing it to the base?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! I find it easier to shave it before it's all sewn together - like I preshave the individual pieces before sewing them. Then after it's all glued to the base, I give it another once over with the clippers to neaten things up! In the 2nd Kris video you can see the pieces are messily shaved at first, and then I neaten everything up after gluing :3

@ShrimpAmogus 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get the tape to stick... what brand of tape do you use I tried scotch heavy duty and it just wont stick it just falls apart

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

I always get mine at Dollar Tree lol! i find that the scotch brand masking tape doesnt stick very well.

@hoptians8785 6 ай бұрын

i don't know if you still anwser questions here, but how do you know where to draw lines and divide in different sections ? if there's marking i guess but the head i want to do is black all over

@freckledcatcreations 6 ай бұрын

I still love replying to questions! I absolutely love helping yall learn along with me! So one-color heads are harder, and after a few heads you start learning where seams normally end up due to how all faces are shaped, but I know that's not really helpful if someone is just making a single head for themselves and not doing multiple to get the knowledge. Its hard to really answer that with just words in a youtube comment, but I am pretty sure I filmed me pointing out the seams on the sea otter head I made last summer so that I could hopefully put out a video specifically to answer this question!

@tr4ff1cjam 2 жыл бұрын

My character has stripes along their snout (you can see it in my profile picture). Would each stripes be 2 identical pieces sewn together, or just 1, and if just 1 piece per stripes, how would you go about doing that?

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

as long as there's no bulges in the tape, you should be able to make the stripes one piece rather than split down the middle! if you only taped half your head, trace the half stripe then flip the stripe over next to the shape you already drew and trace the other half. hard to really show on youtube, if you were in my patron discord I could send you images that illustrate what i mean!

@tr4ff1cjam 2 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations thanks! I think I understand what you mean.

@saturnethewolf2165 2 жыл бұрын

i want to ask, what type of tape is the best for fursuits?

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

I like to use masking tape but another popular one is duct tape!

@glitch9718 Жыл бұрын

Hello! How do I know where to mark if my character is just a plain colour? It has no markings, would I just put the sharpie in rough sections like : bottom jaw, back of head, cheek, nose, ext?

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

yep!! there are standard seams that are on most fursuits due to the basic shape of every face. I actually filmed for a video showing how I knew to pattern Otterden's face since it was all one color, I need to find time to edit it and release.

@dollarstorevodka 6 ай бұрын

when youre drawing on the fursuit head with sharpie to divide it into parts, is there any strategy you use? or are you just eyeballing it

@freckledcatcreations 5 ай бұрын

Oh man, I've filmed a more in depth look at how to know where seams are, i REALLY need to edit and upload it. So a lot is due to practice, usually heads have like 3-4 standard seams that have to be there (mainly in the creases/inward dips like between the eyes, the crease between the muzzle and cheek, etc). Some you only know if you need em once you cut the tape off and it doesn't lay flat.

@dollarstorevodka 5 ай бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations Ah, i see what you mean. I'm still new to sewing so I'm not familiar with where to place seams. I look forward to watching the video when it comes out

@kepper8544 4 жыл бұрын

question - could i do this with painters tape instead of masking tape?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

You absolutely can!!

@tarag4422 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is probably really late, but I'm doing a macaw head and I used the clear plastic wrap over it before putting the ductape over it, is that method still valid or will it cause issues later down the road?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry I just saw this! KZfaq didnt give me a notification, I just so happened to be looking at this old video. The plastic wrap + duct tape method works great too!! I've tried it with a few things before and it doesn't cause any issues that I've seen. If that's how it works best for you, you should do it! :3

@tarag4422 4 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations Its all good! Thank you for replying! ❤

@localequinetiktoks8278 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to do freckles on fur heads?

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely!! either sewing the tiny spot in, or needle felting some matching acrylic yarn into the fur backing and trimming it short! I TOTALLY plan to do a tutorial on this in the future :3c

@EmergencyWarcraft7772 Жыл бұрын

I have a question. are you just using painters tape? Also, is it true that painters tape/duck tape will leave a sticky residue on the foam? (if your putting it directly on the foam). I've been trying to find an easier way to make a fur pattern, because I HATE using plastic wrap on it.

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

I ALSO hate using plastic wrap on it, it doesnt stick into the crevices and stuff lol. I'm using masking tape! just bought from the dollar tree. I find it sticks a bit less to the foam but sticks well to itself, and works way better for me than duct tape. the only time I used duct tape it ABSOLUTELY stuck too bad to the foam and ripped it when i took it off!

@EmergencyWarcraft7772 Жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations thank you so much!! I'm trying to start my own commissions and I always delay making the pattern

@lunabat1911 4 жыл бұрын

8:12 One question! I see here that there are some lines on the head that are not markings or those little circle things. Im assuming this is to help the tape lie flat? I was just wondering, how do I know where to put those kinda things? EDIT: Oh, also, the head im making has a marking that isnt symmetrical, shall I tape the whole head then?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately yes, you'd need to tape the whole thing. /: thankfully all my comms have been symmetrical so far, but I dread when I have to tape the whole thing!! XD And you're right!! So obviously it's impossible to predict where you'll need to cut all the seams, but there's a couple of places that you always know youll need to cut - the crease of the cheek+muzzle, on the edge of the ears, etc! As you make more heads you'll start remembering where the seams usually end up.

@babyclown1371 2 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations I think my head is decently symmetrical...but I'm not sure. I think there are some parts that are uneven. Is it safer to do the whole thing or would it be fine to do only half?

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

@@babyclown1371 always safer to do the whole thing! if you want, you can post pics of your head from front-on and top-down and tag me, then i can take a look and tell you if its symmetrical or not!

@Tubbo_innit 9 ай бұрын

Quick question, okay so I have packing tape (packing duck tape) I don’t have normal duck tape or masking tape… does packing tape work the same way or do I need to use duck tape or masking tape? Edit:I also have scotch tape

@freckledcatcreations 8 ай бұрын

hmm, I feel like using packing tape/scotch tape wouldn't work quite as well since masking/duct have a little bit of flexibility? I've never tried that before. I honestly think you should try tho, just so everyone can know if it works!

@Tubbo_innit 8 ай бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations Nvm!!! I USED MASKING TAPE MY MOM HAD SOME FROM WHEN SHE HAMMERED STUFF (she’s a jewelry maker!)

@cherylpotter1818 4 жыл бұрын

I am getting ready to buy a wig stand so it would be a little easier to make a head, but I am having trouble finding the right size, do you know any sizes that would be good

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

I think a $27 22" or 23" mannequin head would be perfect! but I also have a tutorial on how to modify those $5 tiny styrofoam mannequin heads too if you're on a budget!

@cherylpotter1818 4 жыл бұрын

Freckled Cat Creations tysm this was very helpful ^w^

@ghostpaws 3 жыл бұрын

This is only a bit hard for me now (bc my dutchie has too sets of ears and eyes this is just head ) but this is very useful

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

oh dang yea i think it would be difficult to tape up two sets of ears!

@ghostpaws 3 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations yea it is but imma try mg hardest! Because I’m determined

@tundra-bun 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use huge patterns, as in making patterns huge if someone is lazy to sew?

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

being lazy will make your suit come out bad! you have to have all these seams so that the fur can tightly hug the face and not be baggy. you dont want a fursuit that has just a blanket of fur on top of it.

@tundra-bun 2 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations Okay, thanks!

@SutekiRedux 3 жыл бұрын

I made the oh so terrible mistake of rushing ahead and never endeded up making marking my seem points so now I'm stuck with alot of cut out patterns and no idea where each one goes 👀

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

oh nooooo!

@nori8135 Жыл бұрын

youre my dream maker, one day i will commission you, one day,,,

@mysticvix 3 жыл бұрын

How do I do this if my character is one color? The patterning I mean

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

there's always going to be a seam that runs in the crease between the cheek and the nose, and usually separating the cheek from the eyebrow area. There's a seam behind the cheeks, and running down the back of the head. Then pull the tape off, and cut any other areas that won't lay flat. This is a good idea for me to go into detail on if I ever make an updated Taping video! making a note of it.

@lyndapietrzak785 3 жыл бұрын

The only problem I had when taping was that the tape stuck so poorly that even layered on top of more tap it kept peeling up...so unfortunately my patterns were super lumpy. Did manage to make them ok but idk what I could've done to keep that from happening..

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

oh hmm! maybe a different brand would have worked, or you might need to try duct tape then.

@Sam-cv9uv 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is late but when i’m done with the tape, i’m kind of confused where i’m suppose to mark each place . I’m not sure where to draw at all or draw along the face structure, i know this might all sound confusing but if you could help that would help a lot ❤️❤️

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

do you mean the little lines that cross over the main lines? you put them anywhere! evenly spaced out across each line is best, 2 or 3 each side.

@Sam-cv9uv 3 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations I mean the segments of the face like the cheek and so on 😅 I don’t know where to start on the face where the fur pattern is gonna go-

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sam-cv9uv that depends on your character, i cant really help you with that! just look at your ref sheet and draw the lines of the fur patterns where they should be.

@Sam-cv9uv 3 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations Alright, thanks! ^^

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sam-cv9uv sorry i cant be of much help!

@possumlino 3 жыл бұрын

what brand of tape did you use?

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

literally masking tape from Dollar Tree !

@rainfox2490 Жыл бұрын

What are the connection guidelines for?

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

to help line up the seams in the right place, so nothing gets shifted!

@Sh4deDaS1lly 8 ай бұрын

Reminder: If you're using a strong tape like Duct Tape, make sure you put plastic wrap on the head base before taping. This will make your life so much easier while making fursuit heads.

@freckledcatcreations 8 ай бұрын

I remember trying that, putting plastic wrap on, and it made it so much harder to really tape into the crevasses! it came out super loose. idk how people do it.

@jellyfishjam2034 3 жыл бұрын

I actually don't use a bucket head base so I'm gud ✨

@jellyfishjam2034 3 жыл бұрын

Also, I'm just scrolling through vids ✨

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

yesssss thank you!!! i hope you find other videos that you like!

@arceon321 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to cover the whole head or only half the head?

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

in tape? only half since I'm confident my heads are pretty symmetrical when i carve them - but if you arent confident the two sides match, you should tape the whole thing!

@arceon321 2 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations thank you for the feedback I appreciate it, I'm working on my first fursuit head ever and its going decent for now, I have a friend helping me when she has time to help me

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

@@arceon321 that sounds like a great plan! she can help tell you if something's not even. a second pair of eyes is invaluable!

@bonikaboo4454 4 жыл бұрын

Should I just tape to whole thing because I know for a fact it’s not symmetrical.

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, yes! You should tape the whole head if A) the markings aren't the same on both sides, or B) if the head isn't very symmetrically carved. :3

@razuirl Жыл бұрын

What tape do you use?

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

I honestly love masking tape more than duct tape!

@salmatamer2719 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of tape should i use?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Masking tape or duct tape

@judahosborne8868 4 жыл бұрын

I'm super new to fursuits, so dont laugh when I ask, but is the tape double sided? What is it even really for?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

The tape isn't double sided, its just regular tape! You tape the head to get the pattern for the fur.

@Tabbydagamercat 2 жыл бұрын

Say your head only uses 1 color. How do you know where to draw the lines at???

@freckledcatcreations 2 жыл бұрын

GOOD question!!! so there are some standard lines you always need, like in the crease between the cheek and the muzzle. if you want to go to my patreon, ive got a really in depth patterning explanation there for just $3 ! it should answer all your questions about usual seam placement :3

@thekatmakesart 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of tape do you use as I notice it stays on but doesn’t stick too much ;-; (edit: oh crap I’m sorry I should have watched further than 5 second I’m a loser)

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao! masking tape doesnt stick as much as duct tape, but i prefer it! because when you take it off, it doesnt rip the foam like duct tape does.

@kenjifizz7366 4 жыл бұрын

Another question- aa I’m sorry! (I don’t have much money so I’m trying to make sure I don’t screw it up 😅) anyway, how do you get the tape to lie so flat?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

never be sorry about asking questions!! I'm always ok with answering! So I hoped I showed well enough in the video - you just make little cuts on the curved surfaces until it lays flat. if it still doesnt lay flat, then just cut a little deeper! fur is a little forgiving though, so if a piece is only SLIGHTLY curved you can just press it down and make it lay flat.

@kenjifizz7366 4 жыл бұрын

Freckled Cat Creations thank you! Although I actually meant more like how to make it lay flat on the base? Sorry if I didn’t specify enough! Whenever I try to put it on the base it gets all wrinkled and that doesn’t seem correct to me 😅

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

@@kenjifizz7366 Are you using big pieces? You should use lots of small pieces! If it's still wrinkling up, i would cut little slits in the sides of it so it stops wrinkling. Sorry this is hard to explain with words! Just keep practicing, that's all I got ;w;

@kenjifizz7366 4 жыл бұрын

Freckled Cat Creations thank you!

@loadingpage8625 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of tape do I use

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

I use masking tape!

@lacielair5031 3 жыл бұрын

I ddi this and forhot to do pictures now im lost and wasted a bunch of fur :(

@sockthesockpuppet Жыл бұрын

My masking tape keeps falling off instead of sticking, is this a problem you've encountered?? I need help figuring this out- it's my first time making a fursuit head

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

Masking tape doesn't stick quite as hard as duct tape, especially at the beginning, but I found as I put more layers on, the tape sticks to itself better than it sticks to the foam! If you're having trouble with masking tape still though, try duct tape.

@sockthesockpuppet Жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations I'm trying duct tape as I type this and it's working a lot better! Thank you anywho!! :]]

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

@@sockthesockpuppet just be careful removing the duct tape, I find it sticks too good and rips the foam for me!

@scenekhal 7 ай бұрын

7:15 to 8:00 I dont really get. Could you explain seam lines and connecting guidelines more??

@freckledcatcreations 7 ай бұрын

of course!! So the little marks on either side of the line (the lines are where you will sew the two pieces together, like sewing the orange part to the blue part!) are registration marks, it just helps you make sure you're lining your two pieces up right when you go to sew them together! You don't want to have any markings shifted around accidentally. The marks help you tell if you lined things up perfectly.

@Ponlets Жыл бұрын

what kind of tape is thaat?

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

masking tape!

@Ponlets Жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations yey :3

@ssai3633 3 жыл бұрын

100th comment lol

@Sponkyscrimblo7008 3 жыл бұрын

Made it to 9:48 but then my brain made me mess up lol but THANK YOU I CAN MAKE MY OTHER CHARACTER SPICE NOW😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😆😆😆😆 tip:don’t use duct tape lol I used it on this tutorial

@freckledcatcreations 3 жыл бұрын

so happy it worked for you!!!!

@jolttrontitan2755 4 жыл бұрын

So do you just... rip the tape off?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Of course! You cut it off, I show it. It starts around 8:30 if you want to watch me do it. Duct tape sticks a little too well to foam which is why I use masking tape.

@NutshellAnimations 4 жыл бұрын

nice stuff and still rememebber me from before though?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! And unfortunately it's not ringing a bell right now! Remind me?

@binkygarretson228 2 ай бұрын

Why tape only one side?

@M1cr0wavedP00dle Ай бұрын

Because it is symmetrical, you can just make two of each pattern shape

@binkygarretson228 Ай бұрын

@@M1cr0wavedP00dle Thank you so much!

@melancholynoodle6114 4 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy cheep mannequin heads?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

For styrofoam heads: Check beauty supply stores! I could give you the name of the one I use (Sally's) but it might not even be around your area. Just google beauty supply stores. And even googling "cheap mannequin heads" should work. For the bigger plastic ones with a better neck: You cant really find anything less than $20. check amazon "plastic mannequin head"

@melancholynoodle6114 4 жыл бұрын

@@freckledcatcreations thank you for replying. This helps a lot💕

@Blind_Eye046 Жыл бұрын

Me trying to follow this: *Confused screaming*

@freckledcatcreations Жыл бұрын

im sorry! i tried to make it as unconfusing as possible!

@kenjifizz7366 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever make a furring vid?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Not of the boar, but check out the timelapse of the rat!

@kenjifizz7366 4 жыл бұрын

Freckled Cat Creations I did look at it, but from what I saw it skipped the sewing part of the furring and went straight to the gluing, did I miss something?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

@@kenjifizz7366 Nah you didn't miss anything! It's all just sewing things together, and I didn't really think it would need to be shown. What questions did you have about it?

@kenjifizz7366 4 жыл бұрын

Freckled Cat Creations well when you cut the fur how do you incorporate the darts in the pattern? And how much seam allowance do you leave?

@freckledcatcreations 4 жыл бұрын

@@kenjifizz7366 Oh, good point! I guess there is a lot of stuff I could go into detail on. Then I'll film the furring process of the cat head I'm making currently! (if you needed a quick answer though, I leave half a centimeter of seam allowance for hand sewing. And for darts I just trace them in and leave seam allowance for them as well as i cut the pieces out!)