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Fursuit Builder of the Month: Adorable Foxie
By: Trashville
May 2011
Hello furries! For the very first Fursuit Builder of the Month, I caught up with Clarissa St. Clair of Adorable Foxie and asked some questions about her business. This article is the first of many “Fursuit Builder of the Month” pieces that I plan to do.
First provide a brief description of your history in the furry fandom.
Like most members of the furry fandom, I’ve always enjoyed ‘animal stories’ and cartoons, but I never knew there was a community out there just for all that! I first got involved with the furry fandom in the mid-90′s, when a friend introduced me to the Redwall book series. I loved them, and I wanted more! I joined Redwall-based role-playing groups (on AOL, and Redwall MUCK), and my friends and I would illustrate our role playing sessions. This led to our posting them on furry-related art sites, where we met other people that also made up characters and stories. Eventually it progressed to local furry get-togethers and attending conventions. At my first convention, Anthrocon 2002, I fell in love with all of the costumes and just had to start making my own!
When did you build your first costume and what was it?
My mom and I have always worked together to come up with fun costumes for Halloween, so I am no stranger to costume-building. As far as my first fursuit goes, it was a black fox named “Blackout” – creative, I know. I built the costume over the course of 2002-2003, and I had her ready to go for Anthrocon 2003!
How many fursuits have you been paid to build in total?
To date, I’ve been commissioned for about twelve or thirteen, with a couple of those still currently in the works. In addition to that, I’ve also sold all personal costumes I’ve made except for two, bringing the total of costumes sold up to eighteen. I didn’t take on any commissions until about 2008, which is when I began to dabble in building a costume for a local friend, to be able to tweak it and make fixes as necessary before taking commissions full-time.
What is your construction method of choice for for head building and why?
My method of choice is an all-foam construction, with a balaclava (head-sock) liner. To me, this is the most comfortable method to use, and it looks well-finished. I started out building my first few costumes with plastic mesh or even on a bike helmet, but these heads seemed to take too long, risked damage to the costume (because mesh doesn’t bounce back, while foam does) or to the wearer (yay pokey bits!) but in the end, foam seemed the way to go for me. In my opinion, this method of construction allows me to work the quickest without sacrificing quality, comfort or detail.
What is your average price range?
Currently, my prices range from about $350-$500 for a head, $500-$800 for a partial, and $950-$1200 for a full suit, including the cost of shipping. The final price all depends on many things, like character markings, and finishing details like claws or paw pads, etc. My prices are currently a little on the low side as I build up my commission portfolio, so they are subject to change in the future.
Who was your character favorite to build?
I would have to say, it’s a toss-up. I really love how Kenai Kitty came out, he’s a serval with a TON of hand-sewn markings. The detail came out great! It took me about two months, working full time start-to-finish to put it all together, but the results were worth it. My other favorite character was Kiera Dracorex; her owner provided some fantastic reference to work from, and the color scheme was unique and fun.
In all honesty, though, each new costume I build tends to come out on top as being “my new favorite,” because I am able to watch my skills as a builder progress, and each one comes out better than the last in some way!
What makes you unique as a builder and why should people choose you?
Since I am still trying to find my groove for doing this work full-time, I put 100% of my focus on the current project at hand, and nothing else, so each full costume gets my undivided attention while I am working on it. I don’t crank out multiple costumes at a time, assembly-line style. I also tend to share photos of my works in progress on my Facebook and Twitter pages, and listen to feedback provided by not only the customer, but also people that watch my progress on social media sites, or even my friends and my husband when I’ll ask them, “What can I change?” I highly value the feedback of people that have already purchased work from me, change things that they recommend changing, and constantly work to better myself as a costume builder.
So, while some costumes may take a little more time to be made, rest assured that I am doing my absolute best to provide you with a top-notch product in the end. If there are changes or adjustments that need to be made after delivery, I’m more than willing to work with the customer to be able to ensure their costume comes out on top as far as aesthetics, comfort, and durability are concerned. I’d much rather provide a well-made costume that will last for years to come, than to cut corners just to meet a deadline. I still have some of my early costumes from 2005-2006 running around out there, going strong, and that durability is something I strive for with each new costume I make.
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Thank you for reading and I will appreciate suggestions for June!
Link to this post!Further Confusion dealers room applications open May 1st
Author: Frysco
Though it is a month later than normal, Further Confusion will be opening Dealer Table Sales on Sunday May 1st. We deeply apologize for the delay and any inconveniences it may cause.
Table prices are $ 120 for a Full table with one Convention Membership, or $ 75 for a Half table with one Convention Membership, same as last year.
Second tables will be offered to 5 persons that purchase Full tables and indicate on their forms that they wish to be contacted about second tables. If offered a second table, that second table will cost an additional $130 and come with one additional Convention Membership.
Applications this year will be done 90% online. You will be sending in a form that the system will direct you to print out at the end of the application process. This form will be in PDF format. So make sure your browser can handle PDFs, and that you can either print directly, or can save the PDF out to print later. You can test your browser for this capability by trying to read the Dealer Room Rules found on this page. If you can read and print (or save them for later printing) them, then you will be able to do the same at the end of the application process.
Please visit http://www.furtherconfusion.org/fc2012/dealers/ starting at 12:00am May 1st, where the link to the online application system will be available, as well as other important information.
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Link to this post!"I just received an envelope from Penn State as I am a junior in High School, this was the first thing I saw when I opened it." Found in r/WTF.
For the few of us here who may not know about this fine comic in progress: Red Lantern, possibly NSFW
Not sure what I am...
Sorry if this isn't the right place for this, but I feel like I gotta let this out to people who kinda-sorta understand the mindset.
So, ever since I was little, I had an affinity for dragons. At ten years old I wrote a series of "novels" (they felt long when I was writing them) about a boy who turns into a dragon, but nobody can see him as one. I put myself in them too, but as a very minor character who, also, gains the body of a dragon.
For twelve years now I've felt like I've been wearing the wrong skin. I look in the mirror and I don't see myself, I see a.. well, a young woman. I know it's me, of course, but it feels like I don't make the connection of recognition. I dream of being a dragon, and have had extremely vivid dreams of flying and hunting. I hoard jewelry, and I don't keep it very organized. I have even gotten as far as buying costume wings for myself. I could sketch "myself" if you asked.
I've looked into furry communities. I've looked into otherkin-ism. I don't know where I fit. I feel lost and frustrated and like nobody understands how I feel.
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Video: Minnesota furs visit ConFurence 8 (1997)
Author: GreenReaper
Twin Cities’ KARE-11 follows Minnesota furs Julie Bowman and Timothy Fay to ConFurence 8 in this generally upbeat news segment from 1997. [bearetic/furry reddit]
See more: Videos of the convention by FurriesInMotion.
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Link to this post!KYFurs Menagerie 4
The Kentucky Anthropomorphic Society will host its fourth “Menagerie” event on Friday May 20.
This 21+ event provides food, drinks, a place to crash (bedding will need to be brought), and a community atmosphere for $10 at the door (BYOB).
The Administrators of the Kentucky Furry Community have worked hard to attain a very large meeting space for Furries in or around Kentucky (or those willing to travel the distance), to use during our allotted time: Building Five, 640 Mix Ave. Louisville, Kentucky, 40208.
If you would be interested in seeing events scheduled for this event, please check out the Menagerie page above, which contains more information about events which are currently planned. If you are interested in running an event, or contributing, please create an account and join in on the discussion on our forums!
Register here: KYFurs Event Registration
• This event will be 21+. PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR ID!!(acceptable ID list)
• $10.00 at the door gets you: - An overnight pass
- Free food provided by the KYFurs Management
(typically pizza and soda)
- Free snacks provided by the KYFurs Community
- Access to all the music games, and merry making! • What you may want to bring: - If you plan to stay the night, Bring your Sleeping Supplies (Pillow, Sleeping Bag, Foam matress, etc)
- Bring your Pajamas! Pajama Party!
- Art Supplies, Video Game Consoles, Small Televisions, or Games to Share with others!
- Bring your own FOOD and other things to share with everyone (Much of the free food is provided by attendees for attendees)
First Floor
Room Descriptions(Usages subject to change)
Programming Schedule Floor space Map 1. Greeting Room
For entry and check-in. Side room often used as an unloading zone
2. Room A
Small games held here, and often the “morning after review” session for comments and suggestions of how the event went. 3. Room B(Dressing room)
Early in the evening this is a dressing room used for fursuiters. Later, it has been used as a sleeping room in the past. 4. Room C(Dressing room / Drunk Tank)
This has been designated as the “Drunk Tank” for 21+ events. Any inebriated person who needs to sit out on the party for awhile will have this room available to them. This room has a glass door making its interior viewable from the kitchen, and from the bartender. For other events, it functions the same as Room B. 5. Kitchen
Free sodas and water are located in the fridge here, and your perishables can go in the fridge as well. This is the location of drink dispensing for 21+ events, the bartender can be found here. 6. Dance Floor
A section for the DJ is located in the back, and the dance floor has built in lights and sound! 7. Main Hall
Nerf battles! A projector faces the front wall of the building as well, and movies can be watched here. We also set the food out on the counter for consumption through-out the night.
Second Floor
Room Descriptions(Usages subject to change)
Programming Schedule Floor space Map 1. Room D Most often used for Artistic programming – artists alley, drawing, sculpture, life drawing, etc. 2. Room E The gaming room. Magic tournaments, card games, video games (a TV is available, just bring your own consoles!), board games are held here. 3. Room F (Sleeping room) Typically people drop off all their stuff here upon arrival early in the evening. It functions as storage and sleeping. Mattresses are available for sleeping, although there is of course a limited number! Bring lots of bedding just in case! 4. Upstairs Kitchen (Smoking Allowed) A smaller room sectioned off from the rest of the facility by two consecutive doors, it allows smokers to have a place to get their fix. At this time, smoking is NOT allowed outside the doors of the facility to keep down the noise level for the residents of the surrounding neighborhood. 5. Upstairs Balcony Great for watching those milling around the main room below and for precision shooting from above during Nerf Battles!!
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Furcast 39 Don’t Stop
Author: studio@xanacreations.com (..::XANA::.. Creations)
Don’t stop. Even if you laugh…
News:
- Furries An Inside Story on Youtube
https://web.archive.org/web/www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/04/furries-youtube/
- 23,000 Bunnies Dead in Easter Sunday Massacre
- Alexis Dunbar, Florida Woman, Finds 7-Foot Alligator In Her Bathroom
- Encyclopedia Dramatica Is Gone — Why This Isn’t Good
https://web.archive.org/web/www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/04/encyclopedia-dramatica-good-2/
WikiFur article of the week:
- “Furgonomics”
Topics Discussed (copied directly from Google Moderator):
- “How do you think that Furry and being furry affects one’s creativity in writing, music, art, etc.? How has it affected you all individually?” (Inkfox)
- “Finding furry. What’s the most common way? What about the fandom is the first attractive thing that makes people look into it more and do research so they can discover it?”(Paradox)
- “Why are people still trying to obfuscate the truth of furry porn? Everyone knows you click the red banner pics on FA, role playing for us is nearly all sexual, and our culture will always be associated with free love/ open relationships and sex. (Rayes)
- “If you’d never discovered the culture that is the furry fandom, do you believe that you would still act in a furry/animalistic way even though there was no-one to compare with? What other culture/belief would you turn to to express yourself instead?” (Jak Shim)
Emails (Sender – Subject):
- Spaddez – “Lucid Dreams”
- Cobalt Sieg – “Greetings!”
- Annu/Erin – “Heeeelp”
- Rain Huskers – “Changes AND Questions I NEED answered”
- Toxic Paw – “Fursuit”
- Anonymous – “Help for a confused leopard”
- Landon Ookami – Fayl-roe and Slow Shifts
- Isaiah – “Phantom Shift Help”
- Reign – “Rawr”
- H.Ramea – “It’s not a follow up… Yet.”
Find the full article here: FurCast
The contents of this Podcast may have adult language and adult themes. The content is not produced by Furry News Network, but is posted for your convenience.
Internet Porn Has Transformed Sexual Desire, Study Finds
The Lighter, Furrier Side of Metal Gear Solid
The Furry Pals
This animated short film came out of the Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe, based in London and we'd love to get your feedback on this never-before-seen short. Do you think it has the potential to become a series on Cartoon Network?
Least I Could Do Beginnings meets the Muppet Babies
Unreleased Xbox “Sonic Extreme” Game Footage Released
Now imagine a game based on that, because that’s precisely what Sonic Team was working on at one point in time.
Pets and Productivity: Does Having an Animal in the Office Make You a Better Worker?
But not all professions believe in working without their trusted animal friends. For centuries, cats have been prowling breweries and farms to kill rats and mice. K9 units couldn’t function without their canines, of course, and many hospitals and nursing homes have on-staff dogs or cats to comfort patients. Even some bookstores have cats prowling the stacks.
And increasingly, “regular” offices are encouraging pets to become a part of the work day. But are animals in the office a source of distraction, or a legitimate tool for increasing productivity?
Barack Obama's Birth Video 2011
So there's a good chance I'll be going to Fur Fright 2011
It's my first furry convention, I'll be going with a friend, and its her first one as well. What are some things I should know about furry conventions aside from the obvious?
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Save the Seabirds, Kill the Rabbits
European Cartoon Pilots
On April 27th, Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe (in London, UK) released six animated pilots for possible new cartoon series. The pilots were actually started back in 2009, under the creative direction 0f Timothy Bjorklund (who had previously directed American shows like Teacher’s Pet and Brandy & Mr. Whiskers). The first original cartoon to come out of the studio since is called The Amazing World of Gumball. Cartoon Brew has a preview of all six pilots up on line, though the reviewer had decidedly mixed feelings about them. Still, furry fans might want to check out things like Elliot’s Zoo by David Needham, The Furry Pals by Rikke Asbjorn, and Verne on Vacation by Sylvain Marc. Make your own decisions.
Counterpoint: The Death of ED, Why This is Good
05/01/2011
By: The Iron Weasel
This is my counter argument to Curt Pherson’s article on the destruction of ED. I will attempt to counter each point he makes and make several of my own.
As you know the infamous website Encyclopedia Dramatica closed. Now, whether or not it was created in good faith or not is another matter that I will not address here. I am simply here to talk about what it became. And quite frankly by the end, furry article or not, it was a bastion for hate. Many of the various pages on the site contained hateful images and vocabulary. Just because it was an open site in which users could post information on Internet culture didn’t mean they did it correctly. They simply let whatever the first person who made a page say whatever they wanted no matter how hateful.
Now as for the “accountability” it provided. Simply put all it did was single out several furries, and delved WAY too deep into there personal information. And then simply said we were all the same creepy pervert living in our basement watching yiff all day. Just because something doesn’t pick a side doesn’t mean it is right, ED was notorious for being factually inaccurate, and never using any evidence to back it up. As much as I support open communication and repositories of culture, it needs to be done in a way that presents factual evidence instead of spreading biases and inciting people. know your meme is a great example in which it doesn’t take sides or attack anyone and provides factual evidence and information.
In terms of teaching people lessons, like I said above, what ED did was attack specific people, most of the time making things up, and then saying whatever they wanted to say about that one person, they simply applied it to all of us.
Finally, saying ED wasn’t fake is a huge stretch. By definition it was a loosely monitored wiki in which anyone could say what they wanted. All it was doing was encouraging people to spread their hate, should we really be doing that?
Now for my points. Yesterday I changed the OhInternet, the replacement ED, article on furries to this:
A furry is a fan of anthropomorphic animals. Anthropomorphic means exhibiting human characteristics. The furry fandom extends to many areas, including art, prose, and the Internet. Some furries also wear fursuits, and studies show about 2% have sex in their fursuits. One main reasons this is not practiced very much is because of the heat of a fursuit. Furdom is sometimes used as a collective noun, e.g.: “All of furdom loves Uncle Kage.”
No matter how one looks at them, to say that they aren’t bizarre is quite a stretch. It is not uncommon for non-furry viewers to accidentally stumble upon pornographic furry art, and be disturbed.
Now as some of you readers may see, this article has been “corrected.” How did I do this? I have replaced the blatant biases with facts. I am a furry. But I will not deny that there are negative aspects to the fandom. There are bestialists in the fandom, but that does not make all of us the same. Nor are we bound together by some perverted urge. We are a group of people who connect because of our common interests. Calling us all perverts is no different then using any other stereotypes used on races, genders, religions, sexual orientation or anything else. It is a part of our identity. A part of who we are. Now I would bet good money that this post will only stay up for a few seconds, why? Because the people who run this site are afraid of facts, they spread bias, without giving too many substantial facts. Did you know that Anthrocon alone brings in about 1 million dollars every year to the Pittsburgh economy? Or that our fandom is a high contributor to many animal charities? So I dare you, take me down. Ban my account here, I want you to. Because every time you brush us off we only become stronger the next time. As a great man once said, “First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win.” So, ignore me, and ridicule me, a at that point I’m already halfway there.
Five minutes later I was banned and the article was changed back. I messaged the admin who banned me, Killhamster, thanking him for doing what I asked, his reply?
Lol you are a furry.
Yes, I am and very, very proud of it.
[Editors note: In verifying this, we checked the edit history of the article. Hipcrime (article creator) and Sherrod (Site owner) have kept the article very neutral in its views. It appears that not all of OhInternet's editors are in agreement on the neutral tone that the articles need to maintain OhInternet as a real resource vs what Encyclopedia Dramatica became.]
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