SkollWolfrun
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Wraith said:
I figure that is when you just play inside somewhere
Costume ideas for a bear-kin
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I figure that is when you just play inside somewhere
I could probably help with some of the costuming. 
We can chat when we get to Oregon.
Also: I don't know much about cold, barring living through two Colorado winters in nothing but flip-flops and jeans. Even then, not that cold. But dear word, the PNW masters that icy breath of death that passes through clothing, skin and bone. The frigid wind that blows off the mountains, that ravenously consumes every spare bit of warmth you have on your body. All you need is 20-30 degree weather, wind blowing down from the north, and 99% humidity. Brrr. That is my version of cold. Beats the pants off of Colorado's 4 degree nights (hence the flip-flops and jeans), IMO. Brrrrr. Where are my socks...
We can chat when we get to Oregon.Also: I don't know much about cold, barring living through two Colorado winters in nothing but flip-flops and jeans. Even then, not that cold. But dear word, the PNW masters that icy breath of death that passes through clothing, skin and bone. The frigid wind that blows off the mountains, that ravenously consumes every spare bit of warmth you have on your body. All you need is 20-30 degree weather, wind blowing down from the north, and 99% humidity. Brrr. That is my version of cold. Beats the pants off of Colorado's 4 degree nights (hence the flip-flops and jeans), IMO. Brrrrr. Where are my socks...
Izlude_Oranes
Scholar
In soviet russia, Bear Scavenges you.
Be prepaired with Ultimate Atomic Buster. Only line of defense when wrestling bear.
Be prepaired with Ultimate Atomic Buster. Only line of defense when wrestling bear.
Izlude_Oranes
Scholar
Your country approves, Bear. Go fourth and conquer!
On a more serious note, my suggestion is to have two costumes if you want this to be year round. A winter coat and a summer coat. Mostly we've been talking about what to do in the cold. For summer I'd suggest just going to the fabric store like Joannes and making a pelt out of their faux fur. I can help with the design, as I'm working on a wylderkin of my own. Barb would probably be the one to talk to about the actual stitching though.
SkollWolfrun
Squire
iWolfe said:
Any pointers would be appreciated on my end also. I am working on a wolf-kin outfit. My design is built around a 50/50: half furred & half non furred.
FYI: if you have a Mill End Store near you, their Faux Fur selection is awesome, but pricey.
Half-furred? What parts to be furred, what ones not to be furred?
I'd imagine the face wouldn't be furred. If you actually want fur on it use a mask, though that limits your perception. I'd suggest NorthFursFX for your face. I'd suggest not going with the furry hood that they suggest. There's a technique that I'm gonna try out soon which'll probably work for you, which I'm going to use on my Rottweiler. It involves getting some faux fur spirit gummed to the skin of your neck. Could make for a nifty setup. Let you know how it works.
I'd imagine the face wouldn't be furred. If you actually want fur on it use a mask, though that limits your perception. I'd suggest NorthFursFX for your face. I'd suggest not going with the furry hood that they suggest. There's a technique that I'm gonna try out soon which'll probably work for you, which I'm going to use on my Rottweiler. It involves getting some faux fur spirit gummed to the skin of your neck. Could make for a nifty setup. Let you know how it works.
SkollWolfrun
Squire
iWolfe said:
NorthFur FX nose with makeup on face, hair, and neck; fur on arms, shoulders, and legs/feet (thinking about how to make the 2 joint legs of a wolf/dog now); abdomen open to compression shirt base (heather gray); some type of short or kilt.
Roughed mannequin idea.
