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Critter Costuming: Making Mascots and Fabricating Fursuits is the first book of its kind. This ground-breaking book has over 200 pages of detailed directions, hints, and tips for designing, constructing, and performing animal characters. Hundreds of detailed photos and illustrations support the well-researched material. Includes resource listings, glossary, bibliography, and more! From novice costumers to experienced professionals, this book offers new ways of thinking and descriptions of building methods to help inspire your next costuming project.

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Spiral-bound: 208 pages
Publisher: Ibexa Press (September 2004)
ISBN-10: 0967817072
ISBN-13: 978-0967817071
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all..., December 21, 2004

By	Bubba Gryphon (California) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent book for any one interested in building a fursuit or any kind of costume. Lots of very useful information with picture tutorial guides and tips on storage and care. AND it has tips on performance. Cause what good is a costume or character of any kind if you don't know how to use it. I very good book. I recomend it to any one who is interested in building a fursuit or mascot costume.

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5.0 out of 5 stars In doubt? Get it!, March 9, 2005

By	Caitlyn Lillo (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just received Critter Costuming, and I must say that I LOVE it. It is a must have for anyone who is interested in making any type of mascot style costume. It covers everything from design and planning to tools and materials you would need, head and body construction to traveling and performing. It also has a helpful list places to order materials that are mentioned in the book. Even interviews with professional cosume makers, performers, and material specialists are included.

It has advice on almost every question you could think of asking about making this style costumes and some things you wouldn't think about until you were stuck (such as how to sew in a zipper correctly).

I must admit that I was hesitant to order the book at first because, one, I thought it cost a little more than I was willing to spend, and two, because it was spiral bound... but let me just say that the price is definitely worth it, and the spiral does not make it any lower quality.. and in fact, it's much easier to lay flat and reference when you are working than a hard- or paperback book.

It doesn't matter if you are just starting your first suit, you have already made a few but would still like a good reference guide, or you have never made one before but are interested, I would definitely recommend getting this book. It is one of the best investments I've made this year.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book and the best of it's kind, July 27, 2005

By	Mike Ohara (san francisco, ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While there are some advanced techniques that got less treatment than I would have liked to see (like airbrushing fur for example) there is a lot of good information in this book, and I would reccommend it. I've been asked to make a furry mascot and without this book I would have wasted a lot of time probably, just trying to figure things out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing amount of info for noobs
I only heard good things about this book, and being a first-time fursuit maker, I went ahead and ordered it, because I really didn't know where to start. Read more

Published 9 months ago by S. OKEEFE

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Furries
Great book for those interested in making fursuits. Goes over all the basics, but unfortunately just barely touches the more advanced stuff like air brushing. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Ron Overdrive

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitively worth a look if you're doing your on Mascot/Fursuit
The book covers the subject much more in detail then I would have expected, however the general guide on the actual work is too limited on a few techniques, even though it is... Read more

Published 21 months ago by L. Oesterreicher

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
This is a great book to use if you are making a fursuit for the time time! I got one because I wanted to see if I could make one. A lot of great information! Read more

Published 23 months ago by J. Carucci

5.0 out of 5 stars Face it, its the only decent book on the subject.
Lots and lots of good data, and plenty of nice pics. Covers about anything you could want it to. This isn't just a book you flip through and put on the shelf, this is one you... Read more

Published on May 9, 2007 by John Stephenson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
This is a great book, but it needs more updated data for todays materials and technics but its still a great book!!

Published on April 26, 2007 by Allan Sormani Sanabri

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the book.
I thought this was very informative. I was a little skeptical to buy it with the other reviews, but took the chance and I love it! Read more

Published on March 10, 2007 by Dawn Sims

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent costumers' resource!
While not for your average fashion project, this book is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in making animal and creature costumes.

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Published on March 8, 2007 by J. Schwartz

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of great ideas to try
I have searched shops for patterns, ideas etc on costuming and there's nothing, tried the internet and bookshops in Uk- very little- so delighted to find this- albeit from... Read more

Published on February 6, 2007 by AM Lewis

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but outdated.
A useful book for anyone who wants to construct mascot costumes, but a lot of the techniques described are somewhat outdated, especially the head construction section. Read more

Published on February 2, 2007 by Blue Phoenix

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