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(1/8) Quick Intro to 3DCoatPrint

Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · 13d

This wolf was patterned with Pandafold, I rushed it out for DenFur. No taping, just straight from 3D model to printed patterns to fur! #fursuit #fursuitwip #fursuitmaker #sewing #3d #plushmaker #plushart #cosplay #cosplayartist #cosplaymaker

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AsG_Alligator @asgalligator.bsky.social · 29d

Whoa, the projection window feature is amazing. I've seen people use projectors for cutting out patterns but ive seen it requires to set up the projector so it points straight down so things project correctly from a flat pattern image.

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · 24d

I put together a video series on using 3DCoatPrint; it's a very powerful free alternative to Blender and NomadSculpt, check it out if you want to add another tool to your 3D toolbox. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM7z... #fursuitmaker #3d #plushmaker #cosplay #cosplayartist #cosplaymaker #3dprinting

Pandafold 0.6.13 - What's new and patterning a body | Pandafold

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · 29d

Together we can end big duct tapes monopoly on DTDs!

Pandafold: 3D to 2D Patterning Software @pandafold.bsky.social · 29d

First video on patterning a body using Pandafold! www.patreon.com/posts/pandaf... #fursuit #fursuitwip #fursuitmaker #sewing #3d #plushmaker #plushart #cosplay #cosplayartist #cosplaymaker

Get more from Pandafold on Patreon

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Blaize @ MFF25 @obsydian.ink · Sep 8

Y'all.
I've been playing with Pandafold, a digital fursuit patterning software in its baby stages.
This is next level.
#fursuit #fursuitmaking

3D printed fursuit head of a bird, with two printed out paper patterns overlaid on its face.

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Sep 7

(3/3) If you join the Patreon and support my efforts. You'll get access to the alpha software and the ability to have feedback on the direction of the project. I've worked on this full time for the past year; instead of making suits; instead of going back to a corporate software dev.

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Sep 7

(2/3) So pandafold is my response, it's my fourth attempt at solving this problem. I wanted a tool that accelerated my suit making workflow and I really feel like I'm nearly there. Sure it isn't remotely as powerful as CLO, but I'm just one person working on this, and not huge company.

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Sep 7

(1/3) Few pieces of software give me anxiety attacks just thinking about using them, and that is one. I spent way too much time trying to get it to work for me, and it was one of my reasons for writing software to solve this problem.

Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks, I'm excited to see how people use it!

Pandafold Patterning Software (@pandafold.bsky.social)

Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Sep 6

I've setup a Patreon account for the patterning software I've been working on, you can check it out if you want to support my efforts; or try the software www.patreon.com/c/PandafoldApp I've also setup a dedicated bluesky account: pandafold.bsky.social #sewing #fursuitmaker #patterning

This account is for Pandafold patterning software, for making sewing and wrapping patterns from 3D models. Learn more about Pandafold at www.pandafold.app

pandafold.bsky.social

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Aug 3

WIP of the wolf I'm working on, I digitally patterned it with Pandafold the patterning software I've been working on, it went great! Digitally patterning saved lots of time, no duct tape and more accurate patterns #fursuitmaker #wip #wolf

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jul 31

The new digital patterning software is working great! I'm working on making a wolf. #fursuitmaker #fursuitwip

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jul 29

We've been working really on our patterning software! Here is a video for our 0.6.1 release for our alpha users, walking through our new features, and changes. The software is still in pre-release, ping us if you're interested in joining the alpha program. youtu.be/pyi_b53lte0

Pandafold 0.6.1 alpha pre-release

Digitally patterning a fursuit head base provided by CopperSprite

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jun 26

To get this working involved writing a text layout engine, which was a fun adventure, but I wanted it to save as much time as possible when it comes to cutting patterns. I don't want to have users spend time moving text around, I just want to them to quickly pattern and start sewing.

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jun 26

Initial work on pattern layout, this text is all laid out automatically, it includes pattern id, grain direction, material name (fur name), pattern description, and the seams (SEAM_ID:PATTERN_ID) #fursuitmaker #fursuitwip #patterning_software #sewing

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jun 9

If you want to help us test the software by providing any models you want us to test with please send me a DM. We won't use the meshes for anything but testing the software.

Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jun 9

@coppersprite.bsky.social Provided an awesome fursuit headbase to test our patterning software with, it was really helpful for testing! Here is our video walking through how we'd use the software to pattern the base from scratch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vU4...

Symmetry and snapping for patterning WIP

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jun 4

A few people have asked about how symmetry works in the patterning software, here is a quick video showing how you can utilize symmetry to make patterns. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlJX... #cosplaymaker #fursuitmaker #sewing #patternmaking

First actual sewn test pattern from patterning software

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jun 4

It should work well for that! I'd eventually like to get to the point where it can account for the stretch in mochi fabrics, but that is a post V1 thing.

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jun 4

Here is a detailed write up on the state of the software: www.reddit.com/r/FursuitMak...

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First actual sewn test pattern from patterning software

Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jun 4

Here is a detailed write up on the current state of the software for digitally patterning sewn goods #fursuitmaker #sewing_patterns #fursuitwip
www.reddit.com/r/FursuitMak...

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Patterning Software Update

Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · Jun 3

OMG It's finally happened, first end to end! First test sew from the patterning making software I've been working on. #fursuitmaker #fursuitwip

3D Model showing the patterns that will be cut

Patterns layed out onto Letter size paper

Projector view for displaying patterns onto a cutting mat, so you can skip over having to cut out the patterns

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Synanthropic Arts > DenFur @kcanis.bsky.social · May 19

Hey, are you using software to create these patterns? I'm asking because I'm working on software to create patterns for cosplay / fursuit makers, and I'd love to chat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY-b...