5.0 - Accessories
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Many of these items can be found in thrift and resale shops, garage sales, and many other places. Some can be made quite easily.

5.1 - Character clothing and hats
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Ethnic clothing - http://www.costumes.org/ethnic/1PAGES/ETHNOLNK.HTM
This page is one *LONG* load with lots of graphics and links.

5.2 - Jewelry
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From: kyraeus
Subject: Collar making

Being on the subject of collars, I've managed to make a collar of late that I needed for my own grey wolf costume.. Collars are fairly simple to make, requiring little from those who make ridiculously detailed fursuits and know the characteristics of god only knows how many types of fabrics...

For a decent collar, you really only need 3 or 4 things... These being A) some sort of inner support... (my own was the white collar material.. the type you see a preacher at your local church wearing) B) a type of filling, preferably cotton, tho I'm sure anything soft and floofy would suffice C) Velcro (note.. the sticky kinda velcro had problems with the black velvet fabric I used for the outer layer of my collar... some furry fabrics like this might require you to get the sew on kind) D) whatever type and color fabric you wish to be visible.

for material amounts.. I'd say get a half yard of your fabric, the smallest bag of cotton/batting you can find, about a yard of the collar material, and a small box of the velcro of your choice. This oughta give you enough to make a few mistakes, tho it's really not that hard to get it right the first time..

sides.. extra collars can be presents for friendly furries, or replacements for your own down the road....

First off, size the collar material to your neck, and remember to overlap an inch or two so you have room to put on the velcro strips. once you've cut your collar material, use that to size up how much of your outer surface material you'll need.. it should be twice the width of your collar material, with a little extra length to cover the seam, and to make space for the cotton you'll be putting in... Once you've got your outer surface cut to size, fold it inward, so that the side that will show later is on the inside. Assuming you've done so, it should look something like this:

[pics coming soon - they got mangled in the email]

now, sew the edge opposite the fold to the edge touching it with your trusty sewing machine... Those who have done a lot of fur work know that on the furry fabrics like velvet, you'll prolly go through needles if you're not using the stronger ones... good luck

when you're done, all you hafta do is pull one end of the collar through the tube you've created, bringing it outside-out.. or inside-in, as it were.... =^.^=

To continue, now you'll want to check your collar material size to the outer layer, just to make sure the size is accurate, and that you'll have room for your padding... Assuming such is true, you can either glue the cotton batting to the collar material, or leave it free floating in the collar... personally, I dind't want to end up with a lumpy collar, so I attatched it to the material with a strong wood bonder's glue.. unfortunately, it seeped through, so.. anybody have any good ideas for a glue or such to use on cotton??? Anyway, once that's all dried and such, all you hafta do is insert the collar material into your collar tube, sew the ends, and sew or stick on the velcro squares to your desire..

As for nameplates and such, I have yet to get mine, but they should be a simple affair to stitch onto this type of collar.. as well, buckles and such will be a fairly easy job to install...

Some pet supply stores and large stores like Walmart may have these kiosks that sell pet tags and nameplates that are great for attaching to your collar's D-ring for various purposes.

5.3 - Weapons
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- fake stuff
- legalities of real swords

Many cons require that you not even use the real thing, rather, the fake stuff. You will often hear something called peace-bonding. By that, it means that the sword/knife is sheathed and held inside by a strap. It must not come out easily on its own nor be pulled out easily.

Guns must *NOT* be the real thing. They must have something indicating that they are fake, and not firing actual rounds/projectiles. A brightly colored cap at the end of the barrel or a brightly colored non-black weapon is a good way to keep the police from shooting you when you're the first to draw the fake weapon.

5.4 - Staffs/Walking aids
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5.5 - Devices/Electronics
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5.6 - Armor
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Fyberdyne Laboratories - http://www.fyberdyne.com/

Total Fabrications also sells armor, though a limited selection - http://www.totalfab.com/armour.html.

Armor Cheats and Fakes - http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Armor/ArmorCheats.htm

Very good visual tutorial on making your own armor using rings - http://derakon.chainmailstore.com/

Maille Artisans International League - http://www.mailleartisans.org/

Craft foam armor tutorial - http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html

Elf armor tutorial - http://www.jedielfqueen.com/elvenwarriors/elvenwarriors.htm

"Armor for the Fiberglass Phobic" thread recreation - http://amethyst-angel.com/armormaking.html

5.7 - Wigs
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Wig sources - See section 99.20.

Guide to synthetic hair extensions, or how to create your own hairpiece - http://www.quinnster.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

Yet another way to personalize your character, giving it its own look or add to the realism of it. Some people have been known to use them right on the head, or cut them apart to give it a better look. Others have been known to use it to help keep the rest of the head on or cover the back of the head.

From: Stego
Most critter heads are just not going to conform to human cranial standards, and so you'll probably need to cut the wig up. I went ahead and used a Synthetic Hair Wig on my femmewuff (B*tch), cutting out the hair pattern that I needed, and glued it in place on the head. Around the ears, I took several strips of the Hair (this wig used many strips of hair held together by a mesh) and glued those individually around the base of the ears. It worked great! Alot better than the Haloween wigs!

From: Simplicity
My advice, USE A WIG! Especially before you go out and buy yourself a ton of acrylic hair! Think of the wig as a pre-fab-ready-to-use bunch of hair!
The wig structure underneath is so wonderfully pre-made..the hair's all attached in strips, and the strips are all attached with a light webbing... making your own structure like this is REALLY time-consuming. I say find a wig that's the right color, length, and style, or as close as you can get to it. Then lay the wig over the back of the mask and figure out how you want the hair to lay. Cut the piece for the back of the mask first, being sure to always cut where you can see the inside of the wig and also being careful to not cut the hairs onthe outside.
Usually hair attached to the back of a mask will hang down, so you won't need to worry about covering up the wig mesh underneath. Sew it/hotglue it/affix it however you want to the mask, and use the leftover pieces for bangs, or to add volume. Play and have fun!

5.8 - Oversize shoes/slippers
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5.9 - Glasses/Eyewear
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The oversized glasses can usually be found in the novelty shops. If you can make oversized sunglasses, that will give your character a somewhat 'cool' look.

5.10 - Novelties
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What other things or novelties found elsewhere can be used with your fursuit? This is where your imagination comes in.

5.99 - Other props
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From: T.F. Rabbit
Subject: FL: Re: Slightly off topic (Props)

Try here for some pix.

http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/meninblackii/

[Maintainer's note: If the Men In Black I or II pages don't show up properly, do a search on the Men in Black title.]

and by far the best close ups of the flashy thing from Men In Black are here

http://www.rickscustomprops.com/mib.htm

Good luck Rex....remember I want one... (chuckle)