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How to Make a Furry Persona (Fursona)

A Fursona is a representation of yourself in the furry fandom, rather displayed as an animal with human characteristics. This character can be a sort of alter-ego of yourself or a direct representation of yourself combined with that of some species of animal. Not all fursonas have to be based directly on you, though. This is simply a rough guide -- there are no true rules in making a fursona besides not stealing someone else's.

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Choose a species for your fursona to be. Do your research and figure out what animals you like most, or what animal you identify with. There are tons of animals out there to choose from, including reptiles of all kinds, avians (birds and anything with feathers), amphibians, horses, goats, skunks, and thousands of other species out there. Don't be afraid to venture out from the idea of just sticking to a cat or dog. You can even mix animals together, use a fantasy creature, or even make up your own. If you can't decide on just one, you're also free to make a hybrid, or have multiple fursonas.
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Think of a design for your fursona, like the coat color and/or markings on it. This can be as natural looking or as crazy as you want it to be. You could have anything from a simple grey-colored wolf to a turquoise phoenix to a yellow komodo dragon with red stripes and a black tail! Your fursona can also have tattoos, piercings, patches of different colored fur/feathers/scales/skin, even extra tails if you'd like! It's completely up to you.
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Think of specific details that you would like this fursona to have. Do they wear clothing? Do they have anything interesting or noteworthy? Does your fursona have feral (quadrupedal) proportions, or is it more anthro, with human-like proportions? Come up with details like these when making your fursona.#* Sketch out what your animal looks like. This can help you decide on the certain character traits you want your fursona to have. If you can't draw too well, search up bases on FurAffinity or deviantART and color on them. (Just make sure to credit the base artist.)
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Decide the aspects of your fursona's personality. If you're only making this fursona to have a representation of yourself as an animal within the fandom, you're already done. If not, think about new traits for them, such as what they like and dislike, their good character traits and their downfalls. It may be tempting to create a perfect and cool character, but a fursona with both positive traits as well as shortcomings is more interesting and can be related to.
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Think of a name for your fursona. This could be your own name or you can pick a name that you find interesting. Nobody can claim a fursona name, so don't feel pressured to make a "unique" name if you don't want to. If you're having trouble coming up with a name, feel free to search through baby name sites, think of words (or even words in other languages) that reflect something about your character or ask the community for help.

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How do you choose your animal?

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- Pick whatever animal is your favorite or that you think suits you. There are even a few "What is Your Fursona" tests that you can take online to help you find yours. There is no wrong answer here, so be creative.
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Can my original character be two different animals put together?

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- Sure! There are many furry hybrids out there, like the folf (fox/wolf). Sometimes people can't choose just one animal that represents them.
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Does a fursuit nessicarily have to be made of fur?

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- Not necessarily! Many creatures such as dragons are often made of fleece, minky, or another soft material to keep a soft feel to the character but not use fur specifically. There are also fursuit head styles called "skull-faced fursuits" that involve the fursuit's face being a skull, and they are resin based usually.
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Do I have to be a certain age to make a Fursona?

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- No, you can make a Fursona at any age.
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Is it alright to base a "fursona" on a character I like that may not be furry?

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- There are many different fursonas, not all of them furry. Many people like dragons or lizards more than felines or canines, so it would seem likely that you could do that.
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Can I be a furry if I have autism?

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- Of course! Everybody can be a furry, it is a very inclusive lifestyle.
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What about size and age?

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- The size and age of your Fursona is completely up to you, although you may want to research the animal you chose. For example, if your Fursona is a bear, you may want to have it be taller and heavier than you are. Remember, a Fursona represents you, so using your own height and weight works as well.
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Is it okay to be a furry if I'm Christian?

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- You can definitely be a furry if you are a Christian.
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What do you do if people call you names or make fun of you?

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- Ignore them -- people online and sometimes even in real life do not understand nor accept furry culture, and believe furries to be deviants. If you have a good relationship with the person, such as the person being your friend or relative, you can attempt to talk to them about what being a furry is really about. However, if it's someone you don't know on the internet, you'd be best to ignore them and not start an argument.
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How can I improve my drawing skills?

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- Practice, practice, practice. Doodle here and there, but never give up. Don't compare yourself to others. Your art style is unique, and there is no other artist like you.
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Plantigrade stance is the typical "human" stance, in that the entire bottom of the foot rests on the ground.

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Digitigrade stance means that the feet of the fursona resemble an animals foot in that the heel is higher up and only the toes and the ball of the feet touch the ground.

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Don't be afraid to play around with animal flash makers over the internet to get some ideas on color combinations you might not have thought to use!

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Don't limit yourself! Your fursona doesn't have to be a usual animal like a cat or a dog. Try something different, unusual, maybe even a species of your own creation! However, if you prefer to use a cat or dog, you are completely free to.

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Sometimes it is hard to describe some different aspects of a fursona. You can try to draw these features out if that would be better for you.

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Choose colors that suit your personality, or ones that you just might like!

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There are plenty of free line arts out there that you can use to color in and try out markings and try to get your ideas out.

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Research other fursonas that people have made! It could give you ideas!

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Don't copy or steal anyone else's fursona. Instead, get inspiration from them.

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Some people have a prejudice against furries in real life. Be prepared for these sort of problems. Don't let others ruin the furry experience for you!

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Don't get too into the fursona or believe that you are the fursona at all times. Remember, you are still physically human.

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Remember to make the colors of your fursona to blend well together. The color palette is key to making a well-designed character. Avoid contrasting neon colors or overly saturated colors.

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