Q: Do all furries wear fursuits? A: The International Anthropomorphic Research Project, which studies the furry fandom, suggests fursuiters are a minority of that community. About 26% of respondents in a 2007 survey reported wearing one. Q: What are the most popular fursonas? A: Wolf, fox, dragon, cat (in that order). Q: Is being a […]

Maine ‘furries’ talk about the fun, friendship and freedom that come from letting your inner animal out.

Get 3-foot branches of white pine or balsam fir. Trim them to about 6 inches. Get floral wire at a craft or floral shop. Pick out a few brightly colored items such as berries, holly and pinecones. Get a sturdy wire coat hanger and fashion it into a circle. Or you can buy wire frames […]

Whether you’re trying to save money, upcycle or create personal gifts, here are tips on making your own holiday gifts, decorations, wreaths and displays from Maine pros and aspiring amateurs.

ANGEL WING EARRINGS OR ORNAMENTS Supplies: head pins, small pliers, beads, angel wing beads, earring wires and safety backs. Time to make: 20 to 30 minutes. Take a head pin and select a bead that has a body shape to slide on the pin. Add angel wing bead. Add small bead for head and then […]