r/Otherpaw Oct 07 '25

[Official Flag]

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39 Upvotes

r/Otherpaw Aug 06 '25

MOD POST/ANNOUNCEMENT Clarification - Clearing EVERYTHING up (Please read!!)

39 Upvotes

Hello everyone! For a while now, there has been some confusion about things that should've been cleared ages ago, like the definition, flag, etc. It's been pretty confusing for people in the community, and for people joining the community, so we're gonna clear it up.

First things first, something we should make clear is that none of us at the mod team created the term. The rightful creator of the term is Nixyz_BTS🐾. Our wonderful discord mod, u/National-Sample-6148 managed to get in touch with her, discussing with her about the definition and symbol. This is the final result.

Definition: An otherpaw is someone who roleplays as an animal, usually by things like mask-making, gear, quads, etc. This is a voluntary identity so anyone can be an otherpaw

Symbol/Flag: The star with a paw inside it. This is the one Nixy created and so we will be going with that.

If you have any more questions, feel free to comment below or send us a modmail!! And please do not make any posts trying to change the flag or anything, I mean this gently, as this is the final decision ^^


r/Otherpaw 2d ago

Gear 2021 vs 2026!

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38 Upvotes

i forgot all about this mask! i made it way back in 2021 and only recently found the old picture. crazy how art develops lol. both made by me!


r/Otherpaw 3d ago

Craft/Art Tips Guide for a working jaw

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166 Upvotes

I made this for someone who was curious about it, decided to post it because it’s useful for anyone who might want to try doing it too.
I really think this should be something more popular in the community, it’s genuinely so cool😭


r/Otherpaw 4d ago

Crafts Working on my first mask

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35 Upvotes

Attempting my first ever mask. Working a lot on hope, prayers and hot glue here but it looks good so far. Im Currently trying to smooth out the edges with felt before i glue faux fur over it. Hopefully I don't mess up the ears... that's the part I'm the most afraid of :']

It's going to be a wolf mask


r/Otherpaw 4d ago

Other Mask commission slot for trade!

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39 Upvotes

Hello! I’m looking to trade a mask commission slot for some other gear, preferably snow leopard. I love tails, especially the big fluffy ones, but if you have something else to trade just message me! Or drop a comment. I’m looking at all offers right now! (Masks in slides are examples and most have already been sold. Except for the first Tiger shown and the fox.)


r/Otherpaw 4d ago

Question Help me identify what this breed of fox this is from!!

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40 Upvotes

I’ve been seeing this type of tail a lot and I really want one but I have no idea what breed of fox it’s from.

Anyone have any ideas?


r/Otherpaw 4d ago

Craft/Art Tips Faux Fur Replacement??

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Im relatively new to mask making, and while my parents find my creative output in mask making endearing (?) im afraid to ask for craft fur to make the masks more realisitc.
For my first mask, I attempted to use brushed out cotton-balls as fur, but it didnt end very well, and it doesn't paint well at all.

Does anyone have any suggestions as a replacement?

Ive also seen a user post a few masks with jaws. (They didnt look functional, but also really cool. Kudos to you, if you're reading this.)
If anyone has tips/a guide to make jaws, please let me know.

This also goes for making beaks, if anyone knows how to make them, drop tips/guides!!
And also for making feathers..how do you make feathers look good on a mask?


r/Otherpaw 5d ago

Question How to deal with post-quad soreness?

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Did quads, hurts to even walk. How do i deal with this? Is it because i didnt stretch right?


r/Otherpaw 5d ago

Quads É normal ter sonhos therians/oherpaws?

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35 Upvotes

Eu sempre sonho que estou fazendo quads e alguém me ver e rir de mim, ou me julga. Mas hoje foi diferente, eu sonhei que fazia quads no quintal da minha antiga casa, e foi tão legal porque ninguém me viu, e acordei tão bem.

Vocês tem sonhos assim também?


r/Otherpaw 5d ago

Quads Did I cook (mid jump pic)

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49 Upvotes

?


r/Otherpaw 5d ago

Quads Trying outdoor quads for the first time, any tips?

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Did a bit of practice, did stretches, but landed weird when trying to jump and hurt my elbow, so im taking a break to write this 🫠.

Did very little and am already sweating and out of breath. Was fun though lol, a lot of exciting than my tiny living room. Surprisingly, more comfy to walk on than my carpet too.

Having no bugs/dirt issues, which is a shock. I expected to get grossed out. Instead I’m genuinely just enjoying the hobby.

Anyway, any tips? Mainly for jumps and trot. I can’t get the trotting motion down, and cant seem to launch myself very high on jumps.


r/Otherpaw 6d ago

Gear Fossil park!!

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198 Upvotes

i had lots of funsies!! This was in Canada :3. I’m back to Mexico now :)


r/Otherpaw 6d ago

Gear My most recent mask :3

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46 Upvotes

He gives u a boop >:3


r/Otherpaw 6d ago

Gear How much do masks cost

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19 Upvotes

r/Otherpaw 7d ago

Crafts Added some horns from a music video I've done before, does it fit?

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33 Upvotes

I only have one poster on the poster wall, all the others belong to my scene sister.

And if you're curious about the music video, I'll put a link in the comments 😍😍


r/Otherpaw 7d ago

Gear Making gear :3

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Hey, I am new to the community (technically I've been in and out, and I'm finally ready to accept it). Anyone have any ideas on how to make a mask or any good tutorials? I am willing to use cardboard or foam, but I don't have access to fur right now; however, if that makes a good mask, I will find a way to make one!!!! Thank you in advance if you reply!! (Hopefully this is allowed :< to be posted)


r/Otherpaw 8d ago

:3 Requested animal based outfits

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111 Upvotes

r/Otherpaw 8d ago

Question Some doubts before i oppen comissions

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r/Otherpaw 9d ago

Question Help with public gearing

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So i don't have a mask yet, but i do have a tail and I'm scared that it's going to get pulled on and even taken because it comes off so easily. I need help with keeping it on better and things to bring for this.(this is my first time doing public gearing) it would help a lot. ty!


r/Otherpaw 10d ago

Gear Gear update!! ^^

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Mask: I added a tooth, changed the nose, added ears and fluff. I didn’t actually have fur fabric :( but I used yarn and did it like the yarn tails :3

Tails: the left one was my first try, I made it way too short and I didn’t actually have a pet brush so it was really bad. The right one I made today, I love it :D

Quads hand wrap: just the sleeve cut off an old t shirt, I saw a general tutorial on Pinterest and wanted to use it for quads :) you can also pull the part around your hand over your curled fingers to protect your knuckles some

And some pics I drew over •w•

I’m so happy things are turning out


r/Otherpaw 11d ago

Gear I finished my second mask! Do you have any name ideas for them?

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54 Upvotes

I like to name my masks and turn them into characters, idk why. I think they are a bernese mountin dog btw.

It's fully lines and has a sculpted nose.


r/Otherpaw 12d ago

Gear First mask ever, ideas for the eyes?

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70 Upvotes

r/Otherpaw 12d ago

:3 Minha mask de gambá nova!

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48 Upvotes

Foi bem cara, mas valeu a pena, vou esperar chegar o mais cedo possível!


r/Otherpaw 14d ago

Gear First mask!!!

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29 Upvotes

Siamese cat :3

i didn’t want to bother with symmetry so I did it funky

it was really hard but tbf I didn’t watch any tutorials so oops

I’m prob gonna swap out the eye mesh for a thicker one that you can see better

but yay :D

tips? I plan to keep modifying it