Male Full-body Form - What to Use?

Kilryth

New Member

• Mar 26, 2013

• #1

What type of 'Form' (like a Dress Form) do you use for Male full-body costumes? I've considered using non-adjustable mannequins and duct tape mannequins, but that's all I am aware of other than Casting a mold (and I don't want to do that).

Is something else available on the market for acting as a Male full-body form with specific measurements, similar to the female dress form?

Or is my best bet to create a duct tape mannequin? What's the best tutorial for this? I've seen a few.

Thank you all!

 

clonesix

Master Member

• Mar 26, 2013

• #2

Duct Tape is good, but packaging Tape is better. See youtube

This all depends on how "skin-tight" the costume is. That will determine how acurate the form needs to be.

 

Kilryth

New Member

• Mar 26, 2013

• #3

I got looking at male 'dress forms' and they are way out of my budget, so I'll definitely be going a Tape route.

Any particular type of packaging tape? There's the clear stuff, the paper stuff, the 'heavy duty' clear stuff, the generic Target brand stuff. Or does it really make a difference?

 

clonesix

Master Member

• Mar 27, 2013

• #4

The clear stuff is stiffer than the vinyl in Duct Tape, so it will hold a more ridged shape. Good luck.

 

Kilryth

New Member

• Mar 27, 2013

• #5

clonesix said:

The clear stuff is stiffer than the vinyl in Duct Tape, so it will hold a more ridged shape. Good luck.

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Ahh ok I will try that then!! Thanks so much!!