Bio/armor and Dreads help?

[XanderInDaHouse]

hey,

So I don't have a lot of money, so can anyone tell me how to make the Bio/armor and the dreads? I know that I can do it with foam and cardboard or plaster strips, the problem with foam and cardboard is I don't like the look of them and plaster strips are a lot of money...



thanks

 

[mortenharket]

Use the search function, this has been asked a million times. Have a good look through the huntorial section and you will find your answers......

Armour, foamies
Dreads, Backing rods or Bambooie dreads (the real deal)


http://www.thehunterslair.com/index.php?sh...mp;hl=templates

Massive thread here to get you started

HTH

 

[XanderInDaHouse]

thanks

 

[PredatrHuntr]

The cheapest option for dreads is foam backer rod that you can get at almost any Home Depot store. Then just taper the ends to a bit of a point and you're set. They tend to curl up naturally, but once you get dread rings on them, they hang normally and look great! The come in a few sizes and black/grey color.

These are an example of backer rod:

 

[panik33]

Yeah man I'm sorry to say unless your willing to shell out a load of money your gona have to have the foamy armour and a half decent bio but the costumes done like that can look damn awesome if you ask me

And yeah backer rod is good it's what I was gona use for my dreads untill I decided to go all out and shell out a load of money for proper dreads

 

[XanderInDaHouse]

thanks

 

[jyxr]

Where do you get the rings to do this???

 

[mortenharket]

Nothing wrong with foamie armour, My AVP leg pieces look great and cost next to nothing to make. Shoulder bells were a bit of a learning curve so may make them again but by time I got on to the leg and butt flap I think they look the real deal.

 

[munson]

Thanks for the backer rod example PredatrHuntr. . .looks awesome. I will keep this in mind!

 

[XanderInDaHouse]

sorry this topic is not new but its helpful