Megamind Costume

[Laffo]

That's awesome. Thanks! Great build.
Laffo.

 

[Finnlock]

I agree with everyone, epic work!

Now lets see your big blue dome!

 

[Lauralot]

This is astounding. The collar, the boots, everything is gorgeous.

Are you planning to have the giant head as well?

 

[ikkakuro]

WOW REALIZATION OF MEGAMIND!!
Really like this, can't wait to see the final costume

 

[Jessica]

Those boots are totally insane!

 

[A Rabid Wombat]

WOW! that looks awesome!

 

[WZAJETS]

WOW! what a fantastic job!!!

 

[mydigitalvoid]

Love it!

 

[BlackKaos]

That is an very cool costume idea! Love the "black Mamba" cape. Great build. You have excellent sewing skills.

 

[Judge Spartan]

Fantastic!!! The artistry and detail is great...

 

[starskyuk]

Brilliant, totally inspiring! How do you wet mould please? Adam

 

[SonOfPumpkinhead]

This is just an absolutely amazing build! VERY well done! LOVE the leather work!

 

[EFFalcon]

very impressive

 

[starskyuk]

Just googled 'wet moulding', sorry. Can you advise how u made the stand up collar and what did you make it out of before you wet moulded the leather onto it please? Thx.

 

[Eveningarwen]

This is beyond EPIC!!! Love it with a passion!!!! Also I was just curious but what is the black bodysuit made from? I would assume spandex but it just looks so smooth and thick, almost like leather or rubber.

 

[jediezekiel]

Outstanding job! You are very talented. Would love to see any other costumes you have done...

 

[groone]

I've never worked with thick leather like that but will the shape of the wet molded leather be lost if it gets wet or is there a means to prevent that from happening like some sort of sealer?

Really fantastic job.

 

[indiefilmgeek]

I have mad respect or those talented folks in this forum that create these sewing master pieces. I can hardly thread the machine, let alone make something this spectacular. I am simply in awe. :confused

 

[jaybible]

wow thats impressive!.. Looking forward to seeing this being worn!

 

[gstqfashions]

To answer a few questions:

The bodysuit is made out of three fabrics. The base is a matte finish four way stretch vinyl. It tends to change color from dark grey to black depending on lighting. The main part of the lightning bolt design is a four way stretch neoprene. The border around the lightning bolt design is a holographic spandex.

The leather was indeed wetmolded. It wasn't not shaped over a buck or anything, just shaped by hand. First, I worked on getting the spikey parts right, then (while still damp) I pinned it to my mannequin's shoulders. After that, it was mostly alternating my hands with a blowdryer and holding the leather upright to get the lift I wanted. The leather was baked afterward so it is fairly stiff. It was dyed black and sealed with Eco-Flo products from Tandy.

Here are some work in progress pictures to help explain...

Flat piece...

Still a bit damp...

Totally dry, pictured with lower part of collar...