Gael
New Member
So, I've been lurking this forum for a while now (2 years) and finally decided to sit down and try to make a suit. Unfortunately, I started around the 1st of October, and had to have it ready by the 28th. I'm a girl, so I tried to "feminize" the costume a bit, but it didn't turn out exactly as I had envisioned. It was pretty amusing having everyone think I was a guy though. =)
Anyway, pics are below. Most of my templates/research/techniques were gleaned from threads by ShockWolf and Vinman, so thanks to both of them if they're still around! Comments are welcome, but cut me some slack. I've never made a costume before, and this was a bit of a rush job.
This is the only pic of the back I have. (Taken after a 3-mile run in that getup, so the feet had to come off.)
Obligatory action shot:
Mask: I tried to buy one off Amazon to modify, but that didn't work out at all. So I used the Pepakura model that's been floating around.
Couple of paint drips, but I sort of liked the look it gave and left it like that.
I bought some hands off Amazon and added my own blades to look a little better. They ended up being kinda sharp and keep getting caught on people's capes!
I couldn't find monster feet anywhere and didn't have time to order a pair online, so I took a set of hands and modified them. I cut a slit down the insides of the fingers through the web, and sewed the top sides together to create more of a "foot" look.
The worst part/most tedious part was painting the skin. I didn't think I'd ever be done with that. The dreds were made from foam backer rods that were spray painted in glossy black, and later were sprayed with black plasti dip. I already know what improvements I want to make for next year. If anyone caught the comment above, yes I really did run about 3 miles while wearing this. Our Group does a Halloween formation run every year where everyone dresses up in costume. Needless to say, I was voted best costume.
Anyway, pics are below. Most of my templates/research/techniques were gleaned from threads by ShockWolf and Vinman, so thanks to both of them if they're still around! Comments are welcome, but cut me some slack. I've never made a costume before, and this was a bit of a rush job.
This is the only pic of the back I have. (Taken after a 3-mile run in that getup, so the feet had to come off.)
Obligatory action shot:
Mask: I tried to buy one off Amazon to modify, but that didn't work out at all. So I used the Pepakura model that's been floating around.
Couple of paint drips, but I sort of liked the look it gave and left it like that.
I bought some hands off Amazon and added my own blades to look a little better. They ended up being kinda sharp and keep getting caught on people's capes!
I couldn't find monster feet anywhere and didn't have time to order a pair online, so I took a set of hands and modified them. I cut a slit down the insides of the fingers through the web, and sewed the top sides together to create more of a "foot" look.
The worst part/most tedious part was painting the skin. I didn't think I'd ever be done with that. The dreds were made from foam backer rods that were spray painted in glossy black, and later were sprayed with black plasti dip. I already know what improvements I want to make for next year. If anyone caught the comment above, yes I really did run about 3 miles while wearing this. Our Group does a Halloween formation run every year where everyone dresses up in costume. Needless to say, I was voted best costume.
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