World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/27/2017

[sanctuspiox]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/7/2016

Please remember to show us how to faux the EVA to look like leather, PLEASE! (names of paint, pictures, etc) thanks!

 

[SKS Props]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/7/2016

Warcraft Orc Skin - Day 2 of the latex was more about building up a couple more layers and tinting the latex for paint. I work at Lowe's a couple hours a week in the paint department and was lucky enough to buy a little bit of tint that we use for our mixers. When we pour the tint into the hopper there is always a sludge leftover in the bottom of the container that we toss. I talked with management and purchased one of the used containers which had just enough tint in the bottom to color the latex for the entire suit ( a little bit goes a long way ) This step also helped me figure our spots that were thin in the original application since I'm going with a new color now. There are people that paint from light to dark but I prefer to paint dark to light. So that is why this base coat layer is a really dark brown, but he will end up being green.
The veins are one of the simplest tricks in the book. I cut some thick string to length and dipped it in the latex. doubled it up on the bicep and then it splits at the forearm. After a couple more layers it will take away some of the harshness and round everything out. Ta Da! instant veins
Throughout all of this I am still hand applying the latex to keep the skin texture consistent. After everything had dried, I reassembled all of the armor on him to make sure everything lined up the way is was supposed to.
The suit and face will be painted with the rubber cement paint technique that I will cover in tomorrows update.

 

[Rojerlockless]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/8/2016

Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!

 

[kialna]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/8/2016

Really nice!

 

[Obickay]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/8/2016

Aw man this is good

 

[TheWulff]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/8/2016

A-fricking-mazing!

 

[coregeek]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/8/2016

Brilliant work brother!

 

[Rojerlockless]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/8/2016

I can't wait for the cost and build details you said you are going to post. I want to know if I can attempt this!

 

[SKS Props]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/8/2016

Warcraft Orc Skin - The suit is based out in the dark brown latex and everything has dried so now it's time to give this guy some color. I used a rubber cement paint technique because I read how durable the final product is. It is basically rubber cement, oil paint, and Naphtha as the thinner. From what I could find out Naphtha is getting harder to find in the states and has been banned in places like California. But here in the midwest we actually still buy it at Lowe's.
First step is to brush on a coat of thinned down rubber cement and Naphtha to prep the surface. This stuff smells absolutely terrible make sure to wear a respirator. Because anything that smells this god awful has to be horrible for your body. You will notice that the Naphtha will pucker the latex this will go back down over time once it evaporates off of the surface. Using the same mason jar of rubber cement mix I added permanent green light oil paint to tint. I started brushing on the mixture with a 2" chip brush but because of the thickness and it's ability to setup over time switched over to a gravity fed air gun (not an airbrush the mix is to thick) Then it was just a process of layering and building up colors. In the end I had 4 different mason jars will with different hues that I applied to the orc to give him some variations in the skin.
The last picture at the bottom of this post is about 80% complete on the paint job. I will show the finished product tomorrow and talk about sealing the skin.

 

[-VERTIGO-]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/9/2016

Now I see you're not doing certain areas around the midsection/under the arms, and a good portion of the back muscles. What's the reasoning behind that? Just haven't gotten to it or is there plans that it will be covered? Otherwise this looks amazing man, glad you are documenting this so well. It's astonishing to see the pace you're working at while still being so detail oriented to let us all see into your world and build.

 

[SKS Props]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/9/2016

Now I see you're not doing certain areas around the midsection/under the arms, and a good portion of the back muscles. What's the reasoning behind that? Just haven't gotten to it or is there plans that it will be covered? Otherwise this looks amazing man, glad you are documenting this so well. It's astonishing to see the pace you're working at while still being so detail oriented to let us all see into your world and build.

Didn't work on those areas since they will be covered with a partial tabard. No point in wasting additional time/materials when they wont ever be seen. Plus the mid section not being wrapped in latex should definitely help with the heat.

I have a progress pic I will be posting on Friday that will show the beginning of the tabard and how it covers

 

[Rojerlockless]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/8/2016

Okay, I've got to ask.. Why no Orc Nipples?

 

[SKS Props]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/8/2016

Okay, I've got to ask.. Why no Orc Nipples?

With a partial tabard being sewn and additional straps built most of the chest will be covered so no need for nipples.

 

[-VERTIGO-]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/9/2016

Didn't work on those areas since they will be covered with a partial tabard. No point in wasting additional time/materials when they wont ever be seen. Plus the mid section not being wrapped in latex should definitely help with the heat.

I have a progress pic I will be posting on Friday that will show the beginning of the tabard and how it covers

Oh yeah makes complete sense. Latex is going to seal in those juices and stink nicely!

 

[B Wo]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/9/2016

That latex skin build up looks gooder n' Hell.

 

[omel]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/9/2016

with just the muscle suit on weren't you ever tempted to say "HULK SMASH!" ...awesome awesome build

 

[Zlurpo]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/9/2016

A week ago I commented on how this might inspire me to get back to my orc build. Well it has, I've now started making the muscle suit. Thanks!!

 

[Schism]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/9/2016

This has been such an exciting process to watch! I do have a small question, SKS--how did you keep the rubber cement/naptha/oil paint cocktail from completely clogging up your air gun? Is it difficult to clean up after you're finished working with it?

 

[SKS Props]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/9/2016

This has been such an exciting process to watch! I do have a small question, SKS--how did you keep the rubber cement/naptha/oil paint cocktail from completely clogging up your air gun? Is it difficult to clean up after you're finished working with it?

You pretty much have to get a gravity fed air gun. That way the mixture just has to run through the front nozzle before it gets blown out. Cleanup wasn't bad since I used Naphtha again to clean the gun parts that were in contact.

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with just the muscle suit on weren't you ever tempted to say "HULK SMASH!" ...awesome awesome build

I didn't but my wife and kids did...............multiple times

 

[SKS Props]

Re: World of Warcraft Orc Full Size Cosplay Costume SKS Props - Updated 3/9/2016

Warcraft Orc Skin - Here are the final pictures of the completed skin. You can see that from the previous post I went back and gave it an olive hue over most of the surface. Additional visual details were made by hard pressing the trigger on the air gun to give the skin a blotted or sometimes splattered variation. With that much surface area it helped break up the monotony and give the skin more of a realistic appearance.
In truth that was the very first time I had ever used an airbrush or airgun and I was more than happy with the end results.

Once the job was complete I sealed the skin with another layer of just the clear rubber cement and Naphtha mix. This time I didn't thin it down as much so there would be more of a barrier.

Again the stomach and back are not finished because he will have tabard that will be covering most of that surface area. I figured that having these areas not covered with latex (since they will never be seen) should help a little bit with the heat

You will notice a pretty heavy sheen that the rubber cement gives off and there is a little tack to the surface. I talked with Ted Haines from Legacy Effects and he recommended that i use transparent makeup powder to dull it and get rid of the tack. I did that a little later on so the gloss you see here was taken down a bit.