Padding a Batman cowl to fit

disasterology

disasterology

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Does anyone have a link to a resource (perhaps another thread) or could detail advice on padding out a Batman cowl in order to make it fit perfectly? I don't have my cowl yet, but based on the measurements of my head, I may have to pad it out a little in order to get it to fit and look right. I wanted to study information now so I know what I am supposed to do when the time comes. I did a search, but the only thing I found was the use of a balaclava to fill out a cowl some, not sure if this is always how it's done or are there other better methods? I'm an absolute novice at this stuff. Also, I'm relatively new here, so I would appreciate any help, thanks!
 
Simply pick up a square piece of foam from Joanns or Walmart or another store like it. Cut a square out and add it to the back of the cowl. I add one to e top as well on the tdk to make the chin fit me better.
Oh an use use superglue to secure the foam. I actually do Velcro on the foam and the back of the cowl so I can adjust it to fit better.
 
drftfan said:
Simply pick up a square piece of foam from Joanns or Walmart or another store like it. Cut a square out and add it to the back of the cowl. I add one to e top as well on the tdk to make the chin fit me better.
Oh an use use superglue to secure the foam. I actually do Velcro on the foam and the back of the cowl so I can adjust it to fit better.
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Sounds great, but I was hoping to forego any superglue or anything permanent in case I had to adjust or if I made a mistake. Could I use some type of restickable velcro as an option? Do you have any suggestions?

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Rickhemingway said:
What size head do you have? Some cowl makers offer different cowl sizes. I've used bicycle helmet foam on cowls before, and it works great.
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I got a measurement of 22" for my head and the cowl I ordered accommodates up to a 24" head. So I'm guessing I'll have to do at least some padding of some sort.
 
Hazmat's comment is spot on, you have a 22" head, but the cowl has room for 24", use a balaclava and apply all padding onto it if you're too anxious about gluing stuff onto the cowl (even though i don't think it's a huge deal since none of it will show)

I always use balaclavas, they keep the hair from coming in the way, and are easily washable!

One more thing I totally recommend is using sand paper to sand the eyes, they may be a bit too small or high or low depending on your head/face and as long as its not a huge misplacement you should easily be able to cut and sand the eyes for more comfort! I did it and have no issues.
 
I have a silicone Freddy Krueger mask that's too big, and found that a couple of folded-up washcloths did the trick. I put them into the mask first, then carefully slip it over my head.
 
Coofunk is your guy. Use anything. I used plastic wrap, moved it around in front of a mirror until it looked the best and then hist remembered where the padding needed to be. Its as simple, easy and cheap as that.
 
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