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Sock glue has been my savior many times. its super sticky but is skin safe and washes off with warm water. Love it for keeping thigh highs up. https://www.amazon.com/Stays-Roll-Body-Adhesive-Compression/dp/B07K3B4JVR/ref=sr\_1\_6?dchild=1&keywords=sock+glue&qid=1625525899&sr=8-6
Here’s what I use for chest logos/shoulders. It’d likely work for the glove, but I have decently large hands. So you might need to look for something similar, but smaller
Sorry, I'll try to break it down a bit. But as you're that new, vaccuforming probably isn't on the table for you, as it requires somewhat specialized tools that can be a bit expensive.
Vaccuforming is evenly heating a sheet of plastic and pulling it into a vaccum over an item in the shape you want the plastic to take, often called a buck. The end result is a thin plastic shell in the shape of what you're looking for.
Buckram is a starched fabric, usually sold in white, that holds its shape very well, and is an open enough mesh to be see-through at close distances. It is often used as eyes in fursuits and the like due to these properties. When wet, the starch loses its stiffness, and when dry it becomes stiff again, in whatever shape it dried in.
Privacy film is used to make one-way mirrors. Like this stuff. You can see out, and if it's dark enough inside the helmet, other people can't see in.
Upholstery foam is used to make cushions for furniture. It comes in several thicknesses, is light and spongy, often comes in a mint green, and is fairly flexible. Multiple panels could be cut and assembled, like with pepakura for paper, to form the basis of your head. However, it would need to be covered in fabric, as it's like a sponge and full of holes.
Yes, you fill the dips and even them out by using a spreading spatula then you can lightly sand them into the curve, stopping when you see the yellow of the existing head.
These aren’t the exact ones I have, but are similar: Drop Leg Holster, Right Handed Tactical Thigh Pistol Gun Holster Leg Harness https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B071RNS9MX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XBTW6GJN3NYP0E97WA8K
There’s ‘tacking glue’ where the glue is temporary. Although you might want to do extra research on it first since there’s glues that temporarily stay on just for stitching like: Crafter's Companion Stick & Spray Repositionable Fabric Adhesive, Clear, 20.4 x 5 x 5 cm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003ZYT8Z6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_NE5Q0C0TWKVSJZXRHSQS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Which you DON’T want.
But there’s also glue where you can stick it on stuff and it’ll wear off until you wash it which is the one you NEED. Aleene's 4oz Tack https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00178QQ84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2KVCXNQT05A1D9HJX9YS
What you're going to need is a basic plate mask like this and a morphsuit-style mask like this
Attach the morphsuit mask to coat the plate mask, maybe using some putty to smooth out the mouth area. Then you can just put on the plate mask directly and you'll get pretty close to what's in the picture.
The others have already mentioned the light blue undersuit for the skin, which I totally agree with. The part I'm going go offer advice on is her mask. You may want to start with a cheap face shield or respirator face shield. Looking up the latter, I came across a great example of the former.
Wrap the edges of that with some kind of gasket material, stick on something that looks like the breathers, make sure you can ACTUALLY breathe in it alright, and you'll be golden.
As others have said, contract cement is your best. But more specifically, there are spray can versions of contact cement, which makes applying it to the foam a lot easier, like this
When I was a kid, I had a tent with tent poles that broke into segments to fold up, but the segments were connected by elastic, like this.
You could take a similar concept, running elastic down the inside of your spear handle, with the handle being in sections that can connect together into a complete spear, guided by the elastic.
There are toy voice changers such as this that could be broken down and worked into a mask. Otherwise, there exist voice changer/auto tune apps for your phone, such as VOLOCO, which I found to be promising after a brief search. You could potentially wire a microphone and speaker into the mask near the mouth and hook them up to such an app.
Looking through Amazon to try and find a similar color, and I found this. Is this approximately the same color?
This is the closest thing I’ve found. Don’t know how close it is exactly but other than somehow making your own, I’ve only found these
i found a similar one, this one doesnt have the pouches in the shoulders but its a decent replacement https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B08GLMB4LQ/ref=ox\_sc\_act\_image\_6?smid=A2U5NDHGH6A1BW&psc=1
I understand. And I didnt mean to sound mean if it came across that way.
But the point still stands. probably a good 90% of what people come looking for on here, are objects which in general, do not exist, in a normal form.
It gets kind of frustrating saying the same thing 100 times :(
IE: You take a character like John Contantine (CW/comic version) and is wearing a fairly normal brown trenchcoat. Does the exact one exist as purchasable? Maybe.. but one might get close enough that it matches.
Something like this though, would be 100% custom. Even close may not exist.
That being said, other part of the costume might be able to. Boots you could get close enough black ones, adding pieces on top, straps, etc would be close enough.
CLOEST thing I could find, was something like this.
https://www.amazon.ca/Medieval-Shop-Padded-Gambeson-Aketon/dp/B07YK3ZTM8/ref=asc_df_B07YK3ZTM8/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=579331736290&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=348301855748139196&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000795&hvtargid=pla-1203685425116&psc=1
Which is still preetty far off.. right sort of left over right flap.. but too fitted. Doesnt have the sharp collar, the right trim, etc.
That's fluorescence; most white fabrics are treated with things that make them fluoresce under blacklight but as soon as the light is taken away, it stops glowing.
I'm looking for something that stays glowing for a time even after the light is taken away. Like this but in glove form.
You might look at little blue-tooth speakers
Thought they might not do as well hidden up the sleeve as much as on a belt or in a prop.
If you are worried about glued things falling off you could try brass paper fasteners (round head, usually a split shank about a 3/4" long)? Drill or punch a hole, paint the heads whatever color you want, push them through, them secure on the other side with glue, tape, etc.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quality-Brass-Paper-Fasteners-Butterfly/dp/B075R8GD31
So... It looks to me like he's wearing a soft armor vest with a separate belt and shoulder strap setup holding his gear. Buying an irl soft armor vest is bonkers expensive, and usually they don't even make that style.. I think because the front zip closure just isn't very efficient, forcing the extra layer of fabric to go over the otherwise unarmored zipper. You don't (or at least I don't) see that flap in unarmored vests normally I think because it's normally a waterproofing thing in coats, but it would be weird to demand waterproofing from a vest that leaves your arms exposed. Consequently I think your best (easiest) shot might be this https://www.amazon.com/Lviefent-Athletic-Outdoor-Fishing-Climbing/dp/B09C1T7G8D/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=fishing+vest&qid=1665379748&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI3LjY0IiwicXNhIjoiNy4zNCIsInFzcCI6IjYuODYifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-6
With or without the addition of that flap of fabric. It wouldn't be too difficult to sew on, but it might not be necessary.
Here’s and example of a chest plate
I'm still iffy on if I should pick gold satin or just do all white since I'm pairing this with a gold sunbeam headdress and collar (I'm going to be Apollo). But I found white chiffon, what do you think of this quality?
If your budget is big enough you can go for the marvel legends iron spider helmet
You're gonna have to make some concessions since it's so close, I don't know anything about this character but I'm gonna guess you mean the black dress and the red/green sweater right?
I'd then recommend going to Goodwill or other thrift stores and buying a white collar shirt, cut off the cuffs and the collar and you can attach them to any dress. Really any long sleeve black dress will work for this if you can steal the cuffs and collar from a dress shirt, or wear it under the dress but I also don't want you to die from heat stroke! I watched a girl pass out from heat stroke back when PCC was still PCC. Not fun.
The sweater is hard. It's August, def not Christmas time, and you only have two weeks. I couldn't find any color block red and green sweaters but I did find this: https://www.amazon.com/Sweater-Knitted-Streetwear-Knitwear-Navy-Blue-Grey/dp/B08MKTPZNH/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?crid=1SVDBW3EVDY9&keywords=green%2Band%2Bred%2Bsweater%2Bvest&qid=1661471154&sprefix=green%2Band%2Bred%2Bsweater%2Bvest%2Caps%2C170...
It's pretty close to what you're looking for.
This plus the other comment about wig and antlers should get you most of the way there.
Good luck, have a good con!
This one looks super similar! If it's not what you're looking for I think some code words could be like "army vest" "military flak jacket" or like maybe even "airsoft vest"
Definitely add a clear coat. I really like Rust-oleum chalked
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-302599-Chalked-Sealer-Topcoat/dp/B01JB78BYO?th=1
here's one that's kinda similiar: https://www.amazon.com/PASLTER-Overcoat-Removable-Breasted-Business/dp/B08L98P69H/ref=sr_1_5?crid=KU9OKH7ZR8FM&keywords=blue+fur+trench+coat&qid=1660597127&sprefix=blue+fur+trench+coat%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-5
but if all else, find a blue trench coat and try to buy a bit of cream fleece or fur and sew it on, if you can. I'd suggest searching "Blue fur trench coat" as that'd probably give you the best results.
i found this on amazon, maybe get it and just cut the sleeves off, not an exact color match but closest i could find! https://www.amazon.com/Isaac-Liev-Womens-Maxi-Cardigan/dp/B08P3XG7N3?th=1&psc=1
That's ~$22 after shipping. This one is pretty close to that and is only $7 with free shipping (if you have Prime):
https://www.amazon.com/Bandana-Black-Jolly-22-inch-Rothco/dp/B00898BWAC/ref=sr\_1\_2
He’s just blonde so it would be simple here’s one on Amazon(idk what to name this)
its obviously not exact but the class ring he wears looks pretty close to this. I haven't seen a HQ image though.
my first thought was a safety reflector. these could work if you’re able to take the back part off and replace it with something you’d be able to see through?
There's a brand of hose that looks sheer but is actually leggings with a nude undertone. They have good reviews from what I've seen as long as you pay attention to the sizing chart
https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Translucent-Fleece-Pantyhose-Womens/dp/B0824KVSQ5
Idk if you care about accuracy but I cosplayed iq for my first and this is what used. I know another iq cosplayer that could probably give you a better one maybe she does come from Australia so keep that in mind. The one I used isnt on Amazon anymore but I found this and put it on.
Phone Arm Bag iPhone Pouch iPhone Arm Case Cell Phone Armband Case for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, X, Xs, Xs Max, Xr, 8, 7, 6, Plus Sizes, Galaxy S10, S9, S8, S7, Plus Sizes and More. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FW8BH3Q/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_RE1Q9ZNZFYA7M58CG1G4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Funny, I recently suggested someone else to use this red privacy one-way film to handle a similar situation for a different costume. It might be tricky to fit to the contours of the shell, but it would give you exactly what you want.
Faux fur tends to have short-to-medium pile for decent prices, which may not land quite what you want. But you know what would be almost perfect? A nice, blue shag carpet. 1.4 inch pile, already the perfect color, and just the right kind of fuzzy for an oversized toy.
You'd probably want to remove the existing rug backing to make the fabric more pliable, but I can't speak to what night meet you beneath it. But for $25 for a 4'x6', it's worth experimenting with.
If I were the one doing it, I'd probably start the build with some close-fitting clear safely glasses like these as a base. (You wouldn't need the bulk 24 pair obviously, but I just did a quick search)
After building out the shape a little, like adding the wings off of the sides, I'd try and see if using some red privacy one-way film to the lenses was possible, something like this. (Again, lots of excess material, but it's good for experimenting).
For all the non-lense areas, I'd coat in either a red-tinted foil or a red metallic paint, as the one-way mirror film usually is meant to attach to the back side of a clear shell, and can be difficult with complex curves.
The yo yo looks like a standard Duncan imperial.
Duncan Imperial Yo Yo Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWRR428/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_4SVQBVMJ4JPBRRTT5HBV
You can paint the center yellow with basic acrylic paint from a hobby store.
Do you have a good image of the hat?
If one were to go the fake route, what comes immediately to my mind is cutting off a ring from one of these plastic ring bindings for documents. And for $15 you get 100 full bindings, so a lot of material to test with.
While this pack doesn't come with any light blue, you could try dying/painting/covering with tape or vinyl to get the desired color.
Maybe this? Ebifin Men's Notch Lapel Double Breasted Long Trench Coat Casual Cotton Blend Peacoat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098PWJRH3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TZDWS847PSP8PBJSRW54?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
oh! Wig clips!
They're little toothed clippy combs that you sew in to the hairline at the front and above the ears. When you put it on, clip them to your hair and they help distribute the weight across your scalp and hold it in place.
You'll need to take breaks by sitting with the wig extensions draped on something to take the weight off for a bit more often than with a short wig but it will keep the wig from sliding back.
I just had to do it for a Jack-O cosplay and it's pretty comfortable once they're in. Pro tip, if you have longer hair, tight tight french braids almost like corn rows at the points where the wig clips will clip helps distribute the weight across the whole scalp and hold grip better than just clipping to loosely controlled hair.
It looks kind of similar to these
GEARONIC TM 21L Vintage Canvas Backpack for Men Leather Rucksack Knapsack 15 inch Laptop Tote Satchel School Military Army Shoulder Rucksack Hiking Bag Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TTAVX3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_20FAE89G2FE4C53SE5GD?psc=1
From what I’ve seen, type in either faux leather or canvas hiking backpack and throughout it, you should see some similar ones.The canvas ones look less authentic but they’re a lot cheaper. And for the bedroll, I would just find some yellow/white striped fleece fabric or a blanket and roll it up. Hope that helps a little!
El wire is the type of led.
El Wire Kit, 4Pack 15ft El Rope Light Neon Glowing Strobing Electroluminescent Wires ( Blue, Green, Red, Yellow ) )for Halloween Christmas Decorations DIY https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B013KH84DO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FZXX5WN4BHA4AZ4ZKPBF
Something like that. It’s a thin light up rope you could run along the indent
MORE4EVER Women's Kamado Nezuko Cosplay Wig 37 inch Long Curly Black Orange Gradient Hair (Black Orange Gradient) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WFHPQMS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_6SESK4CS8H2GNFNJ4RM0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you've got too much time on your hands, wearing gloves, and want to be very extra... https://www.amazon.com/1-28inch-LCD-Resolution-RGB-Raspberry/dp/B0919P6YHQ. Otherwise yeah probably a mirror XD
You'll get a lot better idea how to do it from YouTube tutorials than any of us could give you in text. I've used this one in the past but there are a ton of them available.
As for products, I tend to use got2b brand and they get a lot of recommendations for cosplay. I mostly use their Glued Blasting Freeze Spray for wig spiking.
I'm a little late commenting, but in the past I've used nylon straps with buckles (like these: Amazon link) with masks. You don't have to deal with elastic losing it's stretchiness over time and it's slightly easier to put in because you don't have to get the size as close to right and can just overshoot and tighten it down to what you actually need.
Cos-Love Sword Art Online SAO Anime Kazuto Kirigaya Kirito Cosplay Costume Jacket Outfit Set (in Stock) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FY5Q67N/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_ZG4BQ7PFZC5T5B564T60?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Here is something. You can add Eva foam to it and make it your own for a decent price. I hope this helps. A lot out there cost more and only a little better quality. You could go cheap and add on to the design, using it as a template.
Window Film One Way Mirror Film Daytime Privacy Static Non-Adhesive Decorative Heat Control Anti UV Window Tint for Home and Office Silver 6 Mil 17.7 Inch x 6.5 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P9Q4ZP8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_6CNKEZ1AD7197332NHV4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Plexi glass is cheap and easy then apply this film over the top to create a mirror like reflection to those looking while you can still see out.
The sleeves are a little puffy and it might be shorter but this is the closest I could find so far. I’ll let you know if I find anything closer. What show is the picture from, if it is from one?
Party Chili Fur Princess Hooded Cape Cloaks Costume for Girls Dress Up https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YYF1SVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EFPGHP8AJ5C9J8QXKJVH?psc=1 h we te i think it’s close if not same ^-^
This is the closest for the bottoms I can find!
It doesn’t have the zip pockets but can find similar on Amazon:
ONLY Women's Onlnew Royal Reg Sk. Biker Coated Noos Trouser https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01J3WLD8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6CBQV20CMYQ04RPFGHF2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
That's an extremely ambitious build for your first cosplay.
However, if you really wanna do this one, I would say go really slow with it.
How I would approach this one is to get the prop and mask first. It'll give you an idea of how you want to proceed and you can still have fun with a sword and mask.
After that, I would move on to the soft parts. Shoes, pants, scarf, etc. The armor needs to be sized to you, but also sized to what you're wearing.
It looks like the shoes are tabi shoes.
If you're new to EVA, practice with it. Make something small like a basic knife. Get a feel for how it works. How to seal and paint, heat forming, etc.
Bandeau Bra is what my wife is raving about right now. She’s a 38 JJ and she has wrestled with this exact problem for years. She got a Large rather than XL.
I know this isn’t exactly what you were asking about but it may help.
I don't know how realistic you would like to go with the wig, but amazon has some pretty good options! You could straighten out this one, or maybe this if you want to keep it more cartoonish and less expensive? (Though the second wig certainly will be a thinner wig than the first...)
I totally understand wanting to save on the outfit, but if you're willing to spend more on the wig (I do that, because I have wigs that work for multiple cosplays) I recommend looking at Pose Wigs for a realistic blonde (esp for the black friday discounts). They're pretty nice quality and fairly realistic
have you looked into car headlight tints? I feel like, depending on the material, they may do the job. You could also look into using some tinted heat forming acrylics and shaping them into the outer visor- my local sign making shop sells scraps on the cheap, sometimes the "scraps" are like half a meter wide
I have used pewter and copper for the times I needed it. Was for dance drama armor. Easy to use and makes foam look like metal. https://www.amazon.com/Rub-Buff-Metallic-Finish-5oz-Pewter/dp/B00A2CGWQW/ref=sr\_1\_12?crid=35WYN92D347DK&keywords=rub+and+buff&qid=1636670719&qsid=137-7539295-0587359&sprefix=rub+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-12&sres=B00081HYFK%2CB09J...
Ravenox Natural Twisted Cotton Rope | (Purple)(1/2 Inch x 10 Feet) | Made in The USA | Strong Triple-Strand Rope for Sports, Décor, Pet Toys, Crafts, Macramé & Indoor Outdoor Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167TMEP6/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_QE2XD5SDRX2VFY9NJKS4
Hope this helps. You will probably want to order in big bulk.
I swear by this stuff, and use it all the time. Should make super quick work for you! Hope it helps! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYO4R4I/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_3SXNY8CYET3279X0884R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Gotta love torturing dogs with headbands. We have a little crown one for my dog.
Yeah, to do the rings on the forehead and the shoulders/hips, I'd say to get something like this.
Hook a couple into your belt loops for the hips. If your jacket has shoulder loops you can do the same there. Depending on your tutorial for the ears, you might even be able to slip a few in each of them to make those bands glow.
What you need is something rigid to attach the two ends of wire. I think something like this coupling would be the best solution (the screws tighten to clamp both wires) but I don’t know if they make them in the size you want.
https://www.amazon.com/Climax-RC-050-Plating-Coupling-length/dp/B0026GUDUS
Another option could be somehow attaching (glue/zip tie?) the wires to just a flat piece of steel. Something like this:
https://www.build.com/national-hardware-v118-2x-5/s1717044
Really the missing element is rigidly attaching both wires parallel to each other onto another rigid material. I’m sure you can figure something out :)
A cheap way to perhaps get that effect is to buy a paint suit and spray paint it all pink.
As for finding something more show accurate, idk, i'm new very new to cosplay
To get the hard, solid look to the base face, you probably want to start with a full-face mask like this.
Wearing a swim cap underneath it would give you the black dome, and some small alterations with foam can give you the top edge below the dome, as well as the "ear" fins.
At the bottom, you could probably benefit from cutting away the chin of the base mask to give your mouth freedom of motion, or you could just attach the protruding chin, made out of foam, directly to the mask.
Prime, paint, done!
Also, here's an alternate idea if you think it'll work:
I use Rust-Oleum Chrome (product link).
I don't remember the last clear coat I used. I've been using a bunch of different clear coats.
Something like this. People use them all the time on mandelorian helmets all the time. Sellstrom Face Shield Replacement Window for 390 Series Safety Face Shields, Uncoated Acetate, Dark Green Tint, S35020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B62BJ8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P1G5CJ7MQGC2HBJZZ65W
Oh ok. I suggest using heavy duty snaps then. Attach the cap end to the fabric you’re wearing and then super glue the socket end to the hard piece. Practice on some scrap fabric.
Or you could use some high weight tested Velcro to attach it. Sew the soft side to the fabric.
I would suggest getting a small motor like this: (not in the 10 pack obviously) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JYM8H18/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glc_fabc_2QW6SW5VXE96A1SHCW35?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
And get some large leather gloves, (better if they have large wrist gaurds or cuffs)something like this but in light brown probably: https://www.amazon.com/Gauntlets-Medieval-Leather-Gloves-Black/dp/B07Z68C171/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=long+cuff+leather+gloves&qid=1630438517&sr=8-3 which wouldnt be out of place since wearing gloves while riding horses isnt uncommon, you could poke the spindle of the motor out of the glove, kinda near the bottom of the palm, and could tape/hotglue the motor, 9volt battery and switch all together in the cuffs of the glove/gloves. You would just need to keep compactness in mind and not use open wire when sauldering the basic circuit. It's pretty much just a loop between the battery motor, switch. Make your "steel" balls out of carved foam or something and make it so they can be fitted/removed from and to the motor spindle.
Gloves, I'd start with a regular pair of leather gloves and stitch on the red patch on the back. Jeans, you could wear a regular pair as-is, of of you wanted you could dye a little bit of that light blue into it.
For the shoes, there's quite a few different pairs of brown sneakers out there. A quick Amazon search finds this fairly promising. Then you can add the white stripe with something stitched on. Or inversely, take a pair of white sneakers, tape off the lines and the soles, and spray them the brown/clay color you're looking for.
I used these
the short ones stay on really easily, the long ones need either jewelry wire pushed through the arms, or spirit gum to glue them on. I also felt it was important to use some foundation makeup and lacquer spray to make the color match better because the base color is sort of an off yellow silicone flesh tone...
Do you have any experience with soldering or electrical work? Just wiring up a couple eye lights is pretty simple by itself. Two 3v LEDs to a CR3032 battery pack and a latching switch along the positive lead is sufficient. You can probably even sneak by with a set of fairy lights if you so choose, though that's a slide switch and not a push button.
Thanks, he was a blast to wear.
Head was made from an acrylic globe used for light fixtures. Warning, they do not handle drops well at all. Inside I had a fan that vented out the cap. I had a red LEDs in the eyes that I could turn on with a remote, so I could make him “angry”.
The arms were sculpted out of foam, and covered in a light layer of fiberglass. The fingers were sculpted out of polymer clay. The arms were hollowed out so I could place my arm inside and hold on to a wood handle structure I built the foam around.
And also, crimping is the best thing. You can just do braid crimping tho
Then when you have it shaped the way you like, apply a Worbla outer-layer to get it stiff and sturdy
I'm not sure how much fun leather dying might be, but when searching for wide-brim fedoras in white, to be easiest to dye, I did come across this
No promises on size availability.
Do you have a picture of the googles or set up? It'd just be easier to see what you're working with. As for the lights you linked, those are a type called 5050s and they are just the worst. You can see on the strip that there are 4 contact points, one ground and then a positive connector for each of the RGB colors. They are a nightmare to wire and can't really be controlled outside the included unit or a similar driver.
I'd recommend something more like this that can be wired up to an arduino nano or trinket with a flat lipo battery. They can be set up to accept remote input (though I'm not sure how, somewhat beyond me that) and have pretty impressive animation and color change options. Additionally each light can be different color, which isn't the case with 5050s, the whole strip there has to take the same action, so they all blink or pulse or change color together.
As crazy as it sounds, what about embroidery hoops?
Especially with these modern plastic ones, you could permanently attach the outer hoop to the tentacle, and the inner hoop to the helmet, and just set the tentacle on and tighten the screw to lock it in place. Positions the screw somewhere easy to hide, but easy to reach for attach/detach.
Found these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00495ZFDE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_0SQ1VWT8CVNX13PN3QWD
Really good match but lacking the finer details. If anyone could beat these please feel free to post. Definitely a place for those looking to start.
Mechanix, NBC, osprey are all big in the glove game and its worth digging around the major brands
You may benefit from a bit of foam padding around the top of your head. Something like this will help it fit snugly and comfortably on your head.
A short strip of battery powered led lights will give you exactly what you need, like this.
Do note, the light may be in your actor's eyes so you may want to put a bit of shielding to block between their eyes and the strip itself.
Instead of buying big expensive sheets of EVA foam, you can buy and repurpose things like this. You would need to colour them but Its basically the same thing. They come in different sizes and colours, but the main thing is theyre much cheaper than most other EVA foam.
Thermoforming a polycarbonate sheet sounds like it would do exactly what you want, but I don’t know where you go about finding thermoforming equipment. I’m not sure what signal light covers look like, but if you’re fine with a sphere shape I’d go the Christmas ornament route. The cheap ones seem easy enough to use a dremel on (I doubt the ones below are acrylic), and they’re already cut in half.
Rely2016 15PCS Transparent Plastic Fill-able Ball Ornament Hollow Sphere Snap-On Ball Christmas Decorations https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXMOA2L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pQjOFbANAJ9AF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Eva foam is the best because it takes to paint the best and can be glued the best and all around good to work with but other foam can work well to you can be Eva foam thinker if need be I have found Eva foam at the dollar store before all tho not named as Eva foam here is a few Amazon links for Eva foam. https://www.amazon.ca/Sheets-Craft-Cosplay-Thickness-1-10mm/dp/B07BSWRCQM/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=eva+foam&qid=1567863867&s=gateway&sprefix=eva+&sr=8-8. https://www.amazon.ca/Time-Crafts-sheet-inches-Black/dp/B0764LX5Q4/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=eva+foam&qid=1567863867&s=gateway&sprefix=eva+&sr=8-7. These are only a few one on Amazon you should do some searching yourself
You can type in google “ribbed sweater dress”. I typed that in amazon and found this: Rocorose Women's Turtleneck Ribbed Elbow Long Sleeve Knit Sweater Dress Black XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0177REZ90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CaJKDbGVJ7V8X
They sell it in different colors so all you have to do is hem the bottom of the dress shorter. Hope this helps!
Edit: for the belts they actually sell that at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/All-Sizes-Men-s-Golf-Belt-in-1-5-Silver-Slider-Belt-Buckle-with-Adjustable-Canvas-Web-Belt-Large-Brown/905954854
The pants are actually based on ww2 era military pants, hence the weird front facing pockets. Found a company that makes a repro that looks almost identical to this. And they're on Amazon, which is convenient. https://www.amazon.com/FREE-SOLDIER-Scratch-Resistant-Climbing-Tactical/dp/B07MCN4BVY?th=1
Hey I’m also trying to do this, I’ve already got my own jackets but I found a similar one: WULFUL Men's Casual Faux Leather Jacket with Removable Hood Pu Winter Outwear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X1JCSV9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RG3HFb2FYYCQ9
Also here are some similar pants: but they don’t have the lacing on the side so you’ll have to either diy it or go without it: X RAY Slim Fit Biker Pants for Boys – Distressed Skinny Moto Jeans https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TMJHNRR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZC3HFbWJW5M7Q
I haven’t found any (cheap) bullet belts but you could find one if you looked
For the mask, I made my own, dm me if you’d like some tips
And for the knife, I also made my own, but instead of the one from the photo I did susies wood ruler knife
And for the hands, just get some gauze and paint it
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Search for leather jacket hoodie
I would try hunt down some plastic balloon sticks like these (just a random listing, you can find cheaper ) https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07R41PYP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U1BrFbWM7HKN2
And buy a bag of red balloons to keep with you and just blow them up as you need them to replace the one you have :)
Alternatively you could make a fake balloon string with some wire. I would wrap the wire in some cloth or braid some twine around it to look like an actual string :) also please check with convention rules about this one as i know some places aren't fond of wire
This is the closest I could find! https://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Ma-1-Flight-Jacket-X-Small/dp/B07MX1S8JX/ref=mp_s_a_1_30?dchild=1&keywords=bomber%2Bjacket&qid=1595180677&sr=8-30&th=1&psc=1 Sadly it does have an orange lining, but that shouldn’t be too visible if it’s zipped up.
As far as I can see from the design, the lines are all pretty straight (no curves/circular motions). What you could do is use gold ribbon like this and sew it on with golden thread. For the thinner part, fold it in half.
Topenca Supplies 1 Inch x 50 Yards Double Face Solid Satin Ribbon Roll, Gold https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ENR4KFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KUNeFbQ0VQYWM