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Step 14Try it on and have fun!
You costume is now done! If there are any other tidbits you'd like to add to it, this is the time to do it! Try it on and if there are any adjustments you need to make, fix them.
Some tips:
Stay hydrated! This is VERY important! Your body is more or less surrounded by 1" or more of foam and you're going to get incredibly hot in it. If you haven't built it to allow a hydration pack to be worn under it, be sure you drink fluids in a more conventional fashion as frequently as you can. Hey, there's entertainment to be had in a monster downing a bottle of water.
Wear something underneath the foam. I wore a pair of bike shorts and a race top. Not only does this prevent friction on sensitive bits, but if you have to exit the costume in public for any reason you won't find yourself parading around in the nude.
Have at least one friend around who is willing to be your wrangler. More is even better. They will be able to watch your back and help you when you need it. This type of costume limits your visibility and your ability to do simple tasks like opening a door. Your wrangler(s) will prevent you from getting into situations that would lead to you getting hurt or your costume getting damaged. People can be complete idiots around somebody in a costume that puts them at a disadvantage and your wranglers will be enough to deter most of the stupidity.
I hope this tutorial has given you ideas! Go make monsters and have some fun!
Some tips:
Stay hydrated! This is VERY important! Your body is more or less surrounded by 1" or more of foam and you're going to get incredibly hot in it. If you haven't built it to allow a hydration pack to be worn under it, be sure you drink fluids in a more conventional fashion as frequently as you can. Hey, there's entertainment to be had in a monster downing a bottle of water.
Wear something underneath the foam. I wore a pair of bike shorts and a race top. Not only does this prevent friction on sensitive bits, but if you have to exit the costume in public for any reason you won't find yourself parading around in the nude.
Have at least one friend around who is willing to be your wrangler. More is even better. They will be able to watch your back and help you when you need it. This type of costume limits your visibility and your ability to do simple tasks like opening a door. Your wrangler(s) will prevent you from getting into situations that would lead to you getting hurt or your costume getting damaged. People can be complete idiots around somebody in a costume that puts them at a disadvantage and your wranglers will be enough to deter most of the stupidity.
I hope this tutorial has given you ideas! Go make monsters and have some fun!
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Jun 15, 2010. 3:31 PMDeathatsix
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Really nice work! i like your choice in deamons too, very brutal looking. really good tutorial too.
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Dec 3, 2009. 10:33 AMmarjorieallea
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Awesome!
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Sep 22, 2009. 6:17 PMMaxImmum
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Absolutely fantastic!!! You are truly amazing. Do think I could wear just a spandex outfit underneath it?
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Sep 23, 2009. 7:33 AMdragonfyredawn (author)
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A spandex body suit or a race top/bike shorts combo should work. It may even work better than what I had, since the foam would probably slide over the spandex a little easier.
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Sep 19, 2009. 6:34 PM
the streek
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the streek
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Excellent tutorial! I am using your ideas to craft a halloween costume of my own...
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