H.R. Giger-Inspired Alien Costume

Step 4 Making The Tail

The tail is a two pieces of chicken wire rolled into nested conical tubes.  This allows it to be bent or folded and still be rigid. I was very pleased that the tail worked so well, I thought this was going to be difficult.

The splayed ends at the base were pop riveted between two Masonite pieces for rigidity.

It is covered in black duct tape.

Black duct tape spines are added.