How to make the Jigsaw Killers headtrap for next to nothing

How to make the Jigsaw Killers headtrap for next to nothing
This is my second build themed around the 'Saw' movies for our halloween party. It details the construction of a replica head trap as worn by Amanda in the first saw movie. This costume is for my fiance who puts up with my weirdness but also goes to the same parties. It should probably be pointed out about now that this wont actually rip her head off if she doesnt escape it in time.

The first costume was the Billy puppet also from the saw movies. It can be found here: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-the-Jigsaw-Killers-puppet-Billy-for-/

This build is again designed to be very cheap and is also made from cardboard and newspaper and PVA. The details will be written as completely as possible but it is worth noting that this is only one design. I would never be able to copy this exactly as I have used several of my unique bits in this one. The basics would be the same but the devil is in the details.
 
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Step 1Raw Materials

This project uses PVA glue and paper to smooth over a cardboard base, hopefull making it look metallic and a bit more substantial than just cardboard.

Materials you will need:
Newspaper, saved from our recyling this is a cheap material for any project.
Cardboard, Corrugated and normal, we recently gained a vast quantity of corrugated thanks to a trip
to Ikea.
The following materials are things I own in quantity and could be considered stock items. The exact details are impossible to define, these create the details of the mask so can be added to the makers own tastes.
Plastic tubing, Balsa wood, Soda bottle lids, plastic gears,

Tools you will need:
There is nothing special here, just a few things you probably already have around the house.
PVA glue, in quantity. The whole mask is held together by this stuff so you will get through a fair amount.
Masking tape and double sided tape. Tape is always good to allow you to put stuff on and take it off again until you're happy with it.

A craft knife. This is used mainly to cut the card into the desired shapes
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Jun 12, 2011. 8:07 AMivondudley says:
That is so cool
May 28, 2011. 12:35 PMlflores1 says:
can it kill?
Jun 11, 2011. 2:31 PMmestelar says:
nnooo! :P
May 8, 2011. 2:35 PMmestelar says:
looks amazing .. I also makes one like it, I am a great fan of the series saw, I have to saw billy doll made by me, hope I can do the reverse bear trap, as well I came Billy.
who are interested in the doll billy of saw them pass my youtube upload the tutorial soon on how to do .. if I do, surely I'll upload them to this page and link step.
thank you all, bye!
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Mar 7, 2011. 10:39 AMRadament says:
This is the mine.
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Feb 6, 2011. 2:43 PMpsp161 says:
Cool! I made one that looks just like it!
Thanks for the help
Nov 5, 2010. 7:56 AMNameless6sic6 says:
Oh, that's really GREAT!!! thank you very much for this costume. it looks just like a real headtrap!
Oct 28, 2010. 8:17 PMgecko_girl3 says:
Your saw instructables are amazing! The versions that others have made and shared in the previous comments are great too! I have but one question, how difficult is it for the wearer of this mask to eat, drink, talk, etc. while wearing it? Do you have to remove it completely to eat or drink? I assume if you drank thru a straw you'd be ok but is there enough clearance to maneuver bits of foods to your mouth without having to remove the entire mask?
Oct 16, 2010. 6:24 AMddrocks says:
Dumb ? but how is she dressed as well? I want to make this for a party we are going to - I just need the other costume details.
And thank you - it's AWESOME!
Oct 12, 2010. 12:34 PMeoutlaw says:
My brother's girlfriend asked me to make this for her, and he's going as the Jigsaw mask dude. Thanks for this! :-)
Sep 5, 2010. 7:42 AMskipernicus says:
Comparing yours to the actual movie prop, I like yours better.
Jul 5, 2010. 7:05 PMMissyMurder says:
This is AMAZING!! Can't wait for halloween!! Awesome job on the costume! I love it!!!
Oct 8, 2009. 3:52 PMPatrix92 says:
Heres Mine!!
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Feb 1, 2010. 2:29 PMshawnee16 says:
what did you make the trap out of???
Feb 1, 2010. 3:53 PMPatrix92 says:
First I measued my head so It could fit and make sure its not to tight then I made the skeleton of the whole thing with cardboard next I duct tape all the pieces (some separate some together) to make it a little bulky then I super glued all the pieces together waited overnight and added the deatils.

It took about 2 large boxes, 2 rolls of duct tape, 1 large tube of super glue, paint and misc. wires and bolts.

also make a timer out of an old stopwatch, made a key out of black clay and lock out of paper.

Just to make sure that the top head strap is secure because it will get heavy.
Feb 1, 2010. 4:16 PMshawnee16 says:
if i gave you my email could you send some pics of urs and a list of stuff you used to make it...
Feb 1, 2010. 5:25 PMPatrix92 says:
Sure but im not going to make a tutorial but some helpful tips
Feb 1, 2010. 6:13 PMshawnee16 says:
sounds good my email is paulpavilonis@yahoo.com. can u list the items you used.
May 3, 2010. 4:12 PMzascecs says:
There's something way simpler on this website called "private messaging"...
Feb 27, 2010. 9:55 PMsmattman22 says:
dude you should take that down, its called spammers
Oct 9, 2009. 6:04 AMPatrix92 says:
Thanks and thank you for making a tutorial, it really helped me on getting started! I would of never thought of making it out of cardboard. I think this build cost me like $15, much cheaper than a $35 costume at the store.
Sep 30, 2008. 9:15 AMMisterHankie says:
does it work?
Oct 21, 2008. 6:39 AMHabacuc says:
Not at all, if you had read, you would know that ;)
Oct 22, 2008. 9:16 AMMisterHankie says:
Someone should make one that works.
Jan 14, 2010. 1:25 PMRedneckAsian says:
I am
Oct 26, 2008. 10:20 AMcowscankill says:
One that rips your face apart?
Oct 27, 2008. 9:05 AMMisterHankie says:
yeah
Oct 27, 2008. 1:19 PMcowscankill says:
Out of curiosity, WHY!?
May 3, 2010. 4:15 PMzascecs says:
There is a sequel coming out to the latest Saw movie called: "Mr. Hankie Man"... 
Oct 28, 2008. 5:49 AMMisterHankie says:
because cows can kill
Oct 28, 2008. 3:58 PMcowscankill says:
Oh, I didn't know you wanted me to do it.
Oct 31, 2008. 4:06 PMgoeon says:
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Nov 8, 2009. 6:00 AMthe_alice says:
 Thanks for this instructable - I love making my own costumes and this was fun! Here are my efforts...didn't get any pics of the back unfortunately but there was a makeshift timer and padlock too. :)
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Oct 22, 2009. 11:54 AMabbyroad says:
I tried it last year and it looked great.  I won a costume contest... thanks!  Here's my instructable - http://www.instructables.com/id/Reverse-Bear-Trap-Mask-from-Saw-I/
Oct 18, 2009. 4:29 PMhackmattr says:
 This is cool. I went to Universal for Halloween Horror Nights last night and the saw maze got me thinking on how to do some of the props. I was thinking of the shotgun collar that was hooked to the nurse.
Dec 9, 2008. 10:32 AMtwisted_masquerade says:
thats for this it helped me with figuring out what to make it out of heres mine btw...
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Aug 4, 2009. 7:53 AMthebboy says:
Awesome! I loved the first two movies, those were the only ones I saw. (no pun intended) The only thing I didn't like was I watched it on TV so all the cussing was censored. It just sounded so out of place and took away from the realism. Anyways, I love this instructable. 5/5
Dec 13, 2008. 6:27 PMRedneckAsian says:
FINALLY!!! EEHEEHEEHEE *farts and explodes*
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