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Remember Jim Henson's classic film, Labyrinth, starring David Bowie?
Who wouldn't want their very own friend Ludo?
In the movie the furry giant is played by the incredible Ron Mueck but this Halloween I decided the role would be best performed by my boyfriend.
*for more info on me, my costumes and my other crafts, check out my blog, http://modmischief.blogspot.com/
Who wouldn't want their very own friend Ludo?
In the movie the furry giant is played by the incredible Ron Mueck but this Halloween I decided the role would be best performed by my boyfriend.
*for more info on me, my costumes and my other crafts, check out my blog, http://modmischief.blogspot.com/
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If you too would like a Ludo, here's what you'll need:
-a victim, er, I mean a volunteer
materials for the mask:
-plaster cloth, we used Rigid Wrap
-Vaseline
-an old tuque (I believe the Americans call them beanies, but any tight fitting hat would do)
-duct tape
-modeling clay, make sure it's the kind that can air dry, we used DAS
-one wire coat hanger
-masking tape
-cardboard
-toilet paper tubes
-paper towel
-newspaper
-white glue
-make-up sponges
-elastic
-metal rings, ours were from a broken purse but you could use key chain rings
-spray paint, we used Valspar Suede
-acrylic paint
-fun/fake fur, you'll need less than a meter for the head
materials for the body:
-fun/fake fur, about 4 meters
-an unwanted jacket
-a pair of pants to trace
-upholstery foam, we bought 2 packs of 4 seat cushions
-bamboo stakes, the kind they sell for gardening
-knock-off Hulk hands
-fabric to use for suspenders, we used an old pair of pants
-duct tape
-spray paint, the same as you use on the mask
materials for the feet:
-an old pair of shoes
-Hobbit feet
-fun/fake fur
necessary tools:
-scissors
-sewing machine
-glue gun with a big bag of glue sticks
-paint brushes
-saw or other way to cut bamboo
optional:
-Styrofoam head, the kind they use to display wigs (not necessary but helpful when you're working on the mask)
-hairdryer
-6'4" boyfriend
-a victim, er, I mean a volunteer
materials for the mask:
-plaster cloth, we used Rigid Wrap
-Vaseline
-an old tuque (I believe the Americans call them beanies, but any tight fitting hat would do)
-duct tape
-modeling clay, make sure it's the kind that can air dry, we used DAS
-one wire coat hanger
-masking tape
-cardboard
-toilet paper tubes
-paper towel
-newspaper
-white glue
-make-up sponges
-elastic
-metal rings, ours were from a broken purse but you could use key chain rings
-spray paint, we used Valspar Suede
-acrylic paint
-fun/fake fur, you'll need less than a meter for the head
materials for the body:
-fun/fake fur, about 4 meters
-an unwanted jacket
-a pair of pants to trace
-upholstery foam, we bought 2 packs of 4 seat cushions
-bamboo stakes, the kind they sell for gardening
-knock-off Hulk hands
-fabric to use for suspenders, we used an old pair of pants
-duct tape
-spray paint, the same as you use on the mask
materials for the feet:
-an old pair of shoes
-Hobbit feet
-fun/fake fur
necessary tools:
-scissors
-sewing machine
-glue gun with a big bag of glue sticks
-paint brushes
-saw or other way to cut bamboo
optional:
-Styrofoam head, the kind they use to display wigs (not necessary but helpful when you're working on the mask)
-hairdryer
-6'4" boyfriend
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Ludo had RED fur, not light tan/brown!!!
The long fur on the mask especially is much more of a rust colour in person (very similar to the fun fur used in the stuffed toy Ludo).
I don't think Ludo was red but he definitely had an orangier tint to his fur.
Great Job!
You could probably also use the craft foam they sell in thin sheets.
We happened to have the cosmetic sponges on hand but anything soft and spongy would work.