I wanted to be Frank the Bunny for a long time, and finally decided to go as him for Halloween 2010.
The mask and the claws were sculpted out of clay, molded in silicone, and finally cast in resin. They were spray painted, with details added in acrylics. The fur suit was based on Simplicity pattern 2853 with some modifications.The shoes were picked up from Superstore, had a label removed and were painted and dirtied to give them more of a worn effect.
This was my first time working with brush-on silicone, second time working with resin (got some disastrous results, but nothing that wasn't fixed with a dremel and glue gun) and this somehow managed to be the clothing/costume that I first put a zipper into!
The mask and the claws were sculpted out of clay, molded in silicone, and finally cast in resin. They were spray painted, with details added in acrylics. The fur suit was based on Simplicity pattern 2853 with some modifications.The shoes were picked up from Superstore, had a label removed and were painted and dirtied to give them more of a worn effect.
This was my first time working with brush-on silicone, second time working with resin (got some disastrous results, but nothing that wasn't fixed with a dremel and glue gun) and this somehow managed to be the clothing/costume that I first put a zipper into!
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I've broken down the supply list by the step they're used in (some supplies overlap). You may choose to omit some steps (often people don't do a head mold/cast and used a pre-made head base). If you choose to use different materials, please do your research! And some tests! And remember, safety first. For almost all the steps, I recommend wearing a dust mask, gloves and goggles as you'll be working with materials that are hazardous to your health, and working outside/in a well ventilated area.
For the HEAD CAST/MOLD, you'll need:
Plaster of Paris Strips/Bandages. NOT just a tub of Plaster of Paris. That is dangerous and dumb. Don't do it. Go to the craft-store and get a roll of bandages. Cut them into strips 1-2 inches wide and about half-the-size-of-your-head long, give or take. You will also need some tiny strips for getting into smaller spaces.
Vaseline. To be used as a release agent. Drug/grocery store will have this.
Bald Cap and Spirit Gum (and Spirit Gum Remover). You can get these online or at a local costume store.
Straws. For easy breathing.
Plasticine Or any oil based clay.
Rubbing Alcohol (and cotton balls)
Scissors, tub of warm water, a few friends/family members. Stuff I'm sure you already have at home. You don't need the extra help, but it does make things go quicker (and it's more fun)
A Good Shower Afterwards.
Ultra Cal 30 Try a special effects store, hardware or construction store.
Water
Bucket
Duct Tape
Drill with Big Mixing Bit
Support system For Making Cast
Stand for Armature Something to put your head on so you can sculpt on it
Metal File
For SCULPTING THE MASK you'll need:
Plasticine Or any sulfur free oil based clay
Frank the Bunny Reference Picture Yay internets
Sculpting Tools Craft stores will have these, you can also make your own if you like. I like experimenting with different tools.
Vaseline You can never have enough.
Aluminum foil
Tape
Your Imagination
For the SILICONE AND MOTHERMOLD you'll need:
Plasticine
Goggles and gloves
Mold Making Silicone Kit We used Smooth-On Mold Max
Silicone Thickener Specifically, Thi-Vex
Clean plastic measuring cups
Clean plastic cups for mixing
Stir sticks (We got our cups, sticks and silicone all from a local supplier)
Silicone Brush
Ultra Cal 30
Cheesecloth Try your fabric store!
For making the RESIN MASK you'll need:
Resin
Resin Catalyst
Glass Bubbles
Small Exact-o Knife
Drill and small drill bit
For PAINTING THE MASK you'll need:
Sandpaper
Silver-gray spray paint
White, yellow, red and black acrylic paint
Paint sealer
Brushes
For making the BUNNY SUIT you'll need:
Simplicity Pattern 2853 Or some other adult one-piece animal costume.
Medium-to-short length faux fur
Long white fur
Scissors
Suede, silk, or "your choice" of grey fabirc For the palms of the hands.
Thread
Sewing Machine (Or a needle. But believe me, that will take a really long time!)
And for the FINAL TOUCHES you'll need:
Glue Gun and glue
STRONG elastic
For the HEAD CAST/MOLD, you'll need:
Plaster of Paris Strips/Bandages. NOT just a tub of Plaster of Paris. That is dangerous and dumb. Don't do it. Go to the craft-store and get a roll of bandages. Cut them into strips 1-2 inches wide and about half-the-size-of-your-head long, give or take. You will also need some tiny strips for getting into smaller spaces.
Vaseline. To be used as a release agent. Drug/grocery store will have this.
Bald Cap and Spirit Gum (and Spirit Gum Remover). You can get these online or at a local costume store.
Straws. For easy breathing.
Plasticine Or any oil based clay.
Rubbing Alcohol (and cotton balls)
Scissors, tub of warm water, a few friends/family members. Stuff I'm sure you already have at home. You don't need the extra help, but it does make things go quicker (and it's more fun)
A Good Shower Afterwards.
Ultra Cal 30 Try a special effects store, hardware or construction store.
Water
Bucket
Duct Tape
Drill with Big Mixing Bit
Support system For Making Cast
Stand for Armature Something to put your head on so you can sculpt on it
Metal File
For SCULPTING THE MASK you'll need:
Plasticine Or any sulfur free oil based clay
Frank the Bunny Reference Picture Yay internets
Sculpting Tools Craft stores will have these, you can also make your own if you like. I like experimenting with different tools.
Vaseline You can never have enough.
Aluminum foil
Tape
Your Imagination
For the SILICONE AND MOTHERMOLD you'll need:
Plasticine
Goggles and gloves
Mold Making Silicone Kit We used Smooth-On Mold Max
Silicone Thickener Specifically, Thi-Vex
Clean plastic measuring cups
Clean plastic cups for mixing
Stir sticks (We got our cups, sticks and silicone all from a local supplier)
Silicone Brush
Ultra Cal 30
Cheesecloth Try your fabric store!
For making the RESIN MASK you'll need:
Resin
Resin Catalyst
Glass Bubbles
Small Exact-o Knife
Drill and small drill bit
For PAINTING THE MASK you'll need:
Sandpaper
Silver-gray spray paint
White, yellow, red and black acrylic paint
Paint sealer
Brushes
For making the BUNNY SUIT you'll need:
Simplicity Pattern 2853 Or some other adult one-piece animal costume.
Medium-to-short length faux fur
Long white fur
Scissors
Suede, silk, or "your choice" of grey fabirc For the palms of the hands.
Thread
Sewing Machine (Or a needle. But believe me, that will take a really long time!)
And for the FINAL TOUCHES you'll need:
Glue Gun and glue
STRONG elastic
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I've never seen the sequel - but the new bunny mask looks interesting! If I ever acquire any real metalworking skills, I'll have to try to make one.
Have a look at this thread- there are pics of the original mold for the screen used mask.
http://www.therpf.com/f9/donnie-darko-frank-bunny-original-mold-158977/