Introduction: Freaky Contortionist Costume With False Legs
Here's an easy way to increase your flexibility without years of yoga..
This costume was a one month build, with a cost around $100.
Equipment used:
Blue Foam
Various hand saws
Spray Adhesive
Duct Tape
Soft Foam
Stuffing
Quilt lining
6 meters of Fabric
Glue Gun
Re-barb Wire
Pantyhose (at least 3 pairs)
I approached this costume by using the supplies I'm already familiar with. I've used blue foam in the past and I find it to be a great way to make what I need.
In this case, I started by using spray adhesive to stack sheets foam to build blocks. I used a basic hand saw to carve out the buttocks/thigh, calf and feet respectively.
Once I had my rough shapes, I used sandpaper to smooth them out. I used a triple thick, extra long strand of re-barb wire to thread through each part of the leg, forming one continuous piece. I then used washers to tie off the wire at the top of the hip and the bottom of the foot. I left some space for the ankles, knees and hips to move.
You can see from the photos of the legs, I used duct tape, stuffing and foam to pad them out. I encased the padded legs in the first layer of pantyhose. I layered the next 2 layers of pantyhose, and added sequined panties which are attached to the midsection fabric. I filled the mid-section with more foam and padding and threaded the extra ends of the wire through.
For the table, I used a bisected circle of blue foam, with a hole cut out of the center that fit snugly around my waist. I used vecro on the top and bottoms of the foam to attach the 2 pieces together.
I added a few layers of soft foam under the circle to hold it tight against my body. I then draped each side with red velour, and added the black fringe to help camouflage the side seams. To attach the legs to the table, I poked the wires through the fabric and secured them on the underside of the table top using washers again.
The midsection of the legs/body is attached to my own back with pins. This costume was totally flexible. The wire has enough strength that it can hold poses, and also be moved around any which way. The design of the table allows for freedom of movement, independent access to the loo (very important! lol), ability to sit/dance and walk around. All things I value as much as an impressive looking costume. I believe if you can't have fun in a costume you shouldn't bother wearing it! And this one was super fun!
Thanks for checking it out!
This costume was a one month build, with a cost around $100.
Equipment used:
Blue Foam
Various hand saws
Spray Adhesive
Duct Tape
Soft Foam
Stuffing
Quilt lining
6 meters of Fabric
Glue Gun
Re-barb Wire
Pantyhose (at least 3 pairs)
I approached this costume by using the supplies I'm already familiar with. I've used blue foam in the past and I find it to be a great way to make what I need.
In this case, I started by using spray adhesive to stack sheets foam to build blocks. I used a basic hand saw to carve out the buttocks/thigh, calf and feet respectively.
Once I had my rough shapes, I used sandpaper to smooth them out. I used a triple thick, extra long strand of re-barb wire to thread through each part of the leg, forming one continuous piece. I then used washers to tie off the wire at the top of the hip and the bottom of the foot. I left some space for the ankles, knees and hips to move.
You can see from the photos of the legs, I used duct tape, stuffing and foam to pad them out. I encased the padded legs in the first layer of pantyhose. I layered the next 2 layers of pantyhose, and added sequined panties which are attached to the midsection fabric. I filled the mid-section with more foam and padding and threaded the extra ends of the wire through.
For the table, I used a bisected circle of blue foam, with a hole cut out of the center that fit snugly around my waist. I used vecro on the top and bottoms of the foam to attach the 2 pieces together.
I added a few layers of soft foam under the circle to hold it tight against my body. I then draped each side with red velour, and added the black fringe to help camouflage the side seams. To attach the legs to the table, I poked the wires through the fabric and secured them on the underside of the table top using washers again.
The midsection of the legs/body is attached to my own back with pins. This costume was totally flexible. The wire has enough strength that it can hold poses, and also be moved around any which way. The design of the table allows for freedom of movement, independent access to the loo (very important! lol), ability to sit/dance and walk around. All things I value as much as an impressive looking costume. I believe if you can't have fun in a costume you shouldn't bother wearing it! And this one was super fun!
Thanks for checking it out!
