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by shaowebb
Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:11 am
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: Wings tutorials or advice
Replies: 10
Views: 6937

Sorry. But its better to link than to just say sandbox. I didnt know what the hell you were talking about when you mentioned it being in your sandbox but I found it. Anyhow... Your best bet looks like wonderflex. Single sheets would maintain some flexibility and then layer it up as it gets closer to...
by shaowebb
Fri Jun 02, 2006 6:59 am
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: The Prince of Persia Razorblade arm Challenge!
Replies: 2
Views: 2168

Is it prosthetic adhesive?
by shaowebb
Wed May 31, 2006 6:08 am
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: Wings tutorials or advice
Replies: 10
Views: 6937

You never mentioned a pic in the thread nor linked. URL please?
by shaowebb
Tue May 30, 2006 9:22 am
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: The Armor Thread: Post questions here.
Replies: 50
Views: 291560

Heres how to make a FUNCTIONAL Cloud shoulder armor from the FF7 game. Modify my instructions for other pieces. Youll need a ball $1 fiberweave $5 fiberglass resin $16 vinyl spackle $2 sand paper $2 foam brushes $ .50 hot glue (its hot glue!) some large bolts and springs $5 chrome paint $1.69 Fiberw...
by shaowebb
Tue May 30, 2006 9:16 am
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: :?: final fantasy costume help needed :?:
Replies: 2
Views: 2211

For the arm piece(im assuming game cloud and his shoulder pad) I know how to make a functional piece of armor. Youll need a ball $1 fiberweave $5 fiberglass resin $16 vinyl spackle $2 sand paper $2 foam brushes $ .50 hot glue (its hot glue!) some large bolts and springs $5 chrome paint $1.69 Fiberwe...
by shaowebb
Tue May 30, 2006 9:04 am
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: Wings tutorials or advice
Replies: 10
Views: 6937

Remember one thing with wings. One type of feather wont look right. Youll need at least 3 Youll need fluff for the inner most section Then small feathers that extend past that area Then LONG feathers as they go out The finall feathers are usually painted plastic. This makes the wing look far more re...
by shaowebb
Tue May 30, 2006 9:00 am
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: Majora's Mask
Replies: 8
Views: 4904

BONUS!
Use an engraving tool on a dremel or an ordinary engraver to go over the pattern you draw on your mask. Fill the grooves with scribbles (a kind of rubberised paing for 33 cents) THEN paint it. Your mask now has raised areas and texture. :wink:
by shaowebb
Tue May 30, 2006 8:50 am
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: The Prince of Persia Razorblade arm Challenge!
Replies: 2
Views: 2168

The Prince of Persia Razorblade arm Challenge!

Okay this year im now going as The Prince from Prince of Persia The Two Thrones. Im a pretty big fan of this serious with all its room puzzles and etc. Its a fun cosplay too because as the game progresses his look changes as he looses more and more of his outfit (can you say comedic rant involving s...
by shaowebb
Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:11 pm
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: really, really, really easy cosplays. With pictures please!
Replies: 10
Views: 6412

Squall from Final Fantasy 8 can be done with a coat a hot glue gun some fur and belts with no effort.
by shaowebb
Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:56 pm
Forum: Costume / Prop Construction Help
Topic: I need a pattern for a Leotard or something similar. And...
Replies: 2
Views: 2702

Instead of stretch vinyl there is an alternative that can work. You can simply find whatever fabric you need in your colors and then buy iron on vinyl which is about $6 a yard and about 58 in wide on most bolts in fabric stores. With this you have an easier time finding colors and a lot of time for ...