Material/Product ideas???
Thu, 3 July 2008, 04:37 pmBrevens7 posts in thread
Material/Product ideas???
Thu, 3 July 2008, 04:37 pmI am looking for any suggestions for materials I could use in relation to a costume I am constructing.Basically the costume will include a bodice in which the center panel requires a product which is smooth and moldable that will be layered vertically in sections as to look like armour....The bodice will be constructed seperately and the panels will be attached later so it doesnt require any support or strength to the costume.This "armoured" section will be sprayed with a chameleon/harlequin effect (colour changing effect that is sometimes used on cars) this is why it needs to be smooth,rigid and non porous....All suggestions would be most greatly appreciated. In the future I also look to make a full bodice out of a moulded material to be sprayed with a chrome effect.Any ideas???
I disagree. Papier mache is
Thu, 3 July 2008, 11:34 pmI disagree. Papier mache is all well and good for sturdiness, but it would hardly be able to stretch with the body. In fact, I'm betting papier mache would be extremely brittle in this particular situation.
I don't know if it would work, but what about rubber latex? It's used all the time for puppet costumes (ie. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and would be quite flexible. You can paint it, and it's not all that expensive or difficult to make.
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