Material/Product ideas???

I 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???

Latex sounds like a good idea Na. As with David my first thought was Pappier Mache, especially as he suggested bonding with acrylic Glue. Then I thought about using a thin sheet of plastic, over the body mold which would probably be made of clay. Popping into a domestic oven, on a low heat & allowing the plastic to form the shape. As the plastic would only be about 1 or 2MM thick, it would take little heat & it could be trimmed to suit later.

But I can see the Latex would be a better option, as it would be easier to even stitch on to the garment.

Being just a techie, this is far too technical for me.

Even though in fact the very first Lighting Technician in theatre, was alleged to be the Apareler. As one of their other duties was to ensure the lighting of the candles & trimming the wicks on the oil lamps.

TOI TOI CHOOKAS

Latex sounds like a good

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