Kyle’s costume has been the source of much consternation on my part.
The original plan was to have him in something of a home made ‘stalkabout’ styled costume. A moving Chimera, more or less. We had a frame all built, custom back pack, and were ready to start the puppeteering.
However, some things change, and I’m going to once again need his help with the standard operation of the yard. He can’t do that when he’s tied into a giant monstrosity.
He was, understandably, disappointed. It was shaping up to be a hell of a costume.
With Alec wanting to do Harry Potter, and Talia flipping between a “Rodeo Princess” and Sleeping Beauty, however, I do have some time to come up with something special instead of the plan B mask from last year. He’s just gotta trust me…
Now, this is NOT the standard means of accomplishing this by any stretch, but it is a cheap one.
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| From 2011 buildup |
That’s just some ‘rigid wrap’. Fairly simple and quick.
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| From 2011 buildup |
A gigantic mess later…
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| From 2011 buildup |
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| From 2011 buildup |
With the weather being lousy for the next few days, and the contest project on hold as a result, we can begin work on the nicest mask Kyle’s ever worn…
Gotta convince my wife to cast my head now.
You wanna talk your wife into casting your head after that MESS you made in her sink? You had better tell her not to chop it off before casting it, or she will be thinking twice!!!
Haha, I kid. Cannot WAIT to see what you come up with for Kyle, this is gonna be awesome!
Ha ha ha… Good luck with that one!
Nice head cast…..great work on the costume, best of luck to you!!!
Cheers!