With Glenda H.
make sure that your creations are,
- neatly finish in and out
- hard wearing
- machine or hand washable
- comfortable and as cool as possible
- comfortable crotch fitting (if applicable)
- easy to get on and off
Also think about ,
- budget
- number of uses
- different materials that could be used
reticulated foam- breathes-good for large suits, such as muscle suits- can be sculpted- easy to compress (depending on density)
upholstery foam-doesn't breathe
can also cast in latex foam
Always start by researching body shapes
Make a base, catsuit (Book: the art of fashion draping), or torso and arms (leotard?). When making base the largest stretch of the lycra needs to go around the body Note: use ball point needle when sewing
Build up your padding so that it's dense enough to not be able to be smooshed in
a foam shape can be put underneath padding
careful no to stitch to the stand
on the edges of wading it's important to feather it out so as to avoid harsh edges
experiment with padding and it's movement
Plastizote- yoga mat foam, can heat and stretch as well
you can use felt to create 3D shapes
can steam felt to create shapes
can use PVA to coat and give plastic or metal effect on felt
best way to cut foam is with an electric carving knife
can use scissors to create angle on foam edge
contact adhesive=good for plastics
fos shape thermo plastic
can be used to make light weight structures
Some foam costumes I found online :)
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