October 31
I’m trying to build a werewolf costumeI’m trying to build a werewolf zentai costume this year complete with digitigrades stilts. What I would love to do is find a place that sells (or does custom commission work) a pair of latex werewolf legs to wear. I’m going more for the Underworld looking werewolf. But after scouring the internet I can’t find anywhere that looks like they do this kind of work.
I’ve wanted to make this as a standing prop for the longest, I bought this mask on ebay and it came without tags, no idea that made it but it’s huge. The paintjob looks great in person and I know I need to add more hair. I’ve been trying to puzzle out how to build the body convincingly, and after seeing Laurie Beasts life sized props I think I have a good idea on how to start. If you aren’t able to find them, or find someone to make them for you, you might want to check youtube for a video by a woman called, what is it, Kandee the Makeup Artist — she has one video that shows you how to take apart one of those pirate beards and put the facial hair on realistically using spirit gum, I think. It did look quite real and although it would probably be time consuming, you could probably do the same thing with your legs.
I have made the stilts before and attempted to do a werewolf costume, the mask came out horrid but the stilts were awesome. They let you crouch down and appear to be normal, however people will freak when you stand up. I got 7′ out of my stilts; I enjoyed them and recommend building you a pair. This was my first ever costume project so I wasn’t too worried on looks just functionality, I want to revisit the costume and reattempt it now and see how good I could do. They aren’t to bad if you use the side supports and rear tendon, they were a little tricky because I am not used to walking with my foot at an angle. I was able to wear them for 4 hours the night before at a party and danced in them, and wore them for 6 hours on Halloween night the next day. My legs wear fine, my knee was a little swollen from some antics that led to me falling off a porch in them. Just don’t fall in them and they are actually somewhat comfortable.




