Hey everyone! I'm branching out from sewing to more advanced costume making and I need some advice. I know we've got lots of quilters and some theater folk round abouts, so I'm hoping you guys can steer me in the right direction.
I'm sure everyone has at least seen the trailers for the movie Maleficent? I will be making that absolutely gorgeous, iconic black Maleficent costume from the curse scene. The dress, the staff, all that I can do no problem. I've never done anything more complicated than wigs and simple prop headpieces like a butcherknife through the head, though.
I've been researching some costuming resources to make those horns, but I could use some experienced advice before I start pouring cash into things that won't work. I've considered doing a sculpture and making a casting, but I can't figure out what would give me the appropriate detail without weighing a ton. That, and while I've done sculpture, I've never done casting. I'm not afraid to try, though!
I've considered something like paper maiche, but it won't have the durability I want. Worbla, Wonderflex, and fosshape all seem like good options, being able to be worked with heat to hold a lightweight and rigid shape and Worbla and Wonderflex seem like they would be able to hold the horn details I want and be able to be painted to look realistic, but these are expensive and I am hoping someone here has worked with them before I plunk down that kind of money.
Yes, I know there are already people on Etsy and such making the horns, but I want to test my own skills and have a set all my own. That, and I'm hoping that this will be my first entry into a convention costume contest, and you just don't compete with pre-made pieces if you want to win.
Thanks in advance!
I'm sure everyone has at least seen the trailers for the movie Maleficent? I will be making that absolutely gorgeous, iconic black Maleficent costume from the curse scene. The dress, the staff, all that I can do no problem. I've never done anything more complicated than wigs and simple prop headpieces like a butcherknife through the head, though.
I've been researching some costuming resources to make those horns, but I could use some experienced advice before I start pouring cash into things that won't work. I've considered doing a sculpture and making a casting, but I can't figure out what would give me the appropriate detail without weighing a ton. That, and while I've done sculpture, I've never done casting. I'm not afraid to try, though!
I've considered something like paper maiche, but it won't have the durability I want. Worbla, Wonderflex, and fosshape all seem like good options, being able to be worked with heat to hold a lightweight and rigid shape and Worbla and Wonderflex seem like they would be able to hold the horn details I want and be able to be painted to look realistic, but these are expensive and I am hoping someone here has worked with them before I plunk down that kind of money.
Yes, I know there are already people on Etsy and such making the horns, but I want to test my own skills and have a set all my own. That, and I'm hoping that this will be my first entry into a convention costume contest, and you just don't compete with pre-made pieces if you want to win.
Thanks in advance!
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