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The fun returns in 2009

Sun Nov 1, 2009, 8:53 AM
After last years debacle with our Kang and Kodos costumes we went with something simpler, and that really helped us have fun again this year. Statler and Waldorf from the Muppet Show were a big hit. Not as big a hit as Kang and Kodos, but this year we could actually move around and talk to people and even take pictures... a fair trade off I think. The highlight of the night was probably us running into someone dressed as Jim Henson. We got a couple good pictures of us together that you can find in our gallery.
Now, time to put our thoughts toward what we are doing next year (I'm kidding, we already know what we're doing)

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:iconruthac-arus:
Hey guys! Tis that most awesome time of year again. I've been swamped with work, but if I can get Decorah Jones (big red guy from last year) fixed up, he'll be roaming State Street as well tomorrow. Have fun out there!
:iconhalloweeners:
Do you got something to replace those evil metal claws of doom? I know the security on State Street has laxed a bit this year, but there is still no way they are letting you in with those.
:iconruthac-arus:
Nope. And unfortunately, that gauntlet had one vital component detached last year and held on merely by duct tape. I dunno if I want to wear it again without either fixing it or getting it replaced. I'm thinking of making something that more matches my original concept of the character- fully articulate plated gauntlets and long boots. Anyways, I started writing this yesterday, then got caught up in crunch time for work (a gaming shipping out), and now here it is, later Halloween night finally returning to consciousness. Hope I can make it downtown...
:iconhalloweeners:
Hope you made it too. Though I didn't see you, but then again the odds of me finding you were quite literally 1 in about 40000.
:icongameslut:
Do you have any advice on how you made the masks for the Beetlejuice? Or would you be willing to make a set of them for me? :D I love it!
:iconhalloweeners:
We have 15 days till Halloween, that is cutting it close, but I am sure I could make them for you in time. However it would be faster if you made them, because you do not have to worry about shipping them, and you can also be sure that they will fit properly.
1: Make an aluminum foil molds of your faces. Use enough foil to make it thick enough that they will hold their shape under light pressure, since you will be putting paper mache over them. Figure out where the eyes will have to go and work around that. You may have to adjust the masks a bit to make that work. Always remember, you are not going for a perfect representation of the movie, just something that looks right, and functions well.
2: Reinforce the foil with a light layer of mache (I use Cellucaly, it is far superior to an ordinary water/flour mix, and quite inexpensive) so it will be strong and wont change shape.
3: When that drys, build up the shape of the masks with newspaper. This will take some artistic talent that I cannot guide you through, either you got it or you don't
4:layer celluclay over the newspaper to get the final shapes, you may have to do several layers, so you will have to wait for it to dry in between layers. Putting the masks in the oven on low heat helps dry them faster.
5: paint the masks, and you may want to put a layer of black fleece of felt on the inside for comfort.
That's the best advice I can give. Hope it helped.
If you REALLY would rather I did it, I can help you but you have to pay for shipping and materials.
:icongameslut:
I'm going to give it a try myself. I don't actually need it just for Halloween, I do a bunch of costuming stuff for other events also-but I don't have any experience with props or masks. I'll give it a try, but if I can't make it work, I'd love to commission you guys for it since yours came out great!
:iconhalloweeners:
That sounds fine to me.
:icongameslut:
Also thanks for the advice!
:icondeviantlacon:
HI! Your costumes are AMAZING. I was wondering do you sell your costumes after you are done with them by any chance?

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