Cosplay Special Effects

Aug 24, 2014

Erin M.

I WANNA SEE WHEN YOU'RE DONE!

Now that that that's out let's see..I found a couple of tutorials that may be helpful. Best of luck!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8acGHVX85WU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKerVJ9FdBU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyBJwp6DvbE

Aug 24, 2014

Kimberley T.

Thanks Erin! I'll probably film myself making and the final product if it works out!

Aug 24, 2014

Nikelle B.

I'm sorry I don't have any ideas but I can't wait to see your finished product!

Aug 25, 2014

Emily W.

Hmm that's an interesting challenge! Maybe craft or couch foam, sculpted with an electric knife? Similar to how Furries make their heads.

The prosthetics on the neck and chest will be the hardest, along with blending the headpiece into the neck and face.

It's going to be pretty difficult if you aren't able to sculpt, mold, and cast foam latex. You can try and use things like gel10 or 3rd Degree, plus liquid latex. I find that ripping up makeup sponges and using them with liquid latex you can make interesting lumpy shapes. Same with toilet paper. Maybe practice creating a little fungus patch on your arm to see what works before you attempt it full scale.

Definitely post photos and such! Also you might ask about this on Cosplay.com, they might have more suggestions.

Aug 25, 2014

Ashley L.

That's so cool!!

Aug 25, 2014

Kimberley T.

Thanks so much Emily! I was hoping you would see this!

Aug 25, 2014

Emily W.

Well the title certain grabbed me! As a SFX nerd, a cosplay geek, and a zombie fanatic, you've got me hook, line, and sinker. ;)