Creature Costume Basics

Amy Whetsel & Dawn Dininger

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Every monster needs a killer costume, but where to start? Learn creature costume basics with master FX fabricators Dawn Dininger (Wolverine, Tron: Legacy) & Amy Whetsel (Jurassic Park 3, The Edge). Perfect for the beginning cosplayer, Halloween enthusiast, and experienced costume maker alike, this lesson is packed with tips and tricks you can use to start creating DIY wardrobe for your characters with affordable and accessible materials.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Beginner Level
6h 3m of duration
English (auto), Spanish (auto)
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Curriculum

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson. 

 

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

 

Naimie's Beauty Center

www.joann.com/

Michaels

 

ZOMBIE

2 Men’s White Shirts

Green Tea

Coffee/ Coffee Grounds

Seam Ripper

Rasp

Sand Paper

Latex

Bleach Spray

Water Bucket

Lingerie Bag

Wax

Oil

Fake Blood (Different Kinds)

Fabric Paint

Razor Blades

Fuller’s Earth

Pantyhose

Hair Dryer

Toothbrush or Chip Brush

MUMMY

Pants

Sewing Machine

Thread

Sewing Needle

Stitch Witchery

Pins

Cheesecloth

3M 77 Spray Glue

3M Clear 74 Spray Glue

Fabritrack Glue

Iron

Brown Paper

Scissors

FUR

Fun Fur

Turtleneck Shirt

Paint

Streaks and Tips

Pomade

Snaps

Needle and Thread

Safety Pins

Muslin

Tagging Gun

FAT BELLY and BUTT

2 Pairs of Bike Shorts (1 True Size and 1 about 1-2 Sizes Big)

2 T-Shirts (1 True Size and 1 about 1-2 Sizes Big)

Sewing Machine 

Thread

Mattress Foam

Batting

3M 74 Glue Spray

Persona Blades

Scissors

Clear Plastic Bags

Large Bubble Wrap

Small Bubble Wrap

Sharpies

Day 2

8 Specialty Spandex Samples

METAL LOOK FABRIC ARMOR

Silver Speciality Spandex

Black Spandex

Leather or Vinyl

Muslin

Sewing Machine 

Thread

Needles

Tempo

Rust Paint (Creatix)

Brush

3M 77 Spray Glue

1/4” L-200

Fine Tip Sharpie

Jewels and Beans to Glue Under Spandex

Fast Buckles

Webbing

Elastic

Safety Pins

Water

Brown Paper

Paper Towels

Scissors

CAPE

Body Form

Interior Fabric

Exterior Fabric

Spandex

Nylon Rod

Muslin

Scissors

Pins

Sharpie

Iron

Ironing Board

HAT

Buckram

Covering Fabric

Sewing Machine

Needle and Thread

Thread

Millinery Wire

3M 77 Spray Glue

Masking Tape

Spray Bottle of Water

Sharpie

Blow Dryer

FOOTWEAR

Van’s Type Shoes (Slip Ons)

Ballet Flats

Shoe Soling

Leg Form

Fashion Fabric

Fur

Muslin

Tempo

Pins

Barge Contact Cement

Chip Brush

1/8” L-200 Foam

Mattress Foam

Blow Dryer

Paper Towels

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyAmy Whetsel & Dawn Dininger

Amy Whetsel & Dawn Dininger have been on our faculty since the beginning. They are GREAT instructors with years of pro experience.
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