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@Daniel-fb4xy

5 жыл бұрын

Punished Props Academy hey guys, you can buy wearable wire jackets (I sadly don't know the english name for them) that you then can adjust to your body. There are even electrical ones that heat up and selfform to your body. These things are reusable, readjustable and way faster than creating a dummy for every person you want to create something for. Maybe this is something you want to look into.

@anarchyantz1564

5 жыл бұрын

Roll of Duct tape £5.99, Old T-Shirt from Charity shop £1.99, Friends help and immobility - Free. For all that there is MasterCard, explaining to the police why you are duct taping someone up and recording it. Priceless (Or one phone call to your lawyer if it goes wrong).

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Those sound neat! We'll look for them.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

haha, yes!

@PhoenixWrites2309

5 жыл бұрын

If you used a shiny insulation/craft tape, it would be a good under-armour for cos play armour suits.

Thanks so much for helping us out, can't wait to work more on the Wonder Woman costume!!!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

We're so stoked to see the final costume!

@gavinli1368

5 жыл бұрын

You could probably check out Kamui Cosplay on KZread, she does a lot of pattern creating on dress forms. And I know she would want you to buy her books!

@NochSoEinKaddiFan

5 жыл бұрын

You are showing up at all my favourite tinkering places; I applaud your excellent taste in youtube content :D

@gavinli1368

5 жыл бұрын

NochSoEinKaddiFan Well then, I’ll have to keep my eye out for your comments next time another Maker’s video goes up. :D

@reforzar

5 жыл бұрын

Does Evan always pull the trigger early?

its super important that you do this with someone you're *really* comfortable with, because the process is basically them feeling you up for about an hour.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Correct.

Sorry, if you apply the duct tape in a criss cross pattern over the chest and back (male or female) makes for a more defined form. Also making registration marks on the back prior to cutting. Which Brit did mention makes for easier closing of the form. Thanks for video PP and E&K. You can also stick a hole in the bottom and display on a pic pipe for a standing form.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Sticking it on a stand is a great idea! We originally wanted to try doing the X across the chest but we were so excited we forgot! - Paige

My high school drama department isn't the wealthiest by any means, but we wanted a new sewing dress form so we actually made one just like this a couple years ago.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful!

Wrapping the body loosely in plastic wrap works in lieu of an old tshirt. You can build the form up the neck more, down the arm better, and lower on the hips. I put a long thin piece of craft foam down the back for cutting it off the body. It makes your model more comfortable knowing the scissors will hit that prior to their skin. Expanding foam works great as stuffing. Gives a more rigid form to pull patterns off of.

To get a more rigid form (useful when working with more rigid materials like armour) fill with builders foam, you can then peel off the tape and sand (and fill if needed) to get a really smooth surface

"Use a t shirt you don't care about" -uses a bungie t shirt 😂😂😂

@bagel7917

5 жыл бұрын

I was just about to comment that

@FlamingNinja

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately their Fortnite shirt was already ruined. Lol

@onyxwar2758

4 жыл бұрын

I would use a Patriots shirt.

@erickf8347

4 жыл бұрын

@@onyxwar2758 bruh hahahaha

@brandonduren5422

4 жыл бұрын

Had to go back just to see 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Shredded paper is also a pretty good packing material, it adds some nice heft.

@Razzman70

5 жыл бұрын

Also you can use expanding foams to pack it and that will allow you to pin to it easier.

Brittney just makes me smile, so cute and sweet !!!

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

Me too :)

This will be very helpful for a Spider-Man costume!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

On the close-up, you can see all of the cat hair on the sacrificed t-shirt. It really does get everywhere😂

Just a suggestion for covering the holes, cut a piece of cardboard to size and then tape it on.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea! - Paige

Great tutorial! never knew it was so easy to make a dummy of yourself

I've done these and had good results filling them out with 3 pound expanding foam (Foam-It! 3 by SmoothOn)

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Great tip, thanks for sharing Gordon! =D

These two keep invading my feed. First Alec Steele, now here! Good things they're so nice.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

They are the MOST nice! =)

Is this possible with the power of flex tape?

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure, I've never used flex tape.

@HowdyMyDudes

5 жыл бұрын

*THAT'S A LOT OF DAMAGE*

@banjobill8420

5 жыл бұрын

Flex Tape would make the mannequin indestructable.

I did one of these of my head using a plastic bag and tape. I made sure I put in breathing holes first. haha.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Breathing hole are a must, for sure, haha!

@0meat

5 жыл бұрын

I was actually doing it at work, between calls. As far as my coworker knew, I just put a bag over my head and started frantically wrapping it in tape. they were a little weirded out. lol Wasn't till I took it off and started stuffing it that it made since to them.

@Maribel80ify

5 жыл бұрын

I've done head dummy with duct tape by myself, never again. Even with breathing hole it was quite panic inducing.

@0meat

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah... it's not great.

I did one of these about a year ago.. very fun to do.. make sure you have good airflow.. cause it will get HOT

Really cool, awesome work! 😃👍👍👍👊👊👊

I love this!! Thank you so much for posting!

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

I really love this! This really help for my Star Wars prop.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Splendid! =D

Been wanting to do one of these. This has motivated me to get to work on it. Thanks for the video.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

wow, i wished i would have checked this video out before i started sewing for a friend but well, i learned to use seamly2D with a cnc laser :D

Great video!!

I would recommend using several colors of sharpie in a pattern as registration marks, you can also cut the back in a zig zag pattern like you would on a single piece mold.

I tried all sorts of filler material, expanding foam (this makes it heaver and could expand the duct tape out), newspaper (shredded and crumpled), shredded foam, packing peanuts... the best material is the batting you stuff quilts/pillows with. You can get it for cheap, use coupons, and you can fill all cracks with it to make it sturdy. I also built a PVC frame to go on the inside so it would stand like a regular dress dummy.

@Dsk001

5 жыл бұрын

Have you tried several types of expanding foam? From their nerf dart video I saw theres a few avaiable maybe some of the quishier foam would work well and just leave one opening unclosed so it wouldn't expand the duct tape.

Great tutorial! If you wrapped her body in shrink wrap or aluminum foil, then duct tape- you might be able to save a shirt!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

That's definitely a very common method that works really well! We went with a shirt for extra stability since they were traveling. Using a shirt can also help ensure your duct tape form has the same comfortable fit as a t-shirt. - Paige

@terranovnicek1567

5 жыл бұрын

T Shirts are cheap enough at thrift shops tho

@mcamilleri89

5 жыл бұрын

Would it be possible to tape up the sleeve and neck holes properly, and pour in plaster to make a plaster body torso?

@banjobill8420

5 жыл бұрын

@@mcamilleri89 The plaster may make the form sag in places, since it's a soft shell.

@damionwayne8701

4 жыл бұрын

hi costume kid

I made one of these several years ago because I couldn't afford a proper dress-makers dummy. Note to self: Be aware of which way you fill it with stuffing. I now own a form best suited to making a Quasimodo costume.

Amazing i have been working with duck tape for a long time to making Halloween things . Awesome job on making the duck tape torso the best job keep up the hard work ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thanks for the video

if you want sleeves, you have to make that cut up the arms, and i cut up the back too, ,,also , if you're gonna make a reusable one, it's very hard to peel it off the mold with only the cut in the back

Just gave me an idea on repair. Thanks!

I've been doing this method either as a Body Double, the basis for a corset pattern or as the start of a perfect fitting pattern (especially when its something different like a historic or fantasy/sf costume), so this method is so versatile. and I wear the bra I plan to wear under the costume during this process, and I usually start with a foundation strip, under the breasts, going completely around the body (one strip, overlapping at the end) smooth, not tight. then, you will find that makes a good sticking spot (duct tape only sticks to itself). so in the front, go between the breasts, up over the shoulder (like a bra does) and stick to the back of the foundation strip. this forms a much better and more defined breast area (like a good bra). then wrap one layer around the body, slightly overlapping each. A whole upper body wrap has never taken me more than 1 roll of tape, maximum. I've found that I use strips that fit a section at a time. so, like from under the breasts and armpit and around the body to the back where a previous course of tape comes over the shoulders. hope that helps someone.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks for sharing. =)

I love cousin It giving you guys a helping hand.

شكرا جزيلا thank you very much. It's very useful for me Thanks alot

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Perfect

I was on the website looking for templates and I saw Kaitlyn and pushed on this so fast 😂

this will help with my fursuits!! Thank you!

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Happy to help!

@lillicarter7279

4 жыл бұрын

I'm making Digi legs for my baby, sol. She's going to be a 3/4 partial so I'm going to need a dummy of my legs.

@archietheskully579

4 жыл бұрын

@@lillicarter7279 Aw! Sounds exciting!

...I wrap my body in saran wrap, then do duct tape over that, I've NEVER had to cut my clothes. That's the most common cosplayer way to do it.

Thank you! now i need to find someone who is willing to help me to cover me with ducktape.

Wow I'm early great vid btw

Really neato

can you guys show how to make a head with household supplies?

Makes me wish I had a gang for maker friends for this and when they did the head casting for Bill. :(

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

It is very helpful!

does this still work if you do the classic cling wrap method instead of a shirt? or does the shirt help with keeping the shape?

Thank You All !!! 💖

One of the first

You guys can also use cling film instead of using a shirt, that will reduce the problem of thickness.

I see that lightsaber on that shelf in the background... Graflex ftw!

BUNGIE !!!! back when they were making good stuff !!! also really nice video guys !

Great video with some really good tips! Evan and Katelyn clone army in 3...2...

I'm wondering: wouldn't it be better to use pieces of PVC pipe inside the arms to keep the shape? Or make a ropugh shape of PVC pipe in general inside the duct tape dummy to hold its form better?

Hehe I’ve already got one, it’s filled with newspaper and Tesco bags (supermarket bags) Make sure you have someone with you - even if they don’t help lol.

@itsagundam79

5 жыл бұрын

lasarith2 how many bags does it take to fill? I've got 3 very large Target bags stuffed overflowing right now

@lasarith2

5 жыл бұрын

itsagundam79 I’d estimate given my size, probably about 1 since I also used newspaper as well, so at lest one bag 🙂

@shorround

5 жыл бұрын

I did a full body using plastic bags

Could also fill with salespaper

Could you use pillow stuffing at all to fill the torso mannequin

this was very helpful, better than buying a dummy, thank you.

Nice

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Bout to do this by myself

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

Dink lots of water and take your time. Be very careful and make sure you have a way to get yourself out if something happens.

I used to do this When I was a kid!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you had an awesome childhood!

So how exactly would you pull templates from it, would you be putting shrink wrap around and then more duct tape to pull off or what?

@forrestfire2021

5 жыл бұрын

Crucifix Roarband that would be one way, you can also make patterns using masking tape too cover the form and draw on too.

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

You got it! Shrink wrap, or aluminium foil, then more tape. Similar to how we pull the pattern in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fY6OmK6fpMfeodI.htmlm31s and this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/inmVlqmwk7qwoNo.htmlm19s

@lasarith2

5 жыл бұрын

Crucifix Roarband muslin fabric, newspaper, aluminium foil, paper, masking tape, Brown paper rap, ((possibly thermal plastics worbla)

I put a layer of cling film first. helps the tape adhere

i did a project just like this in my art class except we did a full foot to neck body dummy with cheap packing tape

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can do that too and it's awesome!

To paraphrase a meme..Get yourself a gal that looks at you the way Katelyn looks at Evan. :)

Did they mention anywhere how much duct tape was used?

@beckymurphy4714

5 жыл бұрын

When I did it I went through a roll and about a half. It depends on how much surface you're covering, and how many layers you do.

@lasarith2

5 жыл бұрын

Bea even I used about 2 rolls and I’m small

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

I think we went through almost two rolls. Since we were each using our own roll, we now have three rolls of partially used tape, ha.

Okay, I used a similar process, but used great stuff foam (for three inch gaps) instead of ripped paper.

If I wrap my head in tape, how do I flatten that out to make pattern pieces? Other patterns for lucha masks only have a seam around the crown and through the middle of the face/head. Flattening that side piece would be impossible?

I've heard putting a strip of thin cardboard underneath where the back seam will be before the tape job is a good idea especially when you are using regular scissors and/or have no undershirt. Speaking of which, is it a good idea to try and get as close to the body dimensions as possible (skin tight shirt, nothing underneath) or should you have a little air like Kaitlyns dummy has with the two looser shirts? I would absolutely love to see some more about designing and patterning, that is some black magic if you ask me ^^

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Get as close as possible while maintaining your model’s comfort.

@wm302

5 жыл бұрын

In other words - as much as we would like to see Katelyn's "True Form", they were hardly going to be comfortable doing that as a group and then showing it on KZread. Evan at least knows how to make a 2.0 though...

FYI. Those "surgical scissors" are Lister Bandage Scissors .

great video. can you also use this technique for a head-cast?

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

I would not recommend it. You could do it in silicone like this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGem2qqDgLK9eMo.html or in alginate (cheaper) like this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIqd0pZmmNDAndo.html

When I saw you need people to help, I got worried. My brother is always playing video games and when I asked my mom to help she said no because “Halloween and Comic Con aren’t even near.”

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

We're still doing fine, but people's contributions help us make our videos!

Is it solid? I'm just thinking couldn't you just fill the thing with a plaster mixture from say a 25lb bag for 12$ and seal off the neck and sleeves.

Duct tape dummies are also made for fursuits and use sweatpants and sweatshirt or long john underwear top and bottom to make a full body fursuit then it gets sent to the fursuit maker. =^.^=

This is something I really need to show people how to do this properly. I've had two done in the past, and they both came out like crap with all kinds of folds in the tape.

I did this a year ago except instead of paper on the inside I used canned insulation spray foam

I feel excited to try this at some point. I do have a question, however. Is it possible to use the same process with a pair of pants you no longer care about? This of course is to create the lower half. I just wanted to ask first to be safe and learn what you would recommend.

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

I bet you could do something with that! It would be fit to the pants and not your actual body proportions though, which would still work well for planning armor and the like!

You could also use cling wrap so you dont have to use a shirt

Maybe this isn't the right place for it, but I'm reading Foamsmith and it talks about adding darts to duct tape dummy patterns - but how do you know where to add them?

Definitely going to use this to make a cast to upgrade from my hanger! XD What density of Foam It did you use though?

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Something like FoamIT 8 should do the trick: www.smooth-on.com/product-line/foam-it/

@jro.8383

5 жыл бұрын

Gonna grab some right now. Thank you for these wonderful videos! :D

I have one question can this apply for the rest of body to?? Like legs and arms?? I want to make a full body armor suit with foam but this is my first time doing it. So I want to make sure I'm doing it right.

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely!

The duct tape and cat hair torso form. For extra body!

All hair out of the way! Katelyn has such long hair.

So I made one of these about 6 years ago and stuffed it with my fabric remnants. A couple of days later it exploded open, I assume from the pressure inside. Any idea how to prevent that if I try again?

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

There are a few reasons a duct tape dummy can come apart. Over time duct tape will stretch a little bit if it's really firmly stuffed. That can cause the adhesion to lose strength and come apart. If the tape is exposed to heat over time that will also wear it down. Duct tape, while very strong, isn't permanent! the material you have under the duct tape (i.e. a shirt, plastic wrap, or tin foil) can contribute to the overall strength of the dummy as well. Plastic wrap is more likely to tear than a shirt, for example. The number of layers is also a factor - too many layers and it won't have the right measurements, but too few and it can come apart too easily. Hope that helps! - Paige

God bless all of you amen

Question (which you likely won't see ... ): in the helmet display behind you, second shelf, second cube from the left, the plate-style mask. Do you have a pattern for that one?

“Officially committing” and it’s been 2 years 😂

@uranianmoon8343

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts

I'd like to know where you got the shelving unit for the helmets!

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

That one is from Ikea. It's called Kallax.

@IDMTB3D

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

can I somehow fill a cut form with extensive foam that is poured into and grow to that shape?

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

You can! You just want to be careful with your amounts and make sure your tape form is very sturdy, as the force from the expansion could rip or warp the tape.

Wearing painters overalls is a good (and cheap) alternative to ruining a shirt. You can also leave the zipper uncovered so you can unzip your subject most of the way out of their duct tape prison haha

I want to make a full suit in this method to see if I can basically make a manikin of myself. Is there a simple way to make a head in the same way? And is there anything else I can fill it with to make it sturdy so it doesn't fall apart, but flexible enough to bend at the joints?

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

We recommend an alginate or silicone life cast. You could cast a copy of the head in a lightweight expanding urethane foam.

Seems like a minor detail, but I noticed on her left arm, the tape was wrapped at the size of the sleeve, and on her right arm it was more snug fit to her arm(folding the sleeve under it a bit). Which would you recommend as the best option?

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure it matters a whole lot in the long run.

@sxetechie51666

5 жыл бұрын

ok awesome, thanks for the reply! :)

Can we just use paper if it is expensive to buy expanding foam?

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

How much of the foam filler should I buy if I’m an XL to 2XL men’s

@punishedprops

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure! That would be a great question to ask the folks at Smooth-On

Where would you get eva foam cheap in australia online

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what's available down under.

Do a full body one

does it matter what size the t-shirt is? Does it have to be lose or very tight?

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

A T-shirt that fits comfortably or somewhat tight is your best bet. Too tight and it will be very difficult to cut off and may warp the shape once you remove it. Too loose and you'll end up with a lot of bunched up fabric that will alter the shape/fit. - Paige

How heavy is this? I'm wanting to use a torso as the base for a gauzy ghost form, but it has to be lightweight.

@punishedprops

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm if you didn't stuff it it would be super lightweight - or you could bulk it out slightly with plastic grocery bags

Hey so I was wondering if you can make the Harley Quinn gun from suicide squad I would appreciate it a lot thx xx

Hah, read that as Duck tape mummy.. just as good

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

Now I want a duck tape mummy!

@joeytheghost4211

5 жыл бұрын

We could all use one in life.

Where can I get a Groot in Carbonite?

@punishedprops

5 жыл бұрын

My pal David makes them: m.facebook.com/doublezerofx/