Demon Dog WIP Chronicles

[Chaos_Costumes]

I would like to consolidate here my progress with the Demon Dog suit I've been working on.
I will graciously accept any critiques and opinions, and am not easily offended.

The suit will be made out of a Worbla "skull" (Potentially glowing) Resin Eyes, Stretch Velvet, Yarn-Tail, and Ears, and 2 inch pile faux fur.

Here is the concept sketch:

****PHOTO ALBUM HERE OF FINISHED COSTUME****

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

This is the head form I am building in lieu of Clay for me to form the Worbla upon. Jaw set from Ebay, and a taxidermy tongue.

Added some more canine-like details to the muzzle - mostly the side.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Digi Leg: The third picture is shopped a bit to reduce some foam bulk, and make the leg look more elegant.

 

[OtisTheDog]

Fuck me, that thing is scary! xD the suit is looking awesome so far though haha love the teeth, cant wait to see it finished!

 

[Dokid]

Digi Leg: The third picture is shopped a bit to reduce some foam bulk, and make the leg look more elegant.

On your calves it looks a bit odd just jutting out. I would suggest lengthening it so that it doesn't look so out of place.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Fuck me, that thing is scary! xD the suit is looking awesome so far though haha love the teeth, cant wait to see it finished!

Thanks! I am glad you think it's scary - it's what I am going for. ^_^ I can't wait to see it either! xD

On your calves it looks a bit odd just jutting out. I would suggest lengthening it so that it doesn't look so out of place.

Now that you mention it, they do look a tad off. After I sculpt a more refined shape, I'll post it, and you guys can tell me what you think.



Also THANK GOD for electric carving knives...

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Started fleshing out the legs, and took the calf advice. Apparently the Hot Glue fused to the duct tape dummy more than I anticipated. Fingers raw from previous burns, and trying to rip the tape off. However, 3M Super 77 works great, but I am glad I used the hot glue to attach the base structure, otherwise it rips off of the suit a bit too easily.

 

[Zabrina]

That is one beautiful looking design! Everything seems to be lookin' good.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Fleshing out the legs a bit more. All I need to finish is the butt and sides of the thigh for the legs - then it's off to the torso! Getting the Worbla in the mail on Friday - and subsequently starting the head then, if it arrives in the afternoon.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Had a long day today - so much more to do. Anyone have any advice/resources I can use for making the "skin" over this? I was thinking making a looser fitting skin, and hand sewing parts to tack down the negative space, and accentuate it, but if anyone has a more efficient idea, please let me know.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Well, this is my first adventure in Worbla! I think it turned out great, the Worbla really took to the shape quite accurately. I made a pattern with plastic wrap and painter's tape, drew on it, then cut out the darts, and traced it. Next time I would be more calculated in creating the pattern, but it all worked out. I'd also make a more refined form, since the wrinkles of the duct tape showed up on the finished product. Luckily adding fleece and the stretch velvet really smooths it out, and the little bumps are negligible. I am capable of smoothing it out completely, but that would just be a waste of time. :/

I really loved working with this stuff - you get instant results!

If anyone would like specific advice on making a head out of this stuff, feel free to ask.

 

[Zabrina]

Looks gorgeous!

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

I am not 100% certain about the leg silhouette, but I just don't have the time or interest to go back and change it. This is just the fleece covering, I will be making a velvet body suit, and airbrushing in highlights.

 

[Alexxx-Returns]

Wow, this is looking amazing. Particularly love the legs!

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Wow, this is looking amazing. Particularly love the legs!

I am glad you like them! ^__^ Thanks for the words of encouragement, it really means a lot to me.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Just a filler eye - going to be pouring up some resin eyes with LED's in them tomorrow.

I went just a tad snarly, not too much so the closed jaw expression didn't look too forced. I messed up the Jaw Hinge a bajillion times trying to get it to open at the correct angle. I am so glad you can fiddle with Worbla until you get it just right. Melt, cool, re-melt, stick - rinse and repeat until satisfactory results are achieved.

Om nom nom nom nom.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

I was really lazy in making the texture - used a leather craft seeding tool. I tried using a lemon, but the texture just wasn't deep enough. The nose is Sculpey Premo. I painted the teeth as well, adding some staining and what-have-you. I am not entirely pleased with the up-close-ness, but it will have to do for now. I mean, how many people are going to get inches away from my face, and nit-pick small details that don't particularly matter?

Will be sewing up the velvet body suit today, made a giant masking tape pattern because I didn't want to use my brain parts to alter a pattern. x__x

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Velvet and fur covering on the suit - it is sewn as a whole, and slipped over the foam and Lycra body suit. I plan on soft sculpting in fine details. I do it this way, without glue, so I can change the skin whenever I want to change things up. I will also be adding air-brushed highlights to the muscles if my test swatches turn out alright.

Pattern made with tape worked out for the rough size, but I had to tailor it a lot, since the velvet stretches. I pinned the legs, inside-out, on the mannequin itself, just so I could sew it juuust right.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Eyes painted with Metallic Red paint. I love how the plastic of the LED's just disappears within the resin.

To make the gloves, I used masking tape as fabric stabilizer, since the legit stuff is so spendy. Be aware that it is difficult to peal away the tape from zig-zag stitches. The purpose of the stablizer, is to make it easier to sew, and so that the fabric wouldn't stretch as I sewed it. I purchase a Walking Foot for my sewing machine for this project and it DOES make a huuuge difference.

Pads are vinyl, and the claws are Sculpey Premo encased in Worbla. You can see in the second photo what the claws look like in the background. I wanted them to be stable and sturdy within the glove. I used the Sculpey to make a 3D form to shape the Worbla around, otherwise JUST the Worbla looked like card-stock. >__>

I do have a question for the FAF community; what color should I paint the claws? I was thinking a slate blue-gray, so that they stand out, but keep with the monochromatic feel. The paint I purchased will give highlights to the suit is the same color.

 

[CatterHatter]

Wow! This is pretty crazy. I like the look of this beastie.
Claw color? Hmmm... your slate gray should work, but if you are having second thoughts you could try to go with a deep, dark red or purple. Red matching better due to the eyes of course.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

Wow! This is pretty crazy. I like the look of this beastie.
Claw color? Hmmm... your slate gray should work, but if you are having second thoughts you could try to go with a deep, dark red or purple. Red matching better due to the eyes of course.

Thanks for your compliments and advice - I will do some test swatches to see what I like best.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

I did a lot of adjustment for symetry, but I am just burnt out. I love the effect the eyelids have to the expression. I was getting worried for a bit... x)


I laminated some Velvet with Fleece - I decided the fur pattern to go in the "wrong" direction, because in photos, velvet's grain looks weird if it isn't going all the same way.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

So close, yet so far away. Not bad for my first head.

 

[CatterHatter]

...woah! This head is really coming together! Thanks for all the process pics. It's so cool to see this step-by-step.

 

[Chaos_Costumes]

...woah! This head is really coming together! Thanks for all the process pics. It's so cool to see this step-by-step.

You're very welcome!

I enjoy "showing off" and also helping anyone else that is doing something similar! I know I learned a TON from Blog/Forum posts, and I want to keep the cycle going. There are NOT a lot of Velvet/Worbla heads out there, nor many resources.