My First Attempt
![David Boccabella](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/userpics/427/nRAGLKQ5I1A8A.jpg)
Hi Folks.
A friend Glen wanted to make a costume so it was the perfect opportunity to make and photograph the progress of a Dummy.
Here are some progress picks. I am about to fill with foam so that will be a second set of picts.
I am using the wrapping that you can get from packing supplies. Don;t Use Kitchen Style wrap. It's too lightweight and tears. Also it does not stick to itself well.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/dt/tl23ejx1k53z.jpg)
All wrapped up and ready for taping.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/j2/0vjh8usmvddy.jpg)
Taped. Sorry I did not get pictures of this as I was working by myself. Now things I found.. Get a decent heavy duty masking tape. You will only need 3 layers rather than the 5.
Also I found that slow overlapping spirals work great in giving strenght and support down the arms and legs.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/se/xbtfubjdwp5p.jpg)
Side View.. Skinny Bugger is'nt he. Atleast I won't need much foam![:D :D](https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/resources/emoji/lol.png)
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/l4/jf9rv2fviiyv.jpg)
Doing the top was easier when he sat down. I did this in my lounge where Glen could watch movies. Also nice distraction for me in the back ground.
I had a lot of trouble with the shoulders and armpits.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/9l/3okays3dgv0l.jpg)
Front View
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/at/peudqg01znbe.jpg)
About 2 layers of tape here.. One to go.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/jw/exwv4dexmptf.jpg)
Finally - release. As Glen was so thin and I used my body suit on him I ended up cutting the arms of the fabric. Glen was ok but naturally nervous. Yes I DID use the proper bandage scissors. I learnt that from when I made a Duct Tape dummt years back and the 'victim' still has the scars.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/wl/alvv2ztbhask.jpg)
Ready for foam.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/xw/eqj22sscxel3.jpg)
Bottom Filled
![Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/6x/enddi1ukhuv0.jpg](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/6x/enddi1ukhuv0.jpg)
Top Filled
![Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/46/qglnj979yxyb.jpg](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/46/qglnj979yxyb.jpg)
I'm of twp minds what to do next. Previous experiments when removing the tape showed that the plastic wrapping had come apart and become embedded into the foam - thus ruing the look and requiring major surgery.,
Or shall I leave the tape on and let it stay this way. I can still cut it apart for dis assembly if needed![:) :)](https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Enjoy my exploits
Dave
A friend Glen wanted to make a costume so it was the perfect opportunity to make and photograph the progress of a Dummy.
Here are some progress picks. I am about to fill with foam so that will be a second set of picts.
I am using the wrapping that you can get from packing supplies. Don;t Use Kitchen Style wrap. It's too lightweight and tears. Also it does not stick to itself well.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/dt/tl23ejx1k53z.jpg)
All wrapped up and ready for taping.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/j2/0vjh8usmvddy.jpg)
Taped. Sorry I did not get pictures of this as I was working by myself. Now things I found.. Get a decent heavy duty masking tape. You will only need 3 layers rather than the 5.
Also I found that slow overlapping spirals work great in giving strenght and support down the arms and legs.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/se/xbtfubjdwp5p.jpg)
Side View.. Skinny Bugger is'nt he. Atleast I won't need much foam
![:D :D](https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/resources/emoji/lol.png)
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/l4/jf9rv2fviiyv.jpg)
Doing the top was easier when he sat down. I did this in my lounge where Glen could watch movies. Also nice distraction for me in the back ground.
I had a lot of trouble with the shoulders and armpits.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/9l/3okays3dgv0l.jpg)
Front View
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/at/peudqg01znbe.jpg)
About 2 layers of tape here.. One to go.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/jw/exwv4dexmptf.jpg)
Finally - release. As Glen was so thin and I used my body suit on him I ended up cutting the arms of the fabric. Glen was ok but naturally nervous. Yes I DID use the proper bandage scissors. I learnt that from when I made a Duct Tape dummt years back and the 'victim' still has the scars.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/wl/alvv2ztbhask.jpg)
Ready for foam.
![](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/xw/eqj22sscxel3.jpg)
Bottom Filled
![Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/6x/enddi1ukhuv0.jpg](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/6x/enddi1ukhuv0.jpg)
Top Filled
![Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/46/qglnj979yxyb.jpg](https://us.v-cdn.net/5020761/uploads/editor/46/qglnj979yxyb.jpg)
I'm of twp minds what to do next. Previous experiments when removing the tape showed that the plastic wrapping had come apart and become embedded into the foam - thus ruing the look and requiring major surgery.,
Or shall I leave the tape on and let it stay this way. I can still cut it apart for dis assembly if needed
![:) :)](https://forums.stanwinstonschool.com/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Enjoy my exploits
Dave
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