I've watched many videos on this, and they are either overcomplicated and sturdy, like painting plaster of paris and foam or simple duct tape filled with newspaper. This combines the two, makes it more sturdy than the either, and even has detachable arms. Fantastic, thank you.
Yay!! Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you love it, I was really excited about the solution we figured out. Totally agree all the other ones so saw were too flimsy or way too complicated :) Thanks for watching! :)
I was going to do this in 2020 and then covid happened. I pretty much gave up on it, even had pvc pipes in my garage for a long time. Then christmas of last year I had to plan out a cosplay and I couldn't not have a mannequin of some sort. So today, after almost 2 years, I finally did it. Thanks to you and Barefoot Props
Thanks! It made a bigger difference I'm being able to do the detachable appendages and having it stiff but lightweight! :). Thanks man! I hope they have it in Canada too! :) You Rock!!
Interesting techniques! I like the idea of the tin foil and the hash marks to line up post cuts. I'm building a bunch of mannequins for all my suits of Armor, and I'm not happy with my current methods. Also, the expanding foam is a great idea!
Thank you, it’s very helpful I’ve started making fur suits and am using the same character as a practise so I can get really good! But I’m just wondering if I could use 1-2 inch foam and then do all the wrapping (tinfoil and duck tape) on the foam to keep it together?
Yay!! I'm glad it helps! :) Are you saying, trying to wrap yourself in like upholstery foam first and then the tin foil and duct tape to make the mannequin larger?
Hello. Thank you tor this video (though I'm a few years off), but for legs, you said to use 2 inch PVC pipe. What size is the pipe in the torso since the legs one can slide into it?
Ooh. This would be ideal for my headless horseman! His body is made from PVC wrapped in pool noodles, but this would eliminate the need to lash him down to something to keep him upright. As for a name...Dougal, which is Irish for "dark stranger." (Or Dugald if you want to go Scottish.) Or Crane (as in Ichabod).
How do you make sure you've lined up the pipes in the torso halves exactly to fit together? I ran into this issue with expanding foam in a spray, but since I hadn't filled the torso completely, I was able to shift it around inside. Also, what happens if you spring a leak during the fill process?
Hey there. Is there a easy (and non-toxic) way to make the outside of the dummy hard/rigid enough so I can use a heat gun safely on it to form large pieces of foam ? I would really like to avoid using fiberglass and epoxy for this. Thanks to answer.
Good day. I am looking for the expanded foam here in my place. Can you suggest me any stores that offers on line seeling. I am working with figures on superhero and I found your idea very useful....
I'm wondering if this foam would be strong enough to hold my bodyweight with a pocket skeleton for a turtle position mma striking dummy? Do you think it would be durable enough to spin on it on all 4s like a wrestler & take hits? Super curious 🤔
@@CosplayApprentice Thank you for some feedback I appreciate it. You definitely have me really curious (wheels spinning) if it'd work for a ( maybe some kind of hybrid) turtle MMA dummy. Thanks again im Definitely curious 🤔 👀
Is the metal foil necessary due to chemical reaction? vrs seran wrap/cling film (uk) iv seen in other duct tape dress-forms, which is a LOT cheaper XD Also, how much foil did you use if it is a necessary item I was gunna make a fabric shell dressform with a PDF pattern and stuff it with straw originally (to avoid microplastic issues), but money is a consideration, esp for my first one (and the hope that i will lose excess weight), so this looks like a cheaper option, while still ticking all the boxes :D
You might be able to get away with seran wrap but I find aluminum foil hood it’s shape a little better which will make it easier for pouring the expanding foam. It doesn’t take a ton of aluminum foil(cooking foil/tinfoil) one largish package of it should be enough. :)
Just wondering, why didn't you take off the duct tape and foil after the foam, and take a rasp to sand down the foam, so it looks better, and will be closer to your size?
The expanding foam is very messy and if it is just on its own can have pieces chip off easily. So the tinfoil and tape help contain and protect it. Also the added thickness is helpful, when creating patterns off of it, I like to have it be a little larger than my actual size because it helps to account for for thickness. :)
@@fakermakerprops3948 i think if you use the yellow cheap expanding foam from Walmart it would have the ability to shave and clean it up like your wanting. We use it for fake rocks in reptile enclosures form it then little paint.
I have seen others try to use the spray expanding foam for things like this but they all tended to end up with the foam not expanding fully into the entire space and they often ended up with lumpy results :/. That's why I used the foam that I used because it had a lot stronger reaction and expanding effect and dries relatively solid. You can shave and shape it down, and I did in some spots but it leaves a big mess to clean up. :)
This is pretty fast, compared to other methods of pouring actual casts and things, or of trying to make one out of foam or something else. Using the post filler expanding foam really speeds it up and gives you a firmer mannequin compared to string to stuff it full of batting or grocery bags and stuff. You can do this from start to finish in a weekend or probably even just a Saturday if you wanted to :)
Heyy I really loved the tutorial!!! But I have a question... I mean, there's a lot of different bodies... How do you do with clients? You actually need to have the client at your house and duct tape them? XD after my question~ the tutorial was awesome
I am going to insert PVC pipes into the ankles and bolt some corresponding pipes on to a heavy duty lazy suzan(you could just use a wood board too. And be able to slide the ankles on to the pipes just like the attachments for the torso and arms :)
Saran Wrap is better than tinfoil and will give you a better finished product. It also doesnt dull your scissors nearly as much as tin foil. Enjoy folks.
Thanks for the suggestion :). For me, I’ve found that when I use Saran Wrap my pieces end up too tight as Saran Wrap constricts more when wrapping it around objects, it also doesn’t hold its shape as well for me when I go to cut out the pattern. It definitely goes on a bit easier if you have someone to help wrap you up though :) I’ve seen people use other things like painters suites and stuff like that too, so a lot of it depends on what you have available to you, many ways to do the same thing :). I think the tin foil actually helps your scissors cut better so that’s been kind of a bonus :)
Thanks for the feedback :) This is one of my older videos, my production value got better as I got going.:) Sorry the music is distracting:/ I add closed captioning to most of my videos so if the music is making it hard to hear me, you can turn on the subtitles and turn down the volume and hopefully that helps :). Good luck in making your duck tape dummy! I hope this video is can still be helpful for you :)
I've watched many videos on this, and they are either overcomplicated and sturdy, like painting plaster of paris and foam or simple duct tape filled with newspaper. This combines the two, makes it more sturdy than the either, and even has detachable arms. Fantastic, thank you.
Yay!! Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you love it, I was really excited about the solution we figured out. Totally agree all the other ones so saw were too flimsy or way too complicated :) Thanks for watching! :)
I was going to do this in 2020 and then covid happened. I pretty much gave up on it, even had pvc pipes in my garage for a long time. Then christmas of last year I had to plan out a cosplay and I couldn't not have a mannequin of some sort. So today, after almost 2 years, I finally did it. Thanks to you and Barefoot Props
Yay!!!! That's so awesome!!! Way to follow through on it and get it done! :)
This is the most intricate duct tape dummy I’ve seen lol- really need to get around to doing this.
Thanks!!!! :)
As someone who has installed fence for 12 years. This is the first time I have seen a practical use for "fence post foam"
Haha, right!?! :)
Wow, great find with the fence post foam! Hopefully HD has it in Canada as well:)
Thanks! It made a bigger difference I'm being able to do the detachable appendages and having it stiff but lightweight! :). Thanks man! I hope they have it in Canada too! :) You Rock!!
I'm gonna build one of these. It will help out a TON with the Sauron cosplay I'm speculating.
Yay!!! Yeah, it helps me a ton!!!!
Interesting techniques! I like the idea of the tin foil and the hash marks to line up post cuts. I'm building a bunch of mannequins for all my suits of Armor, and I'm not happy with my current methods. Also, the expanding foam is a great idea!
Thanks! Good luck with your project! Yeah, that type of expanding foam worked super well! :)
@@CosplayApprentice How's your day going?
Good, how about you?
@@CosplayApprentice Doing pretty good. I really like all the techniques you do for cosplay
Thanks this helped me for my fursuit:3
Thank you, it’s very helpful I’ve started making fur suits and am using the same character as a practise so I can get really good!
But I’m just wondering if I could use 1-2 inch foam and then do all the wrapping (tinfoil and duck tape) on the foam to keep it together?
Yay!! I'm glad it helps! :) Are you saying, trying to wrap yourself in like upholstery foam first and then the tin foil and duct tape to make the mannequin larger?
Manny Quinn is that you?
Hello. Thank you tor this video (though I'm a few years off), but for legs, you said to use 2 inch PVC pipe. What size is the pipe in the torso since the legs one can slide into it?
I need to make one of those
Ooh. This would be ideal for my headless horseman! His body is made from PVC wrapped in pool noodles, but this would eliminate the need to lash him down to something to keep him upright. As for a name...Dougal, which is Irish for "dark stranger." (Or Dugald if you want to go Scottish.) Or Crane (as in Ichabod).
Haha! All awesome names! I love it!
Can you put pins into this
Thanks this was really helpful
How do you make sure you've lined up the pipes in the torso halves exactly to fit together? I ran into this issue with expanding foam in a spray, but since I hadn't filled the torso completely, I was able to shift it around inside.
Also, what happens if you spring a leak during the fill process?
Hey there. Is there a easy (and non-toxic) way to make the outside of the dummy hard/rigid enough so I can use a heat gun safely on it to form large pieces of foam ? I would really like to avoid using fiberglass and epoxy for this. Thanks to answer.
Good day. I am looking for the expanded foam here in my place. Can you suggest me any stores that offers on line seeling. I am working with figures on superhero and I found your idea very useful....
I'm wondering if this foam would be strong enough to hold my bodyweight with a pocket skeleton for a turtle position mma striking dummy? Do you think it would be durable enough to spin on it on all 4s like a wrestler & take hits? Super curious 🤔
Good question :) The expanding foam I used is pretty durable but I don't know how well it would hold up to repeated striking.
@@CosplayApprentice Thank you for some feedback I appreciate it. You definitely have me really curious (wheels spinning) if it'd work for a ( maybe some kind of hybrid) turtle MMA dummy. Thanks again im Definitely curious 🤔 👀
Awesome!! I'm glad I could help get the wheels turning and help spark an idea! Thanks for watching!! :)
Is the metal foil necessary due to chemical reaction? vrs seran wrap/cling film (uk) iv seen in other duct tape dress-forms, which is a LOT cheaper XD
Also, how much foil did you use if it is a necessary item
I was gunna make a fabric shell dressform with a PDF pattern and stuff it with straw originally (to avoid microplastic issues), but money is a consideration, esp for my first one (and the hope that i will lose excess weight), so this looks like a cheaper option, while still ticking all the boxes :D
You might be able to get away with seran wrap but I find aluminum foil hood it’s shape a little better which will make it easier for pouring the expanding foam. It doesn’t take a ton of aluminum foil(cooking foil/tinfoil) one largish package of it should be enough. :)
@@CosplayApprentice awesome! Thanks for the fast response and reasoning as to why foil is superior :D
Does the mannequin stand up on it's own?
I stuck PVC pipes up the shins after the foam set so that I could attach it to a base so it could stand up on the base :)
Just wondering, why didn't you take off the duct tape and foil after the foam, and take a rasp to sand down the foam, so it looks better, and will be closer to your size?
The expanding foam is very messy and if it is just on its own can have pieces chip off easily. So the tinfoil and tape help contain and protect it. Also the added thickness is helpful, when creating patterns off of it, I like to have it be a little larger than my actual size because it helps to account for for thickness. :)
@@CosplayApprentice interesting! Thanks for the info
@@fakermakerprops3948 i think if you use the yellow cheap expanding foam from Walmart it would have the ability to shave and clean it up like your wanting. We use it for fake rocks in reptile enclosures form it then little paint.
I have seen others try to use the spray expanding foam for things like this but they all tended to end up with the foam not expanding fully into the entire space and they often ended up with lumpy results :/. That's why I used the foam that I used because it had a lot stronger reaction and expanding effect and dries relatively solid. You can shave and shape it down, and I did in some spots but it leaves a big mess to clean up. :)
Either the Black Knight or sir headless
Haha I love that!!! He totally looks like the black Knight from Monty Python :) And his arm comes off
.. How does this only have 8.2 k veiws
Wow awesome! Hi m going to try it! Need it sewing and real ones cost way too much! “Manny”. Is the BEST NAME! Thank you!
Yay!! Thanks!! I'm so glad you found this! It is super helpful and way cheaper! :)
is there a faster way of doing this?
This is pretty fast, compared to other methods of pouring actual casts and things, or of trying to make one out of foam or something else. Using the post filler expanding foam really speeds it up and gives you a firmer mannequin compared to string to stuff it full of batting or grocery bags and stuff. You can do this from start to finish in a weekend or probably even just a Saturday if you wanted to :)
Can u make a dummy head
That's a great idea, I should do that to add to it :)
How do u do the head
I named mine Mannequin Skywalker.
That is genius!!! Can I use that too!?! I love it! :)
@@CosplayApprentice of course!
Awesome!!!!
Heyy I really loved the tutorial!!! But I have a question... I mean, there's a lot of different bodies... How do you do with clients? You actually need to have the client at your house and duct tape them? XD after my question~ the tutorial was awesome
How does it stand up? Do you have a stand? Hang it? What?
I am going to insert PVC pipes into the ankles and bolt some corresponding pipes on to a heavy duty lazy suzan(you could just use a wood board too. And be able to slide the ankles on to the pipes just like the attachments for the torso and arms :)
Saran Wrap is better than tinfoil and will give you a better finished product. It also doesnt dull your scissors nearly as much as tin foil. Enjoy folks.
Thanks for the suggestion :). For me, I’ve found that when I use Saran Wrap my pieces end up too tight as Saran Wrap constricts more when wrapping it around objects, it also doesn’t hold its shape as well for me when I go to cut out the pattern. It definitely goes on a bit easier if you have someone to help wrap you up though :)
I’ve seen people use other things like painters suites and stuff like that too, so a lot of it depends on what you have available to you, many ways to do the same thing :).
I think the tin foil actually helps your scissors cut better so that’s been kind of a bonus :)
How much is the foam?
The expanding foam? I don't know what it is now but when I bought it at the time of making the video it was $10.
@@CosplayApprentice Thanks! I’m gonna make a couple of these!
BTW, why not name your mannequin Sika
Duct Doug, or manny the mannequin, or even BOB
Love it!!!
@@CosplayApprentice thanks!
Sir Flesh Wound, The Black Knight!
Hahahahhahahaha!! :) It's just a scratch :)
I’ve had worse lol!
The mannequin should be called mlepclaynos but the clay is silent
Mummy the duck tape dummy
Fred
A classic name :)
Name daby
I know it's late but... Ducky.
Haha :) I like it :)
The music in some parts of your video is too loud and distracting. I can barely concentrate on what you were saying.
Thanks for the feedback :) This is one of my older videos, my production value got better as I got going.:)
Sorry the music is distracting:/ I add closed captioning to most of my videos so if the music is making it hard to hear me, you can turn on the subtitles and turn down the volume and hopefully that helps :). Good luck in making your duck tape dummy! I hope this video is can still be helpful for you :)
Dude, I am as tall as you.
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