Thread: Converting a costume to a prop

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I was searching around but I couldn't seem to find an existing thread on converting a costume into a prop. I'm sure it's on here, but I can't seem to
find it.

My stepmother bought a Freddy Krueger mask and sweater costume from an auction the other day and gave it to me since I used to dress as Freddy for Halloween....and my whole family knows my obsession with him. However I'm past the point of being able to dress as a male (having a baby makes certain things hard to hide) plus I now trick or treat with family....so I'm looking to turn the costume into a prop. I just have no clue how to do it.
Anyone know how to make a pose able manaquin? Also, I need help putting eyes into the mask.

If there are pre-existing threads on the subject, could someone maybe just post the links? I'll post pics as I work to keep this page different and
interesting. Also, my money situation is beyond not good, so the cheaper the solution the better. I'm talking using things around the house if possible. I have a pair of pants I hate that I can donate to Freddy....I have his glove somewhere too but THAT might be something i'll have to spend money on to upgrade. The one I bought was literally close to 15 years ago and it looks faker than fake. The gloves out nowadays are pretty passable.


Thanks for the help!!

SV,

What a good deal of folks do is make an armature out of PVC tubing. There are several threads here about them.
Here is one I found to give you an idea of what I am referring to. You could flesh it out more with pool noodles
on the arms and such. I have done something very similar. It is a GREAT way for making a costume a prop
and fairly inexpensive considering other options.

LINK http://www.halloweenforum.com/member...-standing.html

it double posted.. so I will add more...



PVC is quite inexpensive. If you have a power tool to cut it, it is fast to cut. Or, you can buy a hand cutter for it at one of the BOX stores.
If you have a Harbor Freight near you, they have hand cutters for like $5. I do not glue my pvc, just shove them in the angle joints to hold
it together for easy storage and dissembling. . Sure more will chime in to assist you as well.

Here is a pic. This was the first year I used him. I will flesh him out more this year with foam on the arms.
What I also did was get a small string of lights, and put them in a plastic bottle, and shove that in the mask head.
It made it glow pretty freakish.

Thanks so much for the info! and on cutting PVC....I think that's a job for the baby daddy lol But this seems like a great project since I've always wanted a Freddy Prop

Oh and I thought I'd add a tip for craft peoples out there, Hair Glue is cheap, can be bought at beauty supply stores, and I use it for EVERYTHING. I fixed panels in my car with it, I use it on fabric instead of sewing, it's liquid rubber so it's wonderful for crafts. I'm probably gonna be using it for this craft as well. But I figured I'd pass that along because it saves me a LOT of hassle

whoop whoop!

Just a note: the PVC in the electrical section tends to be cheaper than the plumbing section. Especially the fittings!