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This is my first static dummy that I've done, so please be kind I wore this costume last year and wanted to make a couple of dummy props from pvc. From the great tutorials here, I used the pvc/chicken wire dummy that I wrapped in a large jumpsuit and a straight jacket. The jacket was pretty tight, but I managed. I added LEDs to the eyes and with the tutorial on the easy motion sensor from the flood lights, I'll have a strobe on him. Sorry I didn't take any pics of the pvc/chicken wire process, but I'm sure you know what that entails.

Also working on a sitting prop, but not sure what clothes to use. I underestimate how large the frame is...nothing I have fits him. Also added from LEDs to the eyes and will have another motion sensor/strobe on him.

Truly a great forum that I've learned so much...glad to find and be a part of place that shares such a passion!

LED Eyes off


Eyes lit up


Closeup



Sitting prop


Eyes lit up


Closeup

Couple of questions...

Any suggestions for clothing options for my unfinished sitting prop? Need a really large shirt...where do you guys find all your clothes for your props? I might just wrap him in some cheesecloth that I have.

Speaking of cheesecloth, I tried looking at the dollar store for some whitening detergent, but all of them said "contains no phosphorus" which I assume you need to glow under black light. Any alternatives to the RIT if I can't find that?

They look good....I like Goodwill or any thrift store for prop clothes. You can find shirts for $1 or so. A good cheap way to go.

ya goodwill or salvation army ...as far as glowing under the black light just try liquid detergent like a "tide" they glow great

They look great!!!

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback and advice! Just dropped off a bunch of stuff at a Goodwill donation center a coupe of weeks ago...now why didn't I think of that for shirts? Never thought of Tide...we have that at home, so I'll give that a shot. Thank you so much again!

Well done!!!! (now all that's needed is a nice piece of liver....Mu Haaa Haaaa)

great job with hannibal

Originally Posted by Mad Mad Mark

Well done!!!! (now all that's needed is a nice piece of liver....Mu Haaa Haaaa)

Absolutely!! Care to donate one? Haha thank you for the compliment!

Originally Posted by jollygorilla

great job with hannibal

Appreciate it! There is so much amazing talent on here that it can be quite intemidating to post something I did. I have to start somewhere though!