| Inspiration I'm not really sure if I could peg down a defining
inspiration. While at CF9 with Zooma, I was hindered by bad vision and semi-poor
ventilation. Add in the full body costume and the result was that I had a costume that I
couldn't wear for more than 20 minutes at a time. I got a chance to look at Blynx's lynx
mask up close, and I've talked to him extensively about how he made it. I figure a nice
face/head/tail/gloves costume would be good for wearing for long periods of time. Thus, I
launched Randal (Project Trenton), who will be a male raccoon costume influenced loosely
by the character by the same name from the movie "Clerks".
New Techniques
- Head/Tail-only suit
- Foam-in-a-can mask construction
- Open mouth, open eyes design
Patterns & Modifications
There's no real pattern for Randal. The only sewing
involved will be with the tail and possibly the sides of the head. Either way a pattern
won't be necessary.
Materials
Fur from bought from Montery Mills, a generic plastic
masquarade mask from Michaels, a black haired wig, Good Stuff (Foam in a can), woodglue,
and hot glue.
Head Construction
N/A
Special Thanks To...
Blynx, for his ultracool lynx costume that has
inspired me to make/try this raccoon costume.
Triggur and V'ril, whose horse and unicorn costumes
have proven that you don't need an entire bodysuit to have a good costume.
Tim Susman, who WILL have to put up with yet another
mess in the apartment.
Accolades & Appearances
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