Making Muscles

stinababe · 12-05-2006, 06:34 PM

Hello, I was wondering what is the best way for making lifelike muscles. I was going to use foam and hot glue the material onto it, but I was thinking that they might look fake if I do that. Any ideas?

PsychoRanger4 · 12-05-2006, 08:14 PM

work out...lol jk but u can use like..latex or sumfin?

ChrowX · 12-06-2006, 07:24 AM

I'm no real expert on the subject but I think you're gonnahave to settle for those hokey muscle shirts they sell are costume stores, work out on your own, or see if you can hire a professional prosthetics expert.
I don't think there's an easy way to make a muscle suit unless you're already experienced with making full body theatrical prosthetics :\

Unknowbie · 12-06-2006, 08:52 AM

Try the search

http://forums.cosplay.com/search.php?searchid=1296300

here is the thread that i asked on it, i was going to try to enlarge a pattern for a muscle suit costume for a kid, but i never got around to it.

http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread...ghlight=muscle

Make the muscules a bit bigger and maybe use something stiffer than just material. To make it look ultra real you would probally want to cast them out of foamed latex. Other than that, just wearing spandex over whatever you make will help i think.

Ani_BEE · 12-06-2006, 02:07 PM

Have you ever made a mold before?

This is a more advanced technique they use Dragon Skin for flesh type mask and appliances and armor
http://www.smooth-on.com/d-skin%20brushon.htm

Myth Busters used it for the new flesh parts on Buster as well for it’s flesh consistency.

Here’s a tutorial on how to paint it to look more natural
http://theeffectslab.com/skinpainting.htm

stinababe · 12-06-2006, 04:52 PM

Im crossplaying as a guy, so even if I tried as hard as I could to work out, It would never look right. Im sorry, but I forgot to mention that his muscles aren't actually exposed. They are covered by his costume, but since its really tight, the muscles bulge out. Thank you for your help anyway. If you know the costume, it's Chaos from ff7 DoC.

ArtsyFartsy · 12-06-2006, 07:15 PM

keeping on this topic, this has brought up a problem in one of my costume designs.
The costume:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../P57420540.gif

Now, as one can clearly see, she has four legs. I am actually going to be mechanizing the back legs and also including muscle flexing to move as realistic as possible. As far as the muscles go, is there anyone who knows what materials I could use, and how I could accomplish this look?

Ani_BEE · 12-06-2006, 07:37 PM

Yes then deffinately go with the padded muscles shirt idea, I hope this topic will help at well http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread...highlight=riku
you can also use cotton batting for stuffing as well

stinababe · 12-07-2006, 05:02 PM

Thank you very much ^-^. It was really helpful and now I know what to do.

12-05-2006, 06:34 PM	#1
stinababe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 37	Making Muscles Hello, I was wondering what is the best way for making lifelike muscles. I was going to use foam and hot glue the material onto it, but I was thinking that they might look fake if I do that. Any ideas? __________________ ~!Stinabanina!~ Sakuracon 2012- Tira (Soul Calibur 5), Katherine (Catherine) Acen 2012- The Boss (Metal Gear Solid 3)

12-06-2006, 07:24 AM	#3
ChrowX Here to Help Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 342	I'm no real expert on the subject but I think you're gonnahave to settle for those hokey muscle shirts they sell are costume stores, work out on your own, or see if you can hire a professional prosthetics expert. I don't think there's an easy way to make a muscle suit unless you're already experienced with making full body theatrical prosthetics :\ __________________ >>Now Shamelessly Accepting Commissions<<

12-06-2006, 02:07 PM	#5
Ani_BEE Ms. Sweets, Ms.Sweets!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,657	Have you ever made a mold before? This is a more advanced technique they use Dragon Skin for flesh type mask and appliances and armor http://www.smooth-on.com/d-skin%20brushon.htm Myth Busters used it for the new flesh parts on Buster as well for it’s flesh consistency. Here’s a tutorial on how to paint it to look more natural http://theeffectslab.com/skinpainting.htm __________________ Anime North Humanity has Declined ~ Watashi(Friday&Sunday) Monster High ~ Venus McFlytrap(Saturday) FanExpo Venus (Fri) Sailor Moon ~ Nehelenia (Sat) Con-G Allen Walker Clown Crown Future cosplays/cons: Costume-Con 32, Yami no Matsuei ~ Soryuu OUAT ~ Regina (apple dress) For Sale My Wigs • Mascot, Costumes (Humanity has Declined) & D.Gray-man Poker Cards (full deck) • Zori&Tabi from Japan Arda & Shop.cosplay wig fiber swatch comparisons and cosplay tutorials!

12-06-2006, 04:52 PM	#6
stinababe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 37	Im crossplaying as a guy, so even if I tried as hard as I could to work out, It would never look right. Im sorry, but I forgot to mention that his muscles aren't actually exposed. They are covered by his costume, but since its really tight, the muscles bulge out. Thank you for your help anyway. If you know the costume, it's Chaos from ff7 DoC. __________________ ~!Stinabanina!~ Sakuracon 2012- Tira (Soul Calibur 5), Katherine (Catherine) Acen 2012- The Boss (Metal Gear Solid 3)

12-06-2006, 07:15 PM	#7
ArtsyFartsy Breeder of the Domokuns Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 206	keeping on this topic, this has brought up a problem in one of my costume designs. The costume: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9.../P57420540.gif Now, as one can clearly see, she has four legs. I am actually going to be mechanizing the back legs and also including muscle flexing to move as realistic as possible. As far as the muscles go, is there anyone who knows what materials I could use, and how I could accomplish this look? __________________ The Marble: "Innocent Child's Toy, Or Weapon of Mass Destruction...You Be The Judge." ~Jim Carrey as The Grinch - Deleted Scene.

12-05-2006, 08:14 PM	#2
PsychoRanger4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 15	work out...lol jk but u can use like..latex or sumfin?

12-06-2006, 08:52 AM	#4
Unknowbie Unregistered User! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 563	Try the search http://forums.cosplay.com/search.php?searchid=1296300 here is the thread that i asked on it, i was going to try to enlarge a pattern for a muscle suit costume for a kid, but i never got around to it. http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread...ghlight=muscle Make the muscules a bit bigger and maybe use something stiffer than just material. To make it look ultra real you would probally want to cast them out of foamed latex. Other than that, just wearing spandex over whatever you make will help i think.

12-06-2006, 07:37 PM	#8
Ani_BEE Ms. Sweets, Ms.Sweets!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,657	Yes then deffinately go with the padded muscles shirt idea, I hope this topic will help at well http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread...highlight=riku you can also use cotton batting for stuffing as well __________________ Anime North Humanity has Declined ~ Watashi(Friday&Sunday) Monster High ~ Venus McFlytrap(Saturday) FanExpo Venus (Fri) Sailor Moon ~ Nehelenia (Sat) Con-G Allen Walker Clown Crown Future cosplays/cons: Costume-Con 32, Yami no Matsuei ~ Soryuu OUAT ~ Regina (apple dress) For Sale My Wigs • Mascot, Costumes (Humanity has Declined) & D.Gray-man Poker Cards (full deck) • Zori&Tabi from Japan Arda & Shop.cosplay wig fiber swatch comparisons and cosplay tutorials! Last edited by Ani_BEE : 12-06-2006 at 07:39 PM.

12-07-2006, 05:02 PM	#9
stinababe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 37	Thank you very much ^-^. It was really helpful and now I know what to do. __________________ ~!Stinabanina!~ Sakuracon 2012- Tira (Soul Calibur 5), Katherine (Catherine) Acen 2012- The Boss (Metal Gear Solid 3)

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