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Convention Events and Programming => Cosplay => Topic started by: Shadrie on April 28, 2005, 07:00:23 pm

Title: Gaara's Gourd?
Post by: Shadrie on April 28, 2005, 07:00:23 pm

I'm hoping to cosplay gaara, but I'm not entirely sure how to make his gourd.  I was thinking of using those big rubber balls you get from wallmart or something and covering them with paper mache or clay of some sort, but I'm not sure.  Any suggestions anyone?

-Shadrie

Title: Gaara's Gourd?
Post by: Neko_Chan on April 28, 2005, 07:09:11 pm

You could try doing that, and they make it really strong. Like Super Man. (Um. xD) Or you could do that with ballons, and then pop them when it's strong enough...
I don't know exactly, but good luck on them. ;--;

Title: Gaara's Gourd?
Post by: Negima on April 29, 2005, 02:35:04 am

Keep in mind that you have to carry it around the Con and transport it.  Other than that I can't think of any more advice other than paper mache.

Title: Gaara's Gourd?
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2005, 07:24:53 am

my friend used a basketball and a beach ball then wrapped it in masking tape. it turned out very good! ill post a pic when i get back from school.

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Post by: shadowfox on May 04, 2005, 06:28:55 pm

Quote from: "Negima"

Keep in mind that you have to carry it around the Con and transport it.  Other than that I can't think of any more advice other than paper mache.

paper mache would be best ^^ its light ^^

Title: Gaara's Gourd?
Post by: Luana-neko on May 05, 2005, 08:43:24 am

Though I'm not sure the best material for making the gourd, keep in mind that it also needs to be strong enough to withstand the con. When I first went as Sango, I made my boomerang out of foam board. Although it was lightweight, it about came apart by the end of the con from it getting ran into by people. I had to completely remake it for the next con ^.^;; So learn from my mistake, if its a costume you plan on wearing to another con, make your props sturdy enough to survive the crowds!

Title: Gaara's Gourd?
Post by: Kankuro Of Sand on May 13, 2005, 03:43:51 pm

yeah use paper mache this is what my best friend used for his gord see (https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy24%2Fsqualli234%2F18sc1564.jpg&hash=d235990b4ee3abb4af42cdc7af6851a27827d872) Im the kakashi

Title: Gaara's Gourd?
Post by: Nocturne on June 02, 2005, 08:06:20 pm

Quote from: "Kankuro Of Sand"

yeah use paper mache this is what my best friend used for his gord see (https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy24%2Fsqualli234%2F18sc1564.jpg&hash=d235990b4ee3abb4af42cdc7af6851a27827d872) Im the kakashi

That's great!

Title: Gaara's Gourd?
Post by: The Evil Overlord! on August 22, 2005, 11:01:41 pm

Normally abot two or three layers of paper mache are pretty strong. Four if you want to be safe.