tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post1802145350314860748..comments2024-03-04T05:26:22.273-08:00Comments on Propnomicon: Making A TentaclePropnomiconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-37044319485325170752014-10-11T13:59:44.096-07:002014-10-11T13:59:44.096-07:00Great tutorial, thanks! My first foray into liquid...Great tutorial, thanks! My first foray into liquid latex for costuming. My question is this: how can I attach the tentacles (temporarily) to a sweatshirt? DS is Venom from Spiderman fame and has a sweatshirt with rest of components of costume. Any and all suggestions MOST appreciated!DoctorMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-42916328484454820412014-06-20T03:41:05.815-07:002014-06-20T03:41:05.815-07:00@ Jennifer
If anything, it would be even better. ...@ Jennifer<br /><br />If anything, it would be even better. I only used the adhesive because it was cheap and locally available.Propnomiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-60481071952510336242014-06-19T14:44:58.840-07:002014-06-19T14:44:58.840-07:00I was wondering if regular liquid latex would work...I was wondering if regular liquid latex would work for this, it's what I have on hand at the moment but I can go out and get the latex adhesive if it's necessary. The liquid latex I have at the moment is the regular kind used for SFX or prosthetic makeup, is it usable?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923794228504876550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-13110969431329479842013-12-25T13:43:05.149-08:002013-12-25T13:43:05.149-08:00This tutorial is great! I was looking for ideas on...This tutorial is great! I was looking for ideas on how to make head tentacles for a LARP costume and this is giving me a great startign point. Awesome!Elmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-70076732105701695502012-09-12T07:28:16.271-07:002012-09-12T07:28:16.271-07:00Any ideas on how I could make this with smooth ski...Any ideas on how I could make this with smooth skin? I'm making a Twi'lek for Halloween (like the green-skinned dancer from Return of the Jedi), so I need two tentacles for the back of my head with a more 'human' skin texture.... Please anyone reply if you have ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-1204780653189972532012-09-07T09:23:08.643-07:002012-09-07T09:23:08.643-07:00@ Kraken Ka-Nuckles
They're mostly air thanks...@ Kraken Ka-Nuckles<br /><br />They're mostly air thanks to the fiber fill. I'd guess a single tentacle weighs a few ounces at most.Propnomiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-89712361246462378672012-09-06T18:48:24.875-07:002012-09-06T18:48:24.875-07:00How heavy did these come out to be? I'm lookin...How heavy did these come out to be? I'm looking to make a "beard" of them.Kraken Ka-Nuckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300171049971321967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-6835090105231686782012-08-29T21:21:20.084-07:002012-08-29T21:21:20.084-07:00Great way to do a tentacle! I'm glad you made ...Great way to do a tentacle! I'm glad you made that tutorial!<br />But it seems all latex-based carpet adhesive are not equal for this project... 3 days later and mine still hasn't dried the first coat yet! I guess it's a product that stays sticky...<br />Would you mind confirming that the one you used is not staying really sticky? From the image, I think you used something called Capitol Latex Seams Sealer #017? ( now AC17 from their website). <br />The one I used is Roberts 3300. It gives a very nice texture as it's more of a flowy paste, but unless someone knows a trick other than powder to stop the stickiness , stay away from it! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-65322207314573602722012-02-20T16:38:11.584-08:002012-02-20T16:38:11.584-08:00this looks great - one question do you think its ...this looks great - one question do you think its waterproof? I want to make tenicles rising from a water tank you see!Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377047172180883007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-54946403532977250492012-02-03T01:59:12.129-08:002012-02-03T01:59:12.129-08:00Awesome blog.. really handy easy to follow guide. ...Awesome blog.. really handy easy to follow guide. Made a couple of these up last night using wire coat hangers and strips of old towelling for building up the shape, not quite as professional result as your ones but I think they'll suffice for a boozy treasure hunt prop. Added in some suckers from... http://tombanwell.blogspot.com/2009/07/tutorial-making-quick-tentacle.html<br />...for extra effect, looking good so far.. will post a link to them after the weekend! Thanks againtaskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738601305378816745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-10928587937628004352012-01-25T02:49:29.408-08:002012-01-25T02:49:29.408-08:00@ Anonymous
You should be able to find the latex ...@ Anonymous<br /><br />You should be able to find the latex carpet adhesive in the flooring section at Home Depot.Propnomiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-7882931342496436272012-01-24T19:44:00.769-08:002012-01-24T19:44:00.769-08:00This has been very helpful for getting me started ...This has been very helpful for getting me started on my stage make-up test, as recreating Davy Jones. I'm excited to see how it goes, and I will post pics. But my one problem is you say that you need a bottle of "Liquid Latex Carpet Adhesive" where exactly could I pick this up? I would just go pick up a Carpet glue/Adhesive of some sort at Home Depot but I don't want to grab something with the wrong viscosity and such.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-12350694045849608242011-02-21T14:03:51.556-08:002011-02-21T14:03:51.556-08:00http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss170/LDSman/Ka...http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss170/LDSman/Kamicon%202011/kamicon052.jpg<br /><br />Here are pictures from photobucket as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-48968073968218071172011-02-20T22:34:06.784-08:002011-02-20T22:34:06.784-08:00http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=25835&id...http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=25835&id=100000638858853&l=629e6569d9<br /><br />Pictures to a costume I made using these tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-92109837086101777332011-02-09T18:24:41.547-08:002011-02-09T18:24:41.547-08:00I can't find liquid latex carpet adhesive. Wo...I can't find liquid latex carpet adhesive. Would Elmers Rubber Cement work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-78326552933978309622010-12-16T11:57:24.661-08:002010-12-16T11:57:24.661-08:00Thank you for this. Modified a $20 alien mask for...Thank you for this. Modified a $20 alien mask for my son to be Cthulhu this past Halloween, and it came out awesome. Skipped the suction cups, due to time constraints, but he was thrilled.<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/24159898@N07/5135200379/in/set-72157625351545050/blossom6673https://www.blogger.com/profile/11170705819756138290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-86972548244661512152010-11-10T17:26:41.900-08:002010-11-10T17:26:41.900-08:00Wow, very beautiful work (and inspiration for me)!...Wow, very beautiful work (and inspiration for me)! ;)Alae Noctis grvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650922783332021015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-90033404872653232072010-10-10T09:26:09.487-07:002010-10-10T09:26:09.487-07:00@ candace
For that size tentacle you're proba...@ candace<br /><br />For that size tentacle you're probably going to need an entire bag of polyester fiber fill, at least ten feet of plastic wrap, and a whole bottle of liquid latex adhesive. I'm not sure about the prices of the materials in the UK, but here in the US that would run about $7-$10 per tentacle.<br /><br />There are a variety of liquid carpet adhesives available, but you want the kind clearly labeled as being latex based. If in doubt unscrew the top- latex adhesive absolutely reeks of the ammonia used as a solvent.Propnomiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-80281690038933018972010-10-10T03:22:30.005-07:002010-10-10T03:22:30.005-07:00I am full of questions! I'm in the UK and woul...I am full of questions! I'm in the UK and would like to make 6-8 of these suckers about 4"inches wide at base X 5 feet long for a party. It's hard to see the volume of ingredients I would need for that quantity. Any idea how much of this stuff I would need or even if you could tell me the size of yours that would be lovely? Also is most non spray carpet adhesive latex based?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752782758686857692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-54651765305945348072010-10-09T05:04:09.811-07:002010-10-09T05:04:09.811-07:00They look great can you move and twist them easily...They look great can you move and twist them easily after they are done?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752782758686857692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-64108604750377365402009-11-03T07:27:46.410-08:002009-11-03T07:27:46.410-08:00here is a link to my finalized mask using the &quo...here is a link to my finalized mask using the "Making A Tentacle" article as my starting off point:<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3235691&op=2&o=global&view=global&subj=651148237&id=709096679<br /><br />It caused quite a stir at the Halloween party I attended, and I had a great time making it! Thanks again for the inspiration!Jimmie Lundiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964421218196610874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-13174173029834279622009-10-27T13:54:23.879-07:002009-10-27T13:54:23.879-07:00Thanks for posting this! I am working right now to...Thanks for posting this! I am working right now to apply this technique towards a "Thing In The Moonlight" mask. Will link to a photo if all goes well.Jimmie Lundiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964421218196610874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-75277569706937686692009-07-08T14:37:42.573-07:002009-07-08T14:37:42.573-07:00Saving time and gas is the mother of invention.Saving time and gas is the mother of invention.Dave Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697644776554772725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-43835468348830434772009-07-08T10:21:11.079-07:002009-07-08T10:21:11.079-07:00Thank you all for the kind words.
@ Dave- The ca...Thank you all for the kind words.<br /><br />@ Dave- The carpet glue was kind of a "field expedient". I have to drive 45 minutes to a craft store to get proper modeling latex, but Home Depot is 5 minutes away. And I can use the time I would have spent driving to wander the aisles enjoying the home improvement porn.Propnomiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-14478736054363812942009-07-07T21:09:08.491-07:002009-07-07T21:09:08.491-07:00Great idea using latex carpet adhesive glue. Must ...Great idea using latex carpet adhesive glue. Must try. Thanks for sharing! I've become a fan of your work.Dave Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697644776554772725noreply@blogger.com