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akiita_blue ([info]akiita_blue) wrote in [info]faeriefashion,
2009-10-08 17:52:00
  • Mood: creative

Faun

Hello!

Halloween is quickly approaching, and I have plans to dress as a faun. Mostly, they're just plans because I've been so wrapped up in life these last couple of weeks. Anyway, here are my ideas:

I'm going to purchase faun ears on eBay. I also want to buy some sort of metal top, maybe like a belly-dancer's. I have to get some polymer clay for my horns as well. I'm thinking of getting some (faux?) fur-boots (as furry as possible), and making a cap out of wire netting sheets, paper mache, and black paint for my hooves (last year, I did a similar construction, only it was a crocodile bill with polymer clay teeth).

Now, here's where I need a little guidance:
the legs. I want to get the backwards bend in the knees, like in the following link:
http://media.photobucket.com/image/satyr/Baineth/Finnian/anatomy/satyr11.jpg

I was thinking of constructing something of the same wire netting and attaching it to a pair of leggings or something. Over that, I'd put a layer of faux fur. I was wondering if anyone had attempted (completed) a similar project, or if they have any better ideas. The image looks like the tail-end of a horse costume, but I still think there is a more creative way of accomplishing the look I want. Maybe I'll post a sketch when I get a minute.

Thank you!





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[info]akiita_blue

October 9 2009, 01:08:50 UTC 2 years ago

Wow, thanks. (And lucky me!) This was exactly what I was looking for.

I guess I just want to know how comfortable the costume is. I'm not planning on any heels this time, because I plan on romping around in the forest a little. Do you have to walk a little funny to make the legs look a little more believable?

Padding sounds happier than wire framing :)

[info]iamdolleyez

October 9 2009, 02:08:06 UTC 2 years ago

i have!

here are a few process pics, i'm sure you can figure out from there

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then cover as desired

uhm, I would suggest using a boot tight to the leg, rather than the crappy 80's boot i used, but hindsight is 20/20 and cheap sale boots are cheap!

[info]i_coyolxauhqui

October 9 2009, 04:00:36 UTC 2 years ago

livejournal is an incredible source for all information

[info]serafaery

October 9 2009, 05:42:51 UTC 2 years ago

I too have made floating-heel satyr hoof type boots, posted about it here in this livejournal community in fact: http://community.livejournal.com/faeriefashion/2008/08/10/

I can tell you that walking on a 2x4 on a platform high heeled boot with no heel is, for me, very tricky and uncomfortable. There is no tromping or frolicking, hehe. I can walk okay but it takes work, I stumble occasionally on uneven terrain, and I have to take the boots off after about 2 hours, or at least take a long break. So much fun though! Thanks for letting me show off again. ;)

[info]turbulentfizz

October 9 2009, 08:57:05 UTC 2 years ago

Padding also gives you the desired effect you want without much shoe modification. Examples here:

http://www.komickrazi.com/costumes/tut3.html

http://www.matrices.net/digitigrade.asp

http://latinvixen02.livejournal.com/103006.html

Hope that helps! If you have any digitigrade questions, you might want to post over at the LJ Fursuit community - they've got a lot of entries and are very willing to help out with this sort of thing:

http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=fursuit&keyword=Digitigrade+Legs&filter=all

[info]akiita_blue

October 9 2009, 12:15:54 UTC 2 years ago

Thanks, everyone for the tutorials. I have a MUCH better idea on how to do it. I'll get everything I need this weekend, but perhaps next weekend is when I'll get to work. I want to finish all the little things first.

I really like the look of the heel-boot hoof, but I don't think the occasion calls for it (walking in the woods) I may make them later, though.

I'll try to keep in mind to make a tutorial for the whole costume.

Curious: does anyone "make" time to wear this suit? What other occasions can you don something like this than Halloween?

[info]turbulentfizz

October 9 2009, 13:56:06 UTC 2 years ago

Well, there's always Renfests (which happen almost year round in multiple locations throughout the US & UK), there's Fairy conventions, too. You can always wear them to town and see what people say! (wear 'em to Walmart and give the staff an interesting day! ;)

[info]rhien

October 9 2009, 15:28:47 UTC 2 years ago

There is also Live Action Roleplaying (LARP). Some LARPs have fauns as a playable race (as mine does, but I am in Canada). You get to dress up as a faun and play in the woods all weekend. You may try researching LARPS in your area; it could become a new hobby.

[info]akiita_blue

October 9 2009, 12:16:20 UTC 2 years ago

And thank you again, to everyone who posted.

[info]darksilver23

October 9 2009, 13:31:53 UTC 2 years ago

I have to add a comment because it drives me crazy. The legs on a faun, satyr, dog, wolf....whatever do not bend backwards at the knee. They have a shorter femur than humans. What everyone thinks is the knee is actually their ankle. THey have longer tarsal bones (the longer bones in the feet) than humans. Technically they are standing on their toes. Their knee is just higher up.
Sorry, it's the anatomy scholar in me.
But otherwise I would personally love to make satyr/faun legs for myself, but the lack of time and funds have always hindered me. I can't wait to see what you come up with. Be sure to post pictures. And remember that in progress pictures are always helpful.

[info]akiita_blue

October 9 2009, 14:46:30 UTC 2 years ago

I was aware of this, but for convenience's sake, it's easier to say knee, especially because we are accustomed to calling them such. I'll post my pictures when I get something done :)
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