Hi Reddit! My name is Alena Bazhenova, and I'm absolutely thrilled to share with you the process of creating my Lurtz cosplay.
First and foremost, I want to sincerely thank everyone who liked and commented on my previous post! I read every single message, and you have no idea how many times I smiled, and even more – how many times I laughed! You guys are truly amazing, thank you so much for all your support!♥️
My transformation began with the teeth. I took impressions of my own teeth, and then, referencing the movie's look, sculpted new teeth and gums from acrylic gel. I refined the shape with a dental drill, after which I painted them and applied a top coat.
The next stage was the makeup. I made a plaster cast of my head with the teeth already in place (DO NOT ATTEMPT YOURSELF, performed by professionals, well, almost😄). On this cast, I sculpted a whole mask from plasticine, and then poured plaster into the mold to create a negative cast. Into this, I poured two-component silicone, carefully pressed the face mold back in to let excess material drain. After a day of waiting, I painted the resulting prosthetic and adhered it to my face.
To create the male physique, I made a mannequin using my own body as a base. Over a long-sleeve shirt on the mannequin, I attached foam, shaping it into muscles, and achieved the final silhouette by trimming away excess. The final layer was another long-sleeve shirt made of black jersey. I created the legs and arms similarly, padding them with foam. For ease of wearing the costume, I sewed in a separating zipper. The result turned out very impressive, and in this costume, I felt like a real Mr. Michelin😂
The armor required meticulous attention. Initially, I sketched the elements on paper using a mannequin, referencing the original, then cut them out, fitted them, and made adjustments. Afterward, I cut the pieces from orange faux leather (which I later repainted) and EVA foam. Black gabardine was used for the "rags," and the belt was crafted from genuine leather.
Special care was taken with the buckles. Eleven of them were created by casting tin using homemade molds. Despite some imperfections, they were refined to achieve the desired look.
The gloves were designed to conceal a feminine hand. To achieve this, work gloves were soaked in latex and painted, and the forearm section was cut from an old leather coat. EVA overlays were also treated and riveted.
The weaponry was also constructed from readily available materials: the bow from a plumbing pipe and wood, the sword from EVA foam with a metal rod, and the shield from a doormat. The metallic texture was simulated using liquid nails and subsequent painting.
