ON Twi'lek Costume

Hi! I'm going to try and attempt to make a Twi'lek costume. Has anyone ever made or tried to make one? If so could you please give me any tips or tricks you may have? Thanks.

 

Hi Dia.

Welcome to the Ontario forums. There are several costumers around here who may be able to help. Where abouts are you from?

I would also recommend you check out the Costuming & Props forum here (under Fan Activities). There are a few existing messages about twileks. Look in the "sticky" index thread (first message) to find the links to the messages. Quite a fair bit of information can be found there.

 

Hi Dia. I beleive Tessa (sw-starwarsfreakness) of Toronto is working on a similar costume. I am not sure how far along she is but she might have details to help you out.

 

Cool! Thanks very much guys! Thanks for helping out the newbie! HEE HEE! Hopefully that helps.
I'm from Ajax. WOO HOO DURHAM!

 

Woa... Another Twi'lek eh?

Yep, I'm working on one aswell, yet I havn't started yet. The tough part is the Leku of course. What I've seen on the net as of late is the 'stocking aproach' where they put latex into a pair of stalkings and mold it that way.

I actually need to start talking to someone who was supposed to help me with it awhile back again.

Are you looking to create any certain character? I was debating between my Star Wars Galaxies Character and Aayla Secura. Aayla Secura is a bit more slender then me, so that's my only worry

 

Yes indeed! Another Twi'lek.
I agree the Leku seems to be the most challanging part. I just want to make one that moves well, that isn't stiff. I've checked out the net as well. I guess it will just be trial and error. I guess that's what makes it a fun project the challange of it all. I wasn't thinking of doing a particular character. I want to be a jedi but thought I'd spice it up by being a Jedi Twi'lek. I don't really have the body to wear the Aayla Secura costume so I know where you're coming from... But she's my absolute favorite! Just use your imagination! I'm sure it will look kick a$$ when it's done! All I have to decide is what colour should I be? I'm thinking green. How 'bout you?

 

I always liked blue, yet I may be purple.

 

Best method to make a pair of lekku is out of latex rubber. There are some costume manufacturers, including Kre8tive Arts in St. Catharines which work with latex to make custom-molded costumes and parts.

 

Ya, I was going to ask Graeme about it again. Thanks Nick.

 

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