Lame Lemongrab tutorial by StarkRavingMaddie

Lame Lemongrab tutorial by StarkRavingMaddie

Alright, so I was getting some questions about the construction of this mask... and I know this is really lame and not very well explained, but I've been really busy and this was the best I could do at the moment... Hopefully you can use it and it's helpful.

And again, if you DO use it.. then I'd love to see how your costume turns out! Link me to the pictures or something!

(Also.. just because I didn't make it clear in the picture.. the spray adhesive went in between the fabric and the foam.. )

Theresa-Maria-Falcon Featured By Owner Apr 17, 2017 Hobbyist Digital Artist

UNACCEPTABLEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!

Ponchies Featured By Owner Oct 27, 2014 Hobbyist General Artist

What type of glue did you use for glueing the foam?

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Oct 29, 2014

Oh gosh.... I'm so sorry...I can't remember..
I think it was maybe a fabric glue? it could have been super glue...

I'm so sorry... My best advise would be to try different glues on some scrap pieces to see what holds because I don't remember at all... :'<

Ponchies Featured By Owner Oct 29, 2014 Hobbyist General Artist

That's okay :>
Do you think a hot glue gun would help?

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Oct 29, 2014

I think that would work well... but test it first to make sure it doesn't melt the foam... _{(I know some glues don't react well with foam.. _{actually now that i think about it I think it's super glue that messes up foam}so yes hot glue sounds like a better idea)}

DefiantTeemo Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2014 Student Photographer

Did you use a stretchy fabric or was it just normal fabric?

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Aug 26, 2014

The yellow fabric didn't have much of a stretch to it... I think that could be why it got a bit wrinkly.

DefiantTeemo Featured By Owner Aug 26, 2014 Student Photographer

Okay thanks

dudechi2an Featured By Owner Jul 16, 2014

Ah last minute question, what can I do to make more breathing room? I'm doing the last second of his facial expression 38.media.tumblr.com/de66ee4bb3…

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Jul 21, 2014

Sorry... I can't really help you there... I had a lot of trouble breathing myself..

It's a very stifling costume..

dudechi2an Featured By Owner Jul 22, 2014

I decided to cut out the shape of lemongrab's head in addition to side strips by the jaw. I used the strips to glue to the other non-strip-lemongrab head which provided me space to breathe.

I found that the spray adhesive I purchased to bind the fabric and foam together was not long lasting (also bubbled) . Either I did not put an event amount or the bonding agent needed to be stronger. I'm a beginner when it comes to cosplay. Also I was not able to make a sleeve with my cotton fabric so sticking the edges of the fabric down was a little complicated. The glues I've used were gorilla glue, rubber cement and the spray adhesive. They were all good with fabric and foam but I think I should specifically buy fabric glue next time.

Overall if I planned this better the cosplay could have came out better. Thank you for putting your tutorial out there

Picture is on my profile.

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Jul 24, 2014

Your costume is brilliant! The expression turned out so well! XD I'm glad you were able to improve upon the design by adding additional breathing holes.
I must confess that the spray adhesive on mine has not lasted over the years.. It was ok for the first, but it did not stand up well to wear and time, so the fabric is a bit wrinkled. :\

dudechi2an Featured By Owner Jun 17, 2014

where did you purchase your foam? I went to hobby lobby, michaels, home depot and office depot with no luck.

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Jun 19, 2014

I got it at a store called JoAnn. I think this was the product I bought: www.joann.com/heavy-duty-foam-…

DefiantTeemo Featured By Owner Aug 28, 2014 Student Photographer

Btw, is there any place else where I could get foam for a cheaper price?

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Aug 29, 2014

Not that I know of... Maybe somewhere online? I hope you have good luck finding some and send me a photo when you're done! I'd love to see how it turns out.

ValiantParadox Featured By Owner Jan 17, 2014 Hobbyist General Artist

thank you so much for this tutorial, it made my life 1234567890% easier!

valiantparadox.tumblr.com/post… the only changes i made were I used a much stiffer foam and a wire circle to help it keep its shape (and not smother me)

ChadVanHalen Featured By Owner Aug 24, 2014

Do you mind elaborating on the wire circle?

ValiantParadox Featured By Owner Aug 24, 2014 Hobbyist General Artist

i just made a circle of wire (wrapping the ends around one another) slightly larger than the circumference of my head, and just shoved it up into the lemonhead so that when you put the mask on the wire sits around forehead level. I secured it with hotglue and i think some masking tape and it still works after 7 months. I'm bad at explaining things so if you need me to elaborate more just ask!

ChadVanHalen Featured By Owner Aug 27, 2014

Alright, what is it that I have to pick up at Michael's/Joanns? Whenever I go there I just look lost and confused by trying to describe what I'm looking for haha

ValiantParadox Featured By Owner Sep 9, 2014 Hobbyist General Artist

literally buy a coathanger and some hotglue + gun

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Jan 20, 2014

Whoa! That looks so great! I like the changes... they really help it stay the right shape... It turned out really good.

maikirah Featured By Owner Jan 4, 2014

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My sister and I made these as fast as we could.

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Jan 4, 2014

Oh my goodness!! You even did the bite out of his head! These are incredible! XD

richardcareylol Featured By Owner Dec 2, 2013 Professional Artist

Hey! Thanks for this tutorial, we used it for my birthday and it turned out great, thanks again!

Me and my friend: scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hp…

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Dec 2, 2013

Holy moly! You guys are the freaking bomb!! You even have a lemon-sweets! Thank you~

melqartiii Featured By Owner Oct 27, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Hey I used this tutorial to go to FanExpo Canada and it worked out great! Only thing I did differently was I used cork-board instead of foam, and it went just fine

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Oct 29, 2013

Yay! I'm so glad it was helpful! Cork-board sounds like it would be a lot sturdier that foam too.

Thanks for the comment!

Corsell Featured By Owner Jun 13, 2013

Hey I followed your guide and made this costume. People really loved it <3 <3 <3

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Jun 14, 2013

Oh my! How wonderful! I'm glad it helped!

Corsell Featured By Owner Jun 15, 2013

I just uploaded the pics on my profile. Check it out.
And as you can see I was having some trouble with the head

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner Jun 15, 2013

Oh my goodness! You guys look so great! All the pictures are fabulous!
And don't worry.. I have troubles with my head too..

princenel Featured By Owner May 21, 2013

hello c: i plan on using this to create a mask because it's super helpful, but where can i get foam thick enough and big enough?

StarkRavingMaddie Featured By Owner May 21, 2013

I bought it at a craft store like Hobby Lobby, Joann or Michael's... They come in big rolls like fabric so they can cut off as much as you want. If you don't have any shops like that near you, I would check any fabric or crafting stores.