Tag: Works in Progress/Proposals

The confirmed costume for this Halloween is an Angler Fish! I wanted to make an artistic interpretation of the angler fish, inspired by high fashion looks. I want to scare people and maybe make a cool outfit as well.

I have purchased a black morph suit to alter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LEF3IRW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the tutorial for the light and the teeth on the hood as well: https://imgur.com/gallery/grainy-happy-halloween-xAjxz

I so far have no progress images because I have been trying to craft the pattern for the hood and outfit. Now that I have the foundations, I will start buying supplies and crafting.

List of Materials

• https://www.etsy.com/listing/1462697837/7cm-wide-water-ripple-ruffles-mermaid?ref=sidebar_cart_search
• https://www.etsy.com/listing/1459198387/two-toned-fabric-13cm-wide-3d-folds?ref=cart
• Wire to hold the hood up
• Foam or Worbla?

To Do List

• Get materials for hood
• Create light
• Scout for finishing touches
• Craft hood
• Attach to outfit!

Circuit Diagram

My circuit diagram will look similar to this one:

I’ve never joined a Halloween parade before (and still debating) but I was excited to brainstorm costume ideas 🙂

Idea 1: Medusa Gorgon’s arrows from Soul Eater

Making: wearable, bendable arrows that light up at the tip (throw me ideas about how to arrange the lighting to make this thing GLOW!)

Idea 2: Mr. Qi Giant Crop Fruit from Stardew Valley

Making: a glowing Mr.Qi giant crop handheld light -> still thinking about making it a plush toy or 3D printing

Idea 3: Tinky Winky’s headwear antenna from Teletubbies

Making: a lowing headwear antenna (just thought it’s silly)

NeoPixel Video for Arduino homework:

1. The Arduino Exercise:

2. Halloween Ideas：

Simple pictures of the mushroom prototype in class:

For this time I’m going to create a devil Jackalope for Halloween Decoration. Its eyes or horns can emit a spooky red glow at night. Or there should be a glowing stigma on it’s body.

List of material:

faux fur(10mm, black), polyester fill, 3D printed parts, glass eyes, LED lights, Resistors, batteries

Since the faux fur fabric will be thick, I’m thinking of using a transparent material for the eyes and horns. As for the stigma, I’m thinking of cutting the fabric open to create a wound-like shape, then stitching it loosely so light can show through.

I’m also thinking of creating a frame or pedestal to mount the battery case outside its body, so that the batteries can be changed easily.

Circuit diagram:

And here is some process and tips of creating pattern from my last job:

There’re typically 3 ways to create pattern for a toy:

1. Draw by hand. (Simple but requires experience for precise 3D shape)

2. Create a sculpture reference and wrap it, then cut the wrap into separate pieces and try to flatten it. (due to the fabric’s elasticity, patterns may need further adjustment after the stuffing test)

3. Use fabric simulation in 3D software. (fast, but experience with software is required. And also need adjustment.)

Here are some photos of an abandoned project I was working on in a toy company:

Wrapping process:

1, create a sculpture and wrap it with tape (choose a tape with low stickiness and less likely to deform)

2, Cut the tape separately based on where you want to put the seams and mark each piece with the name and fur direction. Then, try to flatten them. Release cuts are made to help with flattening.

3, Test outcome

Fabric Simulation Process

1, Create a 3D model, then use Knife tool to unwrap the UV map as your pattern (I was using Blender)

2, run fabric stimulation to see the result

3, Test in real life

Comparison of wrapping patterns and 3D patterns:

YouTube tutorial for those who are interested in making sewing patterns in Blender:

When I think about plushies, I think about Squishmellows or Beanie Babies. Their uniqueness and customization between the plushies is what drew me to them. Each one has their own personality and look. This is what lead me to my first prototype. It was Pikmin!

Here is my circuit diagram of my yellow light. My plushie would have two of these.

But, the Pikmins are a concept that exist already. I want to do something new and more in line with my personality. What about a dog? A dog that you can customize and accessorize!

The CoolDog Plushie would be meant for teens or people in their early 20s, who are seeking connection. He is anyone you want him to be, and can take on any hobbies or talents. This would give teens and adults ideas of what they could do for fun too! It would be made out of fleece, a soft inexpensive material with cotton accessories that you can attach by Velcro pieces.

Look forward to Part 2!

The night light plush that I will be making is in the shape of a free-form body. The intended audience is young children, and the LEDs will be placed along different body parts (head, heart, stomach, hands, feet) — for body awareness and comfort.

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The left photo is of my sketches — with purpose, LED circuit and materials (hopefully). Green is my favorite color so I’m hoping that it is possible. Also, I’m planning to put a zipper on the back for easy opening/closing.

The right photo is of my two sewing sketches.

My only concern is that velvet, corduroy and suede all have the tendency to be thick/opaque. I hope this is not the case in terms of LED diffusion.

Also, I do think it would be pretty cool to have a child and parent version, TBD as a result of the single figure.

Lastly, here’s my attempt at wiring all LEDs; however, I could only get 3/7 to light.