Molding:
Arm Bracer inspired by Ahsoka from
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
This project was a part of the Crafts in Costumes and Props class. For this project, I created an exact model of my forearm out of saran wrap, duct tape, and expanding foam. I then used this model to mold my Wonderflex. This model was very useful because it wouldn’t have been safe to use the heat gun over my own arm. I added a second layer of Wonderflex to my bracer for detailing. In addition to the wrist guard, I created a knuckle guard as well. I attached my two guards to a glove I had created.
Inspiration image.
Close up inspiration image.
Paper pattern for the bracer.
A model of my wrist made out of saran wrap, duct tape, and polyurethane foam.
Duct tape pattern of the knuckle guard.
Initial bracer shape cut out of Wonderflex.
Close-up of the stitching for the fabric glove that serves as a base for the bracer.
Bracer with the second layer of Wonderflex for details.
Both the knuckle guard and the wrist bracer after final paint job.
Painted knuckle guard attached to the glove base.
Completed arm bracer while worn.
Complete arm bracer.