FFXIV
Garuda
FFXIV
Garuda
Garuda was our first big build.
We knew we wanted to compete at the Final Fantasy Fan Fest and needed a character that would be both challenging and well received. We sat down at the computer, with a couple glasses of bourbon, and started research. We came across a well known crazy four winged bird lady and knew that’s what we wanted to do. We had never made stilts, wings or used Worbla before.
We certainly learned a lot with this build and it sparked an interest to learn even more!
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FEATURES/AWARDS
- 2014 First Place at Final Fantasy Fan Fest -Las Vegas, NV
- Featured Interview on AdaFruit.com
- Featured on HotWireFoamFactory
- Featured on The Moogle Post
- 2015 Worn at ACEN -Rosemont, IL
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MATERIALS
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ARMOR
Worbla-Original
EVA FoamWINGS
PVC piping
PETG Plastic Sheet
Nylon Webbing
Plastic Buckles
Double Adjustable Flagpole Mounts X2MAKEUP
Samhain Black Sclera Contact Lenses
PAX Paint- Handmade
Pros Aide Adhesive
Green Eyeshadows
False EyelashesFINISHING/PAINT
Gesso
Sandpaper
Stencil Plastic Sheeting
Acrylic Paint
Acrylic Gloss
Acrylic Pearl Top CoatHEAD PIECE
Great Stuff-Expanding Foam
Paper Mache’
EVA Foam
Worbla-OriginalCLAWS
Hot Wire Foam Factory Tools
Pink Insulation Foam
Long Black GlovesHOOVES
(Based on Tutorial by Aleze)
Black Knee High Heeled Boots
PVC Pipes
PVC Caps
PVC Expansions
Structural Ties
Threaded Metal Rods
Worbla-Original
EVA Foam
Hot Wire Foam Factory Tools
Pink Insulation FoamOTHER
Four Way Stretch Spandex Bodysuit
White Bra
Elastic Strapping
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TECHNIQUES/HIGHLIGHTS
- Bending PVC Pipe
- Heat Forming PETG Plastic Sheeting
- Wing Mounts Using Adjustable Flagpole Brackets
- Cutting Custom Stencils
- Heat Forming EVA Foam and Worbla
- Sculpting Insulation Foam
- Sealing EVA Foam and Worbla with Gesso
- Fabricating PVC Stilts
- Carving Expanding Foam
- Making feathers from EVA foam