Fixing my Pikachu mascot Costume

Summary

In this video, Jennifer Squires shares her process of revamping a Pikachu costume to make it more robust and visually appealing. She plans to wear it to Wellington Armageddon in December. Jennifer climbs inside the costume and uses EVA foam and contact cement to create an internal structure, adding 'ribbing' for a fuller, more joyful appearance. She also discusses using a neck fan and moisture-wicking clothes to combat sweating. The video includes a step-by-step guide on measuring, cutting, and attaching the foam pieces to reinforce the costume's structure, aiming for a perfect circular shape at the top and bottom. The result is a more rotund and cheerful-looking Pikachu costume, ready for an event.

Takeaways

• 🎨 Jennifer Squires is the creator of the video, focusing on costume creation and DIY projects.
• 👾 The main project is revamping a Pikachu costume to make it look fuller and more robust.
• 🛠️ Jennifer plans to use EVA foam and contact cement to create an internal structure for the costume.
• 🧵 The costume's belly area is particularly targeted for reinforcement to prevent it from folding and appearing emaciated.
• 🎭 Jennifer has decided against wearing a witch costume due to discomfort from excessive sweating and has opted for a fan accessory instead.
• 📏 Detailed measurements are taken to ensure the EVA foam pieces fit correctly within the costume.
• 📐 A plan is outlined to add support at the shoulders, around the midsection, and under the arms for a more rounded appearance.
• 🔪 The process includes cutting out foam pieces based on the measurements and applying contact cement for attachment.
• 🔨 Additional materials like wire and red tape are used to provide extra firmness and rigidity to the costume's structure.
• 🌞 The costume is left to air out overnight due to the smell from the contact cement.
• 🎉 The final result shows a noticeably fuller and more joyful-looking Pikachu costume, with some minor cleaning needed.

Q & A

Who is the speaker in the video?

The speaker in the video is Jennifer Squires.

What is Jennifer Squires' project in the video?

Jennifer Squires is working on revamping a Pikachu costume to make it look more robust and less emaciated.

What material is Jennifer using to modify the costume?

Jennifer is using EVA foam and contact cement to build an internal structure for the costume.

Why does Jennifer want to change the costume's belly area?

She wants to firm up the belly area because it folds when she puts the costume away, and she wants it to look more rotund and less emaciated.

What event is Jennifer planning to wear the revamped Pikachu costume to?

Jennifer plans to wear the revamped costume to Wellington Armageddon on December 3rd of the current year.

What is the issue with Jennifer's previous witch costume for Halloween?

The witch costume caused Jennifer to sweat excessively, so she decided against wearing it again.

What solution did Jennifer find to deal with the heat while wearing costumes?

Jennifer bought a neck fan and clothing that wicks away sweat to wear under the costume for better heat management.

What does Jennifer plan to do to reinforce the costume's structure?

She plans to add EVA foam strips on the sides, back, and under the arms to create a more robust structure.

How does Jennifer visualize the costume's structure after the modifications?

Jennifer wants the costume to have a beautiful, almost perfect circle shape at the top and bottom, avoiding a caved-in appearance.

What is Jennifer's approach to attaching the EVA foam to the costume?

She uses contact cement, applying it to both sides of the foam, waiting for it to become tacky, and then attaching it to the costume.

How does Jennifer ensure the costume's structure is firm and rigid?

She adds wire and red tape to the internal structure of the costume to provide additional firmness and rigidity.