Making Cosplay Hooves!
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2 жыл бұрынMy attempt at making faun shoes!
I'm experimenting with video editing. Advice and constructive criticism is appreciated!
Music: Easy Stroll by TrackTribe via KZfaq Audio Library
Official Fearne art belongs to Critical Role!
@Fridelain 5 ай бұрын
Protip: You can mix in (clean) cat litter gravel with the epoxy to make a sort of concrete that's as strong or stronger, using a franction of the epoxy resin and is also a bit lighter in weight for the same volume. A heat gun to heat the epoxy will get rid of some of the bubbles, as will vibration.
@smilesfordays Жыл бұрын
I did the same thing with mine, but I pulled the sole cover off, then pulled the metal tabs out with a hammer. Got the sole off the heel, removed the plastic shoe shape and was left with the sole by itself. I used rubber split sole ballet slippers and applied those directly to the sole frame I butchered. I made the hoof from layers of firm packing foam (high quality and all I had on hand) and then put the non slip rubber grip I separated from the sole earlier to the bottom of the hoof to gain more traction. It’s flexible, comfortable and made without resin or forms for under $40. Couldn’t be happier. (I also did an extended hoof like you showed at the end by adding 2 dowels that ran parallel with the arch into the hoof and used my foam and hot knife to add a natural looking ridge on the arch and heel.) Great tutorial if I ever want a sturdier material for outdoor use though!
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Nice! Foam is a great flexible - and more affordable - option. I'll have to try out your method some time!
@dishearteningHoney Жыл бұрын
Godbless this video 😭😭 I'm planning on making hoof shoes soon for a ren faire and this helps out so much!!!
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Have fun at the ren faire!
@danny8284 Жыл бұрын
omg me too!
@dishearteningHoney Жыл бұрын
@@danny8284 ooo will you be dressing up?
@artor9175 8 ай бұрын
I made some hooves like this out of wooden 6x6 cut at an angle. I sculpted them into hooves and used cheap work boots for the uppers. Wore them for many years, but my knees aren't strong enough to take the stress anymore.
@Kirboobles Жыл бұрын
Recently used your method at making these kinds of hooves. Everything worked! We used a saw to take off the heels and mayyyyy have broken said saw oops
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Yeah, using the saw was scary; be careful! I'm so glad it worked though! YAY! 😄
@bingbong4276 Жыл бұрын
I wanna make these so bad! I'm just scared of both resin and the shoe breaking
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! The resin is very sturdy, just heavy. It would be difficult to break. I chose stiletto shoes because they're sturdy too, just be careful (and patient) when removing the heel.
@bruh-bh3kk Жыл бұрын
@@Dare_to_Nerd would concrete work?
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
@@bruh-bh3kk It would be heavy.
@bruh-bh3kk Жыл бұрын
@Dare to Nerd but do you think it would be able to support someone's bodyweight without cracking 🤔
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
@@bruh-bh3kk I imagine so. I don't think they'd crack unless impacted pretty hard, but I'm no expert. Give it a go! I encourage creative experimentation!
@DosYeobos Жыл бұрын
Hey this was really cool! As a fellow nerdy girl, I’ll be looking forward to future videos!
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺
@aatheus Жыл бұрын
Very cool looking hooves!
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺
@thatjawa7245 2 жыл бұрын
OMG thanks so much!! I will definitely be making my own hooves with this!! :D
@thatjawa7245 2 жыл бұрын
Also I have a question! About how much resin did you use to make both hooves if you remember? It would help out a lot!
@Dare_to_Nerd 2 жыл бұрын
It took roughly 500 ml or 2 cups for one hoof. I used one mold for both hooves, but if you want to make a "right" and "left" hoof, use twice as much. However, I mentioned at the end of the video that I wish I had added more to the back of the hoof, so I could lean my weight back a little more. There may also be a better resin than the one I used - one that doesn't get so many bubbles along the surface. I would look for a slow cure resin and maybe pour only a couple inches at a time to help eliminate bubbles. One more thing, to get the heel off the shoe look for the staple and try to pry that out. DON'T try to cut off the heel with power tools (like my idiot self 😅)! It may take longer to pry the staple out of the heel of the shoe, but it is much safer and will result in less damage to the shoe itself. Hope this helps! Let me know how it goes! 😄
@thatjawa7245 2 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks!! I’ll let you know how it goes when it’s complete!! 😁
@Temzuification Жыл бұрын
@Dare_to_Nerd ❤❤❤ Thanks for this video! I just stumbled across it. I am still old school EVA foam covered in different colors of cork fabric. Or just fabric painted with random kinds of paint. (Good surprises with that and yarn painted too! ). I haven't explored resin yet because of cost of start-up space but can't wait!!! Omg to make my own eyes will be the best. Thanks again for the video, it was super helpful! I'm imaging the shapes for soled on every day shoes 4 the waterproof. Edit: ooops repost 😢sorry put this under a reply about the faire lol. My mistake!🎉😂😊😅🎉
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I'm glad this was helpful. 😊 EVA foam is definitely a great, cost-effective method. The resin is much heavier, but also sturdier and weatherproof. I would also check out liquid plastic, like Smooth-On 320. It's expensive, but also lighter weight, I think.
@Xombic0780 Жыл бұрын
They look stunning! I wanted to ask, did the strap sewn to the shoe help prevent your heel from lifting out of the shoe?? That’s one thing I’m struggling with, haha. Awesome work!
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, it helps quite a bit. I also put fake fur around the shoe that goes up the ankles; that also helps keep the heel in the shoe. I sowed a zipper on the inside of the ankle, so I could get my foot in easier.
@HecateYada Жыл бұрын
Funnily enough, I'm also here for my Fearne!
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Bidet! 😁
@3thereal620 2 жыл бұрын
Quick question! What sort of shoes did you start off with? Did you just use shoes with a high heel? Any sort of recommendations?
@Dare_to_Nerd 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Sorry for the late reply. From what I've heard, you want a high heel with a hard, rigid base, like a stiletto. This helps to support you and keep the high-arch shape. Hope this helps!
@bobkarafin 2 жыл бұрын
How did you attach the upper portion of the shoes back to the soles? (And somehow you tore the leather ALL up)…
@Dare_to_Nerd 2 жыл бұрын
Apologies for the late reply! Yes, I tore the faux leather (or whatever that material is) up when I was taking off the heels 😅. To attach the shoes back to the heels, used 5 Minute Epoxy (two-part resin) as an adhesive. To give more surface area for the adhesive to bond to, I filled some of the square holes in the soles with hot glue. 10:10 - 10:50 in the video. I hope this helps!
@alvatheiii4185 7 ай бұрын
i plan to be making a reshiram gijinka what this technique and making the shoe come down to the ground a little more. im stoked to try this out eventually, though my real concern is ofc going to be the resin cost and handling. is it hard to walk in those shoes? i have really walked in stilettoes before.
@Dare_to_Nerd 7 ай бұрын
That sounds awesome! This epoxy resin turned out a little heavy, so I want to try using Smooth-Cast 320 (liquid plastic) instead. It think it might be a lighter-weight, but unfortunately, not less expensive. Walking in stilettoes is hard on your feet in general, especially for long distances (like going to ren fair). The main issue I've had is walking on soft ground - the shoes sank into the ground easily and made me lose my balance. But walking indoors, on the road, or on hard dirt paths has been fine.
@odd6589 Жыл бұрын
Hi I was wondering what the red stuff is , I’m also trying to make a hoof for my Halloween costume this year.
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Probably the silicone mold maker. Sometimes the stuff I get is red, sometimes clear. I actually used both making the mold for the hoof 😅. Best of luck with your costume!
@angelacaputo4470 Жыл бұрын
Hi! did you make the mold for the resin hooves somewhere or did you make it yourself?
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Hello! I made it myself. It did use a lot of silicone, so I recommend making the container as small as possible (without touching the clay model of course).
@tezora3110 Ай бұрын
Hi! I was wondering how much silicone you used for the mold?
@linneathesystemsdruid308 Жыл бұрын
I have a desire to make galaxy hooves I think it would be fun Do like glitter and stuff inside the hooves themselves Will I do it? Probably not, but man I want to
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I encourage all artistic whimsy! If it's resin, you could probably use mica powder and/or alcohol inks to make beautiful galaxy colors. The easiest way is the paint them, I think.
@lindseyfleming5470 Жыл бұрын
Did you wait 24 hours for the mold to cure or go right ahead with the resin?
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I waited 24 hours.
@helmisyrjala9475 4 ай бұрын
Can you tell how high was the high heel?
@Corvus_Skull Жыл бұрын
Quick question- how do you walk in those so well? I have a pair but I’ve never walked in heels and I’m having a hard time going more than 3 minutes with no walking stick or support
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
It does take practice, and I would plan for frequent breaks at a ren faire or convention. Luckily, the character I made these for also has a tall staff that I can use as a walking stick. 😅
@Corvus_Skull Жыл бұрын
@@Dare_to_Nerd ah okay! I was gonna buy one anyways, and I have till October to practice, so that’s good!
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
@@Corvus_Skull Best of luck! I'd get a half size larger than what you wear and put in some gel "ball-of-foot" cushions like the ones ballerinas put in point shoes.
@oakmaiden2133 11 ай бұрын
Start walking around your house on your toes, no heel to develop the necessary muscle and balance
@ZoeyGrigsby 3 ай бұрын
Material list plz?
@Lee_D2 Жыл бұрын
0:25 It’s my will to live? :D 0:31 FUCK!!
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
🤣 🤣🤣
@BeakersnBottles Жыл бұрын
I know how to make hooves but the part I’m having trouble with is getting the heel of these high heels off…
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I had an extremely hard time too. This video had good tips: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gt6pbLRqq7_GkoE.html Hope this helps!
@daciasdiy1861 Жыл бұрын
I need to know where i cab get the mold to make the hoofs ! I saw someone use epoxy . But this is a good one too ! Maybe I’ll use this but I’m not a good molder
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I say, give it a shot! I used a two part silicone mold mixture. Most craft stores should have them, but they can be expensive.
@daciasdiy1861 Жыл бұрын
@@Dare_to_Nerd yes but you had the shape in order to make the mold !
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
@@daciasdiy1861 Ah! Yes, I made that out of clay.
@la_louvelol1365 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I just want to know how much it cost you to make those. I's really love try but I'm not really sure that I'll have enough money and time ^^' Thank you for your video btw❤️
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and apologies for the late reply! The resin wasn't cheap. I can't remember the exact cost, but between the shoes, clay, and resin, I probably didn't save that much money. I want to try using liquid plastic instead of resin to see if it's lighter, but I don't think it's cheaper. I've seen ones on etsy that were very decent prices considering the cost of materials. ChaosCostumes has a good reputation.
@jasperssquip8399 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! What mixes did you use to make the mold and the actual hoof?
@jasperssquip8399 2 жыл бұрын
And did you have to uv light it?
@Dare_to_Nerd 2 жыл бұрын
No UV resin. I used Mold Maker for the silicone. For the resin, I used a two part epoxy. I believe it was the Rockstar brand. There may be a better resin to use for the hooves - one that doesn't get a lot of bubbles - but I'm not sure what it is. I know Chaos Costumes uses a resin that changes from clear to opaque white as it dries. Hope this helps!
@Maxuner Жыл бұрын
Hey a question: Are they comfortable to wear? wont my calf muscles overwork while wearing them?
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I'd say it does take practice. They're not bad on my calves, but my toe joints do get sore.
@SHOUPEATSSOUP 7 ай бұрын
How did you make the silicone mold? Was it Just liquid silicone?
@Dare_to_Nerd 7 ай бұрын
Yes, it was liquid silicone.
@ariachambers5426 2 жыл бұрын
how much resin did you end up using for the hooves?
@Dare_to_Nerd 2 жыл бұрын
About 500 ml or 2 cups for one hoof. I also found out that other artists use Smooth-Cast 320, which is more of a liquid plastic than a resin. I'm thinking of doing another set of hooves to see if I can improve on them.
@stellardemon Жыл бұрын
If I made the Hooves out of air-dry clay do you think they would break?
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Probably. Air dry tends to crack easy. Even oven bake clay I wouldn't trust to hold my weight and withstand the impacts of walking. I did use air dry clay to sculpt the original hoof so I could make a mold. If that's what you mean, then it should work.
@Aurora-jr8se 9 ай бұрын
Where did you get the thing for the silicone
@Dare_to_Nerd 9 ай бұрын
I think I got the silicone at Hobby Lobby.
@ravenmaynard5979 Жыл бұрын
Do you think I'd be able to 3d print hoofs off, I don't have resign or clay but I do have a 3d printer and a resign 3d printer but I don't know if they would be able to hold my weight.
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I imagine so. 🤔 I've seen some pretty sturdy items made from 3d print, but I'm not sure which filament was used. Unfortunately, I don't have a 3d printer, so I can't say for sure. Let me know if you try it out!
@ravenmaynard5979 Жыл бұрын
@@Dare_to_Nerd I will, im thinking about printing some off this weekend
@downearth48 Ай бұрын
How comfortable is this type of shoe to walk in?
@Dare_to_Nerd Ай бұрын
As comfortable as a high heeled (stiletto) shoe.
@meganbroomhall6013 11 ай бұрын
I need help someone I want to do these really bad but 1: I am scared of resin 2: I can not afford resin and it’s supplies 3: I can’t find any shoes that are cheap and fit me because I wear a size 13 in women’s
@Dare_to_Nerd 11 ай бұрын
Finding a cheap size 13 is rough. There may be some online stores that offer them for cheap, but watch out for the shipping costs - sometimes they'll get you there. Foam is a cheaper alternative to resin, though you won't be able to walk on the foam directly. I've seen a couple videos on youtube that made the hooves from foam.
@meganbroomhall6013 11 ай бұрын
@@Dare_to_Nerd thank you ✨✨ this actually really helps
@Dare_to_Nerd 11 ай бұрын
@@meganbroomhall6013 happy to help! 😁
@arianasilks2379 Жыл бұрын
How much resin did you need for the pair?
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
It took roughly 500 ml or 2 cups for one hoof. I'm going to try to use Smooth-Cast 320 (liquid plastic) for my next pair to see if it's a better material than resin.
@linseybared5865 Жыл бұрын
How to these hold up outside on gravel and dirt and stuff?
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
They did well on solid surfaces like gravel and hard, packed dirt. On soft dirt with grass (like after a rain), they wanted to sink into it, so I had some trouble balancing.
@undertalecalassia4810 Жыл бұрын
hi ! how to you have the form for the resin pls
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I made it from clay.
@Yadrehabed Жыл бұрын
Hi, if I'm a guy who wants to create bird feet, what kind of shoe do you recomend and how can I will custom that shoes? you have a tuto?
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried to make bird feet yet, but I did find this tutorial a while back: rah-bop.tumblr.com/post/153955401586/bird-feet-tutorial-i-made-these-feet-for-my-kenku I think a shoe with a more solid base would help support you while walking on your toes, but they used ballet slippers. I'm not sure which is better.
@Yadrehabed Жыл бұрын
@@Dare_to_Nerd thanks, and continue making this videos, are awesome.
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
@@Yadrehabed Thank you! I wish I could be more help.
@martinlazansky4252 7 ай бұрын
Can you do that with my high heels too, you would pay 160 euros
@Dare_to_Nerd 7 ай бұрын
ChaosCostumes on etsy makes them custom for reasonable prices. She's much more experienced than I am, so I think you'd get better quality with her.
@uncletrashero Жыл бұрын
Is this Sam ?
@andymorales340 Жыл бұрын
What about making the hooves out of wood?
@Dare_to_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I thought about that actually. It would be good whittling practice.
@Flicker_storm Жыл бұрын
Definitely works. I’ve made some. Wouldn’t recommend, especially with the wood i used (I think it was two planks of balsa wood? [Correction: it was pine] I couldn’t find the right thickness so I screwed two planks together.) Wearing the hooves for more than an hour was painful, but probably could be improved with some gel soles. I painted over my wood hooves with acrylic, and made the mistake of taking them outside after the convention I wore them to, so they attracted all sorts of leaf litter and the bottoms of the hooves started splintering off.