I’ve gathered all kinds of accessory-type stuff for the costume, but I’m still waiting for the stuff to actually make something. Plus, it will probably be next week before I have much time anyway.
So, while I’m waiting, I figured I could toy with ideas for superfluous accessories. For example…
That is a schematic for Spider-Man’s web shooter. I first saw this particular image in the entry for Spider-Man in the “Marvel Universe” series, which was basically a multi-issue encyclopedia of Marvel characters, etc. from the 80’s. That article employed marvelous scientific double-talk to make web shooters sound so wonderfully plausible. {sigh} Anyway, if you’re interested, this online version seems to contain the same text I remember.
For my purposes, I don’t need actual, functional web shooters. I never did get around to earning degrees in advanced chemistry, engineering, electronics, and whatever else one would need to know. Plus, I think web shooters that look and work like Spidey’s would run into some issues with the laws of physics. But it would be fun to make some web shooters that look relatively authentic and cool.
Brainstorming So Far
I did a bit of thinking and Googling. Here are some ideas for basic “found” components (as opposed to hand-crafted ones) so far.
Web shooter Strap: Wrist compression strap
Pressurized web fluid canisters: Metal lighter cases
So, roughly speaking, we would have something like…
Yeah, that is not my best photo manipulation work. I’m in a hurry, okay?
Anyways, I would want to put some kind of raised edge around the top and bottom as well. That–along with the nozzle, activation button, and palm attachment stuff–will be topics for the web shooter brainstorming in the next post!
Happy Friday all!
Spider-Man Mashup Cosplay Costume: 