Methods For Making A Mascot Head?

This tutorial demonstrates how to create a school mascot head using lightweight foam, felt, 3 wigs, and glue. The tutorial covers various techniques for creating a costume portraying your favorite mascot, whether for a prize-winning contest entry or a quick, budget-friendly project. The first step is to create a general form out of the foam. The tutorial also shows how to cover a mascot head with fleece.

To create a basic head shape, open a new 900px by 700px document and set it to RGB, at 72 dpi. The base color is blue, but color choice is up to you. The material for your custom mascot head is a major decision, with three common options being foam, felt, and fleece.

The tutorial focuses on building a lightweight foam and fur school mascot head, which involves cutting rough shapes, cutting out room for the head, and assembling the core. Traditional foam mascot heads are hand-sculpted, and the first step is to make a buck shape for the Varaform to give it the desired shape.

In conclusion, creating a school mascot head is a labor-intensive process that can be done using lightweight foam, felt, wigs, and glue. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on creating a mascot head that can be used for various purposes, including contest entries or budget-friendly costumes.