How Do You Make A Latex Batman Costume?
Some costumes never go out of style. Such is the case with Batman costumes, which have evolved from the days of spandex and tights into the more professional-looking latex and rubber styles used in the films. Designed to hug the body and show off the shape of the wearer while adding extraneous armor detail, latex bodysuits are a favorite solution to the problem of skintight armored superhero costumes like Batman’s. Not a task for the easily discouraged, making your own latex Batman costume requires some skill in latex manipulation and craft molding. To make your own latex Batman costume, follow these guidelines. Gather as many reference pictures as possible of the Batman costume version you would like to make. Get whole body as well as detail views of the front, back and sides. You may wish to make sketches of each part of the costume and decide if you would like to make the costume as one full latex bodysuit, or separate pieces that operate together. A full bodysuit will be easier to
