How to Make "Underworld" Stilts
The movie "Underworld" and its two sequels are a marvel of costuming and visual effects. One of the most amazing effects were the costumes created for the werewolf characters, which seemed almost catlike, with jointed legs that allowed the actors to move in realistic ways. For those costumes, the actors used special stilts designed to function similarly to athletic prosthetics. And while for safety reasons it's not advisable to try and build your own, you can re-create the look using common materials that you can find at any craft store.
Things You'll Need
- One pair of heel-less high-heeled boots (also known as pony boots)
- Two blocks of Styrofoam
- Flexcut palm wood carving tool
- Fabric glue
- Plastic claws
- Fake fur
Instructions
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Carve the back of the Styrofoam blocks with the carving tool so that they will fit around the front of the platform sole and over the tops of the boots.
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Sculpt the Styrofoam to form the werewolf toes of your stilts using the carving tool.
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Glue the fake claws to the tips of the Styrofoam toes.
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Glue the Styrofoam block to the front of the platform sole of the boots.
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Adhere fake fur to the boots with the fabric glue.
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Tips & Warnings
Losing your balance or falling on stilts may cause injury. Practice walking on your stilts with the assistance of a friend until you get used to them.
