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Making Zendaya's Robot Armor in a WEEK (not my smartest decision but hey)

Rachel Maksy

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WELLLLL, Zendaya has once again bewitched me body and soul with her red carpet appearances. At the Dune 2 premiere, she sported this Mugler creation and it instantly wiggled itself right into every crevice of my brain and would not leave until I attempted to recreate it.
I scheduled a photoshoot with Olivia Rose Photo, and I was off: with a week to finish the entire suit.
Sometimes you just need a purely "I Wonder if I Can Pull This Off" kinda project, and that's definitely what this was for me.
ANYWHO I hope you enjoy this wild journey, hahaha.
LOVE Y'ALL

Keep an eye out for the photos by Olivia!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 The Design
02:10 Time for Duct Tape
03:25 Making the Pattern Pieces
06:17 The Bracers & Biceps
07:50 Supply Run!
08:50 Chest Piece
11:10 Finger Armor
12:58 The "Diaper"
13:51 Back Piece
14:11 Thighs & Calves!
16:07 Sealing & Smoothin'
17:19 PAINTINGGG
18:02 Clear Plastic Bits
21:03 The Reveal
21:42 Wrap-up & Bloopz

#dune #zendaya #cosplay

20 Comments

@Shadowdancer470 2 years ago

I would like everyone to know my boyfriend just came in and watched part of the video, declared “what a delightful little weirdo” and then left 😂

@gibberishname 2 years ago

according to Adam Savage, the trick to shiny chrome spray paint is a base layer of GLOSS BLACK spray paint first. The shinier the gloss black, the shiner the chrome on top will be.

@marabuora9547 2 years ago

Someone suggested putting "crafters audacity" on a t-shirt and now I HAVE A MIGHTY NEED

@irina5778 2 years ago

girlie just casually pulled off replecating a mugler ???? wtf
you can be really proud of yourself rachel !!!

@fakenails 2 years ago

Honestly, this is probably how the house of Mugler made Zendaya's piece. It is essentially how bespoke is done. Cosplayers are always geniuses to me on figuring out things with sand grain budgets compared to those design houses.

@Mirala0618 2 years ago

“I was a little nervous that leaving this for the last minute would really bite me in the tushy, but it wasn’t that bad, and so naturally I will continue forth and not learn anything from my mistakes”

As a chronic procrastinator, I feel seen

@Hylanos 2 years ago

My girlfriend asking me nicely to keep it contained to the project table vs my project telling me to use every available surface in a 100 foot radius.

Basically, i feel you on the "human tornado" aspect

@Drgn8DDragonsDungeon 2 years ago

"definitely not a Dr who episode" she says, as she basically creates a fashion cyberman cosplay.... 😂😂

@Hollynn 2 years ago

I suffer from crafters audacity as well 🥴

@ann.addiction_to_books 2 years ago

we’ve been blessed with a rachel maksy zendaya armor sequel!!!

@frostedjosieos 2 years ago

I know you’ll take this the way I mean: your version of the armor felt like a Star Wars costume. It felt like some designer in the 70s on a questionable film with a wavering budget went rummaging through some existing robot armor, did some alterations, and came out with this and now it’s a cult classic costume.

@liv97497 2 years ago

I would love love LOVE if you made the reveal reel just a little bit longer - I always go back a few seconds to rewatch! These projects turn out so beautiful and so awe-inspiring I feel like we need a little more time to really take it all in, you know? There are so many cool details, it's hard to even spot them all on the first viewing. ❤

@hadassahm3016 2 years ago

I love how comically impractical female armour is. Gets me every time

@brianaa96 2 years ago

I love that the differences make it more of your own and not an exact replica. And I support the rust and dirt weathered option. Take futuristic high fashion and make it ancient and whimsical

@Clownbunnycosplay 2 years ago

Rachel, I’d love to say your ‘crafters audacity’ has rubbed off on me and I think I can make anything as well.

@songindarkness 2 years ago (edited)

There are not many people who would do a side by side comparison with Zendaya, let alone Zendaya in a couture robot outfit originally inspired by Metropolis, made by a famous fashion designer. As you said, Zendaya is essentially cosplaying. And you absolutely smashed it! I can’t believe you even attempted the robot suit. It’s crazy that it looks so awesome. You clearly have balls (ovaries) of steel. 😂 Much kudos! 👏👏👏👏👏

@ghostgirl6970 2 years ago

The scene with Nick wrapping you in plastic wrap and duct tape had me laughing so hard. My cats want to know what exactly is wrong with momma.

@angelowentzler9961 2 years ago

Never forget:
* perfect is the enemy of done
* no one but you knows about the difference between your plan and the result
* most people only see the flaws when you point them out
* the more projects, the more experience, the more improvement.

@TheMagnoliaWitch 2 years ago

"Make sure you tell all of them you were covering your wife in duct tape." "I definitely won't say that." Considering the kinds of people my partner talks to most often (anime fans) he absolutely would tell them that, and they would demand pics and/or updates on whatever cosplay I'm working on. XD

@iamdarcluawhoisyou3900 2 years ago

Anyone who plans to heat up EVA foam: PLEASE get respirator mask unless you want to inhale toxic plastic fumes. Please protect your body when working with toxic materials.