The Updated and All-Inclusive Costume Thread

[superchime]

Cute! I love the diamonds!

 

[DopeyBadger]

Just to capture the new runDisney costume guidelines video @Herding_Cats posted in Marathon Weekend 2024.

New costuming rule video

 

[SheHulk]

Just to capture the new runDisney costume guidelines video @Herding_Cats posted in Marathon Weekend 2024.

This was a good video that really cleared things up! IMO

 

[PrincessV]

Question about rain-proofing… I’ve got an 11x17” printed piece of paper spray-adhesived to a piece of cardboard and the whole thing will be attached to my torso. What’s my best bet for protecting it in a rainy race? I’m torn between using strips of packing tap to cover the paper vs. laying a sheet of cling wrap over it and taping that to the back. Am I missing a 3rd better option? Are all of these likely to cause flash flare from PP cameras in the dark?

 

[Naomeri]

Question about rain-proofing… I’ve got an 11x17” printed piece of paper spray-adhesived to a piece of cardboard and the whole thing will be attached to my torso. What’s my best bet for protecting it in a rainy race? I’m torn between using strips of packing tap to cover the paper vs. laying a sheet of cling wrap over it and taping that to the back. Am I missing a 3rd better option? Are all of these likely to cause flash flare from PP cameras in the dark?

I would definitely worry about glare with packing tape or cling wrap. You could try an acrylic matte varnish. But do a test piece to make sure it won’t ruin your prop

 

[jofo]

Does anyone know how well sticky felt stays on a shirt during half and full marathons? I think one my shirts is polyester and one is a probably a poly/cotton blend. Obviously I should have tried this out during a long run, but I procrastinated and now I'm tapering, so...

 

[1lilspark]

Does anyone know how well sticky felt stays on a shirt during half and full marathons? I think one my shirts is polyester and one is a probably a poly/cotton blend. Obviously I should have tried this out during a long run, but I procrastinated and now I'm tapering, so...

I used it for my 10k in April and I don’t remember if we tacked the edges on with thread or not but it lasted through the race and a washing

 

[GollyGadget]

Does anyone know how well sticky felt stays on a shirt during half and full marathons? I think one my shirts is polyester and one is a probably a poly/cotton blend. Obviously I should have tried this out during a long run, but I procrastinated and now I'm tapering, so...

Do you have needle and thread? A few hands stitches will help. I’ve never used sticky felt so no idea its stickiness.

 

[flav]

Question about rain-proofing… I’ve got an 11x17” printed piece of paper spray-adhesived to a piece of cardboard and the whole thing will be attached to my torso. What’s my best bet for protecting it in a rainy race? I’m torn between using strips of packing tap to cover the paper vs. laying a sheet of cling wrap over it and taping that to the back. Am I missing a 3rd better option? Are all of these likely to cause flash flare from PP cameras in the dark?

Is it too late to use one of these plastic cardboard instead of a compostable one?

I have seen people with their bib placed in a plastic sleeve but do not know how their pictures turn out. Can you test the plastic bag solution before? The one they provided at the expo (for shopping) were not too shiny.

How long do you want your prop to last? Is your costume still ok if you abandon it along the way?

 

[The Expert]

This is making me think I should pack a few XL ziploc bags for the meetup signs!

 

[PrincessV]

Is it too late to use one of these plastic cardboard instead of a compostable one?

I have seen people with their bib placed in a plastic sleeve but do not know how their pictures turn out. Can you test the plastic bag solution before? The one they provided at the expo (for shopping) were not too shiny.

How long do you want your prop to last? Is your costume still ok if you abandon it along the way?

I can test some options on another piece of paper-covered cardboard - the original is done and can’t be replicated a 2nd time. I think cling wrap secured by tape might be the way to go, but I have a bunch of old rD gear bags - that’s worth exploring!

I need the thing to last until Norway of the 10K… so basically the whole race lol! The rest of my costume won’t make any sense without the sign (it’s a Maelstrom FastPass.)

 

[The Expert]

I can test some options on another piece of paper-covered cardboard - the original is done and can’t be replicated a 2nd time. I think cling wrap secured by tape might be the way to go, but I have a bunch of old rD gear bags - that’s worth exploring!

I need the thing to last until Norway of the 10K… so basically the whole race lol! The rest of my costume won’t make any sense without the sign (it’s a Maelstrom FastPass.)

Does your library or local office store have a laminator??

 

[PrincessV]

Does your library or local office store have a laminator??

I have one at work, but the cardboard I used is too thick to go through the machine.

 

[The Expert]

I have one at work, but the cardboard I used is too thick to go through the machine.

I wonder if a home vacuum sealer would work? I have one I make smores kits with and you can cut the bag to any size you need, seal three ends and then vac seal the other. It's almost like laminating and you can seal pretty bulky items (like marshmallows).

 

[PrincessV]

I wonder if a home vacuum sealer would work? I have one I make smores kits with and you can cut the bag to any size you need, seal three ends and then vac seal the other. It's almost like laminating and you can seal pretty bulky items (like marshmallows).

This is brilliance - thank you! I’ll have to take a look.

 

[jofo]

Question about rain-proofing… I’ve got an 11x17” printed piece of paper spray-adhesived to a piece of cardboard and the whole thing will be attached to my torso. What’s my best bet for protecting it in a rainy race? I’m torn between using strips of packing tap to cover the paper vs. laying a sheet of cling wrap over it and taping that to the back. Am I missing a 3rd better option? Are all of these likely to cause flash flare from PP cameras in the dark?

Clear contact paper / clear shelf paper liner? Might still have an issue for photos though

 

[jofo]

Do you have needle and thread? A few hands stitches will help. I’ve never used sticky felt so no idea its stickiness.

I do but I just hand stitched buttons on my 5k shirt last night and the thread is really uncomfortable against my skin to the point that I’m going to have to wear another shirt underneath. Trying to avoid that for the longer distances so I eas thinking of using sticky felt instead.

 

[flav]

Does your library or local office store have a laminator??

Or some of these book cover sticky plastic we use to put on the school book? Does that still even exist?

 

[The Expert]

Clear shelf paper? Not sure if it's clear enough though.

 

[PrincessV]

I can’t believe I never thought of clear contact paper! Just ordered some for overnight delivery and I can bring the roll with me as a just-in-case backup. Thanks all!!