Deadpool, suit

Deadpool's red-and-black comics suit, mask, belt and harness with two prop katanas on the back, for makers getting started with stretch fabric and foam.

Deadpool wears a full-body red suit with black panels, most noticeably the black patches around the white eyes of his full-face mask. A belt with a round buckle and pouches, a harness across the chest, and two katanas sheathed in a cross on his back complete the look. Panel placement varies a lot between comic artists and the films, so choose one reference and follow it. The suit needs four-way stretch fabric, sewn from a bodysuit pattern with a stretch stitch or overlocker so the seams do not pop. The mask can be sewn from the same fabric, with white eye lenses made from mesh you can see through. Try the mask on often while you work, and make sure it lets you breathe comfortably and see well enough to walk through a crowd. The belt, buckle, pouches, harness and sheaths can be made from craft foam, faux leather and webbing. The prop katanas should be light, with no sharp points or edges, typically foam over a light core. They are prop weapons, so each convention's weapon rules apply: check the policy of each event before you go, as some ask for props to stay sheathed or be peace-bonded. Contact cement and spray paints need outdoor work or strong airflow and a respirator rated for organic vapours, and gloves when you handle them. Keep a heat gun moving and never rest it on foam or fabric. Younger makers should have an adult present for heat tools, blades and adhesives.