Wonder Woman, armour

Wonder Woman's classic comics costume with gold chest emblem, tiara, silver bracelets and lasso, for makers ready to work with foam armour and fabric.

Wonder Woman's classic comics look is a red top with a gold eagle or double-W emblem across the chest, blue star-covered shorts or skirt, a gold belt, silver bracelets on both forearms, a gold tiara with a red star, red boots, and a golden lasso at the hip. Comics, animation and the films have changed the cut, colours and armour many times, so choose one version and follow its references. The top is often built from craft foam shaped to the torso, sometimes covered with thermoplastic sheet for a harder, smoother surface, then sealed and painted. The chest emblem can be built up from thin foam pieces glued on top and painted gold. The bracelets follow the same foam method, curved around a tube slightly wider than your forearm and painted silver. The tiara is a band of craft foam painted gold with a red star. The bottoms can be sewn from a medium-weight blue fabric with white stars added. The lasso is a length of gold rope, coiled and clipped to the belt. Use a heat gun in a well-ventilated space and wear heat-resistant gloves when handling hot foam or thermoplastic. Use solvent adhesives and spray paints outdoors or with strong airflow and a respirator rated for organic vapours. Cut slowly, away from your fingers. Younger makers should have an adult present for heat tools, blades and adhesives.