Costume Specialists designs custom mascots based on your logo, toy, artwork or any other source. Each mascot is custom-designed to match the look and proportions of your character. Bringing your imagined character to life is our speciality -- we build character.
We know that your company, brand image, or team’s image will be represented by your new mascot or costumed character. With more than 35 years of building custom, award winning costumes our experts are simply the best. We design and manufacture each costume individually for ease of wear, maneuverability, and durability. Quality is sewn into every mascot and costume character we create.
At Costume Specialists, you can be as involved in the design process as you desire. First, you will receive a sketch and fabric swatches to determine the correct color and material for your costume character. Next, we will send pictures of the sculpt mockup as the head is developed. Finally, the complete costume is sent for your approval; minor adjustments will be made if necessary. Our construction of a mascot page shows the process step by step. Sketches are always provided free of charge.
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1. The Beginning
Welcome to the construction of a mascot. Follow the steps to the right and experience our construction process from character image to the finished mascot costume.
2. Character Image
We start with your artwork or other images. We can work with everything from a simple sketch to complete style guides. Three dimensional items such as products or plush animals are also helpful.
3. Concept Drawing
Next, we create a concept drawing of how the character will translate into the human form. The average height, size and proportions are shown for the character.
4. Fabric Options
Fabrics are selected for your approval. Construction issues are also addressed once the sketch is complete. The size and look of a character often determines the type of materials used.
5. Head Sculpting
Once sketches and fabrics are approved. Our designers begin to sculpt the head. Photographs are sent for approval. Minor changes are possible before a costume is complete.
6. Body Sculpting
Padding, pods, and other techniques are used to match the wearer to the character shape. Again photos are sent for approval before the costume is complete.
7. Develop Pattern
Our designers custom build every costume to match your unique character. We do not 'cookie cutter' your costume out of old patterns. Each character is built to your specifications.
8. Research
Some costumes require additional research. We pride ourselves on accuracy, whether its historical figures, realistic animals or anything else.
9. Parts Construction
The costume begins to take shape once all the designs and sculpts are approved.
10. Finished Mascot
Your character is now a human sized interactive creation! We include cleaning instructions and wearing guidelines with every costume. Our expert staff is always on hand if you have questions about your costume.
