Digitigrade Stilts - Design and Commentary
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- Опубліковано 4 гру 2014
- My second pair of stilts, which I'm working on for an upcoming faun costume. I'm really pleased with how they've turned out so far, and I look forward to the rest of the process!
**Edit: The kind-of finished product can be seen in my Wendigo Costume Teaser video, which can be viewed here:
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It's a very quick glimpse of the stilts. I might make a more detailed video of the completed wendigo costume eventually. - Розваги
“Because artists don’t need sleep”
MOOD ITS 2AM RIGHT NOW
WHO NEEDS SLEEP!!!!
A 4 inch PVC connector
T plate connectors
1 inch machine bolts and washers to
fit bolts
Some Wood screws
Some Velcro straps
Some Pipe insulation
Four 2-foot sections of metal shelving braces
Pair of Shoes
Two 4-foot 1 by 4 inch boards
A piece of 2 by 6
Thx
Great vid! What's the name of the thing your binding the pipe to the braces? senyum? sibum? symune?
@@mtruxillo4502 Sinew, although you could easily use the bolts instead and line the PVC with a layer of pipe insulation fitted with adhesive or zip ties
"It's actually one o'clock in the morning"
*looks at time*
Holy shoot, it is aswell.
Can you perhaps give out a list of the materials you’ve used for this design? It’s brilliant!
I’ve been planning a creature build for a few years, this tutorial has given me great insight and ideas, thank you so much 😁👍
Best first ten seconds of a UA-cam video. I understand completely.
Very nice work, I plan to build my own and I would like to base it off your design.
Go for it! I don't know if I can consider these stilts 'my' design, really, because it's just Gryphern's design altered by some serious MacGyversisms... but I suppose that does put an original twist on things. Haha!
I'm glad that my video can be of assistance. Please let me know when you finish your build! I'd love to see how they turn out. :) Especially if you find a way to improve the design along the way!
+InstilledPhear hi could you by chance send me the modified designs?
Coni Wells I don't have detailed plans or schematics, but I might have photographs.
ok good all I need are the modifications
Unfortunately, I have been unable to find any photographs. (I'm very bad at documenting my work.) I do know that the modifications are comfort-based. The angle of the toe-guard was lowered slightly to take the weight off the balls of my feet, and I think I adjusted the shoe positioning so my ankle matched up correctly with the pivot joint. I also replaced the shoelaces with elastic so the shoes would be slip-on, and I added velcro straps in various locations to make the stilts more snug. Very minor things, which may not be necessary for everyone, but were necessary for me.
Who knew that a video from like 6 years ago would help me now. Gonna see if I can make one of these bad boys myself for a cosplay
I'm planning on doing a Pan's Labyrinth cosplay and this was really helpful! Thanks so much for posting this, it was really helpful and I learned a lot from it.
when youre watching this at 5 am after being up all night researching for a costume..... how would you fur these?
I made a pattern with saran wrap and masking tape! After I created and attached the hooves to the bottom, I stuck my legs in the stilts and just wrapped and taped it all up. Then I cut off that layer, and voila! A custom pattern to use to cut the fur! Everything from there is just hot glue, velcro, and some good old-fashioned hand-stitching..
Thanks so much!
No problem! I would sure love to see your costume when you're done with it!
Same
You fucking furry
They look amazing! I want to make my own and seeing yours really helps. My faun will be well on her way now!
Please show me when you finish the costume! I would love to see it!
I'm going to gen con on Sunday, I wanna make these but make them fast along with a mask. Wish me luck
I enjoyed the first part of this video so much, holy shit. XD
:0 i thought of making similar digitigrade legs, will you allow me to base them on your design? They seem really good!
Where can I find the plans/blueprints/instructions to make these types of stilts?
Thank you for sharing
How do you dress them?, I wanted to make a costume for a character of mine, he's kinda a wendingo type monster (skin, no hair) but I have no idea how to finish the legs
Thank you
I just watched your video and I am so excited that I drew out what you had. Sorry sorta steeled your idea but, to make my own stilts I’m planing on being a wolf or something for next Halloween . Also I just subscribed to you . great work tho
Don't worry, it's not stealing! I would love to see your costume when you're finished with it!
Hi! I think this design is one of the best out there! I'm looking to make a pair similar to these soon, but I need some help with the angle... The shoe base is at 35 or 45 degrees? Thanks!
Thank you for the compliment! If I'm remembering correctly, it was 35 degrees. Anywhere between 35 and 45 should make that nice, steep decline, though, and still be safe to walk on.
Why the shoes have to in the position as if you walk on high heels ? Is it possible to put the shoes parallel to the ground ?
what angle did you use? i've seen another tutorial saying 45 degrees, this looks higher
if you wanted to make these furred instead of hooves, how would you fur them so you don’t, yknow slip?
Very cool
Awesome! Looking to make my first pair of stilts, and this video was very helpful for looking at all the parts and details.
I'm glad I could help! I made a few small changes after I posted this video so they're more comfortable and I can balance better. You might be interested to see. I'll try to post an update here soon!
Are you building your stilts so you can crouch comfortably or walk upright? I built these specifically so my center of gravity is right over the wooden base, so walking upright is wonderfully easy, even on carpet and grass. Crouching or being hunched over is an entirely different story. Keep that in mind while you're building!
What changes did you make to it? I'm definitely interested in any insight you can share!
I'm building them to walk upright. How did you figure out what your center of gravity was? I just got my materials today, woo. Thanks!
Michelle Khuu The biggest change I made was altering the angle of the toe piece from 90 degrees to more like 125 degrees, so it sloped downward instead of being flat. It made a big difference as far as comfort goes! The balls of my feet were taking all of my weight and getting really sore really fast, and changing the slope distributed the weight a bit into my toes as well. I also added some velcro straps to keep my toes and feet even more in place. The less effort it takes to lift your digi-leg, the better!
A person's center of gravity is usually their core, the chest/stomach area. You want the base of the stilts to be directly below that. Easy enough when you're building them to stand upright! But if you want to crouch when you walk, your center of gravity is farther forward, making it difficult to balance on stilts like mine because you constantly feel like you're going to fall flat on your face. It can be done, but it would take a fat lot of practice and a walking stick. XD
***** Great tidbit about the toe piece. I'll definitely have that come in at an angle now. Did you use wood glue to mostly hold it together, or screws? How long can you wear the stilts before your feet start wearing out?
thegadgetfish I used both! I wood-glued the pieces and then screwed them together while the glue was still tacky. I intend for these puppies to last for years.
As far as wearing them goes, there are a number of factors that determine how long you'd last... Because I'm used to being on my feet often anyway and I have previous practice with digitigrade stilts (really bad and uncomfortable ones!), it wouldn't be terribly difficult for me to wear these new ones for 6+ hours. Just like any other article of footwear, though, you have to 'break them in,' so to speak. After the preliminary break-in, getting used to how they feel on different terrains and whatnot, you could probably spend all day in them if you had to. They really are quite cozy!
I love digi stilts and the design is slim which is great
Could you use skis for the bottom part?
What kind of wood do you use?
Is there a way I could disguise these under fur so that I can do a cosplay...?
I'm thinking of doing my stilts based off of your design
Though I have one query
Is there a way to alter the design for the feet of a sabertooth
I would appreciate some advice
When I needed paws for my werewolf costume, I added a hinge in the front of the stilts with another two-inch piece of wood. I used foam to shape the toes and glued them onto that hinge. It was a fairly realistic effect because the hinge allowed the toes to curl up as I walked. I recommend it!
I've recently began look king into building a pair of these but reached a problem trying to put together a moving joint price any suggestions
The pivot joint can be easily achieved with the right nuts and bolts! I used flat washers and nylon insert lock nuts. As long as you don't screw the nuts in too tightly, the joint should be able to pivot! It's difficult to explain in detail, especially because this video doesn't focus very well on the joint... I would recommend going to your local hardware store and asking the clerk how they would do a pivot joint. That's what I did!
Last time I tried my hand at digi stilts I couldn’t make it work lol, would love to try it again
Give it another shot! My very first pair of stilts broke after a month, and I wanted to improve upon the design with these ones. They're definitely better than the first pair, that's for sure! I hope to someday have access to the tools I need to build a third set of even better digi-stilts.
What'd the object of the video?
What did you call the super strong stuff? I can't for the life of me find it on the internet, and I have tried every way of typing it that I could think of...
Otherwise great stilts! I think I might make some like that, one day, if I find the time
It's called sinew! I use the artificial stuff, but it's still crazy strong like real animal sinew would be. It comes in lots of colors, too! I got mine at a mountain man rendezvous, but you can find it easily on eBay or Amazon. I constantly use it in my costumes for all kinds of things, especially in place of sewing thread. I recommend using screws rather than sinew on stilts, though, since sinew can rub and fray over time. The only reason I used sinew here is because the piece of PVC pipe on the front was smaller than I thought, and inserting screws through it would have caused the screws to poke and scratch at my legs as I walked around. It made a very good alternative, though, and the sinew lasted a good two years on these stilts before I had to redo it.
Thank you for the compliment! I may post an update on these stilts and show everyone the final product, one day, if I find the time. ;)
Can you make a video about how to make dig stilts because I really want to make a costume for next year.
Unfortunately, I just don't have the means to do so right now. I don't own any power tools, and I'm no longer attending the college where I had access to all of the equipment I needed. I hope to make a tutorial for stilts someday when I can use power tools again! My design is heavily based on the ones I've found elsewhere here on UA-cam, though, so you might have some luck finding a video tutorial on other channels.
Been planning on a "Coyote Skinwalker" costume for a while. Recently found out about these digistilt things.
I already have the tribal wooden mask carved out.
I still gotta get the Faux Coyote fur.
But for the most part the base suit and pants are done.
This Wretched beauty if gonna be great.
I'm very interested in seeing it when you're done with it!! I ended up using these stilts as a base for a wendigo costume, which a lot of people thought was a skinwalker.
Would heavy wood be good for a kinda heavy set person?
Because of the structural integrity of the base, almost any thickness of wood an inch or more should be strong enough, as long as it is not plywood! Don't quote me on that, though. I'm only about 100 pounds soaking wet. If you're concerned, there are other tutorials out there about building metal stilts, which will definitely be stronger than wood.
Is there a video of you making these?
Unfortunately, I didn't think to document the process before this video was made. I hope I can make another, more detailed video in the future, though, when I build my third pair!
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I wonder if you could make an Elite using this.
Cracno112
Some one did lol
Two people did actually
Where can I buy that special glue stuff?
I'm not sure what you mean by special glue. I used plain old wood glue to adhere the wood pieces to each other. The Elmer's brand, I think. It can be purchased at any market or hardware store.
Oh! Ok, sorry I was a little confused of the name of the glue, I haven't herd of it before 😅
Hey! I know this video is almost a year old, but I'd like to know how you furred them (if you completed the costume).
+CheerfulCheddar I never quite finished the costume, but I did have a placeholder faun that I threw together for a Renaissance faire. When I completed the padding for the stilts, I used saran wrap and tape all up and down my legs, marked the direction I wanted the fur to go, and then cut it all off to create a custom pattern. Then all I did was trace the pattern pieces onto my fur, cut it out, and hot glue/sew everything together accordingly. (Take your time with that step if you want to make it look nice; you can definitely tell I did all of my furring in one night.)
instilledphear.deviantart.com/art/Ren-Faires-are-Faun-tastic-566656763
Oh, okay, thanks for the reply! How much fur did you need in total?
Just for the legs, not much at all. Definitely less than a yard. I'm also quite a small person, though, so I don't generally require as much fabric for my projects as other people would.
Woah! Their so cool! I wish I could make some x3 I'm working on an awesome coustume and I need them legs like that
You could put the screws outward as to not gouge
how tall do they make you?
LilMissDoom Offical about a foot taller??
I am trying to find a vedio TO PUT ON THE FUR
I personally do not have a video of the stilts being furred, but here's how I did it: I made my own pattern with saran wrap and masking tape! After I created and attached the hooves to the bottom, I put on the stilts and just wrapped and taped it all up. Then I cut off that layer, and voila! A custom pattern to use to cut the fur! Everything from there is just hot glue, velcro, and some good old-fashioned hand-stitching.
thanks
Hey, i know im a few years too late, but could you give me a few tips on making a pair of these???
Dragon Rider heres a tip: Look at them. Gather the obvious materials in front of you. Build them. Lol
After I made this video, I added velcro for ease of putting on and taking off. I also had to replace the sinew after about two years of wear and tear, otherwise they have held up wonderfully. The nylon insert lock nuts that I used for the pivot joint are my favorite part of the stilts because they have stayed in place for three years and still don't squeak. Is there anything specific you need help with?
How much do your ankles hurt walking at that angle for a long time?
I didn't have many ankle problems, but my heels and toes could definitely feel it after a good hour or two. Make sure you use shoes that fit you well, otherwise blisters might happen!
I would imagine that if a person were used to wearing high heels, stilts would be an easy transition because the angle is similar. I'm very much not used to high heels, so I need to build up to wearing these for longer periods of time.
Sousa Kalliovski you've gotta bend your knees alittle so you can balance better
I need to know how to make them!!
perry mackay I cut the wood at a 35° angle, attached the pieces together with both wood glue and screws, and made the pivot joint with flat washers and nylon insert lock nuts. If you have any specific questions on any of the process, I can explain it the best I can. I recommend going to your local hardware store for advice if you get stuck on any part of the build; that's what I had to do!
I altered these stilts a little bit after this video to make them more comfortable/effective. I can post an update if you want to see it!
If you turned the bolts facing out, you wouldn't have any issues with the screws hurting you.
This is only the second prototype of digigrade stilts I've ever made. At the time this video was created, I had exactly zero engineering experience. I intend to improve upon this design whenever I build my next pair of stilts since I've learned what not to do with my first two pairs. Third time's the charm, right?
They look awesome! Very good~~ You need to get more sleep holy crap woman! lol
you should use actual horse hooves
Since I used these stilts for a goat-ish costume, I chose to sculpt my own cloven hooves out of a paper mache clay. Horse hooves didn't quite work for what I was trying to create, and I'm sure they would have been too heavy anyway (the stilts were already five pounds apiece). You can actually see how the hooves turned out in my Wendigo Costume Teaser video.
InstilledPhear I see. Fantastic!
I hear soooo much sarcasm
"Cuz artists dont need sleep." Lol ur so lame. :P
Many hours? How? Seriously, how did attaching a shoe and a couple metal brackets and and bungie cords take you "many hours"? Even if you weren't at all familiar with the tools you had to use(and given that you seem to be in some kind of classroom, like a welding or wood shop sort of class, so i doubt that is the reason) it shouldnt have taken an adult more than twi hours at the most. I don't mean to put your work down the look like theyll be decent stilts if you ever incorporate them into a costume, but they're a very simple design. You look pretty young but not young enough for sometgimg this simple to take hours.
Shit like that kind of gets on my nerves, you did a good job, but you should have with a simple task like that. Its probably because of the shitty "everybody geta a trophy because you woke up and got out of bed today" attitude the entire fucking world seems to have adopted lately. God forbid somebody who doesnt bother to acheive anything noteworthy or impressive actually has to go home with out an equal ammount of praise and a trophy just the same as someone who makes a legimately impressive effort and acheives or creates something worth the worlds attention. And that just lowers the standards for everything, for everyone. Oh, you can't work because you're to depressed and youre anxiety is bad? Heres some drugs and a disability check, sit at home and we'll just send the daily trophies in the mail for managing to wake up amd fight your "condition". Dont forget to wear a t-shirt everyday expressing your battle with your "depression and anxiety" so everybody van know just how brave you are. Honestly, it seems like everybody just wants to makes sure everyone knows they're depressed, or bi-polar, or they have anxiety, or what the fuck ever else. People just live to consume thaf sweet sweet pity, claiming serious mental disorders and problems over feeling that every single person on this planet has. But no, their anxiety is abnormally high, they need that Xanax because they get nervous when going to a party, or when having toface any sort of conflict or difficulty. Everyonrs such a fucking snowflake anymore and its the evwryone gets a trophy shitty attitude people have. And look where thats gotten us to, people are just a bunch of entitled, lazy, pity consuming, failiures that think that instead of dealing with theyre own personal problems the world around them should have to accommodate them. Because its just so insensitive to tell someone to worm on solving theyre perso al issues with depression or anxiety or whatever, you should really just acknowledge theyre disability and then give them the pitu they desire. Validate the lazyness and lack of effort, ita ok to be a complete failure, because evem complete failures at life are 100% equal to people truly succeeding and making efforts to improve yhemselves in life.
someone's projecting :/
people like you get on my nerves. she never once acted like a snowflake and this is not an easy project, I bet that you couldn't complete a pair of decent digitigrade stilts. not everything comes easy to people, especially arts such as this. matter of fact, with your POV, I would expect you to be able to draw at my level which I know for a fact you cannot.
Thanks for the laugh, Tim! I would be grumpy, too, if my head were that far up my ass. Allow me to teach you something. There is often a lot of trial-and-error when building complex items like digitigrade stilts without a blueprint. Since the whole project was done from scratch, frequent adjustments were made throughout in order to ensure proper balance and tension when wearing them. Safety was my top priority when I built these, thus the 'many hours.' Totally unreasonable, I know. How dare I?
Do you get vertigo up there on your high horse? I'd believe it. Because nothing about this comment makes any sense. I think you needed to be angry somewhere so you chose this nice girl's video. That's pretty shitty of you, dude.