Duct tape mannequin
A duct tape dummy is a cast (or negative impression) of your body made of duct tape that we can then use as a mannequin. In many cases we will need your DTD to adjust sizes and create detailed cutouts, especially if your costume includes foam body pads. DTD’s are a must when ordering a tight body fursuit.
What will you need for a DTD?
- A disposable painters coverall or similar item. Usually sold at hardware stores. It looks like a jumpsuit made of thin white translucent fabric.
- Duct tape. It is better to choose a reinforced one.
- Scissors so that the DTD can be easily removed after wrapping the person with duct tape.
- Black felt marker for labeling.
You’ll also need a helper.

Step 1
Put on the jumpsuit. First, tape the knees, shoulders, hips, and waist with duct tape. This will secure the jumpsuit in place. Make sure the duct tape doesn’t sag!

Step 2
Cover a person completely with the tape, starting at the ankles and gradually working your way up. The tape should conceal 100% of the body.

Step 3
Cover yourself completely with tape. Also, the tape should overlap. This means you must wrap a new layer on top of the previous layer, going higher each time.

Step 4
Make sure the tape is not sagging, that it covers the entire body, that there are no holes between layers of tape.

Step 8
Carefully cut the DTD along the cut line. Do this with scissors, not a stationery knife. If you have done this correctly, the DTD will be easy to remove.
Шаг 9
DTD готов! Тщательно упакуйте его и отправьте нам ^0^
In addition to the DTD, we may also need your measurements. You can read about here.