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DIY PropsIntermediate

Arm extension from Crutches

by StiltbeastStudios

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
9:42
Views
9,295
Published
Sep 2010

What this video covers

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to convert crutches into wearable arm extensions for creature or monster costumes. The build repurposes readily available crutches into a practical rigging solution that dramatically lengthens the performer's arms for an unsettling, inhuman silhouette. This approach is characteristic of the creature-performance style that Stiltbeast Studios is known for.

Key takeaways

  • Crutches can be repurposed into arm extensions for creature costumes
  • The technique creates a convincing elongated-limb illusion without complex fabrication
  • Aimed at performers who want an imposing, non-human body shape
  • Relatively accessible starting material makes this build approachable

Who this is for

Creature costume builders and haunt performers who want to achieve dramatic arm-extension effects without starting from scratch.

Materials mentioned

  • crutches

⚠ Safety notes

Arm extensions alter balance and reach significantly — practice movement carefully before performing in public or on uneven terrain.

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