/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I need to etch some designs into some foam for armour, so I bought a cheap soldering iron. The only thing I'm worried about is the fumes though. I have a respirator exactly like this pic, will that be enough?

>>10166597
You're fine but if you can, set up outside or in a well ventilated area.

My dumbass posted in the old thread so I’m reposting it here.
I have really nasty and scarred up legs so I always wear dance tights when I cosplay characters with bare legs. The character I want to do wears sandals though so I’m not sure what to do.
Putting concealer on my legs doesn’t work too well because the scars have a weird texture to them. Should I just wear tights with sandals?

>>10166809
Depends on the kind of sandals you’re wearing (if they’re super strappy and open vs something more covered and peep-toe). You can find some pairs of tights with an open toe that covers down to your heel or has a stirrup across the arch of the foot. Otherwise, you could just wear the full tights - it’s all about your personal comfort level and I doubt anyone would care.

I want to cosplay as goth pissboi but I don't even know where to start

>>10166831
Youtube: How to cosplay, where to buy wigs, where to buy costumes online, etc, etc.

Yo what would be a good cosplay character for a mildly overweight white guy with a beard and glasses.
Like its really fucking common for losers to look like me but i dont think i have seen any video game/anime character that fits that description fully.

Advice for Dynasty Warriors cosplay?

are there any recommended servers/sites where i could talk to people into cosplay/find cosplay partners? google-fu/youtube tends to solve most of my issues but it'd be nice to talk to someone a bit more experienced

i've only recently picked up this neat little hobby and most of my friends aren't into this ; ;

>>10166809
There are open foot dance tights.

>>10166809
You can get either open toe tights that come to between your big toe and index toe like flip flops or stirrup tights that go under your arch with the front and the heel open, depending on the style of sandals you wear
>>10166874
That's really vague and hard to answer, what do you want to know exactly?

is sewing a blazer for a beginner too much of a task? i want to use a pattern that is actually for a jacket but the cosplay looks more lightweight similar to a blazer, i know jackets can be tough but i'm wondering if it'll be a bit easier without all the structure that goes into a jacket

>>10167053
Yes, blazers are not beginner-friendly. You can try but expect it to look really wonky on your first go.

>>10167053
I'm a professional seamstress, and a blazer for a cosplay was one of the things I attempted to sew (with a pattern) when I was a beginner many years ago. I don't recommend it AT ALL. Even now, I usually just buy and modify blazers for cosplays, they're just so much work, and I'd say impossible to do well if you're a beginner. Give it a try if you want the practice, but don't expect it to turn out.

Doing my first cosplay. When using pepakura files to make cosplay, how am i suppose to cut out the foam? I printed it out and was able to assemble a paper version, but when i used foam it looked like hot garbage. Is it just beginner error?

>>10166723
Ty anon, let's see how it goes... I now tried to use the equivalent to contact barge, but the pieces were not cut too well so that's the result. I need a ruler

ANYWAY I have another question. I need to spray/prime my pieces with plastidip, but the climate I now live on it's rainy, windy and humid. How can I do it inside (no garage?) Maybe covering a zone nearby a door? I do have a mask, but spraying that shit in a kitchen is not the best, even if I live alone...

>>10166845
The whole point of cosplay is to not look like yourself.

>>10167187

>>10166831
i've done him, is there anything specific you want to know? also how much previous cosplay experience do you have cause depending on fabric choice and things like that it can be a tricky costume

>>10166845
Do whatever you want. Maybe start with animecharactersdatabase If you’re desperate but chances are you’ll be very limited in finding someone that looks like you.

Hello, could someone create this costume for me? It is a replica of the killer from Scream Queens, and I only want the chest plate, pants and shirt.

>>10167253
This ain't a commission thread my dude, go to Facebook.

What do you all use as sealant for plastic (3D printed) parts? I need a clear spray that won't yellow, is reasonably strong, and ideally lets me put on multiple coats a day. All the ones I've found so far are targeted towards wood rather than a general clear coat so they either take ages to dry, are brush on, or yellow quickly.

>>10167241
This is my first cosplay.
I know it’s pretty ambitious to do a part 5 Jojo cosplay as my first, but I really wanted to try.
What did you use to make the cosplay?
Did you thrift items and modify them or sew the whole thing?

>>10167128
>>10167163
thanks guys, looks like i'll just look into modifying a premade jacket instead! in my head it seems like they'd be so easy to make, but I should probably know better by now

>>10166845
shave your beard and cosplay daru from steins;gate

Having trouble on figuring out a wig to use for the Runaway Kid. I want to be able to achieve that eyes covered look, but I'm not sure if a wig on it's on would be enough. I've been considering the Apollo wig on Epic Cosplay.

>>10167322
I usually prime and paint my printed parts before sealing but I use Motip clear varnish, it's a car varnish so it's pretty resistant. Get a respirator though, the fumes aren't good for you.
>>10167492
The Apollo won't cover your eyes like that, you'll need something with longer bangs and cut layers into it.

Gunbuster anon from the previous thread back again with some extra questions.

I'm currently torn between doing the head with paper, and covering it with fiberglass/bondo... or eschewing the fiberglass and making it out of Sintra instead. Which do you think would be better for this sort of project, and why?

Second up, I plan on getting a grey overall to use as an undersuit. Whats the best way, do you think, to give the areas that show through the armor pieces that 'lined' look? Am I resorting to a fabric pen for this, or do you think there is a better way?

>>10167541
The best way would be to make the suit out of a ribbed material, but since you want to buy a premade suit I don't think you're going to find one like that. I think either painting the lines on or stitching them are your best options.

>>10167323
Buy a pattern that you will not have to modify too much. Sew it with cheap fabric before you move onto your actual fabric. try and buy pants if you can. be willing to redo things if it doesn't turn out good

Where's a good place to find patterns for foam armor?

Is there like a site for cataloging pepakura patterns?

>>10167323
I sewed the whole thing. I used pleather but I really would not recommend that for a beginner.
I used heat shaped craft foam for his hat, and I got my belt 3d printed. Honestly a lot of this depends on the amount of effort you want to put in. I've seen people modify his jacket from old leather coats and make the hat from cut apart baseball caps or paper mache. If you don't have any experience at all youre probably gonna have a bad time with this. I guess the big thing is try your best but expect that its gonna be hard and keep in mind its not gonna be perfect. no ones first cosplay is, especially if its a hard one

>>10166946
/cgl/ sometimes has friend finder threads. Why don't you start one?

I'm new to cosplaying and would like to modify a plain black cotton t-shirt by adding some designs, such as stripes, to it. I have no experience sewing but I heard there was a way to attach things to clothing (some sort of adhesive?). Should I attempt to modify the shirt by sewing or use another approach? I'm worried that it'll come out looking worse if I try to sew.

>>10168162
So you're looking for a fabric fuse if you wanted to attach fabric. Its kinda like double sided tape where you iron it to the material then you iron it on the garment. If its smaller stripes or straight lines you could see about using some fusible bias tape.

But it might be simpler to use fabric paint to do the design you want. If you do use paint be sure to put a piece of cardboard inbetween so it doesnt bleed through to the other side.

>>10166831
generally speaking the fivewits, ardawigs, dolluxe, and epiccosplay wigs are good options for wigs.

you'll also definitely want a wig detangler since his hair is somewhat long. i've included a pic of what i use because i gave up on regular hair detanglers after they ruined 2 wig clips.

looked over the inventory of those and here what look like good options for the wig

https://www.epiccosplay.com/scylla-silvery-grey.html

https://www.epiccosplay.com/scylla-classic-white.html

http://www.thefivewitswigs.com/shop/color/matching-colors/antagonist-white/problematic-prince-lace-redux/

https://arda-wigs.com/collections/classic-medium-wigs/products/malinda-classic?variant=27836961094

hope this helps out some!

>>10168164
Thanks for the help! I looked those up and they look like just what I wanted. I'll give both of them a try just to see how I like the results!

Interested in wearing a waist cincher or even a true corset under a cosplay to give me a well defined hourglass waist (I'm already pretty thin, it's nothing extreme), but my concern is the shape being visible through my clothing because my costume is very close fitting. Any advice? Has someone attempted something like this?

is this the thread to ask about cosplay suggestions or is that another thread?

Pattern for a jacket calls for 7 inch zippers for pockets, the cutout is 6 inches. I am using plastic tooth zippers. Googling gives me "just sew over the zipper", but in every single case it's a plastic coil zipper. Every other plastic tooth example does NOT sew over and just has the cutout be exact to the zipper.

Should I just shorten zipper/expand cutout? It doesn't seem likely that I can sew over it.

>>10168625
There isn't one of those threads currently. If I can find the template, I'll start one up

>>10168625
Here you go, friendo: >>10168834

I want to do a Devo the cursed cosplay but I have no idea what material his gloves are even supposed to be.

How do I make my legs more feminine?

>>10168675
Depends on whether it'll significantly affect the look of the cosplay. Plastic teeth can be a pain to shorten compared to metal, but I would recommend doing one of shortening zipper/lengthening pocket hole rather than trying to sew over something that isn't amenable to it.

>>10168590
You should try to find a corset that is meant to go under tight fitting clothes.
>>10168924
It's probably leather, it's a very common material for gloves.
>>10168929
Bare or while wearing something on top? Are you a guy or a girl?

>>10168929
Look up drag padding tutorials.

Can Aliexpress be trusted when it comes to some of the wigs/costumes? is there any redflags to pay attention to WHEN buying some wigs?

>>10169122
Just look for pics in the reviews section. If there's none, I wouldn't buy it.

>>10169050
>Are you a guy or a girl?
guy
>Bare or while wearing something on top?
Preferably while wearing something, but also curious about Bare. I'm a small guy.

>>10169126
The amount of orders is helpful too. I try to stick around the hundreds range if possible

>>10169050
Thanks amigo.

>>10169122
>that disgusting hard front hairline
anon plz no

>>10169204
I mean you have a male skeleton. You can't change that therefore faking female hips with your legs truly bare is going to be very very hard. BUT something a lot of drag queens do is wear padding under skin-colored tights to fake the look of bare legs

>>10169449
I don't mind the effort without padding

What's a good thickness of EVA foam for making masks? I've never worked with foam before.

Is there a name for these metal things on the corners of the front skirt panel?

Does anyone have any experience with using a lot of LEDs or sound systems built into a costume? I'm wondering how viable it would be to build up a Kamen-Rider-esque outfit with LED strip lights running along some of the limb and torso parts. Any reason to worry about excess heat or mounting a power supply somewhere?

>>10169589
I think Kamui cosplay just released a mini-tutorial on them. The tinier LEDs are powered by nickel sized batteries which should be fine. A few double or triple A's shouldn't produce enough heat to be weary of, but anything more and you might want to exercise caution. I doubt even those fat battery packs would cause a fire but better safe than sorry I suppose

>>10166845
You could always cosplay Ronnie from Whomp.

I want to buy an Ichigo (from DITF) bodysuit. The problem is that seemingly the only pattern in the collective zentai business is inaccurate, a color swap of Zero Two's suit instead of the proper color swap of Ikuno/Kokoro/Mikus' suits. The artist of these patterns won't reply to email, nor will the makers.
I'm wondering if I could buy a Kokoro .TIFF pattern, use GIMP to color edit, then send it in as a custom build. I'm just terrified of something or another being incompatible and throwing $40 down the drain.

>>10169599
Thanks. I only worry because the vision is something along the lines of a limited version of Cyalume Change from Pripara.

>>10168837
thank you, friend!

>>10169525

What kind of mask? It depends on how much extra stuff the foam has to support, or if it will be pretty much just an extra layer on top of your skin.

Picture of what you want to make?

>>10169589
>>10169727

Just so you are fully aware of your glowing options: depending on what you want to do, you might not want LEDs.

EL wire (sometimes called glow wire) or EL tape are also solid cosplay options, that provide different kinds of lighting. If you want just thin areas of glow, like to outline a shape, you want glow wire. If you want a solid, even band of color? You want EL Tape.

You mostly want LEDs if you want a more diffused glow with bright spots.

>>10169639

Alternate idea: get a Kokoro suit, and then cover up the green areas with blue (like a blue fabric tape, unless there is something you can iron on?). You can use the existing green sections as a guide for exactly where you blue needs to go/trace patterns to fit it, and the rest of the suit that you don't cover up will remain the same.

Its a little bit more work that just buying it, but it should add some 'depth' to the suit do it doesn't look just like a flat jumpsuit. Like how NGE or Dva cosplayers will add foam armor bits on top of a printed suit to bring it to life.

>>10169950
Thanks for the response, I did further research
and settled on using 2mm eva foam. What I was really worried about was the thickness of the foam and how it would handle heating/painting. I thought I might have needed thicker foam to prevent any warping or bleeding but screw it, I'll find out when it happens.

I'd be happy to hear any additional input if you've got it, but those questions hit the nail on the head.

>>10169554
Best I can come up with is Tabard weights. Not an actual historical thing afaik but most likely would have been made of aluminum or another thin metal if it existed irl

>>10169525
Agreeing with other anon with needing more deets, but typically I use 6mm foam

>>10170005
>but typically I use 6mm foam
Well fuck...

>>10170006
It's just personally easier to work with if you're doing cracks and stuff plus I like the rigidity. 2mm should be fine, just be mindful of the thickness

>>10166590
I want to cosplay anzu futuba's costume but I don't really know where to begin to search for maybe premade stuff that could be combined to look similar to this.

>>10166590
Anons what lindo of material do i have to use to make a Warhammer banner?
Ill dye and sew the fabric if i have to, but i need a lasting material because ill use It for weeb stuff

Alright I've come here for help before on how to make a Teruki from Mob wig so hopefully I can get some help again. I want to do Benimaru from Fire Force. I've never done a big prop build before. How would I make this and what do you all think my chances are finishing it for AX?

What contact lenses are the most vivid without looking overboard or creepy?
I'm thinking about buying these but I don't want to look too bug eyed.

>>10170229
Lenses like this look terrible. Go on PinkyParadise and look at the user-submitted photos until you see something you like.

>>10169472
What do I have to do

>>10170068
The J fashion thread might be able to help you more with that.They could probably identify the pieces in her outfit

what kind of shoes are these, specifically the back piece..??
im told slingback but they all are usually connected to the base. thanks!

>>10170244
That is exactly what I've been doing for the past day. The ones I like that are semi-realistic all are not bright enough for regular photos. Some don't come in the prescription I need either :s

>>10170394
There is no specific term for that specific style of ankle straps, the placement of the strap is just dependent on the design of the shoe. Use slingback ankle strap kitten heels as your search term and be prepared to sift through all of the styles

Does anyone have any ideas on how I’d go about making the shoulders for this outfit? Just a really stiff interfacing or foam pads maybe?

How can I get a hand-made skirt to lift and flare like this?

>>10170987
Better example

Whats a good way to tie your hair for cosplaying? my wigs are getting damaged if i do a ponytail or bun cause its all concentrated in one area.

I have 0 dexterity and have low IQ so ill need some easy vids if possible

>>10170994
Braid your hair and pin it. Google how to braid hair and pin it. If you're still too challenged, ask a friend or family to help.

>>10170658
Foam pads and maybe some interfacing around the sharp edges to keep them crisp

>>10170994
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tFAxdso6iI

>>10170987
Well if you don't care whether people can see underneath it and just want the floof, go for a petticoat. Otherwise, you'll have to make some sort of custom cage skirt for structure. To make it not show up, you could either paint it the colour of the skirt, or even sandwich it between 2 layers somehow.

>>10170987
Looking at some other cosplays, it looks like choosing the right skirt shape helps give it that floofy appearance. I think it's a paneled a-line skirt but, hopefully someone with more garment experience can reign in.

Im finally buff and lean enough for joeseph joestar (young). I have no idea where to get started.

>>10171158
Start by doing enough research to ask a more focused question like "I found these three wigs, which do you think fits Joeseph?"

>>10167177
You used too much contact cement/didn't let it dry properly before binding the pieces. Contact cement is pretty forgiving with uneven edges, it shouldn't be the issue here. I've glued together much more wacky pieces than what you've cut, stuff that bent in ways they shouldn't.
You only need to apply thin layers of the stuff. I usually apply 2 thin layers, letting them dry for about 5 minutes between coats. You want the foam to soak up the first layer, then apply a 2nd layer so that you have a proper glue surface. Both surfaces should be dry to the touch before binding them together. I use a small cheapo chip brush to apply my contact cement layers.
Slowly work your way along the seam making sure the edges that will be visible are as flush as possible to eliminate post processing. Make sure you are pinching the seam together hard to ensure you get proper contact between the surfaces. If the surface isn't immediately sticking, it's either still wet, or not enough glue was applied.
You can fill in those gaps in with acrylic caulk, using water to smooth out and feather out the seam. Alternatively, apply a small amount of contact cement on the surfaces that didn't adhere, let it dry for 5 minutes, then pinch all those gaps together. In your case, I would go with the latter solution, then the former to clean up the seam appearance.

As for painting indoors, the "correct" way to do it would be to have a fume hood and a vapor mask.
You can create a makeshift fume hood with a large plastic box, some flexible ventilation pipes, a fan, and some filter medium. Just do a web search for "cheap DIY fumehood" and you should be able to find something you can afford to build.

>>10171164
Love you anon, really on your debt. I already have a good mask against the fumes and particles (after your 30s you start becoming paranoid about your health), ill just need the fune hood at this point.

One last thing: advices for sanding? Using a coarse, medium and then fine (60, 80 and 120) sanding paper works fine on 1cm foam, but on the 0.5 one was really rough, even after using the heat gun.

>>10171198
Maybe get finer grit paper, I typically go to 240. If the sandpaper alone is giving you trouble you can glue the back of it to a popsicle stick, it should make it easier to sand.

I am going to make an Utena wig and want to go full 90's puff with the bangs.
I have been looking at a lot of different tutorials and I am not super in love with the result pictures I am seeing.
Anyone have any tutorials they like or protips?
I figure I will have to adjust as I go no matter what I use but I am nervous since this is my first wig I have done more that trim and hairspray.

>>10171386
Have you seen this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ03VNw4MHk

I wan't to get some nice, juicy blood trails and splashes on my Jacket cosplay. My current plan is to take some dye, heat it up with a higher concentration than is recommended, and pour it into some Dixie cups that I can hit with my prop bat to get some natural, drippy stains. Might this work or am I retarded?

What's a good beginner friendly process/material to make sal's mask?

>>10171535
I don't think the dye would have enough time to saturate the material. You could skip the dye and use diluted paint in a base tone instead then fill in the splatters on your costume with more paint? If you're going for realistic splatters, I'd recommend using something that will give off a better spray like a soaked car wash sponge, a towel, or something. Use a paint color that's more of a darker, oxygenated color then use a slightly lighter color when filling in for a believable shade.

>>10171536
paper mache: https://youtu.be/FCiYNE_hmNg.. Honestly though Sally's mask is very generic, you could buy one from a costume store and paint it. If the mask is too happy, you could apply craft foam, paper mache, or air dry clay on top of it to fix the features. And use black see-through mesh for the eyes (check out some videos about fursuits for that one. Sounds wild, but they know what materials work best)

>>10171539
Yeah, that's kind of me concern with my current plan, the timing would be way less than it should be. Assuming I'm going to want acrylic paint, any tricks I should now to keep it's hue bright, or should I just go for a higher quality paint so it keeps it's pigment up?

>>10171548
Good question, but I'm not sure what the answer would be. I've seen pigment built up through slightly diluted layers of paint, but hue is another story. Imo, I think you would be okay with any type of paint, especially because it's just a paint splatter, but it might be a wise idea to watch some videos on working with acrylic paint on youtube.

bruh... how do i make punpun's head

>>10170987
wire
horsehair braid for a lesser effect

>>10166590
what are some suggested wig brands? okay with dropping a little more for higher quality.

>>10171548

Its worth pointing out that paint to mimic blood SPECIFICALLY totally exists, in the form of model paints. You can pick up a small container of 'Blood for the Blood God' (Citadel Paints brand) for a couple of bucks. Off-brand versions might be cheaper.

You can dab it on the bat directly and smear it around, or water it down some for a more 'splatter' effect.

>>10170994
either cornrowed (straight back) or in "pincurls" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpLC6eq0hZc)) will give you the flattest base possible, in theater we use pincurls a lot

>>10171633
Arda, Epic Cosplay, The Five Wits. You can also get super lucky with the right shops on Ebay or Amazon.

>>10166590
Planing to cosplay the big boy, need to work out how the mask works.
It's a mask, but I want it to be able to move as I speak.
So I'm thinking that I might just make a maxima-mantibula combo, but I need help for ways to blend it into the rest of my face, or to make sure it stays on, beyond just gluing it to my face.

>>10170229
super pinky on honeycolor is super vivid without being too creepy.

How do I go about hemming jersey knit fabric without impacting its stretch?
Some mom blogs I've read suggested to use a twin needle on a straight stitch setting, but I can easily rip the stitches so I don't know why they're claiming that technique works for hemming knits. Am I doing something wrong here?
I don't want to use a zigzag stitch as that looks unprofessional.

Apart from blowing $300 on a cover-stitch machine, is there any way that I can achieve a clean professional looking hem that can also stretch?

>>10171709
Also, where do you think I could find the jacket, or something similar looking?
Minus the pads of course, I can make those.

>>10171766
Fuse it with stretch interfacing before you hem it. You can't get a non-stretch stitch to stretch, so a zigzag blind hem may give a better look than double needle for your purposes.

>>10171622
Craft foam would probably work with dowels or something for structure if you're trying to make it that tall. That way it would be very light too. Then just put something inside (preferably soft) as a stop for it to rest on your head maybe?

>>10171525
This is a good one, thanks. I had only seen the text/picture version.

I think the technique looks good and easy to follow, but I might need to thing out the bangs or get a non-Arda wig huh? They look kind of helmet hair-ish cause it is so thick.

Is silicone adhesive worth it? Spirit gum is garbage and I've used pros-aide in the past but I want something more, the one I'm looking at is Telesis 5

im looking for a petticoat that would fit with this dress. i have never bought one before so i am wondering which one/the best one i should buy so it looks the same.

where is a good place for mens cosplay wigs? from usa, in time for fanime.

>>10171682
thanks. just placed an order from epic cosplay.

>>10172016
That's next week, if you want something for then you should head to a physical store.

>>10171766
>>10171766
The triple straight stitch just looks like a slightly thicker normal straight stitch on fabric. It can be a bit finicky to do without some stabilizer in my experience, though

Any ideas on how to temporarily attach fabric to clothing while still having it look good? I have a pair of pants that I would still like to use outside of cosplay so I don't want to permanently alter it.

>>10172055
Baste the fabric on with hand stitching or a 4.5 length machine stitch and it'll be easy to seam rip after. Alternatively, there's weaker versions of heat n bond that might not leave a residue on the pants (definitely test first though).

>>10171639
DA, but thanks! That's a helpful nugget of info

>>10171622
Lightweight caging similar to chicken wire with a filler like foam clay, lightweight plaster, expanding foam, paper mache. Like >>10171787 said, use something soft and breathable like foam to pad around your head. Dowels for sturdiness would be a good idea too. Then make a fabric cover like the cosplayer in the picture did and slip it over your base. Don't forget mesh for the your eyes and probably around the mouth for breathing.

>>10171709
Post some more reference photos, this is one a side view.

>>10171709
Use liquid latex to blend from your face to the mask (use baby powder underneath to pull off without pain), attach with spirit gum, and paint over it to blend

>>10171767
Thrift store or any menswear store. Google it.

>>10172070
Thanks, I'll give basting a shot to see how it goes!

>>10172138
Cheers anon, much appreciated.
>>10172134
Apologies, but you don't really get much of a glimpse past the hair. It takes a few pages before you even see he has a face.

>>10171774
>>10172049
I ended up just using a zigzag stitch with a twin needle. Ended up coming out pretty profesional looking, can't even tell it's a zigzag stitch from the front, all the interlocking happens on the underside.

Can anybody suggest where to find a dress as similar as this one as possible? I don't want to buy a cheap cosplay costume, I want something wearable.

How do I go about making purely mechanical (as in no robotics or electronics) blinking eyes in a mascot suit type mask? I've already figured out how to make the mouth move, but I cannot figure out the eyes, and I've looked around online for tutorials related to blinking fursuits and puppets and I'm either finding tutorials that use electronic components or that really only work for puppets. I think it's possible for a mechanism to be hidden in the arm of the suit and have some sort of system with a cable

>>10172334
Make it

>>10170213
maybe try a hula hoop frame. But that is gonna be hard. GL!

im retarded and have no clue how to style a wig
how do i make it look like my head isnt fucking swollen

I wanted to do a Bedivere cosplay, but have little experience with making my own shit besides clothes. Any suggestions as to how I should do the arm? I was thinking EVA foam, but is there something else that would work better?

Does anyone know any links that can show me how to make my own LED animations like daft punk helmets??

YouTube only gives me final product or used in props not helms;.

Does anyone know any links that can show me how to make my own LED animations like daft punk helmets??

YouTube only gives me final product or used in props not helms;.

Basically i want to be able to learn how to do this without having to spend 70$

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ4_GMqG5IM

>>10172482
Youtube

What do you guys do when you want to get into cosplay/conventions, but none of your friends are interested or willing to go with you? I don't want to go to my first convention alone. I'll have no idea what to do there.

Attempting to make a tibbers suit, anyway know a good way to keep the body/fur from just draping/dragging down and keeping the body bulky?

I know this is kinda dumb but like... how do I improve at painting/finishing props without actually making a ton of props? I make like... 3 props a year so it’s hard to really practice that :/ prop below is mine, I feel like The model and actual prop were rly good but the paint job and finishing kinda sucked ://

>>10173016
There's barely anything visible past "it's white, black, and orange", there's no way anyone can critique the paint job and finish on a poorly-lit grainy photo like that

some Spirit gum spilled on my costume and stained it a little, the Fabric is a Stretch taffeta i don't wanna risk making the stain worse, and google isn't helpful, anyone have any advice?

>>10173022
I know I’m not asking about this prop in particular, I’m asking just like... how do I practice without making a bunch of props that I don’t need?

>>10173034
Get some cheap plastic toys from Goodwill or garage sales and practice on those

>>10172986
Meet people and discord and hang with them, drink, go to shit you're interested in (cosplay photoshoots, panels, etc) buy shit.

I am trying to make the epaulets like this photo. I was going to use resin domes to make the gems, but how do I make the settings? DO I need to buy a set of molds for that? If so can someone point me in the right direction? I have only done small resin projects so far.

>>10172505
This video is pretty informative on the basics of what you're trying to do, but you'd need to be willing to obtain the materials in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_QBlFIQk-o

>>10172986
I volunteered
Now I'm a director and I dont really like anime people that much anymore desu

how do people normally do larger props you don't wear? In terms of mobile set pieces, is it better to put it on wheels or to put a handle on it so that you can carry it and put it down when you want to take a picture?

>>10173167
What does a director of a con do

What's the best way to color your eyebrows to match the wig you're wearing? I've got quite dark brows, and I need to color them white for a cosplay, preferably as natural looking as possible but definitely not permanent, so no bleaching etc.

>>10173484
Search for "drag eyebrow cover" and you will find the tutorials you seek

>>10172996
Lookup fursuit tutorials

>>10173198
Think manager, they're the ones in charge of the other volunteers in their grouping and an aspect of the con.
For example, the cosplay director overseas (and sometimes invites) the guests who judge the contests (sometimes judging themselves) and anyone that might be involved in the signup process (the people who sit at the table)
They're also the one going through the online submissions. They also help with major con decisions depending on the department!

Source: Friends with several directors at different cons

>>10173484
when I did white haired cosplay, I bought a white eye pencil off amazon and used it to color my eyebrows
It doesn't get it 100% white, but that looks really weird

>>10173034
>>10173036

I learned a lot of the painting techniques I use for cosplay by painting miniatures. You can get cheap tabletop minis and paint those with model paints, which will also occasionally come in handy for little touches on your cosplay props.

is there some secret you gulls use to get worbla cheap? or am I just going to have to shill out one of these days

>>10173777
you can make it yourself, the formula isn't exactly a secret. The product you buy is just pressed and cut into equal sized sheets

>>10173778
I have made it myself, but the thermoplastic is still pretty expensive. it's also hard to make it at home in large batches and get it as thin as the worbla sheets come in

is it a stupid idea to make doremy's dress out of fleece? the blanket stitch finish and plushness/sleep theme of her dress makes me want to make it out of fleece, but I feel like i'd die because of heatstroke if I actually made it out of it

>>10173816
I would use fleece for the black parts and the red of the hat, and a cooler fabric for the white, maybe a medium/heavy knit? It's going to be hot either way

I’m doing a Yuel cosplay and I’m unsure what to do for the white fur trim that’s kinda floating. I have a pool floaty cause I thought it would be useful but it looks like I need something more bendable. Any thoughts on what I could use for that part alone?

>>10174076
make a casing from fake fur and use stiff wire under it. pool floaties are too heavy and inflexible

>>10173168
Can you be more specific with the type of prop you're asking about? Specific props call for specific solutions.

>>10174123
my friends and I were going to do a group cosplay which would involve breaking a set (seats and walls) into smaller pieces we could carry and then set up for pictures in larger areas

I haven't seen many cosplays that involve carrying around larger pieces though

>>10173484
Use a wax based makeup like NYX's chubby pencil in Milk (NO glitter) and take it back and forth on your browns. Use a spoolie and really make sure that it covers each hair. Once you've done that, take an eyeshadow of choice (powder, not cream) and fill in your brows as you normally would. The eyeshadow should also be matte. Personally I find this easier using a thin angled flat brush. Make sure to clean up the edges with a makeup wipe and bush through gently but thoroughly to maintain a natural-esque look. You may have to put on a few layers of shadow to build the color. Set using a spray lightly if possible, but not required. Because you're going for white, half the job is done for you by the pencil. You should absolutely still go over it with a powder to set and ensure color vibrancy tho. There's plenty of tutorials on youtube if youre a visual learner

>>10174126
Hm, I'd say wheels. If it were something like a gigantic sword, I'd say go for a handle but it sounds like the pieces you're going to be lugging are quite large.

>>10174131
Or perhaps just bring a dolly and not worry about attaching anything to the individual pieces

>>10174128
that nyx pencil smears pretty easily, be warned but as long as you use enough setting powder/white eyeshadow you should be ok

>>10174076
>>10174084
forgot to mention you can also stuff the casing with well, stuffing to fill it out

I've seen people who have metallic versions of the parts circled
how do they make them? are they just commissioned usually or is there a way to cast/make them that give it the chrome-like shine?

im looking to do a cosplay, im 7' and chubby, other than king dedede or heavy from tf2, i cant come up with anything

Im cosplaying as Joker really soon and I just need to style my hair the right way. Any idea of how I'm supposed to keep my hair with those curls up? I was assuming hair spray but I was wondering if that would stay that way, its going to be really hot too so I may end up sweating and that will most likely mess up my hair. How do I approach this

>>10174136
Thanks for the tip. I must've used enough powder because I didn't have much of a problem.

>>10174295
Get a wig.

>>10174208
Hm, tough to say without seeing some photos of the cosplays in question. I could see someone 3d printing the parts and using a metallic spray paint, casting the pieces out of resin with a shiny finish, or crafting them from foam and wrapping around shiny vinyl or fabric.

>>10174285
>>10168834

>>10172334
Are you literally me?
Just ordered this thing https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html?spm=a2g0s.9042647.6.2.4d474c4dsuKDkI&orderId=101967729037464&productId=32870503139
Pay attention to the help thread in a month when it shows I guess. I'll try to remember to post about it. And keep this trip

>>10174208
Either you could make them out of something else and just paint them the right way and give them a gloss coating, or you could get a metal disk and just stain it.

>>10174208
For mine I made them out of wood, hand sanded the bevels, primed & re-sanded like crazy, and then used a chrome silver paint on top. Looked metallic and sturdy.

>>10174344
Link doesn’t work

>>10174410
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Can-be-tailored-Anime-TALES-OF-AGRICULTURE-cosplay-catoon-Yuuki-Kei-cos-Halloween-Unisex-costume/32870503139.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3da24c4d3DlE4T

>>10166590
i plan on cosplaying as my fav touhou character but i dont know how id go about making her wig
i saw this tutorial and wanted to use it but not sure if i should cut the wig like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfILXrrLklU
would it be best to purchase a short wig and then get clips since the bows can probably hide the clip part where the braids start?

>>10174529
patrician taste in 2hus, anon
you're best buying a twintails wig, lopping off the tails and using he braided clips if you want the part, but getting a short wig an the clips would also work well. if you get a wig that's long enough to make that length of braids AND make it into a twintails with using that tutorial, it's going to be very hard to manage when you're creating the part and its more than likely to end up super tangled.

Where can I buy foam? I checked the local Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels, and none of them had foam. The only thing I could find was poster foam board. Will that be as good?

>>10174672
You can try to find those puzzle piece mats at a hardware store or TNT cosplay just where a lot of people buy their foam from

First time trying to make foam armor. This is the third layer of plastidip that I've used and these tiny pits won't go away. Any idea what causes this and how to make it go away? How should properly plastidipped foam feel? Not sure if I'm doing this right.

>>10174693
Iron or heat gun foam before you start working on it. Should help with the tiny little pits

>>10174693
Restart and seal first before priming, or seal what you have now and prime on top of that

What are the best sites to buy wigs & cosplays from?

>>10166590
How do I make a puffy apron like this? And how could I add that frill to the gloves? Was thinking of making the hand part and the frill part separate pieces and joining them under the orange band but I still have no idea how to make the frill look anything like that

>>10174954
Google it

>>10174966
>How do I make a puffy apron like this
There's plenty of tutorials on how to make an apron on youtube, but for the puffiness, you add batting between the layers. Most apron tutorials do not include a lining layer, so in short:
>cut out two pieces of the bottom apron piece (only where the puffiness will be)
>sew them together with one side open (probably the top)
>insert batting
>attach to waistband, thereby closing the puffy part and finishing off the apron

>And how could I add that frill to the gloves
Make the gloves as normal and then pleat a large rectangle of fabric (again, look up tutorials). Then add to the normal gloves and hide the seam using the orange strip.

>>10174973
>>10174966
My bad, I posted before reading your whole statement through. Yes, you have the right idea for the gloves. You'll be making knife pleats like that of a uniform skirt. However making them stand up like in the picture will be difficult. You could add some stiff interfacing to the interior of the gloves where the pleats will sit.

>>10174954
besides other local places, Epiccosplay is the best usually for longer wigs and Arda is preferred for short wigs

though, arda's quality has been declining lately and they never seen to have anything in stock. Orders are almost always going to backorder and you have to wait for them to fill it.

>>10174321
Way too late for that buddy, my hairs dyed and is thick enough to look like Jokers hair. Just gotta keep hair spray on me at all times I guess lmao

How do I not look sweaty in photos? The cosplay I’ve got requires winter gear and I suspect I’ll be sweating up a storm, even with the rainy weather expected this weekend. I do have really heavy anti-persperant wipes, but anything else I should know?

On that topic, how do I stop my forehead from appearing greasy?

>>10173016
the sad fact is that in order to get better at things you usually have to practice doing them.

Out of curiosity sake, is it possible to wear a bodysuit and not have it show off your butt? Or is that inevitable?

>>10175157
Jesus Christ. Yeah, go with Got2B freeze spray and keep a miniature bottle on you for touch ups.

>>10175204
Unless you're planning on removing your entire ass from your body, it's going to be inevitable for skin tight wear.

>>10175216
I just need to get a hank hill butt going.

>>10175182
>carry a sweat towel like one you bring to the gym (a cooling one would be especially helpful here)
>rice paper blotting tissues
>cooling sprays like Mario Badescu's rose water spray
>stick on armpit garment protectors to prevent stains
>apply a longwear foundation powder or setting powder with SPF and a good setting spray
Not sure how well this one would work or if it would clog up your pores but maybe apply a swipe of deodorant to your forehead?

>>10175217
I believe in you and your future pancake ass, anon

>>10174672
>>10174673
if you're looking for lighter weight foam try places that carry upholstery fabric and supplies.

So I'm trying to build a mask as part of a friends cosplay, specifically the one from Ruiner. The idea was to create a helmet using foam molding, leaving a giant hole in the center. There I would place an LED matrix that would play various gifs using an arduino, and put some black tinted plexiglass over the matrix (bent into shape with a heat gun).

The problem is, I have absolutely zero experience and I'm wondering if there are any obvious holes in my plan

>>10174654
>you're best buying a twintails wig, lopping off the tails and using he braided clips if you want the part, but getting a short wig an the clips would also work well
im just a bit iffy about using clips because theyre always really clunky and the braid will stop at 3 inches (because of the clip).
i was thinking arda, but the base alone is $30 and 2 mid length clips are $15 each so $60 without shipping which aint bad for a wig.
arda has braided ones too but they dont match any color of the other wigs and theyre out of stock in white :^) so i cant dye the wig either

I've never cosplayed before and have a question for people who've been to conventions. I wanna do some type of low fantasy Conan-esque barbarian. I like to think I have a reasonably well built and athletic body for my age (need to tan a bit more for this look), but would going full on no shirt (of course wearing accents like bracers, necklace, ect..) come off as cringy/inappropriate? How common are shirtless young men at the various conventions? The first convention I'm going to is with some friends and a few months away, so I'm trying to explore my options.
Also, not really barbarian, but pic related would also be something along the lines of what I would be interested in.
Thanks for any advice

Body paint question!

Planning out Polly Geist for August. Never done body paint before, and want to know the seagull's opinions on brands and their personal experience in full body usage. I'm hoping to stay accurate as possible to pic related and also want to know if mixing body paints to make a certain color is doable, since the current tones I'm seeing from stuff like Snazzaro and menhro(?) seem too off for me. If not possible I'll suck it up.
>What kinds of body paint are good for all-day wear and movement?
>Will I need to order special tools to put it on effectively (setting powder)?
>Tips and advice?
Thanks all!

>>10175254
You can always buy weft extensions to wrap around the pigtails on the base wig if you're worried about the clips looking clunky, anon.

>>10175270
Get tights and armsocks. Shade with appropriate paints. Unless you have an airbrush with alcohol based paints, the stuff on your inner legs with wear down with ease.

As far as face/neckline go, match color with your face paints. I prefer Mehron Paradise, a water activated paint that I set with setting powder. I'll occasionally need touch ups, but it survived Dragoncon for the most part.

>>10175275
Sweet, I'll look into those! Thanks a lot for your help.

>>10175265
Depending on how big your con is, you'll see a lot weirder stuff than a dude with no shirt. You'll probably get a better response from people who have gone to your specific con but generally it's not in bad taste, just as long as you're acting appropriately beyond not having a shit you should be fine.

So I ended getting a Todoroki wig with the colors flipped and it's a bit too late to get a new wig. Should I just flip the burn mark?

>>10175270
Mehron Paradise paints are a very popular option, I don't see a lot of people using Snazaroo since the Homestuck days. You can seal both of them with translucent setting powder and/or makeup setting spray (I like MAC's). For the body, like the other anon said, I highly recommend armsocks and tights. They're reusable, don't smudge or leave stains, and won't melt off your body. Painting your entire body will take a lot of paint. Welovecolors has a huge range of colors, are completely opaque and now offer seamless gloves that cover the whole arm, so you'll only have to paint your face, neck and chest.

>>10175302
I think that would be fine

Shit! Didn't see this thread before! I'm sorry! I made a thread! Well, I suppose I'll ask here as well. My bad!

I'm trying to make a cosplay of a character that wears a helmet. I have the helmet (comprised of a face mask and a back piece that both come on separately and attach with velcro), but now I need a hat. Now, I can find the types of hats I need online, but the problem is, they are all sized for human sized heads. Not for HUGE FUCKING HELMETS.

Is there anything I can do to make a hat bigger in size without completely fucking it up shape/aesthetics wise? Or do I just need to start from scratch and make it somehow? I don't really have... ANY experience with this. I kinda thought if I just got the largest sized hat it would be able to fit over the top (the helmet isn't actually HUGE, and fits snugly around the head without much wiggle room, but still, relative to a human head, it's far bigger. It's basically a goddamn shell after all),

I have cash, but I don't really know where to start with this. Can anyone offer some help?

>>10175345
Thanks! At least It'll show up correctly in pics.

How do people practice posing for pictures? I've noticed it's probably the weakest part of my cosplay and something that seems to get left out if a lot of tutorials

Seems like something that can hide flaws and make ok cosplays look good

>>10175502
Pose in front of your mirror, or set up a camera to take a pic every few seconds and practice. Using the camera is a really good way to see what works and what doesn't.

>>10175274
I was thinking about getting wefts from arda but idk how thick they are. her pig tails aren't super thick either.

>>10174344
I saw that too, honestly it doesn't look too good to me. But I'll wait and see how it looks in your pics, thanks mate.

What kind of wig caps would you guys suggest? I've always used the ones you can get from Walmart that are in the black girl hair section that are made out of panty hose type materials. They hold the hair in better than those cheap ones that often come free with eBay wigs but lately they've been giving me raging headaches that make me not want to wear wigs at all anymore. I think it's because they're so tight. Is there any kind that might be an in between of the cheap ones and the super tight ones? One that'll keep my hair in check but not give me a headache?

>>10175607
I use the mesh ones I got from Arda wigs with my wig orders. Most of them are black but I have a beige one for light colored wigs.

>>10175607
I just ordered a set of 3 nude wig caps on Amazon when I was getting other makeup and gear

>>10175254
Even for something thats braided, i'd use epiccosplay instead of arda- especially since arda seems to be going down in quality and are always out of stock anyways. plus epiccosplay's wefts are soooo silky... if you don't want to use clips, get packs of wefts, roll them into one big bunch, braid them, and sew them to the wig or something- use the ears and bows to cover where they attach

Where the heck do I start for mech cosplay? I do have access to a 3D printer and raw materials, and I'm sort of familiar with making sure the interiors conform to my features.

>>10175674

Depends on the mech. Post a picture.

Some approaches will be better than others depending on the design you are going for, though I have trouble imagining that 3d printing a mech costume is at all the right approach.

>>10166590

>>10173198
Pretty much what >>10173642 said
My department is safety and security so I have a big say in the costume and prop policy, my team is responsible for badge and ID checks and wandering into the dark corners to tell furries/homestuckers they cant fuck there
Volunteering is good fun, especially If you live fairly close to the con, but I honestly havent been able to enjoy the other conventions I've been too since I took over my department because I'm too busy comparing their staff to mine and I ended up taking a radio and helping out and one con I paid to get into

>>10175841
>wandering into the dark corners to tell furries/homestuckers they cant fuck there
dear god, have any horror stories?

>>10172499
Anyone have any advice?

>>10172499
try looking up some edward elric arm tutorials and some led tutorials to start.

>>10175706
This thing. Main issue is that it's squat as hell and the legs will be awkward. I've done some large-scale furnishing, but that was for film sets or miniatures.

There's another mech from the same series that's taller and probably won't be as squat, fits a human frame better.

What is an easy way to make her shoes?

how should I do the details on her bodysuit? I was thinking puffy paint but I have a shaky hand. I was also thinking thin foam.

>>10176045
Buy a pair of Naruto ninja heels if you can find them, if not go for a pair of flat thigh high boots (preferably with a toe and heel cap stitching to ensure that they'll retain shape when you cut away and to hide the hem line). Then make the shin guards out of EVA foam. Rather than making 3 individual bands for the top and bottom attachments, put all three on a black piece of thin, stretchy fabric like cotton and secure in the back with velcro or permanently to the boots.

>>10176053
You could also use foam putty/clay

What would the price range be if I commisioned this top? (just the top, I can make the skirt myself)

>>10176190
Hard to tell, you should instead ask a commissioner for a quote, it would give you a better estimate

>>10176203
True but I kind of would like an estimate so I know what to expect and not be like "oh no I can't pay for this yet"
Also don't want to overpay in case someone charges too much.

>>10176035

Hmm. I hate to say it, but I don't think that's the best mech to build a cosplay out of. The legs can be done, but you'll look REALLY weird when you walk with them. The biggest concern I see is where the hell your arms go. That, and if its going to be anything like a reasonable size, your head will be poking out the top.

Decided to go to comic Con in my city with my sister in a week. What simple cosplay can I make/do within a week? Last year I wore a Jedi costume but don't really want to wear that again

>>10176072
That’s a good idea! I should’ve also mentioned her bodysuit is made out of a 4 way stretch knit.

>>10176291
parappa the rapper

What would you say is the best product to hold hair upward?

I still don't want it to look greasy or oily.
I'm making a wig for Gon

>>10176209
You don't have to commit to an estimate. Ask for a breakdown of the costs from multiple commissioners and come back to us for a check if you want to be sure. Whatever you do, do not be that asshole who tells one artist, "b-b-but this other artist is doing it for cheaper!"

>>10176365
Got2B Freeze spray. For spiking you'll want to tease the base, spray, use a hair dryer, and then smooth a piece of hair on top. Lightly mist on top of that and then use Got2B Glued, fabric glue, or superglue to make the spikes.

What fabric would be the most cost-effective for this character?

I have never made a costume before but I want to do a character from One Piece or Hunter x Hunter
I am 6'1" 240lbs but hopefully I will be around 215 or so by the time Youmacon comes around
The next con I am attending is not until November so I have lots of time

As a complete noob for making a costume, what steps should I take?

Side note; I chose this pic because I have always wanted to cosplay as a juggalo but I see juggalos at cons all the time and you can tell they are not wearing a costume

>>10176353
That's a good idea, never played that but still a good idea

>>10176388
you should play it too anon, really easy to get an emulator and a ROM :)

>>10175846
Not really, I've only had one Spin the bottle ring that got out of hand and one suspected Homestuck BJ
But the director before me had a guy that got drunk and took(followed according to them) 2 underage girls into the bathroom and got at least one of their tops off before a concerned congoer reported the noise and we had to deal with them
Last I heard he was still in jail for possession

>>10176279
Nah, it's fine, yo. The main issue is that all the legs of this game are really weird positions.

I /was/ planning on having my head poke out, as a really dumb joke on the game's mechanics (every human pilot is represented by a headshot, so wearing some gear appropriate to my misplaced head might've been fun).

The Rat King from the same game won't have my head poking out, and I figure I can just give the 'arms' of the hardpoints actual arms, so I don't have to remove everything to grab something.

>>10166590
I've got a scabbard and a sword hilt. The problem is that only 3/16th inch foam will fit into the scabbard. I've cut the blade out and sanded it, but I'm not sure how to attach it to the hilt in such a way that it won't immediately break off if I bump it. 3/16th seems too thin to drill and mount it using a wooden dowel. Any ideas?

Does anyone have a rec for a nice Saior Moon/Tsukino Usagi wig? There's about a thousand places to get one but most of them look hideous.

Any places recommended for purchasing EVA and green foam online or in person (Los Angeles)? I assume otherwise Amazon is king.

>>10166590
What are some good cosplay ideas for guys over 6ft tall and lanky?
Other than spiderman

>>10176767
There's a lot of lanky guys in anime. Spike Spiegel, Lupin III, skinny All Might, basically any bishounen.

>>10176753
What's your budget?

>>10176780
Any suggestions for something that would also cover my face?
I ugly

>>10176753
kasouwig or purple-plum both have some pretty decent ones

>>10176782
Thanks for the tips! They still don't look entirely ideal, but at least it's something to fall back on.

>>10176782
I'm willing to pay a lot if it actually looks like I want it to look, I feel like this cosplay depends hugely on the wig.

>>10176843
I suggest looking through the "wigcommission" tag on instagram and finding a commissioner whose work you really like

First time cosplaying, got a synthetic wig, need to make parts of the hair stand up, what can I use/ how do I get it to stand up? Doing an All Might cosplay and I need the front bangs to stand up.

>>10176895
Got2b is usually the go-to for the more extreme styling but if you're wanting them to be stable, you may want to put small pieces of foam in the wig to give it support and layer the hair over to hide it

How do you guys wash/clean your cosplays? I'm always scared I'm gonna stink up my costumes, but some of the junk I own have glued on pieces or appliques. Is it even worth trying?

>>10176383
Gather reference photos from multiple angles, then breakdown the pieces of the costume (makeup, accessories, and etc. included), then portion out these pieces based on whether you can buy premade, alter existing clothes, pull them from your closet, need to commission, or can make them. Then, list all materials and tools you would need. From those estimations, start making estimates on how much everything would cost and set up your budget from there.

>>10176760
TNT Cosplay or Home Depot

>>10176895
>>10176897
Yeah, like anon said, Got2b is a must have. I'd also recommend having stuff like craft glue and craft wire on hand if you need help retaining form.

>>10176895
>>10176897
Depending on how long you want the hairs to stand, you might need to use foam like the other anon said. Otherwise, portion the hairs into 3 layers (inner, outer, and back) and tease the inner layer, spray with got2b, and dry on low heat with a hair dryer. Repeat until you have length and stability. Then, brush over the outer and back outer layers of hair for a smooth surface. Spray lightly, dry, and use Got2B gel or superglue for the tips. Trim as needed. If you need to add foam or a thin piece of packing plastic, make sure to put it behind the teased layer or inner layer if you don't want to tease. Make sure to spread generous thin layers of glue if you don't want to tease and use hairspray.

>>10176989
I spot clean with room temperature water and soap

Any tips on how to make wings like these ones? The original post didn't say what materials were used or how they put them together or anything of the sort. If I had to guess I'd say maybe the "arms" (The bones that kind of make the frame) is made of wire/upholstery foam and the "skin" of the wings is craft foam that they textured to look more leathery. Any one have any ideas? How far off am I?

>>10176795

>>10176989
You can eliminate odors through the con weekend using diluted vodka in a spray bottle and spot washing like the other anon said. After the con, hand wash and dry.

>>10177072
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSlKZwl75p4

Do the ruffles on Oriko's dress look like horsehair ruffles? In this ref I'm thinking that's the only thing the sections on this could be but on other refs it really... Doesn't look like horsehair is the way to go. Will post other refs below for guidance.

>>10177192
More refs. These are all official art btw.

>>10177192
Not to me, just look like normal ruffles. Use a stiffer fabric, or even starch it a bit to keep the poofy shape. And don't forget a petti.

>>10177193
probably just normal ruffles, horse hair ruffles are more clamp-ey and this doesn't look like those. you're going to need a petti and/or hoopskirt, though

Is there a way to make my bust smaller without completely flattening it? Trying to buy a base dress to alter for a cosplay but since I'm a fatass I'm having trouble finding it in my measurements, especially in the bust area.

so i have a pair of dark red pants. what would be a way to go about making them a lighter shade of red?

>>10177220
Depending on how big your bust is, a binder should work. Otherwise compression clothes like for the gym could do the trick?

>>10177264
You can only dye darker, not lighter. Bleach will acid wash them, not lighten. The most you could do is use a color remover and pray that it gives you the result you want rather than desaturize the current shade.

I'm planning on cosplaying as this sexy babe right here, can anyone recommend a good pink wig for Poison cosplay?

>>10177327
>summerfags immediately using trips
good god
in any case, epiccosplay's Hestia in Raspberry Pink would probably work. epiccosplay is a lot silkier than most brands, but it's still gonna be a tangled mess at that length so bring a bush with you

>>10177363
*Hera, whoops
Hestia is a little shorter than Hera, though, if you want it to be more manageable

>>10166590
Going to order tights from we love colors, just need some help color matching.

https://www.welovecolors.com/shop/blackstripedtights.htm#

I'm thinking Fuschia, Magenta, or Maroon, which one anons?

>>10177434
maroon

>>10177220
two sports bras should do the trick
>>10177434
Maroon for sure

What are tights without the "shorts" thingy? I don't know what it's called, I'm wearing a leotard with it. I can't seem to find grey colored tights without it.

Trying to get a Red Hood cosplay together. Anybody got tips on the mask?

>>10172132
Does the foam go in front of or before the chicken wire?

>>10177595
dance tights?

Do anyone have a tutorial or guide for making a mini smoke machine to fit in a glove? I watch magician smoke machine video but they all are missing one or two items or steps. I'm really spend up to 100$ on making 2 of them. So they can be in each hand. (It for mg bakugo cosplay and I hope to add some cool smoke effect)

Does anyone know what exactly Lantern-San is holding in this image here? I know she's in charge of books specifically from Shueisha, so I assume it's something Shonen Jump/Viz adjacent. If I can't figure out what these are I'll probably just get a copy of SJ to carry with me.

>>10177595
get tights from welovecolors, they don't have that.

>>10177595
Just look for one without the "control top"

>>10177728
On top of the chicken wire or whatever stabilizing structure you want to use. Looks like cardboard would be an option as well. If you do use chicken wire with the expanding foam, make sure to cover it with a single layer of paper mache or some sort of backing so that it won't just fall through the holes. Less is more.

>>10178029
You know those little freebies (like postcards, book marks, etc) that she puts into books as they are bought? (I think the scene is in the OP). I'm pretty sure they're a non-specific item so a manga would probably be a better bet

Trying to put together a simple anon cosplay, anyone know where I can buy the green head mask / gloves? I have 0 experience with creating shit like that, and while the mask might be do-able, I doubt I'd be able to make the gloves.

I’m cosplaying as Batman beyond for Halloween. I’m buying some hexagonal screen print and need a body suit like pic related but from head to toe.
Specially with a subtle muscle shade, but if not than that’s okay

where can i find womens purple tights or under armor in a physical store?

>>10175651
>get packs of wefts, roll them into one big bunch, braid them, and sew them to the wig or something- use the ears and bows to cover where they attach
This is a great idea. Thanks! I wish Arda wasnt out of stock 99% of the time

>>10178216
Amazon

>>10178369
Target, Party City, and Dance Supply stores

I want to get around to designing and making a sniper joe cosplay (more focused on the Protomen ACT 2 Joe, similar to pic related), however one of my main concerns is the helmet;

I'd like to have it to the red "eye" is a red led coming from inside the helmet itself- however I'm concerned with how bright I would be able to make it without it obstructing my vision or hurting my eyes- does anyone have any experience with similar helmet/visor designs, and how they solved it?

What'd be a good cosplay for a white guy with freckles who's 5"8 and athletic build?

Whats the name for these leather knee high boots, that are just slipped onto the leg? its not an actual boot. Idk the name

>>10178903
OOOOHHHH YOP ME MAMA

>>10178588
Yop drink guy form the commercials :D

>>10177163
Thank you for the help! Unfortunately I’m not really looking for articulated wings, or feathery wings. I like how they have a realistic leathery look to these wings and I’m still kind of scratching my head on how to achieve that. Anyone have any more ideas?

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>>10178903
I don't understand your question. Could you provide a better picture? The only thing I can think of is a boot cover or leather shin braces/guards, but they wouldn't look that much like a boot. Idk.

>>10179049
Ah, my apologies. I thought you meant how to make wings in general. Looking at the picture, it appears that the crafter created a wire support, overlaid with foam, and then sewed a sleeve on top of it. You can see the seam lines going down the long side of the wing in the first picture. Personally, I think you would get a better result if you painted the foam rather than make a sleeve because you could manipulate the foam and get a cleaner result vs. struggling to have those details show through the fabric/nylon sleeve. An airbrush would give you a nice clean gradient between shades, but I think a spray can would work just fine as well. For those bony details going down the back, you could make shallow cuts in the foam and expand them using a heat gun. It would round out the wire support (without letting it show through) and make it really look like a gargoyle wing.

>I’m still kind of scratching my head on how to achieve that.
When you prime the foam, use a sponge brush and stipple on the primer. It'll create a textured surface that will resemble leather. To see this in action, check out PunishedProp's video on youtube for how to make Astrid's helmet. Looking up some foam painting techniques for how to resemble leather would also be a good idea. I've seen people iron crumpled aluminum foil over foam to create a leather texture too.

Newfuck here, planning on making pic related with little experience crafting/sewing.
How hard would making him be? He seems simple enough but I wanted to know if this is one of those "unexpectedly hard/annoying" things to make.

What would be the best way to secure these to my person so I can move them around and not be a giant nuisance in crowds?

>>10179936
Working with the shiny/leathery/etc. material is gonna be more of a bitch thank you think if you're not prepared.

>>10179960
1. Don't go into crowded halls/spaces.
2. Align them vertically.
3. A backpack or waistbelt system like one would use for wings or etc.

How do I keep the layers from coming apart from each other? I've been working on this sword and I can't get the layers to stick together flatly despite fully coating with glue and applying pressure.

so i have this shirt that ive mostly glued on elastic bands,so far its difficult to put on but nothing comes off. still im wondering if theres anything that can preserve the bands and keep them in place like a laminating spray?

>>10178263
can anyone help me on this?

>>10180557
Zentaizone

>>10180367
hold on, did you glue rubber bands onto a t-shirt?

>>10180314
I was a little bit worried about this but I was hoping it wouldn't be too big of a deal.
I'll go ahead and look up tutorials and tip videos for working with faux leather, thanks.

>>10181130
It just takes practice and the right tools, don't give up hope. Much luck.

>>10179092
Wow, I can’t thank you enough! I really wasn’t expecting this in-depth of an answer. I’m really excited to get started on my wings now, thank you again!

Could I get some advice how to make the coat flare out / defy gravity? I already tried 4in wide horsehair and interfacing. Not sure how to do wire.

what stores can i find jockstraps in physically

>>10180956

yes, i more over didnt know how to sew and i had no sewing machine available for me so i just went with that.

i used something this size

Is this just achieved by pleating a skirt and then adding horsehair braid to the hem of the skirt? Or is there something different going on with the construction of the skirt before the horsehair is added

>>10182012
Oh no, no judgement. I thought you meant elastic bands like pic related. That makes more sense.
The glue is preventing the elastic from stretching which is why it's difficult to put on. Any sort of laminating spray is going to do that too. Unfortunately you can't evade sewing, but luckily you don't need a machine. A few hand stitches in some key places should keep it in place. Or if you want the lines of elastic to stay straight, you could run a zigzag stitch to retain the stretch.

>>10182079
Nope, you nailed it. The second photo also has a petticoat, but otherwise you've guessed it.

>>10182011
sporting goods

Epic cosplay wigs Helios or Helen? Classic white or silvery grey? I should mention that I've never worn or styled a wig before and I expect to use whichever one I settle on with minimal, if any, styling, unless I'm convinced otherwise here.

>>10178029
Pretty sure they're bookmarks

>>10182822
Helios only because it has the choppy locks that you'll need. Definitely silver gray. Watch some videos on how to put on a wig and you'll be fine.

>>10173484
I have very dark, thick, defined brows and used Colourpop's No Filter Conealer (which is like $7) in shade 00 (white) to coat them. Dab it on and brush it through with a spoolie and then apply matte eyeshadow on top. I like to go through with my base color and then add in some of a darker shade so they don't look so flat. Also, remember that eyebrows are darker than the hair on your head! Finally, I spritzed a bunch of setting spray. They stayed in place during a hot, sweaty convention under a hat and wig with bangs.

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What's a good glue for foam parts? I thought about hot glue but I don't want the blobs to be visible.

>>10185077
Try rubber cement

>>10166590
Dear GOD/GODS and/or anyone else who can HELP ME (e.g. MEMBERS OF SUPER-INTELLIGENT ALIEN CIVILIZATIONS):

The next time I wake up, please change my physical form to that of FINN MCMILLAN of SOUTH NEW BRIGHTON at 8 YEARS OLD and keep it that way FOREVER.

I am so sick of this chubby Asian man body!

Thank you!

- CHAUL JHIN KIM (a.k.a. A DESPERATE SOUL)