/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Unanswered questions from the previous thread:
>>10717083
>>10717773
>>10719780
>>10733996
>>10734281

asked in the stupid questions thread sorta, but i now realize it was the wrong thread.

what would you recommend for a Sailor Moon SuperS Mugen Academy hotaru uniform cosplay? many shops have the same images which is kind of concerning. is there any shops that have actual nice quality cosplay uniforms or is it better to just look into commissioning something? i don't know where to start with that however

>>10734364
Check Etsy for people who have commissions open aka search “cosplay commission” Find someone you like the quality work of.

>>10734364
Don’t check Etsy like the other anon suggested. Tons of sellers there are actually Chinese dropshippers selling at a HUGE markup. You’re better off checking cosplay commission groups on Facebook or looking for someone on Instagram.

>>10734364
>>10734391
Actually there are a lot of seamstresses & even cosplayers who have commissions opened on Etsy! Obviously you have to look in the right places and be smart about it.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1074506842/
Here's one. Also when searching "cosplay commission" not a dropshipping listing was in sight ;)

>>10733980
There's no magical app that can help you with that, just practice like >>10734107 said. There are, however, countless voice impression tutorials on youtube that should help you a fair bit with the process.

Can someone point me in the right direction to a specific petticoat type?
I’m looking for a bell type shape with a fluffy bottom in white. I need it for the base of more fluffiness I’m making.
I’m sure someone here knows off the top of their head haha.

>>10734409
When I search on Etsy I don't see much that looks like dropshippers, but I do see a lot of expensive, unimpressive looking designs with questionable material. Your link looks good but the site does make me feel skeptical in general by default.

Any glove suggestions that are exactly like Dante's?

>>10734445
I checked on amazon and they have a few options you can pick including a Ballerina pettycoat which looks really full and fluffy

>>10734364
A good thing to keep in mind is anything from an overseas cosplay storefront is ultimately going to be "costume" quality. Maybe not "Party City Halloween shiny polyester" but it'll be a step down from even fast fashion and not something comparable to a "real" uniform. If you want "actually nice" then you should look to commission; it will be much more expensive but you'll get what you pay for in terms of quality and custom-fit.
If you do decide to go the Chinese-cosplay-warehouse approach, be aware of:
Red flags
>No images of actual product, just screencaps/promo pics of character
>Photos from different angles show different garments
>"model" shots are ripped-off pictures from a cosplayer wearing their own outfit, not than the one being sold
>All reviews are generic 5-stars that read slightly off, like spam or machine translation
Green flags
>Trustworthy reviews, ebay or Amazon are harder to fake than a third-party site. Consider reading reviews for their other products to get a sense of their general quality.
>Reviews with customer-uploaded photos
>search social media sites (esp. Twitter) for the seller's brand, cosplayers will often state where they got their costume from in a post.

What sort of material are Sweet JP's shoulder pads supposed to be? To my eyes it looks like the bands are a separate material from the (presumably metal) spikes... a different shade of leather? Heavy-duty fabric padding, like Mad Max's shoulder pad? Just all metal?
Looking through cosplay and fanart it seems like most people interpret it as either metal or the same material as the jacket...

>>10734456
They’re expensive because they’re handmade and therefore take time; hence commissions. It is possible you can pick and choose your own fabric. If you’re skeptical about a high rated seamstress and their work then I’m not sure where else to point you other than Facebook groups. Or Aliexpress or Taobao, back to the quality you are more unsure of.

>>10734551
Thanks for the Amazon recommendation but I’m looking for something of good quality. Most of them are drop shipped.

Is there a master doc or some kind of list of sellers (preferably uk/eu) that make animal ears? Wanting some customs but need to see who’s commissions are open

>>10734846
kill yourself

>>10734846
No. List of commissioners don't exist in general. You're gonna have to do the search on your own.

This is gonna sound kind of cringe, but what makes a good video tutorial for cosplay? I've always wanted to dip my toes into making something for youtube and a contest happened to fall into my lap that's putting the fire under my ass to finally get started. Whether I win or lose, I wanna make a good product. Problem is, I tend to overthink and ramble on. So, I want to hear from you, /cgl/. What hallmarks do you look for in a good video tutorial (ideally for cosplay, but any sewing/crafting technique or content creation advice is fine)?

>>10735163
Go look up other cosplay video tutorials and make notes of what looks good in theirs, like lighting, camera angle(s), audio. Does the creator talk and talk forever plugging other things before the actual tutorial? Do they list every single item or skip what seems "obvious" or only mention steps in passing? Is there fast-forwarding through tedious parts? Does the creator cover variations or troubleshooting points? Do what you think looks good.
I personally prefer the ones that have no frills, no random talk about anything but the tutorial on hand (like, "Today we're making X, here are all of the materials you need for X, and here is step one"), and I don't have audio on my computer, so I have to work with tutorials that translate well silently or can be captioned automatically by YouTube.

>>10735164
Thank you for the advice! I'll start doing some research

>>10734846
Haiamisan on Instagram is based in Portugal and is open for customs

General question: first time attempting to cosplay but I can't find any character that fits my appearance, should I just go fuck it and go with whoever I like rather than try to match appearancewise to the character?

>>10735571
Yeah just cosplay whoever you want. 99.9% of cosplayers don’t look like irl anime characters anyways.

Has anyone commissioned from TurtleSmithy? These viera ears are much too big and I can't find a single furry ear seller that has them in the style/color that I need. They claim they do commissions for extra on their etsy but if there's an alternative someone's used, with short hair ears not long/cheap fur looking ears, I'd appreciate the help.

>>10734515
Those look like really dirty biker gloves.

>>10736061
are you still falling for the commissions meme? all "commissioners" use the same shitty ali/tb bases. that's why you can't get anything else, they're using the same shit.

>>10736072
>ali/tb bases
I don't know what that is. Does this count?

>>10736072
>no one ever makes their own cosplays. Everything is from China.
It’s really not that hard to figure out who actually makes what they’re selling and who resells Chinese junk, nonny.

>>10734599
It’s probably supposed to be metal but leather would look best irl

>>10735571
Cosplay is something you've ultimately you gotta do for yourself rather than likes or "you really look like them!" external approval. A character you like will help you sustain your interest and enthusiasm, especially if it's an early project. Unless physicality is a big part of the character (maybe don't cosplay FMA Armstrong if you're a petite woman) just do what you like.

Is it okay to ask for fabric recommendations here? It'll be my second project ever so choosing the right fabrics is still pretty tricky for me. It's mainly the top I'm struggling with,

I was thinking about a kind of canvas/woven fabric in white so I can dye everything by hand for the fade for the skirt(?). Thoughts?

>>10736434
You’ll want to go with linen or a natural muslin (the nice kind, not the cheap stuff for mock-ups) if you want that natural feel. Even a lightweight canvas would be too heavy for this project.

>>10736434
If you're a beginner in sewing/dyeing, I recommend splitting the garment into a kimono top + skirt. Buy blue fabric for the top and light gray-blue fabric for the skirt, then dip-dye the skirt fabric to match the top. If gradient dyeing is too difficult, you can always consider custom-printing it.

Linen or a natural fiber fabric with a bit of texture come to mind but if you can't find a color match, mediumweight cotton should be okay.

Any help on how make a wigs' colors more neon? I got a Lucoa wig and the colors are more dull than what i'm wanting

alrighty bros, I'm looking to do a Vergil cosplay
how would go about making this happen?

>>10736394
Not them but how to even get into a character enough to want to do that? I'm not sure I've ever gotten to that point.

Any recommendation on a laser cutter for foam projects? Not looking for anything too robust; a 400-800 dollar range should be good.

Is the list of contact suppliers in the FAQ all FDA approved?

>>10736582
Dye, but it'll also get darker at the same time.

>>10736585
You simply haven't found a character you deeply appreciate or resonate with yet. Perhaps you're the pickier type.

>>10736609
>thinking FDA approval isn't a meme

I have a wig that is doing this, is there a way to fix that?

Its fine and looks like a decent version of the characters hair on a wig stand but the minute someone puts it on it does the wig equivalent of swimming shorts when you jump in a pool and they are full of air, just poof.

>>10736663
Most wigs if not glued down solid with products will poof up when you put it on, it's completely normal. Some gentle brushing and patting will straighten out the fibers and get them to lie flat again, then spritz one more time with hair spray to get the fibers to stay down.
Or are you talking about the wig hairline being super high? That's up to you to adjust the wig forward.

>>10736583
Start by doing some research. Youtube has some great resources about starting a cosplay, fabrics to use, and how to sew. There's likely a tutorial for this specific character too.

>>10736609
No. You'll have to research each company on your own. HoneyColor, Uniqso, and Pinky Paradise are the most well known. TTDeye is an actual company but the quality is known to be sketchy.

After a rather catastrophic attempt, I realized it would be more efficient to just commission somebody to style a wig. And it turns out that my barber has some experience with wig styling. How much would it usually cost to get a wig from an unstyled wig to something like pic related? I don't want to lowball her with an offer.

>>10736647
Yeah, but at least you can threaten and get compensation from companies with FDA approval since they have something to lose whereas sketchy overseas companies can just disappear and start up with a new name.

>>10736664
Yea it was just poofed up. Just never had one do it so much before. Thank you though I'll try to brush it out more and maybe hit it with some spray.

What are these types of sleeves called? Not jfash but I need sleeves like these.

>>10736729
It should be your barber that suggests the price, not the other way around, but in my experience, it's usually around the same price as a normal haircut (if you have mid to long hair).

>>10736735
You can also use steam to flatten it. Wig fibers are plastic so they’ll relax with heat.

>>10736760
Seems like they're just called detached/detachable sleeves.

>>10736582
May not work out best for Lucoa but I've had success in the past with using a light touch of acrylic paint to add or enhance wig colors. Based on these tutorials:
https://youtu.be/o4J6atPmrq0?t=342
https://youtu.be/Ol5rkHZuZ5I?t=624

Because you're *coating* the wig fibers you need to be careful to use a light touch (a little goes a long way, don't worry) and be sure to work it through with a brush (paint or hair) and try watering it down. Again not sure how well this will work with a gradient-hair character like Lucoa but neon paints like picrel are really vibrant and help with that pop.

>>10734391
You just have to look in the right places. Reverse image searching to see if it’s Taobao junk helps a lot

So I want to try cosplaying for the first time. I was thinking of trying to cosplay a character from Digimon Ghost Game. This would be simple to put together I think, right?
I would need a silver wig, the school uniform, and bandages for one arm. Should I just buy a coat that is similar to what he wears?

>>10737266
Are you sewing it or buying/thrifting it?

>>10737316
> Should I just buy a coat that is similar to what he wears?
>Are you…buying/thrifting it?
Anon…

>>10737316
not sure yet. I don't really know how to sew, so might not be a good idea to sew it.

Is a foam cosplay a good place to start?

>>10734282
Missed the new thread and posted in the last one, but: Literally never made a cosplay before so hopefully this isn't absolutely stupid, but do I literally just paint a '?' onto the jacket? I got an M65 ready to go just for this. Also based on the figures, there's probably nothing on the back, but can anyone whose seen the film verify?

>>10737266
Yes, just buy a similar coat

>>10737775
Yes, use fabric paint. To get the scale right I suggest drawing on paper first the cutting it out and seeing if it's the right size on the jacket

>>10737559
if you want to invest the money into it, sure.

Can someone tell me where I can buy these in brown? I seen others without heels and that’s about it

is there any way i can acquire the onesie and slippers from SEL in the US?

>>10737362
In my defense, the only thing anon specified buying was the coat. It's not unheard of to buy one piece of a costume (usually the most difficult) and make other pieces. But, yes, reading the context clues now I can see that they were probably only buying the items now

>>10737537
Unless you have a specific passion for it or can't acquire what you need online, then nah just buy it. There's so many decent quality costumes out there. You should have no difficulty finding a school uniform set -- especially in that generic color. Just search youtube for "where to buy cosplay" and take a look at what's offered. If possible, you should try to find a wig that's prestyled, again unless you plan on learning how to style on yourself. That character's hair style isn't too hard, but it can feel pretty daunting to get right as a beginner.

>>10737559
An entire armored suit would not be a beginner friendly project, but something like a bracer, chest piece, or prop weapon would. A helmet isn't a terrible beginner project but it can take a lot more time and detail than you might anticipate at first. Start small, then work up.

>>10737775
Like the other anon said, use fabric paint but most importantly read the directions on the bottle you chose. Fabric paint needs to be heat set with an iron in order to keep from cracking and stay sturdy in the wash. Otherwise you're golden.

>>10737820
Search "women's brown penny loafers heel" or "mary janes" and you'll be able to find it.

>>10737820
I bought mine from Bodyline last year

>>10737820
get them on aliexpress. japanese school shoes.

>>10737849
>>10737860
Link? I’ve looked there and didn’t see anything :)

>>10737880
>:)
I smell a spoonfeed request

>>10737842
I was thinking of maybe cosplay saber, would that be feasible?

>>10738058
For literally your very first cosplay ever? No.

>>10738058
>>10738071
Yeah, I gotta agree with the other anon there. It might look simple at first glance but there's a lot of material and detail needed for that cosplay. Find a cosplay that has just 1 foam item (a prop or accessory) and try making that first. Once you get the hang of it, then eventually Saber would be a good choice as a stepping stone in your skills.

>>10737940
nta, but by adding the > to the smiley face, you made it angry
>:)

>>10738071
Thought so, would it be because of the multi-layered dress or is the armor also hard to make?

And how about kino? would that be doable?

>>10738082
Getting some practice with making stuff from foam might be useful, what'd you recommend?

>>10737559
You could do foam armor but expect for it to have a high to moderate learning curve and for you to have an extremely unrealistic deadline if it's your absolute first time doing. I would go through the motions first before deciding if you want to move up the ladder.

>>10738086
Watch some videos on the basics from the cosplay giants like PunishedProps, KamuiCosplay, and/or Kinpatsu cosplay. PunishedProps has some free patterns on their website that you can use. Once you start building something, you'll get a better idea of which projects are feasible for a beginner.


>>10738084
Oh, I thought you were strictly talking about Saber's armor. Yes, it's because both. A huge multi-layered gown and multi-layered detailed armor are both not beginner friendly to make. An important thing to remember about cosplay is that you don't have to do it all yourself. You could totally buy the dress and make the armor (once you're at skill level) or vice versa. You could do the same with this other character. For example, I'd suggest buying the hard parts like the coat, button down and pants, but you could probably make the shirt and/or belt. That would be a good division of labor and projects at beginner level.

>>10738088
>and for you to have an extremely unrealistic deadline
This. I thought my first project would be finished in a month and it took closer to 6 because I was going up a steep uphill learning curve

>>10738091
Legit. And at minimum triple your anticipated time frame. It’s much safer and realistic

>>10738084
I think I'll use this used coat I found online and I'll make the jacket myself. Does anybody know what it's called so I can look up patterns for it?

>>10738084
>>10738152
If it's your first cosplay, don't expect accuracy. You can probably get basic trenchcoat + jacket set and mod parts, but it's going to be baggy.
Kino is wearing a double-breasted jacket/blazer that does not have visible buttons and matching pants that seem very formfitting. You're looking at either regular slacks or finding a stretchy knit pair. Her overcoat has the weird anime design of being simultaneously billowy but also extremely formfitting from the torso up, You're not going to find this commercially available.

Also she has her signature hat and goggles and double guns, don't forget them. Kino is easy to thrift together but hard to portrait accurately. Good luck.

thinking about doing a decently large scale sword prop - wood or foam?

>>10738086


Punished Props is alright, but if you want to learn practical DIY stuff I would suggest ;

https://www.youtube.com/c/YOGACosplay
https://www.youtube.com/user/gyakuyoga

The issue with Kamui, Punished, and most of the American Prop makers is that they assume you have either real shop tools or a 3D Printer minimal. But here's a Japanese man that does stuff that you can mostly improvise.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5AqN5Bt8YvqrZzQM2ySlYA

Here's another channel too, but specializes on cardboard. Only reason I'm posting this is, if you get a decent idea of how foam works, you can take cardboard patterns and translate them with foam too.


Anyways I would still keep a practical deadline about stuff.

>>10734282
Never cosplayed before, know very little about it but seems interesting.

Friend dragged me to one a while ago which was okish (though the drag sailor moon performance was fucking terrible jesus christ), I mostly just played Red Dead 2 the whole time.

Felt intimidated by all the skimpily clad girls and felt underdressed. How appreciated/unappreciated would dressing as one of the Sneed guys go over? Seems simple enough, dunno how many people would get the reference or think I'm some weird 4chan guy for doing it.

>>10738262
i'd use wood covered with foam.

>>10738262
Foam. Wood will be too heavy if you’re going to be carrying it around at a con.

>>10738372
For PunishedProp's personal projects I agree with you but he and other popular American Prop makers do have some really great basics videos and free resources such as free patterns which is what I mentioned in my reply. The videos you showed are great for following along on projects and using materials other than foam though.

>>10738262
Foam. If you need an internal structure, go with pvc pipe not wood. Like the other anon said, the wood is too heavy.

>>10738382
>or think I'm some weird 4chan guy for doing it
You are correct. I mean, you might get a stray compliment here or there, but it sounds like you're overestimating how much attention you would get with a simple costume.

Also drop the blogposting next time and just get to your question.

Hi, how would I make the ear and wig combo not ugly?
I considered ombré dyeing both the wig and ears but I wonder if I should make the colours more pastelized?

>>10738382
One thing I've found with niche outfits is that the 90% of people who don't get it is offset by that 10% being MUCH more enthusiastic when they recognize the cosplay, so there's that.
But keep in mind "overalls and a red trucker cap" is not a very distinctive costume once you take away the Simpsons artstyle (unless you want to paint yourself yellow). Like, if this guy wasn't holding a propane tank or standing next to Dale would you recognize that he's cosplaying Hank? Maybe if you roped in a buddy so you'd have both Sneeds, but even still.

You mention feeling "underdressed" - many of my cosplayer friends will spend at least a day of a con just in street clothes, so don't feel like you "need" to cosplay at a show.
I have seen a fair amount of meme-y cosplays (CIA, etc) -- but if you're concerned about looking like a "weird 4chan guy" what kind of dudes do you think are going to recognize your costume and talk to you about it?

>>1073782
Etsy & Cutsew have some patterns for onesies that are even extremely helpful for beginners.
>>10736766
And even if it was, I’ve literally looked at these and other sources for two hours with no results, Im basically asking if anyone here who perhaps actually owns or KNOWS where to get them since clearly I cannot find them. Don’t reply if you don’t know since it’s clearly not helpful.

>>10737826
Etsy & Cutsew have some patterns for onesies, they’re extremely helpful for beginners.

https://cutsew.co/products/010-kigurumi
>>10736766
And even if it was, I’ve literally looked at these and other sources for two hours with no results, Im basically asking if anyone here who perhaps actually owns or KNOWS where to get them since clearly I cannot find them. Don’t reply if you don’t know since it’s clearly not helpful?

>>10738490
Anon are you drunk?

I'm planning on doing my first cosplay creation and chose Kamen Rider Sasword. It's a little complicated looking, but I'm foolhardy and have money to spare on more supplies and plenty of time if I fuck up.

The only think I'm having trouble with is how to do the eye visors. While I'd like to get those long oblong shapes under the eyes, I was going to use a mesh pattern for ease, unless someone has a template for those. What about the green plastic? Which plastic works best? If it's clear, what dye or vinyl wrap works well for this stuff? Thanks in advance.

>>10738490
Bruh did you mean to post this as 2 separate things and pretend to get into a fight with yourself

>>10738517
Not super experienced with props but if you ever need to dye plastic, you can use fabric dye that works on synthetic fabrics, such as Rit Dyemore. You’ll just want your water to be slightly cooler as to not warp the plastic.

>>10738416
where would be the best place to buy thick foam talking like Nightmare from Soul Caliber size thickness

>>10738527
You can do multiple layers of foam (10mm craft foam, floor mat, etc) or use sheets of insulation foam.

>>10738517
>The only think I'm having trouble with is how to do the eye visors.
you only have trouble with that?
so for a first timer, you known how to pattern up the armor pieces and create a body suit?
im impressed.

>>10738513
No way, I have to get up early kek
Are you on crack?

>>10738490
>>10737940

>>10738559
arguing with yourself is some crackhead shit

>>10738570
Surely you must be shortsighted if you can't pick up the context/intention.

>>10738574
Explain the context then.

>>10738483
After reviewing some photos of other cosplayers, I think that the quality of the ears and the harmony between the color of the wig and ears is the most important. Pick a wig with a similar yellow tone as the ears, but shades lighter (ie. don't go for platinum blonde wig and dandelion yellow ears).


>I wonder if I should make the colours more pastelized?
That's definitely an option. Some other cosplayers just use the wig to make the ears so its all cohesive. Dyeing like you mentioned is also a good option.

>>10738517
I have no clue how you'll get the pattern on it, but Star Wars cosplayers use this material for their visors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VECKRO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=puniprop-20&linkId=5b9e0b0ed5fd6182f42ffe80cbefe7ee&language=en_US

>>10738574
>doesn't include context
>accuses everyone else of not intuiting the context
Come on, now.

>>10738526
>>10738598
Thanks guys! I'll check it all out.

Okay, so I'm fucking up using this somehow. So I'm using a straight iron to detangle the ponytail but it seems like the more I use it, the more tangled and frizzy it becomes? I assume the heat is causing it to set in some sort of way that tangles things up instead of straightening it. Or it might be because static electricity is causing it to bunch up in weird ways.

Any suggestions on how I'm messing up? The wig material is high temperature wire and I'm using a digital straight iron.

>>10737880
Not sure how you could’ve missed them if you actually searched for them on the site, but here’s a link:

https://www.bodylinetokyo.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=63183

What are these things called?

>>10738810
Edit, never mind, found it. It's just called a pin back.

>>10738742
You're probably pulling too hard and/or overheating the wig fibers. Plastic will warp with too much force and heat.

>>10738742
If it's tangled, you need a comb to detangle before you straighten...

I buy all my shit so I'm trying to figure out how I'm gonna bring a 42 inch cosplay sword on a plane and I don't think I have any practical ways to do so without spending a good amount of money
I think I might have to go swordless for the con

I'm new to sewing and I want to make cloak. I've already ordered the fabric but I'm not sure what kind of thread to get. I want it to look like the stitching in pic related but I can't find any normal thread that thick. Would yarn work or is it too flimsy? Any recommendations are appreciated!

>>10739084
Box it up and check it as a piece of luggage.

>>10739093
You'll make your life much easier if you make the cloak first and then add that thicker thread as decorative stitching after. You'll want embroidery floss. You would need a separate needle for yarn and it'd probably be a bit too large.

>>10739093
>>10739110 is right- you should make the cloak (is it even a cloak? Looks like a jacket to me) and add decorative stitching on top.
Besides embroidery thread (which is honestly your best option), you can also use cotton cord like pic rel. Just note that you’ll need a thick needle with a large eye to get the cord through the fabric.

>>10739110
Thanks!
>>10739115
The pic was just an example of the kind of stitching style I want. The actual cloak I'm making is more like this but with a hood.

I am looking for sturdy, comfortable wings that look a bit like the wings in carnival row when they're down.
I plan on using them for a fantasy larp so they'd need to withstand some fighting.
What material should I use? I'm thinking something stiff but not too heavy and it would be great if I'd have that shine. I plan on printing the pattern on the fabric and have some wiring in the top so that they fall the right way. Just buying them would be fine too for me.
I've also included these wings I found on Etsy as an example, I thought of buying them but they might be too delicate.

looking to do K/DA All Out Ahri, and will be buying the bulk of the costume - my question is for accessories:
i'm going to bedazzle a lot/all of it myself, including the choker and collar on the mesh of the top, wrist on the sleeve, glove, hair pins etc. (pic related) but was wondering what material to aim for on these if using something like gem tac? probably need a relatively smooth/flat surface right? i'm afraid if I buy a cosplay the accessories won't salvageable if it's not good for bedazzling and i'll have to use a choker from sam moon or something (which isn't terrible but probably can't replace the rest that easily)

>>10739287
i used E6000 Fabri-Fuse Fabric Glue on stretchy fabric and that works like a charm, perhaps it'll also work on smooth fabrics?
According to the seller it's suitable on the following materials: Fabric, Felt, Metal, Wood, Glass, Rubber & more

Any advice on doing details in moldable plastic? I have the bulk of my design finished, ( doing a helm/cowl type deal), but for a part of it I need small detailes molded into it.

Anyone got a tutorial on how to do mitered double fold bias tape binding? All the ones I saw online have a really shitty seam, I want something crisp. Alternatively, what would be the best way to do that gold outline on the vest/pants of pic related?

>>10738597
Thanks anon,
I definitely don’t want to have a cartoonish look-to-life but something more subtle and easy on the eyes since I’m a little older for the scene now(thanks COVID) so I’m probably going to opt for a pale blonde wig and slightly darker yellowish blonde ears like you said. With that being said I’m on the fence of making them faux fur because of the little scalloped texture but I think I’ll be able to make them decently either way!

>>10739491
Something like >http://fluffyland.com/blog/index.php/2010/easy-how-to-make-mitred-corners-using-bias-tape/

>really shitty seam
What do you mean? Do you mean tutorials where you sew and cut the corners rather than neatly folding them? Or that the stitching to catch the backside is a topstitch?

>>10739504
Good luck!

>>10738262
PVC pipe core with Eva foam above it. Easy handling, look at >>10738372 for some examples on how to make the skeleton.

>>10738448
I think everyone’s going to have a different opinion on it. I don’t mind them as prop makers but I remember when I started, looking at Punished Props and going “wow, I need a bandsaw to cut foam and a dremel to sand?” when I was starting out. You can get away with the same quality of work with a steel ruler, a utility knife, contact cement, a sharpie and a 10 dollar harbor freight heatgun. But everyone works on props differently, so.

>>10738517
Mesh underneath the eyes isnt a bad idea but tinted Rider eyes in my experience pretty much fuck up vision if you lay on the transparent paint super thick. I was using Krylon stained glass when I did the eyes for my Rider helmet but since you’re doing a more intricate design I think this video might have some stuff to offer you since you’ve got the budget to spare. Hope you like DIY vacuum formers.

https://youtu.be/JgMtggIGbqA

>>10739571
Oh shit, thanks anon! I was looking at vacuum forming and think that's honestly the way to go. With how the visor is shaped, specifically that indent at the top. I guess I missed that video when looking around, good to know I can use some sort of air dry clay stuff for the forming.

>>10739300
Thanks anon! Going to try E6000 like you suggested when everything gets here!

>>10739280
Its been a while but I remember a metalic color but have you thought bout cellophane? Like they stuff they do for fairy wings?

>>10734282
Finally found the look I wanted with a beard,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsGeuDDGSDY&ab_channel=SchminkenGrime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbCmX-ZcNoU
I also wanna thank the annon for the slick beard advice, will use that

>>10726734
Finally found the look I wanted with a beard,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsGeuDDGSDY&ab_channel=SchminkenGrime [Embed]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbCmX-ZcNoU [Embed]
I also wanna thank the anon for the slick beard advice, will use that

Are there any long combat boots for size 15 males? For the past 2 years I've been in and out of searching around, and it's really a bummer that most cosplay boots and practical boots only go on average to 11-13

>>10739719
That's typically a good suggestion, but anon needs something sturdy which cellophane is not. It might make a good overlay tho!

>>10739280
>What material should I use?
The pictures on the top look like they're made out of fabric to me. I'd imagine it's layers of fabric sandwhiched like a corset: fashion/outer fabric, interlining/structure, and lining (or I guess another layer of outer fabric since it's visible from the opposite side). I'd imagine that the major veins are actually boning channels and the minor veins are topstitching with a thick thread like yarn or embroidery floss. I'm not fantastic with fabrics, but if I had to take a guess, you might be able to do glitter tulle or mesh over a layer of blue satin or blue cotton sateen for the fashion fabrics and muslin or duck canvas or other sturdy fabrics like that for the interlining.

Hello /cgl/,

First time attempting to cosplay so I'm a bit lost about where to start looking for clothes. I would like to cosplay as Freedom Fighter Misaka Mikoto. My first instinct was to start with the cap so I went to Gap's online store but couldn't find a black/white cap with the same style. Are there more specialized sites that I should be searching for things like this?

>>10739661
Np, anon. Phone didn’t throw in my name tag but you got the info anyways which was the more important part. I’m usually busy with work here and there but if you have any other questions in regards to foam related stuff give a holler and I’ll check back when I can.

>>10739802
Anon, these are normal clothes. You could walk into literally anywhere like Walmart and get this whole set. At best, you'd just need to get the vinyl decal from etsy and iron it on.

I wanna do Harry du Bois cosplay. I have the horrific necktie already, but I am trying to find more pieces for his "standard" look. Any help?

>>10739507
All of the ones I've seen (including the one you linked), only fold the seam over (instead of sewing the inside at an angle), which makes it look less "crisp". Like for example https://clippedcurves.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/lined-vent-sew-along-mitered-hem/amp/ is an example of what I mean.

I think I might just be confusing the structure, because I'm not even sure if it's possible to have a sewn mitered corner with double sided bias tape.

>>10739988
Yes, it's completely possible to make bias tape corners that are cut and sewn instead of folded over. This is actually how I did my mitered corners for a few years before I realized that the folding over method is less bulky and less likely to end in disaster.

I even followed the original tutorial posted on LJ before someone migrated it to Instructables:

Outer >https://ryuuraigeki.livejournal.com/358924.html
Inner >https://ryuuraigeki.livejournal.com/358357.html

First time considering cosplay for AX, is it looked down upon to just buy a cosplay from ebay or one of those cosplay dropship sites? I have basic sewing knowledge but definitely not enough to make an entire cosplay, ive only ever altered my clothing and made bjd outfits.

I was thinking either the above, or just piece together the outfit. Currently contemplating between Komari Kamikita and Sumire Heanna

>>10740009
>is it looked down upon to just buy a cosplay from ebay or one of those cosplay dropship sites?
It’s not. 99.999% of cosplayers these days buy their costumes.

>>10740009
Personally, making/piecing together the cosplay is most of the fun. Even if it doesn't turn out perfect. Buying one that is completely premade is lame but a lot of people do it so to each their own. For your characters it's probably not too hard to piece it together?

>>10740009
Go buy your cosplay and have fun.

Don't think of it as "looking down". It's more like if someone put the time and effort into making a cosplay, they get bonus points rather than being the benchmark.

>>10740029
Yeah, I thought komari’s outfit would be more comfortable to wear and I found a lot of normal clothing that is very similar that will only need a bit of altering
Found out there’s an authentic replica of her hair ribbons/clips but they’re pretty hard to find so will probably have to make those
>>10740060
>>10740024
Thank you!

>>10740007
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for, thanks so much anon! will try it out today

>>10739280
Almost looks like you could get away with a metallic croc-skin printed fabric if the wire was sturdy enough. Interface for stiffness if you want to keep it light, and bear in mind many of those printed fabrics may be knits (i.e. will need stretching over the frame) rather than wovens.

>>10739842
I see. Just checked Etsy and they seem to have people who do "cosplay commissions" are those recommended too or should I avoid those sellers?

>>10739986
I'd recommend trawling thrift/consignment stores or resale sites. Harry has some city miles on him so lived-in clothes will get you a good start. Vaguely 70s fashions have the big collars, flared trousers, and the like that he wears in the appropriate colors. Picrel is a more realistic rendering from the artist who did the Thought Cabinet art which makes a better reference than the more painterly style of the rest of the game.
I don't know how to get the RCM branding on them, but you can find blank reflective silver patches pretty easily as well.

>>10740400
If you’re so retarded that you can’t even buy a plain hat, you deserve to get ripped off by the “cosplay commissioners” on Etsy who will just buy it from China for $2 and resell it to you for $20

>>10739802
>>10740400
For something as simple as a blank ball cap you don't need to commission a custom-made one (which would be fairly complicated and expensive). Just google "black and white baseball cap" - if you can't find one with a white bill then spend an extra five bucks on white fabric paint and recolor it yourself.
Similarly googling "misaka mikoto heart shirt" will immediately find where to buy her shirt. Don't overthink such a simple outfit - jeans and a t-shirt shouldn't make you "a bit lost".

>>10740400
Anon, I said to look on etsy for vinyl decals why in the hell are you looking for cosplay commissions. Are you trolling me? You've gotta be. I feel like I'm being gaslit here.

>>10739084
>I think I might have to go swordless for the con
thats fine, chances are youre probably not gonna be allowed to bring it to your con anyways.
most cons ban long weapons like that. unless you want to just be stuck outside the con with it.

>>10740471
I mean it's not that long, kinda regular sword size

is excosplay reliable?

>>10740609
*ez
and nevermind I found a ton of their stuff for cheaper on other sites

I dunno if im just dumb and cant word it properly

but I cant seem to find any tutorials or guides for how to change the curl pattern on a synthetic wig, specifically from changing the curl pattern from a S shape curl/wave to a loose spiral curl

I'm only finding tutorials for putting tight ringlets on wigs for black women? which are mostly human hair?

>>10740409
Thanks. I mostly need something that's like the Disco-ass blazer and the flare cut trousers

>>10740664
Thrift stores, especially goodwill outlet (aka the bins), are your friend for anything vintage and/or out of style. Vintage stores will rip you off by reselling you a suit they bought for $30 at a 1000% markup.

Are there any particularly good etsy dealers or anything to commission men's capes?

>>10740615
which ones?

>>10740643
you need to just look up a tutorial on how to remove the curls from a synthetic wig and then how to use the curling iron(or whatever you have) on a synthetic wig.

how should i pack a wig instead of just throwing it in a bag

>>10740740
yeah, I know how to remove the current curls, I just cant find anything specifically on the method of putting the right kind back in? I have no idea what to use on a synthetic wig

Looking to cosplay Walder from gbf without breaking the bank. Creating his outfit from scratch is out of the question, but I don't know where to start since all his stuff is both basic enough to realistically exist already, but also unique/old fashioned enough to be hard to find or be expensive. It's a simple costume but idk how to get the parts to put it together. (Baggy brown shirt and pants, dark green link-esque tunic, tall boots, fingerless long gloves, the ragged cape, dark green bandana.)

>>10740874
I think your best bet would be to alter premade clothing. You could grab a bedsheet or linen for the cloak, brown long sleeve pants and shirt for the under clothing, an oversized cotton t-shirt for the tunic, and some scrap cotton for the headscarf. I'd say eliminate the props since they'll suck your funds, but you could potentially use thrifted old leather bags for the belts or just foam since you'll have to make the shin guards anyway. If you can find the boots thrifted or secondhand, that'd be cost effective, but if not stalk some sites for coupons. Other than that, weathering, distressing, and possibly tea-dying will be what makes this costume.

>>10740872
the listing for the wig should say the max temp if it's heat resistant. you can use a curling iron or those rubber rollers and immerse it into hot water.

>>10740766
You can glue a styrofoam to the bottom of a big box and put the wig on the head so the whole thing can be carried in the box

>>10740920
*styrofoam head

to those that use contact lenses for cosplay purposes (non prescription). where do you guys buy them from?
i know i can just look up different stores myself but just want to know what places you guys have experience with.

>>10741031
There’s a list of reliable places in the faq

I'm looking for a wig to style after Holo's hair, from Spice and Wolf.
First time doing this, but I checked the faq for where to buy, and ended up with two options:
https://www.coscraft.co.uk/genji.html
https://ardawigs.eu/collections/classic-extra-long-wigs/products/venus-classic?variant=35879158775975
Are these two similar in quality, or is one better than the other? Or should I get the one with the closest matching color?

>>10741658
Imo Coscraft is slightly better quality than Arda, but the Arda one seems close to Holo's actual hair color because it's more muted and brownish than the Coscraft options.

>>10741031
I don’t see it listed anywhere but I’ve also had good experiences with Kazzue. The colors show up brightly even though I have dark eyes.

What kind of cosplays could a relatively skinny 6'2 white dude do? I'm in the process of bulking up for next year's cons but for now I'll have to do a cosplay on the skinnier side. So far I thought of along the lines of Reigen from Mob Psycho,

>>10741820
Ask the recommendations thread >>10705210

>>10741139
thanks for not actually reading my post
>>10741781
>The colors show up brightly even though I have dark eyes.
i have super dark brown eyes so thats good to know.

>>10741820
I'm 6'2 and did legoshi and people loved it

>>10739719
>>10739729
>>10739730
>>10740285
Thank you all so much for the good ideas! It's indeed a lot better to opt for a metallic fabric with something in between instead of doing it with one layer of fabric. It will look much better that way.
The croc-skin metallic fabric is a great idea too, I didnt even notice that. Then I can do the thickest veins by stitching them and I wont need to print anything.

Thinking of making pic related for a waterpark cosplay using pool noodles (yes, I know, it's going to end up more of a sphere than a cube but it fits the waterpark theme better) Good idea/bad idea? I'm a bit concerned about how large the noodles are.

Also, any recommendations on what to use to add structure to the noodles? I've heard suggestions of using pvc piping or wire.

>>10741820
Just do Luigi brah

How do I into body paint in the least annoying way

>>10742648
Wearing a zentai suit so the only part you'll need to paint is your face

I haven't worked with EVA foam or electronics before, but am trying to make some armor with a lighting component. Is trying something that incorporates both too tall of an order for a beginner?

>>10742491
Just use multicolored foam. It's already square.

>>10742648
Zentai suits like the other anon said or colored tights and arm socks. I prefer arm socks because they're thinner and more breathable than zentai suits, but the latter tends to be more opaque. Some zentai suits can be bulky around the fingers tho which isn't a problem with arm socks. You can even add fake nails to arm socks to make them look more realistic. It's up to personal preference.

As for your face, you'll want to use good facepaint like Ben Nye, Snazaroo, etc. Use eyeshadow to contour your face, then seal your paint with a combo of setting powder and setting spray. The combo is important to be long lasting and not smear on others.

Trying to cosplay a greybeard. I have been looking through many of the robe patterns listed in the sticky and elsewhere. However, none seem to match something at least close to what I am trying to do.
I do not intend to go cheap on materials. Will work to get multiple layers of black/grey wool to make the robe functional in a cold environment.
The main issue is trying to figure out how many layers are on the robe. It doesn't seem very clear at first. Hood, shoulders, and V in the center chest seem to be one piece. Overcoat robe beneath that which has the dragon amulet in the center. Undercoat robe beneath that shown at the bottom center and probably accounts for the strings at the hands. Each piece, especially shown on the hood, appears bulky so that it looks doubled up.

Any suggestions?

>>10743329
Is this what you're envisioning? Yeah I'm not surprised that you didn't find a readymade pattern for this, but those patterns listed would be great starting blocks for the drafting you're gonna have to do. Personally, I don't see the sense in keeping these layers separate for final wear. If it helps you breakdown the construction great, but that means it'll shift when you walk and add tons of weight for each layer of the wool you add. I'd say just make it appear layered, but that's my preference. If you have a boner for accuracy then jack it, my friend.

As for the "bulky doubled up" pieces, I think it's possibly one of the following:
>piping
>decorative satin stitching
>fabric appliques which have been secured and defined with a satin stitch
>all the above and decorative silver thread
>"faux layers". In other words those pieces are like free flowing flaps on the blue coat, but they are separate pieces of fabric which have been laid on top of each other and stitched down to give the appearance of layers (kind of like how you can buy a sweater with a fake collar and cuffs so it can look layered).

>>10743329
You’ll probably have to Frankenstein some patterns together and do some trial and error for the robes. I recommend finding thick material like table cloth on the cheap to draft them out without cutting into the good stuff. As far as how many layers I think you have it right at three. For the bulk issue, beyond just the base pattern on the two outer robes there are a lot of appliqués and detailing that will bulk it up. With the amount of appliqués that cross over each other, I don’t see it being an issue to get the thickness you see, but keep in mind you want it to remain comfortable and not so heavy that it’s cumbersome.

>>10743329
Rear view of the robe. The scaled pattern can totally be faux. I think in game it is supposed to be a soft leather or something, that's kindof what it looks like.

>>10743335
That coloring outlines what I was thinking before but now that you mention each layer shifting I think it would probably be better to at least keep the red and blue together. Green can just be an extra robe beneath. Thank you for helping me break down the robe a bit more.

>>10743336
The issue is finding a pattern to begin with. Looking into "monk" patterns currently isn't getting many results. Obviously this would be a new pattern all together but getting moderately close is what I was looking for. Jedi brown robes might help me here, the issue is how this seems to be connected. Like you are supposed to put it over your whole body (hoodie) vs putting it on on like a jacket. The seem is totally going down the middle but that break at the bottom confuses me. Thank you for suggesting table cloth first before I spend too much haha, I wasn't thinking of that.

>>10743338
>That coloring outlines what I was thinking
Oh, wonderful. Happy to help. To answer your last question, I'd surmise it's hoodie style. The openings look large and the fit loose enough that it shouldn't be hard to put on.

>>10743341
This. You might get better results looking at tunics or medieval tunics as opposed to robes. They were often designed to be thrown over the head like I assume these are.

Once again, I finished a cosplay and I feel/realized it's trash, even if I spent so much time on it, and I have no will to bring it to a (small) local con tomorrow. As I am going alone, should I just forget it or force myself to go dressed? Anyone had similar feeling?

>>10743433
Eh, it happens. I think I wore my Persona cosplay only once after seeing that everybody else was going around in store-bought stuff leagues better than mine. But desu, if your outfit is unique enough, I would say go for it. And if it isn't, you can always add some alterations to make things unique.

Also, in almost any situation, having cosplay is better than not having it since even if it sucks, it can still generate conversation and help you find like minded people.

>>10743450
Surely it's unique, just not good, all I can see are it's issues. Cosplay quality have improved to a crazy degree compared to 10 years ago when I last did one, and it's easy to compare myself to the better cosplayer out there.
But thanks anon, I'll try to go tomorrow and see how it goes!

Friend sent me a Jeanne (Bayonetta 2) outfit and while trying to zip it up I accidentally broke the back zipper. As someone who has never replaced a zipper before is it as simple as getting another zipper and plopping it in?

>>10743507
Yes. They are deceptively easy to replace. Just make sure the teeth are aligned.

>>10743507
ah. good ol chinese grahmcracker zippers.

>>10743681
plastic wasn't properly annuled, aka wasn't baked and/or mixed enough to stiffen and have some strength
the wonders of make more faster/cheaper/crappier MODERN MANUFACTORING

have to increase productivity, at the failings of your product, to give executives a .000001 cent profit

especially since everyones government has destroyed consumer protection laws/lawsuits.

Does anyone know where I can get this style of shoe (important features are the chunky platform sole and ankle strap) in white? I swear thy used to be everywhere.

I want to cosplay a character who wears leather gauntlets, but my fingers are pretty short, so "off the rack" gloves never fit me - what do?
note: i have no experience with glovemaking, sewing, etc, and am NOT willing to learn.

>>10744130
If you need it cheap and have time, Taobao/AliExpress. There are plenty.

>>10744304
Got any links or search terms nonnie? I've been trying Aliexpres for days with no luck except that pair.

>>10744295
do the gloves and gauntlets have to be one continuous piece?

For people who do bodysuits for super heroes and what not: what do you do about your dick? Most professional setups don't involve the person's dick notably flopping to one side or the other.

>>10744402
dance belts

>>10744321
Image search what you want with Aliseek, which will search Aliexpress for you

>>10744295
Commission a pair

>>10743069
To add to this, is it possibke to make it easily modifiable so that I can start with just the foam & add in the electronics later, or is that untenable?

>>10744468
yeah its possible but that just means you gotta plan ahead on your design to accommodate whatever electronics you want to put in.
i dont know what exactly youre trying to make so thats really all i can say about the matter.

I want to cosplay 9S but I have no real experience with wig-making. Like 6 years ago I made a very stylized wig for a costume I wore to a friend's party, but that wouldn't translate over to a more realistic style.
Hypothetically speaking, if I were to get a good base wig, a wig head that conforms to my proportions, and the necessary tools, and allocated enough time to it, would I be able to make something that isn't completely horrible? Or would I need to do a few test runs first?

>>10744402
there are definitely some bulges going on in some sentai footage - do whatever you can to mitigate it but don't expect to look entirely flat in fucking spandex

>>10744402
>>10744610
they usually use dance belts which hide the shape of the dick but leave a bulge.

>>10744468
Is it impossible? No. Would it require a lot of forethought in your ability to take apart this prop without ruining the paintjob and using materials in certain areas that will diffuse the LED's? Yes and it's probably not worth the effort.

>>10744482
I'm confused. What are you doing to the base wig? 9S seems to have a simple style that would require some basic styling. I don't see the point in making the wig from scratch unless you wanna show off your craftsmanship skills.

>>10744662
Well, I'd have to follow a tutorial, I guess. As I said, I don't know the first thing about wig styling.

im very new to sewing, how do you make a cape like this? im mostly just confused about what shape do i cut the fabric, the rest i can probably figure out

>>10734282
>FAQ (WIP): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-URQl5wxxBzP4-VWfMKfLG8ZqOkGt9Yoyo6Qbm333vs/edit?usp=sharing
Some info for the FAQ based on recent projects:
>Foam
Recently Used some of Michael's cosplay foam. Noticeably higher quality and better to work with (cutting, heating, etc) than their regular craft foam sheets. Comes in 2'x5' rolls (so you have to flatten it out) in 2/4/6/8/10/12mm thickness, off-white color for ease of marking and painting.
Like the FAQ says you are "paying the craft tax" but I had a coupon and didn't want to pay/wait for shipping with other options. Solid middle-of-the-road choice.
>Buying secondhand
For wigs and costumes both I can recommend Lumikha Cosplay Resale. There's both "bought this wig and never used it" and "styled and wore a couple times" sort of listings, but sellers are generally good with photos and reasonable with prices. Haven't had any issues with timeliness as a seller or buyer.

>>10744868
It'd be vastly more helpful to you to watch a video tutorial on Youtube than for one of us to try and type it all out with at best 1 visual.

>>10744796
Okay you're flipping between saying wig-styling and wig-making and it's confusing me.
If you're asking whether it's possible to style a base wig into 9S's haircut as an absolute beginner then yes. You probably won't need more than 1 spare wig to test on. If you do enough research you'll be fine.

If you're asking whether it's possible for an absolute beginner to make a wig from scratch (ie sewing down wefts of hair onto a cap) and then styling it, you're bound to create a terrible first product. You'll definitely need lots more practice if that's your aim. And as I said in my last reply, 9S's style is so simple and widely available that it really doesn't make sense to do so.

>>10744796
bro, his hair is so simple you can literally wear the wig out of the box and it will look correct.

>>10744868
most capes are rectangles, this one looks rectangular to me. any sense of shape is caused by the buttons.

>>10745084
Not OP, but wearing wigs straight out of the bag is how you land yourself on the bad cosplay thread.

>>10745088
i was mostly joking because the hair is so simple. 9S's hair is just a bowl cut with long bangs.

>>10745096
Oh haha. Yeah, I'd agree with you there. Some beginner might take you seriously though.

>>10742491
>>10743171
Thanks, any recommendations on type of foam to use? I'm looking for a softer type so that the meteor can be used as a beach ball for the waterpark cons. And unfortunately, I can't find any colored foam that isn't super flat or super small. I'm afraid if I paint it, the color will just wash away quickly.

I'm going to cosplay Sugiura.
In order to do this, I will need to modify an existing Guy Fawkes mask. My questions are as follows:
1) What sort of paint should I be using on the mask
2) Would I be able to sand down certain parts of the mask (ie: mustache), or would I only be able to paint over it

Ahoy! I'm planning on making a D2 Arm of King Leoric for a friend of mine. Now, actually making the thing doesn't seem too bad in my mind, it's affixing it together that's got me stuck.

It looks like 3 parts bound together with (felt/leather? probably leather), but I'm stuck on how to set it up. My first thought was, since I'm using wire and foil for an armature, to make 2 grooves in the main shaft of the Arm while I'm still in that stage and set the horns and side bone into each notch, then do all the wrapping once I (obviously) get the rest done (Worbla, sand/paint, etc.) Does this sound halfway feasible? Maybe some glue in the grooves to make SURE it doesn't budge? Just to make sure I don't end up with a collapsed mess and all that. Thanks in advance!

>>10745307
theres a ton of different guy fawkes masks out there that are all made differently. kinda hard to answer your question because of that.

looking to cosplay jinx from arcane any suggestions?

>>10745963
Any suggestions for what?

>>10746123
im brand new to cosplay so wigs and her outfit mostly

I want to cosplay a character who carries his own head around, but what should I make the head out of that wouldn't look like shit? Initially I was thinking of just painting features on to a polystyrene head, but that would almost certainly look like complete shit. Any tips?

>>10746125
Start by going to youtube and searching "where to buy cosplay". Watch a couple of videos, look at your available options and make a purchase. It couldn't hurt to look at some reviews (either on youtube or said website). Nowadays you could just buy 'em on Amazon.

>>10746129
What's the head look like? I'd recommend using your own head and modifying the clothes to have an prop arm supporting your head to give the illusion of that effect, rather than you physically carrying a prop head. I'll draw a sketch when I'm back from work.

Cosplaying as Patrick Star from the SpongeBob musical. Just gonna forego getting a wig and replace it with the “pope hat” from his big number.

It looks like a Clorox / bleach bottle but checking the parameters the circumference won’t fit my head.

The only options I have are make one out of paper and paper mache-ing it to avoid bending.

Any other suggestions/advice in that regard?

>>10746179
Paper mache might be ok in the short term but if you plan to wear it more than once or twice, foam or plastic covered with fabric. You just have to heat up the foam so the open “cells” close up and then you can spray the surface with spray adhesive and smooth the fabric over top. You can use vinyl fabric or thin, stretchy pleater to get a shiny, plasticky look.
Side note, you’re my favorite anon and I hope to see your cosplay someday.

I want to add tape to the handle of a prop weapon to make the grip better. I'm thinking some sort of sport material - bat, racquet, athletic tape... any suggestions? I'm not sportsularly inclined so I don't know the differences or pros-and-cons. Not particularly concerned about aesthetics as long as it comes in black.

Using this to fix wig into place but it's drying up to some flaky white stuff (might be because I applied the heat iron to it afterwards but I'm not sure). Besides not heating it, anything else I can do to avoid it?

>>10746281
You have to apply it from distance in sweeping motions. It also helps to clean the nozzle every once in awhile and use a comb to gently remove the flakes. The only heat you should apply is a gentle blow dryer on med to high heat (again in sweeping motions from a distance). Don't apply heat tools after. You're kind of cooking the strands in the spray.

>>10734282
I'd like to make elastic pieces of armour such as shoulder pads that can take one hell of abuse. Like, rolling around on concrete with them. Any suggestions for materials?

what the heck do I do about shipping if I'm never in one play for more than two weeks, never know where I'm going to be more than a week in advance, and all the stuff i want to buy ships far over 2 weeks? I considered shipping to my parents but there's a good chance they won't be home and will miss the package to sign for it. Constantly traveling for work is fun, but I'm in a bit of a pickle now.

>>10746179
>find the Patrick star shorts for cosplay at hot topic
>$32.50

>>10746741
PO box by your parents’ place so they can pick it up if they miss the delivery

>>10746516
elastic? buddy if you want durable shoulder things you can't use foam, they'll tear apart
I think structurally your best bet is actual forged pads with leather padding

>>10746516
Either metal like other anon suggested, or leather with quilted fabric padding underneath

>>10746741
Two options:

1.Most transportation companies have the ability to hold packages anywhere from 7 to 30 days

2. Pretty much all of them have the ability to forward mail as long as you have the tracking number

>>10746741
I guess make an order to the place you anticipate yourself being in 2 weeks? Like the other anons said, pick a place where you know they can hold it for a few days while you travel to get there.

>>10746955
>never know where I'm going to be more than a week in advance
anon can’t do that if they they don’t even know where they’re gonna be

>>10746975
Oh, I missed that part of the post. Thanks, anon.

>>10746267
Bat grip tape is best for comfort but racquet tape is better for aesthetics. Athletic tape is ugly as hell and will probably peel off if you’re going to be constantly handling your prop.

Hey so I have a general heat transfer vinyl question.
I'm going to use HTV for as much of pic related as I can. I have the material worked out I'm not using a morph suit.
I only have a hand iron. How screwed am I?
Slowly cutting and forming complex patterns isn't an issue but any experience/advice would be a big help.
>>10738517
Oh anon!
I know you worked out the eye shape but for the under mesh I'd use a plastic chicken wire that matches the overall shape then silver reflective craft paper under that on the underside facing outward.
Just cut yourself eyeholes and you should be all set.
Also if you don't have the sasword zektor already keep an eye out for used lots on yahoo auctions, junk items are your friend.

>>10746955
Well good news, I'll be at my next project for 5 weeks so I'll finally be able to actually the stuff I want! I guess I should have just been patient; but >>10746950
I'll keep these>>10746899 in mind for the future.

>>10734282
Heyo, dudes, was gonna ask how should I go about turning my facial hair blond?
Is there some products that you can wash off or something that can restore my beard to it's original color? My current beard is brown-black, any tips is welcomed thanks!

poreless primer makes the foundation cakey for me. Hydrating primer doesn't. Is there a way I can cover up pours better why hydrating primer? or at least get the poreless effect without the cakeyness? does poreless even make the skin poreless?

poreless primer: NYX studio perfect

hydrating primer: Ulta beauty

>>10747600
poreless primer has to cake in all the pores so you have a smoother surface while hydrating is softer and can blend with foundation easier. did you try poreless then hydrating on top of that then foundation? if that doesnt work you unfortunately might have to spend more than $12 on primer to get a better quality foundation that works better :(

>>10747600
what kind of foundation are you using?
most people can only use either liquid or powder. i used liquid for the longest time and once i started to use powder it was a definite change.

Doing my first big cosplay as my favorite 2hu and I need help figuring out her arm cannon, I want to use foam for its texture and lightness, however, I want to leave most of the cannon hollow to fit my arm and some electronics into it. What are some good thin materials I can use to support the structure of the canon?

>>10747727
Use chicken wiring or other aluminum wiring on the very insides of the foam to give it more structure that way.

>>10747560
There are beard bleaching kits but you might want to ask a hair salon (not barber since they don’t do color) for help. Hair bleach is already difficult for total newbs to use and using it on your face makes it even more tricky.

>>10747490
You’ll be fine with a hand iron but htv will make your fabric stiff and non-stretchy so the parts with htv won’t be able to conform tightly to your body.

>>10747726
I use Maybelline liquid

>>10747727
You can still have a hollow base while using foam. Instead of carving the shape from a huge block, you would use sheets of foam and glue them together. That'd be the neater finish anyway.

>>10747727
don't cosplay her, you're a man.

>>10747912
That's how I plan on constructing it but I'm afraid the foam would be too flimsy by itself.

>>10747956
Use thicker foam...? Or I guess sandwich chicken wire in between like the other anon said.

>>10747822
I'm fine with that, I don't plan to go too crazy with posing even if that might make the back hard to use.

>>10748194
The point is that any place you put htv, the zentai suit won’t be able to stretch in those places anymore. Htv essentially stops the fabric from moving around at all because you’re setting the fibers in an unstretched position. The red parts will still be able to be skintight and move with your body whereas the htv parts will be like wearing a plastic sheet that’s unmovable and stiff and will just hang.

Has anyone sewed from 0 hakama and haori? I'm torn between buying or trying to sew it myself, but for the haori there seems not to be usable patterns online...

>>10748293
If you’re willing to draft your own pattern, haoris (and all kimono) are pretty easy to draft since the whole thing is straight lines. Otherwise just buy one to save some time and effort.

Any advice for doing metal parts? I'm struggling to figure out the metal buckle parts of the skirt. I can bend a rod into shape for the buckle loops themselves, but the part that attaches them to the skirt looks like a door hinge and I have no idea how to go about making that. I don't have the tools to work with sheet metal, and I really don't want to use actual door hinges since that would look dumb.

Is there some clever way of making something like this (or commissioning it cheaply), or should I just look into renting metalworking equipment?

>>10748429
They look like overall buckles with some kind of metal clamp to attach them to the skirt
maybe something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-6-65-Overall-Buckles-Buttons/dp/B004ALNZSO/

>>10748429
You may use a silver/grey colored fabric, it's lighter than metal but it'll look cheap on closer inspection.
Also, try to look around at a Hardware store, it may sound dumb but I found a lot of times useful pieces for my cosplays
>>10748423
I can't really make patterns on my own, atm I stick to other people patterns found on the Web. It sucks because I am limited in color selection (I wanted to look for an azure Hakama) but for the moment I'll just use what I have or can buy, and maybe rework the costume in the future. Ty for the tip

>>10748450
I looked around so much for overall buckles the right shape, but I really can't find any. Regardless, that part isn't a big issue since I can make it myself, it's the metal clamp thing that I'm struggling with.

>>10748469
Yeah I definitely considered a silver fabric. I'm gonna do that as a last resort if I can't figure anything else out, but I'd really like it to be proper metal for authenticity.

>>10748472
What about using and cutting an aluminum sheet?

>>10748475
I considered that, but I'm not sure it'd work? I don't have any real metalwork experience. Would I need special tools to cut it? Is it easy to engrave and apply a finish? I'm also worried that if it's malleable enough for me to bend it into shape, it might not secure the buckle well enough.

Any thoughts?

>>10748479
Get a sheet and give it a try, how malleable it is depends on the thickness. You don't need to solder it to make it work, for what you need you can literally glue the pieces together

>>10748429
3d printing. Small bits like that will be cheap and easy to print, and there are tons of online services that will print for you.

>>10748503
Oh my god how did I not think of this, it's so obvious

Very good idea thank you

What kind of shoes does Tohru wear?

>>10748690
I'd say they were Oxfords, or something similar

Here’s the deal, I’m cosplaying Red Hood, my main costume top piece is pic related. What can I do to make it look less cheap and just generally better? To put it bluntly, it looks like shit. Should I just make a new top piece from scratch using some faux leather or something, or can I salvage this by removing the front pocket and maybe adding some armor panels or something?

>>10748712
Which costume are you trying to replicate?

>>10748690
>cosplaying from this pedoshit

>>10748766
Listen, I hear you but this thread isn't a judgment call. You're just going to shit it up with a back and forth debate about the damn show. You can vent your concerns in the feels thread or whatever.

>>10748767
What are you on about? People talk shit ITT all the time.

>>10748764
The basis of my costume design is his Red Hood/Arsenal costume, but it isn’t a 1:1 replica. I’m thinking of trying to swap the hood out for a red one at some point, and I’m thinking maybe I can peel off the puffy paint and cut and hem the bottom edge to have that more angular shape like in pic related. Ultimately, the color is too dark of a brown in general, but I was having trouble finding lighter, more cognac-colored hoodies to use.

>>10748773
Exactly. It shits up the thread. The whole point is to stop that behavior.

>>10748788
Hm, I see. You can try peeling the puffy paint, but it's probably going to leave stains behind. I'll be honest, there is nothing you can do that will make this not look like shit. The jacket you chose was not a good base. Jason is wearing probably some more akin to a brown leather jacket. At best, you can finish the arm seams either by doing a double folded hem, bias tape, or facings. The bat symbol should be taken off, sanded to remove the print lines, filled, primed, and re-painted. Some definition on the outline wouldn't hurt either. The lines on the jacket are created by seam lines, not something topical so anything but that is going to look strange. Angling and hemming the bottom is going to look strange because it's going to give the pockets and bottom hem a weird shape. It'd just be easier to start from scratch with a new jacket -- try thrifting one.

>>10748823
>sanded to remove the print lines, filled, primed, and re-painted
It’s actually cast from some type of rubber urethane material, I bought it on Etsy. The lines are intentional, meant to resemble the lines on Batfleck’s symbol, it’s just hard to photograph. I’ll probably just try starting fresh with a new jacket like you said.

>>10748835
>I bought it on Etsy
>covered in cheap liquid rubber "embellishments"
holy fuck people sell this garbage?

>>10748835
Good luck, anon!

Does anyone have any advice on how to make a snoopy cap out of a balaklava?

Forgot pic.

Any recommendations on what pattern i should be looking for to make the dress on the left? They do the chowder type of pattern animation in the show. I'm thinking some type of scroll work pattern? Probably cotton or velvet? Any ideas?

Not a question but I'd like to thank the anon from the previous thread that suggested me to make a bodice to make my bandage top fit properly instead. Wearing it is so much easier and less constricting compared to the first prototype!

>>10734282
This is a fairly easy cosplay to make, I just need booty shorts and tube top, and either socks or leg warmers but I'm having trouble finding a white booty shorts/tube top set (I want the shorts and top to be the same shade of white)

>>10748934
hell yeah shadows house fan!
why not try jacquard? see picrel

>>10748951
Why not just buy a zentai suit and then wear the clothes over it

>>10748965
I am getting a zentai suit, I just want the clothes to be roughly the same shade

>>10748965
anon, this bitch thinks that hotpants and tube tops are sold as a set.

>>10748963
i figured as much but i thought i'd see is anyone else found a closer matching pattern.

>>10748967
>buy romper,
>cut to form,
>sew onto zentai suit
> profit.
Or just make some from scratch, it's not like you need a lot of fabric, it's not hard.

Con mom/dads. Any recommendations on what to use as storage for emergency sewing/medical supplies? I'm tired of carrying everything in a bunch of ziplocs

Thinking of pic related but I'll have to pray that it can hold a set of sewing scissors and superglue: https://www.amazon.com/Flambeau-Tuff-Tainer-Model-4007/dp/B000LF3E8O

>>10749322
...just get a plastic makeup bag. literally just look up emergency sewing kits and buy the type of bag it comes in.

>>10749325
I find makeup bags to be too disorganized when random stuff gets mixed together. I'd rather not have some random glue sticking where it shouldn't. As for the sewing kit, that was definitely an option but it comes with a lot of sewing stuff I already have and I can't find any of those packs that don't have anything else in it.

>>10749327
Have you seriously never seen makeup bags with different compartments and pockets? Also that kind of case isn't water tight either so the glue would leak into the other compartments if it's going to leak anyway.

>>10748843
>holy fuck people sell this garbage?
yes because people like that anon buys that garbage. lol

>>10749334
>Have you seriously never seen makeup bags with different compartments and pockets?
I took a look and unfortunately, I couldn't find any clear ones that offered pockets. To clarify, I need something that I can stash in my con bag so it has to be pretty small and provide some sort of organization so I can grab stuff quickly from it (i.e. either see through or having everything neatly arranged like the emergency sewing kit you were referring to). .

I just couldn't find anything fitting all the criteria. First aid or sewing kits would fit but they come with a lot of extra stuff which I don't really want to pay for.

Anybody got an idea on how to have a hovering object in the hand? I'm thinking of just having a small acrylic stand of some kind but idk how see-through it is.

>>10749322
You're on the right track looking at tackle boxes, I'd recommend those over a generic "craft storage" as they're much more heavy-duty and stable for moving around. Doesn't have to be as big as picrel of course but there are a lot of different sizes and trays to find what you need.

What are clothes with these tailflap things called? I'm trying to buy something pretty high quality for a butler costume but when I search for tailcoat tuxedos, all of them have a single rounded tail instead of a split tail

>>10749880
The flap or flaps are called coat tails. I think this specific style is called a swallowtail (like the bird)

>>10749376
If you hover it in two hands instead of one, you can use fishing line and tension.

>>10749376
May I offer a simpler solution via weird al?
Or just magnets.

>>10734282
Greetings /cgl,

I would like to dye a shirt two different colors, so that the right half of the shirt is one color, and the left half of the shirt is a different color. How can I best achieve this? The type of shirt I would like to dye is a button-up dress shirt like one you would wear with a suit. The look I want to achieve is similar to pic related, but just the under shirt.

Sincerely,
Anon

>>10750063
One way to ensure that each side has a clean division between dyes would be to cut it in half and dye each portion, then sew them back together. I think your only other option would be to use dye resist on the other half. Start light and go dark as well so that if you fuck up, you can hopefully cover it.

does the fabric softener method ruin the curl of a wig? my kid brother got ahold of my wig and it's pretty tangled(don't ask my mom was looking for something and he ran in and grabbed it off the styling head) i couldn't find an exact answer and most of the info on this is years old anyway. thanks!

>>10750183
No, it shouldn't. You will have to restyle the wig regardless though. Even washing with just water would necessitate that.

>>10750189
okay great. i figured that i'd need to restyle. the base wig is curled and i'd rather not have to redo the curls themselves. thanks!

>>10750195
Anon, I fear you're misunderstanding. You will need to redo the curls. You asked if fabric softener would ruin the curl of a wig. I answered no, because the wig will still retain a curl pattern but the wash itself (with or without fabric softener) will cause the curls to droop , loosen, and get tangled. After brushing it's going to become wavy, but it will still have a clear pattern of where the curls were. You will then have to use heat tools to make the curls go back to their original style using that curl pattern as a guide.

>>10750129
>cut it in half and dye each portion, then sew them back together.
fucking genius. why didn't i think of this? Thanks anon.

are the rolls of EVA foam on amazon good enough?
i dont want to pay extra on them for buying them from "big name" cosplay companies if they are exactly the same thing.

i havent done anything with EVA foam in like 8+ years now. i remember just having to go to home improvement stores just to buy those EVA floormats but you still gotta deal with the textures on them.
now i feel like this shit is just so easy to get now.

>>10750221
Happy to help. Good luck, anon!

A friend of mine commissioned me to make a set of plush as a prop for her Maid-Sama cosplay. I used the pattern from picrelated and have almost complete the set except for the eyes. I was so focused on getting it right that I wanted to leave the face for last. This is my first time embroidering and didn't realize that I'd be putting myself in a pickle by waiting. Now that the plush is essentially complete, I can't reach to the underside of the fabric to poke the embroidery needle in and out like all of the tutorials show. What should I do?

How do I make a superhero chest emblem close neatly across a zipper? Just Velcro it or something? That doesn’t sound super secure, if anything it sounds floppy.

>>10750461
What kind of symbol are you looking to make, flat for like a knightwing or textured/boulbous like the batman's suit?

>>10750576
It’s this textured rubber symbol right here >>10748712, just starting over with this garbage costume jacket completely, we’ll see how far I can get with this Chinese faux leather jacket from Amazon (pic related). I’m still going to remove the sleeves because I’m using this costume >>10748788 as the basis for my own, but because the jacket I’m using is a zip-up, I just don’t know how to work out the symbol. I can cut it in half down the middle, but I don’t really want to do that if I don’t have to, not that it would be the worst thing in the world if I did. Just worried I can’t cut it in half cleanly.

Since 2018 I've been eyeballing this hoodie for a cosplay, but can't find the original source. Amazon has them by iYVVV, but the reviews are horrible with American sizes being really bad. H2H has one with good reviews, but not in my ideal color, Blue, as that's out of stock. AliExpress only has them in red and gray. I wanna find the original distibutor so I can do a better comparison rather than play a game of bootleg chess, especially when some of the websites photoshop out the tag that vagely looks like "hw00"

>>10750605
i always feel like these types of hoodies,jackets, etc were made specifically for those chinese online sites.
i dont think there was ever an original source for them which they copied from. which is why you always see the same type of clothing being sold under various names.

What would be the best way to tackle something like this? Keep in mind I have a week and have absolutely no sewing experience. Just looks like a poncho to me? I've never made one.

>>10750581
Well you can try magnetic cloth buttons on the underside, or just normal pin buttons through the faux leather.
Just line them up where you'd want the symbol and snap the logo in place after you zip it up.
pic related for the non-magnetic kind.

>>10750815
>I have a week and have absolutely no sewing experience
The best way to tackle this would be to chose another costume that you can buy premade. And no, it's not a poncho.

>>10750873
I can't find anything premade but I would at least be willing to put if off until next con. What would you phrase it as being?

>>10750875
>chose ANOTHER costume
Which is why I recommended looking for a different costume, but alright. If you want to commit to this one, you need to start learning to sew and gathering equipment immediately. I'm not going to sugarcoat this: It's going to look like shit. Every beginner's first project looks like shit because you're first starting out. And it's compounded by the fact that you've chosen an intermediate level project with a tight deadline.

>What would you phrase it as being?
A cloak or robe. A poncho has no hood, is shorter, and has a triangular shape because it's made from one cut of fabric with no seams.

How do?
>Find a sewing pattern (Joanns, Cut-Sew, or Etsy)
>use HTV, fabric paint, or fabric medium + acrylic paint to draw on designs
>Sew cloak, hood, and rabbit ears (with some wire in there for posing), leaving arms undone
>create base for monster hands. Dealer's choice on how to do that, but I'd guess a pvc pipe handbar, cardboard for mouth, and some upholstery foam would do.
>Create fabric cover for monster and extend it to create the sleeve shape then attach
>interpret shoes as you chose
>done

>>10750894
Thank you so much! I don't mind if it doesn't look great, I just want to get some forward momentum with making my own stuff and this sort of direction is what I needed.

>>10750605
I remember being tempted but the quality on those things can be pretty dumpster fire

If you can sew, a hoodie pattern is not too hard and easily found and you'd probably get a far better quality

>>10750835
That should work, thanks Anon

>>10750993
>>10750835
In fact, the magnets might also work for creating a semi-concealed method for storing my prop foam crowbars on my back

>>10750945
Good luck then, anon!

As a more tanned person, any suggestions on what to use to whiten my complexion for the paler skinned cosplays?

>>10751032
>any suggestions
yeah. dont whiten your skin.

I lost the back bodice piece for the B version of this, but I have the front bodice and I might have the back lining pieces - how would I go about drafting the missing back bodice?

Never drafted patterns, only graded between sizes. I need size 10/12

>>10751032
- don't
- stay inside all year
- supposedly papaya soap can help? idk my mom used to use it for lightening but I've never tried it myself. Idr the brand name but it was something Asian

>>10750815
as someone who only does cosplays in crunch mode, don't do it

it'll look like shit and sewing it takes much longer than it seems

>>10751165
If you have the back lining piece, it would be roughly the same as the back bodice piece. I'd say make a mockup using that and then make adjustments from there. Just make sure to transfer those adjustments to the pattern too.

Are there any ways to easily dye synthetic fabric without going through the hassle of using traditional dye? I have a light grey vest that I need to turn very dark grey. I was thinking of mixing up some paint with water and just washing it over with that, but not sure what paint would be best. Doesn't matter if the colour doesn't hold, I just need it for one day.

What's the best method for creating bunny ears? I was going to use some wireframes and just sandwich them between fabric. What kind of adhesive would I want to use?

>>10751519
There's dye pods you can throw in your washing machine.

> I was thinking of mixing up some paint with water and just washing it over with that
Bad idea, it's gonna be crunchy and flaky. Even if you used fabric paint or fabric medium, the surface area you need to cover is too large and will be stiff.

Can I just dye these in a dye bath? I need them purple but I've never dyed shoes before, only clothes.

>>10751714
I don't think you can unless they're silk or canvas. I've seen satin dyed shoes before and the color comes out extremely light too. If they're leather, you can use Angelus Leather Paint. It's cheap and it bends with the material so it won't crack.

Incredibly stupid question
I have drawn some patterns over a photo of my head for some props I'm working on, how can I print them on scale? Light trace it on a screen?

>>10751899
find out how much smaller the picture is compared to your actual head measurements, and then scale it up.
yeah, it will require some math to do but thats probably what i would do if i did it that way.
the last time i had to do a head piece like a helmet, i just made a plastic wrap "bald cap" covered that in duct tape and then drew out the pattern.

>>10752686
You lost me at "math"
In the end I just put a 5cm ref in the picture, zoomed in in my screen until it was on scale using a ruler and then just traced it on a piece of paper after changing brightness on max
May be stupid but hey, it worked

So I've got a lot of basic tools for working with foam but never have, how difficult would it be to do something like goblin slayers armor, minus the helmet
I've never worked with foam so I'm not sure how steep of a learning curve it is