/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Base of the bracers of the Paladin Tier 2 are done. Guess it's time for the pauldrons now.

And before you'll ask: It's made out of Worbla, just google for this stuff.

>>6251421
I like your stuff, this will probably look good.

Why doesn't it look like Paladin Tier 2?
http://www.wowhead.com/itemset=217#modelviewer:1+1
Is this paladin tier 2 in a different game?

>>6251886
Looks like she's using the artwork in pic related.

Although I love Kamui's work and know she'll make it look awesome, it's one of the oldest, most iconic armor sets in the game so I feel ambivalent about the modifications.

I fucking love your work! I absolutely adore the efforts that you put into helping others with their costumes as well.

>>6251421

What is that material?

>>6251973
*snrk*

>>6251421
Actually no, unless I am super challenged I am not finding it. Google does not come up with anything that looks remotely similar for whatever worbia is when I search. I am legit curious.

Your work looks awesome as usual of course, good luck.

Oh, I really hate this timeshift. You guys always write to me, when I'm already sleeping. Need to move to you someday!

>>6251937
Yeah, it's this artwork. For years I already had in mind to do this someday and after I stopped my Druid addiction I'm glad that I was finally able to start with it. However I'm still not sure if I will build the same weapons. This is one of these design points which looks good in the reference, but will look stupid in RL. Maybe I'll build the Ashbringer instead of. Oooh... Ashbringer... And yeah, surely I can do the original Paladin Tier 2 design, but I just love the artworks of Wei Wang and so I prefered the artwork instead of the ingame model.

>>6251953
Well, I just know how many other cosplayers feel. I had the same problems, cried because of the same reasons and failed in the same points when I made my very first costumes, armor or props. I just want to help others and make their way easier than mine was.

>>6252492
Meh... sorry, I'm just already sick of explaining it. The manufacturer really needs to improve google for this.
Well, it's a thermoplatic material similar to Wonderflex just without the fabric grit inside. So it's very stretchable but also can break pretty easy. To understand this material just watch my last breastplate armor tutorial please:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXme58f4Ibc

>>6252492
"W-O-R-B-L-A". Not worbia.

Hey guys I made some chainmail. Am I cool yet? :|

I actually have no idea where I'm going with this. It's only been a week and I've just been stringing rings together without any particular pattern.

(Also, I had to bend the sleeves down so I could fit the whole thing in the picture.)

>>6251420
Kamui don't you upload enough of your progress on Facebook?

>>6253450

dude the direction of the rows on your sleeves and on your shirt should be opposite, when your sleeves hang down off you like that they're going to be stretched out.

>>6253565
Coming from somebody who's been making chainmail for years, it's the right way.

>>6253565
The rows are facing the right direction, I stretched them out on the table but they will hang differently. They're supposed to be facing the side like that.

>>6253510
On facebook I don't get any real critism. Harsh, rude comments about how crappy my work is, what doesn't look good or what I should improve. I just like honesty of cgl. That's the reason why I post here for years already.

>>6253621
So trolls are always honest?

>>6253627
Well, if every troll tells you how crappy your armor is, then it's time to change something. So... sometimes yes.

Marika is slowwwly coming along. Want to get it to a wearable stage for Fresher's Fair at uni, since our anime soc will be showing Mouretsu Pirates this year. Still gotta finish adding all the gold trim tonight, then tomorrow I need to do a pleated skirt and the hat....
Heat n bond is my friend so much right now.

Ack sorry, had to resize my photo.

Finished my sweater for Princess Bubblegum. Working on the dress now! This is probs going to be my most comfortable costume.

not actual cosplay progress but I am compiling a sheet like this of every Pokemon in Pokedex order to be cosplayed in gijinka form to date. This is a WIP and will be cleaned up later

Finished my Galaxxxy Panty hat and did a quick makeup test (no lashes, too lazy)

90% done! just need to add the scales and do the horns...

>>6254623
Ahh I love it!! It looks amazing so far. What material is the cape made of?

>>6254320
post pics of your feet please

>>6254641
Thanls!

It was a dove gray/bronze shot polyester mystery blend fashion fabric and it was only 5.99

Been doing a lot of test for Sylvanas Windrunner. First time doing armor and will hopefully be my second cosplay (If I actually finish it lmao) Really liking my latest test (Middle one)

>>6254754
Middle one is really sharp. Are you using the same method for each one?

>>6254757
Thank you so much! They do share some of the same methods for the base body (Paper mache & paste) but for the rims I went from trying a foam base to cardboard skeleton with paper mache paste and air drying clay. Probably could have avoided 2 of the trash gauntlets if I had just been patient...Oh well hahaha

>>6254775
Are there any particular brands you used for the paste or clay? Or was the paste homemade?

I'm thinking of doing some sculptural work this year so I'm curious.

>>6254778
It's called FastMache at Hobby Lobby. It's pretty good to work with but I would suggest make sure you REALLY mix it well with the water or it will be lumpy and annoying as fuck to sand by hand.

>>6254789
Thank you!

>>6254775
>Thank you so much!
What are you thanking him for? He never complimented you.

>>6254948
For saying that it looks very sharp?

>>6254948
Clearly we're all acting like super-bright-happy-chipmunky-fuckers around here, now that Kamui is Progress Queen.

I kid, it's good to see things being made, even if the chipper grates. :]

>>6254948
That was me. "Sharp" is a compliment.

I'm almost done with my penguindrum cosplay.

Bondo and sanding stage for Red Hood helmet.

This stuff is quite smelly

>>6253642
She wears a brown vest over her dress shirt and under the jacket as well. It's looking good so far though the lapels look a little big...

>>6257034
that looks great!
I always see people making helmets and stuff with foam and bondo, you guys amaze me, are there any tutorials that show this process or something? I really wanna see how it's done so when I decide to make armor I know what to do

>>6257415
The foam and bondo is the master to make a mold from then they slush cast it out of resin for the final helmet. I assume thats what this guy is doing.

Decided to make coat buttons with the Amestris military crest on them for my overcoat for Olivier. This was taken yesterday when I only had four finished, I have all six for the front of the coat done now as well as gold ones for the epaulettes of the coat and the uniform.

Fuck tiny molds and fuck fiberglass resin.

>>6257449
This is amazing and I love you

>>6257415
>>6257441

You're partly right, this is from a pull from the mold and the sculpt master I made wasn't the greatest thing in the world so there's a lot to fix still.

Shrug, first time sculpt and...everything so a lot of mistakes to be learned all around! -_-

Youtube is a pretty good resource on how to make these kinds of helmets/armor. Here's a few channels I'd recommend to look at to get an over all view on how to do this:

http://www.youtube.com/user/xXBocephusXx
http://www.youtube.com/user/troubleis1983
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHeroTutorials
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9CzwJCZIEQ&

Red Hood was sculpted out of WED clay because I wanted to try my hand at that which I molded after.

For a first time build I'd highly suggest start off smaller and with cheaper materials such as foam mats to make a helmet/armor.

>>6257441
oh is that what people tend to do with these?
>>6257478
wow okay yeah it would be a lot better to just see it as I'm a visual learner, thanks a lot for the info!
yeah I probably wouldn't jump at doing something like this for my first few times with armor I may try EVA but I've heard it crumbles so that's why I've been trying to see what other stuff is out there and this from what I've seen has very nice results

good luck with your helment

Adding paint now! Liking it so far just hate how I'm noticing some mistakes now

God I'm hating that camera flash. Visually, the ribbon looks a lot darker, but regardless, still quite a bit to do. All the gold bits, make a bigger belt, make the bracelets, finish the boots, the tie, blah blah blah

>>6260119
I'm not liking the Ribbon but the rest looks good.

>>6254754
Question! Did the expanding foam turn out to be useful at all? Or did you abandon it for paper mache / paper clay? I've seen it recommended in tutorials, but it seems quite expensive for what you get out of it.

Also, working on a portal gun for a friend, most ambitious prop project yet, I can tell it's gonna' turn out awful. Anyone have any tips on sanding though? Front shell's pictured. Process is in the blog.

>>6260180
It wasn't too useful for the gauntlets..It mostly was a problem of it falling off as I was applying it (Even when spraying with water) and was overall too big for some details. So I did end up using a cardboard base and paper mache / paper clay.

Though I do see how the expanding foam could be very useful for filling in huge areas!

Also for the portal gun...All I know is get ready for a arm work out? hahaha Or you could try renting a power sander from local hardware store?

>>6260196

Might find a use for the foam to fill in the gaps between the shells and the barrel then, for some reason its actual purpose of filling gaps never occured to me until you said it :I Thanks!

People've suggested the power sander, but I'm not sure that the shell'd survive as it's just paperclay on a foam base. I've got a rotary tool with some sanding drums, so I'll try using that on the big lumps and then resign myself to the fact I'm going to have a gigantic forearm for the next few weeks. Thanks for the help!

>>6260119
The ribbons are probably going to look like that in most of the photos taken of you. Most people just leave their flash on to take photos quickly.

whoop here we go

>>6260119
maybe opt for some bias tape instead?

>me every time i see this thread

>>6260369
Have you thought about smoothing off the white triangle with white sock-stop latex?

I hope no-one minds me asking, but does this look okay for a pleated skirt? It's my first time making one that has actually worked, so was just looking for feedback if you had any? (I would have asked when I posted it on tumblr but if I ask there I worry all I'll get is asspats) It's the first main part of my Panty costume that's finished.

Apologies for crappy photo!

>>6260639
That skirt needs to be way, way shorter to have the right proportions and if thats the shirt you're wearing for uniform panty it needs to be majorly taken in.

You're a bigger girl, but making things baggy or too long won't flatter your figure or make you look any smaller. Fitted and tailored will ALWAYS look better.

>>6260128
>>6260505
>>6260343

So the ribbon is seriously bothering me as well. I guess using the matte side of it didn't help, but to keep from ripping it apart and starting from scratch, are there any other options? I'd go over it with a bias tape, but there are five layers of fabric and interfacing my cheap as dirt won't go through now, not to mention the grommets in the back. If I were to toss the thing in a mild red dye, would it possibly lessen the shine, ans well as darken the color to something more fitting? or am I going to have to start over?

>>6260539
ahaha everytime

>>6260639

What the fuck is wrong with your feet?

Also, I agree with the above. Needs to be shorter, and try to push down the socks a little as well. If you use them to drag the attention downwards, your legs'll look slimmer.

>>6260724
My feet? I have no idea to be honest!
Should have clarified that the leggings and legwarmers aren't actually the costume, it was just cold! I've not ordered socks yet but I'll bear what you said about length in mind when I do.

>>6260681
Thanks for the advice, I'll take the shirt in and see how that looks, and take a couple of inches off the skirt too. Just didn't want to make it too short initially and have my butt hanging out!

>>6260613
Gosh, no! I don't even really know what that is? I can probably find it online, I don't live in the US so it can be a little tricky to find the right things sometimes.

so i've got a bit of a challenge ahead of me. I'm planning on doing Kuma/Jinno in the not too distant future. I've got most of it mapped out with the exception of one minor detail i'm having trouble with. I'm trying to come up with ways to see out of the costume.

being as i have a habit of doing things the needlessly complicated way i was thinking of retro fitting a video camera lens in the nose, and putting a screen inside the head.

my main reason for posting is to find out :
- has anyone done this before/ how hard is it going to be?
-what are other ways to see out of head?
Input is encouraged. you are brilliant and inventive peoples, and i would love to get your input.

>>6262324
black mesh in mouth at eye level, its going to have to be at that height to be the right proportion anyway.

Coats of primer on Red Hood. A better idea on what I need to fix.

Finally starting to make costumes again! Needed a petticoat for Princess Toadstool and found this one cheap. It needs more tulle, but it gives me a good base to work with.

>>6262740
hnnng future Kori here, can't wait to see this done! are you the Jason going to ECCC or Fanexpo?

>>6262935

Thanks! This is actually a request for my friend so perhaps you'll see him at ECCC or Fanexpo ;)

>>6263008
Will you be casting this? I got a friend looking to purchase a Red Hood helmet, but I think he wants it by Oct 20th for Dallas Comic Con, so dunno how unreasonable that is. He's a total novice at handywork so he'd need it completely ready to wear. My sewing skills are all I have, so I can't really help him any. I'm also busy with trying to get my Robin.

Working on some skyrim/viking crap

>>6263189
retrofitting a sword blade i had to be the skyforge steel sword. sorry for not resizing its late and im lazy/drunk.

>>6263190
you can bring a metal blade into a convention?

>>6263796
yeah most of them here dont care but I dont really plan on taking this to many cons anyways.

Just began doing the makeup test shot for Aisling (Secret of Kells)

I can't wait for my real wig, because the one I'm wearing for the shot suuuuucks ughhh is there any way to bribe the post office to send my wig and contacts faster /grumbles

Going to start building my Pangur Ban spirit to go on my shoulder in the same way a lot of Link cosplayers make their Navi. Any tips on getting it to stay up?

bump

>>6263915
thats kinda awful you ned to either sharpen your eyeliner or get a liquid because it looks like scribbled on crayon
also actually do it on your water line if you're using pencil that looks so messy

>>6263915
oh my god!!
You are my hero! Best movie ever

Tits or GTFO

bump

>>6263190
It could end up looking OK, but I'm pretty sure that blade isn't shaped like the game. http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120612185857/elderscrolls/images/0/01/Steel_Sword.png
At least it's not curved swords. Curved. Swords.

I've been ripping, trimming, cleaning up and unfolding some stuff for armors. Going to do fiberglass and foam-skinning here, worked decently last time.

>>6264187
Nice email.

>>6263164

I wish I could help out but I'm working on another commission that's oddly enough due on the 20th as well so I don't have the time.

The problems of having a full time job -_-

>>6263915
Sweet. By chance, did you order your wig a 5' wig in Silver?

Because somebody bought one of our 5' long silver wigs with a couple of silver extensions. I'm planning to do Aisling and I was going to use one of ours anyway in white or silver.

Had some fun using expanding foam to make a greave, this stuff is a pain in the ass to work with, but it's so nice and light- too bad I'm going to have to sand it like crazy later.

Bump!

Almost done with painting my gauntlet so I am moving onto the sholder armor and doing the other gauntlet now. (Sorry for the blurry picture)

>>6266496
Seems like it'd be fragile, but not bad!

>>6266654
The arm armor its actally strong , though the shoulder really is fragile. At least until i build up more osprey

Yay, I finished my shirt for Satori. Now I have to style the wig, make the third eye+hearts, and find some slippers.

>>6266496
I hope the skulls will be more raised in the final product. Seems like all the Sylvanas cosplayers so far have made the detailing in her pauldrons very flat and it really kills it for me.

>>6267045
Agree. Just grab some halloween foamskulls and hot-glue those fuckers right on there. BOOM, EVIL.

Almost dooooooooooooone. Not my best work since I rushed this for a picnic this weekend but I'm satisfied with it.

>>6266787
damn phone..Sorry meant "build up more paper mache"

>>6267045
>>6267235
They will be later on during the end. I just have to bake the clay in layers so i don't burn the shoulder.

>>6260119
I should never be allowed to make shoes. They'll partially done, but damn, I really want to start over.

>>6264888
I ordered a white wig, but it turned out to be utter crap....I didn't think of silver...do you know where I could get a long light silver wig for under 30? I kinda murdered my budget on the last wig...
>>6264145
eeee right??? I'm really stoked.
>>6264132
Well, I have a lot of trouble with my eyes watering really bad whenever I put it on my waterline....Is there any tip on how to put it on without spazzing other than just to "man up and do it"?

Finally starting to tackle these horns, so far its going alright... knock on wood.

>>6262740

Looking really good! I've always wanted to do a helmet and the Red Hood's definately up there.

I feel your pain though, sanding to a totally smooth finish is so incredibly arduous. I'm hoping that after the next sand down the exterior of the front shell will be done (I'm not doing the interiors as I've got to have this ready for a friend by October 28th alongside moving into my own flat and job interviews :I )

>>6270973
what the fuck are you doing

>>6271245
filling a wire frame with expanding foam so they're not hollow and easily dented and then covering them?

>>6271240
Chirst you've gotten that smooth. I bet your arm is looking like pic related hahaha

I'm working on Tai from digimon, I'm doing this mainly because the nostalgia and childhood.
I usually buy my cosplay but I'm trying to become better at sewing so I can make my own cosplay not just my accessories and props can't wait so see how this turns out

>>6271240

Thanks! Someone can at least feel the pain of trying to get a smooth finish and this is due next Friday DX

No pictures taken by did some more bondo work today. I'll coat it with primer tomorrow, spot putty the smaller areas and then wet sand for a smooth finish so the end is in sight!

>>6271373

Pretty much! I've basically called it a day with the sanding as I want to move on to the rearmost shell and I don't think I'm going to have time to make it totally perfect at the rate I'm going.

Really liking how your armour's coming along though, those pauldrons look ace, but I agree with >>6267045 about the skulls. What kind of clay are you using if you're having to fire it? I've found that the homemade paperclay recipe I'm working with is extremely resilient without having to bake it, I'm just leaving it in a laundry closet with the boiler to dry out.

Also, is there are particular tutorial you've followed for your painting? Because the weathering's ace and the black lowlights are really making the whole thing come together.

Got all the engraving done on Olivier's sword. Not the best picture but all I've got is my phone right now. My wonderflex should get to me tomorrow so I'll be able to make the guard and finish the whole thing up rather quickly.

Then it's on to the scabbard!

I am grateful that all the military swords in FMA are basically straight sticks though, means I don't have to make any funny shapes or anything.

Filled in the smaller problem areas with spot putty so it's a bit messy haha.

Due next Friday so the race is on DX

>>6273460
God I can't wait to see this finished, if I dropped you my email would you mind discussing a potential commission for sometime next year for the same helmet? I think our Red Hood needs help...

>>6263915
the white on your face looks mottled and not smooth at all. i would suggest maybe a different application method or something. it looks like a mess.

>>6255858
i like your body

>>6260119
Really liking this! I wouldn't have used ribbon like that but regardless - looks great!

Finally got around to starting my cosplay yesterday and after working pretty much non-stop for two days this is where I've gotten to.

Any horizon fans here? I could really use some advise in regards to my hat. Should I just use a regular fabric and draw a single expression on or should I opt with a plastic that I can draw different expressions on and wipe clean after?
Cheers.

Kind of buttmad because a good 1/4 the scales we ordered had some kind of awful streaky blemish on them so we're short for doing the cuffs, but we will just have to make do.

As a sidenote I think this costume is slowly becoming my heaviest...

>>6273460
I can't wait to see this all done!

>>6273743
I love the corset shape! Did you use a pattern for it? I have a cosplay on my list that has a corset/bra combo and I'm a little confused how to go about making it.

>>6273748
>>6273748

The original pattern was a Laughing Moon dore corset pattern, which is a great corset pattern as a base for many other styles and modifications. You can buy overbust corset patterns but they don't really give you the same look as separate boob cups.

Boob cups on a corset are really, really simple as long as the corset is fitted properly and you have a base bra. Just make your basic shell with all your basic sizing adjustments wearing the bra, draw where the bottom of the boob cups fits into the corset and then make the cut out and attach however you'd like.

Just keep in mind when you're covering the cup that unless your fabric is 4-way stretch you're going to need a seam or dart in there somewhere to make it fit snugly.

Here is a better picture of the corset without all the scales on it, for an idea of how the boob cups are put together and stitched on.

>>6254623

Above all avoid the big-box pattern company corset patterns if you want a 'real' corset, they all suck and have a stupid amount of ease when a corset shouldn't have ANY if you want waist reduction. You can make them work, but only with a metric shitton of modification and its really not worth the hassle when there are better options out there that will save you time.

>>6273774
Derp, heres the pattern, forgot to attach and too lazy to delete

>>6273774
Aw thanks so much for your speedy and detailed reply!

>>6273822
Welcome! Its Sunday night and I honestly don't have much better to do than sit around and TLDR about sewing while paper mache dries

>>6270973
Hey I did that exact thing for some antlers! They turned out pretty lumpy but that was the fault of my wire-molding and not the expanding foam. What are yours going to be for?

Finished sanding parts of Greir's helmet. Added some sword dents to make it look more worn. Did some test swatches of varying speay paints and am not to satisfied with any if the colors. Anyone have any metalic colored spray paint they recommend? Got my suede in yesterday so I'm pretty stoked about getting started on the rest of the helmet.

>>6274770
Its a pretty cool, lightweight method and it sounded a lot harder to do than it was. I had never used expanding foam before so I was nervous, but even after a layer of paper mache they're still really lightweight so I'm happy!

This is a pic before sanding and I'm surprised they're not way lumpier looking than they are, hoping to sand the shit out of them and paint tonight

Horns are for Loki :)

Bump. Let's see your halloween progress!!

Back to page 0 for you.
I have a lot of knitting ahead of me if this much took me two days.

Started working on Sailor Pluto. Got the base of the gloves and the bows done.

>>6276224
Looks nice. What's it for?

>>6276324
that's gonna look great!
Thanks, it's hopefully going to be Dr. Princess's sweater from adventure time. But this is my first time knitting a sweater so I might fuck up really bad. At least 90% of it is hidden under her labcoat, but if all goes well I want to start knitting myself everyday use sweaters.

>captcha: science rngeoff

>>6276324
Nice to see another senshi in the works! Interesting that you used a shiny material for the bow. I considered using something shiny for my Sailor Moon's bows as well just to add a bit of variety, but I don't know how good shiny, bright-ass red would look against my matte blue fabric. =/

Pic related, progress so far. The collar is completely done, but nothing is attached to the base leotard yet. Just kind of pinned it to get a progress pic.

>>6276407
Very nice! I love the length of your skirt.

And I went with the shinier material since the other girls in our group decided on taffeta and I figured a blackish red iridescent one would work since Pluto's bow is so dark.

>>6276472
Thank you!

Ahh I see. In that case I think that's a good compromise since her bow tends to shift between being dark red, brown, and almost black in the show. Curious to see how your costume will turn out!

>>6276407
Fuck, you have nice body. I wanna fuck you

>>6276407
>>6276407
Ooooh, I really like your wig! Did you make it yourself or pick it up online?
If you made it, did you follow a tut/guide?
If bought, do share where!

>>6276630
Nahhhh.

>>6276697
Nope, got it on Ebay for $20. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261093909417

I really like it, although like many Chinese wigs, it's a bit small. Also the buns are... interesting. Pic related. Definitely workable, though, just have to secure the lose strands and you're set. All in all I think it's a great wig for the price, the color is especially nice (mixed color fibers).

Bumping this thread with an update.

Finished painting the metal part of Greir's helmet. Here it is with clamps holding the side panels while the glue dries. Still deciding on how I'm gonna incorporate the suede into the top part since I want it to be stiff and keep its form.

>>6279986

Wow, picture upload fail.

I accidentally stumbled into needing a Black Widow costume by Saturday, so I'm leveling up my cosupray skills by resin casting for the first time. I feel accomplished, despite the fact that it was stupid easy, if smelly. The bites are quickie placeholders until I can cast a proper set.

>>6279988
is that from your CLAMP cosplay?

>>6280121

I'm seriously in love with my blue clamps.

Doing megaman, this is going to be the buster. Right now I've got a bunch of insulation foam curing on it, will take a another pic once I've cut it to shape.

First cosplay!

forgot pic

>>6273748
Also realize that a corset and a bustier are two different things. Bustiers are meant to fit a shape, corsets are meant to change it.

So if you want a corset, spend the extra money on really good boning, not the stuff you can pick up at JoAnns.

Bump.

*Almost* done with covering this with paper mache on both sides. Then comes any sculpting I needa do and then I can sand. I should have this done a good bit before Youmacon though so yay.


ALSO, I am somehow managing to suck at sharpie dyeing my wig. So I got my alcohol dye made from sharpies and shit, but I can't get the motherfucker to dye evenly. Now, I didn't leave the wig in the dye for an extended period of time(like 5 min). Is that my problem? I kinda put it in for a few minutes then took it out and laid it down. Problem is all the dye kinda seeped to the half of the wig that was facing downward therefore colouring one side more strongly. I'm thinking if I actually left the wig to soak in the dye for a good time I wouldn't have the issue of the dye not sticking. Anyone with experience have an opinion on this?

>>6282459
Haven't tried this myself but everyone here has said this is a tried and true method.

>>6282675
Yeah, I followed that in every way except for the 90 min wig soak. I'm just gonna assume that's where I fucked up and do it with some patience next time I guess lol

Fucking $2.50 sharpies add up goddamn. And $3 alcohol bottles.

>>6280524
Speaking of which, had to re-format my comp and lost all my bookmarks, anyone know a good online shop for corsets? I can't remember the one I liked so much.

>>6282692

Maybe you should keep flipping the wig while it dries, that might help keep the dye from keeping to one side.

>>6282692
Bit late but with a Ubuntu Linux bootdisk you could have accessed and saved all your (non-corrupt) files even if Windows was acting up. Hopefully this can still be of help in any future trouble.

base of a Power of Love sword (Scoot Polgram) commission for NYCC, carved, sanded, and hit with wood hardener resin today; sand again, add handle and heart layering, and paint tomorrow.

It makes the most satisfying swoosh when you swing it.

this is going to sound extremely... stupid but i've wondered, for those of you who've made a myriad of props, if you hand sand everything or use tools? and what kind of tools would you use other than a belt sander? i'm impressed by a lot of the work seen in the progress threads from time to time but if you do hand sand everything, i would think it'd be ridiculously tiring. which is why it's a little daunting for an anon like me trying to dabble in making their first prop.

>>6285196
I use both. Depends on what you're sanding, and what you're trying to achieve.

>>6282675
Use this method often when dying a wig. Works well with strong alcohol and leaving it to soak for an hour and a half to 2 hours.
>>6282459
....All the jelly. Did you use a tutorial for this by chance?

>>6285267
Ok. So 70% alcohol + leave in for a while. I was just being impatient as fuck then and taking it out way too early. I'll leave it in for a good while next time. Thank you.

I'm following Kamui's tutorial for making props with expanding foam. So far I am liking the result. Despite only having a foamcore board interior, it feels pretty sturdy. Relatively cheap materials as well.

>>6285196
I've got one of these for heavier/bigger areas of sanding. I have a belt sander if needed, but I find this does just fine for most jobs.
Start with that, going from 60>120>240 grit pads on it, finish with 320 by hand. Obviously things that aren't flat (like the rounding the spine of the blade up there) are better done by hand.

Feeling all sorts of glitzy up in here.

BUMP

L.L is finished aside from the wig, after all the work I put into this thing my favourite part has to be these scale gauntlets that make jingly noises whenever I move my hands.

>>6286309
I'm curious, do you have a tutorial for how to make those scales?

The outfit I'm working on would look great with something like that. I don't time to change my method now but it would be nice for future reference.

Making me some iron armour, I look like a retard in a mattress right now but a heat gun should fix that easily enough

I have made 0 progress on fucking any of these /cgl/ girls located here.

The fuck am I doing wrong?

>>6286546
and some work on the helmet from today

>>6286537
Do you mean how to attach them? I didn't make the scales, they are from ringlord and are pretty cheap and easy to sew on!

>>6286309
squeeze dem titties gurl

attempted Kidas top tonight but im really not happy with how it turned out.

Good progress is being made on my Folken Fanel outfit.

>>6286992
I love you

>>6286992

>>6286781
How do you get the top to stick to your bra?

>>6287005
>>6287000
I've got a bunch more stuff done. A lot of this outfit is in the planning which is more or less complete.

Will post some more in a couple of days.

>>6287018
Sewed it around the bra, so it's stuck to it. Thats why I dislike it so much - you can see the stitching even though the thread is a perfect match. You can see it around the edges, even in that picture. I honestly think fabric glue would have turned out better than this.

>>6286992
Oh my god please update with every little bit of progress. I had the biggest crush on folken when i was a kid.

>>6286992

>>6286992
Got the tubing dyed tonight. It's not the correct length yet but it's close. Put it in the pieces to get an idea of how it will look.

NOTE: Rit dye is the most potent shit I've ever seen. You're supposed to dye fabric in it for 30 minutes. It turned this PVC tubing BLACK in only 3.

Discovered my can of high-build primer is empty... Hit it with silver anyway, nope, woodgrain shows very much; I'll pick more primer up tomorrow
Then again, with the amount he paid me for this thing, maybe not worth it... Nah I need it for my own shit anyway

First time posting in one of these threads, though been lurking for a bit. Plan on doing a full iron man mark 3 armor for halloween (though need it by 25th for a school event). I've never cosplayed or did foam building before, but I've researched a lot and have a game plan set.

First row is the very first paper mockup I did with iron man pepakura foam files. Held together with tape so it ain't pretty, but got me used to the patterns. I did another paper mockup (not shown) and made adjustments to it before laying down the first foam helmet (the second row). Came out like crud and had to completely redo certain sections so I learned a lot.

Did the second foam mockup (fourth build overall) with adjustments and new discoveries from the previous mockups. Added in floral wiring for stiffness and worked out quite well.

Tomorrow I'll start on the first official build with my special foam and then use that to make the final helmet build to cover with vinyl.

The arc reactor for the chest piece was made first a week ago so no progress pics for it. Has abut 15 LEDs hooked up with a sink drainer as the housing. Runs on a 9V battery. Looks really nice irl.

>>6287314
My panties runneth over.

This needs another re-painting but, despite that, here's the "skirt" of my Suzume cosplay.

I hate these ugly birds.

>>6287543

Looking good. You have your work cut out for you if your doing the whole suit by Halloween. Please keep us updated!

Finished the bulk of kida in a few hours tonight, I just need to add on the ribbon which i dont have yet. I'm still really unhappy with the top, so i'll probably end up remaking that too if i have time, since i've got enough fabric left over.

>>6289206

>white girl doing Kida

>>6289219
go back to tumblr sjfag

YEW GUIZ!
The con is next weekend and I have almost none of this shit done!! ;^;
If i stay up all night, Ill be too tired for tomorrow to work on it. But if I sleep, IM WAISTING TIME!

I need some crack.

I'm almost done with my touhouvania Sakuya, but i have no idea how to go around making the apron design. I don't want to paint it as that seems too cheap and costumey. I also bought some white vinyl I was thinking of cutting out but I don't know if i can get that level of detail. I have an embroidery machine, but I have no pattern or any idea how to make one. Any ideas?

Pic related.

>>6289549
in my opinion, the only options that will look good is either screenprint with quality ink, or embroidering.

OKay I got a question.

I want to be Deadpool. Should I just buy the costume pre-made, or buy two Zentai suits and put them together?

And does anyone have any suggestions as to what to look for for a good quality Zentai suit?

>>6289266
because crack is awesome when you are planning to attend venues filled with 1000's of people.. <.<

..that was dripping and pregnant with intended sarcasm.

>>6287375
And done.

>>6292026
That is awesome, currently working on one myself since someone stole my other one at a con..

So...I get called Cillian or scare crow all the time so I thought I would roll with it. Does 28 days later Cillian sound like a good idea?

>>6293663
you look like a pedo creep / drug addict

>>6293663
if you had a friend thaat looked like brad pitt you could do a fight club duo costume

>>6293691
Nailed it haha

>>6293702
That would be cool

This is what I'm shooting for.

>>6293663
please love me

>>6293741
Ill try my best

I just need this costume for a zombie gathering in Pittsburgh this Saturday since my main costumes are either being worked on or on the other side of America.

Bit unrelated to the thread but still...

What is a good material to put underneath wonderflex as you work with it?

This shit sticks to everything ever. I'm currently using waxpaper and it's working decently well.

4 days left and only one night to finish this sucker. I'm ready for a nap.

Take two on my Halloween headdress, because the first round got fubar'd when I confused my varnish for cream acrylic at two in the morning last night. Thick, cakey cracks everywhere.

Shape on this set is infinitely better than the first. The first try was too twiggy.

Here's to hoping I don't fuck this pair up, too. Currently pre-papier mache at 6.5" high.

>>6295166
Forgot my picture like a dope.

>>6295166
>>6295170
Oooooh, what are you going to be?

>>6295198
Originally, I was going to be a white stag and a friend of mine was going to be a unicorn. She backed out, so now I'm on my lonesome. Either I'll stick with the stag look or go as a dark fairy (Celtic lore holds that deer are actually fairy-cattle, guarded by one their kind who can transform herself to protect and lead them).

>>6293741
>>6293663
sad samefag

>>6254623
Dude, this is so cool.

>>6295655

Academic loop?

>>6295746
huh?

>>6295655
Niiiiice.

I finished my Flame Princess wig for NYCC the other day! It actually isn't terribly difficult to wear, either. Really excited.

Excuse the shitty instagram picture - the filter helped brighten up my dark room.

Silly progress thread, get off page 5.

I know it's not much, but for my first time casting resin I'm pretty darn proud of my Black Widow belt. I psyched myself out into thinking that casting resin would be way harder than it actually was.

>>6296283
That looks so good! Hot, even.

>>6295166
>>6295170
Going with the dark colour scheme after all. Photos show both antlers with papier mache and hot glue details, then with the first layer of silver paint, which is where they are now. Tried to get a really natural texture by laying very thin torn strips down from tip to base instead of wrapping around the antlers horizontally.

Going to do another layer of silver on the base and tips in about 20 minutes (the paint on the glue is still tacky), then get in there with a few layers of black.

Working on a wire-frame for ears in black fur and felt and a base for the entire headdress, but forgot to photograph them while I was working. Too lazy to go back and do it just now, but will remember to take some as I assemble everything.

>>6297663
Thanks a lot! I haven't really done anything super complex like this so I'm very pleasantly surprised by the results.

Your belt is very polished especially for a first time casting - love it!

tested out my new antlers, and faun makeup for an OC druid I plan on doing next year.
up next are the digitigrade legs.. merh..

>>6297801
I love those! Very nice~

>>6297816
Oooh, where did you get your wig?

>>6297816
ah, that's amazing! you look great!

>>6297839
Thank you! Honestly I am more proud of the makeup than anything.

>>6297816
That wig looks really great with the make-up because of the contrast, though I feel like your eyes are getting lost in all that black.

Maybe highlight them a bit more on the top lid or go with some really intense (maybe even blonde or white) falsies?

>>6297844
I had actually planned on that, although this picture really does this no justice :) I havent thought of white falsies though, thats a good idea! I uploaded a video to my youtube and you can see it a little better. http://youtu.be/WmEDCfD5xXE

>>6297851
It looks quite nice overall! Like I said, my only reservation is the eyes. Deer have soft, moonie eyes, so it'd be great to play that up somewhat if you can, in addition to the faun spots/blending you've already got going.

>>6297842
I got my wig from cosplaywigsusa
http://cosplaywigsusa.com/cosplay-wigs-usa/90cm-36-extra-long-wavy-curly-white/

>>6297860
Will do! Thanks for your advice! (｀・ω・´)

This Halloween I'm MacGyvering my old gorilla suit into one of those Gorilla-Wolf Motherfuckers from Attack the Block. Here's what the jaws look like so far.

>>6297961

Hopefully the finished product will look something like pic related.

>>6297961
AHA! I actually just watched that movie tonight for the first time! jaws look good so far

>>6297801
Base is done more or less. Sun's gone down, so I can't get a decent photo of the whole thing to save my life, though.

I'll need to put the lining and haircombs inside the cap tomorrow, but otherwise, it's ready for decoration/accessories. I know I want to put flowers somewhere on the headdress and a fall ribbons, but I'm not sure if I want to go with wine red, white or silver.

Or, to keep in the theme of black ... black.

All ready to sell tomorrow :)
>6289206
that looks amazing!
>>6266496
D8 teach me your painting ways please

>>6298708
Wow, do want. Tutorial?

>>6298759
I did't make one. But do you have any specific questions? :)

>>6298764
did you sacrifice a virgin to make that, or is a sacrifice of a whore enough?

>>6298759
Hah, nothing off the top of my head at the moment except where'd you commission it? :) Looks really wonderful.

I just got off 3rd shift and I'm a bit tired, otherwise I'd have alot more questions for you haha.

>>6298785
i meant i did make it; i didn't make a tutorial.

>>6298785
Thank you, i made it for my friend. selling it for $30

>>6298793
Could I please have your info? I'll definitely contact you in the near future for a commission, just not sure what yet haha.

If you don't want to post your infomation on here, I understand - I can always come back looking for you.

>>6298810
jessica_meads@hotmail.com
I'm from australia, so shipping to america is a bit expensive.

Ventilated and trimmed muttonchop sideburns. I forgot what a pain in the ass it is to ventilate. I'd say never again, but that would probably be a lie.

>>6298839
Care to share a how to? Those look perfect.

>>6298850
Lawd, I will try to do a tutorial, but it'll take some time and assistance from a friend to get photos of the process. Thanks, though!

In the meantime, I highly recommend this guy's video, as I think he does a really good job of showing and explaining the process (though he's using different fabric and grabbing tons of hair each time he ties on. You only want to use 1-2 strands for a realistic look).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWqGTzj3y14

bump!

>>6289206

that looks good

>>6298444
Im interested to see what this looks like on, I really like it.

Laharl test, of a sorts. No shorts yet, and unstyled wig, but I'm trying to determine if my cape-scarf setup is salvageable, or if it looks too silly to work. Was hoping it'd turn out better, but I dunno. I might be able to run a second wire through the bottom of the fabric, it'll be a smaller gauge so it won't hold its own weight but it will be able to give the cape more of a shape, I guess.

Thoughts?

Oh, and sorry for the quality, not sure why it's so blurry honestly.

>>6301473
Impressed so far. When you get done we should rub prinnies together.

>>6301533
If you do that too much, they're liable to explode...

I need to hurry up this costume if I want to get it done before the madoka premiere. This was a lot more painless than I expected it to be.

As for tomorrow I'll stop by Joann on my way home from school to pick up a pattern and some stuff for the viking helmet (possibly some pleather for boot covers since there's a coupon!)

I was thinking of using craft foam to form the shape of the helmet and covering it with pleather. If done right will this look like shit or is there a better way of doing it?

>>6301909
There is definitely a better way of doing it. Shape styrene and use craft foam as padding to thicken it and as something to hold the shape.
There are tutorials for that over here: http://amethyst-angel.com/armormaking.html
And you can look through this site for ideas on how to construct the helmet: http://www.armourarchive.org/patterns/
It's really good for other armor bits as well.

>>6301925
Hmm, I should see if they ever have styrene or something similar at my local plastic store. If not I'm probably out of luck for this time, since I'm hoping to wear it next weekend. Thanks though!

>>6273683
Horizon fan here. I was planning to do this ,Mary or the female ninja outfit (pic) from the game next year . For Tenzo's hat try the white board approach for the expressions. So as you said just put a bit of white plastic on the hat and use a dry marker to draw on the expression you want.That way if your doing a shoot you can change it quickly.

I ran out of material for Madotsukis lamp head halfway and gave up on it. I am a weak person.
Luckily, I have the material for the hat and scarf effect already at home, so I will sew that and call it a day.
Maybe I can get the lamp head effect done for another con, but not the one I am going to on saturday.

>>6289549
paint it, but use a stencil.
look up the freezer paper stencil method. You'll be in for a lot of fine cutting to get the pattern right but in the end it will look very sharp.

>>6301934
I dunno about styrene, but I got a 12"x48" piece of acrylic from US plastic in literally one day's time, it was ridiculous. I didn't even specify rush shipping/processing or anything. So maybe try them.

Though craft stores (I know Hobby Lobby does, dunno about others) very well might have much smaller pieces, for train sets and stuff.

>>6302152
can someone please explain to me what's with all these people deciding that madotsuki wears mary janes? I mean, yeah they're tiny little sprites but I think it's pretty well established that she doesn't leave her house.... why would she be wearing shoes inside? I thought it was pretty obvious that they're slippers...

>>6302342
I don't mind if people draw her wearing Mary Janes, but for the cosplay, I will be wearing the red boots in the (low quality phone-) picture, because that's how I interpreted her shoes. They are much bigger than just slippers, I think her shoes always look like boots. And they make squeaky sounds when she is walking, and are shiny.

Progress on Kamen Rider Wizard's helmet. So far I finished putting together the pepakura, now off to resin this badboy before it gets too cold and the resin doesn't cure properly.

Mind if I ask for some advice here? I can't think of how to tackle making the top part of this. It's Blackthorn Morgana.
I've pretty much got the rest figured out but the bust and shoulders are stumping me.
I can't think of what materials or methods to use to make them textured and stand up like that.
At first I thought a mold or a foam core but I'm just inexperienced with different methods. Help?
I want this to be really good so I'm willing to drop any amount I have to, to make this the best I can.

I just finished the hat and scarf for my Madotsuki cosplay, and with this, it is now complete!

>>6302762
don't post it or anything, a reaction image is perfectly fine

>>6302766
It is late and dark here but you can have pictures anyway. I will wear it on saturday, I should have some actually good pictures of me wearing it afterwards.
The colors are pretty terrible on these pictures, sorry. I could only get somewhat acceptable light in the hallway. The shirt is a little pinker and the skirt much lighter and more purple than it seems here. I will also be wearing black kneesocks to this.

Anyone know how i can attach some antlers to a
top hat? Want them to be stable and I'm coming up with nothing.

Hopefully michaels has something i can use

>>6303252
Where on the hat are you trying to attach them, and what are they made of?

>>6303819
Where the two parts meet, pic related

I figured out how to do it, screw anchors will save me yet again

>>6305477
aaaaand forgot my pic

Working on a Thor to go with my friend's Loki. And yeah, we're both female. I've never really cosplayed a guy before. But this is the progress so far. I've got to figure out how to bind my boobs.

>>6306073
Compression vest...

>>6306077
Yeah, I know that much, but this is literally last minute. The con's tomorrow. I'm probably just going to do the sports bra, ace bandage method.

>>6306073
That awkward moment when I see someone I know on /cgl/...

>>6306083
If you're going to use ace bandages, then just make sure that you do not bind tightly, since ace bandages will tighten a little more every time you breathe.
Good luck!

>>6306091
Thank you for the advice!

>>6306086
That awkward moment when you're wondering who that person is who knows you.

>>6306073
What con are you going to tomorrow?

>>6306114
Banzaicon? It's my first time going to this one. Apparently it's a smaller one in Columbia, SC.

I want more progress!

>>6302137
Ok, thanks for the advice! I honestly didn't expect to find a Horizon fan on /cgl/ of all places - it's refreshing to see some people still have taste.

Progress update can be found at~
>>6306964

working on haruko for youmacon weeehhhh

Working on making my own pair of spiked heels

>>6306073
What wig are you using for Thor here?
I've got a friend who wants to do him but he has been stummed on the wig.

>>6308101
*stumped

After getting uneven colour through 3 different application methods I'm pretty sure it's the dye that is screwing my wig colouring. I bought lilac sharpies but when dissolved in alcohol the colour becomes green, only looking lilac when the bottle is held up to light. Then after a q-tip dye test I get both pink and purple; the colour isn't solid. There must be something wonky about lilac or I'm just having the worst time ever with sharpie dye.

I'm thinking I'm going to mix red and blue sharpies to get the shade I want. Failing that I'll use a different type of ink.

>>6307460
>dat glue

Working on the tiny destroyed jacket of Lilith's from Borderlands 2. Left is without sharpie detail, right is with.

Need to draft the collar next.

Working on Leonardo's (Assassin's Creed) top.
Well, basically it's my friend's one but I'm drawing on the fancy stuff. Pretty much have to wing most of it since I only have game references

>>6263915
no offence meant but when i saw the thumbnail i thought it was peacockfeather

>>6308101
To be honest, since I was pressed for time, I bought the Halloween 'Thor' wig. Do not do it. It's horrible quality in direct sunlight or when people take pictures with flash. Overall, it was pretty bad. All I can suggest is look for a wavy dirty blonde wig with long bangs. Also, the crappy wig was platinum blonde. Last time I checked, Thor wasn't in the cast of Legally Blonde.

Lilith's jacket progress. Collar is just pinned on, still need to add the cross hatching fabric on top. Will get to see if my machine can manage to satin stitch on leatherette.. if not I guess I'll have to draw/paint on that detail, which is less preferable.

May change some detail on the back, not sure yet.

>>6313176
That's looking very nice.

Got turn this mess into this... God, help me...

>>6313916
model magic?

Today I got to sew the jacket and belt for Sayonara no Tsubasa Sheryl. I found this jacket at the salvation army that was a size XXL but I really fell in love with the material. and hey for $7 I am by no means complaining. So it took me most of the day to de and re construct it but I'm happy with how it's going so far.
I think as of now, the belt buckle will be temporary until A) I find something more accurate or B) I sculpey over it.
unfortunately I'm a total derp and forgot to get the 4 mini gold zippers so the completion of this will have to wait.

>6313176
Oh man I remember what a pain that weird mini vest was when I made Lilith from the first game.
Looking fab so far can't wait to see the finished product.

>>6314041
...Mary?

anywaaayyyys I totally forgot to post my side project from last month. I've never made a back pack and it was a lot of fun! It got autographed by one of the Borderlands designers! If I have a huge amount of time in the future, I'm definately going to fix it and make everything more even
>>6314072
sorry! I'm not her : (

>>6314096
Yeah, you seem too tall to be the person I'm thinking of. Sorry to bother you, haha.

>>6297961
>Sees Attack the Block cosplay plans

YEEEES

You planning to get that snitch?

>>6253450
I'm making chainmail for my Solaire costume. I've got a square large enough to wrap around my forearm, but I'm not sure which way it should go.

The pattern that I found doesn't go into much detail, but it seems to suggest that the stretch should go around the width of the arm. I just wanted to be sure before I got too far along with it.

>>6315761
The bottom one.

>>6315761

Stretch goes around. When you hold yourself vertically you don't want gravity pulling at the stretch because it'll make the mail look gap-y. (also less protective but that's not a concern here)

Still plenty to do. Can anyone recommend a good blouse pattern with puffed sleeves?

>>6315827
I think it looks great honestly but that lace is really cheap. Then again this is coming from a lolita

>>6315819
That makes sense. Thank you.

>>6315827
>>6250463#p6314131
For the puff sleeve, you take the normal sleeve and cut it into even 1-1.5" strips. You then space them out evenly if you want the entire thing to puff, and draft the new pattern from that.

Your corset looks too long in length. It should end right about your hip bone level so that it doesn't fold up at the crotch point when you sit down.

cut and colored my Alisa wig today. hand coloring with a sharpie is a bitch.

>>6316320
that's cool photo, you can sit sideways is you want.

>>6315874
You're right, but I don't usually shell out loads of money for top-quality material because I don't think my skills are there yet. For reference, would you mind linking what kind of lace would be better?

>>6316271
Thanks for the advice!

>>6313463
Thank you. :)

>>6314096
Oh man, I really want a Claptrap backback now!

Anyway Lilith progress. Satin stitched the green crosshatch fabric on to the collar, sewed collar to jacket. Changed some bits on the back. The fluffy collar and buttons are only pinned on currently.

>>6316525
Just gotta say it bothers me how perfect your "ripped" part is in the back.

>>6316662
You have any suggestions? Not too sure how to change that. It's leatherette if that helps at all.

I intend on weather everything later all at once, could probably with the advice.

>dat mess

I'm thinking of adding darts to it since heavy fabrics don't scrunch as well as I had pictured (duh).
But I will probably do that after I finish with the other things.

1 week 'till the madoka movie I'm excite!

>>6316677
Sand paper possibly? It just looks sort of...too perfect I guess? Looks really great otherwise though, what did you use for the collar fabric?

>>6316764
Well, I have plenty of sandpaper! I'll do some tests on some leatherette scraps I have laying about tomorrow. I'm a bit scared since I've never heavily weathered anything before. ;__; even all of my props have been cleanly painted.

The base of the collar is the same leatherette, the green is a nice cotton which I used a fabric pen on to draw the black lines (and then satin stitched on to the base collar). The lighter almost silvery part is me painting on the leatherette with a light coat of silver acrylic paint just to make it slightly lighter. Any of the other lines are drawn on in permanent marker.

Urgh, not sure if this is the right place to ask but there's no help thread in sight and its babby's first cosplay and I need help.

How exactly should I go about making the collar on link's undershirt? Should I make it separately and attach it? But there isn't a seam there and I don't want it to look wonky?

>>6317046
Look around for tutorials on making mandarin collars.

>>6317056
oh my gosh thank you

>>6317071
No problem. :) I hope the cosplay goes well, have fun!

>>6314096
You need to add a Mohawk to that bad boy now.

Does it still count as progress if all I've done so far is order stuff online and hem the pants?

Still have a bow tie on the way of course, and I'll probably make the backpack as well. Not sure if I'll put the hair up or not (either way I probably need to cut it a bit shorter), though since the upper part of my face is better-looking than the lower, hair-up would be pretty suitable I guess.

>>6319309
Thought this was a picture of a mannequin wearing a suit

>>6320340
Euh... any particular reason why?