/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I've got a question about model magic. If I were to apply mode podge on top of it , what type of paint would be best?

Bamp

>>6587478
If you just paint the model magic first then applied Modge Podge then acrylics should be okay to use. I usually use thick acrylic paints or 'Folk Art' brand that you can get at any hobby store.

If you put the podge on top first, then I'm not too sure if acrylics would be okay to apply? I've never done it that way, sorry to say.

Anyone have the link/picture of how to take the shine out of a wig? I used to have it.

Well since I posted this at the end and didn't get much help.
What is pyrrha wearing on her legs and how should I go about getting/making them?

>>6588913
thigh highs that have a flap and make a lil belt to keep em up high.

>>6588913
Use skinny jeans or those fake leather leggings and cut them off add the slit and then add the belt etc.

Glasses are the last thing I need to finish my katsuya cosplay and I can't find anything close to em anywhere.

Anyone have suggestions?

Tights vs Nylons vs Dance Tights, which would be best to cover your legs in a costume where your legs would be entirely exposed to smooth them out if the character wears slightly darker than skin tone tights?

What is going on with this skirt? It looks like layered feather shaped and then blue fluff. What kind of materials would be suitable?

>>6589003
this

>>6589096
Off the top of my head. Try the local dollar store. They often have cheap reading glasses. You could pop out the lenses, and replace with some red plexiglass or other clear material.

>>6589149
Use some sort of layered chiffon for the black part and make a mini balloon skirt, which you make with a trapezoid shaped pattern and either gather the bottom hem or add elastic to it.(the elastic works best)

>>6589149
Where is this from?

>>6589170

Oh, I hadn't thought of that! that's a good idea. I'd have to get it to flare out a little more than a balloon skirt normally does but I'm sure I could probably work something out.

>>6589202
It's Phi from Virtue's Last Reward.

Anyone know where I can get flats in men's sizes?

Looking to invest in shapewear for stomach/hips area, not sure where to start. Advice? Suggestions on brands?

Pictured: Flexees Hi-Waist Boyshort. Anyone have experience with the brand?

Any advice on making the cow skull?
I don't even know where to start with materials.
Should it be smooth or have a rough texture?
I'm clueless!

>>6589396
Not samefag, but does anyone know if this kind of thing can help a guy look more shapey.

I'm a male working on a cross play.

>>6589407
You might be able to use a motorcycle/bicycle helmet as a base. I recommend that.
I suppose you can sculpt it out of Model Magic or some other non-baking clay, but making a wire frame underneath might help cut back on materials.
I should be fairly smooth with ridges here and there. Study a few pictures of actual cow skulls.

>>6589499
>I should be
**It should be

What's the best way to attach things to morph/body suits? I used a bit of fabric glue to attach these eyes and, while it worked fine initially, it slowly bled out overnight and left this awful residue all around the eyes.
I figure the best method would probably be sewing which I'm trying next, but is there any way for me to remove the glue shit entirely from the face?

>>6589506
Please cut those better before you go out in public looking like that.

>>6589530
They were cut better, it left this awful white residue and fucked up the edges in general after it was washed, I planned rather poorly but now I'm trying to salvage it

I'm in need of assistance please,
how does one get this type of look??
Are there any tutorials out there for this type of thing?

>>6589748
It's like bloomers, put elastic in the ends and tuck them up into the fabric. Obviously the short/pant leg itself will be big, but the elastic will make that poof. Look for a bloomer tutorial!

Keine's hat. How do I do it so it looks good?

I tried making it out of craft foam and hot glue, and for the most part it looked great till I went back to melt the glue on the outside so it wasn't visible. Now it looks like shit.

Any other ideas? Should I make it out of a light weight wood?

Where can I get gold-colored bias tape/hem tape/decent ribbon? Something that isn't super satin or shiny. I've checked Jo-Ann and they carry this lamé tape that is way too shiny and 'fake' looking to ever look good.

Making a really simple Bunnymund outfit, but I'm a bit stuck on the ears. I could just put wire in them, but if possible I'd like the whole thing to be able to go through the washer without having to take the ear supports out. Any suggestions?

I'm trying to make Jiji's sweater from Kuragehime!
I'm using a mostly synthetic sweater and I've found that if I water down fabric paint it actually goes on fairly smoothly, with very little paint texture, but it's kind of sparkly. I'm using tulip's "soft" fabric paint, which isn't intrinsically sparkly, so... I don't know what's causing that?
Lime was too bright, Green was... not right. Too blue maybe? I haven't gotten a chance to test out the olive color but I think it will be very much close enough for the light color, but what do about the darker color?

1. How can I cut down on sparkle? And/or why is it doing that?

1.5. or, how can I ensure smooth coloring with sharpies?
2. Between Green, Olive (which is very close to the light green that I'm aiming for), and Lime, how can I mix those colors to create the dark green seen on Jiji's sweater?
3. Is there any way at all to use both sharpie and fabric paint together without it looking ridiculous?
4. Is there a better way of doing this that doesn't involve texture or knitting my own cardigan?

>>6590745
hmm, on second thought the lime green is actually a good light color, but the olive is too grey for the dark color.

>>6590722
You can try using a stiff interfacing, but I'm not sure how much it likes being washed.

>>6590722
You can't put fur fabric in the washer anyway, you'd have to turn it inside out so you might as well make the inside removable. Also, stiff blue foam. Same stuff you build fursuits out of, it can stay pretty straight upright with a bit of help.

>>6590791
I was thinking about interfacing, but yeah, not sure if it would like being washed. I should probably try putting some through the wash and see. Thanks!

>>6590831
Not using fur (this is suuuper low-key simple thing, really just a glorified hoodie), but you've given me an excellent idea for it. Thank-you!

Alright gang, I need help. I'm looking for contacts which will make my eyes similar to these, or any other method of making my eyes appear the same. I realize that I'm probably not going to get the exact thing, but I'm hoping for the best.
Also, any cosplays of this with excellent eyes?

>>6590872
sclera contacts
http://extremesfx.com/black-scleratml
quite expensive though.

how to get this guy to stay on my shoulder?

>>6591017
Super glue.

>>6591017
Magnets?

>>6591017
MAGNETS

>>6591017
Just safety pin it.

>>6590045
Anything at all on this?
Should I just use a different glue?

>>6591017
Magnetic press studs in the feet/shoulder?

>>6590880
>>6590872
Also: Do not wear these if you do not already have experience with contacts
Even for regular contacts users they are uncomfortable, and you'll just hurt yourself if you don't have experience

>>6589506
>>6589532
Anyone? I followed the instructions on the glue for washing but it still destroyed the entire face... I'm going to try finding a better eye material and sewing on next time, but I want to try and salvage this suit

What kind of pattern would I need to make her jumper thing?

>>6591089
you want to know how to get it out or are you asking about fabric transfers? (the king you print, cut out and iron on)

>>6591152
*kind

Does anyone know if it's possible to change the color of boots easily?

I bought these boots because they were listed as 'light gray' but look white in every photo I saw of them. They got to me and are very light gray, but not even a dirty white, so I need to make them lighter. They are perfect for my costume so I'd rather not have to make a cover or get different shoes if I can help it. Suggestions? The description says "Miles of rich, vegan fabric suede or leatherette in minimalist, over-the-knee style boots" so I don't even know.

>>6591287
Your best bet is leather paint. Look into Angelus brand. You do multiple coats. White leather paint will get them white. I've done multiple layers of white paint on black boots and it they were white.

>>6591294
Sounds easy enough, thank you! Any tips on painting to avoid streaks, should I use a specific type of brush?

>>6591299
You can airbrush it. Also, try sponging it on in thin layers instead of using a paintbrush.

The key is thin layers instead of thick ones. I loaned my friend a bottle of my red leather paint for her sailor mars shoes and found her just slathering it on her shoes. Had to stop her and show her the way to put it on.

>>6591299
THIN YOUR PAINTS

>>6591306
This. Also with the airbrushing, you will need to thin it out to airbrush it on. Leather paint is fairly thick in consistency. It's not as thick as say, Jaquard's textile paint, but it's to thick to just put in the airbrush and have a go.

Also note, if you live in SoCal, there is a manufacture in LA county. You can walk into their warehouse and buy the paint there. They're sadly only open during the week until 4pm.

>>6591303
>>6591306
>>6591312
Got it. I may airbrush since I have one, and I definitely know to thin my paints for it.

Not in SoCal unfortunately, but found it in lots of places online. Thanks for the tips!

Does anyone have any advice or know of a tutorial for making a 2 tone wig?

>>6591320
Actually I found their new website and they actually have a list of distributors in the US.
http://www.angelusshoepolish.com/iex.php/distributor-list I do know you can order it online. But if you're near one of the distributors, you may be able to save yourself some shipping.

>>6591317
For that the best way is to buy 2 wigs int eh right colors and take the top part off of both and then attached the red wig top on the black wig bottom. There was a Japanese site that explained it, but I've lost the bookmark.

>>6591340
That's that hard way. The other way is to but a wig in the top color and dye the lower part with FW or shapie ink.

>>6591017
I have a bird christmas ornament. It has wires coming down the legs, which wrap around the tree. I'd do something like that, maybe combined with safety pins. Wrap the wires around the strap of your medi pack.

>>6591340
If I remember correctly, it was on Airily's blog somewhere? They had a pretty in-depth set of tutorials on it.

What's a good brand of fabric paint for painting say, canvas shoes? There's a fuckload of brands and they all look like they're best suited for elementary school crafts projects.

Any ideas how I might go about making this little guy? I've never made a plush anything before.

>>6591380
see>>6591294
A lot of people customize canvas sneakers(Like Vans for example) with leather paint.
http://sneakers.about.com/od/latestyletrends/tp/CustomVansShoes.htm
example of somebody who does painting.

Does anyone know how I could go about making Tsukimi's skirt in pic related? It kind of reminds me of bloomers but a skirt version

>>6591317
Look up a tutorial for Nia's hair from Gurren Lagann(?) I've seen some good ones.

>>6591385

Why the fuck does neither Michaels nor Joanns sell Angelus brand paint? Where does one get this crap offline?

>>6591404
Because they're not cool like that.
People on ebay, etsy, and amazon sell it.
Also you can check out the list of disributors I linked to above.

>>6591404
The typical crafter isn't looking to paint leather. I don't imagine you'd have much luck finding it in a store besides maybe a Tandy Leather or maybe a Hobby Lobby though that one's iffy.

Say I don't have time to order some snazzy paint online and I only have stuff I can get in a standard craft store chain to work with. What then for canvas shoes?

>>6591475
In a pinch. Try jaquards textile paint or tulip brushable fabric paint.

>>6591484
This x1000. I swear by Jacquard brand paints, they are wonderful for painting over boots, leather, plastic etc. Sucks, the Joanns in my area stopped carrying it :(

So, I'm planning on making Kyary's "Fashion Monster" outfit for when I see her concert in April, but I've never bought fabric online before. I know for a fact that JoAnns does not carry any black and white striped fabric in store or online. They did once during Halloween and it was really shitty and now it's not available anymore.

Any advice on sites to use or avoid? I've tried looking at fabric.com but it looks like all their black and white striped fabric are either knits or home dec, and I was looking for cotton. (Unless, I'm blind and missed it.)

Help is greatly appreciated.

>>6591727
At least you can buy the paint off their website.

>>6591752
You're going to the concert in LA right? If you happen to live in the area, you should hit up the LA fashion district. Also, try M&L over in Anaheim. They're my go to if I can't make it over to the fashion district.

>>6591763
Sadly I live roughly six to seven hours away from LA, so that's out of the question.

>>6591752
What a terrible world we live in in which overdesigned shit is everywhere but simple things like a black and white stripped fabric is terribly hard to find...

Sage because no help

>>6591769
But I am going to the concert, but driving out a couple hours to get some fabric is out of the question.

>>6591752
I've seen a lot of girls talk about cosplaying the poofier outfits to the concerts but I have to say what is the point when it's probably a stand up? If you put in petticoats it's only going to annoy other people if you're all cramming in trying to get the front and it will probably get ruined.

>>6591775
Well, it's not like I'm doing her "Tsukematsukeru" outfit. Plus, since it's just for the concert I wasn't planning to go all with a petticoat since it'll get in my way as well.

>>6591152
At this point I need to know if the suit is even salvageable before I can worry about finding a new method for the face

Any advice for washing and de-tangling a synthetic wig? It's this one here and it's my first longish/curliest wig. I'm not really looking to preserve the curls/wave as I will be re-styling it anyway.

>>6592022

http://egl.livejournal.com/1436418html

I found this really helpful for my longass 100 cm curly wig. It even preserved the curls to an extent (I'm definitely going to have to recurl again though) I definitely wouldn't advise doing this every day though. It takes something out of your wig (in my case, some strands)

Any ideas on how to make Sasuke's waist wrap thing? I thought it's just a rectangle piece of cloth with its ends pulls upwards, though I'm not sure

How do I brush this wig? Won't the curls get reaally fucked up?

Any advice on how to make a scalely assemble or find fabric that resembles scales? I've been looking around and the best I found was using liquid latex but I rather just slip them on like what the person in the photo did. Plus paint is messy and takes too long to put on.

Hey guys, I'm kinda having trouble locating a wig for Yun. At first I thought I had one in mind, but I'm starting to think that a lace front wig might be best? I just don't know where I could find a suitable dark brown lace front wig from a reputable source since I've never had the need for one before.

Does anyone have any suggestions or..?

>>6592576
Hi this is me. What I did for the scales is use silicone caulk and metal grating from the hardware store. This is the tutorial I followed: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&ction=&global=1&q=mermaid+tail+turial#/d3gomhc

My one suggestion is to make sure you have enough time for the silicone caulk to cure. I rushed mine and you can tell. Good luck!

>>6592351
Look up Cosplay Yellow Pages on deviantart. I don't know the exact link, but there's at least 1 tutorial in there for that.

>>6592576
If you're looking for a quick fix, I'm in the same boat for a Shirahoshi cosplay and I'm gonna order something from here

www.cutfabricinc.com/shop.asp?pg=3&ampd=28&pline2=&pname=Sequins%20Fabr&pname2=

>>6592603

Holy crap! I didn't think I would get a reply from the person that did this cosplay since I found the pic while searching on tumblr, but thanks!

Btw, I love your Palm Siberia cosplay!

>>6592624
Already checked there, but they only have a tutorial for the rope, not the wrap/skirt/whatever that is

>>6592639
Aaahhh thank you~ I caught up with HxH like a week before a convention and I had to make Palm right there and then. I am excited to see what you are doing with the scales!

Any idea how I could make a round head like this?

>>6591383
Start with a pattern for an ovoid, everything else is almost an afterthought

>>6593482

Use a large large inflatable ball and paper mache it.

>>6593568
>>6593482

This. When you cut it off, cut a straight line up one side and deflate the ball to get it out. Use more paper mache to cover the seam and cut a hole to put your head in. Easy peasy.

I really want to cosplay as Kiki, but I'm afraid if I replicate her dress, it will just look like a giant potato sack on me. How can I work around this, but still stay true to the character?

>>6593568
>>6593591
Where would I get an inflatable ball from?

Maybe a large balloon?

>>6593665
A balloon won't work they make too much of an egg shape.

>>6593665
Balloons tend to have an egg-shape, so nope.

Summer's coming, so keep a look-out in dollar stores and Wal-Mart for pool supplies.
Cover the entire thing except for an area about as big as your head, let it dry, then deflate it or pop it.

>>6593672
>summer's coming
IT'S FUCKING JANUARY.

>>6593665
Exercise ball should be the right size? And once you deflate it to yank it out, you can reflate it and use it for works outs.

>>6593672
>summer's coming
>It's January
what

>>6593678
>Exercise ball
>head sized
Maybe a kid's one, sure. I'll look around for some though

>>6593671
>>6593672
Thanks guys

>>6593682
>>6593677
After January is February, March, April, May... AND THEN SUMMER.
It's coming, just not soon. Still coming.

Plus, where I live, it's warm enough to go swimming anyway.

First time sewing with PVC fabric here, what can you suggest for holding the layers together for sewing? The usual pinning method doesn't work since PVC would be permanently punctured.

>>6593677

CHECK YOUR NORTHERN HEMISPHERE PRIVILEDGE

Best way to make whatever her rods are? Thankkk youuu

alright, before you say anything, i realize cosplaying a character from a game that hasn't come out yet is stupid. this is the cause of my problem. NONETHELESS IM GUNNA DO IT BECAUSE FUCK YOU THAT'S MY WAIFU.

anyway my question is do you think these arm... things are going to light up? i'm doubtful, but with final fantasy you can never be sure. i have an idea of how to make them, and i can make them light up, but do you think it'd be worth it?

>>6593774
fabric stores sell pinning clips, but they're stupid expensive. just use black office clips. or pin really closely to where you're going to sew since it's going to be punctured by that needle anyway.

The Homestuck threads aren't being especially helpful. No surprises I guess.

Just wondering what sort of fabric this outfit is made of.

>>6593810
The pink looks like spandex to me, by the drape and sheen.

>>6593810
Cotton jersey blend would be good for the draping and weight.

trying to do a Roland cosplay and i cannot for the life of me seem to find camo pants that match his.

>>6590045
Still no help on the hat?

>>6593800
I say go for it, it would be a cool addition to the cosplay

Anyone know if its possible to dye dance tights, and if so whats the best method? i'm thinking tights would be much better in this situation instead of trying to awkwardly painting my legs/butt and have it rub off, but i have zero experience dying things.

>>6593990
http://dangerous-ladies.tumblr.comost/39810799551/vanellope-von-schetz-tights-tutorial-part-one like this except without the patterns on the tights?

sage because these are terrible suggestions

>>6590045
i'd say go for it again with craft foam. or you could make it out of cardboard and cover it in fabric. leave a hole in the top and make the top ribbon out of bendable wire and fabric. you know those 50s looking wired headbands that came back into style a couple of months ago? like that. or maybe that'll look dumb. idk man trial and error unfortunately is a part of the cosupray experience.

>>6591145
maybe a romper, but alter it? i mean i can think of a couple of patterns you could piece together if you need the measurements, but i don't think anything will be incredibly similar to that design to start with. how much experience do you have and do you have any other refs of the outfit?

>>6593990
go to We love color, they have lots of different colors of tights and they are really nice quality.

>>6594009
Not much experience prior, honestly. I've made pants, pajama bottoms and a circle skirt. I searched tumblrland and managed to find some cosplay images. It seems fine, but the shorts don't seem to be as puffy as the source material.

>>6594009

>>6594077
The girl on the left is delicious

>>6594110
don't fool yourself
they both are.

>>6594077
just letting you know that i'm not a super awesome sewer, and i make shit up as i go, but things generally tend to work out for me so here would be my game plan. my idea would be getting a pattern for bloomers and matching it up with a plain long sleeved blouse pattern (that zips in the back or on the side) and connecting them into a seamless pattern. add a little bit for movement at the waist and the connection between the shirt and shorts. draw the pattern onto cheap interfacing and test it out on cheap broadcloth before sewing your legit fabric. i'm not actually at home right now, and i won't be until friday evening, but i could show you the patterns /i/ would personally use for the top, especially with the seams towards the middle when i do. OR if you could find a romper pattern and make it more fitted at the top...

does that make sense? meh it's probs dumb sorry.

What's the verdict on sewing with metallic thread? Proceed carefully or avoid it (pick the closest matching regular thread)?

>>6593899
any ideas?

>>6594150
Not at all! I'm grateful to be receiving any help, really. I already have some cheap fabric for learning, and various elastics, so I should be able to make a pair of bloomers that poof. Now that I know it's a romper (thank you) I'm going to try finding a similar pattern. I would appreciate the pattern help! Thanks a bunch.

>>6594110
Right girl looks a little funny because she's brown facing, but I think she has pretty features and a nice body.

How could i make a portable oxygen tank? I was thinking of maybe getting some cylinder and building off of that but honestly im stuck.
Thanks!

>>6594167

I wouldn't use it for anything structural, seems like a waste anyway. But if it's just for decoration/topstitching I don't see why it'd be a problem.

>>6594211
How big are you thinking? Putting together some large soda bottles would work, it's what a lot of Pyro cosplayers do.

This cosplayer says they used a fertilizer spray for the main part of the tank.

>>6594150
Another anon. When I was planning to make this those were pretty much my plans. Another cheat area is the area where the silver fabric can go. I think the drape of the outfit can be better fitted if the top and the bottom before the silver section are sewn together rather than made as one piece, where I believe it won't have the same drape, though I could be wrong. I've yet to test it out however.

>>6594225
Idont need it to be very big, so the soda bottle idea sounds pretty good. thanks a lot

>>6594229
*what I mean by the drape is the "tug" that the bloomer area have to undergo. Since you can't sneak elastic around the waist the best you can do is the bust section I believe.

>>6594223
Okay, thanks! I will use regular thread and hope it doesn't show up too much against the metallic fabric.

How do I make bow ties/strings like this? Do I cut out a circle or something? Thanks in advance :D

>>6594939

I'm pretty sure you can look up a basic bow tutorial for how to make the main bow.

As for the strands, I just made a quick go at it with some paper and it seems like it's a triangular shape that has an accordion fold, folded in half, and a strip of cloth attaching it to the main bow.

>>6593665
Beach ball?

>>6591384
If you mean the puffball skirt, it's basically a rectangle loli skirt (but shorter), with the same amount of elastic in the hem as in the waist. You'll want to pad it a bit, though; perhaps a layer or two of wadding between the lining and the outer?

>>6588754

I just use baby powder or a translucent powder. You pretty much just run it through the wig until you get the desired matte effect you want.

>>6590851
Interfacing is perfectly washable (it has to be since it's used in high street all the time), it'll just look a little fuzzy after, but since it'll be hidden that doesn't matter.

Alternatively to wire, you could try Rigilene? You can get it in quite thin strips, and it stands up quite well, but can go through the wash, I believe. You can sew it on to the fabric, too.

>>6588913
You can make the leggings out of a faux leather, vinyl, what have you for the sake of being authentic to the picture or make it out of a breathable material so you don't die wearing it. Either way, you'd want to make the flaps out of a faux leather material, add a strap with a buckle underneath it to keep it up, and make the fabric on top of it the same as the skirt fabric.

>>6589115
Dance tights. Hands down.

>>6589506
If you're okay with being basically blind: heat-n-bond.

If you're not okay with being basically blind: Cut out the shape from the hood, take a stretch fabric [like tights for example] of the same color and line up the shape to cut it out, and then sew that sucker back in. You'll be able to see and it won't look too bad if you sew it in properly.

>>6590045
Well, since the first craft foam trial for you didn't work... You can make the base out of cardboard paper and cover it up with fabric. Basically, you'd take the measurement for the pieces of cardboard and add about an inch for seam allowance, sew it all together and place it on top of the hat. E6000 shaped bows [use wire to keep the shape sturdy] to a red ball and then 36000 that sucker to the hat.

>>6590678
You might have to make it yourself anon. Most places will care that super satin/shiny ribbons or if they do carry something you like - it'll be expensive.

>>6590745
Have you tried just heat-n-bonding the right colored fabric to the sweater? It'd provide more crisp lines and even coloring.

>>6592365
Use a synthetic shampoo, wash it, let it dry completely. Most pre-curled wigs will return to their normal shape if they were made properly. If it doesn't, do a hot water curling session with it and it'll get back to normal.

>>6593789
Thin PVC piping. You'd be able to bend it into shapes too if you heat up a part of it. I'd recommend doing a trial run first though before you buy everything at once.

>>6593899
>>6594184
Honestly it looks like you might be best off taking some beige slacks and dying them yourself since I've never seen camos for sale that only have the pattern on the front.

Still working on an Axton cosplay. Got most of it together, just working on the accessories now. Anybody got an idea for base for this shoulder mounting? I was thinking the body of it could be done with fairly rigid foam, then sealed and painted/worked over. Not really sure to do with the part that comes into contact with the jacket though.

>>6593899
You: My nig

>>6595504

Heavy duty velcro?

>>6595608
Velcro onto the jacket and build the foam on top of the other side then? What would be the best way to affix the foam to the velcro?

>>6595627

If you seal the foam, the velcro should stick and stay with no problem. At least, for me it hasn't been a problem for the times I've done it and it stays put really well.

>>6595696
Whats the best way to seal foam? They don't sell plastidip in my country...

>>6595726
brush on several layers of wood glue

So, last night I was inspired to do a turret cosplay. I found a really cute dress pattern and quickly drew up a little design on MS paint. I was just wondering if I could get a little bit of input on the design that would make this costume look really neat. I was thinking of putting in some lights to make the chest piece brighter. I think using a something like vinyl to make the dress or some type of fabric to get a cool looking shine. Would that be incredibly hard to work with?

>>6596156
I don't think vinyl would work very well for a circle cut skirt like that, it just wouldn't quite drape right. Maybe consider using something like a sports knit that has a sheen to it instead? Almost like a jersey fabric but with more body to it, I'm not really sure what the word is for it.

Then you can fully line it and maybe face the collar to make sure it has the right amount of stability with a flimsier fabric.

>>6596231
Yeah, I was just looking at google and thought the same thing when looking at examples. Do you think a pleather-type of fabric would work well? I'm thinking of creating a petti to help with the fullness, but I'm also afraid of the way the whole thing will end up draping. Jersey fabric seems like it would end up being rather flat. I'm not even sure if pleather+petti would look okay in the end.

>>6596321
I was thinking about that, and I think if the pleather is soft and pliable enough, it could work! Try to find a pleather that has that softer, more foam-like feel to it rather than the upholstery sort of backing, and if it easily drapes when you gather it with your hands I think it could work.

With the petti, I'd just be careful of
a) the jersey shelfing and lumping strangely over the petti, because it doesn't have a lot of body on its own- so you'll need a good lining, and
b) If you use pleather, it might sort of.. not drape and stick up straight out, if that makes sense? Like out radially in a circle. So you'd have to play with it to make sure it drapes downward properly without being limp and sad, in which case a petticoat would definitely help.

>>6595391

Thank you for answering about nazrin's rods!

>>6596333
I didn't even think of the backing, thanks. Do you think it would be tacky to mix fabrics? I want to have a black turtle neck under the dress, but I feel if I use an American Apperal leotard, which I think is spandex, it would look a little off with the pleather.

>>6596367
Nah, I think that would look fine. I personally like the look of spandex+pleather or vinyl but that's just me.

Anyone have any good wing harness tutorials? I need something low profile but strong because my wings are quite large.. And it cant go over the breasts since those need to be larger for the costume too.

>>6596378
Alright! Now I'm pumped. Thanks again for all your help.

I want to make the top/dress part that's in the image shown. I don't want it to be a dress, but just have a long enough to look....dress-y?
I'm an inexperienced sewer, as i've only made one tube skirt and it took me 6 hours so whatever details you put in will be extremely helpful

>>6595352
Rigilene? I hadn't heard about that before! I'll have to try that out, it looks like that'll work pretty well! Thank-you so much!!

>>6596457
Go hunt down a nice form-fitting shirt (ignore colour and fabric-quality) at Goodwill, cut it apart by the seams, and add a bit to the bottom so that it goes slightly past your crotch. Make the sides of the pattern flare out at that point.
I guess if you use a sturdy fabric that can hold its shape, it'll do that.
(I'm bad with fabric recommendations though, sorry)

The rest should be fairly easy, although I can't tell what's going on under the bow.

>>6590678
If you find this, share, please. I need the exact same thing; I saw the stuff you mean at Jo-Ann as well and was horrified.

Looking for /cgl/'s most-recommended leotard pattern. Something akin to this is what I'm looking for. Anyone have any recommendations?

>>6596603
Discount dance supply dot com

Since I don't know what you want it for and therefore texture and the specifics on shape are variable no- I cannot give more specific recommendation.

>>6596408

http://whatishcc.com/tutorials/winarness.php

They basically tell you what they made for the bigger wings.

What would be the best way to make her sword and create the small patterns on her skirt?

>>6596688
Applique the patterns.

>>6596622
Well, it's just going to be made from spandex. It has a couple custom seams I'll have to pattern in myself, so I was looking for a pattern akin to what Sailor Moon cosplayers use.

>>6596688

For the sword, I just got a black boken and used craft foam for the seals, painted the flowers on.. and attached the end flower with hot glue and ribbon to look like it was tied on. I didn't add the poofy thing yet. Hope this helps somehow... unless you want to completely craft your own sword out of wood or something.

>>6596708
The pattern I see recommended most often for Sailor Moon is the Greenpepper Crystal Lake skating dress pattern. That might give you somewhere to start.

>>6596509
I ended up using the 90%-10% PVC/cotton gold trim from the by-the-yard section in Jo-Ann and taking the time to cut it into the width I wanted.

>>6596501

<- that in pink is what's under the bow. Just use some iron-on transfer paper for the symbol.

>>6596457
>>6596501
For fabric, try a cotton knit (like a t-shirt blend). It won't stand up like in the reference unless you either use interfacing or a horsehair hem

This is more of a wig-general thread question, but I might as well ask it here.
I just got my miku wig and I remember seeing a japanese tutorial about how to make her pigtails really poofy at the ends like how her hair normally is but no one seems to care. Wondering if anyone might have that tutorial.

>>6597196
This video isn't bad, pigtails starts in the middle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJI9lWu1w&list=UU9UJ6sNJiEPojtTqyzd9A&index=8

>>6594209
Look up bubble shorts, I found a pattern like that last year and you would just need to modify it of course

Hey cgl, what are the best tutorials for spiking a wig? I'm talking Cloud Strife style soft spike, smooth and gravity defying.

I have tried googling tutorials but a lot of them boil down to just 'apply wax', 'spray'.

>>6597780
Hold up a lock of hair, spray all of it but concentrate on the root, put a bit of wax on the tip, and snip off the excess.
With Cloud, you'd have to make sure to make a lot of thin spikes. That's why it looks so smooth.

>>6597820
Thanks anon. No back-combing involved at the base, then?
I'm not actually doing Cloud, so unfortunately the thin back spikes aren't going to be usable.

>>6597849
Depends. If your wig has enough volume, you can get away without back combing. A thinner wig would most likely need some backcombing to volumize it.

>>6588299
Thankyou so much ! I painted the ball first and did a small test patch. Works perfectly.

>>6596484
You're welcome! Some people call it boning, also. I think Rigilene might be a brand name.

>>6597880
Well, it's a type of boning that's essentially a strong sewable mesh.. The main difference being that it doesn't require a channel to be sewn into but it's far less rigid.

>>6597891
Ah, I see, thanks for the clarification!

Does anyone have any tutorial or something for making Miku-like vocaloid boots?

>>6596688
>>6596720
>unless you want to completely craft your own sword out of wood or something.
Do iiiit.

And, I just did the ghosts with fabric paint, though I'm thinking applique would be cleaner. Considering redoing them.

>>6596688
>>6598268
Also, I highly recommend doing the ruffles as part of their own underskirt, rather than sewing the ruffles directly to the green part, if you haven't already done so. It works really well like that.

What would be the best way to do the grey/lighter grey parts of the LoGH uniform? Especially the raised parts. I was initially thinking craft foam but the darker grey ones look to be like just some sort of fabric and rather thin.

Gotta sand between some weird cracks on a gun prop. Would an emery board work?

How would I go about making Kauser II's armour? What materials would be good to use?

>>6598487
Geez, forgot image.

>>6598499

http://gyakuyoga.hobby-web.net/ind.html

Scroll down until you see the tutorials for Krauser armor. He's translated his tutorials into English and also provides the pattern that you can use. He used some stuff that is only sold in Japan but eva foam should work fine.

>>6598526
>http://gyakuyoga.hobby-web.net/inx.html

Wonderful, thank you very much.

>>6593990
Make a form of your leg. Worked for my Homu tights. I just had to do two layers, but if you stretch them over a form of your exact leg (made however doesn't matter) it will look right wearing it. Do thin layers and expect the paint to soak through the tights for a bit before actually showing up on the outside.

About how difficult would it be to attach sleeve to a corset?
I want to cosplay Rose in "The Unquiet Dead" but relatively clueless how to go about it.

Would you guys recommend using false eyelashes together with circle lens? What brand or types of false eyelashes work the best?

>>6598791
You can but your eyes will feel like ell after awhile. I recommend only using the kind that go on the very edges of your eyes to minimize the agony.

How do I make a veil like this? I was thinking a circle shape and using a tight zigzag stitch along the ends or maybe a rolled hem, but I'm not sure. Anyone have any suggestions?

Also, would the general shape be a circle or more of an oval?

>>6598893
Your idea sounds like it'll work, and I think it's better to go with the circle. To imagine an oval, the back will be too long, and edges may come up too high by your face. If anything, test the shape with some cheap fabric. It doesn't have to drape as nice, you just need to see the size and how it looks around the head and back.

OKay so, I'm trying to make the Persona 3 jacket, and I just can't find a pattern!

Does anyone have any good ideas for the pattern?

>>6598913
Yeah, I just checked a bunch of tutorials for circular veils and it looks like i could get it to work. I just wanted to cut it so the face would be shown like in the pic, like bang short instead of shoulder length and covering my face.

Thanks for the ideas. Now to go figure out how to use my rolled hem sewing foot D:

I thought I would post this here on the off chance it might help someone.

Whenever I consider making a costume that may not be to my exact bodytype (I am short, a little plump and have huge boobs) I always make one of these to see if I like the way I look.

I take the character image and I make it a little wider, shorten the legs, shorten the length overall since I'm not a giraffe, add a bigger chest and basically pinch and pull until it resembles what the character and costume would look like at my size.

This really helps to give me a visual and idea of what the outcome will be. After crying over too many bad choices and cursing myself for not taking the leap on outfits that would have looked great, I find this really saves me a lot of time and despair in the end. Of course it's not 100% accurate but it really does put the costume into perspective.

A couple of my friends do the same thing now, even the super skinny ones- they stretch out the character and remove a lot of the curveage to see if they still like the look.

>>6598950
damn that's a fat Asuna

>>6595468
um...you do know that the right hand picture is less detailed correct?

>>6598950
So based on this you're not going to do Asuna, right?

>>6598964
>>6598956
I'll leave that to your imagination. The important part is the person doing it is comfortable with the end result, not some random anon.

Some people might be fine looking less than perfect, others aren't but in the end you should choose what feels right for you.

>>6598956
even anorexic girls wont have legs or torsos that long realistically

>>6598976
And imagine how strange real people would look if their head was the widest part of their body.

Ok im stuck as to what exactly to make this anchor out of, wood is out of the question because no saws or workshops. and I want to avoid paper because it never sands pretty. also Im in an apptment so kinda limited that way to

>>6599070
FOAM.
A stiff foam and either cover it in craft foam so you can paint it, or find a sealer to cover the whole thing. You'll be able to cut it with scissors or knives and shape it as needed, and it'll be easy to find the right thickness for may's anchor. plus it'll be hella light weight.

Also, Menards, Home Depot, local fabric store. Thats where to find it.

Im doing a CA Cupid cosplay and im not sure how to do this lacy looking heart stuff. Any tips? Im planning on getting white stockings and then gradient dying the black.

>>6599406
there are some tutorials out there for doing tattoo tights using sharpies. You might be able to do the same thing either using a silver sharpie or a white fine tip paint pen.

>>6599753
careful, that shit is toxic

Hey guys, I'm working on my Terra cosplay and it's the first time I'm working on armor. I'm going with Wonderflex and I was wondering how much would I need?

Also, for the headpieces what's the best way to do something like that? Yellow headband that has the pieces attached or attaching them straight on the wig?

>>6599815
I would draft a pattern out of cardboard or something, then measure it. Might be helpful in figuring out exactly how much you need that way.

>>6599816
Great idea! Thanks, I'll do that. Common sense is not more forte.

Cosplaying Elizabeth and two things are slowing me down.
How would one make perfect inner and outter circles such as those on the dress? I've tried a rotary cutter and sharp scissors but I honestly don't have the steadiest of hands.
Second, any input on how to make the hat?

Anyone have any recommendations for a white suiting fabric (and where I could find it) for Shin here? Jo-Ann's selection is a bit slim and I'd prefer not to spend a lot of time getting swatches from a half-dozen places. I'm just looking for a more traditional/normal/formal suiting and don't care for the loads of crepe/linen/patterned ones I'm finding.

>>6599933
Maybe using a rigid item as a stencil (like a coin or glass, depending on the circle size) and a craft knife would be easier?

Do you guys know any tricks to get acrylic smudges off of fabric without changing the color of the fabric?

I was going to trash this top because of the smudges and I had gotten too big for it, but I lost enough weight to wear it again and I'd like to keep it, but the smudges are killing me and I don't know what to do.

>>6599933
I'm not sure what to tell you about the circle, because I just used a rotery cutter and it worked pretty well, but the one anon who mentioned a stencil sounds good. As for the hat...you could just break it up into 3 pieces, then interface them to get the right stiffness you need. That's sort of what I came to. If it won't stay on your head properly you can just use some bobbypins to keep it down maybe?

>>6598281
Still looking for help on this, if someone knows a way!

>>6600739
>>6600195
Thank you! I'm gonna go get more blades for my rotary cutter, I think it might not be sharp enough anymore.

So I have this sad poor coat and I need to dye the faux fur on the front and arms black. Can anyone recommend a brand of fabric dye and/or special method for dying fake fur?

How would you go about attaching a plastic shotgun to the bottom of a plastic M16A1? Is anyone familiar with attaching launchers or other accessories onto plastic rifles? (not airshit)

I doubt anyone on /cgl/ is into military like cosplay (metal gear to be specific) but it's worth a shot because IDK how I'm gonna do this.

So this is a newb question a bit... but would it be okay to wear a wig cap under my zentai? Or should I find another way to do my hair under one?

Also, would it be weird to wear a shirt under a zentai? I need to wear my binder under it and since my binder is white it shows a bit thru the black?

>>6601861

You can try using Rit Dye or doing a Sharpie bath [google it if you don't know what I'm talking about]. You just have to make sure you let the fur sit in the dye bath for the right color and follow those directions~

>>6601874
e6000? I'd figure attaching anything to somethign else you'd need some heavy duty glue/adhesive.

>>6601945
You can wear a wig cap, I've done it before and so has my friend. Just have someone there to tell you if it shows through. As for the shirt, I'd say no depending on how tight your zentai is/what kind of shirt. It'll show the lines of where the shirt sleeves, the collar, and the bottom are. But if you want to, again, have a friend there to tell you if they can see it. I don't think it'll matter though seeing as you'll be wearing a binder and the lines might be visible anyway.

>>6602011
Great, good to know that I can wear a wig cap. I'm wearing stuff over the zentai, so it should hide the lines from of a tank top but I'll grab my friend to check it for me. Thank you anon.

How would I go about making a head mask like this? Like I'm guessing they just stretched put some.. sort of fabric over the entire thing. I thought maybe using wire as the base would work, but it looks incredibly smooth and round so I don't know what they did. Only for the bottom bit maybe?

>>6602197
I was going to say paper mache something inflatable that has that shape.

>>6602197
Probably layers of dense upholstery foam, cut and sanded smooth, and because it's dense it'll be light and doesn't require a wire mesh on the inside (but maybe if you were working with a lighter foam that needs support, use the wire as the base and lay the foam on top).

As for fabric... maybe lycra? If it's white and matte, and stretch plenty.

>>6602325
>because it's dense it'll be light
you wot

>>6602328
Oh herp, sorry I was thinking "dense" that it'll hold it's shape and still be lighter than a spongier foam that needs wire, which I think is heavier. Sorry sorry, I really could be wrong and shouldn't have mentioned about the weight bit. Of course if it's super dense like EVA foam mats, that's pretty heavy.

Does anyone have a pattern/an idea how to make a bathing suit top like this?

>>6602356
Very carefully.

>>6602356
looks like gradient dyeing and bedazzling mostly. seems like a simple enough bikini top with racer straps.

>>6602375
Not the poster (though I am the first responder) but, look closer. The straps don't go behind the shoulders and down - they go up and around behind the head.

>>6602382
Yea, I noticed that upon closer inspection. Then I revise my suggestion to coat hangers and LOTS of strappy tape. Thank goodnes the hair is so long, you can drape the tendrils over where-ever you secure it to your chest.

I'm trying to make a Travis Touchdown costume.

Where could I buy a good collared red leather jacket for under $150?

>>6602341
>>6602325
Ahh, I completely forgot about foam. I was wondering what those ears were made out of and it's probably that. Thank you!

>>6602356

I'd say pattern wise make a normal halter top but make the straps clear. That way, you can add the fabric piece that goes around the head separate and still have your bathing suit have actual support.

Looking for magic strapless support for a close-fitting strapless dress. I'm a B/C cup and have a stick-on bra, but the weight of the dress pulls my boobs down.

Is there any sort of masterlist of fantasy make-up tutorials to make your face look more outrageous?

>>6601861
Yeaaaah North! I agree with the previous replier, I think those methods might work, though I've never tried to dye faux fur. Good luck!


Trying to work on a Jack Frost staff. I'm planning on making the core out of a clear piping so I can light it up from the center, but clear PVC is terrible expensive. Any suggestions on an alternate clear pipe-like material that won't cost me $50+ per 10-foot length?

Stupid question, but I'm sure someone is more clever than I am.

So I'm going to start competing in masquerades soon and there's no way in hell I'm wearing a good costume around the con. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions for cute shit to wear around a con? I really don't like kigurumi pajama things and sailor suits sometimes get trouble.

>>6603021
Why wouldn't you wear your good costume around the con? Take it from someone who has entered over 20 masquerades and won a good chunk of them... its not worth it to make a costume just for the competition unless the prize is huge.

The staffing and scheduling is always a hot mess. You won't get the attention on stage that you think you will. Barely anyone remembers the competition after the fact. Wear the costume to the con for as long as you can before the show, at least you'll get some hall shots and appreciation and have fun in it too.

>>6603037
...That's a very good point. I guess I was just thinking of the hell I got going up and down stairs in a giant ball gown. I really like going to panels and enjoying the con, but it's hard to do with something complicated on.
But maybe I'll reconsider. Thanks!

>>6603076
Ball gowns ain't no thang girl! You can go up and down stairs easily, and just lift the bottom of your skirt/hoop in crowded places to flatten yourself out.

To be honest, no one will mind as long as you are courteous and polite and don't barge through busy areas expecting everyone to move out of your way.

The only place I would avoid is the dealers room if its a very packed convention, just go on Sunday.

Every time I've made a costume just for the contest, even if I won, I barely got any pictures and it felt a little like a waste because only the crowd at the masquerade saw it.

I accidentally posted in the wrong thread but I was wondering how I could attach a belt buckle that is superficial and doesn't help hold the belt on me to the belt itself?
I have no clue how, I have the buckle made but no clue how I would attach it to hide the actual buckle without leaving a huge bump so it sits sideways.

Would I be able to just like, brush on fabric dye onto fabric? The lines between the different colors i would use don't have to be straight or crisp.
I know about baltik but i don't think i have the time or money to do that as the con is coming up soon.

I have an unlimited supply of brushed chrome stick-on vinyl from work. I'm thinking of using it cover a bunch of gear and armor I'll be making in the future because its quick, cheap and looks pretty believable... but it's just a bit too shiny.

Any ideas on how to dull it down a little? The surface is smooth plastic. This is a pic of how it looks stuck to some plain cardboard.

>>6604664
Second option I have, which is a duller more metallic silver rather than chrome with no brushed detail. Ignore the denting below, thats just the cardboard folded the wrong way so I could reuse the back and not the fault of the vinyl.

>>6604664
I like the shinier vinyl better. You could just put on watered-down acrylic paint?

>>6604664
How thin is that stuff and any clue on getting some from anywhere? Or if it comes in gold as well? How well does it go around curved surfaces?

>>6604664
Get a gray or black spray paint and spray it from a pretty good distance away so that it is just barely landing on it as a mist. That should add just a little bit of matte without covering the surface too much.

I want to make an extremely literal, mascot-suit-like interpretation of Solid Snake by making pepakura 'armour' of his in-game model.

I'm familiar with the theory of how to do this, but how do I go about altering the pattern so I can get into it? I'm not talking just scaling, I know what I'm doing there - I mean in terms of hinges, etc.

>>6604664
This stuff is great, the other kind looks like duct tape. If you want it to look like metal shiny is better.

If you really need it duller, experiment with weathering it with with acrylic paint and/or scratching it up.

As a really new cosplayer, I need your help. I'm trying to figure out what the best fabric would be for this. I have a feeling it's probably gonna end up being vinyl, but I have no idea how to get that kind of color.... Would dying vinyl hold the same results as fabrics like cotton?

>>6604769
You can buy it from www.carsticka.com as well as get it cut into custom shapes. There is a gold brushed chrome, but its unlisted for sale by the roll. You can email to ask about it thought!

It can handle a curve just fine, but it won't go over a round object without some rippling like paper.

>>6604816
>>6604793
>>6604762

Thanks for you advice! I will test out a few different methods, but I think I may go the plainer silver for the majority with the shiny brushed chrome for details and trim and do some of the black spraypaint over both.

I'm looking for a more clear (full length) reference pic for Yui's regular white dress. I don't know why it's been so hard to find...

>>6605618
Just screencap the episode?

>>6605105
>Purge

I love you.

>>6605105
Aw yeah, Purge.

>>6605724
>implying people on /cgl/ actually know the source material

Is this sort of lace considered decent quality? If not, what is?

>>6605744
Ohhh yes. We're planning a Space Channel 5 group for next year's ohayocon. We also figured it's be fun to reenact the beginning of the last level as well, for a possible skit. I of course had to go with Purge. XD The way I'm hoping to make it, is have his cloaked outfit, with this outfit underneath and to be able to pull off the cloak to reveal my funkified dance outfit.. just like he does in the game. lol.

>>6605804
Yes, it's fine.

>>6605618
Go screencap an episode, the official production art was only released for her Pixie form.

I'm making her white dress as well.

>>6605804
That kind of lace is alright, anon.

For future reference, just ask yourself 'is this lace hideous and ugly?'. If you find yourself saying 'yes', it's bad lace. Tadaah.

Even cheap lace can sometimes look really nice! I have some machine lace which I found in the 50p bin at the habidasher's which is clearly quite cheap, but it feels soft and nice quality and has a cool geometric pattern with no netting rather than BLOCKYFLOWERZ like all other cheap lace. So really, just go with your eyes and hands - if it looks nice and feels nice, it is probably nice.

Fyeahlolita has a really good guide to telling good lace from bad lace. 4chan keeps telling me the link is spam, so just type in fyeahlolita dot blogspot dot co dot uk, and then paste in /2010/04/how-to-tell-bad-lace-fromood-lace.html

Oh yeah - for the kind of lace you have in the picture, if you want the best possible quality, check the edges for mesh that bleeds far beyond the embroidered edge. A little bit of occasional bleed is alright, so don't worry about it, but if you want to be sure you're getting value for money, look for that.

Anyone know how to wash hairspray stains out of a wig?
I forgot to wash a short black wig after the last con and now there are tiny white stains on it (kinda like dandruff).
I washed it but it there's still some left. (It's only visible if you look from up close, but I still wanna save my wig.)

>>6605972
>>6606401
Great, thank you c: I read the guide, it was really helpful.

Is there any kind of shapewear that can be used to slim your rear-end that wouldnt show with a shorter skirt for cosplay? I am somewhat pear-shaped. 25 inch waist but 34-35ish hips. Any suggestions? Thanks!

>>6607162
How short? Be careful when buying as lots of shapewear these days is more butt-lifting than slimming as more people celebrate their booty/want their rear end to look like Kim Kardashian/Beyonce/etc. You could go with something like this, if you're not exposing any midriff at all.

>>6607238
Thank you for the advice! Unfortunately I will probably have to to take care while sitting because of the shortness. I am a bit shy so I like that the piece in the picture may cover a little more than a bikini style bottom would. Do you happen know what the piece in the picture is called or the brand? Thanks again!

>>6606858
Soak it in warm water for a few hours, use shampoo. Rinse and repeat. Hairspray is meant to be washed out.

>>6607440
http://www.hourglassangel.com/shapwear/category/body-shapers

I don't know the first thing about wigging. Any resources besides those in the sticky that I should check out? Specifically pertaining to styling and concealing the edge of the wig if the hair is to be brushed back.

Any assistance on finding camouflage pants?plus i'm having a hard time finding a proper shirt for it as well. His is has what looks like ribbing on it. I have a shirt similar but its way to large for me and needs to be tailored to my size. Any help trying to find these items?

Does anyone know where I can find some good honey colour/golden colour circle lenses? I've been searching and havn't come up with much, seems like every other colour of the rainbow is available

MORE of an opinion question rather than help but how terrible would it be to have a NORMAL ponytail for Aoi instead of her ridiculous uptail?

>>6608490
Pretty terrible. Seems to be one of her outstanding characteristics. Otherwise, I would honestly see you as nothing more than a casual runner.

>>6608490
I'd see it the same way I'd see a Sasuke cosplay with standard emo bangs and no other styling.

>>6608490
Asahina's silly hair is one of the most distinct parts of her design - it doesn't really look like a costume without it. I'm putting together a Dangan Ronpa cosplay too and the hair is my biggest issue right now too :<

>>6608490
>>6608517
Some cosplayers will make a foam or cloth shape pinned to the back of the wig and layer the hair over it. Either way you are going to have to style small sections at a time with Got2B Glued. Use gravity to your advantage and finish with tacky glue. There is no reason you can't shock it straight up, it just takes practice. Good luck.

>>6608490
I think a high ponytail would translate better to real life. Something like this, but with a small brown hair tie.

>>6597196 here
I should probably start a thread for this question, but too shy...
Anyone got any references to newer Hatsune Miku outfits that don't have enough love yet?

That's what I was planning on going with, but I don't wanna look lazy :T I just don't think that her hairstyle would translate well to real life, like at all...

Can anyone help me? I'm trying to figure out what style of dress this is.

>>6599815

I'm back for help.

What would be the best way to attach wonderflex with fabric? I've heard hot glue is good with small pieces, but what about larger pieces? Like the chest plate?

>>6609026
For my Sadako dress I just thirfted an old nightgown. It was perfect. Hope that helps.

Stupid simple question, but an issue I haven't run into untill now. I'm having to glue EVA foam to spandex. I tried e6000 but it didn't really want to hold, any other alternatives? I had one recomendation of Barge that I will try tonight. Will crazy glue or hot glue work?

Any advice would be appreciated.

>>6609126
Super 77 spray adhesive. Worked like a charm. But yes, hot glue also works.

Firstly i'l apologize for being new, this probably fairly obvious.

What Material would be good for the "Wings" along the back?
I've thought of stiff card or poster board, but worried about them being damaged in a busy con or even just travel.

foam was my other idea, but getting the perfect black finish could be rather difficult.

any suggestions?

>>6609177
For a good black finish, use plastidip. I use it to seal most of my foam stuff and it works like a charm.

>>6609177
Fiberglass.

I hope I'm not late to this thread.
But does anyone know how to darken the glasses on Russian gas mask without losing visibility

>>6609177

Regardless of what you make it out of, people will most likely bump into them. I'd say just make it out of matte board and it shouldn't be a problem walking around as long as you don't make them extend out too much.

>>6609111
I'll probably end up doing that. I always thought her outfit was a nightgown but then I saw this from Sadako 3D's special photobook and thought it was a neat look.

ugh i just played this game for the first time last week and its freaking amazing. I seriously don't understand why I haven't heard of it before

sage for offtopic

I'm planning on cosplaying Raven from Teen Titans, but I've never done anything with a leotard before. Where can a find nice ones, and should I go with a more leathery looking one or just some kind of matte nylon/spandex?

My google-fu keeps failing me, can anyone here point me in the right direction where to find material like the one in pictures? I think it's some kind of acrylic stuff.

I can't seem to get the scuffs off these Bodyline shoes. I would like to sell them but not in this condition. I've tried a magic eraser, Comet, window cleaner, eraser, and toothpaste and it doesn't seem to budge.

>>6608729
Not exactly new, but I don't see this version very often.

>>6609379
I pretty much clean everything with water/white vinegar mix... Might work on these too. I managed to clean up a really banged up/scuffed artificial leather couch with it.

anyone have a good sailor fuku tutorial?

I found a great video for how to do the collar but I need one for the actual blouse/shirt... part.

What was that silicone spray or something that I've seen people mention to help long wigs not tangle as badly? Where would I get it?

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Thanks anons.

I've decided on making the wings out of 1m square foam, at a 45 degree angle to my body they'll only come out 50cm or so, so still fairly close.

Plastidip seems nice, but very expensive to get where i live, so I'm looking at just dyeing or glossing them.

Possibly go over with plastidip at a later date if it all works out nicely.

again, thanks all.

polite sage as i'm not asking/giving help

>>6605618

Maybe this will help a little? It's only a back view though...

Do you anon's think it would be okay to cosplay as Ebisu (Dorohedoro) when I'm 5'5" and 33.5-26-25? I'd love to try Nikaido, but I think that would be even less realistic since I don't have the muscles or chest size.

>>6610110
35 not 25, sorry.

Need to paint Crono's Rainbow sword. Tried the stain glass paint that go with kiddie suncatchers kit and its crap as you could imagine. Need ideas for coloring over metallic paint.

Is this a good Link wig?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wig-ChangaeS-mixgold-cosplay-Pandorahearts--Vessalius-/251211303607

best way to paint/ recolor a neoprene face mask?

keep if mind it'll be over my mouth.

Material help?!

Do you all think a medium weight linen would look nice for this skirt?
I was also thinking something like organza for the top, I want it to seem flowy and don't mind if it's see through because I can always wear a cami. Or do you think just cotton would be fine?

I will have to order my fabric online because my Joanns doesn't have any colors like these besides in cotton broadcloth or quilting cotton.