/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

i'll indulge your request thread, but you must promise me that you will come back and dump at least a few images, op.

Requesting oversized/floppy witches hat tutorial, if anyone has.

in return, gradient dye tutorial

>>6762061
seconding this request please

Anyone have any for corsets? Or Morrigan's wings?

>>6762074

Anyone got a jewel or a mold for jewels tutorial?

I really hope this one actually works, I haven't had a chance to try it yet.

>>6762117

>>6762123
I've tried this on a cheap old curly wig I have. Worked like a dream.

>>6762075 seems a lot better, though.

>>6762123
It also untangles long wigs very easily.

>>6762357
pics?

Anything and everything to do with Plugsuits, and I'll give my firstobrn child.

Are there any tutorials on (school uniform) blazers?

>>6763846
saw some chick at Sugoicon this past fall that had and amazing Rei plugsuit. had her BF with her (not cosplaying) and I was too beta to talk to her. so I don't know if she made it, or bought it.

>>6763838
Seconding.
I really want to see the results.

>>6763859
>>6763838
Thirding.

>>6762061
>>6762070
I'm attempting to make my Marisa hat soon, if I do a good enough job to make a tutorial, I'll share.

bump

Anyone had "how to cut" a wig tutorial?

>>6769541
>Depends what style you want
>Generally, take a scissor and vertically cut.

>>6769626
Adding that thinning shears are a good tool to have on hand in addition to your regular ones.

>>6769629
I just got thinning shears and cutting wigs has never been easier. It also looks so much better.

>>6769629
>>6769980
I got some thinning shears but I have no clue how to use them, is there a tutorial for that?

>>6770190
I think Arda has a tutorial for it on their Youtube channel.

I feel so dumb though, even with that I feel like I don't do it quite right...

>>6762021
OP, I FOUND IT! TOOK ME 30 MIN, BUT I DID IT!! >http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&global=1&q=how+to+make+thigh+high+boots#/art/Making-thigh-high-boots-The-cheats-way-339994708?_sid=56d375b6

>>6762021

>http://lolainprogress.deviantart.com/art/Making-thigh-high-boots-The-cheats-way-339994708

A great kimono pattern can be found here: http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs19/f/2007/242/e/4/Tutorial_Draft_a_Kimono_Patten_by_taeliac.pdf

>>6762045
Is there anyway to make the M bigger?

>>6770908

I'd presume just using bigger glass bottles. Maybe try soda cans with frozen water?

>>6762061
Trying to make my own witch hat now, my current method consists of a felt form over a straw hat, over which I'll put the showy fabric. It's not a very large one though...

I'll dump what I have that hasn't been posted.

>>6769541
here's a how to add wefts tutorial. I don't have a how to cut one on this laptop, sorry!

1/3

Are there any tutorials for neck ruffs?

>>6771153
3/3

>>6771156
I haven't got one, but I'm sure there's got to be one out there.
Sorry!

Anyone have any armor tutorials?

>>6769541
seconding, mostly for removing wefts safely

>>6771204
To remove wefts: turn the wig inside out, get a seam ripper, unpick stitches that hold weft onto elastic. Don't do it from the other side or you're at risk of unpicking the seam that holds the hair together.

>>6769541
Cut how? I prefer using razors to cut. Or just hair and thinning scissors. Here's a cutting bangs tutorial.

Have a Rapunzel wig tut.

>>6772991

>>6772993

>>6772994

>>6772995

>>6762074
Will this work?

>>6771171
seconding this

>>6771171
>>6773019
I've got a couple, I'll just dump because idk what kind you are looking for.

>>6773059

>>6773062

>>6773059
>>6773062
>>6773063
thank you kind anon! Doing pic related, Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones.

>>6771159
>>6771153
>>6771148
>>6762117
>>6773062

/diy/nossaur here. becoming aquaman (injustice: gods among us), and this thread has been better than the sticky. you guys should keep going.

bump

>>6776078
I'll dump what I have (and what hasn't been posted- I hope)

>>6776081

>>6776082

>>6776084

>>6776086
Another wing tutorial

>>6776087

>>6776089
Seems like some of my files are too large. Sorry!

>>6776091
Actually, the smaller ones I can probably post are found in the cgl pastebin.

>Tutorials and patterns:
- http://cosplaytutorial.com/list.php
- http://www.mediafire.com/?nu3jjb79l9l3wsu

For those of you who never checked it out.

This seems like the right place to ask! I'm looking for a tutorial/instructions on how to give myself raccoon eyes. But not like, a raccoon, but closer to Dream from The Sandman.

Tutorial to be on topic as well.

>>6776409

>>6776409
>>6776416

While amusing, a bit more like this.

tl;dr

>>6776421
That's less a makeup thing, more a full-sclera contact lens thing. The alternative is painting your eyelids black + generic smokey eyeshadow + closing your eyes for pictures, but it's not quite the same.

>>6776089
omg thank you <3

>>6776089
I'm looking at the pattern and user gallery, but doesn't look like she gave any measurements for her tutorial.

I did find this pattern for the collar. Also the user has a ton of other Sailor Moon tutorial resources.

>>6777286
Happy to share, anon. I figured someone would need it.

>>6776421
I'm fairly sure his eyes are shut there.

When they're open they're fucking starfields.

>>6777431
>>6776421
Not the anon, but Yoshitaka's Sandman has a smokey eye, while not like the main series, makes an easier transition to realism.

>>6773092
I'm planning a Brienne costume, too. I've been told for ages she would be the perfect cosplay for me. I think I have my plan for it mostly figured out, other than how to make the chestplate. I'm kinda clueless there.

If anyone wants, I can post the link to my Pinterest, where I've compiled almost all of the tutorials I've saved over my time here. I've got 100+ with wigs and a little bit of makeup.

>>6777785
Yes please!

>>6777725
haha tall anon too?
What are you using to make the breastplate?

I don't know if OP is still here, but Pleaser makes a pair of lycra boots called the Electra 3000, if these tutorials aren't doing it for you. Pic related.

>>6777817
well the armor in general

>>6777817
>>6777826
I was thinking of using craft-foam for most of it, it seems to be easy to work with and not too expensive. I'm stumped on what to use for the chestplate, though. I've never made one before.

Most of my Brienne resemblance is in the face. I was told I look like her before I started watching the series. I guess I'm just lucky she's my favorite character.

>>6777796
pinterest.com/hitsuzen/cosplay-tutorials

I just finished uploading all the stuff I had saved, plus a few more I hadn't seen/saved from this thread.

>>6777841
That's what I'm using too. I'm going to see if I can't craft foam the breastplate since I've seen it done before well, and put the symmetrical design using this tutorial, http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html
I dunno if it'll work or not, trial and error I guess! Other than that, I have no idea either.

>>6777853
Godspeed, fellow Brienne.

I found a tutorial using wires for the base, cardstock for most of the body and craft foam for the accents that I'm probably going to go with, since it seems like it should work. I tried to upload it, but the file is too big.

>>6777914
haha alright, as soon as I find a place locally that sells large pieces of craft foam I'll test it!
Damn, got a link?

>>6777918
>large sheets of craft foam.

http://www.joann.com/darice-foam-roll-36-x60-black/zprd_07058365a/
http://www.michaels.com/Creatology%E2%84%A2-Foam-Roll/gc1324,default,pd.html
http://kwikcrafts.com/crafts/category/Foam-Rolls.html

They're 3' wide.

>>6777842

This is great, thank you! I have you bookmarked.

>>6777918
Sure, here it is. It was on DevArt. http://i46.tinypic.com/35ait8k.png

>>6777926
bless you

>>6771156
I know how to do this but have no tutorial, sorry. Try some period costuming sites like Costumers Manifesto?

I'm larping as a huskarl.
I made a butted chainmail shirt.
My reccomendation is that you don't do it.

WEEKS AND WEEKS of monotonous work.
THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS of rings.

>>6762123
I know you're supposed to put water in the bucket, but how much?

>>6762021

Does anyone have a tutorial for hair loopies?

>>6771156
http://www.elizabethancostume.net/ruffmake.html

>>6779078
Look up an ahoge tutorial on deviantArt (I can't upload it because it's a big file).
Do that, but with thicker wire (or 2-3 loops of wire spaced apart) and a lot more weft.

Does anyone happen to have any spandex suit tutorials?

>>6779078
http://ameblo.jp/airilyweb/entry-10958358293.html
http://ameblo.jp/airilyweb/entry-10958545935.html

>>6781558
Seconding this!

>>6781558
>>6781620
http://www.stretchy.org/catsuit/

>>6779078
OH. MY GOD. I've wanted to cosplay Seiga for SO LONG but that hair man...

>>6781711
Thank you!!

Any papier mache mask tutorials?

Thank you all for your contributions, I've saved them all for future reference! Got a sailor moon cosplay planned sometime in the near future and I've found so many helpful tips in one thread!

Why don't we have a tutorial sticky yet???

>>6773059
tfw i did that exact thing for my larp gear.

>>6782646
not sure if this is the kind of thing you're looking for but..

Lolita skirt part1

part 2

MOAR PLEASE THESE ARE FANTASTIC

Anyone got any plush tutorials? I was looking for an AA thread but didn't really see one so I figured I'd ask here.

>>6784846
I have a couple of random ones, anything in particular?

>>6784891
not >>6784846
but got a QB pattern/tutorial?

>>6784846
I have loads, ask for specifics and ye shall receive

I also have a fair amount of pattern drafting images (for garments) so if anyone needs something in particular then just ask

>>6784917
Forgot my image sorry

>>6784911
What is QB?

>>6784919
> pic related
Kyubey is the mascot critter from Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

He's also called Coobie because of the meguca thing /a/ did.

>>6784922
Ahhhh I get it! I haven't got a specific pattern for that but this one should work if you modify the head and tail

>>6784929

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>>6784939

>>6784940
Cool! The head attachment part, how is the seam hidden there? Just stitch further in the crack and tighten it so it closes on itself?

>>6784917
Could you take a screenshot of all the tutorials you have?

I can't think of anything specific I would like, but I could always add to my collection for a rainy day.

Requesting a Mokona or other round plush pattern for Dera

>>6785187

>>6785127
Here we go! These are my plush ones some of the names are abbreviated; freepattern is for a chibi, volt is Jolteon (Pokemon) and pands is a cat from Panty and Stocking.

>>6785773
If you're curious/want to rename, the PSG cat is Honeneko.

>>6785773
Ivysaur sounds awesome!

>>6785773
Bunny please, I just found about 2 yards of pink fleece while spring cleaning.

>>6785773
pig and tiger and bunny! i'm guessing it the tall pink bunny from that show

/r/ing horse plushie pattern?

>>6785773
Fawn and pig sound adorable.

Is pumpkin just a pumpkin?

>>6785773
Penguindrum please!

>>6786429
Seconding.

>>6785773
an chance you can put these into a dump on mediafire? all would be so helpful

>>6785813
Thank you! I like to keep my files neat haha

>>6785846
Ta daaa

>>6785925

>>6786436
This would be much easier for me actually haha
I'll put them in a zip then on google drive? It's 5am here and I kind of need to sleep so just give me a minute and I'll post the link here

>>6786443
it's also 5am here
hopy shit other anons in my timezone

>>6786429
>>6786433
>>6786408
>>6785973
>>6785945
Plush patterns have been uploaded to my google drive here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2s6Fl3miZSndXlTSkhVdW9ISzA/edit?usp=sharing
If it's not working then let me know and I'll fix it when I wake up, there's a text file in there as well with links to plushies on the net including Homestuck, Totoro, Earthbound and MLP

>>6786458
I can hear the dawn chorus and it's driving me crazy, go to bed anon it's far too late for anyone to be awake!

Painting canvas shoes a new color without rendering them hard as a rock?

anyone have any digileg tutorials?

>>6786658
I almost want to say mixing it with a fabric painting solution or something, but I'd really like to know as well since I like to custom paint shoes

>>6786800
I'm assuming you want to make fursuit-style/faun legs, in which case it's best to make them with foam padding. No matter what any tutorial says, do NOT use stilts. They are dangerous, hard to make, and serve no real purpose other than making you taller.

>>6786812
Nah, not fursuit style/faun legs, like legit digilegs for an alien like look. I know I've seen some on Area 51 but jesus christ 900 dollars plus shipping is too expensive for me.

However, since you say no stilts, would those ones on Area 51 count as them, I'm guessing? Does anyone have any stories about them making them/using them and the like? I know taller is a thing I DEFINITELY need, since I would like to do some tall cosplays because I'm five feet tall exact and i'm an adult

>>6786822
Yeah, area 51 digilegs count as stilts, but those should be relatively save to use, although they do put a strain to your back. But if you really want to make stilts, I ain't stopping you. Just make sure they are durable and you don't fall while using them.

>>6786828
Yeah, I definitely do wanna make stilts, but stories and experiences are definitely welcome!

>>6784911
Not a good scan, but I have this...

>>6784911
>>6788494
And page 2/2. Again, sorry the scan isn't very good.

>>6788498
thanks, I also managed to find better scans of this using search by image on the googles: http://cosplayresearch.com/blog/?p=132

Tutorials on corset making?

Sephiroth hair

Anyone have any tutorials on making a rounded helmet that doesn't involve the balloon/paper mache method?

>>6788695
I use a combination of these three tutorials:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=122286.0#axzz2QT7zGxAP
http://costumingdiary.blogspot.ca/2010/02/tv110-1880-late-victorian-corset.html
http://www.themrs.ca/2012/02/lannis-corset-tutorial.html

>>6786488
>https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2s6Fl3miZSndXlTSkhVdW9ISzA/edit?usp=sharing

>>6763854
that doesnt help

>>6785187

>>6789180

>>6771204
would this work with a dd-e cup?

bumpin
>>6789419
doubt it

>>6762021
I never thought of using goth boots for my cosplays to give myself extra height, that's a really good idea.

>>6786800
>>6786822
Check out this girl's Draenei costume, she made stilted boots using high heeled boots, PVC pipe, and some other materials. It should be a lot cheaper, especially if you can get a pair of boots at someplace like Goodwill for dirt cheap.

http://www.cosplay.com/costume/248415/

>>6785773
Gunter, fawn, and turtle please.

>>6792719
I've uploaded them here >>6786488

>>6788652
Oh thanks, I'll replace my crap ones with those!

One about helmets, please?
Specially if it's sentai helmets.

http://www.reddit.com/r/pantyselling

live

dont you dare reach page 9

>>6776086
If you want more english, this method's used all the time in quilting- look up stuff like 'Strip Quilts' and even just patterns in general

kind of a tutorial question...
about how long does it take to get a decent cosplay together?

>>6784911
Found one

Quality sucks but I tried

1/2

>>6809499
Maybe around 3 months, more if it's complicated or uses new techniques I haven't used, less if it's simple. Even longer if it's something big, like a full suit of armor. What were you thinking of cosplaying?

>>6809499
so many factors would make a broad time estimate impossible. The complexity of the outfit, special needs like lighting or machining, and your skill level.

Anything out there for claws or monster-y hands?

Gloves tutorial anyone?

>>6809499
It also depends on how fast you work/how much time you can actually spend out of a week working on it. If you have no job or school, probably not long. If you work 24 hours maybe 2 days a week to work on it, 40 hours 1 day a week of just actual work.

I start on new costumes 2 weeks after my pervious con, and take it at a slow pace so I don't have to rush things. I've noticed if I don't feel like sewing, my sewing gets sloppy, or if I do it too long. I'm lucky if I have all my costumes done by 3 weeks before the con (I usually do 1 for each day), then spend those 3 weeks packing and talking to friends about their costumes.

>>6809827
Big Sister (bioshock 2)
the main construction is the head/tank, gloves, and legs but the rest needs some attention to not look like shit

>>6810815
I work quickly and I'm not otherwise occupied at the moment, but I do have budget constraints

Any lolita related tutorials? All I can find is either deviantart-tier hotglue shit or a very small amount of decent thing that were already posted.

>>6811059
Or dead links. Goddamnit I fucking hate that shit.

>>6811063
Or just random G&LB patterns. Which to be honest are actually kind of terrible. The how to on knitting is backwards and lots of pieces aren't drafted or scaled properly.

Someone posted a really intricate tutorial for making bunny suits awhile ago and I can't seem to find it on my computer. Did anyone happen to save it?

>>6811089
This one?

errr, says the file is too large, so here's the link. http://fav.me/d5q2ti2

>>6811348
Bless RuffleButt for sharing her secrets and bless you for sharing this

>>6811348
Yeah, I think thats it. Thank you.

>>6784919
What book is this? I want it.

>>6812166
Here's the book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Designing-Patterns-Approach-Pattern-Cutting/dp/0859504042/
It has instructions on how to draft pattern blocks as well so it's an excellent book if you're starting from scratch