/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'll go ahead & start--Anyone know of some good ways to disguise the use of a corset under a bunny suit, or another waist cinching alternative? Doing a Haruko made from red vinyl and the vinyl seems to almost highlight that there is something under it.

>>6830014
I don't know how much it would show but build corset into it using a secondary layer to try to hide the bones?

Wear a waspie?

>>6830014
I thought I saved it but I guess not..

Hopefully you haven't made it yet, because there's a tutorial on deviantArt about making a bunny suit with boning built into it.
If you've already made it.. Try Shapewear?

Any suggestions on how to make Lilith's "fire" wings? I've dabbled with electroluminescence before, so lighting it up doesn't scare me... Making the wings and making them look like fire on the other hand... I'd have no idea.

I know absolutely nothing about fabric.

I want to make this costume but I don't know if it will be possible to find a fabric that can be seamlessly stretched over the hat (vacuum formed base shape) and also look like good officer-grade uniform fabric.

Is my assumption that if I try to use different fabrics for hat and unifrom they'll never match up a bit extremist? I know nothing so I assume the worst at this point.

>>6831569
you don't use different materials. hats are made using a steaming process; the fabric is steamed and saturated until it becomes moldable (usually it's wool or felt) and then pressed and shaped over top of a form. however, i doubt you have an industrial steamer and hat mold, so you may have to settle for doing the crown (top) and sideband as two seperate pieces sewn together. traditional uniforms i think are usually made of a cotton wool woven blend. her coat looks like it would definitely be wool. if you have an army surplus near you, i recommend poking around to get an idea of what fabrics to look for. look for the heavier coats and jackets that would be worn.

I'm glad a thread for this was up, as I'm pretty much lost to most things of this sort right now.

Picture related, I'm doing a human/gijinka version of Big the Cat from Sonic (since I can't afford all that fur and stuff for a suit at the moment) and I've been trying to figure out how do I make the ears so they can stay up and not drag the wig down with the ears. Since his ears are enormous, I figured they'd weigh down pretty hard.

Also, any tips on how to do a stripe in a wig, fauxhawkesq?

How do you make really bulky armor pieces con-friendly? I'm worried about being crammed in the elevator in it, so I'm thinking of making it so I can take it apart and assemble it on the floor, but I'm not sure about how easy that would be to transport.

My first thought was to use the stairs during the busy con hours, but the hotel has eighteen floors or so. Still might do it.

Pic related.

Not sure if appropriate but I don't want to start a brand new thread for it.

Is there any difference, other than the cost, between jewelry cutters and regular pliers from hardware shops? in my area, the former costs $8-$20 while the latter is always below $3. I don't want to pay a mark up for the same item just because it's labelled as a "jewelry tool," if it's the same thing.

1. The wig that my sister got for her Luka cosplay is really thin, We have less than two weeks to get all our shit together, is there any way that we can thicken it (or make it appear) without having to buy two?

2. She is also using her real hair for two of her cosplays. (Vriska and Marceline) Her hair is really long and thick, so I don't see it as too much of a problem, but would it be wise to buy maybe some extensions just for added security? And what would be the best temp hair dye?

3. Best place to buy circle lenses ?

>>6831847
1. Wefts.
3. Pinkparadise is hot right now.

>>6831606
Have friends.

Seriously.

Any time you wear something bulky or pointy the best solution will always be having friends willing to help you with navigation.

>>6831599
Don't build the ears into the wig, wire them onto a headband or something and wear it under the wig, working the ears between wefts.

>>6831999
Ahhh, thank you! I'll be sure to do that. I was thinking about something like that, just wasn't sure how well it would work out.

>>6831976
My friends will also be in bulky cosplays. -_-

>>6832032
Get some whore friends in skimpy outfits

>>6832050
But...but...

Fuck it, I'll take the stairs.

>>6831599
Interfacing and/or wire can help with the ears, but sometimes physics will fuck you anyway. I guess you can just try not to make them to-scale? He's the derpiest cat I've ever seen.

For the wig, you can either dye a part of it separately or sew in purple weft. A lot of wig sites carry weft; Arda is the first one that comes to mind.

>>6832032
>>6831976
Find a friend who's not wearing that?
People who do mascot-suits usually have a simply-dressed person as a "handler" ie. make sure they don't bump into things and such. Hopefully you have some non-cosplaying friends who can do that?

>>6832130
I'll probably see a few non-cosplaying friends there, but I imagine they'll want to do their own thing most of the con. Might be able to get someone to block for me in elevators.

>>6832128
Mmkay, I'll make sure to test it out before I go to a con for it. And yeah, he's the derpiest cat ever. Or was, since they pretty much sacked him outside of the comic.

And I had never thought about purple weft. That may work better.

>>6832156
>>6832128
Epic Cosplay has wefts too; I probably don't need to tell you to stay away from Coscom.

So this is my first plushie, and I think I did an okay job. The only obvious problem is the stitching (and the glue gun residue, but let's ignore that.) How do I hide the stitching better? Most plushies show little to no stitching, and there mine are, clear as day. I used a blanket stitch. The tentacles are a little better because they were smaller and closer together. So what am I doing wrong? Should I be using another stitch?

>>6832444
>blanket stitch

There's your problem, anon.
A blanket stitch is usually used as a hemming stitch with fleece (pic related) and related fabrics or for details/appliques. Were you following a tutorial that told you to use this stitch?

>>6832444
You're new at this, aren't cha?
You should be sewing it inside-out, and THEN flipping the pieces, filling and connecting them all. Sorry if my English is a wee bit off, basically what I tried to say was that the "wrong" side of the fabric should be facing outwards when you stitch them together so you can flip it inside out and it looks seamless.

continuation of >>6832481

I'm by no means an expert, but if you're going to handsew plushies or really anything that involves two pieces of fabric being joined together, you want the wrong sides of both pieces facing out and the right sides facing in. Then you stitch along where the seam is supposed to be with a small, even backstitch that goes through both layers, making sure to keep your stitches as straight and even as possible. After you finish that seam, flip the fabric so the right side is facing out again and while the seam will be visible, the stitches themselves won't be seen if you do it right.

I'm planning on doing a gijinka version of Meloetta soon, and I was wondering how I would go about stying a wig for that. If I had a long base wig, would it be possible to style it with just that, or would I have to get wefts?

>>6832481
Yeah, I figured as much. But that is indeed what the tutorial said.

>>6832499
That's what I did, it looks like >>6832481
on the inside.

So what stitch would you guys recommend then?

>>6832510
I did flip the pieces though. So a back stitch is what I should use? It's what I did for the facial features.

>>6832481
That doesn't look like blanket stitching to me, but the issue is more what >>6832499 is describing.

>>6832511
A normal straight stitch.

>>6832514
Backstitch should work. I'd recommend a machine over handsewing but I understand that may not be possible in some circumstances. Also if you use the same color thread as the fabric it'll be less obvious.

>>6832515
>>6832444 is what a flipped back-stitch looks like.

>>6832516
>>6832520
Bueno, I'll use that for round two, I'll be sure to post an update.

>>6832515
>>6832444 is what a flipped blanket-stitch looks like.

>>6832516
>>6832520
Bueno, I'll use that for round two, I'll be sure to post an update.

Anyone have tutorials or suggestions for making built in support for a Cinderella/princess seam top? I need the right shape but like to know what I'm doing before I jump in.
I guess I just need some direction on how to construct it cleanly with putting in boning.

D-does anybody know how to make machine gun props? My brother wants to cosplay Major Lazer for AX this year and needs some help...

>>6832766
Go the papercraft route.

I need to get darker skin for a con soon, what's the best possible way to do this?
I've been told spray-tan and legit tan, I'm starting to lean towards legit tan because tan in a can kind of looks orange. So would it be better to try and soak up in the sun or go to a tanning place? I remember someone saying that if I go to a tanning salon that I should just do a "stand-up" tan and not a "lay down" tan. I have no idea what the difference would be between standing up or laying down so what do you guys suggest?

>>6832796
I'd say go to a tanning place, since it's controlled. Just lying in the sun might get you burnt or not dark enough, depending on how the sun in your area is on that particular day.

/cgl/, how can I make a purple wig not suck ass?

Can I style it with normal hair product?

I heard I could dip this in fabric softener to make it lose it's shine. Is this true?

Also, how would I go about making this not suck.

Trying to go as a male version of pic related.

This is all just for shits and giggles, nothing too serious.

>>6832806
the weather here has been so freaking sporadic lately I can never tell if it's going to be a nice day or not. How expensive are places usually?

>>6832507
I presume you're going to take an orange wig and wind it around your head?
Weight is your biggest enemy. You might be better off doing a turban of some sort, or the like.

Anyway, if you want to use an actual wig for that, you'd probably be better getting two wigs and disassembling one of them. Get some chicken wire, I'd say, and tons and tons of stable gel (I recommend something by Got2BGlued). Gel the hair to the wire base, spiraling it up like that. If I'm figuring physics right, the gel should hold it in that place.
You'll most likely have to use a hairdryer on it as you go, since that'll take forever to dry as it is.

If you also want to get the black lines, you can try adding small bits of black weft, after the rest of the wig is dry.

Best of luck, Anon.

Repost from the other Help thread:

Not really a cosplay question, but a quick question maybe you guys could answer for me, specifically lolitas, if you're in the thread:

I've somehow got a white Body Line blouse in my possession. I recall the name, but I don't remember if the brand is frowned upon or not. Is it worth trying to sell on /cgl/? Or is it similar to that of Milanoo and I'd have to pass it off to someone who doesn't know any better.
Is it well sought after, or not so much, etc.

>>6832970
Bodyline is alright, especially for things like blouses and shoes.

Lolis won't really trip over their rocking horse shoes for a Bodyline blouse, but it's not Milanoo-tier.

Making Crono's Rainbow sword. Painted the blade with silver spray paint and tried to give it the rainbow sheen with paint from a kiddy suncatcher kit. Big surprise the stuff is pretty crappy and doesn't go on smooth. Recommendations for a clear paint/foil?

Okay, so the back/straight stitch definitely looks better

But how do I make the closing not look like crap? Should I leave less open space at the end for stuffing?

>>6837039
>>6837033
What you're supposed to do is sew the whole thing, but leave a gap (just a few inches), stuff it, then sew the gap closed.
Also, try making your stitches shorter and closer together. It'll help with that weird thing going on at the seams.

>>6837049
But that's what I did. If you're talking about the one on the right, that was another mistake entirely.

The left one is the issue. I made my stitches small and short, and I only left about an inch at the end of each half for stuffing.

How do I into prop making for beginners?

Say I have 7 months, i'm a fast learner, can afford the materials and I'm not afraid of getting my hands dirty.

I want to either make a flintlock or one of pic related

>>6837039
What kind of stitch are you using? Your stitches are super far apart. Learn how to do a backstitch. For the closing part, do as the other anon said and just leaving a big enough to flip the doll out and then look up how to do a hidden stitch to finish it off.

>>6837076
Sorry saw you were trying a backstitch. You really got to try and keep your stitches closer together, pull them nice and tight. While fleece does stretch out and show your stitches a bit it shouldn't be that extreme.

>>6837058
Hm, then just keep trying, Anon.
Hand-sewing is a learning process.

Practice different types of stitches for the part where you close the gap. I can barely explain how to do that since there's several things you can do.

>>6837076
>>6837079
So these are still too far apart? Man. And I didn't know about the hidden stitch (teehee), I guess I have a long way to go. This stuff is fun though.

>>6837039
ladder stitch

>>6837103
You can get a nice tight, close stitch with fleece. It just takes practice really.

>>6837106
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CjOXMuTFXo
Oh.

>>6837119
I've just been practicing with cheap felt from Michaels. Where would I get fleece? Joann's?

I'm currently working on this motherfucker right here. When it's done I'll create a mold and cast it in urethane plastic. Now my problem is with finding something that looks remotely like chrome.
I've bought some chrome effect spraypaint, but it merely looks like silver.
Is there any (cheap) way to make things look chromed without actually galvanising them?

>>6837039
When sewing a multi piece ball leave an opening on the side and not the bottom where everything meets. Use a hidden stitch to close

>>6837126
Oh, you're using felt? Well move on from felt asap because anything you do will show an insane amount of stitches. It's good for some stuff but not blobs. Joann's is an american fabric store right? I don't see why they wouldn't, fleece is damn common/popular. Once you get the hang of it upgrade to minky if available in your area, it's super fun to work with and tight stitches are damn invisible with it.

>>6837129
Why don't you ever listen!?

No, you will never get the perfectly mirrored chrome look unless you either pay to get it done, or use chrome car wrap, which will leave seams.
As you have been told by people before.

>>6837138
Or stretch velour :) which you can also get at joann's

>>6837138
>>6837149
>>6837133
I see I see. thanks for all the help guys, you're awesome.

>>6837136
What about using silver nitrate, like they do with christmas decoration?

Also that was my first time posting about this, you must have mistaken me for someone else.

>>6837149
How is stretch velour compared to fleece and minky? Somewhere inbetween? We don't have any at my local places and I know I've been tempted to order some craft velour to try for skins next time I need to order deer suede.

>>6837162
Poly Stretch velour is like a short pile minky. It doesn't come in as many colors as minky or fleece. I personally detest craft velour, but its usually the only thing that comes in skin tones next to deersuede

>>6837171
Ah, I'll stick the minky and deer suede then. Thank you

>>6837187
Oh! And if you want to ever dye a pastel color for any poly fur/minky/velour use the sharpie and rubbing alcohol method

I want to cosplay bianca but her hair scares the shit out of me. How would I style a wig like this?

So I need to make belts for LeBlanc (very last minute) and I can't find any leather/pleather near me. I was thinking of picking something like this up from home hardware and sticking it to something (cheap and fast) but if you guys have any ideas I'd love to hear them?

What would be the best paint to use on metals? I thought about using spray paint, but I'm sure that'll just scratch right off. Any other recommendations?

I posted this in the other help thread but i think the thread us in its way out. So here we go.. Every time i have ever used starch on pleats, i end up with this white residue/starch line along the folds or any crease where there are more than one layer of fabric.
Googling to no avail, i'm obviously doing something wrong. Please tell me someone else has this issue.

I was wondering what suggestion you guys would have for fabric on this character? (Nina from BoF4)

Can anyone help me read this size chart?
I'm trying to buy an outfit and don't want to get the right size.
My measurements are
Bust: 78.7 cm
Waist: 61 cm
Hip: 80 cm
Shoulder: 38.1 cm
I'm afraid that if I do an extra small it'll be too tight or if I do a small it'll be too loose.

Can anyone help me read this size chart?
I'm trying to buy an outfit and don't want to get the wrong size.
My measurements are
Bust: 78.7 cm
Waist: 61 cm
Hip: 80 cm
Shoulder: 38.1 cm
I'm afraid that if I do an extra small it'll be too tight or if I do a small it'll be too loose.

>>6832511
A running stitch. It's the easiest. Just a straight line.

>>6837694
Late to the party, should've kept reading.

I had a question about drills. I've read a few tutorials about making them, but they all attach them afterwards, directly to the wig. If I have pigtail clips, is there any reason I couldn't just form the curls for the drills while keeping them on the clip? Thanks in advance.

Guess this is a cosplay help?
tldr; shopping for two pairs of lefty spring action scissors for fabric and upholstery foam.

I have a normal true-left gingher but cutting has been getting painful for me lately (just regular "you aren't young anymore" pains). And for foam I use "normal" scissors and get blisters all the time.
Spring action scissors sound wonderful, but unfortunately gingher only carries a right-handed version. I also checked amazon/etc. and the only ones that come up are "ambidextrous" ones with a right-handed blade orientation or for children (which obviously aren't fit for either thing I need to cut). I would prefer a normal pair of scissors like pic related.

>>6837372
Home Hardware, Home Depot could have it, I know that Michaels has specific aisles and sections just for leather crafting so they should have what you need.

>>6829996
Looking for Custom Horns anon in pic related, and wondering how much you charge/where I can buy from. I want to make them myself but might not have the time or skills. Also if you don't see this, anyone know where to buy some nice horns similar to in the picture?

My cosplay is turning out terrible. I thought I chose something easy enough for my first time but apparently I was very wrong. Am I going to be made fun of if I mix hand-made pieces with store bought? Some of it is salvagable and I definitely need to make the jacket, but I should just buy the cardigan and shirt, they look like shit.

>>6837928
forgot picture hurr

>>6837935
If they're simple and accurate then I don't think people would notice/care. Post a pic of what you're making?

So I bought one of these for a Halloween costume. I want to use the head down to about the shoulders for a black mage cosplay, however walking around all day zipped up in that thing sounds like torture, and it's difficult to zip/unzip it by myself. What's the best way to modify it so that I can maybe just take it on and off, while still remaining stretched fairly tightly over my face?

What would be the best fabric for the clothes?

>>6837928
>>6837933

Hi hi. I'm the anon that made the horns in the picture haha. I usually do custom commission but with Fanime up close, I'm closed at the moment until afterwords.

If you want to try and give it a go yourself, I'd be more than happy to give you a sort of step by step tutorial guide if you think it would help. I put my email in the field if you have anymore questions or anything!

I am currently looking for the cardboard cut out for the master chief's armor set so i can build my own ! yes i have google'd It and the one web page what has it ( 405th) isn't currently working properly ! Does anyone know of somewhere else i can acquire this?

>>6838236
whoa there like a half our later I realized I forgot to put my email in. Really sorry about that.

I'm doing a Domon Kasshu cosplay and i have no idea how to go about the hair for him. I'm planning on getting a wig of course but i am having trouble figuring out how to go about styling it so that it would look right for a cosplay ya know like what would look right in the real world vs anime world. On a side note i am also trying to figure out how to shop out the white text in the top left of this photo for a little extra prop for him just to go the extra mile. Help, Tips or Suggestions?

>>6829996
Newbie to /cgl/ here.

I have never been to a convention before and I really want to go. The main reason is I don't know who I could go as and I'd really feel like an idiot if I didn't go in a costume.

I have a little bit of experience in costume making, so I'm sure I could make something adequate before the next convention. I have the money and the time. But also I don't want to waste my time on trying to become a character I look nothing like and look like an idiot when I go.

I'm not fussy, but all my friends tell me I look like Dawson from Dawsons Creek and I don't think cosplaying as him is really what I am looking for.

TL;DR Pic related it's me. Tell me who I could cosplay as please.

>>6838603
Going alone isn't really a good or bad thing. You can make lots of friends there and hang out with people who have similar interests. Game rooms, karaoke rooms, panels things like that you can easily find someone who has similar interests like you.

There's a cosplay suggestion thread so you might want to try there [but be sure to offer suggestions first] and they'll be more than happy to throw a list of characters towards you.

At least you have a handsome face!

>>6838614
I'm ok with going alone and meeting new people, I think it will be fun.

I just want to look like the character I'm trying to cosplay as so if I spill spaghetti it more cute than horrible.

I don't know if i'm stupid or something but I have looked through the threads for what I'm guessing what you call a 'suggestion thread' and not been able to find one. If you could link it that would be most excellent.

Thanks for your non-angry response to a newb anyway. Never knew nice people were on 4chan, /cgl/ has my vote for nicest board.

>>6838603
john snow

>>6838647

>>6803764
There you go. There's a template you can fill out if you wish. It helps when people give you suggestions. Be sure to give out suggestions to others first.

>>6838647
Aahh okay I see now. As >>6838651 said you would make a good John Snow! It's also pretty early and sometimes the angry people wake up later or come later in the day.

Here's the thread but I think it's saging so there should be another thread up soon. >>6803764 and I believe they have a template you can use to make yourself one and get suggestions.

I hope it works out for you, anon!

>>6838651
I really like this suggestion, but I am going to spend my free time for a year making this outfit if it's the one I decide on.

I will also grow my hair or cut it in that time depending on the character I chose on. I think I could get it to shoulder length at least in that time. Dying it is also something I am willing to do.

>>6838682
Thanks for your help I will keep an eye out for the new thread, I really want to be sure before I commit. I am going to put quite a bit of effort into this.

If this all works out then expect some pictures in just under a year, I live in a small town so there is only one largeish convention a year here so I want to make sure I look amazing as who I am for it.

>>6838700
You might want to also consider wigs. Your hair is pretty thick and nice but sometimes wigs are just the better way to go with some characters.

And you're welcome! I pop in and around places so I bid you good luck, anon! I'm pretty sure you'll get a lot of suggestions. I wish I could think of one off of the top of my head also but I'm still slightly waking up haha.

Have fun at the convention you go to, too!

(sage for conversation on a help thread my bad.)

Two questions, I have a con weekend after this and I had a hair disaster and need a wig in time to style it, what wigs sites have faster shipping that won't break the bank?

Also graduating college has put cosplay on the back burner and I want at least one new costume to debut and so I was thinking of doing a sort of gijinka of K-9 from Doctor Who with a full skirt that emulates his body. Is this a bad costume idea in general?

>>6838756
If you wanna do it do it there is no right or wrong if you love a subject only a bunch of fucking neckbeards tearing you down.

>>6838756
You'll have to stick to American shops, like Epic Cosplay or Arda. Not sure how fast Five Wits is, but look into them as well. If it's a simple wig, you might as well just buy a wig at the con, most cons have booths selling basic wigs.

Yay a Cosplay help thread, after a quick scan of the catalog, i didnt see a wig thread either, So I hope its ok to post it here.
I am going to be cosplaying as Reiko Natsume from Natsume Yuujinchou. Well sorta two versions of her in a way, Her and the version Nyanko-Sensei is during season 4, I just havent't made the cat mask yet. anyway The Wig I have is far too blonde i think and is wondering if I should sharpie dye it, and what color sharpie I should try, i was thinking a peach color but then someone else suggested light brown. If I could get any feedback, that would be awesome. Also in that picture, it was rather windy and the wig isnt styled yet so. please excuse its messiness
Thanks,

>>6838756
Epic Cosplay and Match Wigs both delivered in a matter of a few days for me. Southeastern US.

>>6838756
That looks tough to gijinka and I can't quite explain why. His silhouette is a squat, boxy thing, so if you try to emulate it at all you'll have all that leg to deal with. At the same time, the silhouette seems important: can you get away with eliminating a dog's muzzle and still be recognizable? The boxy edges seem key, but will be hard to do with fabric and you'll still have rounded human bits. Aside from a few details, he's very plain, but adding detail would take away from the sleek robot look.

>>6838756
a tartan dress to match his collar could be cute too!

>>6838898
Have my shitty mspaint sketch that will in no way clear up what I was thinking. Okay so I was thinking of like a cone skirt, maybe made of plastic, painted like metal and has k9's markings on it, then the top would have buttons on the back like k9 has and maybe so sort of tartan to match the collar like >>6838901 suggested (great idea!). Then I would make a sort of headband that has his little satellite ears and then either some sort of shutter shades or make some sort of visor that looks like his eyes. Would that read? Or maybe I could try for a boxier skirt to look more like k-9s body? This is last minute as shit so I don't know

Has anyone made papercraft armor? How did it turn out, and what did you use to strengthen it?

I'd really like to try it, but I'm worried that it will look like shit like in the tutorial video. I'm not sure if it usually turns out that bad looking, or if he just rushed it for a tutorial.

>>6838924
A turtleneck with horizontal ribbing could mimic his neck, too! I think a regular round skirt would be fine, no need to get too architectural with it.

Does anyone have any tips for finishing the edges on fur? What about lining it?

I am trying to make one of those mini sailor hats. I've seen lots of patterns for the full sized ones, but I want a mini one. There is that one tutorial on egl, but it looks a bit messy to me.

Any patterns? Advice for making the one shown better?

>>6837680
You can always take it in, get the small.

>>6839200
Scale down a bigger pattern?

>>6839242
That's what I've been considering, but I don't have much experience with changing patterns. It worries me a little, but that is definitely what I'll try first.

I've got everything I need except the blade part of the sword. What kind of material did she use? Some people say acrylic because its clear but she describes being able to fold and cut it with scissors.

Need some suggestions on similar material and possibly where to get it.

>>6839381
.28mm PVC

>>6839242
>Put pattern piece in photocopier
>Reduce size as you see fit (60-70% copy maybe)
>Photocopy all pieces to the exact same percentage

Alternatively draft it out on some spare bits of fabric until you get a pattern that works for you

>>6839403
WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THIS?! I have access to a copy machine and it will leave the guess work out of whether I'm scaling it down correctly! Thank you anon! Thank you so much!

Okay, another question though. I'm a bit limited in my fabric choices where I am. I would like to go with something a bit sturdier than regular cotton, because I feel like that will make the hat too floppy. Would interfacing do the trick without making the hat too stiff?

>>6839381
I'm curious about this too.
Went looking around home depot for pvc sheets and they all looked at me like I was crazy. Still don't know where to get it.

Saw that a different person made the sword but with different material. Any ideas guys?

>>6839411
Yes, although a cotton duck cloth or canvas would be pretty stiff too and would take the guesswork out of figuring out which interfacing you need.

>>6839411
Check out double interfacing

>>6839448
>>6839453
Writing all these down, thank you helpful anons! Also, my stepmom thought I should use rickrack for the trim on the hat. I've never seen rickrack used in lolita that didn't look terrible, so I should just stick to regular ribbon, yes?

>>6839415
Ask for plexiglass/acrylic sheeting. It's the same thing.

Okay so I've been working on a Fallout anti-materiel rifle build for a while. I just finished up the actual construction of the gun, but at this point I'm really stuck on how I should paint it. Any suggestions on how to achieve this really faded gun-metal look? (and yes, I know how to dry-brush, I'm looking for something a bit more advanced)

I'm cosplaying a Redead. I bought a brown zentai suit and I want to detail it to give the effect of bones and muscles.

I don't have an airbrushing set (and they appear pretty expensive) so I was thinking about getting some spraypaint. Any tips on how to get this effect with spraypaint? Are there any convertible nozzles that I could buy that will give me a smaller and more accurate application?

Any help would be appreciated

>>6839561
more advanced than a tried and true method that is an industry standard?..... why?

>>6839587
Okay yeah that's not really what I meant. Allow me to rephrase that. I will be dry-brushing for some parts of it, but also want to replicate the faded metal areas (like the ones in the pic). As far as I know, dry-brushing cant create a gradient fade like that, I was thinking some sort of light blackwashing might work. Of course I could be wrong, that's kinda why I'm asking you guys.

>>6839569

Honestly, I would suggest a combination of actual structure and paint for a ribcage like such. If you were to have a slightly struck out ribcage chest, you could play that into an illusion of a belly sunken in and other fun things.

I would suggets going to your local fabric/craft store and purchasing the soft foam used for couch cushions, purchased by the yard, and carve/glue a ribcage shape together and attach it into the chest of your suit, underneath the fabric, so the fabric is stretched taught over the foam rib structure, like flesh over bone. Use spray glue to adhere the fabric into the crevices of the ribcage if you want a super emaciated look. Don't use hot glue as it will melt the thin fabric and leave crusty glue spots where you've layed the hot glue.

Use the paint in subtle browns to accent and make the ribcage/other features 'pop'.

>>6838496
Just style the hair more flat and not out as much the cosplays of him that i've seen have done that and it looks better

Does anyone have a pattern/tutorial for this kind of skirt? It seems to have knife pleats that are together for the top half of the skirt, and fan out naturally at the bottom, and I'm not sure how to recreate that without physically sewing them down, which would probably look unsightly- I'm sure there's a proper way to do it that I'm just not thinking of.

>>6839842
Awesome idea- I'll definitely try something like that!

What kind of paint would be best to do the shadows? From my previous experience fabric-painting a zentai suit, it took a lot of paint because the fabric would absorb it quickly. On the Redead I want to get some fading colors. Any suggestions?

>>6839847
I was considering that anyone else got ideas?

>>6839862
I honestly don't have much painting experience, so perhaps another Anon who does can interject, but;

You can just take airbrush paint, found at local art stores, like Micheals, for example. And paint it on with a brush yourself, no spray can or air brush required. I believe this method is Drybrushing. I would stick to browns of varying shade to darken shadows.

>>6839855
Just make a normal pleated skirt and then stitch the pleats down a few inches along the edge of the pleat. It'll barely be noticeable if you do it neatly.

I have an appropriateness question. If you live in the United States you understand the large amount of new coverage the current terrorist attacks have conveyed. At an upcoming con I was iniatly not going to do any cosplay, but while playing a video game (Counter-Strike GO) I found a model and outfit (picture included) that I had the items handly mostly that I could go as. Do you feel that it would be too inappropriate to use this costume in a public place?

If you know anything about the game, I would make a homemade replica to the c4 devices seen in the games, + flashbangs etc hanging from the side.

>>6839972
>cosplay at a con
Do it, and follow the con's weapon policy.

>public place
Away from the con, you're asking for trouble with replica weapons.

>>6839972
Put orange tips on all your weapons- this should help, but I can't guarantee someone won't flip their shit if you're gonna be in like, Boston.

>>6839982
>>6839981
Thanks for the advice, I will give it a shot.

Crossplay.

Truth is, the only reason I like cosplay is crossplay.

When I browse /cgl/ I see a lot of standards cosplayers are held to. While those are not insurmountable, what are the standards you hold crossplayers to? Or what do you think good crossplayers should do?

I want to make a bunch of cosplayer friends to go to a con with, but I don't want to creep them out or be a black sheep b/c I exclusively crossplay (I am a male).

>>6840008
No one gives a shit as long as you're Asian and/or hot. And if you're neither of those, the worse that can happen is that they ignore you or post pics of you on /cgl/ or something.

Does anyone have any idea how Jessica made this deadpool outfit

Im serious can someone tell me how to make this

Just bought this (Cover Girl Line Exact Eyeliner) for my Naruto whiskers. I drew a couple of strokes on my hand, after a shower it's still on my hand pretty good. Any tips on how to smudge proof it even more?

>>6840041
I mean what kind of fabric is the red and the black?

Is the black part just glued on or what?

the black looks kind of like jeans

>>6840043
why would you need to?

if it barely comes out in a shower why is it important to make it stronger?

are you running around in the water during the con or what?

>>6840045

>>6840045
it must be like tights since you can see her bra

>>6840052

>>6840045
>>6840041

Spandex.

>>6840053

>>6840058
do you buy like a suit? Or you sew it?

is the black part spandex too?

>>6840061

You sew it. Or if you're lazy you can buy a shitty premade one.
http://www.zentaizone.com/spandex-lycra-deadpool-costume-p-405.html

Yes it is spandex.The black is probably this.

http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/product/10379

>>6840045
The black looks like lightweight jersey, the "texture" is just her skin showing through the weave see here >>6840053

The red seems to be a heavier knit/jersey. It really doesn't look like spandex - it lacks the sheen/smoothness even the best spandex's have.
>>6840061
Two things you could do. Buy two suits one black, one red, cut them apart and sew them together in the pattern you like. The second option would be buying a suit, putting it on, marking out where you want the different colors to go, adding seam allowences, cut it apart, and use that as a pattern.

>>6840066
how did she sew the black part on?
how does it stay on so close?

did she use glue at the end so the end doesnt curl up?

>>6840077
Why not just e-mail Jessica? We weren't there when "she" made that suit. How the fuck should we know exactly what she did.

You guys think I can make these like boot covers?
I am a little scared since I have never even made regular boot covers.

does anyone know any stores to get lace front wigs besides Arda?

Anyone know what kind of hat this is, or how to make it? Or is it really as simple as just gathering a giant circle?

>>6841305
TOAN
I love you.
Also, cotton seems likely. I envision a rougher fabric on the side pieces, but that's just me.. You could bunch it up, and secure it underneath the side pieces, to get it to look "whole".

>>6841305
OH SHIT SON YES! THAT GAME!

>>6841332
SOMEONE RECOGNIZED IT! <3
Don't love me, love my boyfriend. I'm just being Xiao. Yeah, we went and picked up some linen-look fabric for it, but I'm confused on the overall shape of the hat, before it's gathered or anything.

>>6841305
I always thought of his hat as being basically shaped like an upside down bowl.

I'm a guy. I've never (at least not seriously) cosplayed before. I want to cosplay as kyary pamyu pamyu. I would most like to do her outfit from pon pon pon, but I think the fabric would be hard to find. My second choices would be Candy Candy and Fashion Monster. Could you maybe point me in the right direction? I will probably have parts of it commissioned but try to do the bulk of the work.

Also, is genderbending cosplay frowned upon? I'm in pretty good shape and have decent facial aesthetics if that makes a difference. The only measurements I know for myself are 28 inch waist, 30 inseam. Do you think I could pull it off? How long do you think it would take/how much would it cost if I had some of the more complex stitching commissioned but found the fabric/pieces that didn't have to be sewn myself?

Would girls assume I was gay and not try to fug me?

>>6841352
First costume.
http://www.bodyline.co.jp/bodyline/showAll.asp?type=left&subType1=cos&subType2=Cha
Tell me you love me anon.

>>6841352
Gender bending is fine, not in a position to advise you on what women would think.

>>6841359
Th-thanks. B-but it's not like I wanted you to find it for me. So don't get any ideas, baka.

Also, should I get a wig or just cut my hair for it?

>>6841395
Are you going to do the pigtails?

It seems fine as it is, actually. Just needs to be a slightly-lighter shade of brown.

>>6841395
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. DO NOT CUT YOUR HAIR!

I...uh...what con are you going to.

Also to answer your question you will still have hundreds of ladies wanting to fug. Source:me

I figured I should make the costume out of satin but you guys seem to hate satin so what do?
Also, should I make the hard(?) out of foam?

>>6841426
*harp

>>6841426
Bridal satin is good, cheap satin is not.

>>6841400
Yes, I am going to do the pigtails.
>>6841403
Not sure yet. Probably one on the west coast.
PS: You better not be a fatty-chan.

>>6841542
I'm not fat. I actually think it's impossible for me to be fat at all. And wrong coast mang, come to ALA!

Many apologies if this is a dumb question, but I'm actually pretty new to crossplay and I thought I'd ask here.
I'm looking into getting a binder for a cosplay this summer, and I was wondering if there's any types of binders that can easily be hidden behind a regular tank top? All of the ones I've seen so far have been racerback style binders. I'm a 32C, if it helps any.

Thanks in advance!

>>6841596
Do you know your east from west?

You're talking about Anime Los Angeles right?

what kind of fabric should I use for this armor set?

I was trying a plague doctor mask and wanted to ask for some advice. I've got a cheap 5 € mask and a pair of welding goggles. Is it enough to extend the mask with paper mache and just put the goggles over it then?
>pic related, it's the cheap mask with the goggles

>>6841542
Mm. Wigs are weird with pigtails, so I'd recommend just using your hair as is.
If you can, try dyeing your hair a bit lighter.
Practice making neat pigtails, too.

>>6841686
dont see why not, but you should probably just use the mask as a starter point. I did that once were I just bought the wire mesh, shaped it on top and went from there so I could do my own features. The only problem I see is if you plaster it it might be too heavy for those cheap things at the store and the weak elastics they come with might make it droop.

I want to buy this outfit

http://www.fan-store.net/servlet/the-586/BlazBlue-Cosplay-Hazama-Costume/Detail

But I'm scared that it's made out of satin twill. Is this really a problem if I get a suit?

>>6839972
You should go as those French terrorists

>>6841426
Use bridal satin.

Expanding foam is a good pick for her etwahl (harp, as you put it.)

>>6842138
I would except I'm black

Posted this in the wrong thread..

So, first time poster here, but I figured I'd ask. How would you guys suggest making these three swords?

(The Skyward Sword [Link's sword, Skyward Sword], the Elucidator and the Sword of Blue Rose [Kirito's swords, Sword Art Online.] )

P.S. Sorry for shitty paint picture.

>>6842315
If you go to deviantart and search "sword tutorial" the first page is full of detailed tuts. Just pick one that suits your taste and budget.

Also anybody know of any place I can get stretchy matte opera style gloves for cheap? I have freakishly tiny wrists so the ones I got from generic bridal store fit my hands like a potato sack. I figure now that I'm not rushing for a con I can take my time in searching for a decent pair.

So I've just found out about this wonderful thing called Wonder Web but I believe they only sell it in the UK? I was wondering if I could get my hands on any in Canada or something similar to it. I want to be able to attach ribbon to the hem of a skirt as well as ribbon to sleeves and collars.

>>6838236
>>6838253
Thank you! I'll try to make them myself, I'll email you if I have any questions <3

>>6838603
my boyfriend

How do you guys feel about using fabrics like this for cosplay? Obviously the characters I'm doing don't have any patterns on their outfits, but I thought using some subtle jacquard silk instead of plain would look nice.

>>6842560
Depends on the character.

I was planning to do this in the future, but would it be relatively easy to make this or not? If it is, how would I even begin?

>>6842560
I feel like it usually looks pretty nice if you pick something appropriate. (Not pretty swirly flowers on a badass warrior.)

>>6842624
very simple, even without bought patterns. just look up tutorials on pleated skirts and sailor collars.

>>6842624
Simple if you know how to sew.

This year I’m going to cosplay Inga from Un-Go only thing is while I have everything, except
for the contacts.

Does anyone know where I can buy good contacts? I’ve looked all over but I can’t seem to find a decent solid purple.

Pic related

>>6842682
you retarded, son?

What's the quickest, easiest way to get this label off?

>>6843264
Use a seam ripper to rip out the embroidery. Be careful not to rip the fabric underneath as well. Go thread by thread if you have to; it's time consuming but the best way to do it. If you have a pair of tweezers, use them to pull out the little threads that get stuck.

Once you remove the embroidery, the fabric underneath may not look that great due to all the holes punched in the fabric from sewing the logo on. It will probably need a little TLC.

Question. What is the best way you keep your clothing "fresh"? Going to a three day con. I can see day one and two being fine, but what about day three? Washing the clothes may do damage to the fabric. What would you recommend?

>>6843348
Febreze, lots of it. Try to at least wash the sweatiest parts. Armpits, groin (if they're pants, not a skirt), and wherever you sweat a lot. Try to bring undershirts and such for each day if possible, swap them out to keep the costume clean.

is there a way you can cleanly close buttonholes on a pre-existing jacket? I bought the most perfect jacket (style, material, etc) for a cosplay but the character is drawn with a double breasted blazer that's undone and my jacket is just a normal close. Thanks!

>>6838603

You're gorgeous. Cosplay Jon Snow from GoT and you'll get lots of attention.

>>6841395

You are hot. Hot dudes in this thread. Be my boyfriends!

sage for girlishness..

Does anyone know any tutorials on pattern making? I'm new to making costumes but I really want to get good. I'm an illustrator so I'm good with drawing clothing but I don't know how to transfer that into actual patterns.

Basically, I'd love to learn some basics and cool tips and tricks aside from the few I've gotten from a simple google search.

HAs anyone here used wonderflex for making armor? If so how is it and where did you buy it from?

>>6841686
I'd suggest maybe getting some vegetable tanned leather and using that cheap mask and googles as a base. You could wet the leather and apply it over and mold it to the mask, let it harden and you'd be left with the same shape but all one mask.

>>6843447
Honestly, experience. Get some cheap patterns and fabric and get a feel for what shapes in 2D correspond to 3D garment details.

Just bought this wooden practice sword that I plan to turn into the BRS black blade (http://overmanxan.deviantart.com/art/Figma-BRS-Black-Blade-176875994)<wbr> and had 2 questions:

First, would silver spraypaint show up on this black without priming it? Or would it be best to spraypaint it with white then go with the silver? (I don't have time to go with the "proper" way of sanding and painting so this is the best I can do right now)

Next, for the guard of the sword that I want to create that is linked in the first paragraph what would be the best method of modding for that? I am very new to prop molding so I don't really know where to start..along with the fact that I can't really find any good tutorials on molding guards to paste seperatly from the sword.

alternatives to these boots? all the ones I've found are mighty overpriced knockoffs.

>>6843642
Silver will show up. Honestly, metallics pop better against black than white so you're better off with the black base. But if there's something over the black (like a topcoat) it could prevent the silver paint from sticking. Try it, and if it doesn't work you may have to sand it.

You'll have to sculpt any new details on top of the existing sword.

>>6843694
Alright sounds good, dont think it has a top coat, just seems like a simple wood practice sword painted with flat black.

And alright I guess i'll look into sculpting.

>>6843694
Alright sounds good, dont think it has a top coat, just seems like a simple wood practice sword painted with flat black.

And alright I guess i'll look into sculpting.

>>6843642
Tbh it looks like it was painted with black primer to me.

So I made this Fate zero Lancer as my first cosplay ever, I'm kinda happy with it but I think I'll redo the leg armour in it.

I made it with foamy and painted the lighter parts, but it bent like that while walking and I was unable to sit down with it on
I want to redo it with some material that can keep tight to my body while bending over, walking or sitting
Any idea/suggestion/criticism is highly appreciated

>>6843739
Would that affect anything with just spray painting silver over it? Although, now that I look at it more and more I am starting to see that sanding then spray painting that one side wont be that hard, so yeah.

I'm attempting to make some fake Venus fly traps for a Poison Ivy cosplay I'm working on. At this point I'd like them to be realistic, but if this is impossible I can fabricate one thats more cartoon-y. At this point, I'm stumped as to what materials I can use. Suggestions?

>>6843758
No, I'm saying that you should just try to spray over it that way. I find that black makes silver stand out much better than white, so just try it out and see if it sticks well, it should.

>>6843774
You could use storebought fake venus fly traps

>>6843791
I had already considered that route, but after some internet searching all I could find were several people with the same problem and one artificial version from Amazon that was pretty sucky (i.e. waxy and gross). I haven't looked in a craft store yet, but I figured I would be able to find it on the internet first if it existed.

>>6843774
Okay, I'm not too familiar with Poison Ivy, but what costume incarnation does she have venus flytraps on her outfit? I'm actually really interested, that sounds pretty ballin'.

>>6843869
Might just be carrying them around? Prom queen Poison Ivy with a bouquet of flytraps and pitcher plants, now that'd be cute.

>>6843869

I'm doing something mostly based off of this art, retro Poison Ivy I guess? I'm planning to wear a pillbox hat, and I'd like to have a few on top of the hat in place of a flower. I can probably make a few cartoony ones like in the picture, but in the interest of keeping true to her botanist roots I was trying to keep them accurate.

>>6843775
alright~

I've got a few questions actually... About cons in general.

Would you guys buy ecstasy if you went to a rave? Or maybe just pure molly, idk what I'm bringing yet. What should I wear? ;_;
Polite sage because I feel like this isn't on topic.

>>6843988
Ecstasy or molly for a con rave? I would say a big hell no, raves at cons compared to real raves are not the same at all. I've been to many raves prior to a con rave and noticed the major difference is atmosphere a rave at a con is usually alot more calm and casual party like compared to a real rave. That being said, if you are on something for a con rave it will be like being drunk at a casual party, you'll make yourself look like an ass.

This has been my experience with that at least.

>>6841395
Male here and I find you beautiful. I want to see your Jesus.

I have never cosplayed before.. Or even been to a convention. I only have a month left to find something to go as. I might just not cosplay my first con. I was thinking about going as Hei (pic related) but I don't have long hair at all.. My other choices would be

>>6844011
Wh-what if everyone is on my ecstasy?

>>6844059
Don't give drugs to children. Listen to that tip, con raves are not real raves. They're like a more "hardcore*" version of a school dance.

*Obviously not hardcore at all, but it feels like that to socially stunted teens.

Ok fuck it, I really don't know where else to ask this, I've checked the sticky, I've checked the archive, I've even tried googling it.

I'm trying to order a wig from Airily, I'm not using a different shipping service I'm paying the 3000yen I know all that. I'm just really confused about filling out the order and the shipping address and all that.

I have no clue where to put in the zip code or state (in the US by the way), and there's two section to fill out, the "order" and "destination". What's supposed to be the difference? The english translation and guide on the site was ok but it wasn't as helpful as I would have liked.

Sorry if this is a stupid common question, but I have no idea where else to ask this.

>>6844072
wakarimashita :\

I live in a shit country and i couldnt find any craft foam, at least not under that name,. i found foam sheets, pic related.
is that what i need?

>>6844401
facepalm.jpg

yes, foam sheets=craft foam

just make sure it's not the kind with the sticky backs


capthcha
morning analunit

>>6844401
Yes.
/cgl/ likes to refer to things by their factory term instead of the store term, sometimes.

>>6842676
>>6842682

That's fine, but the main thing that's worrying me is that on her uniform she has 2-3 patches on them. How would I even make that?

Two things I would like help with.

1.) Starting with the helmet. What's a good approach to figuring out how to create a blueprint and cut outs to start building it? Any good tips on how to make it fasten to my head easier so it won't fall off if I bend over.

2.) The sun on the white cloth, I don't have experience using 'paint' on cloth, but I assume they have special fabric paint for that? I don't plan on washing it, but is their any kind if sealer for that?

Thanks in advance!

>>6844091
probably a good idea to put the image for reference.

1. dying fabric(bonus points: fur): what not to do?
2. does a a wig have to be punky to slick it back?
3. is Malindachan's hairline alteration tutorial good? has anyone done it?
4. I altered some snow boots for a cosplay, used sticky felt for the decals on it (it was a few days before the con, bear with me) what should you use on cosplay shoes/cosplay shoes general tutorials?

Glueing foam onto leather, gorilla glue or barge cement? I hear mixed results on both

Cosplaying Asuma sensei (Naruto) in a week

I have to make a fake beard that looks like picture related, but I'm not sure how. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you!

>>6844426
>>6844429
I love you seagulls, thank you

this fucking cunts hair. I have no idea how to go about making his magnificent pomp. Honestly, ANY ideas are welcome at this point, i already have a base wig. do i use wefts and wire? or a different material set altogether?

>>6844653
ive been planning this fucker's hair and im honestly about to use faux curly fur, wefting up the ass and probably foam. It looks like fun though.

>>6844091
I have no experience with this SS, but generally when you buy something off the internet, don't you usually have to put the information that's on your card (billing info), and then include your shipping info separately unless they are the same? I would assume that "order" is your billing address, and "destination" is your shipping address.

>>6842721
http://www.pinkyparadise.com/GBT_Violet_p/c15-gbt-vi.htm
how about these? i need a dark purple for a cosplay but i don't even care, i'm getting these too because they're so fucking gorgeous. they look like they'd be perfect for Inga, anon

>>6844501
Billing and shipping. Just check the box. It's translated from a Japanese context, so the county, city, district is different. That's where your state goes. I'd put your zip code there too, so it follows the same order you'd write on a letter.

>>6844435
They're embroidered in that example. You could hand embroider them if you have the patience, they look pretty small. Otherwise you could just cut out a small piece of fabric and sew it on, or even do an iron-on transfer. If you can't make it look good I'm sure it wouldn't be a big deal to skip them.

>>6844580
My boyfriend just bought a wig and cut the shape out and used spirit gum to stick it to the face. I'd recommend actually sewing wefts onto a base and then gumming it on if you have time.

>>6838496
I am a big G Gundam fan and would love to see your Domon cosplay. I think for his hair, just try to go for a more naturally rolled out of bed look. I think there are wigs with 'fluffy fibers' that are easy to style with just got2be hair spray and not really needed to be gelled up. You can do it, anon!

>>6844653
How about using some sort of light material like foam, or even a curled foam sheet, coloured the same colour as the hair, and then carefully gluing the curls to the foam? If you've seen tutorials for odangos you might understand what I mean

>>6838603
Definitely John Snow! Do it! You will be a conversation starter if you have awesomely tarnished clothing.

>>6838882
Judging by the color of that wig it is definitely possible to sharpie dye it. Do a test at the bottom of the wig for the 'right' peach color you think could work. Light peach should be fine. Good luck. anon. I love this show and would love to see pics of your costume.

>>6840043
Sealer spray from mehron

>>6840275
yeah, boot covers like thoses aren't as though as say Lightning from ff13. You can browse goggle to find tutorial. im sorry i dont have one off hand

>>6841395
Use your real hair, you stud. I think you can pull it off

>>6838603
Meh, I think you're more of a Robb Stark rather than Jon Snow.

Not sure if relevant but what some characters that would be good for beginner armoursmiths? Ive done very simple cosplays that are easy to find a pattern for, but I want to start making bigger things, particularly armor. All my favorite characters either have no armour or too advanced armour. If this is off topic I'm sorry.

>>6838603
>>6845099
I agree with anon.

>>6844480
Anyone?

What would be the best material to make Doom's white outfit from? The armour is sorted but the white regal look is making it hard because most material is thin as fuck so doesnt look right but thick materials tend to look 'poor'. Any ideas?

>>6845219
Double or triple layer the thin material, so it isn't so thin or see through. I underlined my Mystique dress, and bam, no more see through.

I want to be Kefka.


I just played through FF VI Advance for the first time ever (never had a SNES) and it has become one of my favorite games of all time. But I've only cosplayed once, and that was someone easy (Frank West). I can nail Kefka's voice and antics, it's just a matter of finding the right fabrics, learning to sew and setting a budget... any tips? It's probably a bad choice for a nigh-first timer but I figure that if anyone will have good tips it's /cgl/

Posting this here, since the other thread is pretty much dead.

Would using fabric glue to attach bias tape on a pleated skirt be ok? Just a line of color near the bottom. The bias isn't very "wide", so I'm a bit worried I might fuck it up and it turns out crooked or that the stitching might show.

crossplayers: do you throw your voice?
I don't have a particularly deep voice for a man, but every time I try a feminine one it sounds cartoony. How do?

>>6845309
Practice a lot. Most likely you're trying to do a pitch that's too high for you. Work on making your voice sound softer rather than higher.

>>6845293
Use stitch witch fusible tape. It comes in various sizes

I have absolutely zero experience with liquid latex and I'm considering using it for a cosplay. I did a little research but I'd like some tips on application and stuff. Also, would it be okay to wear clothes over liquid latex or not?
(pic related, I'm thinking of using the latex for the arms and neck bit)

>>6842315
Kirito's other sword is called Dark Repulser. Are you retarded?

>>6845441
Just use a zentai suit underneath. You're going to be insanely uncomfortable with latex, and it'll look like crap because Aigis is matte.

wanted to know the best technique for making paper mache. Thanks in advance!

>>6844401
that is the stuff, it is also sometimes called EVA foam

How do you guys go about making Peace-bondable Props that are non-functioning replicas of Weapons of Terror without sacrificing quality?

Pipe Bombs, Long Yoko-esque Rifle, Mortars

Looking at some weapon policies I'm starting to think that doing Juju's Rifle [Skullgirls] would be impossible & the best I could carry with Homura with a Plastic Golf Club.

So I wish to make a Skeksis (Dark Crystal) costume.

Problem is, I have less than a week. And not much a budget.

I do have casting supplies, enough resin to cast the base of the Skeksis and 'beak/teeth' head, a bit of silicone....

I plan to sculpt the very base of the skeksis head as two low detail, hollow pieces, then sculpt clay OVER that and make an ultra cal mold, cast silicone and apply the more detailed, pigmented cast silicone skin over the face.

Question; How in the hell do you paint silicone?
I was thinking FUSE FX silicone paints but I'm unsure if I can afford that on my broke ass budget right now.

Due to a limited supply of silicone, the hands will probably be sculpt foam with some sort of fabric covering them, airbrushed for detail.

TL;DR Attempting something moderately big and I have little idea what I'm doing, a week left to do this. And silicone paints? What do.

anyone got a tutorial for bias tape on INSIDE corners?

>>6845871
ARRGHH I wish I could words properly right now because I just did them. It's like a mitered corner but instead of cutting it to a point facing out, cut it to a point facing in.
I drew a picture of what it should look like, assuming you're using double-fold bias tape.

Can anyone recommend a really good drugstore brand eyeliner? I currently use and am pretty happy with this (http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Eye-Makeup/Eye-Liner/Eye-Studio-Lasting-Drama-Gel-Eyeliner.aspx)) in brown, but I've seen some pen liners and I was wondering if anyone knew if they were any good? I need a nice black, btw.

>>6845919
er, that example was for a pretty wide angled corner. I just grabbed a scrap example that I had lying around and can take a picture if you want. For a 90 degree corner obviously you'll want to make a 90 degree cut in the fabric instead of that wider angle I have there.

What would look better for this wig, two wigs spliced together a certain way or sharpie dye a white wig?

Some are in 3d game refs others are flat 2d refs from storylines, concept art, whatever else.

>>6845944
Sharpie dye the white wig.

>>6845944
It's like dip-dye, so I say sharpie.

>>6845944
if it were me i would just sharpie dye a decent wig using the 3d model as a base for consistancy.

I want to make a plushie of Haku (the small fox) and I don't know which pattern looks like it would work for him. Anyone have one pattern?

>>6845982
There's this chibi cat one, it's kind of close for the body, but the head, ears and tail will have to be edited by you, designed from scratch.

>>6845991
Since the face is so flat. I wonder if you can find some chibi pokemon pattern somewhere similar to that small fox.

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>>6845952
Cool. Thanks all!

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>>6846004
Cool! I'll post some progress for sure :D Thank you, seaguls <3

>>6846004
Lastly is this crude Zangoose pattern I have, you can see how the head is designed so it would have a nose. So you can design something similar, just keep the "neck" line (where the cat's head would connect to the body) to be the same so you can sew on the newer fox head onto the cat body with little trouble.

>>6846008
No problem, good luck!

I've got a plush pattern/tutorial compendium of sorts, if anyone is interested email me, and I'll send you the fileshare.

>>6837039
Google ladder stitch. You wanna leave like only an inch or two open on one seam for turning it right side out and stuffing. Using the eraser end of a pencil or something similar helps with turning it.

>>6846398
Fuck nevermind me didn't realize that post was from Monday.

I've seen this around for a while, does it actually work? If you tried it and it did work, can you post some pictures? I am genuinely curious about this.

>>6846429
My wigs are on day 2 of soaking. I have a feeling that it's the talc that takes out the shine, but the fabric softener probably keeps it from tangling.

I don't think doing this is going to hurt my wigs at all.

>>6846429
I've tried it on a couple of wigs, none of which were "party store" quality to begin with though.

Like >>6846442 said, it's mostly the talc that takes out the shine. But on the bright side, with the combination of fabric softener and talc, your wig will smell AMAZING after.

>>6846429
i tried it on a wig that wasn't quite party wig but still with enough shine that you could see and it did nothing.

>>6837129
If you are still around, the best answer is alclad chrome. Get yourself an airbrush:
http://www.therpf.com/f9/alclad-chrome-my-first-results-some-advice-needed-184919/

Let me highlight the problems I'm having so far with this one

>What type of jacket does that look like?
My friends are saying it looks like a blue leather jacket but I think it might be something else

>Also the pants and boots as well

>the Bat symbol on the face
I previously posted on here and someone advised that I should either make a Bat symbol mask (I'll need a tutorial for that) or as another suggested "The other option is using rigid wrap or paper mache. Mold it around your face, then draw and cut out the symbol once it's completely dry. Then, you have your friend trace the symbol since it'll perfectly match your face and fill it in the with the facepaint"

Which sounds best? Or better what would be best for someone who has no experience doing this?

>>6843447
Get some pattern making books. It's seriously the best way. Pattern Drafting for Women's/Men's Fashion by Winfred Aldrich is great for common details like sleeve types, collar types, button stands, that sort of thing, and you can pick up the older editions for not too much money. Once you get a grip on the basic stuff, if you want to get more experimental, look at the Pattern Magic books by Tomoko Nakamichi; they have all sorts of weird and wonderful tutorials for interesting structural details that would doubtless be useful for cosplay.

Just don't buy anything called 'pattern making for home sewing' or anything like that; they're not thorough enough and the tutorials are quite twee.

Also, if you have a dressform, you can try draping on the stand (there's books on that too). I can't help you with that, since I prefer flat drafting, but if you're more of a creative/visual person rather than a logical/mathematical person, it may suit you better.

where can i find a mask like pic related?

>>6831554
How about getting some strips of sheer fabric or cellophane and attaching it to the main wing? If the colours were subtle enough (as in nice shades, not like scarlet and mandarin), and it had lights shining on/through it, it could look pretty effective. It would all move whilst you walked, too.

>>6831695
They look like wire cutters rather than pliers, but, no, they're basically the same thing.

How would I go about making this mask?
I've never really made anything before but I am hyped to try.

>>6847745
I made mine from a cheap plastic base mask that I covered in paper mache. You can find plastic masks at craft stores, and that'll make it form to your face and be more comfortable than just making it from paper mache.

I actually want to remake the mask from reddish leather, but I haven't had the time. Good luck! I love Dorohedoro.

>>6847755
Great, thanks. I'll look for some plastic masks.
How did you make the nose?

>>6847769
I made it from construction paper, attached it with tape, and then covered it all in paper mache. The long part is one tube and then the nostrils and bridge are just three crunched up balls of paper.

So I'm finally getting started on my black blade, going pretty good although it turns out the silver spraypaint I got came out harder than I thought it would..it looks like one side is metal now..but I'm ok with that, I think it makes it look cooler. I'll post finishing looks in a few hours when it dries

How would one go about making Caesar's headband? And his chest guard (if that's what it's called)?

>>6848756
I'd try to find a light blue or teal colored sweatband for the base color then I would get a simple spike stencil and use this dark blue fabric spray paint.

http://www.amazon.com/Stencil-Spray-Opaque-Fabric-Ounces-Caribbean/dp/B00ANC1KPE/ref=sr_1_11?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1368946213&sr=1-11&keywords=fabric+spray+paint

I'm just giving a rough idea since I don't know those colors but you get the point.

>>6844480
No advice?

I ordered a wig and it's supposed to be light blonde but looks slightly too orange and it's REALLY annoying me.

I know wigs can't be lightened normally but does anyone know if I can do anything about this? It just needs the equivalent of bleaching. It's golden blonde and needs to be whitish blonde.

Any ideas or am I screwed? I think this is going to be make it or break it for my costume and I can't order another one in time.

I'm cosplaying concept Rosalind Lutece, and her wig is in progress but I have no clue how to achieve this style.

Any ideas?

Does anyone have any ideas, or maybe even just really good reference pictures that I could use to make the three-dimensional gear from Attack on Titan? The costume is simple enough that I wouldn't have a problem making it, but it would look so silly without the gear.

I just don't have a clue where to start on this rig!

So, this isn't a directly help related question but I'd really appreciate an answer.
What is the best way to store a cosplay for moving? I will be driving to a con this week and staying at a hotel, and I don't want to ruin my cosplays or wigs on the way. Should I bring a separate bag for each? What do you personally do?

Having a million issues with the knife pleats here. The top looks great, but at the bottom the pleats go all retarted. Anyone know how to fix this?

I'm going to start my Maou cape tomorrow, but I'm not 100% on how to do it. I sketched up this, does this look like it could work?

I'm thinking it would basically be a trapezoid (wider on the bottom for more volume/dramatic movement possibilities) with the neck cut out for the back, then two (on on each side) fairly regular rectangle panels to be those bits on the font. They'd be sewn on the top of the shoulder, and along the side of my torso, curved along the shoulder so it doesn't give me pointy shoulders.

Does that make sense?

Does anyone have any experience with dying seersucker fabric?

I do I go about making this giant P? I (think) I figured out the main part where the head goes but I don't know how to go about the curve of the P.