/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Eat a dick you asshole.

>>6984295
Seems a rather harsh and unwarranted reaction...

I started roxys bodysuit but.. meh. Not very happy with the shape of it, might just make it again since i've got more than enough fabric.

Im a little stumped on how to keep the heart shape, though. What I did really..didnt work, right now its held down with double sided tape.

Had an awesome buddy from aus print this out for me. Time to paint!

(Flame of the Firehawk shield from borderlands)

Test painted my helmet after a wet sand. still a bunch of paper to pull off and places to bondo but i pretty happy with my progress in 1.5 Days.

I finished this shirt for a friend of mine! pretty pleased with how it came out.

>>6984851
I saw this picture on the front page of 4chan, and I've probably looked at cgl about twice, but i stopped in here to say i wanna fuck

>>6986641
Where did you obtain the ubiquitous sentai mouth piece?

This is a super last minute cosplay because I realized one I wanted to do for a con coming up would be way too hot in this weather. I need to make the other bracelet and necklace and neaten that shit up and finish styling the wig but beyond that most of it is done. I just hope it doesn't look too closet cosplay.

>>6986652
Awww yus that DS2 cosplay. That series needs more love.

Alright, finally did some weathering to the armor.

>>6987136
You have no idea how much better that looks now, good job dude

>>6987158
Yeah, granted the only thing in the game that looks worn down is the sword, but this is turning out really good.

More cook progress. The jacket is basically finished, and all the buttons sewed on. I need to do the collar detail still, I keep putting that off. Also need to buy the tights, I have the gloves, just didn't feel like wearing them for the photo. Now to work on the hat.

I wanted to take a break from the armor and decided to get the shield, brooches, and tiara out of the way. All i have left is the backpack thing and the boots.

>>6987258
mmm dat coat

captcha: its unfinal

>>6987265
What character is this for?

>>6987265
What are you making this out of? It looks incredible!

>>6987272
I'm going as Lucina from Fire Emblem Awakening with her great lord armor.

>>6987280
Thanks! It's all made out of L-200 and craft foam. If the other thread is still around, my other progress was in there.

>>6986867
Its actually part of the pepakura model. It was a bitch to make though. also I carved Into a little bit to give him just a lil smirk.

It weighs a lot more than it should, it cost a lot more than it should have, but I'm finally so close.

>>6987414
It looks great. I know you wrote about it in the last thread but L-200 is it styrene? Or Eva foam... I can't remember (doing a search showed cars). And you used contact cement to adhere it? That thread disappeared quick...

>>6987547
It's like EVA foam minus a fire retardant. Personally I like this foam better. I get cars when I search it too and I've yet to look into why that's so. And yes contact cement is used to glue it.

First time embroidering going better than expected. Damn block type letters are hard.

>>6988184
The image being larger than the thing ill sure does magnify all the flaws, jesus.

>>6988191
*irl goddamn you autocorrect

>>6986926
Agreed!! I'm working on MCs Jacket, Yamato's Jacket and Otome as well~!

Bad quality image, Almost done with Junko, just need to sew on the red buttons up the front. Still need to buy a new iron so I haven't ironed it yet.
Evidently, I'm not the best sewer, but progress.

>>6988249
Might also help if I Rolled over the white cuffs a bit more, they look horendously huge

My current project as it's one of my favourite characters from Killing Floor. It looks quite simple from the surface but devil is in the detail. Plus in the UK Paramedic/NHS/LAS items are restricted which doesn't help.

Base uniform

I guess the color is a little redder than I would have liked now that it's finished, but I don't have the time to do it again so--at last--the weapon of earth's destruction is finished.

Working on Alois. Shorts, gloves, riding crop, stockings, garter belt and boots are pretty much good to go.

Finished up a wizard hat for the SO. It's huge on me.

I didn't finish my corset for Elizabeth in time for Comic Con, but such is life. I'm going to redo my jacket since I rushed it a little, but here's my skirt for it.

It's a lot brighter/lighter than this but I'm in poor lighting. I used a drawstring on the skirt to hike it up and adjust the height as I please if anyone thinks it should be higher/shorter.

So close to finishing Chibiusa (I had a better picture but I accidentally deleted it and I'm too lazy to put the costume back on to take another)

>>6991330
...You do know you're suppose to sew in the skirt stripes BEFORE you pleat it, right? Sailor scout fukus are also suppose to have pleats going in opposite directions. And what the heck is going on with the yellow and white hip piece?

at least your wig looks ok.

>>6991330
That just looks like an awful mess. I don't even agree with the other anon that the wig is good. How did you fuck up that bad?

>>6991946
It looks like she has the pleats pined, I don't think those stripes are sewn on after she did pleats
>>6991963
Eh could be worse, the bangs need some fixing though

>>6991978
You can see in this picture, the pleats are already done but the yellow is pinned down. Its clear this costume is way outside of her skill level.

>>6991946
>progress thread

The stripes look like their sewn in and she just pinned the pressed pleats

>>6991946
Looks like a pre-styled eBay wig to me.

Working on a wig for Touko/Hilda/fem player from Pokemon B&W. Still trying to make her ponytail a mile high...the browns don't exactly match but that will be mostly hidden by her hat.

>>6991946
The hip rolls are pinned on at the moment, and yeah the pleats are going in opposite directions, it's just hard to tell from the photo. And I don't get what you mean by the skirt stripes, cause I sewed those in before pleating- the pins were just so the pleats would stay until I could press it,

>>6991963
>>6991978
I've yet to style the wig, right now it's just ebay quality shit

>>6991985
damn right it is, but I'm having fun making it anyways. Also why you gotta bitch facebook friend-chan?

>>6992218
oops, dropped the picture that shows how I pleated the skirt

>>6986908
Is this some Fate/Zero Archer?
My nigga.

>>6992219
Marry me

>>6992219
I think it looks good Voldie, keep up the good work.

>>6992219
Did you use different pinks on your gloves than the rest of your outfit? It looks kinda off.

>>6992229
thanks anonyfriend

>>6992230
buy me dinner first

>>6992443
yeah actually, I had to use jersey for the glove rolls, and twill or poplin (can't remember which) for the skirt, but they didn't have much variety at the fabricland I went to, so I had to make do with the pinks I could find. Thankfully they're not noticeably different, they only look that way because of the instagram filter on the photo

>>6992219
pls be in london

>>6992226
Hell yeah motherfucker. I live next to a church and the priest is letting me do a photoshoot there when I'm done.

Cutting all this took the whole day and I'm fairly sure I didn't make nearly enough bias tape.

>>6992645
You DEFINITELY didn't make enough bias tape.

>>6992652
I forgot it was all around the cape too...and I also forgot I need another tape maker in a smaller size so I just ordered it. Hope it arrives quickly

>>6987265
This is SO relevant to my interests. I am working on some armor (just arm pieces fortunately for me) and I'm also using foam. My question for you is:

How the heck did you shape those pointy/curvy raised details?!

Thank you so much in advance for any tips you might have to share.

9 1/2 hours to finish this wig? LET'S DO THIS.

I got a lot of workin out to before dragon con. Going as spirit guard udyr. I got some muscle but I got a slight beer gut going. Also if I went as I am now I would be ridiculed. I look better than I did last month. SO it is time to kick this shit into high gear. /fit/ here I come.

More Lambda-11 progress. The wings took about 10 total hours of sanding. The Rustoleum can and arm blades are for scale. They're a little over a yard each.

I'm dying at how long this whole cosplay is going to take. The wings aren't even painted, lit up, and they don't have the support system attached. I think I've got this though.

Celica's shinguard things. First time working with foam like this. I just covered them with gesso, letting them dry. Some details still need to smoothed out. I really hope these turn out okay/I finish the costume in time.

inb4 fatty, gross , don't cosplay etc etc

Gotta iron it, get red shoes and a few more things and I'm done

>>6987258
Dammit, your work just keeps on blowing my mind~ It's so nice and clean!

>>6993696
>mfw that passes for average/normal build where I'm from.

Holy shit I need to get out of this shitty town.

This really isn't progress, but more of a question. I noticed a lot of you have really clean detaining when it comes to your costumes. I'm working on something where I bought some gold fabric, ironed it on to my costume using double-sided interfacing, and it's fraying at the edges.

What's the best way to stop fraying on really intricate details such as cuff decals and trim?

>>6993779
Have you tried fabric adhesives? Used them on the edges where the fabric loosens, they're usually clear adhesives- I got mine at an arts and crafts store.

>>6993779
>>6993790
lol it's literally called FRAY CHECK

>>6993696
legs/10
Great work so far though!

>>6993802
I seriously had no idea this existed, lol.

>>6993790
Will totally look into this.

Usually I try to buy fabrics that I know won't fray, so I had no idea any of this stuff actually existed. Thanks!

>>6993696
Iris, i still need to touch your thighs.
Also you should be more on Skype prease.

Shoulder slides sorted.

Almost done with the belt part of my AoT cosplay. Now I just have to finish the giant toaster ovens for my legs -_-

>>6993842
Torii was here
Iris thighs are mine.

>>6994113
Torii, she's mine and you already know it.
Inb4 you try to pull all the facebook marriage crap and so on, it doesnt work.

Go sew on your costumes instead of hanging around here.

P.S: MINE!

>>6993779
Beyond glue, how about just simply folding under the edge? I never let the edge of any fabric show when I'm sewing a costume.

>>6994128
really now? I bet you live miles away and can never be the cosplayer at her side every con she goes to. Whens the last time you spent time with her?
Also I am working on my cosplay, yoko's gloves are 80% complete, I bought a mic to start working on a prop, and Morgiana's pendant is dried from being sprayed. I am debating if I wanna remake it because its ever so slightly off center.
And no mine! Ill fight you, and ill be generous and leave my thighs outta the fight.

>>6994170
Torii pls, shouldnt you just go out and find some nuggets for that cheddar sauce of yours?
Also we're already promised to each other me and Iris, you know it's just a matter of time till you lose now, might aswell just give up now while you can.

Let's not do this on /cgl/, it'll just give you a bad image here... MINE.

>>6993151
AND IT'S DONE. Time for bed. Save for a bit of nitpicky things to adjust and some accents to add, I'm relatively happy with it.

>>6994519
Holy cow that's beautiful, is this part of that wig contest?

>>6994519
JESUS that's pretty...

>>6994519
korin, do you have a tumblr or dA or facebook, where i can stalk... uhh i mean follow you on? because seriously i love your wig work and i need them in my life.

I am so excited about this. The wig is elsewhere.

>>6994519
THAT IS ADORABLE AH

>>6994519
That's fucking gorgeous, 10/10

>>6994528
Thanks! And yup! It is!

>>6994559
>>6994596
>>6994597
Awwww shucks. Thanks guys. I was really worried about how people would like this wig this round. This contest has really made me doubt my wig skills.

>>6994567
I actually have all three, but I update my FB waaay more than anything else. You can find me by searing Korin Cosplay.

>>6994619
You shouldnt doubt yourself, you have been doing very well in the contest! (Clearly) I hope you and xHee-Heex make it to the final two. When is Arda posting all the wigs and what was the theme of this one?

That is beyond gorgeous....I want it

This might sound like a really stupid question, but this is a pleated skirt, right? And how would I go about the stripe on the bottom? I was thinking of stitching a long, black fabric stripe but I'm not sure about whether it'd ruin the pleated look.

>>6995434
They're weak pleats, but yes. I don't recommend ironing them down all the way, only at the top.

For the stripe... I'd use either a matte ribbon or bias tape.

>>6995434
>>6995446
Looking at it, it looks like it's suppose to be a really weak knife pleat, but has that one box/inverted pleat in the middle on the front and back.

>>6995446
Thank you!
>>6995465
Is it feasible to do both in one garment or should I just stick to one or the other?

>>6994519
Holy fuck. Do you have a tutorial or anything somehwere? I'm mostly wondernig which adhesive you used and stuff. Hnnnggggghhh.

>>6995434
You cosplaying best girl ever?

>>6995823
Yep, her story hits so close to home.

>>6995839
You don't say?

>>6995817
Oh man, I'm pretty balls terrible at tutorials. I just use got2b hairspray. LOTS of hairspray! And keep a blow dryer right next to me to set the spray and train the fibers to go in the direction that I want.

>>6994592
When are you wearing this? I've been wanting to cosplay Anima.

Redead is pretty much done. Doesn't look amazing, but it's not really a serious costume to begin with. Can't wait for the shit n giggles in costume at the con

>>6996007
>see this in life
>can't turn off the system

>>6994519
Mother of god

>>6996007
jesus

>>6996007
This is seriously one of the coolest things I have ever seen posted in a progress thread. The execution is just fantastic.

>>6986161
A coat of white primer and painting some of the bits...

>>6994592
Was there a colored page you used for/based the hammer's color on? I've been wanting to do a biscuit hammer cosplay, but I was going to use to more a golden orange.

Pika ears halfway complete. Will pick up some stuffing tomorrow to make them look fuller and a headband to attach them to.

Does anyone have any ideas on how I might attach my tail to my belt or something? Pika gijinkas like jnig really seem to have worked out a system for keeping them upright and stuff and I just can't seem to figure it out.

>>6996572
damn and people give Jnigger shit for her pikachu ears

those look like shit

>>6987265
where can I buy L-200 and craft foam
is it difficult to use?

I tried looking that up on google and only came up with kid crafting foam

>>6996596
What can I do to improve? I have a lot of time on my hands and a lot of materiaI, so I'm open to suggestions. I realize they look flat now as they're not filled out yet.

>>6996509
I was gonna say.. is that a Firehawk shield?? <3

>>6996600
no I know they arnt filled yet...its that material looks cheap, like kids craft foam

use a yellow vinyl or pvc fabric...or at least a shiny yellow polyester

sew it inside-out and then pull it out to its normal state and then fill it. then it'll be more round and not look like you fucking stapled it on the sides and the side ends show like shit

>>6996600
wait I zoomed in
.....that cut job....did...did you fucking glue that?

>>6996614
I have pvc fabric, I'll try it.

>>6993696
holy shit. The amount of fishing you do for compliments constantly is sad. The cosplay is nice at least.

>>6991330
ALL DONE (I couldnt get hearts for the bow and hip rolls in time though)

>>6996686
WHY DO ALL OF YOU PEOPLE HAVE SUCH MESSY ROOMS??? Cosplay looks pretty good though.

>>6997287
Because it looks like that's the room she's making the cosplay in. Shit get's intense.

>>6996686
Please style those bangs. Chibi Moon doesn't have long straight bangs.

>>6992645
I am SUPER excited to see how this turns out.

>>6997287
Maybe its a cosplayer thing?


So I have been working on yoko's gloves for about 2 days now. I hate gloves and everything they stand for. I am almost done with the hard part, and still my brain is telling me to go ahead trash them and make a new pair because these are SLIGHTLY too small only on two fingers. I hate life right now.

>>6996007
May or may not cry if I saw that. ALL THE HORROR OF MY CHILDHOOD HAS COME BACK.

I'd be scared of being raped if I saw this in real life.

Main body of the jacket is done, still needs epaulettes/buttons/etc and snaps for the cuffs... but at least the sleeves are in before I have to pack it up to move next week.

>>6996007
Please tell me you have a small audio device that can play that horrible screech whenever someone walks by you.

>>6996007
What are you wearing this to?? oh my god its so freaky and amazing ahhhhh

>>6997317
How is the redead associated with rape for you? Weird.

>>6996461
Rly? Yeah it's cool but you must not have been here long

>>6996618
It's craft foam, what else would you do to adhere it? Not that craft foam is the best choice of material, but just saying.

>>6996686
Lookin real kawaii there

>>6996461
Thanks!.
>>6997441
Hopefulllyyyyy ConBravo this Sunday if I manage to make it down to Hamilton. Otherwise I'll be bringing it to Atomic Lollipop.
>>6997354
I don't, but I really considered it! I'd love to get something like that if I could think of a place on my costume to attach it. I'd also probably need some good speakers to make it sound convincing and scary too. It will be definitely something I will look into though.
>>6997317
Welp sorry. I'm worry to see how others may react in real life now. Maybe a moe-Redead isn't so scary

This is my first real cosplay, so I'm a bit iffy on what I should do. I plan to finish this template, take it apart, trace it on to eva foam, build, then paint.
I-Is this ok guys?

>>6997706
jesus, i hated those zombies
had to stop playing erry time

great execution btw

Just gotta add the accessories, finish the shirt and grow another pair of balls.

>>6998252
are you a boy?

>>6998279
>no tits
>another pair of balls
it's pretty obvious

>>6998279
yes.

>>6997294
aren't you black?

>>6987258
how long have you been sewing?

>>6998300
Yea, and she's hot. I see no problems. (Bonus points because she is also nice).

>>6998345
I never said she wasn't "hot" or "nice". Also, smells a lot like self post in here.

>>6998406
ARE YOU STUPID IT'S A PROGRESS THREAD

>>6998484
Wasn't referring to the thread in general, just that post. I'm sorry you couldn't make that connection.

>>6998510
HEY WHATS SARCASM?

>>6998510
Smells a lot like get the fuck out
I was a different anon and I really don't give a flying fuck

>>6998523
Hey what's "I don't know exactly what I was trying to imply, so I'll just call it sarcasm!!!". It is ok to admit things like that, you know.

>>6998528
Since you asked so nicely I will oblige. Enjoy your progress.

>>6996686
doesn't chibi moon have floaty sleeve things?

Finished Rikku's skirt.
The top failed miserably, because boobs, but I'll try again tomorrow!

>>6992461
post fit fuccboi

>>6998252
You make the pants or buy them? If the latter what and where? Also got any pictures of your hat or shoes?

>>6996007
I would throw up as an instinctual fear response if I ever saw you walking towards me. That shit was the source of all my nightmares growing up.

>>6994519
I saw the photos on Facebook. God it's a gorgeous wig!

Working on sailor moons moon stick, the wooden centre is probably a bit long, but hopefully because in tall it will balance out.

almost done~

>>6999264
Question, how exactly will you see out of that?

>>6999420
Not sure he thought that far in advance.

>>6999174
What did you use to form it? Looks nice.

More devil survivor from me! I finished my Otome dress, now I have to work on the labcoat! Also wig needs to be trimmed, and lolshoes.

>>6999148
made them, you can see it lacks a button. I don' have. pics right now, but I'll post them as soon as I get the chance! Also, the shoes are not the ones I wanted. I tried to get those big-ass adidas-like he wears, but they're way top expensive where I kive.

>>6996604
>>6996509

Yep. Don't mind the orange. My tape must have come loose or something. Time to touch up.

finally finished my haunter hoodie dress thing.
now I just need to figure out how to make giant goofy looking hands.

>>7000476
Make large plush versions and hold them with fishing line so your real hands can stay in the sleeves?

>>6999469
I Did Think that far in advance.
>>6999420
Vacuuforming the Visor, cutting away some of the helmet so I can see though The Visor.

>>6997292
>>6996686

>AGREED
Those heart shaped bangs are just part of her look. Can't forget them.

Overall, very cute cosplay! Sewn very well. You just need to fine tune the details

Cosplaying Makoto Tachibana from Free!
First time actually making any part of my cosplay.
Got my leggings today, took the logo off, and used masking tape to get a rough idea of where I'd be painting lines.

Left shows an idea of how they'd look wrapping around my legs.
As someone who has zero experience and zero confidence in my artistic skills, got any pointers before I do anything permanent?

>Tfw everyone else in this thread, and I'm over here dotting masking tape on leggings hoping I manage to paint within the lines.

Cosplaying Makoto Tachibana from Free!
First time actually making any part of my cosplay.
Got my leggings today, took the brand logo off, and used masking tape to get a rough estimate of where I'd be painting lines.

Right shows an idea of how they'd look wrapping around my legs.
As someone who has zero experience and zero confidence in my artistic abilities, got any pointers before I do anything permanent?

>Tfw everyone else in this thread, and I'm over here dotting masking tape on leggings hoping I manage to paint within the lines.

>>7000824
>cosplay
>paint a few lines on leggings
fuck you and fuck Free.

>>7000829
>>7000824
i'm sorry, i know that's terribly inappropriate, but this shit honestly pisses me off.

>>7000829
>>7000832
I know it's pretty much Homestuck tier in terms of simplicity, but it's this, or trying to buy it off eBay or something.
Personally, I'd be much more comfortable troubleshooting a dozen fucked up computers than doing crafts, but that's just me.

>>6999484
I used a air hardening sculpting clay. Lighter than clay, but still has some weight to it.

>>7000829
everyone's gotta start somewhere though
even painting some lines can be intimidating for those just starting out

>>7000824
If making plug suits has taught me anything, have someone else paint it while you wear them. And make sure to up enough layers on and maybe use more tape to stencil out clean lines

>>6987470
I remember this.

Remember to layer your paints. And did you end up filling the hammer body?

>>7000287
Could've used a darker base coat. Otherwise, nice sculpt.

>>6993213
Why not just make them out of sintra or styrene? Foam is just too hard to work into that sort of shape, and not as sturdy as the other two.

>>6999884
Yeah, i'm starting work on my Jo2uke after Otakon and it seems like the shoes cause the most trouble for everyone. My current idea is to get a pair of duck boots and modify the FUCK out of them.

>>7000824
why not draw the lines with tailor's chalk first? or a white colored pencil?

>>6984497
I agree with the guy

I know this doesn't look like much, but I'm really proud of myself. I took an Arda Chibi and took out the bangs and added in my own, with a whole new hairline. I'm pretty excited to get the rest of this wig started now that the annoying part is out of the way.

>>6996686
You look so cute! I think it turned out really nicely.
>>6997706
The painting on the bodysuit and mask look absolutely fantastic. You're probably the best Redead I've ever seen!
>>6998252
I cannot wait to see this finished!!

>>7000843
to me, Free/any swimming cosplay is just an excuse for guys to run around with no shirt. It's shirtless Layton level for me. I think it's just as ridiculous for guys to 'cosplay' just to show off their bodies as much as it is girls who slut up a perfectly normal character.

>>6988649
face your demons, anon! it's good that you know that that costume won't work unless you hit the details. don't give up!

>>6997706
DA BEST

>>7001551
It's good for a summer con, you have to admit that.

>>7001666
i know this is going to sound like me just trying to be contrary, but i don't even agree with that.

frankly, i also find it hard to believe that the person cosplaying free is really even into the show that much and not just catching the wave, so to speak.

i know that i can't accurately make a claim like that, but it's just not an anime directed towards a male audience, so i find it hard to believe that males want to cosplay it because of any significant interest in the show and now a significant interest in trying to get laid. Whatever gets your rocks off.

>>7001775
That as well, such as when it was first announced and there were already cosplays.

Mm, I see your dilemma, but you don't need to rip at people for it. I've known several guys who do watch the anime anyway.

>>7000716
Yeah, I'm really upset that I wasn't able to style the bangs. I've been looking everywhere for my curler/straighter/hairdryer so I could at least give it a go, but unfortunately, I couldn't find any of it in time.

Got the helmet almost done. Looks a little narrow because of how it's sitting on the table.

>>7001775

Who the fuck cares who it's target audience/directed towards? Any gender can like any show they want. I will glady take pictures of anyone who cosplays Free because I enjoy the show.

>>7001775
I'm a girl so am I not supposed to like Lucky Star?

Besides Free! makes enough fun of itself to be appropriate for anyone.

And my gay best friend used to be on swim team. Even if he was into it to get laid he wouldn't want to fuck you anon.

Also if no guys can cosplay from it because you claim they could only want to get laid then all that leaves is crossplayers awkwardly trying to hide their breasts and making out with each other.

And regardless of gender I'm fine with any cosplay as long as it's a good, convincing cosplay with lots of fidelity to the original character.

Well, this was quite a bit of fun; first ever con/cosplay. I'll probably do it again, but I'd like to actually make the costume next time.

"Stop! Hammertime(s)!": 5
"Ban Hammer(s)": 4
People who actually called me out by series/name: 1

I still need to work on the gloves a little more and make all the accessories and armor. But I'm done the tunic, though I might make the collar a little smaller.

>>7001551
Really, it started as a joke back at Sakuracon (before show was announced), and I only wore it for about 3 hours right at the end of day 3 since everything else was packed up.

>>7001775
Two reasons I started watching it:
>I love KyoAni.
>I was on the water polo and swim team during high school.
I'm actually enjoying the show.

Sage for not cosplay progress.

>>6998300
W-what of it?

>>6997563
I can't take you seriously at all at this point.

>>7002445
Are you a pure girl? :3

>>6998300

Is this nigga serious?
Torii is great

urafaget

Crappy pic, but it's done! Except for the accessories and stuff.

>>7004292
Aaaand it's sideways. Fuck you, world.

>>7004292
Adorbs!

Hardly progress compared to a lot of the other posts in this thread, but this is the first time I've ever styled bangs like this. They're uneven, but I think I've fixed that since these pictures.
I also tried contouring for the first time, and I think it turned out pretty well. Not sure if the eyelashes are too much, though.

Also, (possibly?) embarrassing fact: I've never gotten my ears pierced, and I'm not sure what to do about her earrings. They look too heavy clip -ons.
Any tips?

>>7004292
I'd suggest some white leggings, tights or shorts under that because I can see your pockets

>>7002201
>>7002165
look i know i came off harsh, but i apologized quickly and rarely made absolute claims. i said plenty of times that 'i find it hard to believe' not that 'you can't do this because X'.

also, i dont know your friend, i dont care that he's gay (really. i feel totally ambivalent about it), and i never made any claims about people wanting to have sex with me. where did that even come from?

sage, because like yall said, not progress.

>>7004571
>i feel totally ambivalent about it
Haven't you watched Girl, Interrupted?

>>7004382
Just pierce your ears. It's no big deal unless you're squeamish about needles...and even then it's not like you can even see it.

>>6992208
Updating with a more or less finished version...I'm pretty pleased by how huge the hair is.

>>7004382
Maybe magnetic earrings if you don't want to pierce.

If you want to go the ghetto way, use fishing line that goes around your ear.

>>7004590
your zits are actually pretty cute, almost like freckles

>>7004654
man my face has been a rough time but I'm hoping they're gone before Otakon (when I debut). But I'll take that as a compliment, haha, so thanks!

Just finished up the bird skull for the chest piece on my Forsworn Armor (Skyrim) costume. Pretty pleased with myself, since I've never sculpted anything like this. I missed a few spots inside the eye sockets, but since that area will more than likely be covered I'm not too busted up about it.

>>7004590
Straighten out your neck!

>>7004577
no, i haven't. but i'm assuming that i used the word incorrectly. was just trying to specify that it makes no difference to me whether or not anon's friend is gay.

>>7004721
weathering looks really good

I'm going to apologize for the potato quality photo.
Almost finished this wig after a 5 hour prog-rock fueled styling marathon. Just have to polish it a bit and completely style the front bangs.

>>7004382
That wig looks great, you styled it really beautifully. I like the makeup you did, it suits the character very nicely.

>>7004721
Goddamn primitive! Quit attacking me when I have crap to do.

The skull looks pretty good.

>>7004721
Oh god please be attractive, that armor set would look fucking aweful on somebody with the wrong body type (i.e. fatties). Assuming you are, have you made any other parts of the cosplay?

So I made a hoopskirt over the weekend. I guessed at using three yards but now i'm thinking that it's too full. What do you guys think?

>>7004981

And here's the character.

>>7004984
FUCK YEAH LA PUCELLE

>>7000843
Dont the characters where things other than swimsuits?

>>7004981
full enough imo

>>7004989
Of course, but then that would require effort.

>>7004382
I would just get my ears pierced if I was you. I mean clip ons hurt in my opinion. I know I am a bit squeamish with needles, I went to clares to get my second ear pierced and I thought of it as just being shot in the ear and everything went much better, and it didnt hurt either. I would get them pierced way before the con though, I mean I would want the piercing to heal before putting anything new into it.

>>7004910
CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP

>>7004960
So far, I've only made the other bones and claws. These are all the animal bits that hang from the hip of the skirt, I fashioned them to either look like a claw or a fang. All that's left is the weird-ass hip antler, which now just needs the same paint treatment these got. After that, I have to sculpt the arm claws and I can move on to the fur work.

And as far as the body issue goes: I'm not the leanest piece of meat in the world, but I'll do okay.

>>7005341
As longs as you ani't got saggy granny-arms, a third chin and a a frosted muffintop there's nothing to worry about.

>>7004580
>>7005106

Please do not listen to these people. Doing anything permanent for the sake of a single cosplay is overly drastic and stupid, even something as minor as ear piercing.
Now if you wanted to get your ears pierced anyways, then go for it, but if the absolute only reason for dong it is for this one costume, then stop. Buy some clip-on backings and some sculpy from a craft store and make your own clip-ons. They do not hurt, and no one will look down on you for using them instead of getting your ears pierced.

>>7004981
Once you put it under the costume it will be squished down a little depending on the weight of the skirt. I think you'll find it's just about right.

>>7005106
Please don't get ears pierced at Claire's! Piercing guns tend not to make straight holes and quite often the piercers aren't properly trained. Go to a good tattoo and piercing shop where they'll do it right and give you proper aftercare rather than Claire's shitty bottled solution (and yeah, it's a needle but it takes all of two seconds and it's done).

Sage for lack of progress

>>7004988

Yep. Wish I had a group though.

>>7004991
>>7005413

Thanks for the feedback. I'll move on then.

I have a 3 week window between classes starting today (not counting 24+ hours of work a week) so my girlfriend and I decided to start on our costumes for this halloween. We are going as cyberpunk samurais, she'll be doing her costume pretty much exactly like in pic related, plus some gadgets, and I'll be basing mine on the picture but I'll let my imagination flow once I start working with the foam (first time).

I'll leave the mask for last, since I don't know if I want a gas mask or a paper mache half mask piece, and at any rate if I run out of time I can just throw on some goggles and bandana.

>>7005912
This has been my shopping list so far. The headset will be for her costume, since her phone won't be easily accessible that night. I plan on making use of our smartphone touch screens by attacking them to our wrists, so it looks more cyberpunk. Since I'll be wearing more head gear, I'll just wear a small Bluetooth headset. We are still deciding on what kind of head gear we'll make for her.

Just started working on a marth cosplay (SSBB model) for my friend. So far i have the sword and breastplate-armor thing done. This should be quite intresting for me, seeing as its my first build that will involve actual sewing and fabric work (hot glue seams my have been fine for the fallout vet ranger jacket, but that shit aint gonna fly here). Itll also be my first time styling a wig. Ive been hitting tutorials like crazy to study up, but im still absolutely terrified. Hoping to be done for matsuricon in a few weeks here, wish me luck.

>>7005998
I do not mean to discourage you, but that armor will not last long at all. The foam will flex and bend, but the paint will not, and very soon it will all start to crack. You can already see it starting on the edges and especially where it connects to the shoulder parts. You'll to use some sort of primer/sealer before painting your foam. I recommend flexbond, but be sure to apply several layers.
However, I am also noticing the raw edges look quite jagged and chipped, especially on the blue section. Have you given any thought to covering the armor in maybe Wonderflex or Worbla? You'll still need a primer before painting of course, but it will help make it much sturdier and smooth out those rough edges.

>>7006013
Okay, first off i dont want to come off as one of those guys who throws a fit when they get constructive critisism, i really do appreciate it and i love learning from it. However i have to partially disagree with you. Ive been doing armor out of EVA foam for a while now, and ive never once had a single issue with it falling apart/paint coming off/really damage in any way. My first EVA build was an ODST from halo i did 2 years ago. 75% of it was foam, the rest fiberglass, and after countless cons the only malfunctions ive had with it have been from the parts that werent foam. On the other hand, i did not actually notice the wrinkling on the piece, i usually do coat my stuff in plasti-dip, but i ran out and thought i could get away with not using it here. It appears i was wrong, thank you. And as for the rough edges around the neck, i actually couldnt care less about them. If you look at the character model, there is a cape that goes over this armor piece and hugs the wearers neck (along with the collar of the tunic underneath) and thus those rough edges will be totally hidden when the cape is put on. Also i have a deep (and totally unrelated) hatred for worbla/wonderflex, but that is a disscussion best saved for another thread.

>>7006046
I was actually referring to the rough edge of the blue section of the shoulder area, which, even with the cape on, will still be visible.
However, after seeing the reference image, I wonder if maybe making it all out of foam is the best way to go. The blue area looks much more rounded/curved and not as sharp as the gold area. Might I suggest making the blue section out of padded leather/pleather/vinyl to give it a little more of that depth and curvature.
I am also noticing that there looks to be some scrollwork along the gold trim. If you have a steady hand, you could probably draw that out with a thick bead of hot glue and then paint over it.

Got a little progress done today. I am working on gluing foam peices to a mic I painted. I scratched the pink paint so I need to see if I can mix a color close to it and repaint the top so the scratch doesnt show as much.
I started to also cut out the designs on Morgiana's cuffs, and I already got the chains prepared to hang off it. I am waiting for the gems to dry before I go any further. the gems I bought were the PERFECT size, but wrong color. so I am seeing I can use the nail polish on the back to make it darker, instead of painting it on top and risking getting those nasty streaks.
also took a look at my yoko gloves and decided to man up and remake the gloves, I wont be happy until they are perfect. this is my punishment for choosing to cosplay yoko.

>>7006109
I was considering the hot glue thing, ive done it before and gotten decent results, but it seems a bit complex for that. dunno, ill probably give it a try. And yeah in all honesty foam probably isnt the best way to go for the look, but as i said its for a friend and he doesnt want to spend some huge amount of money on something like leather/some other thick material like that. Plus foam work is pretty quick for me, whereas fabric work is definitely not, and we are in a bit of a time crunch. I will for sure be getting a new can of plasti-dip and repainting it though, that definitely needs done. While im at it i might as well round the edges up too i guess.

>>7006109
I was thinking about the hot glue thong, ive done it before and gotten pretty decent results. And yeah in all honesty foam probably isnt the best way to go for the look, but as i said its for a friend and he doesnt want to spend some huge amount of money on something like leather/some other thick material like that. Plus foam work is pretty wuick for me, whereas fabric work is definitely not, and we are in a bit of a time crunch.

>>7006046

While I don't hate worbla/wonderflex I did throw a minor rage fit when my noob cosplay friend used wonderflex the first time and proclaimed it as 'the best material to use in any costume ever!" and how he's going to use it for everything cause it's the best and so forth.

I quickly ignored him :P

I'm curious to know why you hate those two materials? No judgement if you don't wish to share your reason why.

>>7005998

what sort of paints and method did you use to get the blade of sword like that?

>>7006180
Well to clarify, i dont look down upon people who use it or anything, i just personally dont like using it. The main beef i have with it is the price. Im a student, and i do this stuff on the side for fun mainly, and i cant afford to cough up a load of money for what is (in my opinion of course) an extremely overpriced material. Dont get me wrong, ive seen some amazing cosplays done from worbla, but at the same time ive also seen those same costumes made from cheaper materials and they look just as good.

>>7006195
The blade and hilt were made from pink insulation foam carved to the rough shape, which i then sealed with latex paint, covered in fiberglass resin, then finally bondo'd and sanded to their current shape. Then i used duplicolor instant chrome spray paint for the blade, you can find it at auto stores for about $7 per can. Heres a better shot of the blade, its not perfectly smoothed, i know, but again its a bit of a rush job so i dont really have a whole week to spend sanding the thing to perfection unfortunately.

>>7006278

That makes sense and I agree with your point of view on it. To clarify my own story I wasn't look down on him but I felt he can't declare 'best material ever' if it's the ONLY thing he has used before.

sorry about the potato photo quality and the overall shittyness that is myself, but here's a wip of my teruteru cosplay for otakon.

The mic is coming along frustratingly
I chipped the paint in ANOTHER spot, so I am just gonna have to repaint all the purple once the glue is done drying. but other than that I think its coming out looking pretty good. I hope it looks good to the owner.

>>6986161
Why didn't you dip it in acetone first to make it smooth
aaaaaaugh

>>6997706
Put the speaker thing in your giant fucking mask m8
Also it looks fantastic

>>6996007
So is that an airbrushed zentai suit? How did you make that mask?

>>7006386
The uniform looks fantastic so far, what are you doing for the wig?

>>7006518
thanks!
that's a great question. his hair's quite weird, so i'm thinking of taking a short base wig and then adding some wefts to the front of it and making it flop to the side like his does.

>>7006598
Good luck. I hope I see you at Ota, I'll be cosplaying Koizumi!

>>7006775
thank you!! yesss, i hope to see you too!

Now that the con season's over I can just work on things at my leisure, whittling away at each bit!

Right now It's the clock for the Hero from Half Minute Hero! Tore apart an old naruto clock for parts, built a casing out of camping mat foam and built the frame using the clock lens and craft foam. Now to finish building the rest of the clock!

>>7005341 Here

I made the weird-ass hip antler... and upon finishing it, realized I made it for the wrong hip. I was about to throw it away when I realized how much I like it, so now I'm conflicted. Mirror the rest of the costume? Leave this part on the wrong side but do the rest on the right?

>>7005106
>>7005386
>>7005419
Thanks for the input everyone. Unfortunately the con is next weekend, and I doubt I'd want to pierce my ears for a cosplay anyway. It's not a needle thing, I've just never felt the need I guess.
I'm not sure if it would be light enough for magnets, but I might try it and just use a lighter material than sculpey.

>>7002445
Started on the belts.

>>7002571
A-anon, asking such a question...

>>7007022
Dont worry about it, it looks good and nobody is going to notice if the weird antler thing is on the wrong side of your hip. Ive played skyrim WAY too much and i never would have noticed it was wrong had you not said anything. Just keep building the rest of the armor as its supposed to be and no one will be the wiser. What are you planning on wearing this to by the way?

>>7007187
I'm just checking cuz it mite b a ruse. (Read: you actually have male genitals.)

>>7007257

It'll probably see more photo shoot wear than anything else, but it's going to be at Tampa Bay Comic Con for sure! After that, I'm going to start working on another Skyrim set: Stormcloak Officer. While I certainly wanted to make both, both of these are beyond anything I usually make, so I'm doing the Forsworn first because it's presenting a lot of challenges that I'll face with the Stormcloak Officer.

I'm still not sure how I'll do the Stormcloak Officer helmet, if I do it at all. As much as I love the set as a whole, I'm not entirely comfortable with wearing a real bear head, and I'm having a hard time finding realistic (and reasonably priced) alternatives.

>>7006500
For srs? I think the patterns give it character. I did have to remove some excess flash and what not.

>>7001020
A darker base coat would not have made this project as shiny.

Also, fabric pattern I made and printed via spoonflower for the shirt and pants. (I lost the actual pic of the fabrics, this is just the sample).

>>7007319
How is Spoonflower compared to Fabric on Demand?

I use FoD all the time, but if Spoonflower is better/cheaper...

>>7007319
I guess you're right, but I still think you should have painted it white first because it looks kinda weird and semi-transparent-glossy right now
also 'dose running colors

Lucina's great lord armor is pretty much built except for some final touch ups before I start painting. Now I just have to wait for my friend to finish all of the cloth work and then I'm all set.

>>7008097
That looks so beautiful! What is it made out of?

>>7008105
Thanks! It's all L-200 foam (similar to EVA) and craft foam.

>>7008097

Ah I remember this build from the last progress thread. Looks bitchin!

>>7008097
..are you at a hair salon?

>>7008097
Lovely! How did you get the rounded shoulder pauldon tops?

Here's another angle without the shield blocking most of it.

>>7008143
They're just two football shapes glued together with three bands coming off for the lip parts...that was a poor explanation but I hope that helps.

>>7008145
Haha, no. I'm in the makeup room of my school since it has the best lighting.

>>7008170

Before I forget, you mentioned last time you were using contact cement to glue the foam together.

Does it matter what kind of contact cement you use?

>>7008186
I'm not really sure since I've only used one kind which is some crazy industrial strength contact cement. My friend bought it for us to split since he's making armor as well so I don't know exactly where he got it, but I can imagine you can probably find it at hardware stores.

so so close to being done. I just finished half of the vest this morning. Put together about 25 little mana/health pots to give out to people that I will be keeping in my little side pouch. I just need to sew the bottom of my left leg/detangle and smooth my wig and Im done.

It looks like I have one giant leg... theyre both there, I promise. The fur just blends in the light.

Carly's almost done for Otakon, I just need to paint the circles on her glasses and cut her wig

Everything minus the wig and belt. I'm borrowing those at the con this weekend, since I don't have time to make those now. For something that only took 3-4 days to make and put together, it could definitely look a lot worse.

>>7008782
>Jnig's latest trend.

>>7008782
Your phone case is so ugly

But I feel your pain because I have the same exact case

>>7008782
Rikku has small titties? Why accentuate them?

>trying to get attention like jnig

>>7008889
Who cares? It's hot as fuck.

>>7008782
>using a pushup bra when it is clearly a bikini top

I'm sorry that the bikini top isn't slutty enough for you, and you really have to go that extra step.

>>7008782
How did you get your tits to look so perfect?
I ask because reasons.

>>7008906
You know I honestly think >>7008170 is hotter than >>7008782

I really do.

>>7008912
It's actually a bikini top with molded cups. Pic related.

>>7008937
Not liking the puckering at the bottom on the top. And that neon orange is really ugly.

>>7008912
>Extra support for the boobs
>Slutty
/cgl

>>7008946
Unfortunately, it was all I could find on such short notice (the con is this weekend). I can always go back and re-do the orange parts at a later time, but thanks for the input!

>>7008946
>cant bitch about one thing so I picked another
good lord anon-chan. why dont you make suggestions to improve it instead?

>>7008782

First, I'd like to say I do like this costume, but listen. I've seen people make some really complicated and incredible things in less time than four days. (And yes, that time included full time jobs and other adult priorities.) So saying "It only took X amount of days" doesn't make it an incredible feat, or excuse anything about the costume.

Also, you have an attractive body and a good shape for Rikku, but like others have stated: the push up top is a bit much. You've got a really great body, and could easily get away with less boobage, which would definitely be more accurate to the character.

While I'm on the topic of accuracy, I'd like to ask about the strings on your bottom and the border of the bikini top. In the pictures, they look almost neon, do they look like that in person? Because if so, it's not doing your costume any favors. The color just doesn't match up right. If you can change it at some point, it'd definitely make the costume look better. It looks really bright against the scarf, which is one of my favorite pieces of your costume. The skirt is a nice color, too, I'm glad you went green instead of brown!

>>7008951

>>7008974 Here

Your reply loaded after I had typed mine out, sorry to point out something you'd already answered to!

>>7008951
Understandable. Try making the lines a little thinner too. :) Good luck

>>7008987
Thank you! Ill be sure to do that after this weekend when I can spend more time looking for better-colored fabric.

>>7008979
No problem at all, I really appreciate the tips and critique, it's definitely gonna help me improve this cosplay.

Forsworn, reporting in. I decided to try my hand at some war paint. Now, what I'm using here is not what I'll be using for the final product, I ordered some cake makeup for that! But I wanted to try out the different war paints before I settled on a design. Initially, I was just going to do the paint that my character uses, but since I plan to use that for my Stormcloak Officer armor, I decided to do something different for the forsworn.

...And then the power went out, which is why this picture is so grainy. I had just about finished, so I decided to go ahead and take a picture before removing what I had done.

I think this is the design and color I'll settle on, but I'm not sure that I'm terrifying enough, yet. And I have no idea what I'm doing with my hair.

>>7008170
i
your school has a fucking makeup room?

>>7009018
It looks like you were slapped by a zombie

Before I noticed the finger marks, I just thought it was supposed to be that you have a bloody mouth from eating a person

>>7009115
Most universities and colleges have one because they have a theater or performing arts program

>>7007378
I have never ordered from Fabric on Demand, so I cannot compare. Also, this is my first order from Spoonflower. My girlfriend uses SpoonFlower all the time for fabric and she's really happy with it.

>>7007506
I did paint it white first O.o

>>7009232
Something just seems very.. off about it. It looks like it's plastic, if that makes any sense. It might just be the lighting, but it looks cheap compared to what it could be for some reason

>>7009176
oh yeah of course
I thought she was in a high-school

>>7009018
I wouldn't advise going with that warpaint. That one always makes me laugh it look like you got slapped in the mouth.

>>7009258
>>7009173

I tried some other paints. They aren't picture perfect but I was just sort of slapping them on, removing them, then doing the next one. Again, this isn't the product I'm going to use for the final paint! I just wanted to get an idea of what each one would look like on me.

>>7009391
2nd from bottom looks the best IMO

I took the padding out of the top, and I like it much better than before, though I may be just a bit more blessed than Rikku in the chest department...
I won't be able to tackle the orange trim but after this weekend ill have more time to get some better colored fabric.

>>7009251
I see what you mean. I think outlining the combs and some cel shading effects would help make this prop stand look a little better.

>>7009476
Fuck you and your nice boobs!
I'm a jealous flatty

>>7009458
Agreeing

>>7009391
I like the top one and second from bottom.

Songbird is about 65% ready for Otakon

this is all I have done for now
need to finish by otakon but it wont be too hard

>>7009479
Yeah. I mean, it's a GREAT base, but I think that you could do the paint job a lot better, and cel-shading would go a long way

>>7009735
YES

Paramedic Anderson Progress

This is one of the wings. It's since been finished up sewn tears, burned holes and a bit of aging. I just don't have any pics of it atm.

>>7009867

That's a shame, I would have liked to see how you aged it. Did you just wing it?

>>7009875

I didn't per se, my cousin is an art student. I made a deal with her, I built all the pieces, she aged/painted it. It's been going well so far.

>>7009875
>did you just wing it

>>7009977

Bah-dum-tiss

Saber Alter progress. My armor drafted so far. Shoe stuff is out of craft foam while the other plates are poster board. I have the chestplate drawn up with measurements, but I don't have the craft foam to try it out with yet, so I'll be getting some more tomorrow [or Friday, if I get paid late]. This is my first time making armor for anything.

I am ummm, making the easiest crap ever, haha.
Going to a day of Kumoricon and I don't want to wear a wig, so I'm going to be cosplaying Tank Girl which has been a dream cosplay of mine for a bit.
So progress I've got so far is I ordered a bunch of crap on the internet, I made my necklace for it, and I went and bought fabric for my butt/crotch flap, dyed it, and I am distressing the ever living fuck out of it. I'm gonna keep going at it with a cheese grater for the rest of the night and then go roll it in the dirt tomorrow.

>>7010107
To help it fray, pick at it with tweezers to really get it going, and throw it in the washer and dryer on high. I usually get pretty goo results after doing all that to fray things.

>>7008917
No fucking shit, you special snowflake. It's gotta be hotter than Ms. Big-tits-butterface.

>>7010146
How can she be a butterface if we havent seen her face yet? (Now requesting pics of her face to resolve this matter)

welp i've started on Kamen Rider Black RX, and compared to my initial chest piece i had made (everything was super flat), this new one is coming out much better, it's got roughly the right curvature for the pectorals. Sorry the light kinda sucks in my bedroom.

>>7010243
just a quick question for folks, what should i smooth the glued edges out with, while it still having a rubbery foam effect? i'm not looking to bondo or fiberglass this.

>>7010177
How fucking new are you?

>>7005912
I'm sorry for being a newfriend, but where is that samurai character from? He looks amazing

Jace costume is 90% done... just need to paint a few more before dragoncon...

More Lambda-11 (Blazblue) progress. This looks so much better IRL. Rustoleum's oil-based Aluminum paint is my new favorite paint ever. I had to use a brush-on paint because the huge long pointy parts are made from insulation foam, but I like it probably more than regular spray paint because I can fix any drips.

Hate it because it takes 24 hours to fully dry and once it's on your skin you have to SCRUB it with mineral spirits, and once it's on cloth, it's on.

Painted the arm blades also, but they had to dry really awkwardly (painted last night) so no pics yet.

(Also I'd love feedback before I apply the second coat and add in the lens/LEDs)

>>7010248
BEHOLD!!!!

>>7011015
Pretty good for a first attempt i guess, but theres a lot to work on if you want it to really look good. Biggest thing i think is that you shouldnt cut slits in the breastpads to dome them like you did. If youre serious about foam work you NEED to get a heat gun, you can get a really decent one from harbor freight for like $15~$20. Itll let you heat the foam and bend it into shapes you want, then itll stay in that shape. Also, the breastpads themselves are on a bit crooked, and the line scoring you did on the center there is kind of all over the place. Honestly id say get yourself a heat gun and some more foam and give it another go. Its a huge improvement from the first one you posted, but theres still quite a ways to go.

>>7009977
hahaha i thought the same thing

>>7009391
I am LOVING the second from the top. that looks so cool

>>7009476
I am loving the scarf, how did you get a scarf for her? did you make it?

>>7010710
im in love.

My only bit of progress, I finally got on painting yoko's top, I am trying to figure out the gloves still, and I turned a ugly gem I got from the store into a prettier one (the one on the left is the before) I plan on maybe before otakon making Homura's soul gem. I mixed paint for the mic and it matched up pretty well. I just have to wait till the unmatched paint dries. Morgiana's gauntlets are almost ready to be spray painted.

>>7011135
Keeping this progress thing up. I have the cuffs ALMOST done to the point I can add the fresh coat of spraypaint. I have to say this is going pretty well for my first time making parts of a cosplay outta craft foam. I am NOT looking forward to wrapping the chains around my arm though....

Here's a finished shot of my Garrus build I had been putting together for the last few months. I know a couple people seemed interested in how it came together.

>>7011093
i've actually got a heat gun, i didn't even think of using it due to it hiding in my tool box in the back of my room. i'll probably be doing a bunch of work on things over time anyways, so its all a learning experience for me. i dont exactly have a deadline for this costume, so i can try different things and techniques. I am gonna try to fill and smooth those slits over with something, just not sure yet.

>>7011269
how do you get your craft foam edges to look so clean and smooth? especially the curvy bits. i recently had to make a lot of ridiculous shapes for a sword guard but the edges were always rough and "piecing off". i thought modge podge would smooth everything out later but it just made it worse.

>>7011540
HNNNGGGG

>>7011015
BAM!

>>7011985
POW!!! DOUBLE WAMMY!

>>7011986
and one last one till of me in it till i can work on some more tomorrow.

there came a point during this where i just sat over my petti and cried, asking the powers that be what i had done.

i think i've created a monster. I have to work out what's going on with some layers- whether they really are too long, or whether they are just laying wrong. And it's still not enough ruffle for me. I think I'm going to do two more slightly longer layers on the inside to prevent any unsavory sights, and put double-layered ruffles on those two.

>>7012092
your outermost layers have to be longer to come down the same amount as the innermost. think like an onion.

>>7012213
but onions don't have brains.....-_-

>>7008170
AWESOME!!! I've been following your tumblr. Quick question though, what are you going to coat the foam in to paint? Or should i just keep waiting for the updates?

keeping in lieu with the thread...I'm making a Falchion.

you guys know it's autosaging right?

>>7011878
this was thin craftfoam I bought from ACmoore, I dunno if the ironing helped it or what, but I ironed it a bit flatter, so it will indent less. then I used scissors and slowly cut it out by hand. the outter edges of this thing is uneven though due to my miscalculations ...

Cook progress. This time on the wig and hat. The bow is on the wrong side womp.