/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Hey all, I was thinking about cosplaying male Homura. Any tips?

>>7236601
be cute.

bumping with my own progress

>>7237163

Materials used to make that?

>>7237258
Yes I'm also curious ! Looks very nice

I'm not at all happy with the sleeves. I'll probably take them out and re-do them with pleats instead of gathers after it's graded for my final. The pannier is still being a little bitch and I'm not sure how to fix it.

>>7237163
If you are not done painting you need to fix the red. The shape is amazing great job!

>>7237306
What are you using for the hoop boning? I've seen a lot of random stuff used.

>>7237317
I used 24 yards of steel hoop boning. I might cross-stitch on some more to reinforce the parts where it's bowing in (that or figure out a way to slip some dowel rods into the boning channels)- Do you think that would work?

>>7237163
You are too qt voldie.

>>7237163
A bit nitpicky, but I feel like you could clean up the paint job on the centre part - the red part is wavy. Maybe try blocking it off with painter's tape as a stencil? You did a really good job on the crafting of the actual blade, but I feel like this is just one last thing you'd need for it to be really fantastic.

>>7237324
Oh wow, no idea. I haven't actually made a hoop skirt yet, I'm still just researching. I'd guess that reinforcing the boning would help- I think the dowel rods would work. 14 gauge galvanized steel wire might work too, I use it for fairy wings. It won't flex without losing its shape though, so it would be hard to fold for storage.

Keep posting progress of this, it looks great so far!

Nonon progress! It wasn't until after I put it together did I realize I could have just combined the skirt yoke and the top into one piece so that pointless waist seem wouldn't be there. Oh well, I'll just have to cover it with a bone piece.

Skirt for a madoka school uniform!

I'm hoping to finish the outfit in time for the movie this weekend but I'm not even sure I'm going so I'm not really concerned with hurrying this project along. I kinda just wanted something insignificant to sew.

First time making a pleated skirt and I'm thankful for the plaid's design as it served as a stellar guideline for my folds.

>>7237408
Can you even sit in that?

>>7237408
I like how it looks, but it just seems wayy too short to be comfortable..

>>7237408
Can you breathe in that?

>>7237411
Sorta, it bunches up comically when I'm seated but I don't except to be sitting for any photos anyway so it shouldn't be an issue (I hope).

>>7237414
Thankfully the character has opaque tights so I won't run the risk of flashing my bum! So, I may be a bit chilly but otherwise I should be fine. But, yeah, it is incredibly short.

>>7237421
Yes? I haven't installed the zipper or the waistband button so there is still a bit of slack. It's just pinned on in that picture.

>>7237408
From what I can see, the construction looks really nice! It looks really cute too, I hope I can see what the completed outfit looks like.

>>7237258
>>7237272
Made out of wood. It's gonna be heavy as fuck tho so i might remake it out of foam or something easier to haul around all day.

>>7237314
>>7237336
whoops! should have specified that im not done painting it yet, but i really appreciate the concrit nonetheless!

>>7237333
y-you too anon

any tips for weathering/concrit?

>>7237853
Leona's sword isn't weathered at all?

>>7237859
Hmmm well I'd think it would be at least somewhat weathered after all those battles on the rift! Plus it looked really unfinished when it wasn't weathered

>>7237864
All her art and in game just has the sword pristine.

>>7237870
ahh so it is. oh well, i kinda prefer the weathered look. the sword isn't accurate anyways so it's fine.

>>7237873
Fair enough. It does look better weathered to be honest, and there's quite a lot of art showing her in weathered armour.

Not really a huge deal.

>>7237870
I have to agree with voldie on this one. Most of the time when you make a prop or piece of armor it looks bad without some sort of weathering, regardless of if the source has it perfectly clean. While the main purpose of weathering is obviously to make the piece look used and worn, it also adds dimension to the piece and accents edges which is extremely important, especially on a prop that is mostly just one or two colors.

On my end, i finished the winter soldier arm ive been working on. Im pretty happy with how it turned out, especially considering that theres a total of like three refrence pictures of the thing available right now. The guy who commissioned me for it specifically wanted the design from the new captian america movie and since its not out yet, i had to build it based on a few stills that got leaked a while back.

>>7237873
definitely weather it, otherwise it looks very very dimensionless.

>>7237163

Did you reshape the sword a bit? Seems thinner than it used to be. I like it.

>>7238453
yeah it looks kinda weird in this picture but it;s all done! Should I coat it in something to seal it?

>>7238494
Yeah, someone pointed out a while ago that it was too thick so I sanded the sides down a bit

>>7237365
Oh wow those boots look really nice ! Is it a boot cover ?

I know its not much, But I finally hand washed my 8 yards of chiffon that I bought a month ago

Its the first progress ive made since school started to end and finals came up, so I feel really good about it
now I have to cut 12 half circle skirt layers of it and hem each one, so you can see why Ive been putting it off.

Just the zipper left (holding it closed in this photo). This is for Tachibana Kanade. Thank God for extra-hold spray starch...

finished my weevil jacket (minus ironing)

>>7240608

10/10 would summon exodius against

>>7240608
That looks amazing!!

I'm very jealous of your duel disc.

>>7240608
That looks so dorky in real life, but that means you did a good job.

>>7240608
That's so awesome! I think I love you voldie.

This prop has a lot of little details and it's driving me insane.

>>7240839

What's the prop?

>>7240608
I'm so happy to see this character done well!
YGO season one forever.

>>7240608
This is so awesome, I can't stop grinning.

[if only someone would cosplay my husbando Malik well. ]

>>7237853
Try to keep the weathering in tight spots like between the spikes or in the ring center where it would be harder to reach with cleaning. Large flat surfaces would be easy to clean and would not get that much buildup and just makes the gold paint looks like blah brass. Not as bad as in this pic but still. Leona is typically glowing/pristine in her art, but it's fine to put in weathering in tight spots where the blood/dirt/grass would get stuck.

Need some pantaloons, spats, then some ironing and insecurities and I'm almost there.

>>7240608
I love this so much.

>>7240839
how the fuck are you guys getting such smooth clean edges with your foam!? no matter what i do i keep getting those nasty edges where the foam is flaking off.

tell me your secrets!

>>724095

get a box of blades and replace them very frequently. They have to be super sharp to get a nice cut. Even a slightly dull blade is no good.

>>7240913
Completely irrelevant but you look like the awkward guy from legally blonde

>>7237365
Is it alright to ask what materials you used for the outfit?

I only want to take pictures of of the back of this dress. It's the only part I like right now. Also, even after fixing, the sleeves are still too gigot for my taste.
Needs ironed/steamed too.

>>7240873
A hammer from the series RWBY

>>7240958
I'm just using regular scissors anon!

>>7241624
Sure! I used a 2 way stretch cotton twill for both the blue and white parts of the costume and for the 3 star I used a stretchy black vinyl with a sheen to it - not super shiny or wet look, but one that gives a nice slight gloss in photos.

>>7238750
Thanks! Yeah it's a boot cover I made then E6000ed to the shoes. The base was black but I spray painted it white.

Here's the whole costume after I finished. I'm going to remake parts of the hat (like actually sculpt the monkey head so it's 3D and also make it so the wings are detachable for easier transport) and make her baton for the con, but I had a 5 day deadline to finish this costume for a shoot, so this was the best I could do.

>>7241867
>that filename

Looks pretty cool. What is this for ?.

>>7240890
Oh man, loooong ago when I was still into YGO and this season was airing, I saw a pic that was just a Malik cosplayer from the back, with his scars. It was the only good Malik cosplay picture I've ever seen.

>>7242476
Wow, I love this! The fabric looks so nice, and those shoes are to die for.
Good job!

>>7242476
great job! was there a specific boot cover tutorial you used?

>>7240958
if you're using an x-acto/box cutter, make sure the blade is always sharp. You can also try melting the edges slightly with a heat gun.

>>7240839
where do you buy those thick puzzle foamies? I always just get the crafty thin ones in packs

>>7240572
nice pleating! what brand of spray starch did you use?

>>7242668
Looking at the yellow ones, looks like the stuff they use for kids play mats? You can try looking up kids foam puzzle floor mat, eva foam puzzle floor mat.

>>7242668
I think you can search for kids play mats on amazon.

>>7242476
this looks really great! I especially love the collar. I think the extra seam won't be too big a deal, none of the klk costumes are drawn with ANY seams, so...

>>7242669
thanks! I used Niagara brand "heavy" starch, and the entire skirt is interfaced with medium-weight fusible interfacing. these things ain't goin' anywhere.

Almost done my Furret Kigu for Katsucon!!
This is my first time making a kigurumi and all I have is my Sazac Tiger Kigu to go off of.

Just gotta attach the hood, then make button holes and hem the front..

I think my sewing machine is about to die.. its almost 27years old now

>>7242476
I can't wait for ALA! Such delicious Kill la Kill <3

I've been working on this - pic related. I'm really happy because this is the first sweater I've ever knit. I have almost all of the pieces for my Mirai cardigan finished as well. I need some more yarn before I can finish, and then all that's left is to sew it all together.

>>7244440
that's such a good sweater! Especially with it being your first!

Been working on this on and off over the past couple days! I'm really excited for this costume once it's all put together. Just gotta put the draw strings on and it's finished!

I know it's for my Genderbend Bianca costume, but it just makes me think of Charmander, heh.

>>7244212

I have to ask because it's too similar.

Is this you?
[facebook] /CrayDayCreations?

Been working on this beast for a few days now this was the progress as of last night, I'm hoping to get everything shaped today and maybe attach the foam to the pvc pipe. I think I'll need to make it a bit shorter too right now it measures 8ft 3 in.

>>7244862
That looks awesome so far. I can't help but chuckle at Pink panther.

>>7244832
Nope!!! After looking at her page she makes cute hats though!!

I can't wait to finish the rest of the kogu and post more photos!

If you want to follow my page its (facebook) /twistofadoration

>>7245020
You spelled corduroy wrong on your doodle.

>>7244451
Thank you so much! I just need to pick up and knit the collar and it's finished!

>>7245023
Lol did I? Haha thanks for pointing it out

>>7244440
daymn. How long did that take?

Rough and heavily pinned WIP of a waistcoat for Franziska von Karma. I've never made a waistcoat before, this is maybe the third garment I've ever made so this is definitely a learning experience.

>>7244862
Looks great, but unless that one spike at the bottom is supposed to be bigger than the rest, it's bugging the shit outta me.

>>7244867
Thanks! Hahaha yea it's the type of insulation foam we have here it makes no sense to have the pink panther on it but it is funny.
>>7245743
Yea, it bothers me too but it is suppose to be bigger. Thanks!

>>7244440

Looks pretty good for a first attempt. Make sure you block it when you finish, it'll make it look a bit more polished.

>>7245734
Hm, I looked at the character and it looks like this vest is significantly shorter than hers (in the pictures I saw, it hits a little below her hip and splits at the waist), and the two sides of your vest are visibly uneven. How attached are you to this particular garment/do you have extra fabric? This is a good start, but I'd recommend re-making it.

I'm working on Ryuko's first episode outfit. I have a weird obsession with these kinds of jackets so making one more was totally ok with me.
I really like how this one is coming along. However the whole bottom section is hella wonky so I plan to shorten it and fix some of the weirdness

>>7248249
Don't know the character, but I'm loving the jacket. At least in the picture, the bottom part doesn't seem too bad.

on my way kinda attaching the skirt lining to the bodice made my petals wonky and I need to do some petticoat reworking, it's a little lumpy

>>7249120
Looking good so far. And hey, you posted in the room thread. I love all your awesome toys and bjds.

>>7249120
What pattern did you use?

I need to start on the handle next
Giant hammer from the RWBY series.
I only started making props this year so I'm not very good yet.

I need to start on the handle next
Giant hammer from the RWBY series.
I only started making props this year so I'm not very good yet.

>>7249137

Sure did! :) Thanks. It's mmmany years of collecting.

>>7249149
Drafted it myself! Which is why the fit is wonky in places, hah.

>>7249158
You made that out of foam?? Looks fucking great!

Finally feel like I've made more progress and I can see how tall it is. Currently it's 8ft 6in but I'll probably have to shorten it a tiny bit before I add the bottom part on.

>>7249848
Holy crap. What con are you going to get into with that?

>>7249870
Honestly I'm thinking it's mostly going to be for our group's walk on and then skit the next two cons we probably won't walk around with it a lot. Otherwise it shouldn't be a problem at any con rule wise, no one really has rules about how big props can be.

>>7249878
>no one really has rules about how big props can be

Yes they do.

>Props carried in public areas must be no more than 48 inches in length
Ohayocon
>Please limit the size of the weapons to less than 8 feet in height and weighing less than 50 pounds. If you do happen to make something heavy, make sure you are able to carry it without a problem.
Colossalcon

A lot of other cons don't have specific size requirements, but do have rules against props that are hard to control, or obstruct doorways. That thing will be hard enough fitting through doorways, and the blade might not be in your range of vision at all times.

It's probably best to post on the con's forums/FB group and ask if it'd be okay.

>>7249903
I meant the cons I go to.

>>7249911
Which do you attend?

>>7249878
>it shouldn't be a problem at any con rule wise

suree

>>7249120
you should consider wearing a corset/ waist slimmer of some kind/ inlay bonning/ make it fit better, to make the torso less baggy looking on you

>>7249967

How would wearing a waist slimmer make my bodice less baggy...?

>>7249930
Sorry, I don't really feel like saying if that's ok?
>>7249953
>at the cons I go to.
I'm well aware of the weapons policies at my conventions though, this isn't my first time with a large prop.

>>7249158

Not a huge fan of the series but the hammer looks pretty good

>>7249975
well maybe not a waist slimmer, but just resew it to make it fit better and a corset or bonning or even a waist slimmer sometimes can help keep the fabric from bunching up.

>>7244862
Frau?

>>7249120
bind and add the jewels on the 'petals'

Spent the day making a tube top and painting it. My jacket and skirt should be coming in the mail today, since it was cheaper to buy those then it would be to make them. Gonna try to cut my wig tonight for this and paint another layer or two of paint on the shirt.

>>7249848
>>7249158
Holy shit these are cool looking

I'm pretty glad the way the handle for Mephisto's umbrella came out. I'm probably going to start on his top hat once I find a good tutorial on that.

>>7251902
I fucking love you

>>7251902
You're wonderful.
And here's a top hat tutorial in case you haven't found one yet.

>>7251948
Thanks, I'll try this out and see what I can do with it. I might alter it a bit to have it larger on top than on the bottom...kinda like a mad hatter hat but not as extreme.

>>7250330

I'm not binding because it'd show through the heart cutout in the back. I figured it was a worthwhile compromise. The jewels will be last. I need to sew close the lining at the skirt

>>7250296

I'm going to work on resewing it a little. I probably won't bone it though. Not enough time/energy/enthusiasm. The way I constructed it, i'm not sure how much more I can take it in. There's an under-sleeve side zipper and it's kind of hard to get out of already. Even though there's some things that could be fixed, I'm kinda happy with it, and live and learn right? This is the third cosplay I've made and I think I keep getting better.

>>7251902
I didn't notice the umbrella and I was like "whats with the ice cream" lol

>>7249120
Oh wow the dress looks really good. Nice job so far!

>>7240958
Foam tends to dull your blades pretty quickly. I'm assuming you are using an x-acto blade, be sure to heavy plenty of replacement blades for it.

You could also look into hot knives.

>>7242668

Its EVA foam, you can get it pretty easily on Amazon or eBay.

Working on a Vaporeon hoodie for my brother's christmas gift.

This is the most cosplay work I've done since like... March.
I think I'm finally getting my groove back after a super shitty year.

>>7253056
http://www.sciplus.com/p/HOT-WIRE-STYROFOAM-CUTTER_43266 no idea if this is worth a damn or not

Finished Ira's pants!! I know its not much but its my first time doing non-stretch pants, and usually when I make non-stretch things for someone else they suck. I also havent done any sewing in weeks so it was nice to finally get something done that was stress-free

i need to iron and hem them but progress is progress

>>7253589
I used a hot knife and a hot wire when I cut out the scythe up in the thread, and I think they work really well, the cuts are so nice and it's really easy. I can't vouch for the one linked but I got cheap ones from a hardware store, so yea seconding this method!

>>7253655
Bullshit those fit him. He is clearly holding them up and pulling them tighter.

>>7253655

You need to make some serious adjustments to those, the fit looks terrible.

>>7253664
whats even the point of that? i said they werent hemmed, if they didnt fit the waist why wouldnt i.. say so?

>>7253667
Problem is the moment he bends his legs they become TOO tight and are near ripping. I think im going to try to make the legs taper a bit better but the lack of stretch makes it difficult. The more I look at them the more I agree they need to be tightened somehow, though, thanks!!

>>7253671

You probably would have a much easier time if you'd gone with a suiting/bottom weight with a bit of stretch to it.

>>7251464
>>7250272
>>7249178

bluhhh thanks guys. I hope the handle turns out as well. And that I don't fuck up the paint job hah aha ha ha fuck.

>>7253589
Hot wire cutters will not work on EVA foam btw. And if you try to melt EVA its fumes can be harmful. If you want to smooth an edge you can use a dremel/rotary tool and a sanding wheel attachment.

Not much progress, but seeing as I haven't done anything important in ages, its enough for me. Finished the skirt portion of Choi's uniform, still working on the belt and the top.

Bad lighting is bad.

trying (at long last) to style my chibiusa bangs.. not going the greatest. any advice?

>>7255210
chibowie usa

>>7255216
Nah, im thinking more chibiadin sane. By the way voldie, the blue stripe is aupposed to be on top of the orange on the lightning bolt, not below it. Though its sill a nice touch on the wig head nonetheless. Sage for absolutely useless nitpicking.

>>7255210

Trim them a little so they don't have to curl in that much to complete the curl.

Also tease the base of the curl just a little, then warm it up with a blowdryer a little and hold the hair UP as it cools.

Then you can curl it under like you want and have it keep its proper shape and stay up.

>>7255210
They also look like they could use a trim. I'd set them in rollers after trimming them, then use a curling iron and keep them in rollers for a while (at least on the night before you wear it out).

Working on Juniper, the lighting is kinda poor so you can't really see the pleating, but the dress is coming along.

Hat and talisman made, and stenciled. Now to paint it! I'm really looking forward to this since there are magnets in the hat which will let me swap them out for different designs. Gonna make a few more serious looking ones, and then making a couple joke ones.

>>7256903
i can't wait to see this done. any advice on doing the sleeves? im planning on doing myriam (box form) eventually and im kinda clueless

>>7256979
Thank you! The sleeves I did was just a basic bishop sleeve with just a really high cuff. I think my cuff is just a biiit too long, you'll probably want to end it at least a couple of inches under your elbow. Otherwise its super basic!

>>7256974
Oh sweet! Looks great, it's cool that you're going to do different designs.

>>7257145
Thanks~ I also found some more magnets thick enough that'll allow me to wear it sans the hat (which needs remaking because it doesn't fit the wig now that I've added the brim...)

Attached the collar, you can see the pleating a bit better now. Juniper is basically almost done, other then the scarf that needs to be attached and sewing little details!

Attached the collar, you can see the pleating a bit better now. Juniper is basically almost done, other then the scarf that needs to be attached and sewing little details!

>>7257672
why the bitchface?
nice work though, im jelly
prob cheaper to buy a costume though

>>7257672
Aaaaah, I'm so excited that you're making Junie! Your costume is looking great, can't wait to see it finished!

>>7257682
I tried to smile and it failed I guess. Thanks tho!

>>7257685
Thank you!

>>7251902
Wow, I've never noticed that detail on his umbrella before. It looks really good anon! Mephisto is on my list too.

>mfw when all my projects are on hold to pay for Christmas

>>7244862
This looks so good! Love the spikes on it. (it also looks like a HUGE weapon)
What kind of material are you going to cover the foam with?

>>7257682
>prob cheaper to buy a costume though
Y'know some people just kinda, ENJOY making things, right?

So a friend of mine that im going to ohayocon with convinced me the other day to make him a shredder cosplay for the con. I probably shouldnt have agreed to this early of a deadline (less than 30 days at this point) but whatever, ill get it done. Just finished the construction of the helmet tonight, and i also have the shins, forearms, and part of the shoulder pieces built. Im going all EVA foam for this thing, cause i really cant spare the time for pepping, fiberglass, and bondo like i would normally do. Plus i think EVA is better suited for this job anyway. Next step is to wire up two red LEDs behind the visor to act as his glowing eyes, then ill paint. Still trying to decide how i want to go about weathering and battle damaging this thing though. Its pretty untouched in the cartoons, but it wouldnt look right if i didnt beat it up at least a little. Also i know i remember someone on here doing a shredder cosplay too a while back, so if youre reading this and have any tips or things to watch out for that you picked up you doing your build, i would love to hear them!

>>7258077
I too know this feel.

>>7253197
Really happy with how this is coming out, my brother's gonna flip a shit in the morning

Just got my Darth Revan mask and am wearing it as I type this. So excited.

>>7258481
fuckin beautiful

>>7258102
Thanks! Yea it is huge, it's just under eight feet. And I've actually covered it with a new thing I'm trying out called styroplast, it's actually really nice, then I primed it and I'll get to start painting on Thursday. Here's an update actually, a photo while I was waiting for the primer to dry.

Shoulder armor for Sister of Battle (Warhammer).

Obviously not the final color scheme :D

>>7258481
Is that a fucking Vaporeon Kigu?? That looks amazing

>>7259108
Just a hoodie, not a full kig. Thanks!
My brother is so reserved, I can't tell if he likes it, or is disappointed because he was going to make it himself...

No matter, important thing is it got me back into a sewing groove; On to the Meowstic kigus for me and my gf!

>>7257672

Junie's dress is gray... isn't it? It looks black here

>>7260221
To me the intention seems to be black but they color it slightly lighter so you can see the pleating details. But since the idea is to be based off a judges robe, it seemed safe to go with black

Some more progress on my Alt-Eisen costume. These are the parts for the skirt armor. Going to start working on the torso next.

Need to buy some more Sintra as i have gone through 3 4ft x 8 ft sheets already. Also need the motors and other components that will add effects to the boosters and shoulder claymore launchers.

Here is a clip of the cannon arm with all the electronics installed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9H5wKztYsc

Elite knight armor from dark souls.
I don't have pic of clothing or chain mail but they are in process as well.
now that is Christmasholiday I can't continue. because I'm using tools from school that I live nearby.

That looks awesome. What materials were you using?

>>7261027
If you mean Elite knight armor. it's made from 2mm thick steel an roofing nails as rivets.
there is also copper rivets but that's just details.
leather is from old jacket.
I'm planing to get better leather for belt part.

>>7259305
Please post progress photos of the kigus as you goo? Or is there a way I can stal-I mean follow you?

>>7260870

Fuck I'm in love. Great job Anon!

>>7260870
Git gud

>>7261385

Seconding this!

>>7261385
Will do. And yeah, fb/OshiCosplay

>>7260870
jesus dude

Pretty much finished painting, calling it done for now.

>>7261907
That looks amazing! Can't wait to see the rest of your cosplay.

started working on my mistletoe leblanc cosplay (not gonna bother boning the corset because it's just a seasonal costume). theres a lot of variation between the splash and model so im gonna take some "artistic liberty" with the lighter red areas (add satin or something)

>>7261907
That's looking so good. I remember the earliest progress photos. This is why I love people who make their own shit. It's awesome to see it transform

>>7249158
Wow, this looks SO cool! Pretty impressive for a piece out of foam. Cannot wait for the paint job!

>>7260870
Just epic and has a perfect look! Hope however you'll add some weathering later.

Oh my, need really more time to post here more. Always really appreciate your critique.
Well, just working on a Crusader from Diablo III right now and am done with the helmet. It was a lot of work and turned out extremely massive and huge, but finally wanted to create a full armor set and challenge myself again.

>>7263206
Yes I'm planing to make it bit oxidized with hydrogen peroxide, but I need to be careful to not let it effect too long or it will just rust. I only want it to be bit darker.

Awesome helmet by the way I have to learn those kind of techniques when I start making armors that are not possible with metals or not in my skill level for example I'm NOT making helmet for elite armor with metal.

>>7240913
Are you that monkey that ran around in IKEA?

Im in early (and I mean really early) stages of a Anti-Mage cosplay, and I was wondering, should I get myself a mohawk or should I look for a bad wig and add hair to that?

>>7263291
Oooh, this sounds cool! Good luck on this part, I'm sure it's not that easy. And thanks a lot. The material is really awesome, but I would also love to try metal one day. Well, but there is never an end for learning.

Working on my rigging for my Pyron Chucks. Got a few Rare earth magnets, a couple pieces of cut steel and spent the past few hours trying to get the right set up and placements to support them without it being a problem at con.

Gonna pick up some more tomorrow before sewing down everything and making appropriate casings for the magnets.

>>7263541
step one is to stop hating fun (least you arent cosplaying PL)

>>7260466

Even the shoes are gray though. Whatever you want to do though

>>7241084

hahaha I thought that too

Madoka's bow, babbys first prop edition.

Well not really, I've made a prop before, it was also not very good. I was using this tutorial:

http://www.jedielfqueen.com/elvenwarriors/weapons/bow/bow.htm


Right now I have one and a half layers of paper mache on it. Thoughts before I get too heavily in?

Finally remaking Ryukos armor after wasting so much worbla on the first version of her outfit.

Kind of awkward looking right now but I have less than 2 weeks to finish this

>>7266214
Can't really tell from this how the finished work will be but I can see that you are well equipped for the task.

>>7263729
And done! Now to finish details and it's ready to rumble!

>>7263206


djdkdk;

;-; your work is fucking epic

I felt way too sick yesterday to do anything but I felt better today so I tried to do as much as I can. I don't know how I managed to (sort of) sew with my eyes feeling all swollen and shit.

I don't think I can get it done in time but dang it, I'm gonna try!

Slowly but surely my ALA stuff is getting done. I hope I finish in time.

>>7267676
but honestly, that was way clever and it looks really good!

>>7267908
looks awesome! Just curious as to where that LoL bag came from in the background?

>>7267914
Thank you kindly~ On both accounts!

>>7263206

Ok i just popped a boner at this picture. Sorry for beeing this vulgar, but its hard to describe how neatly this is made.

I hope to see it painted soon.

>>7267794
>>7268052
Thanks a lot! It was a pure pain but also a lot of fun to build this crazy thing. But I'm really, REALLY not looking foward to paint it!

Also just working on the pauldrons right now. First one is already done and I guess the biggest challenge of the costume will be doors... Giant armor crab incoming.

>>7268292

if you don't mind me asking, how do you get such large and complex shapes like the shape of the pauldron of the shape of the helmet) do you make some sort of blank or jig for and mold it around that? t-thanks in advance

>>7268322
Creathing the basic piece is the most important and hardest part. Sometimes I just use somthing with a similar shape like my wig head...

>>7268329
... and sometimes I create the basic part completely without any reference just by sight. Once this first, basic part is done the rest is only childs play since I now just need to build the rest up.

There's a league of legends contest going on this week for making a mask that is game related, so I decided to try to make Justicar Syndras mask. It's my first time even trying to make anything prop-like and definitely my first time trying to make a pattern.

I'm going to be using that cheap kids craft foam since it's it's not for anything really serious. Has anyone worked with it? Is there a nice way to create a more 3 dimensional look with it?

>>7268292
That is just amazing. I hope I can do stuff like this one day.

>>7268331
whats that made out of?

>>7271069
Worbla.

>>7268329
That's a lot of prep work. Thanks for showing the process. Just wow.

This thing has given me so much trouble. All that's left are a few adjustments to the neck/collar and putting the back zipper in.

>>7271069
gingerbread

>>7267924
That's a swag bag given to any of the cosplayers who entered the fashion walk off thingy at PAX!
It had so much awesome shit fuckyeah

Fem!Kurogane is almost complete, but I'm having a lot of trouble with the bangs.

I want them to do that anime thing where they stick up and then flop over, making a little arch? Like Sakura Kinomoto's little side bits.\. My real hair does it on its own from me pushing it up and out of my face, but I can't figure out how to get the wig to do it. I've tried hairspraying it and then running my fingers back, I've tried combing, I've tried holing the damn thing upside down and spraying it, and they just keep falling flat.

The ponytail gave me no problems, but this fucking base is going to be the death of me.

Horribly but appropriately painted burlap Yuusha daki progress. Just gotta sew it together, add ruffles, and stuff it, and it should be good for Otakon Vegas.

Fuck this gay ass hat and whoever came up with it. Took me WAY too long and still looks way too shitty. Justifying it to myself because it's kids cosplay.

>>7249848
Maybe you can make it collapsible or interchangeable(the stick part) so you can shorten it enough that you can walk around with it.

>>7273854

Super cute!

>>7273854
THAT'S A BASEBALL CAP?

>>7274362
that's fucking exactly how I felt I watched it with my brother and at one point TK turns around and it had a fucking brim I was mad as hell and fuck you hat I had to take apart the entire base and start again

>>7270944
It's not a big deal, you just need a ton of Worbla, time and patience. I'm sure you can do the same!

>>7271178
Yeeeah, took a lot of time to build this stuff!

>>7273854
That's cuuuute!

Eating Worbla like potatoe chips right now, but almost the whole armor is done now. Was a bit worried because of the mass on the top, but I guess it has a good shape now. But I'm so not looking forward to paint it. Also I don't want to wear it once it's done...

>>7274501
Omg this is so awesome!! I can't wait to see it painted, but it looks pretty cool as is actually!!

>>7274501
I hope you don't mind me asking, but how much did all the Worbla cost for your project?

>>7274501
Have you considered anything other than Blizzard/MMO stuff? I would kill to see you tackle something like Monster Hunter.

>>7274501
Really nice detail work. However, it all seems a little flat in dimension. Reminds me of a pepakura sculpture

>>7274611
Thanks a lot! Painting should start pretty soon since the armor is almost competely done.

>>7274659
So far I've spent around 4 or 5 Worbla sheets, but I've already lost count. This project is way too crazy.

>>7274673
Yeah, I've planned a sexy Deadric armor (and don't kill me for that but I need costumes I'm able to travel with) and Faora from Man of Stee for this year. But since I play only Blizzard stuff and don't cosplay anything from games I don't know (okay... except my Wonder Woman from Injustice) I will stay mostly with Blizzard stuff.

>>7274702
Well, just followed my reference and since it's just a texture I'm not able to give it more deep I already gave.

>>7274501

holy fuck thats wicked

>>7237306

>>7244440
glad I'm not the only one who is knitting for a KnK cosplay!

>>7274097
I made it so it's two pieces that screw together already and it was fine at the convention so no worries.

>>7261919
>>7261968
Thanks so much! Honestly, that's why I like looking at the progress thread too, I really love seeing how other people make things!

Almost done with my Mamimi bag. I just have to tie and slip stitch some extra bit of strap to the...strap. I suck at knots though and my boyfriend is good at it so I'm waiting until he gets home.

Onto repainting the plaid for my skirt.

>>7274721
did you use 4-5 of the largest sheet sizes? (like the 40"x59" from cosplay supplies? or where did you order your stuff from?)

Worked on half of it at 4am and the rest like some whatever hours ago. Still need to iron it a lot more and make the halter top thing

>>7274501
You are ridiculous in the good way.

>>7275141
Your right elbow looks really suspect in that second picture, haha. Skirt looks really nice though! Is that a horsehair hem?

This was today's thing. Used up an entire package of bias tape in the process.

>>7275141

I THOUGHT THAT ELBOW WAS A SIDE BOOB

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

>>7275186
>>7275194
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF Hahahah I see it. Dang.

And no I didn't horsehair hem. I just did it like a regular seam and ironed it out.Used thicker interfacing that I should though and folded it over on top as close as I could near the interfaced sections

I also just finished my President of Death Record costume from Detroit Metal City. All I did was make and paint the shirt, paint the shoes, cut the wig, and add embellishments on the jacket though so it's not a huge feat. My boyfriends Negishi cosplay is done too, yay.

Still needs a collar and im probably going to cut off half the length but I dont want to do that until I make the shorts and figure out where theyre going to sit. I really hate vinyl.

>>7275941
Whuuuuut da fuck we lookin at here??

But seriously, what's this for?? I am the curious

>>7275941
looks like Swimsuit Chie

this is all beautiful, this is my first time on this board

>>7276415
>>7276138
Race Queen chie, based off some fanart for a group!

Also finished Ryukos skirt, minus the panties. I couldnt use vinyl, and am happy I didnt try to after seeing how trashbag ish everyone elses turned out. I feel like the white triangles are a little big but I will see how it looks with the boots/etc first.

>>7276588
your boyfriend's face is hilarious

>>7276588
Just wondering, what are you going to do about your belly button piercing? Leave it in? Clear retainer? Nothing? I have one myself and I always feel so fucking awkward in cosplay with it. The retainer I had was stupid looking and my piercing closes in about 6 hours. Learned the hard way.

>>7276588
>dat face

>>7276605
Probably just put something low profile in it, most likely a plain steel barbell with small balls on it. I cant take it out, and cant seem to find any glass retainers locally. I def can see how a retainer would look super awkward, but there really arent many options which sucks. I always just ask photographers to edit my piercings out since I have a facial piercing as well that looks weird with a retainer.

>>7276588
Oh god that is reaction pic material right there.

Persona 3 Evokers! Just getting the right size for my hand and then I'll later it up.

Though I need opinions, should I make a functional trigger or just leave it as is? Worth the effort?

>>7276675
nah just leave it. Which character are you doing? I laser cut out some evokers some time ago but never got around to using them. Might just sell em

>>7276686
I'm doing Minato in our P3 group so I'm making 5 or so for each of us

>>7276686
Pics of your evokers?

almost done with my justicar syndra mask. it's not incredibly detailed like some of the stuff you see in this thread, but I think it was a good try for my first attempt.

Also, its hard as hell taking a picture when you cant see shit

Almost done for this one Just gotta make the ears and get tights.

>>7277395
perfectbody/10

Wow everything is looking super awesome you guys!!

What is done of my Queen Ashe skirt so far! It needs to be ironed and everything so thats why it's flared a bit. Need to paint on the details and add the middle piece. I'm really happy with how this cosplay is turning out so far.

>>7278100
ahhh my favorite skin!

>>7276588
>>7277395

Marry me please.

>>7277214
That mask looks really good! Are you going to be adding weathering paint to it as well?

>>7258420
Man, I've seen a few people with really smooth eva foam seams lately, and I can't seem to figure it out. How do you make the seams at the top of the helmet so smooth?

>>7278147
Oh wow, i actually think those seams still need to be smoothed a lot more than that, but thanks! As for your question, the short answer is sanding, and a lot of it. This video explains the whole process of foam work really well, and theres a ton of nice little tips and tricks that he mentions that help out a lot when working with this kind of stuff:
http://youtube.com/watch?feature=plpp&v=YbQ2gb_QvFs&list=WL

Solaire progress so far.

Almost done... gotta attach the sleeves, make a surcoat, then attach the surcoat and scalemail to the hauberk, then make some tubes for some chainmail shorts, and finally fire up the forge and shape some sheet metal into bracelets and shinguards and make the helmet.

Tons of work done, and tons to do, but should be pretty sweet once its finished.

Couldn't find a good place for fake flowers that would work for Yasuho's skirt (from Jojolion) so I decided to make my own. Hot glue burns errywhere.

Finished my Mamimi cosplay besides some handsewing on the bag and getting my undershirt and painting a star on it.

It was a bitch and a half painting the plaid on that skirt. I tried using Jaquard fabric paint and painters tape and the shit kept bleeding out no matter what I did. Even after I let it sit for over 24 hours and heat set the paint, it started bleeding again when I starched my skirt. I tried to save it as much as I could for ALA, but I'm gonna def remake it before Sakuracon. Thinking about making an image and getting fabric from spoonflower, but do any Seagulls have advice or paints they have used for successful custom plaid so I can weigh my options?

Now I'm going to go wash my floor where you can see all the paint remnants in that picture.

>>7279781
I didn't use it for plaid specifically, but I've had good luck with So Soft fabric paint. It has a thickness more like acrylic, so it doesn't tend to bleed, but it might take a couple coats depending on how absorbent your fabric is.

>>7279781
I did a custom plaid for my Kaiji shirt that year we did the genderbend with spoonflower, it worked pretty good.

If I did it all over again, I'd probably try oversaturating the colors and ordering more samples. It doesn't print as rich as the original from the start, and then when I washed the fabric it faded more. Can't even skip the wash step because it totally gets all over your hands if you don't.

Still, it totally works!

>>7279781
>dem inaccurate shoes

>>7275218
so flippin cool !

>>7279846
>>7279848
Thanks guys~ I might do some tests for the So Soft paint since I have a lot of fabric left from my skirt and that will be cheaper and fall back on Spoonflower if it still isn't working for me.

>>7279882
And since that is me too there thank you anon.

>>7279884
I'll def say the color is off, but Mamimi just wears a bit lighter brown loafers so I don't get how that is terribly inaccurate. I'm gonna be putting some newspaper in the toes so they aren't so big.

looking for opinions, constructive criticism, and critiques. it's supposed to be the Jason Todd mask from the Hush ark. I kinda suck at sculpting, but to smooth it out, i plan on doing a waste mold, cast it in something way more sand-able (this clay is super soft and is damn near impossible to sand/wet sand).

i apologize for not resizing it.

>>7279906
>comparing black to light brown

>>7280142
Those shoes are def brown, might wanna check your monitor settings brah

>>7280142
Lighting is shit in the first picture but those suckers aren't anywhere close to black.

>>7280142
Pretty sure that's the lighting brah

>>7263541
Maybe you could sew some wefts into a baldcap? The skin paint you put on could conceal the seam.

>>7268584

Painting highlights and shadows can create a 3D effect. Maybe test on some scrap to see if you can bend/curve the foam?

Haven't really been posting progress photos on here like I typically do and have kept it to my instagram instead, but tonight I tried on my Riven costume. I still need to adjust how the shoulder armor stays on. I left part of the glove crooked, but I will adjust that properly once I wear it for real. I will also add some weathering makeup and such to myself and the dress once I wear it. Only part I'm not too happy with is the faux corset, so I'll probably end up remaking it with a different fabric or something eventually. Still working on the sword.

>>7280915
>>7279781
>>7277214
>>7274501
>>7237163
so many pretty things. well done folks

>>7280915
love it! very nicely done.

>>7280915
I don't mean to nitpick, but aren't the corset & half skirt thing supposed to be purple?
Your Riven looks great besides that though. There aren't many great default Riven cosplayers, most if not all I've seen are halfassed when it comes to details.

>>7281003
>>7280933
Thanks!

>>7281091
You are correct, it is purple, but I am actually doing the classic skin based off the Chinese artwork, so it's a little more magenta. Thank you though, and I don't think that's nitpicking at all! Details are important.

>>7280915
>Only part I'm not too happy with is the faux corset
Ah, I see the problem. You made it as just a tube around you. You have to shape it. It needs to be in pieces to be sewn into the proper cincher shape.
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>>7281279
I kind of figured that was the issue. I was trying to avoid seamlines, but I guess there is not really a way around that if I want it to fit properly. Thanks.

>>7279781
nothing is wrong with your cosplay so far, dont listen to the troll

Woo!! Finally recurled my Mii-chan wig..
My first attempt I did too tiny of curls and it turned out tooo poofy so I washed it out, straightened it, trimmed the ends and recurled with big fat foam rollers and the boiling water method! All I have left to do is curl the bangs a bit, but they are soo thick!!

This was an Arda Le Tigre originally.. I really hate the crimp they've added to the roots of the entire wig too, the only reason why I chose to curl this myself was because Ferrari wasn't in stock back when I needed this wig originially

Those bangs... look really, really bad.

>>7280915
Hate to point it out, but isn't the top inaccurate too? The reference pic you posted has the right side draped over the left. You just have a kimono style fold over, and not even with the correct side on top. And shouldn't the shoulder piece be bigger too?

>>7281676
yes I know.. I have little experience cutting bangs and this wig just made it 10x worst.. There is just ALOT of hair right there and and I'm stumped on how to fix it.. too afraid I'll make them too short.. help?

>>7281701
Try using large sponge rollers and curling them to make them more manageable. You'll have to do two tiers of curls because you cut way too much hair into the bangs.

>>7281710
ok thanks thats what I was planning on doing next actually and was just going to pray I was doing it all correctly..

Currently in crunch time working on Diavolo. Shirt is 75% complete, tattoos are currently being designed, and the wig is still staring at me to work on it.

>>7281682
The top and bottom are not separate, so it all drapes around in the same direction. I suppose I could split it into two pieces, but then I am still not sure how to achieve the look of the top since it is still not technically a cross over but still drapes in several places. I don't know, does anyone have any suggestions? I was fine sacrificing that bit of accuracy, but if there is an easy solution I'm not seeing (because I am a fairly new seamtress) then please help me out.

As for the size of the shoulder piece, I already have a difficult time keeping it on my shoulder without a front cross strap as it is, that I'd be afraid to make it any larger.

I got a lot done today. I have to cast 2 more of the smaller gem sizes and I'll be done casting. Yaaaay Maudie is done, Starfire is almost done, and I think everything else is closing in on the finish line.

>>7281289
>>I was trying to avoid seamlines, but I guess there is not really a way around that if I want it to fit properly. Thanks.

No prob.

Yeah, designers often don't really think of how fabric actually works when they draw or model. So they leave out seamlines that really have to be there for it to work properly..

>>7282020
Yeah. That's the problem with a lot of anime designs. Lots of missing seams. Sometimes the only apparent ones are when you have stuff like bias tape or fabric changes. Especially when you should obviously have a seam(like the side seam on shirts.

>>7281995

>>7274397
you should have made it out of the pattern of those cold caps with ear muffs. and just flipped the ears up. so give it that smooth underside.

here's some links to what i mean

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/USA-britain-ww2-cloth-headgear/extreme-cold-weather-cap-1943-a-235002/

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=5E44

>you could just put it on backwards and front fuzzy part bring it down like a brim

http://www.google.com/imgres?sa=X&espv=210&es_sm=93&biw=1280&bih=932&tbm=isch&tbnid=mBf7WupL1ylfLM:&imgrefurl=http://www.strictlyfitteds.com/blog/2010/10/new-era%25E3%2580%258Csterlie%25E3%2580%258D59fifty-dog-ear-fitted-cap&docid=-OBfCTcs0f9AOM&imgurl=http://www.strictlyfitteds.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/NEW-ERA-Sterlie-59Fifty-Dog-Ear-Fitted-Cap_1.jpg&w=550&h=420&ei=cH7KUvf1GIfroAT-7oCQDg&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:38,s:0,i:204&iact=rc&page=2&tbnh=158&tbnw=207&start=25&ndsp=30&tx=125&ty=30

>just flip the ears up on this on, but the pattern should be really close.

>>7279219
what's this for ? aquaman?

>>7280139
well i'm guessing you're going for the jim lee look, the pointy parts at the top are more angled.

i wish i could show you......

but it's (the pointy parts at the top) too high up instead it should be closer into the brow area (about half an inch), specifically the first "step" from the nose out.

the mask seems like it would get too close to the hair line and in the comics he has more distance between his hair and the end of the mask.

i hope it makes sense to you, it's a great costume to cosplay imo and i think you did a great job so far.

>>7280139
same guy
>>7282075

i think the little triangle spike (not the outside larger one) should be closer to the middle of the eye, from the comic images i've seen, it lines up almost at the center of the eye, maybe 1 cm out <----1cm ---->
O_____O
away from the middle of the eye.

Fixed up some problems I had with Akko from AX, and now she's all ready for ALA!

>>7282075
>>7282077
I've been using this as the reference, but I definitely think that you're right about the bigger pointy part and that it needs to be angled inward a bit more. they are too straight up. I might keep them the length they are tho cause they do go pretty close to the hair line. Maybe with the angle change it'll be look so high. I'm not entirely sure what to do about the smaller point parts because the reference material seems to change a fair bit depending on the angle and panel.

thanks for the input. I really appreciate the help cause i feel like i've taken way longer on this than i should.

>>7279219
>Solaire progress so far.
>>7282068
>what's this for ?

>>7281289
>>7282020
>>7282026
But there is a seam in the reference art you posted.... on the side...

>>7260844
The holidays are finally over and I can finally start working on this again. Skirt armor parts are pretty much ready. The rear plate needs some more paint and needs boosters & lights put in.

Unfortunately I am out of money at the moment due to holiday expenses. Ill have to work on what I can till I get the chance to buy the plastic sheets I need to move on to the torso, legs and shouldera.

>>7281208
I started remaking Riven's waist piece more like a corset so the fabric will sit better. I want some opinions though, should I reduce some of the point at the top or leave it as it is? Keep in mind the point will be reduced somewhat since I haven't lined it yet.

>>7283554
I would remove it completely, just have it go under the bust completely since your ref doesn't really have the point there!

>>7283554
>>7283565
Seconded.

>>7283565
>>7283586
Okay, thanks!

>>7283468
This looks awesome as fuck. Cant wait to see it fully assembled.

I know I rushed the paint job but ALA in 3 days. I'm just thankful it fits in my luggage.

BUMP

What's that for? Nanoha something?

>>7283554
Going to add a zipper in the back, but it's done otherwise. Still kind of rushed through it, but it looks better than the first.

I really hate pattern drafting...gonna try to bust out all the patterns for this by this week so I can sew it all up at once.

>>7285571

>>7281279 here

way to go. You fixed that right up!

Working on the glowing eyes for shredder. This is by far my favorite part of the build, i love electronics work. I also got most of the torso done today, but im not very happy with the current state of it, so itll probably get revamped at some point here.

>>7285571
>>7285571
this will make your Riven go from good to awesome, great work on everything so far.

Very early stages but I just started working on building a Thunder Hammer for my Space Marine cosplay. The hammer is looking to be about 1.75m tall.

>>7283468

Bloody hell, thats fantastic. Whats it made out of if you don't mind me asking?

new thread

>>7286541

>>7285586
>>7285892
Thank you!

I was supposed to cosplay Chun Li at ALA but my wig took a shit and didn't work. So last minute switch and I'm doing Alt Makoto from SSF4. I started this yesterday so I didn't have time to make the perfect plaid for it. But I think it looks ok! I'm out to get shoes and bandages now and when I get home I'm gonna style my wig.

>>7263206
>>7260870
Now I have added some weathering for it.
I only made other side for demonstration and testing purposes.

>>7286758
Thanks alot. Pretty much everything shown is made from Sintra.