/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I finally got the wig. Now I have no idea how to style it without it falling apart. I just need light waves to match Lulu from League of Legends. Any tips? Wig general fails as usual.

Boot covers. Kill me! Using slip on shoes as a base and stitching down the pleather with an upholstery needle. Ever so time consuming!

>>7322724
Oh man, I'm glad my shoes just required clip ons. Looking good so far.

For the anon that asked, I explained how I made the headband here >>7322460.

I made a unitard to wear under another superhero costume because the spandex I bought initially is too thin and, therefore, see-through (which I didn't realize until I'd sewn the base suit and tried it on). I'm hoping this black suit will act rather like a slip under a skirt and fix the issue.
My boobs look weird in this picture but I don't know why. I could blame the lighting, spandex or my camera phone but it could be any combination of those things causing the oddity.

>>7322724
Why not glue them down instead of killing your hands?

Working on Alex DeLarge/Generic Droog from A Clockwork Orange.

Don't have camera right now, but Where could I get a so-called Bowler hat like Alex wears?

I have a black wal-mart fedora right now and it is OK but I want something more distinct.

I also plan on wearing thick black eye-shadow on one, possibly both eyes. If just one, it will be a "punched in the eye" look.

>>7322773
These are so cute. I'd totally wear them with normal outfits.

>>7322817
I just typed "black bowler hat" into Amazon and a bajillion workable hats just showed up. Derby hats are the same thing. If you can, try to go 1 step up in quality from "generic halloween costume bowler hat," but if you can't, one of those cheapy $7 ones will work fine. (Also look at the "related purchases" for some of them-- it's amusing.)

Satsuki's sword details are currently in the shitty rough paperclay stage, so no pictures yet.

>>7322817
would you ever consider doing the book costumes? I've never actually found anyone who did the original costumes and it would be pretty neat to see over the movie version.

>>7322913
I've been working my way through the book.

From what Alex described them as, the book costumes are like American 50's greasers outfits, but with large shoulders or something?

I can't understand Nadsat.

>>7322913
Pardon my ignorance, what's the difference between the book and the movie?

>>7322928
Goddamned lag...

>>7322928
>>7323013

The four of us were dressed in the height of fashion, which in those days was a pair of black very tight tights with the old jelly mould, as we called it, fitting on the crotch underneath the tights, this being to protect and also a sort of a design you could viddy clear enough in a certain light, so that I had one in the shape of a spider, Pete had a rooker (a hand, that is), Georgie had a very fancy one of a flower, and poor old Dim had a very hound-and-horny one of a clown’s litso (face, that is). Dim not ever having much of an idea of things and being, beyond all shadow of a doubting thomas, the dimmest of we four. Then we wore waisty jackets without lapels but with these very big built-up shoulders (‘pletchoes’ we called them) which were a kind of a mockery of having real shoulders like that. Then, my brothers, we had these off-white cravats which looked like whipped-up kartoffel or spud with a sort of a design made on it with a fork. We wore our hair not too long and we had flip horrorshow boots for kicking.

sound so fucking cool as costumes

I keep getting little bits and pieces done, but I need a good day to sit down and just truck through all the work I need to do before katsucon.
This is the basic structure of the spider legs so far. Stuck some random pieces of the garments on the dress form just to give it a bit of perspective I guess. The harness part should be covered by the five hundred bustles I have to make. It's been a pain in the butt to try to figure out how to get the legs to be removable so I can, you know, fit through doors and stuff.

Ps sorry if the picture is huge! I think I resized it but I don't know how to work an iPad.

>>7322809
I tend to do things the hard way, and I thought about gluing them down but I also wanted to make sure that the edges of the pleather get tucked into the rubber of the shoe and stitching them down pulls the material under the rubber strip quite nicely. So It works out. I also will want to find an alternative to hot glue or zap a gap as the two methods I've tried do not yield the cleanest results.

If anyone has any good suggestions on tacking down boot covers, I'm all ears!! I have another pair to make later that will murder me...

>>7323059
Is this what I think it is?
omg yes

>>7322224
>already banging
I THOUGHT YOU WERE PURE

JUGGERNAUTTTTTTTTTTT

>>7323962
I feel sorry for you, the amount of bondo and sanding youre going to have to put into that is going to be aweful.

So much left to be done before Katsucon, but I'm sure I'll be done with this the week before. Still have to Rondo (resin + bondo) the helmet then make the rest of the suit and the prop sword.

>>7323962
Fuck yea, dota!

I bought a sewing machine.

Going to buy some fabric and whatever I need over the weekend. Probably going to make some sweet pillow cases. (Actually if I could get some input on beginner things I could sew, I was thinking maybe a simple A-line skirt or something after I get the gist of it.)

>>7324797
If you're into lolita, basic gathered skirts are great and give you good basics to learn such as:
-gathering
-hemming
-how to sew a waistband

>>7324804
Thank you! I'll definitely look into those.

not cosplay related but heres the dress ive been sewing

>>7325028
This is really pretty! Love the gradient on it. What are you wearing this for?

Shredders done! I didnt have the hand blade thing when i took this, but its finished now. Overall im quite happy with how it came out, and as with most commissions, its another thing ill be very sad to see leave.

>>7323962
This guy did a great one.

http://props.punishedpixels.com/2012/11/06/dota-2-juggernaut-mask/

Remember to use styrene to support the flat mask surface.

>>7325790
nothing in particular, i saw this fabric and knew i had to make a dress out of it. plus i dont have any gowns so i thought i needed one! and i was so worried that i couldnt keep the gradient effect when i cut it, but it seems to be fine!

Started work on my FF3-DS Arc costume. Dyed the fabric and made the body and lining of the jacket. Working on the belt, trim, sleeves and cuffs next.
The sweater was just a lucky find at the thrift store. I know the colors aren't as vibrant as it is in game, but I kinda liked the more subdued look.

Nowi boot progress. Idk how i feel about them atm, but the fabric isn't very stretchy so it makes for unkawaii times making boot covers

>>7326507
Can't tell if pieces are cut on the bias bias, but that might have helped shape it around your ankle. Try adding some darts on the sides of your ankle, the cuff there will hide them anyways, right?

So, Nyanta (Log Horizon) progress. Tried on the top pieces so far when I finished the shirt. Happy with the collar, but it might be too tall, we'll see with the completed mask. Cravat is a temporary "tied the entire half yard of fabric around my neck" measure, heh.
Finished the feet and spats/greaves/shinthings last night, knocking out the pants tonight. Currently at 42% completion going by my tracker... I think the head and coat are another 35-40% combined.
Then I think I'll shift over to Pangoro for the rest of the weekend... he's only at 19%

>>7326507
>>7327245
...Apparently 4chan is rotating our images tonight

Working on dyeing the fabric for my Medicine Seller costume.
Blue-gray fabric at the top didn't get ironed after washing, which is why it's super-crepe-texture. It's more saturated IRL, but I spent the morning overdyeing it turquoise so it doesn't get washed out by the other colors in photos. Original colors of purple and green fabrics can be seen from the bottom swatches. Green has to be dyed again to get a darker color, boo hiss. Pink and red aren't getting messed with. Cloudy green was originally white on dark green, discharged and redyed it for a more even color.
I dunno what fabric I want to use for the collar and hem of the robe; satin, I guess?

>>7327245
YESSS. When I first saw Nyanta, I was like "damn, I hope Oshi cosplays this." Are you doing faux-digitigrade or some kind of heel-less shoe?

>>7327245
I can't wait for both of these things!! Especially Pangoro!

>>7327301
I'm just gonna walk that way, heh. Hopefully 12mm of EVA supporting the ball of my foot is enough, but I definitely have the calf muscle endurance for it.
(I walk around like that on my cold tile floors in the morning anyway)

Sorry such a shit picture, but i'm nearly done with my gauntlet! Gonna make a steampunk -esque exoskeleton over the surface, connected to a round part on that centralized leather bit on the arm. It's going to connect through aluminum tubing (spraypainted copper or brass) up to the fingers. It's gonna have a few leds in it too, and then maybe some other little steampunk esque things attatched to the power source. (so like a pressure gauge, or a co2 tank, maybe a little weapon on the surface.

>>7327486
a better picture. Need to stain the arm portion darker to match, and maybe indent it like I did on the hand parts.

>>7327301
I like that there are subtle patterns on your fabrics instead of them just being solid-colored. Do update when you're done!

>>7327486
Is there some reason you want to use aluminum tubing instead of brass tubing? The weight difference at that size will be negligible.

I think it'd look good if you hit the metal plates with some liver of sulfur to add patina; most tutorials show jewelry being soaked, but it can be brushed on. You'd have to mask the leather with tape first.

>>7327550
I have aluminum tubing that's very pliable, and lightweight. It's used as aircraft part, and I'm kind of running out of money on this project. (first leatherworking project. Spent about 200 so far on hardware and shit.

I actually like the shiny texture to it so far, But I might try that on a spare piece of brass. Something to consider. thanks for the advice!

>>7327550
Also thought I'd mention, I'm not just going to leave the aluminum bare. I might be running out of money, but I don't want it to look cheap

I love how the cleanest zipper fly i've ever put in a pair of pants ends up being in a pair made of fuckin' kona cotton that might as well be made like scrubs.
But hey, pants are done. 49%. Coat, mask, gloves, belt and sheathes remain.

>>7327581
...That moment I realize I shat out a pair of slacks with pockets, zipper fly, darted, serged, using no physical pattern just from memory, in a smidge over 2hrs.
Fuck I'm good. Sorry. Just... Fuck.

>>7327581
Hey, i'm the leatherfag >>7327491


I was wondering if you had any guides to sewing machine maitenance? I got mine serviced last year. Old motherfucker, solid steel, sears kenmore from like....1948. Lol.

thanks, I had it serviced last year, but it cost a hundred bucks. And It seems to need it again, as it's not sewing properly, not particularly broken, just needs to be adjusted.

>>7327618
1938 rather lel. But it's built like a fucking tank. Solid steel, so I don't want to get a new one made out of plastic.

>>7327618
Really, the two things are keep it clean, and keep it oiled.
Keep it clean, use compressed air and/or a brush to get stray fibers out of the bobbin casing; my gf had a $100 repair bill on her machine cause she let shit get so compacted in there it fucked it up. And along the needle shaft too, fibers can float up there.
And keep it oiled... Anywhere moving parts meet or slide against each other, drop some good ol' 3-in-1 oil in there. The needle shaft is most important, but eventually you should open up the entire case and lube everything.

Thanks for asking, cause it reminds me that I'm overdue to do all this to my own machine.

>>7327644
thanks, I appreciate it. It's actually not sewing, simply going in at one point, and just not doing what it should, like it orginally did a year ago, Could that be a number of things? I'll try to get it oiled, and lubed, and cleaned out , other than that, it really couldn't be anything, could it?

>>7327620
And remember... they may have a plastic casing, but the good ones are still steel on the inside

Continuing with the Balder Knight progress. I finished putting together the faulds and spaulders. They still need a little more curvature I think. I'm also thinking of beveling the edges of the faulds like I did with the spaulders.

continued

>>7328507
And group shot with the greaves pieces and assembled cuirass. Both of them are going to be time consuming to shape considering their size

I need to find some 0.25" EVA foam around town before I can start on the helm and gauntlets. I didn't order it with the other foam since they only sold 40"x 80" sheets and I don't need that much. Anyone know a good source?

I also need to decide where I'm getting the leather belts for strapping, but that shouldn't be too hard.

>>7326490
Needs some ironing (and needs to not be laid out on the floor), but I finished up Arc's coat.

It took me forever, but I'm almost done with my Scouting Legion back patch !

>>7327245
Very nice

I want do cosplay Shiroe but I don't think anyone will know what I'm cosplaying from...

>>7322809
I dont think your boobs look that weird. Nice ass in the spandex though.

>>7326051
Dude. I wanna see those light up eyes in low lighting. Looks sick.

This goddamn thing is finally done. I know twill tape isn't really appropriate for tsuka ito, but it's what I had, and I'll replace it if I have time.

Question-- the gesso/acrylic on the scabbard partially cracked in one place, and when I gessoed over it, it bubbled up and now looks kind of crappy. Any way to avoid this?

>>7328859
I'm pretty convinced that I'll be the only LH cosplayer at Katsu, eheh... Here's hoping I'm wrong.

>>7329130
I don't think I've seen ANY cosplays of it at all to be honest...

Massive thumbs up for doing it well though.

>>7329120

The knots on the silver cord look really nice.

kinda lolita related: made from a heavily modded Otome no Sewing pattern. Did babby's first full bust adjustment because on a size large I had to add an inch to the bust

Just need to hem, add waist ties, and make a slip (it's a wee bit sheer and itchy)

Almost finished the other 3 Evokers, using MDF for all the layers instead of MDF/Plywood mix

I'm feeling pretty good about this even though a lot if still roughly pinned and unfinished shapes. This is my 3rd handmade costume so it's been a lot of learning and unpicking along the way. I'm wondering if anyone has any tips with making huge hats and attaching them to heads securely?

>>7328697
That looks really nice! Time consuming, but nice!

>>7329282
I'm loving the colour and the style of the collar.

>>7330092
This would benefit from some extra interfacing if you haven't lined it yet, I notice the front is rippling where it lies over your hip. This picture shows the bottom front bits of a men's double-breasted tailcoat, and you can see how they've interfaced the front half of each piece so it stays nice. Also maybe a layer of canvas in the jacket collar.

>>7330092
Make them light, keep it hollow, etc.

Still need to screw the handle onto the blade and glue it and seal and paint,very raw stages right now... but i hope its at least semi decent so far
first time doing a sword

>>7330146
I'm wondering, actually, if it's rippling in the hip because it's too tight at the waist.

>>7328677
Just popping in to say I love you for cosplaying from my favorite Final Fantasy. Curious as to why you used a zigzag stitch on the cuffs, though?

>>7330146
>>7330354
Thanks for the tips! It's just pinned together at the front and pinned a bit at the back so I haven't really put it properly together yet at the front so maybe it could be the fit or the fact I need interfacing. Interfacing more of the cosplay sounds like a good idea either way.

>>7330072
These look great. Please let me know if you are selling these in the future.

I need some advice. I am working on Riven's sword for Katsucon. I made it out of an insulation foam sheet and expanding foam. Then I started to cover it in paper mache clay and... now it's curved to one side. I'm guessing this is due to the paper mache clay shrinking and that I didn't add any dowel rods to this end for support, thinking I only needed them to support the connection to the hilt. Anyway, is it salvageable, or should I just start over and approach it differently. It sucks considering how much time I spent carving into it already.

>>7330906
Ooof. How long did you wait before you added the paper clay onto the expanding foam? Sometimes when you think you've waited long enough for expanding foam to dry, it's actually still curing inside. Maybe you can try to re-wet the paper clay and cover both sides with clingfilm/saran wrap then weigh it down flat until it's dry?

>>7330906
The expanding foam warps the foam as it cures unless the insulation foam is secured.

>>7326051
That looks awesome.
That's why I resolved to never do commissions again after my first and last commission. The money is all fine and dandy but in the end, not worth it for me. The time (I make mecha), effort and emotion it takes just isn't worth it. And yeah, I got sad when the costume left my hands.

>>7328507
>>7328518
Are you going for a human look or the zombie hollow look?

>>7328896
Thanks, i didnt take any low light photos of it unforunately, but have this pic of my friend who bought it and some casey cosplayer we met at ohayocon this weekend!

>>7331012
Thank you as well, and yeah this is my third full suit commission and im definitely not doing any more. Im perfectly fine doing commissions on stuff like props and helmets, but when it comes to an entire suit of armor, like you said its really just not worth it in the end.

>>7331060
Ugh, dropped the image

>>7330362
It's actually not a zig-zag stitch. It's just a running topstitch I did in my attempt to emulate the look here

Working on the armor for my Biker Scout. Waiting on my undersuit/vest/cummerbund to arrive so I can size the straps correctly.

>>7330255
bump..seriously need an opinion on this ..

Spent an inordinate amount of time cleaning up the candy cane stripes. Now all that's left is to make the real bow. The heart necklace isn't actually that lopsided -- the shadows are doing funky things.

If one person (other than my friends) recognizes me at Katsucon, I'll be thrilled.

>>7331267
>>7330255
It looks kinda shitty but if it's your first time that's decent enough. Live and learn.

>>7330906
Just give up and start over.

Don't use insulation foam so liberally next time. Stacking foam boards is fine. Sintra is good also. Pink foam is poor for large flat objects like this, especially by itself. It can be okay if you have some rigid plywood holding it up or something.

>>7330770
I may do once I get them looking nice enough, you can still see the layering on the side after painting so I'll figure out a way of sanding down + using wood filler.

>>7330937
>>7330988
>>7331489
I waited a few days before cutting into the expanding foam and didn't have any issues with curving. Maybe it still wasn't done curing though, considering how much was used? I don't know.

Either way I think I am going to just scrap it and try a different route.

>>7331286
This makes me really happy. Too bad I'm not going to Katsucon..

>>7331741
You could probably sell just the laser-cut parts as a kit, I'm sure people would buy that.

>>7331845
Good idea...

A little more progress on Arc.

>>7331832
You're the best, anon. I'm just hoping the law of large numbers pans out.

>>7331286
I have a feeling I should know what this is from...

>>7332317
Tanaka Punie from Dai Mahou Touge!

(which you should watch if you haven't seen it, it's 8 half-episodes and it's great)

>>7331020
My focus is the hollow enemy version, but I'll also wear it in human form since it'll be as easy as not looking hollow and wrapping the cape around my body. Should be good for more casual days. It'll also be a lot breezier haha.

I'm still figuring out how I want to do the hollow look. I'm thinking either a body suit and mask or full on body paint.

Anyway, another progress shots. Got the greaves mostly together and am continuing to shape them. The innward curve in the middle isn't blending too well. Then I gotta attach the knee guard. Also I decided to do the helm in the foam I have cause I'm thinking it'll look fine as long as I bevel the edges enough.

Nearly done. Just have to put a battery in for the LEDs, and put something on that front panel! (those tubes don't go all into the arm at that central point, I just stuck them there for now.

My first leather project. I think it turned out decent enough. I'm pretty happy with it.

>>7332819
Forgot my image

Pardon the small images, just pulled if off my instagram. I've never made a corset before and I'm so proud of what I've accomplished. It's not perfect (also not a true corset pattern). I don't think I've posted here for at least a year or so. There's a lot of interesting stuff about.

>>7322773
These shoes are adorable. I have no idea what they are for, but I would wear these just for kicks.

>>7323059
I'm really looking forward to your progress on this. Is your harness attached to the arms or just the hips?

>>7325028
That fabric is lovely, that was a really good find.

>>7332824
Is this the progress from just the leather finger tips? Cause if it is, I had no idea where you were going with it but it's cool.

>>7332884
Thanks! And eh, I was going for a steampunk handwavium, and then I wanted to add more structure to it, so I decided on a exoskeleton, Meh, it's my first gauntlet, so I'm not too worried. It's just gotta survive two weeks through the scifi expo.

I'll probably do something more sensical later.

>>7332884
Also, that corset looks pretty nice. You doing spiral steel? If you find a pattern that would work nice, you should post it! I"ve just been so afraid to make a corset. I like leather more. I'm sure there are some guides for leather ones with rivets instead of sewing, I've just not seen them

>>7332901
The pattern is simplicity 5006, it says it's a corset but it is more of a fashion corset imo. Here is a better image w/o the casing sewn in.

I will be using spiral and flat. I've done some tests and while I know spiral is more comfortable it doesn't give me the shape that I want in some of the seams. I forgot to mention this is for Maleficent designer doll.

There are so many corset guides that I combined a lot of info and went with it. I'm sure I did a lot of things wrong (I totally forgot the waist tape). I'm happy I haven't completely messed it up.

>>7332929
You can add the waist tape later, it really tends to give it more strength, at least, from the ones I've bought, it seems that way, but Thanks for the guide!

Now, I'm not that much of a sewfag, but how do you make it so thick, and tough? Is there some kind of fabric toughener you put in the interior? two layers of fabric shouldn't be enough to make it strong, should it? most of them I've seen, and own, are tough as nails, with lots of thick fabrics

>>7332895
Regardless I looks good

>>7332955
The pleather is a medium thickness. And I thought would be ok with just the pleather and cotton layer. Your right that corsets have ton of layers. Not sure if I made the right decision in that regard. At this point all I'm going to do is put the boning in, grommet it and finish the edge. I'll post an update on strength once I have it put together.

>>7332994
Sorry for the man typos. I'm on my cell now.

>>7332994
Either way, looks good! I'm sure it'll turn out great!

>>7332955
Coutil fabric either as a lining or strength layer sandwiched between the fashion fabric and lining is best for a strong corset. However, I've substituted a thick herringbone polyester/cotton from Joanns for it before and it's pretty sturdy.

Finished up sewing the fur for Pangoro's lower body... and I decided to add the pockets I had already cut out and serged for my failed first pair of Nyanta pants. A mascot suit with fucking pockets, what a concept. They're well hidden too.

>>7333140
That's awesome. I'm actually looking to make my first mascot. I was wondering on any tips . I'm very excited to start working on this. Teddy from persona 4

I finished Hajime for Katsu including her Note, I just have to finish abpair of bootcovers formyself and a friend, sew buttons on my kigu, and do test runs of it all...

>>7332994
No trust me you want the strength. Especially if you're putting steel boning in. Make sure you tip them right and that your casing isn't going to kill you, the worst thing ever is having metal boning making you bleed.
Also pleather corsets are tough to give any shape to so I'm thinking your fashion corset pattern was for the best. Just don't think you can tightlace much in it.

I made new Black Hanekawa ears for a photoshoot I did this morning. My last ones (Bottom) looked like fucking shitty dog ears so I'm a lot happier with these ones. Used a tutorial off deviantart to make them and it was pretty simple.
I'm probably going to rip them off and sew them a little higher before the next time I wear this costume.

>>7334186
Looks pretty good! I'm happy you didn't coat them in long ass cheap fur, like most people seem to think cat ears have.

>>7333045
Thanks for the tip for the herringbone. I have looked into other alternatives cause coutil is expensive.

>>7333970
Looking back on a tutorial that I was following I really did mess up by not adding the strength layer... but this is not going to be for everyday use, just a few wear times. I will be tight lacing but in no way trying to minimize my waist by extreems. I could go back and add the layer but at this point I really don't have time due to Katsucon coming up in a week. So... it'll have to do.

I learned a lot from making it and if I were to do it again, I would do it differently. But thank you for everyone who's commented, I wish I had done this earlier in my construction.

>>7334622
I'm sure it'll be prettier than mine your top stitching is nice, I just didn't want you to hurt yourself is all.

>>7334186
I'd like to put my penis in between those big juicy lips.

>>7328410
Dat's hot yo.

Powering out two costumes right now before the semester starts. Started my Ampharos Gijinka a few days ago and I've got the vest mostly done and the pants finished. More black bands to be made and a bandana as well~

>>7335430
Wig looks really good. Where did you get it?

>>7335465
Thank you~ It's an Arda Wig.

>>7335471
Awesome. Can't wait to see the finished costume.

>>7335258
gayyyy

Styled my wig for bishi of the month -- I mean Thranduil and tried on contacts, slapped on make-up etc.
I definitely have to do something about those brows, like this they just look painted on - anyone here got an idea how to "realistic huge brows"? Cause I surely don't.
(Even though I am definitely considering putting fake-mustaches onto my eyebrows, if only for the lulz)

>>7336780
You look great, anon. Love the makeup. You really suit Thranduil.

>>7336780
you are too fabulous for this mortal world

>>7336783
>>7336799

thanks you two <3

>>7336780
You look fantastic so far.
As for the brows, maybe take some brown eye shadow or a ben nye wheel on a mascara applicator and go to town?

Started working on Nowi's top. I fucked up with the chainmail and ended up having to glue the scales on (the rings I ordered were way too big). Hopefully they'll all stay

I bought some supplies to redo Riven's sword today, so I'll be starting on that within the next day or so. In the mean time, have some more iDOLM@STER progress with a glove.

>>7337152
Hello, /fa/ user here, i just saw your picture on the front page and i am quite drunk, so felt like commenting.
I think your chest and the rest i am seeing is beautiful.
Bye

>>7337179

Someone get this euphoria out of my /cgl/.

>>7333921
Ahhhhh Hajime! What conventions are you planning on going to?

>>7337185
Wow, didn't see i was posting on /cgl/
guess i should tip my fedora next time i post on this pathetic board

>>7337152
you're gonna look so awesome, anon.

>>7337206
Backpeddle harder /fa/ggot, haha.

>>7337206
>hamhandedly creeping on girls on /cgl/
>y-you're pathetic

>>7337152
Getting dangerously close to a slip there Voldie

Need a lot of work on cleanup, but I think for my first gauntlet, it came put pretty nicely.

It came out decent. Still need some cleanup, but it's my first gauntlet, so I think It came out alright.

(a lot of work needs to be done on the fingers, cleaning them up ect)

>>7337277
That's impressive, anon! Do you mind if I can what kind of rivets you used?

>>7337287
if i ask**

>>7337287
Sure!

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/1379-11.aspx

>>7337277
Just thought I'd mention, those black wires sticking in the center are temporary. I'll probably spread them out, right now it looks kind of trashy sticking in there like that, Imo

>>7323059
no idea what it's supposed to be but it looks impressive with all of those...legs? lol. keep it up. hope to see you at katsu

also nice Dexter poster :P

>>7326051
nice to see the follow up from the last thread. your shredder turned out awesome dude! glowing eyes are a nice touch.

>>7337277
holy shit that's impressive! seriously anon I'm hella impressed
still have a few touch ups and things to make but i've been working on a gambit myself.

>>7337412

Thanks! your costume is coming along nicely! that long coat. nnn fuck, that's nice. Looks really well made

>>7337412
Kickin Gambit, i've noticed a nice amount of Gambits recently, is this a recurring trend or something? One way or the other, your outfit's coming along really nicely. Learn some card tricks if you don't know any basic ones already
>>7337277
Gauntlet dude, i've been lurking these progress threads for about a week or so solely for you. You progress has been inspiring, it looks freakin awesome. Never sell it, treasure your first because it looks fucking beautiful.
>>7337152
For such a small amount of clothing there's annoying amount of detail in Nowi's top. Good luck with keeping with the weather, for your sake may the climates be adequate. +1 for Sith and +1 for waifu-tier cosplay. And turn your tv off, you're wasting electricity.
>>7337160
Glove looks pretty neat, hopefully you've got two of those. As for your Riven blade, it sucks that you have to re-do it but at least you know what to expect going in now. How do you plan on tackling the runes?

>>7336780
for the eyebrows honestly just get a dark brown eyebrow pencil and practice

other than that, doki

>>7337187
I'm debuting her at Katsucon!

And then probably bring it to Tekkocon, AnimeNext and Otakon.. Its such a comfortable costume that works well on the slower con days

cleaned it up some. this is the last photo I'll spam you guys with, ahaha.

>>7337664
It really means so much to me to hear you say that/ It's been such a hellacious experience. Leather has a nearly prohibitive startup cost, but once you get the hardware, it's smooth sailing. For so many years, I was afraid to wire electronics, and work with leather, It's still not really where i"d like it to be, but I'm so happy to finally finish something I started.

Thinking about selling/making leather pouches. Hoping if I get good enough with the gauntlets, I could possibly sell them!

I really do appreciate the feedback. You have no idea how good it is to hear. Cgl can be pretty cutthroat at times, and I'd started to really really doubt if I was cut out for prop making at all.

Tl;dr; thanks, I appreciate it.

>>7337152
Dem scales. Looks really clean! looking forward to seeing progress!

>>7334186
Not trying to be a creep, but you're really cute.

cleaned it up some. this is the last photo I'll spam you guys with, ahaha.

>>7337664
It really means so much to me to hear you say that/ It's been such a hellacious experience. Leather has a nearly prohibitive startup cost, but once you get the hardware, it's smooth sailing. For so many years, I was afraid to wire electronics, and work with leather, It's still not really where i"d like it to be, but I'm so happy to finally finish something I started.

Thinking about selling/making leather pouches. Hoping if I get good enough with the gauntlets, I could possibly sell them!

I really do appreciate the feedback. You have no idea how good it is to hear. Cgl can be pretty cutthroat at times, and I'd started to really really doubt if I was cut out for prop making at all.

Tl;dr; thanks, I appreciate it.

>>7337152
Dem scales. Looks really clean! looking forward to seeing progress!

>>7334186
Not trying to be a creep, but you're really cute.

Working on my first ever prop commission. A set of 4 guns from Bayonetta.

>>7337769
hnng, Fucking jelly. It's rare that I see prop guns that actually look like guns rather than pieces glued together.

that's really nice, Op. What material is that used for the stock?

>>7337772
Thanks. This is a speed build but its coming along well for only 2 days worth of work so far. Its all layered PVC. I plan to make a mold of this. One more low quality pic. Ill upload some better ones when I add some more parts tomorrow.

>>7337846
How did you cut the grip and trigger areas?

>>7331194
More progress. Got my undersuit and cloth parts, now working on straps for the armor sections and back of belt.

>>7337756
Looks good except for all the stupid, extraneous shit on it.

>Random gear
>Random gardening hose handle
>random brown thing

Literally the worst part of "steampunk" outfits is all the stupid, random shit people glue onto them to make them look "clockwork".

>>7337913
My original idea was to do something exoskeliton esque, so the valve you see, connects to the two pvc pipes (representitive of canisters, all connecting to the central panel.

The light on the very front was asthetic, I admit, but I actually did put thought into it.

>>7337917
I thought the light was actually good. My issue is, as said, all the random gears, cogs, and the like that get slapped on willy-nilly.

A bit more wig taming, fixing the left boot cuff, and some velcro wrangling (and makeup, obviously) and I'm ready to stomp on some pigs at Katsucon.

>>7337920
Well, I have one gear on the entire thing, other than the two under the actual pressure gauge panel, trying to asthetically add depth to the gauge.

But I get what you're saying. The glue some gears on mentality is kind of getting irritating to me too. This was my first one, and I was kind of running out of money.

But now I"m just making excuses.

All that to say, I agree with you.

>>7337913
agreeing with this. The point of a steampunk outfit is to make a character that fits within that world.

What kind of character wears a gauntlet with a gear floating on the back of the hand attached to nothing?

Everything on the outfit is supposed to represent the character during that fashion age (Edwardian I believe, think wild west for the US people) and anything 'gadgety' should fit in with that character.

A noble lady wouldn't have a huge rifle strapped to her back. She might have a very small pistol hidden in her skirt, or some opera viewing glasses hanging around her neck that are made to zoom out much further than normal opera glasses, etc.

So, what kind of character is going to use a metal gauntlet with canisters on it? This is a legitimate question, not meant to be mocking. I think it has too much on it that is non functioning to make it 'good' steampunk.

>>7337932
That's lookin' great!!

>>7337932
Lovely! What pattern did you use for her dress? 'mirin hard

>>7337932
This looks great!! Whoa

>>7337936
I'm going to go for a western theme, so a mix of mining stuff, and armor, honestly. Not quite sure about the details yet, but I've got a direction. I'm not just pairing up random shit

>>7337972
Ok, a miner, I can see that. Maybe the gauntlet strengthens the hand they are using the pick in and it's steam powered with the canisters to give the pick more power to hit rocks? I can see that working.

>>7337152
voldie be my cosplay waifu

>>7336905
>>7337692
Thank you for the advice! The mascara applicator thing sounds like something even I could create a semi-realistic look with and a sharp eyebrow pencil might be a good idea as well. I think I am mostly insecure because my brows are black and thin and whatever I do, they kinda shine through it...

Now once more with unfinished crown (needs more nature and stuff to it, still gotta glue that on)

>>7337769
This looks so clean! I'm loving it!

>>7337932
That dress is pretty and so are u

>>7338076
Damn. That's pretty awesome looking so far.

>>7338076
You look stunning! Where is the wig from btw?

>>7338076

A-are you a male or a female. Im never sure with them elves. They all look so girly and aristocratic.

10/10 tough, i love it so far.

>>7338076
try concealing your actual eyebrows and draw them on as a whole. might take some practice to get looking good but it'd solve the problem of hair next to obvious pencil

>>7338087
>>7338089

Thank you! The wig is from wigglamour on ebay- it had curls when I bought it but I straightened it. As in, I straightened it a lot.
Pic related
>>7338229
I am a girl elf irl but I am very pleased about you asking :3c

>>7338244
That sounds like a great plan! What do you suggest for concealing the brows? Wax?

>>7338267
For your eyebrows, you can stick them down using something like pritt stick glue (waterbased, so it just washes off) and then apply make up over the top to hide them.

>>7337891
by hand and then cleaned up with a rotary tool. M old fashioned.

>>7337756
Damn. Took me forever to find the right board leave alone the right thread. I knew I saw a 4chan favicon when he showed it to me yesterday. Very impressive work. Would like to know where you got the template for it.

>>7337958
>>7337962
>>7338079
thanks!!! After hours and hours of work, it feels so good to be done. (and thranduil, you are fabulous x1000)

>>7337961
I used a fitted long-sleeved T-shirt pattern for the top and added front and back waist darts after /cgl/ helped me realize the fit was not so good. The skirt is just a simple knife pleated skirt pattern attached to the bottom of the shirt.

Back in the box, pushing the points.
Dragonscale armor pepakura patterns.

>>7338369
Hi Andrew

>>7338555
Oh shit man, Do it justice! That looks sick!

>>7337932
I would gladly bow down to you, Satsuki-sama, like the dirty pig I am.

Great cosplay. What con are you going to so I can find photos?

>>7338267
Please post pictures when you figure out how to rock the Thranduil eyebrows!

>>7338618
Thanks dude -- I'll be at Katsucon. Going to the KLK meetup on Saturday and also doing a shoot with my Ryuko and Mako.

>>7338678
I definitely will, considering how very flattered I feel by all the nice responses (kinda made my day :))

sage for no content

Drafted a pattern for a bodice, which is something i've never done before. I need to take it in a bit more but im pretty happy with it so far.

(also its not that crooked, i was holding my phone weirdly in the close up)

>>7337479
wow that was my first positive response on 4chan! XD

>>7337664
thanks! you know shortly after I started making my gambit I noticed like 5 or 6 others popped up. Not sure if he comes in cycles or anything but it was totally weird to see.

>>7337932
oh wow. 10/10 would join the student counsel for.
hope to see you at Katsu!

>>7339487
>XD

are you fucking 13 years old?
get out

>>7339495
less kvatching, more progress.

>>7339495
>implying that any show of emotion on this board even through emoticons correlates with immaturity.

This is coming along quicker and nicer than I had hoped. Made the pants and belts today. Now I just have to make the belt buckles, gloves, and modify the boots that have yet to arrive. Then a quick bit if wig work and I should be all done with this one.

>>7339507
>implying XD qualifies as an emotion

>>7337733

Do you live around pittsburgh if you're going to Tekko? ;o

>>7339506
so...many...folds...

>>7339573
Looks good anon

>>7339618
Nopeee, I'm from MD, Otakon was my first con back in 2003, and this year will be my first time at Tekko

Cranked out Punie's dress/headband tonight and now all I have left are the bows.

>>7337769
>>7337846
Bayonetta handgun is just about ready for casting. Just needs a bit more details sanding and its ready to go. Came out pretty good for a project put together in 2.5 days. Paint for these is rather complicated though and its going to be a set of 4. It is likely going to take longer to complete that process.

Overall I am pretty stoked about this for my first commission piece.

>>7339799
This looks awesome, man. How did you cut the PVC? Did you create patterns beforehand or just freestyle it?

>>7339858
3mm layers sandwiched for the large parts, 1mm for the smaller details. Six 3mm layers for the handle, ten for the gear box, four for the trigger guard etc. The barrel are 3/4 inch pvc pipe that i cut with saw and rotary tool.

I made this gun to have 11 distinct different heights across the gun. A few more if you count the 1mm high details. More layers = better depth = less 'flat' cheap looking gun.

Just drew out the design on a sheet of 1mm and kept changing my drawing and measurements until it looked as close to the in-game model as I could get it. Cut then out with a razor knife and a box cutter. Glued the layers together with a special kind of super glue that works well with PVC. Added some putty to areas that needs it then sanded even with a rotary tool. Lots of file and hand sanding to clean up the details.

>>7339771
Otakon was my first con in 2003 as well! Ah, those memories.

>>7339858
Its mostly 3mm layers sandwiched for the large parts, 1mm for the smaller details. Six 3mm layers for the handle, ten for the gear box, four for the trigger guard etc. The barrels are 3/4 inch pvc pipe that I cut with saw and then used a rotary tool to fit to the gear box.

I made this gun to have 11 distinct different heights across the gun. A few more if you count the 1mm high details. More layers = better depth = less 'flat' cheap looking gun.

Just drew out the design on a sheet of 1mm and kept changing my drawing and measurements until it looked as close to the in-game model as I could get it. I then copied over the outline of the part to the right size PVC sheet and traced out the needed number of layers. Then I cut out all the layers for the part with a razor knife and a box cutter. Glued the layers together with a special kind of super glue that works well with PVC. Added some putty to areas that needs it then sanded even with a rotary tool. Lots of file and hand sanding to clean up the details.

Haven't done cosplay [or been on /cgl/] in almost a year because life/school/career started to get in the way. Bought all my stuff and started patterning today. Gonna go hyperventilate and then stay up all night!

>>7338369
Hey Andrew. Jacob should have the template. It's for the right arm, so you'll need flip it if you don't want it on your dominant hand. (lefthandfagreporting)

Also, tell Jacob he's a faggot. and that he should retire that 1950s picnic basket looking plaid top of his.

>>7338555

Oh man, could you upload the helm somewhere? I just want to try if im decent enough to get a somewhat ok helm made with that.

>>7339900
Man, that looks neat. All sintra for the flat bits?

See, that's proper material selection. You shouldn't build everything out of insulation foam or what not.

How are you gonna paint it? Enamel washing or masking or just with a brush?

>>7339900
This is nice. Where did you get your PVC sheet? Can you post a macro shot, or are you done finish sanding yet? ;)

>>7340596
I'll certainly sell you the file. This is a paid commission, I'm remodeling the suit with somewhat better geometry and eventually smoothing. If you just want to play around, check out that zombiegrimm guy's rips, might be in there. Also, there's a russian modder who's posted all the Skyrim armor assets to a youtube channel.

>>7340682

Ah cool, yea i just wanted to mess around a bit.

>>7340682

Oh forgot to ask, how much does the whole commision cost if you can tell the price.

>>7340702
This suit is 150.

Got the mantle done. Rerebraces and spaulders, and I'll be on to unfolding.

Working on an eldar helmet - doing up the base form now, when it's all skinned and smoothed out I'll be taking a copy in worbla and adding more details. Gonna be a lot of filling and sanding in my future.

STILL NOT POOFY ENOUGH

gonna buy a second wig and sew it in

>>7340647
>>7340682
Sintra from a local plastics company called Piedmont Plastics.
>>7340682
Here's a macro shot. Still needs alot of sanding and small bits of putty work before I can make the casting.

>>7340810
This is going to sound mean but that wig is pretty ratty/frizzy on the sides and looks terrible. Maybe you need to add shorter curls at the top and not just tease the sides.

>>7340891
No that's fair criticism! This was a first go to try and get maximum poof with one wig so it's backcombed to hell. I'm gonna get a second one of these wigs and use the clip-in from that plus savaging the wig for wefts to sew in, so it should need less back combing then!

>>7340810
I'd get a shorter wig to add more volume to the top.
The color looks really wrong though..?

>>7340911
Colour in the photo is weirdly not like the colour irl. My wig is much more pink, although definitely darker than the ref because I couldn't find anything light enough that would give anything like enough volume.

>>7340914
Here's a colour ref. I couldn't find anything closer that I thought I could use, although suggestions are welcome.

>>7337664
Thanks! I actually (thankfully) don't need two gloves, because the costume only calls for one! As far as my Riven sword goes, I have 2 weeks to make it so I'm not doing anything fancy to make the runes. They'll just be painted like I've done with all the other glowy green parts of my costume. I plan on focusing on the sword this weekend.

I'm feeling like I want to step up my cosplay game. Thought I'd take this on for AN but I'm not sure what's gonna allow me for time.

The detailing on the cloak, would it be bad if I fabric painted it? I'm not sure what other method would be easy to make smooth and symmetrical. Maybe an iron on? idk pls suggest

Awwwwww yeah done (for a bit)

>>7340596
>>7340695

Hey man I already got this one ready for pep a while back, you can use this. The other files I can get for you if you end up finishing this though

https://www.mediafire.com/?s6r8c5dsd2dgy19

What i've got for my Black RX armor. Once the helmet is done i can see how it fits with the neck in case i need to trim it.

>>7340860
You could try contour putty for models on the handle. Seems a bit small to use heavy duty epoxy putty and shit.

oh hey there deja-vu boy.

(I need to fix the zipper/'x' on the EP jacket it's pretty askew. I also need to fix the bias on the IS blazer, but I feel the progress is pretty dece)

>>7341553

Ah thanks a load, ill give it a shot once i get ahold of a printer as mine broke down, hopefully i can post it soon.

Finished my pauldrons for my Dark Souls 2 Warrior cosplay. Gauntlets and chest are about 50%, starting helmet and painting next week.

Did some more shaping of the pieces, put together the gauntlet wrists and added rivets. I need to correctly size the helm pattern before I start on it. Then I need to get some belts and caulking to put it together and harden it. But before that I have to battle damage it some more.

There's a lot of little things that go into this.

>>7344595

What did you make those out of? Worbla?

>>7344969
Yeah, from Worbla, I don't personally like sandwiching technique so I just put two pieces together and they're still sturdy ;)

Vest details complete! Now to make some fuckin' grenades!! Gonna post more progress when I get home and have better a place to take photos.

Lost my job last week so that kind of threw a gear into my works. Starting a new one tomarrow though so now I am back on track with my Alt-Eisen. I want to have the torso built and ready for paint by next weekend so I can finally get started on the BIG parts, the shoulders and legs.

Got a lot done on Riven's sword take two. Kind of feel like the other was a happy accident because I'm much happier with this version. It's so much lighter, too.

>>7345401
Lookin' sexy! What's it made of??

>>7345401
Thanks! 1.5" insulation foam sheet plus two pieces of thinner insulation foam gorilla glued to it to form the guard, free form air epoxy putty to form the spike on the one side of the guard, a wood dowel + worbla for the rest of the hilt. The foam was sanded and shaped with a dremel, then with sandpaper sponges to smooth everything further. Took an exacto knife to it to adds some nicks. It's all been covered with a couple layers of gesso at this point.

>>7345411
Thanks! 1.5" insulation foam sheet plus two pieces of thinner insulation foam gorilla glued to it to form the guard, free form air epoxy putty to form the spike on the one side of the guard, a wood dowel + worbla for the rest of the hilt. The foam was sanded and shaped with a dremel, then with sandpaper sponges to smooth everything further. Took an exacto knife to it to adds some nicks. It's all been covered with a couple layers of gesso at this point.

Also finished my belt for my iDOLM@STER costume. The stars are made from worbla.

>>7345401
Looks real nice gj!

Are you doing the full blade when she ults or just that

>>7345507
Thank you! I'm just doing this. It's somewhere around 55" long and I'm already dreading preparing it for the flight to Katsu, let alone if I tried doing the full ult blade.

>>7345451
Everything looks nice so far! I hope I get the chance to see this at Katsu

>>7340980
>>7345451
HNNNNGGGH THAT TAKANE

I have mixed feelings on those outfits, but I bet once I see it on a person I'll be swayed! Your progress is looking great so far!

I'm actually planning a Hibiki outfit myself-- her seiyuu's (Manami Numakura's) outfit that she wore in iDOLM@STER 7th Anniversary live show! But I have no progress pictures to show, for they are just piles of fabric right now. Shiny, sparkly fabric.

I know EVERYONE is doing Elsa, but you know what, it's the one thing that snapped out out of a year long hiatus and got me sewing again, so I'm gonna fucking go for it.
I've been messing around with some spare cloth I have to get Elsa's under-dress right, and I think I've found a good balance.
I'm not going to try and win any awards with this guy so I'm going to make it out of stretch plus I'm in the middle of shedding weight and would hate to constantly have to tailor a perfectly fitted and lined dress. Plus I honestly think stretch can look good!

So I've finished a mockup of Elsa's under-dress, and I'm going to go out and get the proper fabric tomorrow!

So I've discovered that Celluclay is a strong base for props but dear god it takes so much to sand. Used it over a wood base for the hilt of Ivy Valentine's sword and had to use a belt sander after it dried to shape it down. Someone on some forum said it might sand easier by adding dishsoap to the clay.

It's will take too much time to sand down to a fine level so fuck it I'm covering it with Worbla. I knew I was going to have to get ti at some point and here's my excuse.

>>7346004
If I were you, I would make sure to get the slit on the correct side next time, along with not make it go as high.

>>7346044
I think you're forgetting that I took this in a mirror. The slit is on the right side of my body, like every source picture I have, and how it is in the movie.

I'll look into making sure it's the right height, thanks!

>>7346052
so you're not making the bodice separate? Are you going to I guess... layer the decorations on top?

I always forget to clean the mirror first, sorry. But I'm happy that my Lina is coming along. The furthest right picture is closest to the true color of the fabric.

>>7346061
I am making a separate bodice, but I want to have a full under-dress for comfort sake. The bodice is going to go on over this dress I'm working on. I'm coming from a year of working in the garment industry, and not working on cosplay, so I automatically designed it to have each piece be a complete garment. If there's been a better way to design it, let me know, I'd love to get back into the full swing of costuming!

>>7346079
Not sure, but I wouldn't want the two separate garments to layer in a way to make you look thicker, considering the kind of texture the bodice itself has adds to the overall silhouette. In terms of garment construction you could easily look at it as the bodice with the skirt attached and then both pieces lined together to make one complete garment since the bodice will need structure and boning.

>>7346089
The width of having two layers shouldn't be a huge problem. I'm not a small girl, but generally the plan was to cinch my waist in a little bit. I won't be going full corset on the bodice, but I'm going to do a rigid fully lined bodice, and do rectangular sequins or hand cut plastic rectangles instead of something like rhinestones or beads that will add a whole lot of weight or width. Something more like this pic (from the Frozen Thread), but much less matte, and more sparkles/iridescence.
I'm going to keep your advice in mind though, if it has too much bulk it's always possible to convert to a lined single garment! :)

>>7346063
oh please no your face is godawful

>>7346063
Haha that second shit is PT worthy.

Kefka at 50% done and 90% done
I'm not really feeling the collar though, will redo if I have enough time

>>7346320
It's nice, but can you do his laugh?

>>7346328
The dissidia one or WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP

Because I can whoop pretty hard

>>7346359
The 16-bit era vwapvwapvwap is the only laugh.

>>7345121

They look really good! Do you mind if I ask how you went about getting such a round dome shape with it?

Don't have pic, but I'm stacking and beveling this stuff for a head
>no idea how to put the felt on when I'm done

>>7346389
I simply took one piece, measured it, heated it onto a styrofoam ball and just pulled it so it streched and formed into a ball and then trimmed the wrinkled edges

Coat needs a bit more tweaking and pressing (the collar especially), but Nyanta's clothing is largely done. Need to hem the shirt a bit higher. Finishing the mask, and making the gloves and belt are left...

>>7346452
I'll first say that insulation foam is probably not a good idea for a mascot head...
Secondly, for patterning material over one, most people use tape to create a pattern for it (which happens to be exactly what I'm doing right now for Nyanta's mask). Tape over the base, then cut off in shapes that will lay flat. There may be a lot of darts involved depending on the stretch of the material and complexity of the shape.

>>7341553

Oh boy, i could finnaly start working on a simple paper and not card model of it, in the little spare time i had, and oh boy, its harder than it looks like (especially if you dont know where to start and you have no glue at hand).

In the process of detailing a Thunder Hammer I'm building to go with my Space Marine armour.

>>7346063
>that chin

Go cosplay superman instead

>>7347126
Learned the former part the hard way
>laughs self-effacingly while brushing awful foam off self
Thanks! Will post when finished.

>>7347126
I thought you were making KK Slider.

Almost finished with Hitagi's school uniform. It looks a little "off", I'm thinking of maybe shortening the top as well as darting it so it's more fitted. (Sorry about the undone bed in the background.)

Finally totally finished with the skirt for Tenshi from Angel Beats. I made a canon-accurate lining, but because I interfaced the skirt, it's not swishy enough to reveal it when I move. Oh well. At least it's lined now.

>>7341574
Dude, that looks amazing, are you taking that to Katsucon?! I'm still working on Den-O and finally finished the Chest!

I finished the belt for my Enjolras cosplay today. Going out tomorrow to get supplies for a big red flag to wave around and such. I have about a week and a half until the convention. The fact that I'm this far done is actually pretty rare.

>>7347990
This is fantastic. I hope you're planning to take some photos of yourself either hanging out of a window, or propped up against a wall by a hail of bullets?

>>7347048

omfg ilu so much ty

Progress does not happen till week before con

Messing around with different methods of doing snowflakes on Elsa's cape. I love the iridescent material + heat 'n bond method I saw on here, and I didn't try that one yet, but I did do a handful of different variations on stencil + some kind of adhesive + Glitter/rhinstones.

I was just using a generic snowflake shape because it was quick to cut a stencil for, and my rhinestones are not placed with ~perfection and care~ but I think I found the best way to do this method at least! If I end up doing this method for the final, I'll be hand beading a lot of crystal beads to the cape too, so the rhinestones won't be too out of place.

>>7348405
These look really good

>>7348412
Thanks! I was expecting to get chewed out for shit pics and not giving enough fucks to clean up the edges! I think my best results (on the right) came from using spray adhesive with a iron-on homemade freezer paper stencil, and more fine glitter vs large glitter flakes!

I'm going out to buy a couple of cheap paintbrushes for brushing on the glitter; I'm going to have glue residue and glitter on my fingers for the next week if I do it all again by hand!

>>7348416

Is it some special adhesive? Because if you are using stencils, you could maybe use spray on adhesives (i havent used them much, so no idea how they work on fabric but stencils + sprays = easy work)

Had to stop on this project a few weeks ago, but yesterday I finished the hinge and the joint that holds my crystal and started painting today. Only the front and spine are finished. The dark lines seem a little off to me, so I'll be straightening them out tomorrow.

>>7347114
>> 7347126 The first Nyanta costume I have seen so far, looking good. My friends and I are putting a LH group put together for AX. I'll be starting Isuzu after I finish my Summoner.

>>7348423
You said it exactly! I'm using a heavy duty spray adhesive I found that won't actually stiffen the material. It's great! I can't decide what I want to seal the sparkles in with though. Probably a clear drying glitter glue spray (which looks amazing in testing! It's like a light misting of tiny iridescent glitter with a very unobtrusive clear sealing layer).

>>7348405
I love the glitter but I'm not feeling the rhinestones there. They're too...clunky maybe? Overall I think it would be nicer without them, or if you really want them on there go for smaller ones.

Had to stop on this project a few weeks ago, but yesterday I finished the hinge and the joint that holds my crystal and started painting today. Only the front and spine are finished. The dark lines seem a little off to me, so I'll be straightening them out tomorrow.

>>7347114
The first Nyanta costume I have seen so far, looking good. My friends and I are putting a LH group put together for AX. I'll be starting Isuzu after I finish my Summoner.

>>7348448
Yes! Other LH cosplayers! I'm going to start on an Akatsuki cosplay after my next con. My group's got Shiroe, Rudy and myself so far, we're working on getting a Nyanta and Isuzu.

Unfortuntely, I'm on the other side of the world to you.

>>7347114
That is a beautiful cosplay. How are you going to make his head?

>>7348448

It looks to me like you painted on the black parts with tape covering the white parts, then waited for it to dry then removed it. And this made the edges a bit jaggy.

>>7348447
I know what you mean. I've been thinking the same thing myself back and forth. I like it, but it's not quite fitting, but then again the cape does have a lot of sparkle.

Also the actual patterns will be much bigger on the cape, this one was probably only 4-5 inches across, and would be the tiniest ones on the cape if I did do them. If the rhinestones feel like the fit better on the full scale I'll keep them, but otherwise I'm totally comfortable skipping that step! :)

>>7348454
nooo, our group has myself, marielle, souji in armor, and an akatsuki.

>>7348456 I actually didn't wait for the paint to dry, its just the "artist tape" I got sucks balls and did not want to stick down. Another reason the darker lines on the brown look like shit, the tape didn't feel like it wanted to stay. I know I have painters tape in my garage, so I will dig that our tomorrow which should work better. since its noticeable, i'll add smoothing those out on the to-do list.

>>7348466

Uuuh, i dont want to sound mean because im not the best when it comes to crafting things like what you did, but how come the parts look so unclean? I mean the places where they are stuck together like the part golden zigzag pattern below the black and white one, because i recognize your book from some early threads and you had really clean cut shapes?

>>7348472
nah you don't sound mean I am glad I can get some feed back, I am trying to remember what photo I posted back then. I know I didn't do anything different to that area, it might be the metallic paint because it makes everything more noticeable. I'll try smoothing it out with some wood glue and sanding it down. That might do the trick.

>>7348481
Just found the picture I posted back then it's the same, plain craftfoam didn't show so well in the picture I guess. so it just needs smoothed out.

>>7348485

Oh my problem was with the parts where the foam is glued together.

>>7348493
Ah sorry anon, I misunderstood. Did you mean where the zig-zags connect to the outer curve before the black and white, or the part of the zig-zag that connects to the base of the book?

>>7348497

The part where the golden zigzags connect to the base of the book yea. That looks like it was glued with hot glue, and lost its sharp edge.

>>7348454
>>7348466
>tfw want to cosplay Shiroe
>tfw no LH cosplayers in the UK

>>7346013
Do yourself a favor and buy a rasp. It's way faster for smoothing than sandpaper. I have a power sander and I still prefer the rasp for stuff like bondo and celluclay.

>>7348405
Those look really great! I'm very jealous of your spray adhesive as I hand paint mod podge. Are you using chiffon for the cape?

>>7347126
Any chance of seeing some sort of progress compilation from this? Nyanta's on my dream to-do list, though I think it'll take me a while to get there, seeing as how I need to learn to sew first :c

Skirt is mostly finished for Amethyst from Sakizou ! Here's to hoping I don't want to die before Katsu with this costume

>>7348728

Why do those stockings remind me of ragnarok online...

>>7347853
I think you can easily fix it and have it be much more flattering. I'd take it in on the sides. I don't really think you need darts, and hers doesn't have them so adding them messes up the accuracy. I'd take in the sleeves too, though I realize you probably can't do it that much because you won't be able to get it on if it isn't stretchy. That collar looks fucking amazing.

>>7348623
Thanks! I got the spray adhesive after doing a modpodge test that left a lot to be desired. I'm still working on my technique, but you can see in this pic, the 2nd snowflake down was the one I did with mod-podge and I just couldn't get the glitter to seal onto the cape. You're mostly just seeing the modpodge without any glitter stuck to it after it dried. The modpodge also got pretty stiff, where as the spray adhesive leaves the cape to bend and move :)
I am using a nylon chiffon, which feels kinda eh, but it hangs well, is the right color, and holds the adhesive AMAZINGLY :)

>>7349494
If you don't mind me asking, what adhesive are you using? I've been looking for one for fabrics for a while and just can't seem to find one.

I think like 90% of this costume has been paper mâché.
>>7323241
If you're thinking it's one of sakizou's spider designs, then yes
>>7332884
Just to the hips, since the design is sleeveless, but I'm considering adding another harness around the shoulders since the legs keep getting heavier and heavier
>>7337412
It's essentially a giant spider lady. I'm hoping I'll be able to get it done before katsu. It's crunch time.
And thanks lol. It was a gift from a friend. He looks pretty kawaii for some reason.

>>7348548
Yeah, I wanted the foam to kinda blend into the book but doesn't look too great painted. I just cut out the slants with a x-acto knife and redid the area. Now I think it looks better. should have just skipped that in the beginning...
I think another issue with the black and white is the texture of the book, I fixed those up the best I can. I thought the plasti-dip would make everything even but it didn't, it worked great sealing the foam though.

>>7348570
It's ok anon, you'll find someone. As I read that, all I could think about was that you are trapped in a different Server...

>>7349539
This makes me feel a lot better about what I have to get done for Katsu. Good luck though! I hope i'll be able to see it.

>>7348570
Which cons do you go to?

>>7348728
Oh hey lady, that is legit looking pretty rad.

>>7349539
aaahhhh I had that one as one of my dream costumes (the kind where you know you'll never get it done ;_;). I can't wait to see what you do with the design, since I loved your take on that big Meiko dress.

>>7349537
The one that worked the best (I tried 2 kinds) was actually NOT the cloth spray adhesive. It was a generic grocery store "weldwood" brand multipurpose spray adhesive. What I really like about it is that it takes a while to dry; like on the scope of several hours rather than minutes, but will get tacky within minutes. If you add a dab to the back of a rhinestone, wait for both the stencil spray and the rhinestone glue to dry for a couple of hours, and then stick on the rhinestone, the bond is SUPER strong.

So what I do is a base spray, add all my glitters, a light spray over to seal it, THEN lift off the stencil, and after a few hours add on the rhinestones. Got pretty good results with that method!

>>7339771


Tekko is blah so don't expect much I guess. Hope you can still have fun.

>>7349634
MCM Expo mostly
I'm gonna get the cosplay done for October hopefully

>>7349858
Thanks boo~! I'm hoping the rest of it follows lol

>>7350068
I'm actually being invited with a group, as a opening ceremony kind of thing, so that's my only reason for going.. so I hope it's not too bad...

>>7350068
I'm actually being invited with my group to judge the dance competition, so I hope it's not too bad..

>>7348448
>>7348454
I'm not aloooone! I think ACP is trying to get a LH event going for Otakon as well.

>>7348626
Yeah, I will post more of the head as I work on it. It and the gloves are all I have left, finished the sheathes and belt tonight.

Makin' more Elsa progress! I'm pretty pleased with how it's going considering it's been so long since I did cosplay. Drafting a few patterns for the bodice. Obviously you can see that it's not ready to be a mock-up yet, but after I fix the side panels (probably going to end up changing the design to have more panels), I'll mock this sucker up!

>>7348570
>>7350689
Maybe we Log Horizon cosplayers can do a cosplay webcam chat when we've all got completed outfits. I-it'll be like talking to people on other servers.

>tfw you keep getting cosplaying friends into LH
>tfw friends now obsessed with it

This con will be fantastic. Australian server represent.

Never posted pictures of the dress before because I need to fix the hem, but aside from adding a clear strap the other shoulder, it's finished! It's great what horsehair braid and a petticoat can do to add shape to a costume.

>>7351599
*needed

>>7351599
Wow that looks awesome! Gotta love horsehair. What'd you use for the rainbows? It looks so nice and clean

>>7345673
Thank you! I'd love to see your progress once you start working on it!

>>7345613
Thanks! Don't be afraid to say hello if you see me at Katsu!

>>7351729
Thank you! I actually ordered custom fabric with the colors printed on.

>>7351599
this is so pretty!

More Thunder Hammer progress... Pretty much done, just need to add battle damage then seal it and paint it. Oh and when my fake leather arrives I'm gonna wrap the haft in it.

Anyone have any sort of similar helmet pattern to this? I have the front parts done but the back-side is a problem (I suck at making big patterns). Possibly something which could be done from worbla?

>>7352466
Fuck, wrong thread and can't delete this anymore, just ignore it.

>>7352341

Looks pretty badass, now go forth and smite some heretics in the name of the emperor.

>>7333921
I'm happy to finally be done with this!!!

I have a petticoat that needed some tending inside of it on the mannequin btw so that's why it looks so stuffed