/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Been working on my Kaede Smith cosplay from Killer 7. Made the base dress in a night or two and now I'm just going to paint all the blood for the next couple hours.

Tried out makeup for Kai and got a wig (in transit), I like the makeup on the right eye better. Not much progress, but better than nothing.

Some more Brienne progress. Still need to cut the front for the lacing, clean up the edges, hem, iron, and rip up the arm and dirty the entire thing. Any tips on good weathering techniques?

Also will post a reference picture next, I saw that someone wanted one in the last thread.

>>7465034
Unfortunately I didn't make the bodice as dipped/vee'd as I should have. But otherwise I'm fairly pleased.

>>7465034
This looks so beautiful so far. I love that choice in fabrics/fur

Finished my baton for Nonon Jakuzure. I'm hoping to get the skull sanded and painted tomorrow.

>>7465075
From the thumbnail, I thought this was a skip-it.

>>7464855
And finished painting my dress and dicking around with my wig before I decided I probably didn't need to cut it.

Still have to get a strapless bra, bandage for the arm since I'm playing off the manual art a bit, and my boyfriend needs to modify and paint my gun.

Time to start on his Coyote Smith cosplay.

>>7465034
This is looking awesome so far.

Put in the sides on my Jotaro coat, probably gonna finish up the sleeves by tomorrow then start lining it.

Good work guys :D

>>7465199
Can't wait to see this done! Your coat looks so nice and clean.

>>7465187
Hey! Your painting/blood spatter looks so clean. Is there a trick to get fabric paint to look neat?

>>7465279
Thanks! And a lot of patience really. I drew out everything I wanted in pencil and just went to down on it. Also I used Jaquard fabric paint which is a bit thinner and easier to use then stuff like Petal IMO.

>>7465288
Thanks. I usually use folk Art, but I'll see if I can find that stuff in michaels or Joanns.

Just finished the top for Nami's Alabasta outfit, other than some beads that need fixing. Her actual top is shorter, but if I make it any shorter than this it looks a bit lumpy and weird. Still not sure if I should or shorten it....

>>7465075
Oh wow, this looks fabulous! I thought it was a skip it from the thumbnail too haha. Side note: googling "nonon baton" comes up with some very interesting results.

>>7465425
Beautiful detailing work.

Tried to start draping a jacket. It didn't go so well.

>>7465453
Mail satan?

Working on Thranduil's twinblades atm. This one still needs tons of sanding though...

>>7465771

Everything you make looks so gorgeous. I can't wait to see the finished thing.

>>7465199
Looks great, man!! Can't wait to see it done.

I sculpted out some rough Chest Ladybugs for my Giorno cosplay. It's going to need a lot of work in the sanding department before I feel they are ready to be used as a mold for casting though.

I'm starting to work on Angel Stocking although I'm kinda debating on if I chose the right fabric or not. I bought Poly Satin (14.99 a yard) however It can shine like crazy in pictures. Any thoughts seagulls?

>>7465288
Question! I never used fabric paint before so I was wondering if any kind washes out when you put it in the washer? Or do you have to use febreeze?

>>7466016
as long as you follow the setting instructions nothing washes out.

>>7465771
That's awesome. What is it made out of?

>>7465187
u r a qt3.14

After a night of drying the base for my Tsumugu shoulder is dry enough. Now I'm gonna let it sit one more day and then start cutting into it.

Lots of clean up to go through. Redid the shoulders bell armor last night but didnt take a pic (please forgive it being upside down, just needed to test for scale.)
Will be starting to work on the hands tonight.

Thursday this gigantic motherfucker is finally out of my house and I'll be starting wrap up work on site where it will be a permanent fixture. Can't say I'll miss this fucker, been taking up half the living room for way too long.

>>7466530
Looks good! You better shave for Tsumugu though

>>7465453
Sail Satan?
Rail satan?
Mail satan?

>>7466600
Oh I will haha. Gonna look so cleeaaan. Gotta shave a lot of things...

>>7466534
11/10 would be apprentice to

>>7466975
You wouldnt want to trust me. I generally work from 11-4 in the morning due to insomnia, barely give coherent instructions (building is much more of a feeling to me than a science.) and there are so many more skilled builders than me. Seriously head over to the rpf to see some really god skilled people.

>>7465425
Looks amazing!! You fit Nami so well. Can't wait to see the entire cosplay together

Got the sleeves and the hat done. Still working on the collar. The stockings are filler, I need to make the proper ones with the stripe detail. She also as an emblem she has...and a belt. Also blotting out my face because lol rough

Started forming the helmet today.

>>7467494
I have no idea where this is from, but it looks great. I love how clean it looks on you.

>>7465294
Joanns used to carry it, but last year they clearanced them all out. Dick Blick still carries it and you can order it online as well.

>>7467623
Thanks! It's Meiko's outfit from Love Philosophia.

all construction for Mary Read is done, all that's left is some dyeing and ageing.

Finally got some pics of my Valkyrie cape. Needs ironing like whoa, of course. Also it's a good thing my boob armor will cover my bra, heh.

>>7468005

>>7468023
That would be her hips. Its hard to see with the solid black body suit but she looks great in that. Try tilting your monitor to get better distinction in the lighting/shadows

>>7468035
What excuse do you have for the fat arms and round shoulders?

>>7468047
looks fine to me.
go back to /fit/

>>7468005
You look fine. Don't let these /fit/ards tell you otherwise

>>7468005
>Valkyrie

>>7468035
>>7468057
>>7468058
Thanks, guys. There's a reason I haven't worn any superhero cosplays in a while, haha. I'm working on my squatz and oatz, but of course that takes time. Hopefully I'll get back into better shape soon.

>>7468023

>>7464871
I'm temped to say this looks like shit but I don't know who you're cosplaying as.

>>7467494
Knee high stocking are my weakness. Very nice.

>>7466534
Aw man that looks really great. You're doing an awesome job so far.

Jinx anon back. Unfortunately I couldn't finish the paint job for Pow Pow in time for Megacon and ended up going to the con with it half done, but I recently just finished it and I wanted to get some opinions before I went and did my shoot in several weeks.

>>7468321

Well its obviously Kai.

>>7470342
diff anon than the one you were talkin to but bruh do you know how many Kai's exist in the world of anime and gaming?

Maybe if you included the game or series that the Kai character is from you'd get better help. Though the underlining you did kind of looks like crap, but I could be wrong since I have no idea what the Kai is from.

>>7470261
is this the finished product? it's...very lumpy

>>7470377

That was the joke... i have no goddamn clue what Kai that person was talking about either and was annoyed a bit as well.

>>7470405

>>7470405
Yeah, it unfortunately ended up falling off of a table and busting the holder on the bottom like three days before Mega and we had to Epoxy it together with no time to sand anything. Not to mention only like two weeks were put into him since Fishbones took up most of my friends construction time. I had hoped the paint would distract from the fudginess of the bottom but i suppose not :\

Wooo now to assemble the pieces...

Little details for my Meow cosplay

>>7470261
What is it made of?
A little filler (bondo or wood putty) could really smooth that out and make an awesome looking prop. I've spent several weekends sanding and bondoing my helmet.

I just threaded and used my sewing machine for the first time.

I have nothing to show but THAT POWER OF IT RUNNING AND ACTUALLY SEWING.

EXHILARATING.

I CAN CREATE THINGS.

>>7471723
congratulations anon <3

>>7471723
Hearing you say this makes me smile.
Best of luck!

Finished the embroidery on my Clementine hat. Not much but it's something.

I'm making Marth's armor from how he looks in the Wii U Super Smash Brother's Game.
Except his armor is kind of boring and I feel bad wasting worbla on it, so I made it a bit more spiffy.

>>7471745
why using worbla then? you could use e.v.a

>>7471735
holy shit, that looks great! I'm about to make my own Clem hat myself. Just for casual me, not cosplay related. I love her and her hat.

>>7471764
Thanks! Yeah, I'm thinking of making mine casual too which is one reason why I'm debating putting blood onto the cap.

>>7471735

Girl: I like your hat
>She wants the D

>>7471745
>wasting worbla
You can recycle worbla, you know.
You can literally melt down armor, roll it back into a sheet with a rolling pin, and reuse it.

>>7471755
Just to do more detailed work. If I was making an exact replica I would have gone with EVA all the way

>>7471772
It's a good way to indicate if someone is a fan of the games. So that's cool. And it looks like a normal trucker hat to anyone else

>>7471745
oh so this is why everyone hates worbla here.

>>7471777
I was waiting for that one.
>>7471793
Hidden references are the best.

I've never used Worbla, but it always looks grainy and lumpy when I see it used and people just seem to paint it as-is. Like, can it not be sanded?

>>7471791
Why would anyone hate Worbla? It makes life much easier and it's novice-friendly.

>>7471821
I was referring to those results.

>>7471858
Ah, okay. In that case could you be more specific in ways to improve? I'm clearly not a pro at this sort of thing. That's why I posted it on 4chan instead of cosplay.com or another circlejerk website.

>>7471863
Your paint job is atrociously messy. Mask to get clean lines at least. Also metallics instead of yellows would probably be a better choice.

>>7471863
that last reply was not me, but you need to coat it with layers of sanded gesso before painting to get rid of that pebbly texture. I see a few little wrinkles, not like thatˇs the end of the world but not ideal. also I agree 100% that you should mask those lines, but the reason the paint looks bad is partially that it was laid down directly on top of the worbla. hope that helps, I feel like an asshole now.

My Nausicaa wig so far! If anyone has any tips or critiques to make it better I'd really appreciate it!

>>7472086
I'd angle the sides a little bit more towards the back judging by pictures of her.
But it really puts me in the mood to watch the movie again.

>>7472094
Oh yeah that would look a lot better. Thank you so much!

>>7472094
I took your advice does this look better? I fiddled with the bangs a bit and will fix them up more when I try it on.

Sorry for double post!

>>7472127
Definitely looks good. Next step is to get rid of some of the shine and maybe get just a little bit more volume or "fluff" in there.

>>7472127
Stop cutting horizontally! You're going to ruin that wig. Cut vertically into it.
Also keep in mind that the eyeline of foam heads is not the same as yours. Generally, it is much higher up, so if you make your bangs fit that eyeline, it will be much higher up on your forehead than you'd want.

>>7472135
Not that anon, but how do you add volume/fluff to a wig without just sewing in more wefts?

>>7472135
I was thinking it was to shiny as well but not sure how to get rid of it.

>>7472141
I have been cutting vertically into it. Is there something I can do to do it better? I know its not the same, I just tried it on quickly and messed with the bangs a bit to make them fuller, they are still long enough to cover my forehead. When I try it on again I'll make the bangs less messy.

>>7472149
I know some people that have had good results with styling or teasing. Adding wefts is probably the best option still though.

>>7472157
Fabric softener helps get rid of shine. I'd keep it in a spray bottle or use it very lightly, and keep some baby powder in case you add too much and leave it oily.

>>7470545
It looks like it belongs on rockbottomprops.com :|

The gold lines on the red zentai suit under her breastplate, I was wondering how she did them. Is that fabric or paint or fabric or what? I want to avoid sewing at all costs and was wondering if painting those lines on a zentai suit would be a bad idea. Thanks

>>7464844
Dueling Gauntlet, Yu-Gi-Oh

still needs some work.

>>7471899
No need anon. Better for them to find out now than to go to a con with it and show up in a terrible cosplay thread.

>>7472353
Now that's sexy!

>>7472353
There are 2 stacked by the way.
One is for Bandit Keith and the other for Mai Valentine

>>7472353
Hot damn.

>>7471723
This is the cutest thing. Reminds me of when I got my first sewing machine. Congrats anon. <33

>>7471462
Its mostly Bondo actually. I do kind of want to go over it but at the same time I'm just so done with looking at it because I've been like, priming it and painting it for so long and when I finished I was just like 'Yes good now i'm not going to touch it for several weeks.'

Unfortunately I'm not really great with prop construction, my specialty is painting, so I'm like, if I do anything to it i could mess it up more but also it could be a learning experience? I'm torn because I also want to set up LEDs in the pink spots on the cylinder but that'd mean I'd need to cut it somewhere to put in the battery and then hide the wires and I'm a lazy crap who just wants to start on her Takarada and Chandelure cosplays already.

>>7471812

Actually, you can use wood-glue to get rid of that grainy look, sanding it does not work out too well. Pic related, I made this from worbla, put on woodglue and it turned out kinda smooth I think? (of course, not as smooth as when you make a mold, cast it and sand it but that would have been less economic by far)

>>7470261
Honestly, it looks awful. No offense, but a 13 year old could do better. Next time, start with a strong form, and don't paper mache everything to hell.

>>7472551
god damn, you do some fine work.

Doing stuff to my not-dildo sword.

>>7473209
I'm envious that you have an actual work space. Is this a school or job area?

>>7473224
Job area. Production area/warehouse of the company.

>>7473244
What company do you work for?

>>7473655

A laser safety company out of St Paul. Producing laser safety eye wear and barriers and gloves and domes and doggles. I don't actually work in the production area, I'm in purchasing.

>>7472291
It doesn't look like she sewed it on, but it could just be my bad eyes. There's an interfacing type of material that actually wrinkles your fabric like that on purpose. I think it's mostly used on quilts and crafty kinds of projects, but it should be available in your interfacing section. That's what I would do at least. Give it a try on some test fabric though, I've only seen it done with silks and cottons. Then I would just fuse it down with double sided interfacing, but pin it on (or mark where you want it) with the suit over your body so you don't screw yourself over. Or you could you try to spray adhesive with it on, but that is harder than it sounds.

Just my thoughts, sorry if it doesn't help. Good luck!

>>7467494
Hngggg

I can't find the help thread in the catalog.

I think I fucked up. I'm painting my white shoes gold with Angelus paint and i'm trying to do it as evenly as I can with short strokes and less paint but its still turning streaky or can be easily seen. I'm going to start on the third layer now but i think I screwed myself. what do??

>>7474054
Don't use a brush. Switch to a sponge brush or airbrush. Sponge it on in layers, and you'll have more even coats.

>>7474064
fff ok i should have waited for a response. think i might have to do four layers.. or is that too much?...

>>7467494
You look great as always, nice work on the costume. The socks are so nice and high, I could use a pair like that myself, may I ask where you bought them? It is so hard for me to find good thigh highs.

>>7474070
Four layers should be fine. As long as the next layers are a little on the thin side, you should be fine.

>>7474064
ok im using one now. this is so much better! thanks! the front is so streaky though cause of the curves. urgh

Been sanding this for a good while and I can't get rid of the rough craters. How can I fix this? More clay and more sanding or is there another way?
Working with CelluClay.

>>7473209
I'm more bewildered why you think anyone would think that's a dildo

>>7474178
coat it in gesso imo, layer it thick, it'll sand smooth

>>7472127
Nausicaa has a bit of poof at the bottom unlike a bob cut where the top sits smoother. I would try tying a string around where the poof starts or put on a hat and puff it up

>>7474071
Haha thanks. Also this is a bit embarrassing but those things are like 6 years old and I got them from Hot Topic. But for stockings I would look at sockdreams, their stuff is amazing. I'm really short so most socks are pretty long on me as well, so that helps.

Sorry for some blurry pictures. Just did the 5th coat. I fucked up on the front. I just want to coat more it can cover it up a little bit more but I feel like it's way too thick

>>7474229
It wouldn't be too noticeable unless you're up-close like that, and I think the brushstrokes give it an older-world sort of look.. especially if you weathered it, but I don't think that's what you're going for.

It's fine though.

>>7474198
Is gesso heavy?

>>7474285
You're going to be sanding most of the layers away but I don't really know. Kamui does that method for her stuff so I don't think it's too heavy. It's about as think if not a bit thicker than acrylic paint, since it's used as a texture medium

It started as joke thing for Omegle, but I started to like the idea of do a Hoozuki cosplay with all and kimono, dunno how I'll make his huge bat, though.

Ignore the paper horn (If you ask: I used eyebrow glue).

>>7474298
Ah, alright then. Thanks, I'll try it out.

Taped the sword, molded the bracers.

>>7474196
In the last WIP thread I posted a photo of the sword before I chopped off the excess foam. I was told it looked like a big orange dildo.

>>7474222
No worries, we've all been there! Darn, I was hoping they were from someplace that would still carry them, I love them! I have tried sock dreams, they have some really cool long thigh highs but the price range is usually more than I want to spend. Plus I really like the look of those you have, that style is something I could use for a costume. Finding plain, not thickly knit (but also not thin stuff) is surprisingly tough.

Anywho thanks again!

>>7474341
I didn't think anybody still had a flip phone. Crazy

>>7472929
It wasn't paper mache'd at all? It was just damaged pretty badly. Here's a pic of it right after it fell and busted. We did the best we could under like, a 3 day time constraint and I'm still working on it. Its not completely done yet. The paint thats on it right now is just what I'm satisfied with until I can figure out how to fix the bottom and make it less wonky within the range of my abilities.

This thing is simultaneously making me frustrated and elated at the same time. Here's to hoping I can finish before PAX. The only thing stopping me now is the fit of the butt.

>>7474687

Ouch, hurts just looking at it.

>>7473699
But you get the shop access which is still legit~

Havel the Rock status: painted

>>7475725
Post dragons tooth please, everything looks good.

this looks massive for some reason.

God, I want to kill myself. This fucking thing...It's been a hell of a ride. Still have to do the pauldrons, and figure out something to cover the back. i've got string stitched to the back to conceal where the leather pieces meet. Perhaps I'll use chainmail idek

>>7476540
That looks really fucking sweet. What's that fur on it?

>>7474229

No one told you about this, did they?

I sprayed a pair of heels almost 3 years ago and they're still in amazing condition.

>>7476671
Just some faux fur stuff I don't really do real fur. At least with leather, I know it's being eaten afterwards. I will not buy real fur. And honestly? There's not reason to anymore, not with the technology available for making realistic fake fur.

Sorry if I seem to have sand, It's just a irritating area for me, living in texas.

>>7476742
oops, forgot the picture

>>7476703
Dang.. No.. They just said to use leather paint. That would have saved some time. Thanks anyway

I hate wigs. I have until Sakuracon to make this octopus hair not look hella scraggly.

>>7466534

Damn this looks great

>>7474070
angelus is wonderful, but it's thin. I've had to do up to 6 to get full coverage. You'll be fine

>>7465199
A dude that sews AND sews well??? Great job bro. Color me impressed!

>>7471252
is there anywhere that I can follow the progress on this?

>>7465889
I wish you many fabulous days, Giorno is one of my top favorite JoJo's.

>>7477742
http://micnax.tumblr.com/ though I've not posted anything about it yet, still working on B-MO

>>7477646
It's not that rare. Wow

>>7477961
>http://micnax.tumblr.com/
looks tight af

>>7465199
That jacket is seriously looking amazing. What con are you wearing this for?

>>7465425
You actually have Nami's porportions. That's awesome. Also, that's beautiful work on the top

>>7477646
Shut the fuck up with that. There are plenty of guys here who sew their own costumes and do fucking fantastic work.

Progress for a commission. An Animal Crossing character, Alfonso. Got most of the head done!

>>7465425
Needs more tits
I suggest implants.

5000cc should be enough.

>>7474298
>>7474301
gesso is the stuff used to prime canvasses, so it's weight is virtually nothing

>>7465425

Looks good. But I'm clocking that liquefy tool. Look at those warped drapes. Tits shopped too?

>>7478953
she would also need a 10 inch waist going by your logic

>>7479008

>>7465450
Thank you! It was my first time doing beading so I'm glad to hear it turned out alright.
>>7478953
Ah yes, that should put my breasts at larger-than-head tier. Should be good for any one piece girl after that.
On a side note, I looked at this picture a thousand times for reference and never noticed her lack of belly button until now. Why the hell does Vivi get one but not Nami?
>>7478989
Thanks! No shoop, actually, although I'm definitely a fan of liquify when it comes to actual photos. Not sure where you're seeing it as warped

>>7478441
Oh my gosh, this is way too cute. I literally aww'd out loud. Looks really clean too!

>>7479013
Anon is talking about how the pink fabric bends inwards near your waist. Though it looks to me the way it would naturally hang.

>>7479023
Wow it's so weird you're talking to a girl over the age of 13.

>>7472353
oh my god!!! i've always wanted one of those or see one done well.

My progress so far on Godoka I just started so I still have a LOT to do. The scalloping was a bitch.

>>7479461
Im trying to determine if I should go the super detailed route and add a lot of extra things to jazz it up a bit, nothing gaudy don't worry.But I am also going to have a homucifer and we don't know what would be the best choice for both of our outfits. Any suggestions would be nice!

>>7478441
this dude lives in my town. looks really nice. the head looks really big next to the sewing machine altho that may just be me

>>7479013
Thank you!

>>7479528
Thanks! Its probably the angle, its only 6" x 7.5" inches

>>7479630
thats actually pretty fucking big. i guess its just cuz you'll be making a small body. the head i worked on was only 5" tall with the horns

btw how much for ac commissions. i might want one of roscoe from you. i'd do it myself, but you really got the style down

>>7479734
Maybe you're right, its about the size the customer wanted so I didn't think much of it!

Depends on the character. If its more complicated it'll cost more. My commission email is in the field so email me there.

>>7479461

pls iron your seams open as you work

More progress on Alt-Eisen. These are the doors for the shoulder claymore launchers and the exhaust fins. The grey stuff is puddy to help fill gaps. It will be sanded smooth and painted.

>>7480538
These parts will form the body of the shoulders. I plan to have the doors on the launchers motorized and have sound and light effects. This will only come after everything else is complete though since I have very little experience with small;l motors atm.

>>7478441
Is that head stuffed with polyfill or shaped foam like a Muppet?

>>7478441
oh my god from the thumbnail I thought that was hyoudou's nose

>>7481179
Polyfill

>>7481208
HA thats too funny. It does kinda look like it from the thumbnail

I'm getting so nervous that the sword isn't going to be ready for PAX now UGH but at least there's more progress!

>>7482092
dropped pic whoops

something im sending to a friend. its a character from his game

Been working on a Lock n' Load (Demo'man' TF2) Still have a lot of sanding, bondo, more sanding, primer....and more sanding to do!

>>7474229
Anon, I'm assuming here but are these for a Tharja cosplay? If they are, how are you planning on making her neckpiece? I've been wanting to cosplay Tharja for a while but keep putting her off since I have no idea how to go about making it.

Just finished sewing up my Emmeryn dress. It still needs a lining, ironing, and to correct the slit, but I think it's getting somewhere. Does anyone know the drape on dull satin things lined with thin cotton? Or is there another fabric one would suggest for this?

>>7474341
Holy shit I used to have that phone in pink. Sage for dumb

>>7472353
That looks really nice! Are you making those for any particular character?

>>7479461
the neck part looks a little translucid, did you make it only one layer?

>>7482549
I have no clue. One of my friends is suggesting wonderflex cause its thinner but i feel like that would be stiff. I have a thing about anything covering my neck unless its a loose scarf or looser chained necklaces so i.. dont know yet...

>>7479461
this really really needs princess seams

Base of the shoulder pad done! Now to add dem "puddin cups" seal the foam, and be done!

>>7483240
>pudding cups
I hope you're not joking. That would be hilariously awesome

>>7483249
I honestly will do it if I find some that have the right bottoms. But I mean they're the perfect fucking shape, right? Simple, easy, effective, and I get free pudding/apple sauce. HOW CAN I LOSE!?!

So it's not the greatest job I've ever done, but I had a week to make a Jaycee pendant from Tekken for someone, so I didn't have time to do a sculpt and cast custom wings. Instead I made do with some I already had. I think it looks pretty damn good for a last minute job! :)

>>7483261
That looks fantastic!

>>7483251
Exactly~ and no one can say no to pudding.

>>7483261
admit it, this is just an excuse to show off your tits

Been working on my Chun Li for Sakuracon. Got my wig stubbed and my buns on, I'm in the process of cutting the bangs now.

Also started making a clay mold for the gold details on the bottom of her dress (Doing an Alt outfit) I finished molding it and it's drying at my friends house overnight. Going to heat form worbla over it tomorrow.

>>7483337
The wig looks super cute

>>7483337
you look like you have lost a good deal of weight and you look amazing, I love that alt chun li! looks amazing thus far!

>>7483337
is this a thing? making molds of stuff out of clay and heating worbla over it?

>>7483371
whiteknight

>>7483340
Thank you!

>>7483371
Oh gosh, thanks anon. I think I actually put on weight instead of losing it when I was going through graduation a few months back. I'm trying to get it off now that I have the time to be healthy but I'm glad I'm at least holding myself better and it looks like I have. I appreciate the compliments a hella lot.

>>7483389
My friend swears by it and is overseeing me do it. He referred to it as "The poor mans vacuum form." I'll post some pictures of how things come out when I work with it tomorrow.

>>7483240
Aaaaand this looks a lot better size wise now that it's on my shoulder. Much pleased~

>>7483456
It'd also help if quick reply didn't drop my picture

>>7483456
Can't wait to see your Tsumugu. We need more accurate and attractive ones.

>>7483459
Do you have any time to bulk up your arms before the con?

>>7483459
Looking good. You gonna shave, riiiight~?

>>7483460
I hit the gym 5 days a week and Fridays are arms day. I'm gonna go through my arms routine the day I wear Tsumugu for that swoleness and probably take a few moments through the day to keep them that way.

>>7483463
Yes. And not just the hair on my face either. Y'all see it tomorrow.

>>7483461
Accuracy is what I wanna bring to this table. Nudist beach cop-outs are killing me and no one has made his tactical vest right which I am super proud of for this costume.

>>7482990
Yes Mai Valentine and Bandit Keith
(Don't wanna reveal the jacket because it's just scraps so far, But the corset is almost done.)

Cut the details into the handle for Thranduils sword and used some filler on it. Hopefully I can spray paint it today :3c

>>7483579
Very nice

Do you have a blog or anything that shows your WIP or anything like that?

>>7483667
Thank you
I usually post my progress on my facebook(dot com slash AbyssinianCosplay).
For this sword I do not have much progress as it was made in a haste but since Thranduil uses twinswords in battle, I will make exactly the same one again and then hopefully make a tutorial

>>7483470
>not just the hair on my face
Oh bb

>>7483473
I'm always excited to see old school YGO cosplays.

>>7483579
That's beautiful!! Did you use an exacto knife or something? Very clean work as usual.

>>7483470
Do a push pull split (with accessories) not a 5 day and youll get better results as you hit the muscles twice (or more) in a week

>>7483912
Interesting, if you could drop me some more info on my email I'd appreciate it. But I'm also in a position where I'm not looking to get huge, just fit. But I am interested in your suggestion~

>>7483915

Im just gonna post it here just incase it helps anyone else (also its technically cosplay progress related because I am lifting to be able to cosplay portgas d. ace) and also people can call me out if they think i am spouting wrong information

Firstly pic related is me Main reason Im showing it is so you can form a better opinion on what I say

Stats (just in case anyone cares) Weight: 82kg Height ~5'10 (or 5'9 / 177cm) The flexed bicep is 14.5inches for a rudimentary scale.

My routine is a push pull split where I go to the gym 4 times a week on a ABXABXX routine (MTWTFSS)

Workout A: Workout B:
Deadlift Squats
Bent Over Row Bench Press
Lat Pull Down Over Head Press
Shrugs Stiffed Legged Deadlifts
Chin Ups Pull Ups


Knee Raises Dumbbell Press
EZ Bar Curls Dragonflags
Arnold Presses Tricep Pulldown
Sit Ups Lateral Raises
(Leg press*)

The top set are the main exercises the bottom are the accessories. I do these all 3x8 (3 sets of 8 reps each) at moderate weight ~70% my max. I usually do a main lift then an accessory when lifting as it allows for a greater rest period. (I have posted this routine on /fit/ and I got two comments about it being high volume; it is but I personally have been able to successfully use the program over the last 4 months and I have made some gains.)

(Part 1 / 2)

>>7484022

2/2

This routine is good imo because you have all your main compound lifts which will make you strong, and then all you have to do to control your size is to monitor the weights and keep it at a consistent level (As the main thing that will make your muscles grow is progressive overload so if you never add weight your body has no reason to adapt and thus create more muscle.

Also if you are in a rush you can just do the main lifts and youll be fine so it can be a quick workout

Complaints with your 5 day split are going to be very brief:

- Splits are for advanced lifters and also mainly for roiders
- You dont hit your muscle groups as much as the push pull split so they wont grow because if you only do biceps on Fridays they literally have a week until they are used again so according to your body there is no reason to build muscle because its rarely getting used

There are more reasons but the gist is based of what you look like you need a beginner / intermediate routine and youve chosen an advanced one so thats why I said something

Also just remember that fitness is 80% diet if you dont eat you wont grow hope this helps and sorry for long posts.

Also the routine thing fucked up in the formatting so its basically first exercise is workout a the next is for b and the * means you can do it if you choose too

>>7483912

Why don't you do a push pull on this cack weirdo?

Completed Faris (Final Fantasy V) way ahead of time for ACen, now to just fine tune it. (like trying to figure out how to keep the wig from being so damned poofy over top my huge head and all its hair)

>>7484051
Looks good, but I wouldn't have used that shiny fabric. It doesn't make much sense for a Pirate.

>>7484061
I've gotten that response a lot. The vest is planned to be the first thing I remake (once I have the time and money). What kind of fabric would you suggest I do? I'm horrible when it comes to picking one out.

>>7478188
Wow this is such a late reply on my end, but I'll be wearing it for Fanime and most likely AX.

>>7484073
Anything not that
>poplin
>gaberdine
>cotton /wool blend

>>7484051
>That wig color.
I've seen faris with blonde or purple hair, but this neither

>>7484083
It's the light, or the camera. Probably the camera. It's actually purple, the "grape" color from arda wigs

>>7484077
Oh yeah and I finished the pants for the most part. Hat's done too, but I won't post any of that till I get at least 90% of the whole thing complete.

>>7484104
It's so fucking beautiful, anon.

So progress thread, I did a thing today...

>>7484022
>>7484024
Sounds legit, I'll definitely consider it but I've been getting good results so far with what I'm at currently so I may stick to it. I also do a good amount of these or variants that hit the same spots. But it's something to consider if I wanna switch it up and keep my body on it's toes.

>>7483315
Not my tits, my roommates. I wish I had that much boobage!

My Elsa is a shit-show, I'm embarrassed to even post progress pics :/ Boooo :(

>>7484324
No you don't

>>7484319
Looks good so far. Are you doing a temp spray dye or hair chalk or what?

>>7483910
Thanks!
I use a scrollsaw for cutting it out but an x-acto knife later to carve it :>

>>7484330
I don't know how well chalk will work with black but I am intending to straight up dye the hawk red. It wouldn't be the first time I've done this to my hair for cosplay and it probably won't be the last.

>>7484332
Awesome, well if you're doing it yourself , remember to bleach first. Special effects/sfx hair dye is my favorite for red,. Vampire red or cherry bomb would be a good color for Tsumugu.

>>7484328
Do you know how hard it is to fake having the boobs most of my favorite characters have when I'm a large A cup/small B? Contouring, bras, inserts, and tape can only do so much before I look like a crappy drag-queen.

>>7484341
Thanks! I'll definitely check out those colors when I go to get the deed done! I'm probably not gonna do it myself because I want it done well and I'm willing to leave it in the hands of professionals.

>>7484345
No prob
>tfw I live all the way on the east coast and won't see it in person

>>7484355
You goin to Colossalcon? I'll probably bring Tsumugu along

>>7484104
and i'm not going to fanime after all so i'll miss this.

>>7484096
Purple wigs photograph really blue. Which is shit when you need a periwinkle wig and all these purple wigs on the internet look right but in real life they're more red-toned purple than blue.

>>7483473
I'm really excited to see this done! When are you wearing it?

Started painting and mounting some panels. Trying to get that metallic look on the sintra.

>>7484319
This made me laugh. Awesome hair, you're going to look great.
>>7484051
Will look for you at ACen

>>7483337
>>7483389
This was how heat forming worbla over clay turned out. Pretty good for what I needed it for! I'm going to spray some plastidip on it to get rid of the texture and fill the opening on the back with spray foam.

>>7484787
FanimeCon

has anyone here done 3d gear before? if so how would you go about attaching the sheath boxes to your self. I see them attaching there to the engines, but what do I do about the front end? Attach it to the straps on the legs? hang it from a strap off my belt, or what. It's the only part I'm not sure of

>>7485642
here's more pictures

>>7485490

Wow, this looks surprisingly good. Didnt think you could get such awesome quality off some clay and worbla.

But i guess quite some skill was involved as well.

>>7485490
Was there a specific brand of clay you used for this?

>>7484899
Haha thanks dude!

just got my wig in the mail! yessssssssssssss

Looking to make a kind of tight miniskirt out of this faux fur matterial. Anyone got any ideas how to do it without a pattern? Should I just do the ceran wrap, and duct tape way? Thanks!

>>7485642
Hey! Making a 3DMG was the thing that got me into Cosplay, I know all about this.

Sew big patches of velcro onto your white pants, hot glue them even if you have to. Attach the reverse side of the velcro to the sheathes where you want the front end of the sheathes to rest.

Then run rope or cords through the bottom end of your sheathes so they loop around the maneuver gear you are wearing on your waist.

The velcro on the jeans/pants/whatever keeps the front end of the sheathes rigged to your body and the rope keeps the bottom end from turning sideways on you.

hmm

>>7486842
Really clean, but the coloring looks NOTHING like real metal. Maybe get a more metalic spraypaint?

It ain't perfect but I'll take it.

>tfw red resin's red is too dark

>>7486846
It looks a little better in person, and it was a good bit better before I put the clearcoat on. Clear gloss spraypaint doesn't play nice with metallic spraypaint, apparently.

Ah well, at this point I couldn't bear to redo everything. I'll just keep it in mind for next project, maybe use a polyurethane topcoat instead of gloss clear.

>>7486853
Yeah, I came off kind of dickish. Sorry man.

I find that Rustoleum's chrome color is incredible. It looks JUST like metal. Though, it's also a very fragile finish, A lot of metal spraypaints are. You have to do them last, or not do a top coat, because they're just so delicate. All it takes is a bump, and it's just a generic grey

Hey I posted my Marth armor awhile ago, was really excited about it, got laughed out.
Instead of just getting really butthurt about it, I thought all the comments over and just took everyone's advice and re-shaped/re-sanded/re-painted the whole thing.
It's still not perfect of course, but thanks 4chan, you work in mysterious ways.

>>7486856
Nah, you weren't really dickish, I'm certainly in agreement about the color being off. It's unfortunate though; if the finish is so fragile, and you can't topcoat it, how's it possible to keep it clean? It's a cosplay prop, it's gonna get banged around a bit.

>>7486884
Well, I generally just put the rustoleum on, and then respray it when I get finished with a con. It's a pain in the ass, but if you want it to look just like metal, it's the best way to go

>>7486873
I..I hate to be that person, it looks significantly better, but still pretty shitty. How long would it take to just re make it from scratch? I find that starting fresh sometimes helps

>>7486936
No no, I knew what I was getting myself into by putting it on the internet in the first place.
Redo-ing it all isn't really an option as the Con is saturday. I know where my mistakes are now and most of it is just from being new at working with the material and rushing to form everything, resulting in stress tears and wrinkles in the Worbla. What specifically would you change about it? I'm not aiming towards realistic with the paintjob, more bold and almost cartoon-ish.

>>7486950
I'd make the pieces more clean cut, That's the biggest downfall I think. Now, I do more leatherworking myself, but The pieces are very sloppy. Perhaps work with a different medium next time? Or get familar with it more? It takes practice man. Especially if you're just starting out. You need a group of different materials to work with in your arsenal, so that when you get to complex suits, you can choose what'll work best for the design. As of now, the pieces look very sloppily cut out, and uneven. take some time to try to be completely symmetrical, and even. It's a bitch, but it'll look so much better in the long run.

As for the stitching, I'm not really a sewfag myself, but some of the side pieces look really messy as well.

Next time, I'd start with something simpler. I feel for you though. I had that tendency when I first started; to go for something super complex, and not be able to really do the best job, because of the difficulty.

I'd say next time, try smaller pieces, less involved costumes, and work your way up.

>>7486844
The gem in the center is made of resin, correct? It looks really good - did you make the mold for it yourself?

>>7486964
Yep, just your standard polyester casting resin. I made the template out of a piece of wood with a belt sander, and the mold with those two-part rubber mix things.

>>7486968
The mold looks gorgeous! What kind of rubber mix did you use? I've seen "Castin' Crafts Mold Builder" at art stores but wasn't sure if it worked well.

>>7486853
I think it looks fantastic, anon. I helped a friend make a Kyoko spear last year and while I'm proud of the results, you definitely beat the pants off us.

>>7486981
Not who you're responding too, but the Castin Craft mold builder stuff is just plain awful. You should look into Smooth-On Oomoo silicone, super easy to mix and makes amazing molds

>>7486968
two part rubber mixer things? I'm new to making molds. Is it a particular brand? thanks!

>>7486981
Amazing Mold Putty, apparently. From Michael's.
It still required a lot of sanding and polishing after coming out of the mold, but that was more because my wood prototype wasn't fully sanded than because the mold was bad, haha.

>>7486989
Ah, thanks! I usually lean towards being too hard on myself, which I guess is alright because it helps me improve.

>>7486995
Aye, up top. It was the first time I did a mold as well, so I can't say if it's any better or worse than alternatives, but it certainly did the trick.

>>7486962
Thanks man :) I'll definetly invest in good rulers from now on. The advice is great and my next project will be much less complex so I can just level up to working on costumes that are more detail oriented. Something like this is not something that anyone should try to do in two and a half weeks.

I forgot the boot covers were in that pictures -_-" They are... embarrasing, but mostly covered up by the rest of the costume.

The costume sitll looks decent on and gets a good general reaction so I'll still wear it, I don't have to feel bad that my work is all for nothing. I like it, but I know it's not the best and I'm not going to go around competing in it by any means haha.

Thanks again!

Jesus fuck guys, Kill me.

This has been a bitch and a half. First, the leather side pieces were wrinking when I put it on, then I tightened them, and had string on the back piece to cover leather wrinkling ln the back. Of course that wouldn't work for norse armor, because that's unrealistic, so I had to cover it in chain. I failed at making chain, so I put fur on it, and around the edges.

It's not clean enough, and still needs some work, but meh, I'm satisfied with the work I put in.

>>7487004
Forgot to mention the swing hook makes it easier to get on. The surface of the leather on the boobs wrinkled, and i"m still in the process of figuring out why, thinking of sanding it down?

>>7487000
It's still worth it for the experience. Don't feel too bad, really. You learn a lot from your first project

>>7487004
First time working with leather?

Its pretty difficult to get right, next time you might wanna try wax hardening the boob plates to hold their shape better.

>>7487017
Nah, I've worked with leather quite a bit actually, just never something this complex.

Any idea how to fix the wrinkling?

>>7487017
Other than that, does it look that bad? I made some little arm pieces and they look fine I think, Not as complex, but still

>>7487030
It looks a bit rough, but if its for a viking it should be fine, I mean... when did you hear about a viking with pristine armor?

A lot of people on /cgl/ get bent out of shape about stuff like that but it actually looks pretty good even if its not perfect.

>>7486082
Thanks! And I think it just really all depends on the quality of your clay mold and if you are patient enough to mold it around (It really doesn't take that long though).

>>7486145
Just Model Magic since that's what was available. You can use any clay that will dry either with air or heat.

>>7487035
Well, how could I make it look better? Just clean it up? I'd like to make it pristine. If that means redoing it, I understand.

Finished the bodice lining/80's styled panties. Skirt is just tucked over my belt for now as I to fiddle with the tool/wiring and hoop skirt to get the desired extreme poof. Gloves need to be adjusted on the cut but mann do I hate working with latex.

Started working on Satsuki. I still need to make the top collar but I have the base of the jacket done.

>>7488259
That zipper is so clean! I can't ever get zippers that close and neat, what's your secret?

>>7488466
...that's not even really that perfect at this point, so the question anon is, what are you doing? Do you follow the instructions that come with the zipper? Mark carefully with chalk where it starts and stops, baste it in further out on the tape to make sure it's positiones right, and then use a zipper foot to sew it in properly. Zippers aren't really a mystery, there's just no shortcuts for them to make them look nice.

>>7488466
Step 1: buy an invisible zipper foot
Step 2: there is no step 2, fuck non-invisible zippers

>>7488466
hrm, actually if that's an invisible zipper it is not very well done. You shouldn't see the zipper tape at all, that's the point of an invisible zipper.
>>7488953
I actually hate invisible zippers, they are incredibly weak structurally. however, obviously if it's an area where you can't do a center or lapped zipper, you have to go with invisible /shrug

another tip for >>7488466 you need to follow the instructions and make sure you're ironing the teeth UP before basting. This is one iof the most important things to remember.

>>7488974
It's not an invisible zipper. It's just a plain one. I'm really not great with zippers to be honest and I try to avoid them.

>>7489019
Ah ok, gotcha.

>>7485490
did you wrap it around after or did you just cut it out with an exact or something?

>>7489074
You spray the clay with mold release or cooking spray, heat up the worbla, work it around the mold, let it cool, and then cut it out with an exacto knife.

>>7488466
A lot of getting zippers right is sewing in a straight line with the right seam allowance. I believe most are supposed to be sewn 3/8" from the edge of the zipper tape.
And interface the seam that the zipper goes into. You're putting additional stress on the fabric at that point so it's worth reinforcing, and it makes it a ton easier to sew

>>7488974
Actually you don't iron a lot of invisible zippers, the zipper foot will unroll it to the right spot for you because.. that's the point. If your zipper foot isn't unrolling it the presser foot is probably not pressing down hard enough/you're using the wrong kind of attachment.

>>7489789
No, you also need to iron it.

>>7490016
Loo I actually didn't realize that there was debate on ironing the teeth (while using an invisible zipper foot) but I guess I'll just be on the ironing side since that's how I was taught in class and I believe it helps with the placement and basting (not the actual sewing).

>>7489789
>>7490016
You don't NEED to iron it. In combination with rolling it out yourself as you go, the presser foot will push it back, BUT it's HELL of a lot easier if you iron it first.

>>7490032
Yeah I didn't realize that was a big sewing debate these days, I am with you on it makes it easier as well as helps with the initial basting and placement.

Painted my armor last weekend and got around to doing some detail painting. I also cut the cape and skirt. Next up is clear coating it and painting some rust over the top of that.

>>7490110
And here's what I have of the giant-ass weapons. The shield is about ready to caulk and paint while the sword needs work on the blade. I also need to drill a hole in the handle to accept the "tang". I'm thinking about redoing the blade entirely because working with corrugated plastic is a bitch to get clean edges. I might go foam with it too, but I don't have pieces left that are long enough so I'd have to be mindful of smoothing out the seams.

>>7475725
This looks amazing, can't wait to see you wearing it.

>>7475725
>>7490110
>>7490121
I can't WAIT to see the final product. for shits and giggles, you should suit and take a selfie of yourselves holding/playing a copy of Dark Souls

progress on my sakura butterfly dress ! skirt is almost ready too and the con is after tomorow

Whoo! I apologize in advance for dirty bathroom mirror selfie. Its 3AM and Im in my pajamas.

First attempt at Tophs hairstyle - its not as neat as Id like but its not bad for a first try. Its wearable and looks good from front and sides, so thats good enough for me.

I go to bed nao, night /cgl/.

>>7491182
Very cute!

Welp making the capra demon head, but scaled it wrong so its too big here is photo anyway coz why not

made a new thread guys

>>7491473