/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

What fabric should I use for Yosuke Hanamuras uniform?

I want to make Kongou, and I was hoping to find a temple miko pattern I could alter. Do you guys know of any?

>>7831664
I should have posted official art rather than fan art - the sleeves aren't completely detached. What's the name of that miko top, anyway?

Alright, so I'm working on Edea Lee's valkyrie outfit from Bravely Default and I've hit a little road block. I was kind of futzing around and came up with a general idea of how I want to do her.... leg/side armor? I know it's fabric and it doesn't look like armor, but I tried a more sturdy armor (thermoplastics, craft foam, etc.) and it just looked kind of silly. Anyway, I like the look of the armor when it's not wrapped around my leg and just sitting down, or if i just kind of set it on my leg it looks fine, but when I attached it to the band it got much smaller. I'm a self taught sewer that learns by error, so I was wondering if anyone had the spacial reasoning that I don't and could help fix the problem of it seeming so close and small when I really attach it to my leg. I tried putting that smaller piece in between the band and the actual armor to push it away from me, and it helped a little, but not much. Maybe I just need to make that middle piece wider and a little longer? I'm going to try that next.

I was also thinking about maybe putting a little boning in it, but that usually tapers in, not out? The zipties I kind of tried to attempt that with didn't work out, so that probably won't either... Maybe a thermoplastic support system?

Bluh sorry, I probably sound ridiculous. Thanks guys!

>>7832219
Here's a reference of Einheria- same outfit.

So I really want to make an Edward Kenway costume for the renaissance festival in a month. The only problem is, I'm just getting back into cosplay after an almost ten year break so I'm super rusty, Any chance someone knows of a pattern I can use? I really don't want to have to buy the actual costume from an online vendor.

Pic related, thank you in advance!

I didn't even notice the last thread was in auto-sage.

My help request here >>7832478
but I'll paste it here too.

I've been going to cons for a few years now, and when I started I thought that I'd never want to cosplay, but every year I feel more and more that it would be fun as hell.

I'd like to do One-punchMan as I am bald as shit and shave my head regularly so I have that part of the cosplay down, but I have never really made a costume before, nor do I have much sewing experience.

How should I go about making his outfit, and if it would be too hard where should I attempt to commission it? I have until Halloween as that's when Youmacon is, but if I can't have it done by then I wouldn't be worried too much and just save it for ACEN.

Anyone have any experiences with Wonderflex that they'd care to share?
I'm torn between buying a sheet of jumbo Worbla or just getting the thermoplastic combo with both worbla and wonderflex they have on cosplaysupplies. Any opinions are useful.

>>7832797
I'd get the sample personally. Both have some great qualities and downsides. See which one works best for you.

>>7831346
Anyone have any suggestions for body stocking for Tharja?

What's the best way to attach feathers to fabric?

Probably a dumb question but I literally do not know how to make high quality bunny ears and google searches for that only turn up ugly furry tier things.
Any good tutorials or ideas or should I just try to commission someone?

>>7832861
Hit up the sex shops

>>7833038
You could carve and paint them and not add fur at all, maybe? Because the fur looks so thin, unless you can place every hair individually I think the fur will look really think and make them look chunky instead of delicate. I would make a base from worbla or something, then sculpt details on with clay if I were going to try it. But I would definitely be prepared to fail a few times also to get them that fine and thin looking.

maybe someone else has a better method

>>7833038
http://havenhide.storenvy.com/collections/235666-all-products/products/9477658-basic-custom-bunny-ears-made-to-order

This girl does amazing bunny ear commissions. They seem to be made out of some kind of board with fabric on it. They're extremely light though.

>>7833038
what game is this from though, because that's adorable

>>7833200
Tera

>>7833038
Check out woodlandcreatureshop on etsy. Possible place to commission ears/get inspiration. I haven't bought any ears from her, but they look realistic to me. I think they're just wire frame + sewn fur pattern that goes around it.

>>7817456
Check out the the furry thread, there were tons of fur tutorials and high quality fur shops posted which could help you.
You could probably get the realistic detailing by dusting chalk pastel (darker areas on the back and the inner pink) onto your fur. Maybe look for plush stuffed animal tutorials and go from there for how to pattern your own?

Never sewn for cosplay, but I do have some experience sewing. This sort of top should be fairly easy to make, right? Also does anyone have any tips on material and shit?

I'm looking for better pictures, but this should be good enough for now.

Help need be euthanasia
</3 my suffer greatly
instruct me: aymeric2002@hotmail.com

How do I know whether to use EVA or craft foam when making armor?

Going to tackle this cosplay, but I'm unsure on how to make the skirt. I don't want it to look droopy, but more like pic related.
I was thinking about incorporating some kind of hoop skirt into it. But I don't have any experience with that, and it's difficult finding information on hoopskirts that only cover the back of a dress

If anyone here has a good tutorial on that, or maybe knows some other method to achieve the same effect, it would help me out big time.

>>7833568
Look up bustles, and see if you can incorporate one into the dress. Bonus points if can make it the kind that can be drawn up out of the way.

>>7831675
Bump. I figure I could alter a kataginu pattern for the outer layer but I'm still not sure if a kimono is really the closest I can get to the top she wears under it.

Where do I get wigs for guys?
I've only ever shopped for myself and they've always been a little snug on me, so there is no way they are going to fit my bfs head.
I need a short, curly brown wig and I've found a few just on sites I've never heard of before.
Please help!

>>7834000
My bf has a huge head and Arda fits him better than any other brand - try there.

Yeah I could do with some advice, I'm making the T51-B armour from Fallout 3 now there are two things I need help with first, I'm using the template for it using the pep viewer only trouble is that the patterns are only for the left arms and legs, what is a good way to make right sides. I was considering making a light box and reversing the pattern as the program has no reversing function, but that's a lot of work.

My other issue is how do I attach all the pieces to myself like for example there are several pieces that are designed to work as sections between larger sections, currently I'm thinking the only way to really do it is make some sort of suit that i can fix them all too

Any places that sell super small belts for arms?

>>7833501
garbadine or a twill would work

>>7833568
petti coats between each fabric layer and a butt bustle

>>7834186
I'd just try making them yourself, you'd just need the buckle and then sew/glue the belt part to it

>>7834186
have you considered pet collars?

I need help deciding what wig to go with for my Sailor Jupiter cosplay.
Wig A: http://www.lucaille.com/?product-1297.html
(I haven't ordered from Lucaille before, but do they tend to re-stock items pretty quickly? This wig is out of stock at the moment, as is another one that I'm looking at potentially buying.)
Wig B: http://www.epiccosplay.com/light-brown-ponytail-cosplay-wig.html
Any feedback is appreciated!

>>7835312
I like the one on the left because it's got a nice body/style for jupiter

>>7835312
I'd go with A. I've ordered from Lucille and they seem pretty quick to restock. You can always just send them an email too.

Should I cosplay Indiana Jones and/or Aldo Raine at an upcoming WWII reenactment?

I've done Aldo before.

>>7834181
If the files arent locked I can export the obj from them and reverse them in 3dmax. Problem is youll have to do a manual unfold yourself, I can do it but I am busy helping some other anon so itll be after that

Here is my email anyway armourripper@gmail.com

And in regards to the suit thats the best option as you can use velcro strips to hold them in place as well as straps and buckles

Critique

>>7832861
Other people apparently buy 3 pairs of panty house/stockings
1 for their legs, one for their arms, one for their trunk. They just kind of sew them in the shape they need to be (like a tube) and then sew them together

>>7831357
Twill is a safe, if plain, bet.

>>7831675

Why not draft your own? Seriously. Japanese clothing of this style had very little in the way of tailoring.

>>7832219

It looks like you are trying to make this all from one piece. Why not if you make it a few panels that taper? Like if you turn an umbrella upside down. Then add boning along the seams.

>>7832459

Alter a shirt pattern. Add a hood. Draft your own armour patterns. Done.

>>7833000

Sewing by hand. Wear a thimble.

>>7834181
Seriously? Print it out and flip it over. This is what literally ALL of the armour building community does.

How should I go about this headband, making it and keeping it on and in place without making the wig look shitty? I was thinking a regular stiff headband and attaching an elastic string to the ends to make it stay in place. Would that look okay? I would make a cloth headband, but I think it would move too much.

>>7836969
Cloth headband with hidden clips under the bangs

Alright so I'm having a hard time deciding what to make Paine's outfit out of. Leather/Pleather is the typical choice, but god I hate that stuff. Any other potential alternatives?

>>7837398
You could do it out of latex, but that would look pretty slutty. You need a material that has the hardness and shine of leather. You might as well just use pleather.

>>7837398
Matte vinyl?

>>7836109
nice overall look (especially with the shoop job) but it's missing a lot of things like the fishnet gloves, red headband, etc. also the flower looks weird especially with the extra peacock feathers. The makeup could've been more suited to beast too by adding red around the eyes

>>7837398
there's this pleather dance material stuff that's just to die for because it has awesome stretch with the look of leather. It's a bit expensive, but it's my go to for stretched leather look. Found it at joanns near the dance knits or costume fabric

Long story short: trying to build a decent megaman x costume and I don't know what to build the armour and buster out of. Would shaping a block of foam and giving it the once over in bondo be a good idea for the buster at least?

weird question, are there any good anime characters with a hood and cape? i have been absolutely obsessed with capes and hooded capes . the only one a really know is louise from familiar zero but the series isnt that known or good. Any help would be cool

I'm having major trouble finding a wig for my Heather Mason cosplay. It should be really simple but I'm an idiot when it comes to wigs. Which wig would suit her the best?

>>7837865
That sounds perfect! I'll have to go looking for it, thanks!

>>7838144
First one on the left. Definitely.

Making a sinsack cosplay.

I'm thinking of cheap thin hemp rope(5$ could probably buy enough to wrap around 20 masks).

Not sure what to use for cloth; I'm thinking about looking through random stores for a fabric that is completely white, see through, easy to draw on, and doesn't irritate the skin by being too rough.

Hoping to sew the rope onto the fabric and make about 50~.

Any idea about a fabric that's good yet cheap enough to buy large quantities of?

>>7838251
I had my eye set on that one. I'm just worried that it'll turn out frizzy and odd looking.

>>7838251
>>7838261
This is what the wig looks like worn.

>>7838263
You shouldn't have that kind of problem with an Epic Cosplay wig. They're one of my favorite companies to order from, and their wig fibers are really high quality.
Plus, Heather's hair isn't exactly the most well kept.
I think that's the one to go with out of all of the others.

>>7835927
Any help would be appecriated thanks :D

>>7837398
P.S. What would be the best material to make the large rhinestone squares on her top out of? Foam?

>>7837398
One more question, best material to make the large studs on her top out of? Craft foam or something?

i really want to do a metro 2033 cosplay like this pic. anyone have ideas of how to make the metal shoulders and knees comfortable to wear? id imagine wearing sheets of metal will get uncomfortable

I'm a complete retard when it comes to fabric choice, what should I use for the black top? I feel like cotton would be acceptable, but I always default to cotton because it's cheap and easy to work with (case in point, it's what I'm making the rest of the costume out of), and I'm starting to worry it isn't the right choice.

I'm new to this sewing thing.
I'm altering a coat for a friend who's doing Julius Belmont.
Basically it just needs tiger print fabric put in the sleeves, opening, and collar.

Trying the sleeves now, but I think I already screwed up. I've sewn about a foot of the fabric to the inside wrist, which looks alright, but now I'm stumped as to how to do the seam.
I'm thinking I should have made it a loop to start with and then attach it.

Other than doing the seam by hand and then using a machine to finish the other end, I don't know how to complete this.

>>7838419
foam padding underneath. alternatively you don't make them out of metal to begin with but use painted worbla or whatever you have handy. remember breathability as well. you may want to have them stand-off so some ventilation underneath them and/or have small holes that allow for the same.

Any idea on how to put this design on Nagisa's jammers? I got some real jammers they are 83% polyester and 17% spandex. I was thinking either sewing spandex fabric on or using fabric paint. Don't know how these options would work on this poly/spandex material but I'm leaning towards the fabric paint option. Also does anyone have more reference pics for the new design? I'm not sure how the back is suppose to look.

I need to shape a mask that i want to later smooth out, and finish it with a really polished look.

And i wondered if i can use expanding foam for it and just carve out what i want?

What kind of paint should I use for foam Saber's Excalibur?

>>7838513
Also I'm still not sure If I should go with foam or carton. What would be better?

What are these called /cg/??

I've tried strap shorts/pants, shoulder strap shorts/pants and the results are so little.

I'm looking for ones that are not as short as this one. They're for an arele cosplay.

>>7831346
Im going to make a mock of kanekis mask, anyone got any good refs?

>>7838604
suspender shorts

>>7838604
y-you don't know?
they're suspender shorts anon..

eva foam and resin coating.

how do you do it without the resin drying too fast?
advice and good tutorials are appreciated.

bump

I'm pretty new to sewing. Does anyone know of any patterns I could use for the skirt? I imagine making the top would be easy, but if you know any patterns I could reference off of as well that would be great.

Also, how should I go about adding the little details of her outfit? (Red music note on sleeve, white thing on skirt, etc.) I'm thinking fabric paint, but if there's a better option please enlighten me. Thanks!

>>7839048
Look up a knife pleat skirt tutorial/pattern for her side skirt parts. You're probably going to have to frankenstein a knife pleated pattern and a box pleat with underlay ( http://www.sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/how-make-box-pleat-or-inverted-box-pleat ) with a little panel over the front/back.

You could do fabric paint, screen printing (most expensive option), or embroidery (most time consuming option). You could get that gradient on her music note really easily by screen printing it, the other options will be trickier to get the same effect.

good pleated skirt tutorial anyone has tried and would recommend?

>>7839079
Thanks for the link! Do you have any suggestions as to what type of fabric I should use for the skirt and/or top?

Hm I'll probably settle for fabric paint for now and consider either screen printing or embroidery when I have more time. Glad to know it'll work at least.

>>7839048
Freezer paper stencils for the designs, gradient it yourself, just be careful and make sure the stencil is completely flat.

>>7839115
I had never heard of freezer paper stencils before. Looking it up though it seems like it definitely could work. Thanks!

Any advice on how to make the patches/fire wards/spell tags/whatever you want to call them?

I have some white muslin, red fabric pant, some masking tape, some brushes and a ruler.

Should I just pick a design and go at it with what I have? Am I forgetting anything?
I've never done anything like this before.

Oh, yeah, how should I handle ventilation? Would it be alright to open up all the windows and go at it in my room? Also, what should I look for in a place to let it dry?

Hope things are going okay with all of you, it's been a while since I posted here.

what kind of stuff do you use to make it look like you have tattoos? Body paint looks like paint, but is there a kind of pencil that makes it look like a legit tattoo?

>>7839169
You don't need ventilation for fabric paint, it hasn't got any fumes. Just do it in an area you don't mind getting paint on or put some newspaper or old towels/a bedsheet down. Set them wherever to dry, or in front of a fan if you want.

That reference picture leaves their design pretty open to interpretation, you could do it with brushes or cut out a stencil. If you make a stencil, adhere it to the fabric temporarily to avoid paint bleeding under the edges (I use a washable kid's glue stick. rub it lightly all over the underside of the stencil, stick down and press it real well before you start painting)

Also, keep in mind that the paint will bleed through to the back of the fabric in places so do not leave them to dry on whatever surface they were on, pick them up and move them right after you paint. They'll stick.

>>7839257
They make temporary tattoo pens. Google it. They look like the result would be a little more translucent than body paint, and therefore more realistic.

Also, the craft store I work at carries printable temporary tattoo paper (comes in packs in the tshirt aisle, with all the printable tshirt transfer sheets) I have no idea how well it works, but it might be good if you suck at drawing.

>>7838433
id just go with broadcloth

>>7838299
Craft foam with a small rivet holding it on in the center, maybe? I just got a bag of rivets for leather work and they're pretty easy to use, make a hole>put rivet in>put top half of rivet on>hammer down.

I'd probably glue the foam to the fabric first as well to make sure the edges stay down.

I want to do a kimono cosplay badly but I have to paint the fabric myself. What fabrics should I look for? If it were just plain colored I'd go for crepe back satin with the crepe on the outside, but I need to do patterns aswell.

>>7838613
>>7838614

Sorry anons, I'm not American.

*sigh* looks like ebay's down. Does anyone know of a site I could buy clothes from that will deliver in two weeks or less?

>>7839323
why do you need to paint the fabric?

>>7839366
I can't find any fabrics with fitting patterns and I have to make an uchikake aswell. It's supposed to look super high class and all those kimonos were madly handmade.

>>7839290
well the thing is I need the tattoo on my face one night (doing Vi) then I am cosplaying as someone with no tattoos (Bolin) would that stuff come off with one good hardcore shower /face wash?

>>7839338
>>7838604

I'm going a bit crazy here. I can't seem to find some suspender shorts that look like Arele's at all. They're either too short/tight or have those worn out patches on them. Could anyone please, please help suggesting something? :c

>>7839412
They're shorts with straps on them, at their most basic. You can always find a pair of shorts that work and make suspenders to match, or make both the shorts and suspenders yourself.

>>7839438
I kinda suck at constructing things but I'm fairly good with alterations. Found these and bought them. I'm thinking of just cutting them down to the proper length, sewing some buttons to the front and putting the straps on them. It's the best I could honestly come up with.

>>7831346
Beginning EVA foam cosplay.
What kind of adhesive should I use?
What would work well as forms for heat-shaping the foam?
What can I use as an effective substrate/undergarment to attach the foam pieces to?
What is good for attaching the foam to said substrate?
>tfw so many questions

>>7839394
looking on Amazon, the pens vary from "lasts a couple days/weeks" to "removes with supplied cleanser" to "washes off with soap and water and some scrubbing" depending on the brand.

The tattoo paper is probably just like kids' temporary tattoos and lasts a few days. it ends up being that weird film stuck to you rather than an ink, so I'd rule that one out.

Do you own face paint already? If it's the kind of paint you can thin with water, you could see if watering it down a bunch gives you more of an ink like effect.

Any recommendations for a favorite spray paint? I was gonna go with Liquitex, but Krylon looks really nice. I've also been debating whether or not I wanna use regular stuff or go for auto paint since it has a bit of extra sparkle. There are sooo many options for silver spray paint, so I'm pretty overwhelmed. I'm doing Lux from League, if it helps.

Hey cgl! Ive asked about this before but need to ask again now that we have determined which outfit my sister wants. My younger sister wants to do a kitty pryde cosplay. Pic related. I haven't made a cosplay before but I want to do it well, and I figured cgl is the best place to ask because y'all are even more anal retentive than I am regarding clothing...
I have a pair of thick tights already, so I will be bleaching them to the correct blue for this cosplay, and then doing a tiny bit of shading to get a sort of muscled effect on the legs. Or is the shading overkill? She has pretty nice legs as she exercises a lot, I just wanted to define the muscles a bit more.
As for the weird blouse thing Kitty has going on I was going to make a zip up blouse with a high collar and shoulder pads that is attached to a pair of high cut underpants covered in the blue material.
Ill buy a pair of calf high boots on clearance and cover them in the same fabric from the blouse to make a kind of slouchy effect that can be seen in some of the comic drawings.
Ill make the mask in a similar way to the boots with a store-bought and then covered one.

Please let me know how that sounds.

What Im having trouble with is:
How to make gloves?
What material will be best for the blouse? I can't tell if the fabric is shiny or not but Ill probably end up going with some sort of rayon fabric because it has nice drape.
Also any recommendations for a way to temp dye hair to a more reddish shade? My sis loves this character, she had her hair cut to match and its brown and curly. Just needs to be auburn.

>>7839590
Oh and I just asked her this, apparently the cosplay isn't a big deal to her, she won't be wearing makeup or doing the hair. She saw cosplay on the internet and thought it would be cool but apparently doesn't care how the result is because she thought pic related is perfect and completely accurate to the character. Sucks because she would make an awesome shadow cat but won't let me actually turn her into the character, just wants to wear the costume.
Im sure someone will have advice. How do you convince others to do things like makeup for cosplay? Surely someone has a bf/gf that they have had trouble with?

>>7839589
Spray paint isn't that expensive. Buy a few and experiment on your material and pick what looks the best.

>>7839589
I like Krylon, but the only reason for that is that they have really easy tops so you don't have to hurt your fingers with the old style tops anymore.

>>7839589
Krylon is nice. Avoid Rustoleum; I've had terrible experiences. It sprays really inconsistently and can ruin your armour with an uneven coat.

>>7836325
"Alter a shirt pattern. Add a hood. Draft your own armour patterns. Done."
Thank you, Anon! That's what I was thinking too earlier today.

>>7838436
>I don't know how to sew, so I offered to sew for someone else

If I'm understanding you correctly, you finished the wrist cuff before stitching the length of the sleeve? As a general rule, you want to connect fabric pieces before finishing any edges (like hems and cuffs) Rip out a few inches of stitching on the cuff to either side of the seam, sew the seam, then reattach it to the cuff

>>7839308
Thanks, that's extremely helpful!

>>7838494
Expanding foam will have bubbles in it, so when you carve it you'll have a very uneven surface. It works as a base form, but you'll still need to paper mache, sand, and repeat several times

>>7839386
Yeah, unless you have experience in silk painting, just don't. You will look like a 3rd grade cultural project. Go here instead: http://www.ichiroya.com/item/search.php?sritem=010

>>7839590
>I will be bleaching them to the correct blue
That will very likely not work. Bleach is wildly unpredictable especially when elastic is involved. Just get a pair in a closer color and don't shade them.

Blouse+underwear appear to be a one piece leotard. I personally think it would be easiest to make the whole thing in a rayon knit rather than attempt to cover a pair of undies. In fact, everything will be easier if you use a stretch fabric, just be careful inserting the zipper.

There are lots of glove tutorials out there. With stretch fabrics, you can cheat and just trace your hands.

I'm making the Enchantress from Shovel Knight, any suggestions on how to do the trim on the sleeves?

>>7839412
Anon sorry, who is Arele?
Do you mean Arale from DS? Because she wears overalls...?

>>7839338
i thought you mightve not been.

Are there any good places to get a morphsuit online for 40 bucks or less? Or am I better off ambling down to the nearest Party City?

>>7839589
I like Plutonium, they might be a local thing though. I really like their silver paint, it isn't super mirror-y like most silvers and you can clear coat it without ruining it.

Design Master has some good metallics too, Krylon is good (their Fusion plastic paints are FUCKING AWESOME) and Rustoleum is shit.

>>7839833
Super Fan Suits is great. good quality, no logos on the suit and shipped fast

I got one from Root Suit and the fabric was thin and shitty. Some brands hide logos on the suit too so be careful who you order from

>>7839733
It looks like fabric, like another band around the edge of the sleeves? The hardest part would be to match the colors with her pauldrons, headdress and collar.

Also, internet high five for cosplaying from Shovel Knight! That was a great little game.

This is my draft for my mask I'm making in EVA. Does it look alright?

>>7839733
This looks easy. Get horsehair braid, and make a sleeve around it in purple, then sew it to the black fabric. The horsehair will give the costume shape like the picture here, otherwise it will look like a floppy bat wing and you won't be able to fully appreciate the shape of the sleeves.

>>7839751
Sorry, and yes. I'm just doing he bowtie one which uses a different one.

>>7839412
I did a cosplay that used suspender shorts and I had to find vintage ones on ebay. All the ones for sale these days are too thin or grungey looking.

>>7840065
Agreed. I think my best bet for now is to modify a pair.

>>7838299
you could also just use regular studs. Get em in packs at Joann's

>>7840122
hmmm but I doubt they have large enough studs

does anyone know where I can get a decent school girl seifuku? Light blue preferably

I got this hat for a Ness cosplay, from Earthbound. But unfortunately, and I was completely unaware, the underside of the bill is green, while the top is blue as it should be.

And so, would blue fabric paint be enough to just cover that green and make it blue? It wouldn't have to be perfect but I'd rather have it blue like it should be.

>>7840266
fabric paint should be fine. just get screen printing paint like speedball or plaid, not dimensional paint like tulip.

>>7840036
Shit. Well, I've already started it. There will not be a high level of polish, I can say that much.

Hey /cgl/!
So I'm doing an original female demon design for Halloween and I have everything figured out but the accessories. What of kind of jewelry and stuff should I do? The theme is plague and disease. So anything gross is cool.

>>7839673

Ah yea, thats the plan. I have a wierd shape without a pattern to make with curved surfaces and i dont want to spend hours shaping paper scraps into what i want going crazy.

Are there any expanding foams that form smaller bubbles or more evenly?

How do you make the edges of foam smooth?

>>7840387

Uuuuuh, use a sharp cutter when cutting. In hindsight? No idea, maybe try smoothing it with something hot (fumes might kill you).

>>7840387
heat gun. sand it down.

>>7840365
it would help if you post reference pictures of your costume.

>>7839681
I know that site and it isn't an option. I have done my research about the process I was just looking for help with choice of material. Please could I just have fabric suggestions?

What would be the best material to make the suit out of? The joint guards? Boots?

Should I just buy the base suit instead?

Is there a way to integrate spandex/lycra shapewear into the bodysuit to smooth out any unfortunate bumps? (I'll still wear some underneath, I just want extra protection.)

Should I use a bit of padding for areas of muscle that I don't have?

I have a lot of questions, sorry.

>>7839681
Holy shit, why is that fabric so cheap ?

Hey seagulls, join the migration to the promise land. Let us have our old /cgl/ back.

The way is infinite.

Hey seagulls, join the migration to the promise land. Let us have our old /cgl/ back.

The way is infinite.

>>7840387
Get a hot knife. The heat keeps the edges smooth as you cut, and it cuts much easier so it's a good investment if you are going to be cutting a lot of foam

Not sure if this or the artist alley thread would be better so I'll post in both.
I've started making charms an such with clay (painted with acrylics) just for fun. However after a while they get awfully dirty. What can I seal them with that can be cleaned easily or keep dirt and dust from sticking? Mod podge doesn't quite cut it.

I'm doing kind of a closet cosplay cause I can't sew. (don't even try me /cgl/,i am not a serious cosplayer) Luckily this costume is pretty much shit you'd find online or at goodwil anyway.
So I have an under armour shirt that looks perfect for this, however I don't want to ruin it by putting a big T on it with paint or an iron on.
Is there possibly like a big sticker I could paint and then cut out so I could remove it at the end of the day?
>LIke just a plain sheet of paper with an adhesive backing?

I'm doing Will Wright (pic related) from NES Sim City and I'm not too sure how to do his hair. I was going to by a long haired wig from the store and dye it green but I don't know how to do the buns and to keep them up. I was going to take the wig to a hair salon and see what they can do but that's probably going to cost a bit.

>>7841176
Whoooa no
You'll probably have to make a bun helmet thing and put hair on that instead. And you'll need to buy green hair wefts of the internet, I don't ever reccomend buying anything from a store. It would be a good idea to look up some tutorials for Team Rocket Jesse's wig and do something similar.
It's probably going to be a huge deal to make that wig, though.

>>7841078
You could get one of those packages of printable labels, that are stickers on the back, and plain paper on the front. Then find the design on google/draw it in photoshop then print it out, cut it out, boom. You could even draw it yourself but I don't know how great that would look.

>>7841186

Oh man, this looks a lot harder than I though and I don't have a lot of time left. THank you anyways!

>>7841209
Plan B: find a green afro and hairspray it until it parts in the center

>>7841223

Haha thanks, that might actually work. My new idea is to get foam and just carve it out and paint it green, maybe some texture to make it look like hair but I've never made a helmet/wing thing before so I have no idea how to make it blend with my head or what to do.

So this year for Ohayocon, I plan on going as Nyanta. There's just a premade suit that I'm probably going to buy because I have absolutely NO clue what to sew or craft.

The issue is, his rapiers (or anything like them) are nonexistent.
After several quotes, the cheapest I found was $350 for the pair & scabbards with $80 shipping.
That's, uh, a lot of money. Which I don't currently have.

Any tips on who I could commission it from?
There's no way I could make something like these, especially since I have NO experience.

Also I doubt I'll be able to pull off the whole digitigrade aspect, nor the feet, but it is what it is

>>7831346
Getting work started on Gauntlet costumes for myself and my husband pretty soon. I'm not really sure to go about the wig for red sorceress.

I feel like that style in yellow would look extremely silly and I may be better off just using my natural hair and styling it ( I am blonde with a widow's peak ). Any thoughts/ links to a not party city tier wig ?

>>7841264
http://arda-wigs.com/products/matilda This would work. They have some nice blondes that are around the halfway point between yellow and natural blonde (like their "platinum blonde" which is more of a buttery blonde).

>>7840776
why over complicate things? just stick them in a plastic bag or a jewelry box.

>>7841248
I know everyone here is all about making the perfect cosplay. But sometimes you only get better by doing even if your first creation is not gold. I would go online and get the closest thing you can to the swords. Probably a Halloween store. You can take wire as a base and try sculpty with a heatgun. Or you can try crayola model magic. Sand sand sand. You can do it. Give it your best shot.

>>7838609
idk man there were people asking for patterns all over and its great that your doing this but i dont read/watch tokyo ghoul. its like theyve disapeared lmfao goodluck.

>>7832489

Any hints at all?

>>7841661
I don't know anything about the source material, but from googling it, the gloves look a lot like leather to me.
here's a broad list of tutorials all about gloves/pattern drafting http://cosplaytutorial.com/list.php#SewingClothingGloves
Look into Link's glove tutorial for working with heavier material. You should look for red pleather for your gloves.

The cape is probably made of out of some medium weight fabric. Do you have any specific questions? And also a better reference picture? You picked a pretty easy first cosplay at the least! The gloves will probably be the hardest part of your costume.

I look too young to play eroges and am pretty bad at most games in general, but I really want to cosplay from Eiyuu*Senki... I'm a huge sucker for military inspired designs (I actually discovered the game browsing the epaulette tag on zerochan, which is actually pretty pathetic). Is this an awful idea? I don't even expect to be recognized, I just love the designs and have been obsessively scouring the archives and google for cosplay for about a month now.

>>7841927
I'd say go for it. I cosplayed Beethoven and Cook, and between both I've had only one or two other people recognize me. But the designs are pretty cool so I'd say go for it.

>>7841927
Just say you're a fan of Oyari Ashito. If you remember Angela, I believe she also did a Eiyuu Senki cosplay despite being under aged. Oyari's designs are all loli-types, so if you don't mind the controversy, just do whatever you want.

>>7839634
>>7839648
>>7839650
>>7839834
Delayed but thank you guys for your inputs! Good to know to avoid Rustoleum!

It wouldn't be a help thread without baby's first cosplay, no?

What kind of fabric should I use for Toph's tunic and can you guys link me to a base wig? There's still a lot I dont know but im getting the basics down first.

>>7841931
>>7841936
Thanks for the advice, anons! I'm debating between Napoleon, Cook, Perry, and Beethoven right now, actually! And yes, I saw Angela's Napoleon and Vlad. I know she's controversial here but I love her skirts.

>>7841997
I was referring more to the controversy of putting little girls, or girls that look under developed, in sexual situations.

>>7841248
Yeah get some meter sticks and spray paint and toy swords and just go from there. Authentic rapiers would look cool, but unless you're competing or something, no one's going to care. And chances are, unless this is a cosplay you're going to wear regularly, it's not worth much of an investment.

>>7841290
because I like to use them and give them to people to use

>>7841248
To be honest, you won't want legit or metal rapiers anyway. Most cons will make you peace bond them, some might not even let you take metal weaponry out of its scabbard at all (defeating the purpose of having a prop).

That fact in mind, I would first go look at Ohayocon's policy on weapons/peace bonding/ etc. Figure out what's allowed and what's not, then start planning your weapon.

Assuming it's allowed, I would see about finding toy swords or making it out of wood/clay. It's okay to have no experience. There are plenty of resources online to learn how. Give yourself plenty of time to make the prop and make mistakes.

>>7839169
In that pic, what kind of pants are those called? I cant find anything that looks like it IRL.

how well would this take to a brown dye?

I can't find a brown waist trainer (solely for a costume, not for long term use) in the correct color I need and without all the weird extravagant shitty steampunk aesthetic.

How do I go about painting PU leather boots? They're white right now. I need to paint them blue. Thanks!

I'm trying to fix up this dress for the upcoming Renaissance Faire where I live. I was thinking about adding a long black cloak or something like that. I love the dress itself but I feel like it needs something for the arms and whatnot. Any ideas?

>>7842364
Ignore my stubby fingers from two years ago

>>7842281
There are vinyl spray dyes for car dashboards you can buy from automotive stores.

>>7842255
Try using a Poly dye since the fabric looks super synthetic. RIT won't dye the white parts at all.

I'm completely stuck on the black detailing on this thing. I've got pretty limited time but the last thing I want to do is fabric paint it on and some parts look too thin for me to applique to any kind of standard. Any suggestions would be amazing!!

>>7842255
If you haen't bought that one already, Timeless trends sells a corset that's specifically made to be dyed.

http://www.timeless-trends.com/dyeable-corset

>>7841191
Holy crap thanks a lot! I knew there had to be something out there. Good creative thinking, anon.

>>7842508
I'd go for a thin matte pleather/vinyl, attached with a spray adhesive. Looks fine if you cut it neatly, won't fray at the edges. I've seen people do Code Geass artbook designs with the detailing done this way and it looks pretty good.

Anyone know where you can find this shirt? I can`t sew the rest, but you can`t even see this print fully

>>7841248
Like >>7842103 mentioned the meter sticks, Angela actually posted a helpful disassembled thing of her Napoleon sword (at the very bottom of the post). http://doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/%E2%98%85-the-making-of-napoleon-eiyuusenki-%E2%98%85-part-3/

You can make the actual blade like that and then possibly make the guard with some thicker foam (go on therpf for some techniques for shaping and painting foam).

Has anyone actually purchased these? I'm looking for an aviator cap with the googles.

>>7842364
You're missing sleeves.

How to incorporate that, idk. But it looks like your going for upper class, so a shift, a bodice and some sleeves will bring it to a more complete, less prom look.

>>7842569
Do you mean find a better photo or find an existing shirt? Because honey, that shirt doesn't exist in real life and you will have to make it. There also are no other images of this outfit because it's a single card in a card game.

>>7842508
You could get a roll of Heat'n'bond iron-on adhesive. Comes in a 1 yard roll at wal-mart or sewing supply center.
Iron some black fabric onto the roll, cut out what you need, then peel the back and iron it to the fabric.
Used it for the designs on a Yakumo tabard.

I think it comes as a spray too, but have never tried that.

Can you iron foam to smooth it out? I'm going to be plasti-dipping a carved foam form, but don't want to gloop it on to prevent it from looking lumpy.

>>7842218
I believe those are mompe or mompei pants
they're fieldwork pants tied at the cuffs

i'm looking for shoes like these ones but with smaller, chunky heels (like around 7/8cm excl. platform) help ;_;

>>7842724
actually I found taobao place where they can print it on a t-shirt, so it is somewhere

>>7842669
If it's from Amazon, I bought it. It doesn't come with the goggles if you're buying there but I've no clue about elsewhere. It's an okay aviator hat but imo not really worth more than $15

>>7842364
I don't know how well you'll be able to pass that for Renaissance tbh, the skirt looks too straight for a lot of the designs. You definitely need sleeves and some kind of neckline though, not just a cloak. I would suggest long sleeves with some kind of poof (puff? idk what they're called) either at the very top or alternating along the length of the sleeve. I think a square neckline could work with the dress as it is now; all you really need to add are shoulder panels. I'd suggest looking at some art and portraits from that period and picking out design elements you like. But definitely sleeves.

>>7842795
C-could you maybe post a picture of it?

>>7842778
If you found a store that has it, what do you need help with exactly?

>>7842103
>>7842155
>>7842662
Thank you all for the help and suggestions, I'll definitely give your advises a try!

>>7842802
I've altered the dress already before so I've no qualms tearing it apart and building it back up again. Thanks for the advice!

>>7842511
you are a beautiful soul thank you.

This is sort of con related
I want to get an air bed to use once in a while and at cons. Is there any that isn't expensive but still comfortable to fit 1-2 people? I don't mind if it's raised or not

>>7843544
** A few I was looking at that is a cheaper price seems to have bad reviews so I'm not sure about them

So, like many before me, I'm trying to make Sakizo's Royal Milk Tea (pictured to the left) because it's so fucking pretty.

However, I'm about to paint my shoes and I've hit a snag. So the shoes pictured are this ivory color,similar to the trim of the ruffles and other parts of the outfit. However, I've seen a few other people do the shoes in a pale blue to match the main fabric of the dress. The problem is that I think the pale blue version, while incorrect, might actually look better than the original design's color. I'm really torn between authenticity and overall aesthetics.

Wat do /cgl/?

>>7843603
to me, it looks like the shoes are tinted blue, just very very slightly so.

Can anyone tell what material this collar is made of?
The bow is organza, but I cannot figure out what the collar itself is.
pinklyeverafter.storenvy.com/products/9831469-prism-mermaid-sailor-collar-mint-x-pink

Anyone know where I can find a wig for Kanji Tatsumi? I've searched google, Ebay, checked a couple wig sites, amazon, etc. and can't find anything.

>>7843850
Could just be cotton with glitter mod podged on

>>7843858
you'll probably have to get a short lace front wig and add the widow's peak in yourself. or maybe arda's marty but trim it up?

What alternatives are there aside form fiberglass for hardening eva foam? I tried with paper mache but it's still flexible.

Asking here because there's no League thread:

Is there a way for a dude to cosplay Gnar(Or Dino Gnar) without looking like a autist? I really like playing as him but I can't think of a good way to go about it without looking stupid.

>>7840776
Sculpey Glaze or Triple Thick.

How do I make the two partings on Arale's bangs?

>>7844369
you could get a green dino pajama suit and make a boomerang, maybe do some face paint/markings.

>>7844318
use bondo? that probably should work.

>>7844369
>>7817456
Do it as a really cute large fursuit.

Alternatively, make a kigurumi (some other anon did a Tibbers kigu that came out really cute) and bring props.

>>7844369
Fen anon here, but I feel like my idea for Gnar may work for you as well. Using ripped up and fraying burlap for the top (with bones and twigs weaved in), fur belt, suede or more burlap ripped pants or skirt (haven't decided yet). Making the marks like tribal paint, ginger wig, the obvious skull. If you're a bit fit, I would skip the top and do the fur tuft as kind of a long neck piece. Various bone or fur accessories. Ears. Tail. Boomerang.

I don't know, that was just the idea I was toying with. I am also playing heavily with the Game of Thrones Dothraki ideas for it, so.

Hope no one minds a j-fash question. I'm ordering some clothes online, but I'm slightly confused about the measurements for the pants. One of the pairs of pants only lists a waist and thigh measurement, and not a hip size. Would the waist measurement correspond to where you actually wear the waist band on your body, or your natural waist size? I've got a pretty big difference between my waist and hips, so I'm afraid if it matches my natural waist it won't fit my hips. I also wear pants low cut.

>>7841700

Here's a full body shot from some fan art. Since I haven't done anything like this before I don't know where to start on anything. I figured "Man, the cape will be the easiest part." but then there's the whole clasp on the shoulders part, and not knowing how to make the full suit certainly doesn't help for where the cape would connect. I'm completely lost on it since I've never made clothing before. I screen print shirts from time to time (which will work out nicely for an Oppai hoodie to just bum around cons in), but screen printing certainly isn't making clothes. I know someone who does, but she's also making multiple costumes for her husband and kids for the same con and didn't really want to bother her about it with such little time to go.

>>7844509
>big difference between waist and hips
>i'm afraid it won't fit my hips
Have you never ever bought pants before, anon? Seriously, big hipped girls have the worst trouble finding pants, it's like this is your first time buying any.

>>7844660
>>7841700

And honestly making an Oppai hoodie would be a good fallback if I don't think I can make the outfit in time or don't have enough confidence to finish it in time without it looking like total poop. I understand your first cosplay isn't supposed to look professional, but I'm a stickler for anything that I create and don't want to hate my own handiwork, which I do a lot of time.

>>7844672
Ahh yes OPM cosplay. I'll be doing sonic next year!!

For Saitama's suit, you just need a normal full body suit since his is not really tight to the body. That is, if you're going with his hero suit. His gloves aren't tight either, so my advice is to just get some off of ebay and just dye them as well as the boots. Saitama's costume isn't meant to look very "pro" as the rest of the heroes, so something like this would look cool and accurate. Best of luck and I'm hoping to see your costume posted here soon! :3

>>7844691

I'll dump some reference for you I found while looking for Sonic cosplay ref.

>>7844714

>>7844660
Look into a zentai suit? I've never used one, but I know there are certain trusted sites that do custom measurement suits, maybe another anon has a rec or link?

Altering the neckline with white fabric on the zentai suit could be a good option. Sewing lycra is kind of hard because of the stretch, you might want to ask your friend for some help on that. Look up boot cover tutorials. The cape studs you could probably just find giant convex black buttons. Sew them on to the suit and then sew button holes on the cape so you can use it as a way to attach the two! Go belt searching at thrift shops and then use a belt buckle as a base to build up your own (look into clay base + bondo filler and then sealing it and spraying it metallic) so it has the functioning back to put on a belt.

I can't tell if his gloves are shiny like pleather or like rubber... Gloves and boots look like they're the same material though, so just be consistent. Very long response, sorry!

>>7844720

I've got a con in two weeks, I've never done cosplay and I've actually just went to my first con only a couple of weeks ago and loved it.
I've got decent facial features and a pretty good body and arms so since I can like in two solid days cosplay Arcade Gannon from my closet I was just wondering if it was sorta overdone and cringe-y? Idk, I've never done this before and I just wanted some feedback since I'm still sorta insecure about this sort of stuff...

>>7844691
>>7844714
>>7844720
>>7844724
>>7844727

Thanks for the advice and photo reference. I was certainly looking to do more like a full body suit that wasn't very tight since his looks baggy in the manga, so a zentai seemed out of the question unless I got a size up so it wasn't so tight.

If a zentai ends up being the easiest/surefire way to go, a trusted like would be great. There were tons of sites when searching and I'd rather not get screwed.

The only personal downside to being as bald shit in this instance is I normally shave my head ever other day or so, but would probably have to do it every morning at the con so it looks shiny as possible and risk discomfort. Might have to invest in some feather blades...

>>7844778
Just look for a pattern for PJ's or something. Then, modify the neck. The boots and gloves are pretty simple in design and the cape as well. Zentai suit would be a no for this because the fabric also looks kinda shiny and Saitama's suit is more matte. I just see his costume like pajamas lol.

>>7844662
I usually try on clothes before I buy them, but due to only having three clothing stores in my town, I'm trying to branch out to buying online. There's less of a difference between where I actually where my clothes (vs my natural waist) and my hips, so I'm not as worried if the clothes are meant to be worn low cut.

Sorry if this has been asked a lot already, but does anyone know where to buy decent but not super expensive vampire fangs online?

>>7844969
http://www.scarecrowvampires.com/scarecrow-vampire-fangs-products/ Scarecrow fangs are a really good company. They're comfortable to wear and you get to mold them to your teeth specifically so it's a perfect fit. You also don't get a lisp from them which happens with most fangs.
I got mine from vampfangs.com, they're having a sale right now so they're 15$

>>7842744

Anyone wanna help with a little design advice? My friend wants to cosplay Vi from League of Legends but since he's a dude he wants to do a more masculine form of her outfit. We're already planning on changing over from her shorts and making them pants and the striped tights as chaps. We're planning making the armor at the top still but not sure how to substitute that corset. He's thinking a vest, but I'm not completely sold. Any ideas or suggestions?

>>7845058
Seconding this. They're also closer to a natural tooth color as opposed to being hyper-white or yellow.

>>7844380
I honestly think that looks fine the way it is. Arale's bangs just look split so her eyebrows can just be shown off more.
If you really want the splits just put pins in at the base of the bangs where they'll be covered by your har.

Any recommended tutorials for making a big fancy witch hat? There are a few out there, but the ones I've found are mostly pretty meh.

>pic related

>>7845058
Stupid question: these don't go bad or anything like contacts do, right?

>>7845455
no, but clean and dry them thoroughly after every time you wear them.

So I was thinking about cosplaying Inferno Cop.
But I am at a loss with how to do the fire around his head.
I'm planning to wear a ski mask and put the skull on that.
Maybe I could use some kind of transparent paper, but that would look weird with the mask.
Any ideas?

So I'm making a Gannon cosplay to duo with two friends of myne who'll be doing Boone and the Courier for a con in two weeks time, I pretty much have everything done except for the intercom/radio thing he has on his coat, I have a black phone wire for it but idk how the fuck to do the black box, ideas?
Also I've thought of actually using my black cellphone and just gluing the four bolts and the center piece made out of foam on it and using it through the con, idk it seemed sorta "gimmicky", would I get away with something like that?

>>7846003
Also, how do I make his coat look "dirty"?

>>7845499
whatever you do, its gonna look weird. its pretty hard to pull off that type of cosplay and make it look good.

look at all the ghost rider cosplay. most of them just look silly. chances are you might look like this >>7845347

>>7846005
Fake dirty or real dirty?
Because real dirty, just find a gravel/dirt road and throw the coat at the ground a couple of times and mush it around.
Otherwise
http://www.theatrehouse.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=THH&Product_Code=8414&Category_Code=MakeBenPowder

>>7845455
I've had mine for three years. They also sell packets to redo the molding inside of it if you get grossed out and want to replace it. They're cheaper than just buying entirely new fangs.

>>7831346
Narutard question!

Anyone ever bought from this site?
http://www.japanattitude.fr/contact-lens-sclera-rinnegan-22mm-per-piece-annual-p-8715.html

I'm quite torn if it's worth it or not, but is this colour "true to the anime", so to say?

I made the shoulders of my shirt too small and the neck hole too big. I tried sewing the neck hole together evenly on each side, but after I pressed and tried to wear it, the seams ripped. Any advice?

does anyone have any idea what the gray fabric here should be? when i looked around it said most 1740's gowns were silk, but this doesn't even look close to that.

I want to do a Psycho Pass cosplay, but I don't know who to go as, I'm stuck between a police avatar, Makishima, Lemonade Candy, and Spooky Boogie. Thoughts?

>>7845499
look into getting strips of toole in flame colors and then get some LEDs to illuminate it

I'm buying this dress in wine red and would like to know how to make it more medieval sorceress/witch looking. I don't think I can pull a corset off with this shape of dress. I also have the perfect brown leather boots with golden accent to go with it.

>>7846454
it's not chiffon is it?

>>7846524
it seems too structured for that, i was looking at things close to tweed or wool but they don't seem right either

I'm probably the only asshole here who hasn't made a Sailor Moon costume, so I want to ask a couple of questions about the skirt:

- What's a good fabric for the skirt? Should I go with a synthetic satin or something else? I perused JoAnn fabrics and didn't find anything I really liked, and I got a few swatches from an online retailer. What I'm finding is either too costume-y looking, or very stiff, almost papery. Anyone have a favorite skirt fabric?

- Circle skirt or pleats? I see pleating a lot, but I just think circle skirts are more fun to wear. Is there a consensus on what to make?

2014 design posted just to tick off the old timers

>>7846704
p sure no old timers have an issue with the design - it's very faithful to the manga, after all. it's just the shitty animation that most people are hating on.

so find a way to make your face look half melted and you will be well on your way to the perfect SM Crystal cosplay

>>7846715
the animation has been getting better. i laughed REALLY HARD during the introduction of mars, but the episodes after actually were ok.

Though apparently the blue rays are gunna be the best quality so basically just pretend like the web series doesnt exist

>>7846454
(dammit, I had written a reply, but I think it got auto-modded out because I attached too large of a photo. I'll try to remember what I said...)
It looks like silk to me! It's very shiny and soft looking. It would be very difficult to manufacture silk yarn in the fineness that we see it today. Do an etsy search for "hand woven silk" and you can see some comparable textures. I don't know jack about historical textiles, however. Maybe you should call a museum?

Are you looking for something similar? I have some swatches from Dharma Trading that I think could work if you're comfortable with dying. Dharma's line of Procion dyes are pretty good. Pic related, it's said swatches

>>7846704
I prefer the look of gathered double circleskirts for this style. The original anime had very crisp pleats, but the new series and the manga were much softer and more fluttery. For fabric, I've seen a few options that work nicely.

Matte bridal satins are popular, as are crepe back satins. I also saw a really nice version done with lycra, of all things. Let me see if I can find it again, because I was on my phone and didn't save it.

Also: horsehairbraid helps get that floofy shape in place. A lot of people make the skirt and it looks flat, because the costume doesn't call for a petticoat, but the fabric can't support itself otherwise. So horsehair braid is awesome.

>>7846726
son of a gun, I'd forgotten all about horsehair braid! Thanks for the reminder. Yeah, a petticoat would give it a real fetish vibe.

Here's my most likely candidate that I've swatched so far. It's branded as L'amour satin, and I got the swatch from Syfabrics. It's just so darned stiff! Is satin normally like this?

>>7846454
it says in the designer's notes that it's a linen blend. try metallic gray linens.

>>7846721
Thank you! I think that those swatches will work, I'll test out dying them and see how it goes...

>>7846810
No problem, dude. But you know what, I did a search on fabric.com and a handful of likely candidates popped up. They might be worth swatching as well.

https://www.fabric.com/SearchResults2.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=linen&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e&rfn1=ColorFamily&rfon1=Gray&rfov1=Gray&rfc=1&page=1

OK, I've gotten my shoes painted and glossed (pictured) and I want to start gluing fabric like ribbons onto them and eventually glue a cameo onto each one.

What glue should I be using? Hot glue doesn't feel like it will cut it/everything will just fall off after a little walking..

>>7846469
I decided on the police mascot so I can wear it on halloween too. Plus my face is a bit fucked up from birthmark removal so a mask is helpful.

>>7846847
I'm assuming the uppers are made from fake leather? Loctite makes an adhesive specifically formulated for vinyl. Don't forget to scrape away the paint where you're gluing shit, or else stuff is guaranteed to fall off taking the paint with it.

I'm not sure where to buy his costume(Ken Kaneki), I know buying it is looked down upon but I'm already making his mask already and I dont think my sewing machine will take the latex/vinyl will take it well.
Basically I'm looking for something tight fitting like the photo.

>>7846847
Nice taco shells brah

>>7846894
Thanks bruv. They ended up in my first picture and I decided to have that box of taco shells in every single one of my documentation shots. It's like a signature, but also a fiesta.

>>7846847
What paint/technique did you use to paint those? They look flawless!

>>7846916
Haha, wow, thanks!

Here's a pic of the shoes originally. I wanted a two-tone effect with the bottoms of the shoes so I taped off the soles with thin strips of painter's tape. I trimmed the excess off with an exacto knife. After that I gave them two coats of white primer (shake the can well and keep your can around 10"-12" from what your spraying or it will glop up). After that I did three coats of the blue. The paint was Montana Black brand paint, it's spray paint for graffiti artists and will stick to ANYTHING in any weather conditions and dries super fast. I love that stuff.

>>7846942
Following up with a pic of the shoes with their painter's tape on them.

Quick Tips:
- Make sure the painter's tape gets lots of overlap to prevent seepage.
- If you're going to have some tape hanging off the side, make it 1/2" to 1/4", because it's easier to cut with the exacto knife. If you have less the tape just kinda bends and is a pain in the ass to cut off.
- Burnish the tape. This means that once your tape is done firmly run your thumb up and down the tape it until it feel like it's going to light on fire. This improves the seal and closes any gaps.
- If something fucks up with the tape then redo that section of tape. You can't un-paint the shoes so being meticulous with your tape work is worth its weight in gold.
- When removing the tape pull it away slowly and gently at a 45 degree downward angle. This makes it less likely the the paint comes with the tape.

I purchased these and they fit well except for the leg cuff. It's pretty loose around my ankle and if I sit/get up a lot it rides up to my calf.

How do I fix this? Would making the ankle cuff tighter around my ankle prevent it from riding up my calf?

>>7846881
Something like this.
Sorry for the lewd photo on the side.

>>7846956
can u mail those taco shells if you arent going to use??? thx :))

Does anyone know what I can use to diffuse LEDs so you don't see each individual bulb, but just a strip of light? I can't figure out what to use and where to purchase it.

(I have white LEDs and I need something to not only diffuse the light but also tint it blue.)

>>7846963

Are you going barefoot? If not, stirrups.

>>7846769
Heavier satins definitely can be, yes. Still can't find that lycra fuku photo either. Sorry. You could also try for a cotton or cotton-blend sateen? It'll be considerably lighter than duchess/princess satins (which shouldn't matter much if you do the circle method, since you're not gathering as much), but still have a nice "magical girl sheen" without being glossy.

>>7847107
You're looking for LED light diffuser film, what size/shape are you trying to get? What's the cosplay?

Also there's something called LED light filter film that'll let you tint the light (that's what we used for spotlights in theater at least). You can cut the film to the size you need which is helpful. Pic related, not sure how expensive this shit is though.

Anyone have experience with vinyl? I've sewn multiple times, but I've never done a full body suit like [pic related], let alone worked with vinyl. I'm confused as to how to get the shoulders and chest piece correct, as well as those gloves and boots. Last but not least, that wig is a bit intimidating. Suggestions?

>>7846520
You mean tulle, right?
I'll look into that, I've found a Ghost Rider cosplay that used it and it looks acceptable.

I am planning on doing a faceless zentai suit cosplay, how do I smooth down my face so I don't have my nose and lips giving my face an awkward silhouette? Is a balaclava enough?

>>7846769
Syfabrics dull satin is by far the heaviest satin I have ever worked with. If you want something lighter Joann's casa satin has a similar sheen but is much lighter.

>>7847122
I love cotton sateen, but I'm worried about how easily cotton wrinkles. Ooh, maybe I can use it for the bows...

>>7847969
Aha, so I'm not crazy, the l'amour stuff is just stiff. I'll check Jo Anns again. I just kinda skimmed their satins when I visited since I didn't have high hopes, but I read tutorials yesterday that also suggested Casa satin. Gotta dig up my coupons. Thanks for the reply!

>>7847112
>stirrups
Like for saddles?

I wear these around the house so barefoot. Unless it's cold, then I wear socks too.

Any advice on giving this a more feminine fit without cutting it apart? My grandpa gave it to me and I'd like to wear it while keeping it in it's original state as much as possible.

>tfw can't ask /fa because they don't know how to sew

>>7847601
I saw something the other day but I'm on mobile. There was a reflective mask that was perfectly smooth that would be great to wear underneath. I want to say it was at like Spirit Halloween.

>>7848251
Anon means stirrups like the 80s/90s. Sew an elastic strip from one side to the other, that then sits under your foot when you wear them.

>>7848390
Well, you need to undo the stitches before sewing it back together. If you don't want to stitch the sides/arms, you can also sew little straps to slip a belt through? A belt should give you a more feminine figure if you have a nice waist.

>>7848406
Oh!! Okay, makes more sense now. I had to take them in a bit at the waste so I might have enough original fabric to make them.

>>7848436
There's actually a tie that goes around my waist and it does cinch quite a bit. I guess I should have clarified: I don't mind doing minor alteration stitches but I'd rather not do so much that I need to cut the excess fabric.

I know he's never going to wear it again but I'd like to be able to take out any of the alterations I do.

>>7848390
If you don't want to alter any of the original seams at all, consider getting some grommet trim and adding corset lacing to the back as a decorative feature. I would probably sew it on with a bigger gap at the waist so that when laced and tightened the trim appears even but has more fabric gathered in at the waist.

>>7834181
Get Pep designer since it has the flipping option in it, duh?

>>7839412
Oh my god.
They are destroyed shorts with fucking suspenders attached.

I get this is a help thread, but I literally can't understand how someone can be so dumb. How do you not know these things?
Rhetorical question

Dark wash denim destroyed shorts
And fucking suspenders
Look for them separately in any fucking pac sun, hot topic, hollister, American eagle, literally anywhere.

>>7840057

This shit is what you want
Not shorts with suspenders

>>7848474
Lel that flips the polygons not the model

>>7848390
try some back darts
worst case scenario if you don't like them, rip the seam for the dart and iron the jacket flat again

>>7848680
I could manage that. Do you think one dart in the middle back seam would do or should I also take in the sleeves? I worry they're too baggy but I guess that's the look of the jacket.

>>7848706
I think the baggy sleeves look cute personally.
Look up fitted jackets and see where they have their darts (i think there are usually two parallel to each other along the back? I could be wrong).

>>7848536

Lel not that button.
I mean the mirror option that flips the actual model.

Nice try, cupcake

>>7848748
>designer not viewer

>>7848722
Neat! Okay. I tend to over-alter a lot of my pieces so often times I just need to hear it from someone else to stop me. It looks like two parallel darts are the standard for most jackets, so I'll give it a shot.

>>7848768

I said to get pep designer in >>7848474

So yes
Designer
Not viewer
Viewer doesn't have that option

okay, might be working on a sera myu fuku (old school style, not the new musicals) in the near future. the issue i'm running into is finding the tricot lame needed for the bows, glove puffs, etc. i can find gold and silver pretty easily, but not any other colors. anyone have a good source for this stuff?

pic related.

>>7845499
Just do what everyone else does: cardboard cutout

I'm looking to make a gijinka costume of one of my favorite pokemon. I'm female and want to do some non-revealing armor for this dragon. What style should I do it in? European?

Does anyone have a tutorial for the loops of hair in the back? I already have a wig that has longer end pieces, but I can't figure out how to make them stay up.

>>7849007

Go samurai. Maybe do a mix between standard military armored samurai and traditional robed samurai.

>>7848886
You're going to want to do some test pieces, but how about laminating a metallic spandex to another fabric? Spandex comes in a fuckload of shiny colors. You could use spray adhesive to stick it to some muslin, or use some fusible interfacing.

>>7850117
yeah, kind of hoping to avoid having to deal with metallic spandex (if i do, i'll interface the fuck out of it....i've flatlined spandex with cotton before to make a dress and it was a giant pain in the ass, and gets heavy REALLY fast....this needs to stay light so it'll have movement).

just found some red and blue randomly.....but if anyone has known sources for tricot lame, that would be awesome. think i'm just looking for orange at this point. i've checked the usual spandex house/world sites already....

or maybe tricot lame is just referred to by a different term nowadays? any thoughts on this?

Does anyone have any tips/know a good tutorials for making a bow? I've tried looking but all I can find is 'how to make a bow in the wilderness' kinda tutorials.

whats a good way to sell cosplay props? i know /cgl/ has a thread for that but i feel this place can be a bit too slow at times.
any good websites you guys can recommend? i dont really lurk much in other cosplay forums and stuff.

sorry if this doesnt really belong here. I guess this is technically a help question so i posted it here instead of just making a new thread about it

>>7849937
Seiga a qt. Maybe look up a tutorial for Kougyoku from Magi, or wing it by gluing wefts to bent plastic tubes with fabric glue?

So, I was wondering how to go about making Link's chainmail shirt. Would it be okay to just make sections of mail and attach it to the tunic/undershirt? I'm hoping to save a bit on weight and time, but I'm also concerned it might lay oddly or just look strange.

>>7848396
I'm eurofag, sorry!

I hope this the right place to ask.. I purchased a costume for Halloween off eBay for a friend of mine that was a little expensive. The seller said it'd be here before Halloween. I believe him, we ordered it September 23rd, but after that the seller has deleted every item from his store. Reviews are showing up from today, and his account still exists. Should I open a dispute or hold my breath?

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