/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I thought I could pattern this by tracing a shirt I already owned, but I was so wrong. Both attempts came out incredibly small for some reason. Can anyone recommend a pattern for this? My measurements are 95-68-100/ 37-26-39 if that's relevant.

Howdy cosplay world. I'm a male cosplayer in need of some help to perfect my cosplays. Little by little were I can. So if anyone wants to take on this challenge please do. Email: kakashiwolfhatake17@yahoo.com Skype: tangowashisnameo kik: soapmactav

>>7967004
This isn't the board for you. No one is going to email you to help with the vague idea "your cosplays". Please post specific questions if you have them, I'm sure people would love to help you. But don't expect spoonfeeding.

How long is too long for a paid photographer to give you your photos?

>>7967155
Kinda depends on the agreement or what the photog has said on their pages e.g. "I'm processing pics from x number of shoots before getting to this con's shoots".

Honestly though, I've waited for pics like 5 months and was about to raise a little hell after not even seeing 1 preview pic... however, he sent me pics just before I did and they were rather meh-tier. The photog also jumped around to process different shoots from cons after the one where he took mine even though he stated he did processing in chronological order. Never shooting with him again.

Would using wedge shoes would work for non-human characters with tiny feet?

I wear US 7, which is kinda average, but the character is drawn in a way that her feet are pretty much child-size.

>>7967243
Pictures?

I don't know any better thread for this, and /fa/ will in no way be able to help me.

I'm going to go to a black tie charity dinner in a month or so. It's mostly full of old people (Rotarians if it helps) and I want to use this opportunity for networking. (Wanna get a better job than food service y'know).

Does anyone know styles I should look for? I don't want to affront the old men & women, but not look frumpy.

Pic related, something I liked, but might be a bad idea, you tell me.

>tfw not even /cgl/ or /fa/ can help me with normalfag womens clothing

>7965894

http://cissaisthisyou.tumblr.com/post/48844082684/yay-a-zacharies-mask-tutorial-dd

You could probably do something like this and paint it over with the clay:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/everfalling/sets/72157626664899276#

http://public.wsu.edu/~converse/theat461/masks.html

Also this person did a really good mask but they didn't provide a tutorial

http://nscosplay.deviantart.com/art/Taokaka-Cosplay-Step-4-150530489

I got more but it's late so I'll post it later.

>>7967358
>>7965894

>>7967243
??

I'm in need of a gandalf beard, mustache and wig set. I probably can find the wig on my own, but I have no idea what sites are good for beard and mustaches. Why did I procrastinate this long? I need it for the Hobbit premiere.

>>7967352
- Floor length (to make it look like you're taking black tie seriously. Tea or knee length is too cocktail)
- Don't show cleavage (because Rotary Club), but I don't think it has to be as conservative as the boat neck you're showing
- Don't do strapless or one-sleeve, but I don't see how anyone would be offended by cap sleeves
- Don't do bright colors. You want to be remembered for your conversation, not "oh yeah the one person wearing canary yellow"
- Unless you can borrow a dress, use Rent the Runway, because otherwise this will be really expensive.
- Given that you're there to network, don't do anything too fancy or expensive-looking that would make you look like a trust fund baby.
- Don't do anything that would upstage the old ladies.
- A full skirt seems like a bad fit for a Rotary event.

>>7967812
Meh, just use the Rubies one on Amazon. It has Prime shipping.

>>7966990
>My measurements are 95-68-100
b-b-back dat ass up

Any idea on the best material/method for making custom shaped glasses frames that don't look like shit?

I've found some rimless glasses in the right colour lens/basic shape, figure I can just build on top of that, but just wondering what would be best to use? Maybe Friendly Plastic? Never worked with it before, but it seems like it has the right texture/finish

Can I seal EVA foam with only modge podge since plastidip is way too expensive where I live? How many layers should I use?

>>7968009
Nah, I have a pancake butt but huge hips. Sorry to disappoint.

>>7966990
did you give yourself enough seam allowance?

>>7968072
I've had to use up to 6-7 layers of it before. It is really time consuming as you have to wait til each layer is completely dry. Also, you will likely need to sand the shit out of your surface before you can paint it, but if you're happy to wait a while, it's really worth it.

>>7968114
Thank you so much. I tried using it with 3 layers though and it sort of worked depending on the paint I used. Metallic silver did really well while gloss black just got sucked in by the foam leaving some spots... I'll try and do a couple more layers on the black parts and see if I can get better results for now. Thanks man.

>>7968079
Yes, and I even used a ridiculous seam allowance the second time (I traced 3 inches around it) and it was still too small. I think I'm going to end up modifying my favorite jacket pattern to be closed in the front and button in the back so it'll actually be the correct size.

Perhaps too off-topic, but does short hair work if you have a 5head and just a long face in general?

I've never had anything sent via EMS before.

Evidently my dress arrived today (on a sunday...?), but I wasn't home for the delivery (At 7am...?)

Does anyone know if the dress will be re-delivered, or I will have to pick it up somewhere?

I assume I wouldn't pick it up from the post office, considering that the post office isn't open on Sundays.

Trying to decide whether Winona's redesign for Pokémon ORAS has a hat or a helmet. In her original design it was pretty clearly an aviator hat, but I feel like it could go either way in this image. Thoughts? What would look better?

>>7968262
I'd go with helmet.

>>7968262
Definitely a helmet imo.

>>7968222
Did you get a slip in your mail box? Call the post office on Monday about it.

They might not send it back out so you better check.

>>7967907
I'm not OP, but these are great tips. Thanks.

I'm wanting to make a Foxy kigurumi and I'm having a hard time finding the correct colors for it. like... a dark red and a red/tan??
Joanns is having a fleece sale but none of their colors look even close.
Help?

>>7967623
>>7967269
Like this. Should I try and use wedge shoes or flats?

>>7968551
The inside of the ears look like a burgundy, most of the fur looks like a less intense kind of burgundy, and the belly looks salmon, to me.

>>7968694
I honestly don't understand what makes you think wedge shoes are going to make your feet look any smaller, am i missing something here?

>>7968747
Not anon you're replying to but generally speaking any kind of shoe that lifts your foot off the ground more than a pair of flats will make your feet look shorter thereby smaller. That's probably what OP was going for.

>>7967907
You're fantastic, thank you.

what should I do for filias hair? Should I go the gelled-up but still looks like hair pretty much way or should I do giant not-realistic at all hair like those nui harime wigs? And if I do that,should I make the bang-spikess big and cartoony as well as the tentacles or just the tentacles? And here is what I mean by "more realistic" http://skullgirlscosplay.tumblr.com/post/41627319206/schmemy-if-i-were-to-sell-my-filia-cosplay and then nekonamis nui harime wigwould be the less realistic kind if style. Also filias thigh highs are super shiny so I was thinking of using maybe latex or rubber socks but I think also that would be sily because this is supposed to be a school uniform an latex would look really out of place so any other ideas for shiny thigh highs? Also sorry for any errors I'm in mobile.

Need advice on how to make this character's costume (still new to costume making). Got a hella amount of questions.

I'm thinking of making the shirt (blue) out of cloth or a similar material, and then making that white part out of fur, kind of like a circle that i can just put on over the shirt. For the other bits on his shirt (the yellowish "seams", and that silvery bit) look to be adornments on his shirt, but how would I overlay additional fabric without it looking poor? Also, the more I think about it, the harder this shirt looks like it'd be to put on. I'm thinking that I should put a zipper in that area.

As for the boots and gloves, they look shiny in some official art (but not this one for some reason?), so should I make them out of latex? How would I achieve that open ended look of the gloves without them just falling off my arms? I'd assume I'd make the gloves basically by just kind of pinning the fabric around my arm and then sewing it together.

As for boots, I'd just get some base boots and then make boot covers, but what material? In official art, (other than this one), the boots and gloves seem to be the same material. I'm thinking of doing the arrow type things on his boots using shoestrings or something.

For his belt, I'm thinking of taking two belts, one for the "base" (the one worn like a normal belt, the top one), and then taking another larger belt and attaching both ends by the "T-shaped" piece on the front of the first belt. Then I'd just attach the pouches and the longer "T-Shaped" blue shapes to the second belt.

What should I do for the pants? I'm completely lost on those. Should I try buying jockey pants? They're a solid color, and are NOT supposed to be shiny at all.

Please let me know if I've got the right idea on how to go about any of these items.

>>7969842
Why not just use sheer knee high tights/socks? You don't have to look exactly like her since her proportions are kind of wonky.

Trying to decide on a wig.

White or silver Magnum, Derek or Jaguar to splice a wig.

How the hell do people wear heels at cons? I wanted to cosplay Millia but there doesn't seem to be a non painful way to walk around in her heels.

>>7970238
Those look like 2" heels, whis is nothing. I guess you don't walk on heels to much.

I suggest wedges for you, they are more comfortable.

>>7970560
I've been wearing gym shoes since forever so no I'm not used to heels.

I'll see if I can make them into wedges thanks. I hope they can last a few hours without killing my feet.

>>7970172
I think a magnum or derek would be your best bet. Magnum might be better because there seems like there'd be more volume for you to work with to make the hair fluffy.

>>7968222
If the package is going to be delivered through USPS (which what happens with EMS), you can put pretty much any tracking number through the USPS website's tracking system. Just an FYI, since once it gets into the US the instructions are clearer if you look through USPS tracking.

>>7968128
What kind of material is the shirt you traced and the fabric you're using? Is it small as in, you put it on and it's too small, or it might fit but you just can't physically get into it?

>>7970238
I'm planning to cosplay Millia too, and I'm using wedges as well. You'll be fine since it isn't that hard to make and wedges are definitely good for beginners to wear.

>>7970618

Thanks. I wasn't sure since I have a black magnum which would be better to splice.

>Mfw it's sold out though.

Trying to decide on fabric for her cape. Something rustic, but not as thick as burlap. Linen? Canvas? Just some muslin?

>>7970698
Monks cloth.

Space Dandy jacket. Where to cop at high quality? I want to get it for the SO without it looking like shit.

Anyone have tips on gradient dying bridal satin?

Not sure if it needs a different process or not. Also have never gradient dyed before (of course I will do test pieces)

>>7968694

I suggest ballet slippers
They wont make your feet look smaller but they'll make them look dainty like hers

Can someone help me figure out what material to use to make these headphones? I was originally planning on making it with craft foam but I'm having trouble carving it in a way that would accommodate the LEDs. I'm considering some sort of modeling material like clay, but I'm not sure if it would be too heavy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

>>7970900
Thanks for the suggestion. They sound like the more comfy option.

>>7970961
Model magic + mod podge + paint of your choice for the over-the-ear part. There are 9001 Homestuck horn tutorials on working with model magic.

To keep the upper part as light as possible, I'd use foam shoulder pads inserts or foam bra inserts (they sell them at Joann's) and covering it in mod podge (necessary to stop it from absorbing the paint) and paint. A foam insert will already have the curve you want in more or less the shape you want (you can cut it to be round) and be pretty much weightless.

>>7970993
>2k14
>reccomending model magic

What does Parasoul wear? Is it a dress? A dress with a waist cincher? A turtle neck and a leather skirt? I've seen cosplays with a dress and I've seen them with a skirt and turtle neck and I'm just confused as to what the general agreement to what she is wearing is.

>>7971065

It's pretty clearly a turtleneck and miniskirt to me, its just that skullgirls has fucked up proportions that looks like someone tried to draw betty boop style cartoon pinups with only a vague written description to go by

>>7971094
Thanks! Also would you say that it's wetlook material (pic related) or leather?

>>7971105

It was probably intended to be leather, but wetlook seems like it would work just as well.

I recently bought 4 yards of fabric for Touko online. I'm now worried whether it'll be enough or not. What do you seagulls think?
Since this will help, I'm ~32-24-32 at a height of 5'2.

>>7971159
Assuming you don't fuck up, it'll be enough.

How would you guys recommend I do the weird butterfly collar thing she's wearing? I know I should sew something and stuff it but like, how do I get it not to flop over and stuff?

Hey guys, so I bought this garage weather sealer to make the silver/gold bars that's on the elite fours clothes from Kill la Kill. its made of out some weird vinyl rubbery stuff and after a paint test with just some regular spray cans the paint would just peel and chip when the rubber bends. would anyone have a paint they would recommend so it doesnt chip or break?

How the fuck would I make his jacket?

(Ignore the wing, that's just something they like to put in some art.)

>>7971568

Don't use paint. Cover it with vinyl.

A friend of mine gave me as a bday present a wig and I actually needed a wig with lace front. Is there anyway to make it without sewing every hair con the lace? All the tutorial that I found are not easy At all, i thought it was les difficult

>>7971928
This maybe?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KawyKswlKRY

>>7971199
Interface the hell out of it and put thick wire along the edges? (though make sure to put a layer of something around the neck part so you don't have anything poking you)

>>7971575
>long coat pattern
>bias tape
>faux fur edging

not that hard mang.

>>7968551
I honestly love paint palette generators for this sort of thing, I save them on my phone and bring them into the fabric stores with me.

>>7972051
(evidently it's missing the salmon-ish colour for the underbelly in this occurrence, but I reckon that's an easier colour to figure out anyways)

>>7972051
>extra white that looks beige

Remember that the absence of lights make the other colors darker. I'm not quite sure that those are the right colors tbh.

>>7970993
I'm just worried model magic will crack and I don't think you can sand it? I've never used it before so I'm just going off what I just read online. Is it possible to integrate the LEDs with that too?

I'll definitely take it into consideration but if you have any other suggestions I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

>>7972062
>this is why we do not take advice from homestuckers

Honestly, I'd say do not use model magic anon, when dry it is the texture and durability of really flimsy craft foam and never fully hardens. Doesn't crack, no, but it dents and deforms with the slightest pressure/impact, say if someone walks into you in the dealers room, you bump your head, or you reach to readjust it and aren't careful enough. There's no need to sand it since it's completely smooth (though you wouldn't be able to anyways because it will just rip apart), but the durability is a major downside if you plan to wear it for more than a few hours and it always has a very "soft" look if you know what I mean, will not imitate hard plastic. That said, it's very lightweight, fast drying and easy to shape/paint, so it's really up to you depending on where and how long you'll be using it for. If you do, just be sure to strengthen it as much as possible, maybe put a couple coats of resin on top?

>>7972062
Maybe paper clay instead, then. It's like...the nicer, cooler adult version of model magic? It's also absolutely sandable. I know you're not making horns, but there's a lot of tutorials with people making horns out of all sizes with em and they can come out really nice. This might work for what you want?

>>7971982
Didn't think of wire, I'm an idiot. I suppose I could make some sort of base with wire and interfacing and then just add some kinda stuffing and of course fabric around it. I don't really have much experience using wire besides using coat hangers to make a quick pair of wings once, would that be just fine or should I invest in something nicer?

>>7971199
Use furniture stabilizer (in the interfacing section at Joann's). It's tough enough to flexibly hold that shape.

Want to make a Chiyo cosplay just for casual cosplay days, and was looking around for a blazer.

Which one looks best? The lighter one is closer in color I think, but the darker one looks like it's better fitting. They cost the same

>>7969926
Any suggestions on how to do any of these things?

>>7969926
(1/2)
First of all, do some basic reading up on sewing, different types of fabrics and closures and whatnot. Getting yourself a basic sewing book, DK's "sew step by step" or similar is a valuable resource at this stage of your learning, even if you just have to take it out from a library.

Becoming well versed enough to not have to just say things like that you're making a garment out of "cloth or a similar material" will help you immensely when planning out cosplays or going to buy your fabric and save you a lot of time/money on silly mistakes like making a garment out of the completely wrong fabric and having to restart.
>if you're wondering what i mean, cloth is as vague as saying fabric or textile, it is not a specific type of fabric
>unless you meant broadcloth, in which case, please do not make the shirt out of broadcloth

For the furry neck part, just make it seperately to put on over top of the shirt at this point, it'll be easier to get right. Where you see that little overlap towards the right hand side of it is where you'll close it with snaps or velcro

(also a quick tip, NEVER rely on the sticky backing of velcro to keep it on your material, the hold of the velcro to itself is stronger and will just rip it off your fabric when you try to open it. Always sew it down securely.)

>>7969926
(2/2)
You've pretty much got the right idea on the belt. Search up applique tutorials, it'll help you immensely on the details of what I assume are the holsters on the back (what you refer to as the T shaped things) and the silver on the shirt too. Interface your pouches so they don't look floppy and sad

No latex please. Under any circumstances. One cannot even sew latex. It's physically impossible.

Gloves will stay on just fine if the bottom part of the arm is fitted tightly and you properly interface/stabilise the wide cuff part. If you're having trouble with them sliding anyways, use dress tape. Also gloves are always harder to make than you think they are as a newbie, give yourself a ton of extra time and material. The whole tracing your arm/hand and sewing around it thing will not work unless the fabric is stretchy enough, and even still is tricky to get right with seam allowances and whatnot. Again, look up tutorials for this before you start.

Pants, go to a local value village/thrift shop and find something suitable, I think you can do that bit yourself.

>>7973523
not that poster, but another person pretty new to sewing. what is broadcloth acceptable for? do any of the books you recommend talk about picking fabric? because picking appropriate fabric/learning about fabric types is something i've been wanting to brush up on.

>>7973208
Assuming you can't find one with the shape of the first and the colour of the 2nd, i'd just go with the lighter of the two. The colour being more accurate will make your cosplay more recognisable than one with a slightly better shape but completely wrong colour

>>7973535
Broadcloth can vary a bit in both price and quality, so sometimes it's better/worse than others. Usually I only use it for mockups, some linings and underskirts, but I've heard it can be good for appliques sometimes (it frays so easily though, I've yet to confirm this), and I on occasion will use the better quality (thicker, and with little to no visible lines) for making bias tape

The book I recommended (Sew Step by Step, by Allison Smith, DK collection) does have a chapter on many, well over 50, of the different kinds of fabric available, along with advice on how to cut, best seam finishing method, what needle/thread is best suited to it, pressing instructions and what it's used for. The whole book is a good resource for beginners, but there are sections that people of all skill levels will find really handy, imho
>pic related, table of contents

>>7973589
Okay, thanks. I've seen that book before, so I'll have to check it out, definitely something I'd like to have on hand.

How do you tie a bow to look like this?
The velvet ribbon I have is only one sided, and I want to make it look as un-lazy as possible.

>>7966985
any tips for making her pouches and the bra part with the holsters? it seems pretty simple but i'm new to making this type of cosplay. thanks!

I don't know a lot about cosplay or cosplay websites but I was wondering if anyone knows if this site sells good products, I want to buy this just for the coat and the hoodie not really for cosplay purposes but simply to wear on a daily basis.

>>7973714
I remember seeing some pictures of a girl cosplaying that character that might have helped but I didn't save them because they were way too lewd

>>7973754
I think you dropped your link/picture anon

>>7973714

Wait are you going to be naked doing that or skinsuit?

There's someone who did that outfit before. I can attempt to look it up.

>>7973754
Forgot link
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Dangan-ronpa-Danganronpa-Makoto-Naegi-Cosplay-Costume-coat-hoodie-pants-free-shipping/502680_896548904.html

>>7973767
Thanks anon

>>7973208
The right light gray one looks a lot more accurate.

>>7973768
i have really pale skin, so having a skin suit looks really unnatural on me. i'll wear black underwear, but probably small pasties to be safe. thanks anon!

>>7973754
>>7973768
>I remember seeing some pictures of a girl cosplaying that character
>There's someone who did that outfit before

no shit you guys, it's literally everywhere. not to mention the OP photo of >>7968026

>>7973714
please be careful to tape stuff in place properly anon, and even if everything's secure as can be, nipple covers are your best friends

>>7973783
>no shit you guys
Sorry, if you had the first part of my post I don't know much about cosplay so I don't know how popular certain characters are. No need to be rude anon.

>>7973771

It does. It's basically a store that sells item from Taobao worldwide.

I'm not sure about that store exactly but check out the original taobao store and compare the customer ranking/reviews. If most of them are good buy it.

If you wanted to go all out Coslook had a sale that sold the whole thing for $150-$190 or so. Not sure if they are still doing it now though.

>>7973796
Thanks a bunch anon

>>7973796
I can't find it on Taobao

>>7973771
>>7973754
Aliexpress isn't one whole homogeneous site, just to let you know anon. Think of it like ebay (except a million times slower and with free shipping), you've got some good sellers and some bad sellers. To figure out whether something has a good chance of being nice quality, just look at their seller and item feedback.

This seller in question has pretty good feedback (if you're worried about the copypasted "Excellent!" or "Great!" in multiple reviews, that's just the generic review left when a customer rates it 5 stars and doesn't write any comment), but no reviews or feedback on the specific item you linked yet. So it's up to you whether or not you'll take a chance on being the first to buy an item

>>7973790
sorry mate, that's just how i talk, wasn't meant to be rude. I apologize if it came off that way... can be hard to convey that i was joking/laughing through text sometimes i guess

>>7973811
other anon's under a common misconception. just because a lot of items are resold from taobao does not make it necessarily linked in it's entirety. there are several shops on one and not the other, just like how on ebay/storenvy etc you can find both unique items and taobao resells

>>7973530
>>7973523

Thank you so much, this is an immense help. I was honestly expecting someone to tell me to fuck off or something.

also did i really fucking say i was going to make the shirt out of cloth what the goddamn hell is wrong with me

>>7973842
Shop is here.

http://kawayicos.taobao.com/

But I can't seem to find that cosplay in general.

The reason why I said that is because the stock photo is the exact same one from the website and it even says taobao lol.

Not everything on Ali is Taobao though but a majority of it is from the actual site or use the same stock photos so I'm retracting my previous statement to that.

I say buy it but if you want a better quality one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Danganronpa-Makoto-Naegi-cosplay-costume-uniform-/251394430163?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a884694d3

They also have a Taobao store but I'm not sure if they have an aliexpress store too.

>>7973867
Thanks a bunch anon, I got more help here then I could've ever asked for

>>7972160
>paper clay
Thanks! I think I'll give that a try.

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, so I'm very sorry if it's not! My buddy said she'd pay for my ticket to go to a Wizard World convention but I am not a big fan of comics or stuff like Doctor Who. I mainly just like anime and video games. Should I not go so I don't waste her money or will there be something there I'd enjoy?

>>7966985
Noob question: does (Chinese money sign)383.00 really equal 2.something euros? Asking for what could possibly br my first dress, a Chess Story on Taobao.

>>7974149
It's about 50, anon, you might be converting to yen by accident.

>>7974149
it's chinese yaun for taobao FYI

>>7974151
>>7974159
That's probably the case then, thanks!

>>7974021
Just go and don't be a bad friend. Maybe you might get a good experience or find something you like?

Do you like any comic books at all? I've personally been to Wizard World and it wasn't bad. I only like LOSH and Avengers myself.

Going to be doing the Luteces with a friend for Katsu. Our sewing skills are about at an intermediate level and I thought we'd be able to make a decent job of the suit but our other cosplay friends are telling us that we're insane for trying to tailor this shit unless we're master sewers.... What does /cgl/ think? And does anyone have any relevant suitmaking tutorials? Google isn't being very helpful in this case.

Call me an idiot, but where would I get a good wig for this as well as those generic buttons/right arm patch?

I'm probably just going to use a generic gray backpack for the backpack on the character.

>>7974468
Go ahead and do it if you feel you can, if nothing else it'll help your sewing skills by leaps and bounds. Just start early and use a commercial pattern whenever possible, don't try to draft everything yourself or just from online tutorials.
A few other things:
>Interfacing. Lining. Do not skip them.
>The fabric will not be cheap, and if you cheap out on it, it will show
>buying the blouse and tie ready-made might save you a lot of time/money and tend to always look nicer than handmade
>mockups first, always

Otherwise good luck anon, I hope it turns out nicely!

>>7974533
First thing that popped into my head was Arda's Hansel. I feel like with a bit of trimming/styling, it could work pretty well
>http://arda-wigs.com/products/hansel

>>7968051
bumping this for help, since i didn't include a pic and my question got lost in the thread

>>7974533
If you know anybody with a buttonmaker, you could ask them, it'd be very simple to make. Or pay someone to do it perhaps?

>>7970969

You will be vulnerable to stubbed toes and offered no arch support whatsoever, so you might want some gel insoles if walking around a con all day. Get a leather split or single sole and rub with sandpaper for grip

Anyone know where I can find a waist coat (and also gloves, but they're not priority) like baby Walter's from Hellsing? I'm trying to be as accurate as possible, but all the ones I can find have pockets on them.

Anyone know what color Hinata's eyes are? I'm trying to get contacts for him.

>>7974973
Light green.

>>7974552
I would pick up some yellow tinted safety goggles, which already have a somewhat similar shape, then build up the frames a bit with some model magic. use some filler putty if needed to hide any seams, sand it smooth, then apply some gesso and paint them silver. They will be lightweight, durable, and won't cost much.

>>7974533
People on etsy do small orders of custom buttons. The patch can be easily make either by doing appliques (heat and bond would be good here) or with some fabric paint.

How the fuck did you all manage to get a Taobao-account? Do you really need a Chinese number/sim card?

>>7975123
They don't. Use a shopping service.

>>7975123
No just get a fowarding service or a SS. They give you a Chinese address (FS) and you sign up and use that during check out.

SS they do the work for you.

>>7974979
Thanks. As stupid as this sounds I couldn't figure out what the hell was his eye color that would look canon.

I'm looking to cosplay a character with 6 wings and was wondering people's opinions on real feather wings vs polyethylene wings.
Anyone have any previous experience with wings and could give me estimates on weight differences between the two?
Also if you have experience with feather wings, mind sharing your usage estimates?
The tutorials I've seen either vary quite a bit or don't have a usage guide.

>>7975051
That's what I've got already (the yellow tinted shooting goggles) it's just the material for building up the frames I'm wondering about, do you really think model magic would be the best? And durable like you say? I've had some pretty shitty experiences with it and I'm always told to steer clear of it, that's why I was wondering about Friendly Plastic, Instamorph, or even some sort of resin casting as an alternative?

I'm not totally concerned about price or time, just looking to make them look the best I can

>>7975462
If you give it time to dry fully, and properly finish it with a few layers of gesso while sanding smooth in between, model magic can hold up very well.
I used it to make the question mark topper for my Riddler cane back in 2010, and the cane is still together, despite years of travel, a move, and being in at least 4 coat check rooms. So yeah, it'll work fine for a pair of goggles.

>>7975568
alright awesome, thanks! i'll definitely take your word for that and try it out. just the anonymous nature of this site, you never know who you're dealing with/i hadn't seen a lot of evidence of it being used well before; i'm sure you understand

will just regular (high temp) hot glue work for attaching it to the glasses when done, or is there a better solution you would suggest?

I hope this is the right place to ask this.
Any tall girls have bought this dress? I'm 5'11, was hoping for worn pics maybe.

How can I get a wig to NOT have that pointed head look while wearing it? All my other wigs are fine, but this one keeps giving me trouble.

>>7966985
How do I tie it to look like satsuki's grip? tutorials on YouTube follow the standard diamond shape way of tying

Could I receive help/critique for an already finished cosplay on improving it?

>>7976946
Yes, that's literally what the selfpost thread is for

This is my Lady (DMC) cosplay. I'd like critique/help ideas.

>>7977007
Why not delete this and just post in the self post thread? Right here: >>7969834

>>7976946
>>7977007
This is a HELP thread. Like if you don't know how to make a prop or need a tutorial on dyeing fabric.

Reported, again.

>>7976708
Picture of the wig?

>>7977016
They've already posted there and then made another topic entirely dedicated to their cosplay.

>>7977022
Didn't know. I tend to hide 75% of the threads on this board.

Guys, I've been redirected from my thread to the selfpost thread, and then I made a post there and then I was told to go to this thread. And now you're telling me to post in the selfpost thread again?

>>7977078
You were redirect here from the self-post because you said you wanted to look like her, not that it was you. Now, you're claiming it's you and you want critique. I don't think 4chan is for you if you cannot grasp why no one will help you.

>>7976708
Is there a skintop? Usually the mesh or skin has been warped. A bit of gentle heat while reshaping should help flatten it out.

If it's further back, the wig might be too small and is creeping up the back of your neck. You can expand wigs, but it tends to be more effort than it's worth. Use french/wig pins to liberally to keep it from shifting.

Is there any way to make this reality? I want to cosplay one of these characters but I have no idea if it's possible to make colour-changing outfits, or how I would go about it.

How would I even go about coloring her bow?

>>7977504
It looks like that reflective silver stuff that shines rainbow colors when the light hits it, my bad for not thinking of the name of it. Maybe get that and somehow incorporate colored lights you can carry around? LED lights would probably be your next best bet.

>>7977504
Well, for the skirt you could do LEDs under a sheer sort of fabric for the one half that changes? Or if you just want fabric that appears to change color, there's some fabrics like that.

>>7977549
Forgot to mention that the type of fabric in the image is "3D Lenticular Fabric" and it comes in a variety of colors.

>>7977549
That's so cool, I'd like to make a costume with that sometime.

Is there any way to make a sword with a very flexible blade that would easily spring back into shape? I'd like to make pic related rapier in a way that makes it possible to hide it in a prop (a big, hollow book) by, well "rolling" it, by lack of a better word (a bit like coiled rapiers : http://asset-0.soup.io/asset/3814/7758_05a5.jpeg ).

Would casting it out of flexible urethane foam like Smooth-On Flexfoam work, or would it be too fragile ?

Is there any way to make a sword with a very flexible blade that would easily spring back into shape? I'd like to make pic related in a way that makes it possible to hide it in a prop (a big, hollow book) by, well "rolling" it, by lack of a better word (a bit like coiled rapiers : http://asset-0.soup.io/asset/3814/7758_05a5.jpeg ).

Would casting it out of flexible urethane foam like Smooth-On's Flexfoam-it work, or would it be too fragile and rip when bent ?

>>7977539
fabric paint, apliques, or sewing

>>7977952
You could probably do it with a memory plastic core and foam overlay. The plastic will be expensive and hard to find as shit though. Try TAP Plastics if you have one near you.

Anyone know how I could achieve the "stained glass" look?

I've got some pieces of clear acrylic sheets that I heat formed into visors. I want to make them in different colors, like pink, and green.

Krylon sells a translucent glass paint, but its only in 3 colors (yellow, red, and iirc blue)

Should I just try to mix the colors and get what I want? I'm open to suggestions

>>7978777

What about colored tint film? They sell fake 'lead' stuff at craft stores too for this kind of thing (applies kinda like puff-paint iirc).

Are there any suggestions for good binders for people with DDD breasts? A lot of the ones that actually have reviews are all by D at the biggest. I don't really need it to be flat flat, just- less.

I've been searching for ages for a plain white underskirt, with a frill at the bottom. A lolita dress I ordered some time ago is just a tad too short and I need something to lengthen it without looking god-awful.

Of course, I could always sew the extra frill, but my sewing skills are shit-tier, even for something that simple. I really don't wanna mess up and fuck up my dress...

>>7978112
Doesn't memory plastic need a change in temperature to go back to its original shape,though ?

Anyway, thanks for the tip. Unfortunately, I'm a eurofag, so no TAP Plastics for me...

Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules by asking this here.

For Christmas I'd like to give my girlfriend the dress shown in the attached image.

Unfortunately, I have no idea who the manufacturer of said dress is and where to purchase it. Hopefully one of you recognizes it (or perhaps the style) and can point me in the right direction. The help would be much appreciated.

p.s. unfortunately no bigger image is available. Even the ants are disappointed!

>>7979838
> dress for ants

The only solace is that the image is quite zoomable without being completely reduced to a pixelated mess. But yea, I'd have preferred to provide a much better image as well.

>>7979838
message the girl in the photo and ask her, reverse image searching brought up this girl's username, and the tumblr matches

http://mlle-rachelrose.tumblr.com/

>>7979838
Dress is Moi Meme Moitie. Jewelry crosses or something like that. That came out several years ago. The only places to find it would be on Mbok, Yahoo Japan, or in a Japanese second hand store.

>>7966985
Sorry, I know this is a thread for cosplay help. I'm not sure exactly where to go for this kind of question but uhm, I'd like to remake this decoration.
What kind of glitter do I need? I have the right paper I think, I'm just stuck on the glitter... What kind should I look for? Again, sorry if this is the wrong place.

>>7979882
You know you can buy glitter paper from places that sell scrapbook supplies. Come in all different colours and would work out cheaper than buying 10 different vials of coloured glitter.
Pic related.

>>7980423
That sounds a lot less sticky than gluing on glitter. Thanks anon.

Not cosplay, but I figure you guys would know better than anyone. Bought this shirt on AliExpress for five bucks. When it arrived, the printed parts were kind of stuck to each other. Most of it separated just fine, but this part was practically glued. It was so cheap I doubt it's worth opening a dispute over, but if you guys know of a decent fix I'd love to hear it.

>>7980687
Cut out stars from another fabric and sew them over the spots, and add more stars. Never enough stars in space.

Is adhesive backed velcro safe to use on fabric? Or should I just stick to safety pins? I'm trying to attach some epaulettes temporarily and they're pretty heavy.

I want to do my own Fire emblem cosplay but would this be impossible to do for someone who doesn't know how to sew or make armor?

>>7980903
You need to pick a simpler first cosplay. There are too many trouble spots I can see for a newb. Even if somebody gave you a step-by-step tutorial, a beginner just doesn't have the skills to implement the necessary steps.

>>7980921
Mmmm Thanks. I might try to see if I can get it commission then.

Any places you know of that have good or somewhat decent Lucina cosplays? I seen a few but they used stock images.

I have a bigger bust but I really want to cosplay this character. Do you think it would look bad on me? I remember in some lolita threads people were saying tent dresses look terrible on people with boobs so I'm not sure if this will be the same thing.

>>7981026
Yeap, you'll just look pregnant as hell

>>7981026
If you're worried about anything just get a binder. I personally wouldn't care.

If i'm making really odd shaped shoes how could I go about that? I was thinking insulation foam and bondo but at the same time it sounds like a terrible idea. Or maybe foam like pic related

>>7981093
>insulation foam or bondo

No. Shoes need to flex and accommodate for stress. I would never recommend rigid materials like insulation foam or bondo unless you're using them on parts that will not flex/stress or for big-ass bulky pieces like mech feet.

The green cushion foam is the way to go for something similar to what is pictured since it will flex with your feet as you walk and move without crumbling or stress fracturing. As you can see in their image, they simply used a base shoe and covered/shaped using the green foam. From that point on, you would make a shoe cover in an appropriate material to finish the look. Basically you buy it by the yard at fabric stores, cut it with an electric carving knife or scissors etc. It can be trimmed and smoothed down for shaping or since it's foam, crammed into shoe covers if the material is a little stiffer and no one will see the less-than-precise foam base. I made elf shoes the exact same way this person did except my character's design was not as exaggerated so I only had to shape the pointed toes.

Does anybody have any suggestions on making hinged joints specifically for elbows? It's my first time making armor and I want to make sure I'm able to move my arms freely

>>7970961
Really happy you're cosplaying her!

>>7980876
It's totally alright, but do not rely on the adhesive alone. Sew down the edges or it'll come ripping off as soon as you try to open it back up

Getting into leatherwork, anyone have a recommended source for tools? There's a Tandy outlet local to me but internet is very back and forth on their quality.

May's hair seems to always change colors between games and show appearances, so which color should I go with if I'll be doing the new gen's outfit? Milk Tea? Or would it be better to stay true to her darker hair color like a dark or ashen brown?

Need recommendations on where to buy high-quality seifuku (Japanese school uniforms). I got gifted a Japanese high school leather bag, and I'd like to go as a Japanese school girl to a local con.

>>7982067
Go with something that's going to flatter your skin tone. Milk tea tends to look awful on most people, while darker browns tend to be more flattering. Pick to suit your skin, not the screen.

>>7982067
I would go with a darker brown because looking at your refs, that picture looks the most true to character. The colours of the rest of the references kind of look unsaturated (look at the difference in red).

I can't figure out a good idea on how to make these claws.
My initial thought was to make fitting gloves and go from there, but it's not really working out. Prop/non-fabric definitely being my weaker point.
Any ideas? They're supposed to look exo-skeleton-y.

>>7982224
I'm considering body-painting my hands and contouring them with black to get the effect I want.

I got invited to anime milwaukee this year this Will be my first time at any cosplay event
hardcore crush on guy who invited me
want to impress senpai who noticed me
clueless as to what to wear
wanting to go as a character but unsure how well I could pull it off
would I be a poser if I just wore a maid outfit?
getting cirle lenses
unsure about wig
need suggestions
trying to be cute

>>7982787
Do you have any crafting skills? Sewing, woodworking, painting, etc? Even if you buy a costume, you'll still need to do other things to make it look cute (hair/wig style, makeup, tailoring the fit, proper shoes, ironing) so make sure you're game for that.

Lots of people go to cons in regular clothes too; there's really no reason to dress up if you're not 100% confident in what you're wearing. If you're not confident in your clothes, you will in no way be confident enough to flirt with your senpai.

>>7982254
No, do not do that. It will rub off [on other people] in a hour. Use gloves, contour with paint, glue fake nails on the tips. Don't use so much paint it gets crusty and cracks. You could probably use trimmed nails for the bits on the knuckles.

What issues are you having with the gloves you started? Post photos.

What's written under the caution letters on his chest?

>>7982882
BADASS

>>7982822
I'm on point with sewing just no machine
I think I'd be more nervous if I wasn't dressed up tbh
don't mean to be annoying but could I contact you somehow for advice if I want to ask opinion on an outfit or something

>>7982882
http://metalgear.wikia.com/wiki/Raiden

Try the wiki. I was looking for it but quit because it was so damn long. I'm checking around to see if there are any official sketches.

>>7982833
>It will rub off [on other people] in a hour.

Even when sealed? I'm not totally naive to that bullshit.
And I just got discouraged because I had never made gloves before, is all.

>>7983287
Yes, absolutely. Paint looks great for the first hour, or if you only plan to use it for a photoshoot. Fact is, your hands are constantly moving, sweating and touching things. If you are wearing this for a con, these actions will be even more common. Think about all the times you reach for your wallet, take a picture, pick up merchandise, or even point to something at cons. In addition, those claws are going to be a pain in the ass for the same reason. Stick some fake nails on then try to pick up a sheet of paper.

Gloves give you the benefit of being able to remove them when you need to. You can eat pizza without worrying the grease is going to take your makeup off. You can pick up prints without your claws getting in the way or your paint mucking it up. I have no idea what color they are supposed to be, but the dancewear fabric section usually has nice 4-way stretch in tons of colors. It also tends to be forgiving enough that you can just trace your hand, cut two, stitch together, then trim to a scant seam. Flip and you've got yourself a glove.

>>7982927
Then you should dress up. If you go as something fairly generic (maid, schoolgirl, Pokemon[trainer]) or don't put extra effort into the details, don't expect everyone to fawn over you and take photos. Cosplay, imo, should be primarily for yourself, not to impress the other attendees. Not to say go out there in cheap satin that's too small and has frayed edges - just make sure you get that self-esteem boost right when you put it on, so you don't keep waiting for people to start snapping photos.

I mean, if you really want you can send something to my throwaway up there ^ but my response will be on here. Seagulls like to see pictures, don't be too shy about posting here.

Does anyone know of some good short petticoats that are good for layering? I have a Classical Puppets bell shaped petti right now but it seems like it needs a short petticoat layered on top of it for ideal poof.

Anyone know of a nice, tightly woven netting/ mesh fabric that would be good for making faux chain mail? Pic related looks amazing, both up close and far away. I've had no real luck finding anything like what they used.

>>7983868
https://www.etsy.com/listing/119763259/chain-mail-fabric-for-costumes

?

>>7983901
>etsy

>>7983714
You might have better luck asking this in lolita general thread perhaps?
Anyways I don't know about anyone else but I have some crappy halloween store/leg avenue pettis on hand, those work surprisingly nice sometimes when I want a little extra poof.

>>7983651
Yeah, I kinda thought about that after I posted.

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll just power through it and go with gloves, and depending on whether I'm going with an anime pure color, or cover/splash art colors from the manga they're either a weird green or brown.
Haven't decided yet on color quite yet, probably Brown because the moth is brown.

>>7983919
Sorry for trying. "Chainmail fabric" gets some more results on Google.

>>7975689
Help thread is for cosplays only.

Sentai/tokusatsu fans, where could I get this zentai suit and/or the helmet?

Whoops, made a thread before I realized there was a help thread, but it's back a page now so I'm going to copypasta as I'm in big need of help here.

Hello /cgl/. I was wondering if I could have anyone's help with some craft work.

So, for Christmas, I want to craft a necklace for my fiancé. I want to replicate a necklace from a game that we both love. However, I'm really, really inexperienced with any kind of craftswork, really. I was wondering if someone could point me out to a good tutorial or if they good quickly summarize a good way of going about this.

Pic related, it's the necklace I want to make. The ball is just a glass bead. I plan on going to Michael's in a week to get whatever I might need. Should I just get like a kind of thing brown rope and somehow tie it around the bead? Would I use glue? Wouldn't that look awful? Basically, is there any way I can make this and have it look good?

Thank you all very much in advance.

Gathered "cupcake" rectangle skirt or a slightly gathered circle skirt? Petticoat underneath either way of course.

>>7984210
I'd say rectangle.

>>7984077
Looks like a drop necklace with a single stone. I found a tutorial that should help, but the filter thinks it's spam. I found it searching "single stone drop necklace tutorial"

Hello, /cgl/.
I am new to cosplay and in need of your help.
I would like to make a cosplay for Vivi from Mystery Skulls animated video.
Found scarf and boots so far, but need to know english words for the rest of her clothes to google them.
Pic related - it's her I would like to cosplay.

>>7984239
Also it would be great if you have some guide for making glasses like she is wearing.

>>7984239
headband, pleated skirt, thigh high socks, sweater, under rim glasses
That's all I think?

>>7984244
Thank you so much! I love you!<3

>>7984239
Just the english words? Headband, half-glasses, hoodie or maybe sweater/sweatshirt, pleated skirt (looks box pleated specifically), knee high socks, mary jane heels.

>>7984250
Thank you!
One more qiestion about the wig:
Is there any compiled piece of information about hot to style it and take care of it?

>>7984265
http://www.cosplayhouse.com/how-to-care-wig.html
Short wigs are easy to care for though. Just make sure you cut the bangs if they're too long and store it in a safe place.

I want to do this outfit but I'm pretty bottom heavy like I have large hips/thighs/etc. and the shorts are so short I'm worried it wont look right especially since I'm supposed to be a young boy is there any way to tone down my hips? Or should I go for something else?

Anyone know where I could get a good wig for an Ayumu cosplay?

>>7984048
That all depends on your budget and timeframe. If you want to go out all, and money and time are not an issue, then the best suits and helmets are made by Aniki Cosplay. But, the wait list is long, and it is costly.

After that, you can buy helmets from varying ranges on eBay and amazon, and those range from really crappy to decent, and the decent ones can be around $300-$400, before the suit.

Cheap zentai suits can be found at many zentai websites and cheap costume sites, but they look awful, and often don't include things like boots or gloves.

If you have more specific questions, try visiting www.rangerboard.com or the rpf.

>>7984395
guarantee it'll look weird. I'd go for something else.

>>7984001
>>7983868 here, I'm a complete fuckhead and didn't even think to search chain mail fabric,mi kept focussing on netting and mesh, maybe using chain mail as my search terms would help me out more! Thank you for making me realize I'm an idiot, anon~

I'm having one heck of a time trying to figure out how to make this thing. The body armor and clothes I think I can figure out, but the helmet has me stumped, as well as the gloves. Maybe there's an easy solution, but as a complete novice I have no clue.

I've looked up tutorials on helmet making with foam, but the thing mentioned needing a head cast, which I don't have (it stated that an average wig head would probably be too small...) and some other stuff that I don't have access to since I live in a small apartment temporarily. I still really wanna make this thing though. Any suggestions, Gulls? I've considered cardboard, but I'm worried about it looking/being flimsy. Also considered buying a normal motorcycle helmet and just modifying it. With that I'd be worried that it'd be too large and bulky looking.

>>7984663
Money and time are not an issue at the moment. I want it to be as quality as possible, I intend to wear it many, many times.

So Aniki it is. Thank you, my friend!

>>7986151
Ski and skateboard helmets make good bases to build off of. You can usually get used ones for cheap from resale sporting stores and online since they're not really supposed to sell them.

Look up how to make mascot hands for the gloves. You'll probably need to build up on a regular pair of gloves with foam, then cover in your exterior fabric.

I'm having trouble figuring out how many yards of fabric I'm going to need to make this cloak. I guess I should make it a half circle cloak, but since it's so long, I suppose I'll have to cut the fabric into triangles (with the shortest side being rounded) and them sew them together.
After a quick sketch, I calculated that with a fabric that's 1.53 yd wide (what you usually find in my country), I'd need about 7.3 yds ((not including the hood and the stuff on the front) if I cut the cape into three triangles 1.53yd wide at the base and four triangles 0.52yd wide at the base, with each triangle being 2m tall (I'm 1.72m tall, so I need it to be pretty long
Does this seem an okay amount, or did I completely fuck it up ? Also, what kind of fabric should I use ? Velvet would look nice, but the nap will mean I'll have to use even more fabric, so I was thinking of maybe using twill, duck cloth or flannel

Is there a way to get so much volume at the top of a braid? The weight of the braid just pulls it down straight so there's no fullness the way it's portrayed in the artwork.

>>7984652
Cosplay.com's wig store has a few good short wigs and a lot of colors.

>>7986883
pin it to the shirt to reduce the weight

thank you for being my waifu, Im hyped to get more gains this week now

So seagulls, Do you think I should make a sleeveless dress and a coat or just sow sleeves on a dress.
And what fabric do you think would be best for this.

How casual can a cosplay be before it's too casual?

>>7984652
Arda wigs. I think Derek would be good.

Also try Taobao too.

>>7987416
Depends on the cosplay. Like if you're trying to cosplay someone who doesn't really wear casual clothing then I think that's when it's too far. But if you wear a casual version of a canon outfit it's fine.

>>7987453
Okay, I'm just wondering if it's okay to get away with no colored contacts and a regular backpack of the same color instead of the super special backpack the actual characters uses. The rest of it should either be correct or look good enough because it's casual clothes.

>>7984652
If you have a smaller head, Soft Degree Hair on Aliexpress has great wigs, very natural, in a lot of brown colors. I say smaller because they're for women, but if it works for the brouhous it should work for you.

>>7987457
Who are you trying to cosplay anon?

>>7987462
Brief from Panty and Stocking. I was thinking something like this. I was just going to do the Proton Pack as a regular backpack because I'm a terrible DIYer and frankly I'm cheap as all hell.

>>7987470
Anons/people might complain about the contacts unless your eyes are pretty close because it adds more to the character/being closer to the character you are trying to cosplay. It's not necessary but it's frown on.

I think you could get away with the backpack though unless it's something really specific like Snail girl from Monogatari.

>tfw you never seen P&S before and it's 2014

>>7987459
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Soft-Degree-Hair-Wig-Straight-Hair-Short-Hair-Synthetic-Hair/1197605_1771814206.html think something like this might work out alright?

>>7987510
How have people not seen it? I thought it was really popular.

Also the contacts thing is what really worries me. He's supposed to have light blue cyan eyes and I have dark brown-almost black eyes (which I have other complaints about but whatever) but I hate contacts to begin with and I don't know the cost of colored contacts and I don't think I'd be able to get an appointment scheduled with my eye-doctor easily at this point in time.

>>7987515
Looks good to me, anon. It could be a bit lighter but a slightly darker shade will be more flattering unless you're super pale.

>>7987528
>How have people not seen it?

Same anon here. I haven't seen Madoka either. When both of those shows came out I was in between houses, i.e. homeless and without a pc so I never thought about picking up the series/never really caught my attention when I finally had a pc/internet/stability again.

I know some people who never seen HxH 2011 despite being popular too anon.

The cost of contacts are cheap anon, like $15-20 depending. You don't have to get them but most seagulls here prefer you have some contacts if your eye color isn't even close to being like the character.

You don't have to do it btw. I have dark brown almost black eyes and I'm debating if I need them for a Tatsuya Suou cosplay since his eyes are slightly lighter.

>>7987544
I guess I can try. I'm sure I'd be better off with a lighter, more attractive eye color anyways.

But if I don't I'll just never selfpost here since I'll just get eaten out for it.

>>7987530
Thanks anon, can't wait to see how this ends up looking.

>>7987555
Yeah never self post here if you think it's going to cause problems. I hate self posting in the suggestion thread myself because I worry that some vendetta chan is going to save it and start stuff.

As long as you do everything else on point I don't think it should matter though.

>>7987555
I think you mean chewed out/eaten alive. Most people enjoy being eaten out.

>>7987570
Well I'm sure that secretly everyone hates my costume and as a result me no matter what I do.

>>7987572
I leave here a changed man.

>>7987572
>tfw you never been eaten out before because my ex bf was a lazy dick.

>>7987572
>that episode of colbert
>completely lost it right along with him

Ayumu anon from above, think this will be good enough quality (http://www.hellocosplay.com/kore-wa-zombie-desu-ka-cosplay-haruna-pink-dress-p-2664.html)?

...so I got my first batch of body paint. Kryolan Aquacolor in 510 (purple) and R 27 (blue). I'm practicing and trying to get used to applying it. I have a few spots on the back of my hand that I applied with a dipped q-tip and then set with some setting spray (not specific kryolan brand, some urban decay spray that's formulated for conventional cosmetics)

What else might I need? Am I doing things right? Did I fuck up by not using a primer? Does my experience doing a few spots on the back of my hand generalize to large patches of my body??

>>7987609
I would go for a larger area to test, such as the back of your hand / your entire hand. Body paint is the type of thing that's sweated off or rubbed off. You might want to try something other than a q-tip if you're planning on applying it to your body (e.g. a sponge). A primer will make it stay on longer, but you can do without it depending on how long you plan to wear it. What's important is setting it. You might want to consider powdering it (personally, I find it rubs off less when powdered compared to setsprayed).

>>7987624
The same kind of cosmetic sponges I use for my face? What kind of powder? I don't want to get gouged by expensive Kryolan-brand special formulated whatever when baby powder will do

>>7987648
Yeah, that kind of sponge. Baby powder is also fine. Homestuck general can probably help you more than I can on the specifics though.

Weird question. I know that there are men who go full proper Lolita and that's cool. I (as a dude) appreciate the lolita style, but would never be caught dead wearing proper Lolita for various situational reasons. This leads me to: Is this any known way for getting the Lolita-esk style across in relatively normal male clothing? I remember that the poofed skirt is pretty essential to Lolita but maybe it's been done before, I dunno.

Question. I want to cosplay as Millia but I have no idea if I should leave her hair down or do it like the sprite.

If I do it like the sprite how do I do it so I don't have a mess of hair/leave my wig a hot mess?

>>7987720
I swear, we need to put this shit in bold in the lolita handbook.

> ouji/kodona (probably more what you're looking for)
> aristocrat

>>7987856
Look up malindachan's yami yugi wig tutorial and use those as general guidelines. There was also that amazing Jessi from Team Rocket cosplayer who did a tutorial of her flawless wig, and that's a bit longer/bulkier if you can find that tutorial!

HALP /cgl/.

I need a /tv/, /co/ or /a/ related costume for tonite.

I've got red contact lenses from a previous costume, and I'm tall, thin, male, middle-long wavy brown hair and olive skin, but I can change that with make-up and cheap hair dye in spray.

>>7988601
Can't help you on the /a/ front, anon, but have you tried this search engine?

http://www.animecharactersdatabase.com/sresults.php?eye_color=9&hair_color=4&hair_length=4&age=3&eye_color2=0&hair_color2=0&hair_length2=3&age2=4&eye_color3=0&hair_color3=0&hair_length3=6&age3=0&tag=&sex=1&mimikko=1&lightdark=0&mymax=12&size=150&role=0&otherchar=0&order=0&refs=0&official=off&year=

>>7988623

Probably will be going with the all time classic Grinch, any tips?

>>7988659

Paypal limited my account. Take my word for it that I won't be able to appeal the limitation. However, they said that because of this they're not giving me back my money for 180 days! How do you think I can get around this?

>>7989223
You can't. You're fucked anon.

>>7987953
Thanks anon. I'm still indecisive though.

This is how her hair looks down and sprite wise since that picture wasn't big enough.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw9rEp3wJFw

Rather new cosplayer. I love LoL and I love the new Ori skin. I feel I can easily do the costume, wig, and Poro accessory but I don't know how to approach the skirt. Any suggestions?

>>7989787
Oh wow I would love to see pictures of this. I wish I could help you though anon.

>>7989796
I hope to have it done in a month in time for PAX South. I plan to do a mix of her in game model with the splash art to hopefully have a happy medium. I hate carrying props but the Poro is so adorable and it really isn't Orianna without her ball. Wish my favorite champs could look kawaii as that.

>>7989803
It would be cool if you could make the key in her back move as well. I've seen a couple of other Orianna cosplayers do it. I think that one used a music box motor or something?

>>7989816
Oh god that'd be so complex. I'll keep it in mind but it may have to wait until round 2 of trying out the costume. I plan on buying materials and getting started this weekend.

>>7989818
I wish you luck! I'm thinking of doing poro rider sejuani. I make poro plushies to sell normally so I would love to make a giant one that I can put on wheels and can ride around on it.

>>7989787
Approach it more like armor than a normal skirt. Look up EVA foam armor tutorials, and that should give you a good starting point.

>>7989787
Like >>7990382 said, approach it like armor. I would do something like >>7989803 with EVA foam, but the first image actually makes the skirt look slightly transparent. Something like a frosted acrylic sheet cut up and etched would look good if that's the look you're aiming for.

>>7989825
>>7990382
>>7990974
Thanks for the help guys! I'm going to attempt it this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes.