/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Is there any shame in commissioning a cosplay?

>>8090325
So long as you don't compete with it or claim it as your own, no harm no foul.

Heck a lot of commissioners wouldn't be able to make their own work if it weren't for people funding them by getting stuff made.

gulls heeeeeelp
what color would you consider sonicos eyes? red, pink, reddish pink, pinkish red??

>>8090607
Dark pink.

>>8090325
None, as long as you don't claim it's your own handiwork or lie about the origins.

There are a lot of times when the cosplayer can wear a costume far better than I ever can. I really enjoy making costumes for friends with bigger personalities and presence for that reason.

Is the old help thread already gone? I was going to go through it and answer what wasn't and/or bring up unanswered questions.

>>8090868
Yep. Here it is >>8071619

How do I do the skirt?
I didn't want to mess with the weird shape it does on the base so I want to make it a waist skirt. That and I feel uncomfortable with my waist. I saw someone else do it and it looks pretty good. I just don't know how to achieve cute magical girl ruffles.. I tried horsehair but it looked off ... or as a friend said "stiff but could work "

Questions not answered last thread:

>>8072339
>best type of wood for cosplay props

>>8073263
>hat and/or wig suggestions for Lulu from Yuri Kuma Arashi

>>8073554
>wig styling advice for Sami from Advance Wars

>>8073856 anon, if its cheaper it's probably cheaper in quality when it comes to those. just make sure you're using the right type for which colour fabric you're putting it on

>>8074022
>looking for the name of that non-skid material on the bottom of slippers, or alternatively how to make it

>>8074834 literally just go into the image resize tab and switch it to cm instead of percent, then scale it closer to your size?? unless i'm misinterpreting your question anon

>>8075231
>advice for keeping fresh and unsweaty in tight bodysuits

>>8076475
>how to make the roots for a witch from Dishonored

>>8076914
>best mold material for friendly plastic

>>8079429
>shoes for Hinata from HQ

>>8080012
>online sources for faux leather

>>8081933 yes, high temp hot glue tends to be stronger than low temp

>>8085854
>how to attach leather trim to a costume

>>8087630
>price estimate for a basic comissioned seifuku

>>8088006 start with a lower grit sandpaper and work your way up to the really high stuff

>>8088862
>floor length petticoats that don't cost a fortune

>>8089434 just attach a giant sticky note that says "i swear it's just a prop"

>>8092301
>online sources for faux leather
spandex world has a good section of it, including the sort of scaled black stuff the original anon was looking for

I want to cosplay at my first con in a few months, and I've found an outfit I was considering purchasing (from cosplayfu) but my size measurements don't match at all.
My measurements: 35/33/37
Theirs (size L): 34.6/26.7/36.2

Should I just not even consider it with such a large dispairity in the waist? They also have an XL with 36.2/29.1/37.7 but I have a small bust and I don't want it to look baggy and weird, and still the waist is too small. I would really like to cosplay but maybe I'm just too "big" for a premade costume...what should I do?

Hope this is the right spot for this, sorry if it's not.

I need help. I found Smokers tripcode on an archive and I don't know how to post as him. How do I post as a huge faggot?

I ordered a wig off AliExpress that had a model wearing it and it looked blonde followed by the top left picture. Top right is what it looks like, a little too greenish. Is there anyway to make it blonder/lighter? It looks a little too washed out. There are refs for the desired color.

keep in mind if you don't watch the anime, their coloring is super saturated. This makes it a little difficult to tell exactly what color everything is.

>>8092408
Messed up the placement, actual wig is top left, modeled wig is top right.

>>8092408
Deus's hair isn't blonde main with pink though, it's main pink with mint

>>8092415
I was under the impression they used a pinkish shade for the shadow.

i want to do a gag cosplay as salamander man from filthy frank, but after searching extensively i cannot find an exact copy of his hat. Can someone help me find it?
>believe me ive searched through alot of Google shop and image pages before i decided to post here.

>>8092408
Fuck this anime and its colouring of hair and eyes.

>>8092408
It looks pretty damn greenish in the product photo. Also it looks nothing like the characters hair color even in the product photo.

>>8092301
Thanks anon for doing it for me. Make it easier.

>price estimate for a basic comissioned seifuku

Anon what material are you looking for and what style/design? I can give you an estimate.

>>8092814
This was the first product picture. It was the only one of this character's wig I could find that didnt use the exact same greenish one. I'm also running out of time so decided to take the chance.

>>8092805
You need a frog hat like that? I can check ebay and taobao for ya.

>>8092848
Why do you feel the need to lie anon? And if you're not lying, why would you order from a seller who's using product photos of two obviously different wigs for the same one.

>>8092853
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Hot-Selling-Anime-Blonde-Mixed-Pink-Medium-Natural-Straight-no-game-no-life-Teto/1996180272.html

Yes, sorry for lying. Katsucon is in 2 weeks. Like I said, all other "tet wigs" are using the same picture (On ali express and lucaille, the few places I checked). This was the only one that was different. So I was hopeful, but we make mistakes and here I am asking for help.

Is there something lightweight I could cast the pieces of Hilda's crown/headdress out of? I have plenty of supplies for making resin molds, but resin would be too heavy, any suggestions?

>>8092916
Silicone instead of resin, maybe?

>>8092850
that would be nice, ive tried looking on amazon and different sites for the actual pullover hat but i cant find any.

>>8090307

Is toon Link possible to pull off? Can you make a Windwaker Link without him just looking like a cheap Link? As an adult is it just a bad idea to try, so I should just go ahead and be grown Link?

>>8093070
are you good at windwaker link's faces? If so maybe make some good props to help make it look less cheap. Or do his pjs, his mirror shield, a windwaker, and maybe like his leaf. Making props that are unique to his game will make it easier to tell it's that version and won't make it seem like you rolled out of bed.

>>8090307
I was wondering if you guys had any advice on how to make the Sneaking Suit that Punished Snake wears in TPP, which is basically the MGS1 Suit, but I have no idea how to go about this

I need some fabric help

What would you guys recommend for the top/leggings for Honey Lemon?

It looks like a mesh but I haven't found a fabric that could work.

Help!

>>8093231
Matte spandex.

>>8093231
It's not a mesh, it's just got a texture/design on it.

So, spandex.

>>8093231
Her top looks very slightly translucent and quite shiny so I would say (translucent if you can find it) PVC for the top, matte spandex for the leggjngs

>>8093253
I just looked at it again and wrong top heh sorry

>>8092408
Well since its not like the photo either return it or ask for a discount??

>>8092408
Well since its not like the photo either return it or ask for a discount??
You probably wont be able to lighten it without messing up the pink.
Where did you buy it from?

>>8092805
make it. hats are the easiest even for people who dont sew.

Opinions on est weft technique?
I have a long red wig that needs to become a Reno wig so thankfully I can take the excess and fill in the lovely bald spot it came with from someone who didn't understand wig brushing.

Hey guys, i want to male a Strider (aragorn) cosplay/costume in 10 days, any suggestion on how's the dress is made and such? Only thing I'm good is the face\hair\beard, the pipe and the cape (I have a black one, unsure about the right color in the movie)
Thanks!

I'm making a gijinka cosplay of Gnar from LoL right now, but since I'm still a bit of an noob I've never made props before. What would be tnhe best material to make the skull from? It needs to stay on my head so it needs to be lightweight.

You think satin would work for MAYU? Or should i get a more matte fabric?

That being said, what fabric would you guys recommend for Sweetheart Annie?

>>8090963

Anyone ?

I have a general question?
i have no problems with props, but I'm a disaster when it comes to sewing and choosing fabrics.
How do I know which fabric is best for something? Is there like any "guide" ?

Katsucon is in 2 weeks and I don't have boot covers for my mami tamoe cosplay. Should I just wear normal boots or should I just wear one of my back up cosplays?

>>8093568
You could use satin, but you should be careful to get the most high quality ones, but I wouldn't recommend that anyway because when people take your picture it'll look too shiny. Plus you'd risk your dress looking like an ita lace monster (I know this is a cosplay but the dress looks very lolita-like).

Gonna ask this in the new thread since the old one didn't get any helpful replies.

Me and my group are doing Meepo from Dota 2 and I've basically now got all the costumes done. My only issue is I still can't figure out how to go about the head in the proper way.

I have a bald cap I would like to use as a base and craft foam ears made to attach as well. but I'm afraid sewing through it will just render it into useless bits of plastic. I however feel like gluing it would not stay as well as I would like (in regards to attaching both the ears and faux fur).

Or would it?

Any tips or tutorial recommendations for making the head/ears part?

>>8093803
Thanks for the reply! What fabric would you recommend then? For MAYU and for Sweetheart Annie, please? :)

>>8093873
Please don't do an anthropomorphic Meepo, it will look like shit. Make a head.

There are plenty tutoriales here
http://www.matrices.net/fursuiting.asp

>>8093781
>needing more than 2 weeks to make a simple pair of boot covers
anon pls

>>8093773
Do yourself a favour and just drop by the sewing section of your local bookstore and get some basic sewing books. most decent ones will have at least a basic section about the different types of fabric and their uses

Not to mention it'll be infinitely more helpful for learning the basic techniques of sewing than the ass-backwards ways a lot of "self-taught" cosplayers try to explain them in tutorials

>>8093562
Depending on how big you need it, the expanding foam method might be your best bet? Super nice and light

>>8093773
>>8093991
And actually, for that matter you might not have to, the kind anon in the pattern dump thread >>8072863 happened to post one of the books i'm referring to. It's listed there as The Sewing Book, the fabric section in it would probably be rather helpful for you

>>8093767
Maybe post pics of what you've got/tried so far? It'd be easier to see where you're going wrong

>>8093969
I'm not making a fursuit head, anon but thank for the link anyway.
Meepo doesn't have a big comical head like a fursuit/mascot head would give.
He's got human-like proportions save the bottom half.

What I'm going to do is make sort of a fur cap (think Toothiana from Rise of the Guardians and how cosplayers of that character do her headpiece with the feathers going down the nose, etc.) that will cover the entirety of my head/face minus the eyes and tip of nose obviously.

I've tried looking into Toothiana cosplay tutorials for the head but since it is feathers these people are working with, it doesn't help me much being that feathers are quite different from what i'm working with.

Anyone know where to buy a attache suitcase or a metal one that doesn't cost a fortune or isn't taobao? I tried craigslist and thrift stores but couldn't find the ones that the CCG from Tokyo Ghoul use.

>>8092947
You looking for something similar to this right?

http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.20.VFhnhg&id=20089500804&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=140105335569ed55e27b&pm_id=&abbucket=5

I'm still looking anon.

>>8092947

Or something like this?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.60.VFhnhg&id=41992507451&ns=1&abbucket=5#detail

I'm looking to make an Olivia Mann cosplay (pic related) but I'm pretty dire at sewing, so I'm looking at getting a base dress to modify. Which one of these two would be best?

>http://www.boohoo.com/swing+smock-dresses/faye-turtle-neck-long-sleeve-swing-dress/invt/azz41543
>http://www.boohoo.com/day-dresses/mia-long-sleeve-midi-dress/invt/azz41131

Anyone have a good tutorial that doesn't invove loads of creambased make up for covering/change the color of your eyebrows? I need to make my eyebrows white for a cosplay, but every youtube tutorial I have checked you need to have both white, and nude creambased makeup and I would rather not use that a whole day on a con (sensitive skin)

>>8093572
I am making Annie right now, and I use a stretch velvet for the blouse and skirt, gold pleather for the gold, a matte satin for the purple and organza for the ruffles on her skirt. I don't know if I recommend them, they are hard to work with, especially the velvet, and the result gives off a more fancy little girl's dress vibe. It does look good, but maybe not everyone's cup of tea.

I would probably have went for a cotton sateen instead for the blouse and skirt (they didn't have that where I live, I just had to go with what I found in the correct color...)

Good pleated skirt tutorial? Im new to sewing and suck at attaching zippers.
Also how do you use starch on fabric for it to hold?

>>8094017
I'm using casa sateen and 1in horsehair.
I asked on FB for some help and I have a few response:. Trying some interfacing and ruffle it more or use a small horsehair and ruffle it that way.
I'm just worried how a waist high skit will translate with either advice . Plus, I would have to do the shoulder ruffles to get the same look?

There is a Creamy Mami doll that has a longer skirt with higher ruffles that looks good so I'm not sure if I should just go with that instead of figuring anime physics. That and I'm wanting to not use any more money on this since I've been using the stuff I already have.

>>8094514
Your skirt is too long and it needs support higher up at the waist seam to hold it up (e.g. a layer of tulle, stiff interfacing or wire frame that extends from above the waist seam to below it), as well as possibly needing to be drafted as a 2-circle skirt.

>>8073263 →
Oversized newsboy cap

>>8094406
I used latex lash glue then white lipstick straight over.

>>8093568
I think a heavy delustered bridal satin might be ok, or a nice cotton sateen. Otherwise a medium-weight (poly)cotton plain weave of some sort.

>>8094474
Follow the instructions that come with your zipper. They're pretty straightforward and don't be afraid to practice on scrap fabric first. You'll need the proper sewing machine zipper foot as well. Also recommend using an invisible zipper with pleated skirts.

What fabric are you using for the skirt? Most polyester/cotton fabrics won't need starch but just a quick pressing between wears to hold the pleats.

>>8094514
Take the skirt you have and the pattern you used for it, cut out at least one more of the exact skirt (if not two more), combine these with the one you already have and make a super-circle-skirt. Horsehair it and waistband it and you're good! You might adjust the length of the skirt and make it a bit shorter, but be the judge for that because what are anime proportions.

Having issues finding shoes for Ayumu. I had ordered some but they were WAY too small and now I got 2 weeks before I wanna wear it. Anyone got some good suggestions for shoes?

>>8094703
What's your foot size?

>>8094714
9.5 M or 11.5 W

>>8094718
>>8094703

You could get something like this, take the top part off, and wrap a ribbon around your calves.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Womens-Fashion-Shoes-Shiny-Synthetic-Leather-Cany-Flat-Shoes-Comfort-Boat-Girl-/131269763530?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&var=430667759483&hash=item1e9049a1ca

Still looking around anon. It's really hard to find ballet male shoes in pink lol.

>>8094739
First, I appreciate you looking, second, I love those but sadly they would not get here in time for both the cons I'm wearing this for.

>>8094537
>>8094601

OK thank you! I'll try to find some extra fabric to make a few more underskirts and see how that works out. It's already pretty short. It's right under my butt on the back.

So I have a couple large surgical scars on my abdomen. I've been thinking about doing some cosplays that show off the midriff but I'm self-conscious about my scars. Is there any way to make them not as noticeable? Is there any scar fading stuff actually works? I've tried some in the past but it didn't really do much.

Pic related, its me

>>8094901
You can try using makeup.

>>8094755
I'm still looking anon. Did you try places like Walmart and Payless?

>Size 11 in women's here.

Anyone know what kind of phone Mikado uses from Durarara?

>>8094901
>not as noticeable
Concealer and foundation matched to your abdomen

>fading
Vit E, vit A, jojoba oil...but whatever you use make sure you massage it in 3X per day, massage helps stimulate collagen/elastin production as much as the active ingredients. Maybe consider a dermaroller as well

>>8094901
Whoa those look great! As someone with similar scars (the central one at least) but way further behind in healing stages, I think they're really subtle, if that helps you feel any better.

>>8094969
It looks like it's based off of two similar but different cellphones:

The front side appears to be based off of Sanyo's au Infobar (A5307ST) in checkered.

>>8094969
>>8095011
and the back side looks a lot closer to au Infobar2 (W55SA) in colorful carp.
The coloring of the cellphone appears to be a cross between the two phone models and colors.

>>8094910
>>8094984
>>8094990
Thank you guys!

>>8094969
>>8095021
Front side of the Infobar2.

Anyone have a good place for a body stocking for Tharja? I was thinking of sewing together these belly stockings I found and regular pantyhose but I dunno how good it will look. Also any suggestions on what I should make the collar out of?

How fragile is acetate? I want to make clear wings but I'm scared of them tearing.

>>8095070
I wouldn't recommend it. Acetate isn't really durable. It has terrible abrasion resistance so any time your wings rubbed anything it would wear down really quickly. It also is hard to take wrinkles out of depending on what kind you get (some finishes help prevent that stuff). It does, however, keep shape well when heat set.

It's an okay cheap option, but I'd be afraid of it rubbing against stuff like seats, people in crowded areas, etc. and getting worn down quickly.

>>8095082
Well, fuck. What other options for clear wings are there that are sturdier (and not too heavy)?

>>8095065
There aren't any opaque seamless ones. You need make it out of stockings. Most are kind of dark so try to find thinner stockings if you can

>>8095021
>>8095011
>>8095036

Thanks a lot anon this was really helpful.

>>8095065
Try contacting someone that did a Tharja before.
I don't know what people think of KANA on this board but I think she did a nice one of her, seems friendly enough too.

>>8093275

This is the product:
>>8092848

It's aliexpress and it really isn't THAT different. The pink isn't really a concern, I can add that in myself. A quick youtube or google search suggests coloring it with marker (which will also change the texture) or using some powder (only temp). I was wondering if there was anything out there I didn't know. But looks like Ill just style and use as is at this rate.

>>8093275
Sorry that was wrong, its this one.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Hot-Selling-Anime-Blonde-Mixed-Pink-Medium-Natural-Straight-no-game-no-life-Teto/1996180272.html

How do I cosplay the Super Bowl shark?
The outer shell appears to be fleece, but how do I go about making the support structure?

>>8095299
This might sound stupid but I might browse the reddit AMA request about the sharks. There might be a tid bit of info in there. Otherwise i suspect a foam base "helmet" for the head shape.

>>8095299
open cell foam adhered to itself? that's how they make the base for a lot of large puppets and stuff...

>>8094595
No zippers came with it, and... I never used or heard about zipper foots in school?
And not sure yet but Id still like to use starch for whichever I do use.

>>8095452
Well they're a thing, so google them. School doesn't teach you everything in life, are you even old enough to be here?

If you want to starch it, just use the spray starch and iron it in as you press the pleats.

>>8095452
So are you looking to make a zipperless pleated skirt?

If it's knife-pleated skirt, what you can do instead is make the skirt as if it had a zipper, but finish the hems where you would normally install a zipper. Then make a button hole in the waistband, and sew on a button and set of skirt hook & eyes on the other end of the waistband. When the waistband is closed, the gap between the hems will be hidden in an inward fold of the knife pleat and should not show.

If it's a box-pleated skirt, I don't think there's really any way to do it. You can try a stretchy fabric, but that's not something recommended for beginners to work with and it's even hard to hold pleats. Having an elasticized waistband might work, but it also creates a lot of bulk and scrunched-up pleats at your waist.

>>8094703
Try Bodyline!

I need some advice on how to make 2 props from NGE, pic related. I've never made props before so I apologize for my long post and will appreciate any help!

1- DSS Choker. The official is made from some sort of leather, but in the series it looks more metallic. I figured red plexiglass would work for the front part, but I'm really not sure what to use for the actual choker part since I'm not crazy with the leather look. It would also be cool if it was adjustable for different neck sizes.

2- Lance of Longinus.
I figure I'll use a wooden dowel for the bottom, but I have no idea for the top or how to create that structure without it being flimsy or breaking easily.
I'd like these to be sturdy but also con safe if possible, thanks!

>>8095756
>DSS Choker
Use foam and then seal it and paint it with some metalic paint

2- Lance of Longinus.
http://breathelifeindeeply.deviantart.com/art/Lance-of-Longinus-Evangelion-WIP-286920080

>>8095775
How would I go about getting the foam around my neck without bending it and cracking the paint? What would you recommend for the closure point?
Also, not trying to be an ass but I'm not a fan of how misshapen that lance is and I figure I wouldn't do much better using that method. Thanks though!

>>8095793
>Cut a strip with the lenght of you neck.
>Join both side with tape.
>Place the foam near some heat source, it will blend.
>Let it cool and you'll have the shape.

Hope it makes sense. Look for tutoriales, there are a lot.

About the Lance. Tbh, if you don't know how to figure the shape of the top, you'll have a hard time, I guess you are new to props or cosplays in general.
You are probably going to make it a couple of times until you are satisfied. Again, google for tutorials, there are a lot

Anyone can help me with the stick?

>>8095898
>>8095898
I have this feeling where I guess you are new to prop making, am I right? If so, google for techniques, because there is no much to explain.

>google for a papercura star, make it, seal it with paper mache and sand it.
> make the rest of the stick with wood and give it the shape with foam

>>8096013
Yes first time thank you ^^

What size should a seifuku neckerchief be? I was thinking 60 x 60 but I'm now unsure.

>>8092408
what series is this character from???

Does anybody know how I can get started on making a pattern for a bodysuit like this one, with seams down the front? Also any recommendations for fabric choice would be wonderful!

dropped my picture, sorry!

>>8096242
No game no life

>>8090307
In shape dude looking to do something from League this year. Thinking Zed, Panthion, or Yasuo.

Issue I'm seeing right now, right off the bat, is armor. All of my options need varying levels of metal or hard plastic armoring to look accurate. How do I go about doing the armor thing, 3d printing?

>>8096468
worbla on foam

>>8096468
Use the model viewer on Lolking to see the details. Ask your armor-experienced friends for help.

>>8096696
Yeah, already doing the model viewer. Zed looks the most fun and doable.

>>8096483
Any solid resources or tutorials to use for this, it does seem like a good choice.

What fabric(s) would you recommend for the bandage-like dress and the coarse-looking-inside, softer-looking-outside cloak that the Maiden in Black wears?

>>8097148
Linen for the dress no doubt, and this is lust my opinion but the cloak looks as if it might be made of deer hide or something, the inside being the part that was scraped clean. So I'd say a good quality suede or leather.

Where can I get a realistic rifle that is not an airsoft gun? I have a perfect totally disable air soft gun that I wanted to take to sakura con but apparently their policies don't allow it, and I'm sure a lot of cons are similar. Is there any way to get something that looks realistic but is just totally non functioning?

>>8090307
I can't find these shoes anywhere !!! HELP !

>>8093322
Shameless bump

I've seen a lot of people using poster board foam for building these. Is there something more durable out there? Preferably not too heavy of course.

>>8097449
Have you tried giving it a yellow tip? Maybe you can remove the mag. Talking to the admins for the con may help.

>>8097547
they are just sandalds. Buy cheap ones and customize them

Vaguely /cgl/ related and I'll probably get shit for this.

Are there any /cgl/ recommended sites for compilation of good lolitas? I need some references for lolita designs and google usually just gives me itas.

>>8098129
This threads are mor cosplay related than lolita, go here >>8089895 , you'll get a better answer

>>8098170
Thanks anon, my bad for that, not used to this board.

What color would you call the trim and cuffs on this jacket?

>>8098231
Olive.

I'm gonna be cosplaying kurapika soon and I was just wondering for the inside designs on his skirt and tabard if it would be the best to use transfer paper, fabric paint, or sewing them on. I'm not a very strong sewer but I'll do it if I must

>>8098309
Since it's the same color as the trim, I'd have to go with it being fabric applique.

>>8092372
It looks like their website offers custom sizing

I only know how to make bows that look like the top one in this picture, with the corners and stuff. How would I go about making a bow that looks like the second picture? It's tounder and fullerand doesn't have seams on the side. Sorry about bad quality, I hope this question makes sense :<

>>8098787
Are you clipping your seams?

>>8098791
Yes, but that just makes the corners more pronounced

>>8098787
You make a bow like this. If not, accept reality that some things need seams in real life.

>>8098805
Sorry, I misunderstood your question. The top image looks like a rectangle that's been tightened at the middle. The bottom looks like a longer rectangle that's been sewn into a circle (both ends sewn together) and cinched at the middle. To make more rounded bows with the first method, you need to round your corners a bit. And what do you mean by seams?

>>8097961
To be honest I know pretty much nothing about guns, but I sent out an email and they said no disabled airsoft guns were allowed, which kind of sucks. I don't know what this means but my boyfriend said he removed the hammer(?) and gas tube so apparently it doesn't work at all, and even have an orange tip.
I'm a little bit tempted to just take it anyways and wrap an old peacebonding tape from the previous day's prop around it but I don't want to get kicked out or something.
But seriously, I know I've seen people with gun props before, I wonder what does comply if this doesn't...

What fabric would work for Pulmo? I'm going to make the skirt lolita length so the bell shape is strong enough which would imply cotton, but I also want to do something more jellyfish-like.

>>8098842
Chiffon would work.

>>8098787
I imagine looking at how paper bows are made would get you closer to what you want.
Either way you're gonna have seams and you'll probably have to stuff it to get the fullness you want.

>>8097212
The inside, especially with the fraying at the bottom, looks more burlap-ish to me, but the softer looking outside doesn't make sense then. Also I am too poor to buy that much leather.

>>8092301
>best type of wood for cosplay props


Balsa is very lightweight and can be cheap. Knives can be used to cut them if they are thin enough.

MDF(medium density fiberboard) is really cheap if you look around locally. They are very easy to sand and shape given their lack of grain. The lack of grain also gives it a smooth finish although you will have to avoid exposing it to moisture since it will deteriorate as a result. Note that mdf often releases formaldehyde when sanding or cutting it so please exercise caution.

Poplar is great for imitating blades as it has a small grain that looks smooth.

>>8098842

i would recommend organza. It is sheer and soft but has more body than chiffon and i believe would lend itself better to create that bell shape you want. if you really want to use cotton.. you can use cotton voile, which is a very lightweight cotton which can have a sheer quality to it as well.

Can anyone please post the fairy wings tutorial that floats around threads on here? Or if you know of any tutorial that would help with a Kira cosplay from dark crystal, pls post

>>8099381
not sure if this was the one you were looking for, but i hope it helps!

Probably a silly question, but I'm having to ombre dye some cotton fabric. The last time I dyed something cotton, it shrank horribly. Since it's ombred, it's also not the whole garment, so I don't want just the bottom to shrink and make it look weird. I've also looked into cold water/fiber reactive dyes to keep it from shrinking, but all I'm finding are tie dye kits? Are those going to even work right? Otherwise how the heck can I keep my fabric form shrinking when dying?

>>8099639
Are you prewashing it? You should prewash all washable fabric before even sewing it, let alone dyeing it. I have horrible fabric shrinkage and uneven dye jobs if I don't prewash before dyeing but as long as I wash it first, it turns out fine.

>>8099655
I'm pretty new to dying things in general, and my first attempt was the one that shrank. I did prewash. But I washed it in cold water because it was cotton. But it still shrank. Granted, I dyed the garment before I sewed it together, and since this is only being dyed at the bottom, I'm probably going to have to dye it after it's sewn together, or the pieces themselves. So I'm guessing I should wash it in warm water first, so if it's going to shrink, it does it before hand? Sorry for rambling. Just trying to make sure I cover everything.

>>8099666
Wash it at the same temperature you're going to dye it at, it really is that simple.

So I'm 5'10" and always have trouble finding thigh-highs that fit without turning into knee socks.

Does anyone know of any good shops that sell thigh-highs for tall girls? Specifically ones that would be lace-topped.

>>8099666
Prewash cotton in hot water, if not just tossing it into the washer/dryer and going through a normal hot wash cycle. As long as it's not a delicate weave, the point is to have heat help maximize expected shrinkage/undoing the warp and wash out the finish or any chemical coating.
>ombre
Is this the new and trendy way to call gradient dyeing?

>>8098787
round the edges on the rectangle of your fabric, make the band as normal and see if that works?
if not
make it out of clay/resin and clip it on.

What is the type of plastic that is coloured but see through, but also quite bendy?

I am sewing an underbust corset, I used a corset pattern (Butterick 4254) which I modified a bit. I finished sewing the pieces together and it way too big. I put in grey bits between the panels, so I am not sure if it's just that or not. It seems far too large for that to be the issue. I am wondering if the pattern size of 12-16 was US and not Australian (usually when you get that size range it is Aus sizing though). I don't want to unpick the whole damn thing because I spent two days on it. Can I just cheat and remove the last two panels on each side? Or do some extra seems maybe? They actually haven't put the sizing in cm or inches for the finished product at all.

>>8099768
You can buy thin plastic sheets from speciality craft stores, but sheets are only like, A3.

>>8099768
Acetate? It comes in large sheets (at least where I live)

does anyone have any idea on where these white straps go? they have button holes in the back but there's no buttons on this cosplay

Wanting to build an NCR Ranger cosplay like pic related, had no problem building the Duster and Chest peice, however having some problems on how to build the helmet. Should I build it out of
>EVA Foam
>Styrene Sheets
>Also need help with what to make the red eye lenses out of

All help is appreciated

I'm trying to build two ship girl's equipments but I'm not sure how to do it or what's the pattern? Akitsu Maru and Taigei are the ones I'm trying to do

http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Akitsu_Maru
http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Taigei

Using this as a guide:
http://www.gyakuyoga.com/bset/bset-tenryu-sougou-En.html

I think this thread is for costume making help, but can you guys help me? I'm going to my local con and I want to make a costume change mid day, but my friends don't have a room and the whole place is booked up so I have nowhere to stash my costume. I don't have a car, either... Is there a way I could still do a costume change? The bus also doesn't run that late for when I want to change.

>>8100781
What convention are you going to? Some places such as hotels and convention centers have lockers to store your stuff.

I could attempt to find someone to help you with the room situation depending on the con too.

Stupid question but what's the grace period for a custom order? I need something by May but I don't want to bug the seller/commissioner. I emailed them back in the fall about this to get started but things happened (i.e. I couldn't get my original costume,) so I emailed them back in December to change my order. They said it was ok but haven't replied back after I sent them pictures/etc. of the helmet I wanted. I'm really paranoid because I heard good helmets take two-three months and it's already February.

>>8100791
It's radcon in tri-cities, washington. It's not so big so, yeah... But I guess the hotel its at could have storage somewhere!

>>8100797
>There's no forum site on this website
>There's no forum site at all

I'll look around facebook but so far it looks like I can't help you with the hotel situation at all. Yes most convention centers have lockers as well as hotels so my suggestion is to call ahead about them. I'm not sure how safe they are (I've heard horror stories and good things about them,) because I don't like in Washington but yeah.

I've worked doing locker watch (and even put my stuff in them) so yeah.

>>8090307
I'm stupid and can't seem to find a Mario Kart peach/daisy/rosalina biker costume tutorial. I also have no idea what fabric to get for it.
Any Help is appreciated

>>8100654
suspenders

>>8100897
I made Biker Daisy and I used this pattern here. I used a thick stretch jersey, but I think a thick lycra would work better. (my store only had thin see-through lycra)

>>8097449
this is a game controller

http://www.walmart.com/ip/U.S.-Army-Elite-Force-Assault-Rifle-Controller-PS3-Move-Playstation-3/20666677

>>8097449
http://www.amazon.com/Launcher-Stainless-handcuffs-Realistic-Removable/dp/B004TNTRP8/ref=sr_1_8?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1423104776&sr=1-8&keywords=m16

I need help finding pigtail clips like so but in black, Arda seems to be my only option, but I want to see if there is any other cheaper pigtails.
Arda is selling theirs for $15 each.

>>8101662
Bodyline? Won't be amazing quality, but they're not the worst.

I have no idea what i'm doing

So i've been wanting to get into cosplaying and shit at cons for awhile, ive finally decided on a character that i could pull off, i have most of what i need except for a wig, so is there anything else I should know?

It seems straightforward enough, go dress up as a thing and walk around a con. Am I overthinking it? Or are there actually some things i should probably know. Assume i'm an idiot who knows nothing about cons and cosplay (because i really don't)

>>8101025
Thank you anon this is great.

I bought a lot of stuff from Japan and it's ready to ship but I have no idea how to fill this out:
>item name :
>item price :
>item quantity :
>Mark as gift?

They wanted to fill it out like this:

>Name : Comic
>Price : 10,000 yen
>Qty : 47
>No Mark as GIFT

I bought like 300 USD worth of items and it's coming to the USA.

>>8101783
Post pic of character?

You may be overthinking it; are you going to the con alone or with friends, especially friends who have been to a con before?

I've been going to cons for over 10 years so if you have more specific questions about cons/cosplay than "wat do" I can probably help you.

>>8101783
Have you gone to conventions before? Being in cosplay at a convention is basically like going to the convention as a normal attendee, only you're dressed up. You still can hang out in the public areas (like the lobby, some hallways, outdoors), you attend panels, browse through the artist's alley/vendor's booths, meet up with friends or make new ones.

When you're in cosplay, a few extra things:
>people may stop you to ask if they can take a picture, if they recognise your character and like your outfit
>people who are cosplaying from the same source material might end up hanging out with you for a long period of time because you both have a demonstrated interest in the same thing, and pictures are cooler with more than one person
>if your cosplay has big parts - like an unwieldy prop or wings or a long trailing hem - you need to be constantly aware of where those parts are relative to people around you, so as not to damage your cosplay or other congoers

Going as Arya Stark (GoT) to a con. I'm 21, but could easily pass for a 14 y/o if it wasn't for by boobs. My face I can fix with some makeup, but how do I bind my boobs (size C-D)? I have never done a male/child cosplay.

>>8102611
You use either a sports bra or an actual FtM binder from Underworks or Lesloveboat.

You can use Ace tape but it's not recommended. Also anon if you bind make sure not to bind for 4+ hours depending on what method you use (some cases it's 8-10.)

>>8102616
Why? Will it trouble the breathing? I do use underbust corsets for long periods of time, but that's not really the same thing, I guess.

How would I go about making this top/cardigan without it being too bulky? I did consider knitting it, but I'm not sure how well that would work

>>8102632
Ace tape if worn too long can cause damage, breathing problems, rib injuries, etc. Also it's tape so yeah it's not recommended. But that's with any binding method but the one size smaller sports bra since you're compressing your boobs against your chest.

>>8100795
As long as you're polite in the email, it's completely reasonable that you're concerned after 2 months of no contact, especially if they didn't warn you beforehand or tell you specifically when they would contact you next. Just try not to make it too much of a whiny "is it doooone yet"

>>8102611
Don't use Ace tape! Its job is to constrict to stabilise and reduce the shifting of injured areas, so every time you inhale, it constricts around your chest. You CAN get cracked ribs from binding with Ace tape for a long period of time.

FtM binders are great and feel like nothing. If you get a legit one from Underworks or Lesloveboat, it doesn't injure your ribs or hurt your breathing. These are designed for daily use, so you know they're good for long wear.

There's also a method of wearing two sports bras - the one closest to your skin the right way, and the one on top backwards (with the bust area on your back instead of on your chest). For me, that one doesn't work much better than wearing only one sports bra, but if your breasts aren't super fleshy, you might have more luck.

>>8095091
Personally I'd recommend organza or tulle. I've also seen some tutorials just buy tights and stretch the material over a wire frame, that might work as well. There are quite a few tutorials on making fairy wings and the like that would probably help.

Hey guys, so I'm going to my second convention and decided to finally try out cosplay. Thing is, turns out I have 0 talent for manual craft and the likes, so making my own cosplay while keeping it decent might prove hard. I know better than to closet cosplay or buy one on ebay.

What I'm asking is, are there any websites/people that will take costume requests and do a good job? Or should I just stick to my guns and do it myself?

>>8102847
>Taobao
>Chubcakes or other tumblr peeps

It depends on what you want anon. I can try to give you a list.

>>8102847
Well, if you keep telling yourself that you can't do it because you don't have the skills, obviously you'll never acquire those skills. Cosplay is a lot of trial and error most of the time, not 'talent'. Pick something simple and it'll come out looking... well, maybe not perfect, but decent certainly.

Commissioning is probably the term you're looking for if you want someone to make the costume for you. I think someone recommended looking on coscom?

Help on how to make the shoulder part and forearm part, and how to attach it to the main pieces of the costume?

Thanks in advance!

My girlfriend and I are working on a Senjougahara cosplay for her and we're going with her casual black dress outfit (whatever you want to call it). The only little bump we seem to have run in to is finding a good necklace. It seems generak enough so none of the cosplay sites i usually check seem to have it as an accessory you can purchase so I was wondering if any seagulls new some pretty identical replacements. Thanks in advance!

>>8103274
Picture? I can't remember what the outfit looks like off hand.

Also good taste anon.

>>8103283
Just used google real quick and this is a pretty good reference for the outfit and a clear shot of the necklace.

>>8103289
I'd hedge a bet Fire Mountain Gems has that EXACT heart pendant.

>>8102567
Going as this guy probably, naruko from yowapeda.

I'd be going alone most likely.

>>8102602
Nope, never been to a con. I live in rural missouri so there's no conventions within a reasonable distance, but i'm moving to the seattle area soon. Anyway, thanks for the help, didn't know people cosplaying from the same thing would group together.

>>8103310
Thank you so much. I found a couple different options here that should work fantastic.

I have just started work on the skirt, but I don't want it to droop. I was going to make a hoop skirt, but I just turned into a huge mess.

I will try using just a petti coat, but I believe the material will be too heavy.

I need help finding a few tutorials for hoop skirts, any information about petti coats, or other options to make the skirt "puff" out.

So I have a wig from Arda that's REALLY itchy and the fibers have gotten kinda stiff, like there's no "flow" to them now. Should I just wash it? This is the only wig I have from them. I'm not sure if this is just how their wigs act when they get dirty or if I should try something else...

>>8103552
If it's itchy, there's a chance that yes, you need to wash it. We get sweaty with wigs on, y'know. What do you mean my 'no flow'?

Would anyone be able to help me go about making the tail for her? I'm slightly concerned that the armor could weigh down the tail if I tried it.

>>8103559
I'm guessing it doesn't have as pleasant a fall as it used to, like the way the tresses look, if they're scraggly or clumpy being the only adjectives I can think of.

>>8102992
Look up craft foam or worbla armour tutorials. For attachment, you could probably glue velcro to the base of the armour and sew matching velcro to the suit.

>>8103335
>didn't know people cosplaying from the same thing would group together
You're welcome! And it's not some kind of cosplayer secret code, but if you're looking for company, you can always ask someone you run into if it's cool to hang out with them for a while since you're alone. I've met some con friends that way, when we all happened to be cosplaying from Avatar and ended up spending the day together.

That said, going to a convention is less awkward (and thus less social anxiety-causing) if you're able to go with a friend. Between the two of you, you can fill up a day with things that either person wants to see, and just having someone by your side is useful so you don't look like an aimless loner the third time you make a route of the con floor. If you want to meet people before the con, find the convention's Facebook page or take a look in the Tumblr tag (or sometimes the convention has a forum) - there is almost always someone who is going alone and is interested in hanging out with a new person.

>>8103704
>find the convention's Facebook page or take a look in the Tumblr tag
Oh shit, i never go on facebook or tumblr so i'd have never done that. Thanks again for the help anon, i'm looking at cons i could go to and getting excited about it now.

Planning on making Nanami from Revolutionary Princess Utena, wondering if anyone has some good pattern refs for the jacket?

Greetings.

I'm trying to portray a platinum white/very clear yellow haired albino character (no, no "evil albino" cliché here) at a play in more than one instance.

Have had disastrous results with wigs (big head, looks fake, stylisation not enough...etc) and I can't dye my hair permanently because of my job.

Any advise is truly welcome. Thanks in advance.

>>8103821
get a better wig

What's a good material to make visors out of? I need something that I can see through but can't be seen through.

>>8103893
Just use whatever then apply window tint film to it.

>>8103895
So like, a sheet of plexiglass would work?

>>8103898
If you have the tools to cut/form it to the correct shape, then yes. Just be sure the correct color tint exists before you go through the trouble. What does the visor you want to make look like?

>>8103900
Technically it's not a visor. Basically I have a mask with eye holes that can't be used for a couple of reasons, and I actually plan on seeing out of the markings around the eyes.

>>8103903
If you just need to see out of a hole but don't want people to see your eyes, put a stretchy, semi-transparent dark fabric (I think what I used in the past was some kind of nylon? I got it from a remnant bin) over the holes and glue it in place. You can see out it but people can't see in.

Having trouble locating the right shade of yellow 4 way stretch vinyl for this costume. I'm wanting to stretch 4 way stretch vinyl over EVA foam and glue the majority of it together using contact cement, however I can't find a website that sells 4 way stretch vinyl in that sort of beigey/yellow color. I ordered some samples and I found a 2 way stretch yellow, however it's like, banana yellow and I will definitely need it to be 4 way stretch. Anyone have any suggestions or alternatives?

Would you say to use chiffon or a light cotton (like poplin) for the white "nightgown" on Flonne?

>>8103821
Arda's Benny is close to the haircut in this picture but it doesn't come in titanium blonde, which is the color you'd want for this. If you need this hairstyle, I'd go with the Benny in silver (basically white) and use idye or sharpie dye to tint it light yellow; if not I'd look for a different wig in titanium blonde. If you're really worried about realistic looks, go with one of their lace front wigs.

Sup. I'm planning a Homura genderbend cosplay for some point this year, and it's mostly staying the same as the usual design - albeit with some tweaks, obviously: the front bow will just be replaced with a tie of the same colour, heels will just be replaced with a pair of suit shoes, tights will likewise be replaced by suit trousers with the diamond pattern applied with purple fabric paint.

The problem, though, is the skirt. Can anyone think of any ideas for a waistpiece of the same colour which wouldn't look ridiculous worn over trousers?

Many thanks.

>>8104302
Are you trying to do something more masculine or is a feminine design still okay?
If you'd be willing to omit the pants, maybe replace the skirt with some sort of bloomer shorts and keep high socks with the diamond pattern.

How do I make the blue scalloped trim? Do I need to cut and sew blue fabric to fit the edge exactly and then just sew it on top? Or is there a better way to go about this?

>>8104302
Wear a belt based off of the skirt design/color scheme

>>8103700
Thanks anon!

>>8104302
make a cummerbund in that same color?

>>8104387
Maybe fabric paint?

>>8103618
I have an idea anon but I'm not even sure how you can do the 'face' on that.

I'd like some advice on Mami's socks. I've heard sock dreams is the best place to buy socks but which ones and should I modify them any? Oh and my hat is brown not plum sadly. So any recommendations?

>>8104968
Make a new hat.

>>8103618
You could make the tail in the same way the person who did the Cassiopeia cosplay (League of Legends) did her tail, but it was massive and likely only ever used for formal(ish) photoshoots, since it would've gotten in the way in a really bad way if she ever tried it on the con floor.

tl;dr if you want something like that tail, yes it will be big, yes the armor will weigh it down, no you probably won't be able to take it on the con floor with you.

Any tutorials on how to make a blazer/blazer pattern like this one? Haven't been able to find any that really fit.

Hello! Question for Kill La Kill cosplayers, I'm going to be cosplaying Yusuke from Yu Yu Hakusho, and I really wanted to use the method that cosplayers use for that one guy with the pink nipples for my Spirit Gun, but I haven't been able to find any tutorial reference on how to do it. Maybe I'm not using the right terms I my goole searches? I know they're LEDs, but how are there no visible wires coming out of the nipples? And wouldn't the resistors be sticking out? Any help at all would be great!

>>8104968
My friend bought good stockings from sears.com maybe check there

How do I cosplay Girls und Panzer without just looking like a guy in a military outfit? I suppose I could do a wig for erwin. Not being a girl is lame sometimes.

>>8105736
Forgot my pic

>>8105736
Just make sure your accessories are spot on. Anyone who has watched the show will know whats up, but most people will think you're in some sort of Hetalia cosplay.

How do you leave a review on a taobao item?

>>8105136
Cosmode has the exact pattern for this but I can't find the issue.

>>8106001
When you buy it, there will be a section on your Taobao account that lists the items. When the items arrive, it will give you of option of rating them.

I posted this in the wig thread too but it doesn't seem to be a very responsive thread

So I'm going to cosplay Bee's maid outfit at a con in June so right now I'm looking at wigs from Epic cosplay out of the coco brown or light brown which one is more accurate? The reason why I say EpicCosplay is because I'm afraid a long/medium wig from somewhere like Arda will become a knot monster before the convention.

>>8104639
I feel like fabric paint will look really tacky. I'll consider it though. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated though.

>>8106063
Thank you! I'll look into it

>>8106207
I'll keep looking though anon.

For that one anon who wanted to find medical eyepatches use this as a tag:

眼帯

Most eye patches though on Yahoo Japan auctions look like the ones on Taobao though. I found one that looks exactly like the ones used in anime but it's 5,000 for an unknown amount.

I've been thinking about doing a drill fist simon cosplay, but have been trying to figure out what material to make the drill out of.
I want it to be durable and also very smooth. Any help is appreciated!

Where do you guys get your dance tights?
I'm looking for ones to cover any blemishes on my legs, so as natural looking as possible. If they were plus sized that would be cool but not needed.
Thanks!

>>8104302
Maybe a purple belt and white accents? Sorry if this a trash suggestion I went as homura once, but it was Canon outfit.

Bump

I haven't cosplayed before. Would like to be Marjorine. Problem is I am very busty. Help?
Seeing as she is supposed to be a 9 year old I dont even know if I CAN pull this off. I do not want to do a slutty version.

>>8106722
what is binding

>>8106725
Doesn't work smallest I can get down to is a d cup.

>>8106773
Pick a character that you can pull off then?

>>8106773
Using a FTM binder?

>>8106782
Any ideas?
>>8106784
Yep it is an issue.

>>8106785
Are you that lazy or think /cgl/ is a magic 8-ball?

>>8106794
I am not lazy I just want to cosplay one of the kid characters but I don't see how I could do it with h cup boobs. Some might be easier to pull off than others, was hoping for ideas... I thought Marjorine would be cute to do. I still kind of want to anyway but I'm not quite sure what clothes butters is wearing. It looks like a sweater and a dress, or is it some smock type thing?
This is one of my favorite episodes, so yeah.

Hey guys, any idea how to make his sunglasses? I can't think of anything

>>8106308
Search for Big Daddy cosplay made by Volpin Props (can't post the link)
Or search for any other Big Daddy drill

This is an extremely nooby thing but no matter how hard I try I can never wear fake eyelashes properly, I either have them sliding about everywhere due to the glue or they come off quickly or they're super far from my real lashes, are there any tutorials that would help? most make up ones just skip the messing about with the fake eyelashes from what I've seen

>>8107429
Eyelashes are a pain in the as contact lenses, until you learn how to use them.
There isn't unfortunately a 'how to' but you can search over youtube for tutorials.
I love DUO eyelash glue, it's excelent.

>>8107540
Pain in the ass as contact lenses*

Sorry haha.

I guess this is the right thread to ask for opinions.

There's a con coming up soon and I've been asked to go by some friends who will be in costume.
Never done this before so I figured I'd go for something casual/simple whilst still being recognisable. I'm a big Flash fan and an avid runner so thought I'd combine the two and came up with this.

Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

>>8107545
and your question is?

>>8107558

Just if it's any good in general I guess, and worth doing or if anything should be changed for better effect.
Also not sure on what footwear to go with between the Onitsuka running trainers, yellow Converse or a pair of red Converse with a custom design painted on them.

So I'm going to be cosplaying Hisoka from Hunter x Hunter for Shutocon in about a month and a half.
I'm trying to look for a good wig to buy. I think I need a lace front wig, but I'm not sure where to fine one that is the color in the picture and long enough. If his hair is down, it's about shoulder-length and I'll just style it upright.

Do any of you guys know a good place to buy a wig like that? It needs to be able to ship within a month and a half. It's fine if it's too long, I'll just cut it.

>>8107576
Same anon here. I found a good wig after long searching, so I don't need help anymore.

How viable would it be to create Ice Drake Shyvana's armor (and any other future armor and prop components, for that matter) through the molding and casting process? Is it doable? In general the process interests me more than fabrication, so I don't mind if it's more effort. I'm just wondering if it yields good results with practice, since I see a lot of great fabricated armor and props, but not so many examples done through molding and casting.

It's really not enough of a question to make a thread on it, so I'm trying here. Just need a piece of advice.

I borrowed an analogic camera for a photoshoot next week (I'm the cosplayer, the photographer is amateur). It came with a film, but it has not been used for years. Is this film good or are the pictures going to come out weird? Should I spend the 30 pictures it has on something else?

The camera is an old Nikon, I don't know where to see the rest of the details (because I don't know anything about photography)

Thanks for any tips, I really don't know where to look for information on this.

I'm in the UK and I'd like to get some thick spongy foam to start building fursuit.

Sort of wanting pieces the size of a matress and about 4" + thick.

Does anyone have any recomendations for sourcing?

Thanks in advance!

>>8109126
definitely swap out the film for a fresh roll. Film does expire and besides, you don't know what damage (if any) it has already been subjected to. Why even risk potentially losing 30 shots? Save that roll for a day you feel like doing some experimental photography.

Also, if the photographer is an amateur, film camera is perhaps not the best idea for a shoot. There are many, many factors that can affect the quality of a shot. The fact that it's not even the photographer's camera (and therefore s/he is not familiar with its functions and any quirks it may have) makes me cringe a little. I hope you're not paying money for this shoot.

>>8109124
100% feasible, unsure how viable it would be.
Which is to say, it's definitely doable, but why you wouldn't just use EVA foam and sculpt it I don't really know.

>>8109296
Check places (maybe amazon has local retailers?) for upholstery foam.

>>8107566
What you're doing is called disneybounding. There probably won't be many people who are going to run up and take your picture, but it works just fine for showing you're a fan of the character. I think the onitsukas fit better thematically.

>>8107429
There are tons of tutorials on how to apply falsies. Best advice is to apply ample amount of glue to the lashes, then wait for the glue to turn clear. It will be dry enough that it's not sliding all over your eyelids, but still sticky.

>>8106827
From the pic, it looks like she is wearing a sweater over a skirt. Regarding your bust issues, the crossplay thread would be a good place to ask how to bind effectively and safely.

>>8106173
Neither of those. Her hair is more of an light ash brown. Arda's Desert Brown looks like a better match than what EC has to offer.

>>8105736
Pay careful attention to the fit of your jacket, and make sure your makeup is spot on. Be mindful of your body language as well.

>>8104387
Appliques.

>>8104302
Why not turn her skirt into long shorts (to the knee) and then wear leggings/long socks with the diamond pattern?

>>8104200
Not chiffon - her top is not transparent.

>>8106351
I got mine from
>http://www.allaboutdance.com/dance-clothing/product-view/style_T099.html
but the catalog also has other good offerings
>http://www.allaboutdance.com/dance-clothing/tights/full-footed/page1?ageGroup=adult

The ones I got seem sturdy and thicker-knit than most of my tights (ie I think they'll last through more uses). They kind of give my legs a mannequin look, partially because I'm not used to seeing them without scars and partially because I accidentally bought a shade too light. I thought "caramel" would work for my mid-tan Asian skin, but probably should have gone a shade darker.

>>8109306
No, not at all, it's a shoot with friends. I borrowed this camera because we thought it would be fun to get some pictures with the analogic effect and the photographer is in is 50s, so he would know how film works.

On any case I think I'll spend like 20 pictures on something else and leave 10 for the shoot, maybe we'll get some funky effects out of this film. Then replace it with a new film.

Thanks for the advice, it was very helpful!

Help me look for a nude leotard? Basically, just a skin colored shirt with a high collar (think turtleneck with less frump) that's not too transparent. I live in Canada and the only thing I've found cost a fortune to ship to there. ;;

> also, taobao stores are fine since I'm ordering shit from there anyway

Would Makise Kurisu's jacket be a fleece fabric?

>>8109818
You're completely kidding, right?

It should be a thick and comfortable knit with no lining, something like ponte roma, but you can also use bottomweight fabrics if knit fabrics are beyond your skill range.

Yo, gulls; I'm trying to find some nice men's leather gloves, and I'm not having so much luck. They don't necessarily need to be functional, because honestly I'm looking for tight gloves in varying lengths, only for show/cosplay, and really, the more fetish-y the better. Any suggestions?

im gonna start working on this version of Yoko, and I was wondering if Vinyl would be best to make the boots??:
https://www.fabric.com/buy/eh-762/pul-polyurethane-laminate-1mil-optic-white

is there any other better fabric/ place to buy it? thanks

If you're fairly good at sculpting, there's this fantastic lightweight clay called Premier. It's advertised as a light weight stone clay, and it dries even lighter than it is wet. However, you need to be very certain when sculpting with it because of how easily it sets, but it does take a long time to dry all the way through and can be dented during that time (I sculpted amulets and it took five days to dry). The right type of paint will give it the metallic sheen you want. I suggest perhaps antique gold spray paint-stand about a foot back when giving it a spray.

>>8090307
Hi guys. I want to do a Celty cosplay but the helmet... I'm wondering if I should buy it or try to make it myself. I don't have much experience in making props so I'm worried it will come out crappy. Any suggestions?

>>8110116
>Banana republic
>Men's warehouse
>Target
>Any fetish store

Where do you live anon? If you live in the USA there shouldn't be an excuse but if you don't I could probably look up some ebay/taobao listings.

>>8110239
If you have money anon get it commissioned.

If you have time and patience do it yourself. Making a helmet isn't hard but not making it look like shit requires time, effort, and practice. You will make mistakes.

>>8110246
I'm considering making it since I'd rather not spend tons of money. It would be best to get a bicycle helmet as a base and add onto it? Or an actual motorcycle helmet and adding ears/painting it?

where could i find a jacket like this

>>8110269
Maybe thrift/secondhand stores or costume stores for a jacket "like" it. Floor-length coats haven't been in fashion recently.
It'll be highly improbable to find one that you can use for cosplay with only minimal modifications though, since the jacket has a lot of details and specifications, especially the numerous decorative seams and tailored look.

Suggestions on doing freckles right? I'm cosplaying a character who canonly has freckles and most of the examples I've seen are shit. Or pictures of cosplayers who have done them well?

>>8110269
Hot damn anon the trailer just came out. We just talked about this in the Persona/SMT thread. How the hell are you going to do the undershirt is my question.

>>8110257
http://lishlitz.deviantart.com/art/Celty-Helmet-Tutorial-304459335

http://www.sadame.org/celty/celty_eng.php

http://www.toadvineandtaylor.com/2011/anime/celty-helmet-v2/

It would cost you $50 bucks maybe if you don't mess up.

>>8110294
What I've done is gotten brown mascara, put a tiny tiny tiny dot on one finger, smush it on the other finger, then lightly dab it on your cheekbones/nose or wherever else it needs to be. It comes off light on the skin this way. You can also look up youtube freckle videos.

>>8110324
These are awesome anon!! Thank you so much for the links, I'll definitely need to use these!

If I made the skirt longer would it still look ok? I really love the top half of it, but I have a self consciousness about my thighs.

Does primer like plasti dip cover fast-fixes on eva foam? I made 2 pauldrons where I realize i fucked up with the size and I added a strip of foam on both and to cover the joint I put tape over it.

>>8094901
maybe some makeup that covers tattoos?

>>8110460
Fine as long as you maintain silhouette and proportions to some extent. Don't make it knee length or lower than the socks, and it'll be fine.

>>8099693
i'm not sure about lace, but thigh highs from american apparel are extremely long.

I've been looking for a P4 school uniform and I found these 2 listings.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Persona-4-Character-Cosplay-Costume-Custom-Made-/180976358034?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERSONA-4-School-Uniform-Custom-Made-Cosplay-Costume-/161060058719?

The one on top is Polyester and the one on bottom is Uniform fabric. Basically which one would be better off to go with?

Help, a wig I ordered that was advertised with a widows peak arrived today without one and I don't have time for another to ship to me. Anyone know how to create one on a wig hairline without it being a lace front?

>>8110244
Aye, these are good suggestions, and yes, I do live in the U.S.

Generally I wouldn't do target because the fit tends to be so awful, but Men's Warehouse is a good idea. I was mostly wondering, though, if there were any small independent lines that made nice leather gloves since I'd rather buy from them/anywhere that would do custom sizing. With most of the fetish shops I've seen, they've pretty much only had leather daddy fingerless gloves or weird gauntlets, and not anything tight and clean looking.

I will check Men's Warehouse, though, and even though I'd really rather not foot the price, Coach has had some close to what I've been looking for, but again, I'd prefer custom sizing and would need them before April.

What is the name of this style of jacket, where the sleeves are long but it only reaches half your waist?

Does anyone have a suggestion for a hip/butt binder for ftm crossplay? I'm built pretty small in size (5'6", 115 pounds) but I have a very feminine hourglass shape with fairly big butt/hips. I already have a chest binder so that isn't an issue.

Also this is a weird worry but uhh the hip binders don't come with a built in bulge right?

>>8111795
A cropped jacket

>>8111809
Thanks!

>>8111788
What price range are you looking for and I can attempt to look for some?

I used to work at Gap/Banana Republic. Too bad I don't still work there or I would just give you a comp and mail them for free.

>>8111798
No to the last question. I don't know anyplace outside of Underworks for them. Ascos on taobao sells one but I haven't tested it yet.

I'm gonna cosplay Kururi Orihara from Durarara (one on the right) but I am running into one problem.

Where can I find a pleated yellow skirt like this? I know that they come paired with sailor fukus but I just want the skirt. I've searched all over ebay and amazon with no luck.

>>8111870
Did you try Taobao and YAJ?

>>8111870
Is making it an option? Pleated skirts are very simple to draft from scratch and make. If not, you can try dyeing a white pleated skirt to the right color.

>>8111874
I've not tried there yet actually. But I try to avoid Taobao just because they are a hassle sometimes.
>>8111875
I actually bought a white pleated skirt and yellow dye only to find out that it was 100% polyester. I was furious.

>>8111874
What's YAJ?

>>8111880
There is polyester dye in fabric/craft stores, usually right next to the regular fabric dyes. iDye Poly is available in most JoAnn stores, for example.

>>8111880
You can make your own like anon >>8111875
said (I even have a tutorial,) but if you don't want to do that try Yoybuy's forwarding service or Yahoo auctions Japan (which is YAJ) because they sell tons of skirts like that.

>>8111883
>>8111874
>Using Yahoo! Auction Japan and paying proxy fees just for a skirt that you can make for less than $10

>>8111888
>Implying that you can't just use the yen trick and use a FS to get the skirt less than 5 with shipping.

Anon please. Not everyone is comfortable with making stuff.

>>8111892
Isn't the "yen trick" thing with Bodyline only?

Foreigners can't use YAJ for the most part due to how most sellers prefer bank transfers and credit/debit card options are locked to Japan issued-only.

>>8111404
Uniform fabric. Polyester will sit weirdly on your body.

>>8111410
The only way is to basically cut the actual wig on the sides. It will look strange anyhow. You can try talking to customer service and see if they can ship one in two-day service in return for your wig if it helps.

>>8111870
You can always find a white one and dye it, anon. I've found idye works well, especially with polyester and polyester blends. Don't do Rit, it's crap.

>>8111880
Nvm, just saw this.

Absolutely use idye, it works very well on polyester fabrics. It has color enhancer that comes with it as well. I used it on a polyester shirt recently and it worked very well. It's available at Joann's if you have one.

Also, I'm going to be Celty, so more Durarara is always exciting to me. Hopefully we can see your cosplay on here soon!

>>8111895
Yen is at a low in the USA. I think it's 1 USD per 1.34 yen or something. I think you can use a FS on rakuten and use your credit card. I wasn't talking about using a FS on YJA but saying that you can use a FS to buy a skirt if you wanted if Ebay/Amazon comes up nil or Amazon.co.jp.

It's really up to that anon. I personally don't care but I'm giving her options if s/h is too lazy to make a skirt or doesn't want to do so because they are uncomfortable.

>>8111947
Not related to the original anon's question at all, but that pleated tutorial shouldn't be followed for the most part. The only part I can completely agree with is the supplies needed step and the tip to iron the pleats for longer time to keep their shape. Something is going wrong already when step 2 is "sew a pretty hem" when the skirt body hasn't even been sewn up or pleated. Rest of it seems like begging the person to eyeball the width of the pleats and that ugly and uneven excuse of a waistband part.
>Do not sew a hem on the lower edge!
I don't get this at all. And holy fuck, using paper as the fabric guard and ironing on what appears to be a plush towel.

What's the best way to attach trim to a parasol? Just hand sew it carefully?

I want to cosplay Lapis Lazuli from Steven Universe, but have no clue how to go about making these wings. :I