/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'm making Squigly's bodice right now and I need to make sure I'm not fucking up the shape.

Is that the approximate shape my fabric needs to be? Am I retarded?

>>8158585
I'm trying to imagine how your pattern would even work, is that meant to be one piece for the entire bodice, because it should be three at the least (a back and two front)

>>8158585
Oh nvm ignore my last post you meant for it to just be the back panel, looks about right but obviously needs waist shaping

(didn't realize the other thread was saging when I posted this there, I guess)
I'm cosplaying Trish Una relatively soon. base wig is about 17in in the back, with bangs coming down just over the eyes. I've styled wigs before, but only minor changes, like spiking and trimming.
question is, how the hell do I achieve that little flip on top? will I need additional wefts, or a better wig (the one I bought is admittedly cheap, and I'm open to picking another one), or anything like that? sorry if this is a totally basic question or anything, I'm a relative beginner at working with completely unstyled wigs like this.

Never got answered, best shapewear to go under Ms Marvel?

Yo seagulls, anybody have an idea how to do Beat's shirt? I've considered just dyeing the sleeves, but I also need the red part.

Reposting since my question wasn't answered in the last thread:

What are your tried-and-true methods of eyebrow coloring? I see a lot of tutorials online, but what worked best for you?

>>8158741
I wear a waist shaper that you slip on. It covers any panty/tight lines and just keeps everything smooth. Just DONT wear one that has eyelit closing. I made that mistake the first time and you can see the eyelits in some of my pictures.

i'm having trouble deciding on what i want to use for the silver spirals on his shoulder guards. the base is an inch thick foam with a fiberglass coating. i just don't want the spirals to be raised too high looking goofy.

>>8158738
if you say your wig is a cheaper/thinner one, then investing in a thicker wig would def be better. i'd suggest an arda magnum in magenta (or raspberry if you want a bright vibrant)

>>8158738
(raspberry on left magenta on right for quick ref)

>>8158838
Why not use thinner foam? Craft foam is nice for embellishments.

>>8158752
Just dyeing the sleeves won't work as you will still be missing the L and R on his shoulders. You will have to either make it yourself, or have someone make it for you.

I was wondering if anyone here knew if you can glue latex onto PVC fabric????

Im trying to see if that could work since it would be easier than sewing the pattern on for Yoko's boots. And I don't really want to hand paint it since it could easily look tacky. thanks

I asked this on the last thread but nobody answered otl. I'm making Takao's props (pic related) but could I make the red base out of/how do I keep it circular?

how do you guys think i should go about doing the wig? i wanna get it as accurate as possible. which i know is going to be very hard. any tips or tutorials? i have the bobbles planned out. i am just so lost on the wig...
[sorry, i know i just posted in the last thread. not trying to be repetitive, just need help.]

Could anyone give advice on the skirt here? I've tried a few patterns now and none of them seem like they're going to really give the width of her skirt. I'm not sure if I'm making this the wrong shape or what. The bigger I make it the more it just looks like it's going to stick out in the back.

Someone did suggest wire but I'm not sure how to really do that.

Hello, I am trying to cosplay faust, GGxrd version, my question is how to attach the two crosses on to the belt, that's on his arms. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

>>8159045
I have this really shitty blog post about how I made pic related. Maybe it would help you with the rigidity you're looking for? Wire won't really work because it can bend in storage/during travel/walking in a crowd.
https://spazzerbot.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/the-making-of-falsetto-1-the-floating-tails/

>>8158993
Could you buy a huge bucket or plastic barrel and cut a segment off of it?

>>8159123
Foam.

>>8158752
besides just making it yourself

>take black sleeves off a black shirt
>sew onto green shirt
>sew on some red bias tape
>profit

>>8158993
buy a cheap hula hoop, cut it and put it in the top part where the white is

>>8159123
depending on what the crosses are made out of

I'd put a screw in through the belt though probably

>>8159191
The two crosses I have are made from wood, I don't want to start punching holes in to them before I know for certain.

>>8158853
The L and R would be screenprinted. That I could work with.

JoJo fag here. What should i use for the white striping on Mista's jumper? Bias tape? how would i get a clean pattern?

>>8159205
well then yeah,
screws would be the best, just remember to use washers

>>8159205
That sounds like it would be somewhat weighty and will cause the arm belts to sag horribly.

Anyone know a good place to order gothy stuff?

Particularly with a light weight hoodie with an oversized hood? (after other stuff too though)

>>8159397
my first thought would be to make a stretchy net thing that's loosely connected the rest of the shirt via the end of the sleeves and bottom of the shirt thing, but idk

im sewing up some blocks to have making tops for various things easier but princess seams + giga tits are kicking my ass

does anyone know of any guide/tips to make them work better other than re-drafting the muslin over and over to get this damn thing right?

Any pointers on how to make this rifle? It's inspired in a denel ntw20

>>8159856
And here's a photo of the real thing.

>>8158803
I just pencil my brows or do the glue method.

>Questions not answered in the last thread:

>8148777
>8155134
>8158020

Anons check the last thread to see if your question was answered or not and I'll try to answer it (not counting the ones already reposted.)

>My own lame question.

I just found three Arda wigs from 2012 (LOL wow) and my questions are:

>I have a size 61 cm head. They will definitely fit well right? I know they run big but this was over 3 years ago.

>I have a Magnum Long - Warm Light Brown. Would it be good for this cosplay from Persona 4 Arena ultimax? Or should I chose a different color?

>>8159856
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ESzAgLulOU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ajxcnm6nT4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWzfwWz-pIU

Something like this? Or you do want a specific denel ntw 20 tutorial?

>>8160180
My bad it's

>>8148777
>>8155134
>>8158020

>>8160210
An specific tutorial would be great, but I think something similar like these already helps a lot. Thanks anon.

>>8160234
How the hell do I make the end of a brush that looks like CLOUDS?

How the hell am I supposed to do the end of a brush that looks like clouds?

>>8160301
Also, any ideas on how to make the snake? I thought about expanding foam and then worbla but I don't know...

>>8160234
I'll try to find one. Give me a second.

I'd like to purchase an Elsa coronation gown. Are all cosplay websites bad? I looked at EZcosplay, and saw their horrible satin/velvet nightmare Anna costume. But then I looked at their Elsa coronation gown, and it looks alright. Should I even bother?
Also, where do I look to find someone to commission a cosplay personally?

>>8160301
use thick fluff sutffing

>>8160307
buy a fake rubber snake and paint it white

>>8160389

see >>8135969

Also try Taobao/coshana.com/google/etc.

>>8160398
D'oh. Thanks anon.

Anyone know what i should use for a parasyte cosplay? To make Migi look realistic rather than creased, painted mache.

>>8160666
>Whatever parasyte they use make it on point
>Whatever other item, such as a weapon, hair clip, quirk, etc. make it on point or to stand out

I haven't watched Parasyte and I haven't read the manga since the 90s so I can't remember who Migi was.

What shape should I use for this cape? I'm thinking a half-circle, but I've never made a cape before, and I'm having a hard time finding comparisons like "This is what a rectangular cape looks like when worn, this is a full circle, this is a quarter circle, etc."

And the best way to do the gold-edged collar bit would be... a separate tiny capelet on top of the larger one?

Anyone know where to get thigh high black heels that actually go up pretty high? The only ones I can find that aren't just a few inches above the knee are those awful fetishy ones with the cheap shiny latex and ridiculous heel

>>8160916
If you want it to actually close in the front you want a full circle that's just cut down the front.

>>8160999
Boots with heels anon? Or a specific shoe for a character?

>>8161017
Just boots with heels. Does not need to be any specific character.

>>8161047
Payless, Walmart, Target, Taobao. There's a ton of thigh high boots with heels that doesn't have spandex.

>Is picture related what you are looking for? Or something bigger than that.

>>8161072
Unfortunately I am looking for boots a whole lot longer than that, which is why I really want to avoid a latex look/super high heels/pointy toe - it is already an almost scandalously "sexual" look and I feel any of those things would just push it right into obscene fetishy-looking territory. Thank you though!

>>8161168
try aliexpress

I plan on cosplaying Izou (pic related) for this years Kawaii-con. Unfortunately, I do not know what the color of his outfit is. He wasn't in the anime, nor was he on a volume cover. So any suggestions on what colors I should use?

Also, I plan on using contacts to replicate his black Sclera. Which contacts would you recommend?

>>8160316
Thanks!

>>8161203
Does this manga have any color pages? Did you check pixiv and Japanese sites first?

What's the title? I can attempt to look for it.

>>8161310
It's Akame Ga Kill. I haven't looked on pixiv, but there were no color pages of him as far as I've seen. Again, he is a manga only character so I don't think he would get much promotion.

>>8161203
After looking through wiki, pixiv, and just plain google (reminder to never do that again because I ended up finding real life guro pictures) there's no color images of this guy. So I suggest either blues and reds or just blues/blacks (or whatever colors hakama pants/samurai outfits come in.)

Sorry I'm a bit tired and ginger beer ended up being splashed on my laptop so my mouse wasn't working.

For his contacts it's whatever the people who do Tokyo ghoul use I guess. I can try to look up the brand unless you already know it.

>>8161463
Thanks for all of your help mate. A friend of mine linked me to some good contacts, but it is way out of my price range. I'm probably going to pass on the contacts until I get enough funds, unless I find a cheaper alternative.

I posted in the wig thread already, but I guess it couldn't hurt to post here too. >>8161569

I plan to cosplay pic related, Eileen from the game Terra Battle. I can't find a long curly wig in a pale enough purplish-grey colour and what I can find, I don't really trust because ebay. Arda and Epiccosplay both have the right colour but their wigs don't come in the right styles so that's not really an option. I could always buy a longer wig and attempt to style it myself? I don't have any experience with that though and would really rather not go there.

Any suggestions, or an idea on where to look would be much appreciated.

fucked up and posted in the old help thread. anyway, two questions:

1. how do i go about cosplaying characters with 'unrealistic' body proportions? eg. elins from tera are literally 12 year olds with nicki minaj's ass and thighs.

2. the dress in pic related is fucking me over. how would I go about making it? is it a dark dress with the white stuff on top or a white top with a black skirt underneath?

>>8159013
Realistically speaking, it's going to be very hard to have a wig that thick. A quick google search shows me that most people usually go for clip on pigtails/long blonde wigs tied into pigtails (see pic related)

>>8160741
Migi is the parasite living in Shinichi's right hand (migi = right hand, hence the name).

>>8160666
I guess you could use your own hand and use make up/attach body parts and fake blades? IT sounds like you're going to be really picky regardless

I'm a beginner to sewing. How would I sew puffy-looking pants like Yuuka's?

>>8161787
make the pants slightly bigger than your measurements and put elastic into the waistband and at the ends of your pantlegs maybe? see
http://felixcorvus.deviantart.com/art/Poofy-Pants-Bloomers-Tutorial-316795189

This is a dream cosplay I'm finally tackling so bear with me as I want to do it absolute justice. Is there a way through rigging/wiring/the use of miniature fans I could replicate the way her dress floats?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZHgBKpaE24&t=17m38s

I have in the past created gravity defying dresses however the fabric I was using was much thicker and able to hide the worbla and wiring used.

On the topic of fabric, what sort could I use to achieve this blinding glittery sheerness? All the attempts I've seen of this cosplay seem to go horribly wrong in the fabric choice. I was considering using reflective fabric as a base with glitter and sequence galore, my concern is though that is would just look too heavy and not sheer enough for such a light garment.

Sorry for the bad quality of reference pictures, the internet is a little dry on reference art for this costume.

>>8161756
If you look at the very edge where the eyelets on the border are you can see the white is another layer on top of the black. Top left and top right both show the white layer flipping outwards so I would go with that.
Idk about the proportions. Ass/hip padding?

Where do you guys buy your stretch vinyl? I'm looking for a variety of shades of yellow, and I'm not finding as wide of a selection that I'd like on SpandexWorld and SpandexHouse. Anyone know of any alternatives?

>>8158839
Yeah, I was actually considering that exact wig as a replacement, if the other one arrives in shoddy condition.
Any advice on how to style it into the little swirl on top? Would some kind of hot water curling work, or would I need any framework? As a beginner, those are the only vague ideas I have.
If I can't figure anything out, I might just cop out and spike it swept to the side, like this fan art has it. I've seen other Trishes do that before, and it looked fine.

fabric suggestion for narancia? I'm looking to do that black version, also I've never actually made trousers before, am I screwed try to make them out of a fancy fabric first time?

>>8162494
hot water trick would def work for this. brushing the wig and giving it the part you want, taking the chunk of hair you want the swirl to be, and pinning it together. make sure you have it in the direction/angle you want it and dunk it in. not in for too long tho. after it drys (or you blow dry it) trim and style the curl by itself first, then style the rest of the wig around it i'd say. it's not too hard, just something you're gonna devote an hour or two working.

>>8162696
honestly? his pants resemble skinny jeans, since the way they cuff at his ankles, but then obviously not be able to match it to the top. i'd suggest for a bottom weight rodeo cotton, since it'd probably be most comfortable and easy to work with for first time trousers, has good stretch as well.

>>8162751
i guess that's the most sensible suggestion, but I really can't see a cotton working with narancia at all
i was considering pleather, because i could always just buy black pleather trousers and make the top, but still idk if pleather would even work!

anyone seen sellotape with a print like this anywhere?

Not really a costume question.. but does anyone know where I can watch Call to Cosplay season 1? I know it's not good but I'm interested on seeing how bad it really is. I can't load it on crunchyroll

>>8162791
>asks for advice
>gets advice
>"um well I was thinking of something else, your suggestion won't work"

Not that anon but if you want advice maybe consider asking more questions about the suggestion before you just reject it. Though watching a newbie try to make a costume out of pleather might be kind of funny.

>>8160999
why don't you try boot covers?

>>8161756
you could try wearing very toned down padding (hips/butt) and wear a waist cincher? i want to say that the subtle contrast will help you achieve that look without looking awful

>>8162834
uh I said I understood it but I wasn't sure on the look
not every suggestion is magically perfect

also not a newbie, just avoided making trousers for as long as possible

/cgl/ please help me I have a migraine and can't think about this enough to actually figure it out.

I need to make these scallop doodads on the bottom of this skirt. I have the skirt pieces ready to go, but for the life of me I can't figure out how wide each of the bases should be.

According to the production / artist's notes, her skirt has 8-10 of the larger pointy things on the bottom (not shown accurately in pic related, but I'm going with that since it's on the official notes)

Obviously the short ones have a smaller 'base' than the larger ones, but there should be an equal number of each on the skirt.

I can't, for the life of me, figure out how to calculate how big the bases of each typ eof point should be.

The bottom of my skirt is ~40" in circumference, if that helps at all.

>>8162908
>being redundant

Sorry. I really can't fucking focus right now but have some motivation I want to roll with.

>>8159123
Foam and attach it to belts on the side of your arms.

Btw nice taste.

>>8160666
Damn it's been a long time then if I couldn't remember that.

You could:

Use a hand plushie
Use stickers and paint and do what >>8161774

p://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.304.vFWYxl&id=38965762842&ns=1&abbucket=19#detail

Something like that.

>>8162791
ah alright i see. pleather could work, but be a bit hot and uncomfortable in some positions. 4way stretch is the way to go for pants and his kind of top if you went that way. i only suggested a cotton blend because i wasn't sure how "jojo" stylized you wanted to go with the costume, and pants are easy to sew that way.
http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/product/11293 with a texture
http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/product/11902 no texture

or if you want to go with vinyl, there's
http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/product/11277 matte
http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/product/9888 shiny

tho oh man either way with these fabrics, do a mock outfit from something cheaper. the feeling of messing up cutting the fabric too small/wrong with expensive fabric hurts ahah.

>>8162908
Depending on how many you want to do, if you want to do 8 then each set of scallops is 5" for a big and small scallop. If you do 10 sets, then each set would need to be 4". (Big 3", Small 1" for example)
Does that make sense?

>>8163048
Yes, thank you so much. I don't know why I couldn't get my head around it.

I'm working on Happy Mask Salesman and I'm not quite sure on the best way to attach them to the backpack. Preferably I'd like a way where they can still be removed relatively easily, and that doesn't damage the masks. I've thought about some system involving the elastic of my masks, but I'm worried the masks may sag down too much

>>8162751
ah, that's somewhat along the lines of the vague plan I'd had in mind, but a lot more precise. thanks so much for the advice, I'll give that a try!

also, I like how this thread has become overrun with jojo fags. beautiful.

Anyone got advice for the boxing gloves/shoes for this? Just buying actual boxing gear seems to be my best bet for this, but they're a bit expensive.

>>8163082
You seriously can't find actual boxing gear? Try Taobao or thrift stores. I can offer you other suggestions though if you really want them.

Is it acceptable to cosplay a manlet at 188cms?
>Manlet in question.

>>8163082
aliexpress has plenty of boxing gear, nothing in green though so you may need to go with spray painting some.
you're not actually going to use them for boxing so it should be fine.
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20150305170917&SearchText=boxing+gloves

So me and my little sister is cosplaying Five Nights at Freddy's. She's gonna be Toy chica and I'm going to be Foxy. For face makeup what can I use for the nose? And since my sister is 11 is it recommended for her to wear a wig since her hair is brown? (first cosplay for her)

>>8163462
Maybe if you posted a pic of what these characters look like, you could get some more help. But also, aren't these characters all mascots? Why the fuck are you using face paint?

>>8163467
We wanted to do humanized verion. Like this pic.

>>8163103
>Implying 188cm isn't manlet-tier
Joking, but if you're in a group without even taller people don't do it, if you're alone it'll look wonky but not that bad. Try to find a more suitable character size wise maybe ?

>>8163467
1/2

>>8163475

>>8163475
Christ, you are a fucking moron. You ask for vague help with no pics, and then say you want gijinka versions after the fact.
be fucking specific the first time!

>>8158585
I've cosplayed Squiggly. As much as you may fight it you are going to need some sort of intake to make the waist appear small. I made a princess seamed bodice and added some fullness at the hips. You could bone it if you want and cinch your waist in more if you want, but there is no getting around intake.

>>8163100
>>8163222
Thank you dubs and trips, exactly what I needed

I deleted the thread I made for this. Sorry.

Ahem...

So I've been trying to find a cheap way to procure a superhero or supervillain outfit for a superhero/supervillain party coming up soon, without spending much money. I think I found a solution. I'm going to dress up as Captain Marvel/Shazam. Here's my plan...

>yellow gumboots
>yellow tape around waist for belt
>yellow tape around wrists
>white sheet as a cape WITH yellow tape lining the sides of it
>cut-out lightning bolt to be stuck on chest, probably with sticky tape. Some anon mentioned ironing but I'm not sure how to do that.
>red jumper
>red(ish) trackpants coz I can't find red pants fucking anywhere

So what does everyone think? Even this is going to cost me about $40 which is more than I wanted to spend but oh well.

>>8163894
Why don't you just do something easier?
Sticky tape is going to fall out super quickly.
the tape sounds like the stupidest fucking idea ever.
Please just go to your local party city and buy something ffs
You're putting way too much effort to make something so crappy.

>>8163902
>party city
None of that in my city (Sydney, Australia). The few costumes I have seen in shops here have been wayyyy too expensive. The best I've found is a $30 online Superman costume.

What materials do you guys use to make shit like watches from anime?

I wanna do detectives conan watch but what the fuck should i use?

>>8163902
I actually found a cheap costume online to buy. Pic related.

The lightning bolt is on improperly so is there any way to fix that?

Considering getting this from a site called cosplay sky because the replica version is way overpriced. i am wondering if there were some ways I could get it to be more accurate to the one used in the show and am also curious about the sites rep on here.

>>8163924
Nearly forgot the picture of the screen used coat. Also when I ask for stuff like about how I can make it better I kind of would like it if it is stuff I could put in the specific requirements of the order

Trying to figure out the best way to make Bucky's arm.

I was thinking about
>gluing cut up layers of fun foam on top of an arm shaped piece.
>covering it in decoupaged tissue paper to even it out and round out the indents.
>painting it silver.
>take a sharpie to the indents to define them.
>paint on the star.
and do this in two pieces, top arm bottom arm.
and attaching them with a bit of elastic and velcro (like http://rockinrobin.deviantart.com/art/Cosplay-Automail-Tutorial-2-195970453))

So...? Good plan? (ps. I'm not gonna use worbla, so don't suggest it)

>>8163946
Even if you don't use worbla, you'll need to seal the foam with something so that the paint job and the armor itself don't look like total shit. Wood glue/gesso/glue + water solution are all options you should consider. Give it a good few coats and it'll be good to go.

>>8163924
>>8163926
Having it made out of the right material would be a start. You're better off going to a damn charity shop and looking for something.

>>8163958
duly noted.

>>8163990
I am having it made of the right material and god no I would never go to a charity store don't want to fall into the pit of closet cosplayers who think durr I got sumting that looks like dr whos outfit

>>8163994
Whatever works.

>>8163736
I already have a very small waist, and I'm going to pad my butt to make it look smaller, so I'm not too worried about cinching. I have a mockup made right now, and I see what you mean about the waist intake, so I'll definitely fix that. I was going to try to make the front lace-up but I've got a feeling it's going to end up looking dumpy.

Any suggestions on a pattern I could use to make Shiroe's jacket? I was going to just attempt to pattern it myself off of one of my own jackets, but I thought I'd ask to see. Laziness and all that.

Also! What's the best way to cut leather? The leather I have is pretty thin, thinner than a typical pleather.

Any suggestion on the fabric i should use for Homura's shirt/skirt? i was thinking of 100% cotton.

(Sorry if this is a dull question, this is my first cosplay acually).

Does anyone have a higher res image of pic related? Or do you gulls think this one will work as it is? I just need it to not look pixelated when I print it out to put on my shirt. I can't afford to buy a premade one :\

I think you guys know what I'm going to ask...
That head...what should I do. Expansion foam?

Does anyone know the name of the boxy hem on the shirt and the caplet thing? I'm trying to google it but I don't even know what to look up

>>8165122
Are you looking for a pattern? If so, I don't think you'd be able to find anything, you'd be better off altering something.

What would you call these kinds of shoes? I'm trying to throw together a quick closetplay and I can't find anything like them anywhere. The closest I can come is mules and slip ons, but those tend to be backless. Should I just bite the bullet and make bootcovers over a pair of sneakers?

>>8165128
Not a pattern. I'm just trying to figure out what that type of edge on the shirt would be called.

i want to buy good quality fake flowers, preferably carnations and roses but i have no idea where to buy them(online) stores near me just have basic shitty ones.

>>8165122
>>8165145

Ramparts, maybe? That's what they look like.

>>8165122
Seconding this question, because I've been wondering what it's called for a while for historical purposes.

>>8165132
Honestly they look really similar to like medical/nursing shoes, which are really expensive. You're better off making your own.

>>8165177
>>8165159
>>8165122
Ok this is really bothering me so I'm going to try to look this up until I find it. The squared off design in particular, are called "battlements" on a castle wall. Pic related is how you'd go about gridding it out on fabric I guess.

>>8165191
cont. I FOUND IT! It's called a "dagged hem." Hope that helps.

>>8165196
Thanks!!

>>8165232
No problem! I had actually been meaning to figure out what that hem was called for a while. Your post just reminded me, and I was irked enough to look into it some more.

Can anyone help me out? I'm trying to cosplay as Joseph Joestar and I'm not really good with make up. Is there any video tutorial I can watch that can help me get started practicing?

>>8164718
Well, regarding the skirt I'm thinking you're going to need a fabric that's more stiff so the pleats will hold

>>8164305
I didn't make my front laces functional since my skull was stitched to my bodice. The boning wouldn't necessarily be for cinching as much as it is for keeping it up. As for your skirt question earlier I patterned a gored skirt (can't remember how many) where I added my scalloped edged.

>>8165592
Are you a guy or a girl? A quick search on youtube usually should help you out

>>8161203
Pick a better cosplay scrub
But seriously why him? He never really was that interesting or added much to the story, and we know jack shit about him. Apparently his sword isn't even his Teigu, its something else.

>>8165592
>>8165592
this is a pretty good fem to male tutorial, can still work if you're a guy. there are multiple basic foundation tutorials out there on youtube as well.

So I am still wondering is cosplaysky a trustworthy site to buy from I have not heard much about it which worrys me a tad bit especially when I might be buying from them

Hi guys, working on a scythe(first prop) I'm using a foam board core surrounded by spray foam, which I'm going to coat with modge podge and sand down. I started carving out the core and I noticed that there's quite a lot of holes in the foam, so my question. Should I spray more spray foam into the holes and then sand it down or should I use something like really wet paper clay? (I don't want to use modge podge because the holes are way too big for that) I was thinking it would be easy for me to just use wet paper clay because it would fill the holes easily, but any other suggestions are great!

>>8165796
Cossky? or literally cosplaysky?

>>8163476
I'm a girl so yeah it would be sort of weird because King is 5 feet.

I was asking because nobody is doing King from the Seven Deadly Sins group and I'm going to be the tallest person since everyone is like 160 cm or less (someone is doing Diana but I'm not sure if they are short or not.)

My friend and I are planning to cosplay these outfits for Umi and Kotori! The issue we're looking at right now though is the wings, we've never made wings before. Any advice? As well as getting it where it is (since it's lower than where most wings should be?)

>>8166863
Litterally cosplaysky

so I want to cosplay Laughing Octopus without her armor, as well as with her armor.

But its the body suit I need help with. It's obviously latex, but i'm not super comfortable with the concept of second skin type stuff.

So do you think I could get away with using an opaque lycra bodysuit instead?

>>8166880
Wow, I came to ask about this specific card! What I have so far is this tutorial
>http://www.paper-wings.org/tutorials/wings/wings3.html
You can dye feathers for the gradient using RIT dye. The tutorial recommended website was pretty expensive so I found some links on Aliexpress:
>http://m.aliexpress.com/item/492826781.html long fluffy rooster feathers
>http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32231919688.html neater "craft" feathers
>http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1179346566.html fluffy marabou feathers
Hope this helps!

>>8165728
cis scum male but does it matter? I'm tried search on youtube but all the results just pull up the Jojo girl singer.
>>8165739
not exactly what I had in mind but thanks

What does this rifle look made out of? It looks really clean and I dont know the cosplayer to ask.

>>8167315
Don't be a dick, you need to be more specific in your answer. There aren't "JoJo makeup tutorials" out there, but start with basic foundation and contouring tutorials and go from there. If you want to do the lines they have in the anime, use black facepaint and a small brush to paint them on. It's trial and error.

I'm cosplaying Meltdown Miku, specifically the dress in the picture. Is there any pattern I could use? I tried modifying a pattern with no luck.
We also tried to use pleather first, but it's not working well at all.

>>8167973
I love you anon. Hope cosplay turns out all right, dont have any tips, just wanted to say it.

>inb4 tumblrfag, i just really like her design

I'm buying the materials to make Star Butterfly, and I'm a little stumped on a couple things.

1. For the teeth and eyes on the boots, would a vinyl decal be a good idea so it has a smooth appearance?

2. Any suggestion on what kind of boot would be best, I'm thinking on some kind of platform to alter.

3. For the wig, would buying two wigs, one longer and one shorter, using batting in the middle and covering the batting up with the longer wig. Or would just buy 2 longer wigs?

I asked on an earlier makeup thread, but that does not seem the right thread to ask for this, so I'll try here.

I want to use a drag-queen make-up on a performance, but I have no idea what products to use and I'm a bit at loss with the tutorials. Can someone help me?

Thanks

>>8168012
I'd say gogo boots and probably paint for the teeth and eyes.
Also, go with two long wigs.

Another Metal Gear question.

For Screaming Mantis, how do I arm? Should i make molds of mine? make them out of latex and then stuff them? halp.

>>8168018
http://dragqueens-oftheworld.com/14-step-drag-queen-makeup-tutorial/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCEi1nEcrOE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PiX5-ursT8

>>8168024
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=mannequin+arms+for+sale

Anyone have a good, clear tutorial they'd recommend for making fabric roses? All of the ones I've found don't explain what they're doing very well.

>>8168061
Thank you!

>>8161554
Late reply but yeah the contacts are around 100-200 easy so I wouldn't worry too much about those. And good luck!

>>8168088
If you need more let me know.

>>8167321
probably Eva foam, just based on the color and the soft edges.
https://bioweapons.wordpress.com/page/2/

>>8167973
>meltdown Miku
>not Rin

Kill yourself.

>>8168354

>>8168068
Do you have any idea how much 6 mannequin arms would weigh?

>>8168024
You thought about using foam or something lightweight? You could make a model out of mannequin arms or some kind of arm shape and just graft them to a binder on the sides?

Only solution I can think of without it weighting like a fuckton. There's also that one thing from Dmmd. You want me to find the tutorial for that? It's something similar to Mantis.

Is there anyway to get rit dye remvoer to work better?
I dyed something too gray (from white)and when I tried to lighten or remove it with the remover, the whole thing turned brown/pink.
Really desperate for help. Thanks

Hey I'm looking for a "Rustled Jimmies" gorilla mask or perhaps something similar. Or even a way to make one. Any leads will help.

Any tips on making these? http://imgur.com/a/yEITA

>>8162830
I believe crunchyroll has it

Working on sewing Satsuki's oufit here. I was thinking of using McCalls 6355 for the base. Already have the collar/sailor neck piece patterned out and I'm waiting on the pattern to come in for the rest. Any other suggestion for the base dress? I do want it to be fitted properly but I'm also new to doing larger darts ect..

General tips would be appreciated as well

>>8168915
The style reminds me of something Okageo just made... I haven't watched the video so I don't know what it's like but hope it helps?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihFI0hn6uaQ

>>8169011
>I can't load it on crunchyroll
>I believe crunchyroll has it

Boy that was helpful

>>8169052
thats what i get for only reading half the post sorry bout that.

Not cosplay related but I frequent /cgl/ the most and its kiiiiiinda con related but:
5-6 years ago when I was first attending con's I of course bought plushies. I have like 10 plushies of characters from bleach, naruto and all that shonen shit I loved when I first went to cons.
I am now 21 and don't want these anymore. I'm not sure what to do with them, usually I donate stuffed animals to good will but idk I feel kinda weird donating anime merch to a goodwill. I guess it'd make a funny tumblr post to whoever found them. Should I just donate them? Their kinda beat up to even attempt to sell.
Polite sage for off topic.

>>8169065
Post them in the buy/sell thread? Someone might take them off your for their younger siblings ect...

How do I paint on a black lycra or spandex body suit without it cracking? Should I use a certain type of fabric paint?

>>8169065
Do any cons you currently go to have a swap meet or anything? Anime North has their Nominoichi, which is essentially a flea market for costumes, and past con merch.
If there is nothing like that, then try the buy/sell threads, or even eBay.

>>8168539
Please dear god yes. I'd carve foam if I had to but that SOUND ;n;

>>8169198
Dont paint over it. Cut the red and green shapes and place them on the catsuit.
Look for the red pattern on google, there's one that I used and it's really good

Is there a gradient on the arm pieces or am I seeing things?

Also some of the art makes it look like arm pieces are made of two parts, one skintight and darker and a more transparent outer part, am I getting this right? It's not in the concept art, maybe the artist just isn't consistent about it.

There's so much reflections and details it's kinda confusing to look at.

>>8170053
concept art versus a crappy drawing of what I'm seeing in the pics

>>8170073
Another one that looks completely diffent imo.

>>8170053
>>8170077
+ I know the headpieces are different here, but most of the outfit looks the same. I thought it's different because from what I get it's from the xperia collab, but pic related is one of the official V3 pics and again, it looks like arm thing is made of two pieces with different transparency.

Sorry for spamming so many posts, but I wanted to include a few different pics.

Any advice for these thigh-high stockings? I don't even know what kind I could get in order to modify them.

>>8170053
>>8170073
>>8170077
>>8170085
Looks like sheer/transparent fabric to me.

>>8170370
You mean gradientless? Cause it seems darker around the edges and that's why I wondered.

>>8170224
I'm say go with a pair of tights with sheer tops instead of thigh highs since that shape won't hold well.

>>8170386
It seemes darker around the edges because you can see her arms through the fabric which makes it look lighter where her arms are.

>>8170432
Makes sense, thanks.

heya cgl, my friend just voiced her wish to do red catsuit britney for our year-end party. She asked me (the resident cosplayer) for advice but I've never done anything like this.

What I'm asking for is mainly tips on trustable stores, what to look for and what to expect when it comes to these types of suits. I'm not sure what it is but I'd guess it is either vinyl or latex, so advice on wearing that would also be appreciated. She has very little sewing experience but with her determination I am sure she'd manage only she got good advice, though having to sew things or take them in would preferrably be avoided.

I'll be attending an event with zombie-related vidya soon, dressing up as a worn-out guy who had to fight through the apocalypse.

I already have most of my outfit planned out, but I have no idea what I should wear on my torso. What do you seagulls think would be most appropriate for such an outfit?

Any help on Josuke's pompadour?

>>8168895
http://www.amazon.com/Bristol-Novelty-Gorilla-Closed-Rubber/dp/B001C3PSPQ/ref=sr_1_88?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1425962776&sr=1-88&keywords=gorilla+mask

Is the closest I could find. I'll keep looking anon.

>>8170224
Just get some lolita sheer top stockings?

Does anyone know what kind of headphones Jake wears in this picture? Or any that are close that isn't super expensive?

>Ebay/Taobao/doesn't matter.

>>8170224 I don't want to self post again, but I have a tutorial for this if you're interested.
I make an illusion top for all of my thigh-highs in cosplay. It's the only way to get wierd shapes to stay up.

>>8170224
I don't want to self post again, but I have a tutorial for this if you're interested.
I make an illusion top for all of my thigh-highs in cosplay. It's the only way to get wierd shapes to stay up.

I'm attempting my first cosplay and doing one for the Winter Soldier and need some advice for the arm.

I'm following guides to make the arm but they're all for the movie version. That's not a problem but I'm caught on one thing:
the movie version is very segmented and complex while the comic version (the one I want to do) is more simple with its lines (pic related).

So the guides are using worbla to piece the arm together like a puzzle but I'm thinking with mine I can just use strips or even just cover the whole arm with worbla and cut in the lines.
What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance.

I really want to buy a sukumizu and I found pic related on Cosmates. Some people in a previous /cgl/ sukumizu thread already mentioned it was durable and high-quality for the price, which is pretty damn cheap.
The only thing bothering me are the measurements:
Bust: 78〜82cm / 30.7"〜32.3"
Waist: 62〜72cm / 24.4"〜28.3"
Hip: 74〜86cm / 29.1"〜33.9"

My measurements are 88 - 64 - 84 or 34.6" - 25" - 33", so I'm afraid it won't fit around my hips and especially my chest.
What should I do? Is there any other cheap and good quality sukumizu option or should I go with this?

Product link:
http://www.cosmates.jp/shop/product_info.php?products_id=29091{68318}347384&language=en&currency=EUR&osCsid=c05c00c01cb94a62d278dbb2840dde38

>>8171854
I'd be interested.

>>8170416
>>8171814
I've heard of people attaching thigh-highs to sheer tights, but I don't even know what kind of sock/stockings to start looking for that are similar to these.

>>8172054
Cut them into lines and meld them together. I Can try to find a tutorial for something similar (because it looks like that comic book/video game armor arm thing, i.e. Jax from early MK.)

>>8172427
If you go with that it's going to be tight as hell and worse case it won't fit at all.

Try to look on bodyline or other places such as http://tamatoys-lv.com/view/tm0023 or Rakuten.

Oh and the only reason why it says 18+ is because they sell sex toys and dildos there too. But they do have Japanese goods.

>>8173088
>>8170224

>50 cent

My nigga.

>>8173227
Alright yeah if you manage to find one that would be great because I'm not quite sure what you mean by melding them together. This will be my first time working with worbla so hopefully I'm not getting in over my head.

>>8173243
I have no idea what's going on at that site since I can't into Japanese, but it looks like it's way more expensive.
Would one of these be a good idea or would it still be too tight?
http://www.cosmates.jp/en/shop/product_info/cPath/346_639/products_id/29807/
http://www.cosmates.jp/en/shop/product_info/cPath/346_639/products_id/29054/

>>8158583
how is this going as a first attempt?
How do I improve this (minus adding the ID tags)

because something looks off about it

>>8173484
there's a patch on the breast pocket. you need to pose with your upper back leaned over as well. The stethoscope is the wrong color. Your shirt is too long. The button holes are seamed with navy thread.

>>8173484
Coat and shirt are well fitted on the guy.

That's what I noticed with characters with normal clothes is that if they have a slim fit to it, not tight but a snug fit. Things look off when things are too baggy.

>>8171706
What would you like to know?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZqBBnKsUe8

this might help?

>>8170085
>>8170077
>>8170073
>>8170053
I would make them out of black translucent vinyl myself.

>>8168915
First you have to identify what's fabric and what's not. Then I would recommend following this method for the larger pieces:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bMBvX40JTU

because the end products will be much lighter than making them out of wonderflex or expanding foam and clay. I'm all about weight reduction, since I carry big props around all day.

>>8168730
Start over, or bleach it. Use a 10:1 water to bleach ratio and let it soak for five minutes before checking. repeat.

>>8168081
I'd have to make one myself on a video, but would that work? what kind of fabric are you going to be using?

>>8167973
I'd recommend using a stretch fabric instead of plether .The dress is form fitting so really only that kind of fabric is ideal. If it has to be pleather, use a pattern for a bodycon dress.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgI1nzJPtuk

might help

>>8173249
Hopefully I'll find a Kayne at my con

>>8173456
>Your measurements:
34.6" - 25" - 33"

Second one MIGHT fit you if you buy the BIG size : http://www.cosmates.jp/en/shop/product_info/cPath/346_639/products_id/29054/

But the first one is 50/50 if you are lucky.

>>8173484
Coat and shirt are well fitted but outside of that it's pretty good for a first attempt. Keep us posted anon.

>>8174027
Wouldn't the BIG size be, well, a bit too big? Around the waist area, at least, since the measurements given are B:33.9"〜42.5" W:29.9"〜40.9" H:30.7"〜44.9".

>>8172427
>>8174027
>>8174135
I would def size up I'm 29-23-31 and the one I bought on cosmates was tight on me. Especially if your torso is on the longer side, I wouldn't recommend the M.

>>8173484
The shirt is way too long, and everything needs to be fitted better. Also, maybe get a different shirt entirely. Look for something like a dentists' smock.

>>8174030
Thanks

>>8174172
And it is a dentists type jacket, however the lab coat + poor picture quality sort or hide it

>>8171706
http://bar-code-cat.tumblr.com/post/53041684362/how-i-made-my-wig-for-josuke-pompadour-wig this is a popular one

>>8171829
those look like old school monitor stereo headphones, tho with two cords connecting rather than one on the side like most of them do. i imagine you could add a fake cord to the one side.

>>8174236
So you're just gonna ignore the other three posts that all say you need to get this refitted?

>>8170224
i hope you're hot as fuck and don't ruin her

>>8162357
>Where do you guys buy your stretch vinyl? I'm looking for a variety of shades of yellow, and I'm not finding as wide of a selection that I'd like on SpandexWorld and SpandexHouse. Anyone know of any alternatives?

Quoting to ask again. Anyone?

>>8174169
My torso isn't that long but I guess it would be the best idea to go with the bigger one anyway since it's easy to make it a bit smaller if I need to.
Which one did you buy?

>>8174377
I would never ruin best girl.

Alright. I'm going to college for costume design and I need some equipment for class and cosplay. I've actually done pretty good so far with minimal hand stitching and painting but It's time to go bigger. I need recommendations on Sewing Machines, and a lot of the other basic stuff I will probably need.

I'm the Kyogre design (two on the right) in pic and was wondering if anyone has ideas for how to make the neck piece? I was thinking polymorph plastic (shown on the left, 4 O'Clock's design) would work, but have no experience with it.

If you've worked with polymorph, how difficult is it to use? Does it get brittle when hardened? Do you think something else might work better??

Please help guys

How can I get the lights out of these? I have tried twisting the sides and pulling them off but nothing. I am afraid to break it because I may just ruin the whole thing. Any ideas?

>>8174598
Well, they were probably made to be sealed so prying them is probably the only option. I would just take a fine file (smallest you got) to the end near the cable right at the spot where the glass meets plastic and try filing it down all the way around - it's probably got epoxy or glue in there.
If you are looking to not destroy anything, no idea.

>>8174647
Thanks anon. I used a blade on the sides then smashed one side and it came off. Lights are intact but for some reason after detaching the car plug from th3 blue thing the red button wont turn the lights on anymore. What can I do to attach the red button to the box where the batteries are without the car plug?

>>8174719
Ok nvm the black cable broke. I guess it was too heavy for it. Still no idea how to make it work now.

I'm not new to cosplay, but I sure as fuck am new at making my own props and I need a lot of help here.

I want to make Draven's axes. But here's the kicker: I want them to actually work with the unfold thing.

I was thinking of using a hollow, circular swivel plate, but I can't seem to find ANY.

I'm also having trouble with the material, as I said. First time making my own props so I don't know the different types of material, which ones would work, etc.

>>8174727
Why don't you not do something really complicated the first time making a prop?

>>8174730
It's a fair point. I'm not new at manual stuff though, so it wouldn't be TOO complicated. My main issue is with materials and all that.

>>8174730
Some people have a "go big or go home" approach.

>>8173088
The file is too big, so here is a link to it on DA. I hope it helps.
http://spazzer-bot.deviantart.com/art/Cosplay-Tutorial-Stockings-That-Won-t-Fall-Down-518270723?ga_submit_new=10%253A1425606054

Basically if you needed to do anything other than straight across, you just make the mesh part a bit long and pin the stockings to it, we and cut off the excess mesh.

>>8174723
>black cable broke
What, the black wire going from the blue thing to the black box? If so you just have to attach back to whatever bit it was attached to.

>>8174797
Also can you tell me what the thing is called so I can look it up? Or alternatively take a picture of the blue thing flipped over so I can get a look at it

Also if there is a bit of wire on the other diode where I (assume) it broke off you can wrap them together like this then tape it with electrical tape. If it snapped off a diode you can just tape the exposed wire to the diode - gotta make sure its taped good otherwise it will probably get pulled out one way or another.

I haven't sewed anything since Home Economics when I was 13 years old (22 now). I've driven by this place hundreds of times without giving it a second thought, but now that I want to start making cosplays I decided to check them out and found this groupon. Has anybody else taken classes like this? It seems like a good way to test the waters before I buy a sewing machine that I never end up using.

>>8174473
You'll do fine. Question: Are you going to make the rifle or get it commissioned?

I'm going to attempt to sew for the first time in my life so I wanted to do something simple: Lemres from Puyo Puyo. I found the cloak tutorials like this: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/medieval-cloak-tutorial and this: http://greylustergirl.com/diy-hooded-cloak-tutorial/

But I have no idea how to do his pants/boots or his hat. I found one on DA that talks about using foam/cones but it looks sort of squishy like?

Anyone have any good easy tutorials for making a fursuit head? I've never made one before.

Anyone have any advice on some sort of cuttable plastic? something I could trace/cut out a shape from it? I'm looking to make kagetane hirukos guns and my first attempt with instamorph didn't go so well.
Or if anyone has any tips on making them? I plan to start with a plastic gun as a base so I need to construct the spikes protruding from the gun. I'm planning to trace the shape on a flat piece of plastic then cut it out. Any advice anons?

>>8174361
Not really, I just have no idea how I could go about it

>>8174361
No, I have not ignored them and understand that is the majority of the current problem, however I have no idea what I can do about it

>>8175270
Either get one that fits you better, or make alterations on what you have.

Anyone knows what kind of paint would I need to work with a spanx bodysuit? I need to paint a navel as well as some tattoos.

Really want to cosplay as Mr. Clipboard from the awesomebad animated film Foodfight. Any suggestions? Especially the wig and chin

>>8175100
I'm currently living in a cramped college apartment with people that dislike this hobby so I won't have the guns when I wear this at Acen in May. But I plan on going to other conventions post-graduation confusion and I'll have my boyfriend to be Kanie.

>>8175189
Worbla or Wonderflex would do you wonders.

>>8175664
The wig will need to be a full lace wig over a skullcap and you'll need a prosthetic for your chin.

>>8174727
Unless someone has made this prop before, you're probably going to have to figure it out on your own. I would start by breaking down what parts should be immovable and what parts swivel, specifically the parts comprising the axle. At a glance, the top row images look like the black pieces are immovable, and the gray pieces articulate. Don't know how the fuck the interior axle would work, with that grip, though.

>>8162830
Is this what you're looking for?
>http://myx.tv/show/video/latest/episode-1-call-to-cosplay

Hi, I'm looking to do a simple cosplay with my girlfriend. We're planning on being the bad guy grunts from the recent Pokemon remakes for a con next month (Tekko). I've done some simple cosplay stuff before, but she is relatively new. Pic related has my current plans/progress. Would be great if you guys had ideas for the Magma Grunt side of things, especially.

>>8175831
>which one is magma grunt?
for the socks on both characters, you could buy 2 shirts: one in your size, and the other in a larger size. Cut the arms off and clean up the ends for socks that perfectly match the shirts.

>>8175189
Kamui just made a gun kinda similar to yours and I believe it will help you with your doubt. I can't post it because I'm on my phone atm but it's like the second post from her page.

can anyone direct me towards a fairly simple, generic lolita dress pattern that won't look like absolute shit? needed for a school project. my parents have basically banned me from using my original pattern because they're convinced it will look like shit

>original pattern
>http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=77268.0

>>8175669
>Acen.

Holy shit. Anon you know if they ship prop guns from Taobao because I will buy you the gun. Or ebay. Or whatever as long as it's not expensive as hell.

>Inb4 "Are you a creeper?"
Nah Sento is like the rare female that I didn't hate (due to being an Alpha bitch or having plot immunity) and showed growth so I would support my fellow anon who cosplays her.

>>8175664
Someone posted in the last thread where to get the plaid pants pattern. I can attempt to find it again. If not I'll give it a shot.

You can get his shoes though anywhere.

>>8175831
(for the future, it's a good idea to label the characters in your reference images or at least assume that not every anon here will know what you're talking about - I only happen to have a passing understanding of Pokemon through friends)

Aqua(?)
>pants
Wouldn't recommend jeans; the texture would make it look like a lazy closet cosplay. From the image, it looks like they're torn off at knee-length or mid-calf. Look up "capri length pants" to get an idea of the length.
>socks
>http://www.sockdreams.com/products/white-knees:5700
Available in royal blue and light blue, but one of those shades might match your shirt.

Magma
>gloves
Look up tutorials on how Sailor Moon cosplayers make the gloves for their sailor scout outfits - they have the same puffy cuffs. It's basically a tube that's stuffed with polyfill.
And the hoodie, shorts, and flats look more pink than red to me - something to keep in mind when you're searching, perhaps.

Yo, how would someone make a wig look greasier without harming the wig itself? I need to look like I haven't showered in like.... 15 years.

Pic related.

>>8174347
Thanks anon. I knew they were old school because this is a game from 2005.

>tfw I use him/Jess a lot.

>>8176022
Didn't someone help you in the last wig thread? Wasn't it something like bee's wax or a type of gel to get that look?

Might as well try to check the archive.

>>8176045
Haven't been on /cgl/ in months, but I'll check the archive. I googled around and didn't find much.

>>8176007
Will you be attending Acen too? This will be my first time there in 4 years. I appreciate the offer. Unfortunately most of the prop guns I've seen online look sort of "meh". There are these http://www.ddcosplay.com/amagi-brilliant-park-isuzu-sento-mauser-rifle-cosplay-props.html but I know nothing about the company.

Even if I don't have them for Acen I plan on making them for a later convention anyway.

I made some resin cast jewels for my cosplay and need to glue them onto fabric. I have hot glue, regular glue, fabric glue and super glue.

Which one would be the best to fasten them tight without making a mess?

I've been adding coats of wood glue to this masking tape mould of my arm for the Winter Soldier cosplay I mentioned earlier (>>8172054) and I'm not sure how hard it's supposed to get before I start sanding it.

It's still pretty flexible after a third coat (technically more like second since the first was probably too light) and I'm curious what the texture/hardness should be before I start sanding and adding worbla.

>>8175361
It does fit, I am just about 10kg overweight, and this guy is pretty thin,

Have any of you made a large scale shield out of sintra before? Something like this.

>>8174809
ah everything just broke :c

the wires are very thin and delicate and they were hot glued to everything. I'll be getting other LED's today. I'll take pics.

>>8176054
You remember what date you posted that question in the wig general thread? I remember you from there but I didn't save it. I know someone answered your question but I didn't know if you seen it or not.

>>8176066
Well let me know if you change your mind. I was thinking about something like this:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.4.vdmOnE&id=41533510188&ns=1&abbucket=13#detail

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.15.vdmOnE&id=41341385106&ns=1&abbucket=13#detail

Since Canada customs isn't as bad as USA.

>>8175664
>mfw
be sure to carry around perfectly good, unopened and unenjoyed bags of chips as props to stomp the shit out of so bitches know you're the real deal

>>8176014
>>8175915
Thanks for the tips! Ive made another version of the image with character names, sorry about that. Dumb oversight on my part. I'll look into the stuff you two mentioned!

What would be better: to make the earrings from expanding foam so they have exact same size as the splash art and in game or to buy real animal teeth to do it? (and make it look smaller thanks to obvious reasons)

>>8176682
I doubt you would easily find real animal teeth that size, and/or for a justifiable price. I would just make them, or buy fake teeth that size if you have zero crafting ability.

>>8176729
The bigger I could find was around 7cm but it's not as curved as hers. I think I can manage to make the right shape and size with expanding foam, but with what should I cover it with? Worbla?

>>8176682
You could check out homestuck horn tutorials and adapt them for your needs. Model magic is pretty light and commonly used, so is paper mache. Expanding foam seems a bit excessive just for some earrings. That's just my opinion, though.

>>8176768
The funny thing is that I used to cosplay from hs so I did a shitload of horns. I don't have model magic in my country, so I used something that is almost like clay but you can't sand it at all so it was kinda shitty. Maybe I can make then from expanding foam and then paper mache? Can I sand paper mache? I don't even know. And I don't have a problem using expanding foam because there will be some leftover from an axe that I'm building, so it would be perfect since you can't 're-mold' leftovers of expanding foam.

>>8176753
Having never used expanding foam or worbla, I wouldn't be able to say if either of those are good materials for this. I'd keep in mind that you want them to be lightweight since they are earrings; >>8176768's suggestions seem sound.

>>8176800
Paper mache is sandable yes

>>8176802
I'm very familiar with expanding foam so that wouldn't be a problem. I don't think worbla would be either. Never used it but I'm reasearching very hard into it for some armor and what not. But do you too think that paper mache would be better to cover it than worbla?

>>8176803
Thanks, that helps a lot!

Kind of a broad/weird question I guess, but I didn't want to make my own thread for it. Sorry if it's a bit much.

So, I have a friend who is into cosplay who has invited me to come along with her to a convention, and has offered to help me cosplay pic related. I have no idea if this is a good costume for a beginning cosplayer like me, though, even with help, but I really really really want to do it anyways because I loved this show so much.

Ahem. Anyways. For pic related, I showed her a couple images (not this one) of the guy's costume, and her first suggestion was that we could start out by dying a pair of khaki pants red. Is this a good idea? I can't help but feel that for a suit like this that it ought to be something like spandex or whatever those morphsuits are made out of.

I honestly don't know how good she is at cosplaying, but I don't want to call her skill into question because we're friends and I don't know what I'm talking about anyways. The only costume by her that I have seen was a big period dress for a ren-faire like thing she did, which seems to me like something else entirely.

Is this a good costume for a new cosplayer, with help? How do I tell if said helping-person knows what they're doing? And how the fuck am I going to get a belt like that? And is there a word for this kind of costume, like "Kamen Rider suit" or something? I can't keep referring to it as "a suit like this." I feel like an idiot.
Thanks in advance.

>>8176110
I don't suppose you can afford to buy another glue or do some test pieces? I don't think I'd use fabric glue or super glue. Hot glue and regular glue are good on fabrics but kind of hit and miss on plastics in my experience.

Are the backs of your jewels flat to the surface of the fabric? If they are, you can try sanding down the back a bit to give it a little bit of roughness for the glue to hold onto before attaching it to your fabric. Wish I could be more helpful.

>>8176302

I think you're better off using foam as a base for this a sintra sheet that size would be troublesome after a long con day

>>8176110
I used hot glue, fabric glue, and super glue to attempt to attach a resin jewel for my costume and none of them worked. It just ruined the fabric under the costume. In a last ditch attempt I even tried to use jewelry glue, also didn't work. It'd stay on for a couple of hours and without fail always popped off when i moved some. If that part of your costume isn't easily replaced I wouldn't try to attach it with any of that.
Still trying to find a good way to attach it. Lucky my gem is very opaque I'm going to see if it'll hold tight to velcro at all. Let you know how it works when I try in the next couple of days.

>>8176830
It's definitely a Kamen Rider inspired suit, given Masayoshi's affinity for toku. I used knit fabric on my boyfriend's suit and made his belt as well. Morphsuits would be a good idea for his later outfits, but the first one is a bit too baggy to be a morphsuit imo. As for it being a good costume for newbies, I really don't know. It depends on what you already know and how much work you're willing to put in to make it look good.

>>8176830

Heyo!

The difficulty will really depend on how you and your friend tackle it.

I happened to have made this suit a few months in January and I decided to make it all out of scratch.
Since the suit is loose I used a polyester-based knit and had it loose-fitting on me to replicate the tackyness of the costume. I did cosplay his 3rd outfit too but I used a zentai suit for that one.

Also, I would go against the idea of dying pants since you'll have to match it with your top anyways. In any cases only the "legs" are red and thise should be fairly easy to sew onto a black "shorts" base (be it handmade of modifying existing stuff) along the orange band.

Also I made my belt using EVA foam, attached a pic of it. (it was still in the WIP phase though, i would had posted a proper image if I had one)

I have a fantastically terrible cosplay idea, but I already know where to get shutter shades and a custom snapback that says TOP MAID.

Real question is how the fuck should I go about getting something like pic related tailored for 6'3" me, or rather would I even need to make/have made anything beyond the odd overall-vest combo? Is there some recommendable place where I can get a puffy blouse/petticoat/skirt in monster size?

Unrelated but I need some girls to do this survey for me, balance out the numbers. It's about health and responsibility in computing and doesn't take long.
I only need another 5 folk to meet the minimum requirement then i can leave you all alone.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Wdw5_7VkK9Ni92mCgwBQh6f9Lv-hghBA5A0yHayqHss/viewform?usp=send_form

test

I just got a blouse in the mail, but the measurements are smaller than mentioned in the sale's post. I wonder if anyone had been in this situation and found a way to add shirring on the back.

>>8177717
I responded for you anon

>>8161582
You could always commission someone to style/cut it for you.

Sorry i know this is a dumb question but is this the right shaped petticoat for this skirt? I put my A-line petticoat under it. It looks fine to me but idk it might look dumb to everyone else or something. Sorry i'm kinda new to this

>>8161582
Is it just me, or does her hair just look ash blonde? with the purple filter laying over everything its hard to tell.

>>8161756
Wear a cupcake petti. also its white over black.

>>8176973
>would I even need to make/have made anything beyond the odd overall-vest combo?
It depends on how wide you are in the shoulders/chest. Since the skirt is high-waisted, you don't really need to worry about the length of the shirt, but you do need something that will fit across your shoulders. There are different lengths of pettis that you can buy; for extra puff, I would use tulle as well.

>>8177717
I responded for you as well, and thought it was actually an interesting survey. What class are you doing this for (assuming it's for school)?

>>8177864
>>8161582
I think it looks like a dark ash blonde or light ash brown. This is basically the color I think of for "milk tea hair",

Anyone know how I could do Tharja's body stocking? I've seen people sew together pantyhose but it seems difficult, How would I go about doing that?

>I've looked around on ebay and yandy but could only find ones with ugly seams down the middle

>>8177988
translucent catsuit

>>8176939
>It depends on what you already know
Nothing.
>how much work I'm willing to put into it
I want it to look good. I'm willing to have it look like it's home-made, but I'm going to make a real effort to make this look as nice as possible.
>>8176960
Yeah, I showed her the reference today and she agreed that separate shirt/pants wasn't a good idea.
>EVA foam
I'm taking a note of this, thanks.
Anybody know what kind of shoes he's wearing in it? My friend suggested just making covers for whatever shoes I happen to feel like wearing but I'm worried that that would look cheap.

>>8176960
Link to WIP/tutorial for the belt? I'm doing Masayoshi myself but I couldn't figure out a good method to do the belt (so I'm getting it commissioned sadly.)

Also cute dog.

>>8176066
Forgot to add

>*I haven't been to Acen in four years myself. Last time I went was 2010-2011?

Anyone have any more pictures I could use as reference of this poncho-thing that Chaika wears sometimes, and any advice on making it? Also, any advice on her outfit as a whole would be nice, as well.

Any idea where to get some cheap, light brown loafers for my Hanekawa cosplay?
Can't seem to find any that are a decent price and accurate.

What do you guys think I should make the tail out of? Not the head, but the actual white tail part. I'm worried whatever I use will be too heavy or not keep a good shape.

I just ordered from Rakuten for the first time, any other seaguklls have rakuten experience? I bought from this shop: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/working/

I really wanted a sukumizu haha.

>>8178734
>too heavy
It will be heavy regardless of what you chose to make it, but there are things that are lighter than others. Use cardboard

>>8178719
Payless, Taobao, Bodyline, any shoe store all sell loafers. You need links or are you going to look them up in the stores?

>>8178734
Someone in the last thread (are you the same anon or a new one?) suggested foam or making a base because it's going to be heavy regardless to wear around the con (but good for PS', etc.)

I can try to look up the archive?

Looking for glasses as close to these as possible?

Does anyone know of any contacts similar to pic related? I cant find anything so far.

Looking to make a quick costume. I've been 'invited' to a dragon themed cosplay event and I'll have a couple days to work on it at most. From experience making costumes before, this stuff can take months and I'm looking for what the simplest methods are.

It's dragon themed, so I know a ton of people are going to be doing horrible Skyrim outfits. I'm staying away from it and probably doing something original, which means I don't have to be nit-picky about details. Knights generally fit with dragons; I could even do dragon themed armor.

I plan on using buckles and straps I already have (dozens of 'em) so that makes armor pretty easy. I'm thinking hotglue and cardboard for the most part. Painting might be tricky in the dorm but duct tape could look pretty bad as a finisher (or good, depending on how well you do it).

I don't have great access to stores, so I'm not looking for new materials and tools, just shortcuts to make something straightforward.

Something like pic related looks fantastic for just cardboard and few hours, but brown/unfinished looks bad.

>>8178734
Sew wire into the length of the tail coming together across the width at the top then tie it to whatever (belt/loop etc)

>>8175126
Start with a headband and wire and use cardboard/papier mache for the cheapest and easiest option. Work out the positioning of the ears and muzzle and the rest is just filling in the gaps. Mine was for a gijinka I could freely eat/drink with so there is no bottom half/lower jaw but same principle. Surprisingly sturdy even after hours of wear and rain

>>8179578
Someone answered this in the circle lens thread

https://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/star-fire/

https://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/selene/

http://www.eyesbright.com/popular-themes/halloween-contact-lenses/sleepy-hollow-hessian-horseman-contact-lenses.aspx

>>8164792

>>8179597
What do you have in your house? You could do a generic shovel knight?

>>8179570
Taobao, ebay, or Aliexpress? Lens or no?

>>8179699
Preferably with lenses, maybe even prescription since my eyes are shit. But they don't NEED to be prescription.

>>8179696
Not much honestly. I have some acrylic paint, webbing/straps, buckles, and tape. I need a new hotglue gun and can get a lot of cardboard.

Don't have a shovel lol

>>8178719
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.108.GPCB3C&id=40734165432&ns=1&abbucket=20#detail

>>8179730
Damn. I was going to say "Welp you can do that" and just make his outfit out of cardboard.

If you have sandpaper you can do something like this easy:

http://www.miccostumes.com/blog/how-to-make-cosplay-armors-with-cardboard/

I'll keep looking unless some other anon wants to help too.

>>8179718
Closest glasses I could find.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.95.cUvJrJ&id=27481720419&ns=1&abbucket=20#detail

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-harry-potter-round-black-glasses-with-clear-lens-cosplay-accessory/2025496051.html

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.95.cUvJrJ&id=27481720419&ns=1&abbucket=20#detail

>>8179774
Thanks, I was thinking paperclay stuff might be possible too as long as I'm not too fancy (mostly time restrictions).

Hardest part will be finding inspiration. Cheers.

Anybody know a good replacement for water putty?
It's pretty difficult to find in Canada.

I want to make a Kurapika cosplay. However I'm still really unexperienced with sewing, so I have to ask... How do I make the collar, and how do I go about doing the yellow decorations? I know bias tape could be used for some of it but I doubt I could use it for the decorative parts.

>>8180218
I'm not a tailor, but I feel like you could get away with using strong strips of double sided tape on yellow ribbon/cloth for the trim, so long as you don't need to wash it later or something. I think they also sell fabric glues. Preferably use a material that won't fray, for getting those detailed shapes.

For the collar, you can probably google some templates or make a paper one and cut/flatten it into a template. Since it looks mostly cylindrical, nothin' too fancy, you could use an elongated hourglass shape (essentially a curvy rectangle) to give just a bit of look to it.

Wig suggestions? I can't seem to find a good one...

What's the name of this type of hat?
And should I felt it?

How do I beret? This cocksucker's hat has been fucking with me all evening and I can't get the shape right or the bows floppy enough....ready to just buy one at this point and be done but noone sells just the hat

>>8181504
Delivery boy hat?

I'm having a lot of trouble finding a blouse like this with short puffed sleeves and a turned down collar, but with either a lot less lace or none.

Has anyone seen one around?

>>8182827
Ignore this. I'll modify something instead.

Hi I was wondering if i would be able to dye this wig with the sharpie/ink method or paint+fabric softener method < http://www.thewigoutlet.com.au/deluxe-supermodel-jenna-burgundy-118-premium-fashion-wig-heat-resistant/ >, and tint it purple. I'm cosplaying misato from nge and it looks like the wig i ordered might not arrive in time.