/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Would it be weird to make a slightly cutesier version of a cosplay if it deviated from canon?

I posted in the wig thread as well, but no reply as of yet.

I had read about the method of soaking a synthetic wig in fabric softener to take some shine away, and had attempted it with a somewhat shiny wig.

But, after drying, the wig is sticky and feels like it has a residue over it, as well as being somewhat stringy. I tried running it under some water, and letting it soak for a minute or two before letting it sit out to dry again, but nothing has changed.

What do, anons?

Does anyone know of any safe ebay sellers that are good for color accuracy?
I'm looking for a deep red wig with 2 clip on extensions, either just deep dark red or a brownish red will work as well.
Picture is an example of what I need, length doesn't matter much but the longer the better since I can use the extra hair to add volume.

I'm desperate I need to find a metallic purple zentai suit for AX.
Anyone know a reliable place for one?

Are the metallic suits even good quality in general?

>>8359353
You did dilute the fabric softener, right?

>>8359347
Is there a reason you don't like the canon costume?

Personally I think its acceptable, especially if its something to make the cosplay more flattering on you (I've shortned skirts so they didn't look quite as frumpy).

>>8359376
Yeah, I did. I used a rather big bowl to put it in, and used about a capful of softener to about 3-4 cups of water.

Does anyone know where to buy good overbust corsets? I need to get a white one for my costume, but I really don't know where I should be considering buying them. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I'm considering cosplaying as Vergil from DMC3. Potentially without the coat, if I can find somewhere that only sells his black shirt or figure out how to make it myself.
This is the most accurate costume of him I can find anywhere, but it's pretty pricy, all things considered.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Devil-May-Cry-III-Vergil-Vergil-Cosplay-Costume-/171790203183

Is it worth it? I don't have all that much experience with this, only bought one costume before this one and it was a third of the price. (Shuuya Kano from Kagerou Project, if you're wondering)

>>8359391
Actually, I'm trying to make it a little more frumpy!

Well, not exactly. I did ask this in the Me! Me! Me! thread right before it died, but I'm thinking of making a sort of "innocent" version of Meme.

>high-cut babydoll dress w/ lower hem
>shortened socks and maybe gloves
>frilly hem
>flat shoes

It sounds interesting, but I don't want to make something that turns out looking awkward.

>>8359408
Did you try Cosplay house/Yahoo auctions Japan/Taobao before you tried Ebay? They might have better quality since many times ebay is just Chinese resellers.

>>8359302
Questions not answered in the last thread:
>>8337718
Commando from Risk of Rain help
>>8338143
>>8338137
Twilight Princess Zelda wig
>>8338216
Space Ghost cosplay help
>>8339255
SamuFlam armor help
>>8340447
Gantz cosplay help
>>8341650
Anon answered one question but not the hair question
>>8344807
>>8345574
Cable's eye.
>>8349999
Sailor Saturn Wig help
>>8356043
>>8357506
Schezo Wegey boots help
>>8357598
Chunky round boots.
>>8358798
Homura collar help

I would like to cosplay Raichu but I haven't found any decent gijinka designs. Has anyone seen any good Raichu gijinka designs or cosplays in general?

>>8337718
SINTRA
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Also EVA foam

>>8339255
Cut your afro
Foam
Hard one, maybe vacuformed? Worbla also works
Maybe. It'll cost you huge.

>>8340447
Bottle caps or styrene

>>8345574
Try thin acrylic sheets, bend that into shape.

>>8357598
Upholstery foam is only good for sculpting base forms that you're gonna cast. Useless in actual situations.

>>8359612
This is a bit general, as "good" depends on aesthetic.
>masculine or feminine?
>simple or detailed?
If trying to model stuff out on Doll Divine could help you design your own, I recommend that.
Worst case scenario, go search for "raichu gijinka" on DeviantArt until you find something you like.

>>8359612
Try pixiv. Do you need the tags or do you want me to find some designs/fanart.

>>8359375
Check 'zentai zentai'
Might have gotten the name slightly wrong but I'm on mobile so I can't exactly check.
Their normal zentais are of amazing quality, so I'm imagining the metallic ones will be the same.

>>8359883
Are they? Im seeing like half of their reviews being people saying they're horrendous, and the other half saying they're great.

>>8359811
Feminine! Simple and detailed are both fine with me. I checked Deviantart already. It doesn't have clean or well drawn designs. In terms of cosplay, sometimes either the ears or the outfit itself does not look good. Right now I'm trying to figure out how I should do the ears.

>>8359858
I haven't tried Pixiv yet. Can you find some designs for me please?

>>8358798
I would do iron-on fusible adhesive on the back of the diamond and iron it to the back collar that way, then add the white border trim. You can finish by gluing down the corners of the diamond with a tiny spot of permanent fabric glue or satin-stitch/regular stitch.

>>8359972
What kind of fashion/style you're looking for? Do you have an idea for the wig and so on? If you give me enough details I could try making a gijinka suiting your taste

>>8360196
This could only be better if found on Milanoo

My neighbor just sprung this on me and the con is 20 days away.

She wants to get a deadpool suit for her 8 year old and asked me to help find something online. Where's a good place that isn't going to break the bank + get here before the con?

>>8360316
Pick 2
>Fast
>Cheap
>Good

>>8360370
Fast, Cheap.
It's for an 8 year old. The suit itself doesn't have to be good I just meant a good place to order it that isn't going to charge me $17 for shipping.

>lookin at you zentai zentai

Anyone able to give me tips on a Jeor Mormont from Game of Thrones cosplay? It's my first time, I'm very new to this.

I'm planning on making a Reimu cosplay, but I don't know what materials to use. What fabrics would you suggest to use for the top, skirt, sleeves, neck ribbon, bow, and frills? Also, what should I use to line the top, skirt, and sleeves? I'll mostly be wearing it during the summer, along with one or two petticoats, if that helps at all.

Posted this in the stupid question thread too but whatever
I'm thinking of cosplaying pic related, but I have a few questions
Would this be doable for someone who doesn't own a sowing machine and is generally shitty at sowing?
Also, I think the pants and the shirt are like, sown together, like its the same piece of clothing
How the fuck does one sew that?
Lastly, what fabric should I use? I was thinking fleece would look good but that would probably get too hot really fast
I've never done a cosplay from scratch so it might be a bit too difficult..

>>8360440
>>8360316
You could maybe find a red morph suit for a child? if you know how to sew/cut you could cut out the eyes, and sew in the black parts etc, then get some cheap elbow and knee pads from a store, the ones for skating and stuff. Chuck in some plastic swords/guns and i think it'll be good. I know a store in my town has full size deadpool style morph suits, you could be able to get a childs? but if not, just a smaller read morph suit.

Is there any lolita library that has 'random dress' search?

>>8360746
If you don't wanna sew that, you're going to have to commission it. I see no way around that if you want it to look good.

It looks like the shirt and shorts are separate; they just have colors that blend in with one another. If you do want to make it a one piece garment, you can put a long zipper on the shirt part then step into the shorts.

>>8360861
I would love to sew it, but I dont have the skills/tools to do it
I probably cant afford a commission, so I guess it'll have to wait until I get a sowing machine
Also, Im 90% sure they're sown together, because they lay flat on each other in all pictures and the zipper goes down all the way to the shorts. And also, the lower star is on both the top and bottom.

Best website to buy cosplays from?
>Besides Taobao
I've seen some recent positive reviews for cosplaysky but I'm still afraid of being scammed

>>8359397
A-Anyone? ;-;

>>8360746
>sow
>sown
>sowing


it's sew, sewn, and sewing anon. sow is what you do in a field.
>>8361013
it's a body suit. the stars are appliquéd, the stripes are color blocked.the ballon shorts would need elastic and I would go with a nice cotton sateen for the body and faux shearing for the cuffs/collars.

How can I best replicate this look? Actual bandages look different and wouldn't work with the fingers. Doesn't have to be just like that.

>>8361325
Muslin. Its cheap, easy to cut, and available at every fabric store ever. If you didn't want to wrap it every time, you could wrap it onto gloves then tack down the muslin in strategic places.

Hey cgl, I'm a landwhale currently improving my skills and working on some basic garments. What I'm making is based on pic related (but won't be exactly the same, I'm altering it to fit my shape)

I just wanted to know what would be best construction-wise to improve my general apperance; should I add boning to the dress, or should I just wear a corset underneath it?

>inb4 hurrhurr fatty lose weight
I'm a-workin' on it and it ain't the point of the question

>>8361341
If you're wearig a corset underneath, you're definitley going to have to cover it with something. I wouldn't recommend one, because it might just enhance your bust and hips more, which Madoka does not have. I would bone the bodice and put in a heavy zipper to help cinch yourself in, and wear shapewear over the stomach and legs, in addition to binding to get a flat chest. Basically try to make yourself look like a rectangle with slight curves, because Madoka is loli af.

>>8361341
Do both! Shapewear of any kind will create clean lines, and boning will help the garment itself maintain its shape.

>>8359972
擬人化 ライチュウ is the tag. You said you're looking for something like >>8360271?

>>8360725
>white top + sleeves
Shirting or mediumweight twill/poplin/sateen
>red vest + skirt + bow
Bottomweight twill/sateen or mediumweight if you line it
>ribbon
Find something with a bit of sheen to it. Just don't do cheapo quilting cotton or the cheapest satin.
>Frills
Ruffler foot on the fabric and lightweight fabric matching the white on other parts of her outfit
>lining
It's up to you. The inner sides of the vest and skirt can be lined, and perhaps the sleeves as well. You may omit lining if it's a hot and humid climate. Thin and fine broadcloth or Bemberg brand rayon lining are both nice if you don't cheap out.

>>8360803
I also want this

Pls help!
Although I can cosplay anyone I want, I'd like a great 2hu suggestion for a black girl.
I just can't see myself being Remilia and such, I can see myself for aya and Okuu.

>inb4 suggestion thread
Computer is dead and I can't use a template on this piece of crap of a phone.

Last thread anon suggested I use a 1:1 ratio of Water + Wood Glue on my Eva foam to harden it. But I never got an answer for if I should do it pre or post painting.

The pattern I'm using told me to sew my fabric pieces together and THEN iron on featherweight interfacing. I did that, and this shit happened.
At this point, is there any salvaging it? Or should I just start over, and if so, should I iron on the interfacing and THEN sew the pieces together?

Currently working on Wonderful Rush Honoka, need a bit of advice for the skirt.

I was thinking of just making a box pleat skirt but am a bit stumped on how to do the blue pieces in between the pleats. Is it just a matter of measuring and piecing the blue and white pieces together before hand?

>>8361560
Is that the fabric side or interfacing side? If the wrinkles aren't visible from the fabric side, then carry on, but iron on the interfacing before sewing pieces together in the future.
If that's the fabric side, you'll need to start over afaik. The fusible is now glued to the fabric.

Out of curiosity, what kind of pattern was it? A published pattern or an online tutorial? Not judging because fusible was intimidating as hell before I started using it, and luckily I started in the right direction.

>>8361572
I think the blue pieces are just the color the artist decided to use for shadow in the pleats.

>>8361585
sadly the figure and store costumes have them as well so they're definitely there

>>8361584
Yeah it's the fabric side, guess I'll just start over then thanks.
It's a simplicity pattern, honestly I thought "add the interfacing afterward" seemed odd, but I've never used it before so I figured, well, the pattern knows best. God was I wrong. Luckily I bought plenty extra fabric.
Thanks for your help!

>>8361708
Oh bummer. Got no suggestions, sorry.

>>8361572
>>8361708
I was about to say that the blue is shading as well but then it's apparent that you're correct upon closer inspection (the shading for the white is more of a gray).
Yes, you'll need to sew blue inner pleats between the white pieces before ironing the pleats in and putting on the zipper + waistband. It's the exact same method as if the entire skirt is white, but cut at where it transitions between blue/white and add seam allowances.

>>8361358
Thanks for all the suggestions/advice! The only thing I'm not sure of is the binding. Because of my shape/size I get that awful boob shelf-loaf where nothing properly flattens, though I don't know if that's because my binder could do with being a size smaller? Everything sort of migrates into the middle despite my attempts to move them outwards to the sides...

Despite it contradicting Madoka's bodytype I'm not sure if well-supported boobs would just look nicer and 'cleaner' than awkwardly not-quite-binded ones.

Thoughts?

Hi! I am a first time cosplayer and I want to make a spider Gwen costume. My first idea is to buy a white zentai costume and paint over it. Any other thoughts on how to best construct the costume? there is no time limit or cost limit.

>>8361937
If you're going to buy a zentai suit just buy a pre-made Spider-Gwen Suit.

http://www.zentai-zentai.com/spider-gwen-stacy-white-and-black-zentai-costume-products-3054.html

>>8361937
As a first time cosplayer, you shouldn't attempt this unless you have incredible art skills. It would be best to order.

>>8361942
Wow thank you! My google powers must be weak.

>>8361953
A few other notes about that suit (I didn't buy it, but I've seen it on a number of people at cons this spring/summer):

In person, the "V" of white sits very low on people's chests and isn't super flattering. Nothing you can really do about that, but just wanted to give you a heads up.

The mask is pretty meh, and it looks terrible if you don't get a face plate. Go look up hendoart for a really awesome mask and face plate.

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=235000

This suit doesn't come with the blue shoes, so you'll have to do something about that. I've seen lots of people who do ballet flats or canvas shoes like toms, although the concept art calls for the soles of Chuck Taylor shoes. Look up Spider-man shoe tutorials for the best way to attach the shoes to the suit.

Best of luck! Gwen is so delightful.

>>8361968
Great, thanks for all the advice and the heads-up on the low white V. I think I have the art skill to custom make a mask and faceplate like hendoart. Once I have the suit I'll try to think up ways to maybe adjust where the V is. Anyways, thanks again for the advice! I am excited to work on the costume

So I'm working on doing a Lt. Hammerman from Boom Beach for PAX West. And I am pulling my hair out trying to find a the uniform that looks close. I already went to a sewing shop to maybe make the riding pants and tunic and I was quoted as high as $500. Any ideas?

>>8360696
Repost what you posted in your original thread about what your plans would be, and include a photo of your character. Good luck

Didn't really know where else to put this. Awesome Con is tomorrow in D.C. Anyone ever been to it? How many cosplayers are there compared to Magfest and Katsucon? Would it be weird if I walked around in a kigurumi since it's mostly western themed?

>>8362057
Honestly? Looks like a black Schutzstaffel uniform with a different styled collar. It was most likely artistically inspired by it, from the look of it.

You can probably find a pattern, or costume version of it, and then manually edit the certain parts, like the collar and shoulders, and could hopefully get a blank hat without any gold or silver adornments. .

>>8362496
What I do sometimes is flip through cosplay photo albums or watch videos taken from previous years to try to get a feel for the typical crowd. I don't think you'll be out of place in just a kigurumi.
I'm also jelly, wish I could go since it's so damn close to me but I'm driving to godforsaken NC tomorrow.

Does anyone have an idea on how to make hoof shoes that...aren't hooves? I'm hoping to make something similar but paws instead for a kitsune costume. I can't really figure it out. Maybe foam carved into a paw shape attached to a heelless boot? But what would be the best way to attach it? I also have no idea where to get heelless boots, now that I think about it...

>>8362522
I'm just uncomfortable wearing an SS uniform, even a replica. The WWI uniform is very close but the wool was never dyed black.

First time trying to make armor out of EVA foam, following random tutorials (I've only every sewn until now). I picked up a few floor mats on clearance and have tried working them, but the pieces keep flattening out and hardening.

After I heat/soften my pieces (with a heat gun), I shape them however and leave them until they're completely cooled. Every single time they just flatten out and get extremely stiff over the course of a couple days. I'm being really careful after burning a few pieces, but even after leaving a piece rolled up for a full week, it just flattened out within 24 hours of me taking it out.

What the hell am I doing wrong

>>8362606
Can you give a slight visual example? Like, what are you cosplaying?

>>8362622
Meh. Can't help you there, buddy. Sounds like a bit of a personal problem.

>>8362629
Not cosplaying Shippo, but basically what I'm looking to accomplish.

can anyone recommend a good base wig for this?

Hi, I need help here. What kind of wood should I use for a 1.7m sword like the one in the picture? I don't want it to be too heavy. Or what material should I use instead?

Thanks in advance and sorry about my bad english

>>8361720
simplicity u so crazy

>>8361842
If you can tailor the bodice to fit your torso very well, I'd support only doing light binding to squish your boobs down as far as they would go (before the point of migrating breast tissue). I'm always impressed by well-fitted bodices and would take that over a shape-accurate but uncomfortable-looking Madoka any day.

How would you go about making the heart cut out for these?
Whats the best way to finish the edge in this case?

>>8363423
Same idea as >>8358899

>>8361252
Ah, well english aint my main language, Im gonna blame it on that...
Thanks for correcting me, helps me learn
And thanks for the help. I'm gonna check if they have any fabrics like that at the nearest fabric shop

I'm a bit stumped, what is the best fabric to use for Tiki's dress and obnoxious waist bow? Obviously the cape and bow should be the same but what has good drape but can hold a shape?

I've asked other cosplayers what their fabric of choice was but they're usually super vague or "sorry, can't share my secret method!"

What is the actual color of Sawako's uniform? I'm not sure if Joann's has it since I looked for teal fabric.

>>8363797
I'd use a nice bridal satin for the cape and bow. Something with a medium drape, and then line the cape with either a regular lining or a knit

>>8363885
It looks like a dull teal to me.
Just don't get the bright turquoise fabric at Jo-Ann. I was there today and they had a ton of bright turquoise bottomweights.

>>8361379
Thanks!

I plan on starting a Cyan SB69 cosplay, but I'm having trouble deciding on if I should do her outfit in navy blue or black.

In the anime its obvious she is more of a blue, so I would like to do navy but I have no idea where I should look for her thigh highs and shoes. If anyone could point me in a direction it would be really appreciated! (I always run into this problem with thigh highs goddamn LMAO but I'm not really up for making my own thigh highs)

I'm also not sure if just having my outfit navy blue and just having black shoes+thigh highs would work. Wah. So yeah just wanted some opinions..

tl;dr - Should I go for blue or black.. or a mix of both?

>>8364784
All of the parts should match, so either go with black or dark navy blue for the dress/socks/shoes instead of a mix.

>>8364784
sockdreams has navy x white socks

I got overlooked in the wig thread, so I hope it is okay to ask here!

I'm thinking of using Epic Cosplay's Helios or Aura wig in caramel blonde but I'd really appreciate suggestions. I prefer Epic Cosplay most because I can go to the store location and see the colors in person. I'm not sure which length is better for this mullet.

> Also would greatly appreciate advice for the bangs (?)

Does anyone have an recommended tutorials for madoka, or anywhere decent to buy a madoka cosplay?

>>8359353
I've never tried it but I'm assuming you used that one tutorial that's always floating around? I don't have it on hand but I'm pretty sure it said something about using baby powder. That should get rid of the stickiness.

>>8365017
I got rid of it by soaking it in warm water for an hour and washing it with ACV, so it's all good.

>>8364979
Well if you're willing to spend the money you could try cosmonde, I hear good things about their madoka cosplay!

I really want to make Tiana's dress from Princess and The Frog because it is so beautiful and I really love Tiana but I am also as white as ghost in a snow storm and I don't want to step on any toes so to speak.

Is it insane to make a costume and then just never wear it expect in your room?

>>8365302
yes, wear it bitch
make those SJWs froth at the mouth

>>8361514
bump for attention

>>8365302
I'm a pale ass asian who cosplays Tiana because I fucking love Tiana.

Go do it. If anyone froths at the mouth at you, walk away, don't engage and do not care. Be the bigger person. They'll be seen as the racist, not you.

>>8365302
I say go for it. People with darker skin cosplay as lighter skinned characters all the time, and when pulled off well, looks great. Just do it right

Are there any paints that will work well on high gloss vinyl?

What can I do to improve this? There is a cosplay photographer who wants to do a shooting with this costume on. I wasn't really pleased with the wig since as I was styling it I realized the fibers were pretty fucked and I had the hardest time shaping it even with heat.

Any suggestions on the makeup are welcome too.

Posted this a while back, never got a response.

So I'm dressing as The Pain from Metal Gear Solid 3. I have everything together so the costume is just about done. However, the vest I have is pure yellow. How would I go about getting the black/grey stripes onto the vest? I've been reading the /cgl/ sticky links and it seems like a type of paint would be the way to go. Any specific type or brand of paint that would work best?

Here's the Amazon link of the vest in case there's any info on there that would help.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RMBNMKU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

New to cosplaying, evaluating who i could cosplay

How would I do the hair/tentacle things for the male inkling? Doesn't look like something a wig could do.

>>8365667
Maybe spraypaint, just take some tape to draw out where the gray is and cover up everything you want to stay yellow. just practice spraying on some cardboard or something first

also cover yourself with bees

Does anyone know Where I can get a sleeveless turtleneck like Korra's? I've been looking around and can't seem to find one in the right color. I'm going to cut the neck and do the piping myself, so any neck length is okay.

>>8366124
Since Korra is a popular character, there's plenty of decent tutorials/guides out there. I'd just google stuff and find a tutorial that fits your budget and everything

How can I make eva foam look like it has a reflective gold finish?

Anyone know of a site that tells you the cons in your area? I looked around but couldnt find anything decent.

thanks in advance!

>>8365508
bump for help?

Not really a "help" question but a question in general.

Why is the worth of a board determined by how much /cgl/ likes them? I noticed /fit/ getting all up in arms about it a few times, and small things with /fa/ and /v/ over who you guys liked more.

>>8366678
because the majority of /cgl/ is girls

>>8366291
there are a lot of ways to go about doing that, depending on how you seal your foam. There is gold automotive paint, there is gold vinyl fabric,. What is it you are making?

I'm making a ninja-ish cosplay and I'm having trouble finding a pattern that looks similar to this picture. Does anyone know any search terms I could look up or know any patterns?

>>8366757
Try looking up patterns for Capris and then just add a band at the bottom.

>>8366757

There are a ton of patterns online for Thai fisherman pants. A lot of people wear them for Yoga, etc. You can make them short or long.

>>8366360
http://animecons.com/events/state.shtml/002800799
Put your state or country in and click the one that interests you. It should take you to that con's webpage.

>>8366733
Gauntlets.
The only issue is the foam flexes and clasps to stay on my arms since it supposed to be tight fitting. will paint get fucked up from that?

I'm a first time cosplayer trying to make this robe. I have a Butterick 6844 pattern a friend of mine suggested, but I don't have much in sewing experience.

First question would be on how I could go about removing the pleats from the back of the pattern, as they aren't part of the actual robe.

Second would be if anyone could suggest a much closer/easier pattern I could follow? The only ones I've found so far were Simplicity 5386 and the pattern I currently have (the simplicity one was ~$40 so I had to skip it), but neither seem to fit as well as they could.

Ladies and gentlemen of /cgl/
It has dawned on me that I should start doing cosplay and watching Mad Max has given me the kick I need to start, I would very much like to do a Nux cosplay and my body type is pretty much perfect for it
So for my questions,
How would you guys think I should go about the chest scar tattoo, the white body makeup, the bald cap and whatnot? Do you guys know any places where I might get materials for the cosplay? I already pretty much have the pants/rags/wrist leather strap so yeah, what do you guys think?

What are these shoes called? I've tried 'cloth ankle boots', 'boots with cuffs', etc. and can't seem to find anything like them. Please put me out of my misery. This is the first time I haven't just been able to google something and have it pop up.

>>8365755
I'm planning a girl inkling, and I've been toying with the idea of casting the hair in rubber. Not sure how it would stay on my head, I was hoping the weight of the tentacles would keep it held down. Beyond that I haven't thought about it at all, but you might be able to get the same effect with a foam headpiece.

>>8362057
It's just a generic military uniform. You could easily make it yourself, even as a first project. I'd recommend cotton drill or twill. The details (octopus on the hat, pocket, skull buckle) can be made with EVA foam or worbla, depending on what you prefer/can afford.

>>8367689
cuffed ankle boots/booties

>>8361560
I've always attached interfacing before sewing the garment. I'm not gonna say the pattern you used was wrong, just that you'll probably find it easier the other way around. Just remember to keep track of which piece faces which way in the final product, and you'll be fine.

>>8367719
Thank you so much. I tried searching for cuffed ankle boots already, but at least now I know I wasn't being an idiot and there just weren't any on that particular site.

I'm planning on doing an 80's theme costume for Halloween. I've googled fashion around that era and found out pastels were also quite popular during that age as opposed to bright neons. I don't really want to do a jazzercise suit since that's over done. I want to be more everyday wear. Separates would be best.

Over-size sweaters/tops were big, but would crop tops be okay too?

What are some key thing to include so that the costume is obviously 80s?
>curled/big hair
>bright bangles and earrings
>multi-colored nails

>>8367699
Oh wow, rubber would match the look of the texture perfectly. For me the hard part of everything seems like getting the tentacles to attach to the head without making it look shitty
No way I could pull that off casting something though as a first cosplay.

Now i realize a good easy way out would be to just wear a hat. There's plenty of different in-game hats and clothes, I just need to make sure its one actually from the game and it covers it up.

What's a good site to buy spandex zentai suits? I just need a simple hoodless black one and want to know which sites are reliable and relatively cheap.

What's a good fabric to make a genderbent Kyoko cosplay from? I'm currently considering Jersey for a tailcoat, which I'm using in place of her dress because I'm nowhere near confident enough to go full-on crossplay.

Thinking about making Axl Low cosplay.
While it's really easy to do, I'm having trouble with his vest

What materials should I use for those oversized zippers? I have no idea what would look good without being too heavy

>>8367893
please do not use jersey for that. Go with twill

>>8367941
Aight, thanks. I'm fairly new at this whole cosplay shtick, so I need all the help I can get pretty much.

I'm new to sewing, so what type of fabric would be good for Jibril's top? I was thinking something stretchy but then I'm also not sure how to do the red details on it? Or would something non-stretchy work better?

Also, should I add padding like what's in bras for it? All the ones that seem to not have that look lumpy, I'm just not sure how to put it in...

>>8367893
Jersey will be too stretchy for a tailcoat. Use a heavy fabric like twill or poplin (broadcloth cotton) that will drape more smoothly.

>>8368016
It looks like it's made of the same kind of material as a regular t-shirt. You want stretchy stuff, maybe even lycra. As for the design, you could try vinyl shapes or paint it on yourself with fabric paints (NOT dye).

>>8368041
Thanks! I'm terrified of fabric paints so definitely going to try the vinyl shapes.

>>8365755
Sculpt the shape out of foam and cover it with wig fiber? It'd be stiff and unmovable, but still look like hair.

I can't afford to spend time on using resin and the other stuff to make gems. Does anyone know where I can buy a Homura's hand soul gem or at least a diamond gem that is big enough for a hand?

>>8368307
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Puella-Magi-Madoka-Magica-Cosplay-Accessory-Akemi-Homura-Soul-Gem-/141675124648?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fc7ed7a8

???

>>8360746
>Also, I think the pants and the shirt are like, sown together, like its the same piece of clothing
How the fuck does one sew that?
Take a sweater/tshirt like pattern and make it end at your hips.
Take a lolita bloomers pattern and make it start from your hips.
make the end of your top and the beginning of your shorts the same measurement.
Sew it together and I think that is how that is done. Also a zipper in the back might be handy if you'r making it one piece.

Also yes a sewing machine would be a great help.

>>8366124
What if you bought a turtleneck with the right shape but the wrong colour. And trace that turtleneck for a base pattern? A little bit more work but than you have it in the right fabric and colour. Also you can buy one with sleeves and just leave them out of your new base pattern.

>>8362622
I understand where you're coming from anon. Have you thought about buying a replica one and seam ripping it/ making a pattern from it? Although I am uncomfortable with even purchasing a replica, this does sound like a good bet. If you're like me and this is an absolute no, then maybe look for:

> Military Jackets (high collar)
> Jodhpurs pants

You can probably find a guide online to do the patch pockets. This doesn't look like too hard of a project to draft if you can find a good pattern to modify.

Any suggestions for a shop that sells really long wigs? I want to make a splatoon cosplay with actual wig hair (similar to pic related-- I hate the cosplays with the hats). Also what hairspray/hair holder-type-thing should I use to accomplish this? Should I mold the hair around something?

>>8368504
this anon suggested foam for my same problem
>>8368169
it'd work better for the female inkling too since it wouldn't be so rigid, as there's all the other hair it's hanging from

Finished my cosplay and everything was going well, but painted the lines on my apron and the paint ended up going under the tape I was using, so now some places look awful. Is there any way to remove fabric paint?

It looks awful and I'm considering not even wearing my cosplay now, even though I really want to. I just don't want to end up in a bad cosplay thread or something like that.

Does anyone know of a decent shop that sells vinyl or latex catsuits?

>>8365508
Still looking for help on this. Would nailpolish work?

I want to get a booth, but don't know how good my products are, nor what I could charge. I do steampunk/leather armor stuff, and wondered if you guys could give me some honest critique? I'd thought of doing maybe like 20 bracelets, some bracers, some pouches, goggles, circlets, and a few other things to get started. I'd like to do this as a business and get successful if I could. I'm still going to school with realistic expectations of course.

Mind if I post a couple images of my stuff?
Also I wasn't planning on just doing steampunk stuff. I actually wanted to do some cute Victorian/lolita accessories too.

Here's a first image. Please don't be too harsh, Critique is welcome, but I'm really not very confident in my work and trying to get better.

>>8369065
A couple of the little pouches I've made.

>>8369069
Honestly your craftmanship has a long way to go before youre ready to sell. also steampunk is kind of a stupid subculture so dont expect it to be around for long at that point sell homestuck crap. it's gimmicky and stupid.


id do normalfag leather stuff its easier to get right. you dont have enough skill to really sell tho

>>8369065
These are nice. I'd wait a while until you have more skill / produce more stuff / get your name out there more to get a booth. But this is pretty good, keep heading in the right direction friend.

>>8369069

>that wire poking an obvious hole into the material and puckering it
>that asymmetrically placed design on the black bag. Looks horrible, whether it was intentional or not
>awkwardly placed everything, from the bands that are held in place with inconsistently placed pins to the corner filigree placed on only onside of the bag.
>did i mention the fucking wire

Bro.

>>8369121
Oh. Ok. Now that you say that it does look really shitty. Sorry.

>>8369083
Okay. thanks for the input. I understand I might just not be cut out for it honestly. I"ll just make stuff for me.

>>8369107
Thanks.

Where can I get an unstyled Akari wig?

someone in a local cosplay FB group is looking for someone to commission them a sequined tuxedo jacket with coattails for "under $100". isn't that like, what materials would cost alone????? would I be a dick if I commented telling them that realistically they'd prob want to add 30-50(?) more dollars to that based on who they go to?

I was wondering if there was a way to appear sweaty but actually be dry to the touch? I want to do a pretty gritty cosplay and while all the other makeup I'm going to do isn't going to rub off I'm afraid that if I try to use glycerin it'll make all the rest of my makeup run and then I'm essentially one of the unsealed homestucks just with dirt and blood colors. Pic related is the sort of shine I was looking for.

>>8363273
expanding foam and paper clay, my friend

>>8369366
If the comment isn't directed toward you, you don't have to go out of your way to tell them such. Chances are, that is that person's budget. A better reply would be to point out that Taobao (Chinese labor) or thrift shops are more likely to fall "under $100". As long as no one steps forward and takes the commission, the asker should realize soon enough the price is too low unless they don't care about quality and just want hot glued sequins.

>>8369225
>>8308168
Wig thread up fiy
But I looked around some for you
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ardawigs/14139841469/in/album-72157626234427451/
If any of the colors above would be okay, you could get an arda wig
http://arda-wigs.com/products/natasha
Or
http://arda-wigs.com/products/inigo
Maybe
Then you can buy accessories from there too in matching colors, it would make it easier to style

>>8369225
Who's Akari?
Why'd you post a blank image?

>>8369069
>>8369065
Honestly, not too great

>>8367934
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>>8365549
Maybe a bit more blush, otherwise it looks pretty good. The waist part could use a bit more cloth and give too - in the movie the outfit was a lot looser.

Where can I buy stretch fabric? I was thinking of using 4 way stretch vinyl/pvc, but there aren't a lot of color options on Spandexworld/spandexhouse/mjtrends.

>>8361503
Why not just cosplay any 2hu girl? As far as I know there are no dark skinned 2hu girls.

>I would love if you do Utsuho Reiuji though

>>8367934
Try using foam and make them similar to armor. Or you can do the Xrd version which I think might be easier.

Want to cosplay Sherlock Holmes but I'm in a bind.

>How do I do the tube vitals on his belt?
>Good way to do his steampunk goggles?
>What wig would be good for this?
>Any ideas to make his suitcase?

>>8370054
I was originally planning on making Xrd cosplay but I don't feel confident enough with my sewing skills to make his new jacket

>>8370072
Aww man that sucks. Maybe next time then? Well that's the only suggestion I can give you for the 'zipper part.' GG fans have to stick together because we are more rare than a Dodo bird. I'll keep a heads up unless another anon helps ya.

>>8370058

What material would be good for making this mask?

I made a shitty last-minute one out of craft foam previously, but I'd like to make a better quality one to upgrade my costume a little. I'm good at sewing but a complete noob to props.

>>8369384
Maybe use some kind of art sealer like mod podge, or paint sealer spray or something?

I'm making a bunnysuit. (classic style but less shiny?) And I was looking at Casa Satin at Joanne's? It looks nice from the google pics, a nice duller satin fabric, but still a bit shiny like the originals. Has anyone worked with it before? How did it turn out?
Pic related, made mostly of casa satin.

>>8359302
how would I make this cosplay? I've never made a cosplay before plz halp.

>>8370909
You're not seriously asking about the entire thing right?

>>8370931
Well, I can probably just buy a pleated skirt and dye the bottom stripe, but idk about the top. particularly the colar

Hi there /cgl/. I'm doing a cosplay which requires these shoes. Is there a way to change these so that they're more comfortable or am I stuck doing the whole "I'll switch shoes whenever someone wants a picture" deal? Like are there cushions I could put in or maybe even carve some sort of foot-shaped-groove in them? I want to be able to just wear one pair the whole time because it feels more genuine. However, after hours of walking around I'm sure it would be understandable to throw your pride out the window just so your feet will stop hurting.

Also I guess I got the cheap kind (thank you ebay) and these are made of plywood or something. They chip very easily. What can I put around the edges and bottoms to make it so it doesn't chip? I was thinking getting sticky velcro and putting the fuzzy side on the bottom so it would help at not be too noticeable. They also slip on hard floor a bit, despite the rubber bottoms. Is there any way to make it less dangerous?

Thank you in advance.

tl;dr
How can these shoes be more comfortable and what can I put on them so they won't chip or slip on the floor?

>>8371011
aya?

>>8371016
No?

>>8371018
yes

>>8370959
Here.

>>8371011
I'd reccomend some sort of insole cut to your foot shape. As for chips, modgepodge is what I used personally.

>>8371030
thanks! what kind of shirt should I get? like a v-neck or something?

>>8371040
make a pink cardigan, and sew a v of the fabric in the place its shown on the picture, in the same fabric. the cuffs are pretty easy, you can just google it.

Does this look like an accurate color for Terra? I'm thinking of modifying these for her pants.

>>8371050
ok sweet thanks a lot anon! That's put me on my way

Is this fabric in icy lavender good for making Homura's white blazer collar and skirt?
http://www.joann.com/symphony-broadcloth-solid-quilt-fabric/prd10006.html#q=broadcloth&start=1

Hey guys,

I'm figuring out how to sew my first pattern. Any tips/guides/already existing patterns for the uniform for Bakemonogatari?

I think it'd be okay if it weren't for the puffy sleeves.

>>8371033
Like cutting into the wood or an actual insole you buy and put inside your shoe? How would I go about cutting into it? Just...fuckin' take a knife and hack away?

And hodge podge I can imagine will fill in the chips nicely, but how do I protect them against getting more chips?

is there a way to make a wig slightly smaller? I've got the clips in the back already tightened but its still big. Its an arda, and I got a large because my head size is 22 and they only had 21 (as a small) and 23 (as the large) I have really short hair normally, is that why its fitting so oddly? pic related is the wig if it helps at all

What are the best chest binders for cosplay? I'm tired of using 3 sport bras or ace bandages and risking breaking a rib.

>>8371091
Underworks has some great ones I hear

>>8364692

Turquoise seems to be a really trendy color right now. I keep seeing it everywhere.

>>8370873
please advice?

>>8365302
If you're doing it because you love the character and you love the dress, then you wouldn't be stepping on any toes. Just take your time and make sure you do a good job on the dress.

>>8371069
I meant to cut it so its your foot shape and set it on the shoe, thats what I did, I used a clear one though. Modgepodge helps fill them. I would find a wood sealant to keep it from chipping if modgepodge doesnt.

>>8365308
2edgy4me

How should I approach this wig? I want to make it but am having difficulty figuring out what to make it out of?

>>8371077

Same problem, same wig.

If the back is too big
http://arda-wigs.com/blogs/tutorials/7958661-re-sizing-a-jeannie-malinda-or-jasmine-smaller

If the front is too big
http://arda-wigs.com/blogs/tutorials/7959725-re-sizing-a-chibi-smaller

>>8371183

I'd do it with tubular crinoline--tons of volume, distinct tentacley shape, lightweight, no tangles. You could even put lights in it that way!

>>8371091
I have a gc2b one that I'm happy with - only the front has 'binding stuff' so your back has room to breathe. (not sure if this is standard, it's my first real binder.)

>>8371192
Oh man thank you so much! I feel dumb for not thinking to look there

Is there a tutorial on how to make a hat like this? Standard visor tutorials don't have the high front.

Simple instructions are also appreciated

So after looking through recent con photos, I've decided that my posing is absolutely terrible.

I do take people's advice when they say to practice your poses beforehand in front of a mirror, but when I actually do those poses for a camera, it just doesn't translate to what I wanted in the first place. I end up looking awkward.

My biggest problem of all is my face. It somehow always ends up looking like a chub monster with 50 chins whenever someone takes a picture of me, even more so than when I take a picture of myself or even when I look in the mirror. Even when I do try contouring my face, the problem still happens.

What should I do, gulls? Should I get a friend to help me out with my newfag posing?

So this is my first time cosplaying and I'm cosplaying as Makoto Naegi. Does the curl look right to you guys. Also, any suggestions on how to spike it kinda layered like.

>>8371328
Sage for being not the most helpful, but it looks like the high front is more like a baseball cap. Have you tried searching a tutorial for that, then applying a visor tutorial for the band around the head?

>>8370909
>>8370959
Top appears to be stretchy knit cardigan-like. You might have some luck modding a pink cardigan base + sew on the sailor collar and sleeve cuffs.
>dye the bottom stripe
That's unlikely to work the way you want.
You'll be better off sewing/attaching the trim to the hem of the skirt.

>>8371058
Run the fabric through a quick and light black/gray dye bath and it'll be perfect in color. I bought the exact fabric for my Homura cosplay and it's not gray enough. That said, it's still Jo-Ann's cheap & thin broadcloth so line the skirt and iron lightweight interfacing to the collar pieces to add structure.

>>8371065
Find a similar commercial blouse pattern from McCall/Butterick/Simplicity and add puffed sleeves, which you can do by modding the sleeve pieces that comes with the blouse if they're not already puffed.

>>8371573
Section out the hair spikes then spike the wig from the bottom layer to the top, spraying each spike into place and trim when necessary.

>>8371328
Could you use a normal baseball cap, cut it up and put a band on it?

>>8371144
bamp

i started painting my worbla armor after a bunch of coats of gesso and sanding, but now that there's actually paint on top of the primer, i'm starting to think that i should have sanded it more
is there anything i can do to fix this shit or am i just boned?

Whats the point in covering eva foam with worbla?
What does it do?

What kind makeup should I use for the stitches on Stein's face? I want to go for the look that the character has, nothing realistic.

>>8359393
The original tutorial mentioned the use of talc (talcum powder) mixed with the fabric softener. Wash your wig and give it a try.

http://alexamadden.deviantart.com/art/Removing-the-shine-to-your-wig-353751870

>>8369384
Use makeup, Facial highlighter catches the light and reflects it in a way that looks like natural sheen, or sweat if you use a little more. I suggest this: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/face/shimmer/shimmering_facial_whip

Is dying a beard viable?
I got a ketchup red beard and I wanna cosplay big boss from metal gear.
I got the beard, but the color is really, really crappy.
Are there viable options to dye beard and eyebrows?
Anyone got experience with that?

>>8372242
I mean, people dye their eyebrows and facial hair all the time, so I don't see what the problem would be.

>>8372247
I have no idea how to dye facial hair or eyebrows.
I guess that's the problem. I guess it's a DIY thing and running to the barbershop will only cost too much and be inefficient?

>>8370873
I've never made a bunny suit, but I work at a Joann and the Casa satin is really nice. The heavy bridal satin is also nice (similar dull satin, but thicker), but only comes in a few colors.

>>8371541
Look at your source material for poses your character commonly does. Practice them in front of a mirror. If you have cosplay friends, get them to look at your poses, or take pictures of you. You think you look weird in pictures because you're used to looking at yourself in a mirror, so have your friend honestly critique any photos you have. Its not helpful if they just say, "You look fine!" Ask specific questions if specific things are bugging you. Practice until the poses feel natural and you don't have to think about them. Look at regular portrait posing guides and see how the models position their bodies, heads, etc.

>>8371091
Underworks
Lesloveboat
gc2b but their sizing chart is weird. Someone complained about needing a small (and can fit a small) and it didn't fit. Got a medium and that barely fit too. I wear a M and I had to send it back because it didn't fit either. Going to try a XL or a XXL and see.

>>8371328
If you can't make one you could just get one from Taobao.

>>8372252
>>8372247
Dying your beard is possible but you'll want to do it the night before or day of the con because facial hair grows so fast. It would honestly be easier to go with fake facial hair so your 5 o'clock shadow doesnt ruin it.

That being said, your hasubando a shit

love, Sam.

How the fuck do I make these shoes without wanting to kill myself.

I was thinking of using a board to support my foot.

Does anyone have any tips on how to make this doctor bag from Payday 2?

>>8372242
Just for Men mustache & beard

>>8372534
Looks like a painted pelican case

>>8372674
O, googled it and it does indeed! I'll get right on finding one online! Thanks alot! :D

>>8372698
I would check just for hard plastic first aid kits first, pelicans are expensive

>>8365302

Go for it. If you're a blonde, people might mistake you for Tinkerbell though.

>>8372725
It's alright I found a used one for $25! :)

>>8372785
I don't really care. I was just letting you know what they're called. So woo, good for you.

Would I be able to make Hinata's uniform nicely or would I be best off just buying it?

I'm doing Ravager Nocturne from League of Legends and I need to figure out how to make the arm blades stiffer (They're made of EVA foam from gym mats, so they're decently thick just a little floppy). Any suggestions?

>>8373065
Just buy it. It's not exactly the type of costume you enter into competitions, and you can get it off of Aliexpress for less than the cost of materials.

>>8373078
Worbla on the EVA foam, nigga.

I need help with this design, no one made this costume yet and i´m having trouble with the design

>>8372785
Good!

>>8373047
This wasn't me, ignore the salty bitch

>>8373065
I think Walmart has jerseys you can redye and sew over. Try for that.

>>8369928
Sy Fabrics has some vinyl and pvc options but is pretty expensive and caters more to buying in bulk.

How do I make it so i don't have a huge dick bulge in a zentai suit?
I've looked into dance belts, but havent found any that can work because the front of my suit has like a low cut v shaped notch out of the front so you'd see the belt.

Might be a stretch, but does anyone have any better refs of this outfit of Arumi's? I tried grabbing screencaps from the ep, but I couldn't find any full unobstructed body shots. Is there a reference sheet for this...?

I'm a lolita and I'd like to start wearing more general cute street fashion. I have a large chest so a lot of eBay stuff is too small. Does anyone have some recommendations on wear to buy cute j fash that will fit a small shirt girl with a large chest? Thanks!

>>8373312
>v-shaped notch
Show a picture of the zentai suit?

>>8373312
Tuck and tape yourself down. It's how a lot of crossdressers hide their junk when wearing clothes that don't have much room down there.

>>8373517
>taping a dick
You're crazy.

>>8373505
I haven't actually cut the suit yet, but heres what the cosplay is of.

Can someone also advise me on armor? I'm trying to make it a super shiny (almost mirror finish if possible) gold.
Would I be best off making it out of just eva foam, or eva foam covered in wonderflex?

Can paint even work for that, or am I going to have to use that mirror vinyl stuff they put on cars? Would the vinyl get all trashed and wrinkled from the armor flexing when I put it on? I'm new to armor so I want to make sure I do this right. I'm comfortable working with eva foam and the wonderflex or whatever, but have never tried to make anything reflective before.

>>8373525
with body adhesive you idiot, not duct tape or some shit.

>>8373525
It's how it is done. And provided you shave well enough before hand, and are careful, it won't hurt at any point, not even when removing the tape.
http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=16158

>>8373540
I honestly thought you meant duct tape at first.

>>8373551
My mom clearly expressed that she'd kill me if I even think about shaving any part of my pubic hair.

What the fuck? How does something like this even come up and why would a parent have an opinion on this

>>8373574
Tell your mom if she likes your cock so much she can suck it.

But seriously that's so fucking weird dude

>>8373597
Fuck, forgot to greentext it. Thats not from me.

>>8373449
How large are you talking about? You might be better off asking in one of the lolita/J-fashion help threads.

>>8373118
Dont got Worbla. Im too fucking poor.
What else works?

Is there any way to put glitter over part of a cosplay to make it sparkle without having get all over everything else forever?

>>8372008
wet n wild h2o proof. Shit don't budge or smear.

>>8374158
I've mixed glitter with fabric paint medium before. Ironing it does make the glitter lose a bit of its sparkle though. Alternatively, tiny hot-fix rhinestones would work.

>>8374158
Nope. Glitter is a plague upon your house should you choose to wield it.

>>8374066
Bondo and sanding will work, but they will be much heavier.

>>8374178
I can confirm this works well to keep the glitter from spreading everywhere, but also like they said it will not be super sparkly afterwards. Most pics I have of the costume I did this with, you can't tell there is any glitter glue at all. It looks somewhat sparkly in real life though, but only if you look close or if light hits it just right. It worked fine for me though as I didn't want to be too flashy, just wanted a slight bit of sparkle.

>>8373380
okay, I'm making due with episode screen grabs actually. Not sure if I want to make her bodice and shoulder plates with craft foam, or just use regular fabric and make it more like a uniform? The scene is supposed to be partly a parody of Evangelion, so I kinda wanna do vinyl plugsuity type of fabric, but it would be hard to match the color and would just look too OTT probably. But I think uniformy fabric would look out of place? It's a robot piloting outfit, so I feel like it should like kind of shiny and gimmicky...

>>8374378
Dropped my image, here's a closer pic of her top...sorry for the quality lol my wifi is acting up today so I could only stream it low quality

>>8374378
>>8374389
I'd go with making it more like a uniform. I know you said it's meant as an Eva parody, but from that pic, it could easily be a Macross or Gundam type thing, in which case a military uniform look might work better.

>>8374401
Okay thanks, that's a good point! I'm just not exactly sure how I'd make shoulder plates like hers out of fabric, do you think I could make shoulder pads like this http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Shoulder-Pads and use that instead? (Obviously neater and sturdier)

>>8374418
No, that looks terrible. I would instead go with foam and cover it with fabric. Similar to http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=308046, but obviously you'd need to take into account the lack of stretch in your fabrics.

>>8374438
>http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=308046
Wow okay, thanks so much for that! I was thinking of covering foam with fabric but thought I was being unrealistic. This really helps

Anyonr knows where I can get a wig exactly like this but in black? I messaged this seller but he told me he couldnt sell it in that color.

Any suggestions of characters with hair like this??

What type of foam (or crafting material) should I use for this prop that is 3 inches thick?

>>8373065
Why not just buy it? Walmart and Target sells jerseys but for the price you can get one you can buy the whole outfit for less than $30 including the knee pads.

>>8374972
Insulation foam.

I bought a bunch of these lace heart sew-on appliques and they are almost perfect. Problem is there's a see-through mesh holding the heart together, but when I place it on the black fabric on the dress it has a visible sheen (the part that supposed to be see-through).

If this was just for 1 heart I'd cut out the mesh, but I need to do this ~100 times.

If there a way to tone down the sheen of the mesh without cutting it out?

>>8375682
Maybe it'll be less noticeable if you put a white piece of fabric behind it? That does mean cutting out 100 pieces, though...

>>8375718
The lace heart needs to go on a black background - and I've dyed the hearts a coffee color for pic related. The hearts will be upside down so I can use the pointy part.

So Im trying to aquire a lawson uniform top, is there some way to do so? Anyone here know a guy or such. Or maybe someone living in japan who can stalk a lawson worker for me and do me a solid!?

>>8375794
i think you made a mistake those hearts are not going to look good at all. also that background is dark brown not black.

Resposting from the wig thread:

Any idea on how to make the upper part of this wig?

I was thinking about bending foam to get the shape and then cover that with hair, what do you guys think?

Where could I find a love live school uniform? more specifically the blazer

>>8376033
Anon, just buy a blue blazer.. especially ones with gold buttons are very common.

>>8367689
Based anon is based.

>>8376033
There are Love Live uniforms on ebay

>>8375902
Did you try yahoo auctions Japan first?

>>8371595
Thank you! I was also wondering how you did Homura's black undershirt's collar since it's a fusion of shirt collar and a sailor collar. Did you follow this pattern? I am really confused as to what is going on for it.

Trying to find someone to do a commission, specifically a pretty simple super hero suit.

Where do you guys look? I am new to cons, don't have any cosplay friends or connections.

Going to ask a question regarding photos:
Is it OK to ask for the unedited photos?

Photog sent me 3 ( extremely late) pictures and I look like shit in them. I hate the pose i was in ( he suggested it). They were my least favourites but I remember some I loved. I would like to see those and edit them myself (I don't edit wonky, I've been doing it for years) so I could post them to my social media.

>>8376115
Any chance you can find it on Ebay or Etsy or is it an uncommon super hero?

I like working with patching plaster to make props. It's easy to work with and sands nicely, but the only problem I have is that it's kinda fragile and any 'nick' might make some of it chip.
My question is: is there anything I can mix with it or coat it in to make it more durable?
Will a coating of geso + glue work or is there something else I can do?

how would you gulls go about making a very large able to be carried arm?

I was thinking stacking rigid insulation foam and carving, but for something that needs to be taller than a person it sounds like that could get pricey.

>>8376316
Maybe try coating it with fiberglass and resin?

>>8376330
I've never worked with any of that stuff, can you tell me what types I should try out?

>>8374887
Did you try aliexpress or taobao? The seller looks familiar.

>>8376222

Somewhat uncommon, accuracy/quality is more important to me than price

>>8376337
look up bondo/rondo tutorials.
Bondo is a fiberglass putty-ish material that's great for spot treating and creating hard shells. It's marketed/sold as a auto body filler but cosplayers and prop makers have been using this stuff for ages.

Rondo is just the Bondo brand resin mixed with Bondo to create a more fluid material typically for slush casting.

Granted this stuff is absolutely toxic, so you need to do it somewhere very well ventilated and need the proper clothes and respirators to protect yourself at every single step you work with this stuff.

>>8376366
>Iron fist

My nigga.

Does anyone know where to get commissions in general besides God save the queen that doesn't cost around 1,000 USD and have a two-five year waiting list?

>>8376383
Thanks! I'll look into that.

>>8376366
Which version of his suit are you looking to have made, and do you want it to have the subdyed muscle shadows, or just flat spandex?

>>8376472

The simpler green turtle neck one, from Immortal Iron Fist. Not the popped collar.

Already have the mask and boots.

Undecided on the muscle shadow. I suppose it would look better with them. Not sure how much that would hike the price.

What's a good brand for everyday wear wigs? I'm looking for something wavy and with bangs that looks natural.

>>8373112
>>8375445
I think I'll just buy it. Thanks!

Anyone know where to get a blue badger or a silver samurai shirt?

>>8376407
Don't sweat it. Let me warn you though, it's got a kind of an unforgiving learning curve.

and I really can't stress enough. Fiberglass ain't nothing to fuck with. Wear a proper respirator. Cover yourself from head to toe. Wear a proper respirator. And most importantly wear a proper respirator.

>>8375902
The uniforms are left in the store at the end of the shift and they are meticulously tracked. You can try your luck on various Japanese resell sites (there are a ton). I usually see them go for about 2000 yen.

>>8376084
I didn't follow that picture. I took a regular blouse pattern with a standing collar and made the collar pattern piece a bit straighter, then added sailor collar-like part to the pattern. You can turn the collar piece into two parts for ease of modifying patterns if you want.

So, I wanted to make a joke cosplay
I want to be a brony/fedora/ledditor
Other than the obvious fedora I was thinking of carrying cheetos and mountain dew. A brony t-shirt, some autistic looking walmart sneakers....

I was thinking of making some pins? Gotta look into how hard they are to make though.

I want to find a cheap jacket to alter for my mako cosplay. Any links?

How will you differentiate yourself from the real thing?>>8377013

>>8377015
www.gotoafuckingthriftstore.com
Alternately:
www.learntofuckinggoogle.com

>>8377038
I though maybe someone on here had displayed her before and could give advice. Calm the duck down

>>8377038
This is a HELP thread, are you fucking lost?

>>8377032
I'm a girl.

Is Space Jam still funny? If some friends and I were cosplaying Love Live and did a masq skit where it started out with one of the normal cutesy songs but ended up being a mashup w/Space Jam, would it be stupid?

>>8376366
>>8376480
>Iron Fist
You're beautiful.

If you have no sewing experience or convention connections you can always go to a seamstress/tailor and get it done. It'll be a bit pricey admittedly, but it'll be good quality. Another option is to get a bodysuit dye-sublimation printed like Spiderman/Deadpool cosplayers do, and that already comes with the shadows on it. Dye-subs, however, are just print files and you'll need to match your measurements to the fabric patterns once you find a place to print them.You could probably do the best of both worlds and print out the sub dye and have a seamstresss sew it together for you.

But that's the complicated way. The easy way would be to find a tight fitting dark green turtleneck/bodysuit top/compression shirt online or thrifting, or a white one to dye the right shade and add the symbol onto with a freezer paper stencil.

There's lots of ways to tackle it.

>>8367689
>>8367728
I can't seem to find a pair of these without buckles or other things on them anywhere. If you find a place that has them for not 600 bucks, please share!

>>8367689
I have some almost exactly like this i my closet except they have some shoe laces on the front
Assuming you live in the US, try going to places like Ross and Marshalls.

It seems really simple but I can't figure out her hair bow. My material is vinyl, so maybe that means it will never look right, but does anyone have any good tube-pointed(?) hair bow tutorials, or any idea on how I can do her bow?

Also the inside of the black material I have has a texture so I can't paint it.

Please and thank you~

>>8377061
The question still stands.

Not sure if the help thread is the right place to post--please direct me elsewhere if there's a more appropriate place. (going to post this in the new help thread too for visibility)

I'm thinking about commissioning a Maiden in Black (pic related) costume since my sewing skills are nonexistent. I've got a couple construction-related ideas. Where do I look for someone to commission?