/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Reposting from last thread. Which wig fits my skin tone/Maka better? They're Lockshop Silky Straights in Vanille and Flax.

>>8420401
flax

I since this is also kind of a stupid questions thread, could someone please fill me in on the GLW drama? I never caught that.

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Unanswered dumb questions

Can anyone identify the maroon fabric in this?

It has a look of corduroy but I've heard cord holds heat. And I don't want to die under layers of wool and leather.

>>8420981
Maybe just a tight pinstripe? Corduroy has texture, but anything with that pink/maroon stripe should work.

>>8420981

I think it's a very dirty and faded rib knit. The ribs are too big to be corduroy.

>>8419223
Make a duct tape form. Not the greatest, but works in a pinch.

>>8420981
It's a very thick/chunky rib knit, made that huge so that the game can show texture without zooming to an inch of the character. If you want accuracy, it will be pretty warm/hot in that stuff.

Reposting. I'm not sure what type of skirt I should make for this particular Jolyne cosplay. It looks pleated, but I was worried that it might look weird if I also embroider the flowers. Also, I really don't know what type of skirt would best fit Jolyne's style.

Also, fabric suggestions would be lovely!

>>8421131
The skirt fabric looks like a printed knit, but I don't know how well knit fabrics can hold pleats. Perhaps if you cut it properly on the bias/grain and gather the top at the waistband, it'll drape like that it?

Anyone got tips on deemphasizing long faces in photos? Specifically, making the chin look smaller? I look like a teenager so I can't cosplay mature women, but my face is too long for uguus.

Anyone know of any way of keeping tits up in a clearly braless costume? Currently I have a bra cut in the middle and can only think of a clear strap to connect the cups. I have doubts about boob glue or tape and if it can last in Otakon heat, i have never used it before, but if it really does work lemme hear it.

>>8421744
If you've got a cloak/cape, you can totally hide the bra straps under the cape lapels(?), right?

>>8421744
get a deep cleavage bustier bra

I'm planning on cosplaying Ultimate Madoka soon, and I want to add lights to the underside of the dress like some people do. What would be the best way to add lights so that I can still take them out and wash the dress?

Also, any tips on how to make the train go outwards like pic related and not look sad and floppy?

>>8421858

This is just a thought, but... a kind of entire cage made of horsehair braid, with weights at the front to make the back stick out if it doesn't on its own?

I say horsehair and not interfacing because in my experience stiff interfacing is more prone to creasing and less flowy folds, while horsehair does stiff curves beautifully. And crinoline layers to fluff it up. You could do it like a ballet tutu, starting with very short layers just above the crotch and layering on progressively longer and longer gathered layers that are supported by the short layers beneath to get distance without as much droop.

If you incorporate asymmetrical boning, steel or otherwise, you're gonna want to be very conscious of the balance. Someone else tried this on some Chobits thing iirc and didn't balance it, so her panties showed all con.

I'd start with lots of sketches first though, to figure out what exactly you ideally want this magical effect to look like in real life.

How do I even begin this? What material do I use?

Still looking for good lavender wigs for daily use, long or medium lenght.

How the hell do I make this helmet? Is there anyway to make it opaque from the outside, yet still able for me to see out of it?

The machine gets stuck after an inch and the lower thread comes out as this horrible mess. Has anything similar happened to anyone? How do I fix it?

>>8422417
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT8qvyb39O4

>>8420401
I also vote flax.

Trying to find a good suit to crossplay Celty. Ordered one that should've fit according to the measurement but wouldn't zip more than halfway up. Everything else is super shiny fetishy latex, or will take weeks to custom order. Unfortunately time is running out as I need this for Mechacon. Any suggestions, or should I just postpone it?

>>8422400
Homestuck's here for you.
>http://scratchtheman.deviantart.com/art/256734603
Instead of a white acrylic globe, look for a glass globe like would be used in gardening or old-fashioned streetlights. I don't know if you'd be able to make it one-way opaque, though. Most globe helmet cosplayers I've met have a tiny rectangle of unpainted/cut out area that they see through, and they flip the globe around for pictures.

>>8421660

I'd try going for pictures taken from above eye level to emphasize your eyes more than the rest of you? Not a super dramatic angle, just a little bit high.

>>8422267
You could do neoprene if you don't mind dying of heatstroke. That's the most on-model material that comes to mind.

>>8422604
I'd postpone or make it yourself. You won't be happy with it otherwise. Someone posted a catsuit pattern number in the last thread.

Is vanilla's hair white or platinum blonde? Most cosplays I've seen of her use white wigs but I've always thought her hair was just very pale blonde

>>8423280
Go for whatever will be more flattering on you. However, I'd say that you're right since her tail, around the same color as her hair, is clearly a darker color than the white band on it.

Hello! Haven't been around in ages. Sorry if this has been asked tons of times.

ANYWAY!

I'm working on Saber from Fate/Stay Night, Zero, etc's dress. Underwear is finished except the petticoat for the hoop skirt. Still need to finish the white underdress, however I'm still trying to decide how I want to go about her sleeves.

Any tips? Not sure if I want to do a leg-of-mutton sleeve. I think doing some crazy raglan sleeve drafting might work, but I'm not sure.

>>8423280

It looks like very pale mauve to me. I'd get a very light grey wig (like Arda's Silver color, just a little bit off white) and tint it yourself.

>>8423325

I think you'll want the shoulder-blue piece to be cut separately from the poofy-blue pieces if you want the crease from shoulder to poof to be very sharp. So like a raglan cap sleeve piece and then the poof pieces.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but would it look shitty if I painted metal snaps with white nail polish or acrylic paint?

I would prefer to cover them than try to remove them and replace them.

Stupid questions?
I've got an urge to go as a Mad Max warboy a local con. Would it look bad if I'm not /fit/?

>>8423375
Acrylic would probably be alright if the application was smooth enough. Nail polish gets shitty and sticky after a while so I'd advise against that.

>>8423393
Thanks, I'll try the acrylic

I'm looking for a good chest binder for C-cup breasts. Anyone know of a good site to get them from?

I'm considering applying spandex or vinyl over my foam armour since using spraying paint isn't an option due to the situation I'm in. However, none of the (very few) tutorials I've found seem to explain to me how to avoid ending up with seams / gaps if you connect two pieces of vinyl-covered foam to each other.

Anyone else know how to avoid it? Also, anyone here have experience with the whole vinyl-over-foam technique?

>>8423375
>>8423438
If you're actively using the buttons, I also advise some clear sealant.

I'm making this dress and the fabric I have is some sort of stretchy polyester blend that I chose because I have 0 sewing skills and wanted to avoid using closures.

My issue is I'm not sure what to use to make sure the skirt isn't completely limp- my first thought was to use a thin chiffon and sew it into the skirt but I don't know how to do so without forfeiting the stretch- can someone point me in the right direction?

>>8423725

A small crinoline ruffle at the hip?

>>8423725
Wear a short petticoat, there are Leg Avenue ones on amazon.

Same op from the jojo thread here. Trying to do johnny joestar. I'm a little concerned about the gloves, the wheelchair, and the emblem on the hat. Any tips/ideas?

>>8423606
I'm not really sure what you're asking. All armor is made of smaller pieces that come together and form seams. If you don't want seams, you make bigger pieces. Please elaborate.

>>8423725

Horsehair braid at the hem shouldn't sacrifice stretch at the waist.

Since you're a beginner, it's probably worth noting: make sure you use elastic stitches on parts that have to stretch!

what's a good site to buy fabric from? im just lookin for some generic cotton

I am trying to make this cosplay, but I need a pattern for the coat. I am not ready to try drafting it myself. Is there a name for this type of coat? I cannot find one in a female pattern by searching military jacket. I have found men's under that though. Would that be very hard to adjust?

>>8423606
Would this work if I were to cosplay as Obara Sand? Do I need to stamp the triangles or try to find some sort of snake/armadillo fabric pattern?

>>8424298
Forgot image

>>8424289
Just get a regular women's blazer/jacket pattern and make the collar a stand/Mandarin collar if the pattern doesn't include it. Add the epaulettes and the countless buttons are just a matter of proper division and placement.

>>8424324
>Mandarin collar
That is the term I needed. Thank you!

>>8424350
I have the pattern V8203 and I think it would work really well for that, if you're still looking!

>>8424363
Yeah, That looks really good! Thanks!

>>8424370
No problem! I used it for an Utena jacket as a complete beginner and it turned out really well, it actually looks closer to your reference than the art on the envelope.

>>8423898
It' just that -- the end result that the crafters show is one of an armoured costume in which you can't notice any seams or gaps. It's as if they managed to cover their entire armour piece or component with vinyl --- however, that's not the case given they all show you start with small pieces.
Sure, seams get formed but there has to be a reason or way how they can make their vinyl-covered armour as "seamless" (the gaps are barely visible) as possible.

>>8424289

FYI the dangly braid thing is called an aiguillette and you can get nice ones braided with your choice of knot and metal tips online. I just ordered one, and if it's any good it'll be about the same price as similar yardage of gold nylon paracord, but more neatly finished and with more accurate materials.

>>8424193
literally anywhere for something that generic

>>8424298
I'd guess yes, it's not hard to find animal prints like that? Worth a look, anyway.

>>8424430
You still don't make sense. Post more pictures.

>>8423325
You won't be able to get a poof with a raglan sleeve as well as it would skew the fit of the entire shoulder area. Raglan sleeves are just a way of getting around sleeve cap easing you may as well keep the seam. Leg of mutton and gigot sleeves will give you the volume in the cap and the shoulder seam gives you more control of the size of your poof. I'd say do two pieces.

I'm making a piece of detailed armour for the first time in my life and I have been having trouble with worbla. How do you manipulate it when it's hot? With my bare fingers I burn myself...

>>8424472
Okay, I'm referring to tutorials like this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bMBvX40JTU

In the beginning, she shows a completely build chest armour that's apparently covered with fabric. You don't notice any seam or gap at the armor -- it looks perfectly clean, as if it was made in one piece.
But then when she does a demonstration, she works with a small piece of foam and it seems to imply that to get the big complete foam armor, you have to build it by attaching numerous small pieces of vinyl-covered foam together.

So HOW do you do that? How do you attach numerous small pieces of vinyl-covered foam together WHILE making the work as seamless as possible, APPEARANCE-WISE. Is it a matter of filling the gaps with some red paint or hot glue? Do I just need to use as little super glue as possible?

I just don't want to end up with some crappy looking armour of which people can easily detect or note "Oh hey, it looks like a fucking jigzaw puzzle. The seam / gap / the place where the glue of one piece sticks to the other is EASILY noticeable."

>>8421131
You could always look on taobao for iron-on appliques
Closest fabric I've seen around:

http://www..
ebay.com/itm/Japanese-Asian-Quilting-Fabric-Cherry-Blossom-Series-Tiny-Blossoms-Purple-/271830703035?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4a5f5bbb

>>8423375
You may also need to finely sand the area so the paint adheres too

Has anyone tried wax resist dyeing before? Or seen any tutorials. Specifically on wool. I'm stuck trying to make Reynir's cape/coat (pic related) and it's the only way I can think to do it short of learning to knit and knitting it in a month and a half. I have dyed stuff before, and I'm going to order enough wool to do a trial, I was just wondering if anyone had any experience and could offer any tips, or if anyone had any better ideas.

I've already made the rest of his outfit in wool so using twill and appliqué would look out of place and would only work on the outside anyway.

>>8421325
Yeah, at this point I think that a gathered skirt would look best. Thanks!

>>8424854
Oh I love the idea of iron-on appliques! However, I was really hoping to use this project show off my (admittedly mediocre) embroidery. Thank you for the suggestion and fabric, though!

>>8424472
is cotton linen what im looking for? i dont want something too thick

Super stupid question but I'm new to buying overseas. Do I have to convert my currency to yen somehow before I pay or will the bank do that for me when I charge to my card?

>>8425259

assuming you're "generic cotton" anon. who the hell knows what you're looking for when you haven't said shit about the application?

>>8424954
I'd be really concerned about the wax sticking to the fibers.

>>8424747
get work gloves

>>8425310
Paypal seems to do it automatically during the transaction, don't know about other methods.

>>8425319
im going for a summer wear tang top peach dress for ota

>>8424841
>it seems to imply that to get the big complete foam armor, you have to build it by attaching numerous small pieces of vinyl-covered foam together.

Where are you getting that implication? I just watched that and my understanding was that you'd need larger amounts of fabric to cover larger pieces. The breastplate she showed in the beginning, for example, would have been all covered at once, except for the green bits which were done separately and then glued on top. If I misunderstood your question, please let me know.

>>8420346
What is the name of the type of "coat" he is wearing? Where can i find a similar one?
Im not really trying to cosplay as yami bakura, just wear that coat casually.
Any help would be gladly approciated!

>>8425429

It just looks like a short-sleeved button down shirt, with a long-sleeve T under it.

I'm trying to make a silver/black corset and tutu ensemble as a base for a Super-1 gijinka and need some recommendations for good online corset shop.

I have seen in other threads that Corset-Story has bad history so I want to avoid them if possible.

>>8425527

...a gijinka of something already humanoid? Your plan sounds like shit so far.

>>8425597
If you wanna get pissy about it technically its a rider-tan design. kindly get the salt out of your vag and either be helpful or gtfo.

>>8425424

I guess, but there's no way you can cover a complete assembled breastplate with that stuff in one go. Why? Because of the curves and holes (you know, where your head and limbs are supposed to pop out of) the armour has.

Okay, let's say I'm working on a helmet (think of Kamen Rider or Super Sentai) -- how would I be able to cover a complete assembled helmet with vinyl / spandex ?

I have a few questions for the future...

Does fusible interfacing make slightly see-through fabric more opaque?

How do you make designs in thigh highs - for example if the top of your thigh highs have a notch in them, do you have to make them from scratch with lycra or is it possible to just cut into pre-made ones?

How do you make a witch hat stick on your head with a wig? Shierke anon plz be around

I've got a few questions.
What is the best and cheapest website to get Ben Nye body paints and sealants from?
I'm in Canada so Amazon is a no go (the prices on amazon.ca are ridiculous) and I'm not sure what else is reliable.
I'll be cosplaying as Death Prophet soon so i'll need a decent green and a deep purpley/maroon color.

While I'm on the topic of asking for help for Death Prophet, does anyone know if aliexpress is a decent site for wigs? I found a lacefront is the color I need at a great price but I'm not sure if I should get it.

My last question is how do I do the top of the dress and the collar? I'm at a complete loss. Are there any styles of shirt that I can look up that could help me with figuring out a pattern?

>>8425858
>Does fusible interfacing make slightly see-through fabric more opaque?
Yes. Heavier as well.

>is it possible to just cut into pre-made ones?
No. The cut parts will fray and shred the moment you stretch the socks to get them on a leg. Ever cut elastic down the middle and tried to stretch it?

>How do you make a witch hat stick on your head with a wig?
Clips or mini-combs sewn into the hat. Toupee clips work well from what I've heard.

>>8425913
>yes
I'm so glad

>no
I figured...I'll have to find another way around it.

>toupee clips
Great, I'll get some. Thank you so much anon!

I'm >>8421131 back with another question about a different cosplay.

For Lotus' hip scarf, I thought of buying a pre-made belly dancing hip scarf like in pic related, and then slightly modifying it to look more like Lotus' hip scarf. I thought about making the coins myself, but I don't think that that would look good.

Can anybody give me some recommendations? Make it from scratch or modify this one? (Also, if anybody knows where to buy the beads/coins that go on the scarf, please let me know)

>>8425881
Any reason you want to get Ben Nye body paint? There are lots of other brands that are as good or better than Ben Nye, and taking a look at amazon.ca, some of them have pretty good pricing. Snazaroo and Mehron Paradise both look like they're priced reasonably, and both had a great selection of colors (Snazaroo is cheaper, but also not as pigmented.) Mehron's Barrier Spray is also on Amazon.ca, and that stuff is great.

You might also try sites like Silly Farm or Jest Paint. Both of them sell great stuff and they both ship internationally (sorry, I don't know the prices.)

http://sillyfarm.com/shop/

http://www.jestpaint.com/
If you have theater stores nearby, check and see if they have Snaz, Wolfe FX, Kryolan Aquacolor, Mehron Paradise, Cameleon, kryvaline, or Ben Nye. A lot of these companies will have a "locate in stores" link, see if that will help.

Best of luck.

>>8425981
Scratch that last question; I've found some places that sell the coins.

>>8426020
I just heard it was the best quality. I had no idea there were so many decent brands out there! Thanks a lot for the links and help!

>>8425689
...Isn't the whole point of using 4-way stretch fabric to make it possible to cover curves? As for the holes, just cut into the fabric and then bring it toward the inside? But this doesn't quite seem to be your point, so I won't spend time/effort MS Painting the process unless you tell me to.

Without knowing how complicated the helmet is, I'm going to assume it's more or less smooth - in which case it's probably most efficient to start gluing the fabric from the top, working toward the front until reaching the visor/neck hole, and same for in the back? Since the helmet is such an extreme complex curve, I think I can see what you mean by "seams", as you'll probably end up with extra fabric in some places due to the wraparound. If it were me, I'd probably first do my best to keep the rest of the helmet wrinkle-free by stretching the fabric as carefully and smoothly as possible, and then if there are any details that I can hide the inevitable seam lines under, try to keep them confined to that area so I can just glue on the details on top. Otherwise, if it's completely bare, I'd probably just try to keep it to the very back of the helmet and cut what amounts to a dart into the bottom back of it, since not many people will see it from there.

That's a lot of tl;dr for not a lot of help, sorry. Your conversation with someone else intrigued me and I tried, but I guess I didn't do much. Good luck with whatever you're making!

I've trying to figure out if gather ruffles or circle ruffles are better.

>>8426087
I've been thinking about this, and I've come with an solution -- I hope. Instead of working with small pieces of foam, I'll only initiate "the vinyl over foam" phase when I've larger foam pieces that are components for different angles (i.e. the back part, front part, side parts).

And because I attach a vinyl-covered foam side part to the front part, you won't notice that seam or gap in-between the attached/glued parts unless you look at it from a certain angle.
Eh, I'm horrible at explaining this shit -- so, I'm gonna use a drawing.

Scenario #1 is the one I want to reach, and scenario #2 is the one I want to avoid. Both start with foam parts attaching to each other, becoming the front plate. In the first case, the result is very clean, no gap or seam to be seen whereas in the second case, it's crappy done and you can obviously notice the point where the parts connect or glue to each other.
That said, I could attach them and THEN cover the complete piece with vinyl. That's possible since it's still a single flat piece, just bigger. However, when it comes to taking the other angles / sides in account of a completed chest armour (one that has a front, a back and two sides)... it becomes really tricky. Sure, I can cut a hole in the fabric, but that's a really tricky thing to do if you ask me.

Here's a dumb question, but what exactly is the black piece of clothing that DIO wears? Is it a leotard? A unitard? Or something else?

>>8426281

Muscle shirt?

Where is a good website to buy corsets? The corset thread seems beyond dead.

>>8426275 my question

>>8426296
That'd be true if it only covered his body, but it also covers his crotch and some his legs too it seems.

>>8426358
Ahh didnt see that.. Sleeveless Unitard then

>>8426300
I've always heard good things about Orchard Corset and they're doing 30% off if you buy 2 or more.

>>8426384
Thanks, I was able to find something like that now that I actually knew what it was called.

So I'm trying to build an 11th century Norman kit, and I'm still in the very early stages.

Already have a tunic and sword, pants, belt, and boots *they're tall moccasins but I plan on replacing those in the future* but I wanted to know what to get next.

I only have enough money for one, so should I get a helmet or a shield?

helmet:

http://www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AB0399&name=Spangenhelm+%231


shield:

http://gdfb.co.uk/norman-shield-1086-p.asp

>>8426495
Did you try the LARP thread? They've often got SCA people in there, they'll be able to help you out better than regular cosplayers.

>>8425617

>>8420346
Where's a good place to find a vivan james style green and purple sweater?

Similarly, any advice on how to make the headband/bow thing work?

>>8425881

Please look into PAX paints from the neck down.

Some claim it can be done with water based or greasepaints makeup, but all the final seal in the world hasn't made as reliable a makeup as PAX. Plus, even if it does wear off a tiny bit, you don't get any smears all over your clothes-- it'll fall like dry paint, and I only had that happen to me on the very tips of my fingers. PAX is also easier to do really detailed work or clean lines with since it behaves like, well, acrylic paint. This will be good for those flame desings on the arms, if that's what you're painting.

Source: am homestuck in hot climate

What are these things?

I'm guessing the brown triangle piece is some kind of chest armor, but what are the little circles he has on his shoulder and shoes? Just puffs?

I am doing Morrigan soon and wanted to know what to do about the contacts? I can't seem to decide on a pair. So can someone maybe point me in the right direction?

I thought I was browsing through a thread about commissioning cosplay, but now I can't find it. Oops. Well, I am trying to find someone to commission to make a cosplay sword prop? I require it to be in my possession by July 13th.

>>8426886
Unless you know someone IRL or make it yourself you won't have it by then.

>>8426919
I feared as much, but thanks.

>>8423382
Yes. Maybe if you're heroin mode it could work, but if you're chubby or skinnyfat, don't

>>8426809
Internet looks bleak. I'd buy a green sweater and a purple sweater in a size too large, cut stripes, in the exact same places, and Frankenstein it together.

>>8426482
You could always alter a black morph bodysuit too

So im working in this Kotori outfit (pic related and i cant figure out how to make the shirt...

I bought all the fabric but i cant figure a pattern for the shirt. From what i can gather its like a blouse with puffy sleeves and a band collar (like a chefs collar) but the panel on the front is not like a chefs shirt... Can i put a panel of fabric directly on top or if not does anyone have a pattern for a chef's shirt thats similar? Patterns for the blouse idea would be appreciated as well! Thanks in advance!

>>8427042
There are a few patterns out there for chef's coats that you could probably alter to work.

>http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Patterns-Folkwear-133-Belgian-Military-Chef-s-Jacket.html
>http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m2233-products-693.php?page_id=908

Honestly, it just looks like a panel slapped on top of the blouse, though. For cosplay purposes I don't see why just sewing it onto the shirt without it functioning is necessarily an issue. There's also tons of tutorials and patterns for puff sleeves online. You might have to assemble bits and pieces from other patterns, but it doesn't seem too hard.

>>8427042

Code Geass school uniforms are similar in the torso. The male uniform has a high collar. This site has both male and female uniform tutorials. The female jacket is more fitted. Maybe they'll help you put together yours.

http://yousai.net/english/howto/cos/code_l.htm
http://yousai.net/english/howto/cos/code_m.htm

>>8427073
Are there any plain blouse patterns i could use then?

I'm reasonably new to auctions and have two questions for you seagulls:
1. is it more profitable to sell things as a set than individually, and 2. why do people bid on an auction when the end date is still days away? As far as I see it, it's just driving up the end price and makes me think that the seller has convinced a friend to bid on it for just that reason.
Thanks in advance guys.

Looking for a material to make these pants out of. To me (inexperienced as I am) it looks like wool and it reminds me of a burlap texture but I know it isn't burlap. I figure it will end up being pretty hot to wear indoors.

>>8427539
>is it more profitable to sell things as a set than individually,

not more profitable, but that way you don't risk having leftover pieces that you are unable to sell.

> why do people bid on an auction when the end date is still days away?

Maybe not DAYS away, but usually it's to prevent a snipe bid war - imagine if everyone tried to bid in the last 30m, shit would get crazy.

I'm moving soon and have a ton of plushies. Is it worth trying to sell/give them away and only charge shipping? I have a "lot" of them specifically and a few are at least 2 feet tall. It seems like a waste to just donate a lot of alpaca plushies to goodwill. If I was to ship them how would I do it? Obviously they're too big for priority boxes (and ground shipping isn't an option). Would I be better off listing them individually on depop or something?

>>8427122
Just browse through the blouse category on Simplicity/McCall/Butterick/Vogue. You'll find something.

>>8427539
Oh boy auction questions, I have experience moving 1500+ items in the past 3 years on eBay.

>1. is it more profitable to sell things as a set than individually
It will depend on what the item/set is exactly, but generally I've found that it's better to sell individually because people will have an absolute max budget at a given time and sometimes they're willing to blow it all on one thing. Some things are only sold in sets to start with from manufacturers and people are willing to pay a lot more for an individual item from the set so that they can avoid paying the price for the full set or having pieces from the set that they don't want or need...even if the individual item is marked up by 200-300%.

>2. why do people bid on an auction when the end date is still days away?
Can be many factors or a mix of them. Impulse bid. To get rid of the Buy It Now option & prevent others from sniping. The person can't be there on the day/hour of the end of the auction. Not everyone thinks like you do, etc, etc. Emotions can override logic and that's why people are even buying overpriced junk on eBay in the first place.

>>8427889
>donate
It might vary from state to state, but I'm almost sure that most secondhand stores will throw out plush dolls that aren't new with tags/sealed because of sanitary reasons (plush dolls are dust/allergen traps).

I think you might be better off posting a "free to good homes" notice on social media sites or just giving away to friends.

>>8427889
I'd say try to sell them on the cheap with ebay lots. Separate them into manageable lots by type and advertise the listing on places like the buy thread here and Facebook's Otaku craigslist group. Get some boxes that might fit the stuff from store's trash or buy them at Uhaul

>>8427675
Yeah definite no on burlap. Heavy canvas or maybe even wool and heavily distressed. See if there's some military surplus stores in your area that carry huge pants like this that you could modify before making them from scratch. It will be easier to get the right look if it's already used rather than working with brand new material.

I'm working on a puppet version of a StormCutter dragon, but I can't figure out how to get a pearl shine on it's scales. It's been described as a similiar shine to a fish's scales. I've tried a lot of pearl paints but they just seem to come out a metallic shine instead of the oil-sheen I'm hoping for. Any suggestions?

>>8426809
I'd suggest painting the purple onto an appropriate color green hoodie. Maybe applique instead?

What kind of shoes would a traditional martial artist wear?

>>8428171
Simple slip ons. Like the kind they train with in Mulan. Any neutral colored ballet flat made with cloth should be alright

I suddenly have to go to a con in September!

Where can I buy a dress that looks like this in pic related? I can craft the F thing on her dress without much trouble. And buy a wig and some make up and fake blood and craft some leeches.

I can do that by September, right?

>>8426819
Though PAX is made from non-toxic acrylic paint, that does not mean that its meant to go on skin. PAX is hard to get off, often requiring rubbing alcohol to remove, which is very harsh on skin, and can lead to bad reactions because it has not been evaluated by the FDA for cosmetic safety.

I'm glad that PAX worked for you, but please make sure you let others know about the potential risks associated with that method of body paint, the same way you would with circle lenses. Probably nothing will happen to OP if they use PAX, but give them all the info so they can decide for themselves whether they want to go that route.

The heck is this bodysuit? I'm getting an armored vibe, but I can't figure out how to do that without sacrificing comfort and maneuverability.

Is it worth ordering a custom print lycra, or could I sew in seam lines, to replicate the look?

>>8428422
Forgot the damn picture.

>>8428422

I'd assemble it out of strips of a sturdy knit, honestly. I don't think just topstitching would give you sharp enough lines.

>>8428436
Like a thicker Lycra? Or something non-stretch but tailored? I'd like it to be as fitted as possible.

This doesn't deserve its own thread soooo

I'm just starting to get into /cgl/, as an admirer. I would love to try getting more into it, especially as a cosplayer. I'm a chubby (down 20 pounds, 20 more to go until healthy weight), 19 year old man who has a feminine jawline/roundface, and I am at a loss at what I could pull off. I'd much love to make my own costumes for fun (even with the stress) so I plan on learning some basic sewing/quilting/knitting with my aunt.

Just, is there anything basic that I could do? I do have a hobby that could possibly help, as I have lots of fun thrifting for retro (60's-80's) men's dresswear, and even have a bespoke jacket from my adventures. I have a small but high quality collection of two full suits, and three jackets. God knows how many dress shirts and chinos I have, as well.

>>8428373
Satin or taffyta. Totally doable by September.

>>8420981
Oh, should have read more of this thread

I don't get why people think wool like make them burn up. Get a nice, loose weave and you're golden! Bright colors help. Can't help with leather, either. Whenever a friend asks about my dresswear, they ask how I don't burn up in my jackets, and I usually have tot ell them I wear a good wool with a linen shirt for maximum comfort. My 'baby' I have to get tailored to me is a wonderful mixture of silk, cashmere, and wool that gives nearly the perks of all and breathes like a king. I've seen in mentioned on other cosplay websites to never go for wool and it confuses me.

Leather is leather though, ugh. Just had to comment on this.

>>8428519
Check out the suggestion thread for specific suggestions for what you can do. They've got some specific rules for that thread, make sure you read them over before you post.
>>8361955

To be perfectly honest though, pick something that you like. Find a video game, a TV show, an anime, or a comic that you like and start making a costume for someone you like.

>>8428542
Bless you anon. It's casue it's way cold where I live so I never think of wool being cool.

The leather I've been trying to think around. Like maybe putting in fabric panels under the arms, and eyelets in the lower back to let air circulate. I've seen it on some sports shirts.

I'd probably cop out and wear jeans for the bottoms though. I'm pretty thick legged and something matte would be more forgiving.

>>8428688
Thank you! apparently, my eyes didn't catch that thread when checking the catalog.

>>8428725
Oh I understand. I used to live in a cooler area (cold as shit michigan) and I totally understand you! I can only wear like half of my khakis nowadays since I burn up in them all the time, as well. I hate it. I have one heavy, English style jacket and it really only works well as a dinner/church suit.

>>8428732
goodness my writing is sloppy and I'm forgetting what I write as I write it. Brain moves faster than the hands. I apologize for my shittiness there

>>8428491

I think lycra would be too shiny. Since you called it armor, I assumed you were going for a thicker or more textured material. I thought thick jersey or double knit would do the job well. But if you want it to be like a second skin, that's not gonna do it.

>>8423649
>>8424857
Thanks for the extra tips!

Finally found a clean pair of the tenth doctors cream cons and I am wondering how I can make them look dirty without wearing them a lot. Pic related rare screenshot of the shoe up close in the show

>>8429585
get a brush dirty with mud and scrub it on. then wash it slightly but not too well, you know? so it's dirty but not gross-dirty

>>8429604
Sounds like it should work thinking of just using some whiteout or scratching out the star on the logo.

>>8429615
Try some sandpaper for the logo.

Anyone know of a functioning hidden blade tutorial that doesn't use a dremel? I'm not sure I'd use one for anything else so I don't know if it's worth the investment. (Alternatively - opinions on dremels. How often do you use them/what for/etc?)

Looking for opinions for my Yuri wig. I'm trying to decide if it's better to try to find a tan-ish wig or if I should just try a very light blonde... Or if anyone knows of a search term I could use that better describes this color, anything would be helpful.

>>8430197

That reads ash blonde or dark ash blonde to me. Arda has a lacefront (matilda?) that looks like it can do a side part and something like those dramatic bangs right out of the bag, people use it for Jessica Rabbit a lot in the customer gallery. Not sure if that's what you're looking for.

>>8430360
Thanks anon. I'll look into it. I try really hard not to buy from Arda because I have a very small head and I'm worried that with a lace front I wouldn't even be able to take it in enough to get it on my head without messing it up

>>8430435

Good point. The reason I think(?) it works so well is that the fibers aren't sewn to lay flat forward as bangs, so they flip over themselves when combed forward without heat. So you might look for that in other wigs, like ones made for Legolas. Maybe that'll get you a similar effect on a smaller size.

Side parts are also more difficult on wigs that fall from a single point on top, imo.

>>8429585
Like someone said, sandpaper the logo. Water down some brown/green acrylic paint in a small spray bottle and mist it onto the shoe. Let it soak into the canvas, and wipe off the excess on the rubber to accentuate the raised bits. Go slow, cause it's easier to add more. Don't forget to do the same to the shoelaces!

>>8430435

TheFiveWits' Olivier Armstrong wig is light blonde with an apparent side part, though you might want to give it a dunk in some ochre dye to bring it down a shade or two. It might be smaller than Arda. I don't know how they built the bump thing into the hair or if it's at all useful for your character. Maybe worth a look.

http://www.thefivewitswigs.com/shop/wigs/wall-strong-briggs-smash/

Am I making pleated skirts wrong? I always use 3x my waist measurement divided by 2 and then sew the two rectangles together. For me, with a waist of 27", that's a little over a yard of fabric. But I was looking at the Love Live skirt tutorial (http://sparklepipsi.deviantart.com/art/Love-Live-Skirt-Tutorial-419016067)) and she mentions needing under a yard of fabric for that waist measurement. Can someone explain?

>>8427942
Thanks, I've found a few pants that look somewhat similar to this. Mostly WW2 paratrooper pants, but an issue I'm seeing is that the legs are more "human shaped" in that they won't have this baggy look.
My initial thoughts were that I could order a pair that is far longer than what I'd need and then gather and sew them to have the desired look.
Not sure if that's a good idea or not.
But then there's also the drop crotch which I don't know how to tackle.

aside from tights or leggings can anyone recommend some sort of light,breathable pants to wear under my costume, i cant get away with wearing no pants since there's a split down the front

>>8430537
If it's just the crotch, would you need to wear full pants underneath?

>>8430567
I'm making a gambeson based off the ones from the witcher 3 so the split is gonna go pretty far up, the material im using is pretty light in a single layer, but i'm gonna be wearing it in mid summer so im trying to make my underclothes as light as possible

>>8430583
I think compression pants could work for you. They breathe extremely well and range anywhere from shorts to capris to full footie goodness without distracting logos that will break your costume's appearance.

I'm trying to cover my 3dmg with postal paper but it doesn't seem to look real enough. Too many wrinkles/creases. With this one, I applied school glue with a scrapper and put the paper on top. This produces bubbles that eventually turn into the wrinkles.

I'm trying to make this as accurate as possible. How does it look?

>>8430594
I was trying to avoid anything form fitting but those may work, ill look in to them thanks!

>>8430513
I think it depends on if you're putting the panels across or perpendicular to the grain and how long you make the skirt body and waistband, as well as the width of the fabric you're working with. If it's a very short pleated skirt on a 58" wide fabric, I can see it being under a yard.

How nitpicky are gulls when it comes to plaids? I bought a plaid skirt for a cosplay, and the pattern is almost a perfect match but there's just one really obvious difference. I can't find a plaid fabric that matches the source material, and I try to avoid printed plaids because I think that they look ugly.

Hopefully I'm in the right thread.

I'll be doing my first semi-serious cosplay at AX. It'll mostly just be a humanized Bowser Jr, since I did the design on a dust mask at Fanime ages back and want to get it done right since it went over pretty well. I'll be getting some green converse and a spike wrist collar (hot topic because i'm so edgy)

I designed the mouth in Photoshop and had it silkscreened on various color fabrics, the teeth are transparent so it looks normal on white, and there's also a red and green variant I could opt for instead, both of which look pretty good.

My question is can anyone think of a good accessory to go with it? I'd like to refrain from any chain shit at all because of the airport, but if it looks good enough I'll risk it. Currently I have a pocket bandana I was gonna wear with the mask from Sunshine, but I think there's better options that I'm not considering.

I'm thinking of a yellow/tan Thermal shirt but the heat kinda scares me. I was going to go for tan jeans and a white v-neck shirt but now I'm kinda iffy. Any input would be very appreciated!

also edgy angle is edgy

>>8421744
kylie jenner recently showed how she kept her tits up in that black dress dress, and she just used a bunch of tape. sadly don't know what kind, but that'd probably be the best

I want to make a fitted muslin for a blazer I am making for a cosplay. Do I make one for the outer part, the lining, or both?
I must have to make it for the outer part, I think, but is it necessary for the lining?

>>8431397
Just the outer shell is essential. You can also do the lining and basically have a full mock-up if you're a beginner and not sure how lining will sit.

Anyone know where I can find this swimsuit? Reverse image search didn't do it for me.

>>8431638
Your reverse image search skills are weak.
10-second search on Google found the source.

>http://mery.jp/products/213770

Is Ethan (guy in the middle of the group of three at the back) wearing some kind of armour or not? I'm not experienced with worbla at all so I'd like to steer clear of any armour-related cosplays for now.

>>8431869

Looks like all leather and wool to me.

>>8431869
Friendly reminder that worbla is not a necessity when making cosplay armor. And it truly is shit in the wrong hands. Expensive shit.

>>8431894
Alright. I was looking at his pants under his shirt and I couldn't make out what kind of material that was.

>>8426856
All I can tell you is the shoulder is a shoulder pad. Everything else? You're on your own sorry haha

How do people store their paper patterns to ensure they don't somehow lose bits or they get all crinkled?

Like, I ALWAYS fold my pattern bits back up and put them back in the packet and then store then put the packet in a canvas bag or container with other patterns. Yet I still manage to lose pieces, or whole patterns, and they end up a mess that is really hard to work with.

>>8426873
I would suggest good ol' fashion EOS Dolly Eye in Green: https://www.pinkyparadise.com/EOS-Dolly-Eye-Green-p/e3-v209lb-grn.htm

Or you could try these ones which look like a very vivid green that I think would match pretty well: https://www.pinkyparadise.com/Phantasee-Vivid-Green-p/h3-vivid-grn.htm

Good luck anon, I always hate trying to decide on contacts lol

A question about lining. How do you sew the lining on pleated dress/skirt? Before or after forming the pleats? The dress I'm talking about is shaped like this.

Does anyone know some yellow circle lenses that enlarge well? I need them for my mami cosplay

>>8432153
I fold them and put them flat into a bigger, 9" X 12" yellow envelope with the original pattern envelope & any unused pieces so that I don't have to wrestle everything back into the original tiny envelope. I also label the yellow envelope as well.

>>8432228
You pleat the outer shell of the skirt body first, then baste the lining on to the top hem of that before sewing the waistband on. You do not pleat the lining. Instead, the lining is usually a circle/flared skirt. In the case of the design you've linked, you can actually make the lining even less full and simply have side vents to allow ease of movement.

>>8432153
I fold them and put them flat into a bigger, 9" X 12" yellow envelope with the original pattern envelope & any unused pieces so that I don't have to wrestle everything back into the original tiny envelope. The yellow envelope is labeled as well with the character/project name. When I take the patterns back out, I iron them on low heat setting, no steam, to get the folds out.

>>8432228
You pleat the outer shell of the skirt body first, then baste the lining on to the top hem of that before sewing the waistband on. You do not pleat the lining. Instead, the lining is usually a circle/flared skirt. In the case of the design you've linked, you can actually make the lining even less full and simply have side vents to allow ease of movement.

Is there some way to shape cotton fabric to be toe-shaped? For making the toe of non-stretch boot covers with.

>>8432798
Creative cutting on the bias/drape will only get you so far. If the fabric doesn't have any stretch content, chances are you'll have to sew darts or curves into it and accept that you won't have a completely seamless piece. Shoes are usually out of sight for most people and photos though, so I don't find seams on impossibly seamless designs to be a big deal.

>>8432830
Yeah... Just wondering if you can shape cotton like how you can shape leather or felt.... Maybe not?

>>8432865
Both leather and felt are thicker materials that have room to stretch without compromising the material. Cotton is generally going to come in a very thin sheet in comparison and have very little room to go anywhere, certainly not something with a tight curvature like a normal shoe.

>>8432865
You can put a thicker material like leather under it.

>>8432798
Th reason leather and fake leather work for holding shoe shape is because they hold the dome shape they're stretched over. Cotton doesn't have this property unless it was soaked in some kind of starch. It could work for boot or shoe covers on the bias but spandex would be better.

>>8423325
Those are more like really short lantern sleeves with regular sleeves coming out of them. They will need a lot of interfacing tot hold that shape. Also your hoop skirt will get squashed down by the weight of the armor. Not all the way but you might want to add vertical or even diagonal boning

>>8432996
Unfortunately the boots gotta match the rest of the outfit, which is why I have to make boot covers to begin with.

>>8433288
Are you making them from scratch or covering them? It's usually better to use a real shoe as a base. Also see if Angelus Leather paint comes in a color that matches. It works on many other shoes that aren't leather

>>8420346
If I charge $3 dollars for 57mm badges at a con

How much should I charge if people buy 5 of them? Like deal-wise.

how hard would it be to make these boots as boot covers?

I need to combine like 6 feather boas into a big thick one. Any idea on how i'd go about doing it?

>>8433525
Tactically tack stitch them together
>>8432732
That's genius. I am totally going to start using those envelopes. Thank you anon, you have just saved me from rebuying the patterns again.

>>8433525
Glue/sew them to a central core? Like a stuffed fabric snake to keep the flexibility, but also give the size I assume you're going for.

Any ideas on how to do this without it ruining my hair and without it looking like utter shit?

My hair is long enough to make the hairstyle, but it's pink, and black is a bitch to get out of hair so I don't really want to dye it. I feel like a wig would like hella stupid.

Ideas?

What are some common mistakes Tharja cosplayers do that you all hate? I'd like to avoid them and not have it look as shit as some I've seen.

>>8433634

lacefront wig with wefts sewn in to make the hair go the right direction for the ponytails. it's possible.

I'm a guy and I'm toying with the idea of of dressing as an animu girl for an upcoming con because of reasons. Preferably something simplistic/cheap to put together, if possible. If it helps, I'm tall, wear glasses, and look like a fucking gazelle. ;_;

>>8433751
Buying one of those factory made body stockings that have a front seam down the center. It's super distracting.

>>8433393
$12. Buy 4, get the 5th free.

Im doing a male Mami for dragoncon and the contacts I was going to buy from HoneyColor wont be back in stock in time. Anyone know a good site to get some decent looking golden brown contacts? Or any color that would look good for mami.

Where can I find a shirt like this?
Every turtleneck I've ever seen is long sleeved and I don't want to cut one up.

>>8433823
high neck short sleeve compression shirt/athletic shirt/rash guard/whatever the hell other terms

>>8433822
that is a nice looking rifle!

I'm looking to cosplay seriously for the very first time (as Link from Hyrule Warriors), and honestly I can't sew for shit. I'm really put off by eBay and Amazon because the costumes I see there are terrible. Any recommendations for cosplay commissions based in the U.S.? Budget is not an issue right now.

How would I go about making Max's jacket? I was thinking of just trying to find a similar jacket and then maybe making the pouches and sewing them on?

>>8434123
Forgot to add pic.

>>8434147
Before you do I recommend you take a look at this site.
http://madmaxcostumes.com/jackets/

>>8434170
I shoulda specified that I'm looking to do Fury Road Max, but thank you.

>>8434188
Well furry road looked a lot like the MM2 outfit but a lot more used and bits added on. Plus there is this http://madmaxcostumes.com/max-4/

So, this is technically not cosplay, but I'm going to ask nonetheless:

I'm going to camwhore( like, chaturbate) for the first time in the next few weeks, and I wanna wear a wig and some make up to obscure my identity a bit. cheapo make up is easy enough to get, I can go to the 99¢ store or make lipstick and eyeshadow with crayons.
But a wig is more difficult. I only need it to look good/natural through my webcam, but I want to spend as little money as possible.

So, thoughts/help?
I've never purchased a wig or done my own costuming before, so I'm not sure where to start

>>8434226
I have friends who do it and they use cheap ($15-20) ebay wigs. As long as they arent thin and dont show the netting youre usually good. Honestly if you are going for/have the alternative look its okay if you wear a wig.

>>8434226
I do this and use a shitty 10 dollar wig from ebay. They don't care as long as you're showing off the goods.

>>8434193
This is super helpful, thank you so much.

Brolita with a gothic coord here. Got a lot of help in the coord thread a few weeks ago and managed to finish it nicely in preparation for a con later this coming month. But I overlooked one fundamental issue: Should a brolita wear breast padding?

I'm not concerned either way. Really I just like the fashion and if I add padding then it may be creepish. But what's the general rule here in your opinions? If it's 'each to their own' I'll just go without.

>>8427042
Since she also wears a chefs neck scarf you could just do a standard front closure puff sleeved blouse with a standing/mandarin collar then just make a snap on panel

So a dress I'm doing needs to have large buttons on it for decorative purposes (they're not functional), but the buttons keep looking large and I guess drooping heavily downwards? Like when the dress is on, the button slopes down at an angle against the body, leaving a massive gap at the top of each one.
How 2 fix?

>>8434351
Is the droop caused by shanks on the buttons?
Without modifying the buttons or buying new ones, the best thing to do is to counter the weight of the buttons by either applying interfacing/stabilizer to the backside of the fabric of where they go so that there's a strong surface to help holding them up. The stiffest possible would be to put a counterweight button on the underside (a flat, smaller button) and sew through both buttons simultaneously.

>>8434301
I'm in the "each to their own" camp, personally, though I'd be more inclined to say you might as well go without as long as the dress fits you alright as it is.

Is there away to make tits shiny while wearing makeup over your boobs? I didn't want to apply any oils because it might wash off my makeup/get all over.

Also, for anyone who has recently seen Bleach recently, is rangiku's necktie in the anime/manga? All I can find is fanart. Pic related.

>>8434801
Its the same one she wore when she met hitsugaya. As for boob shine Vaseline maybe?

>>8434811
Ah, thanks! I haven't seen Bleach in years and I stopped around the 300th ep. I'll have to see if vaseline doesnt mess up makeup. Thanks again!

Does anyone know what kind of hat this is? I think it's based off of Chinese royal clothing, but I'm not sure.

>>8434279 >>8434272
okay, cool; thanks.
is there a store that /cgl/ frequents?

or is there a way i can know which store to use?

>>8434801
Shimmery face highlighting powder, lots of it. It will be shiny but won't give a harsh shine effect like your pic. It also won't ruin makeup though. Vaseline will.

First time using spirit gum. Any brands that anon can recommend that work better than others?

How the fuck do I make her 'skirt' transparent? Acrylic would be too heavy, acetate doesn't look like will be a good choice and transparent worbla either. Ideas?

>>8425981
I want to see this when it's done. Beautiful waifu.

I'm relatively new to cosplay and I'm having a horrible time with my makeup (tan/brown colored liquid foundation specifically) getting onto my blouse/wig which are both white-ish colored. What do?

I have a question with CosplayFU because i want to request cosplay. Is a good page or not?

>>8435429
>
Transparent worbla would be okay with some wire support

>>8429585
Schmere and/or Schmutz are great for adding a dirty look but not using actual dirt.
http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/categories/distressing/crayons/schmere

http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/products/schmutzstik-1

>>8435518
But then the wire would show off, wouldn't it?

Can anyone please help me find a wig that is this kind of lilac and it's full and long enough to make the braid? Since her braid is thick and long. I would prefer something from taobao but ebay is ok too. (i searched taobao for some hours and didn't find anything that would be long, thick and the right color)

Does anyone have any goldish brown circle lens suggestions?
I have very green eyes and most of the ones I've found seem to be for people who want to enhance their already brown eyes.

>>8435512
judge for yourself based on your own picture. That is horrible.

>>8435471
Ben Nye sealant spray or other very strong makeup setting spray.

>>8435381
Mehron. And get the remover too.

>>8435512
Pretty much every cosplay website will have similair quality. Will you get your outfit? Yes probably. But if you're looking for quality you won't find it on any website in that style.

>>8435614
I would recommend Epic Cosplay as opposed to Ebay or Taobao where you don't reaally know what you're getting. You aren't going to find a wig that's that thick when braided but you can always sew in extra wefts.

Thought I might post here as well.
The part where the hook connects onto my Bodyline pleated skirt fell apart, and I have no idea how it's meant to go back together. Does anyone have one of their own skirts they could sort of reverse engineer (without taking it apart God forbid) for me?

>>8435636

>>8435639
Well shit. I should have posted my question in the dumb questions thread because I do use a setting spray but I use it after I put on the wig and blouse so it doesn't hit the areas that are rubbing off. Ok. I'm done. Sorry.

>>8435647
Thanks for the tip! I found this one https://www.epiccosplay.com/asteria-50-fusion-vanilla-purple-straight-extra-long-cosplay-wig.html that it's the right color but I'm not sure if the thickness is enough. Have you ever bought from them? Do you know?

>>8435429
>>8435518
Just a note here:
Transparent Worbla DOES NOT EXIST.

There are two different products. One is Worbla's Finest Art, and the other is TranspArt. They do not act the same way. TranspArt will not work the same way Worbla's Finest does, so please keep that in mind when using either product.

>>8435717
I just couldn't recall the name of the worbla's one, that's all. And as I said, I don't think transpart will work for her skirt since it will probably be too... Woobly.

Got a pair of capri's have 7 buttons and no holes how do I make button holes? Please and thank you

>>8435776
I've used something like this in the past: http://www.amazon.com/Clover-484-W-Button-Cutter/dp/B000B7S3LA/

But I'd be worried about the wear and tear of the hole edges if the pants weren't designed to have holes where you make them.

>>8435776
A sewing machine with a button hole function.

>>8435776
Google "how to make a buttonhole". Add "by hand" or "by machine" as applicable.

What's the gold stuff that she used? Is it gold pvc or something? Would I be able to find something like it at Michaels or Joann's fabrics? The nearest Hobby Lobby is also pretty far, so I'd rather not have to drive all the way over there.

>>8436032
It can be thin gold pleather or gold satin/similar fabric + iron-on fusible backing. More likely to be gold pleather though.

Can you heat already painted (spray paint) wonderflex to reshape it slightly without destroying it?

What fabric would you guys recommend for this? It's gotta ruffle nicely but be stable enough for a bodice..

>>8436032
>>8436032
Its gold spandex with heat n bond. Some Joanns sometimes stock it but it's rare.

What would be the best way to go about the facial markings? Would generic face paint do a fine job?

I'm doing a Whimsicott gijinka to offset my younger sister's Cottonee, would a brown based cream color be good for the wig?
I'm also hoping to do a ponytail style with about 2.5 wigs drawing from gyaru for the fluff but what is the best way to get as much volume as possible without backcoming?

I've never had to even imagine a wig with this much poof and I'm trying not to fuck it up too bad.

>>8436685

Facepaint or eyeliner would work well (gel or liquid eyeliner will give you precise lines.) If you decide to get facepaint, Wolfe FX, Mehron, Kryolan, or Ben Nye are great brands. I like cake paint, but I like Mehron, Kryolan, and Ben Nye also have liquid paint if you prefer that.

If you can't the lines super straight on your own, use some tape to get those lines super precise.

>>8435650
I don't have this skirt, but is there any reason you can't just get an "eye" from a crafting store and attach it on the opposite side? You can find multi packs of those kinds of eyes at Joanns or where ever. Hook and eyes are very easy to install, just make sure you line up the "eye" at the right place on the opposite piece of fabric and sew it very securely so it doesn't fall apart again.

>>8435650
I recommend getting a new skirt/pants hook & eye set and replace the eye half at the very least. The original has already fallen apart/taken damage, so it's probably not going to last long even if you can restore it to the way it was. Skirt/pants hook & eyes aren't expensive, either.

Any advice on how to make the wings/tail? I've had a few ideas but I feel like there is an easy way to make this that is escaping me to the point where I'm just going to ignored them

Is there a way to do Cubchoo's nose drip thing without it looking terrible? I'm making a gajinka for my son.

The eyes/nose are going to be part of the hat, but having a big thing hanging down in his face will be annoying and probably not look great.

>>8437580
You could put it on top of the neck scallop, like a little tie.

>>8437577
Question for you: What do you want them to be like texture-wise? Skinlike? Fuzzy? Smooth?

>http://www.lolitashow.com/Sweet-Ecru-White-Bow-Chiffon-Lolita-Jumper-Skirt-p371727.html
This dress, does anyone know more about it? Where could I get it? Is it a knockoff of some other designer's work? Is there a way to buy it without going through Milanoo? I know nothing beyond wanting to wear this dress and that Milanoo is known for being crap.

>>8434193
I could mod this jacket to match his Thunderdome one, right? Is it even possible to remove a zipper?

Any ideas on what to use for some awesome Lapis wings?

>>8438435
waterbending

>>8437898
You can rip out the zippers but you will still have pockets there. If you're determined to use the jacket then just put the pouches over them or tweak the design slightly. I say just find a plainer jacket.

>>8423375
I actually vote a good nail polish or other enamel paint. Acrylic will scratch off if it isn't sealed with something good. Worst case they're metal so you can always clean off the paint with a solvent and redo it.

well i think i should have posted this >>8437940 in this thread

so, anyone have experience with cutting gis? i know this is supposed to be a really simple and lazy cosplay, but it is my first. also what footwear should i wear while cosplaying as ryu? i don't want to walk around barefooted

>>8429884
You can get a dremel for like $30. They're a solid investment and incredibly useful.

Any ideas or tutorials on how to make his black top? I have this entire cosplay figured out but I'm stumped here.

Is there a pattern or some sort of guideline out there for bloomers like pic related?

I've been looking and the only thing I'm getting is baby clothes or those old time ones that look like Little Bo Peep's undergarments.

>>8439469
Honestly just make shorts that are WAY too big, and gather with elastic at the legs and hips. Thats all this cosplayer did

What kind of finish would you recommend for the armor? Is chrome too shiny? I'm using EVA foam. If you have a specific spray paint you'd recommend I'd like to know. I'd like it to be no more than $10 but am willing to spend up to $15

>>8439722
So long as your base paint isn't glossy you won't really get the shiny effect people think of when they hear "chrome"

>>8439887
>>8439887
Yeah I figured. I was hoping someone knew if using a "chrome" colored paint would be better than gloss or even matte to get a good armor effect.

>>8439469
Either make shorts really big or look online for pumpkin pants tutorial/pattern.

I'm planning to cosplay Alice from Virtue's Last Reward. I found a tutorial to fake big boobs but I'm also interested in seeing how feasible a body stocking to cover my abdomen would be. I have stretch marks and I think it would be easier to just deal with a body stocking than having to use body paint to color them out. Any advice besides "Don't do it" would be helpful.

>>8439994
Please upload pictures when you finish! Also, I think that the body stocking wouldn't be too bad an idea if you find a way to make the belly button look natural. If not, I'd say to just use regular makeup or self-tanner to blur out the stretch marks.

http://www.lunieshop.com
Is this shop still alive?

>>8437850
Skin like/smooth preferably.. I was thinking vinyl with a wire cage but to attach is beyond me

>>8421744
You could try a bra like this in this post

http://aicosu.tumblr.com/post/59064621699/after-getting-some-questions-yesterday-i-realized

>>8425429
It's just a blue sleeved top with a striped t shirt under it anon.

I posted this before but I didnt know if I got a response or not.

I'm trying to make boots like picture related but I have no idea how to make the pattern like picture related. I know how to do Schezo's greaves but not the boots.

It looks like http://flacusetarhadel.deviantart.com/art/Clawed-boot-cover-and-greaves-front-380833869 might work but I'm not sure. Sorry but English isn't my main language.

>>8440268
>>8440268

>sorry I mean I have no idea how to make the pattern with the blue sticking out over the greaves and the boot split in half with two different kinds of armor.

>>8440273
I think they are two separate pieces, one is the shoe, the other one is over the leg, the blue sticking under it is just the pants

I need some help making Opal's shoes.

Does anyone have some reference pictures of her shoes? Google is giving me nothing clear.

>>8438490
I'm not going for 100% movie accuracy here, but I'll try to find another jacket. Shit's expensive.

Also, how difficult is it to even modify this? I have the feeling that sewing ANYTHING onto leather is going to be real fun.

>>8440295
You have any idea how to make the shoe part then? It's pretty low cut so I'm not sure how to make a boot cover that low since the blue part is the pants. it looks like there's a part over the heel and another part over the foot?

>>8440593
I'd get some low cut shoes and cover them with whatever material of choice for armour. You can make the pieces detachable so it's easier to put on. Don't face it as a "boot", but as a shoe and a leg-guard

>>8440316
http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Opal_images

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>>8440606
Thanks a lot anon. I have a clearer idea now. This is my first time making a cosplay.

>>8440613
Good luck, it's not too simple for a first project

>>8440615
would it be a better idea to get someone to make the shoes then and just make the rest of the outfit?

>>8440676

If you want it perfect, yes, if you want to get better from experience and learn new things, no.

Any tips on making the bear claws/feet? I'm mostly at a loss at what to do to achieve the super circle, round look they have. Any help is appreciated!

>>8441006
Use foam for the shape and cover it with fabric. I'm sure there are a lot of tutorials out there for furry shit that are basically what you're looking for.

never cosplayed before in my life and would just like some character recommendations.

pls no bully.

>>8441547
I think you'd get more/better replies if you post this in the suggestions thread.

>>8441006
Get a (beach) ball pattern and make 2 of the panels opposite each other skinnier to get a flattened round shape. Add the wrist/ankle opening ends.

Anyone know the canon outfit for Ito Hikiotani? None of her outfits are the same and the official picture has no shoes or any trousers.

Crossposting here, because maybe the question isn't as stupid as I originally thought. Is there a big difference between PETG and clear polycarbonate? I want to heatform some 1.5mm pieces by hand with my heatgun to make a fluid wavy shape (no vacuum forming for me), but the only local store to me sells polycarbonate, not petg. Google is failing me hard; I know that vacuume formers use both but I've seen mixed reviews - should I shell out the shipping cost to buy petg online because it'll be easier to use?

>>8440607
Not one single screenshot of her shoes in those images.

I need help/advice...

I bought a cheapo faux red leather Star Lord coat offf ebay (mistake #1). I also did this wway too last minute (mistake #2). Now I have this giant puffy monstrosity of a jacket that is supposed to be slim fitting. Looks like I'm a kid wearing his dad's jacket or something.

I have until Saturday to try and make improvements. I was thinking I could do it myself but then I watched a tailoring video about bringing in the shoulders and I am nowhere near good enough to do that (I also don't even have a sewing machine). I'm pretty sure everything is closed today (Canada Day) and I don't know if I can find someone to do it tomorrow that will get it done by Saturday morning. Even if I do, it will most likely cost me a fortune (way more than the value of the coat) due to the amount of work that needs to be done.

...I'm fucked

>>8442876
Can you kinda...tuck the shoulders into the sleeves at all and just tack it there, then take the sides in the whole way down?

>>8442881
i'm looking at that today. at least it's a day off work so i've got a few hours to kill

>>8442876
Did you at least get your money back from eBay?

What to do with robin's gold jacket like thing under his robe?

Anybody know whether it'd be cheaper to buy a bunch or wefts or a new wig entirely? For the same amount of hair, I mean. I need to make a really thick wig.

>>8443608
It depends on where you get the wefts from and the wig style. Epic cosplay's wefts are a joke, you barely get any. Arda gives you a hefty amount of wefts - maybe 1/2 of a full wig. depending on the style. If you're making a long wig, get the wefts, you'll save a lot of time that way. If it's a short wig, buying a second wig will be more time effective because you don't have to do any trimming/styling.

>>8442055
Best I can do,I couldn't find any shots of her wearing shoes with that outfit. She's shown with boots and loafers with other outfits though.

>>8443619
Time isn't really an issue for me. Would it be reasonable to estimate that two packs of long wefts from arda would be approximately the amount of fibers on, say, a long straight wig from wigisfashion? I'm willing to spend time harvesting the wefts if it ends up cheaper.

I need some help, seagulls. I am going to create the Last Word here. I am good sculptor, but I need a material that is durable and sculptable with hand tools. Something hard, but not wood, since wood will swell, chip, and dent. I want to try plastic, but I can't seem to find any raw materials, nor do I know which plastic to use. What do?

>>8434968
The closest thing I got was a chinese headdress or a royal headdress anon. You might have to make it yourself.

>>8440690
Last question if you are still here kind anon. How would I do the silver material on the cape for Schezo Wegey? It looks like a three colored cape.

>>8442851
Sorry I'll keep looking anon. You might have to watch every episode where Opal shows up though. I would do it myself but I don't really like Avatar or Korra at all.

>>8442981
You could just make the collar under the robe only or try a gold like shirt? Unless you're going to have your outfit open.

>>8443787
So wearing any kind of shoes is acceptable then since there isn't any official ones then?

>>8444519
>Edit
I'll watch the episodes and see if I can get any screenshots on my down time.

Okay, so for a cosplay I am doing fairly soon, I need to either paint or sew on the design. However, I have no idea what is my best option. Need your help.

Picture is cosplay

Hello, im wondering how I should approach making pic related- i have the helmet in the process of being done (made with paper clay, an interesting experience but probably wont do that again for the future) and obviously wont be able to do the same for the armored shoulders and neck piece.

Any advice is highly appreciated, i have some experience making small armor parts but want to improve so any tutorials are also appreciated!

>>8433822
Can't help you much on the contacts front (though I get mine from PinkyParadise; don't know if they might have different stock levels?), but your whole outfit looks niiiice. I'm a little sad that you couldn't incorporate the drill curls into the wig, but everything else looks well-translated and cleanly made. 9/10 anon, and don't sweat too much if you can't find contacts in time.

first time working with fimo. I have a bar of soft fimo.
I could use some suggestions on how to work with it from you guys.

Newfag with a petti question. (I've already googled this and I'm not satisfied with the answers) I have an A-line petti and I just got a dress in the mail and realized it needed a cupcake petti when I put it on. Would stacking a cheap Bodyline petti over my A-line give me the desired shape?

>>8446786

stick the whole thing in the oven at 230F for 30 minutes to warm it up enough to work with

>>8446840
Why not just try it. And if you don't have a cheap Bodyline petticoat on hand, just invest in a bell-shaped petticoat.

Hello, I am new to cosplaying and would like to coordinate a costume for Rintarou Okabe, but I don't know where to start. I have browsed /cgl/ but am still lost, can anyone help me look for somewhere to start? I have hair similar to him and also of similar stature (maybe a little too tall), but I'd like to give it my best effort. Thank you for any help

>>8447830

Start by coming up with more specific questions. No one's gonna hand you a manual but plenty of people will hand you tips here and there.

>>8445298
Thanks! That was the wig right out of the bag so i didnt style it or anything, but yea I likely wont do anything with drills. One other Idea i wanted to do was to make some cufflinks for the shirt. Should I do ones in the shape of her soul gem, grief seeds, or something elce? I also hopefully will be able to get my Bebe plush to be able to sit on my shoulder properly, need to get some wire inside it so it sits up straight.

>>8445298
>>8447989
Also just checked PinkyParadise and they have the exavt contacts I needed! are they reliable? I feel a littler nervous with the identity verification their payment method Skrill requires. Is it trustworthy?

How do you wear a jsk with this sort of small top? I just purchased it and I have a standard bust size but it's really weird because most of my bust is under the top part. Send Help!

>>8448059
Pinky Paradise is excellent. The only complaint I ever had was that the standard shipping time is a bit longer than I want to wait, so I usually upgrade shipping.
I've never had any problems with the id verification. They are absolutely secure and legit.