/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Quiet repost, can someone tell me what this simple dress style is called? I'm hoping to have it without bodice seams like a-line patterns show.

>>8526861
sundress

>>8526866
Fuck, seriously? Thank you!
The simplest things you pass straight over, I guess

>>8526861
It's a slip dress, most likely cut on the bias

>>8526989
That's it! Thank you very much

>>8526852
I guess this is where I shoud ask.
I want to know if you guys know about good armor tutorials? Me and my friends know nothing about making armors, but we want to cosplay as characters from monster hunter and would love to do it with quality.
Pic related, is the armor I want to make

>>8527138
Just gonna be honest: that is a terrible first project if you know nothing going in. I'd suggest trying something simpler first.
But if you want to do it, keep in mind the golden rule of cosplay. Quick, cheap, accurate/good: you can only pick 2.
Some good starting points:
http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html
http://amenokitarou.deviantart.com/art/Foam-and-Worbla-armour-MEGA-TUTORIAL-467770119
http://www.cosplaytutorial.com/list/armor.php
Be prepared for a ton of work no matter what method you use, and likely a decent amount of money even for craft foam (which couldn't probably do those shoulders).
But really, the smart thing to do for babby's first armor is to do something simpler and/or smaller and get a feel for what works for you.

>>8527138
thanks!
I will consider that

>>8527347
meant for you >>8527309

whats the best way to go about the bottom of the staff? I want to make it more rough than in the game, like a gem that hasn't been "properly" cut, unlike how evenly cut it is in the game.

Should I make a pattern and cut & tint plexiglass into the weird gem shape and glue it together? Or would this be awkward since the shape is going to be so uneven that it might be hard to apply pressure for the glue?

Would making a base and using transparent worbla and tinting that be better?

Not cosplay, but still sewing related:

I need to sew some screen door material (nylon I believe) to canvas. Would it be safer to hand stitch the two together or will a needle meant for heavy fabrics work fine? I've worked with canvas before but haven't with this nylon material so I don't want to break my machine from it.

>>8527449
>transparent worbla
Please stop calling it that. it is very disingenuous.

Also, TranspArt won't be sturdy enough for the base of a staff. It is durable, but will bend and twist if you applied that much weight to it. It'll snap back fine, but posing with the end touching the ground will not be good.

Your best bet would be to resin cast it. A solid block like that would be strong, and durable, and you can add some leds into it while it is curing and get it to light up nicely.

Hey guys, I'm currently working on a Ultimate Spider man cosplay and was wondering how to hide my shlong in this skin tight spandex suit? Thanks.

>>8528420
Dancers belt

>>8528420
Dancers belt and learn how to tuck correctly. Please. For all of us.

>>8527449
I second casting it. If it's a solid block of resin, you can rest the tip on the floor with no trouble at all. However, if you don't have a pressure chamber, your casting is going to have a lot of bubbles in it. Kamui cosplay made a shadowmourne axe with bubbly clear resin and I think it looked fine. You could scuff up the surface with some sandpaper for a frosty look.

https://www.kamuicosplay.com/2015/07/24/shadowmourne-no-time-for-farming/

Smooth-On's website has a TON of video tutorials on basic casting. A brush-on mold with a plaster and gauze shell would be cost-effective, but a block mold of solid silicone would be more durable and reliable. It's up to you how you want to approach it. Another learning resource is the youtube channel Brick In The Yard.

>>8527449
here's another build you can look at. http://imgur.com/a/5d8io It has some relevant links in it. You can also witness the danger of making a thin mold; his first casting was a bit of a disaster.

does anyone know where I can find fabric like this? I've searched all my local fabric stores and I can't seem to find the right keywords online. All I could find was this dress but it is 50$ which just seems ridiculous...

>>8529413
>$50 for a dress, ridiculous
lol

also i know i've seen stuff like this before, but purple. organza, maybe? (but organza isnt quite as sheer). i see elsa cosplayers using this type of fabric a lot too, maybe go through the frozen tag on tumblr and find one that used this fabric for their cape and ask them what it was.

>>8529413
You're going to spend more than $50 on the fabric itself. But like >>8529426 said, it is likely some kind of organza.
Also, did you check the drapery section of your fabric store? There are many sheer fabrics there that might work.

>>8529413
http://www.tulleshop.com/Two-Tone-Organza-Fabric-s/141.htm

http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/Organza-Embroidered-Organza/215

Didn't find the exact color but here's a starting point. I did google searches for iridescent organza and two tone organza. I tried fabric.com but it was 99% Elsa fabrics which made me laugh. Don't forget to order swatches when you can!

how do i style a wig like that

is there a specific name for this sort of glittery fabric? specifically the kind boots are made of?

>>8529435
>>8529426
It's only for a very small part of the costume, so I don't think it will be anywhere near 50. Thanks for the advice though!
>>8529543
thanks for the links! Using the "two tone" keyword gave me a perfect result from ebay.

how to make the green thing in the middle?

>>8530600
Ask the ants to make resin for you.

Probably a question that's been asked and answered thousands of times before, but what's an easy and effective and/or cheap way to make convincing armour?

I'm interested in making a Shovel Knight costume, but this will be my first attempt in actually making a costume.

>>8530600
You're welcome

Anyway look into casting. There's a lot of relevant information in the links I posted here:
>>8529074
>>8529093

A really simple silicone plaque mold is what you need. Try Smooth-On's OOMOO. There is a very easily obtained clear resin called Easy Cast, but the directions advise against using more than 6oz at a time. I dunno how big you wanna make your rupee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-BEya1xsjA Here's a good video showing an overview of what you need to do, but TAP plastic's products are often overpriced.

Though if casting intimidates you I think a cartoony paint job on a carved EVA foam jewel could look cute.

>>8531019
google EVA foam armor. Punished Props has some ebooks on it you can buy that cover building and painting.

One foam resource is www.foambymail.com. They sell sheets of crosslink polyethylene. Their website's down right now or else I'd get you a direct link.

Okay so I've been wanting to do a pair of shoes like these, just for fun. Not exactly like the picture but you get the picture
Question is, what material would be best to use for the hoof? And on what difficulty level would they be on?
I don't have a lot of tools of any kind and I live in an apartment with very very little space so I cant really get a lot of stuff like molds and what not
Sorry if the question is kinda vague..

any suggestion for sabatons? I tried with my usual craft foam armor method and the paint just disintegrated everywhere it bent. I just can't figure out how to make it flex or move without ruining paint within 15 minutes of walking.

So I'm planning on cosplaying Jotaro in his Stone Ocean outfit, but I'm having a hard time finding trousers with the snake pattern like his. Failing being able to find a pair that are similar enough or having the time to make them from scratch, what methods could I use to apply the pattern to a regular pair of gold trousers?

When cosplayers use bondo for their props, i know they use just regular bondo. but has anyone ever tried using that fiberglass bondo?
it sounds like something that should be more durable than regular bondo but probably a bitch to sand.

Anyone know where I could find a bright green blazer for a Riddler cosplay? Not sure I want to risk it on AliExpress..

Is my cosplay good? I know my pic is shit and i printhing on my polo tee tomorow the school name.

i will be trying to do my first cosplay as Zack from hotline miami. i have the mask/jacket so far. all i need is the B patch any one know how i could make one or buy one? also any ideas for how to make the cosplay better? thanks

What would be the best way to tackle these wrist guards? I've been looking at skateboarding equipment but I can't seem to find any that are accurate enough.

>>8532157
Google "varsity letters" if you want something pre-made. If you have access to a sewing machine, you can use double sided iron-on adhesive (one brand is Heat n Bond) to glue layers of fabric together, then go around the edges with a very tight zigzag on your sewing machine to secure it. You can get a special foot for a machine called a Satin Stitch foot.

so i am very lazy and have looked EVERYWHERE for white and blue diamond (or lattis) patterned tights or thigh highs online and off line.
welovecolor only has black diamonds tights + a color .....
i have painted shit loads of tights but they where small designs or strips and i am way to lazy to do diamonds
i dont even need thigh highs, stockings of legging or cool cause they can be turned into thigh highs

my last option would go to spoonflower and make the custom pattern get the athletic fabric and go from there and try my best
any other suggestions ? opinion?

>>8531177
Dude, Chaos Costumes hoof shoes aren't super expensive. (Look her up on Etsy.) I've dabbled in making hoof shoes and it's a fucking pain in the ass. Even cutting the heel off the shoe is hard; there's usually a big steel pin in there. But if you want to give it a shot but don't want to do casting, you can try carving them out of wood. If you don't have any tools at all, tool cost + time invested figuring out versus spending $170... I'd pick the $170.

Where do I get a sweater like danny's?

which fabric should I use for this?

I'm between something with a smooth shine (not as shiny as satin) or somethin non-shiny at all
(i'm sorry i don't know all fabric names in english)

>>8531109
Awesome, thanks.

>>8532359
buy a hoodie and modify it. it doesn't look like welovefine or similar merch sellers have anything that isn't shitty tshirts.
It looks like you could get a red hoodie and a blue one then cut them both at just below your nips and sew the red top to the gray bottom. the light red looks like an overshirt. Modify a thsirt with some yellow fabric from jo ann's and do the same to put the dot on the hoodie. This seems like a simple first sewing project.

>>8532426
Cotton sateen might be what you're looking for. It is cotton woven like satin. Expensive bedsheets are often made from cotton sateen. It is only a little shiny.

>>8531216
Well there's always fabric paint. Stencils are always a fuckin' mess for me though; I get paint all over my fingers and in the wrong places. How about iron on vinyl? They sell rolls of it to go with Cricut and Cameo machines, but you can just use scissors too.

Anyone know where I can get the black fabric here or something similar? Working on Callie and Marie and ever since I saw these ones I've been obsessed with that fabric. I've checked spandexhouse and spandexworld and found nothing quite as good.

>>8532697
Another pic, looking for the black sequin one. The costumes were originally made by mostflogged and tattobot

>>8531652
Not sure who you're cosplaying but it looks pretty bad..

>>8531630
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=green+suit+jacket

>>8532359
To me it looks like the darker red/black are one long sleeve hoodie, with the lighter red is just a vest over it (hope that makes sense, I'd be willing to draw it if you're interested!)


Does anybody know how what that one spain-ish type dress is called to make the bottom portion of pic related?
If not, any ideas on how I could go about making it flare out to make something similar to it? Thinking of making the shape and having a petti under

>>8532759
Ah I realized after looking at it again that it looks like a mermaid dress, sorry about that

There's no lolita general so I'll post here. A girl wants to secure a trade by sending the money for it (and later refunding it). Because I wont get paid until next week, she suggested she send me the money, and then I send it back from my paypal balance. Would I still be covered by paypal protection if I do that? It would be two separate transactions, I'm just very nervous!

>>8530038
look up Toph wig tutorials. literally the same design

I want to cosplay centaurea from daily life with monster girls. but i am unsure as to how to do her hooves.
Can anyone recomend a hoove shoe tutorial?

how do I stop my hens from looking like this? it's stressing me out

>>8533731
.... Hems. My hens look fine.

>>8533731
you could try pressing/ironing your fabric before sewing

....What is the name of that drama spin off chan board that people made when cgl banned drama?
I found something I am curious about and don't want to shit post on cgl.

>>8533877
Lolcow

>>8533731
Hemming web and ironing it before stitching should help.

I'm not quite sure what to do for the white bit here, my original plan was to just use bias tape to trim the whole outside of the tunic here, but it looks like in the four sections of the tunic that are separated, the white bit is closed and then cuts in half to trim the bottom part of the fabric? I'm not quite sure how to go about doing that... I know it looks all zipper-y here but it should be solid and fabric-looking I believe

>>8534879
Another image to help visualize

Is there a name for these types of shoes? If not, what is a similar type of shoe that I could modify to look like this? (preferably cheap)

>>8533731
Ironing. Adjust thread tension. Is the hem curved? If so, you're trying to turn a shorter side onto a longer edge and it causes puckering when it's not on the bias.

How bad is it from 1 to 10 if i dont shave for a cosplay

My general rating looks a point or two better with facial hair and i dont wanna be baby face for a convention

does anyone know if gesso chalk could be used on eva foam to harden it?

>>8535235
cosplaying ruby? i'm excited for you, anon!

just get runners. you might have to fabricate the green strip over the arch, but everything else should just be a relatively easy paint job. unfortunately i don't think you'll find anything too similar IRL that doesn't require at least a bit of modification. look at payless or amazon for cheap $15 white runners

What brand of tights are best to turn into armsocks? I need white ones to turn into skeleton arms. Also, what would be the best way to paint joints onto them? I'm leaning airbrush, but I haven't done anything like this before so I figured I'd ask.

>>8535523
Who are you cosplaying?

looking for a fullbody reference of Charlotte from fe14, but having no luck??
pic related is the best I've got so far
I'll cry over the pauldrons later...

does anyone know how to make cards for an outfit like this? should i just make and print out the design and laminate it for the outfit?

>>8536162
The Fire Emblem Cosplay group on Facebook is pretty rife with refs. Or you could wait until you actually played the game and look at the character model yourself.

>>8536162
>cosplaying shit slut design without the excuse of "I love the character!"
Are you trying to be the new Jnig?

So I'm workin with insulation foam for making a prop. It's my second time using it and I want it smoother than my last one. Problem is my gesso keeps cracking after I wet sand it. Is my gesso bad? Is it something to do with how I'm wet sanding or the insulation foam itself?

Example of cracking in pic. That's after several coats of gesso and even tried a layer of modgepodge between gesso to see if it made a difference.

>>8536440
gesso is just generally a piece of crap to use. get bondo.

>>8536446
I just searched it and that seems like some heavy duty stuff ? Which of their products would work as a smoothing/primer ?

>>8536221
it depends on if laminating it is going to make the cards shiny, when you want the matte. if you have a good printer you should just print them out on a heavy cardstock and make extras for when one gets ruined.
although the issue with that then is that you're going to have to match the paint you use for the mask perfectly to the color the cards print out as, but if you're handpainting that wont be too hard. (unless youre using leather)

>>8536455
i use their "professional gold filler" for my foam props & little sculpting tools i bought for $2 to spread it on. its good for building up where there's dents too, which gesso won't fix.

>>8536466
Oh man that sounds really awesome. Can I get it in stores or is it an online only kind of product.

>>8536473
you can get it in pretty much any hardware store. just make sure the can you buy has the hardener with it.

>>8536479
Do you have any pictures of your props? Just curious how the end product looks

>>8536481
yup ! here's a few i used bondo with.

>>8536504
Oh my god those look amazing. Do you need multiple layers to make it so smooth? Do you have to sand any?

>>8536551
yeah its multiple layers (usually 2-3 for places that are already nice and 3-5 for places with holes, dents, ect) but its much faster than gesso because gesso takes forever to dry and you can only do thin layers, bondo takes maybe 20 mins-30 mins and you can build up a lot really fast. the scissor blade was sanded by hand (you have to sand this stuff) and the other two were sanded with tools/by hand. &&thank you haha.

>>8536572
This is sooooo helpful holy shit thank you so much for your help. I'm buying this shit tonight

>>8536572
da, but how is the smell on this stuff? I'm looking for ways to finish props in my dorm, and anything noxious for odor is not an option for me.

>>8536615

Don't do this shit inside. It only takes like 10-15 minutes until you can move it back into your dorm after spreading it, and I'm sure you can find some open grassy area.

>>8536656
>>8536615
yeah you dont want to breathe that stuff in lol. especially not when you're sanding it.

>>8536572
Back again. At HOme depot and they only have just standard body filler. Does it work just the same?

>>8536708

I think the difference is that gold spreads more easily? All I can ever find personally is the normal stuff, so I just spread it, sand it down, fill the holes with wood filler, and sand it some more.

I'm planning a cosplay of a character with a hip-hugging skirt. I'm kind of self-conscious about my hips and worried the style will be unflattering on me. Would it be better to go with a slight a-line to look less unflattering, or go with strict accuracy?
pic related, obscure so I'm not really worried about the wrong skirt shape reducing recognizability much.

Could someone explain to me how this girl got such nice hems on the cut off parts? Maybe im using the wrong foot when I try hemming in strange spots like this but mine always turn out lumpy or uneven. Is it just practice? I do fine on skirt bottoms and stuff...

>>8536865
Do you iron everything flat before sewing? You can also make little snips in the fabric to reduce bulk.

>>8536872
i iron but sometimes the fabric just wont iron down flat (lycra for example which looks like what she's using here too?). i'll try making snips though, thank you!

>>8536801
Fiora, I love you anon. We need more people to cosplay older fire emblem games.

But yeah, part of cosplay is also altering things to flatter your body better, so if an A line shaped dress looks better on you, then go for it.

I'm working on Alette's (pic related) skirt for an upcoming con. I'm new to sewing, so I wanted opinions on whether I can just add trim or something to the bottom (the green part) or if I should go ahead and make two skirts?

The con is going to be extremely hot so I'd rather not layer if I can help it, but not at the price of looking tacky.

Thanks in advance for your opinions

>>8536504
I meant to ask in the skullgirls thread, do you have a page? I'm really enjoying your work from what I've seen you post!

>>8536918
ya i do!! its devilorns cosplay &&& thank u so much!! ;0

>>8536724
Anon!!! I hope you come back to this thread at some point because I love you so much. This shit is amazing and is going to make my life and future prop making so much easier. Thank you so much

>>8536916
That looks to me like it is just green trim on a brown skirt. You should be fine with just one skirt.
>>8536889
thanks! yeah that's where I was leaning, too. I love seeing older FE cosplay at meetups so I decided to finally do one of my favorites.

>>8536460
ack my printer is shit, but i'll just have to use a friends or somethin, thanks anon.

This is more of an advice question, but I've moved to a new place and there is a small Comic Con here that is still being built up/worked on. One of the prizes this year for the cosplay contest is a round trip ticket back home to the states and I really want it. I was told the way the contest was worked last year was based solely on how much the audience cheered for you, and the winners were the 3 witches from Hocus Pocus while the runner ups were a bunch of Storm Troopers. I'm on a military base so there are American casuals here and locals (most of which are Japanese) occasionally. I really want to do something that looks traditionally Japanese but I'm afraid no one will recognize it and the judges might just go off of what the crowd likes and not craftsmanship.

Should I do what I want and do it well anyway/hope for the judges to be worth their salt, or just I just give in and figure out an easy crowd pleaser that is more "Americanized"?

>>8531214
Sabatons are made of plate, they don't "flex"

They rely heavily on the rivets for articulation.

So you should probably use a firmer material so it doesn't move, and then use some kind of sealant once you'e painted it to provide protection for the paint.

The alternative is just to make the whole thing rigid and put it over some kind of shoe.

>>8536865
Another trick I like to use for tricky seams is to use bias tape (or something) to stabilize it. I sew down the stabilizer (usually bias tape but elastic horsehair braid or anything stiff and bendable) along the edge and then fold it over so it's encased in the fabric and sew my seam like usual.

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>>8538776
>>8538761

Thoughts?

>>8534884
Honestly I would just go with a big zipper.

>>8538820
That looks blocky as sin. Since you went with sequins, I think it might look cool if you were able to find the right size sequins and glued over the existing sequins with other colored sequins in triangular areas, if that makes sense. I'd do that for my own if my group wasn't against sparkle fabric.

>>8538827
I didn't use sequins at all... I used sparkly fabric...

What looks blocky? The skirt or shirt? How would I fix it?

>>8538830
Your fabric has sequins all over it.... That's what's making it sparkle. Any way your try and appliqué the triangles like that is going to look blocky and tacky.

>>8538835
Oh you mean the screen-printed sequins! I've never heard sequins used outside of those weird plastic things... Hmm... is there really any way to make the shatter not look blocky? In trying to get close to the skirt in the design.

>>8538839
That's... Not screen printed. It's literally glued on sequins. You could pull some off if you wanted to.
I think the sequins are big enough that using more sequins in a different color world fill just enough space to look mostly solid, but a little translucent from a distance, which is what it looks like on the dress. Most importantly it won't add any dimension or mess with the flow of the dress like appliqué is going to do. Appliqué gives off a very old fashioned granny feel, there's nothing cyber about it, so it's going to ruin the feel of the dress.

>>8538853
...Those are literally not plastic sequins. I cannot rip them off. Pic related, I just took it. So...Even if I add sequins it's gonna look tacky...

>>8538863
those dots are literally sequins. It is not screen printed on because you can't screen print plastic onto fabric, screen printing is done with ink.

>shit up the love live thread with self posts asking for advice
>"It's too close to the con to do that but I'll keep in mind for next time~"

why even ask for advice if you know you don't have the time to take it? You're rushing this costume so it's going to look mediocre, why would any of us care about it?

>>8538904
Regardless, I can't rip them off. Do you have any suggestions knowing that? They're not 3D.

>>8538904
>Shitting up an already shit thread
So, contributing.

>>8538904
>those dots are literally sequins
Technically they're not. Sequins are essentially flat shiny beads. I've dealt with fabric like what Anon is using before and they're basically a thin foil securely glued on. They're not "printed" but they're also not removable without leaving gross yellow glue dots behind. It's usually called "holographic dot" spandex.

But anyway...

Nico Anon, the shapes look fine, its just the pink fabric that's throwing it off. Maybe it would have been better to go with a plain fuschia spandex since something that sparkly is going to have problems in photos anyway, and it would be easier to apply the shapes when you don't have to dodge the hologram dots. At this point you've already bought the fabric and it's close to the con, might as well keep going with it and if you really hate the result, just buy new pink fabric and remake it for your next con. The pictures you've posted are mildly blurry, but I don't think it looks too awful.

>>8538971
Hmmm.. Okay. I'm working on taking in the black on the top. Would reducing the amount of shapes help the skirt look less tacky?

How do I even make this fucking bag

>>8538986
I think using a somewhat stiff, canvas-like material for the entire backpack and putting interfacing in the green parts should help you get that shape.

So, finding blue faux leather that isn't thick upholstery fabric is proving to be an enormous pain in the ass. I can find the right shade of blue in PVC but thats way too glossy.

I was considering buying this, but its marked upholstery and I'm worried it'll be too thick like most upholstery fabric.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121316578712?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Alternatively, I was thinking of just opting for another mildly-shiny jacket fabric that isn't faux leather. Any specific type of fabric I should look for? Otherwise I'm just going to go to Joann's and pray I find something.

>>8538942
>>8538971
I wasn't suggesting you rip them off, I was suggesting you find some flat sequins in the same size to glue over. As the other anon pointed out they're not technically called sequins so "holographic dots" or whatever it's actually called.

Does anyone know where to get fake white eyelashes from at least a reputable store?

>>8539019
Ask the seller for a test swatch?

Babby's first cosplay, so this might belong in the stupid questions thread...

Should I buy fabric for pic related's shirt? I've looked around all of online and the closest I could find is stripes that might be a half an inch too thin, and the colors are a slight bit off. Or should I buy plain pink fabric and dye the darker pink stripes in? I have never dyed fabric before so If I choose to dye it, should I dye the fabric before I put together the shirt or after?
Thanks to anyone who helps!

>>8539426
And here's the fabric pattern I can find the best match too, but I think it might be too dark.

>>8539075
Thank you. I'll try it out.

Does anyone know how to get scuffs out of enamel shoes? I have a red pair from bodyline, but they were one of the more expensive shoes, so I'm reluctant to replace

Where can I get a cheep tactical vest? I'm doing a mark cosplay. Also, does anyone know if this's a decent price for a mask? First time doing /cgl/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wild-Brown-Bear-Mask-Full-head-Animal-Fancy-Dress-Halloween-Grizzly-Bear-Zoo/351405796262?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29980%26meid%3Dc4ed4f20e83c456082a7aa058e6ff0e9%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D351405796262

I want to buy a custom charm (resin, acrylic) but only for personal use so not 50 of them. Does anyone know a site that offers small quantities, preferably EU based?

>>8526852
I am currently making the Warglaives of Azinoth and have the blade part complete and made out of mdf. What would be the best way to mass reproduce? (it is about ~2-.2.5 ft long) fibreglass resin, Vacuum forming, etc..?

>>8539430
From another persons Opinion I dont think it has to be that close as long as you can nab it close enough. Nobody will remember exactly how pink the shirt is.

>>8539019
Buy real leather... you will never look back. Even after cost. I cant stand fake stuff, trust me.

>>8532181
Get a stiff thermo plastic, you dont have to do any heating, just curve it VERY SLIGHTLY with a heat gun, you might even be able to avoid that. (seconds of time on it)

>>8528420
You don't... let it be free for all to see.

making keyblades, and I was wondering what's the best kind of resin to use, as well as how much should I aim for with Pic related at about 3 feet long and an inch and a half thick

Anyone know where I can get this commissioned without looking shiny? Most places refuse to do the mask. I'm not sure if this shop does commissions either

https://shop60028846.world.taobao.com/?spm=2013.1.1000126.3.MZofz1

How do I paint vinyl? I've got some vynil fabric on sale with a really nice scales texture for the skirt of pic related but it's clear yellow instead of the faded green-yellow, and I'll also need to paint the black,white and red patterns on it.
As a side note, I'm from Mexico, so the availability, price, or names of whatever you recommend me may vary.

Posted this in the wrong spot, whoops.

I'm going to be cosplaying as Bridget (Guilty Gear) in March of next year, and I'm wondering how to go about doing the props. I'm working with a seamstress to get the habit, headdress, shirt, cuffs/cuff links, and gloves done. I need to get the shoes, golden crosses on the cufflinks, and the props (the large yo-yo and the handcuff...thing, around his waist) done, but I have literally no idea how to go about doing any of these. I do know that in-game, the shoes function as roller blades, so maybe I could start with a pair of those Heelies or whatever, then paint over them?

Help is appreciated!

So my boyfriend makes armor out of EVA foam and his dremel recently broke. I want to surprise him with a new one but I have no idea what kind to get or what price range I should be expecting.

>>8541612
Imo you should carry Roger or his yoyo since his handcuff belt seems like it'd be cumbersome, especially if you're going to be in a convention hall.
You could just wear normal boots. I don't think people will mind that you're walking instead of rollerblading.

>>8539426
If you're going to add stripes, you should do it before you cut the fabric.
Also you should screenprint the stripes on instead of dyeing. Fabric dye is liquid and will bleed whereas you can control where the fabric paint goes if you screenprint it.
Screenprinting by hand sounds hard but it's actually pretty simple.

>>8541699
Can you stop shitting up threads and being an annoying chink bitch? Thanks. :))))

This bag is going to be the death of me.

Where can I get some green canvas material, preferably looking like pic related? (On the bag). All the colours I find are either too dark or too radioactive.

PS. I'm talking about the dude, not the girl

>>8541761
What exactly was "shitting up the thread" or annoying about her last post? You sound salty as the ocean.

/fit/izen here, just looking for a couple cosplay ideas that would suit my figure (besides the dem feels frog). All ideas welcome.

This is what I currently look like, have relatively big legs as well.
>height is 5'10" and weight 85kg

>>8541897
A Jojo character, Hisoka from HunterxHunter, Guts from Berserk, the Armstrong guy from Full Metal Alchemist, et cetera.

>>8541897
You would get better recommendations with a face shot too. Just going of your build there's like an endless number of muscular characters that always get mentioned such as Guts. Or someone from Jojo.

>>8541902
Not one for selfies haha

Are you Macklemore

>>8541908
Haha as far as I know i'm not lol

>>8541907
obligatory gamagori suggestion

>>8541897
>>8541907
>face changes between pics

You can't fool another fitizen who came here to attenionwhore just like you.

>>8541907
u gotta do hisoka from hxh pls ilysm

>>8541897
>>8541907
Dude, just go to the suggestions thread. It looks like the last one was archived, so here's the template so you can make a new one.
IMO, you could do almost any male from Guilty Gear (but a ripped Bridget would be hilarious).

Is there any way to dye facial hair easily?

As a follow-up question to the Bridget post, how does one go about doing decent makeup when going to a con in cosplay? I know literally nothing about it.

>>8542406
however you want as long as you think it fits the character

>>8542450
What I mean is I have no experience at all with makeup/cosmetics, and I'm a first-time cosplayer to boot. I don't really know how to apply the stuff, guidelines to follow, etc., so I was hoping for some tips.

I'd love some help deciding what kind of material I should use to make Princess Peach's crown? I've read that foam sheets, wonderflex, and worbla are good, but I don't know which would be best for me. I've worked with foam before, but I don't know how I'd get it in a proper circle?

What kind of fabric should I get for this? I've made bad fabric choices in the past and I dont want to fuck this one up too

>>8541612
Just have cosplay boots or boot covers for his shoes and have someone commission the bear or make him yourself. For the Yo-Yo you can have an actual Yo-Yo and do tricks for pictures or just make/commission the actual big one and have it semi possible.

>>8541795
People seem to hate trips and name fags a lot here.

>>8541699
His Vastedge one is a lot smaller and canon.

>>8542471
I would suggest using floral wire as a base. Curve it to the circular shape, then glue the foam to it, and add any clips or pins you'd need to secure it to the wig. Then seal the foam as usual and paint.
I use this method for props fairly often and find that hot glue secures wire (any wire is good but I like floral since it's easy to bend with my hands and a good thick gauge) to foam fairly well.

>>8542693
forgot to add, glue another layer of foam around the inside too in order to sandwich the wire between the foam.

>>8542655
Ty for the pic anon. I haven't played GGXX in a long time and I've never played Bridget so idk a lot about him.

Bridget anon, if you're gonna have the handcuff, make it this size.

>>8540863
I dunno, but the mask is easy. Heat form some acrylic. Boom, done.

>>8541612
Roller blade shoes? I'm not sure.
Crosses? Styrene with gold paint.

Handcuff? Insulation foam or sintra. Same for Yo-Yo. You could actually make a working yo yo but have it very large with the correct materials.

>>8541526
It's tough. You need latex paint made especially for it, and even then it's prone to cracking. I say, dont do it.

>>8540644
Why use resin? That's a terrible idea.

>>8527449
Use resin. That's the best idea.

>>8540595
Ooo. That's a hard one. Take it apart and vacuform I'd say.

>>8536440
>gesso
>wet sanding
You do realize gesso is like literally plaster, right? So use your brain for a second...

But yeah, bondo is better.

>>8542713
I play video games (and I lurk around /v/) so if there's anything you need to know about Guilty Gear just ask.

>>8543723
For the mask it's not really a helmet but something like this. It's similar to a superhero/Sentai one.

Would someone be able to help me out? I just need a wig suggestion for this character, please. Arda preferred, but anything that ships fast would be good.

>>8543723

>>8540644 #
Why use resin? That's a terrible idea.

It's the first thing that popped to mind. Plus it seems like something that would be easy to reproduce

What material is see-through that I can use for a mask for Daredevil?

>>8543843
Thanks anon. I'm not a huge GG person but I have played xrd and Elphelt is on my "maybe I'll cosplay this when I have the money" list.

>>8543901
Arda's Magnum in the brown of your choice.
Use heat to curl the bangs outwards and trim the rest of the wig. If you want to make some small hair clusters really pointy, you could use some hair wax.
Nice to see Ken getting cosplayed! Ken cosplays are rare since he's not an obvious choice.

Where have people been getting their wigs for Lulu? I've seen a lot around ebay but they're more on the expensive side and we're never sure the wig will be accurate to the pictures.
Can someone post a pic of their wig and link to the seller to compare? I don't mind spending a little bit more than I'm used to as long as I'm sure the wig is gonna be what I want.

>>8543921

Lycra.

I was asked to make some props for a small event to showcase cosplay for a photobooth. What kind of easy props would children/teens find fun and recognizable? I'm out of touch with anime these days so I stuck to more recognizable stuff like Sailor Moon, Studio Ghibli, and Pokemon. If there's anything else that's quick and easy to do, I'd love to hear it!

>>8530600
>"the green thing"
>not knowing what a rupee is

Did you even play the game?

>>8544652
They're just specifying the part of the costume for people who wouldn't know what that is, salty anon.

>>8544256
Buy direct, don't buy from any source that stole their photos.

>>8543901
Someone helped me out with this before and they said that Magnum brown or desert brown from Arda wigs would work because Ken's hair is a cross between two different colors.

>>8544030
Most people hate Ken, Marie, and Yukari which is why people don't cosplay them. I personally don't hate him.

Good luck cosplaying Elphelt! She has a more edgy version coming out so you can look into that too.

>>8545099
>>8543901

http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=123344

How to do Ken's hair.

Magnum if you want volume and Derek if you don't know what you are doing. Are you going to have Koromaru too?

>>8544030
>>8545099
>>8545107
I was looking at Magnum and I thought Light Brown could have worked. Desert Brown it is? And wouldn't Derek be a bit too short?

Anyway, I'd love to have a Koromaru, maybe as a plushie or something, but for now, I'll just work on Ken.

I'm a fucking idiot who posted in a wrong thread.

>>8544995

Please Help me Choose between A( Gunner) or B ( Blademaster ) Tidal Najarala armor from Monster Hunter4U. Which one look ''easier'' or more cozy to wear?

>>8545700
A looks more comfortable.

B looks less comfortable because of the headpiece and because of the wings/horns sticking out. If you go someplace crowded, it could be difficult to get around. Someone could bump into you and break your costume.

>>8545707
This is a pretty convincing reason. Thank you Anon!

>>8545099
Thank you anon! I love Ken and Yukari but I don't like characters like Junpei and Yosuke by themselves but they complete the teams really well so I can tolerate them.

Does anyone have advice on how to make the buckles, rings, and spikes on Elphelt's dress and the spikes on her headband?

my girlfriend and I are cosplaying Alette and Eyvind from Banner Saga for DragonCon this year. I'm about to start on the staff for my costume, but I'm not very experienced with prop-making. My only past experience was a couple of resin accessories. I'm not really concerned about time or money, but I don't know where to start.

I'm looking for something that can be done realistically in a few weeks with materials that can be bought from local craft and home supply stores. The only real limitation I have is that I can't do a lot in the way of power tools due to lack of space. Any tips on materials, online tutorials, or just general starting knowledge would be appreciated.

>>8545881
I'm not familiar with the series but the staff(?) he's holding looks like it could be made by burning the design into the wood and then coating it with varnish.

>>8545908
Thank you for the quick response. The design was something I was concerned about and that definitely points me in the right direction.

My first concern though is how to go about making the staff itself. Would I be best buying actual wood and carving it, or is there a better, more practical way to go about it? I've seen some suggestions about PVC piping as a base, but I don't know how well I'd be able to get the shape.

How should I do these stupid buttons on Gyro's shirt?

I can't find a button at Joanns that looks right, it's a solid dome shape. I'm really not sure how to do this shirt at all actually but the buttons would be a good starting point

>>8546244
I would actually do studs and a zip front under a placket. (if you can find studs that big, you may need to go to a fabric distrist or something, you can always paint them)
or you can make fabric covered buttons.
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Craft-Cover-Button-Count/dp/B0051EP7DK/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_z

>>8546959
http://www.pacifictrimming.com/default/dome-bag-feet-170123.html

How would I go on making/buying this wig? Should I buy a lace front and attach bangs??

Hey guys -

I'm a complete noob to cosplay (and working with my hands, really), and my first project is Guts from Berserk. I have access to a shop and some power tools, so I (with help, of course) was able to cut a tapered, straight edge blade with a table saw, as you can see in this album (hand for scale):

http://imgur.com/xW9od9D,0FAZF72

However, I need help cutting the very tip of the blade. That edge does not stay constant throughout the whole sword, and instead changes angle at the tip of the sword. Any suggestions on how would I make it so that the sword does this?

http://i.imgur.com/cUmdly1.png

Thank you! Again, I'm a total noob to this so what may be an obvious answer isnt so obvious to me haha

>>8547086
use an angle block?

>>8547086
my english isn't very good so I tried to draw a schematic of how you want to cut
Respect the midlines! Practice on a small piece of foam/something that cuts easily first to understand the angles and the results of the cuts!

Is it possible to seal body paint so that it is completely dry and won't rub off on anything no matter what? It seems like there's always a bit of rub-off on people's costumes even when they seal it.

>>8547147
Several layers of hairspray, do it outside and with a mask so you don't fumigate yourself though

>>8547122

Oh, I completely forgot those lines. Thanks so much, could have fucked it up super bad haha.

>>8547111

This is still my question tho, would I still use a table saw for this part? The angle block is a good idea, but I'm not too familiar with how to use it

>>8547179

it's been forever since my woodshop class. have a youtube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2gl9OEW8tg

>>8547185

Awesome, just what I was looking for. Thanks!

Any wig suggestions for Unbeatable Squirrel Girl? The color is proving difficult to find let alone the style. I'm wondering if I should go with a different hair style of hers.
I thought about Arda's Benny with some styling but i'm not sure if any of the colors suit SQ

>>8545738
Her headband is easy. Work it much like you would a horn and either use foam or clay. I would suggest try finding those horn headband tutorials for that.

For the horns on the dress I have no idea. I'm more concerned about the gun as well as her rifle.

>>8545128
From what Arda wigs told me when I asked in the forums Desert brown could work or light brown.

They say that a Derek would be good for straight out of the package with little work but Magnum has more volume if you know what you are doing. If you want the original thread I have that too.

Ken's hair is between colors so Light brown or Sandy could both work if you look at the Arda chart.

I would say look at official artwork and compare it yourself.

>>8545700
A.

>>8547063
You could just get a wig with a lot of front volume?

>>8547510
I think I could go with light brown, just judging by that picture. Desert brown seems a bit too light.

So basically, Derek is good if I want to put in less work, but Magnum is better because it has more volume and I know how to style? Unfortunately I'm not confident with my styling skills but I'm also not too confident that a Derek can work. Although apparently, looking through the gallery, someone has used a Derek for Ken before, albeit in a darker color than what you suggested.

I think the most important thing is to be able to do his bangs and how they do the... pardon the lack of better words, but side... sweepy... thing?

Besides commissioning an expensive vest, what would be a good substitute for Immortan Joe's body armor?

I asked a similar question a few weeks ago, but I wanted to get some brainstorming help.

I am thinking perhaps a football vest or even a tank-top for kind of a casual Immortan costume.

Also would Immortan in a kilt work? I always felt like the kilt would fit well in a post-apocalyptic costume, but the mask and armor+accessories would make it Immortan.

And what would I want to get the ashy, white skin-complexion?

Posted this in the dumb questions thread but got no answer.

I wanted to know which light weight air dry clay would be best for making horns? sorry im a newb, I have only used DAS and it's kinda heavy.

>>8547510
How would I slick the sides then? What about lace front with bangs?
Either this, and I can cut it/style it whatever.

>>8547783
>casual Immortan Joe
MEDIOCRE
No but really don't fucking do that. With a character like Joe you go all out or go home.

Is it frowned upon to make custom fabric of a pattern you don't own?

I don't plan on selling it, I want to make a kigurumi for my boyfriend for christmas this year since he's too tall for most and I want to use a ghibli pattern to line the hood. Is this immoral or bad?

>>8547785
not really a fan of the stuff, but you can try paperclay.

>>8547783
If this is your first cosplay, pick a different first cosplay.

>>8548462
I don't think so. Unless that fabric is available somewhere already.

>>8547990
Seconded. Go big or go home.

>>8526852
I'm making a plushie for the first time ever, it's a simple flour sack

What material should I use to make it? I will need to paint on eyes. I have a small mock up of it already, just to get the feeling of it all. I'm learning how to do invisible seams for it at the moment, but if anyone has any advice, I would definitely take it!

>>8547063
I really like the way Eikkibunny did her female protagonist bangs. The style is a lot more natural and more likely to be flattering than her canon V-shaped bangs.

>>8547488
That's a good idea, anon. Thanks!
I'm not too worried about props atm. I'm mostly focused on getting the costume down first although I'll probably post in a future help thread looking for prop advice when I'm done with the costume.

>>8548867
>it's a simple flour sack
A plush flour sack with eyes? Is it supposed to look like a flour sack? Do you want it to feel like a flour sack, or be softer like actual plush dolls? maybe a pic of what you are trying to do would help.

Where the fuck do I get spandex???

I live in CA Bay area and I've shelled out the shipping money for Spandex World a bunch of times b/c I love using spanddx in cosplay and quality spandex makes me moist, I have never been dissapointed with their shit (I'm way to hyped over the glissenette I just received hot damn)

But honestly is there a closer deal I'm missing here???? Joanns is shit selection and quality... and it seems small fabric shops are all for quilting

>>8526861
What character is this?

>>8548944
Like this
I would like it to be soft like a normal plushie, and would probably paint the eyes and mouth on somehow, but would use black material for the 'hair tuft'
I'm totally new to this and thought something simple would be a great place to start

>>8548916
Does she have a tutorial? Because I'm looking at it, and can't really tell how she did it.

how do i figure out patterns for Fran's (FFXII) leg armour. I can do everything but pattern making for these things. When I wrap it around the back of my leg, it always looks inaccurate and it drives me nuts. Can anyone help?

>>8549733
ok, if you make a rectangle (2 pieces, sewn together, leave a small opening in the side to turn it/stuff it, ladder stitch it up), and don't completely stuff it, it will give the little 'ear' effect. I would use fleece (not felt) , since it's very forgiving and doesn't fray. I would also sewing on the eyes instead of painting them. you can probably get the fabric from the remnants bin in Joann's

so me and my best friend are cosplaying scanty and kneesocks, but we are both beginners to body paint. what should we use? i want something easy for beginners to use and thats goes on thick and bright. ive heard of ben nye/snazzaroo but are those really the absolute best options for this? any help with this would be appreciated.
we are doing their uniforms btw.

>>8532211
will these work anon?
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/151445091492

>>8549988
I work as a face painter, and overall my favorite brand is Mehron's paradise line. It's really lightweight and smells like an almond joy. However I wouldn't reccomend it for body painting as it can get a little patchy when applied over large areas, plus it wouldn't give you the slick, shiny look you're going for. TAG is a brand I recently started using because they actually have a decent lilac color. I was pretty impressed with the quality. It's wax based, which gives better coverage and is more reflective. I found it more comfortable to wear than Wolfe bros, another wax based paint that is extremely opaque and durable, but can feel kind of sticky after a while. I can't give advice on Ben nye or snaz as I've never tried them.

For what you want, I would suggest trying TAG. It's lightweight and easy to apply, but has better density and shine than typical water based paints. Plus its fairly inexpensive. Here's a link:

http://sillyfarm.com/shop/face-painting-supplies/face-paint/tag-makeup

Also, I would suggest getting both red and a lighter color like pink or orange so you can add dimension. I'm so sick of seeing Steven universe cosplayers that just paint their face one flat shade of blue/red and call it done. It always looks like shit.

ebay.co.uk/itm/Women-25-Lab-Coat-Scrub-top-medical-scrubs-nursing-uniform-LONG-SHORT-SLEEVE-/181302519861?var=&hash=item2a3678e835

This is basically perfect for what I need, the only problem is that it's too short. I would need it to be at least 4-5 cm longer. Is there a possibility of achieving that? Would something like livestrong.com/article/1000782-stretch-shirt-longer work?

>>8549213
What part of the bay?

Idk if all of these stores carry spandex (I've never looked for it) but I'll list all the fabric stores that I know of in San Francisco.
Britex (146 Geary St., sell a kidney before you go because you'll need the money)
Discount Fabrics (201 11th St.)
Fabric Outlet (2109 Mission St.)
Fabrix (101 Clement St.)
Mendel's (1556 Haight St.)
Sal Benessi (1504 Bryant St.)
Satin Moon (32 Clement St.)

>>8550058
thanks anon, this TAG brand seems perfect! except one thing... from the link you provided, i dont see the shade of red im looking for? these reds seem like muted/dull reds. i was thinking more of a bright neon red.
do you have any other suggestions?

>>8549903
Thank you so much anon! You're a lifesaver

>>8550112
Thank you anon!! I live close enough :))

>>8549735
Slight bump.

how can I travel via airplane with plastic mini guns? Im cosplying Yukio from ao no exorcist (pic related) and his guns are an important part of his costume, I work so I dont have time to go and search for new ones in town. Is there any way to conceal them or something? Not wanting to start chaos at the airport for simple cosplay accesories.

>>8550381
Check your bag, that's the only way you'll likely get through it. It's worth just checking them than to start chaos.

>>8550381
In checked bag only. Even if it's just a prop, you must be upfront and explain your situation during check-in so there isn't a whole fiasco.
This actually just happened today lol:
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Terminal-Evacuation-Ontario-Airport-321549041.html

>>8549712
Look at the filename.

>>8550411
Oops, haha. Sorry, mobile is still a bit tricky for me. Thanks anyways.

>>8550487
All good. If you didn't find it's Bajanna. Weird I can view filenames on mobile though.

>>8550138
Well, I know that my Mehron red is weird in that it looks like a darker, murky red until you actually wet and apply it. That could be the case with TAG. Bright red is a pretty important color, so I find it hard to believe that their primary red would go on that dark. Purple is the only color that has ever given me trouble in that way, and since TAG actually makes good purples, I would trust their reds are fine.

Consider sending sillyfarm an email asking about it? They're usually pretty helpful. Also if you want a true neon, search for fluorescent, neon, UV, etc. Orange, pink, green, and yellow are the most common but you may find a neon red.

Does anyone know where I can get these quickly? EBay will take over a month, I need them for a con for labor day.

I am desperate

Does anyone have a tutorial or free pattern for a jacket like in pic related?

>>8551388
The jacket is a bolero. If you want a conventional pattern I have a simplicity one I could tell you the name of?

>>8551396
Thank you, which pattern is it?

>>8550965
I ordered some from Spreepicky, a Taobao reseller before. It got to me about 3 weeks after I ordered. It got shipped after a week, then it took two weeks to get to me (shipped October 16th, arrived November 1st).

Hey gulls, I can't for the life of me remember what the brown short cloak bit the Rincewind wear is called. I've been calling it a duster...but I don't think that's accurate.

A friend wants to cosplay Ginko. His clothes look fairly normal, but I can't seem to find the right colors. Does anyone know where I can start looking?

>>8551456
A....dickey?

>>8551479
nope. not a dickey. a dickey goes under your shirt to look like an other shirt without the bulk. I'm thinking it's more of a medieval period piece.

>>8551456
capelet? they can range in just shoulder length to waist length

>>8551462
try heather grey for the shirt and taupe for the pants

>>8551485
>capelet
ah! thank you. that works.

>>8550487
>>8550499
If you open the picture you can see the file name
At least that's how it works on my phone

>>8526852
What would be the best material to make a catsuit out of if it's supposed to look like latex? Preferably not super expensive and not super hard to work with

>>8529413
iridescent is the main keyword you are looking for
with organza, chiffon, bridal tulle
http://www.fabricdirect.com/acatalog/Moonglow-Iridescent-Crinkle-Organza.html
this would be close without the crinkle

>>8551486
Thank you so much!

>>8551462
My friend who wants to do this cosplay wants to bleach his hair instead of getting a wig. Pls someone help me deter him.

so I ordered a skirt that came with the button hole like this. wtf? Is this intended and if so why?

Anyways, I really need this button to be functional. How can I fix this without ruining the skirt? I don't have a sewing machine, but I have some needles and thread.

>>8551857
That looks like a quality check boo-boo.
Get a seam ripper or small pair of sissors and carefully open it. Don't cut all the way to the ends, just snip a little bit and wiggle the button through.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UHYxfongxs

>>8551857
I just assume that they forgot to put a hole in it when I get stuff like this. I usually just cut a hole in it myself. The sides are already stitched so it shouldn't fray?

How and with which products can I style a basic white hair wig to look like Gintoki's hair?

>>8551883
>>8551886
thank you! My IKEA scissors didn't do the job quite as neatly but thankfully it turned out ok. I hope it doesn't rip further though.

If this gets lengthy I apologise.
I really want to cosplay Pic related (notice it's the first version of Senketsu, not Godrobe Senketsu so slightly less work) but I have absolutely no idea where to start.

Just some info:
>I'm a shit tier sewer, but I can get help if something is too difficult.
>I have an -okay- budget. Not too expensive but not dirt poor either.

Okay my questions:

>What fabric could I use?
I think this outfit works very well with shiny fabric from seeing other people's attempts, but I don't know a) which to use or b) which would be suitable to use based on my abilities.

>The breast plate....thing. Senketsu's eyes.
What material should I make this? I've never made a prop or anything remotely similar before so I'm at a complete odds with this one. I don't want it to look like paper mache. I want this part to look fairly professional so I am prepared to sink more money into this part of the costume.

>Keeping my nipples concealed.
How would I make the straps stay in place?

>Should I make fake boobs?
I'm a C cup. Ryuko herself isn't all that well endowed herself (maybe like a D?) so I don't know if making these would be necessary.

>The skirt part.

This has always confused me. Should I make the underwear separate and have the skirt part an attachable belt-type thing or sew it all together?

Sorry this was really lengthy.

>>8552070
Forgot to ask about the vents part at the back, sorry.

>How would I make this too? And how would I attach it to myself?

Has anyone successfully ordered from Spandex House?

Is the ordering process as retarded as the website makes it seem or is it manageable?

>mfw I read their FAQ for the first time

They have the perfect pleather I want but the idea of reading off my card number over the phone to one of their rando employees makes me the opposite of moist.

>>8551406
Thanks anon!

>>8553394
I ordered from them once, about 80 bucks in spandex. It's weird that they ask you shit over the phone but I guess they do most of their business in house? What ever, I got my shit on time.

>>8552070
>sewer

>>8552070
Are you fucking kidding me?

>>8553429
>Spandex House
they have a physical store in nyc it's cray cray

Alright /cgl/, so I'm attempting at making my first cosplay. My cuts are just craptastic, same with my beveling but I think it's a pass. My question is, if I hot glue 2 pieces together and then plasti-dip it, will the plasti-dip go into the seams of the 2 pieces or become a smooth layer? If it doesn't mask over the seams smoothly, should i put tape over it to smooth it out?

Thanks.

Pic related, my armour.

>>8552070
Are you sure about this? Picking the nerfed version will make it seem more like you couldn't get the actual version right and the two outfits take very similar amounts of effort and skill to pull off accurately. If you must, break the costume down into pieces and just work on it one component at a time to see how it looks.

>>8554441
I decided I wanted to do this version seen as it's less popular. You do have a point that people might think I've been lazy, but it is a canon costume.
Personally I just think it's cuter.

>>8552070
You really shouldn't be tackling this yet.

>>8552070
Please wait on doing this. Please.
This is how people pull a Janet Jackson in public and never touch costuming again.
If you are a terrible seamstress please don't do this. I am not even trying to be mean. Don't attempt such a finicky and showy outfit if you are completely confident in your skill.

>>8554466
>>8554557

I have someone who can help me with it who has experience. If I don't like how the costume comes out, I won't wear it.
In all honesty I'm more interested in how I would actually make it theoretically. Which is why I made the post here. If it sounds too hard for me I will put it off. I just wanted some perspective as to what it would take to make.

>>8554579
>If it sounds too hard for me I will put it off
It already sounds like it since you've asked so many basic questions about the costume, from even fabric choice to patterning to basic prop/armor construction to sticking things to skin (hint: fashion tape for most fabrics). You're not personally ready to pull off the entire thing and if you have someone helping you, good for you & direct your questions to the experienced person.

>>8531019
seriously don't dive right into making armor of you've never done a costume before. start with a simpler project

>>8554437
>if I hot glue 2 pieces together and then plasti-dip it, will the plasti-dip go into the seams of the 2 pieces or become a smooth layer?

no, plastidip goes on pretty thin (assuming youre using the spray version) and putting multiple coats just to get rid of the seams might be a waste.
just use something like wood glue or maybe even the hot glue to fill those seams.

of course, sand everything.
that goes for your "craptastic" cuts.
just fucking sand everything down and it will look fine.

>>8552070
>I think this outfit works very well with shiny fabric
just stop now

>>8551935
Seems like it's just messy.
If you haven't bought a wig yet, get one that looks kind of fluffy/spiky in the picture (basically, not smoothed down). These wigs are pretty easy to spike like that, they pretty much do it on their own.
All you'd really need is hairspray to keep it in place (a common favorite is Got2BGlued).
If you've already bought a wig and it's the smooth kind.. you might want to get another one.

>>8554427
Yeah, but that's 9 hours away from me. :^(

>tfw I might actually drive that far for glorious pleather if I had my own car

>>8553429
It's reassuring to hear that it worked for at least one person. I might buck up and do it if I can't find any other pleather that's close enough.

Where can I buy the fabric to make this? I already checked spoonflower, is there somewhere obvious I'm missing?

>>8554883
Textile shops in Chinatown.

>>8554883
You'd be looking for brocade, I guess, but it might not be completely accurate to the print.
Taobao might have fabric but I don't know the terms to find it (if not, you can definitely buy the cosplay there, but I don't know how you feel about that).

Every time I wear a wig, the length ends up in front of my shoulders. No matter how many times I push it back over my shoulder, it comes back over within minutes. Inevitably, the wig becomes tangled and I have to go brush it. Is there any way to keep it from falling forward in the first place, or am I doomed to brushing my wig every hour?

>>8554956
Stop using shitty wigs.

>>8554961
It happens with all wigs, from ones I got from l-email to ones I got from Cyperous and Airily. Unless there's a higher-tier cosplay wig shop out there that I'm not aware of, then I'm pretty sure the quality isn't to blame. I appreciate the idea, though.

Me and a buddy are planning to do a Kancolle Akagi & Kaga cosplay.
Does anyone have, or know how to get a HQ vector or both flight decks?

>>8554956
I guess it's a weight issue (wigs are thicker than normal hair).
But yeah, aside from tying it, there's not much you can do.

>>8554437
Get a real knife.

Buy a razor knife and a shitload of spare blades. Anytime your cuts start to tear instead of cut, change blades.

Who should I cosplay as? I want someone who I kind of resemble, but I don't know who. Any suggestions?

>>8555643

>>8545483

/k/ here with a quick question
What have been you guys and girls general experiences, if any, with using deactivated weapons or very realistic weapon props at conventions? Obviously not Nerf toys or orange-capped Airsoft guns, just anything that could have been mistaken as a real weapon.
Have you been ejected/asked to leave because somebody got butthurt over a prop looking too real, for example?

I'd like to start incorporating firearms I already own into some future cosplay ideas because I think it adds a lot more detail than most toys or props, outside of custom built commissions, and I was wondering if anyone had any experiences doing such.

>>8555702
Even if you completely gutted your guns of their firing mechanisms, the con staff might still get on your case about them being made of metal.

Always check a con's prop/weapons policy on its website before you go, but generally speaking any weapon made of steel is not allowed; at least, I've never been to a con that allowed live steel.

>>8555702
As the other anon said, most cons won't let you use them just for it being made of metal.
If you do get in with them, don't tell anyone that they are real or else someone might get you thrown out.

If you just want nice pics, just have a photoshoot outside

>>8526852
I've basicly done one cosplay and it was basicly putting on some suit with some sunglasses + earbuds and being neo's nemesis ( cant remember his name )

So im really into berserk and i wanna create the berserker armor. Soon my financial status will return to normal and i will have time to do it. What would you recommend? And how do i do the headgear? What material do i use? Any help is greatly apriciated

>>8555702
I have a gun that I used in a pirate cosplay. Looks pretty real unless you're inspecting it, doesn't have the orange tip, and it's a lighter, not a real gun.
I took it to weapons check anyway and they were fine with it.

If you do whatever you're planning on doing, get a hotel room or somewhere nearby, take your guns to weapons check, and if they reject them, leave them in your room. You might have to explain yourself a little bit (I had to explain the lighter thing and show them how it worked).

(From costume maker Grand Illusions)

Need to prep paperclay sculpture w/cling wrap to line w/new paper mache layer, vaseline proved faulty in test run so I gotta use cling wrap I guess

So how the hell did thia guy get that cling wrap to hug curves??? I even used the same brand and it was fucking annoying..

Any reccomendations?

>>8536865
I love using double needle on stretch hems

>>8556952
So glad you decided to ignore the advice on doing something simpler first.
EVA foam armor is what you want to google, good luck, and I look forward to seeing what a fantastic clusterfuck this turns out to be, provided you don't get frustrated half way through and give up entirely.

>>8557011
Don't try to wrap it with one full sheet. Like fabric, it will pull away from the inward curves as it is pulled to the larger curves. Use smaller pieces and patch it together.

>>8556952
I'd recommend cardboard and black duct tape

that's basically all you need.

Be sure to post it when you're done!

Do you know where I can get a good hoop skirt with petticoat for a ball gown?

I'm about to buy shit for my first cosplay and I have zero Idea what i'm doing

i'm cosplaying as an inkling from splatoon
Would it work to just get a plain white shirt and spraypaint the logo on? it's really simple and a stencil could work

How would I specifically find compression shorts with those colored stripes and everything?

do they make temporary hair dye and where would i even find it

>>8558143
pic didn't upload for some reason

also, how would I do the mask thing?

>>8558143
>spraypaint
Nope. For this, you could get those iron-on transfers and do it. Make sure you flip the design before printing.

>shorts
I'd just hunt around sports-specialty stores, like Academy.

>Temporary hair dye
This is one of those cosplays where natural hair might be okay, but you're going to be pretty unrecognizable without the tentacle-ponytail.
Hunt around on Amazon for blue hairdye, and stay away from the spray-on kind.
For the tentacles, I'd try to make a separate clip that attaches to your existing-ponytail.

Does anyone know where that tutorial on armour with special plastic is? The example used was a Skyrim cosplay. I can't remember the name of the material, so I don't know where to search for it.

>>8558228
Alright, thanks! you da best

>>8541788
White canvas + green fabric dye. Cotton is easy to dye and there's a wide range of shades to choose from in different dye brands and types.

What should i use for the green clothes?

This is a rough draft Aquaman costume that I'm looking to put together. I'm always open to ideas if you guys think something should be taken off or added it, but right now I've run into one issue, I can't quite figure out how to make the fins on the back of the legs or what to use to do it.

I have until September 4th to make this cosplay, and I've never make cosplay before. I want to cosplay this particular version of Usopp. I think I have the hair, skin color and body frame to make it look really good, but I've procrastinated because of work and being lazy.

General help would be great. Should I buy some overalls and alter them or make them myself? I want them to fit like the figure in the pic. Form fitting at the top and slightly baggy on the bottom. I'm particularly curious to know how the goggles in the pic were made. If you could identify the materials it'll help me start at least.

I want to get into cosplay, and wanted some advice. What's a good sewing machine to start on, and what are some good beginning sewing projects to get me introduced to the basics?

Anyone have a pattern for a dinosaur kigu, specifically the snout?

Is it possible to dye Bodyline shoes? I have brown oxfords from them that I would prefer to be black instead.
If not, I'll just sell them off

>>8548462
as long as you arent selling the kigu to anyone or selling the fabric on spoonflower or other websites for profit it shouldn't be a problem !

i know this sounds super sketchy but... I got blood and coke on a bodyline JSK of mine. It is the one with the pies that Infanta did as well. Can I machine wash it?

>captcha: pies

>>8559819
It looks really cool anon! Keep it as it is. Have you planned any kind of wig/makeup?
Also for the fins, have you considered foam? I think it would be the best option.

>>8562479
I was just gonna dye my hair and beard. I never really liked wigs. As far as makeup goes I was kicking around the idea of fashioning some gills to put on my neck. >picture related
What kind of foam did you have in mind?

>>8562479
>>8562827
Forgot picture.