/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

What's the best way to make pleather look weathered? It's a shiny silver jacket but I don't want it to look so costumey.

This is kind of a bizarre question but I want to make sure I have the terminology correct. I want to create a dress with that is fitted in the bodice and flares out at the bottom with minimal bulk/gathering at the waist. I think that style of dress would be called an "a-line dress/gown" but I can't seem to find any commercial patterns that look quite right. Is my terminology wrong? Is my google-fu weak?

Pick related is kind of what I'm looking for.

How would I go about making the helmet on this guy? Ive never done anything like it as I mostly work with armor but Id really like to. If anything, anyone know anybody who could make the helmet for a good price?

Also recommendations for the shoulder cape?

>>9325327
My guess would be by painting using techniques used for props, but make sure you get a paint that works on plastic (ie. won't flake peel off). Any physical surface 'break down' will just make the plastic peel off the backing fabric in a bad way, unless you're going for that look.

>>9325334
Oh anon, I have a pattern that looks just like it! I think pic related is what you're going for. Btw, there are no gathers in the dress you posted. I'd say a-line is correct though.

When I need a dress pattern, I just go to mccall.com, then look through each brand's catalogue under 'evening' pr 'prom/bridal'. I can usually find something that way (unless I'm after something vintage or out of print).

>>9325427
Thanks anon, that looks like a good start!

>>9325327
Depends. You can weather it like a traditional prop, but the issue is that it's very hard to seal that kind of plastic leather, so you risk having paint rub off.

My advice is to find a stain that works and rub small amounts onto it. Edges should be dirtier while large open areas are clean. Feel free to take a knife and make some jagged cuts, too.

>>9325412
Go ask the furry threads.

>>9325442
I already did ask

what's the best way to fake a cowl look without buying a ton of fabric and bunching it all up around my neck? Is there a way to fake it?

>>9325687
you don't need to buy a bunch. for your pic you can just buy a length of fabric and the bolt width by itself will have enough volume for what you want.

I was told to come here for this question. I'm trying to make a Black Mage costume (pic related) and was wondering if anybody here had any ideas on how to do the glowing eyes thing without using face paint.

>>9325802

Sunglasses with black frames covered in center with white reflective tape? I would obscure vision but they would 'glow' in pictures and in light and could be removed when you need to see.

>>9325807
I didn't necessarily want them to glow, but at least be noticeable from a distance or in a photograph.

>>9325811
I'd say use a mask with integrated LED's but if you don't like that you could also try reflective lenses

>>9325814
I could do reflective lenses, but how would I make my face black without paint?

Asked this on a different thread before realizing it was inactive:

What is the general consensus on joke or meme cosplays?

Would anyone be amused by, say, a genderbent Robbie Rotten cosplay? I have a bit of a manjaw and wanted to make light of it in a way that might be funny to people other than myself

>>9325817
Wear a mask.

Anyone know where I could buy a women's beige/grey work jumpsuit? Looking for "women's jumpsuit" on ebay just gave me different fashion jumpsuits, and "work jumpsuits" gave me only men's jumpsuits. (Which as a woman whose barely 5 feet tall, I'd be swimming in)

I haven't had really much better luck trying to google around. I need one for pic related.

fabric recommendations that are lightweight and opaque for the long overskirts and top?

Also... white or very light blue? I've seen different cosplayers interpret this outfit differently.

>>9325924
I'd say light blue. If you look at her sock things, they're white and are shaded differently.

>>9325924
>>9325932
Actually, the more I look at it, I think her top is the same color as her sock things and it's just the skirt that's super light blue.

>>9325334
You may need to wear a petticoat or apply horsehair braid (or a similar product) to the hem to get the dress to flare out like that if it's not a stiff fabric.

>>9325908
Try searching for 'coveralls' or 'ladies coveralls' in websites specialized for work clothes, like Mark's Work Warehouse. This one has pink details on the inside, but could work?

>http://www.rosiesworkwear.com/product-details.php?id=5

>>9325860
No one will care, honestly. Unless you do a slutty version to get page likes, no one will give a shit.

How would i make the back of Juris shirt? Its skintight and the middle piece stays in place. I have a few ideas but I'd love some suggestions. Thanks in advance!

>>9325949
Yup! Alright part of the plan. Thanks for the advice.

How do you solve the problem with ripped pants - or ripped anything actually - in costumes? Keep it cartoonish and cut + sew zigzag, having clean edges? Or a more realistic approach, ripping and thinning it out with sandpaper? Or is there something in between I could use for this look?

I tried both method on an extra piece of fabric, but both seem so flappy. The zigzag one looks riddiculus, though it's more like the referencepictures... And the ripped one is way too non-character.

>>9326636
I think it depends on how you style the rest of the outfit. If you're going for a realistic take on the character, just distress them. If you're going for a more cartoonish look (exaggerated proportions, unnatural looking wig, etc) then go for the zig zag version.

>>9326490
I just finished patterning this actually. Now I have to just get past my fear of wig styling. Just make the straps tight and in non-stretch fabric and it should be fine (the zig-zag lines will naturally give you stretch due to the shape). I'm using a thinner upholstery vinyl and it seems to be working ok. From what I've seen on other cosplayers, that seems to be the way to go. I've been using Hezachan's as a rough guide as she has a lot of info/progress on her page. Good luck fellow Juri anon!

>http://www.hezachan.com/jurihan.html

I'm looking to build an underbust corset incl two straps over the shoulders as a harness for multiple spikes that I would like to attach to the back. How do I go about the medium that is going to be attached to the corset and where I can stick the spikes into? I already made a test before (without bones) and I kinda sewed an extra sleeve to the back where I put in a plate of wood with the holes necessary to stick the base spikes in, but I don't really like the idea of it, also this won't be as easy with the bones.

tldr I need some kind of manner to attach a wooden plate to the back of a corset like portrayed.

>>9326490
anon, have you tried searching for what other cosplayers have done? Lots of people have done her and there's plenty of progress posts out there.

>>9326664
Do you have a reference pic of the character your working on? I'm having a hard time imagining what you're describing, other than you need a brace of some sort to support a wooden board of spikes?

>>9326668
>Do you have a reference pic of the character your working on? I'm having a hard time imagining what you're describing, other than you need a brace of some sort to support a wooden board of spikes?

Diablo.

Does anyone know how to properly attach felt to metal rings and other accessories?

>>9326829
Any decent contact cement and roughing up the metal surface with a little sandpaper will make a good seal.

Attempting pic related, it's gonna suck though
What should I do for the gloves? Never had to do it before, considering doing something with these and just cutting off the fingertips and painting them or something
http://www.homedepot.com/p/West-Chester-PVC-Coated-Chemical-Gloves-Large-HD13500-LLCW9/202192535
Definitely need a suggestion for it

I want to make a Geralt cosplay for an upcoming con. Gonna make his basic outfit.

Now,
Where can I find/How can I make pants like the guy on pic related?

And what would be the best method to make his swords?

Thank you guys very much!

Hey /cgl/

I'm struggling with Acerola's arm piece. I was thinking of making if out of foam and attaching it with velcro. Does anyone have better ideas for how to make it stay on my arm? Thanks!

>>9327343
I had a similar idea for the Z-ring that I was gonna make out of thin craft foam. My idea is going to be using super magnets on the inside of the foam to lock the ends together. That way you can easily take it on and off when you need to and it will fit on snug. Super magnets are great for cosplay and are underrated as fuck. They're the tiny little things you can get from like home depot.

Alternatively build it on top of a sweat band or an elastic band you so can slip it on and off.

>>9327392
Ye i did that for the rings around the wrist for ryuuko matoi. It works but if you make a sudden twist with your wrist it'll fall off. and you need some decent glue to keep the magnets glued to the foam and not pulling eachother off.

>>9327392
Thanks Anon, that elastic band idea sounds really good, I actually have some elastic laying around. I'll give it a try!

>>9326829

>>9327616
I'm saving this

Am 5'8 latinx chub but hourglass fem who has been postponing cosplay for almost 8 years out of indecision. Ideas for cosplays I could pull off, aesthetically speaking?

>>9327223
Don't use rubber, that will look awful.
The gloves are supposed to be leather by the looks of it.
Depending on your budget,buy a pair of leather gloves. If its not that high, check your local army supply and get a pair of finger less fake leather gloves.

As a full alternative, if you don't want to waste the pair of leather gloves cutting the tips off, just don't and wear them whole.

>>9327724
>>9216360

>>9327802
Oh, shit didn't know there was a separate thread for suggestions, thanks!

How do people do these ribbon inserts like on Reimu? I never got how people finished them, do they actually just make 100 buttonholes or are they cutting perfectly equal sized holes and fray checking? Am I overlooking something really obvious?

Figured it's best to ask before I just hack away at it.
I got a ponytail wig for pic related, but the bangs are the usual run-of-the-mill long, straight, thick cosplay wig bangs.
To achieve this natural look of thin side-swept and face framing, should I just attack them with thinning scissors and trim to shape or is there a better method?

>>9327904
I've seen some people cut out strips and glue/sew them on like pic related, but many people suggest buttonholes too. They definitely look much better when the ribbon is actually laced through.

I'm making a similar pair of sleeves and am wondering how can I make them stay up while looking loose at the top? Should I sew an arm warmer inside? Pic related seems to have done something like that (you can see something peeking out the top of her right sleeve) but I can't envision how to do it without making the top look gathered.

What fabrics would you guys recommend I use? I'm thinking rough linens and leather for the bodice

I have to make a Shiro wig but i honestly don't know where to start, I have and old Ciel wig that I'll use as a base, but i'm not sure how to blend the gray and the black togheter. Also I don't know how to make the sideburns.
Any tips?
I'm scared I'll make an akward mess and everything will turn out ugly.

>>9327998
Attach an elastic band to a single point on the inside of the sleeve, about 5 cm lower than the top.
It will sort of dangle inside it and when worn the sleeve will look loose on both sides. I'm sorry if this doesn't make any sense.

>>9328056
That sounds right.
The lower half is definitely leather, and linen looks about right. plus fits in period so I think youre on the right track

Is it possible to buy a diana wig anywhere or would i have to make it?

Maybe I could just buy a wavy blonde wig and somehow dye the strands? Like with a hair chalk? Would it work on a wig?

>>9328368
Never mind it just occurred to me that people probably attempted putting hair chalk on a wig and I can google it

Still I guess my question stands if that's a good way to steal her look or is there a better one/does it have any downsides I should know?

>>9328368
add wefts. also try looking on taobao, its a popular enough series one might exist

>>9328378
Thanks wefts sound like a good idea

I couldn't really find anything on taobao that said I'm shit at looking

>>9327933
I would razor them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=922-JM8gOz0

Do these things have a particular name?

>>9329181
looks like a huge stylized grommet or eyelet

>>9325817
a balaclava would work

I'm working on a Laslow cosplay, and am trying to decide what to use to make the shield and knee plates out of. I was thinking of using worbla but the horrible armor thread is making me question if that's a good idea.

>>9329254
worbla is a great way to make little details like that. You can roll it up like dough, drop it on the surface, and shape it.

>>9326664
>>9326685
Anyone halp me.

I'm currently working on a Yorha 2B cosplay. For the patterns on the skirt, would you suggest metallic fabric paint or that 3d puffy paint? In a perfect world, I would embroider the whole thing but I'm not confident in my skill.

>>9329320
I wouldn't do puffy paint. I also don't think that looks like embroidery (although if someone had the skill and time I'm sure that would look lovely). I'd go with fabric paint.

Any suggestions on making Jaune's armor from RWBY volume 4. I've previously made the old armor out of standard 1" eva foam but that seemed too thick for the new design. General armor tips would also be welcome.

What are you doing for the armor? I'm also working on Jaune.

How do I make my clothes look dirty, bloody, and torn?

>>9327223
What are you doing for the armor? I'm also working on Jaune.

>>9329320
>>9329453
Seconding the metallic paint. The patten looks too flat to be 3d paind or embroidery.

>>9329936
Dirt can be easily done with some fabric paint and stippling sponges. You can buy fake blood, but make sure you give it plenty of time to filly dry, as some brands tend to stay tacky fr a long time, and you don't want it staining other things. For tears, I recommend making the cuts where you want them to be, and then rough up the edges of those cuts using various grits of sand paper, which will help make the tears look more natural.

>>9329274
I was more asking what I should make the whole shield and plates out of, the details on the shield will be painted on and the knee plates will be a solid color.

I want to take some steady photos, but don't have a tripod. What's an easy alternative?

>>9330015
use a stool. or buy a tripod it's only $10.

Does anyone know what this reflective gold material is that Japanese cosplayers use to cover their foam with?

I've never seen it in USA or online.

>>9330073
Here's another photograph.

>>9330082
I've seen people suggest automotive vinyl (like that you'd used to "repaint" a car)

>>9330136
Do those stretch in any way? I feel like whatever they used requires some sort of stretch to get pulled over those raised surfaces.

Then again I am new to all of this so I could also be wrong.

How could I make Widowmaker's odette skin? I've never cosplayed before but I've admired it for so long, how would I make her gun, what materials would I use for her dress? Sorry for such a nooby question

>>9330217
Pic of gun, srry 4 bad quality btw

>>9330073
>>9330163

That's why they're using automotive vinyl. It stretches a little bit so that you can wrap around bumpers and weird corners on cars. Better if you google "how to apply automotive vinyl" yourself to find videos of it in action.

Would I be able to post my completed cosplay and ask for improvements/feedback here?

Here's a collage of stuff I have for my Pokemon cosplay. I'm going pretty casual with it, since it looks relatively comfortable. I'd appreciate advice on how to do the wig, what kind of makeup to use for the paint stripe on the face, if it's a good idea to dye the gray parts of the costume to match. Any other ideas would be great too.

How do i make a team skull shirt without having to buy a $30 shirt? I know it's probably a dumb question considering how simple the shirts are but i really dont know what to do, it's my first time cosplaying...

So I'm planning on making Eliza in the upcoming future, but I'm stuck on her ankh shawl thing. I was thinking of craft foam to keep its shape, but I don't know if that'll work well to keep it upright and not droop much. Also, is there a good way to keep it centered or attatched since it's only in the front? It's my first time really trying anything like this, so I'm a little lost.

What would be a good way to do it? I've been looking around and searching and haven't seen much besides the craft foam, but I was curious if there's other ways. I'm on mobile so my apologies if the picture ends up sideways.

>>9330500
Try looking up millinery supplies, stuff like Fosshape etc.
It's what they use to make the shape for hats, sort of like a more malleable type of interfacing. It's very light, so you could use that as a base for the shawl?

>>9330509
Oh, I hadn't even heard or thought of anything like that before. I'd briefly thought about interfacing since it's really light but my immediate thought was fabric interfacing which wouldn't work. I can definitely get some and test it out though. Thank you for the suggestion!

I assume I should keep the wire frame and attach it to that if it ends up working out, but do you think having craft foam on top of that would work? Or should I maybe try out something of a lighter weight.

>>9330483
If you know how to handle a sewing machine, buy a cheap black tank top and a small bit of white fabric and sew it on? I do not recommend trying to paint it or anything, usually doesnt go well on dark fabric.
If you dont have experience sewing, ask someone in your friend/family groups.

>>9330500
Look at it from a prop angle. It's supposed to be big and rigid, so make it big and rigid. For something this large I'd say make a big plastic or foam ring and then work from there. You can take a long sheet of sintra, heat it, then tape it around something big and round to curve it into shape. This will be sturdier and easier than any cloth solution.

>>9330218
Easiest but most expensive, 3d print it.

Otherwise, don't. It's a really complicated design for a first timer. Buy a super soaker and spray it white.

>>9329254
Build them out of foam or sintra. Worbla's too expensive to waste on stuff like that. Save worbla for complex curves and shapes, not for knee plates.

>>9330282
You might have better luck in the self post thread? But you might get some responses here.

>>9330715
Thanks for the advice, I'll probably end up using sintra.

>>9325322

>>9331056

My question!

>>9330218
Not the same gun, but the premise remains the same. https://youtu.be/8-6CdbHv9Es

Is there a way to stop your face from looking like an egg with a round face+high collar?

>>9330715
That's another I hadn't heard of before, just shows I've been out of the game a little longer than I thought. But I like how this looks from what I can see! I've definitely been looking at it less like a strict prop, but between this + a foam core or fosshape it gives me a good starting point to explore. Thanks so much for the advice!

>>9331162
Contouring?

Quick single post question.

Anyone know good websites for creating custom trucker caps with custom images? I've found a few but their reference images of the caps always have odd lighting or a single cap and then just photoshop the cap colors in.

Intention is to recreate Ellis' cap from Left 4 Dead 2.

Any response would be appreciated.

>>9327283
Regarding the swords, in the past I used EVA foam, cutting and sanding it down. Few coats of spray paint. It proved flimsy, so I cut it down the middle and fitted a long wooden pole. Used some putty, can't recall which to help fill the seams after I glued it back together.

>>9331408
Disregard my post. I might as well just paint the design on. Cheaper and more reliable.

I'm looking to buy some dancer tights but I'm kind of at a loss as to what kind to buy and what color I should be wearing. Pic related looks nice. Not too shiny.
I would consider myself to have pale skin with cool undertones.

I'm trying to make a Kraft Lawrence cosplay from Spice & Wolf but I have no idea on how to go about making the green vest. I have no experience in making clothes so I was hoping I could find something similar and alter it or look for fabric and ask someone to make it from scratch. Any tips for how to go about the rest of the cosplay is also greatly appreciated.

>>9331758
Most dance tights are within a few shades of each other. If you're really concerned go find a dancewear store near you and look in person. Otherwise, Danceskin, Capezio, and Bloch are usually the go to American brands.

>>9331408
You could print the logo, make a stencil out of it and paint it on an all white trucker cap? Mine was 3 euros and I'm not any good with painting but it worked out.

Does this look like a good enough wig for rem?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/OHCOS-Ram-Rem-12inches-Short-Pink-Cos-Wig-Synthetic-Hair-Cosplay-Wigs-Free-Headwear/32686977523.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_10000032_119_10000025_10000029_430_10000028_10060_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10000022_10000012_10103_10102_10000015_10096_10000018_10000019_10052_10053_10107_10050_10106_10051_10000007_10084_10118_10083_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10115_10037_10000041_10000044_10078_10079_10077_10000038_429_10073_10000035_10121-10053,searchweb201603_2,afswitch_3_afChannel,single_sort_2_price_asc&btsid=895921ad-182f-4061-954d-f8928ffc2eb5#

Interested in getting into the hobby. Would there happen to be a good just kind of general beginners guide to cosplay? Or if not an overall one, then ones for different aspects of cosplay?

Spoonfeed me please. What's your favorite type of foam to use and what do I search for to buy it? I'm looking for options other than 1mm hobby lobby craft foam please.

>>9331997
Step one: pick a character and costume you like
Step two: buy or make costume
Step three: wear costume

That's all there is to it. Some people really like making their costumes, some people really like being photographed in their costumes, some people really like designing costumes that look like what a character might wear if they wore a Slave Leia bikini. Don't over think it.

>>9332005
It all depends on what you're using it for. EVA and craft foam are the most common ones, and usually the best because they are cheap, versatile, and easy to use. You can also find them almost everywhere.

>>9327740
Finally got a chance to get out of the house
Tried a surplus for the hell of it
Got nothing, black leather is a meme now i guess
Con is this weekend
how screwed am i, those PVC gloves are starting to look really good

>>9332005
I search for pool ground protector tiles! Cheaper than most gym mats or other expensive eva foam hobby stores.

>>9331887
Good idea, thank you.

Newbie here. Can anyone help me with a Little Witch Academia cosplay? I was looking to buy one because my sewing skills aren't that great, but premade ones seem to be nonexistent (or at least I couldn't find them) so I figure it might not be THAT hard to sew. Could anyone suggest patterns or really anything to help me? I'm trying to make one of the short dress ones. Thanks!

I'm trying to put together a tracer cosplay but find myself drawing a blank with the chronal accelerator (her chest piece) I've figured out the basic shape and lighting but not sure how to do the two moving outer pieces.
Does anyone have any suggestion or should I just settle for static foam?

is there any way to prevent fabric paint from getting gross and crunchy? I need to paint a design for a cosplay and I'm really dreading it lmao.

Making a Princess Kenny dress and curious of the fabrics. I was thinking of doing the white underside in Crepe Back Satin/Taggeta and maybe Dupioni/Faille for the purple overlay.. Did anyone else have any other thoughts? Thanks.

>>9331876
He literally wears sweater vests and green dress vests. Not hard to find.

>>9332239
Well, what you can do, what I would personally do, is take a somewhat hefty, thick layer of clear plexiglass or acrylic, like half an inch thick, and cut it into a circle. Then use tape to mask off the top of it, so I can spray clear matte paint onto the sections. This way, it'll create the illusion of floating symbols when placed on top of the light. .

What even are these straps that Ash wears? Some kind of a back-mounted holster for his shotgun?

When adding horsehair braid to a skirt hem, does it have to be a circle skirt or will a gathered rectangle give a similar effect?

What's a good way to make plastic woodgrain look realistic? Specifically, I think it should be darker.

>>9332942
sand it slightly, then take a sponge with dark paint and rub it all over, like most regular weathering techniques

>>9331136
ty!

>>9332959
>>9332942
Lots of ways, but personally I'd take a scribing tool like a chisel and carve out the ridges and creases in the wood, before weathering it. Look up drybrushing and enamel washes. .

Doing the One Free Man
Suggested materials?

>>9333541
The undersuit for the arms have a texture that could easily be imitated by a long sleeve shirt with a matching material. The undersuit for the chest I'd layer

Does anyone have any ideas on how to obtain the fabric for her top+inside of her hood? I'm a little at a loss, I was thinking using a custom fabric printing site but they tend to be expensive and it's difficult to find the correct patterns. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

>>9333973
fabric paint or fabric printing.

>>9333984
I was thinking fabric paint, yeah! I'm a little worried it'll come out looking splotchy or uneven though since the pattern is so tiny(especially on the hood), which is why I was leaning more towards custom printing.

>>9333987
If you make a stamp and practice, I think you could get a fairly consistent result, but I think you're right, custom printing will look better.

Alright, guys...
I've been trying to figure out the best way to go about the feathered upper legs and upper arms on this.

Would styled shag fur work, or should I try to actually attach a bunch of feathers to pants somehow, or...?

Any suggestions?

How would I go about accurately doing Count Olaf's facial hair? The movie and netflix series keep it fairly down to earth but I'm thinking of making it exaggerated like in the book illustrations.

If anyone is familiar with reflective tape, how does it look under bright stage lights like in a masquerade?

I ordered wig for Sailor Pluto that looked dark green, almost black, in the stock photos (it's from Purple Plum), but it's actually a faded green like her hair in Crystal, which I don't like (I'm trying to follow the original anime styling). Any suggestions for making it a black green with more vibrant highlights? I've looked at Rit's dark green, but it apparently comes out dull and the polyester version doesn't have a dark green option; iDye poly doesn't either. I'm not familiar with dyeing wigs so I'm not sure how to go about mixing colours if it's necessary.

>>9335235
You could try a combination of the two?
The base/main parts could be made with the fur while using feathers to make the shape on the upper thighs, knees, and wrists.

alright so this is an etiquette question but it's very cosplay related -
>friend convinced me to pose with her in a con's photobooth
>said photos turn out pretty good, but the lighting seriously highlight's everyone's flaws
>want to edit the skin/wigs and reupload but the pictures are still up in a gallery (accessible only to those who had their pictures taken)
>gallery is now taken down

would it be terrible to upload the edited images now? I mean we haven't touched the lighting or anything major, but...

how the fuck would one go about making a wig for a sidecut, pic related? I'm kinda deathly afraid of ripping up a wig without any guidance at this point in time, and I have a feeling I'll have to pretty much shave my hair to fit a bald cap-modded wig over my head... am I right?
I guess if I can't make this work, there's always Maya (don't want to go for Lilith at the time since there already is a damn good Lilith cosplayer near me and I feel self-conscious), but Angel would be so cool to pull off

>>9335540
Pic of the wig?

>>9335540
You could try a diluted iDye Poly black. Test it out on inconspicuous sections.

What fabric would you guys suggest for Kakyoin's gakuran? I've only really worked with cotton before but I think I want this to have more weight to it.

>>9336032
>>9336032
i'm using a poly wool blend twill, but any mid weight twill should work

I wanted to get my boyfriend into cosplay but it turns out this giant has a 24 inch head circumference. How in the world do I find wigs to fit him? Arda wigs are generally recommended for people with big heads but I believe their size is only 23 inches.

>>9336046
Just buy Arda. They're fine for big heads. They sell for drag too now, men have big heads.
Got a 23.5 head and waist length curly hair and it fits just fine.

>>9336046
Arda will be just fine, but Purple Plum is also an option. At the very least I know the Tomoyo fits me, and my head is 23.5.

what is a good base wig for zelda's hair in skyward sword? I don't want it to be yellow, and the color to have matching wefts to make the side braids

For anons who live in the SF bay area where is the best place to buy Eva foam floor mats

Making a helmet that requires a camera/camcorder to be able to see. Is there any that can be plugged into a phone (android) so it can be used as a screen?
I keep finding inspection ones for drains and such would that work?

Does anyone know what the object in the middle is called?

>>9336542
Thread snips. Basically alternative scissors

Having some issues with my sewing machine. It's a brother CE1100PRW.
The bobbin doesn't seem to be threading at all. When I go to sew, only the upper thread moves and it tangles all underneath the fabric.
I took the plate off, cleaned around the case, and it still isn't working.
I didn't have any issues with it yesterday. I can't find this particular issue in the manual. The only solution they offer is that the upper thread is not threaded properly or the tension is wrong. I didn't do either of those wrong.

>>9336878
Clean all the things, oil it and change the needles

So I've mostly accepted that i won't find the prefect wig but can anyone suggest a wig that might get me close? Or at least one that i could do long side burns easily with?

This is probably a stupid question, but what fabric do you think Anzu's rabbit is made of? Offical merch has minky, but it seems like minky would be too plush or nice looking?

>>9337105
Minky is nice but it reflects so much. I use fleece for all my bigger plushies. It's nearly as soft, cheaper and doesnt have the mirror look.

>>9336878
Often fixed when putting in a new needle or take out your existing needle and put it slightly (like 1 mm) lower back in. Also check if your needle is bent and try to do some manual rotations to see if it's grabbing the lower thread properly.

I need to drill holes into my weapons so I can insert the handle. Any tip on how I can make it as straight as possible? I only have a handheld drill

Is there a name for these other than "butt capes"? I'm looking for one similar to the one in the top right for an outfit (not a lolita outfit though, and I'm not looking for brand stuff specifically, just something that looks similar) and the closest search term I can find is "waist cape".

>>9337298
Clamp plus drill. A drill bit is a straight line, so I can't imagine how you could get a crooked line with one.

>>9337319
Overskirt sometimes brings up the right stuff.

>>9337326
Thank you so much!

If I were to do something like this BB-8, how long should I let the wash dry before wiping it?

https://youtu.be/u6mN3fjavLE

How the fuck do I pull off this hair? I'd like to use my own hair since it's natural like hers but isn't long enough. But if I did a wig, how would I even get it to look like and match it? Everything else in this copay should be easy mode but the hair is the part that will sell it.

>>9337749
Another shot of the hair. Fat twists?

>>9337749
Can't help because I'm too unfamiliar with braiding and twist technique but holy shit A+++ taste

>>9335982
>>9335991
Here's a picture; left is the stock photo, right is what I got. The stock photo seemed a bit saturated and dark, but I didn't expect it to be this different. The wig itself is actually more faded looking than it appears in the picture.

I'll attempt maybe 1/4 black, 3/4 green to make it more vibrant. It's just so dull looking.

I've never sewed anything before other than extremely basic stitches, but want to cosplay Lillie (Pokemon) at Gencon this summer and premade cosplays I don't think exist yet. Is her dress probably too complicated for a newbie like myself and I should try and find a dress to alter, or is there an easy pattern I can follow or something...? I kind of want to do the alteration idea but it's for some reason suprisingly hard to find a similar dress to hers that is plain but has volume in the skirt.

(I'm also praying quietly to myself that her official bag will come to the Pokemon Center website, the Etsy one isn't even the right color...)

I need blue shoes for this cosplay… completely blue. I can find plenty of blue shoes with white soles, but no completely blue ones. My previous attempts at painting soles have resulted in easily flaking paint, even with the "proper" suggested paint. Can I dye the soles somehow? Should I just go stupid mode and sharpie them?

>>9337749
Damn, badass cosplay choice. Sorry I can't help with the question though!

>>9337873
Angelus leather paint. Plastidip for the soles. Or just get boy's indoor school shoes but also no one knows Saiki Kuso well enough to call you out on it if you just got black shoes.

What's a good brand of hot knife to use for cauterizing fabric?

Any good general beginners' guides to embroidery (preferably with some advice for designing the patterns for it)?

Where do I find good quality thigh high socks (cotton) for tall girls (180cm, Shoe size EU 41-42)? No cheap and crappy china import and preferable available in the EU.
Even though overknees made it into general fashion and into the stores, they are just not high enough.

Is it a crime against cosplay competitions to add a subtle strap to a costume for support? I have saggy boobs sadly.

>>9338356
i see plenty of widowmaker cosplayers do it

>>9338356
Competitions? No if the judges are worth their salt they understand boobs don't work like they do in media.

>>9338200
sockdreams will get you some good stuff for a cheapish price

i ordered a pair of their thigh highs and i'm a pretty average height and they were SUPER long, had to sew them shorter!

>>9338200
>>9338403
Seconding sock dreams for good socks. However, if you're only ordering one pair it might be a bit expensive after shipping and conversion. If you don't need a ribbed top or mind having a seam, you can also make your own; this is what I do now since I tend to sew them to nude tights so they stay up.

>>9338383
>>9338356
or you make fake boobs. Double points at competitions for making it and making it look allright.

I need to buy a top to match a pair of trousers I've made from scratch, but I can't find a top in the right colour. Or fabric in the right colour. Or yarn in the right colour.

Do I need to knit the thing out of white cotton and dye it? I've never dyed anything to match before.

I'm retarded and somehow didn't see this thread.

I've been looking for a good Asuka wig for over a week. Pic related, the first 3 are awesome, and 4 and 5 are OK. I like the "realistic" look, not the bright fiery orange that a lot of Asukas go for.

I don't know much about wigs. I was thinking Warm Light Brown or Dark Red Copper from Arda, or Honey or Ginger from the Lockshop (although the only suitable length wig they have is Mermaid which is wavy, but I'm assuming I could style/straighten it how I wanted).

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Does anyone know what kind of hat/ beret rena wears?
If not any suggestion on how I can make something like this without it looking like a tacky chef's cap

New to cosplaying, anyone have any ideas for a damo wig? The rest doesn't look too difficult

What would this type of helmet be called? The closest thing I seem to be able to find is combat helmets, but I'm wondering if this particular shape has any name to it (or are there any common characters who have a similar shape?) so I can try and find a pep file to use as a base.

>>9339176
Looks like a traditional German spiked warhelmet to me.
They were used in WW1 and before that.

damn chinese moonspeak
could someone please explain me meanings of those taobao options? google translate didn't make it clear
thanks!

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>>9329320
Looking at her actual in game model, I would have to say the pattern looks like it's embossed.

>>9338700
Just a heads up, don't order anything from lockshop. Some of their wigs shed and tangle like crazy and their customer support is completely non-existent.

I'm kinda new to this and I am curious to know if I should make her outfit myself or just buy ripped overalls that look similar to what she has and alter it? I've seen cosplays of where people made their overalls and it honestly looks cheap and simple. I'd want to have a bit more of a denim texture...

>>9339796
Sorry about that, photo didn't upload

>>9339344
Oh, really? That's disappointing :( Their honey and ginger looked so nice! I think I'm just going to go with dark red copper for now since I have a con coming up soon, and visit local beauty supply stores until I can find a wig that I think is more realistic/perfect. Thanks for the tip, though!

>>9339796
Modifying is a good way to start out and you can practice sewing by using the extra fabric to make the extra pockets and stuff. Or mod them out of a pair of jeans to give yourself more practice with straps and buttons. Texture is really important when converting 2D characters to IRL designs so you're already on the right track

I'm looking for a fabric suggestion for Tama from Magical Girl Raising Project. I'm already pretty set on making her ears/legwarmers/paws out of minky, and her tail out of fake fur, but I'm a little unsure of what to do for her cape/shorts. I was originally thinking maybe a suede for the soft texture, but in some shots from the show, it seems to have a "fluffy" texture, so I feel like suede might be a little thin. Thoughts?

Not sure if this is the right board but here goes.
I am having trouble on what I should cosplay next. I prefer cosplaying to body type and face shape.
Here's my face.
I have a long face (see also horse face)
I am also very petite. I'm 4'10 and am pretty slim.
I was thinking maybe Dorothy from Big O, because of my face shape.
But any one see anything that pops out at them?

>>9340150
>4'10"
Munchkin or Oompa Loompa

>>9340161
That's hurtful. ):
I don't even get Smeagol or a Hobbit. Just, damn.

>>9340182
Don't respond to 4chan trolls. Also we don't use emoticons. Also we have a thread for this >>9216360

>>9340150
pic related

>>9340196
Eh, I was more shit posting right back than anything else. I knew emoticons were faux pas but I really just wanted to be stupid.
And thanks~. I knew that existed but I looked through 3 pages of the catalog and couldn't find it.
I'm probably just blind. Or retarded.

>>9340199
Honestly, I've given it a thought to cosplay as him.

>>9340150
Eh, your face is cute. Be more confident, cmon.

How bout Farquaad? You're short enough.

>>9340150
Try arisa from dragon drive. Pic related.

What kind of fabric would be good for a fringed pinata look?
Would fleece be too thick?

Whenever I wear my corset I get kinda this "muffin top" between my corset and bra. How do I fix this? I'm kinda chubby, definitely not fat but i get that the fat needs to go somewhere..
I do already wear a bathingsuit-shaped shapewear over it.

>>9340538
if i google pinata plushie i mostly see felt or fleece and then frayed.

>>9340150
Main girl from psychopass

Alright, /cgl/, I tried making her skirt out of sateen (nice sheen, holds pleats well) but it's way heavy and, worse, wrinkles at the drop of a hat.

I'm unhappy enough to remake it, so now I'm looking for a fabric that is a) lightweight, b) wrinkle-resistant, and c) will hold long, wide pleats well. If no such fabric exists, I'll take a fabric that is a) lightweight, b) wrinkle-resistant, and c) will hold pleats if I interface the creases.

>>9340150
As someone said already, Akane from Psycho-Pass. Or I thought Mako from Kill la Kill because of the hairstyle.

>>9340150
Coconut Head from Ned's Declassified?
pic related

>>9337883
Thanks, I'll give that a try! Black shoes is a good idea too.

>>9339176
You're cosplaying Plamya? If so, please post SO MANY PICTURES when you're done!!

>>9340150
Oh, I'm actually quite confident. I just have a self depreciating sense of humor. Not a lot fazes me.
>>9340809
I might. I don't need to go off my hair. I'm good with wigs.

>>9340538
Sweater made with eyelash yarn

I'm planning to make this dress, but the caveat states I must make this dress in such a way that I can sit in a seat with arms.
I understand using a hoop skirt on a seat with no arms, but will it work on a seat with arms? Should I use just 20 petticoats?
Any material recommendations would be appreciated as well.

>>9341536
wouldn't that be extremely uncomfortable?

>>9341633
Just use a hoop skirt with plastic hoops and a thin petticoat over it to prevent the hoops from showing. It should collapse fine when you sit. 20 petticoats would make it impossible

>>9341673
Will the skirt end up falling onto the people sitting beside me?
Thanks for the recommendation.

>>9341662
Not really? The hoops are flexible get one with 5-6 hoops

>>9341679
The hoops are flexible so you can shape it a bit. Look on ebay for ones with 5-6 hoops on ebay that are inexpensive

>>9341769
I was actually planning on making it myself so it's well tailored as I'm quite short but also quite shapely. Thanks for the advice, I'll make sure to use something somewhat flexible for the hoops.

If anyone has a pattern recommendation for the dress, that'd be great. I'm struggling to find a dress with a train that matches this nicely.

>>9341785
I found a pattern I like and can adjust quite well.
Thanks for the advice in this thread!

>>9341429
Wont the sateen be a little more wrinkle resistant if interfaced?

Can anyone help me find another place where these are sold? They're sold out at the original store:
>http://www.kneehighsocks.org/products/Pastel-Thigh-High-Socks-747.html#.WJUz5LYrKL-

>>9341662
Eye lash yarn is just fluffy yarn, some come with really square bits that almost resemble piñata paper.

I'm currently looking for glasses for Wicke from pokemon. Currently hunting around ebay. I've found a couple options so far but plan to kerp looking. Thoughts on these two so far? I'm thinking the top are a better match in shape but I would like a second opinion or two(or if you know a better pair that would be great too)

>>9342756
I take it back anons, I emailed and they are restocking shortly!

>>9340730
first google result: https://lucycorsetry.com/2012/11/03/preventing-your-belly-from-oozing-out-your-corset/

hope it helps

>>9342769
The top pair look pretty good. How are you gonna change the colour?

I want to do a Kingdom hearts 2 Sora Master form, but I cant find a decent wig anywhere. Any recommendations for a Sora wig?

>>9342971
have you tried AE/taobao? i would be surprised if they did not have a Sora-able wig. how "prestyled" do you need it to be?

>>9342979
>have you tried AE/taobao
I've actually never heard of these!

By pre-styled, I'd prefer fully styled. I can't do hair to save my life. I really cant.

>>9342965
Cover the lenses and spray paint them most likely. Unless I find something better in a light pink.

Not exactly cosplay, but I don't think /fa/ will give me the help I need.
I've been a tomboy all my life and vehemently disliked and avoided all things feminine, but I think I've finally hit the point where I'm getting comfortable exploring my feminine side. The problem is I have absolutely no idea how to wear dresses or skirts, use makeup properly, etc. I figured I'd just lurk the makeup threads here for that, but where should I start with fashion?

>>9343068
Depending on how cheap they are, you might be able to pop out the lenses and pop them back in.

>>9343121
/fa/'s ideal female fashion is pretty tomboy. They like a pretty face with natural makeup. They don't know how to help you achieve that though.

>>9343121
I feel you, anon. I have a tomboy mother so I never learned girly things, and wore Bermuda shorts for most of high school. It wasn't until late college that I started wearing makeup or dressing in flattering clothes. But now I wear sheath dresses and pumps to work, and can do a full face of makeup while stuck in traffic.

IMHO the trouble with following makeup threads is they're often focused on wacky advanced techniques, and you almost certainly want to start with something natural, light, and foolproof. If you're willing to spend $50 on product afterward, Sephora will give you a makeover and makeup lesson - just call the store and tell them you want to book one of the full makeovers. (Any mall makeup counter will do the same thing, but they only have mid- or high-end products. At Sephora you can get more bang for your buck by buying their house brand makeup, which is only slightly more expensive than drug store makeup, but with the benefit of someone teaching you how to use it first.) I think freestanding NYX stores may do the same thing, but I've only ever seen one.

As for clothes, tell me us about:
- Your budget or stores where you normally shop. (Not going to send you to Anthropologie if you buy your current clothes at Old Navy.)
- Your lifestyle and where you're going to wear these clothes -- are you looking for streetwear, clubwear, officewear, etc. (Not going to recommend wool sheath dresses if you're just going to class.)
- Your body type -- height, weight, and where you carry that weight (see pic).

Quick question for guys who use corsets
I remember using one a year ago, i wore it for 2 hours ,and for the rest of the day, I had intense heartburn.

Do you guys have any recommendations to help against that?

>>9342964
Shit, didn't think of googling in English.
Thanks!

How well does Sintra hold up as like, a handle? I want to mod a cooler into this and I'm not so sure what materials to pull it off with.

>>9343121
I know it's not really cool to talk about here but Reddit's make-up subreddit (makeupaddiction) has a ton of great resources from recommendations to tutorials plus some seriously knowledgeable people hang out there. If you want some inexpensive products to start expirmenting with, checkout their master list of drug store make-up. The thread here isn't bad but it tends to be very Asian makeup focused, which might not be the best for a beginner, especially if you're white.

As for clothes, like the other anon said, that's going to be entirely up to you. If you think jfash is where your interests lie, the threads here are pretty solid. Otherwise, start browsing tumblr or Pinterest and save styles that speak to you. Start by just trying to break down and copy other people's outfits, then branch out from there.

A bit stuck on how to construct Sophie's dress. Should it be two pieces (the yoke/top+a gathered skirt sewn together) or should I make it more of a tent dress with an elastic casing at the waste?

>>9337749
Get some extensions.

>>9325860
I think meme cosplay is super funny

Alrighty! I'm making a literal box cosplay of Kijitora from Nyanbo, but I want it to be relatively sturdy. So, I'm thinking of using Corrugated plastic sheets (more durable than cardboard) for the head and main body. I kind of want to make a boxy, but flexible structure covered with fabric for the arms and legs so I can actually somewhat move around.

I would like to get some honest opinions on whether or not this is a sound idea for the limb construction:
>make solid square bottom foot frame/hand frame (gonna need a handler, kek)
>make a couple of support frames at the knee and hip/elbows and shoulders to keep boxy shape
>pad the leg/arm structures with thinner cushion foam material (like they use in fursuits) >make fabric "socks" to go over the structure

I really like the belt and thighs idea in this gundam cosplay tutorial for wearing the legs.
>http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=160555

I'm not sure if I'm making sense, I'm sorry.

Hey everyone! I really want to cosplay as Freyaline from MTG later this year. I already have plans for the boots, belt, skirt, and cloak, but I was wondering if y'all could help me with the following:

>How can I form the area below the breasts? Making it all in Worbla & foam is going to end up being even more expensive, and ultimately way too rigid for the waist area. The leaf detailing is also still prominent here so full fabric or boning or the like could be really difficult.

>What fabric do you suggest for the cloak? I'm going to be attaching a shitton of leaves to it, mind you.

>Do you know any eyepatch listings that won't cover the eyebrow area?

>>9343645
Freyalise*** lol

>>9343645
Not so good with fabric choices but would definitely make the breastplate out of worbla anyway, anything else will be a lot more complicated and/or wear out quickly. But i guess you can try making it out of (p)leather straps and shapes.

Would just make your own eyepatch if you're already going that way too.

>>9343260
>budget/stores
Poor college student with no income. I'm actually mostly coasting off clothes that I had bought for me when I was younger, from various sources. Lately I'm drawn to stores like TJ Maxx/Marshalls where I can get nicer stuff for not a lot. (pls no bully)
>lifestyle
Streetwear is my primary use right now, but I'd like to have nicer clothes for future events like interviews.
>body type
5'7", 170-180 (I've been fluctuating and am considering attempting to lose some of it), and I'd say hourglass? Most of my pudge is in my tummy, but I have a defined waistline.

We could continue this conversation in private if you prefer, I'm worried about clogging the thread.

>>9343426
Ooh, thank you! I'll check that out.

Does anyone happen to know where I could find some big fluffy fur like the kind on this Chinese lion costume?

All I can find at the craft stores are really short "fuzzy" kind of fur that doesn't pop out as much, and I'm afraid of wasting my money online because it's hard to tell just from the picture.

>>9344051
you wanna look for sheepskin fur specifically, if you haven't already. consider buying a cheap sheepskin rug and chopping it up.

Curious, how consistent and true to the picture are L-email? I figure they're just a tabao reseller, but I've seen some good reviews and am hoping they're consistent with their quality.
Was looking at this specific wig. It's perfect for what I need but 16 bucks just seems too good be true.

>>9344151
pretty true to picture, just keep in mind they're on the thinner side, and the skin top parts look like ass

>>9343645
If you're just going to be covering your cloak in leaves they attack them to some netting and layer something comfortable and "natural" like faux suede on the inside. Otherwise from this art you could also probably get some green, long-pile faux fur and use some paint and mod podge to give it some leafy shapes and textures and sew some leaves in that as well. Personally I'd interpret is as a cloak woven from moss and leaves.

>>9343557
Definitely two separate pieces. A slightly gathered, semi-fitted bodice will be significantly more flattering.

Where can I get a nice quality custom made zentai suit?

from a glance, Zentai-zentai looks legit for their custom suit patterns/sizes but the only reviews I see aren't good

Alright, So I've got some questions making a bunny suit.

Is there a half decent pattern design anywhere available? The one I'm using from Simplicity is just terrible and confusing.

I understand it's three layers, but the stitching pattern design just dosn't make sense.

>>9343873
For street dresses, look for for: (1) jersey knits, (2) with an A-line skirt (a skirt that flares out), and (3) a waistband (if there's no waistband, tummy pudge can stand out awkwardly). This is foolproof and comfy. Example:
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/predilect-your-thoughts-a-line-dress

For interview-wear, consider whether you're going to need a suit at some point in the future. If you are, go to J. Crew, try on a suit and figure out your size, and then buy it on eBay for a third of the price; it should be black or gray. If not, just go buy some bottoms. For a top, I think that flowing blouses are more flattering than (and equally professional as) oxford shirts, e.g. http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/pleione-split-neck-roll-sleeve-tunic-regular-petite/4555001?cm_mmc=google-_-productads-_-Women%3ATops%3ABlouse_Top-_-5163956_5&rkg_id=h-14dfa0be75351da2eb1f78ea92bd3350_t-1486307505&adpos=1o1&creative=145518898720&device=c&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQiAt9vEBRDQmPSow-q5gs8BEiQAaWSEDu3dPjBU3DgwvnKrHRMcbtL_1X1DNOCvtu3IkQB_9gwaAu8Z8P8HAQ..

>>9344222
I actually love the fur/"moss" idea. I'll try the patterning out on a sample and see how it works. It would save me some time and also introduce multiple textures.
Thanks also for the netting & suede suggestion!

How can I make utsuho's "red eye"?
I've read some gem crafting tutorials from steven universe cosplayers but the results are all too small. My first bizarre thought was buying a transparent breast silicone insert, round it and paint the bottom. Or cut in half a ball of expanded polystyrene and paint it, but it would look sad. I just don't know.

>>9338984
It's like a military beret
>>9339176
That's some kind of pickelhaube. I'm not even a /k/ommando
>>9340150
How about frisk or chara if you're into undertale? I feel you've got potential. Or also Dora the explorer could also work just for laughs

Can anyone give me a name for the type of waistcoat outlined here? Or would it just simply be defined as a waistcoat?

>>9345096
Double-breasted?

>>9344762
See if you can find a clear rubber ball at a toy store? Make a home vacuumformer? Get an oversized red xmas ornamnent and poor a layer of rein over it after cutting?

>>9345107
That did the trick, thanks anon!

feel this may be a good place to ask, what would be the best way to get the other half on board with crossplaying?

im a 25 year old guy and i recently just watched k-on and quite enjoyed it. probably the main highlight was yui as her derpeness and just in general attitude really reminds me of myself. with a small convention happening in a few months nearby i want to give a crack at going as yui.

i know there is genderbending but im not a fan of it honestly and i also think it could be some good fun just dressing up and throwing on some make up for a day.

i mentioned id seen on ebay costumes for yui and maybe i could try it jokingly a few days ago but she didnt seem to hot on the idea of me dressing up as a teenage girl,shes also not the biggest fan that i enjoyed the show and finds it a little weird which i can agree with as i myself find it a little weird.

so thanks for reading, sorry to drift off a little but any tips on broaching and getting her on board as ill need someone to do my makeup :P

How do I make a long skinny sword like a rapier? I only have experience making broad ones that I can stabilize with insulation and expanding foams.

>>9345196
I'd shape two layers of hollowed-out wood around a threaded rod from the hardware store.

I want to do some cosplay armor (knight etc like that)

Problem I'm a little short (5'5) is there anyway that I can boost my height so ppl don't
"dam that a short knight"

>>9345170
Get buff and go to the other end of the scale so it's the 'completely not cute girl' type of funny.

I am planning out an Ardyn Izunia cosplay and am totally hitting a wall here. He has so many different fabrics and it is making me crazy. I am fighting with myself right now over what to get for his jacket. What kind of fabric would be the most appropriate for this?

>>9343396
Sintra doesn't hold that well as a weight support - it's foam after all. If you need it to bear a load just use wood.

>>9343644
Sounds like it would work yeah, using corrugated plastic is a good idea too.

>>9343645
Use worbla for the basic shape of the chest, add detail with sheet styrene. Afterwards give the shape an enamel wash to bring out the details. Otherwise you're just wasting time, you NEED the wash for the details to be visible.

Make the leaves from cloth.

>>9344762
Home depot sells translucent plastic orbs for lights. Slice that in half and paint it red. Put a LED under it for extra effort.

>>9345196
Look at the actual construction of rapiers. They're usually not blades, but have a square or triangular core. Take thin strips of plastic and make them into a triangular prism, with steel rod in the middle to make it sturdy.

>>9345220
No
Just fucking live up it. A confident manlet is better than an overcompensating manlet. Or use it to your advantage and get an oversized weapon.

What are some cosplays that grab attention at cons?

I like cosplaying a lot of non-mainstream stuff but would be nice to have people recognize what im dressing up as

>>9345313
Rare, difficult and/or slutty outfits from popular canons > difficult and/or slutty outfits from canons no one has heard of > easy but oversaturated outfits from popular canons, like a basketball jersey or something > easy outfits from canons no one has ever heard of.

>>9345313
Only way people care about an obscure costume is if it looks impressive with wings and lights or crazy weapons or slutty.

>>9345346
Well that's a depression realisation.
Different anon but 90% of my cosplay plans are pretty obscure.

>>9345485
It's really about what you want out of cosplay.

If you want to be a favorite character, great. If you want to get a lot of attention and pictures then you wear something popular or really flashy/cool. If you want to meet other people who love the same obscure stuff as you then wear something obscure.

>>9345669
That is true. I mainly enjoy the crafting aspect and seeing a project come to life, and I do enjoy big dramatic outfits.
Just a shame that things might be overlooked for the next generic half naked girl. Not to toot my own horn, I mean in general.

I've never done a cosplay that needed body paint. where do I learn to do so?

>>9345220
Make huge and high boots (ppl that make orc cosplays etc do that) and huge shoulders that are a little higher than your own, since you can basically neglect your neck anyway with knight cosplays

>>9345313
Im doing diablo right now. But examples from popular canons right now would be overwatch's reinhardt, pharah, bastion, and difficult and big league of legends champions. World of warcraft is always popular too. If you're more into animes, do any type of gundam.

>>9345679
People that are not familiar with a 'slutty' character would think you made the costume on purpose like that, which is unfortunate i think.

>>9340730
>>9342964
I read through the site and Googled again but all results are for fat "oozing" from under the corset. My problem is between my bra and corset, so on top. I've tried wearing my corset higher up but then the waist of the corset doesn't line up with mine, and then I do get fat oozing out of the bottem.
Does anyone have any tips?

>>9345719
Longline bra

I want to make a skirt like pic related but I can't figure out the trick/transition. I know it is double sided panels for the pleats.

>>9345313
Anything with LEDs always work

>>9345739

Her waistband holds the outer edge of the pleats. She shifts it left or right to flip the direction of her pleats. That's why she twirls with her arms on her waist for each transition, she's shifting her waistband to the left or right while twirling.

>>9345685
Homestuck tutorials ngl.

Has anyone here substituted vinegar for decal softener? What were the results like?

I'm stumped. I need a large-ish translucent colored dome for my cosplay. I thought I'd use half a beach ball with wire interfacing to give it structural support but I'm having trouble getting that "fully inflated" shape without adding additional wire in visible areas (and even then, the vinyl doesn't quite have that stretch). Any way to stiffen vinyl without ruining the translucency? Or any suggestions on getting a workable dome?

>>9345995
You could cast it out of epoxy by making a mold from a ball. Honestly UV resin would be the best because of the quick cure time but something as large as a beach ball would be extremely expensive to cast from UV resin

>>9345995
A clear acrylic lighting globe. Be careful when you slice it in half because acrylic is temperamental. Not sure how you would color it because it would be completely transparent

>>9346008
I'm working with a 24" diameter that I'm hoping to mount with backpack-like straps. Do you think that would be pretty heavy? I thought about that but I have no experience with resin casting and don't have any ventilated work spaces.
>>9346013
Hm, will keep this idea on the back burner. I need the purple translucency and am unsure if I could get that to work with a paintjob.

I'm looking for a jacket close to Georgi's. It doesn't have to be exactly the same, but does anyone know where to get one with the right base colors? My searching has just left me frustrated. I figure I'll probably just have to make it myself, but I'd rather be as lazy as possible.

>>9345170
Oh, that's a hard one. Are they into cosplay at all? I guess it wouldn't work well if she doesn't like K-On, but you could try to get her on board by suggesting cosplaying together?

>>9345995
>>9346013
use car window spraypaint, it's designed to be translucent. You can also use fabric dye meant for synthetic fabrics to color it, but for an orb like this you'd need a huge bath..

I'm looking for a kind of fabric. I am looking for a soft, but heavy spandex. Heavier than your average dancewear or performance spandex. Something you want to rub your face on. Something that would make an awesome circle skirt or skater dress. I think it's called scuba knit? Have any of you ever bought a fabric like this online? I am based in the United States.

I bought some fabric like I am describing from Jo Ann Fabrics last year, but I don't remember what it was called there.

>>9346501
Neoprene?

>>9346501
Scuba knit or neoprene. (For some reason, Joann calls it "refined ponte.")

Can't say I've ever wanted to rub my face on it.

How would I go about adding this pattern to the tunic and shirt?

>>9346780
Embroidery, stencil, silkscreening...

>>9346777
That must be what I bought, thanks. It's REALLY soft, I made it into a half circle skirt, but I was hoping it came in more colors.

>>9346780
If you're feeling really spicy, try discharge paste. It's like bleaching, but gentler on the fabric. Unlike paint, it won't affect the texture and hand of your fabric. http://www.dharmatrading.com/techniques/discharging.html

>>9346090

well we have done a bit of dressups for parties but i dont think shes as much into cosplay as much, going to ask her if she wants to dress up at all for this year. last year i was the 11th doctor and she just tagged along.

>>9346780
Fabricpaint

>>9346780
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1WY65VHYu0&t

Fabric paint and tape works pretty damn well.

Im making some foam weapons out of insulation foam, and Im seeing a lot of variety in sealers. Assuming I heat treat to better close pores, what should I be using as a base sealer? And a final top coat sealant after painting? A lot of research say Mod podge, plastidip, gesso, wood glue, etc but I can't decide what would be best.

>>9347465
gesso isnt flexible as the others, woodglue is the cheap option, mod podge is the expensive option, plastidip is more for craftfoam props that already barely need any filling or smoothing (gives a very thin layer).
I would go for woodglue.

>>9347499
Thanks for the advice.

So a couple of layers of wood glue, paint, then a top coat of more wood glue? With sanding as needing of course.

Any need to thin the glue out or nah

What should I make this shield out of? I want it to look really good, but I can't think of a way to also make it con-legal.

>>9347594
EVA foam and worbla.

>>9347596
I've never used worbla before and I'm kind of intimidated.

>>9347600
A shield is a easy enough start into the product. Just watch a lot of tutorials and builds. Buy some extra to fuck around with and get a feel for its properties. It is a highly used material for a reason.

>>9347313
What the hell? Is she painting those perfect lines freehand?

Skills.

>>9347465
When I work with insulation board I don't heat treat since it's pretty sensitive. I papier-mâché a couple layers and then gesso over it.

I wanna make a team skull grunt cosplay.
What Im wondering is:
Is the thing he is wearing a bandana or a winter cap? I tought it was a bandana untill I saw pics of cosplayers wearing something else.
Also, should I get blue contact lenses for this cosplay? It doesn't seem necesarry since his eyes are so small.

What's a good sewing machine for a newbie?

>>9347512
Personally, I would give a bunch of coats of wood glue, sand, wood glue, sand, primer, paint, clear coat.

I usually thin my glue out a bit, maybe 4/5 glue, 1/5 water, and thin or thicken it based on how it's going on.

Who is this? Is there more of her?

>>9347610
Nope, shes using tape guidelines to get clean lines.
>>9347642
The bandanna around his mouth is a bandanna. Most people wear the cap as a knit cap because you can't see ties like you do with the mouth bandanna. Plus it'd sit weird unless you stiffened it into the round shape.
I don't think contacts are necessary for this cos.

>>9340034
Maybe fleece?

>>9347644
I got a brother FS40 automated sewing machine recently (240eu) but I think any cheap singer is a real good start for a newbie if youre not willing to put down 240eu.

Hi!
so, Poorim (bootleg jewish halloween) is coming up and im planning on doing a S.T.A.L.K.E.R costume!
i pretty much have everything ready, but i want to spice up the gas mask a bit
how do i color the rubber? what dye should i use? any tips for what i should add?

I'm trying to create a similar helmet as Tali'Zorah, but from a completely different game. What materials should be used to create that purple visor?
Thought of making it out of thin foam, shaping it oval and then painting with several coats of purple glossy paint.

Any advice? Yay/Nay?

>>9348020
if you plan on seeing through it there is colored glass
there's also a kind of like transparent sheets of plastic in color, cant remember how they are called

>>9348010
you can use spraypaint, or mix a little bit of paint with a little bit of liquid latex (found in halloween makeup stores) to make a flexible paint that doesnt crack
For stalker you can also add some scratches with toothpaste and carving it off (there's tutorials for toothpaste weathering online)

>>9348020
If you want it to be see through, use a sheet of transpArt plastic, dye it by laying it in a bath of iPoly fabric dye (or any synthetic fabric dye but this one is confirmed working) of your color, then shape it with a heatgun.
If not, use foam, 5mm should do nicely and your proposed method should work fine..

>>9348036
does acrylic dye work?

>>9347644
I started on a Brother XL2600I, which has since been replaced by the Brother XM2701.

How hard is hair styling? I think I'd much prefer that to wigs, but anime styling seems hard - especially after showering before leaving for the con.

How can you find a character that matches you well? Most anime character databases focus on eye color, hair color, etc. rather than body shape and face. I'm not overweight btw, I'm just asking because I want my height, body shape, and hopefully my face to match up well with the character.

I'm making an angel type halo to "float" above my wife's head. I wanted to use something a bit more classy than something like an bent metal hanger. Anyone know a way to make a "skeleton" for the EL wire to sit on?

>>9345995
See
>>9345253

>>9347465
Depends on what you're making. Generally insulation foam should only be used for HUGE projects or projects with inorganic shapes. If you're making a generic sword or greatsword just use Sintra.

>>9347594
Sintra, styrene, wood backing.
Shields are easy and there's a billion zelda shield guides out there.

>>9348020
Depends. I'd say check out Tamiya's clear plamo paints. Work like a charm but you have to thin them out.

>>9348461
>doesn't know what Sintra is
>googles Sintra
> "resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains"
> .....??????

Quasi-relevant question, but there isn't a "stupid questions" thread right now: What's the point of Funko Pops? They're at all the cons, and people post about them all the time. Is their value just in the collection? A friend gifted me a few for my birthday (of characters that I cosplay, which was a sweet nod), and I'm not sure what to do with them.

>>9348516
Not OP, but Sintra is a PVC foamboard! If you add "cosplay" to your search (ie "sintra cosplay"), you'll get the genre-tailored results.

>>9348258
Look for PETG thermoplastic, clear Worbla (transpArt), or other clear plastics that can be heat-shaped. You can build a slightly more invisible mount from those.

>>9348220
>How can you find a character that matches you well?
There's usually a suggestions thread floating around the catalog, where people will offer suggestions based on height, body type, face shape, etc. I personally like to have some investment in my characters, so I usually pick favourite characters from media that I've watched/read.

>>9325860
get prepared to not be recognized
or to get pretenders to not recognize you
is not cool to know memes

Realized I can't get criticism. It hurts ~so much ~
how can I become better at looking through it to learn and don't care about the edge?

>>9348045
for foam yes, for transpart no

>>9348045
>>9348952
sorry didn't realize you were YMA stalker guy
You can try acrylic but if you're using it on a part that is going to be moving a lot and is flexible, it will most definitely crack. That's why i recommend mixing it with liquid latex, the liquid latex will prevent the paint from cracking

>>9348684
It can be rough! Criticism hits me hard, too. A coping tactic can be crossposting your stuff between /cgl/ (I'm assuming that's where you're getting your criticisms) and a place that'll more readily praise and compliment you (ie Tumblr, Facebook, deviantArt). That way, for every piece of crit you get, you can remember "okay, at least there's x number of other people who do like this" - and internalise the crit for the future.

Remember, too, that much of the time people will dole out criticism because they think your work is worth *something*, but it needs some help to get better. Unfortunately, a lot of people need to learn how to phrase their words to be more helpful than dismissive -- the "compliment sandwich" (one genuine compliment, 2-4 pieces of useful crit that suggest WAYS to improve beyond "looks like crap", another compliment) sounds hugboxy but it's a legit educator's tool that continues to work well on people past the age of elementary school.

>>9345346
I'm that anon. That's pretty much what happens now. ( do a lot of stuff with leds, wings, armor, highly detailed) but most people just say, " oh thats awesome, what are you cosplaying from?"

Just trying to get an idea of what is popular/ well known now

This is an embroidered piece of heavy silk, which I'm going to replicate by printing on polyester.

Do you guy think I should keep the "pixelated" texture of the embroideries, or should I go for a smooth clean HD look instead?

Where the eff do I get EVA foam? All stores want me to pay up the ass for it.

>>9335970
If you're willing to you could always just style your real hair like hers, I'm not sure how you could do half a wig without it coming out badly

I'm not sure if this is the right thread for this since it isn't strictly related to my costume but I'm gonna be cosplaying for the first time ever at my first con ever in a few months. I'm going as a Jawa (pic related is the blaster. Sorry for the shit paint job, I didn't know what I was doing, might re-do it) is there anything I should keep in mind in terms of etiquette? Aside from the obvious stuff like "don't grope random girls or random girls props" and "don't be loud and annoying" I'm new to this, is there anything specific I should look out for?

I'm having trouble finding a good wig for Vanilla. Most cosplayers I've seen just go with a regular white or silver wig but I don't think her hair is plain white and silver is just way off. Any recommendation would be appreciated.

Whats a good website to order a team skull necklace that's not rediculously overpriced?

Hey there. I'm making a tabard for a medieval styled armor, and used ornamental trimmings as borders, but they get wrecked quite fast. Is there a way to make them more durable, perhaps by using a product on them, or know where to find durable trimmings ?

>>9350351
Also, any tips on how to cut them without every of theirs threads going on their own life would be very helpfull.

I posted about an iffy commissioner awhile back but the saga unfortunately continues. I opened a Paypal claim because they weren't responding and, of course, they miraculously emailed me. They told me that they had some other commissions but had purchased all of my materials and was starting on patterning.

Few weeks later and now they're insisting that Paypal refunded me. I have no money in my account, which I showed them, and they proceeded to show me a negative Paypal account balance. The case hasn't been closed and there's nothing in my Paypal or bank account. I feel like they're trying to make an excuse so they don't have to work on my cosplay and I'm just pissed off

I emailed Paypal myself about it but ugh

>>9349870
Either a platinum blonde wig, or go with a white and give it a quick dunk in a lilac-dye bath.

>>9349814
Look up what the Jawas at the Disney parks do.

>>9349633
At what size? If you could scale the 'pixel' to the size of the replication, I'd go for that route.

>>9347642
Beanie and mouth bandana. Getting that blue sideburn is more important.

Hi cgl. I want to paint a metallic design on suede. My local art store offers something called speedball ink? Will that work? I currently don't have access to buying things online so I'll have to rely on local sources for now.

Was directed here for my question

Wanting to do a Josuke Higashikata cosplay, however it's my first time attempting a cosplay and am very weary on where I should buy the costume and wig, in fear of getting something cheaply made and/or at a hiked up price.

Are there any reliable sites I can look in to find what I'm looking for?

>>9348542
>Funko Pops
Those figures are so hideous. But yeah, they're just for collecting.

I made the sword out of sanded acrylic and thought a handful of LED bulbs would light it up but that was far from it.

I want to line the sword with LED Strips. Whats the best way to compactly light LED strips? They're 12V LED strips and I read online it won't last long on a 9V battery. Any tips on powering it? As of now I just plan to have a handful of batteries and turn it on for pics.

>be male
>be in uk/yurop
>absolutely no decent places or market for any costumes (outside of absolute pleb trash like capeshit/western crap)

I'd gladly pay 300$ for a good quality, properly measured wizard/high priest robe from ragnarok online or a blue mage outfit.

fuck this inbred island full of drunks who's idea of cosplay is wearing a superman costume.

>>9349870
Sounds like youre gonna need to do some dyeing anon.This tutorial uses sharpies, but you can try using the fabric dye method too.

How do you make the little 'w' at the center of the hair part? Does it have to be a lace front to look good? I've seen tutorials for big poofy bangs like for sailor moon wigs and stuff but how would you go about making a little one?
pic for reference

Suggestions for a wig for BM Diana?

I'd prefer a lace front and not a strictly grey one

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