Cosplay Help / Stupid Questions Thread

[Anonymous No.10872901]

FAQ (last updated: May 19th, 2023): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-URQl5wxxBzP4-VWfMKfLG8ZqOkGt9Yoyo6Qbm333vs/edit?usp=sharing
Cosplay recommendations thread: none atm
Crossplay/crossdressing thread: >>10862560
LARP thread:>>10813669
Sewing general: >>10865253
Makeup, hair, skincare general: none atm

Taobao thread:>>10849072
Stupid j-fashion questions thread:>>10854327

[Anonymous No.10872932]

Previous thread: >>10855500
Unanswered questions from the last thread:
>>10855763
>>10856601
>>10856601
>>10857382
>>10860453
>>10860850
>>10860882
>>10861015
>>10862160
>>10862312
>>10863008
>>10867160
>>10867736
>>10867929
>>10868905
>>10868923
>>10869478
>>10869950
>>10870925
>>10870974
>>10872310
>>10872781
>>10872792

[Anonymous No.10872991]

Google is utterly failing me, does anyone have that template that goes something like this:
"Who I cosplayed" on one side, and "who people thought I was cosplaying" on the other? At otakon this year I had a lot of people really confidently proclaim I was cosplaying a character who looked absolutely nothing like who I was actually dressed as

[Anonymous No.10873071]

>>10872991
Well, what did you cosplay and what did people think you were? Do you have a photo of your cosplay?

[Anonymous No.10873177]

>>10872991
sounds easy enough to make yourself in ms paint ?

[Anonymous No.10873186]

I've got this pair of ram horns and want to attach them to a latex mask (so they're on the back of the skull). Any ideas how to do it so that they actually stay on and don't drag the mask backwards? Although they're hollow they're fairly hefty, and as their base isn't solid (just the outer layer of the horns) there's not much attachment area for glue.

[Anonymous No.10873194]

>>10872991

[Anonymous No.10873221]

>>10873186
You're likely going to need to make a base regardless of how you choose to attach them, but most people choose magnets. I believe there is a latex glue out used for patching suits like Andromeda's but I don't know the name of it.

[Anonymous No.10873222]

>>10872932
Oh wow this is a ton of unanswered questions.

>>10857382
This is literally three months late, but try sock glue and sew a silicone band around the openings like the way its done on thigh high stockings. Sock glue is a body safe adhesive. You could definitely make a garter-esque thing but they'd be visible.

>>10860882
This probably didn't get a response because the question itself is silly. Wear what you want in cosplay. No one gives a shit and anyone who does isn't a real cosplayer.

>>10861015
I haven't myself, but there's someone in the last thread who has been discussing their prop commission. Most people find commissioners through their work posted on their own social media pages or groups on Facebook specifically for commissions. You can also look through the tags to see anyone opening listings. Cost is extremely subjective. Your commissioner(s) will give you a quote based on: time x minimum wage or above based on their skill level + materials (you have flexibility over this cost by providing materials or selecting cheaper / more expensive materials) + tools + profit.

Some people do sell 3D print files or unfinished prints that you can buy, sand, and paint yourself too if you wanna keep costs down.

>>10862160
Polyfil and armature wire. Or good ol rice n beans.

>>10862312
I refrained from suggesting the first time since I'm not adept with paints, but no one answered you so take my beginner's take. Most named brand is Citadel. Otherwise, you can use any good acrylic paint and try adding a flexible primer

>>10863008
Nope, gotta commission it

>>10867160
Idk if there's a specific brand but I hear most people use "rare earth magnets" for strength. If you need something lighter for your suit, I'd just go to the hardware store and weigh them in your hands.

>>10867736
Not a lolita, but I wouldn't risk it on something I paid several hundred dollars on.

[Anonymous No.10873224]

>>10872932
>>10867929
>>10872792
Youtube > where to buy cosplay > watch any of the top three > select one > search for your costume > read reviews

>>10868905
There used to be. You can try /diy/ which has a higher number of men in their sewing thread but desu they'll probably think you're a cringe meganerd for asking about larping.

>>10868923
Probably. Haven't used any other them so I can't speak to them in particular but if they're sturdy enough then there doesn't seem to be a reason why they wouldn't. Alternatively, most people use pvc pipe in place of the wooden rod.

>>10869950
oh hey thats me haha. I ended up buying a wig that had good reviews, but I'm still curious to learn more about this. I guess I gotta buy some more books from experienced cosplayers

>>10870925
The venting would have to go through the entire costume, not just the lining, to actually be effective. If you can't replace the lining yourself (or pay a tailor to) then you'll probably just have to focus on keeping yourself cool)

>>10870974
Color contacts or is this an oddly misplaced question that should be for your optemtrist

>>10872781
I think this one already got answered in the last thread but im too lazy to go check so I'll just answer it here: concealer or foundation in your skin's shade. Then set with translucent or skin color matching powder.

[Anonymous No.10873230]

>>10873221
>magnets for horns
Careful with those. Magnets work great for foam horns or other crafted parts because if they fall off they aren't damaged. Plus the weight of foam horns is small so you don't need large magnets. Adding magnets also significantly changes the center of gravity (because the horns are lightweight) towards your head making them easier to stay on.

Real horns will require stronger magnets and the center of gravity will be further away from your head than foam horns which will create a moment (aka torque) acting on them constantly increasing the likelyhood of them falling off. If yours fall off you've permanently damaged them.

[Anonymous No.10873284]

Anybody ever pay for a 3d print? I'm trying to get this FMAB automail arm printed, and the 3d file is like $26, which is reasonable, but the 3d print shops around here are quoting me $300-$1500 to get it printed. For that much I could buy a printer. Are there any reasonable places to get it printed, or is getting your own printer just cheaper?

[Anonymous No.10873286]

>>10873284
i would just get a printer at that point, then you can use it for future cosplays

[Anonymous No.10873307]

>>10873284
>Are there any reasonable places to get it printed
Some libraries have 3D printers. Or you could look for some makerspaces around you. You might have to pay for a membership and materials, but it could be cheaper than your quoted price. It sounds like it might be cheaper in your case to just buy a printer though like anon said.

[Anonymous No.10873312]

>>10873284
Getting a printer is a good idea if you would use it for more projects, although I would recommend going a bit more than 300$. But if you don't want to get your own printer and your in the US I can print it much cheaper just post your discord.

[Anonymous No.10873453]

>>10873284
I'm gonna contradict the other anons a bit and say this: the setup for a 3d printer can be sort of tricky if you don't know what you're doing. It's not hard to figure out, just time-consuming since you're gonna be spending a while figuring stuff out and reading guides on how to fix initial problems. It took one of my friends about 1 week of on-and-off work (couple hrs a night) to get her first 3D printer up and running smoothly. A 3D printer also needs upgrades here and there (some of which you can 3d print).
If you're not interested in spending the time and some extra cash on setup and maintenance or if you aren't going to be printing a lot in the future, just find someone who can print it for cheap like >>10873312.

[Anonymous No.10873668]

>>10872901
I'd like to start browsing the japanese internet for prop and suit tutorials. What terms do the japanese use for guides and WIPs?

[Anonymous No.10873748]

Want to commission a very high quality Miku wig, one that actually has the middle part in the back. Any recs?

[Anonymous No.10874061]

Sorry for stupid question, I'm new to everything.
I'm going to my first con in September, and I want to know if there are any things I should know as a newcomer. Any pieces of etiquette or advice would be greatly appreciated!

[Anonymous No.10874101]

>>10872901
>Stupid Question(...)
This looks like the thread for me. I want recs on a good military style wool beret, think Saddam and don't want to go to /fa/. Call me homophobic and get over it. About $50 max, this is a one shot, lifetime purchase, so quality pls.
>inb4 Saddam==/k/
They are useless. Pinning thread, thanks!

[Anonymous No.10874106]

>>10874101
You could always just go on amazon and search for "military berets." What will usually make them look better is buying a beret, then buying like a 5 pack of disposable razors and shaving it down to make it look better (you can look up on YouTube how to do this).
t. zogbot

[Anonymous No.10874147]

>>10874106
>go on amazon and search for "military berets."
Thanks, I did that. I think I picked a good one, but also was open to external validation.
>make them look better is
>disposable razors and shaving it down
See? This is something I would have never thought of. Thx. What about a triple head electric razor? And on a separate issue, my mom brought me back a wool flat cap from Ireland (my only request of her) and it's like 1/8th size (7 5/8ths, could be 7 1/2) too big. How to shrink it without over shrinking it?

[Anonymous No.10874148]

>>10874147
>I did that
A Saalvi, in black. Not the most expensive, but open to other suggestions.

[Anonymous No.10874149]

>>10874147
>I did that
A Saalvi, in black. Not the most expensive, but open to suggestions.

[Anonymous No.10874155]

>>10874147
Buddy, just spend the two bucks at a drug store for a disposable razor. You're going to shred a hole in it if you try buzzing with an electric one.
Also if you want that distinctive "straight up over one eye, folded down over the other" military look, get it wet and shape it. There are tons of JROTC text and video tutorials about how to do that, basically you just get it wet post-shave.
t. Kazuhira Miller cosplayer

[Anonymous No.10874156]

What the hell is on Sweet JP's jacket? The concept art (top left) makes it look like a medal but in the movie itself the different parts seem to behave differently-
>red/blue squares
These look like ribbons to me, they're always drawn rectangular and sticking straight, not flexing with the fabric at all.
>arch
This doesn't seem to flex with the fabric either. It's variously drawn as one piece with the wings or a separate part behind it.
>wings
Typically drawn rigid but sometimes bends with the fabric. Seems to be behind the skull
>skull
Looks like paint or a patch on the fabric, à la Captain Harlock. No sign of rigidity or dimensionality as it follows the drape of the coat.

Also looked at what other cosplayers have done... they seem to variously interpret it as either pins or patches.
I know it's a bunch of drawings done by a bunch of different animators over many years so I shouldn't expect strict realism or consistency. I guess I'm more asking what would look best? Right now I'm leaning towards fabric for blue parts, then a pin for the gold shapes, then painting the skull and crossbones.

[Anonymous No.10874157]

>>10873748
You should look through the tags on insta and twitter or the facebook groups and evaluate the best commissioner for your time, budget, and preference about quality.

[Anonymous No.10874158]

>>10874156
There's no sense in trying to logically reason with anime clothing. It wasn't made with logic in mind. It was made for ease of drawing. Most anime clothing doesn't even have attachments for the character to take the damn things on and off. Just interpret it in whatever way makes sense to you, is within your skillset or budget, and what you can execute most effectively. Nothing else really matters.

[Anonymous No.10874192]

>>10874147
Good morning brother, same zogbot from the OG reply. Using a triple head electric razor would NOT work, I highly recommend you go with the disposable ones. Like the Kaz lad said, getting it wet to shape it works really well, I've done it myself before. Also seconding what he said about how there are a million videos on YouTube about how to care for/shape/make a military beret look good from JROTC or just old .mil guys. I wouldn't worry too much about it brother, berets are relatively cheap. Just make sure you don't shave down the beret too much. If I find mine today I will return and post a picture.

[Anonymous No.10874195]

>>10874192
Also the same guy from this post>>10874061
If you have any time or insight, please consider replying

[Anonymous No.10874206]

>>10874155
I dunno man, 2 bux and all. Your pic shows me how nice my Aqua Scutim trench coat will look with beret. A $1200 coat yardsale find for $15! I really only bought it because it had the liner, Ihad no idea of it value. In seeking why it has D-rings on the waistbelt found Aqua Scutims are used by royalty, millionaires and movie stars! It is nice and my flat cap goes well, too. Oh, the d-rings are for hand grenades, a literal trench coat for trench warfare. ...and Saudi princes!
>>10874192
Thanks man, appreciated.

[Anonymous No.10874270]

Where can I buy button-up with short sleeves that's not see-through? I already had to return two because they had this issue

[Anonymous No.10874277]

>>10873186
When I cosplayed Huntress Wizard I attached the horns onto a headband and then cut holes into my wig and carefully fitted it and her hat over the horns. Could cutting the mask and putting the horns through work, then put the horns on a headband underneath?

[Anonymous No.10874322]

>>10873186
>>10874277
Watching S1 of 'Sweettooth', I was convinced they just mounted antlers to a light helmet with wig over.
>>10874270
Hot.

[Anonymous No.10874323]

>>10874270
Honest answer, it's not ever going to be not see-through because that's what white shirts do, unless you get one made from a canvas sack. The way to get a non-see-through look is to wear a skin-toned camisole or sleeveless undershirt underneath. It will extend the life of your white dress shirt as well .

[Anonymous No.10874442]

For anybody who's done a graphite powder coat, do you clear coat on top? How durable is the powder coat if you don't do a clear coat?

[Anonymous No.10874443]

>>10874442
by powder coat do you mean rubbing graphite powder on it?
If so then its durable but can rub off on other things so clearcoat will stop you from getting graphite on other stuff but will dull the metallic shine a bit.

[Anonymous No.10874484]

>>10874443

Yeah, I didn't know the right name for it. Does the piece end up being a giant pencil, leaving smudges everywhere?

[Anonymous No.10874487]

>>10874484
I had a frying pan prop and yes it was like a giant pencil at first, but then after washing it off with water and a damp paper towel it was mostly better. Although when I had it on my belt after a full day of rubbing on my pants there was still some graphite that got on the pants.
For shoulders like that it might be fine if it wont be rubbing on anything after you get rid of any excess graphite powder.

[Anonymous No.10874491]

>>10874487

Oh damn, it was still shiny after washing? I had heard the powder was fragile to water damage. Thanks for the info kind anon.

[Anonymous No.10874492]

>>10874491
I had a more cast iron look on the pan so it worked fine I haven't tested it on something fully shiny with washing. With some swords ive used the powder on I did clear coat them. Maybe test it on some scrap foam.

Ive also heard you can clear coat first and apply the graphite when its still tacky but I haven't tried it yet.

[Anonymous No.10874549]

If your character does not really have any known poses or any sort of weapon or props how do you pose for photos?

[Anonymous No.10874602]

>>10874549
There are a LOT of in-depth "how to pose better" tutorials on the wider 'net. One quick thought I have is to pose in a way that highlights part of your cosplay that is distinctive, impressive, or you spent a lot of time on. Twirling to get your dress (or cape, cloak, etc) billowing out, tightening a necktie, adjusting glasses, looking over your shoulder if there's major detail on your back...
Even without a major weapon I've found that small props are really helpful in figuring out how to pose. I have some cheap halloween-store fake cigs that I use when cosplaying a character who smokes, it helps take some of the guesswork out of what to do with my hands.

[Anonymous No.10874608]

>>10874602
>Twirling to get your dress (or cape, cloak, etc) billowing out
fucking awful advice.
>>10874549
https://cosplaymode.net/howto/556/ this is a really good tutorial (in jp but google translate gives the jist) a lot of good generic poses for male and female cosplays.

[Anonymous No.10875008]

I'm trying to do the new Johnny cage from MK1, how do you go about patterned shirts that are specific like image? Just best approximation?
Is there any way to find a similar shirt? Not sure how I'd go about making it

[Anonymous No.10875011]

>>10875008
looks like something dolce and gabbana would make try them

[Anonymous No.10875065]

Quick rant.
>ordered cosplay
>stuck at ISC NY for 3 weeks
>call them to no avail
>con starts next month
I guess I'm skipping this year...

[Anonymous No.10875090]

What kind of fabric should I use for the underneath of a glued hairline wig? Can I use a cut up piece of wig cap that's made of that pantyhose-like nylon?

What glue is best? I've seen people use hot glue, but wouldn't that be super noticeable?

[Anonymous No.10875095]

>>10875008
>how do you go about patterned shirts that are specific like image? Just approximation?
Yes, you would have to approximate the pattern. I prefer the term interpretation though because that's essentially what cosplay is. There usually isn't official decrees on what fabrics, patterns, shoes, etc. are so we all just stare really hard at all of the available reference images, other cosplayers' photos, and our own designs to figure out how to bring a character to life.

In this case, you would pull up a program like Illustrator and create the repeating pattern. Then you'd upload the design to a custom fabric printing company like Spoonflower (there's a tutorial on this process by SarahSpaceman and other creators on YT). When you receive your fabric, you'd use a simple button down pattern to make the shirt. Then profit. Or you could commission someone do to any of those steps for you. Sometimes if you're lucky, a cosplayer will be selling custom fabric (DangerousLadies does this) or you can find a similar enough looking one irl.

[Anonymous No.10875096]

>>10875090
If you're trying to attach glued hair to this fabric, then you need something like felt which can take the weight.

>What glue is best?
Tacky glue, hot glue, and thick clear glue like (Ohuu brand and Gorilla Glue) are commonly used. There isn't a consensus on which is best. Everyone has their preference. Personally, hot glue is just fine.

>I've seen people use hot glue, but wouldn't that be super noticeable?
Just depends on how neatly you apply it. I don't like the fast work time so I'd choose something a little more like tacky or clear glue, but it can definitely be done.

[Anonymous No.10875102]

>>10875090
felt or stiffened felt

[Anonymous No.10875329]

>>>/p/4214102
>>>/p/4215075
Do you guys have any old Japanese cosplay magazines? Anything is welcomed and appreciated

[Anonymous No.10875347]

I would like to do Death from Hogfather this year, but I'm not at a point where I can make the cosplay myself. Where can I get a good, rustic-looking Santa suit with a hooded cloak to use as a base? Pic related, it's from the movie.

[Anonymous No.10875615]

Looking for this style of hat, anyone know what I should be searching for? The blazer is simple enough i think just gotta find an olive colored one that fits right.

[Anonymous No.10875630]

>>10875615
Not sure if that style has a name but I found all of this by googling “olive felt hat”. You could also add “wide brim” to your search.

[Anonymous No.10875744]

I want to try my hand at making a mask for the first time, preferably hard plastic for the final product. Simple kitsune type. Would printing or trying to carve it from resin/pvc be more optimal for the finished product?

[Anonymous No.10875746]

>>10875329
Hahhahah as someone who has collected cosplay magazines since 2008 umm wtf? Your example image are super plain "jimi 地味” girls in vaguely gravure portraits and about as unsexy as it gets. It's not cosplay. It's like you're collecting photos of nurses in scrubs with no knowledge of makeup or hair styles beyond 2 kinds. Actual cosplay magazines from like 2000s like Dengeki Layers and Cosmode look nothing like this; the pages were crammed with 20 Kodak snapshots of short Japanese people in 5-in platform boots and some amazing OTT cosplays that they put together in 3 days or less.

Please do your research, I ain't photographing my collection for your thinly veiled fetish.

[Anonymous No.10875752]

>>10875744
3D printing is the better and easier option.

[Anonymous No.10875759]

I'm doing a Terry Bogard cosplay and don't own red Converse shoes. I also don't wanna splooge $70 on shoes I might never use again.
Where can I get shoes similar to Converse that are cheaper?

[Anonymous No.10875765]

>>10875746
>super plain
>unsexy as it gets
yes, the point of the the /p/ thread was for the vintage style and aesthetic, not really for a "thinly veiled fetish"
anyways, thank you for the references
much appreciated

[Anonymous No.10875811]

>>10875759
That style is typically sold as a "canvas shoe" and you can find pretty cheap alternatives. You may have to shop around a bit to find a pair with the white toes but there are a lot of options.
Alternatively I'm pretty sure the craft store Joanns sells cheap white ones that you can dye red.

[Anonymous No.10875826]

>>10875759
You can get cheap knockoffs on Ali for $10-20 but they won’t be comfy. (Although it’s not like converse are that comfy either kek)

[Anonymous No.10875857]

Any way to do the visor-helm thing on pic rel?

[Anonymous No.10875861]

>>10875857
magnets under wig cap

[Anonymous No.10875867]

>>10875861
I mean creating it, apologies if I wasn't cleae

[Anonymous No.10875875]

>>10875857
make it out of foam or 3d print one. do you have higher res reference pics?

[Anonymous No.10875881]

Hey first time cosplayer, I want to buy a costume off Ali and I got my measurements done but the issue is the costume I want has this size chart and its all confusing.

The chart says I'm large on bust, medium to small on waist and XL on hips.

The height I'm small to xs.

How do you guys figure out what to buy. Do I just buy according to my height? Or do I buy something in between all the sizes?

[Anonymous No.10875882]

>>10875881
ur fat dont bother

[Anonymous No.10875883]

>>10875882
But I'm not. I just have wide af hips.

[Anonymous No.10875891]

Not to double post but I'd really appreciate the help. It's the first time in my life I have some money to spare for this and I'd like to get into it.
>>10875881

[Anonymous No.10875892]

>>10875891
go away fattie

[Anonymous No.10875895]

>>10875881
Most Chinese stuff tend to run small and if something is too big its at least wearable.
So I would always go at least 1 size up. Maybe M or L.
I would think height and waist measurements would be the most important.

[Anonymous No.10875898]

>>10875875
Sorry, the only high-res I have is the one on the far left. And I don't have a 3D printer.
Making it in EVA foam requires it to be real thick?

[Anonymous No.10875899]

>>10875881
Chinese people are like on a slider, there isn't much variation to body shape and height/weight scales up and down in a consistent way.

Your best bet is to buy to the largest measurement then take in what's too big once you receive the costume. You WILL need to modify the costume if you're not built like a typical East Asian and if you want to look semi-decent.

[Anonymous No.10875906]

>>10875881
You can message the seller and ask for their recommendation. If you don't want to wait, I concur with >>10875899; buy according to your largest measurement and take the rest of it in. If it's a dress or skirt, get a L since it'll be loose at the hips.

[Anonymous No.10875927]

>>10875881
Unless you get a custom measurement, nothing off the rack (so to speak) is going to fit you perfectly. Either you can learn how to tailor or get it taken to one. Always buy your biggest size, never the smallest or middle.

[Anonymous No.10875931]

>>10875898
EVA foam can be as thin as a piece of paper or as thick as stacks of cardboard. It comes in many different sizes.

[Anonymous No.10875944]

>>10875927
>>10875906
>>10875899
>>10875895
You guys are the best I love all of you.

[Anonymous No.10875948]

I have curly hair so bangs are no option for me, any hairstyle recommendations I can follow for lolita? I actually have natural ojou-sama drill curls.

[Anonymous No.10875977]

>>10875898
i would stack sheets of foam board to make the bulk and then top with eva foam. looks like a fun project to figure out desu

[Anonymous No.10875983]

im not sure if 4chin is the most adequate space for this but fuck it
i just recently made this mask for cosplaying and i need to transport it through a car ride, thing is i have no idea how to safely store it, i think if i just put it in a bag or a box the steel rings will easily break off
i have also thought about puttng it in a shoebox with some sort of cushion, any tips?

[Anonymous No.10875987]

>>10875948
it's called a straightener

[Anonymous No.10875989]

>>10875948
As drawn these curls typically don't impact the hair on your head proper...
Please straighten your bangs to some extent. Messy bangs is probably fine if it fits your overall attitude.

[Anonymous No.10875997]

>>10874442
if you just put graphite powder on it, it will need sealing yes. however if you mean a real powder coat then no. real powder coating is done in those big paint shops where they bake the powered paint on.

[Anonymous No.10875998]

>>10875746
>not finding those images alluring
you do not belong here.

[Anonymous No.10875999]

>>10875983
bubble wrap? packing peanuts? literally just packaging? how have you not heard of these things, what do you do?

[Anonymous No.10876032]

>>10875999
yeah youre right ill try using some sort of wrapping

[Anonymous No.10876044]

Are there any stores, crafts or whatever, that offer 3D printing as a service? Or the only way for 3D printing is buying a printer yourself?

[Anonymous No.10876046]

>>10876044
it depends on what you want to print, the material, how big it is, etc...
if its something small and in plastic most stationery shops should do it, look it up on your local area dude

[Anonymous No.10876047]

>>10876046
yeah i just learned that of all places i didn't check after making that post, my library has it as a service. I asked because most of my searches got me screen printer/printer shops. I have 5 days left to get a helmet.

[Anonymous No.10876053]

>>10876047
if your printing a helmet that is going to be a long print and expensive if you try to get it done at a shop and not sure if your library will do prints that big.
Could see if any local hobbyists could do it.

[Anonymous No.10876059]

>>10876032
no, how do you not know about basic packaging? what do you do in life? what do your parents do?

[Anonymous No.10876072]

>>10876047
if you started printing right now it would still be a miracle to get an entire helmet 3d printed in 5 days when you consider the million things that can go wrong and also how slow printing in general is. not to mention painting etc. dont wait until the deadline to start your projects anon

[Anonymous No.10876083]

>>10876059
i do your mom in my bed every night feggit

[Anonymous No.10876095]

>>10876053
>>10876072
It wasn't a case of me starting a project at the last second, my helmet literally fell apart at the wrong time. I could try making it myself with foam but I never crafted anything before. I just thought 3D promoting is a "dirty but quick" method. Unfortunately no cosplay hobbyists around me either.

[Anonymous No.10876098]

>>10876095
>promoting
printing, lol.
So my only option is just remaking it?

[Anonymous No.10876110]

>>10876095
>3d printing
>quick
>dirty
literally the two things that 3d printing can't be lol.
where'd you get this first helmet? you cant amazon overnight ship another one? what kind of helmet are we talking, how is it broken? you cant glue/tape it back together? if you want help then give us context you dummy

[Anonymous No.10876111]

>>10875948
You'd probably get a better answer from the lolita help thread. I'm guessing it depends on the style you're following. If I had to take a guess on what'd they tell you, I'd imagine they'd suggest you look at lolita fashion magazines, hashtags on Instagram, and japanese street snaps from harajuku and their lolita burando stores.

>I actually have natural ojou-sama drill curls
That's hilarious. Please find a peasant woman to push down a set a stairs asap

[Anonymous No.10876113]

>>10876095
3D printing is the opposite of quick n dirty. Foam is actually known as the quick n dirty one because you can manipulate, shape, and sand your mistakes. You could make a helmet from foam in 5 days, but like the other anons said, you can't even 3D print one in that time let alone sand, prime, and paint it.

[Anonymous No.10876151]

What are the thoughts to a 99% finished cosplay? I have a cosplay is finished on everything except the robo arm and I'm running out of time to do it. I might completely forego it but I'm not sure if not having a 100% finished cosplay is frowned upon or anything.

[Anonymous No.10876227]

>>10876151
Anyone who cares enough to talk to you about it probably thinks it's cool enough you're cosplaying the fandom.

[Anonymous No.10876247]

>>10876151
Personally, I would just wait, because I'd just feel disappointed in myself for being so close to 100% but just missing one thing, and the feeling of wearing everything together would be so much sweeter. But >>10876227 is right. If you think it'd be fun, then you should just do it anyways.

[Anonymous No.10876377]

>>10875630
Didn't even know I wanted one, nice hats.

[Anonymous No.10876378]

>>10875881
Also, don't listen to them, you sound sexy as hell.

[Anonymous No.10876383]

>>10876044

The lazy answer is telling you to google free printing services at a library or something. But that's useless if you're printing anything bigger than a deck of cards.

There are shops and online places, but they usually charge like crazy.

The best bet is to find someone who will do printing commissions on etsy, r*ddit or IG.

If you decide to get a printer yourself, keep an eye on the Ender 3 V3 SE, it's supposed to be a very user friendly, cheap printer that comes out soon. But it might be crap, so look at the reviews when it's out.

[Anonymous No.10876392]

Is it normal for the cosplay repair station at cons to let you borrow glue or tape or hairspray if you need a quick fix? Like, use it quickly and give it back to them?

That's what I thought every con was like, but at Otakon, they wanted me to make an appointment and wait 40 mins when I just needed a dab of glue to fix something. They wouldn't allow you to use their glue, you had to let them glue it for you. I just ended up borrowing some from a kind stranger. Which way is the norm?

[Anonymous No.10876455]

Any ideas on how to approach this? My present approach is to wrap my head in plastic wrap and duck tape to make a form fitting pattern from which to create a foam helmet and use foam clay to make the horns.

With this approach, I'm worried about it staying on my head, the space between my head and the helmet being way too obvious, and not being able to find paint for the foam that matches whatever facepaint I'll end up getting.

[Anonymous No.10876456]

Hey guys, sorry if this is slightly off topic but this is the most obvious board to ask this on that came to my head.

I am trying to look for a straight up skin tone silicone body suit without any of the fancy stuff. No breasts, to special space to tug your privates in, no nothing. Just a full body covering of silicone that I can wear as a "fake skin". I literally cannot find this online at all. Any help.

[Anonymous No.10876459]

>>10876455
first of all why in the world would you want to cosplay this thing lmfao.. second of all maybe build up the shape with the kind of fursuit/mattress green foam from joanns, coat it in latex, and do some serious theater prosthetic makeup to latex it around your face to hide the gap. itll suck having your ears totally covered without being able to take it off.
another option might be to adapt the design so that it intentionally looks like a separate helmet/hat thing. like make the edges around the face look clean and straight. still would probably wanna use foam. clay around the whole thing will probably be heavy and fragile so if you cant afford that much latex try paper mache or a eva foam sheet shell

[Anonymous No.10876460]

>>10876459
I've never used latex before, do you have any resources on where to start?

I think the idea of making it a helmet with clean lines around the face sounds ideal, my inexperience with latex is just having me ponder the approach.

[Anonymous No.10876472]

I'm trying to glue a spike piece to these boots that are made of cotton. Is there a particular glue I should be using? I have contact cement, but I've been getting mixed results with it and worry about flexibility considering the placement. I saw on some video cowbuttcrunchy did that said that you could sew on a felt piece and attach the foam that way with glue. Does felt play better with contact cement or would fabric glue be the better move?

[Anonymous No.10876487]

>>10876083
you're probably not the guy i was replying to >>10876032 but really seriously, how does someone exist in this society, who is clearly not a 3rd worlder, and not know about packaging? it was essential to the last two places i worked, it is a big part of our job. packing the products we make properly. also it's just in movies and things, and like, every day life, heck there's packaging supplies at so many normal shops. have you never moved house or sent a package or even received something packed or passed by a shop receiving a delivery or what? how the fuck do you not know about packaging in this society!?!?

[Anonymous No.10876492]

>>10876455

Making it completely out of foam clay will be expensive and heavier. Make the horns and flat top out of Eva foam sheets, and make them hollow. It will be very lightweight and you won't need more than a headband and strap to hold it on. Glue the mask to your face with eyelash glue or spirit gum. You'll just have to experiment with mixing paint until you match the mask to your face paint.

[Anonymous No.10876544]

>>10876392
It totally depends from con-to-con. Cosplay repair may be run by the con itself, a local cosplay guild, a lone individual wandering the floor, or none at all.
For cosplay repair stations I've found they will at least ask you what you want to do before they let you in. When I've needed things glued, at one place they pointed me towards the hot-glue guns while at another one of the volunteers superglued the broken piece for me. It might be a liability or scope thing, I dunno.

[Anonymous No.10876689]

>>10876456
I've never heard of such a thing. Now if you wanted it in latex, that's easy. Well, it would be if you didn't want it in skin tone.

This sounds like it needs to be a custom order

[Anonymous No.10876690]

>>10876472
If CowbuttCrunchies is saying it: you can trust the method will work.

[Anonymous No.10876693]

Retarded question about EVA foam. In the FAQ listed for cosplay making, E6000 and Contact Cement is listed. Are you meant to have one of them? iirc, e6000 doesn't work with foam

[Anonymous No.10876705]

>>10876455
Not quite the right shape, but what would my next step be here? I was thinking of wrapping it in plastic wrap, duct taping it and marking it so I can remove it and use it as a pattern to make it out of eva foam.

My concern here is I'm going to want to use a thinner foam, but I've never done a horn before and I assume that's going to cause some issues when trying to glue it together.

Also additional thing learned this time: foam clay expands - the left did not have buttholes for eyes when I was making it.

[Anonymous No.10876756]

Is there a discord for this board? I've never tried cosplay or cons and they seem fun.

[Anonymous No.10876805]

>>10872901
I didn't find any school bag with the proper green color, so I have to choose between these two.

Which one would you think would be the best?

[Anonymous No.10876818]

>>10876805
B looks better

[Anonymous No.10876819]

Will the braid collapse if I'll remove the rubber bands? Also, what should I know about wearing long braid (or wig in general) like that at con? I'm considering cutting it shorter

[Anonymous No.10876820]

>>10876818
Thanks. At first I as thinking going A.
But now I can see why B's better

[Anonymous No.10876821]

>>10876820
He's right tho, it's about the shape more than color now. B's something you'd see on high schooler, A is something that's trying to pass as serious but fails. You'd see A on some grandma in subway

[Anonymous No.10876838]

How could I get a glowing eye effect for lenses without blinding myself, I looked up some star wars jawa cosplay videos and they mention how the eyes for the costume are always at cheek level for a more alien like appearance so I was wondering if I could get a similar effect while actually being able to see out of them

[Anonymous No.10876841]

Buying a heat gun for eva foam. Does it matter if I buy the big ones or the small ones?

[Anonymous No.10876842]

>>10876705
try to get the horns more circular overall, these kinda look like bull horns. make a pattern for one side then flip it for the other side so theyre symmetrical. make your eva foam cutouts a bit bigger than the pattern so there is room to overlap material. go slow and be thorough while gluing bc that's the most important part. smooth over seams with glue, paper mache or foam clay. good luck anon

[Anonymous No.10876847]

I have long natural hair. If I put on a wig with the center of mass at the back of my head (right above my topknot), the wig pulls on my hair so much that it hurts a bit (not suitable for wearing it for several hours). What can I do here?

[Anonymous No.10876849]

>>10876821
>he

>>10876841
Get an actual heat gun from a hardware store like pic rel.

[Anonymous No.10876856]

>>10873224
> but I'm still curious to learn more about this
Super late, but I’ll give my 2 cents anyway

>Anons, what are your criteria for a good vs. bad wig?
-how close does the color match what I’m looking for?
-does it shed a lot?
-does it tangle easily?
-is it easy to comb?
-is it shiny?
-how does it look in natural vs synthetic lighting?
-wig cap size? (This one is mostly important to me because I have very long natural hair, so smaller cap size is annoying to get on and can feel tight)

>I've purchased a few cheap wigs on Amazon
First thing to keep in mind is that you get what you pay for. A cheap wig off of Amazon is probably gonna look like a cheap wig off of Amazon. Which isn’t necessarily to say you shouldn’t buy wigs there, you just need to put in more work to make it look nice. You can use fabric softener to get rid of shine and use other hair care products to reduce tangling.

I think the most important part of buying wigs on Amazon is seeing reviews with pictures. So many people leave positive reviews because they bought it for a Halloween party and have no actual standards for what a wig should look like. Unless you see actual photos of the wig (ideally multiple pics with different light sources), I wouldn’t buy it. Let other people waste their money first before you commit to it

>How do you judge the color of a wig if you're buying online?
The best places to buy wigs are arda and epic cosplay wigs because they have huge galleries of customer photos that you can sort by color.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ardawigs/collections/72157626230142643/

https://blog.epiccosplay.com/

Other wig stores, I would check their Instagram feed and tagged posts to find customer pics. Also sign up for emails, so you know when they’re having sales

[Anonymous No.10876859]

>>10876756
Supposedly, but no one uses it. You just gotta get lucky to see if someone drops the link. Try following cosplayers on social media and join the discord for a con near you. Those servers are usually more active.

[Anonymous No.10876862]

>>10876819
If you cut the bands, the braid shouldn't collapse immediately. You should know that there is nothing you can do to keep it looking perfect the entire day. Braids usually require re-braiding after a few wears plus upkeep for the flyaways. You could use a matching color of mesh to put on top. Rapunzel and Elsa cosplayers are known to do this for their braids to keep the fly aways to a minimum and the braid mostly in tact. Next time if you can use clear or same color rubber bands, you can just leave them in the braid.

[Anonymous No.10876864]

>>10876847
You can:
1. Change the way you put up your hair underneath you cap. This video shows you a couple of different methods you can try to distribute the mass of hair not just in the back of your head. This also helps to give a smoother finish. https://youtu.be/1tFAxdso6iI?si=IsZ-J6mSoBwdniYG
2. Change the types of wig cap(s) you're using. The video touches on this too. It suggests using a mesh wig cap for breathability, then a nylon cap for smoothing. If you're prone to tension headaches though, this probably not a good idea.
3. Give your wig something to grip onto. You can use the X-shape for pinning wigs or sew some clips into the band to slide underneath the wig cap. Personally, I've found a lot of success with the velvet and silicone wig grips. It's a band that goes around the crown of your head to give the wig something better to grip onto. They're available on Amazon.
4. If your wig is long or the style leans more in the back (such as a ponytail wig), make sure you're using proper supports. KinpatsuCosplay has a great tutorial on how to balance huge gravity defying wigs on Youtube.

[Anonymous No.10876865]

>>10876856
Thanks, anon. Those guiding questions are really helpful. I didn't expect to see an answer at all, so I'm really appreciative!

[Anonymous No.10876915]

>>10875857
Do you want this? post discord or email if you do.

[Anonymous No.10876931]

>>10876915
Just when I brought some foam for it, lmao. But also that is way better than what I could make. Usually I don't trust anons on 4chan but we can talk over it
[e-mail]

[Anonymous No.10876935]

Anybody want to give an oponion on how much of my cosllay I should say I made?
I bought a blazer, painted the decals, bought a french cufd shirt, currently making the skirt, dyed a tie and painted the NO symbol, bought the boots and wig. Never been in a cosplay contest since I'm a guy and finally founs a girl who is willing to wear it for the contest.

[Anonymous No.10876976]

>>10876935
the only part you are making is the skirt. maybe the tie, barely. please dont embarrass this girl by putting your thrift store costume in a cosplay competition. unless it's a small local library con with no real cosplayers anyways. have her wear it around take pictures for onlyfans sure whatever as long as youre having fun but it doesnt sound like it's worth putting in a competition

[Anonymous No.10876981]

>>10876935
Like 10% maybe 15%, you're buying everything but the skirt and like, barely doing anything to them...

idk maybe you're high effort but this looks embarassing

[Anonymous No.10877008]

Tactical gear: where are you guys finding it? I was looking at pulling a Call of Duty cosplay together at some point, and I don't know if it's worth plunging into buying airsoft gear just to LARP as Ghost for a weekend.

[Anonymous No.10877023]

>>10876935
To be frank with you, I don't think this passes the percentage needed to even enter a contest. There is one piece on the entire outfit that you're making and you haven't specified how much involvement you're having in the that process either. Are you using a pattern? Are you custom creating the fabric? Anything short than that would be less than 10% like the other anon said.

[Anonymous No.10877025]

>>10877008
To my knowledge the general answer is army surplus stores and online. We used to have a larp and military thread, but they died out along with most of this userbase. You can try /diy/. They have a higher percentage of men on their board and a singular /sew/ thread.

[Anonymous No.10877051]

I read that people store their wigs by putting it back in the bag they came in. Is that actually a good idea? I'm worried that stuffing it in a small bag over just leaving it out will ruin the style.

[Anonymous No.10877066]

>>10876935
what's her bmi?

[Anonymous No.10877100]

>>10876935
Contest seem like they're typically filled with people doing really technical stuff. Just asking to get blown the fuck out by people who have likely spent the whole year crafting every piece from scratch.

[Anonymous No.10877132]

>>10877100
Every competition is about winning but not every competitor is. Quite a few people enter events just to figure out what they're like on the inside.

[Anonymous No.10877172]

>>10877132
My concern is less about the competitive nature of the event and more of these efforts being incredibly low effort. I'm not trying to gatekeep costume contest, just trying to spare this persons girlfriend from the embarrassment of getting filtered at the door because someone didn't read into the subject.

[Anonymous No.10877186]

>>10876151
jumping on this
>cosplay is 80% finished
>missing armor pieces
>one day left for con
>but character is still recognizable
its an abstract kind of feeling. As long as the character is still recognizable with key points in his/her design, you're good to go. It will just be a constant nagging feeling on you. I won't make it on time for mines too.

[Anonymous No.10877194]

>>10877051
Did you actually style it or are you talking about the factory styling? If you styled it, what specifically did you do?

[Anonymous No.10877234]

>>10876935
This would not be a good entry for a technical cosplay contest. Maybe only for a tiny, local con/event, or if the winner is by popularity vote/how hot the cosplayer is. The costume is basically "I modded thrift pieces" tier, the next step up from closet cosplay. A basic pleated skirt would not get many points and it sounds like yours won't look accurate anyways.

[Anonymous No.10877351]

Is the reason there's not a lot of police-themed cosplay is a silent agreement to not be confused with real security? I'm thinking of one for next year with a police dress but I have the same line thinking despite I probably won't be confused for one because of the dress.

[Anonymous No.10877355]

>>10877351
People have historically done plenty of military or Resident Evil themed costumes which have police style variations. I think so long as you aren't actively pretending to be someone you're not in a legal sense, its not an issue.

[Anonymous No.10877512]

I started a basic skin care routine with a cleanser and moisturizer. I wet my face and apply cleanser, then I rinse and while my face is still wet I apply moisturizer, am I doing this correctly?

[Anonymous No.10877513]

>>10877351
Seconding what the other anon said, I see RE2 Leon Kennedy or Call of Duty Ghost or other police/tacticool characters regularly. There's always something where at a glance I can tell they're not legit security - a wig, orange-tipped peacebonded guns, or some little je ne sais quoi about their outfit that's something regular security wouldn't have. Plus security typically is stationed in place rather than patrolling the floor or actively shopping.

[Anonymous No.10877514]

I'm trying to thicken my model for 3d printing, but when I go to apply Solidify in Blender, it just does this. Any ideas?

[Anonymous No.10877516]

>>10877514
kinda hard to see whats going on there. But I would check for flipped normals, or double verts.

if you want to post the file ill look at later.

[Anonymous No.10877525]

>>10877512
dry your face off first. then moisturise. i recommend a toner. witch hazel is cheap and works well

[Anonymous No.10877536]

>>10876859
Thanks

[Anonymous No.10877561]

>>10877516
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18P9BAzbLoR_WFTPDOrqeVFdUiPuEbeME/view?usp=sharing

That'd be great, I've tried a few things and nothing works.

[Anonymous No.10877637]

Other then painted cardboard, what materials can I use for making and attaching the puzzle pieces?

[Anonymous No.10877659]

>>10877637
i would use a thick EVA foam sheet for the pieces and then E6000 a bead or an inch of a narrow plastic coffee stirring straw on the back and run a bobby pin through it

[Anonymous No.10877666]

>>10877351
Basically what the other anons said, but adding on that lot of cons outright ban actual military/law enforcement uniforms and cosplays that look similar to real uniforms.

>>10877525
Isn't witch hazel not recommended for skin care?

[Anonymous No.10877671]

>>10877512
Are you trying to fix dry skin or acne?
I have a maintenance routine to keep away acne which I put on before bed (3 rounds of isotretinoin is what it took to kill it), then have a non-oil based moisturizing sunscreen I put on before I go outside.
I've used facial cleansers in the past but found them pretty annoying to get off my face after scrubbing and application. I'd recommend just scrubbing in the shower that morning or the night before (and sleeping on your towel so you keep your face clean).

[Anonymous No.10877676]

Should I glue first then sand, or sand first then glue? I've seen people do these in any order so I wonder if there's a reason

[Anonymous No.10877693]

>>10877676
What are you trying to make? Typically it goes glue first and then sand but it depends on what you're trying to make.

[Anonymous No.10877717]

>>10877512
I agree with the other anon about adding toner. That's essentially my routine too -- just cleanser, moisturizer, and toner. I like Clinique's because they have an easy three product line just based on whether you're dry, oily, or combo. Some skin care girlies would definitely recommend adding a sunscreen onto your routine though or picking a moisturizer with sunscreen added.

[Anonymous No.10877718]

>>10877676
Glue then sand. Sometimes the glue will leak out and you'll want to sand that. Plus you'll usually need to use filler primer to fill the gaps between seams and you can't do that unless you've already created seams by gluing pieces together.

[Anonymous No.10877744]

How much success have you guys had achieving a glow effect for a prop by using translucent 3d prints?
Should I create a 3/4s box to stow the light in or just a flat 2d pane at the front with EVA surrounding it (it will be contained in a prop with EVA as the base)?

[Anonymous No.10877981]

So I have a costume that reveals my legs but I prefer not to show them. The character would still be recognizable even if I wore long pants, but would people think I'm 'ruining' the design or what?

[Anonymous No.10878004]

>>10877981
You are asking a subjective question.
It's doubtful anyone would think you're ruining it, it's much more likely that either you won't like how it looks or else you'll be incredibly self conscious.
What character?

[Anonymous No.10878005]

>>10877981
what character or outfit are we talking? if it'll work you can probably wear a certain color of tights that'll match the outfit well

[Anonymous No.10878014]

>>10878004
>>10878005
I wore stuff like bandaids which is part of the character's design but nothing that shows a lot like this. I don't have pantyhose if that helps

[Anonymous No.10878023]

>>10878014
Forgot to add: and yeah I'm kind of self conscious. I never wore something that revealed so much skin before, but I also never had problems wearing a 'wrong' article of clothing to cover a small patch of skin. I'm worried because this is whole thighs instead of something unoticeable

[Anonymous No.10878031]

>>10878014
>>10878023
Yeah you'll end up showing some skin on this. Theres the lacy bit under the skirt you can probably make a few inches longer, but to cover the legs and hide your skin maybe since shes so pale you can have white or ivory colored tights with a flower pattern.

Or are you concerned with showing your shape of your legs, not just showing the skin?

[Anonymous No.10878054]

>>10878031
Thanks. But I thought leggings is a go-to option? Is there a reason to prefer one or the other?

And its just skin. I just don't really like showing extreme skin in cons. I don't know why. I would say no to a bunnysuit but everyday casual clothes like short shorts on a beach is fair game.

[Anonymous No.10878059]

>>10876915
I'm either too tech illerate for gmail or servers are wack, but just letting you know I have it. Many thanks, anon!

[Anonymous No.10878072]

>>10878054
ntayrt, but I think you both are talking about the same thing using different words.
Leggings are thick material -- usually a stretchy fabric like spandex, nylon, or a cotton blend. People wear them like pants.
Tights and pantyhose are mesh. They cannot be worn independently of an overgarment. They also have varying layers of opacity and color. This anon is suggesting you cover up by going with something that is not skin-colored -- probably because we aren't sure what is triggering you specifically. Whether it's the shape of your legs, the color of your skin, or just the feeling of not having anything between you and the breeze. Depending on your comfort, the solution might be different. For your character specifically, you'll need some kind of coverage because of the leg design. It's hard to recreate that on skin.

In terms of coverage options: typical translucent pantyhose are the thinnest and least covering, but most breathable. Opaque pantyhose can completely cover your leg from showing skin and they come in white or skin-color. They're slightly thicker, but also have good breathability. This would be my preference with all oft he thick layers you're wearing unless its a winter con. Next up would be leggings or pants made of thin jersey or stretch cotton. They will be the warmest but most covering. You could attach them to the openings of the bloomers so they fit like one layer of pants.

None of these options will look out of place. And more importantly, even if they did, your comfort comes first. Never feel bad about changing a design or doing what you need to feel good in costume. Most people don't give a shit and anyone who does is likely a creep anyway. You've got this, anon.

[Anonymous No.10878549]

>>10877744
You absolutely can make a glowing prop using a 3D printed exterior made with translucent filament. You have to be careful during the sanding stage to not gouge the plastic but imo the time spent is well worth what the final result looks like.

[Anonymous No.10878554]

complete and utter newfag here. ill be cosplaying foxy soon with a group of friends but i have basically zero experience actually putting together a good costume. i wanna go for something similar to picrel, but have a few questions: where should i get good quality ears/tail and contacts? what makeup should i use to paint the lip and nose that doesnt smudge? are there newbie mistakes that i should avoid? anythings appreciated

[Anonymous No.10878559]

>>10878554
contacts:
honeycolour or moody

ears:
it's a fetish shop, but kittensplaypen was recommended to me years ago by another cosplayer and they really do make great animal ears and tails, with articulation/poseable options.

[Anonymous No.10878576]

Can I make boot covers out of two way stretch? I have very specific color needs and I can only find the color in two way stretch.

[Anonymous No.10878581]

>>10878559
Don't buy from KittensPlayPen. They're scammers and have been since ye olde Tumblr days. The average wait time for an order to ship out is 2 years even if it says the item is in stock on their website and that's IF they ship your order out at all.

[Anonymous No.10878605]

>>10878554
>what makeup should i use to paint the lip and nose that doesnt smudge?
Start off using a primer. For makeup, lipstick should be fine; but if you want an actual face paint, you can use Snazaroo or Ben Nye. Then use a translucent powder and setting spray. Ben Nye also makes a primer and setting spray specifically for their body paint. Nothing you use is fool proof though, prepare to reapply and be mindful not to stain anyone lest ye wake yer ancient homestuck ancestors and incur their wrath

[Anonymous No.10878607]

>>10878576
I always hear people say four way only. You might be able to do it if you include a long zipper.

[Anonymous No.10878620]

>>10878581
mine only took 8 weeks for customs, but it was admittedly a couple years ago, so if their service has changed disregard my recommendation. it's a shame, because my sets are still in great shape!

[Anonymous No.10878639]

Has anyone ever displayed as something orginial? What's the consensus of those?

[Anonymous No.10878661]

>>10877512
>>10877525
>>10877671
>>10877717
Is skin care actually worth it? I'm a guy and don't wear makeup. Should I start using cleanser toner and moisturizer?

[Anonymous No.10878662]

>>10878661
Also I have no skin problems but I want to look good and keep a youthful appearance.

[Anonymous No.10878663]

>>10872901
need to wait in like a lot for the next con, does anyone know where to get those pop-up chairs people use at cons?

[Anonymous No.10878665]

>>10878661
it is if you want to avoid twink death or generally age well. you don't have to do anything too elaborate. a wash and moisturiser and sunscreen is good enough for the average dude. if you're going for a pretty boy thing, it never hurts to go somewhere (ie a salon or skincare boutique) and have your skin type evaluated.

[Anonymous No.10878711]

I'm very new to cosplay and I'm curious. Is $300 for a wig overpriced or about fair?

[Anonymous No.10878719]

>>10878711
Short prestyled wigs in my experience by someone who knows what they're doing will typically run from 150-300. I've gotten a few over the years off Etsy and it includes the wig, styling, and shipping cost (assuming they're overseas). You can of course get far cheaper off random chinese sites, but often times the quality is absolute dog shit and you're taking a gamble on something that will likely look nothing like the photos.

[Anonymous No.10878731]

>>10878661
I'm 3rd anon you replied to and also a lad
I recommend it. Youth is priceless and I don't want to learn makeup either.

[Anonymous No.10878810]

>>10878719
That makes sense, thanks! It feels a little scary to put down 500+ dollars for my first real cosplay, but I do want it to look good.

[Anonymous No.10878835]

>>10878663
Amazon

[Anonymous No.10878836]

>>10878835
thanks

[Anonymous No.10878856]

>>10878810
No worries and good luck! I would suggest much like hairdressers, find someone you like and stick with them. You'll likely need to shop around until you find the right one for you.

[Anonymous No.10878907]

>>10878810
my friend took her wig to a punk/goth/whateverthefuck hair dresser and wore it so that the length was cut specifically to her face. only costed as much as whatever the salon fee was. i wouldnt do this for crazy hairstyles but if they cut it to a good length then styling isnt too difficult

[Anonymous No.10878915]

I'm kind of a bit shy because people mostly cosplay characters from games and movies/shows, I want to do one from a tabletop. I know cosplay is for fun, but it still feels like I'm doing it 'wrong'. Any way to stop feeling like this?
Pic rel, og pic too big so I'm using fanart

[Anonymous No.10878957]

>>10878639
>Has anyone ever displayed as something orginial?
Did you mean cosplayed? Personally no, but I know of people who have.

>What's the consensus of those?
It's personal preference. Some people exclusively cosplay original characters / designs. SunsetDragon has built a successful career on original designs for fan characters. Same with Sakizou -- they're originals. Some people adore them, others don't care for them. You can't compete in them which I think summarizes the general attitude of the community: "fun but has its place"

[Anonymous No.10878959]

>>10878915
>Any way to stop feeling like this?
Exposure and repetition. The cosplay scene feels like a big monster until you're in it and realize we're all just a bunch of dorks in costume. But you really don't know / believe that until you've done it a few times.

>I want to do one from a tabletop
Also, people cosplay from a video game trailer that was never released. And from mmorgs from the early 2000's. Sometimes I think the community takes it as a challenge to find the most obscure things and cosplay them. Tabletop certainly isn't even in the realm of weird.

[Anonymous No.10878969]

there is no wig thread so i will post here. wig recommendations for panette fire emblem? pic related.

[Anonymous No.10878976]

>>10878915
There is no "doing it wrong". Just make something and try to have fun with it. Shyness will melt away when you're around other idiots in costumes.

[Anonymous No.10878993]

>>10878969
Browse Arda and choose the best color, then stylize it.
Almost certainly want to go on the longer side for length.
Good luck with bang hell lmao.

[Anonymous No.10879013]

>>10878993
i mean, would anyone be that bothered if i had the bangs straight? i'm worried if i did try to make her bangs shaggy then i'd just fuck up a wig i spent decent money on.

[Anonymous No.10879047]

>>10879013
cut the bangs straight and use a little gel to clump the ends together. for sure err on the side of leaving them too long, it will look better than accurately cutting them like a 3 year old.

[Anonymous No.10879093]

>>10879013
I've never seen anyone bothered by bangs that aren't 100% screen-accurate except turbo autists. If those types of people are pestering you, it's best to ignore them and walk away anyway otherwise they'll nitpick you all day.

[Anonymous No.10879156]

When commissioning a cosplay maker how often should I bug them? They have a queue and told me they'd start working on mine in September or October, but their communication is lacking overall.
We agreed on a 6 month timeline and it's now been over 3 months without any work done on it, last heard from them 2 months ago now. Makes me worry.
I don't want to be overly aggressive with pushing them to work on it but they aren't giving me updates. Mostly just want to know where I stand, if they'll be able to start it this month or next and have it completed by the agreed upon deadline.
Any advice? Should I just leave them alone until time is really ticking or is it better to try to communicate with them in advance?

[Anonymous No.10879170]

>>10879156
>When commissioning a cosplay maker how often should I bug them?
It's better to establish an update schedule with them rather than bug them, but it's your money so you should still feel free to reach out to them with any questions.

>it's now been over 3 months without any work done on it
How do you know there hasn't been any work on it? I'm not disagreeing with you, but most commissioners don't post all the projects their working on social media. As a maker, I sometimes work better/faster off camera.

>last heard from them 2 months ago now.
That's no good. Personally, I'd want an update once a month at least. You should definitely reach out to them and take the time to discuss timeline and a consistent update schedule as I mentioned.

[Anonymous No.10879192]

>>10879156
I'd say an update monthly is reasonable.

What I recommend is that start off the project with an agreement with the commissioner about how often the updates should come, so that no one is "bugging" the other person. Since you're already deep into it, you'll need to make your needs clear and reasonable and ask them when you can expect an update, and then if they don't answer or provide you, you have to make the statement to them that you will follow up at some reasonable time so that you have evidence you made reasonable attempts to contact the seller come time if you need to get your money back.

[Anonymous No.10879349]

I want to do Krusty the Clown for this Halloween but I have no idea how to do his hair. I've always tried to avoid characters that have crazy hair or use wigs, mainly cause I'm pretty casual and a huge slob so anything that requires actual maintanince is ususally a no go, but I also want to be a bit more adventurouse in cosplay instead of just sticking to more simple stuff. How exactly would you go about doing his hair? My current idea is to get a white hair band and some thick wire and then glue cotton balls to the general shape of his hair and then spray paint them. I did something similar in the past where I made a shitty afro with styrafoam but I remember it being very uncomfortable as well as not very stable.

[Anonymous No.10879373]

>>10872901
dokidoki cos or uwowo? plz help. Which is better?

[Anonymous No.10879382]

>>10879373
Surely at this point people know Dokidoki is just a massive reseller? So "better" means very little.

Anyways, Uwowo is very mid by Chinese standards. Not awful, they have a wide variety, etc. Most of Dokidoki stuff are resells from Miaowu, 1/3 Delusions, several other Taobao shops, etc. and you're better off looking at reviews on Taobao to see what you like. Quality varies. Miaowu and 1/3 Delusions are both considered top cosplay mass-makers in China and reviews for their product often feature people asking "whose store's should I buy between these two?"

[Anonymous No.10879393]

>>10879349
You have the right spirit, but try different and better suited materials for the project. Yes, use a bald cap then headband. Then, glue on carved pieces of light foam (like Styrofoam, except not that if you can because it melts under 99% of glues and heat which are both necessary for this project. Something like floral foam or EVA foam. Then paint it to the base color. For the hair, you can use a myriad of things like polyfil (the stuff that goes inside pillows) or even yarn. If you unwind yarn, it will have a curly texture. You can brush it out a bit and it'd probably look similar to his hair type. You wouldn't have to dye or paint it either. But it's probably the more tedious choice. Then of course, you could use a costume wig or afro and hack it up to cover the foam and it'd be just fine.

[Anonymous No.10879429]

>>10879349
brushing out yarn into fluff would probably be the easiest and cheapest option, it might be time consuming once but put on an episode of tv while you do it then that's the only step for it. a thing of shitty yarn is way cheaper than buying foam and paint etc. tie a lot of strands around the headband, brush away, and shape with hairspray.
alternatively consider mini decorative pine trees lol

[Anonymous No.10879471]

>>10878915
>Any way to stop feeling like this?
do you recognise EVERY cosplay that you see? (no)
do you think perhaps one person recognises an obscure cosplay at a con? (yes)

[Anonymous No.10879574]

where can i get pants and shoes for this outfit? im 6'4 and size 15 shoes. i have a shirt that work here already but if theres another one that goes with the fit, id take that. i need to order this in the next 2 weeks.

[Anonymous No.10879576]

>>10879574
this is also the same outfit but gojo has a white robe and im guessing a black scarf and that necklace. this one seems a bit harder to pull off but i would like that too. going to post one more example pic

[Anonymous No.10879577]

>>10879576
last pic sorry for spam

[Anonymous No.10879813]

Maybe this is the wrong thread for it but I don't know where else to ask. Are cons a good place for making friends? Do people generally go there alone? I feel like if they're with a group, they're not really looking to make friends. Does anyone have any stories of people they've met there?

[Anonymous No.10879819]

>>10879813
Depends on your social skills and what you're looking for, but generally, yes, it's a great place to make friends because you know that at least people going there are much more likely to share interests with you. Go alone, go in a group, it doesn't matter as much as what are YOU planning to do. People who go in groups won't be together 100% of the time, people are going to split up and do their own things. You will be in lines or join photoshoots, you can chat up like-minded fans and see who you hit it off with. Pretty much all of my friends are from cons, most of which I just see once or twice a year at cons and we keep in touch online otherwise. I met my husband at a con panel and reconnected through 4chan.
General social rules apply at cons like in real life, don't be desperate, don't push for relationships, they will come to you.

[Anonymous No.10879826]

>>10879819
Thanks, that helps to hear. I'm most likely going to my first convention in over a decade next year, in the US, and I'm European. So it feels pretty scary with the long distance.

[Anonymous No.10879835]

>>10879826
Good way to do some planning is to take a look at the con schedule before you go. Find a panel or event? You'll probably be in a line with other folks excited about the same thing and you can try chatting them up while waiting. Go to a fan gathering/photoshoot if you're cosplaying from a popular series. Most events will have discord or similar social forums attached, so you can always start chatting there and connect with other people before you even get to the US.
I think most of all, ENJOY the con for yourself and don't get hung up over "oh no I didn't talk to anyone today”. People will prefer to see you happy and relaxed and they will be less daunted to interact with you. But of course shower, sleep, don't wear your ahegao hoodie (unless that's the type of people you want to attract), all conventional social rules still apply.

[Anonymous No.10879880]

Hi this is probably a stupid question but I'm dropping this here nonetheless - how do you think I could make the frosting in this costume? I can't seem to figure out how to get that done

[Anonymous No.10879896]

Have you dyed your hair for a cosplay? I have too much hair for a wig but white hair seems gay

[Anonymous No.10879971]

>>10879896
>I have too much hair for a wig but white hair seems gay
not possible. look up tutorials.

[Anonymous No.10879979]

>>10879896
Getting your hair pure white will be significantly harder than just braiding your hair and sticking it under a wig.

[Anonymous No.10879988]

>>10879979
>>10879971
I have dreadlocks that I've been growing out for 5 years, so my hair is pretty long. I probably wouldn't mind dying my hair, but real life isn't manga, so I wouldn't look cool, just gay.

[Anonymous No.10880012]

>>10879988
dying black hair to silver white will ruin it, and cost a lot of money and time. nevermind dying dreadlocks which already look like turds your shitty bleach job will just make it look like even grosser turds. why dont you cosplay a character with dreadlocks.

[Anonymous No.10880018]

>>10880012
There aren't many characters with dreadlocks from manga I read. Dreadlocks don't look bad if you get them twisted tightly. Loose dreads suck

[Anonymous No.10880067]

>>10879896
Yes I've dyed and I was a broke college student on my first cosplay.

Consensus is always use a wig unless your character has a buzz cut or is bald.

>>10879988
>but I have special needs
>real life isn't manga
You have your answer there. You either sacrifice accuracy for your own comfort or you learn how to wrestle your real hair into submission under a wig, including trimming it to a reasonable volume. You can't create something from nothing. Just remember that no one is forcing you to cosplay or be "accurate". Do what you feel is comfortable.

[ben dover No.10880114]

how bad is it if you get caught with a fake pass in a convention
One time I snuck my family into a convention by photocopying my legit pass and putting made up names on them.

[Anonymous No.10880196]

I'm thinking of getting around to cosplaying at a con for the first time, and I'm planning on going as Finn from Adventure Time in about a month from now. I've still got the blue shirt and shorts from when I last attempted the cosplay thing when I was in my early teens, but I'm not sure on how to get the hat sorted. I wanna go for one of those hats that cover everything above the shoulders, rather than the ones that cut off around the neck as I always thought those looked kinda cheap, but since the former's harder to find, I might as well DIY one myself.

I could maybe try to get some cloth, take a few measurements of a hood on one of my hoodies, cut out some fabric for the hat's front and back based on the measurements, and stitch them together using a sewing machine or something. Hopefully that way I can get something that fits and comes out like the cosplays in picrel (w/ some space for a bit of hair), though I'm not used to sewing, so linking the front and back ends of the hat might be kinda tough. Are there any better methods or do I have the right idea?

I also want to try and make a "metal" arm like the one on the bottom-left of the pic. Currently, I'm thinking of getting an arm-length lycra glove and painting the arm's seams on to it, and I might try to get a bit more /fit/ before the con to better reflect the design. If there's another method any of you guys prefer then lmk.

[Anonymous No.10880293]

>>10879880
try sewing panels together and stuffing them to create 3d pieces

[Anonymous No.10880295]

>>10879880
Yeah probably sew rectangles with stuffing like other anon said and pleat the ends into points. then tuck/sew each upper tip under the body of the next one. good luck anon if you have success i wanna see
>>10880114
I am not a lawyer but i think if they catch you they will either ask you to leave or throw you in the yaoi dungeon
>>10880196
I think the guy on the right is wearing the adventure time hat from Hot Topic, but yeah just using a hoodie will get a basic hood shape. if you use fleece and sew it together at the front you can probably pull it over your head. if you want it looking more ruffled then add height to the pattern, but look around at hooded cloak tutorials and just leave out the cloak. the "vriska robot arm" tutorial by anniina85 on deviantart that would be relevant for the arm

[Anonymous No.10880516]

Does anyone have that cosplay suggestion template where you post examples of your cosplay and people would suggest what characters you should cosplay as?

[Anonymous No.10880712]

>>10880516

[Anonymous No.10880750]

I just like sewing and pretty dresses. Im a 28 year old guy, ive got no interest in wearing a dress but i think theyre neat from a design and craft standpoint. Im at a loss of how to get started in real life though. It feels like my easiest route would be to get a girl friend, not necessarily gf, who likes dresses and go from there.

[Anonymous No.10880753]

>>10880750
If you're planning on selling them, you could hire models.

[Anonymous No.10880754]

>>10880753
Nah im not nearly good enough to want to sell my stuff. Maybe someday but i think people who want to buy dresses expect quality i cant deliever right now.

[Anonymous No.10880804]

hello! i'm planning on cosplaying 2b next year but i'm preparing for it now. i cannot find any stockings that match hers where they are sheer the entire way up and then are a solid strip of black. the ones I've found/bought from amazon are way too small (I am 5'9 so they basically qualify as socks.) because I am so tall and have muscular thighs, the small asian sizes unfortunately won't cut it.

I found these as options but whyyyy does it have to have a 2nd band??https://sockdreams.com/products/perfect-sheer-stockings?_pos=122&_sid=14d2720ec&_ss=r

I guess the boots can cover the actual sheer part below the 2 bands but they were ALMOST perfect. If anyone here has cosplayed 2b, can you recommend any thigh highs? thanks! pic related I want to know where the fuck she got hers

[Anonymous No.10880904]

>>10880754
I respect that. So, what do you mean by "how to get started in real life"? What is your goal or vision that you want to accomplish with your sewing?

[Anonymous No.10880908]

>>10880804
You could go with these ones and remove the bow. Usually they're just stitched on with a few stiches and are easy to remove with scissors. Just be veeeeeerry careful.
https://sockdreams.com/collections/plus-size-stockings/products/plus-size-opaque-thigh-high-stockings-with-bow

[Anonymous No.10880936]

>>10880804
>muscular thighs
so I generally dislike the whole "step on me" and that kind of thing but I want to rub my face against your legs, maybe have you sit on my face too with your equally muscular glutes

[Anonymous No.10880967]

>>10880712
Thank you Anon

[Anonymous No.10880977]

How expensive would a Hao cosplay be?

[Anonymous No.10880986]

Anyone ever bought from aliexpress?

[Anonymous No.10881008]

Well I ended up getting a hao cosplay from Ali, using PAD because it may not be here in time. It says 2 weeks and by Oct 6 it'll be here which is the exact weekend I'll need it.

[Anonymous No.10881011]

>>10880908
anon that is perfect, thank you. i have tiny little scissors i can get through the thread with! thank you thank you!
>>10880936
haha it's something i hear often, i will do it in spirit 'v'b now my next quest is to find a way to get the glowy circles she has on top of her swords. I don't see it being possible without looking like shit but here's to trying!

[Anonymous No.10881030]

>>10881011
printed on plastic witha cut out in the middle? could probably run led/fiber on it if you felt like being fancy. would reflect the hell out of any light though.

[Anonymous No.10881063]

>>10880986
Yes, there's usually an Aliexpress thread up but it's been a hot minute since we've had one.

[Anonymous No.10881064]

>>10880977
>>10880986
>>10881008
Oh I missed the environmental storytelling on this one. Yes, Aliexpress is a fine place to buy a cosplay from. I honestly can't say whether it will come in time because in my experience I've only ever used the cheapest shipping. I would make plan for what to do/wear if it doesn't come in time.

[Anonymous No.10881111]

>>10881064
I had to send them custom measurements since I'm a big guy. Did any of you ever order custom sized shit? Is there any other tall people here who ordered?

[Anonymous No.10881284]

I want to make a Lautrec cosplay. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions where to start? Most of it seems simple enough with EVA but before I start my 1 month crunch Im thinking.

[Anonymous No.10881288]

Where do i go for FANCY, High QUALITY, PROfessional, DELUXE, "theatrical",
Halloween costumes, that don't seem like they are made out of THIN SHIT that rips, and is made for like 2$ in china and sold for 60$ (I DON'T want that)?

Also, same question for medevil/reinasaince outfits.

Also, if possible I would like close to 100$, but i understand paying like 150$ for a REALLY, REALLY High Quality costume/outfit.

I could give random links from google for people here to tell me if they are good?

[Anonymous No.10881293]

>>10881288
what exactly are you looking for?

[Anonymous No.10881327]

>>10881288
First off: if you want an entire head-to-toe outfit in "fancy, professional, deluxe" quality you're going to really struggle to get it for under $100 even if it is mass-produced.
But anyway my general tips are
>look for listings with multiple angles and detail shots. AVOID any listing where the picture is just a screencap from the original movie/show
>find sites that have reviews WITH IMAGES
>browse social media (especially Instagram) for posts that have tagged the costume maker to see how their product looks when worn
>if you're looking for a specific character, visit the subreddit for the show/movie/series or search the Replica Prop Forum to see what other fans have done for the outfit

[Anonymous No.10881334]

>>10881288
If you want professional high-quality costumes, you're going to need another zero after that $100. Or at least up your budget to the $300-500 range. No professional high-quality costume is going to be only $100, unless it's secondhand, damaged, stained, etc.

[Anonymous No.10881392]

>>10881327
Thank you, I do need a site where i can actually add the item to cart, purchace it, and get it shipped to me.

>>10881334
That exspensive?
There are a few levels to costumes i think, under 100$ is usally the cheap crap made of thin plastic made for about 2$ and sold for 60$ in most stores and general websites.

100-200 seems to be entry level "fancy" costume.
300-500 Is probably EXTREMELY fancy?
And anything around 1,000 is probably the best you can get?
As far as i know...

Let's look at links.
https://www.fantasycostumes.com/theatrical-quality-costumes/
https://www.klarna.com/us/shopping/cl/cl730/Costumes/?attr_57275838=60312705&sort=price_desc

https://www.periodsintime.com/renaissance-costumes?rpp=48
https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/product-category/clothing/medieval-renaissance-clothing/complete-medieval-outfits-for-men/

https://www.halloweencostumes.com/cosplay-adult-costumes.html?g=2&srt=priceh
https://www.thehorrordome.com/collections/professional-costumes

I could look for more, but if i could know if any of those sites look good, it would help.

[Anonymous No.10881427]

For someone entirely new to cosplay, is something like this reasonable? I'm not in a rush so I can spend time trying to get it right, not sure what would be the best approach for the shirt/pants here, just the white shirt/pants with the black patterns sewed on? Looking for suggestions/advice.

I've seen a few cosplays online and everyone also seems to paint the chinstrap, I could grow it myself but wondering if it'd look better (worst case I just paint it myself as well).

[Anonymous No.10881441]

>>10881392
If you want useful advice you're going to need to be much more specific. What sort of costume are you looking for? How much detail do you care about - do you need a full shirt or is a dickie okay, are you fine with providing your own footwear, do you know how to style a wig?
You're linking to sites with hundreds or thousands of costumes, not all of them are going to be "FANCY, High QUALITY, PROfessional, DELUXE" even if the storefront is trustworthy.

I can vouch for HalloweenCostumes.com (and sister site Fun.com) being generally good quality. But you need to read the description and look at photos and reviews to see what you want and why the price changes.
For instance, look at these three Jack costumes - as the price goes up, you get more accessories and the clothing gets a little nicer (more cotton and less 100% polyester). Any of these are great for "handing out presents to trick-or-treaters" or "will only be seen onstage from dozens of yards away". But even at the $150 mark it's still a mass-produced costume (lacking a wig and boots!) that's not going to look like you just stepped off the set of the movies.

[Anonymous No.10881465]

Anyone have a QRD on applying body paint to myself? Local bookstore had two snazaroo black discs so I got em and hopefully that's enough for upper body coverage.

Going as vessel sleeptoken for a con in a few weeks.

[Anonymous No.10881468]

so i didnt know it but apparently i'll be able to attentd this year's comicon. are there any quick and easy cosplays i can do for a fat white guy that wont attract too much attention?

[Anonymous No.10881470]

>>10881441
I'm looking for a couple of costumes, honestly I'm just looking for "general" stuff that looks really, really good.
After looking at your jack pics, I wonder if i'm setting my sights too low.
The middle or high end were ones I was looking at, but don't seem much diffrent then the first basic one. -coat belts ect

Let me exsplain, in my exsperience around 60$ or under 100$ mass produced (in store) costumes, are the worst, cheap thin plastic and shit sold for 60$ (and made for 6$).

So, I wanted the costume/outfit MATERIALS to be a bit better, a bit more quality, TOUGH.
But I'm worried I might end up paying 120$+ for something that's the EXACT SAME as some 30$ peice of shit in a store.

In fact I have seen that online, where a same exact costume sells in one place for like 30$ and another for 100-130$.

So, maybe I should go 200$.
I want to do a "REAL battle" with the outfit/costume, I want to run though the woods and crawl through the mud, spray it down, and STILL look good as NEW, with no holes or stuff.
I guess what I'm saying is, I just really don't want it to be cheap (material).
(But I DON'T really want some thick heavy leather) Very, very light leather?
Less of a basic costume, more like a CONTEST costume. (I'm NOT going in a contest, thats just the level I want for myself)

Anyways, thanks for the help, I don't want to take too much more of your time. You could help others with their costume info. Thanks.

But also, I notice the costumes in pics are not always all sold together.
>(lacking a wig and boots!)
Between a full shirt and a peice, I would like full.
>Are you fine providing your own footware.
I will probably wear basic black shoes, but I guess I should look at some fancy theater shoes (hopefully sold for under 200$).
>Do you know how to style a wig
My theory is, if the wig is good enough(high price), it should be prestyled.
So, no I don't think I'd be good at styling a wig.

But I guess the more cotten, less polyester is kinda what I want.

[Anonymous No.10881487]

>>10881427
fun pick anon. how new are you to sewing in general? if youre up for it, taking the clothes apart into flat pieces and machine sewing the spots on might look the nicest (would be impossible to do the sleeves/legs this way if the clothes are assembled). hand sewing the spots on assembled clothes is an option if you have lots and lots of patience because if it's rushed it wont sit right. alternatively there is iron-on fabric patches, or heatnbond ultra hold sheets typically used for clothing repair but it might work really well here.
growing the chinstrap yourself plus a little makeup to make it look denser would be the way to go imo.

[Anonymous No.10881503]

>>10881470
we know cheap mass produced costumes are made from plastic. you still havent told us what youre fucking larping as. if you want cheap and high quality get some random pieces from a thrift store and use your imagination because nowadays even a new normal every day office outfit that doesnt have any polyester costs $200. so prepare to pay more for an artisanal organic tough high quality fucking tunic pants and socks dipshit. clothing that gets donated can be good quality, a lot of people with tough jobs donate old pants and shirts so your money will get you much further at a thrift store. dont buy theater shoes to crawl in the mud. dont bother buying a wig.

[Anonymous No.10881513]

>>10881487
>how new are you to sewing in general?
Very new, I don't mind learning along the way.
>taking the clothes apart into flat pieces and machine sewing the spots on might look the nicest (would be impossible to do the sleeves/legs this way if the clothes are assembled)
I'm having trouble picturing this, do you mean to say that sleeves/legs would be impossible to flatten (makes sense)?
>hand sewing the spots on assembled clothes is an option if you have lots and lots of patience because if it's rushed it wont sit right.
Patience here seems key like you mentioned, I could try one spot and extrapolate how much effort the whole thing would be.
>alternatively there is iron-on fabric patches, or heatnbond ultra hold sheets typically used for clothing repair but it might work really well here.
This sounds like a good idea, will definitely consider.

Are there any good programs to 'preview' this kind of work? I could sketch it in pencil & paper but would find it easier to prototype in a computer.

>growing the chinstrap yourself plus a little makeup to make it look denser would be the way to go imo.
Good suggestion, will do this.

[Anonymous No.10881517]

>>10880977
You guys think the right wig would be long enough?

[Anonymous No.10881522]

I actually want to cosplay someone from genshin (handmade, I don't do buying shit that looks like polyester curtains) but it feels like nobody would even notice I spent hours vs. Someone who send $90 and waited 2 weeks. I really enjoy the character but now it feels like it's too late and I'm just another in the can.

[Anonymous No.10881543]

I’m trying to cosplay a wizard, not necessarily Gandalf for my first cosplay. I am 6’1 and am struggling to find a good staff to tie it all together. It’s literally the only thing I need but I looked on Amazon and the replicas are expensive and only meant for the wall not for walking. The other staffs will be too short or look too shitty please help SoS I wanna be the coolest wizard at the ritual

[Anonymous No.10881545]

>>10881513
>sleeves/legs would be impossible to flatten
It's difficult to put into words but on a typical sewing machine, because of the shape of the bottom part that the needle goes into and how it connects with the machine, it's nearly impossible to sew a full circle in the middle of a cylinder of fabric like a sleeve. the underside of the sleeve has to go somewhere, it would either get caught up with the needle or have to magically phase through the bottom of the sewing machine. the process here would be to cut the thread currently holding the fabric seams in shape, flatten the fabric out so it's all flat panels, sew the spots on, then sew the garment back up into a coat/pants along those seams you ripped. a bit more intensive process for a similar result.
since it's all organic shapes, cutting them out of printer paper and holding them to the clothes might be way simpler than trying to do a uv map in blender imo
>>10881517
For sure that's long enough, it will probably tangle too so i recommend bringing a little bottle of baby oil and a wide tooth comb
>>10881522
A lovingly hand-made cosplay will look better or at least different than a polyester mass produced cosplay because it's tailored specifically to you. more seasoned cosplayers will be able to tell the difference as well as being able to talk to people about all the work you put in. keep in mind cosplay is supposed to be fun, not a plot for getting attention. don't get discouraged anon at the end of the day we are all nerds in wigs

[Anonymous No.10881554]

>>10881543
At least for the short term there's the option of going on a hike innawoods and keeping your eyes peeled for a nice branch (if you live in a climate with those sort of trees).
DIY is another option, particularly if you're looking for the standard simple "gnarled wood" wizard staff that doesn't have ornate carvings or glowing magic stones. Using a base of PVC pipe, which is light, inexpensive, and can be cut to whatever length you need at the hardware store, then layering on craft foam/papier-mâché and painting can get a nice organic look with some effort.

This tutorial is a little more advanced but the basic "foam over pvc" technique is on display here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvw4QcrvAz8

[Anonymous No.10881556]

How do I build up skill/reputation as a photographer? I've taken an interest in cosplay photography lately because my Grandfather was a professional photographer who worked with modeling agencies and I've been thinking about following in his footsteps.

[Anonymous No.10881562]

>>10881554
Thanks friend I’ve never done anything like this before and am severely out of my element, I’m afraid of messing something up! I didn’t even know you could get people to cut stuff for you. I will check the video after work. I’m hoping if I try it that it’ll be ok

[Anonymous No.10881570]

>>10881562
For sure! Something like this is a nice DIY project because you get to sort of explore what 'feels right' for the character you are making... maybe the staff is particularly old or was damaged in battle and that's why it looks the way it does etc etc.
Looking around on other sites there are a lot of different DIY approaches people take but they all are pretty inexpensive! It can take away from the fear of "messing up" if you're not having to spend a ton of money on each attempt.
https://www.instructables.com/Gandalf-the-Grey-Wizard-Staff/
https://cosplayadvice.com/wooden-wizard-staff/

[Anonymous No.10881587]

>>10881556
I feel like that's a google question. Learn to be a decent photographer first, then try cosplay photography. Plenty of books, videos, even local community classes.

[Anonymous No.10881822]

>>10881543
mate literally get a stick from the woods, i did that a few weeks ago, it went from dead branch to staff with a crystal in the top in 1 day.

[Anonymous No.10882040]

>>10881468
peter griffin

[Anonymous No.10882104]

>>10881556
>reputation
Floor photos are pretty much always in demand. Even with the proliferation of camera phones a lot of cosplayers will neglect to get any photos of themselves apart from maybe a quick mirror selfie in the hotel room. If your shots are decent at all people will be glad to have them. Keep a note in your phone of social handles to tag cosplayers when you post and eventually you can build up a following.
>skill
Apart from >>10881587 's recommendation, a few weeks ago someone started a thread here to share photos they had taken at recent cons, asking "what do you guys think?" and anons offered plenty of constructive criticism and suggestions.

[Anonymous No.10882298]

>>10872901
I want to do Joker from Batman Beyond series but I have no idea what to get for his shirt, pants and shoes. Anyone know what fabric the animators were trying to go for that would translate well in real life?

[Anonymous No.10882383]

>>10882298
Based on what we see the joker normally in, I'd guess it's some nice satin -- not the costumey kind. It gives me a blazer and suit pants vibe but stylized to look more like a jumpsuit.

[Anonymous No.10882499]

Working on a Twilight Princess Link cosplay, does anyone know what exactly his blue arm sleeve things are supposed to be and what the proper name for them would be? They look sort of like "arming wear", which is a cloth/padded layer worn under armor to help hold it in place, but also not quite.

[Anonymous No.10882503]

>>10882499
the edge is the same as that on the gloves so it might just be leather too, but maybe thicker and with a fabric liner underneath

[Anonymous No.10882650]

>>10872901
I'm working DJCrazyTimes. The only thing I can't track down or even come up with a contingency on is the vest. It's so odd. Anybody know where to cop something like this? I was thinking I could take a stab at making it myself but I feel like this can't be too hard to find

[Anonymous No.10882651]

>>10882650
alternatively what i was thinking was just trying to find a cheap ass vest at a thrift shop and just sewing buckles on for the same effect or just straight up wearing a short padded vest and calling it a day. All requires me to go out and buy shit

[Anonymous No.10882684]

am i better off ordering a custom helmet for this? I just want a helmet that I can easily take on and off, I don't want one that opens/closes like the popular iron man cosplays

[Anonymous No.10882688]

>>10882499
I'm seeing people call it either "bracer padding" or "vambrace"
>>10882650
Looks like a "cargo vest" is the term for the sort of thing he's wearing (see also "utility vest", "fishing vest", "photo vest"). They're designed to be worn over a shirt or jacket, which is why it fits weirdly loose on him as a top, so you may have to look at a few options to find something with the right look (solid fabric instead of mesh, snap placement, pockets).

[Anonymous No.10882808]

>>10880804
Get a sheer black version and fold it over at the top, then pin the fold over (while wearing it) and sew it into place.
Buy a size or two larger than you're used to, or use pantyhose and cut them in half

[Anonymous No.10882809]

>>10872901
The "sealing body paint" section is blank. Can whoever owns the doc add "makeup sealer" to it?

[Anonymous No.10883057]

I want a quality cloak for a Halloween and Renaissance fairs. Where's my best bet to search for something comfortable, long-lasting, and doesn't look cheap/costumey?

[Anonymous No.10883237]

>>10882684
An experienced foamsmith could definitely replicate that and put discreet eye slits in the frot so that you can see.

[Anonymous No.10883603]

>>10883057
There's specialty renaissance fair stores. The best way to find them is to vist fairs and collect business cards or watch youtubers who frequent those events and do try on's / hauls.

[Anonymous No.10883740]

>>10882650
>>10882688
looks like a photography vest specifically from the large pockets. try camera stores

airsoft will just lead to tragedy since then you'll get lots of smaller pouches (for mags)

fishing vests might work too but the ones ive seen usually have two big pockets at the base and then a million little ones above. but a maybe cabelas would have one if you showed a stockboy a photo

[Anonymous No.10884174]

How is etsy compared to aliexpress in terms of cosplay quality to price ?
Have a feel that etsy people just buy ones chinese children sew.
Asking because I don't live in states/EU to get things from ebay or amazon.

[Anonymous No.10884311]

>>10884174
Etsy and Aliexpress are both just online commerce platforms. Main difference would be that AliExpress is all Chinese sellers in China, while Etsy is most Chinese resellers and some other people.
You'll get a better answer if you link to specific stores on the platforms.

[Anonymous No.10884320]

For sergers/overlockers, should I buy new or used? Joanns is having a sale on them for $259.99. I've never used one before, so I would be learning how to use one on this machine.

[Anonymous No.10884462]

Advanced shit here, but here goes:
I'm looking for better servo's for my chain sword build. I'm useing the lego nxt brick but that's too expensive. I'm looking for recommendations for an easy set up for chainsaw type rotations. Perferably ready to go, but I can solder if needed, I just hate setting up the power sources.

[Anonymous No.10884975]

since there’s no suggestions thread right now: any suggestions for pregnant character cosplays?? i’m planning to go to my first con in a while but i’m 6mo preg right now :/

[Anonymous No.10885013]

>>10884174
etsy is filled with aliexpress resellers. best way to tell is price as well as certain details in craftmanship. I agree with >>10884311 though, it would be easier to ask about specific sellers.

[Anonymous No.10885057]

>>10884174
>>10885013
I find that filtering “Ships from” down to just your country helps to get rid of a lot of the dropshipped shit.

[Anonymous No.10885072]

>>10884975
Most common choice is Leia. I'd try searching "[anime / cartoon / movie] mom's. Honestly I think no one would bat an eye if you picked one of those characters and just happened to be pregnant. My condolences for your eyeballs when you have to inevitably run into porn while searching for options though

[Anonymous No.10885094]

How hard dose worbla get? I need to make this foam turn solid and if in going to put the money Into armor and a shit ton of worbla if like it to be durable as an outer layer.

[Anonymous No.10885188]

So i'm going to try cosplay for the first time, what do i need in a wig? I assume it needs to be heat resistant, right? I'm probably going to get it 2nd hand.

[Anonymous No.10885387]

>>10885188
Heat resistant, in the color you want, and slightly longer than your character's style. If you buy it second hand, wash it first. Some good things to look for (usually in the reviews of the wig) is that it's full so that weft tracks don't easily show.

[Anonymous No.10885556]

>>10885387
Thank you

[Anonymous No.10885675]

Any tips on temporary white hair color for someone with very dark hair? or is bleaching the only way to go?

[Anonymous No.10885781]

>>10885675
It's called wig if you don't want to look like ass or give yourself hair damage. Wigs are plentiful and cheap enough that you can get something for like $20 off Amazon.

Also very dark hair will not bleach to "white", you're going to get blonde or yellowish tan.

[Anonymous No.10885811]

Guys, isn't there a booru for cosplays?
Why isn't there a site where I can easily find high-quality cosplays of given characters?

[Anonymous No.10886262]

What are some costumes a male fatass can actually pull off without trying to be funny?
The first thing that comes to mind for me is Porco Rosso but i'm sure there's more.

[Anonymous No.10886441]

trying to figure out how to go about his jacket, I’m not very good with altering patterns
should I go from a blazer and add a zipper or add a collar to a zip up?

[Anonymous No.10886445]

>>10886262
However no girls over like 22 will have any idea who you are

[Anonymous No.10886575]

the only thing I'm missing for my magnemite costume is the fuckin central sphere, anyone have any good recommendations? The largest foam hemispheres i could find at Michaels were just a tad too small for my head (and i don't have a big head) I'm thinking like a plastic fishbowl or some kind of ball or something. Ideally i'd also like to get ahold of some kind of one way mirror type material to put behind the eye but that's not a vital component

[Anonymous No.10886591]

>>10886575
What about an astronaut helmet? if you repaint the visor for the eye just flip it up for visibility
>>10886441
Well the zipper is to the side so a pre-made blazer or zip jacket is not going to work if you want that detail right. it might be easier to get a plain white pullover sweater, replace the neckline with the dark blue collar and then add a non functional zipper

[Anonymous No.10886620]

>>10874155
>>10874192
Before it archives, sorry for the late follow up. The Saalvi beret is excellent quality, thick wool and a nice satin liner and leather binding. Really _needs_ shaving and shaping or it looks like a mushroom! I'll get it there.
>WOLVERINES!!

[Anonymous No.10886623]

>>10886620
Also, thx /cgl/!

[Anonymous No.10886624]

>>10886591
thanks, that’s the conclusion I came to last night too, shouldn’t be too hard

[Anonymous No.10886678]

Where do people who go to conventions go when theres no cons?

[Anonymous No.10886692]

I'm looking for that thin red line below the eyes, but I'm not sure how it is called exactly. Eye shadow, I guess, but what type of eye shadow is that even?

[Anonymous No.10886697]

>>10886678
Thier bedrooms.

[Anonymous No.10886725]

>>10886692
the kind of eyeshadow that is red? this looks like red eyeliner pencil generously applied with blending

[Anonymous No.10886829]

I have a wig with a big braid that is all frizzy and has a bunch of loose hairs. Is there any alternative to undoing the braid and then re-braiding the hair?

What should I do to prevent hairs from getting pulled out of the braid during wear? Should I hairspray the whole braid?

[Anonymous No.10886920]

>>10886620
>Before it archives
What is the reply count before auto archive?

[Anonymous No.10886924]

>>10886920
300, it's already on the way down

>>10872901
And a question that probably fits here: I'm working on a Kirei Kotomine cosplay. The catholic priest clothes are easy enough, but I'm having some trouble finding an appropriate wig. Could I get some help with this? I live in Europe

[Anonymous No.10887017]

>>10886692
I don't think there's a name for the red line specifically so much as it is a design feature of several types of makeup styles. I see it used a lot in fox spirit / kitsune character makeup.

[Anonymous No.10887018]

>>10886829
Rebraiding the hair is going to make it the neatest, but yes you can fix it while braided. Take a rat tail comb and use the stick end and the brush to gently guide the hairs into the direction that makes them look neat, then tuck the ends into the next part of the braid. Hairspray, gentle hair dryer, then repeat until satisfied. Once finished, get a fine mesh netting the same color as the wig and place it over the braid like a sock. Use pins to secure and give it the braided detailing. There's plenty of tutorials on this for Rapunzel, Elsa, and other Disney cosplays.

[Anonymous No.10887019]

>>10886924
Almost any midlength wig will work, it's just about the styling. If you want to do a glued hairline, then any wig will work. If you want a natural hairline then you need a lacefront wig.

[Anonymous No.10887036]

For some context, I'm the guy who posted the Leon Von Alvensleben thread. Looking for advice in general on obtaining clothing matching this image which I'm using for reference.

However, at the moment my main concern is obtaining a lab coat. Will one off amazon do?
Are there certain brands that have worked better than others for you guys?

Any advice is appreciated. I only have 12 days until Halloween so any fast-shipping site recs would be a big help.

[Anonymous No.10887037]

>>10887036
Oh, and does anyone have any experience with compression shirts to enhance musculature/shrink a tummy for a costume? I've heard good things, I'm already relatively in shape, and I'm hitting the gym to make sure I at least approach the character's build (in the ref image and others), but I also wanted to see if a compression shirt would help that along.

[Anonymous No.10887068]

>>10887019
Aw, damn. I've never styled a wig before, no idea what you even mean by glued vs lacefront. Any tutorials you'd recommend other than what's on the OP?

[Anonymous No.10887119]

>>10872901
N00b/casual here. Apparently cosplay wigs need to be cut/styled. I had no idea. I bought one 2 months ago and never even bothered to try it on, because hey, why wouldn't it look like the picture? I'd never even heard of avergae cosplayers having to cut/style their wigs. Well fuck.

Con is in 2 days and I have literally no fucking clue where to even begin. I don't even comb my own fucking hair much less synthetic hair, lmfao. What do, /cgl/? Pic related is the wig. Next photo is what I want it to look like. I have a few clips, a brush, some glue, and scissors. No heat source (blow dryer, curling iron).

[Anonymous No.10887120]

>>10887119
Sorry for the shitty rotate. Stupid fucking phone photos.

[Anonymous No.10887182]

>>10887036
>>10887037
The shirt is anime clothing logic and can't authentically be replicated irl. You'd have to lean more into the costuming aspect and wear a soft muscle suit underneath, paint a fake chest, or make a super tight and thin shirt that you paint on top of.

[Anonymous No.10887183]

>>10887068
Glued hairlines are an intermediate level skill. Honestly, it might just be in your best interest to buy a prestyled wig. Look at websites like l-email. If you're ready to try though, here's some tutorials:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsVkxabRZnE&pp=ygUhYW5pbWUgc3R5bGUgZ3Jhdml0eSBkZWZ5aW5nIGJhbmdz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDUs78Ag74g&pp=ygUhYW5pbWUgc3R5bGUgZ3Jhdml0eSBkZWZ5aW5nIGJhbmdz

[Anonymous No.10887184]

>>10887119
Take it to a stylist and ask them to replicate the picture. Otherwise, look up some tutorials and buy your tools. Chop chop.

[Anonymous No.10887186]

>>10887184
I tried it myself and created this abomination. I look like a fucking crossdresser lmfao. It's bad. Real bad. Sigh. I guess I have a new appreciation for you guys. IDK how tf you people work with hair/wigs, this shit seems impossible.

I'll try the hairdresser thing but to be honest, I think at this point it's just fucking butchered. I should have never touched it.

[Anonymous No.10887194]

>>10887186
i was gonna give some constructive advice and then realized that outfit is the cosplay and honestly its perfect how it is

[Anonymous No.10887197]

>>10887182
I appreciate the advice, many thanks.

[Anonymous No.10887274]

would it be feasible to do "fake eyes" and a "fake mouth" for a cosplay like this? or would i have to just put on a lot of black paint over my face to try and replicate a look like this? that is, doing a look like this where my face is "darkened" - could i just shove a black mask underneath and use fake eyes and a mouth? would it still look as good, or are there ways to make it look good? or would it only really work well with black makeup or something?

[Anonymous No.10887325]

>>10887274
For the mouth you could put a black mesh fabric and fake halloween teeth or paint teeth on the mesh and attach it to the mask underneath. For the eyes, trying to do fake eyes would limit your ability to see so maybe mesh fabric again but a ton of black eye makeup would probably look the best and be easiest to wear.

[Anonymous No.10887338]

>>10887194
No pic but I fixed it up some more and it's much better. It is what it is! Helps the cosplay is kind of a joke anyways so no big deal.

[Anonymous No.10887451]

>>10887186
We all were in your shoes once. Many people opt to buy cheap shitty wigs for the first time just to get a feel of cutting them. There's some excellent tutorials on youtube for next time.

Also, it takes so much long to cut than it looks. I used to get really impatient and leave my wigs too long or just not put enough effort into the style and it wouldn't look like the character. Again, it's live and learn. You'll get there. Best of luck with your costume!

>>10887197
Many no problemos

[Anonymous No.10887470]

Im gonna try and be olivia from F&H2 but I kinda need help with her top, what type of long sleeves + camisole should i look for?

[Anonymous No.10887648]

Heyo, stupid question.

I'm in deep and made myself a wizard costume. Sewn up a jacket, hat, some leg dealies and even fashioned a staff.

I've gotten together some variety belts and pouches and bottles... but I feel like I'm missing SOMETHING.

A sash? belt? I feel like I need more bLuE.

[Anonymous No.10887661]

>>10887183
Thanks anon, I found something that fits on Shein

[Anonymous No.10887676]

>>10887648
you forgot to put yellow stars on the hat anon

[Anonymous No.10887784]

>>10887648
Accessories. Many rings, necklaces, and earrings. Leather wrap the staff. Make a book of spells or spell cards for one of your pouches.

Imo a little weathering wouldn't hurt but you'd have to keep it consistent across the whole thing and idk if you'd be up for doing that to a pure white costume.

[Anonymous No.10887785]

>>10887470
You're overthinking this. Just buy a random shirt and cami from wherever. If you interpret the skirt as a satin, then make the cami satin too. If you think its a knit, make sure they're both knits.

[Anonymous No.10887794]

>>10887676
For better, or not better, the cringe wizard does not have any yellow stars :^)

>>10887784
I looked up a bit of cosplay weathering, and a lot of it seems to be for more metal/leather outfits, so I'm not sure what I could do with this one to give it more character on that front. I might be dumb desu.

But a book and spell cards is a hell of an idea, thats interesting.

[Anonymous No.10887806]

>>10887794
ohh it's a specific thing.
in my opinion think it would look more natural if the pants were a little brown, like stained with coffee or something but look up tutorials before doing anything. it looks a little too clean desu
get an actual rope for the belt, if you have any Dollar trees nearby they have a thick decorative rope get a couple so you can wrap it that many times

[Anonymous No.10887830]

>>10887806
Its really only loosely based on it desu, at this point I've gone full off the rails.

>>it looks too clean
This is think is the idea I've been missing, all the unbroken white is kinda distracting.

I think maybe some brown pants might be in order, hol up

[Anonymous No.10888145]

>>10872901
Newfag here, where can I buy a (quality) lolita dress that will arrive before halloween? I'm located in the states btw.

[Anonymous No.10888168]

>>10872901
How do I get the top and the bottom to match color?
Bottom is cotton and the top is 65/35 poly/cotton. I should I seen this coming. The differing materials and their differing uptake rates or w/e have been vexing me. I thought if I mixed the Rit all purpose dye and the synthetic fiber dye of the same color it would produce a uniformish effect. I was obviously mistaken.
I tried to fade the pants by running them through the wash at high temp/heavy duty which worked a little, but not enough.
>inb4 wrinkles

[Anonymous No.10888307]

>>10887830
That's what weathering is ya silly. In other words making something look like its been worn using artificial means (coffee like the other anon said)

[Anonymous No.10889564]

Just bought my first pair of cosplay contacts and can't really see out of them because the coloring is fogging my view. Am I doing something wrong?

[Anonymous No.10889803]

just a friendly reminder that if you exclusively ordee costumes, and as some niggas claim, pay hundreds for pre-made shit, YOU ARE A LOSER AND A BUM. YOU HAVE NO ORIGINAL BONE IN YOUR BODY, YOU ONLY TAKE WHAT OTHERS HAVE MADE AND PRETEND TO BE THE ART. This board, and "cosplaying" as an idea is just so fucking autistic at this point, you don't have to order a fucking outfit of a named fictional character, you can be anything, you don't need expensive materials, you don't need to be a fucking helpless baby over your fucking costume.
I am tired of seeing "cosplayers", they always pretend like they are celebrities for ordering some cheap ass latex shit and they always seethe at me because i start from scratch. I do it from the beginning and the result shows. Be yourself, be authentic, that is the whole fucking point of costumes, not this fuckong matrix goyslop shit fuck you niggers fucking die already.

[Anonymous No.10889866]

>>10889564
Nope, they're like that. That's why most people wear them for short periods of time.

[Anonymous No.10889874]

Does anyone know what material this blue coat from Lies of P be? Cotton, Denim, Wool? According to ChatGPT, historically, tailcoats were made of wool.

[Anonymous No.10889983]

Anyone have any ideas for the best way to smooth translucent PETG while also maintaining the translucent and cool "gel" finish!

[Anonymous No.10890058]

>>10889874
jeans

[Anonymous No.10890164]

So, an Anon already posted asking for advice on how to style wigs, but I feel like I'll have to ask again because I need more specific advice.

I'm having some problems on properly styling bangs (both blunt and ones with spikes).

I wore my Nijika costume twice, first time we cut the bangs horizontally with a scissor, then hold together some portions of it with my fingers and sprayed some hair fixer on it (the can was pretty close to the hair). End result is on pic 1, looked way too "blocky" and somewhat weird, also some parts of the bangs were entering my hair.

Second time, I cut all of it to a more proper length but forgot to style, so it ended up looking, well, unstyled. I also think I cut way too much of the side hair, because I just noticed later on the pics we got that my hair was somewhat showing on the sides (pic 2).

I'm planning on later doing Gura (blunt bangs) and sooner Ulquiorra (spiky hair), already bought a straight black wig and wanted to know any tips and tricks, both for cutting (like separating portions of it to cut individually instead of cutting all the hair loose), doing the spikes his hair has around the neck and doing those crossed bangs he has, which to me it looks like two long portions of hair crossed one above another and sprayed to hold the pointy shape and the placement.

pic 3 is the wig I bought for Ulquiorra (the pic is from the wig's customer reviews and ratings), pic 4 is the goal for it.

one last addendo, I already tried doing spiky bangs, on my gf's wig (she was cosplaying bocchi), this time we tried spraying it with hair fixer from a good distance, holding the hair together so it holds the pointy shape and blowing some hot air to shape it nicely (didnt work out, probably because the order we did this process was wrong).

Thanks in advance guys.

[Anonymous No.10890232]

I know this thread is hitting limit but does anybody have good custom or toric colored contact brand recommendations? My eye situation is that I need to wear toric in one eye and normal in the other- I know toric contacts exist in natural colors, but I'm looking for red and haven't been able to find anything.

[Anonymous No.10890299]

>>10890232
Most people with special eyes like us don't usually wear color contacts, so I can't tell you any reviews on them, but I hear that honeycolor or pinkyparadise has them. I can't remember which one though