Don't think I saw one but can we have a general help thread?

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Anonymous Tue Mar 26 19:57:22 2013 No.6724638 [Reply] [Original]

Don't think I saw one but can we have a general help thread?

Anonymous Tue Mar 26 20:09:22 2013 No.6724673
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I'll bite

I'm thinking about doing a Jack Frost cosplay of sorts (pic related, not that pretty boy one from that one newer movie). I'm torn between gijinka and just flat-out Jack Frost.

If I go straight-up Jack Frost, how might I go about doing his face/head? Is there some sort of like.. sphere or something I can hollow out/wear as a mask and just cut out the eyes? I was just thinking like a foam sphere or something, do they just sell those at like Joann's?

On the other hand, if I go gijinka, what would be a good white face/body paint to use? Preferably one that I can buy in American stores in person. I've never bought anything like this, but I always hear of Ben Nye being great, though it's not sold in stores..

Anonymous Tue Mar 26 20:15:52 2013 No.6724690
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Asking this again since the last thread autosaged before anyone replied.

I plan to add lights to my cosplay, but I'm not quite sure what type of lights to use. I'm thinking LEDs for the more circular shapes, EL sheets for the triangular things on the boots, and possibly EL tape for what runs around his hips.

Would that work? Also, will the EL tape be damaged if I bend it ('round the hips)?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 20:30:22 2013 No.6724727 Does anyone know if peach skin pleats well? I tried googling it, but all I get results for are actual peach skin facts, no matter how I word my search

Anonymous Tue Mar 26 20:31:53 2013 No.6724735

>>6724673
I have no experience with this, but I imagine you could make it like a deadmau5 head without the ears? i've seen some pretty decent homemade ones.
a few tutorials that seem okay from my quick internet search:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Deadmau5-Head
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Deadmau5-Mau5head/

Anonymous Tue Mar 26 22:52:22 2013 No.6725202

I recently finished an art project where my teacher gave us a shit ton of cardboard to make statues. Thing is, I only used half so I have about 10 large sheets of unused material. My question is, are there any cool or easy armors to make using cardboard?

TL;DR
What are some cool/simple cardboard cosplays?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 22:58:52 2013 No.6725218 >>6725202 Go look up featherweight on CosCom, he works almost exclusively with cardboard.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:10:52 2013 No.6725260 File: 103 KB, 240x330, WildTiger_8812.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Would anyone happen to have a full turn-around reference sheet for Kotetsu's robosuit?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:14:22 2013 No.6725280 >>6725260 No, but there's this very high quality, high detail figure. Looking at pics of it from different angles might help (look at the pictures in the "Official" and "Other" tabs, especially). http://myfigurecollection.net/item/91753

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:15:52 2013 No.6725281 >>6725280 >http://myfigurecollection.net/item/91753 Thanks, that's the second best thing!

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:20:52 2013 No.6725296 File: 73 KB, 583x1000, DSCN9932_zpsae9b52cc.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Can anyone think of a cosplay that this coat would do well with? Alternatively, could I use this in an Elegant Gothic Aristocrat outfit?

>>	Velociraptor !!KB448Br2gIo Tue Mar 26 23:25:52 2013 No.6725315 File: 1.76 MB, 1612x2056, OHB_002.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6725260 Do these help at all? >1/2

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:26:53 2013 No.6725319 >>6725296 One of the dudes from Victorian Romance Emma?

>>	Velociraptor !!KB448Br2gIo Tue Mar 26 23:27:53 2013 No.6725326 File: 1.75 MB, 1622x2041, OHB_003.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6725260 >>6725315 >2/2

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:30:22 2013 No.6725334 >>6725218 cool, thank you!

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:31:52 2013 No.6725340 >>6725296 Hazama from Blazblue wore a suit like that didn't he? Sorry, it's been I played that game.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:34:52 2013 No.6725352 >>6725315 >>6725326 Oh, these are great! Thank you!

Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:36:52 2013 No.6725359

Is there some good trick for making armor and the like match across the body? I've been thinking about cosplaying a character with a set of mechanical arms, but as I won't be working from a pep file or anything, I've been worrying about how to make both arms match. I don't think I'll just be able to duplicate pieces since the design isn't completely symmetrical (er, that is both arms are the same design, mirrored, but each arm isn't symmetrical on its own). Is there some trick to it, or do you just have to be careful and prototype a lot?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:38:22 2013 No.6725365 >>6725340 Hazama's coat is a little darker than this, almost black. But I think it might be able to work

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:40:22 2013 No.6725378 >>6725359 >that is both arms are the same design, mirrored, Flip the pattern piece for one side over. Trace. Congratulations, you have an opposite-sided piece. From there on, make any adjustments necessary for each side.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:45:22 2013 No.6725401 >>6725340 >>6725319 I like these suggestions, and will look more into them. But does anyone have any other suggestions?

Anonymous Tue Mar 26 23:45:52 2013 No.6725399
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First time wig buyer here
Well, I ordered this wig from lucaille since it's pretty cheap. The thing is, the place where the wig gathers together is not tight enough so there is a hole in the middle of the wig (this didn't happen with my other wig).

Around the middle are frizzled and messy short fibers.

Another issue is that, due to the way the store styled it, the back is layered really short, and this makes the behind having a very noticeable bump. I find the bump really retarded.

Perhaps silicone spray would solve all the issues? Should I try to save this wig or just bitch to Lucaille?

My other wig came perfect, except it also has the messy frizzled fibers around the gathering, but at a lesser degree than this wig.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 02:16:53 2013 No.6725742 [DELETED]

I know it's been done and done, but I was thinking about dressing as my own interpretation of the Mad Hatter for an upcoming convention. I have coat pretty much like the one in this post.

>>6725296

I was thinking about using it for this. Should I try go full on Elegant Gothic Aristocrat with it? If so, how should I go about doing this?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 02:23:53 2013 No.6725750 >>67253grab a needle and some black thread and stitch the two edges together with a few stitches and tie it off. quick fix.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 04:26:23 2013 No.6725916 File: 741 KB, 1000x800, Untitled-1 copy copy.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] So I'm planning to make this wig but unsure about the color. Stuck between hot pink and raspberry from Arda. If not any of those colors, mind giving suggestions?

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 04:37:53 2013 No.6725930

I need second opinions here.

I am in a PMMM cosplay group and I was originally going to be Madoka, but the costume I ordered was a bit too big for me so I gave it to a friend of mine (who makes a really cute Madoka anyway, so it was all good). We were missing a Kyoko so my friends asked me if I could be here and I agreed, even if she's not really a character I wanted to cosplay super bad.
The only thing is that her outfit is super unflattering on me, the dress itself is fine, but I have very flabby arms and thick thighs.
I can't do much about the arms other than be careful about my posing, but I was thinking of instead of wearing her thigh-highs I'll just go with a pair of stockings.
I'm just worried people will be too upset... but I really don't want muffin top thighs because that's just gross.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 04:51:53 2013 No.6725937
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>>6725916
If you actually look at Lulu's in-game model, her hair is neither of those colours. tbh I don't think such a bright pink would look very good. I'm not sure what to suggest as another colour though.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 04:52:53 2013 No.6725938 >>6725930 Spanx under dance tights and then some slightly larger socks and fashion tape and you can have minimally-muffining thigh highs! i'm a super pear and i do this for cosplay all the time

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 04:54:23 2013 No.6725940 >>6725930 Did you ever consider cutting socks/tights that fit you well and just using sock glue to keep them from falling? It's a good way to avoid muffin top!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 04:56:53 2013 No.6725942 >>6725937 Yeah but there's the two choices of either doing in game or splash art really. Figured it would be easier to find colors for the splash art than the in game model honestly.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 05:02:24 2013 No.6725949 >>6725942 That's very true. I still don't think either of those pinks would work though, because there's still that purpley-maroon feel to the colour, even in the splash. It's not just a straight pink.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 05:07:23 2013 No.6725954 >>6725942 I think you might be a little colour blind, anon. Her hair is definitely a maroon/burgundy colour, not hot pink.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 12:48:24 2013 No.6726312
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Speaking of wigs...I'm in need of some advice on mine.

I'm going to be cosplaying Toramaru Shou (image related), who has black streaks in her hair. I know I can sharpie dye the streaks in, but I want them to be/stay distinct from fibers of the main color.

How can I keep them from 'unraveling' and getting wound up in the rest of the wig? Will it just kind of naturally happen if I dye them correctly? I really don't know much of anything about wig styling yet...

Sharpie dyeing makes me kind of nervous, too, even if it is just coloring the hair fibers. Is there an easier way to do streaks for a newbie?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 12:57:23 2013 No.6726329 >>6726312 With keeping the darker streaks more distinct than the rest of the wig, just use hair glue or g2b glue spray - be forewarned, sharpies tends to run with any sort of spray, so possibly just using the g2b glue in a tube would be best for you.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 13:01:54 2013 No.6726334

>>6726329
Does the hair stay flexible after you use that sort of thing? I wanted to avoid making it too stiff, because I'm used to very short hair and I'll surely be brushing it out of my face constantly.

Thanks for the warning, I'd probably have used the spray otherwise.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 13:02:23 2013 No.6726338 >>6726312 http://arda-wigs.com/blogs/tutorials/6177662-making-a-cloud-wig good example of individual spikes, good luck

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 13:03:54 2013 No.6726340 >>6726312 Sorry for all the seperate replies, lol Heres another method of sealing the sharpie using floor wax? According to a few posters here, its a tried and true method but I've never done it. Hope those two links help you!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 13:04:54 2013 No.6726341 >>6726312 FUCK forgot to paste the link D: Sorry! http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=258582

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 13:28:23 2013 No.6726368 >>6724638 Can anyone point me in the direction for finding a good quality red zentai suit? Price isn't a issue.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 13:56:23 2013 No.6726405 >>6725940 >>6725938 Wow, I didn't think of that at all! Thanks, that's a really good tip! It's only a few days until the Con but maybe I'll be able to do something.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 13:56:53 2013 No.6726406
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Alright, a circle lenses question.

I bought a pair EOS New Adult Pink lenses on pinkyparadise and they ended up looking incredibly derpy on me.

I don't know what caused this problem because in the case they seemed just fine to me and nothing looked "off", and I don't think it was a makeup issue...Was I just unlucky to get a huge case of the derp with faulty contacts or did my astigmatism had something to do with it?

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 13:57:24 2013 No.6726407
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Ok, so this is my Starfire new 52 concept. I know she's not the most liked character but my friend is going as raven so I thought why the hell not. I didn't want to do her actual outfit because I don't have the tits and I really don't want to be half naked in front of a bunch of strangers.

This is just a rough sketch so sorry and excuse the sratchiness/sketchiness of it. I want to make it look like armor instead of just spandex fabric. I was planning to make the armor out of craft foam and I guess gluing it to the fabric underneath? I've never made armor before but I plan to look at a lot of tutorials. The MAIN thing i need help with is the bottoms. Since i wanted it to be armor i was going to make the bikini out of craft foam to but then i was thinking about it, and i probably wouldn't be able to sit down, which won't do. Plus, it'd be pretty herd to make an armor bikini.. I don't know, I'm pretty lost atm. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 18:22:24 2013 No.6726829
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I have a pattern for bloomers but I want to make them ultra fluffy and large to exaggerate them. Do I just double or triple the pattern's size of what I need for regular ones and just gather it more in the waist and thigh areas?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 18:23:54 2013 No.6726834 >>6726406 I cannot tell what is wrong with them since the pics seem blurry. They don't seem that bad to me. If your astigmatism is large, then circle lenses in general won't fit properly and can potentially move around your eye in weird ways.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 18:42:53 2013 No.6726898
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Holy shit do I ever need help.

I'm a maniac for RHS, But I hate the leather-strap ones and the ribbon ones, so my options are majorly limited.

LO AND BEHOLD, RAKUTEN! AND FOR CHEAP!

I just need help figuring out these sizes, ugh. My feet fit with about 1cm of wiggle room into Bodyline RHS size 26.5, and the width is just right for my wide feet at that size.

Please please help me dearest seagulls, I have never encountered this much want, not even when Chess Chocolate came out!

Here's the link to all the Japanese sizing info/chart: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/dreamv/item/511471/

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 19:02:23 2013 No.6726933

>>6726829
I'm on my phone so I can't really explain this properly but basically you cut slashes in the pattern so you end up with say 4 seperate parts of one one pattern piece. get some new pattern paper out and position the parts 3cm apart from each other draw around new pattern piece and cut out. it goes without saying that you are slashing vertically across the pattern btw

if you're still confused I can draw it out for you when I'm home

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 19:10:23 2013 No.6726960 >>6726898 Those are fucking cute. And I don't even LIKE leopard print.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 19:12:23 2013 No.6726964 >>6726898 >>6726960 Also, sorry I can't help with the sizing much. It doesn't look like they go larger than LL/24.5cm.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 19:12:23 2013 No.6726966 >>6726933 I think I understand. Are the vertical lines angled in any particular way or just as straight as you can with them?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 19:28:23 2013 No.6727001 File: 96 KB, 471x239, ORANGE.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any advice on dyeing suits? I need to dye the collar area of a white blazer so it matches this.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 19:49:53 2013 No.6727042
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>>6726960
>>6726964

IKR? I hate leopard print (I think it's tacky as hell, like zebra print) but those shoes, ugh.

>mfw

Aw, crap. I could do 25.5 at the smallest. Are you sure? Thanks anyways.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 19:53:53 2013 No.6727049

>>6727042
Yeah. Sadly so. The size chart says: S (23cm), M (23.5cm), L (24cm) and LL (24.5cm). You might be able to get another shop to replicate the style with the photos, though. I know an*tai*na does custom shoes from photos. They also have leopard print, but it appears to be a somewhat larger pattern than the ones on Rakuten.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 19:59:23 2013 No.6727057 >>6727049 I've heard about that, but I've also heard bad things about antaina too. Is if a safe bet to make, good quality and such?

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 20:24:53 2013 No.6727120
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>>6726966
Nope they are just straight down but keep them at a right angle to the bottom of the bloomer pattern, I've attached a stunning illustration to demonstrate the procedure
Where I've drawn an arrow saying 'Slash' it's important that you slash at this location (where the crotch line meets the waist line) - DO NOT slash anywhere on the crotch line because you will fuck it up
My illustration has 3 parts but it doesn't matter how many parts you as long as it's 3 or 4 so don't go over or under that!

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 20:30:23 2013 No.6727139

>>6727001
To get a colour like that (which I see as red, but whatever), you're going to have to leave it in the dye for ages. Like, I dyed a 10cm strip of lightweight silk a similar colour and it took about forty minutes. I wouldn't recommend using machine dyes or anything like that., since red is the hardest colour to get even with proper dyes.

What do you mean dye the collar anyway? You mean like, whilst it's attached to the suit?

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 20:32:53 2013 No.6727150

>>6727057
Well, I haven't ordered from them in a while, but I never had issue with them. I got some shoes made up in colours that weren't previously listed without issue. That was about a year ago and they've held up to daily wear with some minor dings and wrinkles, but no scuffs.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 20:46:53 2013 No.6727200
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>>6727139
thanks for the advice! I'm going to go to joann this weekend to buy the dye, any brands I should avoid? this is going to be my first time.

it's more orange irl, sorry! I took a photo of the color fabric I need to match and it came out strange.

What I mean by the collar is literally just that area. I'd try and describe it but I feel like I'd confuse you more. the collar area is all I need because it's the only thing that's visible in the outfit (pic related is close to what i need)

I hope this is coherent, anon! I'm a bit low on sleep at the moment.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 20:53:54 2013 No.6727220 >>6727120 Ahh gotcha. Thanks a bunch anon!

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 20:56:23 2013 No.6727234 >>6727150 Ok, I'll try it then. Thanks for helping me even though you really didn't have to! <3

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 22:13:24 2013 No.6727378
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So, my Kumagawa costume is all but complete. The screws are done, the Gakuran just needs some minor sewing, the wig is perfectly styled. I just have one problem left.

How do I get my eyes to look like this? A friend of mine suggested eyeshadow, or was it eyeliner? Reguardless, halp.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 22:20:23 2013 No.6727392
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So I'm nearly finished with a Rosedust cosplay and I feel kind of silly for being stuck at this part but I'm not quite sure how to make a feather curl like that. I just bought three pink ostrich feathers (in case I screw up at all) and I have not the slightest clue on how to get them to curl. Any help?

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 22:28:23 2013 No.6727406 >>6727392 Maybe pipecleaners?

>>	None !!6okAHTBtkbF Wed Mar 27 22:30:23 2013 No.6727409 >>6727392 >classic MLP >mah nigga

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 22:47:53 2013 No.6727441
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>>6727409
Agreed. But as a classic MLP cosplayer, prepare for "OMG FLUTTERSHY" and then "Oh wait, you're not Fluttershy? You're one of those GEE-THREES I CAN'T STAND THEM THEY'RE SO FAT AND UGLY." All previous gens of ponies are G3's apparently.

>>	Anonymous Wed Mar 27 23:11:53 2013 No.6727474 >>6727392 there's suppose to be a way to gently curl feathers with a pair of scissors.. I can try to find the tutorial somewhere.

Anonymous Wed Mar 27 23:21:53 2013 No.6727499

>>6727392
>To curl the spine, run the feather over an edge, for example the dull back of a
table knife, or the dull edge of pair of scissors, or a letter opener, as you would, if you were curling ribbon. However, be a lot more gentle with your feather, or you will destroy it. You may have to experiment to find an edge that works well for you.

>Use a gentle, but firm pressure to gently bend the spine over the edge starting at the bottom of the feather, and kind of walk it along the edge, moving your way up the spine bit, by bit gently bending and pressing the spine against the
blunt edge with your thumb. This make a series of little dents. Try not to make deep cuts, or creases, which will weaken the spine and may cause it to break.

>Gradually work your way up the spine to curl the entire feather. Repeat for as much curl as you wish. The feather will tend to curl either to the right or to the left, depending on which side of the bird it came from. This will become
apparent very quickly, but it is nice to have feathers curling in both directions, if you want a fluffy, full appearance on your hat.

Courtesy of the SCA Milliners message board.

I've had luck doing the inverse and flattening feathers with a hair iron, so you might also have luck using a curling iron.

Anonymous Thu Mar 28 01:04:54 2013 No.6727770
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Hi! I'm doing Nekomata and need some help with the bodysuit/jacket. I'm wondering what would be the best way to go about it all.

I'm thinking of just buying this: http://www.amazon.com/Spandex-Zentai-Fullbody-Catsuit-Without/dp/B00B25SCX4/

Which is just a zentai without the head and then making the jacket as armwarmersshort jacket. I figure it would be less hot than making the jacket connected and doubling up on the black by the elbows. I live in Arizona and am wearing this to AZ and Cali cons, so it needs to be as cool as possible in the summertime.

I'm also wondering about the ribbing on the elbows/chest. Should I just leave that out? Should I just make my own fucking suit? I'm looking for any recommendations on what to do. Budget isn't really an issue as long as it doesn't total up to over $200 for the bodysuit/jacket. My skill level is low to mid-tier. I've never done any kind of zentai/bodysuit before which is why I'd like to buy this one. I've got experience with stretch knits and furs though.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 04:35:55 2013 No.6728097 >>6727378 No one can help me with this?

Anonymous Thu Mar 28 04:46:25 2013 No.6728107

>>6728097
I am going to assume Kumagawa is the one with the screw and it would be a combination of both eyeliner and eyeshadow. Eyeliner to make the outline and eyeshadow to blend it out slightly so it doesn't look like you just drew lines on your eyes.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 05:34:25 2013 No.6728141 >>6728107 Yep, the one with the screws. I've never done either before. How hard is it to get right/fuck up?

Anonymous Thu Mar 28 05:57:55 2013 No.6728152
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I'm making a blouse, and the pattern I want to use is great apart from the length - it's too long. Usually I'd just chop the pattern shorter by the six inches it needs, but in this case the darts don't finish before I need to cut it (I've attached a picture of the pattern to show where I want to cut it and the darts).

Do I just cut it shorter, or do I need to re-draw the darts? Thank you!

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 06:32:25 2013 No.6728169 >>6728141 I dunno, I haven't really tried manipulating my eyeshape before but if people can create the droopy Ciel eye then I'm sure you can emulate Kumagawa's eyes with enough practice!

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 06:39:55 2013 No.6728175 File: 298 KB, 647x351, wig.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I got scissor happy and cut my wig too short, is there anything I can do to salvage it or make it look pleasing to the eye?

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 07:34:25 2013 No.6728208 >>6728175 You could buy another wig and cut out wefts to sew in it make it a little longer? You could give it a bit more volume also if you wished. Would look more accurate.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 07:44:26 2013 No.6728218 >>6728152 Yeah you can slice right through the darts, it should still be the correct size.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 07:53:56 2013 No.6728224 >>6728152 Just slice through them, the darts will end when you cut it off rather than not hitting the hem, but the shaping will still remain.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 09:13:56 2013 No.6728284 >>6728175 I think that looks fine!

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 09:21:56 2013 No.6728286 >>6728175 That looks fine? It looks more realistic and less animu if you know what I mean. I wouldn't worry too much!

Anonymous Thu Mar 28 12:25:56 2013 No.6728450
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Hey all! I'm cosplaying Nazrin in the near future and I'm having a little trouble with her dowsing rods...

I've made the basic shape by heating PVC pipes, but I'm not sure how to go about the N-S-E-W symbols on the ends. Do you guys have any ideas?

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 12:34:57 2013 No.6728470 >>6728218 >>6728224 Thank you both! I thought that was the answer but I'm glad I checked.

Anonymous Thu Mar 28 12:49:56 2013 No.6728503
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I want to make a helmet/mask with vox [that sort of retro radio communications effect you get from old walky-talkies and such]

Already grabbed the rest of the stuff for the Black Egret and the last thing to do is the gasmask/helmet

Is this sort of thing even possible?

Anonymous Thu Mar 28 13:10:56 2013 No.6728546
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I need to make a long (ankle-length) jacket with an open front. I plan on just using a cotton fabric, but I want the jacket to have some stiffness to it that I don't think only cotton will give me, even with lining it, especially because the front isn't going to be fastened at all.

How would I go about stiffening it? Would putting some interfacing along the front and bottom seams do the trick? I don't want it to be rigid, I'd just like it to have some body so it doesn't fold too much when I'm just standing around/doing standing poses.

Image related, rough illustration of the jacket.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 13:11:56 2013 No.6728549 >>6728546 And then I derped, there ARE going to be sleeves on that, it's really kind of a cape/jacket hybrid.

>>	Anonymous Thu Mar 28 13:43:56 2013 No.6728632 >>6728208 I see! I will try wefting for the next con I wear this to. Thanks for the advice!! >>6728284 >>6728286 Ahh, thanks for the reassurance! I was really worried over it look too short/wonky.

Anonymous Thu Mar 28 13:49:56 2013 No.6728642

>>6728546

Interfacing should do exactly what you want. If you're using something kind of soft for the lining, you might want to face along the edges too. Just don't go for the super crazy heavy interfacing and you should be fine. Go for like a middle weight, like the type for outerwear or bottoms.

Anonymous Thu Mar 28 13:51:56 2013 No.6728644
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I'm doing a Shion cosplay for GJ-bu, and I'm having trouble finding a wig the right colour. I bought one and it ended up being FAR lighter than it was supposed to be. The best one I've found so far has been on classewig, but forgive me how do I order from there? From what I see it just ships to japanese, does it work like taobao where you find a buyer? Alternatively, does anyone know of any wigs close to her hair colour?

Anonymous Fri Mar 29 15:07:58 2013 No.6731281

The other day there was talk about how chrome spray paint doesn't actually dry/cure. I'm going to guess that's why my wooden sword's paint still comes off on my hands even 3 years later.

If I were to make something shiny and chrome like again, how do I go about getting the really shiny effect without it coming off on my hands? Silver isn't as reflective as chrome is, and is a flat gray with 'sparkles' in it.

Local Moose Friend !MHCNz5M/Cw Fri Mar 29 15:11:58 2013 No.6731288

>>6724690
EL tape is very very versatile! You can even cut it to shape, actually. I emailed them about it and was given a lot of information and a tutorial page. They used EL tape for the tron suits, so it's totally bendable. I say go for it, and it'll look super cool!

Beep Fri Mar 29 15:50:28 2013 No.6731320
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So I'm thinking about doing The Closer from Silent Hill. I really wanted to do a silent Hill cosplay, but everyone does Nurses, and the Mannequin is pretty much impossible. I already have an idea for the legs and shoes, but for the arms?? and the face. I'm a bit of a an amateur, and the hardest cosplay I've made is Painwheel. Any ideas or tips?

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 29 18:08:58 2013 No.6731533 Is there a way to cut a medium length wig into a boy-short length wig?

Anonymous Fri Mar 29 20:34:30 2013 No.6731845

Does anyone know where to find a make-up tutorial for males, cosplaying a male character?

I'm doing a couples cosplay with my SO and I want to do some simple make-up for him so we look nice in photographs. But when I search for tutorials all I can find is crossplay tutorials.

I know he'll probably need foundation and concealer at the very least, but I know fuck all about if I should do any contouring, eye shadow or anything like that. Advice is appreciated.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 29 21:12:30 2013 No.6731942 >>6731533 You take some scissors and cut the strands to the desired length.

>>	Anonymous Fri Mar 29 23:46:29 2013 No.6732279 >>6731288 Thanks, Moose-anon. Who did you email? / Where to buy?

Anonymous Sat Mar 30 06:04:00 2013 No.6732623

evening folks, misposted originally due to unfamiliarity with this board

reposting:

what do i need to know before i buy fabric over the internet? is it even possible? what sites should i use, and which should i be wary of? where can i get a good price? fast postage? wide range of stock? swatches? etc.

also, i live in australia

thanks guys, this seemed like a good place to ask

also, is it taboo to ask a store if they can order something in?

and a second thanks for humouring a vagrant

Anonymous Sat Mar 30 16:52:31 2013 No.6733235
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How much room should be in a chainmail sleeve? For instance, I can fit roughly my fist into the chainmail "tube". I'm having worries that it's too much.

(apologies for taping the thing together shittily, just didn't want to link it yet)

Local Moose Friend !MHCNz5M/Cw Sat Mar 30 17:05:31 2013 No.6733263

>>6732279
I emailed their site/company directly. If you google EL Tape the first result shouldbe their site, and you can order form there, too. You can either buy strips and do it yourself, or spend an extra penny to have them make it up custom for you.

>>6732623
Depends on what kind of fabric you want to buy. FabricDepot is having some issues right now, so stay away from there for a while.

Anonymous Sat Mar 30 18:51:32 2013 No.6733544
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Bumping help thread and searching for advice.

I want to cosplay Haydee Tebelin from Gankutsuo in her opera gown this summer. The problem is that it's going to be about a billion degrees where I am and I want to enter a masquerade. I'm already pretty pale as it is, but I freckle bad as fuck.

So my question is, do I wear a white Zentai suit and white face paint and risk getting all sweaty and melty, or do I not and not?

>>	Anonymous Sat Mar 30 22:39:32 2013 No.6733901 So does anyone have any advice or tutorials on how to do cat tails without it looking like you have a fat, furry tapeworm dangling from your ass? Would it be a good idea to work a wire into one?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 05:57:11 2013 No.6734474 >>6733544 why would you need white anything for skin...? She's not actually white, just pasty

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 11:00:40 2013 No.6734650
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>>6733235
you're probably fine to close it off now
it needs to be loose enough to get on and off easily and not restrict movement

mail purists might criticize your "sideways" sleeves though
making them the other direction makes the material "stretch" a bit more
it doesn't matter for a costume, where you're going for looks and not functionality, but assuming you're making a whole shirt, you will want to make the body the other way or you might have troubles getting into it

pic related

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 11:30:10 2013 No.6734666
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>>6734650
I used this tutorial http://metalsmithing.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-chain-mail-armor-from-start-finish-0118499/ and it did the sleeves that way.

I guess that's a problem then. I could change the sleeve so it goes the other way, I guess. But I don't really know how to attach it to the shirt then.
I'm also kinda short on time. Bleh.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 11:56:40 2013 No.6734686 File: 81 KB, 780x548, MADOKAWIG.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I found the perfect wig for my Ultimate Madoka cosplay, but it's from a site I've never heard of before. Has someone ever bought anything from Fashioncos?

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 12:18:10 2013 No.6734708
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I really need some help with this- this is what has happened to the trousers of my Motoko Kusanagi (grey combat suit) costume, which I wore once while it was incomplete and shitty looking. After that one day, the leggings I used as a base have started to get holes from being pulled apart by the chaps that I tacked on to keep them from flapping around as I walked.

I could sew closed the holes, but how do I stop it from happening again? I have a spare shirt with the exact same colour fabric I could use to re-enforce it, but I'm scared I'll fuck it up and end up with a lumpy butt. Plus 'cause it's stretchy fabric there's a chance that it won't help enough to make a difference.
Should I stray from the design to try and make it more practical? I've seen concept art for the new game where the chaps have extra straps (I can't really describe it) which would alleviate some of the tension on the leggings but I feel like it would be too inaccurate to the anime design...

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 12:20:11 2013 No.6734712 >>6734708 are you using a zig-zag stitch?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 12:33:40 2013 No.6734720 >>6734666 as I said, its fine. that's a common way to make a first shirt. only snubs would give you crap for it looks good, but you should alter the neckline to a slight v-neck so it won't sag as much

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 12:37:40 2013 No.6734723

>>6734712
On which part are you asking? The running stitch I tacked the chaps on with was really (and I mean REALLY) loose. Anyway, my sewing machine is a super old hunk of junk that only does one kind of stitch. Could attempt it by hand if that might help somewhere but...

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 13:06:10 2013 No.6734746

>>6734720
Well, if you say so. I might change it after if I have the time and rings for it.

I will do that too if I don't run out of wire. Otherwise, I'll just straighten it with a leather strip. I'll have a surcoat over the thing anyway.

Thanks for the help.

TemjinTBW Sun Mar 31 13:29:41 2013 No.6734780
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Whats the best place to get a high quality solid black full body zentai suit? MAybe one that has a removable hood or something? I have a morphsuits one but they aren't well made and its itchy as hell.

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 13:35:40 2013 No.6734787

I'm planning to make myself a stuffed dragon/crocodile type tail. Does anyone have any patterns? I know the basic principle is fairly simple (sew triangles together to make a cone, with a disk where it'll rest against my waist), but I'm not sure how to get the proportions right

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 13:37:41 2013 No.6734791 >>6734780 zentai-zentai.com is really good. Customizable too so you can get a removable hood. Very comfy.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 13:52:11 2013 No.6734820 Not sure if this counts as cosplay, but planning to make costumes to wear to festivals in the summer. Anyone have any suggestions for material that won't collapse/be ruined forever at the sight of mud or rain?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 14:04:40 2013 No.6734839 Anyone know where I can get a lycra/spandex Long sleeve shirt and pants? Not in one big suit.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 15:20:10 2013 No.6734947 So I have a TON of red and white fabric that I really want to use up. Anyone know what characters I could use it for? Not the shrine maiden uniform/Asuna from SAO/Ririchiyo from InuxBoku.

>>	TemjinTBW Sun Mar 31 16:21:40 2013 No.6735063 >>6734791 Thanks! I ordered a cotton one so hopefully that is less itchy.

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 16:37:10 2013 No.6735082
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So I'm going to be making my Garry coat from IB...but I'm not sure how to go about those frayed edges?

I seen others use fur for the collar and arm things but still not sure how to do the bottom? Should I burn it? but if I do that for the bottom could I do that for the other parts as well?

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 18:17:10 2013 No.6735255
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I'm making this guy for a con and I'd like to give the wings a kind of iridescent shine to them, kind of like how insects have that translucent multi-color gloss on their wings. Any ideas on how I'd go about getting that effect or would it just look stupid? Any advice on how to construct the wings in general would be appreciated as well. I have some ideas, but someone might have an easier way to make them.

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 19:26:42 2013 No.6735355
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I've been blown away looking at this hat for the past few days, and this feeling turned into an urge to cosplay Joseph wearing it.

How in the hell would one go about constructing it? I see the pilot/ushanka-esque hat as the base, but are those other things just lain/strapped on accordingly? Is this some sort of hat fashion technique or is Araki being ridiculous again?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 19:30:11 2013 No.6735366 >>6735355 Araki is being ridiculous. Its a stack of hats.

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 19:32:11 2013 No.6735377
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>>6735082
I made Garry for my boyfriend, I just cut up the edges with a pair of scissors. Didn't bother with a defrayer or whatever. It's important that you don't have any edges that are rectangular so you might have to continuously trim away at the bottom and sleeve ends until they look just about right. Pic related, I tried to be messy with the cutting but in the end it took a little bit more thought than I expected.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 19:34:42 2013 No.6735380 >>6735255 there is a window film you can use to do this. You can also pick it up at a hardware store in the blinds section. good luck

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 19:37:11 2013 No.6735386 File: 8 KB, 256x196, images.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any help on how to style a wig like this to get it poofy? I am really truly a noob. Please, any help would be very much appreciated!

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 21:13:11 2013 No.6735589 >>6735380 Thanks!

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 21:32:12 2013 No.6735627 File: 931 KB, 1000x855, maoyu.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any idea how to do this? Please Tutorials are helpful and appreciated.

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 21:43:41 2013 No.6735651 [DELETED]

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cgl I really need your help.

I've been working on my Keine cosplay and it's going to hell. I'm about five seconds from setting it on fire. I had the idea to make her dress and shape out of 4 skirts. One hoopskirt, a petticoat over the hoopskirt, a white under skirt over both of the two previous skirts, and then her top blue skirt.

But the shape isn't going as planned. The hoopskirt isn't working, and the petticoat is giving an odd poof, making it almost like a bubble skirt.

So is there any 30" petticoats online that has enough volume to fill out the circle skirts (white and blue) that I made for Keine?

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 21:44:41 2013 No.6735654
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Hey, for those of you who make head accessories like pic related, where do you get your flowers? I'm not sure where to start, and I was wondering if it's better to just go to a craft store (potentially expensive and subpar quality, judging from other craft supplies I've bought in my area) or to order from ebay.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 21:47:12 2013 No.6735658 >>6735377 I see...then what fabric did you use for the coat? The one I plan on using wouldn't fray like that. Did you also do that for the collar and bottom? If I did that with a collar wouldn't the interfacing show?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 22:02:42 2013 No.6735696 >>6735627 http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Elizabethan-Ruff

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 22:08:41 2013 No.6735711
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>>6735658
I used garbadine for his coat. I didn't really like how the ends frayed on their own but once I started cutting into the coat it looked a lot better probably because of whatever loose ends were blending into the cut edges. I basically cut Y's along the edge and tried to make it so that there were no rectangular strips of fabric along the hem. I also tried to not cut in a uniform manner around the edge because it looked way too neat.

I did end up doing the same sort of thing for the rest of the outfit including the bottom of the coat. The collar was a bit tricky because I wasn't sure how to tackle this in a somewhat neat manner. (Not sure if the following explanation will make sense but let me know.) I ended up attaching another, larger collar piece around the neck area to get the fraying look that's around Garry's shoulders, and then I attached a larger piece that would normally be interfaced as his "lapels" onto the remaining edge of the neck/chest area up until mid chest. So yeah, I didn't use interfacing for his collar.

I think I trimmed a bit more on the collar in pic related before giving the coat to the boyfriend. The picture doesn't show it but I ended up doing a rolled hem on the front edge of the coat after the frayed collar parts because it looked really weird having the free edge and cutting into those edges didn't really give a good effect.

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 22:11:11 2013 No.6735723
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Would it be possible to dye this wig to look more like a red-brown? It's for Rise from Persona 4 and I'm having a really hard time finding a good color for her in the form of a ponytail clip wig.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 22:47:41 2013 No.6735829 >>6733263 I've found a few different sites selling EL tape/panels, but I wasn't sure which ones were trustworthy.

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 22:52:41 2013 No.6735840
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Quick question

I have a white shirt pretty much identical to this one, but it's pure white and not an off white color.

Is there anyway I could get it that color or is the pure white good enough? I know Silent Hill nurse cosplayers dye their uniform in tea to get a dirty white color, but I fear it'll make the shirt too dark.

Anonymous Sun Mar 31 23:13:41 2013 No.6735878

>>6735723
You might be able to do use any of the wig dyeing techniques (the sharpie way, ect) and see if it gives it a slight sheen. You won't be able to get it very red because you can only dye darker, but all the bown haired Rises I've seen look fine anyway

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 31 23:48:11 2013 No.6735975 >>6735723 http://www.ebay.com/itm/200726498838?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 One of my friends has this wig for Rise and it actually looks pretty close to perfect in person.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 01:53:12 2013 No.6736266 I bought a polyester costume from Bodyline, and it fits almost perfectly, which is really irritating. Have any of you guys stretched out polyester before, or do you know of any method that won't ruin the fabric? Thanks a bunch.

Anonymous Mon Apr 1 02:07:11 2013 No.6736280
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I'm cosplaying Charlotte and I'm really not sure if I should buy thick winter tights and wear just that alone, or if I should cover up with a skirt.
I saw it as like, people wearing zentai suits don't really care about 'exposing' but I don't know if my crotch area will look gross if I just wear the thick tights

honestly I feel like this is going to be like a, duh, wear a fucking skirt, but I also don't know what kind of skirt would go along best with the outfit either. Ruffles? Pleats? Please do tell. I want to make this outfit as CLOSE to canon as I can.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 02:20:12 2013 No.6736297 >>6736280 There's a lot you can do. I actually love Charlotte in really cute things. Are you going to be doing a human version of her, or more close to this one?

Anonymous Mon Apr 1 02:25:42 2013 No.6736311

>>6736297
I guess you could say I'm doing a human version, but as close to the canon outfit as I can. I have my wig planned out to be in sort of a broad ribbon shape (like, folded over, if that makes sense?)
and I'm going to wear thick pink leggings, and just make the rest of her outfit as it is in the anime. I also have to wear shoes, so I'm thinking mary janes?
I'm just really stuck on this whole skirt thing because it's not actually apart of her outfit. The shoes aren't a big deal because they're mandatory at cons, but the skirt is really getting to my head.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 02:33:41 2013 No.6736326 File: 167 KB, 500x667, charlotte.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6736280 How about bloomers instead of a skirt?

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 02:37:12 2013 No.6736339 >>6736326 ah maybe, I don't know why I'm thinking ONLY skirts. Probably because I was in the mindset of adding very very minimal to what is not canon. Smaller bloomers might look okay, I just don't want anything to look out of place.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 02:52:41 2013 No.6736387 >>6736326 How would one make bloomers like those? I was the girl posting about a human!Gabumon and I really really really want this in my outfit.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 02:57:12 2013 No.6736407 A friend of mine is going to cosplay as Gandalf the gray where can he find a good quality wig and beard? specially a good quality beard Thanks in advance

Slutcliff !!oApGYJz0ghp Mon Apr 1 03:10:41 2013 No.6736452
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I have a buddy who wants to make Stocking's sword, Stripes to go with his genderbent cosplay, but he wants to make it light up. Where would he be able to find LED tape or something to make the blue stripes glow?

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 03:15:12 2013 No.6736467 File: 1.02 MB, 1280x4483, 1292572922345.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6736452

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 03:48:12 2013 No.6736539 File: 507 KB, 500x240, tumblr_mikty8HFd11rq9hcgo3_500.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6735711 I see... Thank you so much! That actually made a lot of sense.

Anonymous Mon Apr 1 12:09:43 2013 No.6736965
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So I need Pharaoh Atem's crown and this is my first time making a real accessory or prop. But the problem is I don't know how I should make it. Should I make it using the craft foam method or...? Has anyone done this particular accessory that could help me out? Thanks in advance.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 13:04:42 2013 No.6737001 File: 168 KB, 576x324, Cheshire.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Any suggestions of fabric for Cheshire? I'm at a complete loss.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 13:16:13 2013 No.6737014 Where do you order your thigh-highs? I can only find knee-high socks in real life shops and am afraid that ones on the internet are either shitty in terms of quality and break or are the wrong size and whatnot.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 13:21:13 2013 No.6737019 Can anyone recommend me some good quality contact lenses that won't make me blind?

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 13:49:42 2013 No.6737051 >>6737014 http://www.sockdreams.com/_pages/index.php Here is where I would go. They carry everything.

Anonymous Mon Apr 1 14:41:12 2013 No.6737112
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I'm currently working on this version of Holo from Spice and Wolf but have a very critical dilemma about the fur to use for her ears and tail.

Here is the wig I am fairly sure I'm getting (not necessarily this EXACT listing, but this wig): http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Long-Orange-Brown-Cosplay-Party-Wig-100cm-Free-shipping-B57-/280831966530?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item4162e3bd42

I wanted something with the right amount of orange/red and brown, but that wasn't too much one way or the other. But the fur decision is giving me fits!

Here are the three I'm considering:

1. http://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashion-fabric-faux-fur-fabric-exotic-faux-fur-fabric-faux-fur-fox-amber.aspx

2. http://www.crscraft.com/products/product.asp?pid=90419&L1=2&L2=13&L3=0&L4=0&L5=0&cat=bear+supplies&sub=Fabrics&class=&searchOffset=x

3. http://www.syfabrics.com/View.aspx/Misc-Long-Pile-Minky-Fur-Prints/Blonde-Fox-Minky-Fur-MF-35/5092/457

I'm most concerned about color and it looking decently authentic (not necessarily "real animal" but less "fake" like in some cosplays). Holo is a wolf, but her coloration is a little hard. My questions are would be...

-Has anyone ever bought one of these furs and can provide a review/pics/advice
-Which fur would go best with the wig

Any advice/help is so greatly appreciated! Thanks!

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 14:51:13 2013 No.6737126 >>6737112 I'd be up to dyeing the fur if that would give better color results. I'm dyeing all my fabric so I'm not opposed to that extra step.

Anonymous Mon Apr 1 19:41:47 2013 No.6737795

>>6736339
The thing is, Charlotte isn't human, and has very non-human proportions, so you're going to have to make some compromises. I agree with the bloomers suggestion - those will give your lower half something of a bell-shape (like the actual critter), whereas just tights will make it look like someone stretched Charlotte's legs.

>>	Anonymous Mon Apr 1 21:07:48 2013 No.6737932 Where do you guys tend to get your boots for cosplay? I'm looking for some decent Sailor Moon boots that won't break the bank but also aren't that chunky.

Anonymous Mon Apr 1 22:24:12 2013 No.6738086
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Okay, so this is less of a help request and more of a "is this an okay idea?" query. Basically, I've seen lots of people do Queen Nehelenia. I'd say she's one of the most cosplayed villains from Sailor Moon. However, it's always bothered me that she, and several other of the villains, never got more than one costume. She's supposed to be this beautiful, vain creature. I feel like she'd probably have a huge wardrobe of gowns to show off.

Anyway, because of all those thoughts, I was considering doing a version of her dress that is more elaborate and leans more toward the historical (since her dress kind of puts me in mind of the cuts of late 1400s, Italian renaissance gowns). The ruff obviously comes from a slightly later period, but is the closest thing I could think of to match her choker.

Anyway, if you saw this at a convention (with the cape, of course), would you recognise it? Would you *like* it? Should I change certain details of the design? Or does the whole thing sound wanky and should I just do the original costume?

Anonymous Mon Apr 1 23:42:19 2013 No.6738242

>>6737112
I would recommend the Punky Muppet fur from Mendel's in Toffee to match the wig color closely (http://www.mendels.com/fur2.shtml)<wbr> and then hitting it with some darker brown Copic/Prismacolor to give it darker guard hairs and a more variable color.

>>6738086
I think it's cool. If you're not going to include the mantle, maybe incorporate the purple somewhere. And maybe some sort of metallic gold trim as a nod to where the original design has gold jewelry. But yes, I would like it even if I didn't recognize it.

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 04:50:20 2013 No.6738786

I bought a wig stand and wig brush from eBay recently. They came with something called "wig maintenance liquid" as well. (It was cheap and all bundled together!)

What is "wig maintenance liquid"? Is it's like a detangler? It's a 120ml spray bottle and the instructions are all in korean and chinese. Is it something you spritz on and brush out?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 10:17:21 2013 No.6739048 >>6738242 Makes sense. So for the marker, I just tip it? Do you have a tutorial? I'm a little confused as to the actual technique.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 10:17:51 2013 No.6739047 >>6738786 Yup! Spritz and brush through. >>6738242 Not that anon but I have the exact same problem. Does the marker actually stay on the fibres? Is doing that easier than trying to (sharpie possibly) tint the wig to match the fur?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 10:31:51 2013 No.6739066 >>6738242 I went ahead and ordered some swatches of that and a few others, and will be ordering the wig soon so I can try and match them best.

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 11:42:51 2013 No.6739124

>>6739047
>>6739048
Fur is usually modacrylic, the same plastic as Kanekalon, so they can be dyed with similar methods.
Pretty sure that hiperlon/henlon/heat-resistant wig fiber is a different plastic? It takes dyes weird: RIT fades, alcohol dyes wick along the fibers so they end up darker at the roots than the scalp (it's not gravity; it'll actually do this AGAINST gravity, like capillary action in paper). If you're going with a heat-resistant wig, it'll be easier to change the fur to match the wig than vice versa.
To color just the tips of the fur, brush it out so the fur's all going in one direction, and then paint over it with alcohol dye, following the direction you gave it. If you don't get it too wet, the color will just stay on the top layers and not soak down to the roots.

Oh, and in the interest of realism, don't forget to shave the fur down on the backs of the ears.

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 12:44:52 2013 No.6739200

>>6724690
EL tape and wire are very good and easy to use and attach!
However, heat and movement can damage them and fuck up the circuitry, especially if you're planning on wearing this in warm/hot weather.

My boyfriend used EL wire on his Encore Guy-Manuel cosplay, and the wire crimped and half the wire wouldn't light up on the jacket. He ended up having to replace it, and ordering new wire racked up to over 200 dollars. So be careful, Pico-anon!

Good luck! I'm sure it'll look great.

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 13:19:51 2013 No.6739308

>>6739124

I am so new to this fur thing. I am definitely going to modify the fur to fit a wig, I am NOT nor will I ever dye a wig. So I'm considering using markers for the fur, since I would like to get a nice natural tipped effect. I've worked with Copic before and know those are alcohol based, and may actually already own some colors that would work.

But you mentioned alcohol dye, is there a specific type of dye I should use, or is just coloring it with the marker okay? I'm not looking to break apart a Copic if I can help it.

For shaving down the ears, what would be the best tool? I saw a youtube video with hair shavers and such, but I don't own those and will not be buying them just for one project. I've got a razor for cutting hair/wigs, will that work?

Thanks for the help!

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 13:21:21 2013 No.6739311

>>6739308

Not sure if it's clear, but I'm not looking to dye the entire fur. I'm getting a base color close to the wig (or as close as possible from the swatches I've ordered) and am just looking to add some variation and help make it look semi-realistic and to better match the wig so it's not such a harsh change in color.

Sorry, wasn't sure if that came across from what I was saying. If it did, sorry for the extra obvious explanation.

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 13:33:51 2013 No.6739339
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I'll be going as Junpei from 999 to my next con, and I need help with the watch.

I saw some tutorials on how to make one, and they look pretty meh, and short of buying an original for like 200 dollars, my next bet is spray painting a cheaper, similar watch.

Does anyone have experience with the bracelet from 999, or if spray painting a watch is even viable?

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 13:33:51 2013 No.6739341

>>6739308

I've also found this fur:

http://www.crscraft.com/products/product.asp?pid=91501&L1=2&L2=13&L3=0&L4=0&L5=0&cat=bear+supplies&sub=Fabrics&class=&searchOffset=x

Would it be better than the Mendel's toffee, or go with toffee and add more red and brown tipping with the marker?

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 14:44:21 2013 No.6739498
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I've been wanting to cosplay ABA (pic related), and I just happened to get a $25 Amazon giftcard to use however I want.

Would this wig possibly be good to use? I don't usually trust ebay/amazon with wigs, but I want a good quality wig (have used too many shitty ones in the past). That one review of the weft complaint doesn't really seem like it'd apply to me, as she practically has the hair how I want it in the pictures (doing a rule 63 ABA, don't need the hair sticking out so much like normal ABA)

So, should I use this giftcard on this wig? Does it seem worth it? Anybody had experience with this seller?

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 15:09:21 2013 No.6739570
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Help!

I need to find some kind of material that I can cover the eye holes of my mask with. The character has large, yellow cat eyes so instead of wearing contacts, I wanted to cover the eye holes with a translucent, yellow material. Something that I could pretty easily see through but at the same time, maybe people couldn't see my eyes through it as easily.

I plan on using yellow for the iris and red for the cat like pupil.

Any ideas? Links would be appreciated!

As a bonus: any idea on where I can find cat like nails for both my hands and feet?

Thanks!

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 15:29:21 2013 No.6739630
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I´m currently trying to make Jetstream Sam´s sword from MGS revengance and I would love to make it with the eject funtion.
I have some basic ideas of the handle to perhaps get a defect replica of the gun he uses as the handle and work out from that.

someone have a clue how to make it work? =O

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 15:37:21 2013 No.6739655 >>6739570 mesh

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 15:42:51 2013 No.6739671
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>>6739630
they use the m4 variants a lot in MGS, right?

that looks to be some sort of butchered combination of an m4 lower and upper, with the trigger and grip moved around and shit.

You could probably get an airshit m4/m16/ar15/all that jazz and get something that works

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 15:47:22 2013 No.6739695 >>6739671 Thank you anon! everything is helping right now as it still in the planning phase, Thanks again!

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 15:54:21 2013 No.6739714 >>6739655 mesh doesn't seem like it would fit with the mask. any other ideas?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 16:03:51 2013 No.6739733 >>6739570 Ebay search for "gold polarized sunglass lenses"; you can glue them into the backs of the eye sockets.

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 16:05:21 2013 No.6739740

>>6739341
>http://www.crscraft.com/products/product.asp?pid=91501&L1=2&L2=13&L3=0&L4=0&L5=0&cat=bear+supplies&sub=Fabrics&class=&searchOffset=x

I love the colour on that one, I'm just worried the ~1" pile is a little short, since Holo's tail is supposed to be floofy and such. Same with the Toffee, that one's also 1" long. Is that enough to give that fluffy impression?.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 16:08:21 2013 No.6739748 >>6739733 This is a great idea! Thank you!

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 16:29:21 2013 No.6739787

>>6739740

Well, the 1" in the pictures looks fluffy to me, though for the Mendels one I've ordered a swatch of

-Punky Muppet 1" in Toffee
-Shag 2 5/8" in Camel
-Fox in Dark Palomino
-Blonde Fox 2"

Just to see the different colors and such. I know the CrsCraft fur color is the closest to the wig. Either way I'm tipping it, I just wondered if I should get Red Fox and lightly tip some darker brown in there, or go with Toffee and more heavily tip red and brown to get the rich mahogany with the light toffee base.

My biggest concern at this point is matching the wig. Realism/authenticity is a close second, but this costume is (hopefully) being entered in the cosplay contest at A-kon. I just haven't really been able to find the color I need in too long of a pile. I've also checked ImStuffed Fur and found nothing there.

Thanks for your help anon.

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 18:28:51 2013 No.6739975
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I'm making a Flandre cosplay, but I really can't decide which color i should make her blouse and hat in. She have pink blouse and hat in the game, but most merchandise and artwork seem to portrait her in white. What would you say would look the best?

Also, a circle skirt would look better than a rectangel shaped skirt right?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 18:33:22 2013 No.6739985 >>6739975 Try going for a very pale pink? I know nothing about Touhou, though. Also, you could try going for a very large circle skirt and gathering the waist circumference to fit you for more floof and flair.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 18:41:52 2013 No.6739999 File: 858 KB, 1389x702, flandres.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6739985 I'm leaning towards a pale pink more. I asked my friend who is a super touhou fan, and he said pink as well. Yeah, that's what I thought about making.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 18:47:52 2013 No.6740012 >>6735654 bump, been trying to make some myself but cant find supplies.

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 18:50:51 2013 No.6740019

>>6739975
ZUN's art is QUALITY as fuck and one of the only instances where the canon art isn't the best resource to base a cosplay off of. My advice would be to look at the nicer figures of her out there (maybe the Nendoroid or the Griffon ones), and base it off of those.

Anyway, does anyone have any advice on how to attach small wings to one's shoes? I was thinking of having a wire loop running under the sole of each shoe and poking out.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 18:57:51 2013 No.6740035 >>6739975 Go with pink. Cosplay the character, not the fan art

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 19:05:51 2013 No.6740064 >>6739339 You could try purchasing the cheaper Virtue's Last Reward watch and painting that +adding on details to look like the 999 version?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 19:10:52 2013 No.6740086 File: 84 KB, 256x256, flan.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6739999 >Super touhou fan You could just look at Zun's art.

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 19:16:21 2013 No.6740108
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>>6740019
I agree; I have a couple of touhou figures I plan to base cosplay off. But use ZUN's art for the colour scheme, a pale pink would look nuch nicer anyway.

What kind of wings are you using, and where are you placing them?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 19:21:52 2013 No.6740123 File: 164 KB, 877x812, 889008.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6740108 Yes, I will probably end up using a very pale pink, It will probably look best. I am using this reference for wings, so they will probably look something like this

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 19:25:51 2013 No.6740138 >>6739498 Wow, hours later I realize I didn't even post the damn wig link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8181475135/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A19KPMTSH6XE5N

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 19:34:51 2013 No.6740163
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This is my first time sewing something on my own, so as you can tell I'm going to need a lot of help.

I want to make this jacket for this male Homu cosplay, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to need a pattern, unless I want it to look like a 5 year old did it. Would anyone have something similar I could modify?
Also should the purple sleeves be a separate piece? Or sewn into the jacket?

I'm thinking some cotton layered on top of each other would work as fabric? At least for the main part of the jacket.

Jacuzzi Tue Apr 2 19:39:21 2013 No.6740177
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Making some dragon puppets to go with my boyfriend's Movie!Hiccup and my Book!Hiccup. I think I can figure out the patterns and handle the interior structure, but I'm not sure what type of fabric to use for their skin/scales and how to attach the spikes, claws, and horns. I was thinking of using worbla for them, but how do I attach them to the puppet cleanly?

One of the puppets will be a marionette, so it's claws will constantly be hitting the ground and I need something strong to keep the claws on its feet!

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 19:51:51 2013 No.6740205

>>6740163
http://www.simplicity.com/p-6375-misses-coat-or-jacket-project-runway-collection.aspx#t-1 I would probably start with something like that. Mind, its a female pattern, and a coat pattern, but the base shape is there. Obviously you're going to have to modify the bottom hemline, collar shape, and sleeve shape, BUT it gets the shape of the arms right, along with the princess seams.

Make sure you make a mockup, because you're going to have to alter it, and the mockup will allow you to tweak the shape without using your expensive fabric.

Personally, I would do the purple sleeves (along with the purple sneaking out the bottom,) as an undershirt. You can tell, because it has its own separate collar.

For fabric, for the jacket I'd use either a twill or gabardine weave cotton or wool/poly mix (though pure poly could work, it just tends to not breathe as well.) For the undershirt, use a high quality cotton (Kona cotton works well for blouses.) Pants..some sort of suiting. Or something with a bit of stretch since they're a little on the tight side. Absolutely use a pattern for the pants or they won't fit right.

Also, look up and learn how to put on bias tape properly. Its not that hard and its going to be your friend with this costume.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 19:57:21 2013 No.6740213 >>6740205 Oh goodness thank you so much! This is incredibly helpful! Wish me luck, this is going to be a journey, haha.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 20:07:21 2013 No.6740227 >>6740213 No problem! also, you're really going to want to use a sewing machine for this, so if you weren't planning on it... I'd learn. That's a LOT of sewing to do by hand

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 20:19:52 2013 No.6740249 >>6740227 Hah, don't worry I will. And if things get really bad I will end up asking a friend of mine since she is pretty handy with sewing.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 20:44:53 2013 No.6740286 >>6740123 Oh! Please follow the colour scheme on ZUN's art for the wings! If there is anything that is often done wrong, it is the incorrect colours. (I almost posted your image when I replied to you, otherwise it is a great ref.)

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 21:02:22 2013 No.6740323 [DELETED]

So, I've started buying materials for my next cosplay. For this, I'll need a very simple shirt like the one in this drawing. I'm not much of a sewer. At all. Its sleeves and base flare out, but it isnt frilly. Is there like, something I could do to get this without sewing something from scratch?

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 21:06:22 2013 No.6740328
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So, I've started buying materials for my next cosplay. For this, I'll need a very simple shirt like the one in this drawing. I'm not much of a sewer. At all. Its sleeves and base flare out, but it isnt frilly. Is there like, something I could do to get this without sewing something from scratch?

Anonymous Tue Apr 2 21:18:23 2013 No.6740354
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hi,im going to cosplay gray from fairy tail,soon (a month from now)

the problem is i'll cosplay him with a white shirt (pic related) and i dont really want to show my nude chest,because i have a lot of scars on my upper left arm and shoulder,upper left back
but one of my friend will probably push me to do at least one picture without the shirt,so i would like to know what kind of makeup i could use to hide my scars,something that would just fade nicely on my skin. thanks

sorry for my bad english

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 23:42:52 2013 No.6740687 >>6740354 Tell your 'friend' to fuck off

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 23:46:23 2013 No.6740701 >>6740354 What kind of scars are they? Keloid (raised), indents, faded?

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 23:56:52 2013 No.6740716 >>6740354 Don't bother. Why should you go through a big, difficult, expensive, and possibly impossible process to please some douchebag? They're a shitty friend. If they're that desperate for shirtless pics, they can do the costume themselves.

>>	Anonymous Tue Apr 2 23:58:22 2013 No.6740720 >>6740354 Agreed with the fucking off, but otherwise, just ask a gal to go out and help you buy some liquid foundation that should cover the color well.

Anonymous Wed Apr 3 03:32:39 2013 No.6741134
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Hey /cgl/~

So I'm thinking about doing Shaak Ti for my next con (thankfully there's over half a year 'til then..) but I have problems with the headgear..

Clearly I'll have to wear a bald cap, because she has the largest forehead ever and her montrals start rather in the middle of her head and lean back - how can I make them stick? I probably can't use any kind of hairpins like on wigs because the cap would rip. The only real idea I had was to cut a small hole in the middle of the cap, reinforce around it with lots of latex and yank my ponytail through to clip the gear on that but I'm not sure if the cap would survive this. Does anyone have experience or ideas for this? Pretty much the whole look depends on how well I do the head

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 05:26:39 2013 No.6741305 How do I craft armor and helmets.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 07:37:09 2013 No.6741411 >>6740286 Yes of course I will use the correct order of colors, I just used this picture as the reference of the wing curve that i will do

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 07:44:39 2013 No.6741421 File: 431 KB, 342x342, 1357792808081.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6741411 Awesome, you're tops!

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 07:46:09 2013 No.6741424 File: 650 KB, 411x231, 5653 - animated_gif flandre_scarlet moe touhou.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6741421 Quite pumped because I'm starting on the skirt today

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 07:47:39 2013 No.6741425 >>6741305 Specifics? Or just general? Because id suggest you look at http://cosplaytutorial.com/list.php<wbr>

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 07:59:09 2013 No.6741436 File: 2.28 MB, 1600x1200, IMG_3785.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6741424 I'm starting my Suika costume this week too. Fyeah. All the best, anon!

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 08:02:39 2013 No.6741437 File: 502 KB, 500x281, tumblr_mhya89HlUP1s5307io1_500.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6741436 I think I love you. Suika Ibuki is my second favourite Touhou character

Anonymous Wed Apr 3 08:58:39 2013 No.6741480
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>>6741437
D'awww We'll have to post up progress photos for each other to see. I'm still trying to think whether I should use a plastic, needle felt or something else for my horns.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 09:04:39 2013 No.6741485 >>6741480 Maybe foam + papier mache? It won't be too heavy then and you can carve in the papier mache to get a nice structure on the horns

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 10:08:09 2013 No.6741567 File: 77 KB, 900x675, suikawip.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6741480 Styro + a few thick layers of PVA glue will give you horns like this.

Anonymous Wed Apr 3 12:13:09 2013 No.6741726
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Afternoon /cgl/ I just have a quick question. What pattern would you use to make this dress? Just the base of it. I really didn't think that using a costume pattern would be good enough. So what are your suggestions?

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 17:23:40 2013 No.6742425 File: 50 KB, 600x450, DSC03305.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Is it possible to dye supplex? If so, what is the best way to go about it?

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 17:29:09 2013 No.6742457 >>6741726 Most pattern books have a costume section and there should be several egyptian style dresses there.

Anonymous Wed Apr 3 17:37:40 2013 No.6742495
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How do I go about shaping the head of this staff(the ears are my problem)? The general shape and detailing seems easy enough, but ears have this sort of, shallow part? I'm confused about piecing the ears on, I can't simply stick them on a sphere.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 17:50:09 2013 No.6742541 Is Shapeways a bad idea for making cosplay pieces? I really hate having to create two items that are mirrored.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 19:14:39 2013 No.6742726 File: 315 KB, 960x1280, Eeyup4.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Well,I am trying to cosplay Big Macintosh and have one major question. Beard: yes or no? And if I keep it, should I trim it to something like a goatee?

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 19:19:09 2013 No.6742741 >>6742726 Shave it off, dude. I'd say no. I'm a beard fan, but not for that character.

Anonymous Wed Apr 3 19:32:39 2013 No.6742764

I'd post this in a suggestions thread but I don't have pictures of us for reference..

What might be a good cosplay pair of two guys that involves body/face paint? Something like Nice Guy/Tough Guy from Persona 4, or a Na'vi from Avatar, or just something with it. We're having issues coming up with a costume that abuses it, which is all we want to do really.

For reference, we're both 6'1, fairly skinny, and have brown hair. Nearly twins in body structure, honestly.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 19:42:10 2013 No.6742789 File: 713 KB, 950x791, apples.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6742726 Maybe not the full on, but I've always liked the little bit of facial hair for him.

Anonymous Wed Apr 3 20:10:09 2013 No.6742844
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So, I'm making a Touhouvania version Flandre Scarlet cosplay for an upcoming convention. I've got the dress mostly complete, and I decided to start on the wings.
I made the main wire base and each wing comes out about an arm's length and a half away from my body. The sizing is perfect, however, I did run into a problem. The wire is not strong enough to support itself, therefor droops down. I remedied the situation a little bit by wrapping more wire around the base to make it thicker/stronger + added fishing wire to the wing joints coming directly from my back.
So, they stay up a bit better now, but still sag more than I'm ok with.
I tried adding fishing wire from the end of the wing, connecting to the middle of the wing, then finally to the joints nearest my back. The wings are still not as upright as i'd like them, not to mention, then move around quite a bit. I can only image things will get a little awkward when I put the crystals on.
Should I add thickness to every part of the wire base? Will that help it support itself a bit better along with the fishing wire? Or is there something else I can do?

I hope this made sense. If not, let me know and I'll try to clarify.

Anonymous Wed Apr 3 20:45:10 2013 No.6742922

>>6742844
What kind of wire is it? 9 gauge steel wire of the hardware store variety would be ideal for this, it is sturdy as fuck. Like "holds up enormous feathered wing armature on one thickness of wire" sturdy (caveat: it's difficult to cut, you'll need a hacksaw or bolt cutters).

Or you could try running more pieces of wires in parallel to the existing ones at the base, maybe up until where the crystals start, and then wrapping around them with extra wire. But just wrapping more wire around won't do much.

Anonymous Wed Apr 3 20:55:09 2013 No.6742943

>>6742922
I... actually don't know exactly the size or anything (I'm pretty dumb when it comes to hardware/tools). I found it in my random sewing tools boxes after moving.
As it is, I don't have much money to be spending on extra wire or tools to cut said wire, unfortunately... So I'd like to figure out a solution with the wire I have.
So! I'll try the idea of running the wires parallel to each other, etc.
Thanks a lot, Anon! This give me the motivation I need.

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 21:11:09 2013 No.6742972 >>6742844 I know it's a longshot that we would be in the same area but what con? I have a Touhouvania costume and I want to wear it with other touhous

>>	Anonymous Wed Apr 3 21:18:40 2013 No.6742985 >>6742943 Do you have a wire coathanger you could cut up? Might be stiffer than whatever you're working with. Good luck, also hope to see you in the progress threads.

Anonymous Wed Apr 3 21:36:09 2013 No.6743036

>>6742972
Otafest in Calgary, Alberta.
...Probably not the same convention, right?

>>6742985
Actually, the wire I used as a base is about coat hanger sized. The strategy I got from >>6742922 seems to be working perfectly, though! It was such a simple solution... I feel a bit silly!

I may post in progress threads, though, I'm not too confident with posting much of anything related to what I do on /cgl/.

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 01:25:40 2013 No.6743838 Anyone made a sword using Worbla? Or should I stick with the usual methods?

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 03:44:09 2013 No.6744338 File: 223 KB, 697x2098, PrincessBubblegumOutfit1.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Pb has those light pink(white?) stripes on her little hoodie. What can I make these from? I was thinking trim, but I don't want the lines flat...Any ideas?

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 11:02:39 2013 No.6744779 >>6744338 I'd suggest embroidering it

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 12:48:10 2013 No.6744932 I'm revamping my first and only crossplay and this time I want to bind properly. So, where can I find a binder? And advice on sizing, please? I'm a B cup (when I used that cosplay I was an A, but I grew up meanwhile) Thanks

Anonymous Thu Apr 4 12:58:41 2013 No.6744950

Hello /cgl/ I'm pretty new to this board with an interest in cosplay. I think my problem is some of the cosplay I want to do seems complicated and I have little to no knowledge of sewing or anything like that so I have no idea how to go about making my outfits. Is there anything you can do to help me become less of a worthless piece of shit?

Anonymous Thu Apr 4 20:40:44 2013 No.6745966

>>6744932
I like Underworks (http://www.underworks.com/products.html)) The tri-top is more comfortable and rolls up less than the full-length ones, but if you're pudgy it's going to squish you across the middle and make you look weird. Measure around the biggest part of your boobs/chest to figure out the size.

>>6744950
Buy a lot of cheap muslin so you can practice patterning clothing, or get a lot of posterboard to practice patterning armor. Is there a design you like that's based around a kimono/yukata? Those are easy first sewing projects, they're all straight lines and you can draft the pattern yourself from instructions.
Is there a specific design you're thinking of that seems complicated that you can post? I won't give you the "harbl first cosplay idea, too difficult" spiel; the more difficult the costume, the more you learn~

Anonymous Thu Apr 4 21:36:15 2013 No.6746154
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I really want to cosplay Misha from Katawa Shoujo but I can't figure out how to do her gigantic curls. Whenever I ask people usually tell me it's impossible but I see people with giant curled wigs all over! Does anyone have a tutorial or some tips?

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 21:43:15 2013 No.6746178 >>6746154 >>6746154 Here's a tutorial for spiral curl wigs. It's obviously for a Mami wig which has fewer, thicker curls but the general concept is the same. http://luluko.tumblr.com/post/7696517842

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 21:58:44 2013 No.6746218 >>6746154 This one is also pretty similar, but has more of the Misha drills look I think. http://ichigokitty.com/tutorials-and-tips-for-cosplaying/big-drill-wig-tutorial/ Also you're awesome for cosplaying KS

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 22:04:15 2013 No.6746242 >>6745966 These were the two bigger ones. I understand that you can probably buy the Bespin Luke outfit somewhere on the internet but the Nightwing one is pretty uncommon as far as I know.

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 22:06:44 2013 No.6746247 File: 329 KB, 1488x747, nightwing skywalker.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6746242 forgot my pic

Anonymous Thu Apr 4 23:21:44 2013 No.6746439

I recently put in an order to bodyline. I finished the process as I usually do. But it’s several hours later and I still haven’t received a confirmation email and my items are still in the cart. I emailed bodyline and haven’t gotten a response from them yet. Should I be worried? I'm considering just re ordering but I really don't want to be charged again

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 23:33:45 2013 No.6746480 >>6746439 What day/time did you order?

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 23:39:14 2013 No.6746493 >>6746480 Today. At about 3pm mountain time. It's now 8:38pm.

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 23:42:14 2013 No.6746504 >>6746493 purchase again, but send an email with both purchase orders informing them of the issue. If you did not get a purchase order from your first purchase, check your bank account for pending charges. No charges, no order.

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 23:48:44 2013 No.6746523 >>6746504 Thank you. With my first email I sent a screen shot of the end screen thing for my order with the invoice ID in it. I'm so so hoping I don't get fucked on this. Thank you again!

Anonymous Thu Apr 4 23:49:44 2013 No.6746527
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I'm a bit stuck here cgl. I'm planning on doing a Whimsicott cosplay with my evolutions group but we're all at a lose on how to get that volume for its hair. How many wigs am I going to need...? How do I keep it from losing volume while wandering around? Is this even possible or...

>>	Anonymous Thu Apr 4 23:52:45 2013 No.6746537 >>6746527 Wool blanket stitched with batting or foam insterted. Embroider it if your fancy like that.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 00:05:44 2013 No.6746574 >>6746537 Wouldn't that look odd having a stuffed blanket on my head..?

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 00:15:45 2013 No.6746590 >>6746574 Sorry, more like wool fabric... and like this http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2012/207/1/2/plush_whimsicott_by_ssbrosb-d58qpbo.jpg

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 00:22:44 2013 No.6746604 >>6746590 Oooh~I'd checked DA but I didn't see this! This cute, thank you for the suggestion

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 00:27:45 2013 No.6746614 >>6746604 You're welcome ^_^

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 00:57:44 2013 No.6746679 Im looking to commission some armor pieces by Fanime, anyone know of any?

Jacuzzi Fri Apr 5 01:07:50 2013 No.6746705
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Tossing around the idea of maybe making Maou's outfit from this cover as an easy, hopefully comfy costume. Everything looks pretty simple, but I'm not sure what I should use for the pauldrons. Wonderflex? Worbla? Fosshape? I've been interested in learning to use all of them, but I just don't know which would be the best.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 01:26:04 2013 No.6746744 >>6746705 Here's a good start. http://cosplaytutorial.com/list.php#sewing

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 05:50:04 2013 No.6747110
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>>6746705

What the hell, I'm bored...

This got me really interested in making armor and props again. I'd be willing to make your pauldrons for you for cheap.

Things needed:
Exacto knife (heat knife would work better)
heat gun
painter tape
sharpie
card stock paper
fabric tape (ruler)
Foam tiles (preferably dark color)
hot glue & gun
felt sheets x8
sand paper
nylon straps, and faseners
med size chain
2 small thin plactic bowels or equivalent
plasti-dip
acrylic paint
Rustoleum spray primer (white preferably)
Rusteolum clear, gloss, or matte (depending on Rusteolum metallic spray. (Hammered sprays work well with wear/tear and battle damage) the desired finish).

1.Measure out the character's size compared to yours and figure out the ratio equation.

2. draft pieces -- on paper, draw a box for each object's measurements. With guidelines set, you can start drawing. The pics indicate that Sadao Maou changes armor. I say you can make your own style and design.*shrug* You only need to draw the front half of the pauldron since you have to fold it up to make sure they're even. Do the same for any craft foam details. Once pieces are drawn and cut out of paper, set them aside. Draw the same shapes on the felt, only remove 1/2" to 1" from edge. ..(1/2)

Here you can see hand and forarm armor made from craft foam and detailed with fabric paint. I started working on the Prince of Persia's sword. I made a Navi for a friend of mine cosplaying as Link. Wings are moveable and there is a toggle that turns on and off the light between the wings. The crappy gunsword was for my cousin and was finished in a day. It was made from foam core. The blade was made from paper clay =_=. 3 coats of resin, primer then silver/.black paint and finally detailed with fabric paint.

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 05:57:04 2013 No.6747115
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>>6747110 contd 2/3 er...

3. Bowl support -- This is going to be your main stability besides the nylon straps. Measure as best as you can and cut a elliptical piece that covers the top of your shoulder, surrounds the front and back of your arm pit, and a small bit over to your arm. Depending on the complexity and size of the armor, you may want to build pieces toward the neck for support.

4-- Trace objects and designs onto the various foam. Make sure you draw on the same uniform pattern of the foam. If you have a heat knife, use it on the thick foam otherwise you may quit in butt-frustration. Sand down rough edges, bevel them if you feel the need.

5-- heat thick foam with a heat gun or a pot of boiling water works well enough (just hold it above the evaporating water). Bend to desired shape. Take cut cardstock and remove 1" or so from edge and hotglue to the underside of large the large foam pieces.

6-- assembly I've seen rivets used, nuts/bolts, cotton strips of fabric, even magnets. I suggest hot glue and nylon straps. Dig a hole through your plastic ball from front to back (YEA!) big enought for your nylon to fit through. Make sure you can get your arm in and out easily. It should be loose. This is only to prevent armor from flying off head when showing off. Carefully measure where your support is going to connect to the armor. Hot glue nylon ends to side of bowl. Be sure to extend the glue about and inch from the strap. Cut a piece of craft foam and glue overstrap. You can also just glue a few craft sheet together and use that as an anchor then glue to inside of armor so you won't damage the outside.

Here's the finished claw. Claws were made from mesh rapped around fingers then shaped. Paper clay was added on the outside of the mesh, then craft foam was added. Next came the resin and paint. I used expanding gorilla glue to keep the claws on. Plate was attached via stitched Velcro.

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 06:08:04 2013 No.6747117
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>>6747115 contd 3/3

7-- Support straps. Put on pauldrons and carefully measure from arm pit to arm pit (Suppot hole). What ever that number is, add 6 inches(giggety). Fold the strip in half and cut in the center. Glue each fastener to a strip by running the nylon through the gaps (think backpack) and glue 2 in' of the excess strip to itself. Do the same process to another strap if you want front support. Front support is optional. The back and pits should suffice.

Similarly attach other pieces via straps/glue/craft foam/ felt. Angle can be added by hot gluing pieces of foam tile between the armor plates.Use craft foam for minor details and designs.

8--PAINT Mask the inside of the armor. Grab the white enamel spray paint and coat evenly. Be sure to apply about 4 coats. Next comes the Plasti-Dip. I love this stuff. Follow direction and everything will be fine. When finished, let it set then spray paint it to your desired specifications.. Using acrylic paint, go in and highlight the fine details. When satisfied, seal it!.

9 apply strap to armor, hot glue in and cover entire contact area. take cardstock shapes and hot glue them in place for stability, followed by the felt to give it a nice and finished look.

You can also add jewelry like gems and other stones (resin, aluminum foil, dye) or LEDs windows, switches, or even EL Wire. What ever you want!

Both the low polygon helmet and axe were ripped directly out of WoW directory and ran through Pepakura. Cardstock, superglue, and resin. Took a heat knife and burned shapes out of a reflective motorcycle visor and glued them on the inside. After a shitty paint job, It was ready.
Hope this helps. ^_^

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 06:12:04 2013 No.6747119 >>6747110 Depending on personal preference of* Gunblade*

>>	Jacuzzi Fri Apr 5 10:55:36 2013 No.6747347 File: 155 KB, 400x400, 1307465621398.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6746744 >>6747110 >>6747115 >>6747117 Holy crap, thank-you!! This is… pretty much perfect, and now all I want to do today is try this out. Thanks!!!

Jacuzzi Fri Apr 5 10:58:36 2013 No.6747349
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>>6746744
>>6747110
>>6747115
>>6747117
Wow, thanks! This is super helpful. I think I want to try to make them myself (or at least TRY to make them myself at first), but my cosplay experiments rarely turn out… well, so I may take you up on commissioning them. …Just not right now. I'm actually really excited to try this out now!! Thanks!

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 12:24:06 2013 No.6747438

I have no clue on how to make Miss Fortune's guns http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/megavolrath252/WIP2copy-1.png<wbr>
http://hdesktopwalls.com/walls/2013/03/1/league-of-legends-waterloo-miss-fortune-hd-games-wallpaper-1024x717.jpg
Wrong colors, but same shape.
I thought about using expanding foam on a cardboard base as I've seen done somewhere before but I got some expanding foam and I'm not so sure it's what I should be using for this. Any tips?

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:18:37 2013 No.6747513 >>6747117 Got a blog that I can follow you on? :c on my mobile device and I wanna save everything you've said but...can't..

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:43:36 2013 No.6747574 >>6747438 Vuvuzelas.

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:46:06 2013 No.6747585
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>>6747438
GUUURL I'm doing an MF cosplay too and I suck asshole at props. Good luck on yours! For mine I was thinking expanding foam also and craft foam or worbla for the gold details? fuck if I know

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:48:07 2013 No.6747592 >>6747585 ...don't do it that way

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:52:06 2013 No.6747599

>>6747592
Well then it'd be greatly appreciated if you could please tell me a better way to do it instead of just saying not to? Like I said, I have zero experience with props. A lot of the cosplays I've seen (that I like) use raised details on their guns and I'm gonna assume it was done with foam or clay or something.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:52:36 2013 No.6747600 >>6747585 Same :/ the costume is done but these fucking guns man And to commission them is apparently like 300 $.... haaaa So I hope you figure something out, too

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:53:06 2013 No.6747601 >>6747513 Shoot me an email here. obdmembrane@gmail.com

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:53:06 2013 No.6747602 >>6747110 Did you seal the foam??

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:54:36 2013 No.6747603 >>6747574 Oh, interesting idea

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:56:36 2013 No.6747604

>>6747599
Once I'm on a computer, I'll explain some different and simple/easy ways you can go about it. c:

I do industrial design/make props and armor. I'm definitely not the best, but I definitely am willing to help out with ideas on how to make these things~

> in class right now, so on via phone and can't explain stuff as well

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:57:06 2013 No.6747609 >>6747574 This Is Brilliant

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:58:36 2013 No.6747611

>>6747600
HA! Go on amazon or ebay, buy the kiddie pirate guns for $5-10 each. Get cheap bike horns from Walmart and ask someone to cut each end off for you. Attach gogether with super glue or gorilla glue, then use paper clay to blend it in. Once dried, sand to even level, resin fresh area, paint then lacquer.

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:58:36 2013 No.6747613

>>6747604
Oh ok! No problem, I'll be stalking this thread then~ Thank you so much! I've literally never made a prop before and while I know the names of all these materials, I don't know how to use them... orz

Also for the other girl who's cosplaying MF, I know that Vensy (just look her up on fb) said she may commission some guns if you were interested in that. I'd rather make mine though

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 13:58:36 2013 No.6747614 >>6747602 Yes, I applied 3 coats of resin.

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:03:07 2013 No.6747620

>>6747614
Kay, then, just as a warning for some people because there are different kinds of resin;

Fiberglass resin will dissolve foam.
Styrofoam, pink insulation foam, Eva foam... It just eats right through it.
Just in case there were some people that didn't know.

But y'all's should be careful of that stuff anyway since it is so toxic.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:06:06 2013 No.6747621 >>6747611 Lol yeah the bike horns might be a better shape. Just go out and see what fits your size/shape requirements better. For the details maybe try craft foam or styrene.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:07:36 2013 No.6747623 >>6747620 What should it be sealed with? Modge Podge? Wood glue?

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:09:36 2013 No.6747625 >>6735386 Backcomb the hair underneath (not the top layer of hair) and use hairspray. Use a soft brush to smooth it out on top, so basically underneath is all teased and the top layer is smooth.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:10:06 2013 No.6747626 >>6747623 Depends first - do you want it still flexible, or stiff and hardened?

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:16:06 2013 No.6747632 >>6747626 I say prime with an all purpose spray paint, then apply 2-3 coats of Rustoleum gloss sealer.

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:26:07 2013 No.6747640

>>6747613
Good news, I can get the model of the gun from someone. I use a program called pepakura which allows you to build models ripped from various games like LoL, WoW, and Half Life. I'm waiting on a message back. I could make a model of it on my computer from scratch, but I don't know how long that might take. :(

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:29:06 2013 No.6747644

>>6747632
Eh... While spray paint works surprisingly well on foam, you'll still want to truly seal it. Gloss sealer may work for a while, but in time it would bend and crack.

When working with EVA foam, there are a lot of people who seal their foam with mod podge before painting it. Which, it does work pretty decently (though you should get the waterproof kind if you want to do it that way), though it will still feel squishy and... Well, like foam.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:32:07 2013 No.6747646 >>6747640 Be sure to unfold it properly! c: And then Definitely share, please??

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:36:07 2013 No.6747650

>>6747644
I actually used resin directly on the foam of my Prince of Persia sword. I noticed the resin was being soaked up by the foam like a sponge. I had to put twice as many coats on, but when it dried, I could whack elementary school kids in thehead all day with it.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 14:40:36 2013 No.6747654 >>6747650 What kind of resin? Because there's different resins.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:11:07 2013 No.6747732 >>6747654 Auto grade, same stuff in Walmart.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:17:06 2013 No.6747749 >>6747640 Would it be cool if I dropped my e-mail and we could keep in touch? I understand if you're not willing to share it though haha.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:24:07 2013 No.6747779 >>6747640 Oh nice dude! Man I go out for a couple minutes and I miss all this advice. >>6747613 I'd also rather make mine :( / >>6747604 Would it be too forward to ask you to marry me?

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:24:36 2013 No.6747775 >>6747749 Here's mine. bishop1337@gmail.com

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:24:36 2013 No.6747778 >>6747732 ... So fiberglass resin? Because that's the stuff that will eat away at foam. (Which I wish I had taken a photo of this happening to different foams for an example.) Uerethane resin? Polyester resin? Any epoxies or using perhaps plastidip??

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:28:06 2013 No.6747788 >>6747778 Basically, if there is a resin that actually works /well/ on foam, I'd really love to know. Especially if it doesn't cost a fortune. Craft foam is so cheap that finding a way to use it more effectively would be damn ideal.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:29:06 2013 No.6747795 >>6747779 My imaginary boyfriend might get jealous...

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:39:37 2013 No.6747811 >>6747795 He never needs to know bb ;D

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 15:52:36 2013 No.6747829 >>6747795 eww. So Im going to make a high end model of the gun because that blocky one aint gonna cut it. I'll post the completed PDF on here later tonight.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 16:02:07 2013 No.6747843 >>6747829 You're a bro. :D

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 16:50:06 2013 No.6747930 >>6746247 >>6744950 Can anyone point me in the right direction?

tenleid !R6n4uEROGE Fri Apr 5 17:12:06 2013 No.6747967
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Im going to be making her "...top"/armour out of worbla, and I want it to close at the back like a bra or something so I can get it on easily, but it will still hold on to my chest very tightly and not have a risk of falling off or falling out.

Anyone know of anything I can use to close it thats strong enough?

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 17:17:06 2013 No.6747978 >>6747967 I hope you have fake titties

>>	Jacuzzi Fri Apr 5 17:26:06 2013 No.6747984 >>6747632 >>6747620 >>6747644 Oooo, I had no idea about this, thanks for the info!

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 17:26:06 2013 No.6747985 >>6747967 lol whore

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 17:33:06 2013 No.6747995 File: 52 KB, 162x277, Math1.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6747967 nice character choice

Bishop Fri Apr 5 18:37:06 2013 No.6748078
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Hey seagulls, I'm the one modeling Miss Fortune's guns. I have all the measurements and am currently drawing up the base for it now.

So the peeps that really want the file, speak up. I want to make the gun realistic., meaning the trigger isn't oversized and the gun doens't seem too childish or cartoony. Does anyone oppose this? It will still be wood grain, have matching gold details, and a flare at the opening of the barrel. The gun measures 16" from barrel to stock.

>>	Bishop Fri Apr 5 18:39:06 2013 No.6748086 >>6747788 There is. It's called Aquaresin. It's non-toxic, you can use it in doors and it's not as picky when it comes to temperatures. You have to order it from them directly however. :(

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 19:54:07 2013 No.6748240

>>6748078
I'd like to see the file! I prefer the original oversized/cartoony gun but I'm open to any form of help of course. I may like it better in the end too.

>>6747775
put my e-mail in the field, I'm getting confused with who's who in the thread now. Seems like there's 3 or 4 MFs haha

>>	Bishop Fri Apr 5 20:25:36 2013 No.6748286 File: 445 KB, 1128x2208, refrence MF.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6748240 I'm a tripfag for the sole purpose of this project. No worries. I'm still drafting the gun because nothing seems to be matching up.

>>	Fili !!Ljhd+jeAuvX Fri Apr 5 20:35:36 2013 No.6748303 Could anyone help with advice on appliqueing onto spandex? I'm having a lot of trouble and love some pointers. I'm appliqueing stars btw.

Anonymous Fri Apr 5 20:41:36 2013 No.6748313
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Hi /cgl/, this is a help thread and I need help. I've never made my own prop before, and I need cosplay help. I want to make a leek. HOWEVER... I do not want it to be flimsy (e.g. paper mache/plushie). I'd like something I can make long, and twirl like a baton.

I've considered using a dowel, bu I don' know what to put on the end of it.

Halp.

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 20:54:06 2013 No.6748328 File: 118 KB, 1414x1100, vocaloid-538-1414x1100.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Sensual bump for my leek troubles

>>	Bishop Fri Apr 5 21:30:57 2013 No.6748377 File: 660 KB, 415x884, father.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6748313 >>6748328 I DID IT! http://www.amazon.com/Vocaloid-Hatsune-Miku-Cosplay-Plush/dp/B006Z3DOV8/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1365211679&sr=8-8&keywords=leek

>>	Bishop Fri Apr 5 21:47:00 2013 No.6748409 >>6748313 >>6748328 Or you can make one by rolling newspaper and covering it with modpodge. http://youtu.be/7C2xBrx6Rhc

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 22:01:23 2013 No.6748429 File: 34 KB, 343x613, 2167888-chara26.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Can anyone refer me to a good wig to use for Tiki? Thanks in advance.

>>	Bishop Fri Apr 5 22:32:33 2013 No.6748476 >>6748429 Is that the right pic?

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 22:41:35 2013 No.6748491 >>6748476 Yes, it's her design from Awakening.

Bishop Fri Apr 5 23:37:15 2013 No.6748576

>>6748491

I think you'll be presently surprised about how great these wigs are. They are under $30 and has free shipping. The only issue is that it comes from Hong Kong so the wait may not be something you'd be ok with. They would get here by the 20th of this month if you ordered one tomorrow.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/very-long-platnium-blonde-wig-/140930974842?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item20d024047a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LONG-BLONDE-STRAIGHT-COSPLAY-PARTY-HAIR-SEDUCTION-WIG-/261195411813?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item3cd075b165

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Fashion-Blonde-Hair-Long-Wavy-Women-Girls-Party-Full-Bangs-Wig-/130807633460?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item1e74be1634

>>	Anonymous Fri Apr 5 23:41:15 2013 No.6748585 >>6748576 Oh wow, these are pretty low in price. Thank you!

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 04:02:29 2013 No.6749037 File: 27 KB, 427x480, med_gallery_21560_983_151568.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6748078 Would love to see. :D /orig MF Here's a picture of taric. :D

Anonymous Sat Apr 6 08:27:36 2013 No.6749219

Hi seagulls! I have a Mami Tomoe cosplay which I bought from ebay last minute for a convention. It's rather nice, with the exception of the middle piece. It is not a corset, much more just a tube of fabric. It does not have boning, and counter-flatters my figure by squishing around the sides and making me look wider and smaller than I should.
If having to buy a whole new corset is a must I will, but I have heard the alternative of buying a simple corset and wearing it under the piece, but I am unsure the material of the piece will mold to my figure. I am not experienced with sewing.
Is there any places to buy reliable corsets for fairly cheap that I can just simply modify to fit my costume, or is there any other advice for me?
thank you!

Anonymous Sat Apr 6 11:11:21 2013 No.6749328
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I need some wig advice. How can I style my wig (see pic) to look like Garrys?
I mean I'll dye the spidery parts with copic markers, but how can I make it look more fluffier and how can I get that wavy/slightly curly look?

I didn't want to buy the prestyled wig for him because it looked so frizzy.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 17:50:01 2013 No.6749903 >>6749328 Try getting a heat resistant wig and use a curling wand for the different curl shapes he has.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 6 20:06:01 2013 No.6750125 Can anyone suggest a good fabric store in NYC?

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 7 05:39:17 2013 No.6750973 >>6748286 Thank you good sir!

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 7 18:18:46 2013 No.6751950 File: 2.03 MB, 4000x3000, fabricangela.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>6750125 I know Angela posted this a while ago of all the fabric stores she visits and recommends in NYC

Anonymous Sun Apr 7 18:20:46 2013 No.6751958
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Does anyone know how this girl did her Filia wig?

Not for the mouth part, but for the hair tentacles.

I would ask her, but she seems upset with people bothering her about it and has asked people to stop asking questions about it.

>>	Anonymous Sun Apr 7 21:04:18 2013 No.6752298 >>6751958 Anyone?

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