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GENERAL HELP Anonymous Mon Sep 16 16:19:51 2013 No.7104463 [DELETED]

Last one is on auto-sage.

Anonymous Mon Sep 16 16:25:19 2013 No.7104466
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Someday I want to make an expandable Ivy sword prop, but to be ready for Halloween I just want to make a static whip version. What base wire or tubing could I use for hte cord base that's stiff enough to hold a decent curve without deliberate shaping like a wire.

If I had to describe the rigidity I'm looking for I'd compare it to a Skip-It cord or a thick laptop cord?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 16 19:04:32 2013 No.7104723 How the fuck do I get the shine out of my goddamn wig? Like, I want to expand on this, but I've washed the damn thing like 4 times now in various shampoos and nothing; it's still shiny as hell.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 16 19:09:32 2013 No.7104735 >>7104723 talc or baby powder works for some people.. IDK why washing it would do anything.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 16 22:43:01 2013 No.7105062 bump

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 16 22:45:31 2013 No.7105064 >>7104723 I've read that soaking it in fabric softener overnight helps.

Anonymous Mon Sep 16 22:46:01 2013 No.7105067
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i was curious, are there any wigs that are as long as arda's delilah wig (that are from a trustworthy seller)? it's perfect for what i need, but i'm not sure i want to pay the price for it. if it's the only option then i guess that's it, but i'd like to see if there's something like it for a bit less!

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 16 22:48:01 2013 No.7105073 >>7105067 also i'm only asking cause i've been searching for a while and haven't found anything that's quite that long. i'd only ask if hit a dead end haha!

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 16 22:56:01 2013 No.7105079 >>7105067 epiccosplay, maybe

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 16 23:03:30 2013 No.7105086 >>7105067 epiccosplay

Anonymous Mon Sep 16 23:05:02 2013 No.7105091

>>7105067
>>7105079
>>7105086

thirding Epic, even if you have to sacrifice a bit on length (and I don't think you will) it will be worth it because their wigs are so much easier to manage than Arda. Arda wigs tangle like a bitch but I have several long epic wigs and they all comb out super easily. I pretty much exclusively buy long wigs from them now.

Anonymous Mon Sep 16 23:10:00 2013 No.7105098

I asked this on the other one but it's on auto-sage so
I want to do a group of lwa but one in the group wants to do a genderbent sucy. I don't have any images to go off of...does anyone have pictures, ideas, etc? I'm mostly interested in the costume as Sucy wears a long robe.
>pic related
>group member is a male

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 16 23:11:01 2013 No.7105100 File: 102 KB, 600x800, Sucy.Manbabalan.full.1494253.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7105098 oops dropped pic

Anonymous Mon Sep 16 23:34:56 2013 No.7105130
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My daughter told me she wanted to be "alicorn Princess Twilight Sparkle" for Halloween, and my younger sister and I decided we'd have a mini group with me as Celestia and her as Luna. I'm trying to design my daughter's dress right now and I want to make sure it looks nice, like a legit dress and not just a costume. Her costume is going to be lolita-ish while my sister and I will have more aristocratic clothing. Attached image is the fabric I bought with my daughter today (she picked it out) and my shitty paint drawing of what I designed after she showed me some dresses she liked. White balance is off, looks more yellow than in real life. Purple is kona cotton, blues are taffeta. Any thoughts about how it looks? I figured I could incorporate more of the cutie mark pink with various accessories within the actual coord, didn't want to overdo it with the dress itself. Ways I could make the cutie mark look really natural?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 16 23:55:26 2013 No.7105169 >>7105098 really all you need to do there is make it less form fitting. the hair i have no suggestions on

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 00:00:26 2013 No.7105186
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Anyone have an idea on how to make the head for this? (I'm really good with sculpting but obviously at this scale it's not like I can use sculpey) Would you use prosthetics built onto the face or a whole head mask?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 00:06:25 2013 No.7105205 >>7105186 I have no idea how, but if I see you at a convention, I'll hug you.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 00:06:26 2013 No.7105201 >>7104466 I had an idea for doing Ivy's expandable sword a while back that invovled using a retractable tape measure as a base...

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 00:08:25 2013 No.7105210 >>7105205 Seconded. I JUST watched the movie last night. Do us all proud, anon.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 00:11:13 2013 No.7105214 >>7105210 >>7105205 Thanks! I'm also a girl so it's even more challenging. But lucky I'm a stick so I think I'll suit it If I can work out how to do the goddamn head without looking like a really bad furry.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 00:11:13 2013 No.7105215 File: 109 KB, 1447x940, SkullMet.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Where's a good place to buy/commission Sentai helmets? I really want one of these Skullman numbers that I can actually wear.

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 00:18:13 2013 No.7105236

Super noob question, but when ordering dresses from sites like taobao, how much leeway should you give your measurements?

For example, mine are 34-27-34 (ugh). Should I be aiming to match those measurements exactly? If not, how much 'breathing room' is adequate?

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 00:35:44 2013 No.7105277

>>7105236
First you need to convert to cm. You usually want the posted measurements to be two or three cm larger. If you are between sizes, or one measurement is right on the border, buy the bigger size. It's way easier to take things in than let them out.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 00:46:15 2013 No.7105296 >>7105277 Okay, I'd assumed so but wanted to make sure. Thanks so much! Sage for minimal contribution.

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 01:08:15 2013 No.7105326
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Hey helpful seagulls, I have a concept question if anyone would like to offer their opinion.

I'm making a cosplay of Charlotte's second form (pic related). I don't want to go the route of No Face, with the tube body, but something a little more animated. I lack the powers of hover lolis, so I'm stuck wondering what to do with my feet. It bugs me to just see them hanging out there and breaking up the silhouette.

Is there any good way to hide feet? I've looked up naga costumes and haven't seen something quite right yet. It seems like my best bet atm is to really contour it up - make the body dip all the way to the ground and then back up, so that only a bit of the feet show. I've also toyed with creating some of her minions to stick on my feet so that they shuffle with me, but that might just end up looking lame.

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 01:18:34 2013 No.7105336
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Anyone have any suggestions on making an ammo bandolier that DOESN'T involve elastic? Something like pic related.

It's for a post-apocalyptic look, so it's fine if it looks scratchbuilt. Frankly I was planning on using an old leather belt for the majority of it. However, I can't think of a decent means of attaching the cartridges in a manner that they'd be retrievable.

I'm also currently doing stuff like this in my free time while unemployed, so the cheaper, the better. If I can do it entirely with stuff from around the house already, I'll be happy.

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 02:24:09 2013 No.7105425
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Armin wig opinion? I've found most of the cosplayers I see with...odd wigs for armin. either the volume of hair is weird or the cut/shape is off or the hair parting is funny. I saw this one while looking on taobao and I think it looks nice, though I'm worried it might be a bit thin? His hair is kinda voluminous - I think I dislike most of the wigs I see for this reason (that they aren't 'big' enough). Should I just get a wig myself and cut it or try this one? It's from lingyisun.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 02:29:55 2013 No.7105432 >>7105425 If anything, since it's taobao just buy two and put them together for the volume?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 02:43:25 2013 No.7105448 >>7105336 Do you have something against elastic, or do you just not like the way it would look? If it's the second one, you could try doing elastic under leather or some other material so it's not visible.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 02:43:56 2013 No.7105447 Can anybody recommend to me somebody based in the UK who take commissions? I need a coat making that is too complicated for me :>

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 03:11:11 2013 No.7105468 >>7105448 Mostly just for appearances, yeah, so covering it up is an option. Also the simple fact that I don't currently have a suitable elastic strap. I assume they're cheap but I don't know exactly how cheap.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 03:11:11 2013 No.7105469 >>7105425 Don't forget teasing and hairspray

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 03:43:59 2013 No.7105494 >>7105468 You can get wide elastic for like, 70 cents a yard at Joann...

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 04:17:03 2013 No.7105511 >>7105494 Sounds like a plan then. I've never used it for anything, I had literally no idea what it cost.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 04:22:32 2013 No.7105512 >>7105336 the cartirdges have a lip on them, so make the loops not snug on the body of the shell but not so wide the lip slips through. aka just measure carefully and use leather anyways.

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 05:02:35 2013 No.7105529

>>7105512
Yeah, I'm using a bunch of spent 7.62 casings with wooden dummy bullets. It's actually for a film prop rather than any sort of a con, so there's no chance of people getting bitchy about them being real casings (I don't even know whether that'd be a problem at a con, I just assume it would).

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 10:42:12 2013 No.7105725
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What glue (or method) should I use to attach fabric to leather, I found the shoes in pic related but I need to attach the straps.
Any Ideas? I'm probably using white nylon leftover from the jacket.

Jacuzzi (and sometimes Maou) Tue Sep 17 16:02:24 2013 No.7106113
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I'm making Maou's demon legs for Halloween, but I'm not sure how to keep them attached to my legs. As you can see in the picture, they stop mid-thigh. I'll probably have my pants go over the stopping point (not cosplaying just underwear, haha) so I could just sew attachments that would be hidden under the pants to hold them up, but I'd like the option to have them just… glued to my legs or whatever to hold them up if possible. I'm especially worried about moving around a lot in them and having them fall off my legs. Any suggestions?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 16:09:53 2013 No.7106126 >>7106113 You can use sock or leotard glue, though if it's not super fitted to your leg all the way down, the weight of the fur might be too much for it. Sewing them to nude leggings would be the best option.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 16:52:32 2013 No.7106209 >>7105432 Like stacking? I was worried it might look funny because of the length, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try. If it didn't then I could just do what >>7105469 said and just sell the other one I guess.

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 17:21:29 2013 No.7106261
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Wanting to do this outfit... However I have no sewing experience. I was planning to buy a seifuku skirt as it has the exact same shape of thin pleats but I can't find an almost exact copy of the tartan style. I found out the type of tartan is or very close to one called 'Gordon Dress Modern', but buying a made Scottish skirt costs around £50+. Are thinly pleated skirts easy to make?

I saw this online: http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n122809685

but it looks like there aren't enough pleats. Should I just compromise on the tartan style? I actually was only doing this for a fancy dress party but kinda wanted to be able to use it as an accurate cosplay for a convention.

>>	Jacuzzi (and sometimes Maou) Tue Sep 17 17:52:51 2013 No.7106313 >>7106113 Oh! Nude leggings! That's a great idea, thank-you so much!!

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 18:02:46 2013 No.7106325 File: 405 KB, 700x525, cosplayers_166.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What are these girls cosplaying in the nurse style outfits?

>>	Jacuzzi (and sometimes Maou) Tue Sep 17 19:04:27 2013 No.7106403 >>7106126 Oh! Nude leggings! That's a great idea, thank-you so much!!

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 19:14:23 2013 No.7106413 >>7106261 Maybe you can try getting the tartan printed? I'm not sure about the quality, but you can print from places like spoonflower.

Anonymous Tue Sep 17 19:33:53 2013 No.7106445
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Hello! I'm looking for a tutorial on how to make big drill curls, I've seen tutorials on how to make smaller ones, like Mami or Catherine, but never big ones that attach to the sides, would it be the same? I'm a little nervous, since it's also four big curls.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 19:49:24 2013 No.7106463 >>7106445 There's probably a Celestia (Dangan Ronpa) wig tutorial that can help. Most people use the wire-and-tape method.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 19:58:54 2013 No.7106475 >>7106325 uhh.....that's a creepy picture. maybe they're just being kawaii nurses?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 19:59:53 2013 No.7106478 File: 72 KB, 530x795, wig.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Wig hunting. I'm thinking of this one for Saki Inafune. But her hair colour is frustratingly inconsistent sometimes. Should I keep looking?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 20:01:29 2013 No.7106480 File: 1.35 MB, 963x414, saki.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7106478 The character, for reference.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 21:05:32 2013 No.7106557 I'm kinda new to the whole convention thing, and I don't want to start a new thread. Do any of you have a list of 18+ cons?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 21:09:01 2013 No.7106564 anyone have any recommendations for a decent full body open crotched latex/pvc catsuit color is irrelevant price up to 100$ usd

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 21:17:30 2013 No.7106579 >>7106564 I find myself doubting that this is cosplay relevant.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 21:25:01 2013 No.7106589 >>7106579 I did not realize help generals were cosplay only, taobao threads allow non cosplay items, i thought a help general would be the same. My mistake

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 21:32:00 2013 No.7106601 >>7106589 Sorry, it was a joke. The internet is bad for tone of voice. I saged because it was both unhelpful and not to be taken seriously.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 21:51:06 2013 No.7106627 >>7106557 yaoi con and dragon con are the only ones I personally know of.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 22:18:07 2013 No.7106712 >>7105725 rubber cement

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 17 22:21:07 2013 No.7106725 File: 145 KB, 153x431, Screen Shot 2013-09-17 at 7.20.58 PM.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Anyone have any tips for making hoods?

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 07:29:03 2013 No.7107453
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This costume will probably take me a couple years to finish, just because I understand the amount of funds required to finish something like this are going to be veeerry high. I'm used to EVA foam to make sub-par riders, but for this I want to go all out. I have ideas on how to tackle a lot of it, but I don't really know what I'm going to do for the helmet. At all.

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 07:33:34 2013 No.7107455

Is it possible to make thigh highs/boot covers out of a non-stretch fabric?
I realize they wouldn't stay up and fit quite as well as something made out of stretch material (nothing some sock glue or body tape can't fix), but if it's still possible, that'd be grand.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 07:45:54 2013 No.7107460 >>7107455 http://godsavethequeenfashions.com/Non-Stretch_Boot_Covers.html

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 08:09:24 2013 No.7107465 >>7107460 Thank you very much!

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 11:41:09 2013 No.7107567
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>>7106261

Not sure whether you're British or not, but each type of tartan/plaid design is tied to a specific Scottish clan, so for you it'd simply be a case of finding said clans name, purchasing the relevant fabric and creating a pleated skirt from it.

For example I'm a descendant of the Gunn clan and our house tartan is particularly puke-tastic blend of blue/green and red (picture related).

I'll take a peak online for you though and if I manage to find the clan who's tartan design that belongs to I'll let you know.

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 11:52:10 2013 No.7107574
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>>7106261

Found it.
This specific tartan pattern belongs to an ancient 12th century Scottish clan belonging to the Gordon clan.

The name of the tartan is specifically "Gordon Dress Modern Tartan", not to be confused with "Gordon Dress Ancient Tartan" or "Clan Campbell Tartan" which are fairly similar.

You're welcome and good luck.

>da moar u kno

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 11:57:09 2013 No.7107578
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>>7106261
>>7107574

Ooohhh and look what I just found.

http://www.nationwideschooluniforms.co.uk/kesteven-sleaford-tartan-skirt.html

Only £23.00 and you'd just have to adjust the hem.

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 12:04:55 2013 No.7107579

>>7107578

Oh shit, I just looked and they only ship within the UK.
If you're outside the UK and really needed this skirt badly if you want you could mail it to my address and from there I could mail it to you.
Better than ordering an inaccurate one from Japan.

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 12:12:25 2013 No.7107583

>>7107567
>>7107574
If you read my post I did say I had already found it was 'Gordon Dress Modern', but found getting one made by Scottish websites are expensive, and I can't sew for crap to make one from fabric.

>>7107578
This should work actually! I found on John Lewis they used the exact right tartan for Queens Mary Prep School but the skirt was the completely wrong shape. Luckily I'm in the UK so thanks :)

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 12:14:25 2013 No.7107585 >>7107583 Oh sorry, I didn't see your previous post, but fantastic that you're able to get the skirt okay. I feel I should apologise for the string of posts, I've just had a can of Monster and a little hyper haha

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 12:45:55 2013 No.7107611

>>7107585
Understandable! I've just gotta figure out which waist size to get... Should cost me about £5-10 to get the hem adjusted so it's not super long and looks right rather than frumpy (I'm 5ft1 so 22 inches length would look odd!)

http://p-bandai.jp/phantasien/PHItem/PHSkirt/item-1000009418/ This was the only 'seifuku' skirt I could find with an almost similar tartan (something seems off, I think the tartan pattern is a smaller size?)

http://www.johnlewis.com/girls'-pleated-tartan-school-skirt-green-navy/p235629 Greenish pleated school skirt.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/155057159/plaid-school-girl-skirt-navy-green-white I found this last night but the pleats looked too wide but the pattern seemed perfectly placed.

I also found another website that sells uniform skirts for that school but image looks a little off.

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 20:55:46 2013 No.7108260
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I want to cosplay this character, however I'm not sure if blonde hair would suit my skin tone. I have skin with yellow undertones that's a little tan from the summer, but I usually have lighter skin.
Would this color be okay with my skin color, or should I try to find a different type of blonde that would better suit me?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 21:01:15 2013 No.7108276 How would I go about giving myself freckles?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 21:03:15 2013 No.7108279 >>7108276 draw them on.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 21:04:45 2013 No.7108282 >>7108260 Is this a legit idol? I don't keep track of the Cinderella Girls stuff, but this looks like some persons shitty devID.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 21:13:03 2013 No.7108295 >>7108282 Legit Idol in the IM@S: CG game.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 21:14:03 2013 No.7108298 >>7108260 >>7108282 100% legit, dear anon. And please make it happen OP and try whatever makes you paler, Koume is really really pale so yeah

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 21:14:03 2013 No.7108299 File: 26 KB, 219x222, please respond.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Do any of you have a preferred SS you use for Y!JA? I'm considering using Rinkya but I'm completely inexperienced here.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 21:24:05 2013 No.7108307 >>7108282 Yeah, she's pretty cute. Her single comes out soon. She has cuter outfits, this one is just her first, normal card. But that's besides the point!

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 21:45:06 2013 No.7108329 I wanna make simple swords out of insulation foam, but the thing is, insulation foam ain't all that stiff when bare and it won't look very good. Is there any way to make insulation foam stiff?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 21:46:35 2013 No.7108331 Hey cgl, we used to have lace threads, but I can't seem to find any of the sites in my bookmarks. What are some good places to buy lace?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:09:53 2013 No.7108425 File: 378 KB, 638x288, Screen Shot 2013-09-18 at 8.07.53 PM.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What fabric would you guys suggest for her "corset"?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:45:53 2013 No.7108493 Also a fabric question since the fabric thread all but died. Any suggestions as to what to make this out of?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:46:53 2013 No.7108499 File: 195 KB, 2058x732, brienne refernece pics.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7108493 dropped the picture

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:47:53 2013 No.7108500 >>7108425 My dick.

Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:47:53 2013 No.7108501
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Hey guys I just need some help with the chainmail part of the elite knight armour cosplay i am doing,

What size should i go for the ring 1/2 inch?,3/8 inch? or 1/4 inch? and I make the chainmail myself because its too expensive to import to aus from the ring lord so the wire thickness i can use ate 1.57mm or 2mm which should I choose for it.

Thanks guys

also would like to know if I should just make the standard 4 in 1 weave for it

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:49:53 2013 No.7108505 >>7108499 I'm guessing it's made of a low-pile velvet, but a heavy cotton would work.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:49:53 2013 No.7108508 >>7108501 From experience. 1/2 inch without a thick ass ring is going to look super loose. Pic related, 14 gauge 1/2 inch. 3/8 is probably good. 1/4 is getting really small.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:51:22 2013 No.7108515 File: 2.52 MB, 3264x2448, first piece.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7108508 >>7108508 Image didnt go through apparnetly, anyways, I know its woven wrong, first piece I ever made. You get the idea that its very loosely woven though.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:52:24 2013 No.7108518 File: 55 KB, 250x200, sm_jupiter293.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7108493 >>7108499 I like you.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 18 23:58:53 2013 No.7108531 >>7108505 Thank you very much! >>7108518 I like you too anon~

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 00:00:54 2013 No.7108537 >>7108501 Between 1/4" and 3/8" would probably look solid with a 4-in-1 weave. If you go bigger, you might have to go with a 6-in-1 to compensate for the 'loose-ness'.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 00:01:53 2013 No.7108545 >>7108501 I'd think between 1/4" and 3/8" would be good with most wire diameters for a 4-in-1 weave. Bigger than that and you might have t go with a 6-in-1.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 00:03:23 2013 No.7108552 >>7108505 Sorry one more stupid question, how can you tell it'll be heavy enough from ordering it online? Would this work? https://www.fabric.com/buy/ef-308/kona-cotton-deep-rose

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 01:01:23 2013 No.7108648 Hi! I'm unsure how to hide lightweight wings under clothing. Any suggestions?

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 02:06:41 2013 No.7108732 >>7108552 Not the other anon, but no that's a braodcloth. It's a lightweight cotton which is really only good for quilting. I know it says for apparel on the site, but for what you want it's no good. Look for a fabric that says heavyweight.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 02:07:12 2013 No.7108733 >>7108648 Is it part of the character design? Picture for ref?

Anonymous Thu Sep 19 02:25:00 2013 No.7108752

>>7108552
Kona cotton is indeed no good for dresses with any sort of drape. You'll see in the description that it is '4.3 ounces' This is a good way of telling how thick fabric is, as that is the weight of one square yard. So, a standard denim, such that you might find in your jeans, is around 12 oz, while a thin chambray, like in a denim shirt, is about 5oz. If you have a fabric store, the bolts sometimes have this info on them, so you can get a feel for what weights feel like what. Then, use that to shop online.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 02:40:03 2013 No.7108767 File: 133 KB, 1280x720, picture015.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7108733 Yeah it is. Sorry for the bad quality.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 03:10:50 2013 No.7108790 File: 133 KB, 1280x720, picture015.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7108733 Sorry for the bad quality

Anonymous Thu Sep 19 03:16:50 2013 No.7108796

>>7108790
Oh, well I take it you're gonna have the wings strapped to your shoulders like a back bag?Because if that's the case, the best I can think of is have 'tears' on the back of the shirt so you put your wings on first and then slip the shirt on and button the space of the 'tears' underneath the wings.
I did this for one of my cosplay, but I had a toga over the teared shirt so there was room for the wings to come out and no one noticed that my shirt that torn at all.

Anonymous Thu Sep 19 03:52:07 2013 No.7108826
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How useful is a serger for cosplay? I do a lot with stretch materials and think I might benefit from it.

Ive seen premade catsuits with edges that are sewn together with a serger instead of a normal machine. Is this a normal thing to do? I worry I'll spend money on a serger and not get much use out of it..

Anonymous Thu Sep 19 03:57:37 2013 No.7108831

>>7108826
It will give you nice even seams with locked edges, and if it has the proper setting it will do stretch stitches without adding too much bulk. I got a pretty expensive serger for a gift one year for xmas, and even though I don't do a lot of stretch work, I use it on pretty much everything I make, at least to finish the edges.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 04:00:37 2013 No.7108833 >>7108831 What do you mean by finish the edges? Sorry if this is a noob-ish question. Do you sew it normally with your machine, then take it to the serger and go over it or something?

Anonymous Thu Sep 19 04:07:24 2013 No.7108838

>>7108833
Depends on what you're doing. You can use it before sewing on all your edges just to overcast so they don't fray. If something is difficult to sew, like a sleeve cap, you can do it with your regular machine, and then go over with the serger to trim and overcast. And for stuff like tshirts, you'll generally put nearly the entire piece together with the serger. It won't replace a normal machine, but there are definitely places where it's better than one

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 18:55:54 2013 No.7109794 >>7108552 >>7108752 Much gratitude.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 19:01:24 2013 No.7109808 >>7108732 >>7108752 Much gratitude.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 21:35:50 2013 No.7110128 any tips on making good masks? mainly i want to make one for a Scarlet Spider costume but i couldnt see shit through the lycra

Anonymous Thu Sep 19 23:32:28 2013 No.7110307
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I need to make a pair of half-calf high boots (see pic). Should I go at it from scratch or should I modify some existing boots? It's the only part Im having some trouble planning out how I want to do it. Any ideas?

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 19 23:38:29 2013 No.7110314 >>7110307 cowboy boots worked pretty well when I did him.

Anonymous Fri Sep 20 06:35:42 2013 No.7110696
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Planning on cosplaying Ranma with a friend, but we're completely stuck on how to tackle the wigs. Is there a way to have that huge hair look (on one side) without looking ridiculous? Or should it just be best to go natural with them?
I've barely seen any recent cosplays of the character so I don't have many ideas where to start with this.

Anonymous Fri Sep 20 14:46:33 2013 No.7111024
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Alright, so Im looking to make some raider armor from Fallout 3, specifically from The Pitt. The armor itself is the Metal Master. The set that Mex wears. His stomach is covered in leather and not exposed, which is what Im looking to do. That part is simple enough.
Im trying to figure a way to do the should pads and the tubing around the neck. Pic related.
Should I do paper mache, cardboard, craft foam or some kind of metal? I dont want it to be super heavy. Suggestions, please?

Anonymous Fri Sep 20 14:48:33 2013 No.7111030
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>>7111024
And here is an up close of the shoulder parts.

Ive looked on cosplay.com and fallout cosplayers facebook, but more of the people that made armor did the female painspike ones, which are vastly different. Im going to continue searching, but any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 15:00:03 2013 No.7111059 >>7111024 My first thought would be to mold worbla over football pads.

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 15:05:33 2013 No.7111066 >>7111059 I contemplated the football pads, though my issue was how large they are. Is it possible to cut them down?

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 15:12:35 2013 No.7111082 File: 549 KB, 900x720, gamma.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7111066 okay, I lied. he wants THIS armor. same thing, essentially.

Anonymous Fri Sep 20 19:53:09 2013 No.7111439
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i waited too long to get around to using these glow in the dark fabric pens, and they've gone rock hard! theres a little clear fluid in each pen and mostly a solid rock of paint. What do I do to fix them? Can they be fixed?

I thought it'd be a really nice addition to my evangelion cosplay, damnit!

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 19:57:09 2013 No.7111442 >>7111082 same difference, right?

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 19:59:09 2013 No.7111446 >>7111442 Very similar. The shoulders are a little different and there is arm plating and more leg armor and underclothes. eh.

Anonymous Fri Sep 20 20:08:39 2013 No.7111456

>>7111446
Yes, but making them is going to be round about the same.
If you trust your handiwork, i've seen some amazing done stuff with foam but I think what the above poster said about worbla and football pads is good.

Of course you can cut them, you'll need tools to do so but if you don't have anything like that you might need to rethink your cosplay plan.

Anonymous Fri Sep 20 20:27:11 2013 No.7111478
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>>7111456
i think it will be possible.
This is whats killing me right now, though, maybe fresh eyes will help. My brain just isn't grasping this

where the white is circle, it seems like the outter leather shell (hard leather?), which I have highlighted in red, has just simply ended in the front. Am I going crazy?

i highlighted the different parts that seem to go together or be one piece. Its the red bit thats throwing me for a loop

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 20:28:42 2013 No.7111481 >>7111439 If you can get them open, try adding a bit of water and shake it. Leave it to soak for a bit, shake again. Keep doing that until they're good again. If not, you'll have to buy new ones.

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 22:39:35 2013 No.7111657 >>7111481 A lot of times a bit of alcohol works.

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 22:59:20 2013 No.7111699 File: 26 KB, 273x400, Lechuck_movie_concept.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What would be the best material for making an exaggeratedly large pirate chapeau? Something that won't look too foamy or fakey and stays nice and stiff.

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 23:08:19 2013 No.7111721 File: 155 KB, 397x720, ThighGapSoKawaiiOniichan.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7111478

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 23:27:24 2013 No.7111741 >>7111699 Interfacing between the fabric.

Anonymous Fri Sep 20 23:34:55 2013 No.7111747

What are some female characters that wear a mask/helmet that covers their eyes or face? I've always wanted to cosplay but I'm afraid of my face being shown because I am afraid of being recognized by people I know and want to hide my powerlevel. My height is 5ft 1in.

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 20 23:39:23 2013 No.7111754 >>7111747 pick your favorite sentai team, cosplay the girl.

Anonymous Fri Sep 20 23:49:52 2013 No.7111767

>>7111747
I love masks. Some suggestions would be Jun from Gatchaman (more like obscured instead of actually covered) any female sentai character, Sailor V, Bubblegum Crisis chicks, Celty from Durarara, Rider from Fate/Stay Night, Fable 3 masquerade outfit, the vast majority of female superheroes. Do you want me to go on?

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 00:14:39 2013 No.7111792 >>7111767 Yes please. Who would be most suitable for my height though? At first I thought of Celty before this thread but her height is 5ft 7in. ;_;

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 00:33:45 2013 No.7111815 >>7111792 99.9% of cosplayers aren't the same height as the characters they cosplay. Unless you're 4' tall and cosplaying the Hulk nobody's going to even notice.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 00:37:47 2013 No.7111819 >>7111815 4' tall hulk would be adorable though

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 00:38:16 2013 No.7111822 >>7111721 >>>7111478 I guess so? I was looking at that and it seemed like it was separate, but i think yours makes more sense. Thank you!

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 01:50:20 2013 No.7111939 File: 25 KB, 235x272, queenofpain_vert.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] dear seagulls im working on QOP cosplay and i dont know how to make the horns, what material should i use and any ideas in general are appreciated

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 02:15:19 2013 No.7112000 >>7111939 bumppppp

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 03:04:24 2013 No.7112125 >>7111939 Look up "ram horn tutorial " they use it for fur suits. You sculpt the horn the wrap in twine then paint. Attach them directly to the wig, since they seem to lay against it. Then latex/spiritgum and makeup them against your head.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 03:07:23 2013 No.7112132 >>7112125 come.to.think of it, I'd actually make the whole thing, from the eyebrows up, one piece. Then latex and spirit gum it.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 23:00:37 2013 No.7113220 >>7110307 Same anon here. Any thoughts? I would love to lean more towards making them from scratch. What types of materials would be best for something that would be sturdy and mobile like a shoe?

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 23:08:27 2013 No.7113237 >>7113220 I'd make it a boot cover, then put that collar...thing...over it.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 23:12:55 2013 No.7113246 >>7113237 the majority of the bootcovers I've seen seem to be tight against the skin, like spandex almost. How would you suggest doing the cone collar thing and blue ruffled portion?

Anonymous Sat Sep 21 23:16:55 2013 No.7113255
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Hello all, I'm new here to /cgl/ and I'm doing my first ever cosplay, so feel free to let me know if I'm doing anything wrong.
I take it this must be the general "Help" thread to avoid thousands of help me threads cropping up.

So first, let me start by saying thank you for anyone who offers any assistance.
I'm doing Spike Speigel from Cowboy Bebop for my cosplay, as I have the proper build for the character. I found a few nice pieces at my local Goodwill store (and only spent $7.00, wow!)
Heres all that I need now:
-a shave
-a black tie
-copious amounts of hair gel
-black hair dye with green tones
-straps to keep the suit in the style of how the character wears it.

I've got most of these down save for the last one. Any idea where I might find and apply any kinds of straps that are similar to the character's? Again, any help is appreciated.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 23:24:42 2013 No.7113270 File: 6 KB, 200x200, 70302.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7113255 And before I'm (hopefully not) greeted by 4chan's usual parade of insults, just be aware that it could have been this. <----- But its not. And you are fortunate for that.

Anonymous Sat Sep 21 23:32:11 2013 No.7113286

Anyone know where to get a pair of
"Audio-Technica ATH-EM7 GM Adjustable Aluminum Clip-On Headphones"?
They're the headphones that the MC from Persona 3 uses.
I've tried for 3 fucking days and I've only got 2 different sources;
One that's shady as fuck and one that's for like $88 dollars.
pls respond

Anonymous Sat Sep 21 23:33:11 2013 No.7113290

>>7113255
no, buy a wig. You cannot do Spike's hair without a wig. Buy one.

It's funny we were JUST talking about how nubs mistake Spike for an easy cosplay when it is deceptively complex.

You need to have the jacket tailored and shoulder pads inserted into it to give the Spike typical 'shape' which is an exagerrated triangle for a torso. I know you haven't even bothered to look into altering shoes to his bulbous toe style, so I was suggest that as well. Make sure the pants are pulled UP to give the illusion of loooong legs and obviously have the waist pulled in on the jacket...

Technically the jacket is all wrong, since the lapels aren't big enough and are made in a way that you cannot alter them correctly. You also didn't mention the light blue lining, which I guess you can just... glue onto the lapel.

oh god, it's just going to look so bad altering that terrible jacket into what it should be, you should have someone make it for you.

Anonymous Sat Sep 21 23:54:12 2013 No.7113312

>>7113290

I agree with 'buy a wig' but if you won't, if you refuse, just... don't dye your hair. It'll look better this color than whatever atrocity comes out of a green-toned black. You'll also, likely, be stuck with black hair until you cut all your hair off.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 21 23:55:42 2013 No.7113315 File: 402 KB, 400x300, 1370214015574.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7113255 You look like Smoker. I'm so sorry.

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 00:05:41 2013 No.7113333 >>7113246 Maybe leather or felt made.to look like leather. Support it with cardboard? Then just make a loose sleeve of the blue fabric and sew it to the boot covers. I.wonder if.you could use those come collars for small dogs.

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 00:06:42 2013 No.7113336 >>7113333 Or, maybe look up a leather Bracer tutorial and modify it.

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 00:07:41 2013 No.7113337 >>7113290 >>7113312 Information dully noted, thanks guys

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 00:13:12 2013 No.7113344 File: 11 KB, 320x320, 60863303_l.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] where can I buy bubble jacket fabric? Or how is this made? Any tips/ideas greatly appreciated

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 03:56:48 2013 No.7113588 >>7113344 Look for ripstop nylon or raincoat fabric, fill with quilting batting or down.

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 16:34:09 2013 No.7114285 File: 32 KB, 475x380, book.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Anyone know a good wig for Tomoko?

Anonymous Sun Sep 22 18:39:24 2013 No.7114458
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I'm working on some armsocks for an Aranea Serket cosplay. I'm already running into trouble with the head opening. Its fraying a lot and I keep on adding clear nail polish to prevent it from furthering it's fraying. It goes underneath the dress and luckily hasn't reached the exposed parts. Any tips on a better way to seal the part of the tights that isn't just clear nail polish?
I remember seeing a tutorial specifically to strengthen with some sort of paint for the head opening, but I forgot to save it.

>>	MiniMoose !!4Hf4/PwNJTk Sun Sep 22 19:00:53 2013 No.7114485 >>7105130 Maybe you could have the cutie mark on the left side and add some sparkles/stars around it and have it fade off to the right side? Pic related, I hope it helps!

>>	MiniMoose !!4Hf4/PwNJTk Sun Sep 22 19:01:22 2013 No.7114486 File: 24 KB, 1146x488, twilightdress.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7114485 dropped pic

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 20:04:42 2013 No.7114548 I have a problem with short wigs. Whenever I try to wear them, hair on the nape of my neck shows. Should I just shave it or what?

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 22:15:08 2013 No.7114754 >>7114548 I have the same problem, I say shave it.

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 22:29:26 2013 No.7114767 >>7114285 http://arda-wigs.com/products/eowyn http://matchwigs.com/home/341-grilda-medium-black-wig-cosplay.html# http://thefivewits.net/2012/01/grand-high-demon-face/ with a bit of styling these could work

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 22 23:22:15 2013 No.7114803 >>7114485 Thank you for responding. I thought nobody ever would, ha. I like your ideas.

Anonymous Sun Sep 22 23:41:43 2013 No.7114838

>>7111815
Diff short anon, but...
You'd be surprised how many people make comments on my height when cosplaying, it's almost always brought up, and often in a bit of an insulting way (like, your costume would be great but your height...)

I'm on the verge of stopping all together because of this shit.

Anonymous Mon Sep 23 00:09:02 2013 No.7114897
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This is what I have thus far

I need the right shoes which I found here
http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm?viewpartnum=232895

I need the correct Jean Jacket
I found a few different ones but I'm not sure which would be best.

I know that the hoverboard and the hat are from the second movie. I may end up just making that version.

What can I do to really make this look good?

Anonymous Mon Sep 23 05:56:36 2013 No.7115188

I'm working with a pattern and it says to cut something on the fold on the crosswise. Now, I know what crosswise is, but are they saying the fold should be parallel to the selvage when I cut or should it be parallel to the other edge? I'm not sure if the crosswise grain is supposed to go across the garment or up and down.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 10:01:01 2013 No.7115324 File: 343 KB, 585x837, Lake_Scientist.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How does one go about making a mascot head for this? I don't even know where to begin.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 10:08:02 2013 No.7115328 >>7115324 Fursuit tutorial. Green foam and elastic and ski masks.

Anonymous Mon Sep 23 10:30:16 2013 No.7115350

>>7115324
Upholstery foam and motorcycle masks. DO NOT USE ACTUAL SKI MASKS. Ski masks are for cold weather and will overheat you even on a cold day. They absorb sweat. Not a good idea. Motorcycle balaclava, are the opposite. They are also sometimes incorrectly called ski masks, but are a thinner, smoother material.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 10:36:48 2013 No.7115352 >>7115350 This. That's what I couldn't think of. I always want to call them baklava. Very different things

Anonymous Mon Sep 23 10:43:18 2013 No.7115357

Hey cgl I was wondering if anyone can help me out. Awhile back I found a site that sold a variety of body suits with different cuts including one that was missing the chest. I think it must have been for dancers/performers for under their costumes.

I don't really have the time or money to arse around and make one myself. I was after one since I am making a costume where the character has purple skin and was considering a Lycra suit of some kind to cut down on how much I need to paint myself. Thanks

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 10:48:48 2013 No.7115359 >>7115357 Post pic of character

Anonymous Mon Sep 23 10:57:35 2013 No.7115363
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>>7115359
She has a lot of skin showing, but obviously her cleavage and stomach exposed. I feel like a lycra suit is kind of necessary especially since I may be alone getting ready and would probably need help. I don't imagine paint your own back is easy.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 11:00:34 2013 No.7115365 >>7115363 A morphology suit or zantai should.work for that. Just get one that's.not hooded.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 11:01:35 2013 No.7115366 >>7115365 Morph * wtf phone.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 11:05:34 2013 No.7115369 >>7115365 Wouldn't cover up my chest though? I can probably modify it. It's more I know something out there like I need already exists and I can't find/remember what is called.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 11:08:06 2013 No.7115373 >>7115369 Oh I see what you're saying. You could modify it.or you could paint/contour the suit so you would only have to paint your face.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 11:12:37 2013 No.7115377 >>7115188 Perpendicular to the selvage, aka parallel to the out edge.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 11:16:05 2013 No.7115382 >>7115373 Alright thanks. It's probably easiest to just buy one and modify it. I've never really painted/airbrushed a suit before.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 11:20:35 2013 No.7115388 >>7115382 It might be beneficial to look up some scanty and kneesocks cosplays, since they tend to suit + paint.

Anonymous Mon Sep 23 11:36:35 2013 No.7115410

>>7115388
I am considering a leotard instead maybe since my legs won't be showing (it will cut down on some of the heat). I assume it would work the same.

This may be an odd question but I have thought about it a lot of times...Can you use your body paint to paint a nude coloured suit so it will match better? It's just something I have wondered about a lot.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 12:54:06 2013 No.7115511 >>7115410 Nooooooooooooo. Either white suit and dye it or mix body paint to match suit.

Anonymous Mon Sep 23 12:56:05 2013 No.7115512
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I'm making a sword, I made it out o f wood and then I put primer on it, then I tried to sand it with terrible results, I thought that maybe after I colored it it would get better, but it didn't.
Now I have this shit in the pic,
anyone know how can I fix it?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 13:31:34 2013 No.7115554 >>7115512 You... you have to make sure that you sand it smooth. If need be, apply more layers of primer. It has to be smooth before yu paint it, or it'll just look worse, especially with metallic paint. I'd suggest resanding it and trying again.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 13:46:31 2013 No.7115574 >>7115512 Sand it, primer, sand it, primer, just keep on sanding and sanding until it's like the smoothest glass.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 13:54:32 2013 No.7115586 >>7115554 >>7115574 I tried to sand it for hours but the primer get stuck in the sandpaper and it doesn't sand anymore.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 13:56:32 2013 No.7115588 >>7115586 Yeah, that happens. You need to keep going. Sandpaper comes in multipacks for a reason. Also make sure that before you do your final paint, you use a finer grain of sandpaper to make it baby-butt smooth.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:07:03 2013 No.7115595 >>7115588 Ok, will do. Thanks. Also I buy sand paper in meters.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:22:23 2013 No.7115615 >>7115512 Why does the paint application look so thick? Sand it down again till it's smooth, and ease on the layers of paint. What kind of wood is it?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:25:28 2013 No.7115619 >>7115615 it's not thick, it's the primer. 3 to 7 layers of plywood

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:26:22 2013 No.7115621 how the fuck do i make the SNK harness? where to start? has any one bought a good one?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:33:51 2013 No.7115629 File: 47 KB, 2160x2160, Military-image[1].gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What sort of paint should I use for durable stenciling on compression shirts and t-shirts?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:37:53 2013 No.7115640 >>7115629 Screen printing ink

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:38:23 2013 No.7115644 >>7115619 What kind of primer did you use?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:41:54 2013 No.7115647 >>7115629 Tulipsoft

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:44:22 2013 No.7115653 I'm going to my first con in march, and am having trouble sourcing a couple of items (backpack, Jacket) due to the high variety of these items. What are some sources for making finding these items easier?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 14:46:53 2013 No.7115654 >>7115644 it's a solvent based primer, maybe it wasn't diluted enough.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:32:25 2013 No.7115705 File: 523 KB, 870x1400, 2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What's a good method in getting the holes in his shirt to be uniform and perfectly aligned?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:46:15 2013 No.7115714 >>7115705 Measure and mark it all out before you distress. In this case, it just looks like scissor snips - should be easy. >>7115653 Ebay, taobao. You aren't going to get specific answers unless you tell us what character/series you are doing.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:47:46 2013 No.7115715 >>7115705 Chalk it.out and use a punch

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:49:14 2013 No.7115718 >>7115705 what the fuck i was literally just about to ask this exact question for the same cosplay thats just weird

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:51:46 2013 No.7115720 >>7115714 Engie form Romantically Apocalyptic, most parts are easy enough, but hainvg trouble with the backpack and Jacket as I said.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:54:44 2013 No.7115723 >>7115718 Jojo is making a big comeback in the US thanks to the game and more people are reading the manga. "Dice Rohan" is a great middle ground of flashy and simple so it serves as a good starting point for cosplay.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 15:57:45 2013 No.7115729 >>7115723 true true but its weird its the one time i go in /cgl/ for about 5 months it appears i guess!

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 16:20:43 2013 No.7115754 >>7115640 >>7115647 Thanks. I think someone once recommended outdoor acrylic house paint to me: any experience with that?

Anonymous Mon Sep 23 18:21:20 2013 No.7115896

Anyone has good patterns or tutorials for neck pieces? I'm making one right now and i keep missing the measures, the fabric is either pulling or with to many wrinkles. I've tried to search on-line but my keywords must be wrong, either way help wanted!

here's the project i'm trying http://www.trueachievements.com/customimages/018936.jpg

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 23 19:10:21 2013 No.7115963 >>7115896 you could get a pattern for one of those Japanese shirts and just use the top of it/cut it to the right shape

>>	MiniMoose !!4Hf4/PwNJTk Tue Sep 24 00:08:32 2013 No.7116376 >>7114803 Why thank you, anon. And you're welcome!

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 01:05:30 2013 No.7116432

this seems like a very simple question, but how do you keep an edge from fraying, like say a cape or a poncho-like thing, or something along those lines. Would you sew two pieces of the same shape together and flip it rightside out, or just fold over the edge and sew it to get a clean edge or what?? i've never quite figured out how some cosplayers have such clean edges on their capes. tell me your secrets

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 01:21:20 2013 No.7116462
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Asked in a previous thread but I feel like I should ask again here to see if I can get any more advice

I won't need this until next year but for now I'm just getting info, so, any way I can make this look well while also being inexpensive for materials?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 24 01:25:21 2013 No.7116469 >>7116432 The former for clean seamless edges. And also understitch to keep the lining from slipping out.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 24 01:30:50 2013 No.7116473 >>7116469 thank you anon. I'm going to grab some sewing technique books at the library this weekend.

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 01:51:49 2013 No.7116518

>>7116462
I would make the face design out of foam. Make a bottom layer with a very dark color for the eyes and the mouth. Make the second layer with a lighter color, with holes cut out for the eyebrows, eyes, and mouth. Make a third layer of the lightest color, just the highlights of the forehead, nose, and around the mouth to go on top of the second layer.

It'd have some definition and some texture to it, mite b cool.

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 01:52:20 2013 No.7116522

I'm honestly considering dropping a bunch of cash on an Iron Man suit. Now I can't do this myself as I do not have the skills nor the time to learn how with my current job taking up 6-7 days a week.

Onto the next point, who would be my best bet for something like this? A professional, or am I going to be able to find somebody like that on cosplay.com?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 24 01:56:50 2013 No.7116525 >>7116522 nigger.gov

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 24 02:01:53 2013 No.7116533 >>7116518 Sounds good, Anon. Hmm, if it's alright if I ask for a few more things? How should I do the frame of the shield, the golden side parts, and how to keep on my arm, as well as find a way to mount it on my back?

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 02:26:22 2013 No.7116576
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100% cotton felt bowler hat.

how can I dye it?
Has anyone tried this before? I don't really have anything that I could use to help reshape it if I use a normal dye bath.

How mushy/misshapen will it actually get?

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 06:31:53 2013 No.7117032
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Okay, so I want to make shoe clips like these, and I'm looking for the particular type of shoe clip, or something similar.

Searching a DIY tutorial says French Bluette style clips. There's a place on etsy that sells a six pack for $9(and lots of good reviews). But are there any physical stores like JoAnn's that sell them?

Or can anybody recommend and alternative. I just don't want to do the kind that will pierce the shoe.

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 06:55:52 2013 No.7117048

>>7117032

Every shoe clip tutorial I've come across says to use earring findings, specifically the kind of backing for non-pierced ears. You can find them from jewellery-making suppliers, anywhere that sells ring blanks, barette backings, brooch backings, jump rings, etc, will likely also carry earring backings for unpierced ears as well.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 24 07:01:55 2013 No.7117058 File: 6 KB, 150x150, ear.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7117048 Ahh. Thank you. I believe I've actually seen non pierced earring backings sold at JoAnns and Micheals. Thank you.

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 07:13:23 2013 No.7117069
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>>7117032
You've already got an answer, but what about the snap hair clips? You can get a bunch of them in pretty much any store that carries hair things for pretty cheap. Probably dollar stores, too.

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 07:48:28 2013 No.7117090

>>7117069

Be a little careful with these, they bend/unbend in the middle, which might leave a dent in your leather when you snap them shut. In order to grip hair, typically the inside piece and outside piece snap together very, very tightly, so if your leather is thick it probably won't even close.

Earring backings for unpierced ears are gentle because they're made to grip thick human earlobes, no teeth or anything, and it's rare to find shoes made from leather that's thicker than earlobes. The only thing about these is that they might be uncomfortable if the place they clip on rubs against your foot the entire day, but that would happen with any kind of clip anyhow.

>>7117058
Glad to have helped!

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 24 10:33:39 2013 No.7117173 >>7117032 I haven't seen them in physical stores but I did order some online from rings and things for a good price.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 24 10:35:08 2013 No.7117174 >>7117032 >>7117173 Here's the page: https://shop.rings-things.com/cart/search/search.asp?keywords=shoe+clips It's like $1.50 for a dozen.

Anonymous Tue Sep 24 16:46:56 2013 No.7117716
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Bumping this rather than starting an entire thread.

I'm working on an angel and am aiming to have 5 wings.I don't want fully articulated wings, but was curious if there was something I could use as the frame that I could bend to move them down/out of the way in small areas that would not stay bent.

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 24 20:52:25 2013 No.7118184 >>7117716 Do you want to fold them back, like butterfly wings, in like bird wings or up/down like arms?

>>	Anonymous Tue Sep 24 21:19:28 2013 No.7118210 Anyone know a good place to get plain buckles?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 00:02:12 2013 No.7118453 hey guys, I'm a guy looking to buy a pair of pumps like pic related. However, I fit size 12 - 12.5 US male size. do they even make womens pumps that large? My feet also tend to be on the wide side.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 00:03:10 2013 No.7118454 File: 40 KB, 400x300, boot00.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>7118453 I accidentally my picture.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 00:40:56 2013 No.7118502 >>7118210 For?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 00:42:27 2013 No.7118503 >>7118454 Drag sites?

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 00:44:59 2013 No.7118507 >>7118502 attack on titan body harness, so basically rectangle/square buckles that would fit around 1"-1 1/4" straps.

Anonymous Wed Sep 25 01:09:26 2013 No.7118544

>>7118454
http://www.amazon.com/Pleaser-Womens-Fab-420W-White-Patent/dp/B000H2A3HQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1380085649&sr=1-2&keywords=pleaser+shoes

just look up some crossdressing sites. Amazon has kindof a limited selection. Trust me, you will be able to find what you are looking for.

Anonymous Wed Sep 25 01:17:26 2013 No.7118556
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>>7117716
I spoke to the maker of this suit at a con (Monoyasha, her work is pretty radical) and she said her wings are cored with braided heavy gauge wire. I think it would make your wings a little bouncy, but you could bend them out of the way. This was the best picture I could find of her suit with the wings on :/

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 01:23:56 2013 No.7118561 Not exactly cosplay but I didn't see a thread on it. I'm doing my first Artist Alley table and I need some help on what fandoms I should do and any help when it come to printing, what I should make and stuff like that.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 05:58:11 2013 No.7118800 >>7105186 Sculpt a face on a manequinn head, make a silicone mold and cast the head in resin. > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvW2ytWKEus

Anonymous Wed Sep 25 09:12:46 2013 No.7118888

I need a suggestion for a last minute villain costume
Details:
-Female
-Have wigs at my disposal (very short brown, shoulder length honey with bangs, mid back length chocolate, mid back length brown)
-Access to different prop weapons, holsters, scabbards, etc
-Lots of military style clothing
-Lolita wardrobe split between sweet and gothic stuff

I was thinking of a generic Dracula costume or just chucking a mask +cape over some clothes because I really don't have enough brain power for this atm. (It doesn't have to be too complicated)

Does anyone have any suggestion?

tl;dr villain costume ideas?

Anonymous Wed Sep 25 16:41:38 2013 No.7119343
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Hey guys, I'm a bit of a noob so don't hurt me. How do I tell if a wig is good quality over the internet? What are some things to look out for? Is it better to try to find a wig online or should I search in stores?
Pic related. I want to do a Marceline and this wig is about as long as I need it to be.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 16:43:39 2013 No.7119347 >>7119343 http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=235103

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 16:45:38 2013 No.7119349 >>7119343 I always try and see if they have pictures on ACP. http://www.acparadise.com/acp/wigs.php?n=63 I don't trust potentially photoshopped or stolen seller's picture.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 16:52:40 2013 No.7119358 >>7119347 Hmm. I'll have to consider other options then. If I can't find anything else then I guess I'm stuck with this one.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 18:19:15 2013 No.7119481 File: 136 KB, 774x459, d6.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What kind of fabric should I be looking to get for a robe?

Anonymous Wed Sep 25 18:39:47 2013 No.7119515

>>7119481
Something with a good weight and drape. They don't make "robe fabric" and if you ask in the store they'll probably send you to the fleece or terry cloth. IDK where you're planning to shop, but if joanns has their linen-look fabrics in the right color it would probably do nicely. If you're looking for fancy/shiny, try a dull satin or velveteen.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 18:43:48 2013 No.7119521 >>7104466 you can try buying rope and wrapping that in vinyl/pleather.

>>	Anonymous Wed Sep 25 18:44:19 2013 No.7119525 >>7105100 it should be fairly easy to do. ditch the skirt for pants. keep everything the same (including accessories) and have a shorter wig with the same color.

Anonymous Wed Sep 25 18:47:49 2013 No.7119535

>>7105186
you could sculpt it in clay first and make some kind of liquid latex/silicone cast with it, then blend it onto your face with make up. some tutorials on basic prosthetic + make up should help ya. to make the ears stand up, maybe some wire and cardboard can be inserted into the ears if the latex/silicone won't stand up on its own.

Anonymous Thu Sep 26 13:48:09 2013 No.7120731
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My bootcovers ended up not working, not fitting, just an all around mess. Now I need to find a kelly green boots (with or without a glossy shine to it) in a day and a half.

Am I totally fucked?

Anonymous Thu Sep 26 14:06:37 2013 No.7120758
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>>7120731

If you live in the US, fall is here so you might find something in stores.
Do a search for Shoe in google and it should show you all the stores near you. A lot of the time you can look at their stock online.

If that doesn't work hit up the local Goodwill and buy some boots that look like the style you need. Then go to the Michaels and get some green floral spraypaint and paint the boots.
It will do in a pinch until you can get some boots you really like

Anonymous Thu Sep 26 14:12:37 2013 No.7120769
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So I'm going to be making a Take-Mikazuchi cosplay out of primarily expanding foam. I've never made armor.

I've been giving this some thought and I'm unsure how to create armor that goes completely around me. Namely his fuckhuge pauldrons and those thigh armor pieces, but mostly all of this.

I see most methods involve just spraying it on cardboard, which I have plenty of, but I don't see how this will wrap around my body. Creating 2 halves of it doesn't make sense to me since the cardboard is still there. Do you remove the cardboard somehow?

Basically, how might I go about using expanding foam to create pic related's armor?

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 14:45:07 2013 No.7120824 >>7120758 Thanks, I really appreciate it. I've just been stewing in anxiety since these didn't turn out, but I think I can have this done in time now, thank you so much.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 14:51:08 2013 No.7120831 >>7120731 what look are you trying to get?

Anonymous Thu Sep 26 15:03:07 2013 No.7120847
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>>7120831
I just need pretty basic green boots for this costume. The green in my costume is a medium green with a bit of shine to it, and I wanted the boots kind of close to it, but I'm not really going to be picky if I have a day to get it done, haha.

Anonymous Thu Sep 26 15:07:07 2013 No.7120852

>>7120847
ahh i see. i know someone who put strong interfacing + batting and sandwiched it between lining fabric and their choice of fashion fabric for their boot covers. it didn't need a zipper to stay up because it was really stiff and strong. although not sure if you have enough time to do that.. it's pretty quick, as long as you have the materials.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 15:18:06 2013 No.7120863 >>7120852 I wouldn't be able to get to a fabric store until tomorrow night, it's a bit far from my place. I'll definitely look into that for a more permanent solution after this convention weekend, that sounds like a great idea.

Anonymous Thu Sep 26 15:49:42 2013 No.7120900
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I need to decide on a prop.
I have a keyboard- and I have a keyboard bag.
The bag would be wonderful, since it could double as an actual bag to put my shit into.
How important is a prop to this character?
thanks in advance.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 16:05:42 2013 No.7120919 >>7120900 >How important is a beard to this character?

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 16:08:11 2013 No.7120924 >>7120919 i'm obviously going the shave the beard

Anonymous Thu Sep 26 16:39:48 2013 No.7120970
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Dear Seagulls.
How would I go about attaching a big bow to the back of my cosplay? I've been thinking of using buttons to attatch it, but I'm worried it could pull/weigh other pieces of the cosplay down.

Pic related.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 16:41:48 2013 No.7120977 >>7120970 Try those little snaps, they're light and hold well. Seeing as it's a waist bow, it shouldn't weigh it down too much. Just make it something that snaps to itself or to the dress.

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 16:43:16 2013 No.7120982 File: 2.17 MB, 1590x900, Immagine.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I'm new to sewing and I'm wondering what could be the best way to refine the edge of a cape. I made some test, which one do you think is the best?

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 16:47:46 2013 No.7120987 >>7120982 1 is the most traditional but personall I like 3... It depends what the character is like, 1 is a finished /classier looks and it gets more homespun and adventurey as you go down

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 17:02:18 2013 No.7121014 >>7120987 thanks

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 17:57:52 2013 No.7121088 Does anyone have a good method/tutorial for crossplay make up? Deviant art isn't helping too much. Even better if you have a tut that could work for a teen/young boy! Thanks in advance

>>	Anonymous Thu Sep 26 20:52:19 2013 No.7121320 >>7110696 Go with poofy bangs on the entire front. They are pretty easy to do too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YdC88Tf-9M&feature=youtu.be http://youtu.be/NFgKmfqHUvI

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 15:29:53 2013 No.7122325
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Hey seagulls~ This may or may not sounds stupid, but how does one go about attaching a belt-thing to a cape? I can't seem to wrap my head around how it's supposed to be attached without it looking utterly retarded...

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 16:54:43 2013 No.7122439
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I want to cosplay Gegege no Kitaro (i doubt anyone knows it) and I've got everything but the shoes. He wears traditional Japanese Geta sandals, and I have no idea where to find some similar to his in my size. I have small feet, size 5 mens, 6 womens ...can you guys help me find some or give me suggestions? P.S. They're needed by halloween.

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 17:20:24 2013 No.7122466
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hey /clg/ I want a gf and since this board is supposed to have a somewhat large female population can you tell me what I would need to do to be your bf?

I really want a gf ;_;

please respond

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 27 17:29:25 2013 No.7122473 >>7122466 find an attractive overnight prostitute and ask for cuddles instead of sex

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 27 17:32:55 2013 No.7122478 >>7122439 http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Geta-Sandles/ Geta are pretty easy to make if you know how to do basic woodworking. Also, obviously use cloth, not the shoe strings they use in this tutorial.

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 17:36:56 2013 No.7122483
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>>7122473
b-but I dont want to pay for it. I dont mind spending money on my gf but I want her to honestly like me ;_;

Please tell me your secrets. how does everyone else get gfs? Why cant I? What is wrong with me? ;_;

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 18:06:50 2013 No.7122513

>>7122483
You're nice to everyone, probably.

Just being completely honest. If you're nice to everyone, and then nice to a girl, she doesn't feel 'special.'

Even if girls don't want to admit it, almost everyone feels that way. Which is why girls go for assholes. Because assholes are dicks to everyone, then turn around and are nice to a girl. This results in the girl thinking "wow, I must be better than everyone else, since he's only being nice to me."

Also, money.

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 18:18:19 2013 No.7122530

>>7122483
Maybe because nobody likes whiny twats

>>7122325
You mean the thing closed at the neck? It doesn't look like a belt, just a buckle.
In that case you'd have to attach a piece of metal to a leather piece, then to stitch the leather piece to the cloth.

You have to stitch two pieces of leather, one with the metal buckle, the other with something to maintain the buckle.

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 18:24:47 2013 No.7122535

>>7122513
This, and a lot of little girls are damaged by mothers who have told them "If he's mean to you sweetie it means he actually likes you".

>>7122483
Find someone with your same interests, and BE CONFIDENT. Same goes for her. If she's not confident and very wishy-washy, find someone else.

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 27 18:51:06 2013 No.7122550 >>7122513 wow really? sorry if I ask so stupid but are you female? Because this is actually pretty brutal ;_; >>7122535 >BE CONFIDENT I am 21 and never even kissed a girl. Its hard to be self confident in my situation ;_;

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 27 18:57:34 2013 No.7122553 >>7122550 Not her but I would agree. If a guy's just as nice to you as he is with anyone else, it's hard to tell if he actually likes you or if he's just being friendly and girls with low self esteem such as yours truly will assume he's not interested.

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 27 22:16:47 2013 No.7122829 File: 1.04 MB, 1360x768, 309-1-1364556700.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How could I create this scarf? We tried with my friend who knows about sewing but we didn't get it fluffy at all..

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 22:54:52 2013 No.7122884

Has anyone here had any experience with making large props out of paper mache? I want to make a huge rocket launcher out of it, but I'm worried about the durability of the medium on this scale. I was thinking of using a metal can or two (like the ones that oatmeal come in lol) as a base, and a heavy wire base for some of the parts that are more... unusually shaped. I'll probably make the smaller parts coming off of the launcher with model magic or something.

Also, general paper mache-ing tips? I'm a newbie at it.

>inb4 ref pics pls
I'll never tell.

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 23:11:07 2013 No.7122914
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Anyone know where I can find a wig like this (long, straight, no layers no bangs) but maybe in a more ash blonde? And not 40 dollars like epic cosplay has it for

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 27 23:18:39 2013 No.7122925 >>7122914 it's worth 40 dollars if you are getting a wig that long. Epic wigs are the most tangle resistant wigs I've ever worked with.

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 27 23:20:39 2013 No.7122928 >>7122829 Most of the "fluff" looks like folds that could be achieved through careful draping of heavy-weight fabric. Good luck!

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 27 23:33:39 2013 No.7122950 >>7122914 That's pretty much what I expect to pay for a long wig with no bangs no matter where I order. You might find something cheaper on taobao, but probably not much if you have to use a shopping service and one wig is all you're buying

>>	Anonymous Fri Sep 27 23:55:38 2013 No.7122988 >>7104466 Us the stuff for shower heads.

Anonymous Fri Sep 27 23:56:38 2013 No.7122989

>>7122914
>>7122925

I agree with this anon. Even Arda tangles. Epiccosplay though, really doesn't tanlge. I got one that is past my butt for a konata cosplay, put in some oil sheen, a light mist of hair spray, combed it out and I have NEVER had problems with it tangling.

You want a long wig? Spend the money for one that won't tangle into a monster

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 00:02:38 2013 No.7123002 >>7105326 Look up the general greivous cosplay. He has his feet hidden amongst a cape. Maybe.you could do something similar Or, at the bottom, leave a hole but have it rimmed in.wire/ small hula hoop so it kind of hovers around your feet

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 00:07:08 2013 No.7123015 >>7106725 Jedi robe tutorials

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 00:09:07 2013 No.7123021 >>7107453 That looks like.it'll have to be a.combination of things Pepekura, foam and fiberglass

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 00:42:26 2013 No.7123061 Any suggestions for a wig for Chihiro from Dangan Ronpa? Thanks.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 00:42:27 2013 No.7123062 >>7104463 >HOLY SHIT GUYS WHAT DO YOU DO ABOUT PENIS BULGE?? THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!!

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 01:10:58 2013 No.7123102 >>7123062 Wear a dancer belt or do the tape and tuck method?

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 02:12:58 2013 No.7123187 >>7122989 >>7122950 >>7122925 I dont give a shit if it tangles. Its just for halloween. If this were for a serious costume i'd gladly spend the extra, but to be worn one or two nights and probably be trashed, its really not worth it.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 02:25:26 2013 No.7123219 >>7123187 I never said it would tangle or not, just you're not going to find much that long for cheaper, especially without bangs. If it's really just for halloween and you give no fucks, buy something at the halloween store.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 04:16:59 2013 No.7123288 >>7122829 It seems entirely done in velvet

Anonymous Sat Sep 28 07:37:58 2013 No.7123364

>>7122550
This anon >>7122513
Yeah, I am female. I didn't realize I did it, until I sat down and thought about it, since I repeatedly went into shitty relationships.

I kind of hate myself for acting like that, but such is life. I can't help how I feel.

Anonymous Sat Sep 28 08:57:35 2013 No.7123410
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Basic question here, but Ibodypaint. The paint is Snazzaroo/Party City, and the powder can be either 'silky soft skin' or 'gently absorbs moisture to keep skin dry and soft'.
It's too late to pick a higher quality product and get it shipped over, so are there any warnings or instructions for using this?
>pic unrelated

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 08:58:05 2013 No.7123413 >>7123410 Fudged my post, I meant to say I'm using baby powder.

Anonymous Sat Sep 28 11:41:16 2013 No.7123605
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Ok cgl I seek your guidance
I just started an eternal sailor chibi moon cosplay and Im having a really hard time deciding what fabric to use for the skirt

I know most people do Satin, but I dont want to deal with the wrinkles or the added reflection the sheer of the fabric gives to it,
I originally wanted to do chiffon, but I don't have a serger to do the ends, and I think hemming it would look like shit

Would broadcloth look terrible, or take away from the costume?
I know allot of people really dislike broadcloth, but ive always liked using it, to be honest

any suggestions/ recommendations?

Anonymous Sat Sep 28 12:18:13 2013 No.7123654

>>7123605
I always, always, think a matte satin look the best on sailor fukus. Especially if you want to do the Manga version becasue those are much shinier looking than the anime versions. Choose one that is a bit thicker so it won't wrinkle as much because really, it will look a lot better. I did a Chibi Moon cosplay this year, and I got a nice thick satin at Moodfabrics for 7usd / yard, and I just love how it turned out

Anonymous Sat Sep 28 12:31:03 2013 No.7123674
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I really want my boyfriend to cosplay this character (and me as Mayuri) but I'm worried about proportions, he's incredibly thin and has the face for it but he's like 6 feet tall, is that too tall for the character? His shoulders are somewhat broad too.

My backup plan is me as mayuri and him as okabe but I really like the idea of trapping him up.

Anonymous Sat Sep 28 13:00:34 2013 No.7123718
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>>7123674
if he wants to do it then fine, if he doesn't want to be some pansy femboy and would rather be the "So COOOOOLU" Mad Scientist Hooin Kyouma then that's fine too.
Did you already ask him? or are you just sitting around with your fantasy?

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 16:40:10 2013 No.7124066 >>7122884 Bumping for help please

Anonymous Sat Sep 28 17:30:12 2013 No.7124168

Hello, does anyone here have enough experience with Closet Child to help me out? There is an article I'm interested in but the criteria is too vague for me. I seem to understand that they rank the condition of a used item out of 5, with 1 being almost new. But what do Closet Child mean by "general usability" and "conspicuous damage"? What qualifies as a "small" scratch? Thankyou.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 17:35:16 2013 No.7124179 >>7124168 No, 5 is the best rating and 1 is the worst.

>>	Anonymous Sat Sep 28 17:37:42 2013 No.7124181 >>7124179 Thanks for the correction!

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 02:32:08 2013 No.7124762 >>7123061 bump

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 04:39:18 2013 No.7124887 >>7120900 may i ask how are you going to do your makeup???

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 09:02:01 2013 No.7124985 >>7124168 Bumping this question.

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 13:11:25 2013 No.7125200 Best way to paint Faux leather? Anyone?

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 13:15:23 2013 No.7125206 >>7125200 Angelus leather paint

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 15:46:33 2013 No.7125393 File: 66 KB, 442x800, LeiaRoland.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I'm stumped on how to do the petals on the bottom of the coat, any patterns I could use or advice?

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 15:58:02 2013 No.7125401 >>7125393 try using maths to do the circumference so that it looks circular and symmetrical. then split it in half for the opening in the front. this method worked for the petals on a madoka skirt.

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 15:59:04 2013 No.7125404 File: 32 KB, 958x408, hkpsg1-2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How could I make one of these? Any tutorials?

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 17:11:38 2013 No.7125471 File: 38 KB, 591x323, closet child.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] oh god what

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 17:59:07 2013 No.7125524 >>7125404 Buy a G3. If it has an incredibly high bench accuracy select it and take it. Then replace some of the parts with the uprated parts for accuracy. You then have a PSG. Additionally no one will be looking at the gun, only your boobs on display.

Anonymous Sun Sep 29 18:43:53 2013 No.7125612

So this is for lolita more than cosplay, but my google fu is failing me.

I had to chop my hair to shoulder length after years of having it close to waist length because I started losing it due to a medication side effect.

I still have my hair in a ponytail and would like to turn it into extensions for thickness but how the fuck do you make wefts?

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 18:47:55 2013 No.7125622 >>7122325 you could try snaps, or just sewing it on there directly

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 18:49:55 2013 No.7125627 >>7122884 if the core is gonna be something stable (wood, durable metal shape, etc) then covering it in paper mache is fine. but some people seal the paper mache with more glue to make it more durable.

>>	Anonymous Sun Sep 29 19:22:13 2013 No.7125685 File: 197 KB, 274x705, Vvpd1kR.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How on earth do I balance a hoop with this weird half-hiked-up thing?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 02:13:24 2013 No.7126282 bump

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 02:18:24 2013 No.7126294 Can anyone suggest wigs for Chihiro or Fukawa from Dangan Ronpa?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 02:30:08 2013 No.7126314 >>7123605 Try twill, bottomweight or casa crepe! >>7123654 Personally I don't like the look of satin, it's way too shiny.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 05:27:29 2013 No.7126466 File: 65 KB, 177x365, CI_73908_1360005645.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Can anyone help me figure out how to style a wig for Kotone? And what wig I should use? I'm kind of new to the whole wig styling thing, haha.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 06:13:16 2013 No.7126488 How should I paint on a red fleece jacket? I need white stripes on it and they turn out pink. I figured I could just do coats on coats, but is there a better way?

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 11:12:48 2013 No.7126701 >>7126488 What kind of paint are you using?

Anonymous Mon Sep 30 11:17:49 2013 No.7126708

I am done with commissioning people to do the clothing part of my cosplays (I do weapons, and armor) I want to start sewing so I am starting with something simple. Bolin from Legend of Korra. My question is, can I sew without a sewing machine? With something this simple I feel it could be possible.
I skimmed the thread and found this
>>7107460
>http://godsavethequeenfashions.com/Non-Stretch_Boot_Covers.html
so Would this be a reasonable was to make Bolin's Knickers? Does anyone have a basic jacket guideline when it comes to sewing? I am thinking of using a thin material so I can roll up the sleeves but something that will look nice a pressed.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 12:34:50 2013 No.7126803 >>7126701 Tulip Slick fabric paint I saw another method that said you could mix acrylic and texture medium(? if I remember correctly), would that be better?

Anonymous Mon Sep 30 13:01:01 2013 No.7126847

>>7126708
>can I sew without a sewing machine
No, everyone went around naked before the advent of sewing machines.

>>7126803
I've been told by a professional seamstress and costumer friend to use latex paint for stenciling, maybe you'll have better luck with that.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 14:33:46 2013 No.7126957 Anyone knows a GOOD brand of iron-on transfer paper?

Anonymous Mon Sep 30 18:32:23 2013 No.7127362
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I'm dithering over what to do for my wig for Isabelle from Animal Crossing. The wig I currently own is a golden blonde shoulder-length curly one. It's the same colour as the ears so making ears would look a bit silly
Should I use this (without ears), or should I buy a lighter blonde one and make ears?

Anonymous Mon Sep 30 20:57:51 2013 No.7127585

>>7122914
http://www.ebay.com/itm/28-Long-Blonde-Straight-Cosplay-Party-Hair-Wig-613-/180661879901?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item2a1049845d

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6Color-Heat-Resistant-28in-No-Bangs-Straight-70cm-Cosplay-Wig-Free-Shipping-82G-/170971436161?pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&var=470228928696&hash=item27ceb11481

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 21:00:51 2013 No.7127592 >>7125612 theres plenty of tutorials out there. just google how to make wefts and there are tons of results.

>>	Anonymous Mon Sep 30 21:01:51 2013 No.7127597 >>7126294 bump.

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 1 00:20:19 2013 No.7127948 This is a pattern question. I just wanted to know where most people get their patterns for their cosplay? Any Toronto cosplayers know of any shops downtown to get patterns?

>>	Anonymous Tue Oct 1 17:01:44 2013 No.7128888 >>7125685 You don't put the hoop at the bottom, you put it up a few inches. And that skirt's not full enough you need a hoop anyways.

>>	Anonymous Sat Apr 29 13:02:59 2017 No.7128888,1 >>7105215 You can purchase some off of amazon, just search skullman cosplay make sure it doesn't redirect to skull man cosplay. There are helmets with and without leds.

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