Help Thread

[Anonymous No.7475154]

Help thread

Couldn't find one in the catalog, so... Need help or suggestions? Post them here.

[Anonymous No.7475266]

I don't think this deserves it's own thread, so I'll ask here: does anyone know of a good place to find rare or no longer manufactured fabrics? To be specific, I really need some Casa Collection Satin in hunter green, but JoAnn's stopped producing it, and none of the stores near me had any on clearance or in remnants. Any ideas? Thanks!

[Anonymous No.7475300]

How can one do underboob for cosplay with bigger boobs without squishing them and making it look bad?

[Anonymous No.7475420]

I sprayed some cosplay armor (made from worbla & coated with wood glue) with spray surface primer, but now it's cracking.

I'm thinking of painting gesso over it, but should I try to remove the spray paint first? And would white spirits remove it?

Please help.

[Anonymous No.7476670]

>>7475154
I need a killer strapless push up bra.
I am leaning towards an UpBra, but they are so pricey. Any recommendation?

(I'm a 34C)

[Anonymous No.7476772]

I'm making a capelet with fur trim. Seeming as the pattern in a circle would I need to cut the fur on a curve or can I just cut it straight and it would be fine?

[Anonymous No.7476787]

>>7476772
That's usually a bad idea. can cause ugly folds and it won't look as flowy.

[Anonymous No.7476799]

>>7476787
So I should be cutting on the same curve as the body of it?

[Anonymous No.7476800]

>>7476799
Yeah, I always figure do it right the first time instead of having to re- do it.

[Anonymous No.7476806]

>>7476800
Okay cool thanks buddy.

[Anonymous No.7476816]

>>7475300
Fashion tape, and/or nipple lift tape, and pasties.

[Anonymous No.7476862]

Will I get shunned if I make a cardboard cut-out of sanic the hadgehaggy and go to a /cgl/ meet-up?

[Anonymous No.7476903]

>>7476862
if you walk in legitimately thinking you did well, then yes
If it is a joke, then we will laugh with you

[Anonymous No.7477132]

Need help finding good simple boots.

We're gonna add the belts/yellow once we get them but can't find any without black belts on the bottom! Looking for boots preferable under 50$ too

[Anonymous No.7477140]

I'm going to be doing a Monster Hunter cosplay in the future. I have access to all of the materials I could ever want to create pretty much all of it, but I don't know how to make these horns. There's main armor segments on it, all of which can be done easily with foam, a little bit of wiring, and good painting technique. I just don't know how to make those odd horns that jut out from all over the place. Same logic I assume applies to those teeth.

[Anonymous No.7477264]

What is this purple thing called? I have no idea what to search.

[Anonymous No.7477274]

>>7477264
a tassel?

[Anonymous No.7477330]

>>7477274
That's it, thank you very much!

[Anonymous No.7477345]

Any tips on combining fursuit-style with something more theatrical looking e.g. Lion King Musical costumes?

I'm hoping to do a Kokitorimon but I don't want a fluffy mascot, I want something that looks kinda synthetic to fit with "Digital World".

I'm also planning to make puppetted wing-fingers so it can grab and pose

[Anonymous No.7477738]

>>7475420
here. Not sure if anyone is interested but I thought I'd leave an update/outcome. White spirit wouldn't remove it, so I sanded it down to get rid of most of the paint. After getting rid of the dust I put gesso over it. It seems okay so far.

[Anonymous No.7477753]

can someone help me find a suitable wig for tsukimi?

[Anonymous No.7477778]

>>7477753

http://www.moemall.com/one-piece-boa-hancock-1m-black-middle-parted-cosplay-wig-p-1159.html

[Anonymous No.7477864]

Any ideas on how someone with minimal prop skills could make Trunks's sword scabbard? I cant think of a good material to use.

[Anonymous No.7477896]

Anyone have any tips for keeping low ponytails looking neat in wigs? There's about 52938 tutorials for high ponytails/pigtails, but nada for low ones. Mostly whenever I try to make it fluffy on top, little sections get pulled out more than others and it looks mad janky.

[Anonymous No.7477905]

>>7477896
Product. Hair spray and some styling wax to keep the flyaways neat. You could also use sheen conditioning spray

[Anonymous No.7477970]

>>7477778
Get some extensions or wefts to thicken up the braids and that wig would be perfect.

[Anonymous No.7478149]

>>7477905
Just tried it with the Oil Sheen I have for my long wigs and it worked pretty darn good. Can't believe it didn't occur to me. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.7478189]

I tried to google it but is there a proper way to do trims for circle skirts or circular shapes ?

[Anonymous No.7478191]

>>7478149
No problem at all, anon! I work more with wigs than fabric, so i dont mind answering questions. Wigs are so much fun to work with.

[Anonymous No.7478220]

I want to make a Kaiji Costume. But I am not sure what fabric to use to reproduce the emblems at home. I have a denim jacket that's the wrong color but the right shape.

Do you guys have suggestions for faux Emblem fabric?

[Anonymous No.7478227]

>>7478220
Forgot the reference. D'oh.

[Anonymous No.7478232]

>>7478227
those are all embroidered badges, so you can probably comission someone with a machine to do it. Or fabric paint it yourself.

[Anonymous No.7478248]

I have his outfit ready, but I need some help with a mask to mimic his face. I need something either chrome or metallic silver. Anyone have ideas or a place I could have it comissioned from?

Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous No.7478255]

>>7478252
How are you going to do the nose?

[Anonymous No.7478252]

>>7478232
I see. I think I could try fabric painting the emblems. That shouldn't be too difficult with the right tutorial.

Thank you for the help!

[Anonymous No.7479072]

I'm looking for a japanese schoolgirl style swimsuit for a KanColle cosplay. I checked out jlist's one which looks like it may be what I want but there are no worn pictures of it. Has anyone bought their suit before or recommend a better place to look for one? Thanks!

[Anonymous No.7479083]

When reinforcing craft foam armor with a fabric backing, how important is the fabric that you use? Most tutorials use gauze, but would over wovens like sateen and poplin be okay?

[Anonymous No.7479099]

>>7479083
It needs to be something that will absorb the adhesive well enough to make it sturdy. Synthetics are bad for that, you may be able to get away with muslin, but gauze will hold more adhesive.

[Anonymous No.7479108]

>>7478248
There are two ways to go about this. One would be to paint your face silver. It won't look super metallic, but it can look okay, and gives you the bonus of actually being able to move your face.
The other way is to make a tight fitting helmet/mask. This can be made to look very much like metal, but it will be a stiff face, and not look human.

[Anonymous No.7479138]

>>7479099
thanks anon, the fabrics I have lying around are probably too tight or synthetic then. Gauze it is!

[Anonymous No.7479678]

I'm thinking about making cosplay of elementarist from gw2. The problem is I have no idea what kind of mterials I should make the gold elements from. These on skirt/bottom are giving me headache. On screen, they look like they're rigrid, but in game they move the same way as fabric part. Shall I just sew them from gold fabric?

[Anonymous No.7479786]

Soo,
there is a con in three weeks I'd like to attend. I'll cosplay as Naked Snake and my costume is nearly complete, but I have one huge problem:

I need a beard. I can grow one, but this takes about 2 or 3 weeks to look decent and out of costume i kinda look like a hobo with it. Normally I wouldn't care about that, but I ahve a couple of job interviews in the next weeks and I would most likely have to shave/trim heavily for them.

So is there any way to make a beard seem fuller or longer than it is? I guess it won't be too much of a problem since I'll also be using face paint, but I still hope that there's a better solution.

[Anonymous No.7479877]

>>7477132
the first thing I thought when I fullsized that pic was wellies/rain boots

>>7477864
any chance you could just modify a cheap plastic one?

[Anonymous No.7479942]

I need to add stripes to a skirt, but I'm not sure how to do so.
I've been suggested fabric paint- but I'm worried about a couple of things. If I wash it after it's painted, will the paint run/become messy? Could I cover up the parts I don't want to paint with tape and then remove them, or would the paint come off with the tape?
Thanks!

[Anonymous No.7480104]

What would be the best way to keep a dress flared out like pic related? I'd think it's too short for a petticoat under there.

[Anonymous No.7480123]

>>7479942
I have used fabric paint for this exact reason. It will not bleed as long as you don't use too much paint and do it in layers. Also use a sponge brush. You can wash it. Use painters tape to cover up the parts on each side of the stripe. It does not take the paint off. Hope it goes well!

[Anonymous No.7480129]

>>7480123
I will do this then, thank you!!

[Anonymous No.7480142]

>>7480104
I think a petticoat is still your best bet, either a DIY single layer of tulle, or attach tulle between the lining and skirt fabric of the dress, or there are usually single-layer leg avenue costume ones designed to be worn under sexy sailor/pirate/etc outfits.

[Anonymous No.7480189]

>>7477140
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O23TM-z0OXk
Check out Kamui Cosplay's tutorials for more like this. I'm also planning a Monster Hunter costume, so good luck, Anon!

[Anonymous No.7480284]

>>7480104
make a circle skirt out of thick, stiff material.

[Anonymous No.7480296]

Patterns and real uniforms make the overlapping part of the jacket a separate piece, which leaves a big ugly seam in the middle. (pic related)
Is it really necessary? I'd like to make the front flap all one piece, but I don't know if the seam is needed to make it more stable or something

[Anonymous No.7480299]

>>7480296
if it was interfaced properly you probably wouldn't need seams for stability. it might be for the way that the uniform opens? i've never looked at a pattern like that so i'm not sure, sorry. i'm very interested in the answer, though!

[Anonymous No.7480302]

>>7480296
You don't need the seam, but it will change the amount of fabric and how you lay out your pattern (I'm assuming you're using a 19th century military pattern).

[Anonymous No.7480442]

>>7480302
Thank you. Have this corgi as a token of my gratitude
>>7480299
Like otheranon said. It's harder more fabric consuming to have a one giant pattern piece instead of two small ones

[Queen N !!dqP6WAmFwk9 No.7480466]

>>7477132
Yesssss 90s superboy. I'd probably just make boot covers since they're so skin tight. That way you could also make sure you get that strange rectangular part on the side of the boot (coming up the leg) as well. If you're not comfortable doing that, ebay and thrift stores are good options. Please don't do a rainboot though, I will cry.

[Anonymous No.7480529]

Anyone have any tips on making the bottom of a jacket even the whole way around? I pinned it where I thought it was even, but then when I pressed it to make sure, it kinda wasn't.
If it's just trial and error I'm up for that. But if anyone knows any protips I'm up for them since whatever I'm typing into google isn't getting me anywhere.

[Anonymous No.7482235]

Hey guys. Most appreciated if you can help me out.
My first crossplays are gonna be for Fanime and I was wondering if anyone had some sites or places to buy binders. A friend of mine says to use ace bandages for bonding, but I've heard before that that's not a safe method.
Also if any of you guys have used good girl to guy makeup tutorials, that's also requested.

[Anonymous No.7482544]

Does anyone knows what fabric would be best for this guy's waistcoat ? So far I've been considering using velvet corduroy or chevron-patterned wool, but neither can perfectly replicate this kind of "erratic" pattern...

>>7482235

Seconding that anon's question because I haven't been able to find much input on the safety of those 3$ ebay binders... seems too good to be true

[Anonymous No.7482706]

Does anyone have suggestions for fabric paints to use for canvas (as in, the fabric)? I stupidly bought an oil-based fabric pen and it just bleeds through without leaving any color.

[Anonymous No.7482710]

Does anyone have suggestions for fabric paints to use for canvas (as in, the fabric)? I stupidly bought an oil-based fabric pen and it just bleeds through without leaving any color. I'm looking for a light fabric pen/marker for dark fabric.

[Anonymous No.7482731]

I'm trying to make Princess Aurora's crown and previously made it with foam but I would like to get it kind of shiny or at least more substantial than foam. Any suggestions on materials? Unfortunately I'm a bit of a noob with this cause I've not done much cosplaying in a while...I can do foam and that's about it...but I'm willing to learn a skill so long as it isn't going to cost me an absolute bomb.
Thanks!

[Anonymous No.7482952]

>>7482731
That looks like it's either been chromed in gold or it's made from a sheet of brass and cut and bent and polished up really nice. I know that lionboogy for his props gets posterboard in super bright metallic somewhere and uses that to cover things, and that might be more in line with what you're willing to try. You could also get some really thin brass (you can cut finer gauges of sheetmetal with scissors if you're willing to sacrifice the scissors) and glue it to your foam and polish it with metal polish (I'd also suggest getting a fine triangle file just to make sure you don't leave any sharp edges). I've heard of people gold leafing props, but that wouldn't last well on the foam because of the flexibility.

[Anonymous No.7482959]

I'm starting Sakura's butterfly dress (pic related).
I've posted some pics of ther skirt in previous progress threads but I'm having problems with her blouse.
How do I get those frills around the shoulder? I didn't want to have a line there, like just sewing frills to the top of the blouse. I'm searching for a way to do it in one piece.
I tought about drafting the blouse pattern normally then cutting it vertically and adding around 5 cm in each space, then sew the blouse like... pleats I guess, leaving them open on the top.
Problem is, I'm using chiffon, so it would never work out, I tought about using thermal adhesive fabric facing (is this the correct name), but would it work?

[Anonymous No.7482985]

>>7478189
I usually overlock or zig-zag stitch the edge then flip it under and sew it normally. The trick is: Do not pull the fabric. Hold it in place firmly but don't stretch it.
Try it out before on some scrap fabric till you get used to it. Pretty simple.
>>7479678
I'd go with gold fabric, you can find some good ones around, my personal favorite is one that looks like leather~
>>7479786
There's some realistic fake beards around, they work like front lace wigs, I guess you can even find them on ebay.

[Anonymous No.7483232]

>>7475266
you can always rit dye it, it's easy if you experiment first

[Anonymous No.7483528]

Anyone have a good idea on how to make these gloves so they look right and stay on?

[Anonymous No.7483530]

>>7482959
Definitely use a thick facing/backing to line the chiffon. It doesn't have to be thermal, just stiff enough to hold the fabric up straight (you may need to double it.)


Otherwise, sounds like it'll work out fine.

[Anonymous No.7483532]

>>7483528
if youd rather buy them you can search "red leather half gloves" on ebay otherwise you can make them out of a stretchy knit material like jersey or cotton lycra and stick it down with some glue or spirit gum if it doesnt stay down

[Anonymous No.7484647]

The bottom belt, what is it called?

I know I've seen belts similar to it for sale in stores, but now that I'm looking online I can't find them. I've tried metal belts, sequent belts, chain link belt, turkish belt, etc and can't get anything similar.

where can I find that belt? Or what exactly is it called?

[Anonymous No.7484948]

I don't know what happening here but after I dyed some fabric I noticed a random thread in the fabric that went undyed.
It looks like someone just stitched a line and then sent the bolt of fabric out for sale...
Is this safe to remove? it looks innocuous to the stability of the fabric, but I honestly have no idea what it's there for.

[Anonymous No.7484956]

Any tips for bringing life back into flattened wig curls? I'm going to assume that my curly wig won't be as curly as it looks when it arrives.

[Anonymous No.7484963]

>>7484956
What type of curls are you taking about? Big ringlets or like a flip curl?

[Anonymous No.7484997]

>>7484963
Oh wait, I'm an idiot. I confused another wig with the one I ordered. But for future reference, ringlet curls?

[Anonymous No.7485013]

>>7484997
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJIhbq72Pq8
Starting at about 2:45 shows how to de-tangle and reset premade curls.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDSlCig0-P8
This one is more about putting in curls, but my recommendation if you do this at all is to put up all your rollers at once because doing one, and then setting it down and then doing another can get heat on the first one and kind of de curl it.

[Anonymous No.7485014]

Have a friend making a gravelord Nito cosplay. Anyone know where to get some cheap halloween skeleton props? Not really keen on dropping $80 per plastic skeleton.

[Anonymous No.7485020]

>>7485013
Thanks so much! These will be really helpful.

[Anonymous No.7485025]

Need advice/help as soon as possible, please. I'm still new to sewing. I have been working on a shirt with slightly stretchy material. The seams would not stay straight, so I read to sew in a ribbon. Now the seams are straight but the entire hem is curling all over the place and ironing won't keep it down. What should I do??

[Anonymous No.7485060]

>>7485025
Can you take a clear picture?

[Anonymous No.7485065]

Where can I get a decent Seifuku Uniform bag for under 20 bucks?

[Anonymous No.7485067]

>>7485025
Could be one, if not all, of these things:

>wrong thread tension
>too much presser foot pressure
>inadvertently stretching as you sew
>not using a stretch stitch

[Anonymous No.7485077]

>>7485065
http://www.cosmates.jp/en/shop/product_info/cPath/346_461/products_id/32229/

[Anonymous No.7485086]

>>7485077
Sorry to be nitpicky, but I kind of wanted white stripes. Thank you very much for the link though!
I'll order from there if I can't find anything else.

[Anonymous No.7485091]

Anybody got any idea about how to make a cap like this? Not Keroro, but I want to make it a pumpkin for a Bejiterizumu costume my dance club is working on instead. Would I make plush ball shape, then attach it to a visor or hat...? How do you make linings for hats so that they fit your head?

[Anonymous No.7485094]

>>7485091
dropped pic

[Anonymous No.7485141]

Could I get some suggestions on fabrics for this? And how to do a petti with the "poof" still past the cut out?

[Anonymous No.7485195]

>>7485065
www dot etsy dot com
/listing/175273109/classic-japanese-school-bag

So I found this from Miccostumes but it's like 22 bucks with shipping

Also how terrible would it look to wear pic related with a seifuku?

[Anonymous No.7485505]

Planning on cosplaying as Giorno for AX this year and I wanted to know what the best way to make the ladybugs was.

Also, would this wig work to customize?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141182166862?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Anonymous No.7485768]

Is armor ripper anon still around?

[Anonymous No.7485860]

>>7485141
Brown velvet, red damask, cream georgette? Georgette is a sheer and would need to be lined for the skirt but it drapes and ruffles in that piped-frosting kind of way.

[Anonymous No.7485982]

I'm trying to track down the images from this old /cgl/ thread http://4chandata.org/cgl/Milklim-Swirlix-help-a676165 So far I've only been able to find OP's image. Any help sourcing these please? Or did anyone save any of the alterations /cgl/ made to the image?

[Anonymous No.7485988]

>>7485982
Use warasou cgl archive.

[Anonymous No.7486008]

>>7485988
Thanks anon

[Anonymous No.7486680]

>>7485982
https://archive.rebeccablacktech.com/cgl/thread/S7216292

[Anonymous No.7486712]

any idea's or tutorial's on how to make rifles like the one shown?

[Anonymous No.7486714]

Any ideas on what to make sweatshirts/kigu's out of? I'm fairly new to sewing but wanna try making something like that.

Also my sister-in-law is pregnant and I wanna make a cute onesie for my future neice/nephew

[Anonymous No.7486720]

>>7486712
You can buy unfinished rifle stocks air/bb guns or you could probably make it out of a mix of foam and maybe some pvc pipes for the bolt and barrel + scope.

I would suggest if possible or you have friends with rifles to take a look at how they behave. Rifles are pretty simple mechanically.

[Anonymous No.7486776]

I'm looking to make some custom rings for a personal project, but I need some generic plastic rings to use as a base to sculpt on. Anyone know where I can find some in a shape like this? It's surprisingly elusive on google and such.

>>7482731
Chroming usually requires professional help to look that good. As for material, styrene should be a good bet.

[Anonymous No.7486826]

>>7486720
thanks a ton!

[Anonymous No.7486830]

>>7486776
Just buy a mood ring but make sure to stay jelly the whole time so it will stay green.

[Anonymous No.7486834]

>>7486830
I broke a couple of mood rings in my youth and they stayed fixed on one colour. Don't know how it happened (Think I put one in boiling water and one in the freezer for ages) but you might be able to do that.

[Anonymous No.7486870]

>>7486834
oh right, you accidentally put one in boiling water and/or in the freezer. like, I accidentally drop my rings in boiling water and in the freezer for months all the time!
Get the fuck out, you're obviously still underage b& you fucking idiot

[Anonymous No.7486900]

>>7486870
what

Not that anon but when I was younger I fucked around with my mood rings like that too.

[Anonymous No.7486906]

I know its been asked once or twice before (and I checked the archives) but I'm having issues finding a nice semi opaque bodysuit for Tharja. All the links I've gotten from people on other sites haven't panned out.

I was hoping there was a way to find one that's under $40 and not on taobao or something. At this point, I don't even care if its crotchless given the fact underwear will be under it anyway.
Also her bra and cape are supposed to be the same shade, right? So it should be a navy color? But I see a lot of people just doing black for the bra.

[Iris No.7486913]

>>7486906
I've asked a few people who have done a nice opaque one for theirs and they ended up making their own. One for legs, one to cup up and resew for misection and one for the arms. Either that or get a midsection stocking ususalyl for belly dancing and a no show pantyhose.

And yes its actually a really dark navy blue which is seen on the figure but some people do it black. The bra part a lot of people just use a bra and add a trim underneath

[Gloomy !S112HlAgNs No.7486996]

>>7476772
You want to make it with three pieces: 1 back and 2 front (one on each side). I'm assuming you're going for this shape, right?

[Anonymous No.7487019]

I'm cosplaying as Cathy from Harvest Moon but I have a couple things I'm not sure to do.

How should I go about making the skirt? I thinking of just winging it but I want it to look good, so halp!

Also, any tutorials for the bangs? The wig I have the bangs are SO long and I don't want the Miku Penis Bang look.

[Anonymous No.7487024]

>>7486714
this is kind of what I had in mind for a sweater, I always thought this armor looked comfy as fuck in FFXI

[Anonymous No.7487076]

I'd like to make a Chocobo Mask from FFXIV, 3D view of the mask here: http://xivmodels.com/?item/2784/Chocobo-Mask (the lighting on the metal is off on the model viewer)
I'm a little stumped on the yellow portion. I thought of maybe finding a big plastic easter egg decoration (if they make them in just the right size), but the nose doesn't taper in as much as some of the eggs I've seen. I don't think I'd be able to sculpt symmetrically. Do you think it would work out well?
And is run-n-buff or whatever still the best to make metal-looking surfaces?

[Anonymous No.7487093]

how should i make her arm rings? im thinking of using modelmagic or the like and putting some clear fishing line in it and having hang from my wrist on some kind of tight bracelet but im not sure thats the best way to do it. im open to all suggetions

[Anonymous No.7487096]

>>7486996
Not that anon but I am interested in the pattern this. What shapes will the pattern need? Do I just need to make sure the edges goes along my shoulder slope?

[Anonymous No.7487097]

>>7487093
>get large silver ring
>get smaller bracelet
>attach with stiff clear plastic
>???
>profit

[Anonymous No.7487171]

Any tips for sewing feathers onto fabric?
I'm interpreting Homura's dress as being covered in black feathers (including the bodice); I'm thinking sewing the feathers onto lace and then sewing the lace onto the dress?
It's time consuming but it's the only thing that could make sense here.

[Anonymous No.7487200]

>>7486830
I don't care about the color, I just need cheap plastic. Anyone got a source?

Besides, if it was a mood ring, it'd be too hard to work with.

[Gloomy !S112HlAgNs No.7487208]

>>7487096
Yeah, you start slopping along your shoulders and not along your arm but on a wider angle. I used a loose-ish tshirt to do up my pattern as shown.

This explains it a bit clearer but obviously you'd need to scale it up since it's meant for little people: http://sew-ing.com/make/cape.html

>>7487019
From what I see it looks like a wrap skirt? You're going to work with a slightly curved rectangle. Adjust how much of a curve at the top (waist) to adjust how much you want the skirt to flare out.

[Anonymous No.7487373]

Working on Korrina and I need some help finding a suitable helmet, or possibly one I can modify.

[Anonymous No.7487527]

>>7487171
My friend made a dress similar to this by sewing those boa feather scarfs to a skirt, and it looked amazing.

[Anonymous No.7487784]

>>I wanted to do a fairy/mahou kei outfit for a con this weekend but I'm not sure if this is fairy kei enough, any help with this? I made the shorts/skirt thing myself and I have material left over to make accessories if I need to. background blocked out because my bath room is gross, sorry for the shitty quality picture as well.

[Anonymous No.7487794]

>>7487784
Oops didn't mean to green text I quoted the last post to get quick reply up and accidentally missed the arrows. polite sage because I fucked up.

[Anonymous No.7487797]

>>7487784
Gurl, this is awful sorry. Only thing I can see that might work with fairykei are the shoes. The rest only looks like normal clothing that are badly coordinated.

[Anonymous No.7487805]

>>7487797
The skirt/shorts are made out of yellow and white plush polkadot material, I don't really think that's normal clothing. The plaid shirt is pretty normfag but I didn't have anything else to really put with it and I didn't think it looked that bad.

[Anonymous No.7487807]

>>7487784
looks more like a closet fluttershy cosplay

[Anonymous No.7487809]

>>7487807
I had to google who that was but nah I like the old my little pony, I haven't watched any of the friendship one, doubt it could be worse than tales though.

[Anonymous No.7487812]

>>7487805
It looks pretty bad.

[Anonymous No.7487811]

>>7487784
this is really bad. If you want to do something for the con just throw together a cheap fluttershy cosplay.

[Anonymous No.7487816]

I have some suede I'm going to use for a jacket, but I was thinking about going the extra mile and dying a subtle pattern into it. Would this be as simple as making a stencil (one that repeats seamlessly, obviously) and then just placing it over the laid out fabric and painting the dye on? Or is dying suede more tricky? Like would it run or something?

[Anonymous No.7487818]

>>7487816
lol fucking captcha get out of the subject box

[Anonymous No.7487827]

>>7487784
Yeah no this just looks like normalfag clothing you would see weebs wear.
Those shoes are pretty cute, and it MIGHT be possible to make the skirt work, but it would require a good understanding of the fashion, which unfortunately I don't really see.
Orange can be hard to make it work especially with yellow because it can start looking bad very fast, better to coord it with pink or something.
I'm not even sure how you even got the idea that shirt would even work, like literally any random cute graphic tee would have been better. It's not even an uncommon idea or anything like look at any fairy kei coord and you just see a cute graphic tee/sweater/etc.
The legwear is far too plain and just looks kinda trashy.

Your best bet at saving yourself from embarrassment is to just maybe, y'know, google what it actually looks like and copy outfits until you actually get the fashion.

[Anonymous No.7487848]

>>7487811
I don't watch the new MLP I just like pink and yellow.
>>7487812
I like it so that sucks.
>>7487827
>Orange
What is orange? the shirt and shoes are pink.
>>7487827
>random cute graphic tee
I have two shirts I thought might work but I then though they were too saturated. pic related
>I just got white tights with pastel unicorns and stars on them today but they have more blue and purple on them than anything, they may still work though?

[Anonymous No.7487857]

>>7487848
Your pic was pretty LQ so it looked like orange, sorry.
Anyways, I don't really have time to give you more suggestions or something, maybe another anon will but imo second one could possibly work.

[Anonymous No.7487860]

>>7487857
was it the shirt that look orange and yeah the photos are shit, sorry about that. I might try some more shit tomorrow thanks for the suggestions mang much appreciated I'm going now because it's 2 in the morning anyway.

[Anonymous No.7487862]

>>7487848
Both of those shirts are more fairy kei than you entire outfit combined.

Like the anon above said, please actually look at the fashion you're trying to emulate. Look at the pictures they posted and try to copy while still using your own items. What you have in your picture is just so bad it hurts that you think it was even remotely close to fairy kei...even a quick google search yields decent results.

[Anonymous No.7487870]

>>7487848
Sauce on these shirts please?

[Anonymous No.7487919]

>>7487870
>>7487848
the first shirt is a rip off of my friends artwork, so second one is probably a rip of someone elses work too.

don't buy them.

http://marywinkler.deviantart.com/art/Milkshake-Sweetheart-78270314?q=gallery%3Amarywinkler%2F14043&qo=395

[Anonymous No.7488668]

>>7487527
Could you provide a picture of said dress if you have one?
I feel like feather boas have too much fluff for what I'm going for, and I definitely don't want it to become pic related (which looks like it used feather boa material).
I'm looking at overlaying silkette goose feathers instead.

[Voldie !YXLuNAGINI No.7488708]

How can I get my Leona headpieces to stay on my head? I've considered attaching them to a headband, but then the headband would have to go on top of the wig

[Anonymous No.7488715]

>>7486870
What. No. Firstly, where did I say it was an accident? I put them in the freezer and in boiling water to see what colour it would make them, not to break them. How was I supposed to know it would break them? Jesus H. Christ. Go and hose out the beach in your vagina.

[Anonymous No.7488717]

>>7488708
Do you think you'd be able to attach a the headpieces to a headband thats attached to the bottom of the wig?

[Anonymous No.7488724]

>>7487919
Your friend's "artwork" is stolen from pixiv.

[Iris No.7488723]

>>7488708
get small hair combs?. Usually I can find plain ones in trim storesr anywhere that sells beadings and costume trims. They come in a lot of sizes in width and length of the teeth.

[Anonymous No.7488843]

Anyone know of some good, relatively cheap leather gloves that aren't bulky? The ones that I can find are too thick to actually move my hands in.

[NotReallyNicePerson No.7488951]

Hello, I'm currently working on a Samurai Flamenco cosplay (Hazama Masayoshi's 3rd suit to be more precise) and am considering coating the thing with a hardener.

I was thinking of using either Fiberglass Resin since I have some friends who've used that before or Epoxy Resin.

I`m mostly concerned about if that stuff will melt my foam or not if I haven't sealed it well enough.

Also, any additional tips would be nice.

Thanks!

[Anonymous No.7488957]

>>7488724
The first one? No. Unless she happens to have a pixiv account too. She's been trying to get shops to stop using her artwork for years now.

[Iris No.7488961]

>>7488951

[Anonymous No.7489005]

>>7488951
oh wow

[Anonymous No.7489401]

>>7482952
>>7486776
Excellent, thanks guys! I'll take a look at all those options :)

[Anonymous No.7489717]

>>7484647
Looks like it's leather not metal to me

[Anonymous No.7489988]

>>7484647
The one that's made out of scale maile?

[Anonymous No.7490452]

how would one make sayaka's boots? i have some rubber boots with slits on the sides, and i'm considering cutting off the tops and kind of rotating them around to make the slits face the front. after that, i'd spray paint the boots. does spray paint go well with rubber? what ways could i affix the boot-tops to the boots?

[Anonymous No.7490461]

>>7487171
Also time consuming but another way to attach the feathers would be to make layers upon layers of feather trim like so.

http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/6870/create-a-custom-feather-fringe

[Anonymous No.7490487]

>>7490452
Don't make those out of rubber boots, the shape is wrong. Also, the vinyl rubber of the boots won't hold paint well.
If you don't feel confident enough to sew boot covers, I would do the following: get some ankle boots with the appropriate heel/toe shape, cut some cuffs out of pleather (so the texture's the same), hotglue them on (tuck them in), paint everything blue (acrylic paint + fabric medium + heat-setting), and then glue on some gold bias tape.

[Anonymous No.7490514]

>>7475154
I need help. How do I get a cute /cgl/ gf?
Thank you in advance

[Anonymous No.7490521]

>>7487097
I'm probably gonna go with expanding foam for the ring cause it's gonna be way cheaper. Any brands people recommend?

[Anonymous No.7490719]

>>7490521
What? Expanding foam is a terrible idea, it's good for big organic shapes but you wouldn't want to make something with clean curves like that out of it. The consistency of the foam is also too irregular.
Carve it out of pink foam, or buy styrofoam rings from the floral section of a craft store.

[Decade !!GCDrKbHwher No.7491227]

>>7488951
I dont post much anymore, but this is awesome and i want one for myself

[Anonymous No.7491455]

For those of you who have done fully armored characters, especially with worbla, how exactly do you go about the elbows? I've been putting it off for far too long, but am not sure how to do something moveable that doesn't look like crap

[Anonymous No.7491458]

>>7490514
are you a bird

[Anonymous No.7491656]

>>7488708
I would go for a headband under the wig with snaps or clips and then attach the pieces on over the wig. Or you could sew snaps into the wig and do the exact same thing but minus the headband

[Anonymous No.7492281]

>>7488951
It won't melt the foam, but it will make a mess; it'll also craze if flexed. That looks so clean atm I don't think it's worth it. Resin will inevitably drip and run.

[Anonymous No.7492325]

What kind of material should one use to construct a robot TV/stereo head? My first thought was obviously cardboard, but I'm pretty sure that would look cheap as hell. Or do you actually use cardboard and then use some kind of paint and/or fabric to make it look nice?

[Anonymous No.7492392]

What's you opinion on the best way to curl a very long ass wig? I've seen so many conflicting tutorials and I'm too scared to try anything and ruining my wig (even though it's heat resistant). Hot water? Hot Rollers? Curling iron? Blowdryer and rollers? Should I keep it in rollers when I store it? I need help. Pic is wig. It's less curly than that now.

[Anonymous No.7492398]

>>7492325
Maybe insulation foam with styrene? I want to say sintra but I think sintra might be too heavy.

[Anonymous No.7492422]

>>7492392
Does you're name start with a J?

[Anonymous No.7492431]

>want to get into cosplay
>anti social & insecure
what should i do?
>hardmode: i'm a guy
already lifting, running, and eating right. i'm confident around guys, in the gym, etc. but i have a damn near crippling fear of crowds that i'm working on. i also tend to revert to a chubby beta around qt's (i also have a thing for nerdy/cosplaying girls, so that doesn't help)

[Anonymous No.7492463]

>>7492422
No. Sorry.

More questions: should I straighten it out before re-curling it? How do I get tighter ringlets? I don't want just the ends to curl, I want it to be curly by my face/head too. Should I set it with hairspray? If so what brand? Here's another pic.

[Anonymous No.7492514]

>>7492463
Is the wig even heatsafe? I don't think you need to straighten it first. If it is, hot water method works most of the time. For the same type of curl, I'd use the twisty rods, not regular curlers. Make sure it's completely dry before taking it out.

[Anonymous No.7492533]

>>7492514
Yes it's heat resistant. I said so in my first post here. >>7492392

I do have those curling rods you suggested. If it yields a similar curl I'd be willing to try it.

[NotReallyNicePerson No.7492648]

Thanks for the positive reaction guys, it`s not my first time doing armor but I really want to do it justice.


And yeah, my main reason to fiberglass it is to avoid any potential damage it may get from transport and stuff. (Since the craftfoam itself is pretty vulnerable, if I accidentally dig my nail in or somethign, the mark stays. :S)

[Anonymous No.7492848]

>>7492648
At this point it looks finished, has the paint, etc., which means it's too late to resin/fiberglass/reinforce. You want to do that once you've got the basic shaping done so that you can clean up any bumps or drips and then paint on top. Also the resins can eat into the foam and destroy it, if you decide to do something like that in the future use cardstock like the halo guys do.

[Anonymous No.7492869]

What would be the best way to go about putting the cel shaded Borderlands look on a cosplay? I know some good fabric pen brands but I wouldn't know how to go about it without fucking the whole thing up. Is it possible to wash out if you fuck it up?

[R.D. !!73iCscAAWq1 No.7492998]

I am about to make my first two-piece mold to make copys of my ebony & ivory props. I have read tons of tutorials, watched videos etc but I am still left with some questions because the materials are so expensive and I am simply horrified to fuck up.

My questions:
- I intend on using Mold Star 16 fast; how broad do you think the silicone needs to be on the sides in order to keep its shape?
- In some tutorials, I have seen air vents added to the molds. Is this usual? Do I really need them?
- I want to use Smooth Cast ONYX. Is it better to use the fast or the slow variant?
I am a bit scared the fast variant might have tons of bubbles in it due to having to mix and pour it so fast (pot life is only 2.5 minutes).
-Any tips and experiences are welcome!

[Anonymous No.7493107]

>>7492998
Look at BlindSquirrel's build (http://blindsquirrelprops.com/devil-may-cry-ebony-and-ivory-pistols-2/)), I don't think you want a two-part mold for casting anything as complex as a gun. You'll get bubbles in the trigger guard. Like, you can mold it in two halves, but cast each half separately and then assemble them after the resin has cured, it'll save you air-vent planning/leaking at the seams/overall grief.
- Use the slow variant. Fast variant is for people doing mass-production.

[Anonymous No.7493512]

I fell in love with this jrock Rule 63 Battler fan design and am planning to do this for my next anime convention. (AX '14)

I'm just a little bit worried about the drums... Should i actually bring a drum with me? ...or do you think carrying around drum sticks would be okay?

[Anonymous No.7493514]

>>7493512
Btw Battler is from Umineko if you aren't familiar with the series.

[Anonymous No.7493524]

I bought this sheer top on eBay for a cosplay but I need to take in the sleeves and shorten it a bit. It's listed as 92% nylon 8% spandex. What's the best way to sew this without a serger? Because it's sheer I was thinking French seams but I don't know that they'll work on something stretch. I've always used zigzag stitches for stretch but because all of the seams will be visible through the shirt I wanted something a bit neater. Any ideas on what's best?

[Anonymous No.7493532]

Can you use the duct tape method to create a pattern for a bodysuit if the material is stretch vinyl? Should I use non-stretch vinyl instead? Or will that be unwearable? It doesn't need to look painted on, but close-fitting. Thank-you.

[Anonymous No.7494127]

Any idea how to go about making it seem as i have a fake leg? The one person I saw a cosplay of hiccup from httyd was way obvious and had their whole foot out.

Any ideas?

Any leather armor tips without using actual leather? I'm trying craft foam but I don't know how that might end up holding.

[Anonymous No.7494150]

>>7494127
No matter what you do its going to look wierd. Its just how it is.

Depending on your height you could make platform shoes so you sit taller so you can have your real foot be pointed downwards (like a ballerina) wihile keeping it even

Pic related. The pointed foot will be uncomfortable as shit, but its probably the closest you'll be able to get. Walking will be damn hard too.

[Anonymous No.7494195]

I'm going to be cosplaying Crazy Diamond soon, but I'm kind of lost on how to go about it

I know how to make the armor pieces, but I'm not sure how to easily affix them to me. I have a pink zentai suit to wear. Would I just have to flat-out velcro every single piece to me at the con, or might there be other methods?

I'd really prefer not to do anything at-con (bad experiences, constantly) and want to avoid it if I can help it.

[Anonymous No.7494254]

>>7494150
I was thinking of making them a kind of digi-grade leg where the metal one would have my toes where the joint is. Covered in maybe some foam painted to match and the lower bit made of wood painted the same? If posed right with that leg it might not even be noticeable?

Sorry for crappy picture. I'm on my lap top.

Also I'm 5ft 9 so this will most likely bump me up into the 6ft+

[Anonymous No.7494273]

My friends convinced me to put together a "The Mask" costume. I want a better tie than the one the suit comes with but I can't find one for sale anywhere, any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.7494290]

>>7492431
What do you want to cosplay as?

[Anonymous No.7494296]

>>7494273
Could I convince you instead of the suit, to be Cuban Pete, king of the rhumba beat?

[Anonymous No.7494299]

>>7494195
To clarify, I mean avoid attaching both parts of the velcro at-con. The fuzzy and gritty parts.

[Anonymous No.7494311]

>>7494296
Holy fuck I want to do this, unfortunately I can't dance or sing

[Anonymous No.7494347]

I want to trap for AX but I want to do it in a tasteful form that doesn't make others feel uncomfortable. Where can I find a genuine maid uniform that isn't too revealing?

I have no idea where to ask for this and although I occasionally lurk here, I haven't had the courage to post until now.

[Anonymous No.7494350]

>>7494347
How much are you looking to spend? If you have a high budget go for milky-ange

[Anonymous No.7494351]

How do I pretend to have big boobs with a cutout as large as this one? I thought about using those sticky boob cups but they have a middle clip in them that's hard to hide.

Also, can I get some fabric recommendations? I'm leaning towards 4-way stretch spandex but will I be able to make a foofy skirt (even with a petti) and decent ruffles with spandex? imo spanex's too lightweight for a ruffled effect but I'm not confident about making a tight fitting bodice with nonstretch fabric without weird puckers.

[Anonymous No.7494356]

>>7494351
Use the cutlets on the sides and push your boobs up and towards the middle, probably some boob tape as well.

[Anonymous No.7494359]

>>7494350
Very high budget. This is my main plan but the biggest obstacle really is being able to pull off without my parents knowing. (I know, but I can't help it.)

Aside from that I'm thinking about going as Armin from SNK but I need to figure out how to get blue contacts (never used contacts myself, only glasses.) and where to get the boots (or make them if needed.)

A friend of mine went as Jean last year and made some last minute maneuver gear out of foam and I'm thinking about going the same route.

I have a lot of cardboard that I can probably wrap in aluminum foil but I'd rather not focus on two projects at the same time.

[Anonymous No.7494403]

>>7494350
Alright, I had a look at their page, and I pretty much only have one question:

Have you ordered from them before? Paypal is very convenient, however being that we're almost mid-April, I'm wondering how long it would take to receive the items before July. I've ordered other cosplay stuff in the past that didn't take long to arrive, but it was usually through Amazon.

Also do you recommend purchasing all accessories from them? Wondering about where to get shoes as well, although I know a shop where I can perhaps get matching mary janes.

This isn't cheap at all, wow. I'm pretty glad I saved up enough beforehand. I greatly appreciate your help, by the way.

[Anonymous No.7494417]

>>7494351
I will (eventually, probably not gonna make her till 2015) have the same problem, anon. I figured I'd smish my boobs together as much as possible and fill in the rest with cutlets. As for fabric, Spandex World/House sells heavyweight spandex that would probably ruffle OK. I feel like I might make the skirt and sleeves out of something non-stretch and just dye everything to match, though.

[Zalgo !9kbJjvwmwE No.7495107]

What type of gasmask would be the closest to resembling this?

[Anonymous No.7495110]

>>7495107
>someone named their character that
Why not just name them two in some language where two doesn't sound as shit

[Anonymous No.7495115]

>>7495110
Because Japan is the biggest special snowflake of them all. They research absolutely nothing outside their lovely land bubble.

[Anonymous No.7495156]

Anyone know where to find a pair of glasses similar to these (outside of taobao)?
I've searched pretty much everything you could for these on ebay and found nothing. The picture is from an etsy shop, but I'd really like to avoid spending $40 with shipping on a pair of cosplay glasses.

If not, would glass paint on clear glasses work? I haven't seen many uses of it outside of crafts so I'm scared it'll look like shit.

[Zalgo !9kbJjvwmwE No.7495158]

>>7495110
>>7495115
thanks for the help.

Anyways, ended up going with the Israeli civ mask. I think it'll do the job with a little painting and tinting.

[Anonymous No.7495182]

>>7495156
Ahh... you must be in the "everywhere else" category for shipping.
Glass paint can work, as long as you paint it evenly. You might want to practice a bit before doing the lenses.

And if those are for Inumuta, there's these too: http://lightningandlace.storenvy.com/products/3637873-hacker-glasses
but I have no idea how much shipping is.
(if they're not for him, disregard this)

[Anonymous No.7495206]

>>7495156
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Akujinscos

[Anonymous No.7495360]

>>7494195
I would use a combination of methods.
First method is elastic, which you'll have to either buy in the right color or dye pink (use RIT, it'll take). For the pec/lat armor, make some kind of harness out of elastic (two crossing loops to make X shapes front and back). Affix the armor pieces to this: if they're foam you can use hotglue, otherwise make "belt loops" on the back (I use pieces of cable-tie) and run the elastic through these loops before sewing it together. You could do the same thing with bands of elastic for the paired armor plates on the biceps/forearms/thighs/calves.
For the armor over the deltoids, and the circular pieces over your hips (unless it hangs off the 'belt' armor?), I would do a single jumbo snaps under the center of each piece, so it can rotate as you move. Handsew one half to the zentai and one half to a scrap of fabric, and glue the one on the fabric to the underside of the armor. You can hotglue the snap directly but sewing to fabric first = more surface area = better hold. I'm going to assume you made your armor out of something lightweight like foam, don't do this with fiberglass or it will sag and look ridiculous.

[Anonymous No.7495391]

>>7494351
When you pattern the top, include padded cups; you'll have to cut them up, but it'll give you something solid and boob-shaped on the sides. Sew a clear strap to anchor them together across the cut-out. Fill empty space in center with cutlet-magic and contouring makeup.
As for the skirt, a double circle skirt over a petti would probably work even in spandex, and you can flat-line the spandex to another fabric if it's too limp.

[Pizza Princess No.7495437]

I posted this question in the general help thread but it was in autosage so it was never answered. Does anyone have any ideas about what I could do for the Huntress Wizard's hair? I'm thinking about using some time of craft foam but I'm not sure how exactly I'll be able to form it to stay on me head. Do you seagulls have any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.7495457]

>>7495437
I was planning this cosplay a while back and I was just going to buy some fake plastic greenery and harvest the leaves off there. If you sew it all to some kind of netting you could attach it to the inside of the cap

[Pizza Princess No.7495508]

>>7495457
Thank you! I'll definitely try that out when I'm making her hair.

[Anonymous No.7495768]

>>7493514
>>7493512
Are you baiting?
That's a 2hu

[Anonymous No.7495838]

posted this on /vp/ but someone recommended i asked here. anyone ever made sunglasses that resembled the Squirtle Squad leader's ones? need to make them since i don't necessarily wanna shell out for the 25 buck lookalikes on etsy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do or where to buy stuff? I looked for acrylic black paper sheets or something similar at Home Depot and Jo Ann Fabrics but had no luck... an art friend of mine also suggested getting a couple shit pairs of sunglasses, using the lens from one pair and gluing the pieces on the other ones. but if someone else has done this, i'd be glad to hear how you did it. thanks.

[Anonymous No.7495881]

>>7495110
>>7495115
If you actually watched the anime, you'll know it's his code name.

[Anonymous No.7495892]

>>7495838
Look for tutorials for Kamina's glasses to give you an idea of the work involved in cutting that shape out of acrylic. I think you want to look at an office supply store instead, for plastic folders or something: you'll be able to cut it with scissors and you won't have to sand anything. You can glue the cutout over some $5 safety glasses from home depot.

[Anonymous No.7496313]

>>7495182
Thanks! And just in Canada actually, but shipping is just a few dollars from "everywhere else."
They're to be for Loke from Fairy Tail (doing a Gold Key group).

>>7495206
I know that's the shop, I'm just looking for alternatives before buying those.

[Anonymous No.7496463]

>>7495768
No I'm not baiting.

I found this image from a umineko fan tumblr, and i loved it. I believe the design comes from an artist on Pixiv.

I'm not aware of 2hu?

[Anonymous No.7496550]

hello, has anyone on cgl worked with stretch taffeta before ?? is there anything i should know about it before diving head into it?? also i found a few good places on line to buy it but does anyone know any websites that i should look for or stray away from ?

[Anonymous No.7496583]

>>7496463
The design comes from the game franchise Touhou Project; 2hu is a fan abbreviation.
http://en.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Raiko_Horikawa

[Gloomy !S112HlAgNs No.7496589]

I'm trying to figure out how to approach making a frumpy witch hat. Any suggestions what to use? Pic related.

[Anonymous No.7496595]

>>7496463
I'll eat my fucking keyboard if you point me to the tumblrtard who thinks this ZUNart is fucking Umineko.

You have to be baiting though, touhou is referenced in umineko a ton.The leader of 07th Expansion is friends with ZUN.

[Anonymous No.7496882]

I see plenty f tutorial on how to make Fang's Sari, but not how to wear it and rig it to your body. Help pls? It's a popular cosplay so I know there's a general secret.

[Anonymous No.7496975]

>>7493512
JROCK RULE 63 BATTLER!! I'M LOSING MY SHIT

[Anonymous No.7496989]

>>7495768
>>7496463
Why would someone bait that? To what end? It serves no purpose.

[Anonymous No.7497014]

If I were to cosplay a person that can't walk and requires a wheelchair, and rolled around in a wheelchair despite being able to walk myself, would that be.. shameful? Like, should I not do that?

I feel like it'd be fine but at the same time I feel some people would get really uppity about it. What do you guys think?

[Anonymous No.7497018]

>>7496882
I know there is an image of how to wrap it.,

Here we go.

[Anonymous No.7497160]

>>7497014
There's plenty of good cosplays out there that you can do, leave that sort of thing to the people who are actually crippled but still want to cosplay

[Anonymous No.7497186]

>>7497014
I had a friend who cosplayed Mariko from Elfen Lied, but her legs were fine in real life.
She mostly got crap when people would give her special privileges (ie. letting her go to the front of a panel), but wheeling her around the convention didn't draw anything.

[Anonymous No.7497254]

Need to give volume to a straight, heat-resistant wig. Should I have someone hold the wig head upside down while I use a flat iron to straighten it "upwards?"

[Anonymous No.7497261]

>>7497254
You can, but that's just make it messy when you flip it right-side-up, I think.
You probably need to tease the hair. There's a ton of YouTube tutorials on it, but it's basically combing the hair tip-to-root so that it fuzzes up, and then smoothing hair over the fuzzed sections.

[Anonymous No.7497269]

>>7497261
>>7497254
I'd say a combination of both, depending on how intense you need the volume. Start with the heating iron and then go around doing some backcombing and hairspraying. Unless you want to reuse the wig for something else you don't have to worry about undoing the backcombing later like normal hair so you can get in a really solid foundation.

[Anonymous No.7498063]

>>7497018
Thanks anon!

[Anonymous No.7498232]

Anyone have any ideas on how make these wing petals movable? I'm currently mapping out a remake of most of the costume and would love to have them move. It would also help with transporting them.

[Anonymous No.7498535]

I'm working on an Aviator Irelia cosplay, and I'm really inexperienced with weapon/prop making. How would I go about making this blade weapon?

I was thinking getting a fiberglass see-through disk, cutting a ball in half and using that as the center while attaching the blade parts around the disk so that they maintain the image of floating, but I'm not sure how to make the blades themselves. How would I do it with foam or something?

[Potato No.7498650]

Will a gloss clearcoat look bad over metallic spraypaint? I've heard that it kills the metallic look, but I also don't want my armor to get dinged up super easily.

[Anonymous No.7499055]

I had the sudden urge to do this guy for a convention an entire year from now, but I have no idea how I would go about doing the white on red thing so that the white is another layer on top that you could actually feel. It seems so intricate and I have little experience with costume making.

[Anonymous No.7499063]

>>7499055
you could probably go with worbla or wonderflex and just make it sort of armor-y? it would go along well with the shoulders/abdomen armor parts

[Anonymous No.7499067]

>>7499055
Morphsuit with craft foam to give the layered look and feel might work for the red and white parts.

[Anonymous No.7499154]

I'm going to be cosplaying as Yui pretty soon and I was wondering what I can do about her guitar. Can I somehow get a prop Les Paul to use? Should I just leave Gitah out of the cosplay altogether?
Also, I was hoping for some advice for any makeup I should do for her.

[Anonymous No.7499165]

>>7494356
I never knew the wonders of boob tape until now.
>>7494417
>>7495391
Thank you three for the advice! Will definitely keep them in mind.

[Anonymous No.7499186]

>>7483232
I was so frazzled that dyeing never crossed my mind. Thank you for curing me of my idiocy.

[Anonymous No.7499233]

So, navy/white long sleeved sailor uniform...loafers or Mary janes?

[Anonymous No.7499242]

>>7499233
usually seifukus wear loafers but if you have low mary janes theyre nice too. I usually wear mine with loafers

[Anonymous No.7499253]

>>7499242
Thanks anon!
I'll snag some cheap loafers from target or something then

[Anonymous No.7499303]

I want to buy a bolt of silk cloth, to make a big black scarf, but i want to somehow prevent the edges to fall apart. Can i do it by hand if i dont have a sewing machine?

And if i can do it, what is it called.

[Anonymous No.7499326]

>>7499303
hem rolling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKD1mQOuQfY

[Anonymous No.7499341]

>>7498535
insulation board would work for the blade. there are plenty of tutorials on the internet for it.

[Anonymous No.7499358]

>>7477738
You have to be careful with spray paint. Too many layers too quickly or waiting the wrong amount of time between layers can crack the paint. It's stupid, but RTFI

[Anonymous No.7499421]

>>7499326

Thanks a lot.

[Anonymous No.7499498]

I've never cosplayed before, despite being a fan of cosplay since I was a wee preteen, now as I approach age 22 as well as my local con's prereg dates, I decided to take the plunge.

for my first time I want to cosplay school uniform Asuka. I have everything but the actual uniform (including the official Cospa interface clips, fucking expensive shits), and since I can't sew, I want to buy it.

Problem is, I want the best one I can get, and so far all the sites I can buy from without using an SS/don't use stolen stock photos just look iffy in terms of the uniform construction and color.

For example: the proportions are off, the skirt part is pleated all the way around instead of box pleated, the shirt's collar is the wrong style, etc. The most noticeable issue I see is with the color- I've seen them range from light teal to almost navy blue.

I found pic related, but the article links back to a Japanese site (http://www.sekai-seifuku.org/)) that just looks like an empty calendar-layout page with a bunch of "NO IMAGE" stuff everywhere.


So I guess my question is, does anyone know where I can get a really nice quality one like this? I have standard measurements so I won't need custom sizing, and I know a tailor if I need anything altered.

[Anonymous No.7499524]

>>7499498
On the off-chance that you have tiny Asian female measurements, here are some licensed Japanese ones for sale.

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1001244.html
From what I've seen of their other items, Cospatio's lady's Small fits (Bust 75-81cm, Waist 56-61cm, Hip 82-88cm)

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1403681.html
The third image for that one shows the size chart, the measurements from top to bottom are height, bust, waist, and hip in cm.

[Anonymous No.7499542]

>>7499524

Ooh, thank you! But...

>Stock: Storefront Item

Does that mean it's only available in store in Japan and not online? If so, then...

[Anonymous No.7499883]

>>7499542
It's Mandarake, a store with physical shops in Japan. What that means is that this item has been displayed in the store. They put that there as a quality warning more than anything (like, "this item has been displayed in the sun" etc) You can still buy it.

[Anonymous No.7499923]

So I finally got the boots I'm going to build my armour upon when it comes to my secret cosplay, but now I'm having problems with the fit..

As you can see it's really loose down by the ankles, and I don't want it to be bulky underneath the armour. Any tips on how I can get it more fit without having to slice open the entire shoes?

[Anonymous No.7500010]

>>7499923
You shouldn't have to cut open the whole thing, right? If it's got a zipper up the back and you don't need the excess to get the boot on, just cut a curved dart out of it and sew it back together with a baseball stitch.

[Anonymous No.7500079]

>>7500010
That is if I am to remove the zipper completely, or am I too retarded at the moment to understand your simple explanation?

[Anonymous No.7500094]

>>7500079
Er, sorry, I meant cut a dart where you're pinching the fabric in that picture.

[Anonymous No.7500411]

I'm planning to cosplay Uzu Sanageyama, but I haven't figured out the wig. I will do his second hairstyle, but I'm not sure which one would be an better option for styling:
>adding a little more hair to the wig with sewing (like in Malindachan's Cloud wig tutorial)
or
>making it from one long wig

Which would be an better option? Help would be needed ASAP...

[Anonymous No.7500513]

>>7499154
bump

[Anonymous No.7500521]

Any advice on Jotaro's hat? That or a good one I can buy for a template I'm working on the belts but I have no clue what to do for this hat.

Was thinking of buying a good one and just changing it but haven't found anything I like so far

[Anonymous No.7500548]

>>7500521
I feel like you could probably just make half a hat and then have a strap that's your hair color that goes onto the back of the head and then you just cover the strap with your hair so it's hard to notice. That way it'll stay on.

[Anonymous No.7500646]

What's a good place to get a pair of brown loafers for preferably under $40? I need plain ones like in pic related. Would also be nice if they weren't killer on my feet. Thanks ahead!

[Pablo No.7500677]

Does anyone have any advice on a wig for Nui? I haven't found a single cosplay where her curls weren't terribly done, or sad looking.

[Anonymous No.7500685]

>>7500646
Try Bodyline. The loafers are in the "footwear" tab of their cosplay section. With the yen trick, they're $30 and $20, and it looks like Bodyline is going free shipping again.

[Anonymous No.7500694]

>>7500646
Thrift stores are actually great. Ebay has a lot. Even normalfag shoe stores may have some.

Just look for "penny loafers."

I got a great pair for $6 at a local thrift store, they seem like they were never even worn.

[Anonymous No.7500692]

>>7500677
Depends if you want to go realistic or cartoony.

If you want cartoony, you'll need a foam core for the top and I'd recommend maybe bits of foam for the curls. Connect and shape with wire, paint in a color close to your wig color, cover it with hair.
If you want realistic, tease the tops and brush hair over them to hide the teased parts, then just spiral-curl the bottoms.

[Anonymous No.7500727]

so for my first real cosplay I want to do Havel the rock from darksouls, for making the weapon I'm laying foamboard or cardboard to get the shape then wrapping it in aluminum foil and weathering. Is this good idea?

[Pablo No.7500724]

>>7500692
Thanks a bunch! I was thinking about going for cartoony, the realistic version just doesn't quite do it for me.

[Anonymous No.7500749]

>>7500727
>aluminum foil
If you're 10 maybe

[Anonymous No.7500753]

>>7500724
That's fine, just when you're covering the foam with hair, for the final layer, try not to make it look so stiff, if that makes sense.

[Anonymous No.7500768]

>>7500749
then what the fuck do i use?

thanks for the constructive criticism.

[Anonymous No.7500789]

>>7500784
I'm going super autist on it, so it'ss be done in a few years

[Anonymous No.7500784]

>>7500727
>Havel
oh man i really want to see how it turns out
good luck

[Anonymous No.7500847]

anyone have tips to do Tharja's neck thing? I've seen so many people with folds in their fabric and I've seen people using thicker material that just looks weird. How do I make it not look dumb?

[Anonymous No.7500860]

>>7500847
Pattern it out on your own neck first. Anytime I make a collar with a piece that has to extend to the neck/shoulders it's impossible to make it with one piece. Get some paper, make a pattern, try the paper on, check how it looks with some scrap fabric etc.

To keep it from folding get the super thick interfacing they sell for stuff like making handbags.

[Anonymous No.7500874]

>>7500847
Man, that girl looks lost.

[Anonymous No.7501021]

Hey cgl, I've got a wig I can use. (http://shop.cosplay.com/rose.html ) (but in royal blue)I originally used it for lucina from fire emblem awakening, but I have to go overseas so I cannot risk certain parts of the cosplay in travel (sword, armour pieces, etc.) but I really love this wig and want to cosplay when I'm overseas.

Is there another character I can use for this? Preferably no cutting of the wig and one that will pass through customs without questions asked. If I don't know the original source material, I'll make sure I am by the time I wear it. ) ) but

[Anonymous No.7501023]

>>7501021
Forgive my retarded posting skill right now. I'm on a bus.

[Anonymous No.7501045]

I plan on making a BigBand cosplay, and I was looking for some suggestions on how to do the legs. I plan on making some sort of leg armor, but I have no prior experience in doing so, so I'm not quite sure how to go at it design wise. My main concerns are it it staying on my legs, and the ball-like knee-joint.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

[Anonymous No.7501057]

>>7500847
Isn't her neck thing a gorget? If so, it's armour, so you might wanna consider armour tutorials for it instead.

Like craftfoam/eva foam/wonderflex, etc.

[Anonymous No.7501058]

I'm pretty new to cosplaying, and want to get a good-quality costume for my first time (I can't sew)... so, are there any recommended sites or sellers that have nice quality? Doing Ryuko btw.

[Anonymous No.7501148]

>>7500727
Try aluminum tape rather than just foil, it'll lay down easier and you won't have adhesive problems. You can buy it at Home Depot.

[Anonymous No.7501219]

>>7499498

I want dat official uniform, but I can't read moon speak.

The site works for me but it doesn't look like a store.

[Anonymous No.7501392]

>>7501219

Dur, a pic might help.

The pics are links, but still don't link to the uniform, and other than that there are no other links.

[Anonymous No.7501523]

>>7485014
If you're in the US, have you checked amazon.com? There seems to be a bunch at half that price.

[Anonymous No.7501548]

>>7498232
Do you want them to move on their own, or have them so you can pull them in when you want to move? I can't remember/find the tutorial, but I there's some out there for both types if you search for Angel Sanctuary or Clover cosplays. Don't know if you need a wing tutorial, but the Dragoon wings always kind of remind me of these (from Angel Sanctuary): http://www.teamblasecosplay.com/tutorials/kurai-wings

Sorry I couldn't be of much more help. Good luck with it! I've always wanted to cosplay Rose.

[Anonymous No.7501643]

Hey guys I need a little help. How the hell do you wash/get some marks out of suede shoes? when i try, it seems to just spread even more.

[Anonymous No.7501802]

>>7500727
>>7500727

Pic related

Id make the base foamboard with the support rods and then fill in the areas the foamboard doesnt get with expanding foam and just shave it away. After that just seal the foam and paint

It would be light and sturdy and you'd get a good paint finish depending on how well you seal the foam

[Anonymous No.7501803]

>>7501392
They're all links and text about finding fuck buddies.

[Anonymous No.7501808]

>>7501643
General rule for suede is don't let it get marked because it's really hard or even impossible to clean well. Depending on what the stain is, you may never get it out.

[Anonymous No.7501849]

>>7500411
Anyone? ;_;

[Anonymous No.7501870]

>>7501803

Aw, man. I really really want it!

Guess I'll just have to scour the web for it in my PC later, thanks anyway.

[Anonymous No.7501891]

I'm planning on doing a genderbend of Ryoji from P3 for my first handmade cosplay, and I was just wondering if the skirt has a specific name? Is it really just called a jumper skirt? I'm seeing a lot of different kinds when searching them up and I'm completely clueless when it comes to actual clothing names other than the basics you see at malls.
Also, what kind of fabric would be suitable for the scarf? I'm was thinking fleece would look too childish but I really don't know what other fabrics would be suitable for one.

[Anonymous No.7501988]

How would one go about making this giant balloon hammer?

[Anonymous No.7502025]

So I have a $20 budget for a pair of white boots for a cosplay.
They aren't anything special looking, just normal looking rain boots.

I was thinking of trying to make them from foam.
Anyone have any idea's on how to make?
I've looked around online, but haven't really found anything.

[Anonymous No.7502036]

>>7501891
The skirt looks pretty much exactly like a skirt I own. I checked the site and it was listed as "suspender high waist skirt", but it's sold out now.

[Anonymous No.7502320]

Has anyone bought a wig commission from cosplayhouse? How did it turn out? I'm trying to find a wig for Bartz Klauser (Final Fantasy V) and having a bear of a time finding anything that will work so I'm considering them, since they have a page for it on their site, but there are no pictures.

[Anonymous No.7502708]

>>7499883
What? No. Storefront means it's displayed in the store and it may have been purchased already by somebody else from the physical store.

[Anonymous No.7502718]

So I'm doing baby's first hard as fuck cosplay.

I've got a large ass mace made out of foamboard and duck tape. how do I make the ducktape printable?
>google
said wood filler, or paper mache, or some highly expensive special order stuff.

[Anonymous No.7502726]

>>7501802
oh wow, thanks dude,
But I've already wrapped it in alumnium, and I made the inside hollow, Can i spray the expandable foam over it or just take it off and go from there?

[Anonymous No.7502843]

I bought my first wig and it's super shiny, I've heard of that fabric softener trick but I'm not sure how to actually do it, anyone know?

[Anonymous No.7502877]

Ok so I'm really new at this and the closest thing I've done to cosplaying is halloween costumes, so I need some help with this.

I decided to go with a pretty basic design, Heero Yuy from Gundam Wing. The green tanktop will be easy to find and I already have a pair of work boots that look like those. My problem is I have no idea what those shorts are called, so I wouldn't no where to look. Also, wig?

[Anonymous No.7502900]

>>7502877
....spandex.

[Anonymous No.7502909]

>>7502877
>>7502900
Bike shorts, spandex, whatever. Remember to bring your autism to get fully into character.

[Anonymous No.7502920]

>>7502900
>>7502909
Okay, thanks, I really can't into fashion
>remember to bring your autism to get fully into character
check

[Anonymous No.7503023]

Coming from this thread: >>7498091

Looking to cosplay Shiroe from Log Horizon. Found costume here http://www.cosplaymagic.com/log-horizon-shiroe-cosplay.html for $120 and I've been told it's pretty awful. Being new to cosplay, I don't have an eye for quality.

Also suggested was this http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.28.CECeo6&id=36819506424# but Taobao continues to boggle my mind and keep me too cautious to try it out.

It was suggested that I try to make my own costume. I think the only real difficulty would be making the cloak. So, any suggestions? Pic related for any who don't know the character.

[Anonymous No.7503041]

>>7503023
If you're "new to cosplay" you'll find difficulty all over the place, but don't despair. As for the cloak, you won't have a pattern so you'll have to play around with the pieces and probably waste a lot of fabric. As for the collar, thick interfacing is your absolute best friend, and even some kind of a support construction in the fabric perhaps, though I've never had to do a collar that huge before so I dunno totaly

[Anonymous No.7503093]

I'm going to be cosplaying as a Stalker for my first cosplay. I need help finding a gas mask that looks like the one in the picture though, any suggestions about getting one online?

[Anonymous No.7503105]

>>7503093
Metrobro here.
Try modding a GP-7 with a hose.

[Anonymous No.7503115]

>>7503105
I was looking at that mask, i believe these fit? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Russian-Soviet-Army-Military-Gas-Mask-Hose-Tube-40mm-Nato-screw-thread-/131166089277?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item1e8a1bb03d

Thanks

[Anonymous No.7503116]

Anyone know a wig I could use for pic related?

[Anonymous No.7503121]

>>7503115
You could try those, but GP-7s use side-mounts IIRC.
>tfw pmks are expensive as fuck right now

[Anonymous No.7503125]

>>7503121
I'm sure it'll be fine, doesn't really matter since not every Stalker wear's the same mask. Thanks for helping out though

[Anonymous No.7503126]

>>7503105
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soviet-USSR-Gas-Mask-PDF-7-New-original-mask-hose-/271453841113?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f33e8e6d9

[Anonymous No.7503134]

>>7503116
!!! Oh my goodness LOGH cosplay.
If you want to do a good job, get a brown lacefront and ventilate it add silver wefts near the hairline. There are plenty of tutorials for adding streaks, ventilating, etc (maybe look up one for Eridan from Homestuck and modify accordingly). A wig that already has those colors would be hard to find unless you want to use a Rogue from X-men wig and look like shit. If you fuck up this cosplay I won't forgive you anon...

[Anonymous No.7503137]

>>7503134
Thanks for the help. What is a lacefront exactly? Forgive my ignorance, I am new at this.

[Anonymous No.7503142]

>>7503137
Nvm, google is my friend. Would it be possible/ beneficial to use my real hair in lieu of a wig? My hair is red, and long enough to be styled as Oberstein.
Pic related is the outfit I would be doing.

[Anonymous No.7503215]

>>7502726

It depends on if you want to put in the time

Id start over mainly because if you have no support for your prop itll break very easily. And for something as large as dragons tooth you want it to be sturdy

Show us a picture of the aluminium covered one

[Anonymous No.7503389]

Anyone know about fanplusfriend's corsets? i want to buy
>http://www.fanplusfriend.com/elegant-gothic-victorian-steel-boned-peplum-corset-brooch/
for a costume, but i dont know if it'll be worth it

[Anonymous No.7504188]

>>7475154
How would I tackle Miku's hat? The shape seems simple enough, but I've never made a hat before so any insight is super helpful for me

[Anonymous No.7504275]

I have a cosplay that requires an open bodysuit (Nisa from Neptunia) but the opening has to maibtain a specific shape. How can I do it without body tape and such? My body tends to swaet a lot so the tape will probably slip.

[Anonymous No.7504811]

Do you have to use specific hair sprays for synthetic wigs? Any recommendations?

[Anonymous No.7505339]

>>7499498

Speaking of EVA uniforms, does anyone know if this site is legit? There's also an identical pic from a site called Cosplaybuy that also goes by custom measurements.

I guess my main question is, how likely am I to get a uniform that looks like the one in the pic?

[Anonymous No.7506014]

>>7505339
get one from bodyline