Cosplay General Help

[Anonymous No.7642718]

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>>7623576

[Anonymous No.7642720]

Please thread don't die before this get answered!
I have a washing and ironing question about the cosplay in pic.
The shawl is (what I believe is) 100% cotton, the see-thru fabric is (again what i think is) organza and the white dress that you can't really see underneath the organza is white bridal satin. How do I go about washing each of them and Ironing them to get the wrinkles out? I was going to hand-wash the organza and bridal satin and hang to dry then use dry iron on low with a towel in between the iron and the fabric (or if I can get to my mom's friends store I might be able to use her garment steamer) for the cotton shawl I was just gunna throw in with a load of whites and iron on medium
thanks for the tips
Forgive the horrible picture

[Anonymous No.7642750]

So, I know you're supposed to cut hair vertically for a natural look, but I don't think that works for the girl I'm cosplaying. I'm a total newb with wigs so can anyone tell me how I'd go about cutting/styling a wig like pic related.

[Anonymous No.7642800]

Oh crap I couldn't find this one.

>>7642738
>>7642790
please respond

[Anonymous No.7643161]

live thread plz

[Anonymous No.7643199]

>>7642720
I'd say hand washing in cold water with a delicate detergent is a fairly safe bet. Just be sure to wash them separately in case the colors bleed. As for ironing, most irons have a heat guide, but you can always use a setting lower if you're not sure. Always, ALWAYS clean your iron first! Some fabrics leave a residue on the iron and that can turn to burned up grossness that gunks up the iron and sticks to the next thing you iron!

[Anonymous No.7643224]

I'm wondering what I should make the gold parts out of? I have an unused bucket of plaster of paris to make a mold but I don't know what the gold parts themselves should be made from. Obviously not real gold. I was also thinking of making the shirt out of rayon. Also what's the name for metal loops in belts? (I highlighted them in blue)

[Anonymous No.7643261]

>>7643224
Craft Foam!

[Anonymous No.7643264]

>>7643261
For jewelry?

[Anonymous No.7643266]

>>7643224
The gold hoops are called grommets

[Anonymous No.7643267]

>>7643224
Worbla might be more durable for the shoes.

[Anonymous No.7643271]

>>7643266
Thanks

[Anonymous No.7643309]

>>7642718
anyone know where to buy a nice sukumizu (school swimsuit) with a skirt type?

[Anonymous No.7643349]

>>7642738
>how does one cosplay as someone with much smaller boobs?
>bind then add fake boobs? that doesn't sound like the best idea

[Anonymous No.7643351]

Asking again because no responds. What's the best way to make covers for rollerblades that are temporary but don't look like shit?

[Anonymous No.7643354]

>>7643349
How big are your boobs relative to the character's? There are minimizer/sports bras that might work.

[Anonymous No.7643408]

>>7643354
I have multiple ones like that, I think I'm reached the moment when I'm getting as flat as possible, and by "as flat as possible" I mean "would pass for big moobs under a shirt".
I wanted to go from DD to Miku, not nearly completely flat like project diva ones cause I don't even dream of it, but Bs. Most cute characters have small boobs anyway.

[Anonymous No.7643413]

>>7643408
+ bras that don't make boobs look weird usually barely compress them at all.
I'm shit out of luck.

[Anonymous No.7643418]

>>7643413
+ that's why I mentioned binding at first.
Man I should learn to read my posts before I post.

[Anonymous No.7643434]

>>7643351
Nie on impossible.

[Anonymous No.7643727]

Where's the best place to find commissioners for cosplay? I'm really not that skilled with a sewing machine, nor do I really have the time, but I wanted a few to wear to conventions.

And before anyone asks, I'm definitely not planning on passing off the work as my own. I'll give credit where it's due.

[Anonymous No.7643786]

Anyone have any advice for making this prop? I was thinking maybe a styrofoam/expanding foam base coated with something like instamorph but I've never worked with instamorph so I'm not sure on that, haha. Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous No.7643821]

Any general contact lens advice? I'm new to wearing them and I just want to make sure to keep some things in mind. Like I hear you shouldn't keep them in for more than eight hours, for one.
Mine are from EyesBright if that counts for anything.

I actually wore them today, on a very hot and sunny day. With the hot sun beating down on my eyes with contacts on them, probably a dumb question, but would that have affected them somehow? One almost felt dry by the time I took it off, though this was after six hours while also being out in the sun, so I'm guessing any longer, with the lack of moisture in my eyes, probably would start to hurt, right?

[Magical Machete !KonabiK9d2 No.7643960]

I plan on making Narancia's Aerosmith from scratch out of foam (for the base at least)... But I'm not really sure what kind of foam to use. I plan on going with foam board, but do you think I should use something else? Expanding foam? A combination?
This is the first really difficult/weird foam project I have done, so help is much appreciated.

[Anonymous No.7643992]

What would be the best way to go about making the tail, in terms of fabric choice?

[Anonymous No.7643998]

>>7643261
Unrelated to the post you're replying to but what thickness craft foam is good for armor parts and stuff like that?

http://www.amazon.com/Darice-Foamie-36-Inch-60-Inch-White/dp/B002JPX68W/

Would this work/how's the pricing? I've been looking around for the past few days or so and wondering if this was a decent price for a large roll in comparison to individual sheets.

[Anonymous No.7644068]

>>7643960
Honestly, just go to a hobby shop, the kinds with Model Airplanes and ask them how to scratch build a model plane. You wont need it flyable but if anyone knows how to make a small airplane look good, it'd be those guys.

[Anonymous No.7644307]

I've been looking around for a pattern of Evangelions school uniform for Asuka but I can't find anything accurate enough and I suck at altering parts. Does anyone know any out there?

[Anonymous No.7644362]

>>7643992
Maybe you could dip dye(?) the fabric to get the kind of fade from darker to lighter colour?

Anyone have advice for what I should do for this gauntlet piece? I'm still working fully on my Kate cosplay, but I'm stuck at figuring out how I can make the worbla "bend out" like that all the way around.. Help? What kind of pattern could I make for this?

[Anonymous No.7644511]

>>7643786

Photo from kamui cosplay. If you can afford the sheet of wonderflex/worbla for details. Instamorph/friendly plastic would work well for the little short tentacle things haha.

I'm making Viridi as well and that's what I'm doing ^_^

[Anonymous No.7644514]

>>7644362
>>7643992

Ah yeah that makes sense. Does anyone else have an idea and how to approach the tail itself, then? Like, how I would make it smooth and then fluffy at the end. Just get fluffy faux fur and trim it down?

[Anonymous No.7644535]

How should I go about making this skirt? It looks like a circle skirt with box pleats to me but I'd love more opinions.

[Anonymous No.7644555]

>>7644535
It just looks like a really poofy circle skirt.

[Anonymous No.7644607]

>>7644535
Is this similar to what you're trying to do?

[Anonymous No.7644656]

>>7644607
Yes, actually that's perfect! Thanks so much.

[Anonymous No.7644914]

I got a pair of pants for part of a cosplay. They're stretchy and comfortable, but they were made for women. It fits me just fine though and it looks great for what I need it for.

The problem is, uh... well, I'm just worried that I might have a bulge showing, which wouldn't be good. How do I fix this, aside from trying to avoid getting a boner while at a con (which will be... hard to do)? I heard there's something called a dance belt that helps with this.

[Anonymous No.7645020]

So i thought about making the helmet that they have in this comic. Specifically the one that is like a cap. Also the mask.

http://www.blastwave-comic.com/index.php?p=comic&nro=66

Any tips on how to go about?

[Anonymous No.7645039]

Does anyone know where I could find fabric for Isabelle's vest? I haven't been able to find anything but I already committed to doing this for a group in a month and a half. I'd prefer a cotton fabric but I'll take just about anything half-decent at this point.
Also, how should I go about the wig? Should I include the ears+tail? Should I leave those out and just put a bun into the wig? I always see people complain about Isabelle wigs so I'm worried about doing a bad job of it.

[Anonymous No.7645068]

I bought some fabric that's a little too neon-ish for my liking. I did find a fabric in the correct shade of pink, but there wasn't enough on the bolt for what I needed. Is there a way I could lighten it up by like, a shade or two? Like, could I fade it with bleach or something or am I just stuck with this really weird color?

[Anonymous No.7645079]

>>7645039
I like this wig a lot, looks like a darker base wig with a lighter bang clip! Ears and tail usually look very cute as well on Isabelle cosplayers, though I think furrier ones rather than felt ones like her's look better. Just my opinion!
Sorry I can't help you with fabric, though. :c

[Anonymous No.7645115]

>>7645079
That's fleece, not felt.

[Anonymous No.7645125]

>>7645115
Okay and I still think furry ones look better.

[Anonymous No.7645140]

I'm working on a wig for a Fluffle Puff cosplay and the style I'm going for is very comparable to Orine's hair shapes. I was planning on just teasing up strategic spots and hairspraying the heck out of a smooth layer of hair on top of it in an aesthetically pleasing way, but was wondering if anyone had any other advice on how to achieve this look with a wig.

[Anonymous No.7645234]

I have no sewing capabilities and i was wondering how is the best way to go bout this? Should i use fabric paint or use fabric dye? I would rather use dye but im worried about bleed. On the other hand though fabric paint can look cheap. help?

[Anonymous No.7645325]

>>7645140
I don't think that cloud effect would look good at all in real life. It's something that looks better on screen. I think looking at what Bee + Puppycat cosplayers are doing with this, because MC's hairstyle is very similar.

[Anonymous No.7645329]

>>7645234
The tie or the collar?
For the collar, I'd try to find a black shirt and just frankensteining the collar onto a white shirt.

For the tie, paint.

[Anonymous No.7645418]

>>7645325
Oh really? Hmm. Do you possibly have any alternative ideas for interpreting this kind of do?

[Anonymous No.7645431]

>>7645418
not that anon, but for that one, perhaps something like a rhapsody wig? orr the nicki minaj type ones. rhapsody from GLW is expensive but there's tons of other places to get them. Arda sells one called "stevie" and they also sell a nicki minaj one called "nicki"

[Anonymous No.7645490]

how do you get that little rubber logo piece of shit off of shoes

do I take an exacto knife to it?

[Anonymous No.7645508]

>>7643224
depending on the thickness of the foam, >>7643261 is right. However, for thinner pieces (like those bracers) you might want to look into maybe a thin aluminum with a gold tint? Totally ballparking that one though. you'll need a super sharp edge to make that clean + sanding so you don't slit your wrists. but its an idea.
--
As for pic related, I have recently acquired funds to really focus on cosplay, and ive decided this one will be my first 'real deal' one i make. From scratch on everything possible. but I have a few questions:
1. Does anyone know of any good patterns for a suit coat and pants? And what fabric would be best for making it in a green without being complete shit?
2. I want to make a giant lollipop, preferably something made out of resin. It would have two different colors in it, and I was wondering if I would have to paint those colors on after casting it or if there is a way to color it while its in the mold. (im assuming not, but figured id ask) And if anyone would know how much an approx. 16"dia x 1 1/2" thick piece of resin (possibly larger dia.) would weigh, if that would even be possible to make? (ive never dabbled in resin casting before, so any input would help)

[Anonymous No.7645516]

>>7645490
See if you can direct some steam at it from a steam iron or steamer, or cover it with whiteout. It will leave a dent where the logo was anyway.

[Anonymous No.7645528]

>>7645516
well the logo is just one square piece of rubber it's not specific rubber for each letter. so you mean it would just leave an indent of where the square was? I can't imagine that looking too bad.

[Anonymous No.7645539]

>>7645508
Resin is not your best option for a large prop. Carve it out of foam, prime the foam so it'll take paint, paint, then seal it off. Unless you're mass producing the end product, casting anything just gives you a lot of unnecessary work.
Google "mens suit sewing pattern" and look though results for a matching pattern. You can either buy online or write the number down and see if a local joanns/hobby lobby carries it and then sit tight until that baby goes on sale.

[Anonymous No.7645553]

>>7645539
thank you for your input anon, I will do as you suggested
to your knowledge, do you know what sort of foam would be most useful for this? would just regular, thick EVA foam be the best bet?

[Anonymous No.7645690]

Fuck, anyone know of a good way to make the hat on Ayumu's dress? I'm having trouble making it poof outwards

[Anonymous No.7645694]

>>7645690
>Kore wa Zombie cosplay
sage for no contribution

[Anonymous No.7645739]

Anyone have some good sites for ordering stretch materials? I'm looking for some red wet look spandex and some black leather (preferably fake, but fake or real will do at this point). I was going to order from SpandexWorld but the shipping estimate was $45 for two yards of fabric and I'd rather not pay almost double the price of the fabric in shipping alone.

[Anonymous No.7645857]

I want to make Punpun's head, ideally by August in time for anirevo. Thought about using foam as a base like some of those furries do, but would that work well? I have no experience at all and some tips would be great. pic related, this is the version I want to make.

[Anonymous No.7645923]

>>7643349
Bind, and wear one of those soft cup, underwire-less bras in a much smaller cup size over your bound chest.

[Anonymous No.7646372]

How can I flatten my tummy in two weeks?
I don't need anything permanent, I'm talking what foods/things should I avoid to avoid bloating, and exercise I can do, etc. The con is in two weeks and I just tried on my cosplay from last year and the bottoms are tight on my stomach.
Thanks for any help!

[Anonymous No.7646465]

>>7646372
Eat right and focus on working out your abs. Hope to the gods you dont get your period

[Anonymous No.7646529]

>>7644535
Is this from that game with "and the deep blue sea" in the title? What is the name, I can never remember and it's impossible to find without that. I really want to play it tho, designs look cute. Ignore me if it's from something else.

[Anonymous No.7646553]

>>7646372
No salt, plain roasted chicken breast and uncooked spinach for lunch and dinner, plain egg whites for breakfast and work the fuck out

[Anonymous No.7646587]

Where to cop a men's notched collar shirt? I can't seem to find a shirt in this style.

[Anonymous No.7646739]

>>7642750
I would say stick with the vertical cuts. Cutting horizontally gives you a boxy look, but it won't be straight like in the picture, it'll be all over the place.

[Anonymous No.7646778]

So I am making a costume inspired by Kamen Rider and Samurai Flamenco, the current problem is however... I don't know how to carry my essentials (phone, cash, ID, keys). I can't attach it to some belt because my costume has tassets (skirt armour) going on.

[Anonymous No.7646811]

I wanted to add a glowing effect to pieces of my cosplay bit have it glow only in the dark. Do you think i'd get a brighter glow from glow paint or reflective tape?

[Anonymous No.7647141]

>>7646529
Yes it is, Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea! The designs really are cute.

[Anonymous No.7647200]

>>7646587
that is literally just an slightly unbuttoned shirt.

[Anonymous No.7647235]

I am having trouble finding a method to keep the anklets for my Fran (ff12) closed while maintaining a rounded shape.... Any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.7647311]

Can anyone here help? >>7647303

[Anonymous No.7647824]

I'm looking for contacts for Cherry from Studio Killers
Something kinda..minty?

[Anonymous No.7648933]

So I'm super-new to cosplay, and this is my first attempt. I'm looking to make pic related, and really need help of how I could go about making the helmet.

What materials would I use, and how?

[Anonymous No.7649247]

I need help with creating ´blood´ and how to make it look real on clothing. :s

[Anonymous No.7649317]

>>7646778
You can just carry a bag for that stuff and put it down for photos.

[Anonymous No.7649321]

>>7645690
Line it with wire covered in soft foam and it should hold shape while still looking naturally poofy.

[Anonymous No.7649323]

I bought some fabric of a color I didn't really like too much because it was the closest thing I could find. It was a coral but it was almost sort of...neon-y. I wanted it to be more pink, so I bleached it, and that turned out fine, but I still find it a little neon-y. At first I wasn't sure if it was just my skin tone but it still looks that way on it's own and compared to other people with different skin tones. Is there a way I can fix the weird slight neon-ness? Or am I just gonna have to work with it and hope no one says anything?

[Anonymous No.7649325]

Not exactly cosplay, more lolita, but I had some questions about making some changes to this skirt. I got it really cheap and the black cotton is really nice so I don't want to just throw it away or anything.

The lace above the flouce is cheap and shiny so I was going to rip it out. Not sure if I should replace it or not. And what about the ribbon striped on the front? I'm not really a fan of it but I feel like it would look to plain without anything on it. They have matching ones on the back. I also feel like I should do something with the ties, they aren't detachable.

[Anonymous No.7649333]

I'm planning a qt from space dandy costume but I have a question about the face. Would it look too reflective if I used a light blue tinted mirror visor? Or if anyone knows another way to be able to see out but not see in I'd greatly appreciate it.

[Anonymous No.7649336]

>>7649333
It it's a mirror visor it will definitely be reflective. I'd go with a transparent plastic with blue tint.

[Anonymous No.7649337]

>>7649333
>>7649336
Also behind the blue plastic, have something opaque behind it to draw the face on.

[Anonymous No.7649353]

>>7649336
>>7649337
But would I be able to see out of it?

[Anonymous No.7649358]

>>7649325
I feel like it'd look fine, and even better, with those lace and ribbon things off and not replaced

[Anonymous No.7649380]

>>7648933
Probably your best bet is going to be worbla. Foam would be cheaper, but also more difficult to shape and with worbla you can get a crisper cut with the design in the center of the helmet.

[Anonymous No.7649387]

>>7643786
>>7644511
Oh my GOD I'm so excited that people are cosplaying Viridi. I'm thinking about putting a Pit cosplay together. I bet your cosplays are going to look great!

[Anonymous No.7649391]

>>7649358
That's what I was thinking. It's a really comfortable skirt so I didn't want to get rid of it. Thanks for the help!

[Anonymous No.7649396]

>>7649353
oh I didn't realize it would be over your face. Hmm I still feel like a reflective shield would look weird.

[Anonymous No.7649485]

I'm currently gearing up to do my first cosplay (which I'm sure I'll tweak more post-con because I'm a perfectionist) and I'm trying to find a pair of knee-high boots for a Lon'qu cosplay. Problem is, I have big calves (17" circumference) and large feet (I wear a size 12).

I found a basic pair on Amazon, but because I'm somewhat of a manlet I'm afraid they'll be less "knee-high" and more "over the knee" if I order the large size, especially since the measurements aren't exactly detailed on the listing. Anyone have any experience ordering these before in any size? I'm thinking worst-case scenario I can trim the top part of the leather down before adding the fur, but it's still a $50 investment I'd be modifying.

http://www.amazon.com/Funtasma-Pleaser-Mens-Halloween-Captain-100/dp/B001AH60TC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

[Anonymous No.7649780]

I love these purple x pink socks, but I want to use them for more than just casual wear. Are there any characters that I could cosplay using these?

[Anonymous No.7650040]

>>7645039
Personally, I really dislike when people make fabric ears. It works a little better when they go full dog (black nose, tail, etc) but I still wish they would work harder to make the fabric ears come out from under the hair so it looks like the ears are sprouting from the head, not just pinned on top of the hair. You're right about fur being superior over fleece/felt since the hair on Isabelle's ears are the same as her bun and bangs, as it would be on a dog.

Still, that would be the reasons that I prefer I prefer clip-in pigtails over ears. Pic related. I see most girls wearing a bob wig and clipping in the pigtails (or ears) over that, but I had planned to make my own Isabelle with a ponytail wig and clipping the pigtails to that. It would look like three pigtails, just like that silly default hairstyle in Wild World.

[Anonymous No.7650047]

>>7647141
Thank you based anon! I will check it out!

[Anonymous No.7650068]

>>7645039
>>7650040
This is one of Arda's Jeannies that has been re-positioned to the top of the head. I'm not sure if she just used the shorter stub that Jeannie comes with or if she cut short a clip-on ponytail. I would put clip-in pigtails on the side of this. I kind of like loose hair rather than a bun, since I've interpreted her roundness as curls or volume. Her pigtail ears have a similar roundness, so it makes sense to me. It'd also be easier to do a dip dye if you wanted the very top to be darker for accuracy.

Alternatively you could use a double ponytail wig and clip the bun or ponytail on top, but I think that'd be a little harder to do.

[Anonymous No.7650092]

>>7645039
>>7650068
I hardly see the bangs done well either. People either give up and give her side bangs, a side part, a middle part, straight bangs, or straight bangs fully clipped to each side. She has loose bangs parted down the middle, which is kind of awkward. I think it'd read best as basically two side bangs. IE you'd need to angle the cut shorter at the middle of the forehead and longer at the temples. This girl cut hers like this, but I think her bangs could use more fluffiness. You could probably do that by leaving the bangs longer and then teasing them. Or maybe teasing first and shape them afterwards. I haven't looked enough into fluffy bang styling.

The girl I posted up here >>7650040 is a good way to clip, since I like how she pointed the ends rather than clumping it entirely to the side. I can't tell if she just molded the ends or if she thinned them out.

Another note, if you went the ponytail-wig-with-clip-pigtails route, you could make the base wig a lighter yellow, dip dye the ponytail the dark yellow, and have the pigtails be the dark yellow too. You wouldn't have to fiddle with clip in bangs in that case.

[Anonymous No.7650093]

>>7645490
paint over it with white nail polish?

Do you really need it gone or do you just need the area to be white?

[Anonymous No.7650149]

>>7645039
>>7650092
Sailor Moon has those same silly bangs, so checking out (good) tutorials for her wig would be a good idea. Since she's so commonly cosplayed, there should be some good resources out there. But for the same reason, there are lots of bad resources. So you'd have to sift through some overly simplistic tutorials.

Alright, those are all my thoughts about Isabelle's wig, but I'm just as annoyed as you are on the fabric. If it helps, a wide checker like that is called a buffalo plaid, while smaller checkers would be gingham. I've thought about sewing together the plaid myself. If you find something good, please share!

[Anonymous No.7650226]

>>7649780
bishoujo alisa bosconovitch from tekken, cheshire cat.

[Anonymous No.7650264]

What kind of shoes are these?

[Anonymous No.7650309]

>>7650149
I don't think the bangs are the same though. Usagi's bangs curve out from the hairline and then back to touch the forehead, leaving almost a complete circle of space between the two. Issabella's don't give that impression at all. Usagi wigs are also almost always done wrong and the bangs are hardly ever done right. You can tell the different between the musical wigs and almost any cosplayer to see.

[Anonymous No.7650335]

>>7649380

This looks perfect for the job. Since it's such a basic shape (I just need a bowl and a tube that fit over my head, I can just scuplt it around that, then cut the design out.

Thanks /cgl/!

[Anonymous No.7651360]

I've never casted anything before and I feel like I'm at a point in my skill where I could try it. What is the absolute lowest shit-tier products I can use just to learn how to do everything? That way I don't spend a bunch of money on high quality materials and have no idea what I'm doing with them all.

Picture is the not so outrageous or ambitious item I'm wanting to make.

[Anonymous No.7651367]

>>7650264
They look like something Reebok would make.

Found these. Don't know what your budget is but you could probably find a generic version if you wanted something cheaper

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reebok-Mens-Sublite-BB1K5-Basketball-Shoes-in-Red-and-Black-/301200072423?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&var=600260760007&hash=item4620ec5ee7

[Anonymous No.7651372]

>>7651367
Yeah, I'd probably want something cheaper... but I at least know what I should look for, so thank you.

[Anonymous No.7651380]

>>7649485
I actually don't know if those boots will be long enough. I see them being just right of a just a bit short. Either way the fur will add to the illusion that they are longer. I would either risk it with those boots or find longer ones.

Source : I'm a tall skinny
guy with fat calves.

>>7647235
What are you using right now to keep them closed? I don't want to suggest something you've already tried.

>>7646811
Why not both?

>>7646372
Cardio, lots of cardio.

[Anonymous No.7651384]

i'm trying to find some rainbow chainette fringe for a costume I'm making - does anyone know where I can find anything? I'd prefer a gradient rainbow if possible but at this point I'm pretty desperate

[Anonymous No.7651426]

>>7651380

I tried velcro but it would "buckle" at the seam and not maintain a round shape.

I am thinking of snaps? Sorry, this is my 2nd cosplay ever, lol.

[Anonymous No.7651833]

Hey this is my first time cosplaying and I wanna make the skirt and limb parts out of craft foam and I was wondering how flexible the foam would be if I spray paint it with car paint. (or some other metalic purple paint) would I be able to properly bend my knees and elbows w/o it chipping? (also thinking about making the main parts of the arm out of craft foam and then linking them together with fabric at my elbows and knees for maximal possibility)

[Anonymous No.7651842]

>>7651833
Also im thinking about cosplaying the bottom left gal. (sorry for my rambling post above)

[Anonymous No.7651932]

What fabric would be best for going about making this (the white parts)? Everything else I've tried making so far were more normal looking clothes or could be modified from regular clothes. Should I just go stalk someone's Junketsu Satsuki progress?

[Anonymous No.7651934]

Got talked into joining some friends for an Attack on Titan group. They gave me a cloak and jacket but I have no idea what kind of material I want for the pants.

They're flinging themselves through the air and shit so I figured white denim but I haven't really been following much cosplay from the show.

[Anonymous No.7652015]

>>7651934
I'm sorry but I read your post and laughed because I imagined a group of Shingeki cosplayers walking up to someone in regular clothes like a group of thugs and handing them the cloak and jacket.

[Anonymous No.7652020]

>>7651833
this is your first time? pick something different, its going to look awful because that looks like it would take an advanced cosplayer to pull off, and nobody will recognize you anyways.

[Anonymous No.7652041]

I need help telling what Gou's blue hair thing is made of. All this time I thought it was like plastic fish things because of how they're shaded...but in the new episode today I actually paid attention and they're animated with inertia, like a fabric hair bow. Does anyone know what they are, or suggestions on what I should go with?

My wig is a short ponytail base with a clip in.

[Anonymous No.7652130]

>>7652041
You could get some regular hair ties and make the little fish yourself then hand sew them onto the hair ties. They're really small so it'll be a fiddly process.

[Anonymous No.7652145]

>>7649701
Anyone help purizu ;__;?

[Anonymous No.7652628]

>>7652020
Hmm yeah i was thinking of doing something easier and more armor craft based since i"m not the best at sewing. Any recs on what i should cosplay that is more armor craft based?(I was also thinking of just doing the puffy sleeved gal instead)

[Anonymous No.7653249]

I just have a quick question rather than an actual hlep me! question.

I have a miku wig, got it secondhand, and the bottoms of the tails are way beyond saving. There is NOTHING I can do for them. Would it be alright if I just went miku with them cut shorter? They go to my knees now, which I feel is too long to be worn comfortably anyway. I was planning on cutting them to about hip/waist level.

[Anonymous No.7653344]

Are there any tutorials online on how to make a nudist beach cosplay? If not, what is the best place to commission a cosplay from? Pic related

[Anonymous No.7653358]

>>7653344
You shouldn't need to commission that.
Most KLK cosplayers get police belts or military pouches for the belts.
For the arms/legs, I guess you can use black athletic tape?

[Anonymous No.7653390]

>>7653358
You're probably right, it's just that I've never really made any sort of cosplay thing before, but this one seems like it could be an easy entry level type thing to do.

[Anonymous No.7653412]

>>7651833
In general, you cover foam armor with plasti dip or something similar, which is basically a rubber coating in a spray can. This not only serves as a base so you can paint on it (otherwise it absorbs paint and takes a lot of coats), it hardens it so it won't be flexible enough to put over your elbow.

I don't know the source material but it looks like it's supposed to be made out of cloth.

[Anonymous No.7653478]

pre shippuden choji wig ? i cant find any cosplayers online whose wigs dont look like crap

[popcorn !!H0t9/FgvL/x No.7653524]

>>7653478
>choji
god bless you anon
Maybe Arda's Jett in Sandy Brown (i think that's the color name), thick enough at the top to get the good sized poofs at the top.

[popcorn !!H0t9/FgvL/x No.7653538]

>>7653524
god damn it it didn't let me finish
*If not that color, at least that style would work. Couldn't see too well on mobile but there could be a better color (or dying that one)

[Anonymous No.7654425]

could anyone please link me to a site/commissioner where I could buy a decent/good looking Celty helmet? i've been looking on ebay but the one's I've found look very weird or just plain ugly. Google just points me to tutorials. Help??

[Anonymous No.7654441]

>>7654425
What's your budget? This one looks pretty good http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DuRaRaRa-Celty-Sturluson-Helmet-Cosplay-prop-/271523252398?pt=US_Costume_Accessories&hash=item3f380c08ae

[Anonymous No.7654444]

>>7654441

you think it's worth the price? I was kinda pondering about that one and was watching it just in case I couldn't find anything else.

[Anonymous No.7654776]

So I got my wig in the other day
It's off black, and I was wondering how I can make it blacker? Will ink take it?

[Anonymous No.7654801]

Heyo cgl
I had a couple of questions.
First, how would I go about getting little lights on the helmet like this? I'm not sure exactly what to google for.
Second, where would I get a utility belt like that? I could probably get a generic one at a hardware store but I'd like to get a close match.

Also, since I'm going for blu team, would a pair of blue overalls be somewhat alright?

[Anonymous No.7654839]

You can try hand dying it with sharpie or copics. If you dye it with a rubbing alcohol + ink bath it will turn out really dark purple or green since black is just really concentrated purple or green.

[Anonymous No.7654848]

Really stumped on the wigs. Just how?

[Anonymous No.7655449]

I've been working on Wander from Shadows of the colossus for the past few months now, made more progress in the last month though than anything. I'm to the point now where i'd like to add the detail that he has around his sleeve there. He also has some around his chest and it also goes up and over his shoulder. I have yet to find anything that can show it. I'ved tried looking at the ps3 version of the game to give me a better idea but even then, keep the camera steady for a few seconds..good lord. It's also impossible to see what's going on detail wise under his cloak thing. I ended up looking at a few cosplayers to get an idea of how the pieces should look under the cloak but for the smaller details, that's another story. It varies greatly. I tried to dowload Dormin editor as per one of the cosplayers recommendations. It's a shit ton of computer programming that will eventually let you see all the models of the game. I tried and failed horribly. So, if anyone would happen to have the model of him of the shirt section that would be freaking fantastic.

[Anonymous No.7655453]

>>7655449
Upper shirt section* sorry,

[Anonymous No.7655513]

Hey cgl, I want to cosplay as Guts from berserk for an upcoming Con in Ireland. I want make the Berserk armor that Guts is originally showed in Flora's basement with the skull helmet(before the wolf change) I'm more than willing to put in the work because I hate bad cosplay but I have no idea where to begin when making armor sets to wear. I don't know what programs to use, or what textures to use to create it. If anyone has any thoughts or anything that could help steer me in the right direction, it would be most appreciated

[Anonymous No.7655522]

>>7654801
>First, how would I go about getting little lights on the helmet like this? I'm not sure exactly what to google for.

They are Christmas lights. How the fuck are you this incompetent?

[Anonymous No.7655544]

>>7654801
You suck at this.

Those are christmas lights. Hot glue them to your helmet.

Utility belts are found at hard ware stores and also ebay and amazon.

BLUE TEAM WEARS BLUE SHIRTS HAVE YOU EVEN PLAYED THE GAME GET THE FUCK OUT.

[SlowMope !LQ6XW3vel6 No.7655556]

>>7655544
well in their defence, blu team engis wears blue overalls.

... why they don't know that and need to ask is another matter.

[Anonymous No.7655749]

>>7655544
>>7655522
The fuck guys, I know that they are Christmas lights. I want them to light up and shit.
It's my favorite class.

[Anonymous No.7655753]

Need a way to make the tint for the glasses? Any ideas of what to use to get the same solid effect?

Should I use my own, or buy another pair and wear contacts?

[Anonymous No.7655754]

>>7655556
Mobile sucks but I'm stuck between blue jean overalls since that's easier or trying to find welder overalls

[Anonymous No.7656093]

I'm having a super rough time with this damned coat design, I bought some faux fur for it but it doesn't come out looking half as fluffy as hers does and I'm wondering what I could do to have it look like this? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Anonymous No.7656374]

So I have a prop issue here.
I'm making a rather large prop and I'm using the expanding foam+paper mache method, however I'm not sure what to use for my next layer afterwords? No matter how much I sand there's rough edges, and I'd really like for the prop to be smooth. Kamui's guide says to use Paper powder, but with how large the prop is I think that would be difficult? Any tips for a first time prop maker?
Pic related

[Rii No.7656458]

>>7656093
2 options,
1-make the fluffy hair a tube and stuff the tube to make it blukier
2- instead of fake fur look up the yarn tail tutorial but instead sew the tail to the hood. I've played with the yarn tail thing before and it comes out super fluffy and you can make it longer than typical fake fur

[Anonymous No.7656464]

>>7655753
Coat the glasses with just a wee bit of vinegar!

[Anonymous No.7656645]

What do you all suggest I do in terms of contacts for this fucker?

[Anonymous No.7656649]

>>7656645
Follow up, what site do you guys get your contacts from?

[Rubica !!A0QSU4SNwyT No.7656682]

>>7655753
Get some mirrored window tint and cover the lenses of some nerd or granny glasses off ebay. It won't really be solid white but you'll actually be able to see out of them and the effect is still cool.

[Anonymous No.7656719]

Currently working on Songstress Yuna for a friend, and I'm wondering how best to go about the ruffles. Here I have them pinned randomly, just to see what it would look like, but just not sure

[Anonymous No.7656723]

>>7656719
Reference

[Anonymous No.7656734]

>>7656645
It depends just how important those eyes are to you. You can have custom lenses crafted, but it is VERY pricy. Both of the following sites will do custom lenses, but you have to call/email for a quote. Also, to be 100% accurate to the design, they'd have to be no-vision contacts.

http://www.customcontacts.com/special-effects-lenses

http://www.9mmsfx.com/contact.html

For just a yellow and blue circle lens, someone else will have to help you.

[Anonymous No.7656743]

Posted in the prop help thread but no response.
I'm a total newbie to prop making, but I'm really solid with deconstructing figures into 2D shapes, so I recreated the whole thing with cardstock, and my friend told me i'd be able to coat the paper with fiberglass cloth and resin in order to make it look good. I'm sitting here with the model, and I don't really know what to do next though.
Besides an idea of where to start, I have a few questions:
Will it be secure enough incase someone bumps into it? It won't happen a lot since I'm behind an AA table and the convention is known for being super spacious, but I know it's going to happen .
Will the texture turn out alright? I plan on spray painting it afterwards, but my biggest worry is that it just ends up looking like... paper. Is there any chance of this turning out okay? (If not, suggest alternatives, and at least now I have a pattern to work with?)

[Anonymous No.7656805]

>>7656734
Know any reliable prescription colored contact sites? Nothing too fancy.
(preferably ships to Canada)

[Anonymous No.7656807]

Where can I find a Flight Suit like in pic related only light blue.

[Anonymous No.7656808]

>>7647824
Thomas Sire Munn is that you, ya homo?

[Anonymous No.7656812]

>>7656805
I personally get all my contacts for cosplay from Pinky Paradise (and I also ordered once from Honey Color).

Both websites are reputable, the lenses come with a seal of authenticity and there's reviews you can check out.

Now, I'm not sure if I've seen lenses that are close to what you're looking for, but I think I have seen some blue lenses with some yellow/gold in them (they were pretty natural looking though). PP does carry some out there/cartoony designs though, so take a look in their cosplay section.

I live in Canada as well, so no worries about shipping.

One last thing: if you haven't seen an optometrist about contacts, please do so. I ordered mine first (since my prescription is stable) and took them with me to the optometrist. She had me put them in and made sure they weren't going to scratch the shit out of my corneas. So not only will you be protecting your eyes, you'll also have a peace of mind.

PS: props on the character choice, I hope to cosplay Jibril myself at some point.

[Anonymous No.7656901]

Hey /cgl/,

somewhat new here, but I had this idea for a small game that not many people know about; Risk of Rain. I wanted to go about making something like pic related but don't exactly know how to do the following:

>LED's for the antenna
>LED's for the mines
>If the Drone should just be a overly glorified balloon or a straight up flying machine (like AirDog but not 1 grand)
>The visor: HOW IN THE FUCK DO THEY MAKE THESE?

Anyone know much about futuristic armor types like this? I'm certain it's mostly just foam I'll need to work with and a bunch of exacto knives.. but other than that, any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.7656971]

>>7656458
These are both fantastic ideas, thank you so much!

[Anonymous No.7657094]

>>7655513
Help meh !

[Anonymous No.7657220]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271523252398&alt=web

What do you guys think of this helmet? Is it worth buying? Just looking for some second opinions since its almost $200.

[Anonymous No.7657221]

I'll be sewing a number of eyepatches and I need something to make them sturdy. What am I supposed to use, insoles?

[Anonymous No.7657661]

Hey cgl my 10 year old sister wants to cosplay Gon from Hunter x Hunter and I would let her but I'm kinda stumped when it comes to the hair... Her head is too small for a wig and her hair is too thin and long to possibly spike up and spay with colour.

Any suggestions as to how I could possibly make this work?

[Anonymous No.7657665]

>>7656464
I giggled

>>7656682
Thank you! This is brilliant!

[Anonymous No.7657677]

>>7657661
Take in a wig before styling it?
You can always make the wig smaller

[Anonymous No.7657678]

What do you think of my cosplay? I am participating at LoL Argentina for 500 dollars.

[Anonymous No.7657788]

>>7657220
Anyone?

[Anonymous No.7657802]

>>7643821

Get eye drops for your contacts. As long as there's no burning or serious redness, keep wearing them a few day a week for a few hours and your eyes will get used to them. It's probably not the sun and just your eyes not being used to them yet. Especially if they're cosmetic contacts with any enlargement. Your eyes have to adjust and you need drops to re-wet them. Visine makes one that also helps keep them cleaner while wearing them.

When you wear them for a con, pack your glasses if you have them (I wear prescriptions), solution and you lens case. When you get the chance after a few hours in the con, take them out, clean them and either let your eyes rest or pop them back in if you feel confident in extended wear. If you aren't confident with it, just let your eyes breath, use some drops and drink water.

[Anonymous No.7657810]

>>7645234

Thin out black fabric paint with water and paint it on gradually, avoiding the seam until you get the right opacity. Then use a fabric pen to get closer to the seam.

[Anonymous No.7657818]

>>7657677
I was thinking of that but I'm not sure how to do it? I haven't got much experience with wigs and I'm a bit scared of messing it up. Could you recommend me any good tutorials making it smaller?

[Anonymous No.7657833]

>>7657678
Why not try to get more of the leafy green type of material over the leggings so it blends a bit more?
Maybe you used a different model from what I'm looking at. Also possibly do something with the tip of your boots so they look more like digits with nails? Just remember you'll be walking around in them.

[Anonymous No.7657838]

>>7647824
...have you even looked around jfc.
http://www.foureyez.com/search/colour-vision-green-mesh-contact-lenses-pair.html

[Anonymous No.7657853]

>>7657221

The Halloween eye patches I used to get just had interfacing that was shaped with cardboard support. Use the interfacing, ditch the cardboard, and maybe use thin craft foam if you need the patch to have a little more body.

[Anonymous No.7657946]

>>7657661
Most wigs, at least any of decent quality, will have adjustable elastic straps in the back. Just set them to the smallest size.
Unless she is doll sized, it will fit. I have had wigs that fit me, and was able to adjust them to fit my 7 year old niece just fine.

[Anonymous No.7658007]

>>7656719
i think what yr doin here looks good // accurate

[Anonymous No.7658026]

>>7657678
this is a joke right? your costume is shit

[Anonymous No.7658068]

First time wearing full body paint. Any advice?

[Anonymous No.7658071]

>>7658068
don't use that shit, try Ben Nye, PAX or Snazaroo. Look up homestuck troll paint tutorials and don't forget to SEAL YOUR PAINT

[Anonymous No.7658073]

>>7658068
seal yourself

[Anonymous No.7658078]

>>7658068
Advice? Don't use that. Or any bodypaint that you pick up at a party store. That stuff is shit and will run and melt and make an awful mess.

When you do get decent bodypaint, SEAL THAT SHIT! Nothing is worse than people running around in bodypaint staining everything they come in contact with.

[Anonymous No.7658160]

So I'm going to be cosplaying a character who's hair is a boy cut on the left and to his shoulder on the right. I was looking at this wig because of the color, length, and part, but would it be possible to cut the left (and back) short enough without the wefts showing?

[Anonymous No.7658163]

>>7658160
Sorry, was thinking of the hair the wrong way around, his hair (According to the picture) is longer on the left and shorter on the right (The side with less hair being the side I would cut)

[Anonymous No.7658175]

>>7657818
Not that anon but there are tons of tutorials if you just google how to make a wig smaller, like this one: http://www.ehow.com/how_5839131_make-wig-cap-smaller.html you can get those ultra shitty wigs for $2 off ebay to practise first if you're scared

[Anonymous No.7658187]

>>7657788
I had a look through the seller's feedback and it seems all four buyers were happy with it, and when I reverse google image search their photos I don't find any duplicates so it seems they take their own photos but $200 is a bit high..

[Anonymous No.7658204]

>>7658163
you know it would help a lot more to post the pic of the character...

[Anonymous No.7658208]

I have 25$ giftcard to JCPenney and have no idea on what to spend on it. I hate almost everything there and can find literally nothing. Any help?

[Anonymous No.7658211]

>>7658208
Buy something simple but versatile, like tights, or some home or office product thats boring but you could use

[Anonymous No.7658225]

>>7657220
Craftmanship doesn't look amazing, but it's pretty good.

It depends on how good you are at making props, and how badly you want to be this person. 130$ (I'm assuming more for you due to shipping) is only a little overpriced, although it's difficult to tell the materials/how sturdy it is.

I like to make my own cosplay and it's cheaper that way, but if you're not that type of person I'd say go for it.

[Anonymous No.7658238]

>>7656374
Have you tried Gesso? It's pretty cheap and comes in large bottles

[Anonymous No.7658256]

>>7658160
>>7658163
>>7658204
Sorry, heres a couple reference pics i just put together.

[Anonymous No.7658259]

>>7658256
I'd go with a shorter wig and sew longer wefts into one side.

[Anonymous No.7658261]

>>7658259
Any idea where i can get cheaper wefts in the same color or should i just go with the Arda ones?

[Anonymous No.7658265]

>>7658261
If you're buying the wig from Arda, go with their wefts as well as you will be sure to get a color match then.

[Anonymous No.7658269]

>>7658256
i think it should be fine since when you put a wig on the bottom of the cap goes behind your ear anyway.

[Anonymous No.7658280]

So I'm having a hard time pinpointing the exact color of Nausicaa's hair, but have generally narrowed it down to these three wigs. I'm going based off her manga hair color than the movie which is a more natural ginger brown. Which of these three do you think is the best?

[Anonymous No.7658292]

>>7658256
I fucking love you. you better post pics.

[Anonymous No.7658296]

Hi /cgl/,

I'm going to a con at the end of August as the tactician from Fire Emblem: Awakening, who is on the left. I'm having trouble with the purple details on the coat (eyes on the arm, and that design on the back). What's the easiest way get that on there but still have it look good?

P.S. these details are going to kill me.

[Anonymous No.7658298]

>>7658259
I was just thinking I could possibly just cut a long wig down or even splicing a section of the longer wig to a shorter wig.
Would either of those options be possible?

[Anonymous No.7658303]

>>7658292
I'm probably going to be going to anime vegas in autumn, but when I finish it I'll start a thread or something!

[Anonymous No.7658360]

>>7658238
I have, but even after I do quite a few layers it looks bunched in areas, and sanding it down just results in it shredding through the gesso and past the paper mache. Even with the finest sand paper.

[Anonymous No.7658493]

>>7658296
Iron-on transfer, aka Heat n Bond. Pic a fabric for the purple designs that doesn't fray a ton to make life easier.

[Anonymous No.7658685]

What color are Alita/Gally's cheek lines when she first paints them? The official artwork tends to show chrome later on, the anime red, but I've seen both on other cosplayers.

[Anonymous No.7658914]

>>7656805
>>7656812

>NGNL
>Canada

What are your con plans anons?

[Anonymous No.7659482]

Is there any way to reduce your hip size for crossplaying? My tits aren't the problem, and my height is accurate too, but I have 39'' hips and there has to be some way I can obscure them.

[Anonymous No.7659486]

>>7659482
Pad your waist to reduce your waist-hip ratio.
Also wearing loose things in general hide the curves.
Shoulder-pads broaden your shoulders, giving you more of that manly inverted-triangle look.
Also when you're posing, push your hips forward a little.

[Anonymous No.7659494]

>>7659486
Ah, I'll try to look that up. Never heard of waistpadding before, and yeah, the character I wanna cosplay wears pretty much skintight clothing so that's why I'm asking. Thanks though!

[Anonymous No.7659647]

>>7649325
>>7649358
>>7649391

Well, I started taking the lace off and found out why is was there. It's covering up the horrible seam that is inexplicably on the outside. I planned on replacing it with a better quality lace (you might be able to see how cheap and shiny it is in the photo). Should I choose black or white lace? I plan on coording it with either a white or black blouse, black shoes with white trim, white or black socks, and pearl necklace/headband to accessorize.

[Anonymous No.7659903]

I've got some yoga pants I'm using for a cosplay and the fabric's thin enough that you can see the outlines of my underwear; what do? One of my friends recommended either pantyhose or leggings.

[Anonymous No.7660189]

>>7659903
pantyhose or leggings sounds right

[Anonymous No.7660242]

>>7658280

I'd go with B, it looks the best to me

[Anonymous No.7660293]

>>7655749
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=battery+christmas+lights&_dcat=116022&Color=Multi%252DColor&rt=nc

[Anonymous No.7660360]

Two questions
I wanna cosplay Noriko and I found the perfect fabric for her body suit. The only problem is it's a four way stretch. And most patterns prefer a two way stretch fabric. Is there any pattern I can adjust for a four way stretch suit?
And question number two. Her cut outs. I've looked at tons of photos and there either part of the body suit or under it? And it kind has me a little stumped.

[Anonymous No.7660406]

This is more of a 'I have never worked with fabrics in my life' question but I was working on something when I noticed the beanie I'm using has some kind of a stain underneath one layer of cloth, like maybe mold or something? It's weirding me out so could I possibly put some bleach on it or what? I don't really know how to go about this without doing something like cutting out the patch and just putting some cloth back where it used to be but I don't know if that would screw with the elasticity.

[Anonymous No.7660476]

>>7660293
Thanks anon, in hindsight that was pretty obvious.

[Anonymous No.7660535]

>>7654801
What shade of blue?

[Anonymous No.7660814]

>>7660360
Get a regular 2-way stretch pattern, make a mockup and adjust it to your size. You'll have to do it anyway if you want to get the fit right. The pattern will probably get you to choose if you want maximum stretch widthwise, or lengthwise. Since your fabric will stretch both ways you can still use the same pattern, but will either have to take it in or shorten it depending on how you lay it on your fabric (with the grain or perpendicular to it). I hope that makes sense; it shouldn't be too hard.

[Anonymous No.7660853]

>>7660535
"cornflower blue"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=746j4dN1sQg

[Anonymous No.7660874]

I'm going to start out by saying that I'm not very experienced with fabrics, and this is my first time making my own cosplay, up until now I've just bought all of mine.
Anyways I'm going to be cosplaying Johnny Joestar from JoJo's Bizzare adventure (Pic related)
I have the wig ordered from taobao,the beanie, and something in mind for the hoodie and pants
There's (I'm just going to say arm warmers) and some blue onto the hoodie,which thats not too much to sew, but I'm worried about my fabric choice
www.califabrics.com/blue-liquid-lame
www.califabrics.com/white-stars-blue-lycra-lame-4-way-stretch-fabric
Are these fabrics alright to use? Or are they too shiny?

[Anonymous No.7661430]

Does anyone have high res pictures of the CCS bridal dress from the CLAMP Bridal show?? I cannot for the fucking life of me find anything bigger than this.

[Anonymous No.7661654]

How would I make a mini hoop skirt?

[Anonymous No.7661880]

How the hell do I do those bloomer things? I need some way to get the poof of the dress but this is all I found underneath

>tfw you're not shaped like an eggplant

[Anonymous No.7661902]

So I found these on Ebay being sold as vocaloid cosplay. They're pretty cute and I figured it would be good for sundays at cons (something simple and easy)
I have no idea if they're actually from something (a video/project diva/???) does anybody know?

[Anonymous No.7661908]

>>7661902
Yep, Project Diva. The purple one is Luka, I'm not sure who the blue one is

[Anonymous No.7661909]

>>7661908
**pink
Not sure who the pink one is
Probably Meiko.

[Anonymous No.7661950]

>>7661902
Link, anon?

I just want to see

[Anonymous No.7661978]

>>7661908
Oh, awesome! Thank you!
>>7661950
http://www.ebay.com/itm/cosplay-costume-anime-Hatsune-Miku-meiko-lin-bow-dress-vocaloid-short-strapless-/151308916017?pt=US_Costumes&var=&hash=item233ab6d531

[Anonymous No.7661985]

>>7660814
Thank you so much anon, I'll definitely be drafting first, glad I bought so much extra fabric.

[Anonymous No.7662074]

I'm about to order a costume from Etsy and I'm having sizing difficulties. According to the sizing chart, I have the chest of an extra small, the waist of a small, the hips of a medium, and the height of almost a large. What size should I order?

I messaged the seller about it but they haven't yet responded. On the costume info page it says to include your measurements on your order, so maybe what size I order doesn't matter as much?

My measurements:
chest - 33 in
hips - 39 in
waist - 7 in
shoulder width - 16 1/2 in
height - 66 in.

[Anonymous No.7662076]

>>7662074
shit. 27 inches for waist not 7

[Anonymous No.7662143]

>>7661880
Just wear a petticoat, no one is going to be looking up your dress (hopefully). You always have to make sacrifices in accuracy in some areas to get accuracy in others for cartoon costumes. I think getting the accurate silhouette is way more important than bloomers.

[Anonymous No.7662190]

What material should I make this cape out of?
Cotton?

[Anonymous No.7662684]

bumping for unanswered questions

[Anonymous No.7662766]

>>7656901
Bump

[Anonymous No.7662830]

My friend is going to be doing wushu modern arts in the Zuko (Avatar) boots we worked on. I modded them from thigh high to under-the-knee and they look pretty good, but he says they reeeeaaally need more grip on the soles or else he'll be accidentally doing the splits and other potentially dangerous slip-ups. His actual wushu shoes are kinda ribbed and rubbery, almost sticky instead of the plastic on the boots we got.

Anyone have a solution to this that doesn't involve ripping out the original sole...? Would finding a rubbery material at Lowes and gluing it to the existing sole be secure ya think?

Pic is the sole, I think it's funny

[Anonymous No.7662960]

>>7661902
They're from Project Diva! The yellow and blue ones are from Colourful x Melody (Rin and Miku, respectively), and the purple and pink ones are from Colourful x Sexy (Luka and Meiko), but the Sexy ones are supposed to have a slightly different design so I'd stick with Rin or Miku if you go with one of these.

[Anonymous No.7663206]

Is anyone experienced with dying fabric? A coat I made for a cosplay is a light bright red, and I'd like to dye it a bit darker. Are dyes made to be used only on white fabric? I'd like to use the idye crimson over the top of the bright red that it is at the moment. Would that work, or because it's already red to start with will it turn out very dark?

[Anonymous No.7663213]

>>7663206
First things is dyes work differently with different fabrics. What fabric is your coat made of?

As long as it's not synthetic, or mostly synthetic, then basic color theory takes over. If you have blue fabric, add yellow, you get green. So if you have red, use a darker red, you'll get a much darker red.

[Anonymous No.7663237]

>>7663213
The fabric tag said "Cotton poplin" So I'm hoping it's at least mostly cotton. So I should use the fire red? It's less dark than the crimson.

[Anonymous No.7663267]

>>7663237
Do a test first. Cut some swatches of your fabric, make a few different dye baths with different intensities, chart them, and see what color you think is best. Also note that the color of the dye bath will be MUCH darker than the end result when it is dried.

[Anonymous No.7663323]

>>7663267
I'll have to see if I have any left over fabric somewhere, but that certainly sounds like the smart thing to do. Thanks :)

[Anonymous No.7663453]

Just got my first pair of circle lenses. I'm wearing non-prescription circle lenses, but they don't seem to want to stay in place. Am I just doing something wrong or do I need a different size? Pinky Paradise seems to only have a base curve of 8.6mm for their circle lenses. To be more specific, it's as if my bottom eye lid moves it out of place. Is this normal or what?

[Anonymous No.7663475]

>>7663453
Before getting ANY contacts, prescription or not, see an optometrist, talk to them about wearing contacts, and get a proper eye exam. Don't just order random things and shove them into your eyes.

[Anonymous No.7663485]

should I make the big fucking hat with foam

[Anonymous No.7663490]

>>7663475

I did, really. I intend on practicing with them and if after a few nights of practice they still remain uncomfortable, I'm going to just do without.

[Anonymous No.7663684]

Has anyone bought from cosplay house?
I'm going to PAX in Australia this year and want to go as Jax from League of Legends, and this site is the only place I can find selling a costume.

I would have to ship to Australia, so I'd be looking at $300~ and don't really want to blow all that on a shit cosplay, they also don't have a preview which sucks.

For the laugh of it I was going to go as PAX Jax, but I don't have the resources or support to make it.

[Anonymous No.7663988]

The tl;dr is I need to make some gloves and boot covers. Would it ever be acceptable to use brown fabric instead of leather or suede?

How hard would it be to sew leather or suede? I've never done it before and it makes me nervous.

[Anonymous No.7664010]

>>7663988
I'd try to find/modify brown leather boots and gloves, if you can. It'd probably look best, because sewing leather is a huge pain.

[Anonymous No.7664039]

>>7663988
There are alternatives to leather and suede. Certain vinyls and pleather are much easier to sew, and faux suedes are pretty easy to come by as well.

[Anonymous No.7664053]

>>7664010
Thanks. I've been looking to buy what I need but I haven't found anything close. It's even more difficult to find gloves and boots when it's summertime here. :/

>>7664039
Thanks for the advice. I'll look for some faux suede.

[Anonymous No.7664179]

Ok so I've decided on cosplaying Hajime Ichinose, but my con is a little more than a month from now. I'm trying to find a good wig for her but I'm not sure what shade of brown to look for and I want to find a place that doesn't take forever to ship. I live in Canada btw.

[Jillian !renewXt2Xo No.7664194]

>>7663485
Maybe this tutorial will help? http://www.vensy.net/2013/10/giant-hats/

She uses wire and polyfill for big hats.

[Anonymous No.7664299]

>>7662830
don't know if it will work for you anon, as it might not stick very well, but I've run beads of hot glue on the bottoms of geta for added traction.
Pic: easier to walk on my geta when they don't slide around

[Anonymous No.7664311]

>>7664194
awesome, thanks

[Anonymous No.7664382]

>>7664299
This seems simple enough that it MIGHT work, especially if I poke little indents into the sole and then deposit the glue. I will try it.

And hey I was Ayayaya too! Mine weren't tengu geta though so they were easy to walk in.

[Anonymous No.7664468]

>>7656901
Bump

[Anonymous No.7664478]

>>7656901
So, you're asking how to wire an LED? You bumped the thread twice to ask how to wire an LED?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+wire+an+LED

[Anonymous No.7664993]

I'm maiking like box from wood and it's color is kinda meh is there like some paint/polish/spray that would give it like shiny/finished look?

[Anonymous No.7665001]

>>7664382
Try RTV silicone instead of hot glue if you really want it to stick to the soles.

[Anonymous No.7665101]

Another shoe cover request with a twist
I don't have access to nor even know how to use a sewing machine, and this is the only non-sewing tutorial I can find and it looks like shit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4AkZtm3zxk

Any other tips? I'm trying to make pic related.

[Anonymous No.7665110]

What would be the ideal fabric for a obi ?

[Anonymous No.7665161]

>>7664993
sand smooth (optionally apply wood stain) then seal with polyurethane/clear coat
I can see some shide in that pic too. You making a gohei and donation box for a miko cosplay?

>>7664382
Momiji cosplay actually. Sword makes a nice emergency walking stick until you get the hang of them, posing is still a bit of a wobbly affair yet

[Anonymous No.7665219]

>>7665161
Okay will do. Also yes I'm finishing my Reimu Hakurei crossplay.

[Nosgoth Hunter No.7665264]

Doing pic related, I realize it's hard to see but he has a very simple patterned shirt. It's one symbol repeated over and over again, would it be OK to just make the symbol and upload it to Spoonflower for the shirt? Or should I go about it a different way?

[Anonymous No.7665274]

Would it be bad to wear an outfit a character never actually wears in the series if it fits their style?
I had a ita bodyline dress from when I was ~13 that I have no use for, and I want to cosplay Chii from Chobits, She wears some similarly ita stuff and it could be cute. Pic related.
What do you think?

[Anonymous No.7665278]

>>7665274

[Anonymous No.7665287]

I'm working on Lissandra from LoL.
She has dark crystals near her feet and the way I'm planning to do it is making each crystal out of polycarbonate, lining it with cellophane, then putting an LED in some of them

My question is: what's the best adhesive for gluing polycarbonate to intself?

[Anonymous No.7665308]

Buddy and I are wanting to make some Gundam mobile suits (RX-78-2 and RX-79 [G]). We wanted to know the best way to go about doing this, like what are some good materials and construction methods? Also, we've seen people base their construction off of 3D models, anybody know where I can find those?

[Anonymous No.7665320]

>>7665308
The 3D models use the software pepakura

[Anonymous No.7665328]

>>7662074
I have pretty much those exact measurements and I'm usually fine with a medium. If it's a skirt/dress that isn't tight on the hips then then I guarantee you M will be fine. If it's pants, you'll probably have to ask the seller because the the length can cause trouble if you go a size up.

[Anonymous No.7665330]

>>7665274
Why don't you just try to sell it off to some itatastic noob on Facebook or whatever?

[Anonymous No.7665344]

>>7665101
LAHARLL!!! I love you anon for even thinking about a Disgaea cosplay. Disgaea need more love.
Anyways, I feel that boot covers are the best what to go. The tutorial works fine, just learn how to make a simple collar, since his shoes have a collar around the ankle

[Anonymous No.7665449]

>>7665320
Anybody? I found files that'll hopefully do (they're for papercraft but hopefully they'll work) for the RX-79, but I can't find any for the RX-78

[Anonymous No.7665505]

Okay, I just need confirmation here before I potentially fuck up and waste time and materials.

For pink insulation foam pieces, you coat in layers of PVA glue, THEN you can add bondo for filling holes and resin hardeners for strength?

I've lurked a ton of RPF threads and this seems to be the case, I know Volpin uses urethane casting resin to seal, but I'm on a budget. I just need a sanity check!

[Anonymous No.7665534]

>>7665278
Ahah, alright. Thanks for setting me straight.
>>7665330
Where would I do that?

[Anonymous No.7665573]

>>7665161
Haha, I was going to say "or Momiji" but the tengu geta made me assume Aya (even though Momiji is also tengu...) so I didn't. Did you make them yourself?

[Anonymous No.7665575]

Any tips on how to make a Stardust Witch Meruru Cosplay?
I know the skirt is a simple circle skirt with a petti underneath but the other skirt is what confuses me, and the construction of the top too. Thanks a bunch!

[Anonymous No.7665605]

>>7665328
The seller responded and said not to worry about the sizing as they'd custom-make it for my measurements. Thanks though, good to know for future reference!

[Anonymous No.7665612]

>>7665573
Momiji isn't a tengu...
Also she doesn't even wear tengu geta in any official works, just the shitty griffon fig.

[Anonymous No.7665758]

>>7665612
Wolf tengu, more than just crow tengu exist in 2hu nigga

[Anonymous No.7665885]

Does anyone know the name of this kind of button up blouse? I know those are princess seams, but I can't seem to get the right keyword for those scalloped button up detail...

[Anonymous No.7665895]

>>7665575
Its a crop top with puff sleeves and a sailor style collar (so a V neck)

What other skirt are you talking about?

[Anonymous No.7666065]

>>7665895
Not really other skirt but the other layer?
I tried to outline the 2 skirts on MS paint, but it looks like a circle skirt with just a different design at the hem ?

[Anonymous No.7666227]

>>7666065
Oh, I would just make the top skirt (you could mock up a muslin circle skirt, cut the triangle out, rip the seams and have a new pattern for the final skirt) and have the under one be ruffled and wear a petti under that? Its not that difficult to understand.

[Anonymous No.7666232]

>>7666065
>>7666065
Oh, I would just make the top skirt (you could mock up a muslin circle skirt, cut the triangle out, rip the seams and have a new pattern for the final skirt) and have the under one be ruffled and wear a petti under that? Its not that difficult to understand.

[Anonymous No.7666326]

>>7666232
Alright, thank you so much

[Anonymous No.7666445]

Hopefully this is the right place for this...

I'm cosplaying Noire for Fire Emblem, but I have rather thick eyebrows and she does not. Any tips on making my eyebrows more her shape? I found tutorials on covering eyebrows and then drawing over them but I was wondering if there was a better way. Or really any tips at all on how to do this since my makeup knowledge is pretty minimal.

(Preferably without plucking them into that shape.)

[Anonymous No.7666505]

What would be the best armor making method to handle the breastplate in photo? Craft foam, wonderflex, worbla, a combination of the three, etc? I was planning on using craft foam but I've heard it's not as good for curves. I don't expect it to be as curved as it is in the pic but at the very least I don't want it to look like I'm wearing a flat slab on my chest.

[Anonymous No.7666545]

Are you supposed to have a cosplay for each day of a con? Would it be weird to wear the same costume for 2-3 days?

[Anonymous No.7666554]

Any tips on how to make Momo's bow and the best materials for the job? My experience with making props is beginner but I'm more than willing to learn new techniques and work with different materials to make it look good.

Also, sorry for the large file but it shows off the bow clearly.

[Anonymous No.7666567]

>>7666545
Most people have a costume for each day, but if you're new or poor it's not unusual to just wear one. Don't worry too much about it.

[Anonymous No.7666626]

>>7666545
It's fine to wear just one, but wash it out at night. if you're in a hotel, hand wash it with a basin of water and some soap before you sleep and hang it to dry overnight. Also spray some febreze or something, just to be extra sure.

[Anonymous No.7666635]

Alright so I am trying to finish my costume for Otakon going as Daru from Steins Gate. I need some advice on how to get the design on Daru's hat onto my hat. Was going to get a fabric marker and take my time drawing it but I really do not want to fuck it up

[Anonymous No.7666637]

What kinds of materials would be best for making the black and yellow parts of her headphones?

[Anonymous No.7666654]

>>7666637
marshmallows. modge podge it and then paint it

[Anonymous No.7666657]

Sorry this is going to sound really dumb but if I need to embroider something but say it's like a patch/badge, what kind of material do I embroider on before I attach the badge to my clothes? Like what should the base fabric/material be? Also, would I use the same material for something that has hollow areas in it like if I wanted to do a letter A and the triangle part is hallow, is there some sort of material I can thread on and cut out the hollow so that you don't see the backing before I attach it on the costume?

[Anonymous No.7666757]

>>7665573
Yep, all out of one scrap board. Too bad the photo angle doesn't show the top part has some fancy raised portions underneath to brace the vertical 'tooth'

>>7665612
>>7665758
Asian mythology has the guhin, a doglike tengu, and the 'tiangou' (heavenly dog) from which tengu is derived

[Anonymous No.7666854]

What kind of petticoat should I use for Ultimate Madoka? Mainly short enough for under the top skirt but poofy enough to support the weight in the back.

[Anonymous No.7666949]

Recs for deep hard shell luggage? I'm planning on cosplaying Vi from League of Legends and the suitcases I'm looking at probably won't cut it even with scaling down and packing it in pieces. Looking at probably at least a foot deep?

My other option would probably be to post it, would be cheaper than buying two suitcases (still expensive) but then I wouldn't have the suitcases at the end of it.

[Anonymous No.7666956]

>>7666854
That's not going to be a petticoat you can just buy. You'll have to make it or pay someone else to do it.

[Anonymous No.7667010]

Save a toga at a costume shop, and purple sheet for a cape, I have no idea what I'm doing. I've got almost a year to figure it out.

Can I get some help to work on this costume, or should I give up now?

[Anonymous No.7667278]

bump

[Anonymous No.7667605]

>>7644307
Bumping this for myself as well.

[Anonymous No.7667616]

>>7665505
You got it right! Just remember to do sanding and etc after. Slow and steady, and don't rush.

[Anonymous No.7667621]

So I have the rest more or less all set, but I have no idea how to do this... head thing? I just don't know what to do or how to start without it looking super hodgepodge.

I'm just kind of worried now since I plan to finish it for Otakon, and it's already gonna be a bit tight with job and just making the rest of this.

[Anonymous No.7667841]

Making a generic fantasy sword.
Should I go single or double edge?

[Anonymous No.7667944]

>>7667841
What are you using and how is it so smooth??

[Anonymous No.7667981]

>>7667944
layered polystyrene foam boards
sanded with 40 then 1000 grit sandpaper

[Anonymous No.7668259]

>>7667981
Thank you so much!!<3

[Anonymous No.7668267]

Could I please have a quick opinion on what shoes to use for Mugi from K-ON? Im thinking the first ones may seem too off but theyre realistic compared to the second one?

[Anonymous No.7668269]

>>7668267

[Anonymous No.7668273]

>>7665534
Add weeaboo friends, post about it and see what offers you get.

[Anonymous No.7668330]

>>7663485
Actually. I made a hat just like this. Went to dollar store found a witch's hat and spraypainted it to look like fabric. Do you know how to paint? same concept of making illusion of depth.

[Anonymous No.7668334]

>>7667621
Do you not know how to tie it around ur head? or do you mean you can't tell the shape of it? etc... need more details.

[Anonymous No.7668403]

I'm new to using Bondo for props
Should I cover the entire thing and then sand it or just do small sections?

[Anonymous No.7668660]

Anyone have any advise on altering a dress pattern to make it bigger? Do I just trace a couple inches or so around the edges of all the pieces? Would doing something like that completely mess it up?

[Anonymous No.7668670]

>>7667010
You are already on the road to failure. Please for the love of god have a sheet cape like a 5 year old. I can advise you on bits and pieces but how big are you willing to go on this? Or did you just want to closet cosplay it?

[Anonymous No.7669422]

>>7668403
Do thin layers over sections, mix about a golfball size of Bondo at a time, any more and it'll get too tough to spread as you try to use it all. Don't glob thick layers on, thin in multiple passes is best. Oh, and Bondo clogs sandpaper like nothing else, so be prepared.

[Anonymous No.7669501]

>>7668670

Ignoring the fact that I have no idea what "closet cosplay" means, I just want to now colossally fuck up.

I haven't actually done anything so far, and I even had the feeling that what I had planned was completely stupid.

I just want it done competently.

[Anonymous No.7669693]

>>7666949
Assuming you re traveling why not just use a box + pack it thoroughly ? Flights will check boxes just like regular luggage.

[Anonymous No.7669733]

>>7668334
>>7667621

The poster here. It's just trying to get the shape of it.

[Anonymous No.7669741]

>>7669733
It looks like the hood of the cloak is pulled up to the neck, folded into a thinner width, wrapped around the head and tucked in.

[Anonymous No.7669825]

>>7668660
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4368/making-sense-of-pattern-grading/page/all

[Anonymous No.7670074]

>>7669501
It's cosplay with stuff from your closet. e.g. a sheet for a cape instead of making a cape. You could buy a toga from a costume shop or get some fabric and a pattern from a store and make it yourself. For the staff, get a wooden dowel, carve styrofoam for the head and attach them, the cover it with plaster, scruntch it up to give it a wooden look. The silver arm bands can be made with worbla, or bought online, even if you need to spray paint them silver. Buy some fabric for the hat and cape, the hat looks easy, but look up some good cape sewing tutorials, make sure the neck area is puffy.

[Anonymous No.7670602]

>>7644307
Ive asked this a couple times and have gotten no response.
Did most buy their costume?

[Anonymous No.7670606]

I'm new to making cosplay and how would I make Asuka's plugsuit? Or are there any good commissioners that make really nice plugsuits?

[Anonymous No.7670840]

>>7669733
Yeah. Its pretty straightforward. Now the question is do u want to be authentic/realistic? or are u all about getting the shape? reality cloth doesnt work like that and u would need a custom shaped cloak. Other wise you could use about a 4:1 ratio of hight to width rectangular cloak.

begin by wrapping around your head at the end.
Fold the end peice into the underside touching your head.
Next repeatedly wrap the remainder around were you folded the end piece until it is tightly around your head and there is no fear of the tail popping out.

And there you have it! In this particular image the cloak is actually slumped over his shoulder then continues to fall. If you want the breezy look the image has simply incorporate wire to hold the position

[Anonymous No.7670851]

>>7670602
People are ignoring out of spite. Evangelion has been way overdone and alot of people actually hate it as a show due to its "fuck you religion" messages.

But to actually help you, if you wanted i can make one for you in photoshop strictly by eyeballing it. Im pretty good at visually shaping things. Up to you

[Anonymous No.7671231]

>>7667944
Best part is when it gets that smooth it feels so soft. I've wasted time before just petting sanded pieces.

>>7667841
Single edge. Then you don't have to worry about autists freaking out if you rest it on your shoulder.