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Anonymous Sun Feb 22 17:25:29 2015 No.8137779
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>>>8137669

This is what I got. I had to leave and they weren't very expensive. Do you guys think these will do?

If not, any other place I can get insulation foam other than Home Depot?

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 18:40:30 2015 No.8137942 File: 141 KB, 600x902, star_driver__king_sugata_by_darcywilliam-d4avl0l.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What is this armor made out of? I like how shiny it is and need to make something relatively gaudy.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 19:50:52 2015 No.8138115 File: 477 KB, 796x719, Maou_back2.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I need to find faux fur for this shawl and cuffs. I looked at a JoAnn's but what they had looked cheap and not very "fur-like".

Anonymous Sun Feb 22 19:50:59 2015 No.8138116
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Has anyone here ever used glitter spray for fabric? I need glittery fabric for a cosplay and all glittery fabric I can find is cheap Halloween shit. I was hoping I could just spray the skirt and bodice panel when they're finished (needs pleating, so I wouldn't spray it before ironing all the pleats in).

If so, does anyone have any recs? I already assume the aerosol ones would give a much better finish than the pump-spray bottles they sell at Michael's. I don't mind if it makes the fabric super stiff, that would be a positive effect.

Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:17:16 2015 No.8138186
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Posting again. Any construction tips would help. Trying to find a decent jumpsuit pattern but its proving hard. If all else fails, I splice a pajama top and pants patterns together.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:19:15 2015 No.8138192 >>8138186 Wait, chell had bare feet with those? Could have sworn she had shoes.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:20:51 2015 No.8138194 >>8137942 it honestly looks like custom foils for cars. Located right next to the fake vents and chrome lounging sluts.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:25:05 2015 No.8138203 Thinking of doing a MK1 Sub-Zero costume. Any links or tips would be appreciated.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:26:59 2015 No.8138209 >>8138192 In the first one she was barefoot. She got shoes during the second game.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:29:45 2015 No.8138214 File: 1.94 MB, 4081x5921, Sento2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Where can I find cheap Military braids?

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:38:39 2015 No.8138238 >>8138214 Uniform or army surplus store.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:39:39 2015 No.8138243 >>8138203 Post picture because I forgot what he looks like. >tfw you haven't played MK since you were five.

Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:49:59 2015 No.8138269
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>>8138243
Sorry if the quality isn't the best, I'm in my phone. I can use a black shirt/pants for the first part of of it, and I have the hood figured out, but I'm not entirely sure how to do the blue vest and mask.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:54:09 2015 No.8138283 >>8138269 Not sure about his armor but I can give you mask/hood tutorials and you can do the armor using either form/worbla/belts.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:54:22 2015 No.8138285 File: 47 KB, 308x535, onecolor_citatation_band.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8138238 After a bit more looking around I had better luck with marching band uniform websites.

>>	Anonymous Sun Feb 22 20:56:23 2015 No.8138295 >>8138283 That'd be great!

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 00:39:32 2015 No.8138796

More advice than outright help but:

My con group rides BoltBus to con. I purchase all the tickets and they pay me. Every X amount of tickets, you get one free. So would I be a jerk if I used the free ticket myself? Would the right/fair thing be taking the total cost and dividing it so we all pay an equally reduced amount?

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 01:17:35 2015 No.8138873 >>8138796 Take the free ticket but don't tell the rest of the group. Unless you're the kind of person who can't enjoy a good thing without spilling the beans or gloating.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 01:19:05 2015 No.8138881

>>8138285
>I tried anon. I did say uniform stores though lol.

>>8138295
I never done this before but:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzscEpNn6eQ

Bottom half of the mask method
http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=115423

This one is a hell of a lot better even though the guys talk a lot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCpkU48XoVs

Cheap ass T shirt method
http://randominuyasha.deviantart.com/art/Ninja-Mask-Tutorial-68382767

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdM_TQvCqX0#t=132

If none of them work or all of them suck let me know.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 01:34:23 2015 No.8138913 >>8138295 Armor cloth thingie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J3dhwVxz-Q

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 01:38:50 2015 No.8138918 File: 412 KB, 800x1474, 48164736_p0.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Does anyone know a person that sells Robin's cosplay from FE: AW that isn't so shiny? The ones I've seen are.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 04:32:33 2015 No.8139139 File: 788 KB, 500x281, 1404973829595.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] I wear thongs with my tight dress cosplays, but wedgie city! any type of underwear to prevent these wedgies?

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 06:20:11 2015 No.8139215 >>8139139 Don't use thongs? I'd suggest seamless underwear. That's what I used for a cosplay that was really tight

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 09:23:52 2015 No.8139387 >>8138881 Looking through military stores helped me find out the proper term. I always appreciate help.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 09:33:32 2015 No.8139398 >>8139139 I think underwear with lace edges can be better looking seamless under certain fabrics.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 09:35:31 2015 No.8139400 >>8139139 Uniqlo makes really great seamless briefs.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 12:54:18 2015 No.8139708

Posting again since last threads abandoned:

So im pressed for time and I cant really sew my own compression shirt for my Zato cosplay. I found a pretty close underarmor top i can embelish.

Question is: Best way to get the annoying trademark shit off without ruining the material? Do i really need to meticulously peel it off? I have a couple old gym tops were the symbol came off, but that was from constant washing.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 13:47:18 2015 No.8139794 >>8139708 Offhand no. Why didn't you get a compression shirt from Underbody or something though anon?

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 13:53:57 2015 No.8139809
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>>8139794
Just seemed like the first thing i saw that had the right kind of shape (really shows the lats and shoulders). Looking for easy, since anime boston kind of snuck up on me and im really putting alot of effort into eddie.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 14:29:43 2015 No.8139872

>>8139809
>tfw you knew who Zato-1 was when you mentioned him in the last thread.
>tfw you haven't even touched GGxrd.
>tfw you only remember Zato because of him being top tier and calling Sin beautiful.

Same anon here. You were better off with something like a spandex top or a contouring top but I will see what I can do.

I'm curious on how you are going to do Eddie, the headband, and the arms though.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 14:37:35 2015 No.8139886 My machine is eating thread... What can I do? I tried to change the tension and all those tricks, but to no avail.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 14:40:15 2015 No.8139892

>>8139872
eddie is going to be a zentai with latex body suit. plan on having his chest and eyes with LED's. /fit/ enough to fill it out. Heads from scratch. Might upload it in a progress thread one of these days. But I did the whole "ah, this two parter has one easy side and one hard side....lets ignore the easy side till the last minute!". The latex came in, and its now just the long process of coat after coat after coat (useing the predetor muscle suit as inspiration/direction). I got a nice new air brush set for xmas and have been waiting to use it.

For Zato's blind fold I am making a one way mesh in the 'belt' on his eyes to see through. The pants and boots are all set, and his arms, they actually have some cheap arm compression gear at a place nearby i can alter.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 14:41:56 2015 No.8139899
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>>8139809
It's something like this right? Can you tell me what material the logo is or feels like?

Off hand I have this. http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/vinyl-lettering-off-tshirt-22863.html but I'm still looking.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 14:44:17 2015 No.8139909

>>8139899
yea thats pretty close (i think the under armor site has it as "UA basketball heat gear just saying" or something). This particular shirt seems fitted cotten, but wouldnt mind knowing for the spandex compression tops too. Logo feels like some kind of rubber cement-y stuff.

Thanks again anon.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 14:52:13 2015 No.8139932
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Reposting

Have any of you guys made wings with ostrich feathers before?

They're the only ones I have available here in the color and number that I need, but I kinda feel like they might make the wings look too fluffy. I'm sure they'll be fine for the coverts, but I feel like they might look weird as flight feathers.

Pic related, left ones are for coverts, right ones would be the flight feathers. I know the colors look different, but since they're from the same company they should be the same.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 14:56:39 2015 No.8139947

>>8139909
Someone suggested (a t shirt print company) to use dry cleaning fluid or (Tetrachloroethylene) but it's banned in some places and replaced with perchloroethelene. They used it before the ink was set though on the shirts.

There's also:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6772417_remove-vinyl-letters-clothing.html
http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-remove-vinyl-lettering-sweatshirt.html

I suggest you try this on something else first. If those methods don't work post back.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 15:36:36 2015 No.8140055 File: 175 KB, 720x1046, stalkan.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Could someone suggest a material I could use for the mask of this STALKER costume? I'll be wearing a rubberized hazmat suit. It will go inside the hood.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 16:35:38 2015 No.8140201

>>8139886
Honestly, if it's anything like mine, just take out your thread and bobbin thread completely, , run the machine for a few seconds without it and get rid of any little threads still lingering. Thread the machine again and try with a different bobbin. Sounds ridiculous but it pretty much always works for me: sometimes something gets fucked up and it just needs a full reset, so-to-speak.

If it's still having troubles after that, let us know!

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 17:25:43 2015 No.8140281
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I wanted to try and do the whole armament haki effect for my Luffy cosplay and need some helps on a good flexible method that would remain tight on me all day, but at the same time be something I can take on and off without looking super cheesy. I've been bouncing around a few ideas and can't seem to think of anything that would be viable. Guess I need some kinda tight fitting flexible glove I can paint a kind of onyx color? Any help would be appreciated.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 17:31:38 2015 No.8140299

>>8137779
No anon, assuming what you're looking for is insulation foam for a prop, they will not work. that's not even the same material, and it won't cut properly, let alone be shaped or sanded like insulation foam. Literally any hardware store should have the proper stuff

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 17:33:48 2015 No.8140309 >>8138115 I like http://www.distinctivefabric.com/ for stuff like that.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 19:52:36 2015 No.8140641 >>8140281 A long, black wet-look spandex glove?

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 19:56:47 2015 No.8140646 File: 62 KB, 720x539, asuna2_zpsf406e7c7.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Anyone know a way to make the wings semi-transparent (opaque near the body, transparent at tip) while also lightweight?

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 20:09:05 2015 No.8140678 File: 1.72 MB, 600x4194, Fairy Wings.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8140646 You'll need some kind of wire to support the shape of the structure. Maybe try and find clear coated or white wire?

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 20:10:32 2015 No.8140684 >>8140646 I have an idea but I don't know how to make an invisible harness for the outfit that you will be wearing.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 20:13:27 2015 No.8140691 File: 963 KB, 1686x2828, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8140646

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 20:13:59 2015 No.8140693

>>8139215
>>8139398
>>8139400
Thank you! I have seamless panties but they don't work they way I want. I'll try Uniqlo's!

Oh, and one last question, lets say the wedgie inducing underwear was a part of the costume. for example, something I could put on my butt to prevent this?

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 20:23:42 2015 No.8140728 >>8140684 I would love to hear your suggestion anon! The tutorial >>8140691 posted mentions a clear vinyl harness

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 20:32:49 2015 No.8140757
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resposting from last thread.
i'm thinking of cosplaying filia, but i'm not very good at styling wigs. i can do the samson part, but i don't know if i'd be able to style the wig itself that well.
would it look ok if i left the wig straight, sort of like in the left pic here, or should i attempt/ask a friend to style it properly, like the pic on the right?

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 20:33:15 2015 No.8140759 im trying to make the guns from this skin. do i just go foam board -> great stuff -> paper mache -> paint? i feel like it will be pretty weak at the handle. http://www.lolking.net/models/?champion=236&skin=2

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 20:54:38 2015 No.8140827

>>8140759

I would carve it out of floral foam and cover it in worbla. You're gonna need a couple layers of worbla and a hellofalot of primer to make that shit look smooth, but if youre patient enough, I think this will yeild you the best, solid, sturdy, results.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 20:59:38 2015 No.8140842 >>8140641 You know I might actually be able to work with that if I paint it with liquid latex and acrylic. I'll have to test out some things and see how well it works. Thanks anon.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 21:05:55 2015 No.8140855 >>8140309 >it has become neccessary to suspend our international ordering capability indefinitely >this kills the gull

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 21:35:04 2015 No.8140923
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So. I'm finally gathering up the balls to attempt this (for what con, I don't know yet, but whatever). Thing is, I can't for the life of me decide how to approach it. Do I try a face prosthetic with make-up? Make-up only? Or do I cop out completely and just do a gijinka of his bar disguise (since trying to do one for his normal attire would probably be misconstrued as a straight up Sherlock costume)?

Which do you think would ultimately look best/be more recognizable?

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 22:29:46 2015 No.8141047
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>>8138116
I used the tulip pump glitter and it worked alright i guess. You can see it on the back of my dress in pic related. It did make the fabric a little crunchy.
>>8138796
You deserve it. You're the one who has to pick up the slack if they don't pay you. This is your reward of risk taking. I also always order pizza with my group of friends so I can get closer to the free pizza muhahaha
>>8140055
Plastic stores sometime sell stuff like that. Also keep an eye out for clamshell packaging maybe for footballs.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 22:32:37 2015 No.8141058
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I'm trying to figure out if I did a good enough job on vectoring this flight deck. It will eventually be printed and pasted on foam board. The references are really inconsistent and I'm just looking for a little critique to make it better if possible. Maybe adding some texture?
>>8141047
I forgot to mention that it makes the fabric a little darker so keep that in mind with you fabric choice

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 22:44:45 2015 No.8141088 >>8141058 Add some texture on the sides. Don't make it look historical. In my opinion make it look more like the game if possible.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 22:49:31 2015 No.8141099

>>8140299
Oh anon I spent the entire day today looking for it and nothing. Turns out we don't have Lowe's here either. I got that spray insulation foam. Could I have any staff tutorials with it? It's literally all I could find.

Thanks for the kind help so far.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 23:14:43 2015 No.8141164

I want to cosplay King from Seven Deadly Sins but I'm 180cm and he's somewhere between 152-164 cm. Should I still go with him or should I do Diana who's a giant? I wanted to do him because it would require less waxing/shaving that I would have to do with Diana or any of the girls.

Anonymous Mon Feb 23 23:35:51 2015 No.8141222
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I know it might be crazy simple but I have 0% sewing skills so I need to buy something like that exact dress that Buttercup is wearing. Its so simple and plain but I cant find it. Maybe Im just stupid. Anyway, help?

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 23:39:48 2015 No.8141235 >>8141222 Is this close enough anon? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fashion-Ladies-Spaghetti-Strap-Zip-Up-Right-Dress-Baby-Blue-XS-/370856231279?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5658c1016f

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 23:45:51 2015 No.8141252 Can you wear shapewear under latex/spandex/vinyl?

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 23:47:36 2015 No.8141259 >>8141058 i'm doing akagi i hope you go to california cons LOL

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 23:53:58 2015 No.8141280 >>8141259 I do! Which ones? I prob won't go to Fanime but def AX

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 23:56:44 2015 No.8141287 >>8141235 >buttercup -_- Im looking for green, sorry. But that is a cute dress!

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 23:58:03 2015 No.8141294 >>8141222 >>8141287 > -_- Yeah, you're probably just stupid.

>>	Anonymous Mon Feb 23 23:59:32 2015 No.8141296 >>8141252 You can and should

Anonymous Tue Feb 24 00:20:04 2015 No.8141363
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So, I'm working on a Kamen Rider cosplay, and have just about everything figured out, but can't think of a good way to do the chest plate. Currently thinking about making them out of foam and then using industrial strength velcro to fasten them to the suit.

Any suggestions?

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 00:29:10 2015 No.8141386 >>8141280 AX is my only big con, I hope I see you at the meet up!

>>	Clockwork Loyalty !!AeVd1sjJ70p Tue Feb 24 00:30:35 2015 No.8141387 >>8141259 >>8141280 I can already tell the both of you are part of Bryan Yang's group Assuming you're both dudes.

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 00:43:31 2015 No.8141418 >>8141387 I have no idea who brian yang is and no group unless >>8141386 -chan wants to be friends

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 06:40:38 2015 No.8141808 What are some good stores on Ebay that make custom fitted zentai suits?

Anonymous Tue Feb 24 09:45:17 2015 No.8141979
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What is a sleeve like this called? Tried to find a pattern for it but couldnät find one. I searched for "long puff sleeve" and similar searches, but I only received results for regular puff sleeves where you attach a regular sleeve onto it. This one seems like it's in one piece

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 10:27:48 2015 No.8142036 File: 1.61 MB, 1580x1515, Morrigan EC.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Can someone help me? I'm working on this costume, I already have the corset and the skirt but I have no Idea how to make that blouse ?

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 11:32:53 2015 No.8142111 File: 166 KB, 662x890, Leg of Mutton.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8141979 Leg of mutton sleeve

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 11:45:20 2015 No.8142129 Does fabric like this sheets >>8140678 exists? I' ve been looking for them but can't find them.

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 11:46:48 2015 No.8142133 >>8140923 None of your ideas sound good tbh. Go for a (nicely) made fursuit.

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 12:42:26 2015 No.8142233 >>8142036 For the bodice it might be best to drape it on yourself. Then for the sleeves, modify a bishop sleeve pattern

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 13:01:36 2015 No.8142268 >>8141287 Oh my bad. I didn't re-read it. I'll look again anon.

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 13:02:49 2015 No.8142271 >>8141363 You could try worbla armor tutorials to give you a head start? >Fellow beginning Sentai fan here.

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 13:04:57 2015 No.8142274 >>8141164 I mean >*I have to literally shave my legs, my chest, and near my groin area unless I'm doing Diana's other cosplay because I'm very fuzzy.

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 13:21:02 2015 No.8142301 File: 77 KB, 500x155, rolls2.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8137942 what >>8138194 said... looks like sign vinyl you can buy by the yard. try googling "metallic sign vinyl"

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 23:12:35 2015 No.8143461 >>8142133 Hm. I suppose I could try to make a mock-up to see if my skill set is decent enough to try.

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 23:52:46 2015 No.8143525 >>8142036 I also have pland of making that outfit but I can't decide how to make the skirt though

>>	Anonymous Tue Feb 24 23:52:55 2015 No.8143526 I'm making my first two sided mold, does anyone have any tips as to get it open easily without damaging the mold itself? I know about pry points but other than that it's a mystery

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 00:33:30 2015 No.8143616 >>8143526 use release agent ?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 01:25:01 2015 No.8143713 Any tips for making armor more comfortable? I'm thinking about doing a cosplay that involves full body armor (probably going to make out of craft foam and worbla) but I'm afraid that I'll die of pain at the con :<

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 01:27:00 2015 No.8143715
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Desperate times call for desperate measures, and I am in a desperate time.
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32243413770.html
I want to buy Kotori's uniform; everywhere I go it's not very nice looking and at that overpriced. I hear mixed reviews on Aliexpress all the time, do you think it'll work?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 01:32:37 2015 No.8143725 >>8143713 Use more accurate/rigid/sturdy materials, or try different ways to mount the pieces.

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 01:46:45 2015 No.8143746

>>8143713
Or more flexible/padded materials. I know a lot of people tend toward materials like heat-molded plastics and foam because they're the easiest to work with, but I definitely recommend challenging yourself every once in a while with some more unorthodox materials. Things like wood, or metal, or fabrics, and combinations thereof.

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 01:54:19 2015 No.8143762
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Well, I was thinking about getting some 1" pyramid studs for Paine's top but it's going to cost me $30 or so for enough of them and I'm having a hard time justifying that much for studs. Would 1/2" studs look alright? Or should I try to go with an alternative? If so what's the best way?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 02:02:08 2015 No.8143783 >>8143762 That's a tough question, because studs like those are pretty unusual pieces. I was looking at using them for a prop I was working on, but the cost is definitely prohibitive. 1" wide, or 1" tall?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 02:03:31 2015 No.8143788 I feel like there ought to be metal-plated/chrome-painted plastic studs that are the same shape and dimensions you're looking for.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 02:09:25 2015 No.8143798 >>8143783 1" wide

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 02:17:30 2015 No.8143815

>>8143715
AliExpress is like eBay and Amazon, where there are millions of storefronts, but even worse, it's all guaranteed to be Chinese and stealing photos from each other with item sourced from unknown warehouses.
It's really hit-or-miss, with more misses than hits. Good luck.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 02:20:49 2015 No.8143823 >>8143815 Sounds like you have no idea what you're talking about.

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 02:25:38 2015 No.8143836

>>8143798
Well, outside of machining the studs yourself out of some cheap nuts/bolts, you could try duplicating them in the size you need with other materials. It just depends on the degree of accuracy you're going for. Some people are bigger sticklers for accuracy than others, going so far as to count stitches (as in replicas of movie costumes). I mean, if you can't really justify the expense, you could always go with the cheaper studs, and then do another piece with the larger studs later on. Idk how permanent they are, or how they're applied, so I don't know if you can take them off and replace them or not, but that's what I'd do.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 02:52:56 2015 No.8143893 >>8143823 But it's true?

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 03:07:27 2015 No.8143918

>>8143893
No, it's not. You need to lurk more. It sounds like you've never even used the site yourself. If you're as careful on aliepxress as you are on ebay you'll get some great stuff. I've gotten a shit ton of nice things from them, clothing included, but that's because I read reviews, look at the products and buy from good stores.

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 03:16:38 2015 No.8143927

So I want to make a leather mask for a cosplay. The problem is that in the anime, the mask does not behave how leather would in the real world (much like hair).

So I want to make the mask out of something hard (like clay) and still get it to look like leather (liquitex? I don't know).

Does anyone have any ideas for alternatives?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:02:01 2015 No.8143974 >>8143927 You can pull some leather tight over a rigid frame to get the same effect.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:03:14 2015 No.8143978 You could also stiffen the leather http://www.daviddfriedman com/Medieval/Articles/Perfect_Armor_Improved.htm

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:08:52 2015 No.8143981

I'm going to be getting some latex prop ears, but can't find any in my skin tone. I keep getting mixed responses on how to color them from Google. It's okay to use acrylic except when it's not. It's okay to use face or theater makeup except when it's not. Has anyone here colored latex prosthetics before that can help, preferably with acrylics or regular foundation?

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:09:34 2015 No.8143982

>>8143927
You could use clay, but it's heavy, fragile, and hard to mount. Craft foam would work just as well. I made a 'leather pauldron' from craft foam for my Armored Vault 13 Suit. If you just barely singe it with a heat-gun, you can mold it or make it more rigid, and it gets the appearance of hardened leather.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:11:11 2015 No.8143986 >>8143981 Makeup should work fine on a latex prosthetic. Idk about acrylic though

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:14:36 2015 No.8143990 >>8143927 >>8143982 Doesn't worbla look kind of leather-ish when it's not sealed with gesso or wood glue?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:25:05 2015 No.8144000 >>8143990 I wouldn't personally know. I never had the budget for it.

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:32:45 2015 No.8144009
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I'm putting this together for a local convention coming up while I may have a general idea on how to go about things I'm hoping to hear what are some of the most overlooked details, and common mistakes when other people cosplay this guy.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:32:58 2015 No.8144011 So whats the trick to making a really simple character look good? Want to do kaworu, but I don't want to have it look awful and lazy. What would you guys do?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:49:54 2015 No.8144036 >>8144011 make sure the wig is styled well. wear foundation and eyeliner or something so you don't look like some of the pimple-faced weebs who cosplay him

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:51:40 2015 No.8144037 >>8144009 I don't think other people do

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:52:35 2015 No.8144041 File: 1.46 MB, 998x669, worbla.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8143990 taken from kamui's painting book

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 04:53:41 2015 No.8144043 File: 1.36 MB, 998x643, worbla.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8144041 >>8143990

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 05:30:29 2015 No.8144087

>>8144011
Simpler designs means it's a lot easier to pick out mistakes due to lack of other details to obscure them, not to mention the mentality of "It's such a simple and straightforward cosplay and you STILL messed it up?" Make sure every part of your cosplay is solid.

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 05:36:04 2015 No.8144102
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>>8144009
How serious are you about the cosplay and accuracy?

A few things
- His coat is extremely tailored. Most regular coats and coat patterns will be relaxed fit and make you look fat, if not roomy.
- Proper fabric color and weight. It's a heavier coat and a subdued burgundy.
- The mini stud details on lapels and pocket cuffs
- Minor make-up. Yes, he is supposed to be scruffy, but that doesn't mean you go out with an unwashed/unshaven face.
- Proper shoes.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 05:38:03 2015 No.8144106 File: 94 KB, 600x900, 14_up.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8144009 Compare >>8144102 to this, even though this is the stage play cosplay version and a bit flashier than it needs to be.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 06:59:53 2015 No.8144210 >>8144102 Oh man wearing sneakers while in cosplay is a personal pet peeve. This is solid advice thanks anon!

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 09:43:48 2015 No.8144390 >>8139932 Oh come on, someone has to at least have an opinion about this. I really just need a second opinion if these might work.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 10:23:17 2015 No.8144435 >>8143836 Well the cheaper studs are the smaller studs is the only issue.

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 11:15:47 2015 No.8144494

>>8144009
Ffffuck yeah. Honestly, the mullet. That guy actually has long ass hair at the back; he doesn't just have those bang things! I saw like 3 (?) people in a group as shinji, and none of them had that scruffy hairstyle. You probably knew that but ugh

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 11:31:30 2015 No.8144520
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I'm making Rei's black plugsuit and I'm a bit unsure of what to do for the details on the legs. I thought of using paint/textile medium to paint them onto the matte metalic spandex bodysuit, but I'd really like a shinier finish. I was thinking of painting with liquid latex or appliqueing vinyl spandex. Does anybody have any idea of what I should do?

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 15:55:12 2015 No.8145066
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posted in the previous thread about fabric, now I'm back again with a design question.
For her skirt, I was thinking about doing a pleated circle skirt to get more of that flare it has. Should I go for 4 big inverted pleats in the front (I would have pleats all around the skirt but specifically would have 4 showing in the front) or should I try some big knife pleats?

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 16:13:17 2015 No.8145140

>>8144009
>Shinji has a lot of hair
>Most Shinji cosplays don't know his route from P3P so they don't know he cooks, minor things, or that he has more than just a giant axe.
>Nobody does the street sign version as a weapon prop because of "It looks like Drrrr!"

If you want check the wiki. About 50% of the things there for Shinji most cosplayers don't do.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 17:02:50 2015 No.8145263 >>8145066 All of the pleats are knife pleats.

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 22:08:19 2015 No.8146227
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Im wondering what Hotaru is wearing over her shoulders and what it possibly could be made out of? I was thinking a knitted shawl or capelet but Im not too sure.
>>8141222
Heres a few. Also, the color on her dress looks a bit photoshopped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141484934446
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321387665444
>>8144520
Vinyl Spandex might last longer?
You could always buy a small amount and test it to see how it works.
>>8138115
This maybe?
http://www.fabricempire.com/faux-fur-shaggy-chocolate.aspx

Anonymous Wed Feb 25 22:36:21 2015 No.8146303

>>8145066
Okay, I'm back again. I bought long black gloves and totally failed to realize they were stretch satin (and therefore are somewhat shiny) until I received them today. Should I forget about these and get new gloves or is there a way to make them not be shiny?

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 23:14:51 2015 No.8146410 What do you put onto insulation foam before sanding? Ive heard of some sort of pink stuff but I forget.

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 23:33:34 2015 No.8146473 File: 30 KB, 450x402, Beauty-Secrets-Acetone-Nail-Polish-Remover-Review-Pictures1.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8146410 rub it down with a bit of acetone (nail polish remover in a pinch)

>>	Anonymous Wed Feb 25 23:53:29 2015 No.8146529 File: 133 KB, 600x900, hotaru_tomoe_by_kiyaviolet-d62rfju.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8146227 Hotaru looks like she is wearing a shawl.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 00:22:40 2015 No.8146604 Can someone direct me to a guide on how to make a tear-away long sleeve shirt? I'm not sure where I should place all the seam-tears so it comes off my arms.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 00:24:13 2015 No.8146607 >>8146604 either velcro or snap buttons.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 00:25:17 2015 No.8146610 >>8146604 Interesting request. May I ask what for?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 00:28:21 2015 No.8146624 File: 1.16 MB, 1080x1080, Char_Kagetane.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Does anybody have any good reference pictures for kagetane hiruko's gun holsters?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 00:28:46 2015 No.8146625 >>8146610 I was looking to do a transitional Homura school uniform outfit to her magical girl outfit for a skit.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 00:38:48 2015 No.8146654 >>8141418 i'm a girl and i've never heard of bryan yang, mb but yes to wanting to be friends

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 00:44:54 2015 No.8146671 >>8141099 Anyone?

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 00:55:49 2015 No.8146707

>>8141099
Do you mean expanding foam? Because you could make expanding foam work. Basically the way it works is you spray out the foam and it puffs out like solid shaving cream. You can carve it down and people usually use it for casting items with molds. Here's a tutorial by Kamui. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O23TM-z0OXk

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 01:03:14 2015 No.8146722

>>8146707
Oh I had no idea it was also called like that. No wonder I couldn't find much. I just got the can because it also said insulation foam and I figured that it could maybe work. I'm glad it can. So I just basically need a base to spray it on and they carve it with the blade? what did she spray on the foam in between?

Also, do I need to sand it down? Anything to do before painting it?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 01:04:15 2015 No.8146724 >>8146707 Also, thank you :)

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 01:09:08 2015 No.8146734

>>8146722
She was spraying water on it. I don't believe you sand it (I haven't had an opportunity to try expanding foam yet), but I do think you have to seal it. Some of the comments were talking about a later tutorial where Kamui uses paper mache on top, looks like, so you could look through her videos. If she does use paper mache to finish it, then you would need to sand it. Another common choice as a general sealant is gesso, but I don't know if that's good with expanding foam. Unfortunately I don't have much advice to give because I don't have personal experience with it, sorry.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 01:10:57 2015 No.8146738 >>8146734 That's more than enough anon! Thank you. I've worked with paper mache before and I think it would be a nice choice to seal it down. I'll watch the rest of her videos to see how it's done.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 06:03:30 2015 No.8147210 File: 263 KB, 1215x717, Caitlyn_Splash_0[1].jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Hi seagulls. What's the best way to go about making the gun in pic related? I'm thinking PVC pipes are going to be my best friend, but I'd like some input.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 11:57:25 2015 No.8147648 Momocon has a policy where airsoft guns have to have the barrel plugged, temporarily is an option with a foam insert, any tips on how to a) pick a foam insert b) get the insert out later?

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 12:08:48 2015 No.8147662
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Hey ceegs.

How do I make the pieces of this sword suspended and kind of separated, like pic related?
Or is that something that just doesn't really translate to real life?

Any help is appreciated, thanks!

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 13:10:21 2015 No.8147770 File: 66 KB, 500x596, stupid ass tumblr images fuck them I hate them so much me mad.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8146624 I'm looking for better images but this is what I found so far. >how I feel is the file name.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 13:22:13 2015 No.8147784

>>8147662

If you carve each piece out of something like floral foam, make notches on the bottom of each piece suitable for pieces of plexi glass. Finish each piece of floral foam however you want, I'd use multiple layers of worbla > primer > sanding > primer > sanding > primer > sanding > paint , and then glue clear pieces of plexiglass into the notches.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 13:25:25 2015 No.8147787 File: 208 KB, 903x597, gems.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] What are these 9-shaped (chinese?) gems called? I have no idea what to search. Thanks!

>>	Clockwork Loyalty !!AeVd1sjJ70p Thu Feb 26 13:28:00 2015 No.8147791 >>8147787 They're called Magatama, IIRC.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 13:30:17 2015 No.8147793 >>8147791 You're right, thank you so much!

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:04:27 2015 No.8147860 File: 160 KB, 390x600, Derek Stiles.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] thinking of cosplaying this guy Question is, would I be recognized? also, Where would I find a shit like the one he is wearing?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:11:38 2015 No.8147878 >>8147860 shirt* and when I ask would I be recognized, assume a half decent attempt

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:13:55 2015 No.8147880

>>8147860
Well, it's a lab coat and a dentist style shit, so Wal Mart. They have a whole section for scrubs and uniforms. Or any store that sells medical uniforms.
As for recognition, you'll want a really well styled wig, those exact glasses, and lots of little props. When you have very generic designs like this, props, accessories or any little thing you can add to reference the series. A prop scalpel would be good, maybe a surgical mask or something.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:22:57 2015 No.8147895 >>8147770 That's a great angle but damn it's dark.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:26:00 2015 No.8147904

>>8147880
I get you

I have one problem with the glasses in that already need glasses,
I assume contacts and the correct glasses would rectify that?

and I get you
there is a more distinct outfit, however I am not confident I could produce a high enough quaity result so went for this one

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:26:34 2015 No.8147906

hey! i was wondering, there are several sites that i'm looking at to buy an Arrow cosplay, and was wondering if there are any in specific you guys/gals could recommend! (right now i'm just going by price/what looks good for said price) but i'm not sure what sites are reputable/non-reputable! these are the two i'm looking at right now
http://cosplaysky.com/arrow-oliver-queen-green-arrow-green-arrow-cosplay-costume.html
http://www.cosplayeasy.com/green-arrow-oliver-queen-cosplay-costume-p-23274.html

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:30:04 2015 No.8147916

>>8147904
Contacts + the correct glasses could work or you could keep the correct ones in your pocket or something and switch them if someone asks to take a picture? You might forget about them that way though, but yeah if you have contacts/can get them then definitely go that route, that's what me and a lot of people do if they need to wear a different style.

Anyways, also check out some thrift shops, I've come across medical supplies/uniforms being sold there, if you're lucky you might find a stethoscope but there's plenty of places online to find them as well.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:39:31 2015 No.8147926 >>8147916 Thank you for the help was able to find a very similar looking top and might just rotate current glasses (which look wrong) with correct glasses when a photo happens

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:44:14 2015 No.8147933 >>8147895 I found a better one but warning it's tumblr. Look at the header page: http://hirukokagetaneblog.tumblr.com/

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:45:26 2015 No.8147934 >>8147860 Under the knife?! Trauma center?! I agree with the anon. Little things, try Walmart or a uniform shop or any place that sells medical supplies.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:54:59 2015 No.8147952
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I'm making Princess Serenity cosplay, but I have some issues with the skirt part. I tried to use semi full circle skirt pattern, but it looked awful and nothing like Serenitys dress. I want more volume to dress, that it would look like that it could shallow whole town under the fabric.

Can someone suggest some dress patterns?

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:55:56 2015 No.8147955

>>8147934
>>8147934
yup, probably my favorite game series, yet at the same time I often want to throw it across the room

and fair enough, gloves and mask are doable
Prominent display of caduceus badge on outer ID card and possibly some foam instruments with a real stethoscope (easier and cheaper than a good fake/made one from what I see)

What about the headgear often seen on him?
while it is not seen on this sprite, it is moderately distinct (especially as it was in second opinion and gamer grumps recently played it, possibly meaning more people will know it)

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 14:58:33 2015 No.8147964 >>8147952 draping/layers with something between each piece

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 15:03:21 2015 No.8147971 >>8147952 How many layers did you use and what fabric? Part of the look is in the finishing as well, in the manga picture you posted you can see multiple layers of chiffon with a rolled hem.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 15:07:02 2015 No.8147977

>>8147955
Nah, the head gear was stupid and people will think Sam Fisher before thinking Trauma Center.

As for your props, I wouldn't go with foam for any of them. Surgical gear is way too thin and precise to be made well in foam. Honestly, aside from the stethoscope, I would go with a kids plastic doctor set and repaint them to look more realistic.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 15:26:19 2015 No.8148024
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>>8147971
It was just a prototype of dress, so just one layer. But it didn't have that volume of what I wanted and it did look, well, circle dress, not "magical-princess-windy-cotton-light-moonlight-dream" dress. I would like to make something similar like in the picture!

My plan is to make at least 5 layers of chiffon. At least. Maybe more.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 15:50:28 2015 No.8148066

>>8147860
>>8147955
>Trauma Center
mah nigga

This is tough because he doesn't even look consistent across the games. I actually didn't know who this was until I read the file name (only played first DS game). Do you have a friend that can cosplay Nurse Angie?

For props, what >>8147977 said is a good idea, since tools like scalpel and syringe won't be allowed at cons but these things are almost always included in a kid's playset. Some other stuff I'd throw in your medkit are gauze, band-aids, antibacterial cream, different colored threads and needle - you can save the day if someone gets a scrape or their costume starts falling apart!

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 16:53:35 2015 No.8148198 >>8141387 Please tell me there isn't a male kantai group

>>	Clockwork Loyalty !!AeVd1sjJ70p Thu Feb 26 16:58:07 2015 No.8148213 >>8148198 >>8141418 It involves the same people that run TouhouCon. Not male KanColles though, they do crossplay stuff.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 17:16:19 2015 No.8148254
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Pardon my dumb question but how do you gulls transfer patterns onto your prop materials when working with intricately detailed blueprints/patterns? Do you cut each little shape out individually and trace around them? freehand them and hope for the best? Is there a better way?

(pic not mine)

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 17:20:13 2015 No.8148261

>>8148066
I wish I had an Angie to cosplay with me
and yes, especially in under the knife 2 where he suddenly has a totally different uniform to UTK1 and second opinion

that last set of suggestions is quite good, however I find it ridiculous that is is cheaper to buy real equipment than it is to buy toy equipment

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 17:35:26 2015 No.8148290 File: 21 KB, 268x319, Gooseberry.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Where do I even start with the cape? What material would be best to use?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 17:37:50 2015 No.8148292 File: 1018 KB, 499x374, snufkin.gif [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Is there a specific design I'd use to make a Snufkin hat? And any suggestions on materials?

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 17:46:46 2015 No.8148307

>>8148292
There are a few halloween costume patterns that have hats like this. Look for LotR inspired ones, as the hat is not that different from Gandalf. As for materials, I would go with a heavy cotton twill, but you'll also need some really thick interfacing, like buckram , so that the hat will hold it's shape well.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 17:53:30 2015 No.8148319

>>8148292
I would get a green wool hat with a wide brim, soak it in hot water, and then pull the crown over something pointed so it is stretched into a cone. I recall seeing this method in a book on stage costuming from the 1920s. The felted wool won't fray, either, so you can take cuts out of the brim to get that ragged outline.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 18:11:20 2015 No.8148346 File: 286 KB, 428x430, onlyslightlycolorblind.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Which one do you think looks best?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 18:34:14 2015 No.8148386 >>8148290 Sew in wires into the edges of the cape

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 18:58:14 2015 No.8148428 >>8148346 well, none of them look like the character there, but as for color, I'd say the top one is the best fit.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 19:05:39 2015 No.8148448 >>8148346 I would hesitantly say lower left, tufts almost match up, but then somewhat agree with >>8148428

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 19:10:09 2015 No.8148453 >>8148346 First one but how about this wig? http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=43059161687

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 19:11:30 2015 No.8148458 >>8148254 Where did you get that from?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 19:17:09 2015 No.8148477 >>8148458 Not that anon, but I am pretty sure that is from http://vorpal-props.tumblr.com/

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 19:19:14 2015 No.8148486 >>8148477 Thanks. I knew I Seen that picture somewhere.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 19:21:16 2015 No.8148490 >>8148458 i can't much remember, but an anon posted it in a previous progress thread i think? i like saving progress pics for inspiration when i'm working with similar materials/projects. i apologise if that was you and you don't want it back up here

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 19:44:54 2015 No.8148536 >>8148453 That one looks pretty good, actually? Is the color okay? Sorry, my eyes aren't functioning right when it comes to this shade of blue.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 19:58:57 2015 No.8148560 >>8148254 I trace it with... carbon paper is it? Can't remember if that's the name in english.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 20:10:04 2015 No.8148590

>>8148560
oh yeah, i know what that is, really handy for sewing and quilting patterns. never even occurred to me to try using it for on foam and thicker/less rigid materials; do you think it would work properly on those?

I'll definitely use this for the wooden prop I have going on the side though, thanks!

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 20:35:27 2015 No.8148648 >>8148490 Oh no kind anon you don't have to apologize. I was interested because I thought about doing Shulk myself in the future or someone else from the same RPG. I'm slowly trying to learn how to do props. Slowly.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 20:43:02 2015 No.8148672 I want to crossdress. How do I find womans clothes that will fit me?

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 20:43:58 2015 No.8148674 >>8148672 Know your measurements and look for plus-size if you're too big for freesize.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 21:07:03 2015 No.8148722 >>8146473 Haha very funny.

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 21:08:22 2015 No.8148728 >>8146529 Thanks! Which type of pattern or fabric do you think I should go by? Knit? Lace?

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 21:28:00 2015 No.8148777
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any pattern recs or fabric recs for this version of shinobu's dress? i think it has shirring in the back, but i'm fine with it or without it. thanks!

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 21:29:16 2015 No.8148780 File: 56 KB, 340x590, ыр-1.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8148777 fuck, i didn't realize that image was such awful quality.

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 21:33:49 2015 No.8148791
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So in the future I want to cosplay as Mr. Clipboard from the amazingly awful CGI film Foodfight, and I need to what clothes should I get for it? I'm mainly worried about the hair and chin.

Also plan on making weird movements while in costume and stepping on a bag of chips for pictures. Would also maybe want to use parts of the costume for a spare IM Meen one

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 21:44:20 2015 No.8148826 >>8148346 the bottom right

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 22:17:30 2015 No.8148945

>>8148590
Are we talking of the same paper´? because I would never used it to trace a pattern into fabric because it would stain the surface.

The greater the density of the foam (if used), the better will be the surface to trace it :)
if you are going to used wood, try not to use that kind that comes with varnish on the surface, the ink wont stick on it

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 22:32:41 2015 No.8148980 any suggestions on a base wig to use for Marauder Ashe? Trying to figure out how to get that length and volume. http://www.lolking.net/models/?champion=22&skin=7

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 23:01:52 2015 No.8149039
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>>8148945
Ohhhh I see what you mean now. Google has just informed me that there are different types of carbon paper, the type I use and thought you meant is more like pic related, that multicoloured stuff you use for making copies of receipts or tracing patterns onto fabrics

The stuff you're suggesting is really interesting though, i'll definitely see if i can track it down to try it

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 23:08:14 2015 No.8149051
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>>8148254
While making my prop out of insulation foam, I taped the pattern onto the foam then traced with a ballpoint. When I lift the paper off, there are indentations from the pen. I then go over these indentations with a thin marker. There are probably faster, more accurate ways to do this but my method worked well enough for my needs. I hope it made sense!

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 23:13:09 2015 No.8149064

>>8148261
> I find it ridiculous that is is cheaper to buy real equipment than it is to buy toy equipment
Yep, that's because sharps are only supposed to be used once then thrown away, whereas toys need to stand up to the rough handling of a child.

Polite sage for ot

Anonymous Thu Feb 26 23:29:08 2015 No.8149096

>>8147977
>>8147955
I needed to make a cosplay that used a box cutter once. I traced a razor on a piece of gray construction paper, laminated it, then popped it in a real box cutter handle. Theoretically could be done with a scalpel.
Also google "syringe pen" though I think those would work well for this sort of thing!

>>	Anonymous Thu Feb 26 23:40:10 2015 No.8149123 >>8146410 I think I remember? Do people use a type of spray then wall or car spackle?

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 00:28:51 2015 No.8149213 >>8146410 gesso? some people also paper mache, then gesso, then sand. wood glue works too.

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 00:38:38 2015 No.8149238
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I need to make some sort of reflective lenses for a pathfinder helmet from Tribes: Ascend

I already thought of gutting a pair of aviators but it seems most lens are 55mm long, while the helmet needs lenses that are 67mm.

Anyone have any ideas? Where can I buy just a little bit of one way mirror window tint or something similar to that material?

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 00:41:01 2015 No.8149241 I was planning on getting a Spider Man Suit, but I've been reading that a lot of people use facemasks? What are they for? Just to give the face a more comic book head?

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 05:07:45 2015 No.8149621 >>8149238 try wrap around shades. They may have more width

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 09:07:37 2015 No.8149813 Total newbie with wigs and I'm just wondering if it's a bad idea to use hair spray with a wig? If so what should I use otherwise? Or if it's not damaging and actually good then what kind would you recommend?

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 10:38:40 2015 No.8149968
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So I'm working on a bank heist joker cosplay and I'm debating on whether or not to purchase the bank heist mask from aliexpress: http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32246510819.html
or
rfx propmaking: http://rfxprops.com/?p=640

I have never used aliexpress and honestly I'm kinda skeptical about the buyer. Any advice?

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 10:57:54 2015 No.8149996 >>8146625 I was gonna guess you were a stripper but okay~

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 12:16:36 2015 No.8150111
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Hey guys. I was wondering what type of fabric I should use for the black(/maybe navy blue?) parts of this costume. I'm worried about what would work best as the top, shorts, hat, gloves, and bootcovers, since I'd like to have some continuity with the fabric. It also looks kind of sleek but I don't want it to look too adult so I'd happily use a more toned down fabric as long as it looks clean in the end.

Also, if anyone can help me out with either a pattern or a term I can search for as far as the top goes, that would be really helpful!

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 12:32:35 2015 No.8150142

I have a problem with EVA Foam.
I'm making pauldrons with sheets of 5mm.
I have heated them and pinned them to my manikin with needles and covered it with paper and glue (NOT paper mache). I made like 5 layers of paper and the mix (glue, water and cornstarch), I let it dry when when i take off all the pins, the foams loses the shape and it does not look like I want to. What can I do?

I know some people use fiberglass, but I can't pay it at the moment

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 12:39:01 2015 No.8150155
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A simple question, to which I need a simple answer.

Do you think I could modify pic related to look like the hair on the right? I know that I'd have to cut it a bunch and make it bit more scruffy looking, but at least to me it doesn't look too hard. Then again, I know jack shit about wigs.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 12:48:46 2015 No.8150168 >>8150155 That's a nice grey wig. I like that wig.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 13:19:51 2015 No.8150239 >>8150155 I don't see why it shouldn't be possible. Just make sure to borrow a head for it

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 14:36:51 2015 No.8150377 >>8150155 be careful with buying wigs to put them in ponytails, especially if you're going to buy a cheaper wig from ebay or taobao. sometimes the fibers wont go up the right way and it'll expose the wig mesh if it's too thin and look really bad D:

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 14:48:21 2015 No.8150398

>>8149813
hairspray is fantastic with wigs. Hair Gel is not. For the best hold and insane spikeyness, Got2B is the goto brand.

>>8150111
I'd go with a wet-look spandex. it will get you the shine, but won't be trash bag looking, or strippery as vinyl or latex would be.

>>8150142
You need to cut out darts into your foam when shaping it, then glue them back together to keep the curve. Also school glue is not the best. Hot glue works well with foam though.

>>8150155
Unlike human hair, wigs can't always be turned in a different direction. Oftentimes, the wefts will only go one way, and if they are spaced out a lot, as most long haired wigs are, then pulling it up will just reveal the spaces between the wefts and it will look awful. If you are set on using this wig, then save all that you cut off, and add in some new wefts yourself to fill in the gaps. it may not be enough though, which is why many will buy a second wig just to use as filler.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 15:00:37 2015 No.8150421 >>8150155 Exactly what >>8150398 said. I maid the mistake to buy a similar wig for the same pony-tail style and I ended up buying after a weft because I needed to fill the spaces where you could see the wig's mesh

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 15:07:15 2015 No.8150434 >>8150377 >>8150398 >>8150421 Okay, I'll keep on searching. If I can find clip-on ponytail and short grey wig that are the same colour, I'll get those instead.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 15:15:04 2015 No.8150448 >>8149096 Thanks for the input, that might work well, especially given how cheap scalpels are (its hilarious) >>8149064 and fair point there, its still amazing though

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 17:14:33 2015 No.8150663
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>>8150398
Thanks, anon. I actually wanted to ask since I'm going through some old fabric and found what looks like a not too shiny satin and I know it's not a lining since it's too thick. Does it look like it would work? (I've never sewn spandex/stretch fabric in general which is why I'm asking.)

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 18:10:38 2015 No.8150749

>>8150663
It won't fit nearly as nicely as something with more stretch to it would, and it doesn't look at all like the fabric in the pic you posted. Also, always be sure to take pics of any potential fabrics with your flash on. You want to see how it will look under harsh convention lights when people take pics with poor camera phones.

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 18:14:05 2015 No.8150752

>>8150749
Thanks! Luckily I just got to Joann so I'll look for the latex. Do you know how many yards I might need for everything? Sorry for all the questions, I decided to do this like last night and the hardest part for me is buying supplies since I end up spending way too much.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 18:48:35 2015 No.8150797 >>8149968 how much is >http://rfxprops.com/?p=640 because I personally like that better. Aliexpress is hit or miss. It's not bad though and most seagull get good quality from there.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 18:50:46 2015 No.8150801 File: 187 KB, 669x800, jump.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8148536 The color looks fine to me. I was going to actually use that wig myself since I'm doing an alternative Nagisa so I decided to pass it on.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 18:51:28 2015 No.8150802 File: 40 KB, 460x742, ebs.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Anyone know where I could get cuts for a nurse costume? This nurse costume, to be more precise. Or should I make them myself?

Anonymous Fri Feb 27 20:07:04 2015 No.8150913
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Trying to figure out fabric color. Is it grey?? Is it a purple blue???

I know I want to go with a twill. I'm open to other suggestions though. Also, I'm doing the 1990s version, not the new Crystal design.

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 20:43:41 2015 No.8150963 >>8150797 Rfx is 220$ including shipping

>>	Anonymous Fri Feb 27 21:06:16 2015 No.8150989 >>8150155 is that the grandpa from senran Kagura??

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 01:28:00 2015 No.8151419
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Where can I buy LED lights that already come with the small battery and the on switch to stick inside plastic so it lights up inside? Any ideas on alternatives also?

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 01:39:04 2015 No.8151446 >>8150913 Ahhh I hope you post pics of this when you're done anon! Anyways, it looks to be a slate gray color.

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 01:43:33 2015 No.8151454

>>8150155
Arda sells wigs that have the wefts sewn in backwards or w/e that are meant to be pulled up into ponytails/pigtails, I would check out what they have tbh. Otherwise be prepared to sew in wefts or something for the exposed hair/do some modifying to the wig. Consider checking out Arda though, the "Jeannie" wig looks exactly like what you would need minus some obvious styling.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 01:45:16 2015 No.8151457 >>8146303 Gonna ask again, is there any possible way to make stretch satin not so shiny or should I just go with those or try to find new ones?

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 01:55:03 2015 No.8151475 I have a labcoat to go as Okabe but it looks awful. All wrinkly and blocky looking which is a complete contrast to Okabe's coat's nice clean look. How can I make it look nice and lean?

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 10:03:47 2015 No.8151853 >>8151419 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ovc_s2-S02s not sure if this will help but here ya go.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 10:26:32 2015 No.8151869 >>8148791 please fuck me after the con btw I meant to post this yesterday but I guess I didn't

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 11:55:09 2015 No.8151929 >>8148791 You can find most of his clothing in the thrift store anon or you can try ebay/taobao/clothing stores for the plaid stripped pants.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 11:56:10 2015 No.8151931 >>8150963 Then try Ali then unless you got that bling bling.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 12:02:48 2015 No.8151944 >>8151475 you could start by ironing it

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 13:08:33 2015 No.8152034 Not sure if this is the right place but I'll ask here. What makes a tutorial cringeworthy? Obviously not everyone has the same standards but I'm trying to gauge if I'm nitpicking or discriminating properly against a low quality tutorial.

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 14:31:02 2015 No.8152178
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So im cosplaying Ellis from L4D2, any ideas on the shirt? I have the hat, but im not sure how to do the shirt. I was planning on buying this shirt and just getting iron on transfer paper, printing the Bull Shifters logo on is, and doing that. Anyone got a better idea, or would that work? Pic related

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 14:33:04 2015 No.8152183 Does anyone know how to make realistic freckles if you are dark skinned/tanned? I wanted to use this tutorial but I wasn't sure if it was good or not https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA_42aRbUu8

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 15:23:58 2015 No.8152264 >>8152178 Aren't there places that sell the shirt?

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 15:34:24 2015 No.8152291 >>8150802 bodyline

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 16:39:17 2015 No.8152369

>>8152264
This is the best looking one out there, but it doesnt have the ringer things.

http://www.glitchgear.com/gamer_gear/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=53&category_id=11&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=30

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:23:57 2015 No.8152429 File: 73 KB, 480x640, CharlotteBaniranJSK-sax.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] would this be considered an old-school dress? It came out in 2013 but I think it looks pretty old school, or what style would this be considered as?

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:28:29 2015 No.8152438 File: 25 KB, 279x500, aaded4e7a6c0b372b1ec500c8b18d71b.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] how would one go about doing a super fluffy hairstyle like this? Gluing hair to foam always ends up kinda gross.

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:29:47 2015 No.8152442

>>8152369
Then the transfer thing should work, though I've heard some methods/brands of paper are nicer than others so maybe look into that. Maybe you could also find someone that will screen print it for you? (on etsy or something) I think screen printing looks bit nicer than iron on transfers.

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:31:03 2015 No.8152443
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So I decided to crossplay as the character in pic related, but I could need help with the face since I won't use makeup. I thought that I could use a head of a display dummy and put Worbla on it. When the worbla has dried then I can use it as a mask and draw the eyes and the scar on it. Would that work?

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:33:19 2015 No.8152444

>>8152429
Hmm, you could consider it oldschool-inspired? For me personally I feel like the satin ribbon around the waist and the charm on the bow and some of the pintucks is what brings it away from totally oldschool, but you could definitely do an old school coord/inspired coord with it.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:35:41 2015 No.8152449 >>8152443 I'm curious as to what your aversion to makeup is, are you allergic or just not good with it or? I don't really think the mask thing sounds like a good idea at all to be honest with you.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:39:46 2015 No.8152458 >>8152449 I am allergic, that is the problem. But then I saw those animegao masks , and I thought I could try to make one myself.

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:46:33 2015 No.8152466
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I'm looking for some tutorials on styling updos in wigs, the kind you'd see on Sakizou artwork. I've looked for tutorials but I can only find high ponytails and things of the sort (though english is not my first language so maybe I didn't use the correct term?).

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:48:09 2015 No.8152471

>>8152458
Why don't you try hypo-allergenic makeup? Or does that still give you problems?

Homemade animegao masks always look really bad to be honest. If you want to wear a mask like that, you might just want to invest in one. And if you don't want to do that either than honestly I think you will be fine if most of your face is covered up with a black mask like that anyways, unless you plan on getting photos done with like, hi-res closeup shots of your face. If you're just planning on wearing it to a con and letting random people walk up and take your pic as per usual I think you'll be fine going makeup-less. Sorry but I can't tell, is the person you're cosplaying a dude or a lady? You could probably do something to make yourself look more like the character like getting your eyebrows done, at least, and practicing how to gaze with your eyes + contacts (looks like they have red eyes).

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:50:31 2015 No.8152473 >>8152466 For something like you have pictured, maybe try "beehive updo for wigs"? (and then style the curls over the beehive or something) You might also want to check out drag queen wig tutorials, I know lots of drag queens use updo'd wigs.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:54:05 2015 No.8152481 File: 339 KB, 724x1024, tumblr_mmmmqgZ4Ll1spd0keo1_1280.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8152471 I have never used hypo-allergenic makeup, but I should try it when I have time. And yes, it is supposed to be a girl on the picture.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 17:58:34 2015 No.8152485 >>8152481 I think stage/theater makeup tends to be hypo-allergenic? Which seems like what you'd need to make a scar like that. I'm not positive though, someone else on here probably knows.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:02:51 2015 No.8152494 >>8152473 Thanks a lot, anon, I just found a bunch of helpful tutorials through the term "beehive"

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:08:07 2015 No.8152501 bump

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:11:17 2015 No.8152504 bump #2

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:16:03 2015 No.8152508 bump #3

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:26:44 2015 No.8152525 bump #4

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:30:51 2015 No.8152532 bump #5

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:33:51 2015 No.8152534 bump #6

Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:38:05 2015 No.8152542

What would be a good price to pay someone for helping you make a cosplay? I'm getting help making some armor and a helmet next week and neither of us knows what to offer/ask for. I was thinking about $30 since I will be providing all of the materials and this will probably be more of a guided how-to thing than a straight-up comission, but I don't know if that would be too low. I don't wanna insult the person on accident! They will help me with cutting, heating, forming, gluing, and painting.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:39:11 2015 No.8152545 >>8152534 Stop

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 18:39:27 2015 No.8152546 What's the best method for dying a wig to a natural color? I bought a wig intended to wear with lolita in a dirty blonde color, but I don't really like how the tone looks on me, so I was hoping to dye it a sort of chestnut brown color.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 20:19:21 2015 No.8152680 File: 20 KB, 135x184, 1424403951822-1.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8151931 Bruh you know I got that blind bling.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 20:26:05 2015 No.8152690 File: 224 KB, 358x310, bf8.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>8152680 Then go right ahead and buy it. Give a review about it too.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 20:36:45 2015 No.8152708 >>8152542 That's a lot of work. If it was just sewing I would say to stick to seamstress rates ($30 would probably only get you a small jacket around here) but painting, gluing, ect seems like a lot more than that.

>>	Anonymous Sat Feb 28 23:14:01 2015 No.8152972 >>8151446 Thank you! I've already got the wig, boots, and trim! Just finding that prefect base color has been a pain in the ass.

Anonymous Sun Mar 1 00:21:01 2015 No.8153089
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I'm a bit confused as to how this shirt is supposed to open. Right now, my best guess is to have it be along the green line, with both sets of buttons being only for show. Is this a good idea, or is there a better way?

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 1 00:22:51 2015 No.8153092 >>8153089 invisible back zipper might be the best way too do it

Anonymous Sun Mar 1 00:28:23 2015 No.8153100

>>8152034
>using bad and/or cheap materials (duct tape, felt, prebought clothing, broken glass, etc.)
>"approximate" or unclear measurements (ex., "about the size of your thumb")
>tutorial involves doing something that is dangerous or against common sense
>tutorial says something like "you don't have to do this if you're a beginner" and offers a mediocre shortcut instead as a substitute (ex., "you can skip the sewing step and simply glue lace on your dress ^_^ much easier")
>the picture used for the tutorial's inspiration looks hardly at all like the final product

These are the first things that come to mind when I think of a bad tutorial.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 1 02:05:42 2015 No.8153271 >>8152438 Get a good quality curly wig and give it lots of volume and teasing. Kind of like how some LSP gijinka cosplayers style their wigs, except your will be pink and have star hair clips.

>>	Anonymous Sun Mar 1 18:58:59 2015 No.8154552 What's a good, reliable eBay link to buy cosplays from? Or is eBay just not reliable at all?

Anonymous Sun Mar 1 23:23:34 2015 No.8155134
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So I have a question about making the grey part of this. I'm wondering how I should go about making it and how to actually get into it. What I'm thinking about doing is making the chest piece, the crotch piece, and the the legs separate. the chest part and crotch piece are easy enough because I can just slip that on, but I'm liking about just full on attaching the legs to the diving suit I'm wearing as the black part.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 2 02:30:38 2015 No.8155396 I have a shiny wig and am trying to use dry shampoo to get the shininess out. I've sprayed it down a couple times but it still seems a bit shiny, are you supposed to spray it a lot? Should I just try the laundry detergent method?

Anonymous Mon Mar 2 04:07:08 2015 No.8155542

>>8155396
I think you mean the fabric softener method? Fabric softener is pretty magic on wigs, you should definitely try it! It gets your wig soft and gives it a natural-looking lustre.

I've never heard of using dry shampoo on a shiny wig. It sounds like the dry shampoo is being incorrectly used on an inorganic product (a wig) to target an organic problem (in a real hair situation, shininess from natural oils), but I Googled the method and it seems like people actually do that? Weird.

Anonymous Mon Mar 2 04:20:31 2015 No.8155559

>>8152438
Buy two (or even three) pink wigs, cut out wefts from one of the wigs and sew them into the other one. If you search "cut wefts wigs cosplay," it's a place to start. When you're cutting out lines of wefts and sewing them in, it honestly doesn't feel like you're making any progress, but when you flip all the layers of wig fibre back down, the difference is incredible.

>>8151457
Sometimes fabrics lose their sheen if you wash them. Since this is a stretch fabric, be careful to not wash it on too high a heat or it'll lose its elasticity and shape. I'm not sure this will work on stretch spandex. If you're not able to find new ones and you have time, you could cut the pieces apart (cutting very close to the seams) and resew the glove inside-out (since the "wrong side" isn't shiny).

>>8151944
>you could start by ironing it
>my sides

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 2 12:20:50 2015 No.8156033 Any patterns/tutorials to make Aladdin/curled toe shoes?

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 2 14:10:54 2015 No.8156198 >>8153271 >>8155559 thanks, I'll try sewing two wigs together and teasing them

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 2 14:11:04 2015 No.8156201 >>8156033 google common sense

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 2 14:16:19 2015 No.8156208 >>8156033 Look up "elf shoes"

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 2 18:10:08 2015 No.8156701 >>8155542 Yeah, I heard of people doing this so that's why I tried it. Maybe I'm just doing it wrong? But whatever, I'll just try the fabric softener method!

Anonymous Mon Mar 2 20:44:28 2015 No.8157028

Any suggestions for a quick way to put a symbol on fabric rather than transfer paper or fabric paint. I've never been able to get transfer paper to work well, and fabric paint just looks tacky.
Worst comes to worst I'll have to hand embroider it in but the rest of the costume is really labor intensive and I have like a month left. I'm stupid and forgot about the symbol until yesterday. It doesn't have to be absolutely perfect, as I'm planning on remaking this part of the costume anyway.

>>	Anonymous Mon Mar 2 21:14:17 2015 No.8157084 File: 193 KB, 547x522, Rin Kokonoe.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] what do you guys suggest for making the hair bobbles?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 00:51:18 2015 No.8157467 File: 365 KB, 1012x1626, image.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] How should I go about getting Skull Kid's skin down? Should I modify a zentai suit?

Anonymous Tue Mar 3 00:55:42 2015 No.8157475
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>>8157467
pic related might give you some inspiration, but i imagine what they did is a lot more time consuming and might not be your thing if you aren't the crafty sort

Anonymous Tue Mar 3 01:45:22 2015 No.8157546

>>8140678
>>8142129

Search more? I just googled 'fantasy film' and found links to 2 sources in the first few hits.

>http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K5ZS9C/ref=as_sl_pd_tf_lc?tag=dolmakdre-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B001K5ZS9C&adid=1W65J1C6YKBMH767YZF9&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dollmakersdream.com%2Fwhat-is-fantasy-film-and-where-do-i-buy-it.html

>http://www.ooakartistemporium.com/Angelina.html

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 01:47:53 2015 No.8157550 >>8157084 Maybe covering florist foam in a fabric will work.

Anonymous Tue Mar 3 02:03:16 2015 No.8157574

>>8147952
>>8148024

From the picture, it doesn't seem like she has princess seams at all. Your prototype looks really pretty, but is missing the gathers at the top. I would simply draft a long a-line or circle skirt but 3x, maybe more, your underbust size (it's going to be a HUGE amount of fabric), then gather it to the size you need. This is what a lot of people do just for the Sailor Fuku. That will give you all of those 'lines' at the top and a decent amount of fabric at the bottom. If you make an a-line pattern, cut the pieces on the bias so it will drape and gently cling around your body. As the other anons suggested, it looks like she has 3 or more layered tiers of chiffon with rolled hems. Good luck and please post your progress!

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 02:19:19 2015 No.8157601 File: 1.06 MB, 911x1400, -b47ba705-84d3-4e68-9a40-58c4b37b6365.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] Best shapewear to wear under a Ms Marvel costume?

Mr. Majora Tue Mar 3 11:02:59 2015 No.8157850
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So my brother bought me this DIY Majora's Mask from Etsy, and I need some advice on what adhesive I should use on the individual pieces. I'll need some help on the eyes later, but let's do this step by step, eh?

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 11:12:20 2015 No.8157858 >>8157028 Well depending on what it is you could applique it? Hard to know without seeing the design

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 11:16:13 2015 No.8157862 >>8157850 What is it made of exactly? Sorry, on mobile and can't tell from tiny picture

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 11:45:42 2015 No.8157908 What are your recommended tutorials for eyebrow coloring? I see a bunch of methods online, but which are your tried-and-true?

>>	Mr. Majora Tue Mar 3 13:05:44 2015 No.8157985 >>8157862 Not exactly sure on the material, but I'm guessing it's some sort of synthetic... wood? At least it has the texture and weight as such. My bro said that epoxy would help, but I dunno.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 13:12:35 2015 No.8157990 Is it the same to seal eva foam with patching plaster than with gesso?

Anonymous Tue Mar 3 13:34:26 2015 No.8158020
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cosplaying Trish Una relatively soon. base wig is about 17in in the back, with bangs coming down just over the eyes. I've styled wigs before, but only minor changes, like spiking and trimming.
question is, how the hell do I achieve that little flip on top? will I need additional wefts, or a better wig (the one I bought is admittedly cheap, and I'm open to picking another one), or anything like that?
any advice would be greatly appreciated.

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 14:26:44 2015 No.8158089 >>8157990 no

Anonymous Tue Mar 3 14:32:50 2015 No.8158100

Hey /cgl/, hoping you can help an anon out and answer this survey for a college class of mines. It's kind of unrelated but I'm looking for some girls to answer and add some diversity to the results, right now it's all dudes.

Sorry, this is the only place i know there's a large concentration of girls.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Wdw5_7VkK9Ni92mCgwBQh6f9Lv-hghBA5A0yHayqHss/viewform?usp=send_form

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 14:46:53 2015 No.8158135 >>8158100 you're lucky I was actually bored enough to fill that out while I wait for someone to answer my question that's actually cosplay related, man

>>	Anonymous Tue Mar 3 15:33:10 2015 No.8158224 >>8158135 Thank you! I appreciate it.

Decade !!GCDrKbHwher Wed Mar 4 15:23:50 2015 No.8160381
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>>8141363
Nigo I'm assuming?
Nice choice!
Worbla may be too expensive for a simple chest piece job like Nigo.

Try eva floor foam mats, You could either Fabric wrap them or go for plastidip and spraypaint if you want a less time consuming method

Here's some AWESOME tutorials by Evil Ted, his Patterning and Construction are stellar and hes a great teacher. If you dont have a dress form try and get somebody to trace your torso on butcher paper for a close idea for the right size, or make a duct tape dress form. If you don't have contact cement you can use Hot glue as well but Ive recently experimented with the stuff and holy shit I'm not using hot glue again unless I need a quick fix, the contact cement stuff is amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/user/evilted40/videos

Also I did a post over on Henshin Justice with some Ichigo pepakura files a few years ago. Feel free to use them, links are in the post.
http://forums.henshinjustice.com/showthread.php?81805-Looking-for-help-with-Kamen-Rider-Shin-Ichigo-Cosplay

Anonymous Thu Mar 5 03:20:27 2015 No.8161728
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Two questions:

1. How do I go about cosplaying characters with 'unrealistic' body proportions? eg. Elins from TERA are literally 12 year olds with the thighs and ass of Nicki Minaj.

2. The dress in pic related is fucking me over. How would I go about making it? Is it a dark dress with the white stuff on top or a white top with a black skirt underneath?

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