Help Thread

[Anonymous No.8444700]

New help thread, old ones autosage

>>8420346 previous thread

[Anonymous No.8444789]

How do I make a fabric mask that fits to my head without using a mannequin? Specifically burlap.

[Anonymous No.8444845]

>>8444700
Unanswered questions/questions that need further help/clarifications from original anon or other anons.
>>8422380
>>8423480
Any binder would do anon. Try underworks or Leslove boat but from experience gc2b is the most comfortable but their sizings are stupid, Underworks is the most known, and Lesloveboat is transgender friendly.

>>8425527
>>8426139
>>8426300
Any pattern that has a big circle pattern for a cosplay like Anthy Himemiya? pic related
>>8427948
>>8430657
>>8431004
>>8431059
A good accessory? How good is your crafting skills? If you had the Clown ship/car thing then you would be spot on because Bowser Jr. has that right now in Smash. If you don't you would most likely need the turtle spike shell at least or something mate.
>>8433417
You can buy those boots for like 20-30 USD. Not sure if it's cheaper than boot covers but those are basic boots.
>>8434968
>>8435626
>Circle lens
Anon try the contact lens thread. They would help you faster there.
>>8436486
>>8439056
>>8440021
>>8440316
>>8444596
>>8442981
>>8444299
>>8440268
Cape help.

[Anonymous No.8444861]

How would I go about making the floating diamonds float? I'm not sure how to make them angled away from the body.

[Anonymous No.8444869]

>>8444861
You could use wire but off hand I don't know anything to make it 100% similar to OP.

[Anonymous No.8444881]

Any ideas on how to make some awesome lapis wings? I've seen some pretty shitty fabric ones. Not sure what else to do or how to do it.

[Anonymous No.8444882]

Ok. What is the easiest way to attach a sailor collar to a uniform? I've read tutorials but I'm a little bit torn. Everything else about sewing a seifuku has been easy except this.

[Anonymous No.8444932]

I've made plenty of skirts but never a pair of shorts. Anyone got a fave tutorial/pattern on basic non-elastic shorts? Tutorial dump has practically nothing on pants and shorts.

[Anonymous No.8444940]

>>8444881
Try a silicone based pair of wings or a plastic that will take to the proper color blue paint

[Anonymous No.8444958]

>>8444700

Does anyone have advice on how to make pic related? The helmet is a work in progress (im using paper clay, interesting experience but probably wont use this method in the future haha) but I obviously cant use paper clay for the shoulder, chest, arm and leg pieces. Im currently working on the zentai suit but Im unsure how to approach the armor/plastic pieces.

Sorry in advance if picture size is for ants, im on mobile

[Anonymous No.8445162]

>>8444881

[Anonymous No.8445501]

Does anyone know what the name of the fabric used for Ned's shirt is? (the shirt under the leather). I'll try and find some better pictures to help show what I mean.

[Anonymous No.8445507]

>>8445501

[Anonymous No.8445509]

>>8445501
>>8445507

[Anonymous No.8445511]

>>8444958
learn how to make armor from pepakura
get ready to remake it at least 2-3x before it looks like not shit

[Anonymous No.8445514]

>>8445501
It's a quilted gambeson and they were historically made from two layers of cotton or linen with wool or cotton batting in the middle.

[Anonymous No.8445939]

I'm working on a Tattoo Priestess cosplay from Fatal Frame 3. I'm going to buy a leotard and airbrush the snake and holly tattoo on it, but my concern with that is the chest.
I don't want to look like I'm just wearing a painted leotard. How do I make the breasts separate while wearing a leotard?

[Anonymous No.8446085]

>>8445939
Get the leo one size bigger and wear a bra that really emphasizes your breast seperation.

[Anonymous No.8446230]

>>8445939
I think you're going to get boobloaf either way if you wear a leotard, one size larger or not, but you should also airbrush on the contouring of the breasts.

[Anonymous No.8446293]

Which one of these designs would translate better into real life? (Assuming some of the gradients are removed—they're on all the character art so I'm assuming they're a stylistic choice instead of representations of actual gradients.)

[Anonymous No.8446364]

Hello all! I am working on the rope preistess from Fatal Frame 1. ( Kirie Himuro )
I need help finding a pattern for her kimono as it is actually two seperated pieces. Sorry the hoot isn't the best.

[Anonymous No.8446365]

What would I need to do a Gunslinger Loner cosplay from Broquest?

[Anonymous No.8446369]

>>8446365
A sombrero, a poncho, two guns, and a bandanna.

[Anonymous No.8446411]

>>8446365
Might want to reword.

[Anonymous No.8446416]

>>8446364
Can you post a pic without the black ground?

[Anonymous No.8446491]

>>8446411
Well what would I need to get in order to do the cosplay. That the wording you're looking for?

[Anonymous No.8446721]

>>8446491
Other Anon pointed that all out. >>8446369
Right there.
If you are asking for how to make the deigns ect on the costume that's a different story.

[Anonymous No.8446726]

>>8446364
>>8446416
Sorry there aren't many good ones of her.

[Anonymous No.8446965]

Trying to make this. I already have a basic understanding on how to make the armor, but I'm not sure how to go about the undersuit. I want the pleathery look that it has. I was thinking catsuit, but most of the ones I've seen are too shiny or for females.

[Anonymous No.8447054]

>>8446293
The first one outfit wise. I can image the second one being a nightmare. The second one wig wise.

[Anonymous No.8447056]

>>8446965
Try a zentai suit in general.

[Anonymous No.8447066]

>>8446726
The kimono doesn't look 2 piece to me, the ohashori just looks big?

[Anonymous No.8448395]

What kind of Material would this jacket be? It looks alot like leather but I'm not so sure. If it is leather then what kind?

[Anonymous No.8448796]

it's my first time working with fimo. how do I not fuck up?

[Anonymous No.8448862]

I will ask again in this thread.
I am making The Last Word from Destiny as prop for my Guardian cosplay. I'm cmgood at sculpting and have the tools, but what material should I use to sculpt it?

[Anonymous No.8449262]

Are there any hoodie patterns I can find that can be used to build this, the black one in particular? Also where can I find skin colored tights and black striped stockings for this?

[Anonymous No.8449276]

>>8448796
Depends what you are making. Generally keep thickness even, bake thick and thin parts separate so you don't overcook thin stuff/underbake thick stuff, bake curved stuff over foil forms, be careful to smooth out fingerprints before baking, calibrate your oven with a cheap oven thermometer. Do test pieces if possible. It's fun stuff, you'll enjoy it.

[Anonymous No.8449279]

>>8448395
It looks like thin suede with interfacing on the lapels.

[Anonymous No.8449381]

Anyone have any tips on how to go by the wig pigtails? I was thinking of making a wire cage to keep it suspended but no clue if it would actually work.

[Anonymous No.8449543]

If I were to get this commissioned, how much would it cost? I understand that different commissioners will take a different amount of money but what would be reasonable?
Also, what sites are good for finding commissioners? I'll do some googling but if anyone has any tips on maybe what sites are good/bad I'd apriciate it

[Anonymous No.8449596]

>>8449262

>hoodie pattern
take your pick of front-zip patterns, maybe flare the sleeves extra before the cuff.

>skin colored tights
did you even try?

[Anonymous No.8449609]

Where can I buy a short but incredibly full petticoat? I'm looking for something to modify to make Madoka's underskirt and I want maximum poof possible and don't think I can make it myself.
Pic related is about the length and poof I'm looking for.

[Anonymous No.8449621]

>>8449609
for Madoka's unique petti shape, you're probably just better off making one yourself. Pettis you can buy online will be too long and not have enough layers anyway. If you can't sew, see if you can commission someone.

[Anonymous No.8449623]

>>8449609

I think you can make it yourself. It'll be time consuming but you'll for sure get what you want. I'm concerned that many ultrapoofy lolita pettis would be too long for what you want, which looks more like a ballet tutu. You can buy tulle in pre-cut long narrow strips, it's often used in bridal decorations. That could save you some time. Any way you go, though, that kind of volume comes from many layers.

A tutu is mostly straight seams:

http://oregonballettheatre.. [popular blogging site] .com/2008/06/news-from-costume-shop.html

[Anonymous No.8449629]

>>8449621
>>8449623
Let me rephrase: I don't have the skill or time to make one, but I'd be happy with buying one I can modify to be shorter and add the lace on the bottom.

[Anonymous No.8449677]

Should be an easy cosplay, but I'm having trouble finding glasses. They either seem like way too cheap or are like $100+. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Anonymous No.8449681]

I'm making a FMA military uniform (manga/Brotherhood style) and I'm intending to go all out to make it look as much as I can make it like a real uniform might, and I'm kinda torn on the silver trim. I'd like to use military braid trim like pic related but I'm not sure how to approach the belt + wider pointy pieces at the buttcape, and the parts where both sides of the edge need visible trim, like at the collar.

I have considered flat grey trim but it always seems to look so obviously costumey, especially next to an authentic looking shoulder cord. Any second opinions?

>>8449629
Dear Celine's 'frothy' petti is pretty fluffy and depending on your height, may be short enough. Not sure if it'll be cost effective for whatever time frame you're working with. How tall are you?

[Anonymous No.8449732]

Does anyone have any recommendations for where to get a good Chibiusa wig for a decent price?
I don't mind putting some work into it, I figured I'd have to to keep things more budget-friendly, but I'm completely new to wig styling, so a wig with a bit more of a head start would be pretty great.

Or if there are any suggestions for really good fully styled wigs regardless of price, I wouldn't mind suggestions for that, as I was considering crossing a cosplay off of my list entirely so that'd free up my budget a bit.

[Anonymous No.8449734]

>>8449681
5'3

[Anonymous No.8449761]

>>8449732

For something decent and recognizable but nothing special to write home about, a run of the mill Ebay wig that comes with 2 clip in ponytails is probably your best bet for ~30 dollars. Fluff it up some when it arrives and you'll be fine, just not winning any awards.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141665946867 This one looks pretty cute. You may have to remove the ponytails under the clips and re-tie them to fit your head.

[Anonymous No.8449765]

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I could do for Adelie's feet? I was just going to sew the white/yellow onto the leggings and walk around "barefoot" but the more I look at it the more I want to try and get her long toe and the heel shape in there, not sure how to go about doing that though. Also worrying if I do end up using something underneath the legging that just sewing the colors so they fit on top might look weird, doing something solid on the top of the legging and painting on it might be better? Not sure what I'd use though. Also not sure how to go about making sure whatever I do end up doing doesn't kill my feet.

[Anonymous No.8449811]

>>8449677
Wait until the fucking game comes out and they might be easier to find.

[Anonymous No.8449961]

>>8449765
>I want to try and get her long toe and the heel shape in there

White pumps, low heel, thick black tights with the feet cut off worn over them.

[Anonymous No.8450145]

>>8449677
Just go to a dollar store or accessories store. He wears dummy glasses anyways, so pop out the lenses and you'll be good.

[Anonymous No.8450147]

How do I make this mask and be able to see through it?

[Anonymous No.8450344]

>>8449543
The range on that is probably around $70 from a Chinese company to $700+ from a working professional tailor with a degree from a good fashion institution. A hobbyist or semi-pro's price is going to be in between those two extremes but there will still be a range. Custom work isn't really fungible and people price their work all over the map, so the question is really is it worth it to you to pay the quoted price based on that person's portfolio.

[Anonymous No.8450382]

How would I even begin to put something like this together? Like I know its supposed to be latex but real latex sticks to itself too much, I would need some kind of shiny fabric with considerable poof to make it work

[Anonymous No.8450391]

>>8450147
You make the mask and get a friend to lead you around the con on a leash or something, for real I did this once with a Hinata cosplay that used those opaque white contact lenses, i'm pretty sure everyone did something similar at one point. It can be an adventure

[Anonymous No.8450397]

>>8450382
this isnt cosplay.

[Anonymous No.8450411]

>>8450147
you could try two pinholes placed exactly where your eyes are, if its held close enough you may get some useful vision out of that.

my other thought would be something like the material they use for one-way mirrors but I don't even know if its easy to get ahold of or work with at all. Sorry i really don't know how you would see through a mask like that, i'd think something like >>8450391 aka the have a friend lead you around method would be the only solution

[Anonymous No.8450422]

>>8450411
Oh hey, look at that
http://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Window-Film-Wide-Roll/dp/B004S7HPJ0

Maybe you could cut some pieces up and try getting a small part to cover a viewhole for your eyes? might be worth investigating

[Anonymous No.8450428]

>>8450147
Use the material from something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Disguise-Unisex-Adult-Face-Mask/dp/B00EOK6XAI

[Anonymous No.8450445]

>>8450382
Fuck off,

You get no fucking help here, this is for legitimate cosplay projects only, they outfits have to be from a real anime character that people can recognize, not just some random fetish art. keep ageplay and fetish stuff to wherever the fuck it crawled out of

[Anonymous No.8450457]

Would /cgl/ girls come on skype or cam for money? I'm just a lonely dude who wants some company. Skype is doejohn24

[Anonymous No.8450463]

>>8450457
No, you probably aren't even a guy, babby's first troll attempt. Did you get burned in the ita thread or something?

[Anonymous No.8450466]

>>8450382
not sure about the fabric, but for poof, you need to make the skirt part big enough to hold a petticoat, and then wear one under it. depending on how heavy the materials are and how much poof you want, you'll want a good quality, large petticoat. one made for lolita would probably work.

[Anonymous No.8450470]

>>8450463

Wat

[Anonymous No.8450673]

>>8450466
ty for this advice, I appreciate it

[Anonymous No.8450690]

>>8450673
No prob. When you're make a dress/skirt that can accommodate a big petticoat, also note that you will need a lot of fabric (or whatever you decide to make this of), more than you might expect. Good luck on your project.

[Anonymous No.8450731]

>>8450673

You're probably going to want to think carefully about the shape of it at the top, because thick fabrics (like pleather or ther plastics) don't gather gracefully. Something based on an a-line pattern might work better

[Anonymous No.8450751]

>>8450690
>>8450731
I'll be sure to keep this stuff in mind, its very helpful. and thanks

[Anonymous No.8450847]

Thanks to the anon in the last thread that helped me find the contacts website I was looking for. Had one last question when the last thread died. I am going to make cufflinks and wanted advice, should I make them soulgems, the flower shaped one or the actual gem shape, grief seeds, or something else? And I bought some of the triangle shapped hait clips to fix the hat to the wig but even with several they dont seem to hold well. Is there a certain way they need to be attatched? Or is there something else I need to do to make it stay on. At this point since the wig is only for this cosplay I was consider finding a way to permanently attaching it.

[Anonymous No.8450851]

>>8450847
are you a boy? is this a genderbend mami? what a good idea, I like it

[Anonymous No.8450853]

>>8450382
Shiny PVC fabric but get really good boots and collar or it will spoil the whole thing.

[Anonymous No.8451451]

Does anyone know what this error message means on Fromjapan?
(G011AG3300000000)
I need to place a bid and I only have the money on credit card right now. I was able to make a deposit with my cc a few days ago, but I had to withdraw it to buy something else. This is really pissing me off, I am going to miss an auction.

[Anonymous No.8451636]

How would I do hair like this? I want it to keep the volume and the hunched-over look.

[Anonymous No.8451659]

>>8451636
Tease the fuck out of it.

[Anonymous No.8451668]

I'm looking to get in to the hobby.

Advice? How does one start?

[Anonymous No.8451726]

>>8451668
avoid tumblr completely, avoid those $4 fabrics youre gonna go straight towards completely

[Anonymous No.8451895]

What is the best deco whipped cream? I know silicone is supposed to get super grungy, so not dreaming of using that. Please teach my your ways, gulls.

[Anonymous No.8451897]

>>8451668
Avoid costume satin for the love of all that is holy. It will always look bad.

[Anonymous No.8451927]

I'm trying to make a breastplate for a cosplay with craft foam and eva foam. But for the love of me I can't seem to get the cutting and rejoining to form the cup shape that I want.

Does anyone have any tips or templates that I can follow?

[Anonymous No.8452032]

What do I need for cosplaying Gyro Zeppeli?

[Anonymous No.8452146]

>>8452032
Um, clothes? This is such a broad question.

[Anonymous No.8452150]

can I use hair mascara to lighten up my eyebrows? if so, what ebay store you suggest I get one feofrom?

[Sharmota !NARDSdygmc No.8452289]

>>8446365
>>8452032
1. Find as many reference pictures of your character as you can: back, front, close-ups of little details.
2. Break down the costume parts in your head: wig, footwear, props, each item of clothing.
3. Look for a wig of the right colour and length, if there's already a character wig available, great, if not you're going to need to think about styling so get a wig that has the right length, and keep in mind the type of bangs you'll need and whether or not its heat resistant.
4. Look for footwear. sometimes you'll find a perfect match, sometimes you'll have to make bootcovers or rat-fuck some cheap boots (possibly thrifted). If that's the case just look for something that has the right sole and toe shape.
5. Get a basic understanding of fabrics, what works and what doesn't. Shiny fabrics like satin and PVC don't do well with cameras, don't use a thick fabric for something with a lot of drape, don't use a thin fabric for something that's supposed to be thick like leather.
6. If something similar exists, try and thrift it or find it online, but you may need to tailor, butcher, paint, or add things to get it to look right.
7. Learn to work with things like paperclay, resin, and Sculpey/Fimo for little details. Studs and spikes are available in bulk online too. Also learn about dyes and paints, like flower paint works pretty well on flexible things where fabric paint would look awful or spraypaint would crack and flake.
8. If your character has eyes a different colour from your own, look into getting coloured contacts. You'll need a copy of your prescription to order from anywhere reputable and there are a rare few that can't wear coloured contacts so this isn't a requirement, just recommended.

That's just a basic rundown of the process.

No one really likes to spoonfeed and cosplay is a hobby that requires a high degree of self sufficiency unless you're just going to commission or buy pre-made. The help threads are usually for more specific questions.

[Anonymous No.8452954]

How would i go about finding or making a shirt (and undershirt) like this? It's his standing collar that makes it trouble and also (not pictured) he's wearing green dress shoes, any ideas where i could get those?

[Anonymous No.8452958]

>>8452954
full body pic

[Anonymous No.8452965]

>>8450847
Anon I just want to see more of this, it looks so neat! Do you have a page or anything?

[Anonymous No.8453030]

Hey guys, i have a question because i want to buy a cosplay on CosplayFU on Custom Size but my problem is here. I don't know what is Outside Leg, but i have a question on Sleeve Lenght, if i want a short jacket i take a size of my entire arm or only the size of the short jacket?

[Anonymous No.8453130]

>>8452965
dont have any more pics atm. Working on the boots and cufflinks at the moment.

[Anonymous No.8453534]

>>8446365
Sorry for being unrelated but I looked it up, looks cool as fuck but there's no information about it. Mind telling me about it a little?

[Anonymous No.8453586]

Does anyone know what those side "buttons" on the jackets are called? Are they even buttons or some other sort of decoration? I'm having troubles even starting a search on sewing reference for something like that without a proper term for them.

[Anonymous No.8453597]

>>8450147
Just take the mask off and carry it. Put it on when someone asks to take a pic.

[Anonymous No.8453614]

>>8452032
break you legs

[Anonymous No.8453904]

>>8453586
Are you sure they're buttons? They kind of look like just a weird strip of fabric with little holes cut out. I don't know their purpose, sorry.

[Anonymous No.8453935]

How would I go about making Giorno Giovanna's jacket? I'm not too experienced so making my own pattern is sort of above my level.

>>8450847
Just wanna say that this is a KILLER Mami. I'm working on a Kyoko genderbend right now. It's nice to see more PMMM genderbends, they aren't as popular as they should be.

[Anonymous No.8453946]

I have a bottle of leather/shoe paint in red. I need brown leather paint.
Could I mix it with regular acrylic paint to obtain the color I need? will the leather crack afterwards?

[Anonymous No.8453951]

>>8453586
It's either a placket or a flap, depending on how it's supposed to be constructed. It doesn't need to actually open to get it on or off, though, so there's no reason not to do it the easier way. I'd do either a flap sewn into the side seam or an appliqued piece.

[Anonymous No.8453954]

>>8453534
It was from a 4chan /v/ project in the past that mostly died off. An RPG that never really stood a chance because it had more artists than programmers.

I have heard they're still working on it but out of the public eye.

There's a rival version to him known as the Gunslinger Mantis who I may try to get my friend to go as.

>>8452289
Yeah I've already branched out to compile a list together of the pieces for the cosplay itself. It shouldn't be too hard to put together but my biggest gripe would mostly be the sombrero which either I could get a regular one or just commission someone to make me one that large.

[Anonymous No.8454196]

So I'm making a hand with movable fingers and pic is what I have so far. I'm getting a hot glue gun today so the tape will be pulled off. My question it's how would I paint these? Prime and paint with spray paint, put some aluminum or paper on it and paint? Model magic?I wanna add detail do I figured mm but they might be too heavy after.

[Anonymous No.8454208]

>>8453904
Not sure if they're buttons at all, hence why I put the word in quotes. I don't think I'll ever find a piece of reference art that clarifies it since it's such a small detail.

>>8453951
Thanks!

[Anonymous No.8454213]

>>8444789
Use worbla to create the shape then cover with burlap?

[Anonymous No.8454302]

I'm looking for tights for this costume and not having much luck finding something in that desaturated reddish-pink color. I've seen some cosplayers go with a brighter red, but I'm not sold on that. Any thoughts? I checked welovecolors and sockdreams and this is the best I've found http://www.sockdreams.com/products/foot-traffic-combed-cotton-tights?t=5367& (in burgundy)

[Anonymous No.8454316]

Is there any way I can make my breasts look larger without being obvious if they're in a bikini top like Yoko's?

[Sharmota !NARDSdygmc No.8454321]

>>8454316
"Chicken cutlets" and contouring are basically the only thing you can do unless you want to go all out and take the fake tits+sfx latex route.

[Anonymous No.8454358]

>>8454316
Seconding the chicken cutlets, but also, make sure your top is really well-fitting. You want something that can lift and support you, not just sit over your chest. It might even be worth it to do a bikini top with a subtle underwire/light pushup (though a lot of padding will look weird), not just a flimsy one. Also, pose with your shoulders back.

[Anonymous No.8454425]

I might need some new contacts for a possible event on August 2nd, if not that, the 22nd, has anyone ordered from Honeycolor and used regular shipping? If you have, how long did it take?

Suggestions for other reliable places with fast shipping would also be appreciated!

[Anonymous No.8454534]

>>8454302
I wouldn't look for tights but for spandex leggings with that shine

[Anonymous No.8454662]

>>8454358
>>8454321

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll definitely look into contouring. Does anyone know any good small (A/B) cutlets? I'm worried about them showing through a bikini top.

[Anonymous No.8455063]

Working on a Hijikata cosplay from Gintama, does anyone have a suggestion for how I should do the lining on his coat?

[Anonymous No.8455268]

w2c best stormtrooper suit?

[Anonymous No.8455543]

Just made some test cufflinks for >>8450847

Which of these designs/colors is better? Any other ideas for them? Didnt have the yellow I use on hand so that would be my 3rd color variation. Right now Im leaning tword using the grief seeds.

[Anonymous No.8456000]

What kind of material could I use for her weapons? I'm relatively new to making props, so I have no idea where to start or what to do.
Also, what kind of glue or glue-like material would work best with keeping the weapon from falling apart? Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous No.8457394]

Back when I was a dumb youngin ,I bought a replica.And now since im slowly getting out of lolita,I cant sell it because I dont want to sell a replica.Would there be anyway for me to dye it black,that would work and the print not show through?pic sinilar,it was a sweet dress

[Anonymous No.8457434]

>>8457394
>dye it black
It's very, very hard to find a good, true black dye to start with. Don't expect black. Expect some odd shade of purple-black or green-black.
And dyes result in base color X black, not painting it over, so the print colors will blend with black and you'll be able to see blackish blobs the background. You can try a test swatch if possible, but I have doubts that you'll get the results you want.

[Anonymous No.8457563]

>>8457394
No. The thread and lace are polyester and will not take regular dye. You'd have to mix polyester dye and natural fiber dye, and it would be a lot of hassle for an end result that wouldn't look good.

[Anonymous No.8457571]

Are there stores that cosplayers regularly buy heels from to make their cosplays? Im only looking for a regular mid heel in white. I could probably buy a pair for $10-15?

[Anonymous No.8457601]

>>8457394
The cons I go to do "Otaku Closets" where you can sell weeb junk you don't want anymore, I plan on taking my shitty bootleg sailor moon figures and selling them for like $2 each there.
Maybe you could do something like that?
I see 12 year old weebs all the time getting so sad because there moms won't buy them $200 dresses, they'd be thrilled to have a $20 replica.

[Anonymous No.8457627]

>>8457571
I found some at Payless last year for like $20.

[Anonymous No.8457654]

>>8451668
Pick a character you like. Pick a con you want to go to. Begin cosplay process outlined in >>8452289. Finish the night before the con, swear you'll never cosplay again. Repeat as necessary.

Don't be afraid of trying to make things you've never done before, there are tutorials for days online (plus boards like this.) It certainly helps to have friends who can help you, but its not absolutely necessary. Your first cosplay will be shit, that's okay. Learn from your mistakes and do better next time.

[Anonymous No.8457716]

Where can I find a decent quality hannya mask that doesn't cost $100+ if that's possible? The cheapest ones I could find is about $30 shipped, but is a bit too plastic looking. Or is it something that I could easily make myself? I have absolutely 0 experience in making masks. It's for a halloween costume, so it would be nice to be able to say that I made everything myself.
>tfw when I typed this out I started to wonder if it's cultural appropriation

[Anonymous No.8457800]

I'm working on my first cosplay right now, it's the NCR Ranger (pic related). I picked it because it seemed like it could be done pretty cheap and with little to no sewing, but that fucking coat is gonna cause me problems.

Can anyone with more experience than me (which is probably everyone here) help me out? What's the best way to go about getting that coat? Actual ones look good but are all pretty expensive, especially for something I intend to weather and probably only wear once. Is there anywhere cheap I can get a decent looking one (I'm in Ireland) or would I be better off making my own, keeping in mind that I have 0 experience? Would making something like that be too difficult or expensive to get looking decent?


>>8457716
I'm not expert in any of this, but have you considered buying a cheap one and then altering it with some paint or a bit of clay or something?

[Anonymous No.8457889]

I made self a cardboard body frame like a chestplate, how would I go about covering it in foam or making a foam version?

[Anonymous No.8458012]

>>8457434
>>8457563
>>8457601
Thank you !And that otaku swap thing sounds like a really good idea,Ill defenitly have to do something like that

[Anonymous No.8458031]

>>8457800
Yes I did consider that but I would have to buy the supplies(and stuff like that is a bit expensive here) so that would be a last resort.

Additional question: have anyone tried attaching a mask with magnets on a headband? does it work? I will be wearing a pretty large/heavy wig and it would be nice to be able to take the mask off without having to take the wig off.

[Anonymous No.8458059]

Can you paint 100% polyester? posted in the dumb questions thread but I'm an impatient loser. Pic related, I need to paint the sides grey. They're running shorts.

[Anonymous No.8458071]

>>8458059
Found this. Not sure if it helps
>https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070524132921AAQy6cL

[Anonymous No.8458091]

>>8444700
What would be the best way to go about making a Silent Hill nurse cosplay that doesn't look like shit? I have better than beginner sewing skills and I cannot use latex. Thank you!

[Anonymous No.8458092]

>>8458071
That sorta helps, but if I mix acrylic paint and the fabric medium, will I still be able to use a paintbrush and paint it on instead of dipping it in?

[Anonymous No.8458094]

>>8458091
Don't

[Anonymous No.8458104]

>>8458091
Just gauze your face and tea dye. No matter how well you do it, it will just be "ugh another sh nurse"

[Anonymous No.8458115]

>>8458104
oh ok

[Anonymous No.8458373]

>>8455543
I think flowers would be better since it wouldn't really make sense for grief seeds to be on a magical girl's outfit.

[Anonymous No.8458422]

>>8457571
Payless and Target are my go-tos. Ebay is cheaper, but I've done one too many cons in painful shoes, so I go for slightly more expensive ones from brands I know are comfortable for me.

[Anonymous No.8458446]

>>8457571
i stalk kijiji for dirt cheap shoes if they're fairly basic and then offer to pay shipping to get it shipped down. this wont work for crazy colors like orange, yellow, ect but good for white/black/brown/red.

[Anonymous No.8458523]

Hi Seagulls,
I've been through it all trying to make a Batman costume (not for me) and am ready to go through the hard route of sculpting and using the sculpt to make a mold to make a rubber mask. I also need to make some weird armor pieces.
Does anyone know what this process is called or tutorials on it? Also if you know an easier way I'd greatly appreciate that too.
Pic related is mostly what I'm going for, but they made it using a 3d printer.

[Anonymous No.8458550]

>>8457800
That looks like a fairly common type of coat, although I don't know what its called, sorry.
Your best route is to find out what the coat is called and type that in plus "used" in froogle.com
I wouldn't attempt making it from scratch. The coat is made out of a thick material which can be very expensive, its probably more expensive to make it than it is to buy a polyester leather new coat or a used real leather coat.
From that point it'd be pretty easy to put holes in it and make it look dirty.

[Anonymous No.8458563]

>>8457800
For the coat you might want to sew it yourself to save money. Make the outer layer of the coat from thin suede to fake the leather look.

[Anonymous No.8458649]

>>8458550
I already know what it's called, it's a duster coat. They're not uncommon (possibly more common in America than here) but they aren't cheap, and that's where the problem lies.

>>8458563
Would something like that coat be hard to make for a beginner and what's a rough price range for something like that? I'm absolutely new to sewing, I've never done it before in my life.

[Anonymous No.8458673]

>>8458373
>>8455543
Also did them in yellow and im painting some opaque yellow ones now. Any opinion on color?

[Anonymous No.8458699]

>>8458649
aprox $5/yard. youll need fabric to pad it up (at least torso) since the suede will be thin.
as for the pattern, you could probably find one free online if you take the time to look.

[Anonymous No.8458702]

>>8458699
Now all I have to do is find a pattern and then find some tutorials. Thank you.

[Anonymous No.8458716]

>>8458702
youll also need interfacing to prop the collar up, stiff denim might do as an alternative

[Anonymous No.8458739]

I'm going to paint light pink details on a black seat belt-like material, and I was wondering what kind of paint to use. Would fabric paint work, or could I get away with using acrylic paint?

[Anonymous No.8459555]

I want to cosplay a character who wears a bikini top, but I can't even wear a bikini casually because my chest is too big. How do I keep my boobs in place without wearing a super visible bra underneath?

[Anonymous No.8459560]

I got this at AX and I don't know what it is called. I only took a photo of the back of it to show my friend the animals through text. Didn't think I would want to go and get more, but I do and I don't know what it is called. On the front of it there was an orange wheel and a star made of little pink stars. The candy is pull apart and kind soft. In the middle bottom of the front side there is also a money head.

I know it is kind of vague, but any name would be awesome. Im having no luck on google.

[Anonymous No.8459569]

>>8458739
if you plan on bending the material a lot (wearing it like a belt or suspenders), go with fabric paint because acrylic will crack easily. if it's going to remain basically flat it doesn't matter.

[Anonymous No.8459807]

Hi I'm looking for someone to commission. The project would be pic related. I'd only need the shirt and overalls done. If any seagull would be interested, or has any recommendations, I'd really appreciate it!
Also what type of shoes is he wearing?

[Anonymous No.8459810]

>>8459555
Tit tape, nipple pasties, fashion tape

[Anonymous No.8459838]

>>8459560
The thing on top of the animal is "ぷちっとのなかまたちのすきなおかし" which google leads me to

> http://puchitto.jp/
Is it the one with the monkey to the far right?

[Anonymous No.8459841]

>>8459555
Self-adhesive strapless, backless bra and a little less-bare bikini? Though honestly, if you can't find or afford a decent supportive bikini, maybe you should re-think it. Higher end swimsuits for big boobs really do work but they aren't inexpensive.

[Anonymous No.8459848]

>>8459560
The bag literally says Kracie Nazonazo Puchitto tho. In English.
It'ssome kind of puzzle-candy and the hints are on the back. Apparently monkey = chocolate, bunny = pancake, squirrel = candy, panda = could be anything. Maybe you're supposed to guess what candy's in the bag?

[Anonymous No.8460458]

I'm thinking about cosplaying Nico. I'm no seamstress so I'm going with the store bought route.

What would be your recommendations on outfits? Besides the school uniform. This is my first time trying to cosplay, so I need all the help I can get.

I'm not White or Asian, but really wish to cosplay Nico. Do you think this'll be a problem? Thank you.

[Anonymous No.8460538]

Hey all, my buddy and I decided that the stress of cosplaying isn't for us and we mostly just want to enjoy going to a con. Our next one is in October.

Looking for subtle ideas we can do to still fit in but not really. Right now I have:
>Matryoshka vocaloids
>gijinkas or some shit
>be massive weabs in cat ears and anime shirts

[Anonymous No.8460552]

>>8460538
>be massive weabs in cat ears and anime shirts
Do that. It's fun

[Anonymous No.8460638]

>>8460552
Yeah, it does sound fun! Would be astronomically simple too, we could even buy shirts at the con to wear if we wanted.

[Anonymous No.8460729]

Where can I get studs like pic related? as well as her blood Draw tab for the glove?

[Anonymous No.8460930]

Looking for a pattern to make this jacket.
Anyone can help?

[Anonymous No.8461980]

I'm looking for any resources on making a hold guard cosplay from skyrim. Basically anybody who has done this before and has posted their process on how they did it or people who have posted methods that could work for this cosplay. Or if anyone here has made this cosplay could provide tips on how they went about it. The helmet, sword and shield will be the biggies.

[Anonymous No.8461992]

>>8460538
If you aren't cosplaying, no one cares what you look like so it really doesn't matter. Just go with what seems like the most fun.

[Anonymous No.8462055]

>>8460930
bomber jacket. just shorten it

[Anonymous No.8462263]

>>8462055
Hah, I'd like to see how that turns out.

[Anonymous No.8462301]

What fabric/materials would the shirt andpants be made out of?

[Anonymous No.8462310]

>>8460458
Just look through the wiki or actually watch the fucking show. They wear more than one outfit during the show.

No, your skin color isn't really a problem. I've seen dark honokas and rins but Nico is the least of your worries.

[Anonymous No.8462312]

How would I do the hair on this turd-herd?

[Anonymous No.8462328]

>>8462263
i meant look for a bomber jacket pattern

[Anonymous No.8462544]

>>8454302
I would say Beatrix is just wearing some opaque darker-skin-coloured nylon tights you should be able to get almost everywhere...some nylon tights have a reddish tint.

[Anonymous No.8462553]

>>8457394
Donate it to one of the gals who do lolita 101 panels so they can show it as the bad example of what not to buy and help other noobs not make the same mistake. Alternately burn it and film the fire, post on YouTube for fun. Someone once threatened to burn a replica and people lost their damn minds. I always hoped someone would really do it.
Better still if it's a 'popular' replica.

[Anonymous No.8462808]

What would be the best way to go about patterning the white part of this hat?

[Anonymous No.8463116]

>>8451927

I need help with a similar problem

[Anonymous No.8463123]

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find/how to make a fake foam chestpiece or something? Something I can put under Archer's shirt to have the proper looking definition.

[Anonymous No.8463130]

>>8452954

Just interface up the collar and you'll be fine. You're not gonna find that anywhere, you'll have to make it.

[Anonymous No.8463133]

>>8462808
>hat
>not hair
>kek

[Anonymous No.8463153]

I have everything ready to go and ready for EVA foam! Where would be a good place to buy some? I looked on Amazon but they sell mostly the puzzle floor mats and Im not sure thats what others use.

[Anonymous No.8463156]

>>8461992
I'd do that but my friend won't do anything that's too "embarrassing" or "cute". It's really frustrating, because it's either that, going as normies, or actual cosplay which all he doesn't want to do.

At this point, I'll probably put on a simple lolita coord and let him decide if he wants to match me.

[Anonymous No.8463160]

>>8463133
Thats part of his hat, his hair is actually brown

[Anonymous No.8463176]

I was debating making a thread about this, but I'm going to ask here before anyone shouts at me for not asking in the help thread.

Where can I buy cute clothes online like pic related? Preferably cheap? I know I'll be getting what I pay for but I'd rather go to somewhere where it's at least -okay- quality (ie: not milanoo but not burando either). My current style is really boring and consists of tights, band t-shirts and skater skirts.
I'm in the UK too if that helps.

[Anonymous No.8463212]

>>8463176
Taobao and ebay

[Anonymous No.8463314]

>>8463176
There's a kawaii goods thread here, also an eBay one, a TaoBao one too, maybe you can find some leads by posting examples there.

[Anonymous No.8463334]

>>8460729
help?

[Anonymous No.8463567]

So, I'm a dude doing a genderbend cosplay. Naturally, I'm gonna need makeup. My question is as follows - how the hell do I buy makeup without being judged by either people in shops or by my family? I mean, I could order stuff online but I'd rather my parents didn't catch wind of my makeup purchase and get the wrong idea.

This is a real stupid question but yeah. I'm hella self-conscious and I can only let go of that when I'm cosplaying at a con, since others are pretty much in the same boat.

[Anonymous No.8463968]

>>8463153
That's what people use. You're looking at the right stuff.

[Anonymous No.8463975]

>>8463567
Honestly no one will care. You will NEED to buy foundation in person, so muster up your courage and get out there. Go to a drug store and start testing their shades. If you've got stores like Ulta or Sephora, even better. Take a friend with you if you're nervous.

People care way less about you than you think.

[Anonymous No.8464148]

>>8463567
Go to the drug store for cheap shit like eyeshadow, lipgloss, lipstick, eyeliner, brushes/tools and then go to sephora or somewhere to pick out the things you don't want to get cheap with like foundation, eyeshadow primer, and cosmetic sealer.

[Anonymous No.8464632]

Is there a good pattern out there for Aya Drevis from Mad Father? The closest I've been able to find is an Alice in Wonderland pattern, but I figured I would ask here.

Also, how to make the inside of sewn clothes look good without a serger/overlock machine? I plan to buy one soon, but if I have to start this costume with a regular sewing machine, I would like the seams and inside to at least look a little better, if that makes sense. (Sorry if I sound fucking stupid but I'm still pretty new to sewing.)

Also, mini chainsaw tutorials and general help on that would be incredible. Thanks in advance, seagulls!

[Anonymous No.8464648]

>>8453597
>>8450428
>>8450411
>>8450391
Thanks for the replies and suggestions!
I've gone with using transparent worbla with two coatings of window tint in metallic silver. I can basically see as if I was just wearing one big pair of sunglasses.

[Anonymous No.8464698]

Amano likes to do this thing where he'll just sorta draw squiggly lines and splat gold watercolor over them and you have to play "is that armor or fabric" and I'm sick of it. I want to start his design for Aerith because I'm on an unending crusade to do all her outfits but I've never tackled an Amano design before. Example image doesn't include any of his FF7 work because they're all nasty monochrome and I'm still trying to suss out basic shapes.

So my question to you guys is: should I try to go for the layered applique look? Get a bunch of silver stamped metal bits off taobao and sew them on individually? Embroidery? Has anyone here ever tackled Amano's designs before? I'm in uncharted territory here, guys.

[Anonymous No.8464765]

Can anyone give me suggestions on how to do the tail for an Re-Class cosplay? I figured the head at the end would be made with craft foam or something equally lightweight and the actual tail would be stuffed fabric, but I want to put something in it so it'll stand up instead of just flopping around.

I could just use a wire framework or something if it was static, but I'd really like to make it articulated somehow so I could reposition it on the fly for photos (and to be able to fold it up when I'm just moving around). It's pretty large but it shouldn't be terribly heavy if I construct it right.

[Anonymous No.8464774]

>>8464632
French seams. Some regular machines have an overcast foot/stitch as well. Or line the dress. I actually prefer either of those seams I listed, I find many serged interior seams itchy or stiff.

[Anonymous No.8464797]

>>8464698
I don't even know what I'm looking at
>Amano's works looks like a fancy ink test

[Anonymous No.8464841]

>>8464632
My favorite way to finish seams is to just turn 1/4" of the edge in and sew that down (terminology escapes me). Looks nice enough.

[Anonymous No.8465075]

Trying to find a suitable snake skin fabric for her tail. I've been searching for hours and all I kind find is:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snake-Skin-Faux-Leather-Upholstery-Embossed-Vinyl-in-RED-per-yard-/381297605941

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wet-Look-Snakeskin-FOIL-Lycra-Dance-Fabric-2-Way-Stretch-58-RED-/251995800064?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac1ec200

Not sure if I'll go for a pinkish or off white material for her underside.

Also any help on construction would be amazing. I probably won't go for the full length accuracy but I would still like it to be fairly a long tail. ( I dont need to be able to walk much, I'll get someone to transport me for photoshoots ect..)

[Anonymous No.8465120]

>>8464632
French seams, flat felled seams, bound seams, overcasting stitch, or lining it are all options. You can also get a side cutter sewing machine foot, which will do something similar to what sergers do when used with overcasting stitch.

[Anonymous No.8465270]

Can anyone help me figure out how to pattern something like this without a center seam? Im almost starting to think its a leotard with the leg poofs added on seperatly, as oppose to one big piece.

[Anonymous No.8465276]

>>8465270
you can see where the stitching is on the pic you posted. The legs are sewn on to the bodice along the hip cut.

[Anonymous No.8465362]

>>8464774
>>8464841
>>8465120
Thank you, anons! I will definitely have to look up a French seam tutorial.

I was wondering what fabric I should use for her dress, apron, and bow? And possibly a lining for the inside of the dress if I need it. I'm still pretty new to sewing so I was hoping for something easy to work with. I've Googled already, but figured I would ask here as well.

Also, I couldn't find a dress pattern, but I found 2 separate ones, a blouse and skirt pattern. The blouse is pretty much perfect except it needs puff sleeves and the skirt just needs to be lengthened. I was thinking maybe I could combine them into a dress, or is that harder than it sounds? It would be awesome if I could because both of the patterns are free. How would I go about it?

Sorry for all the questions. You all have been very helpful so far!

[Anonymous No.8465444]

>>8465276
Thankyou!

Anyon have tips on how to pattern the leg parts? Like, what shape they should even be?

[Anonymous No.8465604]

>>8464698
look up the characters in game model.
Also, Final Fantasy Dissidia brought a majority of amanos designs for the main characters to life, so you might have good luck trying to view the 3d models from that game

[Anonymous No.8465608]

>>8464765
buttplug.


jk, you might wanna strap it up with a leather harness around your waist and groin.

[Anonymous No.8465989]

when I wear my wig (it's an updo) about an inch of my hair in my nape shows. was thinking about buying some hair mascara but does anyone here have recommendations on that?

[Anonymous No.8465998]

>>8465362
Mid weight cotton for dress, slightly lighter cotton for apron and acetate or polyester lining fabric for lining. Setting in sleeves on another blouse pattern, especially if it's sleeveless, is sometimes hard. So is making a lining sometimes if the pattern isn't designed for one.

[Anonymous No.8466092]

this is a really stupid fucking question but on average how long does original tacky glue take to dry

tryna get that efficiency going

[Anonymous No.8466124]

Can anyone maybe point me toward some wig tuts or give me some ideas on how to style a wig like this? Or maybe a character with similar hair so I can get some ideas? I'm at a loss.

[Anonymous No.8466161]

>>8465998
Thanks anon! I guess I'll ditch the lining then. The blouse isn't sleeveless, it has full length sleeves, but they aren't puff sleeves, so I was wondering how that would be to modify.

[Anonymous No.8466238]

>>8465362
Patterns can be spliced together, but turning a blouse into a dress is not something I would recommend for a beginner. I would really recommend you pick up a dress pattern. As a beginner to pattern alteration, you need something that's designed to zip down the back and has sleeves, collar, and waist seam (you can simply chop off the top of a princess seamed dress to add a waist seam, but if you can find a dress that already has one placing the seam is one less thing to figure out). Altering fitted sleeves to gigot sleeves, using either a gathered dirndl or flared skirt, and/or making a collar more pointy in the front are easier changes to make to a pattern because they don't require any real knowledge of fit or drafting.

[Anonymous No.8466294]

>>8465604

different anon but aerith's amano skin from dissidia is about as toned down and half-assed as they could possibly manage compared to the original renderings. iirc it's also missing a cape. might have been made that way so they could swap base models as few times as possible.

I'd say layered applique or embroidery, since hard armor would probably make the dress stiff and chunky. especially since it's all along that bottom edge.

[Anonymous No.8466329]

>>8465608
It's not attaching it to my butt that's the problem, though. My issue is getting it to hold itself up, it's supposed to be kind of a sentient tail thing and I'd like to have it going up over my shoulder or something. I could do it easily with wire but I want to figure out a way to make it repositionable instead of it being stuck in one 'pose'.

I don't plan on making it as large as the one in this image, but it shows what I mean a bit better.

[Anonymous No.8466331]

>>8466124
I think you should treat it as tentacles and not hair. Because... It's not hair and it would look ridiculous as hair

[Anonymous No.8466383]

>>8466329

There's some kind of specific wire that furries use to make their tails stand up/be repositionable, you might want to poke around and see if you can find anything about that. My friend just used it for her Neferpitou tail and it looked great.

[Anonymous No.8466520]

How would you make Yamato's skirt? How could I do a hidden zipper?

[Anonymous No.8466619]

Would it be possible to make the types of armsocks/bodysuits that people use for Homestuck/Steven Universe cosplays using stretch fabric instead of opaque tights? I think it might be cheaper to just buy the fabric and make it myself instead of modifying tights, but I'm not sure. How should I make these if I were to use fabric?

[Anonymous No.8466649]

>>8466520

did you try googling "install hidden zipper"? If so, I'm not sure what you're asking.

>>8466092
Depends on weather and temperature. It's water activated so the dry time is all in how fast water can take to the air where you are. Heat makes it go faster, but overheating will make bubbles.

>>8465989
A weft or two at the nape, sewn to point upward and then ironed to point down, feathered to all hell with scissors, will look like natural baby nape hairs. Buy wefts instead of product.

>>8463123
Don't superhero costumes use carved foam?
Get an artist friend to help you with the anatomy.

>>8462312
Nice choice. Literally any spiked wig tutorial will work. Tease & freeze. You don't need Cloud Strife volume or definition but the same techniques apply. Arda is good for short spiking wigs.

>>8461980
Ask more specific questions. Use wood for the shield, but you knew that.

>>8460729
I don't know what the tab thing is but you'll probably have to make these out of clay or resin or something. Make a mold first for uniformity.


I'm still seeking feedback & ideas for the silver part of FMA military uniforms. I like the braid trim ofre than flat grey or satin, but don't know what to use for the wider silver pieces if I go that route. Second opinions? >>8449681

[Anonymous No.8466661]

>>8449681

Have you ever looked into bullion embroidery, like on 19th c. military uniforms? Someone on here was doing that for a Legend of Galactic Heroes cosplay a while back.

[Anonymous No.8466664]

>>8466649

*braid trim more than flat grey. oops.

>>8459807
Blue loafers.

>>8463567
No one gives a shit about you or what you buy. If someone asks, say "theater" and leave it there. But no one will ask, because no one gives a shit.

>>8464632
Homestuck has a popular chainsaw prop. Don't know if the style is on for what you need, but "kanaya chainsaw" should yield some helpful search results. An Alice in Wonderland pattern looks fine to me, just make sure you have a pointed and not rounded collar.

[Anonymous No.8466676]

>>8466661

I hadn't looked into that, but I have now, thanks!. It looks more suited to appliques than trims, or else more detailed trims than I'm looking for, and I'm not sure if it would solve the problem of matching the wide silver pieces like the belt, which seem too... structural? for embroidery. Would silver fake leather look stupid?

[Anonymous No.8466681]

>>8466619
IMO fabric will be too thick for nice-looking armsocks. It'll be noticeable that you're wearing them; with tights I have to double-take to see if the cosplayer has on armsocks or makeup.

[Anonymous No.8466711]

What sort of fabric would look reasonably sweater-like but be lightweight/breathable? I need to make a sweatervest thing but I know I'll overheat like crazy if I use a normal, thicker sweater material.

[Anonymous No.8466744]

>>8466649
well I'm looking for references from people who have done this costume before. That's my question. My post would be ridiculously long if I were to ask how to make every piece of the costume. That's not what I'm asking. I'm looking for links to people who have done this before so I can look over their work and ask them the specific questions.

[Anonymous No.8466797]

>>8466520
1) Find more reference images (though I presume you do have more than just that one)
2) Find a pattern for the skirt or draft your own
3) Google for "how to sew invisible zipper"; you'll need a zipper foot or invisible zipper foot for best results
4) Invisible zipper should be sewn in before you put in the waistband. It goes between two pleats, either on the left side or back side of the skirt, depending on your preference/reference art
5) Remember to sew a pair of skirt hook & eyes on the waistband for actually holding the skirt closed

[Anonymous No.8466880]

Need help with how to make these shoulder spaulders for Jonathan Joestar. There are a few variants of the outfit so I'll post both.

Let me know what you would do for it.

[Anonymous No.8466883]

>>8466880
Here's the alt version with a different kind of shoulder. This is more akin to the manga while the former is the anime.

[Anonymous No.8466897]

>>8466880
>>8466883
The anime outfit you posted has more of an armor-ish look to the shoulders. I would look up cosplay pauldron tutorials, but generally you would be making an eva foam base and then either painting or covering the base with fabric. I personally think a leather cover for the shoulder pauldrons could look really nice with this design. There's a couple really nice tutorials by Kamui for attaching and making shoulder pauldrons, and I believe that deviantart has some nice tutorials about covering foam armor with fabric.
The All Star Battle design looks more like a sleeve than shoulder amor, with a piping trim on the end. The piping kind of reminds me of the hip rolls on the Sailor Moon outfits, so I would search for methods on how to do those. The sleeve pattern itself looks asymmetric and extends more on the top than it does the bottom-- I know there's a specific name for this kind of sleeve, but I cannot recall it. But when looking for a pattern for these sleeves, look for that kind of shape!

[Anonymous No.8466944]

>>8466897
Thank you.
Also here's one more reference photo for the Manga variant.

[Anonymous No.8466945]

I have a question about CosplayFU, i payed a cosplay on that page and i see estimated date between 27 August and 11 September but of course they need make the cosplay with 20 - 40 days so my question is, the estimated date is true? Any experiences?

[Anonymous No.8467294]

>>8465444
Not that anon but just take some plastic wrap and then tape around your leg. Tape higher if you need to just to get the idea of where the cut on the hip portion will lie. Then cut the tape/plastic wrap up one side or however you'd wanna do this. It's basically the same thing you'd do for making a dress form with duct tape, but instead this is with your leg.

[Anonymous No.8467612]

Anyone have any suggestion on how to make a good ink tank for a Splatoon cosplay? I want something that can actually hold a little fluid, so I've been to every hardware store I can think looking for clear tubes big enough to make a good tank for me. I've even gone to some toy stores, since I've seen tubs of block and small knick knacks come in tubes like theses, but the only things I've found are either too narrow, too short, or crazy expensive.

[Anonymous No.8467652]

>>8467612
Look for a large clear plastic pitcher or something like that. You might have to cut off the handle or whatever but you can always turn that side toward your back to hide the rough spots.

[Anonymous No.8467906]

>>8444700
So I'm doing a Gravelord Nito cosplay, and I'm wondering how to do the cloak. Needs to be somewhat affordable, 60 bucks max.

Was thinking going with a black zentai suit with metric fuck tons of plastic bones sewn on, then the following, tear it up with some scisors, thin it out a bit, potentially attacking skulls to that.

http://www.amazon.com/Knights-Watch-Thrones-Costume-Tarly/dp/B00S6ZLDIO/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1436498137&sr=1-1&keywords=black+Faux+Fur+Cloak

[Anonymous No.8467941]

>>8467612
There is this guy who has been selling ink tank kits http://ragzcosplay.tumblr.com/post/123462978884/ink-tank-kits-for-sale He was posting progress shots and shit in the Splatoon thread a few weeks back

[Anonymous No.8468010]

>>8467906
nevermind, figured that making my own with tattered black halloween cloth is smarter. Cloth can also be used for other stuff on it too.

[Anonymous No.8468083]

Does anyone know where I can get water wings and an inner tube like pic related? It's so hard to find them in the right colours

[Anonymous No.8468277]

I need a massive fake weed joint. Where do I find that, spencers, amazon?

[Anonymous No.8468329]

>>8466161
You will have to draft new sleeve patterns in the right shape but make sure the top measurement that gets set into the dress matches the original sleeve or it won't fit nicely. If you aren't doing a lining, it's likely the top will have facings. Use interfacing to reinforce that for a less flimsy look. Making a muslin or a mock-up to correct anything or make adjustments is a good way to learn and fit things correctly before you cut in to your more expensive fabric. Many patterns do not fit correctly without adjustments.

[Anonymous No.8468436]

If I sew together two pieces of vaguely person-shaped spandex, would that be a possible way to make a bodysuit for cheap? Or would I absolutely not be able to make one without a pattern?

[Anonymous No.8468441]

>>8468436
Would not work. You're not a doll with immobile joints. Get a pattern to work off of if you don't want to buy a premade bodysuit.

[Anonymous No.8468576]

I have pretty much everything figured out for Rangiku, but how to keep my bra not visible. I know there's fashion tape, but is there any cheaper alternatives? I really don't want to spend $12 on a couple strips I'm only going to wear for a couple hours. Or is fashion tape worth the money?

[Anonymous No.8468599]

>>8468576
There are cheaper fashion tapes out there. I know my JoAnn store sells a roll on a tape dispenser for $6.99 and you can use a 50% or 60% off coupon with it.
And think of it as an investment for future cosplays as well, since it's unlikely you'll go through the whole box/roll in a weekend. You'll have it ready to go the next time you need fabric to stick to you.

[Anonymous No.8469153]

>>8468329
Thank you anon. I actually bought the Alice pattern since I found it on eBay for only a couple of dollars! But if it doesn't work out I'll keep your advice in mind. Thank you!

Also, does anyone know a good apron pattern/tutorial that would work for her (Aya)?

[Anonymous No.8469219]

Giorno Giovanna's jacket. How do I make it? Would I need to make my own pattern? Because I've never done that before and I might fuck up.

[Anonymous No.8469256]

It almost looks like a track style jacket. You could maybe get away with modifying a heart shaped cut out into one, or at least copy one to make a pattern.

[Anonymous No.8469472]

>>8469219
Oh hey, I'm working on the same cosplay! What I'm planning on doing is altering an existing jacket pattern. You need to look for a pattern with a center zipper, high collar, and possibly some princess seams for the gold lines down the front (I'm using Simplicity 2341 and lengthening the bottom). You'll definitely have to alter the front sections to get that keyhole opening, which won't be too difficult in itself. The issue I'm facing is keeping that heart-shaped opening in place. I'm either going to use piping or interfacing in that area. Best of luck, anon! Hopefully we'll both pull this off!

[Anonymous No.8469527]

>>8469219
>and I might fuck up.
you might, and probably will.
But you know what? That's ok, that's how you learn.

[Anonymous No.8469964]

>>8445939
http://www.kigcos.com/btv3/wbtv3.pdf

[Anonymous No.8469968]

does anyone have a good tutorial for resin for a beginner? i'd like to make some cute stuff using molds. i love it when people make sparkly resin pieces, and i want to do it right! is there a catchall blog that explains it? and where should i buy the resin/what brand should it be? thanks!

[Anonymous No.8469984]

Is a Wolf Link gijinka a good or bad idea?

I'm a closeted furry and love Wolf Link with all my heart, but the only problem is that I'm nowhere near skilled enough to make a realistic fursuit of him. I was thinking I'd make something resembling his hero's clothes but with fur and maybe some wolf ears and a tail? And maybe a chain around my wrist instead of a bracer? What are some orher ideas? Any help is appreciated. :3

[Anonymous No.8469988]

>>8469984
I recommend this

[Anonymous No.8469998]

>>8469988
A noose? Is that from the game? I'm confused.

[Anonymous No.8470005]

>>8469984
Here's your wolf Link gijinka right here.

[Anonymous No.8470028]

Alright, I'm a complete newbie to cosplaying but I want to try and make my own Hazuki dress that doesn't look like the gross shiny ones sold on the net. I know little about sowing and I want to do the whole thing myself. Are there any dress pattern similar to hers? Also how would I make the sleeves so that they wont slide up and down my arm? How would I go about making the weird lace on the top of the stockings? How do I make the choker? Material suggestions would also be helpful and I was to keep a fabric look to it as I feel the shinier fabrics look a bit tacky on costumes. Anything helps. Sorry if the photo is tiny, I'm using mobile at the moment.

[Anonymous No.8470031]

>>8469988
>>8470005
Why are you being rude to poor anonymous? Can't you just help them out? It's a HELP thread, not a HATE thread.

[Anonymous No.8470040]

>>8470031
Gijinka of Wolf!Link is literally >>8470005

so...

[Anonymous No.8470044]

>>8470005
KEK. I laughed really hard gjob, anon.

[Anonymous No.8470054]

>>8470040
That's regular Link though, you can act like a smarty pants all you want but it's tecnically not gijinka. I want a wolf-themed cosplay.

[Anonymous No.8470060]

>>8470054
>>8470054
You don't seem to understand what these anons are trying to tell you.

There's regular Link who transforms into a wolf. There is no in between.

[Anonymous No.8470063]

>>8470060
Are you dense? I want to cosplay WOLF LINK, NOT REGULAR LINK. If I went to a con dressed as REGULAR Link and called myself Wolf Link, I would get laughed out of the con. Is that so hard for you to grasp???

[Anonymous No.8470069]

>>8470063
Have you never played Twilight Princess?
If you called yourself Wolf Link while being Twilight Princess Link, you'd likely get laughs because people think the joke is clever.

[Anonymous No.8470070]

I'm doing and half and half cosplay of Heather and Alessa for PAX. In doing research I realized A's shirt is purple. So how do I weather/distress/dye half of an orange shirt to make this purple color?

[Anonymous No.8470078]

>>8470069
I watched the whole game on YouTube. If some Link cosplayer wearing the green tunic told me they were Wolf Link, I wouldn't think it was funny, I'd just assume they were confused/got hit with a hammer before attending the con.

I know that Regular Link transforms into a Wolf, I'm not dense. I just want my cosplay to be Wolf-themed because I like his wolf form. Yet you people are being all sarcastic and trying to get smart with me instead of actually helping

[Anonymous No.8470100]

>>8470078
Since you need it said clearly, the answer is no. Its a bad idea. No one would not recognize you as "gijinka Wolf Link" because you'd end up looking like Twilight Princess Link with a tail and ears tacked on.

[Anonymous No.8470101]

>>8470078

[Anonymous No.8470113]

>>8470100
That actually seems like a cute idea, being Regular Link but with a tail and ears. Thank you, your rudeness, ;)<3

Now I just need help with the rest of the costume. I'm pretty sure I can buy the ears and tail but what about fabrics? Patterns? Any ideas for a wig?

>>8470101
Oh fuck you. I said I was closeted for a reason.

[Anonymous No.8470122]

>>8470113
The idea would have been cute if you wouldn't have mentioned that you're a furry. or that you never actually played the game. or said it's a gijinka. ("mid-transformation Link" would have been better)

[Anonymous No.8470126]

>>8470113

[Anonymous No.8470129]

>>8470122
I don't have the time or money to play video games. By watching Let's Plays I am just as familiar with the story and gameplay as anyone who has physically held a controller. Honestly? There are several scenes I've gone back and watched twice because I liked them so much. I bet you're the type who gives up after the first few levels because "nuuuuu 2 hard!!1"

Now are you people going to help me with the rest of my costume or what?

[Anonymous No.8470134]

>Be heavyset and long-haired me.
>Watch Mad Max
>Desire to cosplay The Immortan Joe intensifies like a dust-storm.
>Have no idea where to get transparent vest.

tl;dr: where do I get Immotan Joe's clear vest from Mad Max: Fury Road?

[Anonymous No.8470156]

>>8470129
>says they are a huge fan of game
>has never played the game

>says they don't have the time or money to play games
>but is willing to put out the time and money to make cosplay for game they've never played.

These are the kind of cosplayers that I try to avoid.

[Anonymous No.8470161]

>>8470156
Maybe some people only have enough time to do one of those two things and have to choose. What's more fun, video games or cosplay?

[Anonymous No.8470167]

>>8470161
>video games
and you have fun cosplaying BECAUSE you love the game (anime/movie/whatever) so much.

[Anonymous No.8470171]

>>8470161

You're on 4 chan. What do you think?

I say video games btw.

[Anonymous No.8470173]

>>8470078
You should play the game.

[Anonymous No.8470175]

>>8470167
But I DO love the game. I watched the whole thing start to finish. Just because I didn't work the controller doesn't mean I know nothing about it.

>>8470171
With the invention of YouTube you can now enjoy both. :D

[Anonymous No.8470205]

>>8470175
Noone is gonna help you because you're being an annoying 14 year old. So just go google "easy Link costume".

>>8470134
Don't think it has to be clear plastic, does it. You could just sculpt a piece of worbla and paint it to look like the character's chest.

[Anonymous No.8470216]

>>8470205
Oh kay. I've tried starting threads for my questions in the past and each time I was treated rudely and told to go to the help thread. Now that I'm doing as directed, asking nicely for assistance in the help thread, people are STILL being rude and refusing to help.

What the hell is wrong with you? Why have a help thread if your not gonna help?

[Anonymous No.8470224]

>>8470216
This is 4chan. You should lurk more, so how thing are done before you dive right in. We don't look to kindly to people that act like 14 year olds.
And have you ever thought, maybe it's you and the way you approach and not "us people".
Like I said before. if you wouldn't have mentioned that you're a furry and that you've never played the game before, then you would have probably gotten plenty of help.
Wait a few days, when a new help thread will pop up. And start again.
Also please try to do some research yourself before you come in here an expect the whole process to be just handed to you on a silver platter.
>tell me how to make my costume for me.

[Anonymous No.8470244]

>>8470216
See >>8470224

Lurk moar.Please. I'm new here too but I know how to just listen and learn.

[Anonymous No.8470323]

>>8470216
>asking us how to make a whole costume from scratch
That's not the point of Help Threads. Since you seem to be a newfag who doesn't know what lurking is, here's a way to get seagulls to be nice to you:
1- google it.
2- come back to us if you're stuck on a specific part (i.e. not the whole costume)
3- ???
4- Profit
Seriously, we're not your personal reference library, do your own damned work.

[Anonymous No.8470400]

>>8470134

Some sculpting will be required but Worbla makes a transparent moldable plastic you could easily make the chest/back pieces out of.

[Anonymous No.8470427]

>>8469984
yikes

[Anonymous No.8470443]

how to dye something colour block with a clean line between the two colours? all i can find online is messy

[Anonymous No.8470447]

>>8470443
You can't.

[Anonymous No.8470448]

>>8470443
Usually better to sew it like that.

[Anonymous No.8470480]

>>8470323
>>8470224
You're both just jealous. :]

[Anonymous No.8470487]

>>8470070
You're basically doing a Heather who's half clean and half filthily encrusted with blood and grime, yeah? You could probably get away with really staining the hell out of half of your shirt with fake blood or something.

[Anonymous No.8470552]

I feel like a lot of summerfags are just clever trolls.

[Anonymous No.8470579]

>>8470480

>jealous

[Anonymous No.8470601]

>>8470129
Anon, you came into the thread asking a pretty stupid question and you're basically demanding help from start to finish. This is rude, which is why people are being rude in return, which is apparently making you throw a tantrum. You know you have to be 18 or older to be here right?

If you like a certain idea then you should just go for it. If you're not sure about the execution of it, look at other gijinka cosplays (of which there are many, and easy to find too!) and see what they have done. Some gijinka are completely humanoid so the anon who said TP Link is literally what you're looking for was not incorrect.

Once you have a good idea of your end goal, start looking at tutorials. Then when you have SPECIFIC cosplay questions you can come here and ask for help. Help threads are anons helping other anons for free out of the kindness of their heart. As you have astutely observed, cosplay and other hobbies take time. Ain't nobody got time to hold your little paw through an entire damn costume from concept to construction.

[Anonymous No.8470730]

>>8470480
I'm curious as to what you might have that I could be jealous of.

[Anonymous No.8470741]

>>8470028
I think there's a Cinderella dress pattern that is similar in bodice and sleeves but you'd have to shorten it and add the Rufflecon the bottom.

[Anonymous No.8470757]

>>8470480
No, we can't fall for this.

[Anonymous No.8470827]

I'm searching for cheap/simplistic female anime cosplay ideas for a tall and lanky guy. Thanks seagulls.

[Anonymous No.8470836]

>>8470487
Do you think if I bleached it a bit, then dyed it purple it'd look okay?

[Anonymous No.8470964]

>>8470827
sailor Uranus
the dyke from nozaki-kun

[Anonymous No.8470999]

Anyone have some tips or good methods of sealing and more importantly smoothing out extruded or expanded polystyrene board?

I'm likely resin casting it in the end so its basically just to get a nice smooth finish for that process. I've heard gesso, bondo, wood sealer, and even drywall filler, but I really have no idea what would get a nice smooth seal in the end.

[Anonymous No.8471072]

>>8470028
>Are there any dress pattern similar to hers?
Flip through Simplicity, Butterick, and McCall's pattern books online or in person to find something similar.

>Also how would I make the sleeves so that they wont slide up and down my arm?
You'll need fashion tape, sock glue, and/or elastics at points to keep the pieces from falling down your arms and socks staying up on your thighs.

>How would I go about making the weird lace on the top of the stockings?
I'd suggest separately and simply add two snaps on the inside of the sock topper and the outside of the socks to put them together.
>How do I make the choker?
Look up choker tutorials.
>Material suggestions would also be helpful
Good bridal satin, taffeta, or charmeuse without the cheapo shine. Sateen and garbadine may also work if slippery fabrics are too difficult.

>I'm a complete newbie to cosplaying
Okay, so my recommendation is that you try making her headdress first and see how that looks. I don't think the costume is beginner-friendly unless you don't care about accuracy and you're okay with making something on par or worse than Chinese sweatshop pieces. The dress is form-fitting and there's a decent amount of details and separate pieces. It would be very, very easy to slip up and wind up looking like a wannabe-lolita ita mess.

[Anonymous No.8471437]

hey anon - any tips of covering a bra with pleats like this?

[Anonymous No.8471494]

>>8470964
I'll possibly look into these two. I also forgot to mention that I wear glasses so megane would be swell, too.

[Anonymous No.8471569]

>>8470999
Don't try to use the white stuff that's made up of little pellets (or whatever you want to call them). It's much too weak and would be an absolute nightmare to work with. What you want is the pink insulation foam which is rigid and can be easily carved/sanded and sealed with gesso or even by paper macheing it. Just remember to sand afterwards too. I hear paper mache using wallpaper glue is REALLY durable, but I haven't tried it.

Bondo/filler is for fixing mistakes and maybe adding little detaily bits, your prop would weigh about eight tons if you used it as a sealant because it's heavy stuff.

[Anonymous No.8471901]

>>8471569
This is blue stuff. It is basically similar to the pink insulation though slightly more durable, same basic structure just a bit more dense.

I'll be recasting it so this is just a prototype, so if it ends up heavy it doesn't matter, I just don't know an efficient way to get it sealed and smooth so it can pass as metal when I redo it in plastic.

[Anonymous No.8471962]

>>8471437
hand sew, not machine.
cover the edges with seam binding (also hand sewn on)

[Anonymous No.8471975]

I don't really know if this is place to ask, but I'm not very experience with ordering things online. Does anyone know if this is good?

http://www.amazon.com/Swimsuit-Fashion-Short-sleeve-surfing-Protection/dp/B00T61VW88/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1436634263&sr=8-23&keywords=womens+sport+one+piece+swimsuit&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011

[Anonymous No.8472895]

I have three questions regarding the armors I'm making.
First, How do I do the undershirt from the arzuros armor? It loooks like some kind of chinese dress, but since it will be covered by the chest and hip armor, It would be pointless to actually do it,so I´m looking for something simpler.
Second: How to make the Rathian Chestplate? I couldn't find any higher resolution pic of this armor, and the in-game model isn't better, but I'm assuming its made of scales, so EVA foam seems like a good choice.
And third: I want to make a palico armor for my cat if, AND ONLY IF its not harmful to his health in any way. This might be more of a health related question, but I want to be completly sure that he won´t have an allergic reaction to the materials, get a heathstroke or something.