/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

[Anonymous No.9106560]

Old one died long ago...From Software thread!

[Anonymous No.9106575]

It's getting there. I'll climb in the fucking oven if I don't get this done in time.

[Anonymous No.9106612]

just got the hat for gascoigne cosplay today.
still need some help with the rest of the costume though.

[Anonymous No.9106625]

>>9106612
Looks good so far.

>>9106575
It's quite the undertaking but it's looking great!

[Anonymous No.9106721]

>>9106575
Can't wait to see this finished!

[Anonymous No.9107797]

We need an abyss watchers group cosplay.

[Anonymous No.9107814]

Just finished up my shield.

I botched a Crest Shield, so I decided to put my airsoft team's insignia on it. But it looked too clean, so I torched it.

[Anonymous No.9107982]

>>9106575

Finishing up on the body suit now, this monstrosity is hanging up in my bathroom. It's basically a shit load of long wefts from Arda, mixed with dingy strips if gauze, mixed with long pile faux fur. I was able to get a pretty good texture to the long hair by spraying it all down with a watery glue mixture. Makes it much less likely to knot up into a big nasty mess, and sort of keeps the fibers stiff and clumped together the way they appear in game.

[Anonymous No.9110673]

Griffith I did from amw

[Anonymous No.9110751]

the fact that this was his first cosplay baffles me. I love it a lot

[Anonymous No.9111975]

>>9110673
I like it, you have a great face for Griffith. But the red lipstick is jarring and inaccurate. Use a paler or nude one.

[Anonymous No.9113206]

Not as impressive as all the armor from this thread and the last thread, but I finished my Emerald Herald a while back. Though I know there's a bunch of things I can still add and fix for next time.

[Anonymous No.9118890]

bumping
was considering making a black hand set, however i have a few hold ups.
The biggest issue being the hat. I've made a few articles of clothing in the past, but never a hat so i'm uncertain of what to do with that. I was considering forgoing it, but that make the outfit even harder to recognize since it isn't a very distinct set in the first place.

I was considering working around this by making an iconic dark souls shield to go with the set and also using make-up to give myself the appearance of a hollow. do you think that would do it or should I just try for the hat or just go for a more iconic set?

[Anonymous No.9123758]

Bumping with progress on Amelia. This is one of the stilts (98%) completed, at least the underlying structure. It gives me about 12 inches in height, but more importantly gives me the digitigrade leg shape. What I'll do next is carve musculature and long gnarly toes out of upholstery foam, attach to the stilts, then skin the whole thing with faux leather cloth.

Metal-working is death, by the way. Fucking never again.

[Anonymous No.9123930]

>>9123758
This is my 80% finished solaire armor
pls rate&hate

sadly i don't have many good pictures of myself

[Anonymous No.9123931]

>>9123930
one day earlier without the Iron Bracelets

[Anonymous No.9123944]

>>9123930
>sadly i don't have many good pictures of myself
pfff when people say this they're always exaggerati- WHAT THE FUCK is with this picture? How did the photographer manage to get both the background and the floor by your feet blurry like that?

Did the photographer shoop the pic? For what purpose? When I focus on your hands you look like a shitty cgi saturday morning show from the 2000's with bad shading. Or was there a use of a greenscreen photo background and a really blurry picture (of a snack stand?) was put in the background?

>>9123930
>>9123931
Your costume is pretty nice-looking tho
personally I think that the tunic with the crest detracts from the costume because it's very obviously modern fabric/t-shirt looking. You seem to have put down dough/time for actual chainmail (props to you), so you should look to replace the tunic with more period-appropriate looking cloth, like rough linen or canvas or something. Rough cloth like that will probably look better when the edges are ripped and around the armpit seams. I don't know the availability or prices of that but I don't think canvas should be that expensive.

After the cloth, if you still wanna put work into it, the shinguard need a little love but they're fine.

[Anonymous No.9123952]

>>9123944
those are my only good pictures
the first one was edited by myself in photoshop with 7% gaussian blur, but its still a iphone6 photo.


it is rough linen
i've made no compromises for this armor everything is somewhat historically authentic and combat proof [except the sword]


you're right about the shinguards
I almost couldn't wear them because they are missing leather straps and I can't do any rolls with them. They need to a little smaller for more movement

[Anonymous No.9123963]

>>9123952
Yeah they had linen, but I don't think they could get the threadcount so high back then. Anyhow, it's just the white tunic part around the armpits that I have issue with. I dunno. Just looks off.

I'd look into cold forging for the shinguards. They're a little too cylindrical. In other words, beat them with a hammer when fitted over a mannequin leg. Though that would be a really mcguyver way to do it and possibly make it worse instead of better. Do you have access to a metal workshop nearby? Maybe they can do it for you if you pay them.

[Anonymous No.9123972]

>>9123963
i did it the macgyver way
bough a very good welder 2 days before the con and 2 mm steel plates

I bought the linen from an shop for historical reenactment, its authentic fabrik

thanks for the feedback

[Anonymous No.9124890]

self posting my Doll again since I got a better picture. Does anyone have advice for getting the dirty/moth eaten effect on fabric? Is it better to apply stuff to the surface or actually put holes in it?

[Anonymous No.9125239]

>>9124890
Are they both genderswapped? The guy on the left seems strangely attractive.

[Anonymous No.9125355]

>>9125239
Different anon but I actually know the hunter. They're a he. Not sure about Doll but, she seems familiar too...

[Anonymous No.9125409]

>>9106575
>>9107982
>>9123758

More progress.

Working now on the foam musculature of the legs. These will be the toes, I'll attach them at the toe pivot joint of the stilts.

I'm pretty happy with them considering I've never worked with upholstery foam or sculpting something like this before. Electric turkey knife saved me here. Say what you will about furries, I'd be nowhere without those fursuit tutorials.

[Anonymous No.9125413]

>>9125409

And here's a shot of what the glue-treated hair looks like next to untreated hair. Pretty good amount of coarseness and stiffness, I'm just happy it won't tangle and knot above all else.

But I'll kind of stink like Mod Podge. I hope people don't want to come up and pet me.

[Anonymous No.9125667]

I was hoping there would be more solaires here
a few months ago there were atleast 3 other guys

[Anonymous No.9125729]

>>9123952
>Not having a combat worthy sword

What are you gonna do when a red portal opens up in the middle of the convention?

[Anonymous No.9126327]

>>9125729
using this thing which is against convetion rules
though i have an exception permit to carry it in public places, Weaponcheck fags told me I have to ask the event organiser.

[Anonymous No.9126416]

>>9126327

conventions aren't public spaces tho.

[Anonymous No.9126468]

>>9123758
>>9125409
>>9125413
Honestly, I'm gonna lose my damn mind when you post pictures of the final product all together. Those stilts look super impressive; I just hope they're not too uncomfortable for you. The glue-treated hair looks pretty accurate to the ratty look of the game model, too. Can I ask where you're wearing this?

[Anonymous No.9126477]

>>9126327
Uhhh duh? An event is usually not a public space dude. Do you think you should be allowed to say, bring that to a concert? or the theater?

[Anonymous No.9126480]

>>9126416
>>9126477
>which is against convetion rules
>Weaponcheck fags told me I have to ask the event organiser.
>I have to ask the event organiser.
>ask the event organiser.
>ASK

[Anonymous No.9126714]

>>9126327
You can get a sword permit? That's awesome! Where do you live?

[Anonymous No.9126752]

>>9123930
>>9123931
nylon sword, really ? If you have really to ( same for me, terrorism mean itchy weaponcheck fag ), I try to hide it under a scabbard or something. Here, scabbard for shorter sword + cloth.
Else than that, I would say that the helm is not quite the right one, and that the whole garb should appear more rugged, dirty.

[Anonymous No.9126908]

>>9126327
>>9123931
>>9123930
Looks >> Practicality.
No one cares if your metal is "authentic", they care if your costume looks good, and it doesn't. Its not terrible, but your weakest parts are the "authentic" materials. The best solaire's use fabricated armor, not live steel. If you want to use live metal you better get it properly fitted by a blacksmith or learn to forge.

[Anonymous No.9127100]

>>9126908
>they care if your costume looks good, and it doesn't
dude, I was supprised myself about how many positive reactions i got while wearing this. they wanted to shake my hand because I looked so good. Some guy even told me I was his con highlight.

now if you could tell me what exactly puts you off I can make it better when I continue working on my so far only 80% finished armor.

the first guy already told me I have to fix the shinguards, but actually I have to correct the entire leg part. I'm missing leather straps on the arms too.

>>9126752
I love Solaire, but holly shit his helmet is fucking ugly if you take a closer look. Especially if you know how medieval armor has to be constructed. One day I'll make a "working" version of his helmet.

>>9126714
Germany
well its not really a sword permit. If I want to tell the cops to fuck off, I need a good reason why I'm carrying it. I got it because I'm part of an fencing school.
just in 2008 there was a new law established that fucked everyone who wants to carry a knife because some retarded gangs carried machetes around. before that I could walk around freely and have a good laugh

[Anonymous No.9127124]

>>9127100
>>Germany
>well its not really a sword permit. If I want to tell the cops to fuck off, I need a good reason why I'm carrying it. I got it because I'm part of an fencing school.
heh. nice longsword, btw.

and yes, helmet is ugly. but isn't it just another early great helm ? https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/b2/31/bb/b231bbc648b3ebc14615631577a35eee.jpg

[Anonymous No.9127219]

>>9127124
inb4 fuck you my foam helmet works
!!!! I AM TALKING HERE OF A PERFECT COPY OF SOLAIRES INGAME HELMET !!!!

>What is seriously wrong with solaires helmet:
its way to high as in you can't look on the floor with out bending your whole body forward.
it restricts your movement that you can't lower your head because the bottom of the helmet will press on your solar plexus.
however you turn / tillt your head it will bump on your chest or shoulders

There are no holes in the mouth area
they are not vital but you can breathe a lot better and you can see better whats going on the ground without lowering your head like an idiot every time

one girl tried to shake my hand and offered her hand like 3 times until she hugged me. I didn't got it be cause it was exactly in my blindspot
kek


Side note:
Helmets like these were only worn on a horse when you are riding towards your enemy with a lance. This has nothing to do with tournament jousting! When you enter ground combat with footsoldiers you drop your helmet so it doesn't restrict you view. Under your helmet is either another much smaler helmet only for the top of your head the face is open or a chain hood.

[Anonymous No.9127420]

>>9127219
hey, at least it's not like the late jousting helm, where you can't move the helm at all.

Think of a ruin sentinel cosplay....

[Anonymous No.9127867]

>>9127420
imagine him bowing down to look on the floor and turning his whole body to look around

[Anonymous No.9128473]

Cutting out stencils SUCKS. I want you all to know that.

[Anonymous No.9128904]

To do list for next year:
fit chainmail to body
build worbla helmet
build better gloves
fine tuning

[Anonymous No.9128909]

To do list for next year:
fit chainmail to body
build worbla helmet
build better gloves
fine tuning

[Anonymous No.9128942]

>>9128909
>my fucking husband

Thank you anon, this looks great.

>>9126468

Thanks a bunch! The stilts aren't terribly uncomfortable, but they're hard to get used to. I'm wearing this to Otakon.

[Anonymous No.9129042]

>>9127100
>just in 2008 there was a new law established that fucked everyone who wants to carry a knife because some retarded gangs carried machetes around. before that I could walk around freely and have a good laugh

Let me guess, it turns out the gangs don't obey the law, so it's just affecting non-criminals like you.

[Anonymous No.9129086]

>>9110673
>>9111975
Nah Griffith's lipstick changes from deep red to purple.

[Anonymous No.9129237]

>>9129042
+666 Internets for you
the guy who's responsible for the law, forgot his name, he even wrote an open letter how this law should not restrict people in their hobbies, but officer WACHMEISTER doesn't care for such things.

[Anonymous No.9129352]

>>9129237
>officer WACHMEISTER

That German for Piggy?

[Anonymous No.9129357]

>>9129352
old word for police officer

[Anonymous No.9129360]

>>9129357
Just like Piggy.

[Anonymous No.9129529]

Test-fitting

Wew lads

[Anonymous No.9129535]

>>9126752
holy shit a saint sieya cosplayer

[Anonymous No.9129868]

>>9129529
can i ask what you used for the gold stencil portion? I always have a hard time of getting gold to be a solid color like you have. Gold usually requires multiple layers of paint. Any sort of recommendations would be helpful. Thanks! Your outfit looks absolutely beautiful so far.

[Anonymous No.9129961]

>>9129868
Thanks man, I really appreciate it!

Basically, I used the crest pattern from that guy's OneDrive folder, here: https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AKx6y_0zN_--AYQ&cid=CD7767BA92B68BDA&id=CD7767BA92B68BDA%219047&parId=CD7767BA92B68BDA%218979&o=OneUp

Printed it out on normal printer paper, backed it with painter's tape for support, and cut it out.

When it comes to actual application, I just used Tulip Metallics gold fabric paint and one of those cheap square sponge brushes. It's not perfect, but it did well enough.

[Anonymous No.9130474]

My artorias helmet.

[Anonymous No.9130830]

>>9124890
For moth-eaten try sprinkling bleach over it. Will put holes in, but also bleach fabric around them, so be careful

[Anonymous No.9130871]

>>9128942
Not the same anon who asked, but I'm really excited that you're wearing this to Otakon. I've been keeping up with your progress and I'm looking forward to seeing it.

[Anonymous No.9130960]

>>9128942
>my fucking husband
Oho! thank you

[Walrider !!BQiEcDlnC+O No.9131203]

>>9124890
Try getting some heavy grit sandpaper and glue it to a wood block and just focus an area.
>>9125413
Can't wait to see it, what cons are you planning on bringing it?

[Anonymous No.9131321]

>>9129961
Beautiful ty so much! I used some gold paint for a weapon and it was just god awful to build up. I wasn't too sure how good/bad it would be for the fabric process. Appreciate the help!

[Anonymous No.9131431]

>>9131321
No worries, man. And if you're painting weapons, USE SPRAY PAINT AND PAINTER'S TAPE. Krylon Shortcuts gold is perfect, really. I used it on my Mask Of The Father

[Anonymous No.9132393]

Kind of want to put together a Big Hat Logan fit, but not sure of the best way to get dat brim. Probably end up just doing really thick felt over as unobtrusive a wire fram as possible

[Anonymous No.9132416]

Hall shot I took from this Years AX.

[Anonymous No.9132417]

>>9132416
Also got this Invader.

[Anonymous No.9132422]

>>9132416
Everything is good but the shoulders. I would have used dyed furs, but the rest is pretty nice
>>9132417
Last fit I'd ever expect to see, but done well, even if the yellow is a bit brighter than normal (maybe for golden glow? Idk). I kekked

[Anonymous No.9132475]

>>9132417
this is fucking rad

>>9132416
>shitty "slutty female version" mccree in the bg

[Anonymous No.9132476]

I better see some great Souls cosplays at PAX this year.

[Anonymous No.9133218]

>>9132416
how do your legs look like ?

[Walrider !!BQiEcDlnC+O No.9133233]

>>9132476
Soulsborne cosplay in general is pretty rare other than generic Sunny D Solaires. But I'm always hoping.

[Anonymous No.9133629]

>>9123758

Well, this sucks. The stilts are completed but just completely unwearable. Not sure where I went wrong, I followed the instructions to a T. There's just absolutely no way I will be able to wear these, I can't even hardly stand still holding on to something without teetering backwards. It seems almost effortless when watching videos of poeple who made the same thing, I have no idea how they do it.

Pretty salty, considering the hundreds of dollars and months of time that went into these.

[Walrider !!BQiEcDlnC+O No.9133661]

>>9133629
By the way it looks, it needs some kind of "foot" to stabilize the bottom that fixates on the new center of gravity. Basically attach a big metal "foot" at the bottom with a rubber grip?

[Anonymous No.9133679]

>>9133661

Yep, I've gotten those on since that picture was taken. The author of the instructions I followed said to allow the toe pieces to pivot, but maybe I'll try making it totally locked down instead. Either way, it's not looking good and I'm pretty bummed.

[Anonymous No.9133911]

>>9132417
Glorious. I wish I got a better photo when I saw it

[Anonymous No.9134142]

>>9130474
that's awesome anon! im just starting my artorias with the sword. ill post progress pics when it's not 5am

since im a bit intimidated by the chainmail and have zero experience with it can anyone tell me about how many rings and how long it would take to make his skirt thing. im dreading it.

[Anonymous No.9134426]

>>9133233
are you saying I'm a meme cosplayer ?

[Anonymous No.9135636]

>>9134426
You certainly look like one

[Anonymous No.9135838]

>>9135636
>You certainly look like one
compare him >>9132416 to me and say that again.
At least people know who I am you little shit
you faker are just jealous of my armor and gues what I'm trained to use it. Supprise I am an actuall knight. Can you do a roll in yours or are you afraid your precious mask will break?


Next year when I'm 100% finished you bet your sorry ass that I'll win the cosplay contest.


I've never intended to build this to win a contest I just wanted to do it right, but after putting so much work into it I just can't lose anymore.

[Anonymous No.9137133]

>>9135838
He's better tho. Don't get so heated up on this anon. I even have a Solaire cosplay and it's not even amazing. I'm basically a meme as well. It's just the fact your costume doesn't look like it fits right and it's kinda tacky with the steel. It's not horrible but you're certainly no better than >>9132416 you faggot

Also please put something over the eye slits in your helmet. A dark see through fabric would make it look cooler. Idk why but seeing people's eyes through their Solaire helmets always ruins it for me.

[Anonymous No.9138522]

here my hunter axe so far for my gascoigne cosplay, what do you guys think?

[Walrider !!BQiEcDlnC+O No.9138568]

>>9138522
Looks good so far just dirty the shit out of it.

[Anonymous No.9138747]

Has anyone ever done a good Lautrec or Yurt cosplay?

[Anonymous No.9139145]

>>9133629
>>9123758


Okay after enough whining and self-pity I decided I've simply invested too much into these stupid things at this point and will do whatever it takes to wear them at Otakon. I made some modifications and I do actually have a bit of balance now. I'll just have to camp next to a wall or something, and do minimal walking around. Definitely staying the hell out of crowded areas and the flow of traffic.

I hope everyone will enjoy seeing their favorite big, dumb, clumsy, blind, deaf, and gay werewolf.

[Anonymous No.9139230]

>>9139145
you are doing it wrong

[Anonymous No.9140986]

>>9130474
What material is that made from, if you don't mind me asking.

[Anonymous No.9141025]

>>9139145
>I hope everyone will enjoy seeing their favorite big, dumb, clumsy, blind, deaf, and gay werewolf.

I think big is the only word out of that resembles Amelia. Where did the gay thing come from?

[Anonymous No.9141050]

>>9111975
That uh... I was only wearing chapstick

[Anonymous No.9141554]

Planning on cosplaying Micolash soon - I was going to use eva foam for the base of his Mensis cage and wooden dowels for the rest of the frame. I am wondering though if anyone has any better advice for it? Also am wondering if I should carve notches into the dowels to stabilize them or if that would ruin the visuals. Would love any help.

[Anonymous No.9143559]

>>9132475
Hambeast detected. Consider ending your pathetic life :^)

[Anonymous No.9147247]

9 bump

post your costume guys !

[Walrider !!BQiEcDlnC+O No.9147278]

>>9147247
Mmmkay

[optimus sage No.9148258]

>>9147278
I can't see shit because of your shitty filter
just let this thread die

[Anonymous No.9148371]

Just barely got my Elite Knight ready for Otakon. There are still some things left to do on it, but it was very well received.

[Walrider !!BQiEcDlnC+O No.9148640]

>>9148258
Oh yes, we need more EGL and Jfashion.

[Anonymous No.9148650]

>>9148371
Hoooly shit, dude. I saw you like, 3 or 4 times and was miring the whole fucking time.

[Thin captain america No.9149437]

>>9148371
Look's good, else than the helmet. A bit too shiny, but ok.

>>9135838
Agree with >>9137133.
9132416 has straps on this arm while not having some make your arm look shit.
The tabard look worn out, and seem to be made of linen, when yours is brand new white with some part teared up.
His sword look like a sunlight sword, while yours... is clearly a plastic training simulator.
the leathers part looks well used, while yours look news.
the sun symbol, too.
He has the right helmet. you do not. Also, it don't look so shitty or unusuable, like what you said earlier here >>9127219 albeit because
on the real version there are holes.
The pauldrons are supposed to be worn to death textile, not... whatever things you used.

You seem reaaaly mad. Why ?

You think you are the only one playing with steel, too ? If you want to play the internet tought knight, Go rather shitpost on the /asp/ hema thread. But that will give you no credit here.

>>9129535 Are those rare ? we got a number of them. A bit untopic, so I will not post further of them.

[Anonymous No.9149746]

>>9107814
looks neat so far
good move to make it look more used, it's always dissapointig to see how ok crafted stuff looks like it's shiny new when it takes just a few steps to make it look more authentic

[Anonymous No.9152728]

>>9140986
EVA foam 0.4 mm smothed PVA glue.

[Anonymous No.9156808]

>tfw going to same con for a couple years now as Solaire every year
>Get so many pictures taken every year, "Praise It" everywhere I go
>Never been able to find pictures online
>Never remember to ask photographer where I might be able to find their work

[Anonymous No.9158132]

>>9148371
Looks neat anon, how did you make the helmet?

[Anonymous No.9159823]

>>9149437
Thanks, I think.
The shininess will subside as it tarnishes/rusts.
There's still more to do before it's actually done, but I never thought of the helmet as the weakest link. Aside from it being too large, what would you say is holding it back?
This was my first metal armor project, and I'm thinking of making another helmet now that I've got a better idea of how the metal moves. I've got some ideas for improvement, but I'd welcome any suggestions at this stage.


>>9158132
Thanks. It's 18 Ga. sheet steel dished into two symmetrical halves and fluted, which I welded together. Since cardboard doesn't stretch or shrink like metal, I couldn't do a dry run like most of the other armor pieces which made it really difficult to size the templates. The bevor, grill, and visor are all also 18 Ga sheet steel hammered over a shot put, and pipe. After they were all shaped, I gave the edges a decorative roll to finish them off. They're riveted at the pivot, and there's a latch that holds the bevor closed.

Photo courtesy of @OnlyAfro

[thin captain america No.9159962]

>>9159823

Well the shiny isn't very dark souls, and it's very aluminium like. So if you can help it tarnish I would recommend it.
Only being too large. when I see the helm ingame, i see a stylized armet.
Something like pict related.
your one has a too big visor, compared to the helm, with a opening way too big.

It would maybe not be so noticeable if the head wasn't so visible behind.
Maybe with some gauze...
did you remove the horizontal plate of the visor on purpose, btw ?
also, I shoudn't be able to see your neck.

the scarf thingy, I don't know what textile it is made from, but it dont look like the one on http://orig07.deviantart.net/cf81/f/2014/076/5/3/dark_souls_elite_knight_blender_cycles_comparison__by_kenshiro549-d7ajtsf.png , and should be a bit more falling appart.
But here it's nitpicking. the cosplay is great, especialy the tabard.

>@OnlyAfro
Nice. how did you reconize him ?

[Anonymous No.9159963]

Requesting more Doll please

[Anonymous No.9160344]

>>9159962
Tarnishing it is possible, but the luster is my lowest priority to change.

All of these are actually directly related to the helmet being too large. The size of the eye slit is limited by how close to the face it is. I found myself constantly adjusting from having an acceptable visual field to making the slit look good for pictures. I'm certain that I was not consistent in my adjustments.

The horizontal plate is actually there. It's just exactly not visible in either of those pictures. I definitely cut too much clearance out of the center though. For rev 2, I plan to will extend it further in.

I was relying on the scarf thing to cover my neck, which works for a very short time or until I start walking - whichever comes first. True it doesn't look like the picture you linked, but that picture is of someone's render, which also doesn't really look like the one in game. I think I have a fairly good idea of what needs to be done with this. The edges should be more tattered, but more importantly, I need to add another hook closer in to keep it tighter to and centered around my neck as opposed to having it hang forward like this.

I do appreciate the nits. Like I said, I don't consider this finished yet.

>Nice. how did you reconize him ?
I didn't. A friend linked me to the picture, and I was amazed to find it was on OnlyAfro's page. He apparently followed me around the game room until he could request a "Well what is it?"

Might as well drop my Solaire here too.

[Anonymous No.9160819]

update on my hunter axe from the last thread.

[Anonymous No.9161302]

>>9160344

>Dat Ass