cosplay help thread: katsu crunch edition

[Anonymous No.9730099]

The old help thread is dead and gone. Ask your cosplay related questions here instead of making a new thread. If you've got a fairly basic question it might be better to just google it/search the archives.

[Anonymous No.9730114]

>>9730099
I did a super stupid thing and put my elbow down on an open tub of Gesso. Is there any way to remove it from clothes? Washing it did jack shit.

[Anonymous No.9730116]

Hello /cgl/. Newfag here and I want to make my first cosplay for a local con that'll take place in 1.5 months.

How do I stop from giving up at the first thought of actually doing it ? Just thinking about getting all the details right makes me depressed.

[Anonymous No.9730576]

Does anyone have a good pattern base recommendation for a dress similar to 2B's? I'm not cosplaying 2B but the character's dress is very similar to 2Bs and I was hoping someone had a recommendation of what pattern could easily be modified.

[Anonymous No.9730944]

I bought a large cosplay jacket online, but its slightly too small. Well, on the inside it has a label that says M 160/88A. Does that mean medium, and they sent me the wrong one, or does it mean something else?
If i end up being stuck with a slightly small jacket, is it hard to edit it to make it bigger?

[Anonymous No.9731025]

>>9730116
>Start with the smallest simplest piece.
>Take your time.
>You can always remake or adjust anything you mess up
>Make it out of cheap muslin or cardboard first before using more expensive materials
>Relax
It's usually a lot less complicated than it looks.

[Anonymous No.9731072]

>>9730116
I made one decent cosplay and am working on my second one. Here are some tips:

>Break down your cosplay into parts. Every costume is a combination of small, simple parts. Realize these are not that difficult to make
>Plot out exactly when you are doing what to your costume. This is super important since sometimes when you finish a part doing another part becomes much harder (if you need to sew under a part you just finished, for instance). Know exactly what steps you need to take to get to the finished result (ex. sew this on first, attach these buttons next, etc) This will save a TON of time in the long run
>Measure twice, cut once. It is nearly always better to have more material than less, since cutting stuff off is easy. Add generous seam allowances if you're worried.
>Learn about how seams work. Remember; most seams are on the inside, so when you sew something it should be inside out. If you want to make a strip of fabric with no seams showing, cut it out slightly bigger, sew around the strip, and then turn it inside out. Tricks like this will make your cosplay look way cleaner. You can turn your t-shirt or hoodie inside out and look at how the seams are laid out there to help you visualize

[Anonymous No.9732424]

Speaking of Marsh and crunch has anyone had luck mailing something to the hotel? Even better if its the Gaylord specifically.

[Anonymous No.9732428]

>>9730576
If you feel overwhelmed and don't feel confident in ypir abilities start with something smaller that you can make inexpensive mistakes on like a skirt, pajama pants, zipper pouches, tote bags etc.

Accept that you will make mistakes and keep a journal of notes on what you learn and observe. I'm so thankful I did this back in my starting days because it took me eons to figure out how to make hakama pants I like and had to make them again recently after 5 years. I would have forgotten lota of small pointers if I hadnt kept those notebooks

[Anonymous No.9732432]

Speaking of Katsu and crunch has anyone had luck mailing something to the hotel? Even better if its the Gaylord specifically.

[Anonymous No.9732438]

>>9730116
If it's a sewing project I would take a sewing class if someone can't teach you. That way you can decide if you like the hobby, then buy a machine yourself!

[Anonymous No.9732735]

Best place to get a Kylo Ren (Star Wars) mask? I don't wanna pay out the ass for the out-of-print Black Series one if I could get something better for a similar price.

[Anonymous No.9732891]

>>9732428
pssh, anon, they want to make a minidress, not /pajamas/ gosh.

[Anonymous No.9733160]

I want to dress up as pic related for bedroom purposes.
Even though the costume seems popular in fanart, I can't find any sellers online, and I don't own a sewing machine.
What are my options here?

[Anonymous No.9733171]

>>9730114
Gesso should be water-soluble even after drying - try soaking it in water for a few hours.

[Anonymous No.9733182]

>>9733160
>bedroom purposes
>pathetic lewd patreon purposes
Ftfy

[Anonymous No.9733193]

>>9733182
Anon, if people were willing to throw money at me, I wouldn't ask for help here.
Pretty please?

[Anonymous No.9733195]

>>9733160
Look for someone to commission?

[Anonymous No.9733461]

I'm trying to make the geta Aya from Touhou Project wears (western upper with single-tooth geta) and I was wondering what would be the best way to attach the leather upper to the wooden base? I was thinking contact cement or sole glue might be best, but is there another option since most shoes don't have a massive wooden plank hanging out from underneath them?

[Anonymous No.9733463]

>>9733160
It doesn't look that complicated to me, it would take longer to hand sew but shouldn't be that hard. If it's for bedroom purposes it doesn't have to be professional looking anyways right?

[Anonymous No.9738955]

What's the best way to make tight elastic loose? Give it to a fatty chan?

[Anonymous No.9738977]

>>9733160
Doesn't look like a whole lot of machine sewing desu, you could do all of that by hand and by the look of it most of it should be done by hand.

[Anonymous No.9738980]

>>9738955
Replace the elastic with a longer piece.
If you can't do that, find a way to stretch it out and leave it like that for awhile. So yes a fatty chan would be one way

[Anonymous No.9739008]

>>9732735
Afraid you won't find that, but you can try ebay or aliexpress for a knockoff
>>9733461
You should make a strong t shape, if you try to glue a rectangle piece directly to the sole it's not going to last very well

[Anonymous No.9739016]

>>9733461
You should probably secure it in place with some nails.

[Anonymous No.9739062]

>>9739016
>>9739008

I tried it with wood glue for the tooth on the geta and it works fine. I used industrial-strength adhesive to attach the leather uppers to the base, and that part seems to be holding.

[Anonymous No.9739126]

>>9738980
Okay. I put my jacket on a big trash can. Now we wait...

[Anonymous No.9739412]

Hello, gulls, I want to try to make Nero's outfit, I am looking for suggestions on the main full body piece. It looks like a jumpsuit, but I am looking around for alternative suggestions, before I rip on apart.

[Anonymous No.9739417]

What should I use as a base for an ultra recon squad uniform? A zentai would be easiest but seems way too thin, the material for the uniform looks much more padded and substantial.

[Anonymous No.9739551]

How do I do Sion's skin without a shitload of makeup?
I was thinking some sort of super thin form fitting fabric, like a zentai suit and the coating it in latex, should allow me to "crack" it and paint it.

But if anyone knows a better suggestion, I would love to have it before I sink $100 and a fuckload of time into something that won't work.

[Anonymous No.9739618]

I'm working on an Eclipsa cosplay and was wondering if anyone had advice on how to do her parasol/wand? Is there anyway to seamlessly lengthen a parasol handle to the appropriate length?

[Anonymous No.9739635]

I'm making a plaster cast and to get all the details right I was thi king I ought to slush cast it before doing a solid cast, but would that risk inhibit any kind of bonding between the first and second batch?

Also wondering how regular old insulation expanding foam reacts to silicone, any risks there?

[Anonymous No.9739699]

>>9739618
a lot of umbrellas are hollow once you remove the handle.

[Anonymous No.9739708]

Do you think the minty mix holo rainbow wig would work for Dia; trimmed appropriately?

https://www.mintymix.com/product-page/holo-rainbow-mid-wavy

[Anonymous No.9739859]

I have some pirate clothing that looks a bit too new. How do you guys weather your things? Was thinking of hanging it outside for several days and possibly tea staining the white shirt a little. I’ve used coffee to make an aged looking spellbook before, but never tried clothing. Was a bit worried it’d streak or something.

[Anonymous No.9740063]

I need help tracking down patterns for a Cloud Strife cosplay. I have the perfect ribbed knit fabric for the top but don't know what a good patterns to follow would be. Could I just use a regular turtleneck pattern and not put the arms on?

[Anonymous No.9740117]

>>9739708
I think that would look really cute. It seems like a good real world interpretation of the hair color. You could try adding vinyl for extra shine.

[Anonymous No.9740123]

>>9740063
That's probably your best option. Just make sure the stretch of your fabric matches the stretch required for the pattern. Maybe put a sleeve facing in to keep the armhole stable.

[Anonymous No.9740171]

Planning on cosplaying Pearl and wanting to do a fake zipper effect on the front of the dress. should I texture some foam or do fabric applique? Or some other recommended technique that will look better?

[Anonymous No.9740173]

>>9739859
you could try dip dyeing- around the edges that would get the most wear from the elements, and there are a lot of good tattering fabric tutorials on youtube using things like sandpaper if you want to wear out the fabric some.

[Anonymous No.9740236]

>>9739708
No, wtf. Dia’s hair is white based with reflects, not straight up rainbow stripes.

[Anonymous No.9740407]

Anyone have a reference on how the back of this Nozomi dress looks?

[Anonymous No.9740413]

>>9740236
>white
Well technically, it's supposed to look like literal diamond. I think holographic rainbow would be one way to do it, but it also depends on how the other costume components are interpreted.

[Anonymous No.9740519]

Does anyone have any suggestions for tutorials that could help with styling a wig like this? My wig is a lacefront. I'm concerned about getting the volume/shape her bangs have as well as getting curls as large as I'd like them to be. I've never properly curled a wig before aside from boiling braids.

[Anonymous No.9740557]

>>9740117
What's the fourth step? I can't make it out exactly

[Anonymous No.9740558]

>>9740557
>>9740117
Third, sorry

[Anonymous No.9741021]

How should I make Lambdadelta's little pumpkin?

[Anonymous No.9741102]

>>9741021
I think plush with embroidered details would look best.

[Anonymous No.9741333]

>>9739412
Looks like some really thick cotton, almost like something from a straight jacket. I'd suggest looking into drapes or something along the lines for material if you want to sew it straight up.

[Anonymous No.9741337]

>>9740171
I don't think I've been as confident in a "cut it out of foam" call ever, it looks like a really simple design (cut out the middle cross, then the overall shape, then maybe chamfer it once around the outside edges) and you can attach it to the coat with thread/a pin so it can dangle around.

[Anonymous No.9741352]

>>9741333
That will probably be the plan to make it from the ground up. Thank you kindly, anon.

[Anonymous No.9741354]

>>9741352
You'll need a stretch fabric for the bodysuit, making it out of what >>9741333 suggests is a mistake. I'd use double knit jersey, but lined with swimsuit lining fabric in white or need because you're going to have issues with it being see through.

[Anonymous No.9741359]

I want to fix up my Queen of Junkertown (Overwatch) cosplay in time for Katsu. What kind of suggestions do you guys have as far as what you think the queen *should* look like, without seeing a picture of my full cosplay?

[Anonymous No.9741493]

>>9741337
I have the zipper pull made out of foam and ready to go, but since they don't make cartoonishly big chunky zippers, that's what I'm trying to figure out now.

[Anonymous No.9741548]

>>9741359
Nobody is gonna recognize you unless you use junkrat attributes, in which case everyone will call you fem junkrat regardless

>>9741493
Big cartoon zippers actually do exist but they might prove hard to find in your area

[Anonymous No.9741581]

Help plz? How to make something that forms to my tiddies so well like this? I think I'll use vinyl with interfacing

[Anonymous No.9741732]

>>9741581
Tape or glue it to your skin with special tape or glue
Or make fake boobs and stomach

[Anonymous No.9741787]

>>9741548
A shit ton of people recognized me at San Japan tho, but thanks for the vote of confidence!

[Anonymous No.9741893]

I don't see a wig thread so----

I know Arda adjusted the caps on their ponytail wigs, but did they fix the others too? I'm specifically looking to buy the Cady lacefront but I don't want to if it's made for a massive head. I didn't see anything on their website about the cap size.

[Anonymous No.9741916]

>>9741893
The lacefront caps are still the usual arda size. But you know you can adjust it smaller with the straps on the back right?

[Anonymous No.9741922]

>>9741916
Yeah but you still get that awkward cap bulge

[Anonymous No.9742092]

Alrighty I could use a few tips

I'm doing Slan from Berserk and she's got some big ass wings.
Do any of you guys have any recs for a support system?

The internal frame will be out of 12 gauge wire so hopefully that should be sturdy enough, I'm just not sure if tucking the wings into the corset will be enough to support it or should I make a sort of harness I'd wear under the bodysuit.

Thoughts?

[Anonymous No.9742421]

Any decent face paint roughly this color and/or can easily with white? I have some ben nye around but it's way too cool toned. I recently picked up an airbrush, so thats fine too

[Anonymous No.9742430]

>>9742092
You want a proper harness either under that corset or as part of it, or the weight will make them sit weirdly.

[Anonymous No.9742442]

I'm stumped on this, google has not been of help.
I'm starting on a generic enough cosplay for a game and as part of it I need to somehow make horns-that come from roughly the forehead. I've found guides for things like the side of the head and such, but nothing that would be a good way to hide the support and make them look seamless with the vast majority of where they join visible.
And for obvious reasons I don't think grabbing some strong glue from any stores I know of would be the wisest.
How the hell can I make them so they will sit and look natural?

[Anonymous No.9742444]

>>9742442
Costume stores sell horns that you spirit gum to your forehead, maybe you can do that too

[Anonymous No.9742446]

>>9742444
Thanks, those had slipped my mind. I've been too swamped trying to figure out some of the shit for the cosplay I have neglected to even look at costume stores.

[Anonymous No.9742920]

>>9742442
Spirit gum if it's light enough, this if it's not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4D-5cZRJFs

[Anonymous No.9743056]

Looking for fabric suggestions for this guy. I'm not sure what to use for the hoodie and pants.

[Anonymous No.9743190]

>>9743056
Honestly, leather seems like your best option.

[Anonymous No.9743695]

I'm totally lost at looking for a wig colour for Shannon (Umineko No Naku Koro Ni). Her hair colour differs in every art: in the original VN looks like more brownish, the PS3 sprites are both brown mixed with some kind of green or blonde, and in the anime it looks more ashen brown.... Any wig recs? Preferably from Aliexpress or eBay, since Arda shipping to Spain is pretty pricey.

[Anonymous No.9743773]

Where do you get your inspiration for cosplay ideas? This is my biggest hurdle right now. I just never feel that I could pull off the character I want to cosplay.

[Anonymous No.9743782]

>>9743695
Just pick the colour that will look best on your skin tone and go with that. You should still be recognizable if you do everything else right.

[Anonymous No.9743842]

Doing a cosplay that requires some armor crafting, I’ve got everything I need for either job but I can’t decide whether I should use foam or Sintra.

[Anonymous No.9743937]

>>9730099
Where are other good places to buy wigs besides Arda?

[Anonymous No.9743957]

>>9743937
Epic Cosplay wigs

[Anonymous No.9743962]

Tips on how to make 2b's blind fold without doing a whole head wrap around and could take them off easily for resting/seeing?
I was thinking of maybe sewing it as one solid peace and running a wire through it so I can put them on like glasses because I plan on wearing makeup underneath for blindfoldless photos as well.
Havent attempted anything like this so I'm unsure what would work

[Anonymous No.9743990]

Does anyone know how I'd go about creating this salmon pattern?

I don't see any way except putting the pattern on the final garment. I have limited experience dyeing before, but never in a very specific pattern like this. Would this be a dye job or a paint job, do you think?

Maybe I should do the blue outfit instead. (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/107030928618902798/)) At least that's just a gradient dye on the final. But if I do that one, I don't know how I'd go about adding the sequins/sparkle effect.

[Anonymous No.9744043]

I've been seeing some people posting caps of some sort of computer program to design/draft/pattern costume pieces- does anyone know what it might be?

[Anonymous No.9744053]

>>9743990
Maybe Screen print or make a template to stamp onto the fabric?

[Anonymous No.9744064]

>>9743957
would you say their wigs are in the same tier as Arda's, quality wise?

[Anonymous No.9744068]

>>9743695
> brown mixed with some kind of green or blonde
You know that's just shine right? Shiny hair

[Anonymous No.9744073]

>>9744053
Oh, interesting! I'd legit never heard of screen printing before. Looking it up now. Creating a stencil would be interesting considering it's not clean lines. With that in mind using a stamp that mimics the colored portion might work really well.

I have some time before I need this costume - don't need it until anime boston at the end of March - so I definitely can experiment some. Thanks so much for the advice, I think I'll give these both a try! If it doesn't look good I'll just do the blue outfit. Now to find a leotard/jumpsuit pattern that would work.

[Anonymous No.9744190]

>>9744064
NAYRT, but depends on what you're looking for. I use EC, Wigisfashion, Arda, and cheap ebay wigs; IMO all the brands I named are good quality wigs that you can make some intense styles with. I think the end result for something like a generic spiky wig would vary very little between them, provided you know what you're doing, but using Arda is just easier for most people, mainly due to their selection of specific styles + colors. WIF doesn't have exact color matches across the board, for example. Also, if you do extreme styling, I think Arda might be better due to the sheer thickness of it, but I definitely don't think that they're the best wigs every single time; if I need a natural looking, long wig I'd never go for Arda; that thickness doesn't look natural in an every-day context and costs more than I'd have to pay for that kinda wig anyway.

[Anonymous No.9744686]

i'm working on Yennefer and is stuck on the white shirt fabric since I have no idea what that specific type of fabric is called. It looks a little bit like pique, but i'm not 100% sure.

[Anonymous No.9744727]

I need help making a coat like this, any suggestions on any matterials?

[Anonymous No.9744745]

>>9743962
I have a cosplay similar like that. I made a cloth eyepatch, attached with elastic, and wore it above the wigcap/under the wig. You can flip it up/push it to the side if needed.

[Anonymous No.9745276]

How can I stiffen up certain parts of EVA foam armor so they don't break?
I was using a layer of wood filler on neckguards before, but they would snap off after being transported or after a few days at a con.
Can I just use epoxy on it? Worlba and other thermoplastics are a bit out of my price and skill range so I want to avoid them if I can.

[Anonymous No.9745279]

>>9745276
You can use epoxy or resin,
try fiberglass

[Anonymous No.9745289]

>>9743990
I'd photograph salmon and make a seamless pattern, upload to a fabric printing vendor, order desired fabric. That is how they did it originally, and you get to eat salmon (if you eat fish anyway)

[Anonymous No.9746383]

>>9743695
I’m sorry if this is a weird question, but where are you located? I would love to have a con buddy who likes Umineko.

[Anonymous No.9746526]

How bad would it be to slightly alter a character's design when you cosplay them? I want to do Shiro but I don't want to be wearing a near backless top for an entire day at a con. I would preferably have it cover the back of my bra, but that might not be low enough.

[Anonymous No.9746547]

>>9746526
cgl is very concerned with accuracy, but most congoers don't care at all, especially for females

[Anonymous No.9747188]

I know these bracer's and headband are pretty simple, but I have never used EVA foam before. All the tutorials I've read on bracers are for more complex bracers.

Should I just follow those and omit steps or is there something simpler but specific to do?

[Anonymous No.9747425]

How should I do my makeup for this character (Syoko)? I'm totally stumped.

[Claudie !!5M+s+ZHeFhU No.9747435]

>>9747425
I'd go with pretty toned-down makeup for Syoko since she's like 12. Use either no blush or an extremely light blush, natural, light tones for eyeshadow, and natural falsies if any at all.

[Anonymous No.9747444]

Working on my first dress. I'm 5'3", the dress should go down to my ankles, and the sleeves should be about ~6 inches wide.
Other than the sleeves, it's a pretty basic dress. I'm not sure how much fabric I should buy for it though. Eyeballing it I think 4 yards should be enough, but since I've never made a dress before I'd like some input: How much fabric should I buy? Is 4 yards enough?

[Anonymous No.9747445]

>>9747188
Just use this tutorial.

https://kaypikefashion.deviantart.com/art/Cosplay-Metallics-SOLVED-FOREVER-464151191

[Anonymous No.9747448]

>>9746526
Yeah no one actually cares unless you're entering a cosplay contest . Even then good judges respect alterations to a certain extent

[Anonymous No.9747449]

>>9747444
Post a picture of it. Most likely too much because a yard of fabric is closer to 36" x 45" or 36" x 60"

[Anonymous No.9747450]

>>9747445
Thanks.

[Anonymous No.9747451]

>>9744727
Don't unless you're prepared for glitter herpes to consume your home.

[Anonymous No.9747455]

>>9742092
Google corset wing harness.

[Anonymous No.9747456]

>>9747449
Here's the only picture of the character I can get where the whole dress is (more or less) visible. It's Morgana from The House in Fata Morgana

[Anonymous No.9747477]

>>9747451
Im ready brother, unless there's fabric that already comes with glitter.

[Anonymous No.9747517]

What sewing machines would you recommend for people just getting into sewing/cosplay? I'm finally ready to upgrade from closet cosplays to ~real cosplay~

[Anonymous No.9747547]

>>9747435
I want to do young looking makeup, but I also want to look slightly punkish and messy since that's sort of her thing without going too heavy

[Claudie !!5M+s+ZHeFhU No.9747553]

>>9747547
You could try a charcoal-colored pencil liner smudged on the outer corners of your eyes with some dark purple shadow to make it look a little more punk (that's always probably how Mirei would do Syoko's makeup lol)

[Anonymous No.9747562]

>>9745289
Oh, that's so, so interesting!! What a great idea. (How do you know how they did it originally?)

And I love salmon, so no problems there. Thanks for the advice!

[Anonymous No.9747593]

>>9747517
Just go to Amazon and look at reviews for machines in your budget. You dont have to spend a ton, but at least $100 for something that lasts a while.

[Anonymous No.9747673]

>>9742430
>>9747455
Thanks, my only little issue is the corset will be out of EVA foam + thibra and not your classic fabric + boning so I'm not sure how much stress it could take.

[Anonymous No.9747681]

>>9747673
Why though?

[Anonymous No.9747685]

>>9747477
It's not like it's actually glitter. FAbric like this is usually made with sequin embedded or metallic "fuzz" and as soon as you cut that stuff it gets everywhere. This also makes it weird to sew, especially in patterns like you're showing. Go to a fabric store and just look around. It's better to gauge this kind of stuff in person.

[Anonymous No.9747980]

No idea how to go about making reaper's coat. Any tips?

[Anonymous No.9748019]

just very frustrated
Ive gone to some cons but never really cosplayed. I have paradise city comic con coming up this saturday and I didnt come up with anything until this morning, want to go as taki from your name.
Easy enough, i can just buy a green tie and wear a button up. I really want the bracelet too but 2 day shipping is going to fuck me. Really wish i would have decided a few weeks ago so i could have made it myself or something
Should I go all out and drop $45 on an accessory or just use red/orange/blue string(s)

[Anonymous No.9748031]

I've never sewn in my life and want to get into it and prop making and what have you. Until now all my cosplays have been very simple

Is there any /cgl/ approved sewing machine? I love in canada for what ever that is worth

[Anonymous No.9748037]

>>9748019

Most cosplay are a work in progress. Find a simple stand-in for this con, work on getting something better in time for the next one.

I spent like a year and a half incrementally upgrading my Dark Souls cosplay until I called it really done.

[Anonymous No.9748046]

>>9748037
Makes sense, thanks. I like the idea of spending a lot of time making it. Ill just do something simple for the bracelet

[Anonymous No.9749283]

whats the best way for a sewing noob to hem the length of the body of a jacket/coat?

i've looked up ways to do it, but they all seem to take more intermediate-advance levels of craftsmanship, and i'm afraid of getting in over my head.

i'm mostly concerned with doing it in a way that would leave no visible seam/stitch line, not necessarily recreating the curves of the two front bottom corners

[Anonymous No.9749460]

Hey guys, I want to cosplay a character with red eyes but I have issues putting contacts in and getting them out. Would using falsies and red eyeshadow give a nice effect or would that be "too much"? If so, what are alternatives for making my eyes appear reddish? Or at least acknowledging the color.

[Anonymous No.9749501]

>>9733182
>men actually pay money for shit like pic you replied to
>in a world where much better, free porn exists

[Anonymous No.9749514]

>>9749460
Photoshop or keep practising contacts.

[Anonymous No.9749515]

>>9749460
It took me a year to figure out how to put contacts in. Keep trying until you get it and look at tutorials, eventually you’ll find something that works for you.
It’d definitely be too much, just do makeup that looks like the character if you aren’t going to wear contacts. Most people won’t care.

[Anonymous No.9749535]

Cosplays I can make out of my grandma her old fur coats?

[Anonymous No.9749567]

>>9749535

[Anonymous No.9749630]

>>9747681
To match the collar, plus the detailing on it doesn't really "speak fabric" to me, more like some organic/armory looking texture

[Anonymous No.9749791]

>>9749535
Skyrim, Dragon Age something like that

[Anonymous No.9749816]

I just got a serger for finishing the edges on some ribbed knit fabric but I have no idea how to use it. Are there any /cgl/ approved guides on the subject?

[Anonymous No.9749835]

Due to my dumbass younger self, I used to bind with bandages which has fucked up my ribs pretty bad. I have a good gc2b binder now, but it's still uncomfortable. I have small, A cup boobs and I was wondering if there's any non constricting way of getting them a bit flatter? I don't need them to be board flat, just something to reduce their look a bit.

>>9749816
My advice is to go on YouTube and look up tutorials for your specific machine, that's your best bet since every model is somewhat different. My personal advice, though, is to use only 3 thread overlocking. Doing 4 thread overlocking, unless you need a really strong stitch, is just signing up for trouble you don't need.

[Anonymous No.9749851]

>>9749835
High impact sports bra.
If you still need a boob-look (cosplaying characters with smaller boobs than you, fitting into brand without a boobloaf, etc.), get the ones with cups.

[Anonymous No.9749856]

>>9749630
At least build or modify a real steel boned corset first then cover it with materials. You are going to need serious support for those wings. Part of wha makes the corset technique work is tightening the corset and therefore the harness snug against your back. Corset eyelets/grommets will rip out of foam under that kind of stress.

[Anonymous No.9750826]

Where can I find a coat similar to the one Prompto wears in his dlc?

[Anonymous No.9750844]

>>9748031

Honestly? A 20 dollar straight stitch machine isn't awful to learn a lot of the basics. IT's super good for many basic cosplays and you'll quickly learn if you want to go further with the hobby with it.

[Anonymous No.9750902]

Total noob here, thinking of cosplaying this glorious bastard. Actually wrapping myself in panties (or pantsu-shaped fabric strips as it seems like it would also get expensive ordering a bunch of panties) seems like a nightmare that would take hours on the day of wearing and be liable to self-destruct, so I figured it would be better to put a layer of pantsu shaped cutouts on leggings and an undershirt. Sewing it all together should work, right? I was also thinking that fabric glue might work, but if I put on the shirt/leggings and then start gluing pantsu to myself, will I glue the base layer to myself?

I realize this is probably the simplest shit imaginable, but I've never done anything beyond hand-sewing a few buttons back onto clothes before.

[Anonymous No.9751003]

Are there any noteworthy male cosplayers on youtube?

The only noteworthy cosplayers I subscribe to are female but I feel like I'm missing out on a lot of male-specific tips and tricks for costume and prop making. The closest I'm subscribed to is Tested, and they're way more prop-focused than costume-focused.

[Anonymous No.9751025]

anyone see this

[Anonymous No.9751026]

I'm trying to make Leo's armor from Fire Emblem but I'm stuck on what material to use for the chest pieces. I've made small armor pieces before but no chest pieces like that. I really want this costume to be sturdy and last.

[Anonymous No.9751059]

>>9751026
Foam and black worbla probably

But really just don't be a bitch. Hand forged steel, painted and decorated with melted and hardened 10 karat gold.

[Anonymous No.9751316]

Can anyone vouch for the quality of wigs from Gothic Lolita Wigs/Rockstar Wigs/Cosplay Wigs USA (I can't tell if they're all the same brand or not). Found a wig I like from them but don't want to shell out for it to find out it's shit-tier.

[Anonymous No.9751344]

>>9751316
They're meh tier. Not terrible, but they tangle pretty badly after a few wears.

[Anonymous No.9751699]

At what age is it alright for a child to go to a con? I have a huge age gap with my siblings (I'm 19 and they're 3) and while they are interested in conventions and cosplaying, they're still too young to actually go to one imo. So I was wondering at what age most children would be able to go and have fun and not make it a bad time for other con goers.

[Anonymous No.9751893]

>>9751059
Will do. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.9752005]

any good boot cover tutorials?

[Anonymous No.9752042]

>>9751699
I've seen very young children at cons having a pretty good time and I've seen older children act like total brats. I think it depends on their personalities and the parents/siblings/guardians/whoever's skills at recognizing when they're tuckered out or overwhelmed and are about to cause a scene. As long as they're able to handle hanging out in large crowds of people for long periods of time and aren't going to wander off and get lost and you're not going to get upset if you have to miss any panels/events if they get tired it's okay to bring smaller children.
Obviously this depends on the con too, I wouldn't bring kids somewhere like DragonCon. Use your discretion.

[Anonymous No.9752051]

>>9751699
Dont plan on wearing anything elaborate yourself you can't manage cosplay and kiddos at the same time

[Anonymous No.9752087]

I just impulse bought a Handy Dandy Notebook on ebay. Should I do a Steve from Blue's Clues cosplay? Would anyone get it? Would it come off as creepy or something?

[Anonymous No.9752251]

>>9752087
>impulse bought a handy dandy notebook
Cosplaying as him isn't creepy but you are, anon

[Anonymous No.9752392]

does anyone have an idea how to make the "corruption" on this character's coat?

one of my friends told me to dye a piece of shredded fabric to put over the actual coat. a different person suggested using some kind of glue to crinkle it??? idk what to do cause i think both ideas wouldnt look very nice.

[Anonymous No.9752399]

>>9752392
This is what I might do, have that upper layer be a fabric that pulls apart easy like linen or muslin, cut holes and then stretch them apart to make those shapes, then set them with a fabric stiffener. Or bunch up the fabric after wetting it to make the weird shapes and then set it.. hope that helps with some ideas

[Anonymous No.9752411]

>>9741333
Thick cotton for a bodysuit??? Don't give advice if you have no clue what you're talking about

[Anonymous No.9752414]

>>9741581
It's in the patterning as well as the fabric. Look how curved that seam is.

[Anonymous No.9752473]

>>9752392
Wrap it in some kind of plastic sheet and hit it with a blow dryer unevenly?

[Anonymous No.9752485]

>>9752251
I was drunk and watching nostalgia shows. Sue me.

[Anonymous No.9752521]

I'm searching a Ranko wig for a con in 1.5 months, but I'm a poorfag. I've found one on FastTech, but the price is so low I have doubts about that website. Is FastTech a scam?

[Anonymous No.9752606]

>>9752087
Go for it, sounds good. Try and find a Blue plush to go with it.

[Anonymous No.9752754]

First time cosplayer here
I want to cosplay Takumi Fujiwara from Initial D but I've never worked with a wig before in my life. He has this kind of flick in his hair that i'm not sure how to even begin to go about replicating.
the picture i've marked with a star would be the ideal shape i'm going for but i'm not sure how they did it. I know the other cosplayer is using hairpins though but it looks a little bit 'off' and theyre visible.
No offense to the cosplayer on the right but i'm worried that's what i'll end up looking like lmao
Any tips?

[Anonymous No.9752792]

>>9749283
You can get hemming tape that irons on.

[Anonymous No.9752901]

I'm trying to style a wig to have a hime cut, and Im not sure how to make the side pieces bend (?) inwards. I tried using rollers and pouring boiling water on the parts, but it was kind of a mess
It's a synthetic wig so a flat iron won't work, the only thing I can think of is blow drying it with a round brush, but I'm not sure if that would work (haven't tried it because I don't own a hairdryer, so I'll have to borrow one in that case)

[Anonymous No.9752982]

>>9752901
Hairspray or gel?

[Anonymous No.9752995]

>>9752521
Just look for used wigs on ebay

[Anonymous No.9752997]

>>9752901
Use a flat iron but on a low setting. As long as its not the cheapest of the cheap it wont melt.

[Anonymous No.9753002]

>>9752754
Something like this: https://rufflebuttcosplay.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Poofy-Anime-Bangs-and-giving-a-Wig-volu-350555622

[Anonymous No.9753105]

Could I get recommendations for sites with lots of good options for contacts? I've been looking around but I just honestly can't tell which one I should use.

[Anonymous No.9753153]

>>9753105
I like honeycolor

[Anonymous No.9753248]

>>9752982
Don't think that's gonna hold very well, but I'l give it a go
>>9752997
Flat irons can work to straighten wigs, but in my experience you cant really shape the hair with it. I'll try it but I don't think it's gonna do anything
>>9753105
Pinkyparadise or honeycolor would be my top recommendations

[Anonymous No.9753429]

>>9753153
>>9753248
Thank you!

[Anonymous No.9753745]

So, does anyone know where I could get a nicely made Asuka plugsuit? I hate the stretched, soft fabric (not sure what it's actually called) that's pretty common, and I haven't seen a decent latex one.

I have no sewing experience and would feel better buying/commissioning one than I would trying to make it. Price isn't huge issue, I'd like to stay somewhere between $200 - $500.

[Anonymous No.9753770]

>>9753745
Latex Catfish is gonna be your best bet, as far as I know.

[Anonymous No.9754042]

>>9730099

So, something of a weird question. Whats a good way to make a 'cover' for a backpack that doesn't ruin the backpack?

The long version is I have a backpack mounted mater cooling system that circulates water through a vest, because I absolutely love full body cosplays like robots or knights but live in a place where the summers can easily mean walking around in 100+ degree weather with 60% humidity. So the goal is to use the cooling system to wear what I want to wear without dying on the floor.

To that end, I need a way to disguise the backpack. Thats no problem, as the cosplay I and doing is pic related, who clearly has something I can disguise the cooling backpack as. But I'm trying to figure out a way to attach the covering that is both easy to take on and off (I still need to get to the backpack unit to replace the water and charge the batter and whatnot) and won't fall off my back walking around. I'm hoping to be able to re-use this cooling unit in future cosplays too, so I'm trying to avoid gluing the covering directly to the backpack.


Any ideas? The best one I have so far is to glue wooden dowels on the side so I can just slide the covering onto the spokes from above as long as I have a pair of holes to slot into, but I feel like there might be a better way.

[Anonymous No.9754122]

How the FUCK would I style pic related's wig?
I don't know how I'd do it without making it look like a complete mess.

[Anonymous No.9755051]

>cosplay as Charlie Brown from the Christmas special
>buy the tree online
>the ornament is shattered to shit from the get go
Any suggestions on how to make a realistic Christmas tree ornament since no one is selling their ridiculously discounted Christmas decorations mid January?

Am I better off using foam balls, painting them red then hot gluing the metal tip? Any way I can get the paint to make it decently realistic (ie a metal finish)?

I’m pretty fucking livid about this.

[Anonymous No.9755054]

>>9755051
Dude, just ask someone you know for an ornament and wa la

[Anonymous No.9755062]

>>9755054
>wa la
LMAO

[Anonymous No.9755065]

>>9739708
I think it would be better to get a base white wig, then cut/sew the holo wig wefts on the the base white.

[Anonymous No.9755067]

>>9755062
I take it you weren't familiar with the joke?

[Anonymous No.9755070]

>>9740407
The song name is Yume no Tobira. You can probably screencap from the music video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6GzCM740mA

[Anonymous No.9755103]

>>9754122
You'd need a lacefront or make an alternate hairline. Everything else is just thick spikes.
I'd recommend something from Arda just for the volume and texture

[Anonymous No.9755170]

Can anyone identify the waistcoat and type of shirt she’s wearing?

[Anonymous No.9755174]

>>9755170
Sorry I didn’t realize her sprite didn’t show much of her shirt

[Anonymous No.9755189]

>>9752392

Look up Canadian smocking, my friend

[Anonymous No.9755204]

>>9755174
Arm garters

[Anonymous No.9755279]

I really like how this foam diffuses light. Unfortunately the shop Kamui linked only ships to the EU.
I would like to use something similar for my next project, would anyone have a sugg
estion of where I could find some similar materials?

[Anonymous No.9755280]

>>9755279
Sorry about the shit photo... probably should have looked for a better example.

[Anonymous No.9755325]

I'm thinking about ordering clothing from china because my wallet isn't feeling well after xmas. What am i in for? Is the quality okay(ish) and will they make it through shipping?

[Anonymous No.9755329]

Can anyone recommend a brand of face tape? Can I just use smooth medical tape and will makeup go on over the top of it OK?

[Anonymous No.9755332]

>>9755325
Short answer: mediocre quality and yes. Longer answer: quality will vary on the store you're buying it from, and yes they will make it through shipping unless the seller is a complete ass who ships things in a paper bag.

[Anonymous No.9755908]

Any fabric recommendations for Kylo Ren's TLJ tunic? Also how time consuming and repetitive would pintucking all those squares be?

[Anonymous No.9755939]

>>9755325
Better hurry up and order before CNY.

[Anonymous No.9755971]

Can anyone identify this fabric?
I was thinking maybe silk georgette, but I'm awful at figuring out fabrics.

[Anonymous No.9755976]

>>9755971
Same nightie, different lighting. I'd ask her but she went mia years ago and doesn't respond to cosplay inquiries.

[Anonymous No.9755992]

>>9755067
It's because it should be spellt: voilà

[Anonymous No.9756932]

Any recommendations for corset pattern?
Also which is better for giving shape to dresses, an underbust or an overbust corset?

[Anonymous No.9756956]

>>9755971
almost looks like very thin voile or something like that to me

[Anonymous No.9756959]

how do you guys deal with camel toe on tight fitting body suits

[Anonymous No.9756999]

>>9756932

truly victorian t100 or 110, whatever they're labeling it now.

[Anonymous No.9757048]

>>9739412
Kinda looks like a long sleeve leotard with leggings based on how the crotch shows up..


good luck.

[Anonymous No.9757061]

>>9740407
the same as the front.

[Anonymous No.9757066]

>>9743773
Looking at other cosplayers, watching more anime, playing games, seeing new outfits.. thinking about the reactions of people when they see your cosplay (in good terms)..
Might just need to personally curve your idea of "what would look good on me" since cosplay is suppose to be about dressing up as a character you want to cosplay rather than what's just perfect for you physically. Ofc take it into account but it shouldn't be a barrier.

[Anonymous No.9757071]

>>9756959
Wear a pantyliner

[Anonymous No.9757073]

What would be the best way to adhere scale plates to a glove when making gauntlets? The only thing I can think of that's invisible is using (hot) glue.

[Anonymous No.9757076]

>>9743773
First thing to say is cosplay should be fun so just cosplay whatever you want even if you can't "pull it off".

That aside, if you have unusual features or are of an uncommon ethnicity or anything else that can't be changed, you're fucked if you want to do "accurate" cosplays. If it's a matter of body features you CAN change, then it's just a matter of changing them (losing/gaining weight/muscle mass).

[Anonymous No.9757085]

>>9750902
It'd only be expensive if you weren't buying in multipacks. It still sounds better for you to get a few yards of white fabric, an underwear pattern & base clothes and attach the different pieces on your base. The glue might not hold up that well and depending on the fabric it could seep thru and get sticky but most likely not..

Sewing it is a safety route.. gluing is the speedy route.

[Anonymous No.9757549]

I'm going to be attempting to make the wig for Sheyrl Shellingford from Milky Holmes but I'm not too sure on how to make the looks. Does anyone have a good idea on how to go about this?

[Anonymous No.9757578]

Kinda need help to find a way to attach this bow to my hair. My hair is short by the way. Currently I've been thinking of using a black strip of cloth that I can tie around my head to keep it in place. The pin is basically going to give anytime soon.

[Anonymous No.9757588]

>>9757073
Either that or put a tiny hole in the scales and sew them to the glove.

>9757578
Sew a wig grip to it. That'll snap into even very short hair.

[Anonymous No.9757590]

>>9757578
>>9757588
Was meant to be a reply not greentext.

[Anonymous No.9757614]

>>9757590
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Now I can properly cosplay as a 6ft chad Cirno.

[Anonymous No.9757706]

>>9757614
>6ft Chad cirno
You know how I know that you are not a chad

[Anonymous No.9757708]

>>9757706
You're right. He should be at least 6'1"

[Anonymous No.9757728]

>>9757708
Fucking manlets, when will they learn

[Anonymous No.9757770]

How do I get red fabric marker out of white 65% polyester/35% cotton pants? I soaked it in bleach for a few hours and washed it in a washing machine with bleach, but it did nothing......

[Anonymous No.9758028]

Anyone know the best way to prime pink xps insulation foam board for painting?

[Anonymous No.9758070]

>>9758028
2 parts wood glue 1 part water

[Anonymous No.9758086]

I thought I’d make my own corset top for a cosplay I’m working on but I’m having serious issues with the boob area. It just looks like there’s too much fabric under the boobs and I’ve sewn and undone them a few times but can’t seem to get it right. Anyone have any idea what I could be doing wrong? Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous No.9758193]

>>9758086
need pictures of it worn to give fit advice

[Anonymous No.9758244]

>>9757728
Will I ever be the strongest?

[Anonymous No.9758345]

Do small cons do ID checks for 18+ panels? My little sister is 16 and wants to go to a bad nsfw fanfiction reading panel with me. I've never been to this con before so I don't know how they handle this so I was wondering what the norm was.

[Anonymous No.9758385]

>>9758345
they probably check, but probably won't check very closely. could try to sneak in or give them the ID and hope they don't notice the birth date.

[Anonymous No.9758503]

>>9757073
Don't people normally knit with scales?
Can't link but Google "scale mail knitting".

[Anonymous No.9758507]

Hiya, Does anyone suggest/have any brands they favor when it comes to temporary hair dye?

[Anonymous No.9758687]

>>9758070
Thanks boyo

[Anonymous No.9758796]

>>9758507
Yes I recommend any wig brand, unless you have a really compelling reason for why you need hair dye over a wig.

[Anonymous No.9758801]

>>9758503
That's actually really insightful for armor making, but the gauntlets I'm working on only have one "scale"/plate per segment of the finger. I figure I'll just use glue or velcro to adhere them since it's an ornate animu armor set anyways.

[Anonymous No.9759017]

What material does this look like? In every promo/screenshot the rim around the arms of the cuirass has what looks like a separate plate

it kind of looks like a boiled leather piece that is worn under the cuirass

[Anonymous No.9759069]

not cosplay but i didn't see a needlecraft thread on /diy/. i just cut up an XL hoody in military green. just wonder if you had any suggestions on what to make from the scraps? currently thinking about a tote bag but that's kind of boring.

[Anonymous No.9759346]

Where can I find a cardigan like this? Preferably sold in the US. For the life of me I can't find one, even if it looks simple enough.

[Anonymous No.9759363]

>>9759017
That looks like part of the armour to me, just scored into a braided pattern with a ditch between the metal on the main armour piece and the braided-looking piece.

[Anonymous No.9759437]

What kind of fabric would best suit the Medicine Seller? I've looked at nice cotton sateen, linen/hemp, chirimen, crepe, and douppioni, but I'm completely stumped. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!

[Anonymous No.9759506]

What kind of Kimono and obi is Miyu wearing? I'm trying to decide how to pattern it and have researched a bit on kimonos, but the closest thing I find is the hekko obi and a yukata undergarment? The lower portion of the kimono seems like a gathered skirt, and the sleeves are connected to the body at the underarms. Her obi is also tied in the front with a large knot that seems large enough that it goes around the whole obi? Should it be interfacing or can it be a single sided piece of fabric with rolled hems (worn with an obi ita), or should it be double sided with light interfacing inside?

[Anonymous No.9759511]

>>9759506
Just make the obi stiff and don't bother actually tying it. This is such an unusual obi don't even worry about a "proper" obi. Also make sure the white part is thick or well lined because the red will show through if you make it a full juban.

[Anonymous No.9759526]

What is the best way to go about doing Cure Whip's pigtails? She has such a large volume in the show, shown here by this costume. I know I don't want to go with just regular ponytail clips, so the ideas I've had so far is:

> Sew 2-3 ponytail clips together, curl them at the bottom similar to how Whip's hair curls.

OR, the more expensive option:

> Literally just clip two entire wigs onto my head with padding on the inside of them to keep that perky shape, and curl them of course at the bottom.

I'm not sure if two more wigs would be way too big/disproportionate to my head or not. What would be the best looking option?

[Anonymous No.9759725]

a quickie: i'm trying to put together a cosplay for pic related but i have no idea how to even look for his long white hoodie thing. is there a name for this kind of coat in fashion/does it even exist? what would be my best bet at getting one without just buying a cheap plastic white cloak from a halloween store or something? thanks!

[Anonymous No.9760090]

For anyone who's patterned and built armor from scratch: how do you deal with more complicated parts? Is it just a matter of taking general measurements and then trial+error guessing the geometry until it's close enough?

Some things are awkward to translate between 2D patterns and 3D shapes, even when attempting to break them down into as simple forms as possible and reconstructing them. Especially when there's weird curves involved.

[Anonymous No.9760113]

>>9759069

gloves

[Anonymous No.9760903]

What's a good wig manufacturer for long wigs that are easily manageable? I use Arda a lot but their wigs are really thick and tend to tangle a lot if they're worn loose.

[Anonymous No.9760975]

This is probably a really dumb thing to worry about, but is it OK to do a non-anime cosplay at an anime con?

[Anonymous No.9761105]

>>9759346
Dig through Amazon.

>>9759725
It's just a long white coat with an oversized hood. I don't think you'll easily find one just like that, you'll have to either make or alter one.

>>9760975
It's not recommended but no one's gonna lynch you (at least not to your face) about it.

[Anonymous No.9761127]

Apparently the costume I bought doesn't include the wings shown here. Any tips on making my own? I'm thinking of using plastic sheets cut into diamonds but I'm not sure what would be the best option.

[Anonymous No.9761556]

>>9761127
Acryllic sheets folded into distended prisms (either octahedrons or hexahedrons depending on which you prefer), using a heat gun to soften the plastic and then sealing them with superglue/hot glue/soldering iron.

Hang them off your back by utilizing fishing line/wire, and pin the strings to the dress so that they hang in a way which looks like they're floating.

For added effect, you could put use foil paper or glue confetti/glitter to the inside of the prisms to make them look sparkly.

Ezmodo would be to just cut out the flat diamond shapes or to pull nylon over a wireframe for generic fairy wings, but it's really not that hard to do it the better way and make them 3D.

[Anonymous No.9761614]

>>9760975
>is it OK to do a non-anime cosplay at an anime con?
depends. Video game stuff? sure! Comic book stuff? eh, maybe. Sci-fi or Renaissance stuff? No way.

[Anonymous No.9761617]

>>9760975
people aren't going to be too happy about it, and you aren't going to be too popular, but they won't stop you at the door unless you're like the genius who posted here last week and wanted to bring a real firearm into a con.

the question I guess comes back to you
why do you feel like you should dress cosplay non-anime at an anime con? are there no ren fairs or comic cons or video game cons around you?

[Anonymous No.9761668]

>>9761617
Someone brought an actual gun?

[Anonymous No.9761670]

>>9761668
someone on /cgl/ was asking a while back about wearing an american revolution re-enactment uniform at a con with a real musket
hopefully he doesn't, but he was asking about bringing a real musket to a con as a prop. There are also some of those airshitters at cons that bring real knives or shit as props.

[Anonymous No.9761672]

>>9760090
Pepakura foam patterning is your saviour. There's a couple tutorials when you google that.

>>9760903
You can use some wd40 or other silicone grease to manage it better (smell is rather foul at the beginning but it wears off if you do it a few days before wearing it). Worked amazing for my long ponytail wig.

[Anonymous No.9761737]

>>9758193
It looks so bad worn atm. The boning isn’t in the channels since I’ve been taking it apart and resewing it. Sorry for potato pic.

[Anonymous No.9761959]

Any good European contact lens sites? Asking this because I'm in a hurry and Honeycolor fucked me up

[Anonymous No.9762180]

>>9761737
Looks like there's a fit issue with the bodice rather than the cups. You could try taking the bodice in and then a slightly less steep curve on the lower curve of the cup that attaches to the bodice. You could use a bra that fits well and trace the bottom side of that to get the right shape. But if the bodice isn't snug around your ribs changing the shape won't help at this stage.

[Anonymous No.9762536]

>>9761737

bodice is too long in the body, cups are simultaneously too large but not a big enough across the top of the cup. some of the seam/cup bulking can be seamed out with a ham and a tailor's clapper and a lot of determination but some of it is just bulk.

what pattern is this??

[Anonymous No.9763580]

any foam fabricators out there?

was wondering whats a good place online to buy EVA foam that doesnt have those patterns you normally see on those eva foam mats you get at hardware stores.

right now im looking at tntcosplay and i just ordered some free samples from them but i was wondering if theres any better or perhaps kinda cheaper places to buy foam from.

[Anonymous No.9763618]

>>9763580
Most people buy from tnt cosplay

[Anonymous No.9763626]

>>9763580
I haven't had a need for a ton of foam or large pieces so I just buy the 11/16/18" sheets you can get at the craft store for 99 cents.

TNT has much larger sheets that are like 60" x 24", though naturally they are more expensive.

[Anonymous No.9763876]

>>9762180
>>9762536
Thank you! I recut the bodice and it fits much better now. I’m using simplicity 1183. Now I’ve got some wonky spots but it’s getting there.

[Anonymous No.9763877]

I enquired about a commission with a girl about 2 weeks ago, 12 days ago i sent the payment to her she had all the fabrics required etc for the cosplay so it looked really promising. All her reviews were 5 stars.

However, since sending my measurements to her she has left my facebook messages on seen. I did give her a week as I assumed she might be busy, but its been 10 days now and I'm getting scared that she run off with my money.

What do /cgl/?

[Anonymous No.9763975]

>>9763618
ah i see. ill just stick to them then.

>>9763626
i bought some test sheets from various craft stores in the area and most of the foam they sold are pretty bad and seems to rip easily. i can see them being used for smaller stuff and detail work though.

anyways, thanks for the help. about $13 for a sheet that big isnt too bad. was hoping to find a place where i can buy in bulk for a discount but couldnt find anything good.

[Anonymous No.9764010]

>>9763876
Looks much better now! I'm really impressed with your seams too, satiny materials are so hard to work with.

[Anonymous No.9764254]

would this wig from arda work to style as panty anarchy from panty and stocking? i'm looking to do bangs that mimic the stylized form (aka banana bangs) as opposed to the angel form so i went for something that's gonna spike

https://www.arda-wigs.com/collections/classic-long/products/jareth-long-classic?variant=35116719756

[Anonymous No.9764502]

>>9763876
Looking great! Good luck with the wonky spots!

[Anonymous No.9764529]

>>9763877
As long as you didn't send the money as a gift you can threaten to open a PayPal dispute. If she doesn't give proof or a response you can then tell on her to big brother PayPal for a charge back.

Just be sure to not close any disputes until after you get the product because once you close it you can't dispute anything else on the payment.

[Anonymous No.9764575]

If we had a resin and indie crafts thread I'd post there, but we don't so I guess I'll try here. What sort of clay should I use when making a 2 part mold like in this video?
https://youtu.be/FQ1A7ZjTsx8

[Anonymous No.9764578]

I have pretty minimal pattern making skills and I feel completely lost on how to pattern these pants. Should I just give up and find someone to commission?

[Anonymous No.9764963]

>>9764254

I have a shorter Jareth and they're really nice for spiking since you don't have to worry so much about wefts showing.

It's a good base wig for Panty IMO

[Anonymous No.9764970]

>>9764575

I'd suggest something like Sculpey or Apoxie Sculpt; clays with nice smooth finishes. Ideally no paperclay/papier mache because it has that papery texture and the silicone could stick to it.

[Anonymous No.9765018]

I'm making some armor pieces (just shoulder, lower arms, and lower legs) which are completely plain with no designs or anything. The only foam i have available is a ton of 1mm craft foam. Would the armor look bad because it's so thin? I feel like stacking it could look worse since the edges would clearly have big seams.

[Anonymous No.9765032]

How do you gauge how many gifts to bring to a con? I’m going to be cosplaying from Animal Crossing and I was planning to hand out little bell bags with candy inside to anyone who recognized me. I have absolutely no idea how many to make! It’s a small second year con if that helps estimations.

[Anonymous No.9765033]

>>9765032
>Handing out unpackaged candy
Anon that's not a good idea

[Anonymous No.9765035]

>>9765033
Oh god no, it’ll have wrapped chocolate coins inside.

[Anonymous No.9765042]

>>9765018

Could you post a pic of the armour?

[Anonymous No.9765173]

>>9765042
Back and front view, apologies for the shitty pic. I guess it's technically robot parts more than armor.

[Anonymous No.9765323]

hey anons I've recently finished Hakumei and Mikochi and am completely in love. I'm not sure how to make her button. The last time I attempted a poufy hate like so it didn't really work out. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[Anonymous No.9765403]

I bought this jacket last year online off a Hong Kong seller for my first cosplay, as the Persona 3 main character. I want to step it up for this year's sakuracon, should I ditch this jacket and try and make my own?

[Anonymous No.9765612]

>>9759526
try looking into foam core wigs, it will be cheaper and more lightweight

[Anonymous No.9765624]

How the hell would you even begin to replicate these?
I've already decided they'll be in some goggles, but transparent film that has this design printed on with LED backing looked horrible. I'm possibly looking at EL panels or a string of mini LEDs, but I still don't know how to make the design look good backlit with the latter. Some help please? Also, can you even print on EL panels?

[Anonymous No.9765630]

>>9765323
Get some string and one of these https://www.etsy.com/listing/584889401/oversized-clown-buttons-sizes-60-100?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=clown%20buttons&ref=sr_gallery-1-21
and just sew it on

[Anonymous No.9765643]

>>9765624
Use the goggles to host UV led's, then put film layers on a surface to get the glow. Either way it's going to end up looking silly because you'd have to be in a fairly dark area to get the effect you want, and anyone taking a picture using flash would render it useless. It may be easier trying to find large UV reactive lenses than getting the exact pattern.

[Anonymous No.9765644]

>>9765624
Make a kigurumi mask and sand or laser the design in two acrylic circles, then light these panels up from the edges and put them in the eye holes. You'll even be able to see through the clear parts.

[Anonymous No.9765663]

>>9765173

I think you could make it work; Kamui uses Kwik-seal to fill in gaps and hide seams in her foam armour so maybe that's worth looking into, too!

[Anonymous No.9765712]

>>9765630
thanks!

[Anonymous No.9765873]

>>9765624
This kid seemed to do a good job:

https://aminoapps.com/c/cosplay/page/item/leonardo-watch/JDUM_Iljgbw5XekPXxJpDJlpLnWKRz

[Anonymous No.9765881]

>>9764578
You could just pattern them as normal pants and then sew piping on/embroider for all the details. But if you don't have much experience with sewing then commissioning is your best bet. You can always attempt it on some cheap material first to see how it goes.

[Anonymous No.9765958]

So, I was thinking of getting a sewing machine to get into sewing. I know that it's not something you can cheap out on, but I don't know how much is reasonable to spend on one.
It doesn't have to be amazing, but I want it to be relatively easy to use and handle some different types of fabric, since I want to make cosplays when I feel that I'm good enough

Does anyone have any recommendations? Or maybe just tips about what price to expect, and maybe what qualities to look for?
I do have some experience, I know how to thread a machine and sew basic things, but not really anything more than that

Also, general tips for getting into sewing? Is it worth taking classes? What are some good patterns to get started with/basic essential equipment?

Sorry for the long post, I just feel a bit overwhelmed by everything and some help would be really great

[Anonymous No.9765982]

>>9765873
Funny, me and a friend were brainstorming and thought of that briefly too

[Anonymous No.9766092]

>>9765403
Do you think you have what it takes to make a better looking jacket on your own? There's nothing inherently wrong with purchased cosplay pieces if they look good and are decently made.

[Anonymous No.9766114]

>>9765403
Typically I've found that I can keep jackets from bought cosplays around. The pants are usually bad and need to be replaced but the jackets are solid

[Claudie !!5M+s+ZHeFhU No.9766153]

I have two questions about this outfit and wanted to see if people have any suggestions. The first is about the gold pendants on her necklace and waist; Should I try to make these or find and modify similar pendants? The teardrop shape is really tripping me up. Secondly, for her one tight, I’m having trouble finding white tights in that pattern. I was considering getting a fairly sheer white tight and then getting fishnets with a criss-cross design over it but worry that it’ll look wonky. Thoughts?

[Anonymous No.9766157]

>>9766092
I don't sew, so I don't really know how difficult it would be to sew zippers onto a jacket. I have access to a sewing machine but the most I ever worked with thread was embroidering in kindergarten, so I am not confident. However, the jacket feels sort of cheap, so I would like to pick up a jacket at a goodwill and modify that. I have until April, would that be long enough to reach that level?

>>9766114
Okay, nice, thanks.

[Anonymous No.9766217]

>>9766153
From a preliminary google it seems like it wouldn’t been any easier to find fishnets in that colour and style either. My recommendation is to use fabric paint, or find stretchy fabric in that style/that you can paint on and make tights out of that. The second option might be the better one, since the shorts are so short that you’d have to sew two pairs of tights together anyways to get it to stay up.

[Anonymous No.9766225]

>>9766153
in regard to the pendants, you could try casting them in resin then painting them gold

[Anonymous No.9766474]

Could anyone who's gotten a Nina wig from Arda tell me how the thickness is? I'm planning for my Yasna cosplay and I was wondering if the thickness of the wig by itself would be good for big braids like hers, or if I should plan to pick up some wefts to add.

[Anonymous No.9766856]

>>9766474
Here's an example of the Nina braided from Arda's flickr. You'll probably have to add wefts to it.

[Anonymous No.9766863]

>pic related is one of my cosplays for katsu
Mind you I'm a tall bearded dude doing this cosplay for the lolz but I need help deciding on a skirt. I have the long white wig and I bought a blue clorox tank top cuz I'm lazy. What color skirt should I buy? As of now it's between red, white, or black. I'm not even going to attempt to match the blue. Mind you I'll also have white thigh highs. https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Versatile-Stretchy-Flared-Skater/dp/B00KZ1BJ5E/ref=sr_1_4?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1516923508&sr=1-4&nodeID=1045022&psd=1&keywords=skirt&th=1&psc=1

[Anonymous No.9766866]

>>9766863
Or should I say fuck it and buy the darker blue skirt and if it doesnt match oh well

[Anonymous No.9767075]

>>9765403
well you got the right jacket there so you can just measure it up and create a pattern out of it and use better fabric for it.

just look up youtube videos and such about how to create patterns from existing clothes.

[Anonymous No.9767122]

I'm cosplaying Marina and while I'm working at loosing eight, I do have a muffin top. Should i wear a skin colored waist cincher/girdle or should I just go for comfort and let the pudge protrude.

[Anonymous No.9767132]

How should I go about making the orange? Thick foam with fabric on top?

[Anonymous No.9767140]

Planning on doing the climbing set from BotW. Any suggestions for the design on the shirt? Should I paint it on or stitch on a different fabric?

There's a screen printed one on etsy but I'm not overly fond of how it looks.

[Anonymous No.9767144]

>>9767132
If you want to sweat to death. Make a frame out of cardboard or wire first. Then foam, then fabric.

[Anonymous No.9767152]

>>9766153
I would just do
>Ivory pantyhose
>Large fishnet
It's fairly unclear what exactly they're supposed to be from the model alone, but her other similar outfits suggest it actually is just a fishnet overtop of pantyhose. Even if it isn't you'd probably be the only person concerned about the difference. Worst case, try the fabric paint too just to see if it looks any better.

[Anonymous No.9767157]

>>9767132
Upholstery foam, beach ball pattern. Then use that same pattern for the fabric, sewing the pieces together with the Henson Stitch for a relatively seamless look.

Alternatively, you could do what the other anon said and make a base out of wire, then cover it with batting. At this point you’d have to make a masking tape pattern from the orange so that you could get the patterns for the fabric.

You’re essentially making a mascot suit, albeit a simple spherical one. Some more reference material:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=324988.0
https://youtu.be/2nkxt5FVpwg
https://youtu.be/PjnMFqnGdac

[Anonymous No.9767158]

>>9767144
Just usual 1/2 in craft foam?

[Anonymous No.9767187]

>>9767122
Never let the pudge out

[Anonymous No.9767301]

I'm going to be 5 months pregnant for my next con and my friends want to do an Overwatch group cosplay. So far the following heroes are taken:
- Roadhog
- Ana
- Torbjorn
- Genji
- Soldier 76
- Junkrat

Who should I cosplay? Please help friends. Reminder I am pregnant so I can't handle overbearing cosplays that would completely cover me up (e.g Bastion or Winston). I have tried to be creative and not stick to solely heroes but I'm a bit stumped. I have brown hair so I considered Mei but wondered who else I could be as I'm not very invested in her right now.

[Anonymous No.9767517]

>>9765032
Since pocket camp came out. It would be funny to fill it with cotton, tooth picks and a paper clip

[Anonymous No.9767526]

>>9767301
Whoever you like that isn't taken. Don't base it around whose hair most closely resembles yours because that's what wigs are for.

[Anonymous No.9767692]

>>9767140
I would avoid painting fabric if you could. Instead try the appliqué method. It’s gonna take some practice but it comes out much cleaner.

[Anonymous No.9767737]

>>9767526
Thats the thing, I genuinely like the Overwatch franchise as a whole and most of its characters, even Mei. Thats why I'm willing to look at alternative characters now that I'm pregnant. Its more that I'm stuck on inspiration

[Anonymous No.9767742]

What would be a good wig base for a Naked Snake? So far I'm looking at three options:
>mullet
obvious choice, but usually the top is overly styled (curly, parted, etc) and the back isn't layered like Snake's shaggier look
>Joan Jett style
Cut is similar, but it looks like there's too much volume on the top and too thin at the base.
>standard straight shoulder-length female wig
Simplest and not pre-styled so easier to work with but I have very little practice with hairstyling so I might could fuck it up

[Anonymous No.9767769]

What is the best Goku wig available? Just normal Goku, no super saiyan. Most I've seen look pretty ugly.

[Anonymous No.9767851]

Is it expensive to commission a leather holster? The only prop maker I can with one find is Cosplay House, and everyone seems to hate them. Additionally I can't even find their storefront, only images of props they had made.

[Anonymous No.9767903]

>>9767851
Depends on the complexity of the holster, quality of the leather and fittings.

What holster do you want done?

[Anonymous No.9768243]

Can anyone recommend me specific products for Splatoon black face mask makeup?
I'd get MAC pro acrylic black-black ideally, but it's a little out of my budget for a one time costume thing and haven't been able to find other specific names.

[Anonymous No.9768270]

>>9766856
Thanks anon, that's the picture I saw also, but I was wondering if it'd be possible to get away with braiding it a little looser. I'll probably get some wefts to be safe though!

>>9768243
I've used Kryolan's Aquacolor liquid before and I was a fan of that. It's available on Kryolan's website for $9, if that's more within your budget.

[Anonymous No.9768281]

>>9767903

This one.

[Anonymous No.9768282]

>>9768281
This is the image I found online of the one which Cosplay House had made, but I can't find it anywhere for shopping.

[Anonymous No.9768284]

>>9768243
why not just wear a REAL mask? seems much less easy to royally fuck up

[Anonymous No.9768286]

Never played monster hunter and its fun as fuck. That aside Im trying ti figure out what the best way to paint bone like texture on foam would be.

Horns and helmet seem easy enough, but I remember a few people talking about using tooth paste or mustard on different layers and peeling them off to give a chipped/worn look. Any other recommendations?

[Anonymous No.9768346]

>>9768282
You should be able to get that made, somewhat cheaply.

Belt will add expense, but I would expect $300 because of how simple the design is.
The one from Cosplay House looks like shit, it's not fitted for a gun correctly, and looks like it's made out of cheap PVC - honestly reminds me of an elephant vag.

Pic related: what a fitted holster should look like.

[Anonymous No.9768396]

>>9765958

110-160 is a good range for baby's first sewing machine that isn't a piece of shit. Basic Brothers are better than the basic Singers.

Check your local Craigslist for vintage (1970 and earlier) machines, of any brand, you can get them cheap from people cleaning out dead grandma's shit and they're powerhouses.

[Anonymous No.9769490]

I'm sort of very scared and spooked by doing a proper wig for my first time, so how would I do a pretty basic hair like pic related?

[Anonymous No.9769492]

>>9769490
a pretty basic wig*

I'm not going to use my own hair.

[Anonymous No.9770495]

>>9768396
Thanks anon! I actually had a really cheap Singers sewing machine, but it was basically worthless because it never worked lol

[Anonymous No.9774016]

Bought this from an Etsy dealer for pretty cheap (50$). Did I get a good deal?

[Anonymous No.9775022]

>>9769490
>basic hair
Er, this might be more complicated than you wished for. You're going to want a lacefront/fake hairline for his right side. For the ponytail, it's luckily a low one. There are a few tutorials you can google to make sure the netting doesn't show. There are also a bunch of tutorials on google for these kind of light spikes (basically just trimming + hairspray).

[Anonymous No.9775365]

>>9769490
get one of Arda's shorter wigs and just fuck its shit up into shape with g2b

you don't "need" a lacefront, though it would definitely look better

[Anonymous No.9775721]

>>9774016
i really hope this is bait.

i really do.