/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9354711
Basically, cyanoacrylate based or epoxy glues work the best.
https://www.sculpteo.com/blog/2015/06/24/3d-printing-gluing/

Can I buy a tailors mannequin pre-owned. Is spraying it down with some cleaning/disinfectant/bleach/what have you enough to make sure it's clean?

Also I've seen trouser dummies. Can I still use one of them for dresses?

How can I get the people in my cosplay group to get more serious about cosplay. I started a cosplay group because coordinated cosplay looks cool and grabs attention.

It seems like I am the only one that is taking the group seriously though. There was a 6 month window to get cosplay done, now it's like 3 weeks until con and the other group members still don't have an idea of what they want to do.

Should I just leave the group? They are my friends though.

what does cgl stand for and how do you pronounce lolita

>>9355346
Cosplay & Gothic Lolita
Low-lee-tah, make sure to put emphasis on the vowels.
(Don't be a retarded American and pronounce it lewleeter, pls)

>>9355387
thanks!

Where to buy peices, if not suits of armor.

For reasonable prices (reasonable being that, if for the same price I could go to a shool and learn how to make the peices for the same amount then its not worth it.)

>>9355346
the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Lo. Lee. Ta.

do you think 3d printing everything is the future of cosplay?

>>9355412
That's pretty broad. What do you want them to be made out of, what are you going to use them for, etc.

>>9355441
Honestly, not really. It still has a ways to go (quality wise), not every person can get their hands on a 3D printer, and there's a learning curve IIRC.
>>9354990
Thank you!

>>9355414
Kek

>>9355060
You'll need to bite the bullet and be the leader. 6 months ago you should have led the decision on the group cosplay OR created a shortlist yourself and got a vote.

With 3 weeks you can't do much. You'll have to find and organise a really cheap and simple group cosplay

Is plastic bottles which LOOK like glass bottles a thing?

What do you guys recommend for putting on the bottom of a slippery bootcover so that it can grip the floor?

>>9355699
if you want old looking glass try tinting it slightly green.

>>9354711
It depends OP are you using ABS,PLA,Nylon,PET,or HIPS?

For ABS I found SCIGRIP 16 10319 Acrylic Cement works amazing. Actually fuses the plastics together. But is smells like it will probably give you super cancer. It should also work with HIPS.

I don't work with the others to much. But I like E6000 glue for attaching parts to prints. CA is great but it tends to be brittle the E6000 is really strong and if something does happen it would flex long before breaking

Nylon could potentially be a pain to glue but I haven't tried it yet

>>9355026
I don't think a mannequin gets all that dirty with use. Oils from your hands is the only thing that would contaminate it, so to speak, since only clean fabric or garments are put on a dummy. But perhaps you could buy a cleaner meant for couches and the like if you're that concerned. Also, if a human being with two legs can wear a dress, so can a trouser dummy.

I have a fiberglass mask I want to customize. The project is for a Deathstroke cosplay and I wanted to know if there was a way I can cover one of the eyes in a way that is faithful to the character's outfit, but still see through it? If not, I have customized a helmet for this same cosplay, (I can provide pics) but am scrapping it because it didn't turn out as expected and can't be undone with my current skillet.

>>9355823
Yeah but not made out of glass I mean, just looks like glass

>>9355467
Athentic suit of armor. Mostly for walmart shopping. And other fun things to do in a suit of armor.

This probably isn't the right thread, but does anyone have screencaps of a story Anon posted here about the guy who kept playing ghostbusters whenever they'd try to hook up?

>>9355913
You'll probably have to commission a suit. Where do you live? Blacksmiths are more popular these days

I need to make a ball and socket joint like this (pic related) that looks nice. Any ideas are great. I've been stuck for a bit. And the con is March 10th so not much time left.

>>9355949
Are you wearing this? Your shoulder joint works doesn't it?

>>9355951
It does work and yes I'll be wearing it. It's a robot arm for Haydee and we are just trying to make it look as authentic as possible.

>>9355698
Oh, sorry. I meant that we chose a group cosplay theme already and that I was the only one who came up with my character costume and am almost ready, while everyone else hasn't even got their ideas organized.

>>9355728
Dots or stripes of puffy fabric paint.

>>9355960
Not much you can do if people don't want to put in the work. Can you go single with your costume? You could still have fun

>>9355953
I meant, are you trying to create a separate ball and socket joint or is this just going on top of your arm so simply cover your shoulder in black cloth under white armour?

>>9356015
>puffy fabric paint
Thanks! Would you recommend it over gluing/sewing on a piece of felt? This was the other advice I got from a friend.

>>9356025
The latter. Ok thanks

Is it OK to use false eyelashes if you are a girl crossplaying as a bishounen, or does it automatically look too femme?

>>9356023
I guess I could. What do you think is better/worse.. being pretty good cosplay around a bunch of really shitty cosplayers in a group? Or being alone?

I seen shitty cosplayers hey a lot of attention just because they are on a group.

If you have a minecraft-like cube mask, how would you mount it on your head so it doesn't dangle loosely but also allows you to swivel it independent of where you look?

>>9355943
Im mobile. Live in a van.

Question. Do stores like Arda or Epiccosplay have any semi/annual sales, and if so are there any coming up? I have a lot to buy but I want a good deal.

>>9356532
Arda has sales pretty frequently. They do 24 hour flash sales every so often with no set schedule, they've been doing discounts on the "silky" line as they tweak those wigs, they tend to have one in the summer and one around Christmas. If you don't need to buy one now, wait for a little bit and see if you can catch one of their flash sales.

>>9356040
> piece of felt
You will slip more with the felt.

>>puffy paint
You could also use hot glue instead of the puffy paint

>>9356263
If it's a character with visible lashes, then go for it! Honestly, I even wear thinner eyelashes for pretty boys without prominent lashes, but ymmv.

I'm making 2 props out of plastic containers, and would like to add some kind of lid/hinge so I can use them to switch out batteries and to double as a backpack.

What would be the best method for this?

>>9357169
An actual hinge?

So I just ordered my first dye sublimation pattern and it should be arriving some time in the next week or two. Would any of you guys happen to have some tutorials, tips, advice, tools or anything for a first timer attempting a lycra-ish bodysuit? I have experience with a serger but Im kinda nervous about doing the hands and feet.. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated

I've been thinking about learning to sew, but I'm moving to a different country soon so buying a sewing machine is out of the question for now. Would hand sewing be useful to do until I move? Any specific hand sewing techniques that would be useful to learn? Or should I just wait until I can buy a sewing machine?

I have a pair of thigh high boots that cling well to the shape of my legs. They're made of a thin, slightly stretchy, matte pleather. They're almost perfect for a cosplay I want to do, but I need to make them Royal blue from black. What paint would you recommend? I've seen tutorials that use floral spray. Would that work?

>>9357284
CGL in general doesn't have a ton of resources for cape stuff, go look at the RPF. There are tons of people who have made these suits.

Anyone know of a good method for making realistic bouncy boobs for cosplay? This character has caught my eyes, and I'd love to cosplay her.

My boyfriend and I want to cosplay Yato and Yukine in May but have never cosplayed before. Where can we find wigs that aren't utter shit? Could anyone suggest specific wigs?

>>9357903
Check out Arda wigs. I think Caine would be good for Yato, and Hansel for Yukine. MangoSirene on youtube has a video for how to style Yukine's, if that helps

>>9357768

Gel substance in a couple water balloons.
That gel stuff that goes in vases that swells in water is more reliable than jello.

Add them under your boob and then add some make up on top of the boob to round out the shape. Lots of tutorials on youtube for that.

>>9357990
Thanks so much!!

>>9357284

I believe on YouTube there's a guy who's channel is solely based around sewing these types of suits

I bought three of these leather pouches for a cosplay I'm working on but apparently somebody before me tried to paint the rivets green and failed, how would I go about removing the paint without damaging the leather too much? Is that even possible?

>>9358113
Gently use a bit of hand sanitizer on a paper towel to wipe the paint away. Try not to get it on the leather, it won't instantly ruin it, but too much can lead to a dark appearance.

>>9358002

Oh cool, thanks for the tip, will look up some tutorials on how to do that.

>>9358113
Do you know what sort of paint it is?

>>9357632
>>9358026
Like I've found a lot of videos on reviews of suits, how to add puff paint and how to make the patterns on photoshop but literally nothing on how to sew them. Its like people just commission other people to sew them and don't supply any progress pics or helpful info. I'd just like to see the inside of the glove and shoes

So I have all the materials I need for the two cosplays I'm working on, just can't get into to mood to work on them. Just zero motivation. Con is a month away.
What do you guys do to help inspire you and get into the cosplay spirit?
Any videos, music, or bloggers you use?
Watching Masquerades in person usually gets me pumped but it's been awhile.

>>9359180
You're not trying very hard dude.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOVeqJqMZ6Q

Not sure you're going to be up to the task of making this thing if you can't even google.

>>9359204
try reconnecting with the characters you're cosplaying. go back and watch/read/play/whatever the original source material, and figure out what made you excited to cosplay them in the first place.

>>9359204
You can't rely on motivation. Motivation is fickle. You just have to sit down and work on it. Unless you have work or something thats important, just sit down and work on it.

Think of it this way. If you don't work on it, and don't finish it, the con will come around and you'll probably feel disappointed you didn't take the time to finish the costume.

What's a good thing to use as aa core for your EVA foam sword? I've heard use a fiberglass rod, then cover the foam in wood filler.

If anyone has better suggestions, I'm open.

Sorry this is probably a dumb question. But I'm pretty new to wig styling and I was wondering, is Arda Wig's Jasmine wig able to be put into a low ponytail?

first time on /cgl/ and couldnt find a general questions thread i figured id ask in here. how do cosplayers feel about 'non- characters' cosplays, such as random jedi, or shaman from wow, random trooper from attack on titan. etc? essentially that but even more obscure to the point where you could probably guess the franchise but its nothing recognizable

>>9358573
No clue, bought it on Amazon. I can scrape it off the metal with my fingernail or a razor blade but that doesn't work all that well on leather

>>9359745
I think the general consensus is do whatever makes you happy but don't cry if no one recognises you/takes a picture of you etc.

>>9359784
welp guess ill go cry then thanks

How would you make Akko's shoes?

I'm planning on making a the number two headband for a Afro Samurai cosplay, what would be the best route, for a broke boy like myself?

>>9360027
Boot covers on top of cowboy books for structure.

I got gifted a fairly large vinyl cutter by a family friend and I don't even know where to begin with integrating it into my craft supplies. It has no manual and everything I'm finding online is for stickers or banners.

Anyone have/use one and have advice or where to start?

>>9359745
It depends on what it is. A shaman from WoW is more recognizable, especially if you do one of the tier sets.

People cosplay their OCs at cons all the time, especially those from video games (think Bioware) but if you want people to pay attention to you in any sort of way, you have to be meticulous with your crafting of the costume. Doing original content comes with a skill curve and you will have to work harder than others.

>>9359748
You will need to use soap and water. If that doesn't work, try and oil based remover.

Alternatively, leave it and use it as a base for some weathering and detail work. In the end, I don't think anyone's going to crucify you over it.

>>9359745
I would say to do iconic looking uniforms. Stormtrooper is a good example. Or like a vault dweller from Fallout, with that unique blue and yellow suit.

For a con that is coming up in April, I'm trying to do a cosplay of Skulduggery Pleasant, which I already have the suit and white shirt for it, just need the tie, scarf, gloves and skull.

The skull part is the hardest part for me to get without spending too much money, especially since I want the mandible to be able to move when I talk. I originally wanted to go for a lifesized model of a skull, remove the mandible and attach it to a black morphsuit hood and cut sections of the rest of the skull so that it fits my head, but the problem with that is the skull might not fit my head properly, since the skull is life sized and not slightly larger. I looked into latex masks with movable jaws but they look tacky or are very expensive. I could try getting the mandible itself and combining it with the rest of a skull mask that's missing the mandible, but it might be too noticeable.

Is there a way to solve this problem, or should I bite the bullet and get the more expensive ones?

>>9359204
Grab some good music

Help! I've always had trouble keeping shoulder armor on.
The pauldron on the right has a strap but extra security would be good right? What should I do? And how should I attach the left one?? I'll make these out of EVA foam and they won't be quite as thick as in this picture.

>>9360027
I usually take a pair of boots that I don't wear anymore or get a cheap pair from thrist store and then cover it with fabric or foam to re style it. This one I'd use fabric. Get boots that go almost up to the knee and then you can add some foam to the top to extend it. Then cover in fabric or you could paint it too....depends on what your starting point for the boots is

Where can i find a shirt with this kind of neck?

The boots I ordered are way too thick in the calves. (See diagram provided.)

How do I fix them? They're made of a thick, pleather-like material.

>>9360821
A henley shirt. or just cut/hem it yourself.

A friend has been asked to cosplay Cherry and she's looking for a creative way to do this outfit. Obviously color-changing is out of the question, but the multi-color look is cool. Do any gulls have a flash of inspiration for making this look good?

Suggestions/ideas so far:
>sequin fabric
>solid color blocks with clear/sparkle vinyl overlay
>pixel-patterned fabric custom ordered from Spoonflower

Hi everyone, I need some help.

I need to do a wig like pic related (but in black). Other than shelling out $60 for a lacefront, is there a way to achieve this with a regular but thickly wefted short wig?

I found tutorials about creating a kind of shitty self-made "lacefront" which I can do but I was wondering if there were any other tips to create that kind of "bang-bump" volume. I need it lifted slightly off my forehead but not super dramatically, just in a natural way.

>>9361189
Maybe something with the "mermaid sequin" effect? I saw my niece wear an emoji shirt that has sequins on it that change colours depending on how they're flipped and it's a pretty cool effect. If you could find a fabric like that that has green on one side and a rainbow on the other it could work, plus your friend gets to rub her dress all Cherry-like.

>>9361189
>>9361305
another pic to show better what I meant. I have no idea if it exists in green/rainbow, but it's worth a look.

Can anyone recommend a good wig? I'd prefer lace front and not strictly silver.

>>9361232
Lots of teasing and hairspray should do the trick

Is ordering from spandex house usually as confusing as it has been for me?
They say to request samples by listing the color number thing they list by the pictures of the fabric, but every time I have requested samples they give me like 4 or 5 random samples of the same color that I didn't even request, and even have forgotten to send me ones I DID request. When you get the samples there is a number listed underneath the the scraps that had nothing to do with the one you gave them for the sample request, and if you search the number on your site, totally random fabrics pop up.
If you're going to send me a bunch of random samples, it's hard for me to remember what style and color I requested if the numbers don't even match the ones listed on the website.
If you've actually bought a length of spandex from spandex house, what was the ordering process like? It looks like you have to call them. How long did it take to receive your order? I know I'll probably have to get at least one color of what I need to use from them.
Also: are there any other sites that have a good variety of matte milliskin/moleskin colors besides spandex world and spandex house that ship to the US?

>>9361305
>>9361307
Anon this is pretty brilliant, I relayed the idea to her and she's excitedly shopping for reversible sequin fabric. Thank you!

What kind of makeup should I use for Kobayashi? I was thinking very minimal makeup (like "no makeup" makeup) but it's also for a photoshoot so I was wondering if I should add a little color to my eyelids or whatever to look a bit nicer. My friend is cosplaying Tohru and I'm sure she'll have a lot of makeup so I guess I'll just feel very out of place but I figure that's fine? Guess I just wanna hear a second opinion.

>>9361543
I would just do the most basic of basic cosplay makeup, so just black/brown eyeliner, mascara, a little bit of eyeshadow to darken your crease, and possibly thin false lashes bc they're cute haha. It's exciting to hear people are cosplaying from Dragon Maid! Have fun !

>>9361549
Thanks anon! I've been reading the manga for awhile so I'm pretty happy that it's gotten more popular. Definitely looking forward to seeing more cosplayers

Can anyone recommend where to purchase dresses similar to these? Everything I'm finding is pretty cheap or not close enough, and I would be really out of my league trying to sew them.

Party on, dudes!

>>9355387
>lewleeter
my sides

>>9357169
Tbh the first thing that comes to mind is several pieces of painters tape on top of each other on one side of the inside.

>>9355387
>Low
What. I've always said and heard it as like 'lot'.

Anyone have any ideas/patterns for little items to get me back into sewing? I can't get myself to work on my cosplays so I want to bring myself back into it by starting small. Plushies, bags, etc. Anything you would wanna work on, I'm all ears.

>>9360604
No easy way, but why this set?

Anyways, build a harness around your chest, and find ways to hide it.

>>9361730
Boobs

>>9361656

What material should I use for the armor? I was thinking of doing it with sintra with a combination of 4mm-10mm foam. I did attempt making the helmet but it went poorly to say the least.

>>9361958
EVA foam is my req

>>9361565
You'd probably want to look at a costumier who focuses on historical stuff or ren faires. Your standard mass produced costume shop is not going to have the quality. Something like that is not going to come cheap.

>>9360824
You can try and cut the seam and E6000 it back together? If you can turn the leg shaft inside out enough to sew, use a leather working needle in your machine so it doesn't break going through the material.

>>9359528
Yeah, but any wig with length can be put in a low ponytail. Jasmine is made to be put in a high ponytail with how the wefts are sewn on the outer edges... you can get any long wig and put it in a low ponytail if you want.

I'm going to be working on a starfire costume, does anyone in the uk know where to get good spandex

Anyone have any suggestions on what to use for the harnesses/bags on the chest?

People with experience using EL wire/tape: what's a good place to get it?

The cosplay I'm working on has some small glowing details. Originally I was going to use LEDs and translucent plastic, but I think they'd look a lot better - not to mention actually be easier - with EL tape. I can do the electrical side of things, I just don't know where to actually get the stuff.

Makeup/prosthetics question: Is there any way to go from a female chest to male chest using latex? I was thinking of open-chest binding with tape then going over it with latex and adhering nipples but I'm like a caveman with makeup and don't actually know if this would work. I really would like to do a shirtless Nagisa cosplay but have small c cups.

>>9361189
A girl on tumblr essentially quilted the dress to look like the pixel version. It's definitely possible.

>>9362637

I assume it could be done, but you'd have to be skilled with molding and application-- to which I'd say it'd be so much easier to paint a lycra bodysuit and do shading to where nipples should be.

Something like this?

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/21251429465954942/

Does anyone know where to get a faux fur collar or scarf that could work for this? Haven't been able to find anything on ebay/aliexpress/etc

>>9362901
You might be better off making a sort of fur tube with stuffing so it stays puffed up and is shaped to that sorta shape. You'll get more control and the colour/texture will be better, most likely.

>>9362652

This looks pretty good, but also if you go this route, have pixels coming off the dress horizontally as well. It'll give the dress way more movement.

>>9362606
Amazon.

Which one for Lunafreyas braid trim?? I've been searching for hours and haven't been able to find one exactly like hers so it's between these 3

>>9361776
Why that set? Because I want to look like a fucking badass

>>9363116
I don't think you can find one because the pattern its making would come from a fishtail style braid, which isn't possible without hundreds of individual strands to work with.

If you get the three strand and really tighten it it should look pretty similar.

Any natural anons around?

I just recently transitioned and I'm having issues fitting into my wigs now. What's a good way to fit all of my thick hair into a wig caps? Preferably without cornrows or elaborate braids

Pic semi-related

>>9363247
I'm latina with EXTREMELY thick long wavy hair. To get it to fit, I wet my hair then wrap it around my head like a hair turban using clips to snap it in place close to my scalp. Then I use a two tight wig caps over it. Wetting my hair is the only way I personally can make it fit.

Now for what I need help on.
What material should I use for Stephanie's dress from Lazy Town? The material looks quite thick and sturdy almost like upholstery more than actual clothing material. I'm not concerned about the sparkles or stripes as that can be painted on.

Wanting to do an Ellis cosplay, it's mostly stuff I can buy with a few modifications. I'm stuck at these pants man-- What even are those? Is it a mechanic's suit but with the sleeves tied around his waist? Maybe someone could help me out here.

So Im wrapping up a cosplay Im working on, and something I want to do is enchance it with a contact lens. Thing is I have never used them, or glasses or anything like that. Basically, I would like recommendations for vendors. No real budget, considering its something that goes straight onto my eye, Ill pay a little extra for quality that wont fuck up my eye.

Pic related, the style I would like to purchase. Or something similar.

What's a good 'generic' fabric to use for cosplay? Like, in a case where the outfit really displays no characteristics that lend itself well to a particular fabric, what's a good go-to first choice?

In the past I would have probably just said good-quality cotton, but that still seems pretty bad these days. I just don't know enough about fabric to make an educated choice.

>>9363543
Keep in mind that you really shouldn't wear contacts unless you've been to an eye doctor and gotten the OK. Not all people can wear them. One reason for this is eye curvature varies from person to person, and not all contact styles might come in your specific curvature.

Also, you posted a sclera lens contact. They're not a good first contact to wear, and you can only wear them for a few hours at a time. If you do go to an optometrist and get OKd, I'd recommend a regular white-colored contact that matches the diameter and curvature measurements you were given. The parts uncovered by a regular contact are white anyway.

>>9363543

>>9363846
Seconding this. Please go see an eye doctor first and get the okay. Your eyes are not something you want to fuck around with.

If everything works out, I'd suggest getting the mesh contacts for a similar effect. They are more comfortable and allow vision, unlike what you posted. Your vision in the mesh ones will be foggy, but not impossible.

Hey guys. Pretty new to the cosplay scene, and there's some kind of convention in April that my friends convinced me to go to.

I want to cosplay as my main man Dan Hibiki, but I'm not sure how to go about it, really. The main problem I have is with the gi. Is it alright if I were to just get some pink material from Wal-mart and sew it together?

>>9363846
It didnt even occur to me that I should see an optometrist first, but that makes alot of sense. I will do that.

>>9364095
Ok cool, desu I wasnt sure of the difference between the two. The mesh ones sound easier to put on anyway.

Thank you both! Once I get the ok, are there any brands I should avoid at all costs?

>>9362160
Is E6000 really that strong? I used it before, and it just seemed like typical glue.

I need something strong enough to rip the flesh from your bones.

>>9362901
I wouldn't use fur at all. He's an owl. Go with feathers.

>>9364154
contact cement

>fairly new to cosplay
>want to cosplay Satania from Gabriel Dropout

What would be the best wig for this?

>>9364403
Dropped my pic gdi

>>9364406
A wig made of loneliness and bullying

>>9364414
:'(
But she's protect that smile/10

Gulls, I finally have the body I want and am going to make a HQ cosplay.
>inb4 over done
I know but she's been on my list for so long and I'm finally ready to do it.

Best fabrics for the jumpsuit? Obviously something stretch. The problem I am running into is these fabrics are either very thin or very shiny. Any recommendations?

A con near me is having Sams Club come in as a vendor and I just really, REALLY want to know what the hell they could be possibly selling?

>>9364796
Nylon-Spandex. There are different weights and sheens available.

>>9364343
I thought about getting some to stick EVA foam together for swords and shields.

>>9361356
I am also curious about ordering from spandex house

>>9364154
Like the other anon said, contact cement. Preferably the yellow can of Barge Cement, which can be hard to find or buy online depending on where you live because it isn't "safe" or something.

>>9364796
matte miliskin or moleskin. Order swatches.

>>9361356
https://www.nyfashioncenterfabrics.com/ more expensive than a lot of places but really good color selection. syfabrics sells it too

where can I find black platform(1 inch or 2) mary jane shoes? just gonna wear them once or twice so nothing too flashy is fine

For some reason I can't post images on my phone here.
I'm wanting to make a Cardcaptor Sakura uniform seifuku top but I'm wondering if a stretch cotton would be okay. It's sort of like t shirt fabric so it'll be breezy for the summer, I'm just concerned if it'll look okay or not. I've already made the skirt out of a stiff cotton polyester fabric and will make the sailor cape and tie out of it as well. Any advice or opinions are greatly appreciated.

Does anyone have experience with how the Singer Serenade 20 performs? I've been considering buying a sewing machine and I found one for a reasonable price in a supposedly quite good condition, but I'd like to know if the series itself is any good.

>>9364145
Assuming you're in the US, buying from any America-based brand would be safe, since contacts need to be FDA approved. Buying from international brands should be fine too, just do some googling on the production company to make sure they're safe.

>>9364206
Im worried that feathers will look a little cheap though, hence why I thought fur would be a better-looking option despite him being an owl

>>9365301
Thanks gull I was already looking into those so I will definitely order some swatches

>>9365384
Amazon!

I've bought both of these and I love them

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W91ZRG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MTGRyb9YVZ3S4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00125USMC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pWGRyb2MH3G79


The 2nd pair I bought in that color scheme but they come in other colors as well!

Pretty new to cosplay. I wanna give maui a shot but I'm not sure how to do the tattoos. Any ideas?

I'm planning to cosplay Sombra in a few months and wanted to get a head start on finding fabrics, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on how to do the colored parts of her sleeves and pants?

I've seen the actual fabric for sale on Spoonflower but it's $32/yd and I'd rather find a white version close to the print and ombré dye it myself.

I'm planning on cosplaying police abbacchio but im having a hard time finding a good uniform. I dont want to $200 on a real one but I also dont want to use a halloween costume. I've found a few decent things on ebay but they are all too big. Does anyone have other suggestions?

>>9366202

this is probably not going to be useful but honestly it really reminds me of tracer's pants so maybe you could look up what people have been using for her?

>>9366010
Henna would probably be your best bet. You'd be best off getting someone else to apply it.

>>9366260
>>9366010
Henna is the wrong color. If you want something semi permanent look into jagua.

Without knowing how to apply it, however, I'd say get body paint (something alcohol based would last longer than a water based paint). This will take a long time. You will need a friend.

You could also paint a body suit or body sock with sharpie so you could use it over and over again.

>>9366260
That's what I was thinking, but I didn't know if there was anything darker. Thanks

>>9366263
Oh shit, jagua looks like the perfect thing, thanks. I have plenty of time to practice applying it and I planned on having someone else apply it. Thanks for showing that to me

The floaty things! How do I make them look like they're floating!?

>>9366243
Tracer doesn't have the triangle/geometric shapes like Sombra does, I was more looking for fabric with a print similar to that.

I want to weather Cordura fabric. What can I do?

what do you put on in the background while you work on things?

It's kind of a simple question, but is there a specific name for the type of skirt Yasna is wearing? I'm having trouble finding a good pattern, and I haven't found anything in basic Google searches.

I decided to make a meet-up/photoshoot for a show I'm cosplaying from and I have no idea what I'm doing.

I already went ahead and made an event page on FB, shared it to all social media and the cons group page but I'm more confused as to what I should be doing for the actual meetup and photo shoot. I don't really know any photographers or have anyone scheduled to take photos of the meetup, what should I be doing? Will they just show up naturally or should I be asking around? Being the host I'd like to at least be detailed so it's not just people standing around not getting photos and being angry

So I mucked up and bought the wrong type of foam. I ended up buying a very porous polyethylene foam (pic related). Any tips on what to use to seal it to get a nice smooth surface for painting?

>>9367014
Looks like Box Pleats

I'm going to fulfill a livelong dream by cosplaying Rita Repulsa (specifically the Carla Perez version -- Machiko Soga's ruff is more complex). Some of the elements will be new territory for me, so I wanted to run my preliminary ideas by you salty fuckers before getting started.

1. I want the breastplate detailing (the raised black pieces and the gold detailing) to be made out of a material that won't chip or snap, so I can run around throwing my head back manically without worrying that I'm about to knock the gold pieces off my tits. If the base of the breastplate is all plastic (I'm planning on using a fencing breastplate as the base, cutting out holes, and then inserting small plastic traffic cones into the holes for the torpedoes) and the only part that's done with model magic is the raised detailing, will it be sturdy enough for energetic posturing?

2. Is it nuts to use a plastic Viking helmet as the base of her headdress? I'm thinking that I'd (1) chop the tips off the horns and extend them with a mesh or foam shape, (2) put a wig over the helmet, wrapping hair around the horns, mesh or wire horn extensions, (3) build the black-and-gold band around the bottom of the helmet, and (4) wrap the brown bands around the horn-extensions and the place where the wig meets the black-and-gold band.

3. Does the Arda Chibi make sense for a wig base when combined with longer wefts for the "horns"? It's thick and wefts "up" in the right direction (compared to the Leia, which comes with longer hair but wefts downward). Are there cheaper or better center-parted wigs to use?

>>9366835
I like to listen to a bunch of different podcasts or audiobooks. My favorite thing to listen to is Thrilling Adventure Hour.

>>9367336
For the boob cones, this is exactly the sort of thing that Worbla is great for.

>>9367325
I don't know why I didn't think box pleats, I was looking more at pencil skirts and trying to work from there. Thanks!

I am a skinnyfat dude and need to have a thinner waist to represent muh animu character cosplays. Tried one of those elastic slimmers but they don't do much.

Would a corset help? I'll wear chick things I dont give a shit.

Going to paint my EVA foam sword. Should I spray on some Plasti-Dip first, before the primer?

>>9367447
If you have no time to try to slim naturally/you physically can't get any skinnier in the waist, then a corset should work in theory.

Just do your research on how much you can squish and how long it's safe to wear at a time.

If you have more time before your con, there are also "trainer" type corsets. Allegedly combining them with diets "train" your waist to be slimmer over a short period of time, on top of just being a corset that you can wear anyway.

>>9367449
I've always seen Plasti-Dip used AS a(n unsandable) primer, instead of in combination with one. I would test it on a scrap of leftover foam myself, though.

Anyone knows what mei her sports polo shirt looks like?

>>9354711
Where can someone go to get custom chains and pendants made?

Are there any chain stores that sell these kinds of boots all year round? I went with boot covers before but the velvet material was a pain to keep re-adjusting and the whole experience was a pain.

Just looking for a pair I can actually try on before buying because I dont trust ordering footwear.

>>9367199
You definitely need at least one photographer if you're billing it as a photoshoot and since you're the host that may mean hiring one. Depending on the size of the convention, you may want to check with con staff about the time and location of the photoshoot to make sure it won't cause any problems.

>>9367649
Chain wouldn't be a custom, just gotta get a bigger size one; Pendants you can go to several artists, but I think something like this exists already on etsy. I've seen several similar laser cut things like it on etsy.

I recommend Ponoko if you want to try it yourself. Use their gold mirror acrylic.

>>9367970
You might have luck looking for a pair on eBay. They were super trendy last autumn-ish and lots of people are selling them. (Including me)

>>9367970
Nvm, I'm retarded and forgot your last part. I think there would be highstreet shops still selling them desu

>>9367970
Thigh high boots are very common right now, where do you live? I'm in the uk and I've seen them in Topshop, primark and shops of that nature. Again, idk where you're located but if you're in London the missguided store has like a million of them

What should you do if you cosplay a character with their eyes constantly shut? Should I keep my eyes shut for pictures or would that look bad?

>>9368027
Chicago. It's a big city so that's why I asked for a chain shop.

>>9367272
dont

>>9366462
attach with something transparent and shoop it out later, you're not gonna get anything absolutely floaty looking unless you can actually suspend it underneath something with clear fishing wire

>>9363838
There's no such thing, unfortunately! While it may not stand out as a particular fabric to you, that likely just means it's not something eccentric like velvet/spandex/leather, but not that it's not actually a specific fabric. I'd suggest looking around and paying more attention to what everything around you, and what specific pieces in a cosplay would have to do/what their real world equivalents would be made of. Just like a pair of sweatpants made of quilting cotton or a fleece tablecloth would stand out weirdly in real life and not serve their purposes, your cosplay sewing will always look better and more believable if it can pass as what it's actually supposed to be.

Googling "what fabrics used to make (sweatshirts/dress pants/coats/whatever it is you're making)" should usually be your first step if you're not familiar with different fabrics, or even just bring a similar garment with you to the fabric shop and feel/compare! Fabric shop workers are your friends too as long as you have a specific idea of what your fabric needs to do and dont have your mind set on one already. Being vague for the sake of hiding that you're cosplaying/don't know what you're doing only makes it harder for them to help you

>>9363377
yep, looks like tied up coveralls to me

>>9368065
Step 1: make cosplay
Step 2: take picture with eyes open and with eyes closed
Which looks best? Probably just close your eyes for the picture which isn't too weird if you are also smiling and ready for the picture.

>>9367981
>Ponoko

It looks like their site can make the pendant but what chain size would you recommend?

Contemplating whether or not it's worth the $450 price tag for an Ultrasabers emerald saber over the cheaper, quieter, battery operated non-combat black series lightsaber

Are there any good websites that sell cat eye contact lenses that are weighted/balanced (to prevent spinning) and have a prescription power available? I've been trying to find some green cat eyes but I haven't found a site that sells them with both options.

Has anyone here purchased from Devilish666? How was the quality?

>>9368065
I would just use brown eyeliner and eyeshadow and do a droopy eye style makeups

Good pattern for Tewi's dress? Im new to patterns anyway.

>>9368065
If you go the route of closing your eyes for photos, get some thick but NATURAL looking false eyelashes, they'll give you a slightly more cartoony look. But please get natural nice ones

>>9367449
If you ever used plastidip on armor pieces, it's the same thing.

I'm looking to see if anyone could help me find what I need to recreate this bikini. It's just so cute and I'd like to buy it, or attempt to make it.

>>9368827
a tight black mesh fabric, yellow lycra (spandex, 4 way stretch), black bias tape, seems like the overwatch logo is done with foam, you can do the same or use iron-on vinyl sheet

>>9365946
I was thinking about something more like this. The are sold out though...

Every time I see Andromeda Latex's suits I love how they look but there's no may I'm going to pay $1000 plus commissioning something like this when I can spend that much with all the added pressure and time of making the thing too.
Seriously though does anyone know how to work with latex this well and form fitting? It looks amazing and I'd love to know how to achieve a similar look.

>>9369137
I'm not sure this will help but I'm also looking at making a latex suit, and have no real idea on how to do it. http://www.liquidlatex.com/makingbodysuit.html

I'm looking to make a suit that looks like too-shiny android skin, so that I appear naked at a glance, but in reality I'm covered head to toe. Unfortunately I'm not into latex as a fetish so all the sites popping up when I google latex are really off-putting. I want to walk around a con late night and look like an android that just busted out of the warehouse, not a walking fetish.

Is that possible /cgl/? I know I'll have creeps approach me but even when I'm wearing shorts I get creeper comments. I'm 26, happy with my relationship, and more secure in my sexuality than I've ever been. I've finally started doing cosplays that show legs or belly, can I take it to the next level and use the initial shock of female nudity to convey the terror of sentient technology? Or will I just look like a loon that left the latex orgy early?

>>9369183
Forgot to say I wouldn't show nipples if I did this. Boobs look so off without nipples and I think that'd help with the message that I'm an android not a bold fetishist.

How do I do flippy hair in the back like this?

>>9369245
dropped my pic like a dumbass

>>9369245
>>9369248
to clarify, I ordered Skyelar from Arda.

Does anyone know what this style of skirt is called? I've been looking and looking but I can't find anything similar to hers for the life of me.

>>9369291
It's a yoke skirt with a button fly front. Probably easy to find if you look at 80's patterns.

>>9369248
Large curlers and hairspray

Painting an eva foam mask and the acrylic paint is cracking as its drying. I sealed the foam with pva glue+water. Wat do? This is the first time ever working with foam or even painting something really.

>>9369561
Glue and water is not enough to seal foam. First, you should heat seal it. And second, since it's a mask and I assume there is some flex needed int it, use Flexbond, and then paint it.

Would anyone happen to know any pattern i could use or work off of to make these poofy sleeves and the poofy pants-thing?

>>9369301
Thank you so much!

Does anyone know what head circumference different wig brands were made for? My head circumference is huge and people keep recommending Arda to me but the shipping to Europe is extremely expensive. I don't want to pay 50 dollars for a wig that would've cost me maybe 15 dollars on Taobao.

>>9369601
The sleeves are slashed bishop sleeves.

>>9369762
If you're in Europe, try Coscraft. Their wigs aren't quite Arda's size (I don't , but they're bigger than Asian sizes.

>>9369795
*I don't think.

>>9369582
Sorry, forgot to mention I did use heat, but i shouldve used flexbond too? Because it wasnt cracking when I wore it or anything, it just cracked as it dried. It would've prevented that?

>>9369791
Ty very much! Now to figure out what the butt-pumpkins are

Can you machine dry polyester satin at all without wrecking it? The fabric I was looking at said to line dry it, but I really don't have anywhere I can do that.

>>9365396
It was my mom's first sewing machine. Had to buy a new one last year because the singer got damaged during the moving and man, I miss this baby.

Any idea what pattern should I use for the collar ? I'm planning to cheat and sew it to the tunic instead of making a separate shirt

Having trouble deciding on what fabric I want to use for the coat+pumpkin shorts. Right now I'm torn between sateen and silk. I was planning on making a wire cage to give the coat its volume and putting some stretch tulle over it, but I'm afraid silk would be too lightweight and would show the structure underneath. On the other hand I'm not sure if the sateen would look cheap.

>>9370469
You can try to use the collar from Butterick B4486. You might need to cut some width off but it looks like it would do the job.

>>9371474
Thanks ! Plus I just remembered my mom had a pattern book with a similar shirt, so I'll check that one too

Regarding your fabric, I'm not sure of the name in english but a commissioner friend often uses a cotton fabric that has a subtle shine to it. It's not as bright as full-on satin, but I've seen it IRL and it's very nice.

>>9371474
You will probably need to mount the silk/on some batting. For the pumpkin shorts you should do that anyway when you add the quilting detail.

Any lolita resell shop that will send a dress to my door before march 4th? I'm willing to pay big.

I want to have an angel halo float above a hood. I was thinking of metal wire (but I don't know how to secure it so that the halo doesn't flop around)

I was also thinking about using clear acrylic rods, but I have no idea how to attach that to a hood.

>>9371848
I could be wrong but in my experience probably not. Your best hope is finding a local seller to meet up with

>>9371848
No. Your only hope is to find someone in your country who sells second hand who is willing to mail it off ASAP.

So I have a latex mask that's supposed to have jaw articulation, but problem is I had to make it large enough to get over my head, so now the jaw is a bit too big to show any kind of movement when I talk.

But other problem, I have a morphsuit on underneath.

Does spiritgum stick to fabrics well? Or is there any other solution to help pull the mask tighter to my face? Thanks in advance

HELP!
i am looking for lab coat patterns like the one in my picture here or like Dr.Holocausts ( http://digitalmayhemradio.com/files/1914/2775/4948/2015-03-28_15.21.45.jpg ) i am desperate and need your help /cgl/ you're my only hope.

thought about modifying a matrix coat but i don't have the pattern to that ether.

>>9372436
http://cosplay.mccall.com/m7374-products-51026.php?page_id=5767

>>9355441
No way. Some pieces are well too big to be 3D printed effectively (and cheaply) compared to other methods, and the fact that you have to know how to model/cleanup the print effectively needs to be taken into account too.

Anything I can buy that is close to the white hooded cloak he's wearing? I can tatter and weather anything, just need to know where to get something like it.

>>9372464
It looks like a nun's wimple.

>>9372127
>I have a morphsuit on underneath
why though, is that really necessary?

Asked in the idol thread too but where can I find a good petticoat?

When I sand my EVA foam, it has a rough surface. Should I use a less coarse sandpaper?

Also, should I spray on Plasti-Dip before the paint primer?

I've never done a cosplay before, and want to do Aikuro Mikisugi.

From what I've read from you guys, the hair will be by far the most important part if I want the character to be recognizable. Finding a wig has proven to be difficult. I can't find one that looks exactly like his hair, or if there is one that is close, it won't be in the right color. So I figure that I will have to do a good amount of cutting/styling on whatever wig I end up selecting.

So I guess I have 2 questions:
1. Am I getting in over my head?
2. Will the wig be long enough, and would it be able to be styled into what I want?

(the wig on the left is the one I'm thinking about buying, the right is the color. they just didn't have a picture of that style/color combo)

ty for any feedback

>>9372881

1. If you know nothing about styling hair in the first place, maybe. This one is rather simple but you will need supplies to style it correctly. Definitely look up some wig styling tutorials.

2. That length looks good but if you want the hair combed back at the hairline, you'll want a lacefront wig.

I'm trying to modify a pattern but the starting of armhole is too big for attachment, should I make it over all a bit slimmer or just cut the top a bit smaller?
Also sorry about the messy floor, need to vaccum again.

>>9369248
Rollers or a headband with heat.
>>9368527
looks like a bubble dress with puffed sleeves and pink petticoat.
>>9368065
go for some thick but natural wispy lashes, stack them if you need. eyeliner is good too, test out try a droopy tutorial. Test some pics wit makeup. If it looks weird keeping your eyes closed just relax them for photos.
>>9367447
apparently there's spanx for men, you can try that out, probably safer than a corset too. although if you have breathing problems I'd recommend not doing it or taking breaks at least.
>>9364406
https://ardawigscanada.ca/products/chibi?variant=1083081072 in rose? styling should be fairly easy since it's just bangs and framing.
>>9363543
You should definitely go to an eye doctor and ask about your eyes, if there isn't any sight or shape problems of your eyes then you're good to go. I have an astigmatism and don't wear colour contacts since they cost up to 70 dollars. You wouldnt wanna risk something sliding around or scratching your eye.
>>9362963
>>9362901
I suggest this as well, although use the fur then transition into bigger feathers so it blends well.

I would like to dress up as Mages. I will be using a old lab coat to be a base for her jacket, my question is about her waist. I want to know if gathering the cloth at the waist then sewing it lastly a square piece of cloth to cover it all, will create the bottom "puff" effect?

>>9372817
I swear by Evil Ted's tutorials. He shows when he sands a piece, starting with dragonskin, then sanding with 80, then 120, then 320 to get a smooth surface.
https://youtu.be/ttIk4TZP3q0?t=11m5s

As for painting, always do some test painting on scrap foam before spraying your actual piece to make sure the paint does what you want it to. Depending on your paints you may not need a primer, but once again, test before you apply to your actual piece.

>>9373255
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! I've wanted to do a mages cosplay for a while but never got around to it because I hate her character... Hope it turns out well!

>>9372619
Yes. For this costume it is.

>>9373369
even on your face, though you've already wearing a latex mask? I find that hard to believe

Does anyone have any pattern suggestions for the dress portion I've sketched out. I have patterns for everything else, just not that part.

Thanks

>>9373255
You'd be better off darting around the waist from the inside so it doesn't get bulky and trimming away excess fabric.

>>9373445
Thank you for the suggestions, I will look in to it.
>>9373355
Thank you.

Any idea where to get gloves like these? I've searched all over and can't find anything like them. She has thigh highs with the same pattern.

Does anybody happen to know a pattern i can work off of to make these pants?

I want to make pic related. How do I make the trenchcoat? Should I use real leather or fake leather? Where do I get red leather of this color? Would it make more sense to buy the leather or make the red leather? How do I make the boots and pants?

Where would air bubbles get trapped in this mold?

>>9362412
tiaknight

>>9367336
I think you just inspired my new dream cosplay

>>9373418
It's a skull mask. I have to hide my face and hair with a morphsuit mask underneath. Why are you nitpicking when it's not even relevant to what I was asking? Jesus christ.

>>9366202
some cosplayers on Etsy have made ready to cut+sew leggings and fabrics for Sombra. Have a look

>>9360492
AMC and a few other places actually sell Skull prosthetics, anon. You would be able to talk and breath normally in it, but would require painting + facepainting on the day, maybe a bald cap too. Would give a really cool effect though.
Which convention will you be sporting this at? GCnova, Melbnova, or Adelaide ozcc? Would love to see it!

What's the best way to make hair beads and keep them in place?

>>9375054
To me, they look connected to the black headband piece. So buy a headband, attach some wire, thread the beads through and secure at the bottom, hide empty bits with wig?

>>9374867
you're trying to ask how to adhere it, no? we're not in your head and you'd told us next to nothing about your costume so yeah it is completely relevant whether or not your face has to be 100% covered with spandex or not, in order to figure out if there's a better way of attaching it. get over yourself

I'm planning on doing a Kancolle cosplay and was wondering how would I attach the rig to my body? The goal is to keep the rig as lightweight as possible. Any tutorials on harnesses or tips from others who have done Kancolle?

>>9375162
Hibiki's armor actually doesn't need to be very lightweight, cause it's a big backpack. So just put the belts under your shirt and it's done. For this you can use PVC to make a big empty box, add details and attach belts to it. For another Kancolle designs were all armor is on your hips i'd use EVA foam to make it lighter than PVA and also just make a big empty figures, attach details and cover it with molding latex before painting.

Not a furry and have never been a furry, but I want to cosplay Lola Bunny in a fursuit. I can handle everything from the neck down. I'm looking for a good commissioner who can take on the head and keep it in proportion with the character model instead of having it look oversized and goofy as fuck like most of the ones I've seen. Anyone know of a reliable, high quality furry mascot or fursuit commissioner? My budget is pretty generous so price point doesn't matter.

Where can I get Satou Kazuma's wig? It looks like a generic ruffy brown wig, but I've never bought a wig so I wouldn't know what to look for.

Any advice? I'm expecting to only wear it for a couple of days, so the quality doesn't matter too much

Anyone have any tips on making the haystack that is this characters hair?

If I'm going to cosplay something I want to go all out. Could you ever justify buying a $450 lightsaber?
https://youtu.be/4_XvVC5H1-0?t=1m9s

>>9375704
>fursuit
What's your body type? You may just want to go with a zentai body glove company that does fur material and just get formed foot pads and gloved hands.

>>9376035
I want to make the body part myself. I have an exaggerated hourglass figure which is why I want to be her. But my proportions make it hard to tailor stuff for me, so I'd rather do it myself. Just looking for someone to do a good job with the head.

>>9376040
What are you looking at in regards to the suit?
Do you have diy experience?
Is this a time issue as to where you can't do both the head and body?
I imagine you've seen this, as hard as it is to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaiDE0F5eOE

>>9376045
Going to pad out the hips slightly but make it pretty form fitting. She has basically a human (but cartoonish) proportioned body aside from her feet. The only reason I don't want to do the head is because I'm very experienced in sewing, but I have never worked with mascot type things before and I don't have the time to learn for the very first time just for this one project.
And yeah, that video is horrifying and what I'm trying to avoid.

>>9376050
It's tough to keep it form fitting if the suit has no elasticity. It'd sag in places regardless would it not? What are you making it from?
Making the head is much, much easier than making the suit. You can find alot of the components online.

>>9376063
I'm not worried about making it form fitting. I appreciate your concern, but I have been sewing and costuming since 2003, compete in master skill levels at cons, and am 100% confident I will handle the body just fine. I came here for recs on commissioners for the head, not to have someone persuade me to approach the project in a different way.

I'm trying to look for something to make the attachment between the brace and the springs.

I need to find a way to make the springs' clasps attach to the brown strips and I only found these two options online - the first one doesn't have any kind of claw but has a similar shape, while the second one does have it, but it's the wrong shape, and it's too big and expensive.

I'd really appreciate some help with this. Character is Robin Newman from Ace Attorney. Thank you!

I recently bought a turtleneck sweater dress for a cosplay, and it is WAY too short, even on me who is 5'4. It might as well be a turtleneck sweater.I don't really want to buy another one especially since this is the only one i found suitable for the character. I was thinking about using fashion tape and taping the hem onto a pair of dancer tights. has anyone had this problem before? any help is appreciated!

Best setting powder/spray recommendations?
Pic unrelated

>>9376538
I don't think that's going to work for you if you'll be moving around at all but why not just do a test run? It's just tape so you won't cause any permanent changes

I don't know where to ask this since it's a blue board, but I've seen it talked about/linked before. Where can I find lolita/jfashion porn? It's impossible to search for for reasons I shouldn't have to explain.

>>9376990
>Lolita porn
I'm pretty sure this doesn't exist.
>Jfashion porn
There's a lot of this out there, but it's mostly like gyaru girls in train gangbang scenarios etc. Jfashion is a huge variety of things, you're gonna have to narrow it down a little, unless you're looking for lolita specifically.

>>9376985
Urban Decay's Deslick is pretty good for every day use, if you want to get heavy duty Mehron's Barrier Spray or Ben Nye's Final Seal are the way to go.

>>9377010
Yeah, meant Lolita/jfash styles similar to lolita. Sorry for the vague question.

I'm coming across some maido shit under lolita, but I remember seeing a thread a few weeks ago with quite a few linked.

It was an asshole bait thread, some guy saying "why do you all pretend you're not trying to look sexy" @ lolitas, and there was some burando porn. I'm not looking specifically for those videos, but I can't seem to find anything even close to it.

>>9377026
I did once come across a guy who shot 2-3 vids of japanese girls in rope bondage over bodyline-quality lolita outfits. I'm not even going to bother trying to look again because blueboard, but just to say that it exists somehow...

>>9377010
Nayrt but it does exist. I've seen only one video though I know there are others. Pretty underwhelming to be honest but at least the girl was dressed nicely.

>>9377033
Dressed nicely? That's rare in the already rare subsubsubgenre of porn.

>>9377041
Yeah she was pretty cute. I don't remember what exactly she was wearing other than a white blouse and a pink JSK. Also her "boyfriend" took the time to appreciate her clothes while he helped her undress. It was too cute to be arousing imo.

>>9377060
That sounds 5x better than the stuff I was finding, geez. Happen to remember what website you found it on?

>>9377081
It was quite a while ago so I don't remember at all, sorry.

>>9377016
Thanks anon

Planning on doing a group mew mew power cosplay and the leader really wants to use PVC vinyl which would look tacky as hell, especially as a group... Any fabric recommendations for something stretchy and not totally matte that would look good? I was thinking something like stretch taffeta but beyond that no idea

So I'm attempting to make the Winter Soldier from Marvel and I'm struggling a bit with the fingers. I have all the bigger pieces cut individually and layered but there's very visible amounts of my hand.

Would anyone know how to make a flexible cover for the joints in my fingers?

what's the best type of paint/substance I should use for the dimples?

i want the color to be as bold as possible, and the shape to have a very crisp outline.

also, would you guys bully me if i didn't wear a wig for this? i have short, dark brown hair.

How do I get the white skirt to stay curled up and floof af?
On the picture it's just pinned that way with a lot of extra fabric inside, making it stiff. But I need to make the floof permanent without the doublefabric inside (there will be ledlights in the tulleskirt, so the white part has to be as seetrough as possible).

>>9377687
Intense starch is the only way to do that. There are solutions just for making fabric stiff enough for sculptures

>>9377686
>also, would you guys bully me if i didn't wear a wig for this? i have short, dark brown hair.
it will almost 100% look terrible. even natural hair styles will look bad in cosplay if it's not a wig.

>>9377686
Mehron face paint, powder it to seal. And that really depends on what your hair actually looks like. Guys say that and end up having thin weird hair or curly when it should be straight etc

>>9377726
anyone have screenshots from that steven universe thread with the guy who thought his natural hair was suitable for smoky quartz?

How would i go about adding a perfectly slim baseball handle to my plastic bat?
Pic related

How would i go about adding a perfectly slim handle to my plastic bat?
Pic related

>>9377758
Buy a bat with a thin handle

Heat it up and stretch it and hope it doesn't break

Or realize no one gives a shit.

>>9377635
I don't know about a cover but if it's exposed parts of your hand you're worried about maybe grey gloves underneath.

>>9377687
Balloon skirt with some really sheer fabric for the inner skirt?

>>9377815
ah no i was talking about the black grip, my bad

I was looking for an artist alley thread to post this one in, but i didn't see one? Probably just missing it in the catalog.

Anyway, what's the cheapest t-shirt printing cgl is aware of for single quantity shirts? My friends and I wanted to make some fandom related shirts, but there isn't enough of us to do bulk orders or anything like that. i don't care if its screen printing or 3D digital printing, I'm not picky. Is alibaba services trust worthy? Any experiences or opinions would be great. I've used custom ink and art cow in the past, they're just a bit pricy and i wanted to see if there was a cheaper option.

>>9377899
>>9370975

was thinking of making a female sun/moon protagonist as an easy cosplay project for a beginner. would tying her shirt in a knot or making an abbreviated top with a false knot look better?

>>9377738

Any suggestions for a medium pink-orange wig for the top half of this, or am I going to have to dye one?

Between Epic Cosplay and Arda, it looks like the closest is Arda's salmon, and that's probably a bit too light (and the only long salmon wig is a curly one).

>>9378057
Make a top and put the knot on it, yes. If you tied it from a more regular shirt it would likely mess up the fit and draping.

Are there characters similar to Anthy Himemiya? I want to cosplay her since she's mai waifu, but I'm white and IIRC, JessieRuffleButt got a lot of flack for cosplaying her.

>>9378546
I mean you could cosplay any of the many white girls in the anime that wear a rose bride gown?

Even Utena wears one at one point

What method should I use for the color portions on her top (was thinking applique?), and any fabric recommendations for the top and skirt?

>>9378546
Big difference from getting a lot of flack for cosplaying Anthy versus getting flack for painting yourself brown.

Does anyone know what type of pattern or how I could make the hat?

Any ideas on how to create the illusion of floating/flying in cosplay? I'm thinking a similar sort of effect to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA10uTFAC0g although preferably fairly simple, even if it doesn't look as good. Would something like a hoverboard work?

I'm looking for a little electric handheld drill like this to drill very small holes in resin for findings and such but I can't seem to find one. Micro drill, hand drill, craft drill, electric handheld drill, etc are only either bringing up cheap no name ebay Chinese electric drills (no way I'm buying one of those, considering the lack of quality control) or drills with hand cranks
Help?

Best fabric for a lightweight/breathable cape?
Best fabric for a structured cape?

>making two different capes and need advice

>>9378631
http://s606.photobucket.com/user/nosferatu-chan/media/sealandhat.png.html

Here's a tut for a similar type of hat.

I want to be this girl, but I'm worried about the wig. Do I do:
>better styling and pigtails, weird potentially unflattering colors
>better colors, stupid miku-recolor pigtails and wig base
>diy death project involving coloring the ends and making a part in the back with wefts from another wig, but 100% freedom to make it exactly how I want
My main concerns are the colors looking weird with my warm-medium-light skintone, the bangs and side pieces not being how I want, and the twintails being weird and saggy if they're not on clips. Also effort and money.
Any opinions are extremely appreciated!

>>9373248
Still stuck on this, sadly. Pic sorta related in what I'm making.
>>9378210
Splice a wig and sew or glue together. The bottom and left reference photo seem good to go by, keep in mind colours change may change in the show due to different settings and lighting.
>>9377687
Gathering, clear tulle, lightweight interfacing and horsehair braid comes to mind. Another anon said spray starch, i haven't used it before though.
>>9377686
You should probably use a wig. it'll look better.
https://ardawigscanada.ca/products/rocky
After doing basic makeup, use a stencil to outline with Ben nye or Snazaroo, fill it in and seal with spray and translucent powder or baby powder so they stay. Your cheeks move a lot so you might want to pack some stuff with you.
>>9377475
Itd look cool if it was matte, otherwise it might look like fetishwear. Not sure how you'd make mews skirt gather though. I wouldn't do it personally. Any thick cotton blend or twill would work for me.
>>9375054
Tie see through elastics between where you want them. You could e6000 them all together too to make them stiff if wanted.

hey, i could really use some help and some friends directed me here.
I found a small con in my city that im going to go to before i go to momocon and i really would like to go as a magical girl.
I've looked on etsy and other sites for dresses and stuff but i was wondering if you guys had any tips for me.
Also im a guy, i wont go to much into cause from lurking i saw theres a stigma about guys and cross dressing if they are /fit/ but im coming from /fa/ cause i dont like /fit/ . i dont want to make anyone upset.

>>9379418
Double check wherever you buy your costume from, it's not uncommon to find sellers stealing product photos and sending you far lower quality goods.
There's no crossdressing stigma here, /cgl/ and /fit/ just go together like oil and water. >>9345856 may be helpful to you.
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Does anybody know the name of these clothes?

Are these called black platform or wedge Mary Jane's? I'm having trouble finding ones like these and that can get here in 17 days or so. Do you think high flats and elastic would look OK?

>>9379416
Oh, yes, I'm going to be using two wigs, or a wig and a lot of wefts. I just need to find a good wig to use for the top/darker/redder portion.

>>9375878
Bumping this again please

I want to make Yuri's eros outfit but I'm not sure what's the best way to make the crystals? They look too big to resin cast easily and I have acrylic sheets and transparent worbla. No idea what type of glue to use to stick them togeether though. Super glue doesn't stick for shit and I'm scared hot glue is too messy... I don't have much else on hand.

>>9379454
Afaik just kung fu clothes in weird materials unless you're looking for a specific part?

>>9379464
Google is telling me Mary Jane flats. Don't throw an elastic on flats, at least use some matching material to fake a strap.

Need some help with this. I don't know what would be a good material for the outer cloak cape thing. And what fabric would work for the arms. Also was going to try fiberglass for the armor.

Hello /cgl/,
Ive come to you in need of help haha.
You've helped me in the past and I thank you, but now I have a different challenge. I have long hair and a beard now. What character from anything do you think i could do with long hair and a beard?

>>9380516
i don't know, look up some movies with ugly virgin faggots in them?