/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9380095
How can I make a light-up sword like this with limited skill in electrical shit?

Best I can figure is to cut out a hollow blade from some clear plastic, and run a string of fairy lights through it.

>>9380097
>Best I can figure is to cut out a hollow blade from some clear plastic, and run a string of fairy lights through it.

that works fine. Sand the sheet on the inside before you glue it up to diffuse the light, and attach the fairy strings to a metal/wood/whatever (clear pipe would be best and just stuff them in there) rod that 'floats' in the middle of the blade.

>finished building EVA foam sword
>deciding if I should spray it with Plasti-Dip before I prime and paint
>try it on some scrap foam
>doesn't look like it's sticking

Did I dodge a bullet? I'm afraid that the wood filler I patched the cracks with will chip off if I paint straight on top of it.

>>9380095
How would you go about making 2B's blindfold? Are there any materials I can use to be able to see through it? It'd be troublesome not being able to see.

>>9380292
I've heard that a mix of liquid primer and PVA glue can give a textured, "stony" look.

>>9380373
Speaking of EVA foam, what the best way to whittle it down? Box cutter and sanding? Soldering iron? Power sander?

So I've got pic related, and they're great. But they're so bland. I'd like to decorate them a bit but don't want to have it look like a hot fucking mess. Is such a thing even possible?

They're just so...grey...

>>9379636
Relinking my question.

>>9380411
Shitty MSpaint diagram but you know how on sleeping masks there are elastics on the side that go over your ears? Like that, and the bit that goes down can wrap around or something I don't know if putting the elastic there will actually work. Maybe double layer black chiffon if you want it to be opaque but still see through it.

Repost from last thread:
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?

>>9380484
Never heard of

>>9380504
Depends on what youre making. Individual parts use a box cutter and (dremel)sanding to make a smooth seal and sand down irregularities (most common), if youre trying to engrave a pattern, use a soldering iron. Power sander is great to make horns and other similar stuff from layered eva foam plates but goes too quickly through foam for anything else.

>>9380520
Try a cool stensil pattern? You can cut a stensil out of pretty much everything that sticks, such as laminating plastic

>>9380095
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?

>>9380649
look for a similar pattern, make a mock up and divide it into sections like the reference. Get fake leather, just google where to get it. boots and pants you should try to alter or buy. I am gonna say that given how little you seem to know about cosplay you probably shouldn't be trying to do this yet. It might be better for you to try something easier or just buying it

what is the longest time you can safely open chest bind? I was planning on doing it at a con for about a day but now i'm wondering if that's stupid or not

>>9380706

I've done it for several days in a row, with breaks in between of course but I have next to 0 boob so it's not that difficult for me. As long as you're using skin-friendly tape and being careful, like if you feel something hurts then take off the binding, but there should be no problems.

What the fuck are these shoes, should I just get some women's flats?

>>9380866
They look like generic swim shoes, you'd just have to modify them a bit to get the band going across the top.

>>9380578
try "rotary tool" or "flexible shaft grinder."

Hey everyone! Thought I'd repost into this thread:

-Best fabric for a lightweight cape?
-Best fabric for a structured cape?
I'm making two and need some help.

>anon, what do you mean by lightweight?
something that ain't gonna make me sweat but will still flow enough to be a nice cape.

>anon, what do you mean by structured?
meant to more flap than roll in the wind, I guess, is going to have designs on it, think WoW cloaks.

pic unrelated

>>9380097
>>9380292

Lots of ways, look up how to rig a LED strip.

What I would do here is make it three layers, using alternating bits of sintra and plexiglass for the pattern, and with the electronics in a opening in the middle layer.

>>9380484
Sometimes, but it's primarily a problem with applying the primer on uncured glue, or vice versa.

>>9380373
Wood filler? What the fuck are you doing.

First off, if you're building a sword, why the hell are you using EVA to begin with? That stuff is terrible for swords. Either go with Polystyrene, or preferably, Sintra/PVC foam. That shit is the best for angular props like swords, AND accepts paint and texture easily and readily, while being incredibly sturdy for the weight.

I say scrap the project.

>>9380504
Depends, EVA foam is soft and flexible so you want to go at it with knives and saws. Treat it more as large sheets of really thick plastic fabric, rather than something to be carved.

>>9380520
I'd take them apart and sand the plastic and paint a pattern onto them, but you can try handpainting and stenciling if you're not good at electronics.

Or, you know, stickers.

>>9379636
>>9380528
You can certainly cast the crystals. However, here they look more like flat pieces, so you'd probably be better off with pieces of acrylic. Alternatively, due to the ambiguous nature of the material, I think even metallic strips or bits of foam painted reflectively could work here.

As for attaching acrylic/resin to cloth, it can be tricky but epoxy usually does the job fine. You can also cut openings onto the backs of the crystals, and sew them onto the outfit.

>>9380578
>>9380893
Just buy a dremel and some very thin drills, and an adapter. That's what I use, alongside a pin vise for when I need to make delicate, hand-drilled holes.

>>9380919
-Best fabric for a lightweight cape?
-Best fabric for a structured cape?
linen is nice, both for lightweight and structured

>>9381062

>take apart $300 headphones to sandblast them

Jesus Christ anon the fuck are you on don't do this to my heartrate

>>9380095
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.

could anyone tell me what these Big One rainbow parts are made of? they seem harder than plastic

Could anyone please tell me what these rainbow parts are made of?

>>9381256
For a hood i would stick with the metal wire idea, three wires will balance it out plenty, especially if you use better gauge wire. For the acrylic rod youd have to cut a hole in the hood, make the halo detachable so you can stick it through the hole and then attach it to a headband

Can some recommend me a safe non prescription contact brand or website? I really need contacts for a cosplay but ive read so many horror stories and I dont know what brands to trust...

>>9381696
Go to your eye doctor and get an exam. Let them know what you want. Your doctor may even give you some colored lenses to try.
Once you have your prescription and base curve, go check somewhere like Honey Color.

Any recommendations for dance tights that come in a "fairly pale person flesh color"? I need them for a short skirt.

>>9381815
Honestly, go to a dance store in person. If you have a dance studio in your town, you probably have one, and this is one time its worth it to see colors in person.

What would be the best way to go about doing Uncle Death's skull head?

I'm making Rikku's FFX2 skirt. I've tried making darts and pleats for those seams around the X's, but it makes the front of the skirt puff out weird in this area I've marked on the photo (sorry about the bags being in the way).
Is there a way to put in those seams without it poofing out weird in the middle?

What's a good way to change the color on a bleach shirt?

Black shirts only seem to stain in a reddish color. I want purple, so maybe dyeing it in a Rit blue?

>>9380866
I think they're supposed to be japanese slippers for school and stuff, just a weird color. You could get some like this and paint them.

>>9381985
face paint and a bald cap but you'd have to have pretty good makeup skills to accomplish that

>>9381996
Make the skirt out of a thick knit like ponte and make the skirt more bodycon at the hips so the fabric is stretched across the front and not poofing out?

>>9381996
http://www.mariadenmark.com/2015/03/sewing-darts-the-right-way/

the lady in the tutorial says if you get the poof in your darts they're not being done correctly. try mastering darts on scrap fabric until you get the hang of it anon.

>>9381260
where on the collar or the helmet? the collar and gauntlets look like poorly cut out stiff fabric like vinyl or pleather. the raw edges arent finished on it so i guess thats why they used it.
the helmet just looks like it was painted like that?

>>9382088
Would probably be a better choice than a mask?

>>9382188
depends on the the type of mask you get. im looking at a couple of uncle death cosplays done with masks and they look pretty shitty imho the facial proportions looks off and mask is shitty and cheap looking.
if you cant do makeup then finding a good quality mask is your best bet.

you could probably make one out of plaster gauze wrap and a thin layer of plaster of paris overlay for a bone like texture.

but of course these options are only viable based on your abilities. good luck anon!

Sorry for the unrelated but this is the only place I could think of that would know this.

Long story short my welding jacket got a hole burnt through it. Is it big enough to where I'll need to patch it or can I sew it close? There's also a smaller perforation next to it but I don't know how well that one showed up in the picture.

>>9382011
I'm sure the reddit for bleach shirts has a guide for what shirts bleach to what color.

>>9382241
patch it anon.

>>9380578
http://a.co/9l8ORKI
i found this one on amazon

Reposting from previous thread.

I know I'll be using a wig and a lot of wefts, if not outright Frankensteining two wigs, but does anyone have any suggestions for primary orange-pink color? Arda Salmon seems closest, but it's too light.

>>9382406
I would get whatever color looks slightly too light and then get some idye poly and dye it, maybe do it on a test weft first to see how it takes the dye and how long you should dye it. Remember you can always make wigs darker but can't take the color out of them.

>>9382373
That's a hand drill. I'm looking for an electric one. I think I'm gonna do what the other anon said and get a Dremel with an adapter

Are there any good photo editing apps that do NOT resize photos after saving?

>>9382649
photoshop. if you are iffy about the license look for amtlib.dll crack and download cs6 from the official site
You can also try gimp, personally never did

>>9382657
I should've specified I meant phone apps

reposting from last thread because im still stumped. Does anyone know where I can get something that looks like this style of police uniform? i'm not looking for something perfect anymore just close

Does any of you know how to define her hair color? (English is not my native language)
I only find purpl-y and reddish colors but not something similar to her.
Also, her clothes : it seems like a maroon seifuku /classic lolita dress but I'm not sure, any ideas?

So, my first prop is going to be Rose's sword for my Connie cosplay. I know that I'm going to use EVA foam but I'm really at a loss for the hilt/handle. I've seen a lot of crappy swords and I'm worried about mine turning out lumpy/lopsided as that seems to be the majority of them.

>>9382236
Thanks, this gives me a few ideas of what I might be able to do.

>>9382777
I would say magenta?

>>9382814
steel or wood support (rod) greatly helps in floppy prop swords. For the guard i would use dense foam with a steel wire in it or just worbla or other thermoplastic to keep it from flopping

>>9382833
Yes, magenta! thanks!
Any idea for the dress pretty please?

>>9382869
maroon / wine red / brown sailor dress or sailor skirt are the keywords youre looking for I guess. Not too much of an expert on this. However it'll be hard to find it in that color

>>9382879
Bodyline makes something like this in maroon

>>9382236
>>9382088
>>9381985
3D print a skull mask. Probably the easiest way. That sort of thing is usually pretty simple to clean.

>>9382814
Don't use EVA foam, to start with. Use sintra.

Also, if it's your first prop, it's probably gonna be shitty. Just gotta live with that.

>>9381711
Thank you!

>>9383024
Didn't think about Sintra, not too many people I know have used it so I'd have to do some more research. And I know it's probably not going to be amazing but I know how I am. If it turns out bad, I'll just throw it away and end up waiting a few more years before I try again. I would never want to walk around with something I wasn't happy with.

I guess the main reason I've steered clear of prop building is because the idea of spending money on a bunch of supplies only to end up with a shitty product is something that kills me.

Maybe I'll start with something smaller.

Can someone tell me the name of this type of clasp or where I could buy replacement clasps for my own case?
Sorry I realize this isn't japanese or Anime but hoping someone might know where I can get them.

Where can I find a stockpot for dying wigs that is relatively cheap? I'm looking to dye a relatively long wig (Arda's Nina. Silky fibers, thank god) and obviously don't want to put dye in something that food would go into after.

>>9383248
>Where
Not sure where you are located but I have had luck with pots at places like Good Will in the US. Also Walmart normally has some cheap big stock pots for like 20 bucks. If you plan on doing this often 20 bucks isn't that bad of an investment.

I want one of these masks so bad, but I don;t know where to even look to buy or start making one.
Any help?

>>9383248
I've dyed in my cookware without dying.

>>9383141
Eh, everyone's first prop is ass. Just start cheap on your early projects until you build some skills. That's how you improve as a craftsman (or woman). If you're that worried just commission it.

>>9383257
I could be wrorng, but you might want to ask in /kcs/ >>16648988

>>9383786
Apparently cross-board linking isn't allowed. It's on >>>/jp/

>tfw bed bugs
>tfw gonna have to put all my clothing in the dryer
The problem is, I have 2 lolita printed dresses (ap holy theater and a diamond honey one) and 2 velvet dresses.
Even if the odds of them being infected is pretty low (my drawer isn't next to the bed), i want to be 100% sure of getting rid of those little shits.

Is it safe to put printed dresses in the dryer at 60°c temperature?

The only other solution i have is putting them in the freezer during several days.

I wonder if anyone here already had that problem. It's genuinly driving me crazy.

Any suggestion for full-torso female body armor? Like Saber's one from Fate/Stay. I'm making one for Starguardian Poppy and I want to make it less bulky and barrel-like than usual EVA form Saber's armor. I had an idea to use 2-layered worbla and a plastic manequin in my swize as a mold and make a form with it but have two questions.
1. How to swift worbla around mold that big and relief? I'm not sure it's possible to form the boobie cups and other parts of armor from one list of worbla without streches.
2. How to make a full armor (not just the front side as in most of female armor WoW-like which are basically just armored bra) and make a back side too since this costume doesn't have any cloak to cover the back side?

I'm making a Samurott gijinka cosplay and I have pretty much everything figured out except how to make the helmet. Also not sure what to do for the hair/wig, any suggestions would be appreciated.

>>9383828
Lyz Brickley has a great tutorial for this. She used it for her Mercy cosplay. It's on her FB/Youtube and really helpful.

>>9383807
the printed dresses should be fine, I'd think, isn't it the getting wet and then putting them in the dryer combination that's likely to harm them, rather than the dryer itself? if you're worried about ties and small details getting tangled and ripping, put each dress in a seperate pillowcase or dryer bag before putting them in

the velvet ones might be more of a problem though, i'm pretty sure it can ruin the texture completely (but again, not super sure if it's the dryer itself or the wet+dryer combination)

>>9383248
just check your local thrift shops, or look up garage sale listings in your area, they're pretty common items to find

>>9382777
>>9382869
seconding what >>9382924 said, I can't see the outfit very clearly but immediately thought of the brown version of this:
http://bodyline.jp/en/costume856.html

>>9383874
Thanks a lot for the pillowcase tip!

>>9383637
I'm going to try but with something smaller first. Start with foam and work my way up. Thanks for the tips though! I have a gift card for Amazon that I'm going to use for a heat gun

>>9383828
I would use a front plate and a back plate with seams to your sides, then use parachute belts/velcro to sandwich yourself between them. Theres a gold bevel in the artwork that will hide the seam well

>>9383863
You could try the pepakura method by downloading the pokemon 3d model, unfolding the helm part with pepakura and then transfer the pattern from the paper build to eva foam helm. That's what I would do atleast
For the wig i would get a semi long white wig with long spikes to the side that slightly divert from your face, and a shorter cut to the back of your head

I have a shirt with a white print. How do I turn the print pink? The shirt is black, if that helps.

I have some pink fabric paint from another project, if that helps.

Where can I buy plastic spheres or domes in various sizes?

>>9384466
depends on your location, im dutch so i would say the craft chain pipoos and any local craft store. For usa it's jo'anns

>>9384466
Look up acylic lighting dome/globe. Lots of light supply stores sell them

What's the best place to get something commissioned? And in your experience, how much would something like this end up costing?

I'm looking to make a similar jacket to this, along with the pattern it has (which looks like corduroy, but I could be wrong.

Might be a better question for /k/ but has anyone ever tried taking the lenses out of a GP5 gas mask? I'd like to get the metal frame out as well but I'm not sure if that will make the rubber easy to damage. Doing a Steel Legion Guardsman from 40k who wear goggles, although some officers do have lenses with a dkok style skull painted on the mask.

>>9383214
Suitcase hasp locks, if you're from the US this site sells them http://www.brettunsvillage.com/trunks/howto/parts/suitcaseparts.htm
Anything cosplay related is fine doesn't need to be Japanese.

>>9383863
Maybe a design like Ryoma from Fire Emblem? Face armor/helmet thing with the horn on it and spiky hair down the back.

>>9384558
Check your local comm for legit commissioners because online shops can be sketch as hell. I don't know where you're from and can't recommend anything personally but look at lots of reviews. I think you're looking at a price of around 100-150$

>>9384519
I'm in the US but my local craft stores aren't great.

>>9384281

Where to find feathers like this in different shapes and lengths? I need a ton of black ones and black wings tend to look so frumpy .

Where can I get horns like these?

>>9384599
Any place where I can sort of look at reviews of people here based in Los Angeles?

>>9384695
Same poster. I found these on taobao but am still hoping to find some translucent resin ones like in the photo

>https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.72.ryeGpo&id=42756559463&ns=1&abbucket=14#detail

>>9384711
You could buy those, make a mold, and then cast them yourself. Or commission someone to do it for you.

>>9384699
Your best bet is to post in local convention pages/comm groups with what you asked here. LA has a lot of people and a large fabric district from what I heard you'll definitely be able to find someone good.

Anybody know how to make hats? I need to either make or buy or find someone to commission a hat for a Red Mage cosplay. Pic related.

Where can I get large size geta?

I'm a size 13 men's and the largest I've been able to find are 10.5.

Does anyone know anyone selling airbrushed muscle shirts for crossplay like pic related? The only seller I know for them is KawaiiUgly, and they're not taking orders right now. I'd be happy to commission or buy premade, I just need something.

>>9384664
standard cosplay wings are made with custom feathers, i recommend looking up Alexis Noriega / thegriffinqueen she makes custom feathers with fabric and airbrushes them in addition to real feathers bought on sites such as aliexpress. Imo a great site for cheap feathers in all sorts of lengths and colors

>>9385033
thick felt is amazing for hats!

>>9385033
Hey, I'm making this too!

I want to make a "raver" version of Stocking for the con rave. I want the costume to look like something a scene kid in 2006 would wear. Any advice for what kind of accessories or whatever to incorporate into it?

>inb4 "Don't do it"

I got this coat for my Quicksilver cosplay, but it's so damn shiny. How can I mute it a little, and make it look less costume-y? The two solutions I was thinking of were...

>mist it lightly with gray or black spray paint (I also have some sprayable black fabric paint)
>lightly dry-brush it with black shoe polish

I know this might sound like a dumb question, but I have synthetic leather boots and Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint, do you think it will work well if I paint it?I read on some other forums that i should use Meltonian Nu-Life Color Spray or puffy paint instead.

What's a good way to keep the fabric in place until you can sew it, aside from pinning?

>>9380411
Joanns has a gauzy like fabric i used for a taokaka mask that is opaque if you are in the US. You can see well enough to pose and not run into anyone, but no one can see in.

>>9385409
synthetic leather is not leather

>>9385483
i use gluespray sometimes, i believe there's also this thin mesh fabric/paper you can buy at some fabric stores that makes it stick, and you can tear it off after you sewed everything

>>9380528
You can make you own crystal molds
http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/make-molds-resin.html

>>9385409
>>9385533

http://www.teamblasecosplay.com/reviews/angelus-leather-paint

I'm sure it will be fine.

Hey guys,
any suggestions for the brown jacket in pic related ? It looks like a bomber jacket but I haven't found anything similar in local stores.

I need to commission a cosplay that has a tight bodysuit and slight armor pieces similar to D.VA's with LEDs in it. However, the character is semi-NDA, and the other odd part is that this is for my company, so I would have to get a quote to get approved first.

How do people go about doing this?

I am aware of the cosplay commission page on Facebook, but majority of the posters are sketchy / low quality, also wouldn't necessarily trust them with an NDA.

I want to do a Ranger Of The North cosplay, almost exactly alike Aragorn's clothing here.

How do I go about making leathe gauntlets(?) like he has here?

While I was in some Staples a week or two ago, I noticed they had this thing called hair chalk in a as-seen-on-TV section, comes with a few different colors. Given that it was in that section, that has me naturally doubting if it's even any good to begin with. To me it'd seem like the best of both the dye and wig worlds provided there was some made-to-order option where you can pick out a custom color like white or purple or anything else not already part of the pack. I think it was about $20 or so.
Have any gulls tried this so-called hair chalk? If so, how was it? Is it a total joke as its placement in an as-seen-on-TV section would imply, or is it actually something good?

While I was in some Staples (I don't know why it was there of all places either), I noticed they had this thing called hair chalk in a as-seen-on-TV section, comes with a few different colors. Given that it was in that section, that has me naturally doubting if it's even any good to begin with. To me it'd seem like the best of both the dye and wig worlds provided there was some made-to-order option where you can pick out a custom color like white or purple or anything else not already part of the pack. I think it was about $20 or so.
Have any gulls tried this so-called hair chalk? If so, how was it? Is it a total joke as its placement in an as-seen-on-TV section would imply, or is it actually something good?

>>9386226
Some proper cosplayers that do commissions have their own company registered, like me for example. If needed I use the company for official stuff like this, and usually they are aware of what NDA's are.
You could also check with Etsy if they support this (and the people that sell there)

>>9386456
It works for pastel colors on light hair, but it only lasts for like a week and washes out quick. If that's what you're looking for, go for it. 20$ is overpriced though, especially for america where hairdye is so cheap.

I've got most, if not all the components of all the things for this cosplay but what's getting me is the tail. I've looked up a few tutorials, but I'm also thinking of making it more plush but I'm not sure.

>>9386456
It works best for small streaks/ends/highlights honestly, and only on lighter hair. That said, if you have really light hair and are worried about other temporary dyes not coming out, it's a pretty good option

>>9386503
would definitely make it more plush, like felt or fleece scales (felt might be too heavy). Maybe pay attention to the grams per meter for the fabric you're going to choose eventually.
And ofcourse upholstery foam and maybe a plastic pipe for the shape

I asked in the last thread with no reply. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make this wig? The only tutorial, if you could call it that, that I've found looks pretty bad.

>>9386544
find a tutorial for a marge simpson wig and just switch out the color and texture of the hair used to corresponds to your character.
honestly another way i think of is if you made some kind of mount system that strapped on your head that stacked multiple 5 or 6inch layers of lightweight material like foam or styrofoam onto a light wooden rod, and then apply wig wefts on top to hide the whole set up.
pic related i drew a shitty diagram of what im trying to explain on mspaint hope this helps

Should I make her ruff out of (1) foamboard or (2) lightweight fabric over wire?

>>9386503
I was thinking about cosplaying Tohru too. How are you going to let the tail hang? Will you try and have it like in the picture, drag it on the ground, or make it shorter?

>>9386483
Thanks for the advice, anon. For some reason I didn't think to check Etsy.

If you have any recommendations as well, I would appreciate it!

>>9386589
Go with fabric and wire, it'll cause you less pain

Would anyone know a good starting point pattern for bitch pudding's dress?

>>9386483
>20$ is overpriced though
It's Canadaland, so stuff's more expensive up here in general. Might have been $15 for all I know, I forgot and it only just came back to me now.
>>9386509
This is what I was thinking it'd be best suited for, maybe using it as part of small streaks/highlights.

Anyone else with thoughts?

>>9386722
I was planning on doing something with a bit of fishing wire maybe, hooked to the back or something.

>>9386539
I just don't want it to look shitty with the scales but I want to keep a textured effect. Ugh.

Can I ventilate lace with human hair the same way I can with synthetic?
Also where can I find blank Swiss lace (the stuff that makes up the front of lace front wigs)? I need to make a facial hair piece that I haven't been able to find at the many stores I've checked

Hey, I have a few questions about 3d printing, if anyone with some experience or knowledge would like to help me out I'd be really grateful!

First of all, how much skill is required to create a piece? How much work do you have to put in? I'm not lazy, but I'm very bad at crafting and creating stuff in general

Secondly, I how much should I expect to cash out to get a decent printer? I know there are those who cost like $200 and up to like £2000, how much is reasonable, and how good does it have to be?

Lastly, how much do the materials that you use cost? It obviously depends on the size of what you're creating, but lets say like a gauntlet, how much material would I roughly need, and how much would that cost me?

What's the best way to make the foot part? Everything else seems pretty obvious but the foot part is stumping me because they don't look flexible. I know boot covers are the obvious answer but it looks like the boots are supposed to made out of hard metal. The problem with using a stiff material with no joints or seams would be being unable to walk and I actually wanna walk in my costume without falling on my face

I have to make Rem from re:zero her weapon, how long should the chain be?

I'm trying to order a maid outfit but I'm a fatso and go 7 cm over the waist measurement for the highest size.
If I went through with it, which would be more likely?
>disgustingly tight, possible tearing
>wearable but super short

>>9382118
thank you, i was talking about the collar/gauntlets

What works best for hair coloration, hair dye, or a wig?

>>9388637
Always a wig

>>9388494
why dont you just buy the largest size and then modify it rather than trying to squish yourself in?

>>9387986
I feel bad saying this, but some of Yaya's metal-look-alike fabrics might be what you need.

>>9387885
I don't know about the UK, but the US has things called "Maker Clubs" where you can pay a fee to use all their equipment, including (usually) large 3D printers.

>>9388494
Just fucking find something else? I'm sure there's a maid outfit somewhere that fits your disgusting measurements, please spare everyone this awful sight.

>>9388494
The first one. You could add a panel of shirring?

>>9388708
I am unfamiliar with Yaya Han's line because I live in the middle of nowhere (no Jo-Anns nearby)
Do you mean the 4-way stretch vinyl?

>>9388708
>I don't know about the UK
Well I live in sweden so that doesn't really matter
I don't think there are any places like that here, but I honestly have no idea so I'll google around a bit.
Thanks for the tip!

>>9388886
Damn, UK seemed like a reasonable assumption when you used pounds.

But yes in the US "maker spaces" will have a bunch of light fabrication equipment.

I want to go cosplay pic related, but I can't decide if I should make the face wrap actual bandages or the same material as the rest of the helmet. Any suggestions? Also, is craft foam good to use for the helmet or should I consider using something else?

I made my prop out of EVA foam and wood filler. Is there anything I should do before I prime and paint it?

It seems Plasti-Dip doesn't work on EVA. I tried it on a scrap piece.

same sakura anon from last thread, almost done but im stuck on the scarf? should i just make it a flared rectangle and make a separate closure? i kinda wanted it to be one piece if thats even possible?

>trying to style a wig
>keep fucking up and rinsing everything and starting over
>do this at least three times
>it's such a simple design
how do I stop sucking so hard at wigs? this is the third time i'v had to style a wig and FUCK it's killing me

how do I get a really short dress to stay down? I bought a sweater dress but it's way too short on me, and i can't find another suitable one anyways.
I was thinking about sewing the edge down to dancer tights, but I feel like that would look terrible. I also considered sock glue or velcro, but the dress is short enough so that those would look equally horrible. could I maybe stretch it out some how?

>>9385321
>sage for no contribute

>>9389245
Plasti-dip works great on eva, what are you talking about?

>>9389578
Wow, it's almost as if people need practice to not suck at things. Imagine that.

If I needed to give a wig a loose braid, could I just braid it like normal hair? Would it hold?

First attempt at anything cosplay related, wig and mask still in the mail. Can anyone recommend any characters to cosplay that would fit my body type? Preferably wearing a mask of some sort as I hate my face. I'm 6'2 150 for reference, so lankey boy status.

>>9388734
Rude? It's not like I'm obese. Asian sizes are just small.
But that also hit me right in the self esteem, so I'll let you have this one and give up on the idea. It was just for a friend's group thing anyway.

What color are these robes? Ive had one person say purple, but another say indigo. What would look best?

>>9389578
It's way harder than it looks, requires lots of practice! See if you can buy a bunch of cheap shitty wigs from cosplayers in the area as practice-fodder so you can freely practice even riskier stuff and wont risk ruining nicer/pricier ones

>>9389872
yes, as long as you tie it like a normal braid. why would it not?

>>9389956
Please use the suggestion thread >>9354342

>>9389245
did you make sure to seal it first?

>>9389646
I tried it on a scrap piece, and it bubbled up. Didn't stick at all.

>>9390136
Seal it with what?

>>9390152
Follow up: I'm starting to think I should just give in and buy some Worbla.

>>9385326
Hey, I ended up buying some black fabric spray-paint for a different project. I wonder if a light misting of that would help.

This is the look I want. As of now, it looks super shiny and bad.

Unfortunately, there's not really a safe area to test it on. (The lining is white.)

Haven't made anything in years. What's the best way to get a design like this onto a tunic sorta like this? Paint?

>>9390229
Paint most likely. You can use freezer paper as a stencil and paint the areas, then peal the freezer paper off when you're done.

Draw the design on the freezer paper, cut it out, iron it waxy side down onto the fabric, paint, let it dry, then peal it off. All done.

>>9390231

Cool, thanks!

>>9390152
Just glue seal it! literally just water down white glue, brush it on evenly and let it dry. While technically you can just directly plastidip it, adding this extra layer of protection first before using the plastidip will help protect it from any adverse effects, and the plastidip in turn strenghtens and smooths out the glue seal better than you could hope to do without it

I want to cosplay Link but it seems like someone who isn't visually near flawless can't really do it right. I've always had circles around my eyes, do men ever wear concealer for cosplay?

>>9382406
red
https://www.coscraft.co.uk/alex/689-alex-in-muted-red.htm
orange
https://www.coscraft.co.uk/alex/670-alex-in-dark-strawberry-blonde.html

>>9390331
They absolutely do. Those who don't should.

Am I just a dumbass or are the only shops that sell 100kg 10mm EVA foam located in Belgium? I don't think anything lower density is gonna cut it for what I'm doing. I'm in America. I mean $30 for shipping isn't THAT bad and I've certainly paid more before but still...

How do people transport huge props?
>>9385200
Followed this anon's advice and her stuff looks amazing but solid 18ft span wings wouldn't fit in anything less than a truck. I want to make ones almost exactly like pic related and having a hard time imagining it'll make it anywhere without crushing half the feathers.

>>9390331
Foundation, concealer, some light contouring. Every guy who doesn't look like shit when they cosplay is wearing makeup.

>>9389160
I would make it all with craftfoam/eva (5mm is a good thickness, 1cm for the rigid/big parts)

>>9389544
pretty sure there's tons of sailor costume patterns and tutorials out there

>>9389586
if it's too short you can't do much about it, its easier to buy it too big and take it in a bit, especiall when it's made for asian shortspines

>>9390108
Would go for purple. Generally purple looks more blueish on pictures anyway (curse you colors) so it would fit perfectly. It would also match better with the rest of the outfit
Ofcourse preferably tinted more to the blue side than pink ofcourse.

>>9390152
woodglue layer, you can thin it with water too just like white glue (which also works like other anon said)

>>9390457
same anon here, i would probably wear them and folded if i take public transit for example. I'm also planning a huge wing project but it's only for summer so it's still far away.

For the example posted i would use pvc pipes divided in two sections, splitting at the bend of the wings really, then use those pvc connecting pieces to build them together.
Alexa has a video where she shows how she makes sheets with real feathers to hide her mechanisms, in this case you can use it to ply them over your mechanism to connect the two parts of the fabric feathers. (see picture) and at the same time protect and transport your real feathers more carefully.

The big feathers are also a lot more durable than they seem, since theyre made with fabric. You'd prolly have to bend a couple back but thats about it.

Fabric suggestions please?

I'm making a bodysuit and my pattern says it can be used with 2-way or 4-way stretch fabrics. The fabric I have stretches much more one way than the other, but the pattern doesn't say which way it should be oriented for 2-way stretch. Should the stretch be vertical, or horizontal?

>>9390687
Stretch horizontal always

Trying to decide how I want to do my tights for a Yuri genderbend. My initial thought was the opaque black and I still think I like it the best but I'm worried that if I go that route people will just think I'm doing a shitty job of crossplaying instead of intentionally genderbending since it's so close to his original design.

>>9390705
The first and last don't really look that good with the design. I think the second or third looks the best. Maybe use a different type of material for the skirt so it stands out. Like something that has a shimmer or sparkles so it stands out against the tights.

>>9390705
I'm making Yuri right now! Crossplaying instead of genderbending though. I think #3 looks best but why not match the tights to the mesh on top? Like pic related layered over the sheer black tights.

>>9390135
I didn't know if the wig fibers would be too slippery to hold or whatever. Thank you!

>>9390687
>>9390704
I did a suit before with two colors, one turned out to be 2 way stretch and the other to be much stretchier 4-way. I ended up layering the 4-way with the 2way fabric underneath and sewed it up like that, to avoid weird fitting caused by two competely differently stretching fabrics in one suit.
And always horizontal, as anon said

Is it looked down upon if I buy pieces of my cosplays and coords from Amazon rather than an Asian website?

What fabrics would you reccomend for these costumes? And what kind of fabric should I use to line a cape made of duchess satin?

How can you keep a crazy long wig from tangling as you wear it? There are tons of tutorials for keeping a wig from tangling while in storage, but I can't find any for when it's actually on your head.

What can you use to prime Polyethylene Foam? Would the primers used for Eva foam work? Like plastidip?

>>9390133
never thought of that before! thanks!

>>9390893
Not really any different but you might end up paying more for something that doesn't look like the photo. If you're going to buy from Amazon only buy stuff that's been reviewed and maybe has a couple customer photos.

>>9391111
not this poster but can someone helpme find cheap lolita shoes for kanna? did a quick google search and i'm not about to drop 60 for a one time use

>>9391111
Something cute and fluffy like fleece for the top and the capelet and like a tiered chiffon skirt under.
For Albedo good quality white satin and personally I'd use gold marine vinyl for the accents but bias tape and ribbon could work too.

>>9391115
Nothing much you can do except for braiding/tying it and taking it out just for photos, unless you have a really dedicated friend who wants to walk around holding your hair for you.

>>9391215
Does it have to be lolita specifically? Her shoes look like ballet flats. You could take regular flats and find a ribbon that matches to fake it.

So I'm making Mina's shirt and I want to dye the spots on and then maybe do a little paint on top. Problem is, I don't want the dye to run and turn into a mess. I've seen online you can use wax to prevent dye from spreading farther than it's supposed to. Does anyone have experience with this method?

>>9391298
That's overkill just use good quality fabric paint

>>9391115
Industrial spray silicone lubricant

What's the best approach for a temporary nail adhesive so I can put on ridiculous nails for a cosplay then take them off by the end of the day while leaving the fake nails wearable for later?

>>9391245
Would you also reccomend using gold vinyl for Ainz's gold accents too?

>>9391807
Nail glue tabs. If you want really short term, fashion tape

>>9391317
>Fabric paint
>Good quality
At least where I live these things do not exist together, hence why I want to dye it.

>>9391298
theyre literally supposed to be paint splotches anon. you could use acrylic or fabric paint. its supposed to look sloppy.

>>9392005
I'd probably look for something like gold pleather with a leather texture or satin. Looking at the references it looks like shiny vinyl but it will look cheap irl

for the chest armor, I was thinking of taking 2 under armor shirts and layering EVA foam between them. However, I'm not sure what adhesive to use to bind the two shirts together in the spaces between armor plates. Any suggestions?

>>9392075
Do you live in a country where you can get Tulip Color Shot?

Anyone have any skill in applying red tint film to goggles/mask lens? I could use some advice.
I have some convex lenses in a mask and I only got one shot to applying the film.

I don't want to fug this up!

>>9384594
Gently bend out each "tooth" of the metal ring from the rubber with something like needle nose pliers. You don't want to use something to sharp.

>>9393570
I'm not sure it works on a domed surface? I guess try to take the lenses out , then tint them, then put them back in.

>>9392005
>>9392373

This is the stuff I meant by gold marine vinyl. It's pretty stiff so it might make the draping on Ainz's sleeves look funky but if you're not bothered by that, or if you can find a thinner gold pleather go for it.

>>9393570
i would soak the lens in iDye paintbath if it's plastic

Are there any good guides out there for making wings for cosplays? Some guides i looked were not that good and not very durable.

>>9380095
Making a wearable version of Crazy Diamond. Only half his body. Mannequins don't exactly look right and when they do they're super spendy. Any suggestions?

>>9393687
http://thegriffinqueen.deviantart.com/art/Basic-Frame-Tutorial-464600160

I'm sure this one could be adapted for Papi. Like a smaller frame covered in blue fabric and sewn to the gloves, with straps hidden under for extra support. Pic related is one of the nicer wings I've seen.

>>9385090
I've been wondering this, too! Also like how could I make my own? How could I get something the right color and tight fitting enough, and what if I don't have an airbrush?

>>9385321
just go to ur local hot topic and get anything in the color scheme i guess. I feel like some stupid cat paws would be fun too lol

Would anyone happen to have a pattern for japanese chest armor?

>>9394404
Only way to guarentee fit and color is to buy one in person (hard to find) or make it yourself with dancer spandex

As for the rest you have to be really good at hand-painting if it's going to look right. But it's hard to make things that blurred and soft. Airbush is also preferred because it's not bulky and you don't want any paint stiffness or streaks on what is supposed to resemble skin.

>>9386963
omg i was wondering if anyone would cosplay that. It's pretty simple, but I don't have a pattern suggestion or anything. The collar and skirt are just gathered fabric and I guess the sleeves are long. The skirt looks puffier on the doll than how it would work in real life, but a tulle underskirt like in the pic would help.

>>9393961
Pic related looks like he stuffed a bodysuit with vaguely humanoid shaped things. Maybe carve giant chunks of styrofoam into shape, put a muscle shirt on top and a pink morphsuit. Use wire to hold in place as needed. A styrofoam wig head for the face and bonus if you have an airbrush to paint muscles on.

>>9386963
>>9394415
Could make it like a tutu with super short circle skirts layered on top which would give it the cartoon fluffiness. Honestly, it's such a weird combination you'd probably have better luck mashing together a bunch of patterns than finding a workable base pattern but look for scoop neck tops and loose 1/2-3/4 sleeves.

>>9394409

http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/katchu.html
I haven't checked them myself but looks like there's quite a few downloadable patterns for different japanese armor types.

How would I go about drafting/draping the collar/hoodie? i was thinking I would maybe drape it like a sailor collar and then pin the sides together on the back but im not totally sure if thats how i should go about it

I'm also not sure if the collar on the front is folded over once or doubled over on itself and I'm not really sure what kind of neckline it's sewn to?

>>9394513

I think you have a good grip on what you should try.

Basic hood with a DEEP U that makes the front collar.

It's probably attached to a scoop neckline.

>>9387885
>First of all, how much skill is required to create a piece? How much work do you have to put in? I'm not lazy, but I'm very bad at crafting and creating stuff in general
3D Printing takes just as much effort as other forms of crafting because you need to know how to model as well as craft, and model properly, meaning usually quads preferred if not tris, and all watertight. So you need that skill.
Pic related, prints dont come out smooth, they come out layered so you needa sand it down to smooth or use an acetone "bath"

>Secondly, I how much should I expect to cash out to get a decent printer?
The price will change depending on the size of the print bed. Desktop, cheap sized printers usually only have like a 10" by 10" print bed, meaning the maximum size you can print is 10x10x20ish inches, depending on the height of the printer. You want a large print bed for large props, and those printers are usually around 1000+

>Lastly, how much do the materials that you use cost?
You get the plastic filament in rolls. The rolls are around 40 bucks, and how much you can get out of it depends on how well you model/set up.
For example, a pyramid with the flat side down will use less filament than a pyramid pointy side down, because the pointy-side-down print will require "support material" (usually little strips of filament under stuff that overhangs the base size of the print) and support material will use up more filament.
So costs vary a LOT depending on how you model, what you model, and the effectiveness of your printing skills.

I recommend reading the pages on ShapeWays regarding details to think about before printing to familiarise yourself with some of the terms and issues before you run off and buy a printer.
3D printing is super satisfying though and I love using it for props that need to be super thin but sturdy or some props when I'm too lazy to sculpt. (I'm a 3D modeller by trade so it's super quick and easy for me.)

>>9390164
There must have been something wrong with your spraying technique or the can of plasti-dip.
Did you let the can sit in a cup of hot water to loosen up the pigment before spraying?
Was the humidity high or low?
A lot of people use EVA+Plasti-Dip without bubbling or issues.

>>9394404
Contour makeup! Seal it afterwards though, with waterresistant and protecting sprays, that should work.

Anyone have experience using Mehron's Paradise paints? I'm switching over to them after having success with their cream makeup but not necessarily liking it all that much (coverage was nice but still had issues with it smudging even after I set it with powder/spray).

Is coverage still decent with the water-activated paints? And does it tend to stay put after setting?

Best way to make the blade part?
I've made props, just not this complex.

Does anyone know what type of toy gun this is?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/New-Ray-66086-Winchester-70-Classic-Playset-with-Scope-Pack-of-6/46779400?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1148&adid=22222222227034122985&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=77892286016&wl4=aud-273067695102:pla-127403991656&wl5=9003811&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112562587&wl11=online&wl12=46779400&wl13=&veh=sem
I want to buy it to replace another gun for my Last of Us cosplay, but I know a lot of cons forbid airsoft. Is it an airsoft or just a regular toy gun?
Hoping this is just a regular toy because holy shit Winchester model 70

>>9394955
pvc pipe, eva foam. If you're lucky theres a pepakura template to convert to eva, that would be my way to go

>>9395082
http://www.newrayusa.com/portfolio-item/winchester-classic-70-wscope/
Not an airsoft! I think it'd come with bbs and not have lights and sounds if it were one.

>>9395126
Alright, I'll definitely try that, I've also looked into pepa, no avail.

i want to cosplay pic related but I'm worried that people won't get who i am considering it's not a moment he's remembered for and yuri isn't even the key focus of that scene

>>9394625
I can't thank you enough for taking your time to write this for me, this is exactly the kind of information I was after, thank you!
Reading what you say, I think that 3d printing might not actually be something for me

I'm a bit slow and have very bad patience (recently took a test at a psychiatrist, and I have apparently much lower than average lol yay) so learning how to 3d model is probably not something I can do.

Either way, thanks a lot again!

>>9395205
Considering how big the fandom is, I think people would recognize you since the dance-off is one of the more memorable scenes. It helps if you cosplay it accurate and/or if you have a Yuuri/Viktor with you though.

What's the best way to make leather armours and such? Without using real leather, that is

>>9395181
id make you the template, but currently so stamped with work i cannot possibly put more on my list, goodluck either way!

>>9395082
Looks like a toy to me, you can vaguely see that the "cartridges" have "bullets," which means no place for a BB.

Out of curiosity, what costume do you need a Model 70 for?

If that one doesn't work (I'd worry it's underscale), bolt-action rifles are super easy props to make. Just buy a real or airsoft stock and then make the receiver and barrel out of PVC pipe and it'll look plenty accurate for cosplay use while still being "con-legal."

>>9395367
Thank you for your kind offer, anon!

Trying to construct a skirt close to pick related, but I'm not sure its physically possible? I know that kind of thing can happen all the time with illustrations, but it looks like some sort of pleated circle skirt hybrid? I can make both of those individually so should I just smash the two concepts together or just aim for a less accurate standard pleated skirt?

>>9395714
Pleated skirt plus a petticoat.

Right I do have a petti for it but it makes the pleats flare apart like in the attached wip, which looks fine imo for a test, but not accurate to the illustration. It looks like the pleats get wider as they reach the hem without showing much space shown between.

I also considered doing a skirt with attached underlay, but that wouldn't look pleated.

Whoops.
>>9395730 Was supposed to be a reply to >>9395716

>>9395374
Ellie from the Last of Us

Anyone have tips for getting the facial creases right for a Snake cosplay? I've never done any make up before so don't know where to start.

>>9395714
>>9395730
I'm not a seamstress, but the only thing I can think of is making comically oversized pleat to accommodate the petticoat then maybe stitching them down?

>>9395714
Get a pattern for a box-pleated circle skirt but redraw all the panels into long skinny trapezoids for both hte inner and outer panels.. Do a lot of tests with paper and muslin before the final product

Any recommendations on favourite stores to buy prosthetic ears from? I'm cosplaying a half-elf, and while there are a dozen online options for ears, I've seen cosplays get flak for ones that looked too "fake" or "cartoony" (and can't personally tell what good ears would look like). Thanks!

>>9396420
Thank you for the suggestion I dug around the internet a little deeper and found a short blurb by Team Blase Cosplay about how they did their skirts for their Eternal Sailor Moon cosplays and it happens to be a box pleated circle skirt I'm gonna test it and hope it looks close to what I'm going for once its pressed

>>9396349
I DID actually try this with just garishly wide 6.5 inch pleats and it looked absolutely silly. would attach photo, but I already dismantled it to put the fabric to better use.

How do you guys make/templates for stuff that is too large for A4 paper? Like for example I'm trying to make pic related's (most basic thing I'm having this problem with, best I could think of as example) head in multiple materials and methods of keeping the thing together/solid, but it's obviously too big for one page, even just for the front side(s)

>>9396808
Make/print, I mean. I'm fairly certain I can make/find the design, but printing it out and keeping it correct seems annoying

>>9390066
Different anon but anyway, you can custom order your size in some stores. Check the Aliexpress thread for some reputable shops. It may cost a bit more but it'll fit better and look better than the premade.
>>9389872
Wigs are sometimes slippery but you can run a flat iron over the braid before loosening, then spray it.
>>9390483
I looked and couldn't find any close to it so I ended up mocking.
>>9391215
The accurate ones I've found go up to $65. Buying red heels and making a bow and straps out of matte vinyl could work.
>>9395730
How does the skirt look when it's taken off? Specifically the pleats, are they close together in the back? You mightve not folded it far enough.

>>9396808
Print them out with Poster/tiling option then tape them together?

i'm making my first set of craft foam armor and i've finished with most of the plates. now i just need to attach it to me somehow lmao. i have velcro, e6000, and snaps. i tried to heatform an underneath layer to my gauntlets to hot glue one side and attach the other with velcro but it just made them uncomfortably tight. what's the most common way to do it? sorry for my wall of text

>going to start sewing for the first time

lord help me gulls.

>>9396325
Basic contour palette and a small brush should do it, make sure to smear out the edges nice and smooth. I'm sure there's some cool make-up videos that could help

>>9396541
They'll always look fake since everyone's skin color is different. Best way to make some cheap ears look nice is by buying a small bottle of liquid latex for SFX and mixing it into various skinshades with regular acrylic, then brushing it on to make a realistic ear. You could also just try makeup and a setting spray, i did that for fake latex boobs.

>>9397070
some elastic band? I often sew elastic band on some cotton band to give some stretch before leading it through velcro or D rings. D rings are also a common way to have a little tolerance.

>>9397417
Thanks for responding! I'll look into more makeup tutorials.

>>9396325
Here, I found this!
>>9398180
http://cosplay--makeup.tumblr.com/post/51685461560/itachi-face-lines-tutorial

Should work perfectly for Snake. Very excited.

Hey friends.

Gonna be doing a Reimu cosplay for ACEN this year, I have the costume and everything already. All I need is shoes, But I'm having a real hard time finding them and if I do finding them in the size I need.

I was thinking if I cant find the girl shoes I need I could go with some Chucks? those might look good? (Opinions please)

If NOT the Chicks I'll just use my regular black gym shoes.

>>9398269
Just look in ebay. It's not that hard.

>>9397070
Magnets? You can emed some into the back of the armor tgen sew more into and undershirt. Get some powerful rare earth magnets

>>9398269
These are extremely simple and basic mary jane shoes.
Just type "mary jane" into the shoes section of aliexpress or ebay. Not sure what size you need but I'm sure you'll find something.

>>9398269
Don't use sneakers or chucks. They will not look nice. The type of shoe you need is Mary Jane shoes. If you absolutely can't find them, then maybe go with some simple black flats. That would look far better then sneakers or chucks.

>>9397417
>>9398334
thanks, guys! i really appreciate it

>>9383248
How did dying the Silky go, anon? What did you use, did it take?

>>9396541
aradani costumes, they also sell ears prepainted for an extra cost

I'm trying to make a Te Fiti cosplay and I'm trying to figure out how to create her dress. I'm going to be working with moss but I don't know how to put it together. Should I sew moss together and layer it on top of each other to make it look similar to the movie?

>>9390489
Waxed canvas, duck cloth, etc.

>>9388805
Still seeking an answer for this.

>>9398553
I really don't see how you'll be able to sew moss. If you're using real moss, moss isn't woven together like fabric is. You'll have to glue it to a base fabric, like muslin. Even glued on, it's still going to just fall off, no matter how well you have it glued down.

>>9398553
I would look up tutorials on making a ghillie suit because that's what this reminds me of

>>9398553
i would go for a roughed up bright green fur and just fuck it up with flowers and stuff. Artificial moss will never be in this nice bright green color

>>9399394
If you want the right scale you should get flowers and trees meant for model trains and shit so you look giant.

>>9398553
Base dress + spray adhesive? But yeah moss is very very messy it'll be falling off everywhere like the other anons said and it's a dull dead green colour. This fake grass fabric looks like it could be a decent alternative and it's available on amazon.

>>9399312
>filename.jpg
A ghillie suit for kids. You learn something every day.

I never thought I would come here, but it's not for me anyway.
My little sister has her spirit week this week and for one of the days she wants to dress up as Akko from Little Witch Academia and I was going to help her. Considering she's 10, looks like I'll buy whatever needs to be bought. The hair is fine, that I won't worry about for now but when it comes from the costume where do I start?
I'll take any suggestions, anything to make my little sister look as cute as possible, no pictures though. She has the bangs of Akko, same brown hair, and is about 4 foot something honestly I'd give more details if I were more comfortable but if you seagulls can help me id really appreciate it
>Pic is Akko for whoever hasn't seen Little Witch Academia

>>9399882
Does your sis have a heart full of YAY?

Where would I get one of these kigu fetish suits for under a fortune?

There must be a place they're not so expensive.

>>9399959
You know it

>>9400052
There's a place that does relatively cheap ones, ask on the >>>/jp/ /kcs/ thread. I've never seen the open-mouth fetish ones for sale, but then again, I haven't exactly looked...

>>9399882
>this week

Anon, if you can't sew, it's not going to happen.

>>9400056
>even the cheapest ones are $1000

Thanks for the help but eff this. I'll just make a big papercraft mask or something. I'll 3D print a mask if I have to.

>>9400072
There definitely is a company called Muni Muni doing much cheaper ones >>>/jp/16718671 but you can make your own. I've seen some people use a papercraft base and build it off of that. I think the Ride The Pig 3D prints theirs.

I'm going to Sakura Con in Seattle next month.
I have both never gone to a con before or cosplayed before and I want to cosplay at least 1 day. Any easy suggestions for a first timer? Because all of my idea so far seem kinda shit, One of them is a Gray background character from Durarara!!!! and the other is Gurren Lagann made from 2 boxes spray painted red With Gurren and Lagann written on them in sharpie.
Are my ideas as shitty as I think they are? I'm going to have fun but I don't want to be mocked for being shit.

>>9400317
I forgot to include that my budgets about 100$.

>>9400317
Some easy and recognizable cosplays for a first timer would be anything from studio ghibli. As fun as a gurren Lagan character would be, a sprayed Painted cardboard box may not turn out as good as you think.

>>9400317
Use the suggestion thread >>9354342

>>9400351
Ok

>>9400065
Fuck me, I can't put some shit together and try my best?

>>9400391
You're not going to find off the rack clothes that look like that.

>>9400391
For high school shit maybe but unless you already know how to alter pre-made clothes and have a sewing machine it won't happen

>>9399882
Following what the other anons have said, your best bets are either dropping a ton of time into hunting through a ton of thrift stores for something kind of close or --

Do what my housemates and I did one Halloween, before I'd even started cosplaying "for real" and none of us had a sewing machine (ie fast hand-sewn single-wear costume)
>Buy 2-3 yards of blue fabric in the colour to match her dress and hat, buy a half-yard of red fabric for the hat band and belt.
>Have your sister lie on the fabric and, using chalk, trace around her upper torso in approximately the shape of the dress + sleeves. Leave about a hand's width between your chalk line and her actual body because she's a 3D person.
>Cut two of the dress shape, sew them together. Depending on your speed, expect to work 2-4 hours on hand-sewing.
>Look up a tutorial for how to make a wizard/witch hat. You'll use plastic canvas and a hot glue gun, which you can find at a craft store (you could probably substitute cardboard for the plastic canvas?).
>Your sister wears a white collared shirt underneath the dress, knots the belt around her waist/hips like a sash instead of finagling with a buckle, and wears knee-high boots in a coordinating/neutral colour (brown would work).
The dress won't fit ~perfectly~ (esp around the shoulders) and will err on the side of baggy, but the waist belt will help give some shape. She's 10 and will probably be more excited about dressing up as a favourite character over the Accuracy Or Die that is espoused here.

What's the best glue for pasting foamy on plastic/rubber?

>>9400052
Uhh, it's called animegao, and it's not a fetish. Just a style of cosplay that strives to be as accurate to the anime/manga as possible.

>>9394513
im still having trouble with this... like, should the hoodie be sewn from the top or the bottom? obviously it falls over and overlaps the backpack straps, but it's also crossed in the front. would this even work in real life? am I over thinking it?

>>9400486
Any contact cement

>>9400467
That's exactly what I was looking for thank you so much, I honestly don't think I could get this done by Friday but at least I have a project for Halloween for her, and if this takes me longer than that I'm just a complete moron. I really have zero experience sewing like >>9400395 and >>9400065 already guessed, but that doesn't mean I can't try to learn, so I might as well pick up a hobby, if not have my mom help.

But regardless thanks a lot anon that's exactly what I was looking for and appreciate the input

>>9399882
If you still want to do it this week, get an adult women's witch costume and then cut the pointy/ragged parts of the arms/skirt off.

>>9401795
If your deadline is Halloween (instead of this week), this is a fantastic beginner sewing project -- for you or for her! Between now and Halloween, you should try to find a beginner sewing class that will teach you how to use a sewing machine and use a pattern. The place with sewing lessons will probably also let you rent/borrow machines by the hour.

This is basically an "A-line" dress with bell/lantern/kimono sleeves and a "V-neck." There's a similar pattern here if your sister is still this small: https://www.mychildhoodtreasures.com/products/bluebell-dress

hi gulls. i ordered 2 wigs from matchwigs. i ordered a wig from them previously and don't remember it taking this long. i chose the 2 dollar shipping which said would be about 12-20 days. i wanted this for the tracking number. pic related. it's been 20 days since it apparently got to canada and now over a month of waiting. should i call the number or? i don't want to lose out on wigs/money, it would be a shame since everything was fine last time as well

i am currently working on a staff for megumin

just curious if a pipe or if a piece of wood like a handle from a brook would be best for her staff

>>9400536
Actually, it's a huge fetish. It may also be done without sexual intent, but there are a lot of videos. Trust me.

I want to cosplay lilymon, but this is the only cosplay I like of it, which makes the skirt and the headdress look more like armor than petals.
I was thinking of making it more like a soft fairy-like cosplay. Is that a terrible idea?

>>9402484
It's not inherently a fetish though. Anon asked about it implying that every instance of kigu is for fetish purposes

>>9402279
If you mean metal pipe don't do that some cons ban all metal. If you mean pvc then no because it doesn't support weight well and warps.

Wood is fine and even better if you can find something like a small flagpole that screws apart for easier transport

What is the best site to go to if I want to fap to cosplay porn?

Where can I get a scarf for Battle Tendency Joseph? Are there any good ones online or will I have to make one?

>>9403365
If you can't knit, there are a lot of artists on Etsy who will take knitting commissions

What's a good sewing machine for a newbie? I'm not looking to spend much more than $100.

how do i achieve this hoodie shape? I was thinking about buying a long hoodie, but they apparently do not exist anywhere in yellow, much less mustard yellow. If i just ordered a large hoodie, the shape would be off. If I took in the sides, I don't know how that would effect the shape either.

>>9404382
forgot to mention, another problem is that most hoodies available in yellow are waffle knit, which of i do not want

can anyone point me to where i can get the shoes that match this? im too fucking blind, and i cant seem to find it anywhere

>>9402504
I think the issue making it look like "armour" is that it's been sorta gradient-ed and stiffened so it sits in that bell shape.

I definitely think you could make it look cute and fae-like with some shimmery light material, but you'll need something to keep the shape if you want to have that bulb shape. I think some thin light wire around the hems might work.

Definitely think she should be made to look like a fairy, go for it.

>>9404382
custom artsmoo won't have the long arms and shit but will get you close to the colour
shape wise it looks a lot like a Superdry hoodie desu

>>9380097

Clear plastic works fine. If you want to diffuse the lights, throw in some paper to cover the back of the blade where the light will shine.

It'll still be see through on the outside, but not the inside. But that's fine, considering you want it to look like that.

>>9382814

Use inch thick EVA foam for both ends of the blade, you're going to sandwhich them between both between a slightly hallowed inner shell, where your PVC pipe will sit in. Blade sanding is going to be awkward unless you're patient enough with a dremel or a belt sander.

If you're uncomfortable with that, there's also Pink foam as well. But shoving a Dowel rod into one of those things is much easier if you've got a giant skewer or screw driver desu.

Also if you're using pink foam, learn how to seal it with wood glue or modge podge. It'll save you the grief of your weapon dying if you use aerosol spray paint.

The hilt on the other hand, yeah you can make that out of 3MM craft foam if you know how to make seams properly to get that shape.

It should be a good learning experience!

>>9383828
EVA foam isn't barrel like if you make your armor plate in seams and cut the halves at a 45 degree angle. Think of it as making a mountain or valley fold on pepakura. As to make the full armor, it really depends. Look at the back of Samurai armor or conquistador armor. ... or even, like a tank top. The back is always going to be shorter than the front, you'll just have to make one side attachable and the other side not, if that makes any sense.

Look into armor strapping and you'll get what I mean.

>>9384466
Lowes. Lights section.

>>9393486
Google Robocop Pepakura, or at least use pepakura EU. There's a pattern for the modern one, that should help alleviate your issue once you figure out how to scale it to your size.

Also, you'll have to use the push buttons from Joann's. The metal ones. Glue on Velcro will help too.

>>9394955
God Eater...?

Ok. Blade specifically - EVA foam.
If you want the layered effect, you're going to need to make it in two parts, one being taller than the other.

>>9396808
Split the pieces and put them on separate pieces. Tape them together afterwards, and you'll have to reinforce it with fiberglass or wood glue and baby whipes in layers.

>>9402504
Use felt as a way to create a shaped skirt that is still flexible fabric and not armor

>>9404168
Any of the cheap singers would do great, they're often on sale with housekeeping stores

>>9404733
Yes, God Eater!
I was gonna use eva foam and expanding foam, I guess eva foam would do better, right? I don't get what you mean one taller than the other...

>>9404959
Well, I mean I like god eater a lot even if it takes forever for me to load up the mobile game.

The scythe blades look layered. So the bladed end towards the handle of the scythe is going to have another layer on it, instead of the pointier end of the scythe. Don't use expanding foam, that shit is pretty much French bread in a can.

I'm running off of like no sleep, and I'm waiting for this corporate meeting to end, so I'm sorry if I'm not making any sense.

>>9404994
It's cool, anon. Thanks for the advice.
I think I'm getting 99% of it. I'll try a mock up. I just need to find eva in this fucking country (or amazon kek)

>>9405054
A M A Z O N

Is your best friend.

>>9403410
>>9403412
I got that dress and those socks in a lucky bag yesterday.
I like the idea of striped socks with brown boots for the coord, but the socks are too white and too red. (The dress is more offwhite/ivory with dark red)
Would tea staining them make them a little more matching than they are now?

Im trying to make Ana's Biotic Grenades and her sleep dart gauntlet, any ideas?

I've never needed to do this before but I'm cosplaying a blonde character and I'm wondering if there's a way to lighten my eyebrows without doing the whole gross glue + concealer + foundation routine coz I think it looks ugly af.
Pic related as my eyebrows are kinda like that.

What would be the best way to go about making her horn and attaching it as discretely and stable as possible?

>>9407879
make it out of something extremely light weight and either attach it to your head with something like spirit gum, or put a stabilising column in the centre of the horn and attach it to the wig, underneath. Probably wire or something.

>>9407842
Its pretty difficult to lighten eyebrows. Does the character have blonde eyebrows? Its not uncommon for blondes to have dark eyebrows especially in media.

fabric suggestions? i'm assuming some kind of medium weight cotton/polyester blend.

>>9407923
They definitely have lighter eyebrows, even if they aren't straight up blonde.
I'm wearing Dark Ash Blonde from Arda, and it's not a bad match for my complexion but my eyebrows stick out like two sore thumbs so I end up looking like I'm wearing a wig.

Trying to put together a cosplay of The Collector for a horror group, but hell, I have no idea what I'm gonna do on this mask.

I'm probably gonna make the emphasized structures (nose, eye cavity) out of foam and cover with fabric. Does anyone have any suggestions for the type? The scratchy, messy texture looks familiar but I can't put my finger on it.

General construction tips for a mask like this welcome too, I really don't want to look like shit when it's the character's most defining feature.

Does anyone have a pattern for a sukumizu or know where I can purchase one that isn't too butt crack riding?

>>9402279
Carve it out of a lump of mdf. Sand it to size.

>>9399882
God that's the cutest thing I've ever heard.

>>9404729
>>9404733
>EVA
>over PVC foam
loving every laugh

Seriously, why do people do this?

>>9394955
Find a sintra supplier and use that for the blade. build the half-dome from insulation foam, or take a plastic lighting globe and cut it into quarters. Everything else is simple.

>>9407361
Clear piping and some simple electronics to make glowing grenades, with foam stoppers.

As for the sleep dart, Probably an acrylic rod inserted into an old pen case, with some slight styrene highlights and a bit of foam attaching it to your gauntlet.

>>9407879
Note that her horn comes RIGHT below the bangs. That means you can build a circlet-like support and simply hide it with the bangs.

>>9408326
The cracked texture always reminded me of leather, so I don't think it's actually a fabric.

>>9408326
looks like silk paper

I'm gonna cosplay pic related for my first time cosplaying.
What stuff do I need to sew the beanie and bandana and where can I learn?
Also is it okay if i use some cheap new lockers for the choose ?

Does anyone know where i can get a Thomas the Tank Engine mask or face big enough to use as a mask?

>>9409075
You could also use iron-on white vinyl instead of sewing (requires an iron from your mom though). It just glues to your fabric pretty much. For sewing I would just recommend watching tons of beginner videos. Everytime I need to learn a new sewing technique I do this and it works amazing imo
And sure cheap lockers would work great