/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I've got two large stiff rectangle pieces to make a fake obi and a bow like this. However I'm blanking on how to get them secured in the back. Originally it was going to be velcro but I think that might get annoying or snag.

>>9662392
BIG snaps

>>9662392
Do the real thing anon. It's not that complicated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kezb1xVd880

What's the usual expected turnaround on cosplay photos? How long is an acceptable time before it's okay to message the photag about getting the photos from him?

I'm looking for a coin to complete a Two-Face getup but I'm having a dickens of a time finding a good inexpensive one.

I'm seeing a lot of two-headed Harvey Dent coins that are clean on both sides (and much cheaper, like 1/10th the price) - how hard would it be to scuff, scrape, and darken one side myself?

>>9662392

You want to look up tutorials for making tsuke obi. I've seen them done with large velcro pieces or ribbon ties, I'd suggest ribbon ties myself but I guess both are viable options. Would avoid snaps, they'll either open easily and therefore fall open easily when you don't want them to, or be really difficult to open when you actually do want to take your costume off.

Im building Bondrewd's helmet, and Im having trouble figuring out the shape of the faceplate.

I have the base for the rest of the helmet built already, and plans for the LED work and all, but I cant seem to figure out a pattern for the faceplate that curves both horizontally and vertically like I need it to.

Advice? Or other patterns I can use as a base?

I'm working on Weather Report's shirt and am going to do the holes as reverse appliques to give it stability. The problem is that I'm not sure what the best way to apply them is. I don't usually sew, but I'm not totally incompetent.

I have a cotton blend shirt as the base and beige upholstry vinyl as the applique material. I probably won't machine sew them since I don't have a machine and don't want to get one just for this project. My main problem is the patterns, I figure the simplest way to do it would be to cut out pieces of vinyl with the hole shape drawn on the back, sew them on, and then cut out the front. Are there better (cleaner looking) ways to do this? How do I get all the patterns aligned properly with the shirt (I know how they have to be positioned relative to each other)? Any tips for cutting out fabric from the applique window if I go with my method?

Posted in the last thread but this is sort of a more focused question. Working on Suneater I got the pouches all figured out but I'm not sure what material to use for the chest piece like thing they're strapped too. Kinda stumped as to how to go about it.

>>9662709
I've always used this tutorial for applique/reverse applique.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/8101286
Not sure how well this will work without a machine though, especially if you're using cotton that will fray. It's going to be difficult to finish the edges of the shirt without a zigzag or satin stitch.

>>9662730

Looks like its a military vest of some sort.

>>9662732
I saw that guide before but yeah, it's not incredibly useful since I probably won't use a machine, and if I did it would be a pain since my base is a pre-made garment. The base material is more cotton than spandex so it doesn't have to be stretched much when sewing.

Also the author doesn't point out when they cut the reverse applique into the spandex, did they just do it through the tear-away paper?

>>9662703
Kamui cosplay made a similar visor using black acrylic, heating it in the oven then bending it over a positive mould (was 3d printed but you can use clay or whatever I guess). https://www.kamuicosplay.com/2017/10/17/nova/ (scroll down)

So I'm putting together a faily simple witch costume for halloween, and the only things I'm missing are a hat and a wand. Now the hats you can find everywhere, but I'm lost on the wand. Tried searching around in party shops and toy stores, and my only options seems to be Harry potter-replicas or sparkly fluffy glittery princess wands. I was thinking ordering from Amazon or Ebay, but I'm afraid they won't get here in time.

How difficult would it be to just pick up a twig from the ground and make one myself (similar pic related)? What would be the best method? Sand it down? Sealing it? Maybe colour it?

>>9662783
i would take a stick, go mad with a knife then buy a bit of wood stain to add the coloration.

>>9662776

Super interesting and a cool idea... but sadly does not really apply to me. My faceplate will be foam.

>>9662730
i think i've found it, good luck getting it in grey though

>>9662730
>>9662806
found it

>>9662703
Curve it geometrically and then flatten the edges a bit.

>>9662437
mask the one side with tape so you dont scuff it up. I would use some sand paper on the scuff side first. dont know if the coin is plastic or metal but if its plastic and exacto knife will work to get the cut marks. Last watered down black paint to dirty it up

>>9662426
Are... Are you being satirical? That was so complicated.

I'm making my baby's first styled wig and when I was spiking up the sections, I couldn't avoid the strands coming apart and forming holes in the spike. How do I avoid this? Do I put more hair in each spike? Do I just spray it with water and try again? Help me o' wise ones.

>>9663080
I think the wig is just too thin anon, that stuff you usually only fix with more hair in the spikes.

>>9663092
That makes total sense. Thanks!

I want to dress up as Snufkin from the Moomin series, but I don't know what material his jacket is made from. Pic related is the official character actor from Moominland. Would some kind of military surplus jacket work?

>>9663169
>military surplus jacket work?
Most likely, or you could browse around a thrift store and find something similar!
Also anon that's such a cute idea for a cosplay, I love Snufkin and the Moomins

>>9663182
Thank you. I originally wanted to do a sibling crossplay with me as Snufkin and my little brother as Little My, but he was rather strongly opposed to it.

>>9663169
given how undetailed to original illustrations are a surplus jacket could work. if you want to make its probably cotton twill.

Need advice on print out temporary tattoos.

>>9663228
Why not dress your brother up as Moomintroll instead?

I'm new to making costumes so I have some questions. Here are some things I need some advice on for a Roadhog cosplay I'm planning on doing.

What can I do for the metal on his shoes, especially the horn?

What do I need for the armor on his right arm?

Should I buy the mask from Taobao?

What kind of paint should I use if I wanted to paint a life vest black for his armor? I heard that life vests expand when wet.

>>9663939
I'm going to be brutally honest and say that unless you're willing to pour a lot of time and money and effort into this, it's not going to turn out good. Roadhog is a bit too much for the beginner.

>>9663939
>What can I do for the metal on his shoes, especially the horn?
>What do I need for the armor on his right arm?
look up foam armor tutorials

>Should I buy the mask from Taobao?
dunno but if you cant make a simple armor piece you're probably safer to stick with buying the mask yes

>What kind of paint should I use if I wanted to paint a life vest black for his armor?
don't bother painting a messy lifevest, try finding a suitable military vest instead (cgl is not allowing me to link jackshit atm, but find it on sites such as ebay, aliexpress with some of the tags: military vest chest rig airsoft outdoor)

>>9663752
temporary tattoo paper, you can print on it

>>9663982
Something like this?

>>9663982
I kinda want something wide enough to rest the tire on the shoulder and for me to place the patches on.

>>9663306
Thank you. I picked up some cotton twill at a thrift store today, so I will give it a try.
>>9663774
He's small yet a massive bitch so Little My was the natural choice.

Inexpensive approach for reducing C cups to A for a costume? I guess there's binders but I just need smaller boobs not flater.

>>9664250
A smaller bra. It'll be like a corset. Because it's torture for your boobs.

>>9664250

You can try a sports bra, or see if your local places still has some of those cleavage-enchancing bras that work by pushing your boobs together. If you're just looking to reduce a little sometimes just having a sports bra or cleavage bra that essentially squishes your left and right together into a uniboob helps to make a bust shape that looks smaller because it's tightly packed together.

The old alternative to a binder is a load of medical tape (and baby oil/hot shower/a lot of patience to take it off with later), if you have a particular chest shape you need (eg if you need to wear an open chest shirt or something) then it's worthwhile to look into that instead.

Be careful with all the methods. If it's just worn once for a cosplay you should be fine. If you're wearing it over several days it could cause some deformities such as you boob fat starts growing to the side because your bra cup is too small, or something.

>>9664009
>>9664018
perfect lol, you can let the tire hang on to the side. You're not gonna get any closer without making it yourself.

Does anyone know if Pinky paradise actually confirms the prescription info you give them? I know from personal experience Honeycolor doesn't, but they're out of the lenses I need

>>9664460
Okay. For the patches on his vest, should I get patches or pins?

What's the best place to commission cosplays?

>>9664633
Etsy maybe? You'll probably have to do a lot of searching across various sites to find a maker who can make what you want at a reasonable price.

I have some parts of my costume that use faux fur with a 2-3" pile length. This is intended, because I need the texture it has when it's brushed/slicked down.

Issue is that since it's long, it has a tendency to fluff up with even slight movements. Is there a good styling product I can apply to synthetic fur to make it stay down while retaining a bit of waviness and not getting sticky? I'm going to try diluted school glue, g2b glue, and some generic hairspray on samples, but if there's a specific product or some other solution that isn't immediately obvious it'd be a great help to know beforehand.

>>9664633
Facebook groups. Some have big lists of verified sellers and forms that you can post to see who's available and get quotes

What do

>>9665044
A bath in a tub of warm water + cap of fabric softener and then 1000 hours of manually detangling.

You're probably better off buying a new wig and trying to make sure it never gets to that point again.

>>9665069
Already had it soaking in fabric softener, but didn't think of warm water
Thanks

It's for Halloween, anyway, trickortreating with my baby face, but I can go wigless

I want to do a head/neck brace thing similar to what superman has here, but I'm unsure of how to get it to conform/stick to my head. Any tips?

>>9665151
weird, it darkened a bunch when I uploaded it. Here's another pic for reference.

>>9663080
Patrician cosplay taste, amigo

I really wanted to do that, but I couldn't find a white coat to fix up for the main coat

>>9665094
An extra tip - you can add a silicone based conditioner or spray to the wig to help the fibers stay less-tangled, and use a low heat straightener to really set it.

>>9665247
Thanks
Do you know whether de tangle spray will do any good? And my mom is going to help me comb it out, as she's dealt with my ass-length hair so she knows how to comb it out neatly, and she can help me trim it, too, since she used to be a hairdresser

>>9665289
And before y'all ask, no, I don't live with her, I'm not a tendie-tard

Getting close to the end of my first cosplay, and I was wondering:

How do you reconcile that you've gained skills by the final parts? I mean, I made the torso/head first, and now that I'm going back to detail I realize that the arms look way better and there's a lot of issue that I notice in the first parts now. Unfortunately, I don't have time to redo the parts before the con.

Do I just suck it up, seal and paint it and finish the costume, or do I just miss this con and try to get the next one?

>>9665338
Pic related, because I'm hella proud of my derp-tech.

Im going to have my first cosplay photoshoot at a con coming up next weekend.

How do I not act 400% awkward in front of the photog? Like, how can I help them out and get the most out of my shoot?

>>9665289
Detangling spray isn't really useful for wigs since it's formulated for hair, which is made of keratin and coated in oils. Wig fibers are polyester, so the best solution for detangling is a bath with fabric softener (wig shampoo optional), and then just slowly working out the tangles by hand after you rinse and air-dry it.

Use an anti-static comb for wigs if you have one, not a brush or plastic comb (though imo brushing is fine, negative effects are only noticeable in the long term). Start at the scalp and work your way down, when you get to a tangle you hook from inside and gently pull it apart. Work in sections going around the wig, pulling the hair up and away as you go down. If you start fucking up, restart yhe section from the top.

Heat straighten and silicone spray if you can manage to completely detangle it. Again, work in sections going around when straightening. This'll give the wig a lot of longevity before it needs to be brushed again.

I couldn't find a hair thread and didn't want to start one for one question any suggestions for a good purple shampoo?

>>9665338
just succ it up

as you gain more skills the difference will be less apparent throughout the course of individual projects

>>9665338
Keep moving forward. As for the con, one of the most important lessons new cosplayers need ot realize is that for the most part no one cares. /cgl is the only place that will tear apart every detail of your costume. But at a con you kind of just forget about your mistakes and have fun. People who recognize you won't even notice.

>>9665413
Practice poses ahead of time in a mirror. Come up with things you might need help and timing for like a dramatic cape flap or a jump shot. If there's a part of your costume that is fussy like a pendant that always flips the wrong way on you or socks that slouch tell them to keep an eye out for those things so they can let you know before shots.

Is this the place to ask "would this cosplay suit me"?

>>9665692
Usually there's a cosplay suggestion thread but it'd still be on topic here.

>>9662390
Does anyone know how I can make the eyes light up for the Star-Lord mask? Im not looking for a kit, im looking to do it from scratch. Im making a Star-Lord mask and I know how to make the lens but I dont know how to make the eyes light up. What materials will I need for this project? Does anyone have a schematic or guide?

>>9665811
Acrylic (colored or tinted film over it) then put a led strip around the edges (not behind). You can also check out cosplayers that made genji or fallout ncr ranger cosplays for similar tricks

>>9665817
What technique is that called? Where can I find out more about it? Would the lights be blinding my eyes?

>>9665607
>>9665621

Right on, appreciate that. Already a big part of this has been to actually ignore imperfections so I don't get caught up in one part and never finish.

Thanks gulls, here's some cheetos.

Anyone know of somewhere I can get a good base rings for Inigo/Olivia's Bangles?

I could make the entire thing out of insulation foam,but hoping there's something I can just add onto

>>9666003
Foam armor covered with gold stretchy fabric would looks really good imo tho.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bMBvX40JTU

>>9665829
It's not a technique.. Just a practise that some cosplayers use for their cosplays. The leds are pointing to the edge of the lenses, so just put some black circle on the inner side and itll be fine. Like i said look up cosplayers that have done genji and ncr ranger and the likes. I didn't do anything similar yet so can't tell you.

How would I go about colouring balls from Walmart? Also possibly adding things to it (like googly eyes)? I've made paper mache sphere heads before but I want to see if this might be a viable alternative. I figure I'll add some supports from the inside to help keep its shape. I wanna use it to make koro sensei's head.

>>9666144
I think glueing some straps of upholstery foam to the inside would be fine and also would be nice to fill up extra space.
You can use rubber cement or contact cement to glue things to it, including upholstery foam.

>>9666150
Thanks for the tip! What about painting it? I'm thinking maybe a layer of plastidip then spray paint?

>>9665577
I ended up using a very weak shampoo-water mixture (like 2 pumps of shampoo) in a spray

I'm only saving it for one more use as a Halloween thing anyway, as I don't suit the character very well

Does anyone here have experience with hand-embroidery? If you don't have a machine, is it a viable alternative to doing something like a small insignia/symbol on a sweater or is it too likely to turn out uneven?

>>9666280
if you can print two mirrored copies of the design and sandwich the fabric between them you should be able to get a very even result, it will just take a long time and lots of patience

>>9666176
Plastidip will surely be a choice yeah. Try the colored plastidips? Also if it needs to be yellow please dont use the black as a base since it's gonna take so many layers to get it to yellow and more layers = easier to break the paint layer

>>9666176
>>9666337
I personally think there's no reason to use any plastidip besides white for cosplay since you'll always be painting over it and can use a primer if need be.

How would I make the head for this guy and see out of it?

>>9666474
Make the round thing at the front transparent? I'm not sure what it's supposed to be but it looks like a lens. You could also use mesh for part of the front panel / lens-knob.

>>9665339
>Lethal League cosplay
my nilla

Any tips for making a summer-y cosplay (t-shirt and shorts) winter friendly?

Can someone explain to me why cosplayer almost always fake leather instead of just using leather?
I am planing to make myself a kratos cosplay out of real leather. My grandpa used to craft saddles and shit for horses and i helped him so most of his tools and some knowledge survived and are ready to be used again

>>9662390
So I've been pretty over cutesy fashion for sometime now, but I still have a ton of my old Liz Lisa and Ank Rouge stuff just hanging out in my closet that I just really wanna get rid of. Do you think that Depop would be the right place to go to post my stuff up or should I head over to Lace Market?

>>9666482
It's supposed to be a safe dial. I considered leaving a small hole in the middle and looking through my phone to see but even then, what would I make the dial out of? I attempted clay but it was a fucking mess.

>>9666501
Because you can't sew it worth shit on a regular sewing machine, it smells, and it's more expensive than fake leather.

One of my friends has been working on a mask. From what I can tell the "original" was done with clay, and she tried to prep it for casting. She made a silicone mold of it and brushed some sort of plastic paste shell on the outside of the mold to keep the silicone mold from warping and stuff during casting.

Only problem is that I guess she fucked something up and only has the floppy silicone mold left. Is there a way she could put that to use? Can't really try making a new "shell" for the mold considering the original isn't there to fill in the mold.

>>9666314
Progress!

..... Until I dropped it on the floor.

>>9666707
Looking good anon. Hope it didn't get too roughed up. How long did that take?

>>9666548
This. I think the cost alone is probably what decides it for most cosplayers. There's no big benefit to using real leather, the main problem with fake leathers is that they just don't last the same way real leather does, but most cosplayers aren't looking for something that will hold up for years and years of heavy use.

>>9666747
Two days. Two fucking days.

And yes, it got roughed up.

I don't even have my wig head at the moment

Does anyone have experience with embroidery machines? I'm having an issue where the needle will not stay threaded after being automatically cut to start a new section! It's beyond frustrating! Everything is threaded correctly, bobbin is good, needle is good, I've seen suggestions to both tighten and loosen the top tension and I've tried both. I'm rather lost since my machine didn't have this issue with previous projects but I've not changed anything, even the fabric is the same.

>>9666707
That's impressive for a wig that long, I didn't think it'd be possible to smooth it out again.

>>9666501
Because it's expensive and visually identical to faux leather (especially to other attendees). If you wanna go hard with real leather for accuracy then just do it. It'll set you apart from other cosplayers and give you bragging rights.

>>9666571
Does she have the original box that the mold was cast into? If not, see if you can make a new one with the same dimensions so it holds its shape while casting. And reminder her not to discard the negative until she knows it will work out.

What are these types of pants called?

>>9666521
LM. Depop is for normies.

So I just bought a long peplum skirt. How to wash/clean it? Can I just pop it in the washing machine with the rest of my laundry?

>>9667306
Errrr, peplum=petticoat. Woops.

>>9666521
I feel like debop is okay? I've sold j fashion on it before, as well as my friends, for more than decent prices too. It might be worth it to test out different items on both and see what you have better luck with.

>>9667209
cargo pants

Kindly requesting tips or tutorials on how to make wigs with a parted hairline like pic related look more natural and softer. Not sure how to go about it.

>>9667324
get a higher quality (lacefront) wig.

>>9667127
The bottom became rather frizzy, and I wish I had a straightener, but I did have to cut some major knots

>>9667343
>>9667324
Ah, no I don't need a lacefront. I meant how to make the parted hair directly on top of the head look a bit more natural (even though it already has a skin top).

>>9667316
Yup, although it depends on the material its made from. Just treat it like any other skirt made from the same material.

>>9667360
What looks unnatural about that? If I part my hair with a comb, that's about what my part looks like.

What's the best way to seal make up and costume blood on a face?

>>9667441
A setting spray? I read somewhere that hairspray could also work.

I'm debating about doing stubble for my character's face. What's the cheapest and best way to do stubble for a character?

>>9667441
Setting spray for the makeup. For normal make-up Urban Decay's All Nighter is good. For the blood, it depends on the blood. Translucent setting powder is probably the best way to go, but some blood never sets.

>>9667451
Eyebrow pencil.

>>9667459
For the eyebrow pencil, should I use a stipple sponge to apply it?

>>9667489
No. You'd use it like a pencil. Look at tutorials for people who draw in their own eyebrows.

If you want to use a stipple sponge, don't get an eyebrow pencil, get matte (not sparkly) eyeshadow or face paint and apply it that way.

>>9667360
impossible without removing your scalp and fusing the wig to your head

there will always be a slight raise in a wig, even with a lacefront

>>9666280

Yes but you'll need practise doing satin stitch (there are lots of tutorials for this). Also look at tutorials from people who make plushies, especially how they add the embroidered eyes.

You'll need felt or another stiff fabric in the same colour as your jumper to embroider the design onto. An embroidery hoop to keep it stable. Good quality embroidery thread such as DMC. You'll also need interfacing if the fabric you're sewing the insignia onto is stretchy.

Doing a backstitch around the edge of the design will help you keep your satin stitches straight.

Are there any good tutorials or resources I could use too learn how to make the Persona 5 protagonist's dagger? If not I'll gladly take any advice anyone here would have to offer here as well as to how and what materials would be best.

So, I'm stuck on making my first prop. It doesn't seem too difficult in theory, but I'm stuck on the steps because I suck.

I plan on using a wooden dowel for the base of my staff, carved insulation foam for the top details, sand that, cover with masking tape and paper mache, gesso then paint. The problem I'm having is with the staff details, though. Would I just be able to create the vertical lines with foam sheets? Should I cover that or just straight gesso and paint?

>>9668658
I'm also not making it 100% like the photo because it's just for Halloween. I'm just doing the upper portion with the twisting branches.

>>9668658
For the vertical lines, I'd be tempted to use wire or something like that. Not everything has to be foam.

While there's only a few days left before Halloween, I'd like to throw together a decent inspector clouseau costume.

I want to apply some eye make-up to give myself dark circles, but I don't know how to go about buying a kit or using it.

Also I want a fake mustache that's more convincing than those commonly found at party city.

im looking for koala ears cant find shit.

or a full koala costume. halp

I need one last piece to my Kintaro Oe costume, and that is the backpack. As expected, this has been the hardest thing to find remotely close to the one in the show.

First of all, most backpacks don't have that flap and clips on them anymore (that was a 90's thing). I found one on amazon that is red (see picture) but there is no black on it, and it has leather straps. I've search all over amazon and other online stores but can't find anything closer than this.

Does anyone know of any backpacks that would fit better than the one pictured? I am planning on checking my local thrift shops for an older-style backpack but nothing is guaranteed with those places.

>>9669067
Maybe grab a Herschel (lots of replicas if you don want to spend $$$)+ paint?

>>9669085
Thanks for the suggestion. That definitely seems a bit better, but I can't seem to find any below 65$. That is a bit more than I am willing to spend.

Accidentally got a twink into Lolita, what the fuck do I do?

So I understand that metal is a no-go for props but is it good for costume?

>>9669166
I guess it is. Adam Savage had a full armor made out of aluminium at SD Comic-Con.

>>9669155
Celebrate...?

what circle lenses should i cop for my froppy cos? i can't tell if her eyes are black, dark brown or a very dark green.

>>9669166
Yeah just don't try to get away with spiky armor that's basically a weapon.

>>9668819
For the dark circles, just get cheap eye-shadow. Apply it sheerly under your eyes. Depending on your skin tone, you might have to use different colors but purple and gray work the best for me.

How should I order from Axes Femme?
I know they have a global site but I can't seem to find the outlet store on that one and I want some items from there.
Is it best to use a shopping service or is this a good tutorial? https://emiiichan.blogspot.be/2015/11/axes-femme-1st-order-how-to-register.html
It just seems kind of weird to write my name in hiragana and am afraid I'm gonna screw it up.
First time doing this and never used a SS

>>9668658
Wire and foam for details, then spray the whole thing with some kind of sealant to give it a uniform finish.

>>9668425
fiberboard or styrene sheets are pretty good choices for a small, rigid prop like a dagger

Im planning on having a hotel room party for an upcoming convention and I was wondering whats usually expected. I dont plan on it getting bigger than 15 people with half of that being friends that are going to the con while the other half inviting some people I meet at the con. We'll have alcohol of course but should we have anything else? Im familiar with throwing house parties with music etc but I havent been to an anime convention or a hotel party. Im assuming it would be similar to normal parties with social interaction, drinking games, but im not sure

>>9669347
If you aren't familiar with signing up with sites like Angelic Pretty and Tenso, I'd suggest saving yourself some time and worry and just go with a shopping service. Chibi Tenshi is great and there's a calculator you can use to estimate your charges.

Making the jacket for a con, and was wondering how to secure the grey strip that runs lengthwise. I opted to do the full buttons to close the jacket, but now I'm wondering how to secure the strip as the material is super light and doesn't really fold down.

I'm thinking of putting in a magnet strip inside of the gray strip, and then putting in another magnet strip on the inside of the jacket. That way, there is no visible harness but it is secured well. It is also easy to take off but stays in place relatively well.

Thoughts?

Is that allowed at cons or do they metal detector your ass?

I'm working on a Link costume, and I am trying to cast rupees with resin, anyone know of a clear drying resin other than cast'n'craft that stuff cures with a bluish tinge to it. It might be good for something else but but not for what I need

>>9669495
Look at resincrafting/crafting thread, they have loads of info.

>>9669480
Wouldn't it just be easier to wrap the edge in a strip of white bias binding, and hand slipstitch it down so the stitching's not visible?

>>9669480
that's beyond unnecessary. just use snaps or velcro

>>9669508
The strip is attached to one side of the jacket (it's asymmetrical), and I need to take it on and off. So basically I need a temporary fastener that makes taking it off and putting it on easy

>>9669543
I thought about velcro, but I guess I just got uneasy about there being half of it on the strip. I guess I'll give it a try, though.

Thanks for the responses

>>9669104
First off, great taste, and second, why not just paint it? Seems easier to just get it done.

>>9668967
pls respond

does that build a bear have koala ears? i might just do that. i want big fucking ears. i mean like fucking huge

I have a white shirt that I want to draw a red design onto... what should I use to do that? just a permanent red marker?

>>9670002
fabric paint and a (freezer paper) stencil. marker will bleed in all directions and then get ruined in the wash too.

>>9669347
I honestly just buy their stuff using fromjapan, that way I can combine it with auctions stuff and/or get it shipped for cheaper since they have SAL and small packet options and will mark down parcel value for my sad canadian ass

>>9669219
pic?

>>9664460
What can I do to widen the shoulder straps? Or should I just make the vest out of foam?

>>9669466
>>9670158
thanks gulls, you are great!

I am an aspiring bodybuilder irl, and want to cosplay tdkr version of bane. The problem with this is that I can not do a good impression of the voice at all. Does anyone know of a bane mask for sale with a built in voice changer that actually works? Or maybe a tutorial to building your own bane voice changer to put in a mask? I'll make the mask and voice changer from scratch if I have to. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Any advice on crossplay with wide hips. Like My hips are very wide and I'm not sure how to proportion my body to look more manly.

Does anyone have ideas on how to go about creating a "hiltless" katana like pic related? I'm assuming the highest quality result would be from shaping a wood plank, but I don't really have access to the tools or workspace to do precise woodworking.

A big problem is that it has to have a gentle curve, so many options based around using a perfectly straight base like a dowel that would give good stability are ruled out since they give unfavorable results.

For example, I've been thinking about using a rigid foam, but I'm afraid the sword I want to make (which is ~5 feet long) would be liable to snap even if I made it in segments that lock together. Otherwise I'd just get an 8x4ft board of insulation foam and cut it out.

>>9670918
A lot of the wood bokkens come with removable plastic hilt guards. Just get one of those and paint it.

ok this is an ongoing problem I've had and I want to know some of your guys' suggestions
my hair is thick and I've tried many shampoo/conditioners but almost every time there's always residue left in my hair
it's disgusting especially when I straighten my hair and I'm left with this white dry shit on my hands, plus my hair looks permanently greasy
I've tried the baking soda thing and it doesn't help that much. the best shampoo I've tried is OGX but even then, it's not always good. the only time my hair is residue free is after the hairdresser fixes it. wat do?

>>9670923
That's actually not a bad idea, now the challenge is to find one that's cheap and long enough for what I need.

>>9671048
Are you using water with the shampoo?

>>9669701
I decided to Go with the cheaper Red one, and Paint it black in the parts that needs it.

Do you have recommendations for Fabric Paint?
I have never painted on fabric before and I don't want something that will just crumble off.

>>9671152
of course

>>9670697
Dude, just take an hour, watch a few key scenes, and practice repetition. It's not a hard voice to do.

>>9671048
Lots of shampoos and conditioners are designed to leave 'residue' on hair to make it shinier and smoother- look for sulphate, paraben and silicone free ones. You can even get clarifying shampoo which helps remove build up, and use that before you switch.

Also it sounds like you need to rinse more thoroughly. I have long hair and I have to spend time rubbing my scalp and finger combing though my hair in the shower to make sure my hair is properly clean. If your water pressure sucks, try taking down the shower head and holding it close to your hair while you rinse to help make the process easier.

I need some help cutting and styling this wig, I want to at least look somehow similar to an Akira/Joker wig (female version)
Any suggestions?
I will be grateful, it's my first cosplay using a wig

I'm just looking for somewhere I could buy a Red Hakama, Some type of Gi, and some Geta Socks for under 80$
I know it's a stupid thing to ask here I think, but what advice can you guys give me?
I can do it on amazon but I'd be waiting til December

>>9667350
I'm back gulls, half tempted to give up on the bangs and just use it for a DR Kirigiri cosplay because fuck man, bangs are fucking hard

>>9672752
Ew fuck that's the grossest filter

>>9672103
Try using scissors.

I recently bought a short, a-line tulle petti for a cosplay but I wont be wearing it until May, is it going to deflate just by being hung up in my closet for a couple months? I don't have any experience with pettis so I have no idea what causes them to lose their poof

>>9669339
I have an olive complexion, but I reckon those colors would be sufficient.

Thank you for the help!

>>9673085
don't hang it up, stuff it into a bag

I needed to get some platform black Mary Janes for a cosplay and I'm so fucking excited to be wearing (kinda) flats. Does anybody know a reputable place to get something like this or similar, all in black, without costing an absolute fortune? All I managed to find so far are cheap knock-offs (debatable quality) and burando.

How would you guys go about making this hat for Gyro Zeppeli? I'm currently thinking of cutting and painting EVA foam for the extra wide and stuff brim but I'm not sure how that would look since it's meant to be age-worn leather.

I don't see myself being able to do this in actual leather.

I am also considering making the hat in cardboard and add sheet vinyl over the surface. tips? ideas?

>>9673273
An*tai*na, but not sure what a fortune means to you

>>9662433
Was it a paid shoot or free? If it was free, just be patient. If it was paid, and they didn’t give an estimate beforehand on how long it would be, wait at least a month. Send a nice message inquiring about an eta on the photos. DON’T BE A DICK. As someone who does both cosplay and photography, if you are a dick, I’ll start doing someone else’s photos first.

>>9665413
Bring a friend. You’ll be more relaxed and they’ll help with posing ideas.
Bring a comb and pocket mirror. Nothing is worse than getting photos back and your wig is a total mess.

Does anyone have recommendations for fabric paint brands?

>>9673286
Search "wide brim bucket hat" on Amazon, find one in a nice color, and just cut the slits into it. They usually come with drawstrings, too.

>>9673398
Make sure it's not puffy or dimensional paint unless you're going for that look. And I'd say avoid the Tulip soft paint because it always seems to have a very small hint of glitter to it, no matter the color, again unless you want that. I personally like the DecoArt So Soft because it doesn't need heat setting and actually dries pretty soft. I've also heard good things about Jacquard.

How can I de weft my netted cap wig? If it were a lace front I would have no problem but I'm worried about cutting the hair apart

>>9673117
wouldn't pressing it down into a bag just deflate it even more?

Are there any people who take commissions for 3D printing?

>>9673722
Different anon here, but surprisingly it doesn't!

I only have organza pettis though, so I can't vouch for pettis made with other materials.

What's the best thing to use to apply fake blood to make it look splattered on a face? Sponges?

Hey gulls whats that material that fluffy socks are made of? I wanna DIY a shirt with a fluffy teddy bear face on it with this fabric but can't figure out it's name to find it on ebay

>>9674705
Are you looking for someone with a printer or someone who can design you a 3d model? I can do both actually, but atm not taking commissions (unless it's not that big).

>>9674831
Take something stiff, like a credt card or cardstock and flick a paint brush towards the surface you're trying to splatter on the stiff surface. Ideally use a brush with some length to it to get good splatter. Do this outside or in a place where you can easily clean the excess splatter (like the shower).

how do arda's silky line fibers feel? I wanted to get a couple for crossdressing and wanted some from epiccosplay because of how soft they are, but they don't have the same variety as arda

>>9676037
I literally just googled 'fuzzy sock fabric'. Google is faster than 4chan, by the way.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenille_fabric

>>9676077
They’re pretty soft I guess. I have a Nina and the material is nice but it still tangles sometimes

>>9676094
I googled first but literally found nothing like the sock fabric on ebay

>>9667324
Go to wig tutorials by black girls, add baby hairs to it

>>9670840
Compression shorts/leggings and straight leg boy pants

>>9672752
Use thinning scissors, not the normal looking kind. Way easier and more pricise way of cutting

>>9676037

It's fleece.

>>9676037
>>9676437
That's definitely not fleece.
Closest I can think of that is easy to find is the fabric you use to make bath towels and bathrobes. It's also known as terrycloth. This isn't stretchy though so the socks are probably made from something different. But the texture is very similar.

>>9676037
It's called Chenille, cotton chenille or soft chenille seemed to get good results

I can't for the life of me find a suitable wig for her. Please help!

>>9677783
Your best bet is to find a mid length, thick heat resistant wig and maybe get some wefts for the bangs up front.

You’d have to style it yourself or get a custom job

>>9677790
Colour wise, would you say I should look for something brown or burgundy?

>>9677797
Depends on your skin tone. Are you doing face paint? If not a cooler chestnut would be better than burgundy straight up.

>>9677800
Yes, I probably will be using body paint

I’ve got the body type for Jack the Ripper, so I’m going to cosplay her. I’ve got basic understandings of how to sew and such, but those “rings” on her hips/ thighs, and the smaller ones on her sides, what the hell would I make that out of? I literally have no clue.

>>9679019
gtfo, like it was fucking necessary to post your ass
to answer your question, make them out of a modeling material like worbla/clay/whatever

>>9679035
Are you going to get angry when I post myself in the finished cosplay outfit too?
Thanks though, I’ll look into worbla.

>>9679044
no, because thats a reasonable time to post your damn booty
youre welcome

>>9679044
Probably just mad their ass doesn't look half as good, desu

>>9679019
Begone thot

I am considering to cosplay Nowi from Fire Emblem, I am confident for my sewing but I'm wondering how I should make her boots. I don't know if I should buy regular boots and cover them with material (like Kamui cosplay shows in her tutorial) or if there is other ways to do it.

>>9681926
I would do it like a boot cover, but the shapes get kinda complicated at the bottom, so maybe it's smarter to just glue them on for better looks.

>>9681926
An idea would be to essentially sew them so you have something like a pair of stockings, then take a pair appropriate of shoes, remove the soles and attach the 'stockings' to the soles with barge cement

Does anyone know of any super light dance tights? I'm NW10 in Mac and all of the dance tights I've found are probably too dark.

I’m a novice cosplayer but I would like to cosplay Narcian from fire emblem. Any tips?

>>9682201
With what specifically?
It's a pretty complex design, so it's going to be hard to give advice if we don't know how you're planning to go about the different parts.

If I were to make an Emil cosplay what could I use to make the head?

I wanna dress as Arai-san

I mean.. it's perfect for the incoming winter season!

I have trouble finding what should I wear for the top.
I mean the rest is pretty easy, a black pleated skirt and some gray legwear I have those already.
But I can't find something that has the fluffy thing on the neck and the puffy sleeves.

I've seen some people using only a regular old blouse but that's pretty lame.
I hope there's an alternative since I can't sew those damn puffy sleeves myself.

>>9682201
The parts and skills you will need.

Leatherwork (belts, which you could maybe buy, and the straps on the legs)
sewing to make the cape, flowy shirt, and gloves.
sculpting- you will need it for the gloves which are fabric but structured, as well as the top bit of armor. You will have to sculpt the armor, the trim, and the filigree-thingies along the ends.
You'll need to mod the boots too.

And finally the belt buckles and the detail on the cape which could be interpreted as embroidery or metalwork

>>9682711
Cape details are a combination of hemming and thin EVA foam, no need to reach into metalworking for something so simple.

>>9682692
I mean, it's literally just a blue blouse with puffy sleeves and a collar made of some kind of wooly fabric. If you can't find a good base then sewing or tailoring are your only options.

Does anyone know what kind of fabric I could use for Todoroki's jacket? I've entertained the thought of like a jacquard/brocade fabric, but I'm also trying to see if there are more plush... striped/ribbed fabrics? Does anyone have any suggestions?

>>9670697
>aspiring bodybuilder irl
u gonna have to do more than aspire to get that big

>>9683306
Looks quilted to my eyes, at least on the left. If you're going more for the look on the right, where the pattern's less distinct you could use a moire/watered taffeta type fabric?

>>9682913
>EVA foam
For the cape? Would that not be a bit stiff and heavy?
I'd have suggested embroidered appliqué patches, like pic related

>>9682711
MB, meant that the character in-world would either be using embroidery or metal bits.

>>9683318
>Eva foam
>Heavy
What? If it's just a thin strip it won't weight much more than the fabric you use for any of the rest of it

>>9683306
This is from the faux medieval credit's scene, right? Look at historical garments for inspiration, this looks kind of like pieced garments from the 16th century.

Anyone gone to a con alone? Did you find a group to chill with? Were you alone the whole time?

Where do you buy skirts? Like pleated skirts and normal long skirts. Where I live women only wear pants and sometimes dresses.

And how do you store a wig while keeping it styled?

>>9683608
My favorite wig storage and transport solution is a sewing machine case. Generic ones are about 20 bucks and you can fit two (or maybe even three) wigs on foam heads in them.

>>9683617
And here's an example of what I use.

anyone bought off romwe before? i keep getting ads for it

So I’m a guy that wants to get into Lolita Fashion. I plan on wearing a face mask since I get a five o’clock shadow instantly. I have a girls ass and hips but I don’t have a chest. I feel like fake boobs are too much, thoughts?

>>9683672
>measure your bust and underbust
>always check the bodice measurements of dresses
>make sure your measurements are about 5 cm under the max so it looks good and relaxed
>under 98cm you're good for a lot of brand stuff.
>between 100 and 110 is good for fully back shirred dresses
>stay away from high waist/babydoll cuts
>adjustable/shirred straps are your friends
>normal waist is good, low waist is probably better since you're tiny
>a few brands with some gud stuff for you: Maxicimam, AP, IW, Lady Sloth, Meta
>cardigans are also your friend
>do not bind. tshirt or minimizer bras make the bust more manageable without wrecking shape.

note that this is a modest fashion so you have to be careful about the stuff you wear.
I have a sizable rack and I'm always mindful that I'm covered, no cleavage, nothing that draws too much attention to my bust. make sure your waist is always defined.

It will take you a while to get it right, because honestly this fashion is not made with large busts in mind. best first step is ALWAYS know your correct measurements, and never squeeze into something too small for you.

>pic related is chubby, but you can see how she's still cute, and rocking a good coord. would look way better with a larger cutsew that didn't hug her so much
also, look at the materials in your current wardrobe. notice what amount of stretch flatters you most. you'll know you dressed well if no one can tell just how big your bust is.
only wear clothes that fit and flatter.

>>9683654
use chicken cutlets. I wouldnt use a full mask, maybe a kawaii surgical mask?

>>9683654
nothing between waist and thighs matter, all hidden by skirts? just use face stickers in photos. do NOT wear boobs. unnecessary.
>unless you're trans
here's a bomb brolita for inspo
another good inspo brolita I can't remember his name but her wears sweet and always covers his face with a victory gesture

>>9683693
nayrt, why is binding a bad idea? Was thinking of getting one for lolita.

>>9683755
unhealthy

>>9683755
it really damages your tissue if you are busty. it's usually okay if you have smaller breasts and bind for butch reasons or something but if you've got like a 4+ inch diff between your bust and underbust don't do it. it looks horrible and square under dresses anyway.
if you can't fit something look for something that fits you better. binding doesn't help you look good and will ruin your boobs.

>>9679044
>>9679067
>trying to defend yourself by obvious selfposting

>>9679019
if you wanted an excuse to post your ass, why didn't you just go to /r9k/?

People into multiple styles- teach me your secrets. How do you arrange your wardrobe? I'm one of those people with a room full of lolita but moving my daily wear to strega/dark mori as its more cozy & suits where I live (rural countryside) also theres a bit of a crossover with some of my more gothic lolita stuff & a lot of my regular normie wear is black with ruffles, lace & velvet/chiffon so its just a matter of figuring out what works, right?

I think I might just pull everything I think will fit in out & onto a rolling rack, work off that for a while, already identified gaps & ordered a few items.

>>9684032
Oodly enough I find myself gravitating towards the more nature kei plain with its long plain dresses, whereas I am lacking in simplicity- everything I have is pretty embellished. I dunno what to do...have a bit of every style? Why is this stumping me so much. I wear a bit of everything in Lolita & have no problem with making up my coords.

If I'm making the dress out of a stretch fabric, what should I use for the gold details on it?

I thought about the embroidered appliques mentioned upthread but I've never used it on stretch fabric, and wasn't sure if fabric paint or anything else would actually work if it's being stretched at the bust and hips.

>>9683311
Oh thank you for the suggestions! I do like the free motion quilted look.
>>9683383
Yeah it's from the manga chapter cover/ fantasy ending credits. I'll also look into that stuff. Thanks for your advice!

Has anyone here ever buy a good elevator shoe/boot for guy? Looking to buy one to get some project going, around 3-4 inch is nice

I need help making these googles for an Aizawa cosplay,any tips?

>>9684885
The shape isn't 90º, but you can use a shoes' box and maybe put one or two door stopper there to make it more than 90º, pic related.

I don't know how clear it is, desu.

>>9684885
My friend, My Hero Academia cosplayer (first time tho) here too. I want to make this guy, but I have no idea how I could make the armor. Worbla look kinda expensive, and EVA foam will probably look like shit.


what do

>>9684201
Do you have a mannequin? You could paint thin layers on the dress while it's on the mannequin and let it dry, use something thin / airbrush paint. Shouldn't crack if you don't have thick layers.

Makeup thread is kill, so I’ve come here instead. What the actual heck is my eye shape? I’ve gone between thinking it’s hooded, sunken, or just plain round, but I have no clue. (Also, apologies for my awful eyebrow...)

Best way to secure shoe covers? I basically have most of a set done for dress shoes (top and sides done, with some overhang at the bottom for securement), I just need to stretch it tight underneath the shoe

I'm thinking lacing a ton of thread under it, or making using fishing line? Maybe just cut out a sole from fabric and then sewing it onto the shoe?

>>9683311
Different anon (and sorry if I sound idiotic) but how do you go about sewing a pattern onto a fabric? Kind of like the quilting look here but like is there a way to maybe sew on piping of some kind to emulaet this look?

>>9685338
Depends on what you're going for. If you're after big, distinct shapes you could try appliquéing the shapes on, and satin stitch the edges of the pieces to get a clean finish. If you're after a pattern of thin lines, especially a complicated one, some sort of braid like soutache would work, but YMMV.

>>9685300
Looks round AND hooded to me.

>>9685692
Thanks for the help! False eyelashes are hell to figure out without any clue

Couldn't see a wig thread so asking here.
Any guides on how to make a ponytail like this one? I need the volume and poof on the ponytail but not on a clip on.
I would buy the tutorial but I've already sunk $80 into supplies for this wig and can't afford it.

This is less of a specific question but at what point do you decide to scrap a project and start again?

>>9684885
I've seen a pepakura model of them floating around if you're not a fan of freehanding them

Where can I go to learn how to make cool suits or costumes? I want to dress up as godzilla

>>9685970
Fursuit thread has some pretty good resources.

>>9685977
Thank you very much.

>>9685965
When it stops being fun.
Or I've hit a wall and can't figure something out.
Or I do something wrong and can't justify the cost of re-doing it.

But only if I'm less than say 1/3rd in I'll scrap it. More than that it'll go on hold, and I'll wait to my love for it comes back to get going again.

Any advice on getting a curved flare on gauntlets? I've searched around and can only find templates for straight flares, and for the life of me can't seem to modify it to get the 3D shape right. How do people get complex curves (i.e., following the subtle shapes of their forearm) in their gauntlets? Any help is appreciated.

Tips for bonding wood to fabric? Tried Hotglue, not in love with the results.

E6000 or modge podge maybe? Or the tiny gorilla glue?

>>9686606
contact cement or woodglue, E6000 might work too

>>9686659
Awesome any brand suggestions or just whatever?

>>9686661
barge is the go to but weldwood has worked fine for me

Need to make a bird plushie. Does anybody have any patterns? Looking for something 3D, like pic.

>>9686126
Model them with aluminum foil to get a rough approximation of the shape and then flatten out the foil piece, cutting notches where necessary so that it can fold back into a 3d form.

>>9687228
whats wrong with this pattern? Seems it has a pattern.

>>9685946
Visit Pisara wigs on facebook, he has tutorials on adding high ponytails with volume.

>>9685970
google

>>9687380
Ah okay! I've done the masking tape on my body and drawing thing, but never thought of shaping with tin foil. Thanks!

I'm looking into buying a cosplay, but I'm worried about my size. I'm quite tall (175 cm), but at the same time very thin and kinda flat (bust/waist/hips 88/65/90 and AA or A cup).
Should I be more worried about the clothes I buy being too short, or too loose?
I also plan on getting into lolita, so the same problem arises.

>>9687625
Crossplaying thread would probably know more about it

>>9687630
It's not my fault I'm flat!
I just don't know if it's better risking too short sleeves, or loose clothes. It might also be a little problematic with long dresses, that should reach to the ground.
I'm usually wearing stuff that looks good loose, but I have no idea about lolita-type dresses.
Thanks, I guess. Will ask there, too.

>>9687555
That's not a pattern anon, that's a pic of finished plushies.

im thinking about buying a caine and 2 wig clips from arda to style a nagisa wig (im opting for caine instead of derek because the fear of having too little hair to work with makes me anxious)

problem is that the wig clips from arda are really pricey imo. is it possible to split one clip? theyre pretty big and i wouldnt need that much hair for his pigtails.

>>9687625
How are you 88 cm but an A cup with a 65 cm waist? You are measuring wrong.

opinions on altering a hairstyle of a character slightly so it flatters your face shape better? nothing drastic like making it a completely different style, but like making side bangs a bit longer, or the wig a bit fluffier, etc.

>>9687792
As long as they're recognizable without needing extremely specific measurements for their hairstyle, I don't see why it would be a problem. Nobody's gonna break out a ruler and start measuring your wig while complaining about inaccuracy.

>>9687787
The image says "sewing pattern" so it sounds like it's taken from a tutorial on how to sew that style of plush.

>>9687789
it's totally possible? coming from someone that's got a 32in bust and 24in waist

>>9687788
His hair doesn't actually have pigtails, those are spikes. I think it'd be easier to just spike up the back of the wig in chunks rather than use clips, plus it would look more accurate.

Also if you're buying from Arda you should probably get Kyle in a monotone blue. Nagisa's hair is cropped really close to his head and cutting a longer wig is going to look awkward even if you do it well. Kyle has longer bangs and hair on top for styling/spiking, and you can just leave the rest alone without having to worry about cutting.

>>9683318
EVA foam is extremely light. 2mm EVA foam sheet should work perfectly for "metal embroidery" on capes or any other clothing. Just do the normal EVA foam process of shaping/sealing/painting and then glue or velcro the pieces onto the cloth. It'll look like metal and weigh nothing.

>>9684885
>>9685176
I'll say right now (As I'm sure pic related will show) I'm no cosplay expert
This was the first prop I made, so hopefully my hassle can save you some headache later on.

There's no real 'scale' to go off of. I work in trades so I tried to draft them as well as I could based on my face. I have different advice based on what you're willing to work with. I tried to do mine with EVA foam and worbla (First time working with it, hence the less than smooth finish)
You essentially need to measure from your nose left/right, and straight out from your ear to find an intersecting point and take the measurements from there. The side going from your ear will be longer. Cut 4 of those triangles and cut an angle on the top piece to accommodate your brow (For me, it was 30 degrees exactly) the bottom piece may not need any angle to stay level on your face. Get a few pieces to function as the bars for the glasses, reinforce them as required and attach the top and bottom pieces. I used an elastic strap to attach them...explaining the side pieces may be a bit too complicated for text. Let me see if I can find my draft prints again.

>>9687866
Except those are pigtails. The character has long hair that's tied up.

Hi there! Novice cosplayer here. I was wondering if anybody has any tips on how to paint the pattern and trim on this skirt here? I want to make sure everything looks uniform but have never done anything like this before.

>>9688325
That’s pretty good, a little sanding would make it 100% next time

>>9688631
>doesn't even have a proper screencap from the game, just this blurry cut off shit
Confirmed for attention whore who doesn't play OW and is only cosplaying D.Va for popularity.

Use a freeze paper template and sponge the paint on.

>>9688894
>popularity
>implying overwatch isn't something literally everyone and their mother genuinely plays already
you're not special

>>9688900
If they actually played the game, it would take literally less than a minute to go take a good screenshot that would show the details much better. They don't even need to own the skin, they could just preview it.

>>9688631
Honestly it would look so much better printed

>>9688908
What on earth does taking a screenshot prove? There's no reason to even take screenshots unless you can take high res pictures or truly customizable characters.
My computer has shit specs, so it's far easier for me to just pull a shitty picture from Google than launch the game and take a shitty picture of the skin. Taking a cap doesn't make you any more of a REAL gamur not like those other attention whores!!!1!1

yo, so im gonna make a gowther cosplay and im having trouble figuring out how im going to make the holes in the center of his shirt and such. can anyone offer any advice(or similar patterns to the top?)
on another note, im having troubl finding a fabric to use on his sleeves. id really rather not see pinstripes on purple fabric myself, im still a newbie to sewing.

I'm trying to get into buying from fril. If I use japonica market as ss, do I have to chose auction or shopping if I want to order from fril.jp?

>>9689280
My suggestion for the holes would be to buy a set of curtain eyelets, like in pic related. There's a nice vid here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV3a92DikEo of how to attach them.
As for the sleeves, I'd personally interpret those as being quite a chunky ribbed knit fabric. If you'd rather them by 'flat' like in the pic, you could try to find a white fabric with thin black stripes (ticking fabric?) and dye it purple, since obviously the black won't take the dye but the white will.

Where can I find a fabric/cloth like Callie's dress? I want to make my own costume, but I can't find something like this.
Can anyone help me, please?

>>9689702
https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Hologram-Stretch-Spandex-Fabric/dp/B00KNB8GPW

http://www.spandexhouse.com/products.php?navId2=289

?

holo black in general is prob your best bet

>>9689702
https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Hologram-Stretch-Spandex-Fabric/dp/B00KNB8GPW

http://www.spandexhouse.com/products.php?navId2=289

?

holo black in general is prob your best bet

>>9688325
Just a tip, but for props that look shiny I would recommend using a glossy, non-metallic spraypaint in the future.

I personally think glossy flat paint looks much better than anything metallic, and brushing will always give you messy results compared to spraypaint. Or at least use sponge brushes instead of hair brushes.

Anyone know where to get fish scale fabric? I keep getting shiny green ones or complete off green ones. Would love to find this exact color, which seems to be a generic green, but not findable on eBay.

*cue cries*

Those shoes. Knee high boots? Thigh highs? Or make them yourself? In that case, how? I've been turning eBay upside down the past hour in hopes to find something that resembles this and that I can continue to work on.

Any tips?

>>9690272
>http://www.spandexhouse.com/products.php?navId2=289

The person who posted right before You linked some fish scale fabric. Not sure if any of it is to your liking, but there are 2 green ones on the last page that might work?

>>9690279
Just get regular boots, then the part that sticks up on the side you can craft from leather or fake leather with buckles, and just strap them over the boots

I placed an order on rakuten for some merch of my husband and the email said "pending shipping rate", how long does it usually take for them to email me back with the shipping fee? It's been over a day now.

>>9689610
thanks senpai

I don't see any dumb questions thread, so I'll drop this here.

I've never cosplayed before, but it's been a dream of mine to cosplay Aigis ever since I was a kid playing P3. Anyone here have an idea of how much it would cost to get her commissioned? I'd be looking to get basically everything but the wig done by someone as I have very minimal sewing experience. I don't even know what to put down as my budget when contacting a commissioner, because I have no idea what's reasonable and don't want to get A) ignored for putting too small an amount down or B) scalped because I'm an idiot and offered way more than it's worth.

Knocking around ideas for a Phos cosplay now that the anime is out. But this hair... should I just spike a vocaloid green wig or try to do something more interesting to create a headpiece that catches light? I feel like the latter has too much potential to look like shit. I do feel like the luminescent gem hair is the really iconic aspect of this anime.

>>9690403
OMG, you're a genius! Thank you thank you! ^_^

>>9690400
That site nailed it on the spot! Thank you so much! ^_^

>>9690644
I think a smart idea would be to approach a custom bodysuit maker, and then all you need is the headphones and the arm thingy. For the bodysuit pattern and printing I would expect about 250eu, for the headphones and arm 100eu if you can find a nice maker. And add the bow and you're done.

Best type of wig for everyday use

>>9690896
use?**

>>9690898
>>9690896
>>9690806
>>9690804
What's with all the visible newfags?
Just a tip, don't use emoticons or trips on 4chan.

>>9690903
>not a newfag
just answer the question

>>9690646
If you're good at sewing I'd say using a cyan version of this kind of fabric would work best:
http://www.mjtrends.com/products.Blue,clear-vinyl-material,Fabric#.Wghc98Zl_IU
Stuff it with something opaque like thin upholstery foam to hide your real hair and attach wig grips to the inside to attach it.
As long as your stitches and seams are neat and you pay attention to shapes in your references images, I think it could look really good.

>>9690906
your question is shit
go to any site that doesn't sell wigs for 'cosplay' purposes.

Didn’t see a suggestion thread in the catalog, so I’ll ask here.

I want my next project to be a hand-sewing nightmare. I’ve done big Armor builds and giant dresses but I really would love to do a ton of hand embroidery. Aside from ‘A Bride’s Story’ (pictured) can anyone recommend a series and character (preferably female) that I could incorporate a lot of hand-embroidery into? Many thanks!

Hi! I have a quick question about how yahoo auctions work. At the end of an auction, does the winning bidder pay the amount of their highest bid, or the highest bid that they've beaten? (E.G. if the current bid is 200, and i bid 300 and win with that bid, do I end up paying 200 or 300 at the end of the auction?)

>>9691008
forgot to mention it's yahoo japan auctions, not yahoo auctions. not sure if it makes a difference or not.

>>9691008
You pay 300, that's how an auction works.

>>9690811
Alright, I'll look into that. Thank you!

>>9690644
Always contact the commissionaire first and ask how much it would cost for whatever level of detail you want, then worry about negotiating it down/removing details to lower the price. Don't tell them your budget, especially don't tell them your budget and say "this is my budget". They want your money, so they're not gonna block you and send their assassins to kill you in real life if you step out of line.

>>9690646
I was thinking about Houseki no Kuni cosplay a while ago and the best looking way would probably be either vinyl fabric like >>9690913 suggested sewn like a plush with some kind of metallic spandex as the "scalp", or acrylic sheets heat formed and glued together to make a solid piece.

Fabric option is going to require some ingenuity to make it stay rigid, but it would theoretically have a bit of flowey-ness to it since the material is soft. Acrylic option would be rigid by nature but a bitch to work with.

Third last resort option would be to get a cyan wig and just hair glue the shit out of it like Steven Universe gem cosplays, with the major downsides being no transparency and obvious hair texture. However, it'd be the easiest/fastest way to get the style and general appearance down.

I'm travelling to a con in a few months via plane and I've never flown with cosplays before. I plan on bringing my NES Zapper for my splatoon cosplay but I'm worried about how it would get through security. Should I keep it in my carry on or should I put it in my checked bag?

I put a preorder in to Angelic Pretty for the latest Holy Lantern release because I'm garbage, said shipping was going to be around late october. It's been "Pre-Order Sourcing from JP" since 7/26

I've never not bought second hand, let alone a preorder and I'm just wondering if I'm being impatient or not

>>9692339
It's a toy, just put it in your luggage.

Can someone help me find these boots? I can't find knee highs in this color, should I just do socks and flats instead?

Any ideas for finding the ribbon/trim for her sleeves? I've been looking on aliexpress and etsy to no avail.

>>9665621
This post should be in the sticky. Literally the most important lesson for a newbie cosplayer. Just fucking have fun.