Questions that don't deserve their own thread.

[Anonymous No.6965324]

>questions not deserving their own thread

[Anonymous No.6965327]

Except that, because I'm first response, I get my own thread for it! Ha-ha!

Okay so where the fuck do you get prescription contacts in styles other than standard vampire/cat/zombie?

[Anonymous No.6965334]

>>6965327
http://www.pinkyparadise.com/Default.asp

there you go.

[Anonymous No.6965340]

I need big black/dark brown contacts for a "doey" look. Big enough to be noticeable but not too big that they become sclera lenses. I am completely hopeless when it comes to contacts so I have no idea where to look...

I am only using them 1-2 times and these ones seemed alright. GEO Ultra CK105 (XCK105)

[Anonymous No.6965344]

>>6965334
Sorry, I should've prefaced that this was for a specific cosplay, so what I need is not just a different color. Whenever I find costume contacts, though, basic Halloween crap is all I can ever find.

[Anonymous No.6965354]

How to make satyr legs without them becoming "bulky" like fursuits? I like the thin look of these ones but they're lacking height/realism. I'm working at drawing up some designs that are both reasonable and safe, but suggestions are welcome.

[Anonymous No.6965359]

I plan on going to NYCC this upcoming fall, and I've decided that I won't be cosplaying because it seems too time and money-consuming to put together a full cosplay, but I would like to wear something that isn't everyday casual wear.
What do seagulls suggest? I thought about lolita but it's just as time and money-consuming as a good cosplay. Fairy-kei, maybe?
I should note that I'm on the taller end and a bit of a landwhale, so that may restrict where/what items I can purchase.

[Anonymous No.6965392]

>>6965354
How much higher do you want to go?! I seem to remember those were made by using a pair of pumps (heel hacked off) then encasing the shoe&leg in spandex, like a giant bootcover. The problem then is that there is no ankle support and since the shoe wasn't designed to not have a heel, all your weight is being pushed onto the ball. Coating the sole in fiberglass resin can help with this, but in the end, if you go too high, you won't be walking for very long.

I've seen them make with boots so the ankle is better supported, but then they usually have a fur coating to disguise the top.

As for realism, it's just a matter of adding details.

[Anonymous No.6965403]

>>6965392

I am fine with building stilts and/or support, but I just want an efficient way to do it to not only reduce the cost of faux fur, but to avoid them looking like thick fursuits. I just got back from /diy/ and they gave me some great tips and blueprints.

[Anonymous No.6965484]

>>6965359
b-bump

[Anonymous No.6965553]

>>6965324
So... Ibuki clearly doesn't wear underwear.
How terrible would it be if I didn't wear any either?
If I don't, I'll make the waist tie elastic and have the bow as a permanent fixture. I may also include some sort of closure underneath the waist band.

[Anonymous No.6965562]

>>6965553
C-string.

[Alexis No.6965567]

I got about a week to make two TF2 Heavy patches.
At the moment I'm looking at gluing and/or sewing felt together but is there a better way to do this?

[Anonymous No.6965579]

>>6965562
I didn't even know that was a thing.Thank you!
Any recommended places to get one from?

[Numbers anon No.6965590]

>>6965562
I learn about new underwear everyday.

[Anonymous No.6965597]

>>6965579
http://cstringbikinis.com/

>Coming Soon!!!! Large Size!!!
Ewww

[Numbers anon No.6965596]

>>6965567
Find two non fray fabrics, cut out the shapes and heat n bond them together for a clean badge.

If you can't find non fraying fabrics, just dab fray check on the ends

[Anonymous No.6965605]

>>6965553
Ibuki, like many traditionally themed cosplay outfits, wears a fundoshi instead of modern panties. The sides of the fundoshi are concealed by her obi, giving the appearance to the modern eye of not wearing any underwear.

Fundoshi are not hard to make or at least approximate (and are actually quite comfortable if made and worn correctly).

See also: Virtually every woman who has tried to cosplay Kasumi from DOA and failed to realize that the fundoshi is an integral part of the costume.

[Anonymous No.6965608]

>>6965597
>http://cstringbikinis.com/
For them FUPAs, you know?

[Militsiya Officer Boris !!pP78TjSIAmJ No.6965610]

>>6965567
There are always a few silk screening/print screening methods out there you can look into, but just for your future endeavors you should look up NeitherSparky on Etsy.

Back when I cosplayed TF2, I bought my Soldier and Medic patches from this person and they were great. I wish you good luck, my friend.

[Anonymous No.6965619]

>>6965605
Ah, thank you! I had remembered seeing this in Kenichi, but I couldn't remember the name. I was going to go with this for accuracy, so now that I know what it's called I'll definitely make one.
Thanks again!

[Nia !!9ULuJn9/+HD No.6965618]

I really want to cosplay a couple of things, but I'm not sure where to go for commissions. I want to commission someone locally, but said girl keeps brushing it off- she needs money, is good at sewing, I thought it would be a good fit.

The only problem with commissioning cosplays online is that I'm SO. FUCKING. TALL.
I've received at least three things in the mail where the bust seams are pretty much at my neck even though for each person I've commissioned, I've given them extremely specific measurements and pressed "I'm 6ft, its really important that this fits my height."

Who do I go to for this commission?
anyone on /cgl/ good at sewing for tall girls and need some cash?

>inb4 "sew it yourself"
I hate sewing. with a passion. so much. and I really respect people who are good at it.

[G !!0KLJYlknxts No.6965626]

What's a good way to pin a jacket to a dress shirt. So far I've been using the collar to good success but it leaves a noticeable hole due to the material. Any alternate techniques I should consider?

[Anonymous No.6965640]

>>6965626
You could add snap buttons sewn in between the collar of the jacket if you don't mind having them on the shirt.

[Anonymous No.6965660]

Would I be able to pass as Hanji if I'm a boy?

A lot of people question her gender so I might be able to get away with it. I'll use some makeup too, of course.

[Alexis No.6965669]

>>6965596
Yeah, that is a better idea than sewing it all. Thanks!
>>6965610
Darn! I was Googling about a month ago to try and find TF2 patches. Didn't even think of Etsy.

[Velociraptor !!KB448Br2gIo No.6965683]

>>6965618
Try asking in the sales threads. It might be a good place to start, at least. I know there are some seagulls around who do commissions though I don't know who. You might even be able to find someone in your area if you're lucky (and you don't live in the middle of nowhere). Do you have any friends who cosplay or do a lot of sewing? You could ask them, though that may be a little awkward since it might feel like you're imposing and they may be reluctant to take your money. Worth a shot though.

>>6965660
It depends on how manly you are, but I'd say go for it. Just do your research on crossplay techniques and make-up and practice applying them.
And I'm like the one person who hasn't seen or read any SnK so this may be a stupid question, but does the character always wear the poncho thing. Because that would make it even easier to pull off.

[Anonymous No.6965693]

>>6965660
Does it matter to you? Just do a good job of it if you do it.

[Anonymous No.6965696]

>>6965683
Not too manly, I've crossdressed before and have friends who can make me look convincingly female so I could give it a shot.
And yeah, I think she wears it for most of the time.

[Anonymous No.6965708]

Is it possible to use boob magic with a bikini top?
Like I can make my boobs look pretty big with contouring/padding/push up bras, but is there some way to do it with a small/bikini top?

[Anonymous No.6965751]

>>6965708
I wish I knew what wizardry they used to make these things.
http://www.vodaswim.com/info/Envy%20Push%20Up%C2%AE

[Anonymous No.6965753]

>>6965708
You can get push up triangle pads, obviously they don't give you quite the same as the contour/pad/push up bra technique but you can certainly get a little out of it.

[Anonymous No.6965761]

where is a good place to buy short school-girl style skirts?

[Anonymous No.6965767]

>>6965751
Damn, that looks like something I need. They are a bit pricey, but might be worth trying... or at least checking out how they're made if I can find a local retailer. Thanks for the link!

[Anonymous No.6965772]

I want to buy a maid costume for a friend, suggestions?

[Anonymous No.6965796]

why are cyperous's gyaru wig caps so small/tight? even the taobao wigs i ordered fit more comfortably...

[Anonymous No.6965800]

>>6965772
Price range? Quality expectation? For sexy times or public times?

[Anonymous No.6965851]

>>6965800
for sexy times, 50-60USD

[Anonymous No.6965858]

>>6965851
http://www.bodyline.co.jp/bodyline/showAll.asp?type=left&subType1=cos&subType2=Mai

[Anonymous No.6965896]

>>6965858
Thanks a lot, do you know if they ship to EU?

[Anonymous No.6965935]

>>6965896
They ship everywhere

[Anonymous No.6966005]

For those of you who have been to both, which is better? Sakuracon, or Fanime? (or just fanime I guess, I'd like to hear about that con)
I've been to Sakuracon for 5 years in a row, but I live pretty much between these two cons and I was thinking I might try to change it up.

[Anonymous No.6966083]

>>6966005
I personally love Sakura-con but give something new a chance! If I could I would.

[Anonymous No.6966465]

best place to get cheap cat ear headband?

[Anonymous No.6966471]

>>6966465
I see a lot on amazon but i can't really tell which would look the best irl

[Anonymous No.6966474]

what's a good shipping service to use on taobao?

[Anonymous No.6966481]

What Florida cons are best? I don't care about drama or anything, just in terms of fun and musical guests.

[Anonymous No.6966486]

Where does one get acceptable fire-arm props? I need a revolver and a pistol so I figured it'd be simple to find a toy and paint over it. Turns out it's harder to find toys that look like similar to the real thing.

[Anonymous No.6966549]

Simple and easy way to dirty up a t-shirt and jeans without using real dirt/grime? I need to look like I've been running around in a post-apocalyptic world, trying to survive. Would eyeshadow work or no?

[Anonymous No.6966566]

>>6966474
Pruany

[Anonymous No.6966573]

My cute asian girlfriend told me you're a bunch of whores who have sugar daddies, is it true?

[Anonymous No.6966590]

>>6966573
yes it is

[Anonymous No.6966596]

>>6966549
You'd need a fuckton of eyeshadow.

I'd recommend washing them in tea/coffee, use a sander or sharp blades to wear them out and tear them up, etc.

I guess you can get bronzer and a few brushes and dust the shirt a bit.

[Anonymous No.6966907]

How do I make a bow that would typically be pinned at the waist of a jsk into a headbow? I've seen a lot of girls do this with their bodyline shit, but I can't seem to find a tutorial for it.

[Anonymous No.6966911]

>>6966549
Anything that'd stain. Tea, coffee, grinding with rock, you can also use dye, food, etc.
Grab the clothes and use them to wipe the floor or clean some vents.

[Anonymous No.6966916]

>>6966907
i think they just slip a headband into the middle part of the bow

[Anonymous No.6966954]

Is there a Canada-specific EGL sale LJ/facebook group?
Is my google-fu weak, or am I just out of luck?

[Anonymous No.6966962]

Can anyone name a pair of circle lenses that enhance dark brown eyes well? Think Kooter's blue circle lenses.
I mean it's not that the majority of circle lenses -weren't- designed to suit darker eyes, I just think finding something that would compliment them more naturally is difficult. Pinky Paradise seems to offer lenses that have an unusual amount of black or hazel highlights, neither of which I feel really compliment chocolate brown eyes without making them look alien.

[Anonymous No.6966972]

>>6966916
should i remove the bit that allows me to pin it on or just leave it dangling there, likely digging into my skull?

[Anonymous No.6966979]

>>6966972
That's your own choice.

[Anonymous No.6966984]

>>6966972
It's on the back of the bow anyways, it won't be near your skull.

[Anonymous No.6967054]

I bought bloomers and they came with 2 nice white bows on pins. what can I do with them?

[Anonymous No.6967129]

How does one keep from sweating so god damn much? I worked too hard on my cosplay to look like I just got out of a pool.

[Anonymous No.6967254]

>>6966962
I'm not sure what you mean. Do you want blue circle lenses or brown? I can recommend http://www.maplelens.com/eos-fay-3-tone-grey/ for a semi enlargement natural looking blue. They say grey, but appear a stormy blue on my dark brown eyes. Hope that helps?

>>6966486
Try a hobby shop. Sometimes the rare hobby shop might have some. Theatre companies come to mind as well.

Now for my question, I'm looking for a dark blonde fingerwave wig for pic related. I've gone through ebay and my usual saved sellers with limited luck. Can anyone recc me a well priced/trusted wig shop that ships to Canada?

[Anonymous No.6967266]

>>6967254
No I mean natural looking brown lenses. I brought up the Kooter example because for awhile nobody could tell if she was wearing circle lenses or not because they blended so well with her natural eyecolor which was blue. They did find out what brand it was but I forget it now.

[Anonymous No.6967300]

>>6967254
>Try a hobby shop

Thanks for the advice. The only hobby shop I have happens to have toy guns, they're child sized and not exact but I'll keep it in mind. I hope there's other alternatives

[Anonymous No.6967308]

What kind of character would an Amputee Cosplay? [No Arms, not even stubs]

Katawa and Homestar are already out, trying to get ideas.

[Anonymous No.6967316]

>>6967308
Elfen lied.

[Anonymous No.6967326]

>>6967308
You can do a joke cosplay from Homestuck, but that might get the Homestuck fans excited.

[Anonymous No.6967334]

If I have honey blonde hair, would that look totally stupid cosplaying as Taiga from Toradora who has a milky light brown hair color?

[Anonymous No.6967353]

>>6967334
It'd need to be a few shades darker, yeah.

Also, if you're going to cosplay without a wig, you better have all that volume that Taiga has.

[Anonymous No.6967374]

>>6967308
Please do a Calne Ca Miku,
You can fabricate attachable arms (and legs if those are gone too, all the better)

[Anonymous No.6967910]

>>6967308
Edward Elric
Liquid Ocelot
J. Walter Weatherman

[Anonymous No.6967916]

>>6967308
It's funny because it's probably not true.

[Anonymous No.6967940]

>>6967916
Yeah, I just realized there's no way they typed that post out by themself.

[Anonymous No.6967960]

I really want to make realistic wings that can fold, but I can't think of a character with wings that aren't stylized to the point of being stupid. Any ideas?

[Anonymous No.6967964]

>>6967916
My brother wants to come along with to a con so I kinda asked for him obviously...

I don't think anything that involves amateur constructed prosthetics a good idea in a crowded place.

[Anonymous No.6967971]

>>6965324

So I have an "Epic" Persephone wig.
http://www.epiccosplay.com/36-straight-black-long-cosplay-wig.html

And I wonder.....

What would be the best way to style the front to look like sailor mars??

[Anonymous No.6967980]

Does anyone know how to deal with an itchy wig? it's mostly around the forehead, I wear a wig cap and everything, the wig is perfect, but wearing it is a bit of a pain.

[Anonymous No.6967991]

What's your favorite act so far on America's Got Talent '13? :-)


Seeing as this board is mostly weeaboos & yellow fevered women, I'd say the answer's gonna be Kenichi, or if you lack any sort of taste at all, the Hawaiian dance trio.

[Anonymous No.6968000]

>>6966481
Fun-wise, Megacon is always a blast; panels, meetups, the costume contest, the Dealer's Room, everything's fun. Metrocon is also good, more anime-oriented but that's not usually a problem, plus Tampa is a pretty city to visit.

Supercon in Miami had a music festival this year (and maybe previous? I hadn't been since 2010 before this past weekend), which judging from the snippets I heard was pretty good. It's also pretty fun, more of a "family" con in the daytime with lots of guests and cool events, with more "adult"/18+ things after-hours (there was even a Boku no Pico showing lol).

Smaller cons throughout the year are always fun, too; I enjoyed Shadocon for all its backstage dramu, and if you can make it to the panhandle, Destination Anime was pretty fun times this past year.

[Anonymous No.6968163]

>>6967254
I've got a couple of hair pieces from this place and never had any problem with them. And they ship to Canada.
http://search.wigs-us.com/search?storeid=*14884f2daaea409600055d59&search_field=fingerwave&x=21&y=11

[Anonymous No.6968173]

>>6967980
I use vaseline around the area where the ends of the wig cap are. Also, nylon tends to be less itchy.

[Anonymous No.6968174]

>>6965324
Anyone have any book suggestions for beginners learning how to sew? Or just any suggestions at all?

[Anonymous No.6968771]

This is kind of a vague and open question. But how do you even Kyoko's jacket.
I trust my ability to make a skirt and bodice, but I've actually never made a jacket before, surprisingly to myself. So I'm kind of fucked.
I've been looking around the internet and all, I see suggestions for horsehair in the bottom hem, but that's all I've really worked out. do I put buttons in the front? Should I fake the buttons in favor of a zipper on the back/side? I've seen most with princess seams that get cut off by the opening. How do cut the front opening? Is the skirt gored or flared or whatever on all the seams?
Basically I need help on the shape of the pattern. I figured you all might be good at this.
Also: I got some black boots at Goodwill for $5, can I just spray paint fake leather or what?
Thank you for reading.

[Anonymous No.6968793]

>>6968771
If you spray paint it, even with sealing, I imagine that it will crack and wear and look gross on high stress areas. But I guess that's true on any painted footwear, but I feel that it would be even worse on leather with spray paint.

I would actually recommend Krylon, since the factory seal on fake leather is practically plastic, itself.

[Anonymous No.6969210]

What's a good way to make your face look dirty without just wiping mud all over it?

[Anonymous No.6969221]

>>6969210
Make up noticeably darker and contrasting to your own skin tone.

[Anonymous No.6969230]

>>6967991
Jimmy Rose of course, I cried all the way through his audition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uALyCLBnv20

Captain Explosion is a close second but he didn't make it tru unfortunately.

[Anonymous No.6969232]

How taboo is it to have pantyhose that are slightly, but noticeably darker or lighter than your skin tone?
I've always thought it was tacky, but a friend said she's never thought it was a problem.

[Anonymous No.6969244]

>>6969210
use shit

[Anonymous No.6969302]

Do you need to hem leather and vinyl?

[Anonymous No.6969530]

>>6967991
Captain Explosion was the best.

[Anonymous No.6970002]

>>6969302
Please do. It'll still be a raw edge, whether or not it's fraying, but you only need to fold it over once.

[Anonymous No.6970051]

>>6966549
Powdered cocoa instead of dirt. You can also brush it on instead of using eyeshadow on your body for grime. You will also smell delicious.

If you want small holes, shoot it with a bb or pellet gun. Or you can carefully cut out holes and pull the edges to fray it. It will help if you wash it and dry it after you cut the holes to fray the edges.

Water down some acrylic paint and splash it on if you want something that you won't have to re-dirty each time you wash and wear t.

[Anonymous No.6970157]

I'm going to be cosplaying Mikuo Hatsune in a Love Is War outfit. However I'm trying to decide whether to buy leather gloves in turquoise, or get some satin gloves. Suggestions? The Leather gloves look 'better', but theyre a little darker than the other turquoise parts in the outfit. The satin is the exact same color, but they don't look as great.

[Anonymous No.6970161]

>thinking your question doesn't deserve a thread

low self-esteem much?

[Anonymous No.6970167]

Where in the hell were all of these photoshoot/backdrop rooms at AX?

was it set up in some corner of the exhibit hall, I never saw it

also, not that I looked very hard, but where was the photobooth? same area?

sorry for tiny image

[Velociraptor !!KB448Br2gIo No.6970180]

>>6970167
They were in the entertainment hall with all the gaming stuff. It was on the left side (when you enter). The cosplay photographers' setup was there, too. And past that was the cosplay repair station and dressing rooms. I only knew because I had to be there for a LWA meetup on Friday, otherwise I probably never would have found it. This was my first AX and I kept getting lost.

[Anonymous No.6970196]

>>6970180

Thank you!!, Yeah It was my first time with a badge that wasn't exhibit hall, so I was getting lost allot too, I could barely find my panel rooms, so I was pretty unenthusiastic about going on a quest to find anything else. I hope they do it again next year, it was a really cool idea, I had no clue they were going to go that far with it

[Anonymous No.6970212]

>>6965618
You could enjoy this Nia. I gave a shop my custom measurements- 6'2", 36-27-35, and I got a monstrosity. Thank goodness I got more material than I need than less, but those Chinese people must think I'm nine feet tall. Bass is for size comparison.

[Anonymous No.6970241]

>>6970180
See, this is why you ALWAYS check the gaming hall, even if you're not going to play any games.

[Anonymous No.6970245]

>>6966486
Not really, you just need an airsoft gun. Make sure to disable it/render it inoperable if you take it to a con.

[Anonymous No.6970259]

Hello cgl, I was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem I am having! I have received a wig, and unfortunately the stock photo was a bit different than the wig I received because the wig I got has this really ugly bright yellow tint to it. I was wondering if there is any way I could possibly make it less bright of a yellow without dying it? Any help is much appreciated! :)

[Anonymous No.6970550]

>>6967960
Davesprite or bec noir from homestuck if you're willing to go down that road.

[Anonymous No.6970562]

>>6967991
Capt. Explosion

[Anonymous No.6970600]

>>6970562
>>6969530
>>6969230
What

/r/ing video.

[greenranger !!rEkSWzi2+mz No.6970788]

Is jesica nigiri normally so sexual?

I just saw here at avcon and noticed how intense she was on stage,

[Anonymous No.6970862]

>>6970788
Filthy, filthy whore.....

[Anonymous No.6970892]

>>6965354
>Posting anything from Kanti-Kane
You realize that everything that girl makes falls apart, right? She made a Happy Mask Salesman costume for my friend. Things were constantly falling off during it's first use, and it fell to pieces as soon as he tried putting it on for a third time. Don't take any advice from her shit tutorials.

[Anonymous No.6970936]

>>6970600
here you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES8hYuHJKvY

[Anonymous No.6970956]

>>6970788
I heard she actually has pre-marital relations with men.

Makes me sick.

[Anonymous No.6970986]

EGL question!
I ordered a bangle from a girl on the sales comm last Friday. She said she would send it out Monday. Okay, cool. Monday comes and goes, as do Tuesday and Wednesday. Finally, on Thursday she writes me and apologizes, saying she sent it that day and gives me a tracking number. Up until today, tracking has shown me that it's only received electronic shipping info. I figured it was just a glitch until today, when it tells me it's just left California. Is the post this shitty in CA? Does this warrant Neutral feedback?

[Anonymous No.6971031]

>>6970212

A 6'2" female...marry me please.

[Anonymous No.6971069]

>>6970986
Are you ordering the bangle for an event and did you tell her you needed it at a certain time before the sale? Did you agree on a shipping date before you paid? If not then wait til you receive it and if there's nothing else wrong then it's not enough for a neutral. You can dock points off for shipping but the feedback would still be positive.

[Anonymous No.6971079]

Okie doke. I don't buy from the comm that often, so I dunno how strict ratings are. Thanks for the input.

[Anonymous No.6971082]

>>6971079
meant to respond to >>6971069

[Anonymous No.6971529]

What kind of underwear should you wear when crossplaying?

polite sage

[Anonymous No.6972260]

Are there going to be any more Madoka Magica anime episodes? I know about the films and manga spin offs, but I really want to know if the anime is over or not.

I wanted to ask /a/, but I think it's kind of a stupid question and I don't want to be raked over the coals for it.

[Anonymous No.6972266]

>>6972260
Here let me google that for you.

[Anonymous No.6972289]

Quick question seagulls

I'm female, 6'0, and have broad shoulders (people have asked me if I was trans before...) and I want to know how my build would translate to cosplaying this character. I really don't want to cosplay someone that isn't physically 'ideal' for me.

Also can anyone recommend some tall female characters I could cosplay?

[Anonymous No.6972293]

>>6972266
I did google and all I found was about the films and manga. What am I missing? I know I am stupid.

[Anonymous No.6972306]

make-up for a jew nose? it's not wide, i just have a really long bridge with a "bump" on it.

[Anonymous No.6972309]

>>6972289
Fuckin' do it, the Major is a beast.
Mikasa from Attack on Titan, Vi from League of Legends come to mind with hardass gals.

[Anonymous No.6972310]

is this board like full of grills?

why don't you like me? ;(((

[Anonymous No.6972311]

>>6972306
You need to put a slightly darker color on the bump or make the surrounding area lighter. Create a shadowy effect.

[Anonymous No.6972318]

>>6972310
You're probably overweight, pimply, unattractive, incompetent, unhygienic, sleazy, poor, dull, and/or annoying.
Judging by how you typed that, you're provably annoying at the least.
Also, lack of confidence must be the most unattractive thing out there besides your mother.

[Anonymous No.6972325]

>>6972318
I am typed like that because I am intoxicated.

I am not overweight, or unhygenic - those other things fit me though.

oh well I am no a hypocrite I don't find ugly annoying girls desirable either

;_;

[Anonymous No.6972331]

>>6972325
>am typed

damnit

[Anonymous No.6972333]

>>6972325
>am typed

actually giggled, that's fucking adorable

[Anonymous No.6972338]

>>6972333
you made my night thanks

[Anonymous No.6972350]

>>6972293
Why do you think we will be any kinder than /a/ for your stupid fuck question?

[Anonymous No.6972388]

>>6972350
I was just hoping someone on /cgl/ might know...

[Anonymous No.6972404]

>>6972388
But how does it even pertain to /cgl/?
Oh, that's right! It doesn't.

[Anonymous No.6972791]

>>6972289
There's probably a few characters from Claymore you could do.

[greenranger !!rEkSWzi2+mz No.6972996]

>>6970862
>>6970956
So it was just a freak occurrence then.

[Anonymous No.6973441]

Can I bleach interfacing?

[Anonymous No.6973498]

If my JSK has white lace but I have cream accessories (parasol mainly; recently found the perfect one) would it still look good?

[Anonymous No.6973596]

How do I get blood stains out of a white shirt?

They're drips of stains at random places in the middle of the design. It's harder than throwing it in bleach or something.

[Anonymous No.6973821]

if there's already a "what can I use this for" thread floating around somewhere, I'll delete this and repost it there
are there any characters that don't require too much skill in costuming that I could use this for? the gender really doesn't matter, and I'd definitely watch/play/read/etc the series to decide if I actually liked the character enough to cosplay them as long as it's not terribly complicated to make

>>6972289
>>6972791
seconding the Claymore suggestion, you could also try Erza from Fairy Tail or Sakaki from Azumanga Daioh, although for Sakaki you'd probably be more recognizable with the rest of the group

[Anonymous No.6973829]

>>6973441
..it comes in white.

[Anonymous No.6973830]

>>6973596
>blood stains
wat

[Anonymous No.6973832]

>>6973821
>contemplates saying Dave Strider

Okay yeah, Dave Strider. If you're up for it. There will be a bunch of Daves at any given con. Also you should probably read homestuck in that case.

You could also try R63 Panty, but I can't really think of any other easy blondes off the top of my head.

[Anonymous No.6973840]

>>6973830
Nosebleed and no tissues sucks ass.

[Anonymous No.6973844]

>>6973832
ah well thank you anon, but I've already done a couple of closet cosplays in the past and I want to step it up a bit in terms of difficulty while not going overboard. sorry for not being very clear on that in my post!

[Anonymous No.6973858]

So, dude here. Stuck on deciding my first cosplay. Need ideas. Anyone?

[Anonymous No.6973875]

>>6973858
Give us some pointers.
>Height
>What genders are you willing to do
>What genders can you get away with
>Do you have ANY experience in per example sewing or crafts?
>What mediums
>What genres

[Anonymous No.6973884]

>>6973875
>6'0
>Male
>Male (square jaw+broad shoulders)
>I sewed a button on once
>Videogames, anime
>Pretty much anything

[Anonymous No.6973887]

>>6973840
Too much blow.

[Anonymous No.6973890]

>>6973840
>so rori
I feel you anon.

[Anonymous No.6973892]

>>6973875
>What genders
There's only two, silly SJW.

[Anonymous No.6973903]

How do I into crossplay? My shoulders are kinda wide and my voice is deep...

[Anonymous No.6974008]

>>6973892
Some people can do one gender + androgyne or nonspec characters but doing full on crossplaying isn't working.

>>6973884
How about one of the army guys from FMA? If you're willing to learn to sew you should probably be able to find patterns for the coats since it's a bit older.

>>6973903
Lrn2 makeup. Watch Ru Pauls dragrace, observe female body language and take notes. Check MTF passing guides, chose a costume which accentuates your more feminine/less masculine traits. Shave and pluck.
Quicktrick: cosplay someone from the eighties. Suddenly wide shoulders are no longer a problem.

[Anonymous No.6974122]

>>6972289
Excel or Hyatt from Excel Saga.

[Anonymous No.6974131]

Where can I get a good, cheap petticoat fairly quickly? I've heard Vivicore is okay, which one is best?

[Anonymous No.6974148]

>>6974131
if its for cosplay there's a costume one on amazon that's pretty fluffy albeit short
I don't remember the brand but its the one that makes all that Halloween costume stuff

[Anonymous No.6974153]

>>6970936
Holy mother of God.

Are you a fucking redneck or what?

[Anonymous No.6976061]

Any suggestions on dye I could use to achieve this colour?

I have had bright, intense red for a while but I want to go darker but I'm unsure what dyes to use. I can't seem to find a dye that is dark enough.

[Anonymous No.6976242]

I need to know a good website for buying thigh high socks. (preferably not taobao or ebay)

I was pretty sure there was one called "sockparadise" or something, but Google isn't helping me at all.

[Anonymous No.6976248]

>>6976242
Sockdreams! Ships out of Oregon.

[Anonymous No.6976254]

>>6976242
Oh, I found it. It was SockDreams. Was probably just getting confused with PinkyParadise.

[Anonymous No.6976256]

>>6976248
Thanks!

[Anonymous No.6976359]

>>6976061
You could look probably look for burgundy dyes instead of red. Sometimes it looks more purple, sometimes more red.

[Anonymous No.6976360]

I have a round face and (if it makes much of a difference) a somewhat large nose.

What short haircut would flatter me best? I trust you all better than /fa/.

[Anonymous No.6976476]

What accessories would you guys recommend to liven up a standard black jsk, black blouse, black shoes gothic lolita coord? I was thinking about going with some fake pearls but IDK. If it helps the JSK I'm wearing is a really sweet black non-print BABY JSK.

[Anonymous No.6976640]

>>6976061
>>6976061

That red might be a combination of Photoshop and studio type lighting to get that red.

Try mixing red and brown to get your desired color.
maybe 2/3 red 1/3 brown. I dont know any dyes in particular but probably something along the lines of what you're using.

[Anonymous No.6976652]

>>6973498
a-anyone...? ;_;

[Anonymous No.6976673]

>>6973498
>>6976652
I imagine it would look weird.

[Anonymous No.6976683]

>>6976360
I have the same features. DO NOT go for a bob with a straight fringe (i.e. Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction). You will look rounder. Go for hairstyles beyond the jawline and a side swept full fringe instead.

[Anonymous No.6976685]

>>6965344
so what exactly is it you need that's more complicated than just colours? we can't help you unless you say something.

[Anonymous No.6976733]

>>6967308
Homestuck, definitely. The Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail? Strength from Black Rock Shooter if you're good at props, since she has massive prosthetic arms that ordinary arms are deliberately unable to fit into. Small stubs though.

How about Jenova's body from Final Fantasy VII?

[Anonymous No.6979501]

If I am going to crossplay something, and need to tuck but don't want to, is it acceptable to wear skins/sporting pants underneath? they seem to hide a bulge pretty well. Any insight to this?

[Anonymous No.6979747]

>>6979501
If you're wearing a poofy dress or skirt, that bells out at the waist and has a hoop skirt of petticoat, not really cause no one going to be able to tell.

If you're wearing pants, a mini skirt, or anything tight past the waist. Then yes, yes, yes, yes!

This is essentially the male version of "I'm going to crossplay, but don't want to bind my breasts, is this acceptable?"

[Anonymous No.6979748]

where to find lolita domme

[Anonymous No.6979753]

any places to get old (vintage) japanese fabric/kawaii fabrics?

[Anonymous No.6979781]

Where can I find corsets that go underneath jsks?

[Anonymous No.6979809]

What is dickcheese and how does it work?
Also, how do I make polystyrene and its edges smoother?

[Anonymous No.6979819]

>>6967308
What on them is amputated

[Anonymous No.6979823]

>>6979819
Ignore me I can't read

[Anonymous No.6979852]

>>6967308
Elfen Leid's Nana has no limbs, with prosthetics for each. Rei from Evangelion with any missing limb is at least plausible.

In Adventure Time, the episode where they go into Marceline's memory, there's like an old man with no arms that's her spirit guide or something.

[Anonymous No.6979853]

>>6979747
right, thanks. it will probably be the former due to my body frame etc

[Anonymous No.6979897]

>>6967308
Seconding Black Knight! Also, a Diglett gijinka?

[Anonymous No.6979934]

Posted this in the wig thread but it seems pretty dead.

there ANY way to do this with a wig? Even if it ruins the wig. I cant think of a way to secure it to my head well enough. Even if it involved tons of tape, i'm down for anything.

[Anonymous No.6979949]

>>6979934
Do what exactly? Wear it in water? If that's all just buy a lace front wig...derp.

[Anonymous No.6979956]

Just curious... What would you guys wear to an outdoor concert? Lolita, or regular street clothes?

[Anonymous No.6979968]

>>6979956
What sort of outdoor concert?

[Anonymous No.6979972]

>>6979949
Do the water hair flip, plus the weight of the water, It takes a decent amount of force to flip your hair like that, and I need to do it with a wig. I have no idea how to keep the thing on my head.

[Anonymous No.6979974]

>>6967308
Hm, what hasn't been suggested... Rayman, Mr. Saturn, Shmoo, the cloth people from Journey, any given Goomba or Bob-omb (Bobbery would be pretty rad). Any given Homestuck would be easiest, although the gijinka Diglett sounds pretty charming.

[Anonymous No.6979980]

>>6979949
Pretty sure they mean the whole wet hair flip thing in picture

[Anonymous No.6979982]

>>6979753
Usually they're already assembled into kimonos and obis, keep that in mind for your search. I see the occasional sewing blog mention their latest project is from an old kimono, so presumably taking them apart is pretty guilt-free.

[Anonymous No.6979986]

>>6976061
My ex-mother-in-law covered her grey with that shade, the brand was something you could get at Wal-Mart. Clairol? Though I also vaguely recall a gold box....

[Anonymous No.6980342]

I lost both my auctions, and Japonica haven't emailed me yet. Do they wait until the auction closes?

[Anonymous No.6980375]

Has anyone ever received a message on cosplay.com about women's wrestling when they have nothing to do with women wrestling in their profile? I'm so confused.

[Anonymous No.6980847]

>>6979982
thanks, i will. i used to live near a place that sold resale cheap kimono etc but i'm not sure where to look here. it will probably be good for sashiko too (pic related- : D)

[Anonymous No.6980899]

>>6968174
http://www.amazon.com/Readers-Digest-Complete-Guide-Sewing/dp/0895770261/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1374123561&sr=8-2&keywords=readers+digest+guide+to+sewing

[Anonymous No.6981411]

Okay know you guys hate closest cosplays and all.. but i'm gonna go out and buy the right clothes for these 2 cosplays and then make them work outside as well probably. I'm doing it for my girlfriend, so i don't have neither the time or the skill to make them myself.

so basically my question is, what type pants should I get for these 2. its a fairly basic question, but if its outside of the basic wear im clueless. so could anyone throw me some advice? I was going to use something like semi-formal pants for dell and maybe a type of sweats for yowane.. but wanted to know if you guys had better advice.

[Anonymous No.6981434]

>>6980342
If they're online and there's still time before the auction closes, they'll e-mail you and ask if you want to increase your bid (you can try emailing them to let them know so when they log on they'll do it automatically)

Otherwise if it's out of time, basically same, they'll log on within 24 hours and automatically refund you. I know sometimes girls e-mail them before this happens to ask them to use the money to bid on something else.

[Anonymous No.6981903]

>>6967308
ilena from claymore

[Anonymous No.6982117]

More of an opinion question

With school uniform cosplays, penny loafers are more accurate for shoe wear, but I'm partial to buying mary-janes because I think they'd look cuter. Yes/no? Thoughts?

[Anonymous No.6982180]

Am I gonna get shot at SDCC if I bring in an inoperable toy gun with the orange painted over? Or what if I paint over the orange, leave in the plug at weapon check, and then pop it out afterwards?

Not a big deal, just curious with what's reasonable. Never brought a firearm or any weapon, for that matter, and the weapon policy is pretty lacking.

[Anonymous No.6982188]

okay so i'm cosplaying shinji ikari, and i know it's a ridiculously simple costume.

as for his shoes, i got basic white chuck taylors that have a red and blue stripe. what i wanted to do was paint the middle part light gray and...idk what to do about the stripe, because i feel like it'll look obvious that i painted that part, but i wanted to get rid of that.

is it even worth it? should i just leave well enough alone?

[Anonymous No.6982375]

>>6982117
why are you cosplaying if you just want to cherrypick what details to cosplay

[Anonymous No.6983206]

>>6981903
Or pretty much any Claymore character since they all get their limbs chopped off at one point or another.

[Anonymous No.6983211]

What do I wear to a rave with Japanese club icons like SiSeN playing?
What should I expect to see at said rave? What should I be prepared for?

[Anonymous No.6983225]

>>6982188
Honestly, I doubt anyone would notice.

[Anonymous No.6983229]

>>6983211
Investigate Cyber Goth labels, Cyberdog is a big one. Cryoflesh is an okay site to pick up stuff. Expect cybergoths/goths at a party like that. Use sisen and company as a examples to figure out an outfit.

Anyone who's more familiar with Cyber labels feel free to add to this, I only am familiar with Cyber stuff thanks to my industrial clubbing ex.

[Anonymous No.6983315]

Where can I get a really good Sailor Moon wig? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[Anonymous No.6983331]

My older sister is looking for a way to launch her photography career to make some money, and she's done several shoots under different companies, but is also thinking of being a photographer at an anime convention, or for a private cosplay shoot since she loves anime and the time people put into intricate cosplays.

Basically, does anyone have any recommendations for her if she wants to make money off of anime cons/cosplayers via photography? Would that generate some sort of income and make her a bit well known? And will it benefit her career/resume?

[Anonymous No.6983334]

>>6983211
takuya angel

[Anonymous No.6983368]

>>6983331
You must have missed the time when tumblrites were flipping their shit over photogs charging money for shoots. 'Course, if it's a private one and you have an impressive portfolio you may be able to generate some sort of profit but definitely not a fixed income or anything. I don't know how photography resumes work so idk. I always assumed if you were into the artsy stuff you lugged a portfolio around and showed people your work to get hired. Ignorant, but whatever

[Anonymous No.6983377]

>>6983331
Unfortunately there's not really much of a career in cosplay photography. You might be able to get a little bit from doing private shoots, but people won't book with you until you've built up a reputation within the cosplay community. She'll have to do a lot of free shoots, document things like the masquerade etc. and upload the photos to sites like flickr in a timely manner so people start to recognise her name. Maybe get some friends to do a private shoot with her for free so she can also post a nice set for examples of what she can do with a private shoot. It will take a bit of time to build up her name, and even after she has done, she won't be able to charge a lot of private shoots as a lot of cosplayers just don't want to pay. Some might be happy to pay a high price, but most people won't, which sucks for photographers but is basically why you can't make a living just doing cosplay photography.

[Anonymous No.6983545]

>>6983331
You're not gonna make money off of cosplay photography for two reasons

1. Cosplayers have no idea what makes a good photo so they are easily pleased with random hall shots.

2. Many great photographers take cosplayers photos and hold photo sessions for free.

[Anonymous No.6983611]

>>6981434
Well, they never asked me if I wanted to increase my max bid (they had like three days to do it in), but I wouldn't have done anyway, so I guess if I don't have a refund by Monday I'll drop them a line. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.6984342]

I have a simple design I need on a shirt but I don't want the iron on thing. I tried it, it looked tacky. Suggestions?

[Anonymous No.6984437]

Anyone have any luck with those neck/jaw slimmers? I am cursed with baby face, and would like to get a better V-line.

[Anonymous No.6984479]

>>6984342
Try fabric paint.

[Anonymous No.6984481]

What type of clothes should I get as a Metro 2033 Ranger?

[Anonymous No.6984538]

is shiny fabric for cosplays always frowned upon? what if it's 100% silk? I'm using it for yukata but it honestly looks the same as synthetic satin to me so I'm wondering if I'll be judged

[Anonymous No.6984542]

are Oxford shoes okay to wear with classic lolita?

[Anonymous No.6984579]

>>6984538
Shiny fabric doesn't photograph well.

>>6984542
Depending on if they match your coord, yes. More of a casual look in my opinion though.

[Anonymous No.6984733]

>>6984538
Shiny fabrics don't photograph well, and they don't look anywhere as clean as matte ones.
And please, holy shit, use cotton not silk for a yukata. Even if it was a fancy kimono, the fabric shouldn't be shiny at all.

[Anonymous No.6984740]

ok, I know I;m going to sound like an idiot, but, I heard people that talk about a shipping service called Pruany, and I was wondering how and where to use it...

[Anonymous No.6984889]

>>6983315
You can't, sorry. They are all terrible. Even the ones people make. If I see one more Usagi with buns on the side of her head I'm going to cut a bitch I swear to god.

[Anonymous No.6984896]

>>6984740
Erm, that's for Taobao, no? We have a thread and FAQ just for that, I recommend checking it out.

[Anonymous No.6984901]

About how many grams does a short wig weigh? As in around chin length, up to above shoulder length.

[Anonymous No.6984976]

>>6984733
It's really non-traditional and I'd hesitate to even call it a yukata, it's more japanese-influenced than anything. I might be kind of screwed because I already bought the fabric. One of my colours is hardly shiny at all, but the other honestly just looks like common satin. The only time I've seen this costume look nice is when it was made with slightly shiny fabric so I don't know, I kind of wish I got more of a sateen though, or some kind of jacquard. Shit.

[Anonymous No.6984994]

>>6984976
Use the shiny shit for lining

[Anonymous No.6985005]

>>6984994
it was kind of expensive, i have cheaper stuff for lining.

[Anonymous No.6985047]

I'm fat, female, have a few rotten teeth and I have scars all over me. Pretty average looking otherwise. I'm looking for weird characters and creatures, here, ones that'd fit the bill of my aawkward ppearance as I have described

[Anonymous No.6985088]

>>6965761
Buy a skirt that looks like your desired school girl type. Make sure it has an elastic waistband or buy it a little bigger than you need so you have some give at the waist. Then roll it up until it's as short as you want. If it looks like the one on the left, do it again.

[Anonymous No.6985103]

>>6967308
Please please please Nana from Elfen Lied!! If you are male that makes it even better.
http://manga.clone-army.org/nana.php

Alternatively, do any Battle Royale character and I'm sure people wouldn't even be able to remember how they actually died.

Honestly I think you should just do any character, while it would be awesome to be able to accurately do someone with no arms, you can't say a normal character with no arms wouldn't be awesome as well. Characters from action series would be a plus.

>>6973903
Cosplay from Cyber City OEDO 808. There's only three episodes, please watch it in English dub, and after you see the first few minutes you'll know who to cosplay...

[Anonymous No.6985158]

Are the red hakamas in ebay is overpriced?

[Anonymous No.6985166]

i'm sewing some faux fur around the edges of the hood and sleeves of a hoodie, what's the best way to do that? sew it along the inside or outside edge?

[Anonymous No.6985173]

Have this fabric. There's enough I could probably make a dress or jsk. At least a skirt. Black flowers, and the stripes are white and a sheer fabric. What color fabric should I have underneath? The fabric's laying on a red sheet to show the stripes.

[Anonymous No.6985183]

>>6985158
Yes.
I'm just making my own.

[Anonymous No.6985196]

>>6967308
that one girl from Katawa Shoujou

[Anonymous No.6985231]

>>6985183
Any tips?

[rui No.6985306]

>>6967308
baiken from guilty gear
eren yeager from attack on titan (its temporary but still)

if you did hyakkimaru from osamu tezuka's dororo, i'd shit myself

you could probably do nano from nichijou and carry around a fake hand as a joke (get a friend to be hakase!)

[Anonymous No.6985364]

>>6985173
light pink would work nicely, as would a sage green IMO

[Anonymous No.6985406]

Not cosplay related, but more Art Alley/con related. I'm terrible at pricing stuff. What are good prices for cell phone charms and keychains made of Sculpey? Where is a good place to order cell phone charm straps for cheap?

[Anonymous No.6985410]

how awkward is it if I use satin inside-out?

[Anonymous No.6985462]

>>6965403

Hey anon, can you show me these blueprints? I'm trying to build something similar, thanks!

[Anonymous No.6985469]

My next cosplay I will be unable to wear tights with to make my legs looks nice in photos. Is there any good make up or other products I can use in it's place?

[Anonymous No.6985478]

What cosplay options are there out there for a fat girl? I've always wanted to cosplay, but I'm really against cosplaying out of my body type. There just seems to be no fat women characters out there though. The most I can think of is Ursula from The Little Mermaid, but that's too complicated for a beginner.

I'll even settle for a chubby character.

[Anonymous No.6985507]

Has anyone ever ordered from cosplaywho.com?

I need a jacket for my Kougami cosplay and this one looks really damn good, but it's a chinese website and I kinda doubt the actual thing will look anything like that.

[Anonymous No.6985586]

>>6985469
coconut oil
no really unless you have serious friggin problems use it

[Anonymous No.6985610]

>>6985478
Just lose weight fatty, it's not hard at all, don't give me that
>b-but muh diets and pricy health food
you can lose weight without changing your life style or doing any exercise at all just by going on a calorie cut. It's the easiest fucking thing ever, all it takes is the will power to not eat over your limit.

[Anonymous No.6986124]

>>6985469
Yeah, get that spray on hose stuff. sally Hansen makes it and it's at all drugstores. It's cheap spray on makeup for your legs.

[Anonymous No.6986125]

>>6985410
I don't think it would look very nice. What is it for and why do you want to do it?

[Anonymous No.6986247]

>>6986124
>>6985586
Thanks, I'll try both and see which I like. Thanks guys.

[Anonymous No.6986254]

>>6986125
It's too shiny. The backside has a bit of sheen to it still. It mostly looks okay to me, but I don't know much about fabric. I just spent so much money already and don't feel like buying more.

[Anonymous No.6986260]

>>6986254
Well you can use it but I don't think the back of satin looks very nice.. it's like people making whole outfits out of broadcloth or quilting fabric or whatever. It's okay and people won't look twice.. but they won't look twice in a good way either. Try stretch sateen for a subtle shine.

[dill !PicKleqHjM No.6986352]

Should I heat-set paint on fabric? It's not fabric paint, just regular paint (not sure if it makes a difference). Pic related, fabric and kind of paint job I'm talking about

[Anonymous No.6986400]

>>6985173
Ooh, anon, I hope I'm not too late, but you should make a gathered skirt and make some skirts the same size in different colors to wear under it.

[Anonymous No.6986432]

>>6986400
Can you give an example of what you mean? Are we talking a tiered gathered skirt like in this picture? Or something else. I've got about 4 1/2 yards of the fabric and it's about 62" wide.

[Anonymous No.6986457]

Does anyone know any good Japanese shopping services? I'm interested in getting a LWA mug but I think you only get a chance to get stock after Comiket? Not 100% sure.
http://www.cospa.com/detail/id/00000052416

[Anonymous No.6987005]

Does anyone own/has anyone seen in person products from Belladonna / Atelier Enchanteur? I really want to preorder or Amelia's Locket but I couldn't find any reviews on the quality!

[Anonymous No.6987018]

>>6987005
I know Belladonna got crap in loli secrets for their Fanciful Siren Waltz for being "ill fitting", but that's because they had to make the dress literally an hour before the shoot because they were given the wrong measurements.

Belladonna is some of the most well made lolita I have ever worn or touched. Their shirring is ridiculous, everything is lined, and their colors look better in person. The lace is all hand dyed too.
I seriously want to buy the Twilight Twinkle Jelly in Rainbow, halter version (still unreleased) because it's adorable and the star lace is 3D.
It's a shame people will always look at their stuff as "Indie Brand" because it is better made than any of my BtSSB or AatP, and rivals some of my older AP (Wonder Story) and Victorian Maiden in craftsmanship.

[Anonymous No.6987057]

Looking to cosplay Jin from Yu Yu Hakusho. Any recommendations for good pointed ears or wig technique's to get his hair to look so full ?

[Anonymous No.6987075]

About to make a huge project, a hammer/gun the size of 170cm. What should I make it out of so it doesn't just fall apart.

[Anonymous No.6987077]

>>6984479
I'm sorry, I know hand holding is frowned upon but..the design is a snail shell. I don't want my circles to look like shit. How would I fix it if I'm not pleased? Does it wash off? The fabric is white and the paint would be orange. I'm afraid of it looking like a bad homestuck shirt.

[Anonymous No.6987119]

>>6987005
>>6987018
I noticed they're doing a re-release of Amelia's Locket but they aren't including the Marina colorway?
I feel like Deep Sea is just too much dark blue, so I guess I'll go with Seafoam. I've never seen any of their stuff go up on the comm sales.

[Anonymous No.6987339]

How do you pronounce otome?

[Anonymous No.6987343]

>>6987339
o-to-me

It's japanese you know.

[Anonymous No.6987911]

>>6987339
oh-toe-meh

[Anonymous No.6988044]

>>6987119
I just asked the designer and she said they're not rereleasing the marina colorway b/c no one bough it originally.

And usually things go up on comm sales when people don't want it anymore, so maybe the owners still want the stuff they bought from Belladonna? Just a guess.

I wore the Deep Sea at a fashion show and it wasn't too much dark blue. I personally liked how the red and sand color of the rope popped off it.

[Anonymous No.6988085]

how do you get a gf, looking like this?

[Anonymous No.6988094]

>>6988085
By walking out your door, smiling, and asking a girl out?

[Anonymous No.6988144]

Nigga, them sideburns...

Honestly, you are not all that unfortunate looking. Just shave (or atleast TRIM) those sideburns and you'd look 90% more appealing.

Other than that, just have a basic concept of manners and hygiene. Here's a secret girls don't share- shit ain't complicated. We are not that hard to please. Be more confident bro.

[Anonymous No.6988179]

>>6988085
Cut sideburns, trim your 5 o'clock shadow into a thin strip accenting your jawline.
Add thick rimmed rectangular glasses. Not those thick-rimmed hipster glasses.

Also, pick one of these hairstyles.

http://thefaggotstore.org/haircut.html

[Anonymous No.6988202]

I bought a very long wig and I started trying to work with it but every time I even TOUCH it it gets more and more tangled. I can't brush it because brushing it only makes it more tangled.

I have it sitting in fabric softener now but it's a brand new wig and it's completely ruined.

What should I do to deal with it?

[Anonymous No.6988246]

>>6988085
you aren't ugly. have more confidence and you'll do fine.

[Anonymous No.6988248]

>>6973840
There is an art product called kiss-off.
Works wonders.

[Anonymous No.6988320]

The SnK general is gone now so I guess I'll post this here

I'm not too experienced in sewing things aside from the odd small thing and such... but I really want to make a jacket for my SnK cosplay. Do you think it'd just be better just to buy one from Taobao and save a shitload of time or go in head first and attempt to make one myself? I feel like it'd be really cheap just buying one but I don't want to mess things up.

[Anonymous No.6988329]

>>6965553
Diff anon, but here's an easy pic to follow.

[Anonymous No.6988337]

>>6965553
diff anon, but this is easy to follow

[Anonymous No.6988353]

>>6987057
use http://www.aradanicostumes.com/elf_ears
for your ears, they rock.

for the wig, buy a layered wig, (Arda's Jareth would work) cut in more layers, turn wig upside down and spray along the wefts. Turn it right side up and then tease roots and fluff up wig.

>TEASE THAT WIG!
http://hezachan.com/teasetut.html

[Anonymous No.6988359]

I'm in the middle of working on a Kisame cosplay and have been looking at other people's and noticing some of them wear contacts. I guess I'm asking for people's opinions on them because I can't tell if they look stupid or not.

[Anonymous No.6988365]

Is there a notable difference in quality between Speedball and Jacquard screen printing inks? I'm just painting basic white shapes onto blue fabric.

[Anonymous No.6988379]

Since this board has many females (and this question has been asked thousands of times I'm sure), would you cosplay for your boyfriend if he wanted you to?

[Anonymous No.6988458]

>>6967374
Seconding. I didn't think most others knew of Calne.
Planning on doing the more humanoid version eventually.

[Anonymous No.6988467]

>>6976061
If you want to go the box dye route, I used Feria Power Reds, I think the color I got was Cherry Crush. Probably not as dark as you're looking for, but it came out real nice.
Dyed on my natural hair with no bleach, pic related, It came a little brighter than what your looking for, but after about 2 weeks it started fading, and I'm up-keeping it with just some manic panic in my conditioner and it's really similar.

[Anonymous No.6988551]

>>6988094
>>6988144
>>6988179
>>6988246
>implying a corpse can get a girlfriend
sure is new friends here

[Anonymous No.6988554]

>>6988467
Holy jesus. You looked so good up front but you look horrible from profile. Eww! Groce!

[Anonymous No.6988572]

the lolita comm in my country is awful and tacky

[Anonymous No.6988582]

>>6988572
The lolita comm in my country is so polite and kind, there's never any drama. Feels bad, man.

[Anonymous No.6988583]

how do you become a brolita?

[Anonymous No.6988607]

>>6988583
same way you become a lolita plus looking at drag queens for hair and makeup tips to hide things like broad shoulders and adam's apples.
Bigger hair for bigger girls, bigger pettis also applies. Wear colors that compliment your skin tone otherwise you could look really bad in an awesome coord.

[Anonymous No.6988709]

How long does it take for innocent world to ship? I paid my invoice over a week ago, and still no shipping confirmation.

[Anonymous No.6988785]

>>6988709
they're surprisingly fast as long as you don't get caught in customs
When I last placed an order during a sale, it took almost 2 weeks to get invoiced but barely a week to arrive.

[Anonymous No.6988801]

>>6988785
They ship by EMS, so I know it's quick, but it has honestly been a week and a half and I haven't gotten a shipping confirmation yet. I'd email them to ask, but their last email with the invoice said specifically not to message to ask about shipping status, just wait until I get the confirmation email.

[Anonymous No.6988902]

Has anyone been too depressed to not want to go to a convention?

I've been wanting to go to this convention for years, but there's less than a week until it starts and I've been feeling like shit. I haven't left my house in weeks, and I haven't talked to anyone irl. I've been on therapy again, and it's not helping me get motivated at all.

[Anonymous No.6988906]

Tips on getting heavy wigs to stay on my head?

[Anonymous No.6988922]

>>6988906
bobby pin through the wefts and your wig cap to your hair, especially right behind your natural hairline to prevent the wig from slipping back.

[Anonymous No.6989052]

>>6988902
I've only attended two conventions but would imagine it would be hard to go and not have a good time. When you get depressed it should make you want to change/do something to change how you're feeling. Go and have a kick ass time, hope you feel better Anon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzBInt4zljQ

[Anonymous No.6989424]

Is there a name for dresses that just run straight down, without being sewn in the middle?
I don't know how to word this correctly, sorry. Like in the picture, where the skirt isn't sewn on and bunched at the waistline, like on most dresses.

[Anonymous No.6989455]

>>6989424
A line. Often can be made of/ called trapezoid skirts. Circle skirts also can do this.

[Anonymous No.6989460]

>>6968771
this is pretty late so not sure if it'll help, but when i made my kyoko jacket i cut it up into three parts, the back being one and the front being two split in the middle.

[Corky-Lunn !CorkyloMxc No.6989597]

I tried posting this in the AC:NL thread, but I need a couple more ideas.

I have a poof made from some extensions I bought. I need to somehow attach it to my wig to look like the characters poof here.

Some people suggested making by gluing wefts onto a foam egg/ball. But how would I attach that to the base wig?

[Anonymous No.6989649]

>>6989455
Hm... what? Not quoted anon, but A-line reffers only to shape. There are literally LOADS of A-line dresses and skirts that are sewn in the middle. Actually, most of them are.

[Anonymous No.6989716]

>>6989597
Could you cut part of the wig, or from another wig, bind it towards the bottom and tie it in?

(I'm new to this so tell me if I'm wrong)

[Anonymous No.6989721]

My sewing machine broke, and I can't afford one. Any other way I can sew large pieces.

[Anonymous No.6989732]

>>6989721
By hand.
You'll just have to be really neat and have a few hours set aside to do it.

[Anonymous No.6989735]

>>6989732
I'll have to teach myself. I've ONLY ever used my machine, even when I was young and made quilts.

[Anonymous No.6989743]

>>6989735
Ah, wow. Most people go at it the other way around.

But anyway, mostly you just have to know how to thread a needle and make your stitches even and straight.

[Anonymous No.6990508]

does anyone know where i can get a relatively cheap helmet that this character is wearing? i checked online but alot of motorcycle helmets sell for 100$+

[Anonymous No.6991544]

bump

[Anonymous No.6992560]

I don't have pierced ears and am cosplaying Ritsuko Akagi, and I was thinking of making the earrings out of sculpey/paper clay and using spirit gum to tack them to my ears

Any other ideas?

[Anonymous No.6993092]

What kind of boots/shoes are these in the image? I'm not really sure what to search for so I'm having some trouble finding similar ones.

[Anonymous No.6994248]

Group is considering going as the Thermians from Galaxy Quest. Would people recognize these characters, and would us copying their mannerisms in moderation just be seen as awkward annoying autism or hilarity?

>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0Ht-eM1QWI

[Anonymous No.6994284]

>>6993092
They look like knee high converse. Try searching Knee High red converse. You might have to replace the laces to white but should find something similar to pic related.

[Anonymous No.6994302]

>>6992560
Clip on earrings. If you can't find that specific design, use the clip on earring base and cast a negative mold for the diamond. Fill the mold with plastic risen and purple dye with the base half in and half out of the risen while it hardens. Or just googlefu for better tutorials on dealing with resin.

[Anonymous No.6994331]

>>6994248
My god this. Do it please you wonderful human being.