/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10372638
Wait I'm retarded
>for jfashion related questions, use: >>10369808

I'm in the process of making my first cosplay and I'm building Guts' raider sword from PVC and eva foam. I'm planning on using a heat gun and clamps to flatten the pvc (other than the handle) and I'm going to cut out a groove in the eva foam for the flattened PVC to sit in. I'm worried about the strength of the pvc though, the entire length of the sword is 80' and I'm afraid itll bend, especially with the eva foam weighing down the flattened part. It's not a very bulky sword, but it is long. Am I going to be alright, or should I try a different method?

>>10374339
PVC is pretty strong, and foam weighs barely anything, so it may not be super rigid but it'll have a bit of flop at worst. Getting it that flat while keeping it straight could be tricky though. A wood core would be a good alternative.

>>10374377
I'm not sure how to do a wood core though, even though that sounds nice. The blade itself isnt thick enough to hide a dowel rod that size, so I'm not sure where I would hide it.

Why would it be tricky to keep straight?

Not help but does anyone else get disproportionately anxious with a showing machine? Like when thread gets bungled up. Or something with the bobbin compartment, and I just want to implode. Nothing else does this to me.

>>10374561
*sewing machine obviously. I can't even think straight.

>>10374561
I thought you were worried about the machine imploding. Thread nests are very, very common even for experienced seamstresses. It's just like a computer, it gets bungled up sometimes. Rethreading your machine is like turning the computer off and on again. Maybe you have some emotions tied to the project you're working on or feelings about your skill/ability that are being triggered by this?

>>10374339
Try a threaded steel rod, or two of them connected together, for your core. Steel rods are thin and very strong, and you can check out different thicknesses/lengths at your local hardware store.

>>10374644
How do I get it flat enough to fit in between the two things of foam though? The foam is around an inch thick, so I'm probably going to cut a half inch divot in both sides to create a one inch gap for the rod when I'm done
Are these rods going to be thin enough to fit in there? If they are, wouldnt that make it way too small for the actual handle at the base?

>>10374675
I just looked up a threaded steel rod, and while I like how thin and solid it looks, would anyone even be selling an 80' long steel rod? Even if they did, how am I supposed to use the rod in conjunction with the foam? The appeal of the PVC is that I can flatten one end and have the other remain the same width, I cant do that with this.
If any of these questions seem really dumb, you can just chalk it up to inexperience on my part.

>>10372638
How do make these fucking groves?

any one got any good guides on how to make rider armour? i figured my first eve cosplay should be of my idol, grease

m looking to make a P90 proper and can see that it would be a huge pain to make from foam and im far to poor for a 3d print.

Is it possible to buy empty Airsoft/BB gun shells that i can repaint and equip to my specifications?

>>10375098
You are not going to be able to make a rider suit for your first cosplay. Assuming you have basic sewing and crafting skills, you are still looking at making a whole body suit and then covering half of your body in armor, along with making a helmet that requires translucent plastic. It would take someone who knows what they're doing weeks or months to make this, and it would cost hundreds of dollars in materials.

More of a meta-question about the board, and I've only ever dropped in to glance at /cgl/ very briefly in the past so forgive me if this is not a good place to ask: I've recently become heavily interested in real-life historical fashion and sartorial techniques. Is this a good board to discuss and learn about such things? My initial impression is that this board more discusses anime cons and more contemporary subcultures.

>>10375303
you're that ""ouji"" faggot aren't you?

How long should I wait before cosplaying corona-chan?
I want to get in before it gets old but I don't want to be insensitive.

>>10375327
No, I legitimately have no idea who that is.

>>10375303
You're gonna want a historical forum. Like calls to like and forums are more old school. We're here for lolita and conventions. Historical isn't wanted here.

>>10375335
Thank you for the info! Have a good day.

>>10375303
You can try the LARP thread here. Some are really into authentic historical reenactments, etc.

>>10375221
Your best bet is to stick with foam/worbla/pvc pipes. Even airsoft shells will run you a pretty penny and it might be cheaper to commission someone to 3d print one at that price.

>>10375303
You could try joining historical costuming groups on facebook. There's sometimes local irl groups depending on where you're located as well.

>>10375303
I recommend the fb group "Historical Costuming Without Judgement", you get the historical costuming nerds without the purists criticizing you for using a sewing machine or synthetic fabrics

>>10375343
>>10375356
>>10375383
Thank you for all of your help. I'll check out some of those resources.

Hello, I'm searching for sunglasses that look like the ones JC Denton uses. I've searched a bit and the closest I found was this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33003665465.html?
But it's not exactly the same,the lens are too square and the branches are too wide. Do you know a brand/style name I can search for to be more fruitful?

>Posted in the old thread by mistake so reposting it here.

>>10376568
I found these on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ATTCL-Polarized-Sunglasses-Protection-7005/dp/B082PHGRRT
If you want a rimless style you can search "matrix sunglasses"

>>10376588
thank you very much, that looks like exactly what I need.

Do you think cosplaying a singular person that's normally in a group would be a bad idea?
Feel like it loses all its impact if you're just by yourself.

>>10374708
What do you mean exactly?

>>10376863
It's up to you anon. You won't look bad to most people, but if you don't feel comfy with doing it alone then you don't have to. You can find people online who would probably do a group cosplay with you

>>10376863
My boyfriend did Crow and I did a Plasmagica. People who liked the show still came and chatted with us. It is fine.

I want to make a full helmet out of transparent folders but they have a slight smell and I'm worried sniffing it will cause health problems. Are they safe?

>>10376946
Wash it with plain soap and water and see if the smell goes away. If not, maybe reconsider your choice.

What kind of knot is used on this tie? Onassis is the closest I've found but still not quite right.

>>10377464
>what kind of knot
anime knot. As in, it may not be a real knot at all but one simply used by the artist and it doesn't actually exist.

>>10377464
desu it looks like a regular knot but he looped it over once more

Rec me a good wig detangling spray that I can order online (Europe) that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
I got a beast of a long wig that's been in my closet for YEARS.

Guys, how would I manage to get the headpiece fixed on the hair for this one?

I don't want it to wobble while I move, and I'll probably be using it on my own hair instead of a wig for the cosplay, just gotta trim it a bit to get the right length and shape

I want to make my own costume inspired by pic related, any tips?

I've seen a Venetian merchant making custom made masks in that style, so I got that taken care of (unless someone has a better idea), but I don't know what would be the best way to get the cloak. Should I get it custom made or order one of those on Amazon and similar ships that have my measures?

If someone has already done something along the similar lines or can just clue me in, it would be greatly appreciated.

>>10377839
Forgot to post the pic.

>>10377816
Affix combs on the inside. Then backcomb the hair on that side. Assuming this will be made of lightweight materials it won't move. You could also try braiding a portion of hair to put the combs through. If you are sensitive to tension on your scalp both could cause headaches.

>>10377816
Don't use your own hair. It will look bad.

What would the best material to use for the cape/jacket a black twill or cotton? Should I put a wire in the base so it can hold shape or is it not worth it?

>>10378169
Twill is a weave and cotton is a fiber so twill can be cotton but I'll assume you mean broadcloth or bedsheet weight cotton. Twill is definitely the better option, broadcloth will look cheap as a coat/cape. I don't think wire in the edge will be possible here, with the size of the coat, the lining and the props inside, getting it to keep a shape would require a wire way stiffer than what is available, and probably a harness to hold it up. Getting an assistant/handler/friend to flip the cape for photos will get you a better effect.

I bought a maid outfit for woman and the zipper on the back doesn't fully close, was wondering if I could shrink into it or need to buy XXL
XL: Bust 98 cm, waist 85 cm, shoulder width 42 cm, skirt length 90 cm.

I'm male 180cm, 80kg/5'9 / 176 with broad shoulders. I could get away with wearing male M and on some stuff S when I was like 62kg.
Now at most I can only comfortably wear L.
I've compared the outfit with my old shirts and it seems to be just a little smaller around the bust. I'm not sure if losing weight is going to let me close the zipper on the back fully. And it's too long a process to where I won't be able to return it if it doesn't.

In the pic at the bottom lies an L sized T-shirt with ontop of it an M and ontop of that the maid outfit and another M

Will I be able to wear this if I go twink mode or should I return it and get a bigger size?


(All European S/M/L measurements)

>>10378344
Gotta be honest chief, I can't make sense of what you've written here. I will tell you this though, you can only feasibly shrink 1-3 inches to fit into a garment. Anything more than that and you should buy a new garment. Letter sizes do not matter one bit. They're not consistent like Men's sizing, they're pretty much irrelevant in women's sizing. Always go by your measurements in the individual garment's size chart. Especially if you're buying from Asian sellers. Even then, I'd suggest going 1 size up since you're a male or at the very least make sure there's 1-5 inches of room in each measurement.

>>10378485
Woah that clears it up pretty well, thanks
Basically I was asking if the maid outfit would be comparable to an M sized T-shirt and if I could use that as a reference for how it would fit when I got smaller. My plan was to lay them over each other and to see if they have the same measurements.
I don't really know how clothing sizes work though so thanks for clearing that up. Guess I'll return this and get a bigger size

>>10372638
Hello /cgl/ I just wanted some advice on this. Would a knight tabard look cool in your opinion if its wasn't solid or in traditional pattern but embroidered fully with flowers or another repeating pattern?

>>10378939
Yes. I’m not into larp but imo embroidery > plain imo.

Anyone know any good mad max style boots that don't cost over $100?

>>10378969
To clarify I see lots of cosplay boots for sale under $100 but they fall apart very fast. I don't want something that will wear out after a day or two. I learned this from experience.

>>10376946
Leave them out in the sun for a few days and the smell should leave.

>>10378969
You're looking for genuine leather booths with two buckles/straps. If you want to reduce the price, go for a faux leather combo/blend. Do a simple google of the term and come back if you need help to chose.

>>10378939
Sounds sick to me.

>>10378761
Unfortunately they're not comprable. Your shirt is made of a stretchy material which means that it has that 1-5 inches of room, so it's not a good judge of size. The only way you're going to get a proper size is by taking a flexible measuring tape and taking your measurements. Take them two times at least to ensure you took them right and watch a video. It's harder than you think to get those right.
I think returning it is the right decision though.

>>10378948
>>10378997
Killer I'm buying the fabric for it today and I was split

The character I'm cosplaying has these long matted dreadlocks caked in mud and held together with braids and beads. How the hell would I go about making a wig like this?

>>10379847
Here's another shot from the side for reference.

>>10379847
>>10379848
Buy or make synthetic dreads and braid them into your hair

>>10379847
>>10379848
Yeah I'd definitely drop the wig idea and go with synthetic dreads braided into your own hair. If you buy them avoid the thin, shiny, plastic looking cheap ones like pic related. You can also buy kanekalon and make your own.

Installing them yourself may be a little annoying depending on how used you are to doing your own hair, so could be helpful to have a friend help you with that part.

Is there any good templates to make a foam crusader helmet from darkest dungeon?

>>10379945
Punished Props has free helmet templates. Even if it's not the exact one you need, you can you use it draft the pattern you need.

>>10379970

Thank you

I want to cosplay Wall Market Cloud. How would I go about making attachable braids and attaching them to a normal Cloud wig? My only experience with wig modification is normal styling and cutting.

>>10380193
You can buy premade braid clips, or get ponytail clips and braid them

Hey there! So I’m working on Sam Bridges and I’ve 3D printed the pieces for the QPid but now I need the chain.

What is the name of the type of chain in pic?

>>10380288
Looks like snake chain

>>10380291
Just googled and that’s exactly it. Thank you so much anon!

Anyone have any good, "furry" cosplay resources?
I wanna make Legosi and Juno for my girlfriend and I (just making the ears and tail out of fur, and doing the rest normally) but I'm not sure where to start since I've never worked with fur.

Also anyone know of any good places to buy fake fur online that isn't too expensive? (and ships to canada). Or ways to make cheap fur look nicer? I found some reasonably priced stuff on AliExpress but it doesn't look super realistic at all.

I commissioned a cosplay from a seller on Etsy and not a single measurement was what I said. It’s so bad I can’t even get the outfit on, the hip measurement I gave them was 97 and the hips on the outfit are about 85. The seller insists that they made it to my measurements but even shit like the sleeves are the wrong length and they won’t refund me because it was a commission. Is there any way I can get Etsy to step in or something?

I'd like to make a nonosuit-like muscular sleeve. How would I go about it?

>>10377783
Just use diluted liquid fabric softener if it’s a synthetic wig.

>>10380447
Youtube! There's tons of furry and non-furry centric resources there. I'd suggest finding a good playlist and just kicking back for a few hours. Kinpatsu Cosplay has a good animal ear tutorial that would fit for what you're looking for. You don't need super realistic fur, you just need to shade it so that it looks better, which she will show you in the tutorial.

Also your idea is very cute. Best of luck to the two of you!

>>10380468
You should be able to complain to Etsy. Your custom measurements were not that and the seller is being obtuse.

>>10380551
If you have to ask it's probably too advanced for you, but my first idea would be to make a cast of your arm, sculpt the sleeve over it in clay, and then cast a silicone prosthetic.

>>10380559
I did, I used that to wash it, but isn't there any spray or oil to use afterwards to make it extra silky?

>>10377816

You need to use the headband/screws method but for that you need a wig

Wasn't sure if this was a /diy/ or /cgl/ question but does anyone have any suggestions for wall mounts for mask? I have a 3D printed mask from an older cosplay I want to have on display. However its a bit on the fragile side and found hanging it by its strap is a super bad idea. I've checked around periodically online and was surprised specialized hangers aren't more common. I can't really find a solid way to display it. Pic related of the mask, but not mine specifically. Since the eye holes are covered its kinda problematic.

Wasn't sure if this was a /diy/ or /cgl/ question but does anyone have any suggestions for wall mounts for mask? I have a 3D printed mask from an older cosplay I want to have on display. However its a bit on the fragile side and found hanging it by its strap is a super bad idea. I've checked around periodically online and was surprised specialized hangers aren't more common. I can't really find a solid way to display it. Pic related of the mask, but not mine specifically. Since the eye holes are covered its kinda problematic.

>>10380874
Maybe you could put it on a styrofoam head or wig head and mount that to the wall using an invisible shelf or a wig shelf
>pic related

>>10380874

Use temporary adhesive to install a solid bar across the mask inside that you can put over a hook

>>10380802
Different anon, but yes. Silicone lubricant spray, Mane n Tangle detangler spray, and etc.

>>10380747
I second this. It's pretty intensive work for a newbie that requires skills

>>10380671
Kinpatsu's tutorial was perfect, thank you so much! Exactly what I was looking for.

>>10380933
Thank you anon, bless.

>>10380890
Yeah I thought about that. I was hoping for a solution where I could have it hanging flush up against the wall.

>>10380896
This sounds more doable. I'm trying to avoid adhering anything to the mask itself in case I want to put it on again. Though you gave me an idea of gluing on one of those hooks that fold in and out that they use on picture frames.

Thanks for the ideas

>>10380939
I'm happy to hear that. I hope your costumes come out great!

>>10380975
You got it. Make sure to read the directions on the silicone spray. You need a respirator or to use it outside.

>>10380802
I use mane and tail detangler and it made a formerly very frizzy cheap wig really silky and smooth. 10/10, would recommend.

>>10380747
>>10380934

I guess you're right.

>>10381573
Don't get discouraged, just readjust your vision. Start small or find a good commissioner and work up your skills to that level. No newbie is popping out full armor builds for their first costume and having it look good. Better to know that now before having your dreams crushed after putting out the cash for the materials

I’m planning a Johnny Joestar cosplay, but with a purple/white/black color scheme, because I found out I look horrible in blue lipstick compared to purple lipstick. Making the outfit is pretty straight forwards except for the pants. Anyone got any ideas about what to do for these? They’re supposed to be some kind of comfy pants, not jeans. I was thinking about getting white pants, putting tape stars over them, then going to town with purple spray dye, hopefully revealing white stars when the tape stars are pulled off, but I’m worried about the dye bleeding under the tape and fucking it up. Should I just get purple joggers or something and sew/glue some kind of fabric stars to them instead?

>>10381709
Make the stars out of fabric or use iron-in vinyl, and sew them down. Your plan with taping stars down will leave you with a splotchy, uneven finish on the pants, and the dye will bleed under the stars since you’re not putting wax or some other dye resistant material on the fabric.

>>10381709
Get purple joggers and paint on the stars with white fabric paint. Appliqueing them on to a premade garment would be a bitch. Make sure you put something like cardboard in the legs of the pants while painting to stop the back and front from sticking to each other/paint from bleeding.

>>10381717
>>10381719
Alright, thank you for the input fellas. A couple follow-up questions, where can I get soft (not dimensional/puffy) fabric paint, and last time I tried painting white on a dark fabric surface with a white paint pen that allegedly works on fabric, it didn’t work, so any tips for getting white to actually show up clearly on the fabric?

>>10381892
Any fabric store or online if you just look up fabric paint. Just a heads up that white doesn’t show up on dark fabric easily, so if you go the painted route, you need like 3-4 coats.

>>10381892
>>10381893
You can use acrylic paint if you also buy fabric medium. However, fabric paint is also available in the color you need if you don't want to mess around with mixing paint.

>>10381893
>>10381904
Alright, thanks for the help guys

Is it possible to cosplay Killer Queen without looking like this guy?

Anyone who's purchased wigs - where would you go to purchase a wig?
I'd like to have a nice quality one, however I'm not too sure where to go.

>>10381929
Depends on what you want it for and what your budget is

>>10381928
I mean, I guess, but you can't get much better than perfection.

>>10381929
Youtube: "Where to buy cosplay wigs"

>>10381928
zakiograph on twitter has a great Killer Queen. A design with lots of detail and good weathering is key.

>>10382158
oh ! hand fetish exploding kitten !

Funny enough, I'm going to cosplay as the Boomer Meme with my friend, he's cosplaying as the Zoomer Meme.

I have a questions though, if going to a general con, if I wear whitey tightys on my head to add to comedic value, will I get kicked out of a con?

I've got the fake gut, shirt, glasses, and grew a goatee for this cosplay

Anyone have any experience with making props out of cardboard, I've started work on making my Hatsume goggles out of cardboard. I have the back peice and the actual goggles finished but I dont really know where to start with the horns(?) - not sure if I could make the tubes out of cardboard and I was thinking of using an old lamp neck, I want to make as much of this as possible with things I have in my home already.

>>10382448
That's going to depend heavily on the person deciding what's "inappropriate", it's not the kind of thing that's usually detailed in the rules so it will be down to their call. But I've seen people wearing panties on their heads at cons so you should be fine. Even if it is an issue, they'll probably just tell you to take them off, not kick you out entirely.

How do I make this weird boot/heel fusion footwear?

>>10382504
That's hard to say when we don't know what you have at home, anon.

>>10382609
Ever seen those heel-less high heels? Probably those or just paint a platform to make it appear invisible. Or shoes with a clear plastic platform?

>>10382504
>>10382736
Ah sorry I guess it would be easier to say I don't have any prop build items etc, I'm mostly just looking for ideas on what to use that are widely available since lockdown and all that.

>>10382767
>>10382767
There's so many ways you could make them and it'd be pointless to try and list them all when the same resources we could give are already available to you (ie. foam clay, EVA foam, air dry clay, paper maiche, cardboard, chicken wire and any of the above, etc, etc). Do some research, narrow down your options based on what you have and we can help you pick the best option from that.

could I cosplay as the coomer

>>10383038
As a warning to stay away?

>>10383065
>>10383065
hmm, good point. I think I may cosplay as something else then

>>10383067
No, please cosplay the coomer. It’ll be fucking hilarious to watch people reee.

>>10383109
I'll go dressed like this and try to find a mask of some sort with the coomer meme

>>10383112
Anon.... why do you have two closets?

>>10383142
WHY DIDNT THAT WORK TECHSTUFFARENA.COM SAID IT WOULD WORK

Might be the wrong place but I'm a few years into cosplaying now, want to make a bigger costume and was thinking go crazy, go centaur. I've been gathering tutorials, videos, and general references over time in preparation to start this project. I have no time limit as this is something I'd like to do for fun and perhaps convert to a character once I have the basis down.

Now my question is, is the "Centaur of Attention" pdf worth buying? Does anyone have it, or has seen it? I don't mind buying it, the price tag isn't the issue, I just have been having a hard time finding any reviews or anything about it so I'm unsure if it will be helpful or not. It's the book from the girl that did the Fantasia centaur costume. Just curious if anyone knows if it's a good resource or not.

>>10383112
Bruh this is a blue board. My virgin eyes didn't need this.

>>10383190
I haven't read it in detail but it lays it all out pretty well, and there are photos for all the steps and patterns so I'd say it's worth it

>>10383195
Excellent, even just one person who's at least glanced at the thing is pretty much all I needed, and I just couldn't find that anywhere else. Thank you!

>>10383112
was this all just an excuse to post your dick anon

>>10383112
why is it so small

>>10383205

>>10383112
nice puffy nipples fatass

>>10383112
plz delet

First time posting on cgl. I'm doing a Star Butterfly cosplay. She has hearts on her cheeks. I want to use like makeup or facepaint or something to make them but I have no clue what kind of stuff to use that won't wear off at a con. Any tips?

>>10383790
thanks for actually using the help thread anon. i think the easiest way to do it would be to make a heart stencil and use facepaint + makeup sealing spray. the cheapo way to do this would be to use pink lipstick and hairspray, but a single pan of cream facepaint and Ben Nye sealing spray is not going to run you too much imo and stay on much better. as for the stencil material, you can get sheets of mylar and similar things at craft stores, or you could use masking tape that you've stuck to itself.

>>10383790
>>10383819
funnily enough some makeup brands make heart blush now so if you're really cheap you can use that and just reapply and use makeup setting spray. also please don't put hairspray on your face if you can help it, it's bad for your skin.

Wanted to make a cosplay of Daisy Mae while I’m at home but what’s the basket on her head called? I’m not sure if there’s a specific name to search with.

>>10383819
Okay sweet so does any sealing spray work (well that's designed for face use) or is there specific brands that work better than others? (Not sure how they work) but would cheaper ones crack or peel or something?

I put on a "one size fits most" full head latex mask and slipping it over my head caused the back of it to immediately slit open like the molted exoskeleton of a cicada. It was not significantly expensive. Is there a technique or tool or something that exists for people with oversized heads to slip into masks without damaging them, or is there something I can do about the slit in the back of the one I have?

>>10383855
an invisible zipper. Does it actually fit you though?

>>10383858
It "fits" me, it just couldn't handle going down over my head. It was comfortable before and after. I've worn a very tight mask that didn't fit me and that I couldn't breathe in but also didn't break on me, made of the same material, and costing a lot less. Go figure. I probably should have slipped it on more slowly, but I don't want to gamble on another purchase if it's still going to break. I'll look into getting a zipper on this one, thank you.

>>10383859
To clarify, the one that break had an intended slit in the back to begin with, but it split open along most of the back of the mask after I had to pull it down over my head. The other one didn't. They probably shouldn't have cut into it by default and it might have been just fine.

>>10383861
If you have a sewing machine you could try reinforcing the stitching, but otherwise yeah go with a zipper. It sounds like it doesn't have much stretch.

>>10383871
Zipper it is.

>>10383834
i would look it up as just "round shallow basket", you're going to see lots of different pricepoints and materials and you'll probably want one that's not too brittle if you plan to actually wear it on your head.

>>10383834
Look for "round wicker tray" or "round rattan tray" on Google. That's probably what you want. You could always make one yourself. I just started getting into basket weaving today actually. Quarantine has been rough and I'm trying to invent new hobbies to keep myself occupied.

>>10383961
>>10384066
Thanks guys!

>>10372638
Already made a thread about this so I'm sorry for spamming.

I'm working to get a 14th century English harness (I'm already in touch with a armor Smith) and I will have it ready around 8-13 months (depends on coronachan)
My original purpose was to go to living history events but I thought it would be cool to go to cons from time to time.
This would be my first con when I will be in custom and I have a quesquestion:
Are big metal parts in cosplay allowed? (Obviously I will be covered in metal from head to toe)
If metal armor is in the clear what about metal weapons(not sharp or heavy im talking about practice sword)
.Image is not me but it's close to what my armor would look like

>>10386500
Forgot posting the image

>>10386500
Metal armor should be fine everywhere. Non-sharp meal weapons are still banned in a lot of places. Check the rules of your local con to avoid unpleasant surprises.

>>10386606
Ah, thank you dude

>>10372638
Does anyone know where I can get this specific hat style of shallow top, wide rim in black? The only shops I can find are from China and take weeks to ship. I don't want corona https://www.etsy.com/listing/621695078/shallow-topped-woollen-hat-with-large

>>10383194
The virgin eyes vs the chad cock

>>10387019
>too retarded to disinfect package

>>10387028
>take weeks to ship
I don't want to wait 5 weeks for a gay hat I could likely find elsewhere, corona is a secondary concern, but I really don't feel comfortable importing something from the plaguelands, disinfectant or no.

>>10387302
>from the plaguelands
everywhere is the plaguelands dumbass

>>10387324
Whatever you say faggot

Where can I get Ferris's clothes so I can cosplay him?

I want to make some articulated angel wings in the near future. Have any of you made some and have some advice/tutorials that helped you? I'm not interested in electronics like linear actuators (too expensive and slow).

>>10387376
Honestly, I've just gone to youtube and "articulating wings tutorial". The ones for Hawkgirl are especially helpful. You're going to find a range from static or limited mobility wings like Tinkerbell's up, simple up and down movement (SarahtheSpaceman's Ringo -- also, I know glitter girl. A tutorial is a tutorial), wooden frame rigs for characters like Hawks from MHA and the devil from Good Omens, and then the most intricate motorized ones for characters like Hawkgirl.

Does anyone have an idea for a material that could be used for this plant-like bodysuit? My first thought was some kind of plush fabric to get the mossy feel, but I do not know if it would look too furry. The other route would be faux plants somehow, but I'm worried that would be overkill. Help!

Looking for short brown wig in this style (or at least to use as a base). Anyone know any animu characters that have hair like this that I can just look up?

>>10387425
Faux moss is common at landscaping and craft stores, maybe making a bodysuit with something like that? You'd probably want to make a normal bodysuit first though and then use some kind of glue to get it to stick.

>>10387439
Are you cosplaying this exact alt skin or just something that has similar hair? There are ready-made character wigs in Taobao if you want to go for a super easy route: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.74.a5933051K3XICl&id=606981624436&ns=1&abbucket=16#detail
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.246.616375d6q6HYEY&id=606042066128&ns=1&abbucket=16#detail

I'd personally go with a lace front, especially since affordable lace fronts are so easily available on ebay/aliexpress/amazon nowadays. From the ready-made character wigs you can see that a wavy bob seems like good shape, so you could just mod a bob-length lace front to look similar. Cut some layers into it and make it a bit wavy/flyffy.

>>10387483
>Are you cosplaying this exact alt skin
Yeah. Is Taobao usually reliable or is it a mixed bag like AliExpress? I've never heard of it.

>>10387491
Taobao and Aliexpress are basically the same: it's a marketplace where sellers can open their own shop. Taobao and Ali are owned by the same holding company as well. There's a Taobao thread to answer more of your questions about the website: >>10377202

>>10387497
Was having trouble finding it, but you're right there were plenty to be found! I found a direct shipment on AE from a reliable seller. TYSM

On which website can I buy konata’s outfit from lucky star? Looking to get it in good quality and not from some cheap chinese amazon seller.

>>10387822
why dont you do research yourself instead of wanting to be spoonfed?

>>10387822
aliexpress!

>>10387829
>not from some cheap chinese amazon seller.
Can you even read, retard?

>>10387826
What methods of research do you recommend? A quick google search only results in the same amazon/ebay sellers I’m trying to avoid. I came here to hopefully find a trustworthy seller people here can vouch for who aren’t bots.

>>10387829

Aliexpress seems to be the same deal as the aforementioned websites, I’m looking more specifically for websites that specialize in cosplay which I can trust to deliver a product worth my money.

>>10387837
Commission someone then, I don't know of any cosplay store that isn't taobao or a taobao reseller

Cosplay n00b here. How much do you need in order to start making outfits? I really like making things on my own but I have no idea how much money I'd need to put into getting the materials for making my own outfits. Or rather, what are general tools I'd need to make my own outfits? Are bodyforms strictly necessary?

>>10388099
A dress form isn't necessary for a beginner. You can measure yourself and buy commercial patterns in your size, and alter them. The most essential tools are probably a sewing machine, fabric scissors, an iron + ironing board, pins, a seam ripper, and measuring tape. Of those, the sewing machine is the most expensive, ~$100-$150 for a simple mechanical one. There are a lot of videos on Youtube on how to get started sewing.

>>10387369
Answer this plz I really need help

>>10388099
It can vary. My first costume cost me $80 head to toe (shoes, outfit, wig, makeup, accessories, supplies) while other outfits have cost me $40-50. As a beginner, you are making an investment on these tools to start out with but you won't need to factor them into your costs for future projects. I like to start every project by a breakdown.
>I start by looking at reference photos and then draw a crude sketch so I can label every piece of the costume. Don't forget things like false lashes, lipstick, undergarments, wig caps, etc. Go from head to toe when you're listing off. I like to visualize myself getting dressed on the day of the con so that I don't forget something like spanx or including an attachment or whatever.
>Then I ask myself, what am I making or buying? It's totally okay to mix and match by the way! There's this idea that if you don't make every single piece that's on your body then it's not cosplay. Totally untrue! Even the big names mix and match. Do what you gotta do.
>Anywho, for the pieces I'm making, I then make lists with all of the tools and materials I need (scissors, sewing pattern, fabrics, etc.). Then I take a look at the tools and materials I have at home, cross them off the list, and then begin searching for the best deals for what I have left to buy.
>Start knocking out each piece of the costume in an order that makes sense to you.

Don't forget your best resource: Youtube! There is a tutorial for everything, especially what tools beginners really need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g40_yWglPCk&t=145s

>>10388127
It's a knit hat and a shirt with a collar. Just type it into google, you goober.

>>10388114
>>10388130
The good thing is that I have all the materials (since I live with my parents and my mom has a sewing machine and kit).
Bad thing is that I haven't used it in a very long time. I'll probably need my mom to teach me how to use it again.
Thanks for the advice!

>>10388134
Lucky you! That's a great way to learn and it sounds like you'll save a lot of money. Best of luck!

>>10388132
I can’t find the right ones though

>>10388140
it's an orange knit hat and a green button up shirt dude, it's not rocket science. No one is going to spoonfeed you. It was bad enough that I replied to you in the first place.

>>10388170
i need ones that look exactly the same though

>>10387425
I think faux moss would be expensive. You can try a material like burlap and color it green with airspray or something, or go plush route though plush might be really hot to wear. Well honestly the whole thing looks really hot to wear.

>>10387425
Maybe you could use liquid latex and a material that looks close enough to moss? I want to say cotton balls, but with liquid latex applied they wouldn't retain their fluffy shape. That's a tough question anon. Maybe you could experiment with some diffierent materials and see what works? I agree with the other anons that it looks like wearing it will be hot. Your plush/minky/fur idea doesn't sound like a bad idea either. You might need a handler while wearing the costume just to be sure you don't pass out from heat exhaustion lol

>>10387425
https://www.reddit.com/r/HelpMeFind/comments/7xe1ju/please_help_me_find_one_of_these_rugs_that_look/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=comments_view_all Would any of the this help?

I’ve also seen someone cosplaying Snow White topiary who flocked her entire outfit. But a ton of it came off.

>>10388183
Then fucking google it

What wig would you recommend for Lady Oscar (of Rose of Versailles)? I've never done anything more complicated than a bang trim on a wig before, so advice would also be appreciated.

>>10388476
What's your budget and when do you need it?

>>10388468
How? Ferris cosplays don’t exist, so I can’t just google that

>>10387425
This might be a tricky project and probably pretty expensive, but here's a few options I found.

There are a few different kinds of "fake grass fabrics" on Aliexpress (and probably other sites like it). They are expensive and sold in small quantities tho, and idk how they would actually be suitable for sewing a bodysuit like that. Here's a few links anyway:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32853659489.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33004413572.html

Other than that, faux rabbit fur would probably be a more affordable option. The fur is short and can be cut/shaven even shorter. Idk if you could airbrush it to have more detail or maybe make it messier somehow to have a moss/grass-like texture. Or maybe add a some small fake plants here and there.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000010396798.html

Any option is probably going to be pretty uncomfortable and hot to wear. Good luck anon, King Protea is a cutie.

>>10388581

>>10388751
come on i need help pls

I didn't really take Cosplay all too seriously in a sense that I make it all on my own but don't just buy costumes off the internet. Instead I just looked in my closet and tried to match the character the best I can with what I had, helps to mostly be dressing as Tokusatsu characters so the outfits had to be feasible and presentable IRL, but I guess that's not a costume and well, an outfit.

With that out the way I want to start trying proper cosplay. I wanted to start with DFMD's Bandit since I liked how he played and I get an idea of how to do him. The yellow arm isnt really too much of a problem because it has a smaller form that isnt pictured here so I was gonna make that onto an arm guard and wear a sleeve under it, though I'm not sure if I could cut it up a little to match the art and still have the sleeve fit.
I'm not sure how to do the cloak and the horns. The gloves I was just gonna attach buckles onto fingerless gloves I already have and those shirt belts I was gonna make the ring part and put them onto luggage straps. I could make the horns but I just don't know how to get them onto my head. It's the cloak is where I dunno where to start. I don't have a sewing machine so I'm looking if I could find something close enough and find a way to make it work.

So I’m lazy but also don’t want it looking like crap because I’ve never made cosplay armor before, but I want to cosplay as Ornstein from Dark Souls, with his helmet plume.

I’m completely new to cosplay armor commissions, are there any makers who are worth a pricey commission but make it on-model?
Pic related was a pretty decent armor suit I found online, EVA foam maybe?

>>10389038
This isn't your blog. Gtfo.

>>10389237
Well you see, if you read their post, you would know that they asked several questions. I'd prefer a half-blog post then someone asking basic as fuck questions that google could answer.

>>10389038
> though I'm not sure if I could cut it up a little to match the art and still have the sleeve fit.
You would have to adhere it to your skin or a skin-colored mesh sleeve. So your options are skin-safe glue or sewing. It won't fall off of you if you don't.
>I'm not sure how to do the cloak and the horns.
There's plenty of good tutorials out there, especially from the Homestuck community (the horns from the character Eridan Ampora would suit this costume well) so take a look at your options first and then we can help you decide which is best for your project.
> but I just don't know how to get them onto my head
Again, there's several forms of attachment that will depend on how you make the horns in the first place. Essentially you can attach them to a headband or feed them through your wig and create a X out of worbla for them to screw onto.
> I don't have a sewing machine so I'm looking if I could find something close enough and find a way to make it work.
Hem tape is a good and clean replacement for sewing, but of course the drawback is that sewing is sturdier and the hem tape is only semipermanent. It will hold fine, even in the wash, but it can get loose in spots of high activity after several wears, so just keep that in mind.

>>10389226
Go to twitter and Facebook groups to check out artists work individually. Each commissioner has strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others so its better to gauge whether or not they can handle your project by looking at their past work.

>EVA foam maybe?
Probably. It's the standard material.

Anyone know of any artist commissioners who specialize in custom fan art designs intended for cosplayers? I know sunsetdragon does them for like $200, but just wanted some more options and it’s a hard thing to causally search for

>>10389338
Truthfully I'm not sure if there is a necessarily a community of people specializing in that kind of art so much as people who happen to do it. I would approach some of your favorite artists and ask for a design and a turnaround.

>>10389359
The pool gets pretty narrow when looking for an artist who has both previous extravagantly detailed fan art designs and is actually accepting commissions from commoner scum like me. I just wanted to know if I was overlooking someone that I didn’t know of

>>10389368
Yeah, that is tough. Is there someone in particular I can recommend you? No, sorry. But, I'd imagine people who work or have practice in character design would be the best to go to though. Twitter seems to be the meeting place for people like that. best of luck! Sorry I can't offer you anything more.

>>10389266
I see. Should I expect around $2-2.5k or something for a suit that actually *is* on model?

>>10389400
Case in point: I’d go hollow if I got something like this

>>10388549
20-50 USD, don't need it any time soon.

>>10389400
Honestly, I have no clue about what price to expect but I do know the bare minimum formula is:
cost of materials + shipping + (hours of labor x minimum wage). Again, it's going to be different based on the commissioner.

I’m about to take a picture with my Dakimakura and post it online, what pose should I put her in, and what should I wear?

>>10389703
Try something like this

>>10389445
It'll be difficult to find something perfectly prestyled for Oscar. Your best bets are gonna be Arda's Grace or Epic's Hestia. GLW's classic wavy is really nice and thick for that retro shoujo look, but it's $65.

Planning on buying and assembling a replica gun for a character, but I'm really worried about giving it a nice and realistic metallic finish. I've painted foam to look like metal before but never (what I'm assuming is) 3d printed plastic. Is there a method to doing it that's harder to fuck up than others?

Does anyone have any personal recommendations on tattoo cover up makeup? My tattoos are only black and white but there’s a lot of black and I’m trying to cosplay a Disney princess so I’d prefer to be 100% concealed

>>10389739
Thanks for the suggestions! For some reason I've always avoided gothic lolita wigs (their model photos make the wigs look weird and they have, like, Bodyline/held hostage in Mr. Yan's basement vibes) and I didn't think to look on their website or on Arda/Epic, just TB and ali, which was dumb because there's no way you can pull off fluffy thick bangs with the "air bangs" newer non-cosplay wigs love.

How do I go about making metal accessories? Is it best to just carve foam? Or should I just learn how to do plastic?

>>10390055
Just prime it and do it like you did the foam

>>10390270
Foam + worbla

>>10390270
Like the other anon said. Create the shapes from foam and then you can 1) seal, fill, prime, paint or 2) cover it with worbla, prime, paint, 3) wrap foam in vinyl which looks like it would be your best option for for the metal you need.

>>10390308
>>10390324
Is foam easy to carve for circular patterns?

>>10390270
Personally I would find it easier to get wood or plastic base shapes and sculpt over them in paperclay/apoxie sculpt/whatever sculpting medium is available to you. Those tiny accessories aren't really worth buying a sheet of worbla for. Worbla is also very textured, so you need gesso over it to get a good smooth surface. Also carving foam in perfect circles sounds like a nightmare, but I'm a novice with foamcrafting.

>>10390326
You don't necessarily need to carve it in the circular pattern so much as you need cut out a useful block that you can shave down with a dremmel and or box knife. So yes and no?

Is there a good way to find material online? Usually I go into stores but they are all closed.

>>10390399
order swatches from stores that let you.

>>10390399
even online stores are running out of products. fabric.com is out of everything I normally buy

>>10389338
mayby gijinka artist ?

Is there any special way to tease the shit out of a wig? I keep seeing this one cosplayer who's able to get an incredible amount of body from their wigs by teasing (although the wig ends up looking fried to hell afterwards.) I can't even seem to get a quarter of that volume when I'm teasing-- I don't want to go quite as far with it as they do, but what's the secret? Do I just tease again and again and again, or apply hairspray and tease in a certain order? or is there some other method to achieve this insane amount of body?

>>10391206
Are you using an actual teasing brush or just a regular wig brush? From experience, using a wig brush adds some volume but also tangles the hair when backcombing instead if making it really textured. If you are using a teasing brush, you could also try crimping lower layers of the wig for more volume. You can kind of see it in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH2KK_YFwNc.. Just be sure not to overcrimp the wig or else the crimping will show through the top layers of fiber.

How do you fully stick pleather onto rubber boots? I have been using black tape to make stripes on the boots but they usually curl up at the ends.

>>10391206
> Do I just tease again and again and again, or apply hairspray and tease in a certain order? or is there some other method to achieve this insane amount of body?
Like the other anon said, make sure you're using the right tools. You want Got2B freeze spray specifically because it works well with synthetic fibers and gets gravity defying hold. Spray lightly (do not soak the fibers) at the root. Blast your hair dryer on cool until dry. You need a strong base to build upon. Then, start repeating this cycle as you go up the strand of hair until you achieve the body you desire. Personally, I like to keep the top and/or body layer unteased for a clean look but apparently you can achieve more body by doing it to the whole wig and then brushing the top layer out.

So I'm new to cosplaying, and was wondering where I could find a good base jacket that I can do a little work to make it look like Gendo Ikaris. Problem is, I have not found any black jackets that look similar to the base of his. So in other words, where could I find a fucking jacket similar to his.

>>10391211
>>10391519
I am using a teasing brush, though it may not be a very good one. I do use got2b, but this is really informative, ty! I definitely haven't been teasing in layers, and I have not tried crimping. Thanks for your advice!

Can we troll on this board?

>>10391616
nta but be sure to not crimp the top layer, treat it as teasing, you need a layer to lay over the teased/crmp part to smoothe it out!

>>10391583
Long black jacket with a nehru collar. Most will have buttons instead of a zipper, but doesn't really matter since it's worn open.

>>10391644
I second this

>>10391616
I'm glad it helps. Best of luck!

Has anyone here gotten plastic surgery for cosplay?
I’m not trolling or whatever, I’m more curious about plastic surgery.

Is there a name for this type of coat with short capes on just the sleeves? The only results I could find were trench coats, Inverness cape or Ulster coat but Alucard's sleeve capes are shorter and only cover his sleeves, not his back.

>>10392268
What kind/where? You might get better answers if you provide more details. Also check the archives for past threads

>>10392268
I feel like this is a sure way to shit the thread, and I'm don't know if help thread is the best place to ask either. But whatever.
Plenty of professional cosplayers like Yaya have gotten breast implants and some gulls probably get work like fillers done. I'm planning on getting some filler soon-ish, not necessarily because of cosplay but to overall help with a few features on my face that keep irking me. Of course those changes are going to be visible in cosplay too, but that's not the main reason.

Like >>10392371 said, we've had some plastic surgery threads is the past so you should probably try to find them.

>>10392268
No, that's why face tape, makeup, prosthetic, and plastic surgery are a thing.

>>10392513
>has anyone gotten plastic surgery?
>no, that's why plastic surgery is a thing.
???

>>10392553
What is proofreading. Sorry, lmao. I meant "that's why face tape, makeup, and prosthetics are a thing".

My friend and I really want to cosplay as the blue and pink versions of Plies in this video but I feel like nobody would get it XD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMUTIuSnDXY

>>10392268
if I'm being honest if I didn't start seriously cosplaying again in my late 20s (think big props, paying photogs, more cons a year than before) I probably wouldn't have gotten work done, but actually it was an overall benefit to me in life in general so I'm glad I did and I'll also do face fillers soon just for age stuff.
and no it wasn't a boob job

>>10392268
i think most people who get ps and cosplay aren’t getting ps specifically for cosplay, but because it generally makes them look better

I wanted to dye my wig a lime/yellow-green using the sharpie method, but I forgot that there is a isopropyl alcohol shortage. Any alternatives to substitute? I’ve tried to use iDye Poly but couldn’t get the right shade when mixing green+yellow.

>>10393018
Try the Copic method! Copics are alcohol based so you don't need any additional alcohol and they sell ink refils (i.e. bottles of ink) so you don't have to buy tons of markers.
You could try a different alcohol based marker brand, but I can't vouch for any brand other than Copic.

>>10393053
i can vouch for artist loft alcohol makers

I wanna make ludwig's holy blade, but keep the trick weapon aspect. whole great sword into a long sword thing. But I haven't the foggiest idea what to do so I can click it in and out of the great sword sheath. Anyone have any suggestions or is it just a bit too much for a cosplay prop?

>>10393053
Thanks for the reply! I was looking at the colour chart and it seems like this is a good shade, but when I look at the colour in google it’s super light. Would I just to do more layers to get the darker shade or should I try a different shade?
https://copic.jp/en/color/yg25/

>>10393071
magnets maybe ?
like in the sheath so it stay together with normal swinging,
but you can still pull it just make sure the sheath is really form fiting to the sword

>>10387369
I still need help with this plz

>>10393071
Look into regular life items with similar locking mechanisms and see what they use.

>>10393184
no you dont

>>10393226

>>10393071
Seconding the idea of magnets. You could put them on either end of the crossguard where it meets the sheathe.

>>10377464
Its not a real tie knot, I dont think. Just use a 4-in hand knot/school boy knot and loosen it.

>t. prep school fag who wore ties a lot

Starting putting this together a year or so ago and sort of left it, thought I'd finish it whilst in lockdown. I know it's not great but it'll be my first cosplay.

Looking for suggestions on what to use for the marking on the face mask? Was thinking puffpaint, but I'm not keen on how inconsistent the lining is with them if you're not really good at using it.

>>10393673
Any useful guides you used? I want to make my first too.

>>10393673
Regular fabric paint or a fabric marker. You might need to have the mask stretched out on something while you’re painting it, or you could just paint it flat. User a pencil to lightly sketch out your lines before so you’re not free handing it

>>10393673
Hey I think I remember you asking for shoe advice a while back. It's looking great so far. I'm glad you're trying to finish it. I agree with >>10393855. You want to either buy fabric paint or fabric medium to add to any paint you already have. Personally, I think you should go for paint instead of fabric marker, but use what's best for your skill. And absolutely use a pencil sketch and/or stencil.

Currently in the planning stages of putting together a cosplay of the player character from Doki Doki Literature Club. Unsure of what colour blazer and vest to get for it though. Any advice/ places to look?

>>10393947
Look for premade ones on Taobao/Ali

>>10393949
those would have a male version of the uniform?

>>10393947
>>10393956
Blazers in that exact color are really hard to find in stores. So, I would go for a gray. The vest is just a quilted orange vest. Look on sites like depop, ebay, or etsy for a used vest/blazer that might work.

>>10393961
thanks, helps a lot

Heyy kinda related to cosplay and kinda not, but I ripped all the Weapon models from valorant and am in the process of converting the files and modifying the models to 3D print. would I get into any trouble if I sold these as kits? Like I just don’t want riot to sue me lol

>>10395767
How would we know? Just ask them yourself

Someone know a place to get hoodies where you can choose different colors for the components?
Want to have the hood and cuffs be a different color from the main body, so far I've only been able to find places that do custom logo stuff because there's 2,000 of them.

>>10395988
You could try commissioning someone who makes cosplays.
If I were you I would get two hoodies secondhand and frankenstein them together. With a seam ripper and a needle and thread it should be doable in a day, even faster if you have a sewing machine.

>>10393071
That will be tricky (heh)
You could try splitting a pipe and putting this inside. 1 is an axis connecting the button and lock. 2 is an axis connecting the lock and pipe. You also need something to make the button stable and the big blade will have to fit very tightly, be light as fuck or both.

How can i simulate light on glasses or a fake blinding white screen

Looking to pick up 48mm foam dowels to finish a cosplay. So far I've only seen TNT Cosplay and Lumin's Workshop stocking them, but shipping is exorbitant. Anyone know of other options I can find them at that size?

>>10395767
>ripping files
>selling said ripped files
>hey will riot sue me?
anon are you dumb?

I'm probably too old for this movie but I really love this character. What's the best way to color my face/body this grey/purple color? I'd prefer kryolan products if possible. For the pointy ears, I was going to use a drop of liquid latex and pinch my ear to be pointed temporarily. I dye my hair regularly so It will be dyed red. I'm still trying to figure out a way to fake a mohawk. If I get bored enough in this quarantine I might just shave it desu. I've never done it before but I'd like to order some pink contact lenses in my prescription. Do I need any info besides my regular eyeglasses prescription? Also, I basically have all of her clothes already.

>>10398817
Clothes are super simple.

>>10378969
Thrift store then dirty them up?

I know jack shit about cosplaying. How would I go about cosplaying this guy?

>>10398943
Making armor that detailed would be a challenge even for a seasoned armor-maker. If you've never cosplayed anything it's probably way out of league.

You can try making your own armor tho, there are plenty of tutorials online on how to craft them. Worbla, foam or cardboard are the most used materials. You're gonna have to make your own armor patterns since I doubt ready patterns for that exact costume exist anywhere.

You can also commission someone to make the costume for you, but considering the amount of detail you'd probably have to spend thousands of bucks. You can find artists who do commissions on social media such as your local cosplay groups.

>>10398817
don't take this the wrong way, but the colour looks close to some of the Homestuck trolls, so maybe you could use instructions for those as inspiration? a sheer coat of that kind gray looks like it'd do the trick
pointy ears are better done with ear tips, Aradani has been the market leader for ages iirc and you can get unpainted tips that you can cover with the same paint.
for the mohawk, faking those is hard and wigs tend to suck - maybe a really weird bald cap trick could work, but that's all I can come up with.
for contact lenses you need to know your base curve, so definitely go and get that measured before you buy any contacts online - they'll do it at any decent optometrist or glasses shop, sometimes for free if you buy contacts from them

>>10398817
you eyeglass prescription is not the same as contacts. you could try and guess of course but it's not advised. for example my glasses are -12 now but I wear -10 in contact lenses. for cosplay i disregard the base curve as long as its within .2 since you don't wear them long term but it will cause discomfort

>>10399047
Idk what you’re talking about but my eyeglasses and contacts prescription have always been the same. Contacts wearer for 10+ years and I have yearly check ups.

>>10399052
well I guess it can be said that your prescription may be the same for both glasses and contacts but it isn't always the same so its best to be fitted regardless and not buy contacts using your eyeglass prescription.

>>10399047
this isn't correct. contacts and glasses are generally about the same now. contacts prescriptions used to need to be adjusted since they sit directly on the eyes rather than on your nose, but modern brands convert for distance so the numbers will match up. the only difference is that glasses can be as specific as 2 decimal points where contacts more generic so they only go 1 decimal point and are rounded to the nearest .5 anyway.
also are you sure your prescription is that high? -12 is very high. it could be why your prescription is different, you may need to use a lenses brand that goes higher than most so they don't convert for distance

>>10399065
sadly I am super sure my prescription is that high. I wear contacts full time. Perhaps it is a consequence of having a really high prescription, but it makes buying cosplay lenses really annoying as the brands that carry up to 10 are limited. Damn now I just feel worse about my eyes (rejected for laser correction last year)

>>10399068
don't feel too bad, i have -9.5, which is why i was asking you. my vision is terrible. lets cry together.

>>10399065
As someone with a -7, I can say my contacts are not the same as my glasses. I was also told to go lesser a bit. So I gave -7.5 for glasses and -7 for contacts

>>10399081
maybe you want to re-read my post, but this is what i was talking about, you're using rounded numbers. -7.5 and -7 are not that far from each other and certainly not the same difference as -12 and -10.

>>10398976
Different anon, but the 'don't take this the wrong way' disclaimer is killing my sides.

>>10398943
commission it

Hey seagulls, need some hairstyling advice. I have long staightish hair and I want to do it in a zeppelin-pomp for cosplay and for occasional fun. Problem is that there seems to be no online resources on how to do it. All i get are faggy fade-half pomps that dont stick out at all.

How do i support hair that goes past my face? It seems like to support it i would need some sort of hidden wire frame or somesuch unless i kill my hair so hard with product that it literally cant move at all. Anyone have experience with this?

>>10399674
You do have to have a specific haircut to get a good pomp (many vintage hairstyles require a specific haircut to get the style).

Looking up tutorials for similar hairstyles like the elephant trunk and then modifying them to be a pomp may be useful as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLcgtuwcXro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGqrr-RMXRY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ogpE0C8rV8

>>10392368
Unfortunately, no such coat ever existed historically. I'd assume Alucard's outfit was just an error on the part of the artist misinterpreting a pic of an ulster coat seen from the front, assuming the short cape only covered the sleeves instead of going around the back as well.

i want to make a monster hunter cosplay, is there any way to get the CGI model? working with screenshots is rather tiring..

>>10400240
https://www.reddit.com/r/MonsterHunter/comments/atdrdv/does_anyone_haveknow_of_any_ripped_weaponarmor_3d/

I don’t normally recommend leddit but this legit has answers that might help you.

>>10400244
nice
thanks, this is exactly what i looked for

>>10400324
Glad I could help. Good luck on your cosplay! The world could use more monhun cosplayers.

>>10399674
foam rod maybe ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2b88f-pDik&t=189s

How much of this can I mod from existing items rather than make from scratch? Can anyone ID the clasps and straps in particular; and is there a style of pants that might have a pre-existing ribbed look?

Do I have a face thats too "bulbous" to cosplay anime/bishonen characters? I tried putting on foundation/concealer (eyebrows are also concealed, not drawn yet) but it just feels like my faceshape is too fucked to get anywhere close to the kind of "pretty boy" look you see in good male cosplayers.

Do I just need to learn more makeup or am I just too filthy american

>>10401848
Def not too bulbous but maybe too long. Honestly you could look passable as a male character in the 20-30 age range but definitely not a bishounen high schooler.

>>10401848
you can cosplay whoever you want, don't listen to
>>10401866

I'm trying to make the Bloodberry from No More Heroes, I already have the base built but I'm having troubles finding what type of LEDs and other things to use.
Does anyone experience making the same thing or any type of lightsabers that could have an on/off switch as well? I have some soldering experience so that's not too big of a deal

>>10401848
Just learn more makeup, there’s a lot you can do with contour, eyeliner and a bit of neutral eyeshadow. Wigs with proper bangs and side pieces that frame your face well do wonders for creating the more bishounen illusion, with any face shape

Would makeup be the best way to match the darker parts of this character's skin? Would doing that be considered blackface?

>>10372638
There's a coat that's very accurate to my cosplay, but the faux fur is white instead of a very pale blond/yellow. Is there an easy way to recolor it?

>>10402451
>Would makeup be the best way to match the darker parts of this character's skin?
yes.
>Would doing that be considered blackface?
no. if you're super worried about it, make the foundation reddish like his arm so it kind of looks like an injury. I know Shirou isn't injured here, but sjws won't.

Hello CGL. I'm currently trying to make a temari (a Japanese cloth/ yarn ball with thread emboidery/stiches making up the art on the balls) and have run into a problem. I'm trying to make it as authentic as I can and the red ribbon with the flower on it is proving to be harder then I expected. I can't find anything like it on any temari online and a test version I made out of satin ribbon looked like a cheap package topper. Does anyone know the name of this decoration? As well as what fabric/ribbon I should make it out of?

>>10402526
Isn't it some kind of decorative knot? Try looking up Chinese knotting.

What can I use to make gloves work with touchscreen phones? I swear there was some sort of spray I could use on them someone posted a long time ago, but I can't find it anywhere (or think of what to search)

>>10402602
Conductive thread

>>10402602
Just use one of those touch screen pens from the dollar store. Conductive thread is pretty hit or miss because it has to make contact with your skin on the inside of the glove, and it needs a sizable patch to work. Carrying around a mini touchscreen pen attached to your phone is a lot easier.

>>10401848
>>10402289 This. More makeup is the way to go. Cosplay is about the illusion and transformation, not 1:1 accuracy. Don't get yourself stuck on the details. Have fun and keep working on it. Your foundation and concealer look good! Are you trying to make your brows completely "disappear" or just recolor them? If you want to completely change the shape and make them "disappear" then I'd recommend adding a layer two or more of glue and powder. If you just want to change the color, I'd recommend using a white wax pencil like NYX's jumbo eye pencil in Milk (it's matte white, no glitter unlike Cottage Cheese) and just use a spoolie to coat your brow hairs completely. Then you can just take an eyeshadow in your desired shade and apply for more natural looking brows (albeit the crazy color of course)

>>10402161
I have zero experience, but I see Punished Props and Kamui Cosplay use LED's a lot. I think they both have a few tutorials and troubleshoots on the subject.

>>10402467
1 part water to 1 part copic marker or 1 part water to 1/2-1 part synthetic dye
>pick one, add to spray bottle, and patch test before going ham. It is helpful to have a second spray bottle of water to dampen the fibers to give it a smoother, less splotchy finish if that becomes an issue for you.

>>10402647
Where may I read more about this? Is there somewhere where you can link me?

>>10398943
Look, someone who could pull this off would be professional. There is 0.1% chance that you will be satisfied with your result on the first try. Better start with something simpler, with human proportions.
That said, you can check Obscurus Crusade, that's a 40k cosplay community.

>>10402651
I'm glad you asked, I made a few errors in my last post. I feel like I have seen a tutorial using synthetic dye in a bottle, but since I cannot find the source on it let's omit that one from the options. Also, it's 1 part rubbing alcohol to 1 part copic or sharpie, not water. If you were using acrylic paint, you would dilute it in 1 part water. Sorry, that got mixed up in my brain. I don't recommend acrylic paint though it's get solid and chunky.
Here's a tutorial: https://youtu.be/ZvuLYTi3peg
And yes, I know, she's like concentrated sugar.

Hi CGL. I'm trying to create the tiara/headpiece in the bottom image and have run into a problem. To get a metallic finish on the tiara I've considered vinyl wrapping, painting with Angelus leather paint, and spray painting with Krylon (after sanding and priming the foam). My issue is that the seams will be really apparent like in the upper left photo. Does anyone have any tips on how to attain a seamless finish on something that's flexible and not straight?

>>10403014
You can trim it down/sand it before priming and painting. In modeling there is this stuff we use to fill in gaps called "green stuff" or milliput. You could try filling in gaps with something, but desu I think just sanding the foam down would work. or perhaps slightly heating it/melting it would help as well.

>>10403014
For the metal coloring
https://youtu.be/OXUnVaSAY6c

Anyone have any good armor patterns? I've been wanting to make some stuff but don't have any good ideas at the moment.

>>10403111
Kamui Cosplay sells pattern sets that you can mix and match

>>10402994
Thank you for the link, but I'm not sure that'd work very well on this coat, would it?

>>10403179
I can't see why it wouldn't. However, it's not faux fur but sherpa/wool. Fur is hair-like / single-strands sticking straight up whereas sherpa/wool is piles of woven strands.You'll really need to saturate the fibers with alcohol and/or water to really get the color in there. Do a patch test on an interior part of the wool/sherpa that won't be seen to test its efficacy.

Where could I get alligator skin dress shoes with metal tips? Sorry for the shit pictures of said shoes, I can't find any good pics and I can't take any myself at the moment. I've everything else settled except these shoes

>>10403014
Kwik quick seal is incredible at covering seams in flexible surfaces and can be sanded into a perfectly smooth result. It'll require a lot of layers and lots of careful sanding, but the results are great.

All Kamui, Punished Props, Evil Ted and lots of others have made videos on it.

>>10402645
I'll check them out, thanks

>>10404431
Best of luck!

>>10404311
Seconding Kwik Seal. I'm still a little new to foam since most of my props are wood but it worked wonders for me on my first couple attempts.

So I wanna make this guy's hairstyle but this leads into a kinda general question: where would I find wigs to style, and what kind of wig would be good to start with to style into this?

>>10404807
Tracer's hair (Overwatch) is similar to this so you could look at some her wigs.

>>10404807
>what kind of wig would be good to start with to style into this?
You will need a wig with long wefts (ie. shoulder to long length), thick (lots of wefts). Arda's wigs are great for this. Other websites like EpicCosplay and L-Email are good too, but if you want more information on them, just type in "Cosplay wigs" into youtube and you'll find plenty of videos describing the most popular websites and their pros/cons

I was invited by a tight group of friends to attend a local hentai convention. When I was younger I always dreamed of such an event reaching my city, but well better late than never. So I'd kinda like to get into the spirit and cosplay, problem is even though I've watched a ton of hentai, I don't remember many males that could be recognized in cosplay besides Rance, the ones I could remember are too plain to be noticed.

Any ideas for hentai male cosplays? I guess it could be some sort of dick monster as well, I'm somewhat starting to get into silicon sculpting and I could try some home made props, as long as I can still move and dance, not become a giant Mara charriot that needs assitance to get by. I'm just not confident enough in my body to go shirtless, but I'm open to any suggestions and appreciate you taking the time to read this.

And well, not I don't want to go as Rance, as I believe that's probably going to be the most prominent male cosplay besides the average school girls or generic maids.

>>10398817
Trolls anon back. Are there folks out there that could commission this guitar for me? I’ve seem similar ones made for Marceline with a $100 diy guitar kit but it was done by a professional and playable.

>>10405526
Im dumb and forget to ask if there’s a simple diy guide out there. I do play to invest a little in the guitar because I want one to display.

>>10405526
>Im dumb and forget to ask if there’s a simple diy guide out there. I do plan to invest a little in the guitar because I want one to display.

What would be the best fabric for Guts' cloak? Ideally something light enough to flow and malleable enough to hang well despite the light weight. Maybe some plain curtain material?

>>10405311
You could always go as a typical NTR/gangbang protagonist. There are a couple types, the gyaruos, the bald fat old men, the ugly bastards, and probably the most easy option, the faceless men. Just get a black facemask from a skinsuit, cut it to fit just over your eyes, use some elastic to tie it around your head, and viola! Instant faceless rapist and/or bull.

>>10406051
Forgot to mention, you could also combine the faceless man mask with some of the others types since they're often faceless too. It'd be a fun thing to do alongside your friends in a group cosplay of sorts if you can convince them.

Is etsy a good website to buy cosplay props? I've been meaning to continue cosplaying nero and improving certain aspects of it.

>>10405526
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zqdNcyfpfA
instead of painting it, cover it in felt

>>10405311
Just don’t do it nonny. Save yourself from looking back on the cringe memories everytime you try to fall asleep in the future.

>>10406198
It depends on the seller. Check the sellers reviews.

>>10405311
What about one of the main dudes from Interspecies Reviewers? I know it isn't actual hentai but it was very popular, and since it was a recent series people would recognize the cosplay easier.
I also feel like the main bad guy from Kuroinu Kedakaki Seijo wa Hakudaku ni Somaru would be recognizable, since Kuroinu has a cult reputation. Also, if you're handy with modding wigs and have more of a pretty boy-ish face then maybe Haruka (aka the protagonist) from Yosuga no Sora could be recognizable. Even moreso if you carry around something Sora-related, maybe Sora's bunny or something.

>>10407013
Oh shit Interspecies Reviewers is a great suggestion, thanks for reminding me anon, I'll consult about that with my friends.

any one know any good tutorials or patterns for the top?

Does anyone know how to make chiyo's stockings/legs? The little horns on it and all and the purple fuzzy things? Or just know where to find her cosplay?

How much would it cost to commission a coverall like this one?

>>10398595
Go for Lumins over TNT. They're the original dowel supply and their foam quality/clean cuts is a lot better over TNT and Hero Studio, which makes their shipping a lot more worthwhile. TNT can have burrs which means more sanding time.