/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Unanswered questions from the previous thread:
>>10694213
>>10697115
>>10697561
>>10699091
>>10711613

>>10699091
With a tail that thin, wire may be your only option if you're not splurging to get something sophisticated. Perhaps try a thinner wire? Wire will have a spring to it.

>>10715288
why help if you don't know what the answer is?
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>>10715288
I’m the anon you’re replying to. The problem with thinner wire is that the tail tends to droop, hence why I’m asking for suggestions other than thin wire.

>>10715264

re : >>10699091

Uh, you're not going to get the articulation you want but the closest I would suggest is probably wire that's wrapped around black vinyl or duct tape, with the end being made out of either cardboard or foam. Pick your poison on that. Either way, you're going to have to make either a bolt or holster it onto a belt on your dress, because the other option is wearing a butt plug, and while that's -fine-, I'm pretty sure you don't want to do that.


Anyways, anyone have a decent sound activator? I'm drafting out a Gridman SSSS cosplay right now, and I'm trying to see if I can lazy this out. Worst case scenario I'm using some coding to get the effect I want.

>>10715415
>strong, stiff, stays up high
or
>springy in a natural way

I think you'll have to pick one option over the other. The thinness of the tail leaves you with little room to brace it to overcome gravity. You can try reinforcing the base to make it have a little lift?

what about furry stuff

How can I dye a hoodie everywhere except the hood? I’m trying to dye a red hoodie brown but without dying the hood itself and I’m not sure if there’s a good way to go about it. I guess I could alternatively buy a brown hoodie and a red hoodie, cut off both hoods, and try to sew the red one onto the brown base garment, but I don’t actually know how to sew and it seems like it would be hard to do that well.

>>10715886
Sewing is way easier than dyeing. Dyeing can easily go wrong and leave you with a splotchy garment, whereas you can always hide poor stitching. I would suggest Frankensteining 2 hoodies together instead.

>>10716046
About how hard might that be if I have zero prior sewing experience?

>>10716165
depends on how nice you want it to look. anybody can pin down and whipstich two pieces of fabric together. literally just find some matching thread and look up whipstitch on youtube. if you're willing to go slower, then you can use a stitch that looks neater. if you have a person who sews available to you, you can go learn to use a machine from them, which takes more time, but then you have that skill for life.

>>10716165
How much dyeing experience do you have? It's pretty hard to prevent the dye from bleeding even if you hold the bottom half steady in a pot of dye. The nature of the fabric itself with draw moisture, thus the dye, upwards into the hood.

Is it okay to cosplay as your own take on a superhero’s design as opposed to faithfully reproducing a specific one of their designs from the source material? I don’t really know if that question makes sense the way I phrased it, but I want to do a cosplay of one of my favorite characters and I’d like to make my version of his costume a sort of amalgamation of some of his various looks, using one in particular as a heavy basis with elements of some of the others. Will I get a lot of shit from people for doing this, or will it be fine?

>>10716345
Of course. Many people cosplay entirely made up ideas or tweak canon designs. There's no cosplay police who are going to beat you for not being canon.

I have some experience making armor but not a lot on making my own patterns. I want to make bulkier pieces that stick out from my body like pic rel. the character’s body is where the red line is but the armor sticks out along the blue line. How do I pattern that?

nice

Where can I get a Zhongli cosplay from? Are people just buying them off Amazon?

Is there any way to make it look like electricity is arcing through conduits on a suit? I've seen something like rope lighting that blinks in a pattern, but nothing that has the exact effect I'm looking for.

>>10717085
Animated LEDs are the only way you’ll get that crackling effect. Nothing will give you that perfect cartoon electricity effect irl.

Thoughts on hair color for a Spike Spiegel wig? It's technically dark green, and nearly all official art has at least a tint of green, but often is more than half completely black shadow. Looking at figures it seems roughly split between "greenish" or just "black" renditions.
Cosplays too seem to be split (though a lot of curly-haired guys just seem to use their own hair) and I'm having trouble deciding which way to go.
I've noticed with the popularity of MHA some places sell Deku wigs with a green top that changes to dark green/black as it lowers but those don't look quite right to my eyes. Maybe a subtler "black but with green tips/highlights" is the way to go?
Deku

(whoops, copy-paste goof on the last word)

What kind of fabric should i use to make this armband ?

>>10717100
I personally associate Spike with black hair. A lot of 80s and 90s animes have characters colored hair so their hair will stand out from the line work (e.g. Lynn Minmay’s hair was originally meant to be black with a blue tint but it was later changed to just blue). If you want to do green, you should just get a green wig and tint it black to make the color duller. Black with green tips would look weird imo.

How the fuck do I bring a prop sword on a plane

>>10717534
cheap quilting cotton with some interfacing to make it stiffer, you just iron it on

>>10717534
Oooh, I have the official ones. They're vinyl but you can get away with making them out of any decent-looking fabric and either doing stencils for the letters or iron-on vinyl, or even embroidery/appliques. I don't recommend freehand drawing or ink.

Remember to sew a loop for the safety pin if you want a pin-less look on the outside.

>>10717655
Check both the baggage policy of the aircraft you're flying with and the general TSA guidelines (assuming you're American). You're most likely going to have to have it in your checked bag.

>>10717713
So should I just find a fuck huge suitcase that can actually fit it

>>10717754
Different anon, but most people put a pvc pipe and connector in the middle of their props so that it can come apart and fit luggage. It can also help to ensure that the prop wont break

>>10717754
Well they have size limits on checked suitcases, so, depending on how big it is, it may be considered oversize baggage. That's the route people go when they transport snowboards and instruments and other large objects.

>>10717756
How would you do that for thin swords, I bought a cheap replica but now that I actually have time I can attempt to make my own, or fuck with the one I bought

Where does one buy... Power Ranger costumes?
I've been planning on getting one ever since I bought the Morpher, but I have no clue where one looks for, and I don't have the skill to actually do my own costume, maybe another day.

>>10717764
Use dowels instead of PVC pipes. They're thinner and sturdier. If you get a threaded metal dowel, you can screw the parts of your prop together instead of needing separate connectors for each piece.

I am new to cosplay. I'm trying to find a way to have a prop gun for my costume as Adachi from Persona 4. He uses a Nambu Model 60, which is based on the S&W Model 36. What are some good places to check for an airsoft, replica gun, or toy version of these arms? An anon has suggested the blue gun route, however, how would the painting of the wood-based handle be done?

>>10718054
Before you do any of that shopping, you should check your con's weapons policies. You wouldn't want to do all of that work only to not be able to go.

>>10718088
Orange tip and no live steel are the rules. That rules some things out.

>>10718016
So when it comes to separate pieces I'm assuming the only way to actually shorten the length would be separating the hilt from the blade so there's not any visible cracks or splits on the full blade.

>>10718054
If you do get a toy gun or something that doesn't have a wood handle, you can paint it brown and then use a gloss finishing coat or a layer of clear gloss paint over it.

>>10718128
Depends on the sword. Post a pic of it. You’ll definitely need to shorten the blade so that it fits in your suitcase but a metal dowel down the middle should keep it steady enough that you don’t need to split the blade into smaller pieces.

>>10718352
Its asunas lambent light
The cheap one I bought is fucking 44 inches from tip to pommel

>>10718465
>bought
Yeah mate you’re just gonna have to buy a huge luggage to put this in. If it was something that you were making, you could insert a dowel, but these premade swords are fully glued together.

>>10718588
I planned on making one, but I saw one for like 15 bucks when I was buying my wig and had to see it
I'm just trying to get as much info as I can before I actually start building

>>10718465
Why not mail it to your destination and decide whether or not if it's worth it to mail home? Alternatively, buy a golf equipment carrier and look up your flights gold bag policies.

>>10716999
Hey I saw this back awhile ago and I was wondering if you still needed help. Because I can't phone post from work and Project Zomboid has more or less consumed my life.

But here's what you're looking at. So you want to make the breast plate into two / or four pieces, but instead of cutting straight, you cut at an angle. If you pre-heat the foam before gluing you can get even better shapes, but you're really just making 45 degree angle pieces here and gluing them to spoof depth.

>>10718693
Ah got it. So I basically construct it like a box around my body? Sounds simple enough that I can figure it out from here. Thank you!

>>10718614
would they give me shit for bringing it in a poster tube as a carry on, ive brought a decently sized tube before, but never with someone that looks like a weapon

>>10718713
They probably would even if it's super well sealed, just because it looks like a weapon even though it's clearly a prop. TSA agents are on a constant powertrip and will flag you for any minor thing.

Suggestions on what to hand out for a con near valentines? I'm thinking either candy or fake flowers.

Suggestions on what to hand out for a con near valentines as a Tuxedo Mask? I'm thinking pic related but if there are other thoughts please chime in.

>>10718858
I can't tell if those are light up roses or candy roses. If they're the latter.... rethink it. Would you accept candy from a stranger? Just hand out faux roses made of fabric

Hey /cgl/, I need some advice. I'm not happy with my final headdress for my costume. I'm gonna remake it instead of salvaging this one, but I could use some direction on how to make it better. The red pen marks heat erase btw, I just couldn't be assed to remove them since I hated the final product. The issues I noticed are:
>the ribbon
I didn't want to cut it into strips, but I couldn't get it to lay right and look good when folding for the life of me. The ends ended up fraying and needed to be sealed with a lighter. I just don't like how this looked at all. Should I even still keep the ribbon or use paint instead? I tested a swatch of my fabric with a satin stitch and it just ate up the delicate fabric, so that's out.
>The sewing
This part I really have difficulty on. I struggle with sharp corners even after reducing the seam allowance and clipping into the seams. I just hate how the peaks turned out. I couldn't sew down the ribbon either because my machine went too fast and the ribbon slipped around. I had to hand sew it, but desu I don't like the way it looked either.
>Stiffness
I was very indecisive on how to stiffen the floppy white cotton. I have featherweight iron on and very stiff cardstock-esque sew-in interfacing (which I could just stuff in I suppose), batting, and stuffing. What do you think would work best?

There's probably more issues I'm not seeing like with the pattern too. So, what can I do to improve the next iteration that I make, gulls?

>>10718882
Okay, I have a lot of ideas for what you can do to make it better

>the ribbon
You can stick with the ribbon or try bias tape if the ribbon has been super slippery. (Bias tape is not hard to make your self)
Look up mitered corners and how to do those (pic related). If the width proves to be very tough to manipulate, then I would suggest fabric paint, iron-on vinyl transfer, or satin stitching. I know you said that satin stitching ate up your fabric but the issue is likely that you needed to stabilize the fabric first with an iron-on or wash-off stabilizer, and also always practice on a scrap first to find the best stitch length/width. I've done as thin as 1/4" and 1/8" ribbon as trim like this, it's not impossible.

>the sewing
Looks like you might not be clipping enough off the corners or close enough to the edge. Also look into getting a point turner or at least using a dull but pointy tool to press out the corners. When the corners get small like this, you don't want to sew super sharp corners. A rounded corner on the inside will be less puckered when turned right side out. You can post a photo of what your sewing work looks like inside-out if you want a better diagnosis of your issue.

Slow down your machine.

>stiffness
Iron-on lightweight interfacing. Rule of thumb is that the interfacing weight should match the fabric weight. I suggest starting over from scratch. The order of steps should be:
- cut out the fabric pieces
- iron on the interfacing to the fabric
- mark where the ribbon/stripe goes
- pin ribbon or bias tape to where it needs to go and sew; or alternatively, pure satin stitch the stripe or paint it, etc.
- sew front and back pieces of the headdress together, clip and notch corners, turn right side out
- finish raw opening

Sorry for the block of text.

>>10718886
Forgot to add that if the fabric already has interfacing applied, then you probably don't need to further stabilize it to sew on the ribbon. If it's still catching, select a finer needle and adjust your stitch length (likely needing longer length). Always test on scrap if you're uncertain.

>>10718886
>Sorry for the block of text.
No need to apologize, I'm very grateful for your help. I'll start putting your ideas into practice and ring back if I need further help -- Thank you!

I’m working on a cosplay that has a faux fur collar that’s 3D (like a neck pillow made of faux fur) but every time I see the fur, the pieces slip around. I’ve tried pinning in closer intervals, using quilting pins, and using quilting clips and binder clips but none of those methods and stopped the slippage. Any advice?

>>10718886
Nta but you’re awesome, anon.

>>10718980
If pins aren’t doing the trick I recommend hand basting it before going over it with your sewing machine.

>>10718996
I’ll try this out and see if it works. Thanks anon.

Another question: does anyone have recommendations for a hot glue gun that has steady flow? I tried looking at reviews on Amazon but they weren’t helpful at all. My current glue gun is a crappy dual-temp mini one that spits out either huge globs of glue or almost nothing at all so I’m looking to upgrade.

>>10719044
I've heard good reviews about Surebonder. It's also cordless which makes things easier.

>>10718707
Yeah, pretty much. Every time I’ve worked with armor, I’ve thought of that particular process as folding paper but with extra steps.

>>10719055
The online reviews seem pretty good. Is there a certain model you’d recommend?

>>10719082
Oh that’s a good idea. Thanks, senpai.

Where do I actually buy women's shoes in dude sizes or atleast find bigger sizes

>>10719260
This is a question that's better suited for the crossplay thread even if you're not using the shoes for crossplay.
>>10710799

>>10718880
It's candy but it's both wrapped and comes with an identifying tag from a store like pic related. I would think that's enough to not look like somebody poisoning others?

>>10719430
As long as it’s branded and doesn’t look home made, you’ll be fine
No face cosplayers hand out rolos or choclate coins and people loved those

Does anybody know where you could obtain OC idol-esque outfits? Me and a friend wanted to do a duo "cosplay", but moreso just in idol style and not as any particular idols.

>>10719130
I don't own myself, but every crafter I watch or follow seems to have one, sorry!

>>10719430
I personally wouldn't accept any type of food or drink from a stranger -- especially at a place that is known to collect a variety of strange characters. You're free to your own opinions and it seems like you already have your mind set, so.

>>10719435
>obtain OC
>original character
>original
if its original then no, you wouldn't be able to obtain it unless you commission someone. What I'm guessing you're asking is if you can buy a basic looking idol uniform. And if so, youtube search "where to buy cosplay online". Then take your pick.

>>10719142


NP. Been building shit for 10+ years.

>>10719435
Google it and pick the cheapest set. I'm guessing you're looking for a generic costume like a generic maid outfit and slapping a wig on it to call it a day. A generic idol costume will probably look like an AKB48 getup from 10 years ago.

>>10719450
Thanks for the feedback. I guess I'll bring a mix of both fake roses and candy ones in a bouquet style. I just wasn't sure about the fake roses since handing them out might be interpreted as being creepy.

>>10719450
>>10719665
FWIW, I regularly go to Sakura-Con which almost always runs on Easter weekend. On Easter Sunday several times there have been people handing out fun-size candy or eggs, usually kids with their parents so I've never thought twice about accepting them.
I think for me it's only if a gift was "unprompted" if coming from an older person that would make me feel odd. Not even out of fear of poisoning, just kind of a general odd feeling. But since it ties into your character you could offer them after people take a picture or something - sometimes when I cosplay John Wick I bring a bag of chocolate gold coins (like the gold coins in the movies) and offer one to people if they recognize my cosplay. Having that "in" is fine and easier to accept a "no thank you" ime.

I want to cosplay Sugiura. Should I 3D print the mask, or paint an existing mask? I have no experience in either field.

Is it possible to remove a printed logo from natural top grain leather?

>>10718054
I'm this anon. I'm still on the fence about the blue gun route. What alternatives are there?

If I do follow the blue gun route, I can just spray paint the thing right?

I'm just trying to not make this shitty.

>>10719430
I'd likely take it anon if anything just to make you happy. However, whether or not I'd eat it is a different matter.

With COVID going on, the fake flowers thing sounds better.

>>10719665
It won't be creepy if you're in a Tuxedo costume. I promise you.

>>10719430
>>10719665
I wouldn't take any food from a stranger, regardless of it has a store tag or not. Fabric flowers are the better alternative.

>>10719665
I appreciate you being open to feedback. Having a mix of both sounds like a good compromise.

>might be interpreted as being creepy.
I suppose it could be, but anything could be creepy if done the wrong way. However, I agree with the other anon that being dressed as Tuxedo mask would likely remove that barrier for you. The candy is more of a safety thing, not a creepy thing.

>>10719681
Yes, but that's a situational exception. It's totally normal to walk up to strangers' houses on Halloween and receive their candy, but not so normal in July. Being that it's a Valentine's Day (or in your example an Easter) con does help, but still anon is likely to be able to give more gifts that aren't candy based just because many people have safety concerns (COVID related or otherwise). I think their suggestion to have an option available for their receivers is a good compromise.

>>10719778
The sheer price, labor, and skill difference you're looking at makes the answer perfectly clear that painting a premade is your best option.

>>10719838
Yeah, I thought as much. I only asked because I'm completely inept when it comes to "arts & crafts" type stuff lmao

Does anyone happen to know where to find a cupped corset pattern that looks like this? I've seen some on etsy that are close, but not close enough.

It'd be even better if it's a bodysuit with cups

>>10719863
am retard forgot to attach the picture

Where can i get or create a robe exactly like pic related?

Need help with this

>>10719863
Have you tried looking for swimsuit patterns with this design that include boning/underwire or adding your own boning channels to a swimsuit pattern?

Or reverse image searching your picrel? Those might help you find what you're looking for.

>>10719887
Samefag but also it looks like you can buy the tutorial from this person in your photo on how to make exactly the same ones they show:

https://www.etsy.com/hk-en/listing/703960752/royal-black-tutorial-korsetts-mit-cups

>>10715262
Why is there no OC thread? Everything is just reposts. I wanted to post a cosplay I did but comparing myself with 'professionals' will kinda be pretentious

>>10719886
It would help if you told us what part you need help with.

>>10719912
Create a self-post cosplay thread for everyone to use and not a single thread for you specifically. If it's about asking for help with the costume, it would go in this thread. If it's about just showing off finished products a new thread would be fine. Cosplay is slow right now due to covid and this is a slow board so the thread may be slow.

>>10719889
Yeah I know, but for so far I understand this person didn't deliver a pattern with it, but is teaching you to make it out of scratch instead. I think that's still a little bit too intimidating for me. I might just as well as try though!

>>10719914
Everything that has to do witht the robe.
Colors, material, ect.

>>10719933
You posted two different colors.

>>10719934
Oh

>>10719937
Well in case I need >>10719933 with both of the robes.

>>10719938
Are you looking to just buy one or do you have any experience in sewing? What have you done so far in your efforts?

>>10718054
You single?

What’re some good ways to spice up an otherwise uninteresting cosplay? Want to do picrel but she’s really just anime girl in a uniform.jpg.

>>10719950
can you carry a prop of something she interacts with?

>>10719950
be in a group
do a different outfit
cosplay with someone doing Bernkastel

>>10719950
Add props that she’s associated with in the series, for example maybe a bloody knife with blood splatter on the clothes and face.

>>10719940
Looking to buy.
>What have you done so far in your efforts?
Except searching on internet? Nothing really.

>>10719884
>get
Disney, Etsy, or specific commission from places like Twitter or Facebook Groups.

>create
Robes are pretty easy to pattern and sew. There's likely some commercial patterns available for sale via places like Joann's or back on esty for indie patterns. Then, you'll need to research what fabric you want and buy it. This will probably be the "hardest" step as robes require a lot of fabric. After that it's mostly a bunch of straight lines and simple curves to sew.

>>10719968
ntayrt and genuinely not trying to come off snarky, but have you actually done that research? How can you have zero idea of the help you need after doing any searching on the internet?

Anyone have experience dyeing synthetic wigs? I purchased this wig before the character’s official colors were released, and it turns out his hair is actually more of an auburn brown color. The wig is already cut and styled so it would be nice if I didn’t have to buy a new one. What kind of dye would be the best to do the job?

>>10719977
There’s a section about dyeing wigs in the faq

>>10719968
I just did a Google search of Jedi Robes and several results popped up for purchase. You're going to need to be specific about what you want if those results don't work for you but another anon gave you sites to look as well.

>>10719968
https://www.google.com/search?q=grey+monk+robe&source=lmns&tbm=shop

There's some stuff for <$100 but you'll probably have to sew on fabric to make the extra ridges if you want something super accurate.

>>10719950
Add prop, like her ceremonial quilt-whacker

I assume though that you're doing this simple cosplay because you can't make a more complicated/flashy costume or want a casual day. In that case, you can get more attention if you're in a Higurashi group.

>>10719950
Don't bother. You sound like an ewhore.

>>10719887
>swimsuit pattern
Swimsuit patterns are made for knits and fabric properties affect the final fit of the product. Don’t give advice if you have no idea what you’re talking about.

Looking for tips/ideas to handle the back of this jacket. Was thinking I could pattern it and split it into parts but then dealing with the hood and collar has me a bit stumped.

>>10720189
Instead of splitting the whole thing down the center, just make it a cut out that terminates beneath the collar to hide it. That collar/lapel looks like a nightmare.

>>10720195
>Instead of splitting the whole thing down the center
I think they meant crafting the coat in several pieces (ie, hood, overcoat, and undercoat / vest) not a literal horizontal or vertical split up the whole thing.

>>10719912
There used to be self-post threads on this board but people stopped making them because of nitpickers. It would be fun to see them be revived.

>>10720217
That makes more sense. I would have the yellow part under the cut out be just an additional panel of the coat. It’s sorta of an inverness coat with a super short cape, so the mini cape can tapper into the lapel and get folded back with it. Have the white collar pieces be completely separate add-ons that can sandwich between the hood and the coat collar. Keep the orange as a separate waistcoat.

>>10720237
>>10719912
The wip thread is probably the closest active thread to what you're talking about right now. Or like the other anons said, you can start your own

How do I into body paint

Anyone have any recommendations for grey/blue contacts that show up well on dark eyes? I've heard that the EOS Fairy Blue ones are good but was looking for something closer to grey.
Pic related

>>10719947
why do you ask?

>>10720239
>>10720195
Thank you! That helps a lot!

>>10720517
I was pleasantly surprised by Neo Cosmo! They show up well and have a more natural 14.2mm diameter so they don't look as exaggerated as circle lenses. Photo reviews here so you can see how they look on actual people.

https://honeycolor.com/neo-cosmo-1-day-frozen-gray-10-lenses

>>10720517
I bought Sweety Nada Grey lenses and was surprised at how well they showed up over my dark brown eyes. Would recommend.
https://www.uniqso.com/products/sweety-nada-peace-grey?variant=39333835210775&gclid=Cj0KCQiAraSPBhDuARIsAM3Js4p9bnrPxS6WsSdHa-QZGyxUuIfcxydehYLDNocMl4IhdHYj2qyWK2kaAqR4EALw_wcB

>>10720395
>step 1: buy body paint in preferred color
>step 2: apply it to where you can and get a friend to help you apply it in hard to reach/hard to see places
>step 3: use powder, then sealant to seal your body paint

>>10720719
Any brand reccomendations? I also have think I read something about arm socks or something people use for hands

>>10720721
Nta but snazaroo and Ben Nye are the most commonly used brands iirc.

Working on a bodice. Simple stuff, button up front. How do I get the front to hang straight down? As is, the front pieces form a /\ shape when hanging reguarly, unless actively held into position.

>>10719778
Definitely paint a blank mask or a guy fawkes repaint

>>10719884
Best to buy one on aliexpress

>>10720799
I’m not quite sure what you mean. Can you post a picture?

>>10720829
I suppose it was a poor description. The front opening is close at the top, but wider at the bottom even with arms at a neutral stance. I've tried adding length along the bottom, and that worked up to a point. It's not particularly tight anywhere.

>>10720834
nta but try ironing your project and checking it against your pattern and/or a ruler. It could just be how it's sitting on your body but it looks like your cutting lines might've been uneven.

>>10720834
Open shirts and jackets will naturally want to hang in a /\ especially if the fit is tight. It'd need to be oversized to hang straight down. If you can't make it bigger and you absolutely need it to hang vertical, consider sewing hidden snaps or button inside to have it anchored to your undershirt.

>>10720933
I can make it bigger- it’s at a rough draft of a rough draft right now.
My pattern drafting isn’t master grade just yet, but I’ll size it up a big and see if that changes the way it hangs. Thank you.

I want to be maskless Killer from One Piece, what kind of bandage should I use on my face and arms?

>>10721141
anon it's just medical gauze

i didnt really want to make a separate thread for this but do people still use worbla or any other thermalplastic these days for cosplay?
i feel like that method has been phased out now.

How difficult would it be to cosplay as Happy Chaos? I'm completely new to cosplaying. What's the best way to start? I'm mostly curious how to make the jacket and get the body paint down.

>>10721229
>How difficult would it be to cosplay as Happy Chaos?
>I'm completely new to cosplaying
for you, super difficult.

>What's the best way to start?
learn how to sew
learn how to create patterns
learn how to apply body paint
learn how to style wigs
theres various tutorials on youtube or other sites like skillshare(its easy to find free trials).
pretty much everything depends on your current arts and crafts background, if you have any and how much time you are willing to spend to learn everything at once. hope you have a ton of cash saved up too because theres a good chance youre going to be spending and wasting a lot, but thats normal.

personally though, i dont think this is a good first time cosplay character. especially since youre dealing with a ton of body paint like that. if you get that shit wrong, youre just going to end up having a ton of skin splotched after an hour of walking around.

>>10721228
The big name armormakers who are sponsored by worbla (e.g. Kamui, Kinpatsu) still do but most regular cosplayers I see just stick with only foam, no thermoplastic these days.

I'm looking for tusks that resemble the deer in pic related but the closest I've found are the ones the girl is wearing on etsy. Maybe I could contact the creator of those fangs and ask if they could make a custom order but I was wondering if anyone knew a better solution.

>>10721479
Make some from thermoplastic beads (Amazon and just about every craft store has then now) in the shape and length you want and use denture glue to secure

>>10721229
>What's the best way to start?
You could just buy the jacket and pants. No need to make them for yourself right away. This still isn’t a beginner friendly cosplay though.

>>10721555
even so, the leg harness, gun, and halo would be difficult for a beginer, and even if you bought those you'd still have to do full body paint, the wig, and horns. would pick something easier for your first time and then save this one after you built up your skills

>>10721559
>This still isn’t a beginner friendly cosplay though
Learn to read, sperg.

Let me start with this: I'm kinda retarded. I'm trying to look on Amazon because I've got a hefty gift card balance for a spandex suit to use as a base for some cosplay shenangians. There are two important problems, however. First, I live alone and back zippers are gonna be a lost cause. Second, I'm 6'3". Does anywhere know where to get a suit that size?

>>10721570
>I live alone and back zippers are gonna be a lost cause
why? just tie some string on the zipper and pull it up.
>Does anywhere know where to get a suit that size?
well it seems you want to buy it off amazon so uhh amazon?

>>10721570
You could just buy one of these zipper puller contraptions or make one yourself by unraveling a wire hanger

Not sure if this is the best thread to ask, but which version of Marin should I cosplay? Con is in 5 months so I should be able to make any of them

>>10721229

Actually I think this might be a bit easier than you think it is.


>Thrift store the blazer
>Get a gray or darker gray zettai suit for the skin (Or be forced to go through body paint hell solo.)
>ben nye + sealer make up and a homestuck troll make up tutorial for the face.
>Arda or Epic Cosplay the wig.

That should at least give you the bare minimals to work with, if you really don't have time to be autistic and make a proper holster from fabric and make the gun from EVA foam or modifying a nerf gun.... or fucking Legos, your poison, I would suggest going to Party City or a local costume shop and buying some cowboy holsters. Otherwise, send Jeff Bezos some money and get some leather holsters.

>>10721228

(double post)
I think it's a lot more accessible to get foam nowadays than it is thermalplastics but I occasionally see them on sale at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. It's more situational than anything else imho.

>>10721637
The cosplay recommendations thread is literally the first link in OP…

>>10721646
>no suggestions for halo, horns, glasses, chest pattern, etc.
stick to only giving armor advice, faggot.

>>10721479
You're probably better off getting some vampire teeth and then attach the extra teeth length with glue or heat.

>>10721479
You're probably better off getting some vampire teeth and then attach the extra teeth length with glue or heat.

https://www.amazon.com/Scarecrow-Sabers-Deluxe-Custom-Extra/dp/B002N39K3U

>>10719430
>>10718880
I've given out candy at cons more times than I can count. Its actually how I met my best friend. She was cosplaying Mello and didn't have a chocolate bar, so I gave her one.
People like food, its a good way to socialize.

Working on a Ghostface robe and I'm having trouble nailing down good fabric to use. In the movies there's a subtle "glitter" shine to the blackness that I'd like to recreate. The cloak pattern I'm using says I'll need upwards of 5 yds which can add up fast so I'd appreciate any tips on what to look for. There are a couple things I have been looking into:
>lurex
Apparently this is what they actually used in the movie. I have no experience with this type of fabric but in my research it looks like it's a material that's tough to work with (slippery fabric, might need a different needle) and I'm still a relative beginner with a sewing machine. Also is generally pricey and harder to find in-person.
>glitter nylon/polyester/cotton
Obviously much easier to find, even if I'm looking for something that's not extremely glittery. I am concerned about glitter's tendency to fall off and get everywhere but I guess that's largely unavoidable.
>general robe thoughts
I don't think I need a 2- or 4- way stretch fabric but I'd like something that can hang and drape nicely. Gloves are made out of the same fabric as the rest of the outfit.

>>10722091
That's nice, anon. I love food! Still wouldn't accept it from a stranger though. I'm happy it worked out for you.

>>10719950
spend more time on the wig, it's the most distinctive part of that cosplay. the bangs NEED to be flat like in your pic

I'm looking into making a fake leather belt + holster for a cosplay; anyone have any good guides? I'm considering just using upholstery pleather since it's got good thickness and is dirt cheap, but the underside being white kind of shows on the sides of the belt/holster. Any thoughts/guides? A lot that I've found use foam, which would be too stiff for actual wear I think.

>>10722236
>A lot that I've found use foam, which would be too stiff for actual wear I think.
I've heard the opposite. Depending on the density and thickness, foam is really flexible.

>>10722163
You'll need a 4-way stretch fabric if you want to make the gloves out of the same fabric as the robe. If you're still a beginner, it'll be hard for you to make well-fitted gloves out of a woven fabric.
All non-glitter shiny fabrics will run you a pretty penny because they either use metallic strands (like lurex) woven/knitted into the fabric or the fabric is specially made or treated to give it shine.

Pic rel is 4-way mid-weight glitter spandex from Spandex World but it's $16/yard. If you don't want to spend a lot money, you're going to have to sacrifice accuracy to save on cost. Pretty much every option for glittery/shiny black fabric I looked at is over $10/yard, even at wholesale places.

>>10722163
One other option you could try out depending on how thin the fabric is: put some glittery material underneath the robe. The light that goes through would reflect off of it so it would seem like the robe is glittery when it's actually what's beneath it.

I'm not sure what material to would be best though, whether it's a glitter shirt or just adding some glitter wrap.

Can somebody post the list of FDA approved contact lenses for cosplay again? IIRC, there's only like 2 major companies in the US that sell them right?

On another note, do how do they differ from regular disposable daily prescription contacts?

>>10722299
That is a good point on the gloves, thanks. Even if they are looser (picrel is a replica based on a screen-used one) I need to keep the stretch-ability in mind... now that I think of it I might actually want to make separate gloves so I can use a phone or whatever without taking my whole arm out of the sleeve.

How do I go about making Kage Maru's Hood?

>>10722447
If you want to go with the easy option, you can just take a long sleeve shirt and adjust it. May have to cut a larger opening/buy a larger shirt if you want to go with the open face design though.

>>10722343
I can't speak to the websites you're talking about but I am a daily contact wearer. Here's how they differ:

Prescription Vision Contacts:
>obtained via optometrist
>Replaced daily or monthly depending on brand
>Washed using contact lens fluid rinsed on top of contact in hand
>There are optometrist brand color contacts, but they are usually pretty transparent as they prioritize vision and safety over style. They do not come in unnatural colors or styles.
>higher quality material, thinner plastic to be made more comfortable for long daily wear

Color Contacts for Cosplay / Costuming:
>usually obtained online
>reputable online retailers will usually require a prescription and eye curvature obtained from a optometrist.
>distributed in glass vials, one per contact
>some, but not all must be submerged in fluid for 24 hours before wear
>will expire after a year of opening
>Can be worn for up to a year if properly cared for
>washed using something like picrel which shakes any buildup
> Typically shorter wear times as they are meant to be special occasion as opposed to vision lenses.

>>10722556
>Does anyone know these specific sources for contacts?
>No, but here’s some unsolicited basic info on contact lens
Anon what

Working on a Red Hood cosplay, the main top piece is a brown hoodie with a silicone bat symbol affixed to the chest with E6000, is it okay to throw this in the wash if the need arises after wearing it to conventions in the summer?

>>10722590
OP asked what the difference was between vision contacts and color contacts. I responded. Anon what right back at you?

>>10722596
just hand wash it you lazy fuck

>>10722629
Not what I asked

>>10722654
how autistic do you have to be to not be able to realize that anon is telling you to handwash your costume instead of throwing it in the machine

>>10722672
You need therapy. Being this angry over nothing is not normal. This isn't be insulting you, this is me giving your genuine advice.

>>10722672
he's trying to glue silicone

If a one piece body suit type cosplay with minimal stretch and sleeves (eula) has sleeve holes too low because of your long torso, is it possible to cut the bottom of the arm hole and sew in a gusset? The body suit fits I just can't lift my arms above my shoulders. I can't size up bc I honestly don't think that will even help bc my torso proportions are just off. Or am I hosed

>>10722695
Yeah just do exactly what you wrote here and you should be fine!

>>10722343
Are you thinking of Coloured Contacts (no joke, that’s the actual site name)? They’re FDA approved iirc.

>>10722654
>Not what I asked
so what are you asking then?

>>10722693
>is it okay to throw this in the wash
he’s literally asking for washing advice?

Would this be considered lolita?

>>10723636
Yes, but in that 2000s bad anime way. Plus it came from a porn game so eh

>>10723636
>>10723646
No it’s not. It would be considered a cosplay in the same way that Rozen Maiden cosplays are still cosplays even though the designs are influenced by lolita.

Can/should I use puffy paint to add piping to a costume piece? How do I keep the stream of paint a consistent thickness and keep it straight?

>>10723778
Never mind, just realized how simple it is to paint my lines with a regular fabric paint marker first and then trace them with the puffy paint

>>10723778
Generally the answer is no but it’s hard to give advice without knowing what you’re working on.

>>10723778
>>10723786
Piping is not that hard to learn how to actually do, why are you so lazy

>>10723778
>How do I keep the stream of paint a consistent thickness and keep it straight?
Just practice. It might help to stretch your hand muscles or transfer the paint to a bottle you can get better control of. I agree with the other anons though, if you're making your costume piping is actually pretty simple to add. Honestly if I were in your shoes, I'd probably opt to hot glue it to the seams instead -- not that it'll have as neat of an outcome as sewing it on though.

>>10723789
Because I can’t sew and it’s easier and faster to get a decent-looking result without having to devote time and effort to learning a completely new skill by just painting it instead. The better question is, why do you care so much?

>>10723636
No it's more of a cosplay.

>>10722295
Foam /is/ flexible, but I'm worried about it cracking/ripping apart since the belt/holster won't be more than 3-4mm thick.

>>10723797
The state of /cgl/ in 2022 jesus

>>10723951
You say that like the cosplay community nowadays isn’t people buying a full costume, wearing it once, and then dumping it. Rinse and repeat.
I’m willing to bet over 95% of the current cosplayers can’t even thread a needle, let alone sew a cosplay.

>>10723979
NAYRT but going "b-but nobody else does it!" is cope as fuck. Not wanting to learn sewing for cosplay makes sense if you're a casual/beginner though.

>>10724035
I’m not the piping anon. I’ve been contributing sewing help in these threads for years. All I’m saying is that you can’t deny that cosplay pretty much mirrors fast fashion now in the sense that people continually buy and get rid of cosplays after 1-2 wears.

>>10723831
Okay re-reading your question, I get the impression that your options are either pleather or foam? The guides I've seen recommend a combo of both. Here's an example: https://youtu.be/SwmAlR-vkxk As you can see, she uses foam as interlining between two pieces of pleather to avoid that problem with the underside being white as you mentioned. And yes, it's not going to be as sturdy as a real leather belt, but it's a good alternative to straight pleather. If that really doesn't work out for you though, try thrifting some leather bags to use.

>>10724165
oh sorry, I also sew a ton. I definitely agree, 99% of cosplays now are store bought, and the fact that everyone feels compelled to put out constant content on Insta/TikTok doesn't really allow for time for crafting. I honestly don't really like it, but it's probably because the crafting is an equal weight to love for the character to me.

>>10723797
> it’s easier and faster to get a decent-looking result
Puff paint always looks like shit even if it’s evenly applied. But I guess when your brain has been rotted out from thinking mass produced chink crap is “good quality”, puff paint looks good.

>>10723979
Dude, just learn to sew.

>>10723797
Even gluing the piping on would be better...

Is there anything I can do to make a coat that's too big fit tighter?
I know I can shorten the sleeves and maybe even the overall length but how can I make it tighter in the chest?

>>10724803
Add darts on each front panel, take in the center back, take in the sides if you need to. Put the coat on inside-out and pinch these areas so it fits nicely against your body, pin, and adjust to see which bits you need to take in.

how do I get the boots to stay up on my thighs

>>10725103
Velcro, sewn in magnets, invisible / see through straps or using a button

>>10725103
All of the other anon’s options work or snaps could also work.

>>10725103
If all else fails, duct tape

Can anyone recommend sewing patterns for this dress?

>>10725331
I think thats a tunic, not a dress.

>>10725331
If you know how to adjust patterns, you could use this as the base and make necessary changes (e.g. moving the zipper from the front to the back/side, making the skirt part a single piece).
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1118261581/two-piece-stand-collar-woman-coat-with

Is there a way to put textured scratch marks in a surface without actually damaging the surface itself?

>>10725476
You could try to build a layer on top with something like expanding foam or bondo and carve into that. But if you want texture, you’re gonna have to cut into something.

>>10715262
I want to do Dragunov but I'm at a loss finding a jacket like this to use as the base of it. I cannot for the life of me find a military jacket that has only two lower pockets, everything has either lower pockets and breast pockets, or only breast pockets. Anyone know of anything that can point me to the right direction?

>>10725533
Commission it.

Trying to find a good pattern for a Tatsumaki dress. I found the following Tumblr that goes into calculating measurements, but their second post about putting the pieces together is now disappeared. I have enough sewing knowledge to know which piece goes where but I can't really see what the final product looks like and don't want to waste time drafting a pattern if it doesn't look right.

https://8ertsfu.tumblr.com/post/135923215663/tatsumaki-dress-tutorial-part-1-patterning-and/amp

I've looked at some other cosplays and people vary between making it one continuous piece vs a separate bodice and skirt. I've also seen various fabrics from knit to satin. I feel like knit would be the most form-fitting but satin might be more...flashy?

Also, thought this tutorial for making the dress ends "float" was pretty neat.

https://youtu.be/oqWRXBAPm0c

>>10725993
I would recommend knit. It would hide any imperfections in the costume or your body better. You can also fudge the measurements a little more (like making it a bit smaller than your base measurements) and it'll still be formfitting.
I made mine with the front and back flaps as one continuous piece with the bodice and the left and right side pieces separately sewn on.

>>10726006
Nta but do you have specific fabric recommendations? I’m working on a similarly form fitting dress.

>>10725533
You can buy a seam ripper and remove the breast pockets from a jacket.

>>10726071
Hard to recommend something for you without know exactly what you're working on. I only recommended knit for the other anon because I've made the exact same cosplay before and it was a specific knit (a thicker type that had a sheen, meant for making quality leggings/athleisure wear). Tatsumaki isn't exactly a dress anyways, more like a shiny half-leotard.

>>10725103
are you muscular enough to pull this off? if so, what's your social media?

>>10715262
nail polish recommendations?
i need a black polish but i've had bad luck with the random brands i've tried in the past, i don't want to be fixing chipped polish all con weekend

>>10726543
Honestly if you're partying, they're gonna get chipped no matter what brand. Your best bet is to just go get them done (or do them yourself if you have the setup) with gel polish or dip powder. That's the only fool proof way to get polish to stay on perfectly for a week or so

Will socks that end below the knee, somewhere between the knee and ancles, always, automatically slide down or is there anything I can do in construction to prevent this?

I’m a man who can only grow a goatee. I’m brainstorming Cosplay stuff and I’m thinking of making a beard. A lot of Cosplay beards tutorials I see are for women cosplaying men or something that’s obviously costume beards. Before I invest in crazy expensive movie level beards with a long process, anyone have knowledge of a mid-grade beard for Cosplay?

>inb4 beard growth gel where a lot mess with a man’s testosterone and hair distribution

>>10726342
> Tatsumaki isn't exactly a dress anyways, more like a shiny half-leotard
Anon who originally asked. Such a good point! I knew it was something more than standard knit but couldn't put my finger on it. I found some performance fabric (ended up being cheaper than regular knit after coupons) and I'm excited to get started.

>>10726706
>somewhere between the knee and ancles
The word you're looking for is shin. Also, I've noticed that socks which are slightly tight at the top tend to stay put on their own, but you can always use things like sock glue, a silicone strip, or sewing the socks to a flesh colored pair of tights to get them to stay put too

>>10726734
Beards are really rare and pretty much only available in movie-grade or obviously-fake-and-plastic. I tried to Google it and couldn’t find a mid-priced one that also looked good. If you choose to make your own, look up wig ventilating tutorials because that’s the process you’ll be using.

>>10726734
Makeup might be something to look into if you don't need a lot of bushiness/volume.
I can grow a shitty "chinstrap" beard/goatee but even after a week it's still really light and patchy on my cheeks. But since I have dark hair I can apply makeup (with a lighter touch) to fill in and build out my facial hair, and the fact that there *is* a little actual hair/stubble in there makes it look more natural. I use this for characters like John Wick or Naked Snake where their beard is short enough to more-or-less be flat against their face.
It does take some practice to not end up looking like Billy Mitchell but it works for my needs.

I’m making a costume with a lace up bodice. I’d like the eyelets to have a sewn appearance - is it better to handsew them all as is or to use metal eyelets and sew over the top?
There is boning for structure if that makes a difference.

Satan wants us all

How tf do I find decent wig stylists? I don't know how to navigate people who do commissions.

>>10727179
You can find artists on instagram, twitter, facebook groups, or tiktok by looking at hashtags like #wigcommissions #commissionsopen #cosplaycomissions, etc. You'll want to look at their previous works. Every commissioner has their strengths. Don't expect them to be a jack of all trades, just look for the master of the style you need (ie. anime-physics ponytail, gravity defying spikes or bangs, etc.)

>>10727031
If the lace up is your main closure, metal eyelets and sewing on top will be the more sturdy option. If the lace up is more decorative, you can go the sewn route to save you some time on punching in the metal eyelets.

>>10726905
Nta but do you have any tutorials that you recommend? I’ve only seen really shitty tutorials that use mascara to swipe on a fake beard but it looks obviously drawn on.

What is this kind of coat called? I've had no luck in trying to find one

I (male) will be using a wig for the first time. Any recommendations for a completely newbie on:

1. An okay wig mannequin with a male face
2. What type of hair product to use to do stuff like create a central bang together. Is hair wax fine?
3. And any other recommendations on what to buy besides bobby pins, hairclip, and netted wig cap?

Thanks ahead of time.

>>10727983
You seem like nice person so I'll help you
>1. An okay wig mannequin with a male face
You can pick up any foam head from a beauty supply store or even the dollar store sometimes. What matters more is that the circumference of the wig head is the same as the circumference of your hairline. To cut the wig, you should wear the wig to make sure you're cutting it to the right length instead guessing on a wig head. Those should really just be used for styling.
>2. What type of hair product to use to do stuff like create a central bang together. Is hair wax fine?
You'll need heat to "set" the hair (wigs are plastic so when you heat up the fibers and then let them cool in a certain position, they'll hold that shape.) This tutorial from the faq will help you at least get the basic shape down and give you suggestions for what products you'll need for styling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9INTODw6pu8
>3. And any other recommendations on what to buy besides bobby pins, hairclip, and netted wig cap?
You'll need a lacefront wig for this style since the hairline is visible. I suggest getting an Atlas from epiccosplay.

Godspeed, anon!

>>10727612
Unfortunately no, I put together my approach through trial and error mostly. A quick browse on yt shows that there are "fix a patchy beard" tutorials (not necessarily aimed at cosplayers) that are pretty similar to what I do.
My biggest tip would be to mix application methods, you want to avoid either having obvious pencil-lines or too-smooth "hobo clown" flat color. I like to use a makeup wedge and alternate between stippling narrow lines with the corner and laying down darker patches with the flat side, often the makeup will stick to my existing beard hair to make it look thicker. I mix in eyebrow pencil or a fine brush occasionally too. Generally a lighter touch is good but you can always just wash off and try again.
Ultimately it just comes down to practice. Understanding the "grain" of your beard and shape of your cheeks and jaw to know where hair will look natural, studying the character/actor's beard to figure out the details (where does the mustache connect to the beard? how much hair grows on their chin? what edges are trimmed or natural?)... it'll always look kind of artificial in closeup photos but at a distance it's good enough.

>>10715262
Hey does anyone have any suggestions for getting custom patches made, or making them myself somehow
It's nothing too complex it's just the two on the arms and one on the chest like in this picture
I'm new to this so sorry if it's a dumb question

>>10727722
Trench coat

>>10728329
Sellers on Etsy (search "custom patch") will make them for you. You'll need to provide dimensions and the reference imagery.

>>10728329
If you don’t want to sew, the design looks simple enough that they could be cut out of felt sheets with an exacto knife and glued.
Another option is using printable iron-on transfer sheets (make sure they’re the ones for dark colored fabric). This tends to look cheap and costume-y in my opinion though because the transfers can be too glossy.

>>10728337
That’s not a trench coat, retard. Pic rel is a trench.

>>10727722
It looks like a 18th century frock coat with lapels

>>10727722
Believe it or not the generic term is just "long coat". It does have military influence in the design but it's probably mostly fictional without a 1:1 analogue.

>>10728444
>he thinks epaulets are lapels

>>10728476
Wrote lapels and meant it. A 1700s frock coat looks close to ref image but they generally did not have the large lapels pictured.

>>10728482
Anon, the lapels are from the undershirt, not the coat. It has a large popped collar. Are you a retard?

>>10728492
Which undershirt?

>>10728492
are YOU a retard? anyone with eyes can see that the lapels are on the coat. what the fuck kind of undershirt has huge lapels protruding from the chest area?

>>10727983
To add onto what the other anon said:
>2. What type of hair product to use to do stuff like create a central bang together. Is hair wax fine?
No, you can't and shouldn't use hairwax. Remember, a wig is made of plastic, it's not real hair and it won't behave like real hair. Like the other anon said, we use heat to shape the plastic fibers of the wig but it doesn't actually lock into place until the plastic cools. Then you can seal it using products like Got2B Freeze spray (the recommended) and/or Got2B Glued (use VERY minimally. Like pea sized).

>3.
Those are great for wearing, but it'll benefit you to buy some styling tools too. The necessities would be: Got2B Freeze spray and Glued, some long pins to keep the wig nailed to the wig head, good scissors, and alligator clips to partition the hair. Definitely watch some videos before attempting though.

I am looking to sew a large haori/kimono jacket (pretty simple pattern) but don't have a sewing machine. With some basic sewing experience, is it viable to go to a Joanns or someplace and rent a machine for a few hours and finish a piece entirely? Or would I be better off just buying a cheap sewing machine? Pic rel

>>10728749
If this is the only thing you plan on sewing, it's better to just rent a machine. Joann doesn't rent machines afaik but your local library might have one you can check out. It's also worth seeing if you have a local sewing studio (can rent a machine and work table for a few hours) or a makerspace that has sewing machines.

>>10728636
nta have you ever seen griffiths design? it's not attached.

>>10728749
If you can foresee yourself sewing at least one more thing in the near future and have the space for it, I'd say get a basic but solid sewing machine like a Brother for under $100. You'd be spending time familiarizing yourself with a sewing machine if you're going to borrow one.

>>10717100
Very late to the party here, sorry (longpost incoming)

Arda Wigs has a shade called Mirkwood Green (CL-040) that might be what you're looking for. It's mainly black with little wefts of green shades and a tad bit of blue mixed in (don't worry, the blues aren't noticeable at all. I believe they're there for a smooth blending of the black and green shades.)

https://arda-wigs.com/collections/CL-040-Mirkwood-Green

The Cady will give you a good idea how the colors will look with a short, "spiked"-ish (harhar) style. (The page for the style of wig I recommend doesn't have a pic of the particular wig in Mirkwood rn) I suggest buying two Hansels to get Spike's floof correctly (It'll land you about $60 USD).

For combining the wigs, Arda has this tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvzz4ZnIMtg

And to get that Spike floof better, here's one on making fluffy spikes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUvJcpoH6xU

Hope this helps!

Btw great choice in character anon <3

>>10728754
Yes and he has several outfits. What are these lapels attached to if not the jacket? They can’t just be floating in space. It’s not the white undershirt because the lapels are purple and it’s not the tunic over that because it’s a different shade of purple and it has its own lapels based on the pictures above and looking at the fight in episode 19 which is the outfit in question. They match the jacket’s cuff and lining.

>>10728773
Thanks!

>>10728770
>solid sewing machine
>under $100
Anon I have some bad news for you if you think you can get a sewing machine that will last more than 2 years for under $100

>>10728749
eh, don't get a cheap one. Better off to get something high quality or to look into local makerspaces.

>>10728752
>>10728770
Sounds good. This is the only piece I am planning on sewing so I think I will rent or see if I can borrow a machine from someone. Thanks for the input

>>10729030
If I do end up sewing more in the future I will try to get something not too cheap.

>>10728955
Np!
Enjoy, anon. And good luck! :D

If my base wig is a dark blond and I try to dye it red with Rit, will the dye take or will it turn orange? Should I sew in red wefts and try to blend it with the blond instead?

>>10729468
Red dye is pretty strong/saturated. You’ll be alright dying it red.

I've got a body pattern that's mostly fitted, with the exception of the back armscye that blows out, img for reference. I want to resolve this before I start trying to make sleeve caps.
Not sure if I should be making my back armscye depth shorter or if I should be making it narrower.

I want to commission a cosplay, but I've never done it before. How do I go about finding someone to commission? Is there anyone in particular you'd recommend?

>>10729716
See: >>10727258 except replace the word "wig" with cosplay. There is no singular go-to person or people for cosplay commissions, no.

>>10729716
To second >>10729740 looking at experience/specialties is even more important here than wigs. An armored mech suit, princess dress, or soldier's uniform are almost completely different crafting disciplines and it's rare to have a "jack of all trades" maker.
I can't vouch for it myself but a couple people I follow have plugged Cosmosii as a site where commission-takers can plug previous projects and specialties to help take some of the guesswork out of commissioning.

>>10729740
>>10729751
Alright, thanks for the info. I'll go looking for someone.

>>10729716
There’s literally a faq for basic bitch questions like this. Learn2read.

What should I use for the clear globe part on her scepter? I’m afraid a glass fishbowl will break but I can’t think of anything else.

>>10730161
I google searched "clear acrylic sphere" and found an 8" globe that would probably work. I think acrylic is probably gonna be your best bet. A glass bowl is also gonna be pretty heavy.

Cosplaying as Patrick Star from the SpongeBob musical.

How much hair do I have to have to achieve this hairstyle or am I better off getting a Hisoka cosplay wig to pull it off?

Cosplaying as Patrick Star from the SpongeBob musical.

How much hair do I have to have to achieve this hairstyle or am I better off getting a Hisoka cosplay wig to pull it off?

>>10730161
just get something plastic. acrylic like >>10730176 said is stupid. acrylic is heavy and cracks easily.

>>10730186
Ignoring that acrylic is plastic and widely available, you can definitely use another plastic. Polycarbonate may be better if you are worried about it breaking. Surely there are other plastics out there as well but those two are easy to find and either should work fine.

As for weight, as long as it's hollow and not super thick it shouldn't be that heavy. Certainly better than glass.

>>10730197
acrylic is polycarbonate you retard. acrylic is very brittle.

>>10730161
Most people I've seen use plastic christmas ornaments. They're cheap and easily available

>>10730185
Welcome back, Patrick-anon. Honestly using your real hair usually isn't recommended for cosplay. Natural hair is harder to style, prone to oil and limping, and requires you to take down/redo the style every time you wanna cosplay this character. A wig is a better bet.

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I’m having trouble figuring out FF’s hair. Should I get a wig and use hard hair spray to keep the shape or should I use some different material for it… Halp?

>>10730606
Hairspray like got2b should be good enough to hold the fibers down into Foo Fighters’ helmet-like hair. Some people also use watered down gel or glue, but I’ve never used those methods and would personally just recommend a hard hairspray.

>>10730606
Spaltoon cosplayers have the same issue. Some choose to go with hair and other make foam or vinyl "helmets". I'd say take a look at some cosplayers and see what you like to determine which method you should use. Either is a viable options.

>>10730606
In cases like this where it's broadly up to interpretation, I like to look up what other cosplayers have done and evaluate if I think that looks good, like something I'd like to do.
Foo Fighters I almost always see it as hair done with VERY strongly defined spikes (see regular spiking tutorial for that), but a lot of artists interpret it as a cap she's wearing. It would be relatively easy to sew , although you'd get the different concerns of if it's breathable or easy to wear.

>>10730205
What kind of style is it? My eyes see pompadour

need help with the construction of the top, the top fits just right but the bottom is super loose, the back is currently a piece of stretchy fabric. I don't think i can make it tighter at the bottom, otherwise my shoulders won't fit in it anymore.

>>10731112
I've also tried using snap buttons but it honestly didn't feel safe at all. The back construction looks like this at the moment

>>10731116
Make it more fitted like a bodice but then do an invisible zipper or some type of closure in the back

>>10730628
>>10730776
>>10730858
Thanks for the suggestions, anons! I bought a wig and will style it super spiky, hoping that the hair spray will hold the fibers in place!

It came with really thin fabric over the eyes, I replaced it with some darker thin polyester (think like a lightweight women's scarf) that I can still see through but looks nearly opaque when looking on. Unfortunately now the mask is MUCH less breathable - there's no nose hole, only a little slit at the top of the mouth - as it seems like the new fabric doesn't let as much air through. It gets hotter and has condensation noticeably faster now.
So now I'm second-guessing what to use to cover the eye holes. I've used tulle netting before but that still shows more than I'd like of the eyes and face underneath. I hear leggings suggested regularly, but I don't think I can stretch them out over the eye holes and I'm worried about it not being opaque enough.
Or is this just a problem I'll have to live with?
leggings

I have a Scream mask that I'm trying to get nice dark eyes on and I'm having a little trouble. It came with REALLY thin fabric that you could see my eyes through so I replaced it with some darker polyester (think like a lightweight women's scarf). Unfortunately now the mask is MUCH less breathable as it seems like the new fabric doesn't let as much air through. It gets hotter and has condensation noticeably faster now. (The mask doesn't have a nose hole, only a little slit at the top of the mouth)
So now I'm second-guessing what to use to cover the eye holes. I've used tulle netting before but that still shows more than I'd like of the eyes and face underneath. I hear leggings suggested regularly, but I don't think I can stretch them out over the eye holes and I'm worried about it not being opaque enough.
Or is this just a problem I'll have to live with? Like "you can have easy breath-ability or opaque eyes but not both"

>>10731167
You can have both but you must put in an air hole elsewhere on the mask and/or add a fan.

>>10731112
I would literally just recommend using athletic bandages. Either for the entire thing, or overlaid on top of the piece to keep it snug.

>>10731144
Best of luck, anon!

>>10731105
Probably? Honestly I'm not sure what it'd be called, especially from this angle

>>10731285
That's a good way to lose your top in 2 seconds flat. Also OP wasn't asking about fabric choices, they wanted to make their existing piece fit properly.

I need help for an Army of Darkness Ash cosplay, here's a full view of him in Cosplay form, posted more pic in a singular thread because I was an idiot and didn't see this one
>>10731518

>>10731560
I don't know your crafting/sewing skill so I'm going to assume you're a novice.
Timeline+budget is concerning, you're going to have to decide what cut-corners or close-enough you're willing to accept. Might be better off doing his S-Mart uniform as it's less fantastical.
Anyways, as someone who cosplayed Evil Dead II Ash a couple years ago, here are some tips. In general trawl local thrift stores and costume shops to find "acceptably similar" pieces to put together.
>gauntlet
I'd only do the hand since the wrist/forearm will be covered by sleeve. Blind Squirrel Props did a really good one (with a PDF guide) you can use for visual reference.
Here's an AvED gauntlet build: https://youtu.be/rKL2PVYo56I
With your time/budget I'd recommend looking for a generic "knight's gauntlet" or "robot hand" costume piece. Or go to hardware/automotive stores to find a mechanic/moto glove with vaguely similar details and spray-paint it metallic.
Remember that it's Ash's right hand - if you're right-handed make sure you'll still have the dexterity you want.
>shirt
Not sure of the correct name but searching "double-breasted" & "western" seems to be close. Unlikely to be easy to find but you can always cheat with a regular button-up like he wears in 1 & 2.
>cloak
I'll defer to other posters but use a material that's not actual chain-mail. Some sort of netting or knit fabric will have the look but not be nearly as expensive/uncomfortable/heavy.

>>10731560
>>10731592
continued
>pants
Find a gray/brown pair at a thrift store that you can dirty up.
>weathering & makeup
This is what'll really help tie it together - get a chip brush and watered-down cheap black/brown/dark-red paint to dirty up the clothes, plus use sandpaper to wear it down. A few bucks and an hour or so will tie the look together for that "fighting deadites in the mud" look. You can see on the costume that there are a couple pretty big cuts on the front of the shirt.
https://youtu.be/2ErLOmGZQMA
Ash only has a couple cuts but I've found that using some makeup (I use Ben Nye Thick Blood, but you could get away with red facepaint) to do the cuts - one on each cheek, across the lips, on Campbell's chin scar - adds the "look" as well.

Hope some of that helps - like I mentioned I've cosplayed Ash before so feel free to ask follow-up questions.

>>10731336
Hope this helps

Are long white/pink eyelashes something that "doesn't translate well irl" for cosplaying?

This seems sketchy to pull off compared to regular ol black cosplay eyelashes. I've seen some dangerously bad examples from that re:zero witch IRL.

>>10732252
They make white mascara...and many mascara primers are white anyway. This is a quick google question, not a cosplay one.

Hello everyone, i need help for a Carnival party. I'd like to dress up as Edward from FMAB, but considering it's my first cosplay and that my budget is small, I'm going to make it simple (no arm, no boots). Hair won't be a problem as mine are quite similar, so I'll try to make the coat and maybe the jacket he has on; any tips for a beginner? What kind of fabric should I use?

>>10732385
If you're going to go cheap then go all the way. Get red and black broadcloth/quilting cotton or twill/suiting if it's on sale. Get some premade white bias tape. Bring out the black duct tape.

Almost certain that you can spend just as much to buy a cheap set from China.

Thank you, I understand, but I'd like to try to create it myself.

hi all
anyone have any idea where a belt with these square eyelets / grommets would be available?
scoured etsy and amazon and various shops for a while but nothing thats simply a two prong leather belt w those shape holes.
thanks

>>10732255
I think they were asking if it looked good, not how to accomplish it.

>>10731560
>>10731592
>>10731593
thanks for the details anon.
I'm sadly restricted to only use amazon and a few local websites (i'm french and currently in travel), making things even more complicated
Making things worse, it seem a costume once was available (pic related) but not anymore, can't find any copies of it online...

I did think of doing the S-Mart costume, but it seem quite complicated too.

>>10731592
the cloak and shirt clearly are the hardest part to find. at least, in the timeframe...
It's a shame it's really my only ash costume availble.
Evil Dead 1 Ash looks too normal to really be a costume for many.
Evil Dead 2 Ash is a bit too naked as it's a night event
Ash vs the evil dead ash doesn't look good on me yet as i'm young.
Darn it.

>>10732462
The closest things I found were
>heavy metal eyelet belt
Similar eyelets, but three prongs instead of two. Search terms "heavy metal"/"punk"/"goth" "eyelet"/"grommet"/"rivet" for similar styles with similar caveats.
>Michael Kors Square-Grommet belt
Grommets do not continue around the whole belt, colors aren't exact, fashion brand so will be relatively pricey and will have to find secondhand.

Alternatively - there are double-prong belts without grommets, you could make and affix your own square pieces onto them (made out of foam painted to look metallic, or whatever). This would be time-consuming and does run the risk of the pieces falling off, though. Looking at the design of your pictured belt, it looks distinctive in that video-gamey/fictional way that makes me think it's not based on a truly existing belt style.

>>10732692
thanks for the reply anon
yeah i actually was eyeing the top one you posted and saying "close enough" to save the hassle.

ive seen a lot of belts with shaped eyelets like stars, flowers etc so i know its possible. wondering if buying some square shaped grommets and pressing them into an already punched two prong belt might work.

>>10732711
Nta but this seems like a good thing to say “good enough” to. I doubt anyone would take the time to autistically inspect your belt grommets so you might as well just go with the path of least resistance.

>>10732435
With the amount of fabric his coat has, it’ll be cheaper to just buy one than to buy enough fabric just to make it.

>>10732462
Agreed with anon, you're gonna have to make that yourself. I personally think resin cast or 3D print is the way to go, as anon said retrofitting grommets with the square part could be tough if it falls off. Using some nasty glues like e6000 or contact cement should keep anything you retrofit stuck on. I think cast pieces would likely look better. Just depends how much time you have/what your budget is. The buckle looks like a double tongue heel bar, those are at least pretty easy to find luckily. Good luck.

I'm not very experienced with fabrics and I would like to sew Yunjin's dress, what kind of fabric would be nice? I'm afraid to use something that's too heavy seeing as she wears quite a lot of stuff, any thoughts?

>>10733457
Basics like polyester twill and gabardine will be fine for her dress. Matte satin could work. The capelet will either need gradient dyeing or custom print. White parts should be of fabric of equal or lesser weight, like a faille. Waistband/corset is pleather if you can work with it, otherwise suede might be an easier alternative. Wear a petticoat.

>>10733485
thank you very much for the detailed response, anon!

Does anybody know of an app that help me learn character accents? I can quote the words but I sound nothing like the character.

does anyone have the discontinued stocking pattern(PSG) from cutsew they could send me? i don’t want to modify a pattern if i don’t have to.

>>10733980
You have to just keep practicing. The more you try it, the better you will get. Its slow, so you might not even notice your improvements at first.

What options do I have for creating clean-edged patterns on a cotton fabric? I don't know how to do screenprinting, but that might be my option unless I can make a sufficiently large block

New thread: >>10734282

>>10715262
Literally never made a cosplay before so hopefully this isn't absolutely stupid, but do I literally just paint a '?' onto the jacket? I got an M65 ready to go just for this. Also based on the figures, there's probably nothing on the back, but can anyone whose seen the film verify?

i wanna make a Shin mask but i can't think of ways to make it so that it doesn't look and feel stiff, maybe trying to make a luchador type mask and then adding the hearth pipes on top but i can't find a good mask template, feel free to drop suggestions