/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Is there anywhere you can print custom fabric that doesn't make you agree that you own the pattern?

I don't plan on selling it, I would just like the pattern to line a personal project but can't find the source of it to contact the owner because of how often used it is online, so I don't think there is any moral reason I shouldn't use it since I will not be making a profit from it.

>>8596746
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>>8573137
I play Tekken 7. Are you sure you want LED lights in them because they don't glow in the game? You could do the same effect in another way. I have a tutorial though if you want the former.
>>8577343
Army store/Walmart/Surplus/Taobao/ebay. Especially in the winter. I did see some in Banana Republic like that but I wouldn't recommend it. I don't know the exact terms to look up that brand of boots but I'll check it out.
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>>8593742
Ash black! if you need more help with Edgeworth let me know.

If I missed a question just respond in this thread. Also look in the other thread to see if your question is answered. A lot are with no replies.

I would like to cosplay Death Prophet from Dota 2, but I'm wondering if I should do the default outfit (left),there is a cosmetic that gives her legs (two on the right), or there are the other bunch of outfits for her that may not be as recognizable.

I remember there once was a kind Anon who ripped some Dark Souls enemy files for me. If you're out there (or somebody else knows) I really need a rip of the Heide Knight from Dark Souls 2. Thank You.

Sup guys. I need to paint some fabric, nothing fancy, just a couple thick stripes. I've never done this before and I don't want to ruin my garment or have it turn out looking like a pile of shit.

Best thing to paint fabric with? I've heard screenprinting ink works best. Any brand recommendations? Will any big old paint brush work or should I buy something special?

Planning to cosplay the princess but her hair is a little daunting. ive looked up some tangled tutorials for the braid but they seem a OTT and im hoping to find a easier way to go about doing her hair. I was thinking about tubes covered in wefts and then braided and sewn into the wig but i might just add a bunch of wefts to a wig and braid it normally

>>8597093
you wanna use slightly watered down paint but only a little bit if you're using acrylic and just go straight up if you're doing screen printing ink. use tape to keep your lines straight and do multiple thin layers

>>8597107
also a regular paintbrush will work. another method to paint it would be to use a poster brush and dab on acrylic paint (still using tape on the borders tho)

what are the chances that halloween express would have pink bodypaint for Princess Bubblegum? Or a site that could deliver by friday the 18th, i need it for a surprise con on the 19th. it's the only costume i have everything for otherwise i wouldn't be looking for bodypaint this close

>>8597107
Cool, thank you so much. Do you think screen printing ink looks better than acrylic or vice versa? Is it true that screen printing ink is a bit easier to work with?

>>8570463
id say use double or triple layered grey craft foam, cut slits for eyes and then cover with sheer fabric.
>>8570701
gabalnara sells womens wigs that would need to be cut and styled and i think some male styles too that look a lot like human hair, id also check any beauty stores nearby (specifically black ones) and see if they sell wigs in that style. Your best bet is getting a short "womens" wig and cutting and styling it the way you want.
>>8573137
try making a cast out of clear resin thats tinted a bit. i dunno about the lighting up part but thats the closest way to get the look you want, it might be heavy/expensive though so be warned
>>8577343
stores like target have boots like that around this time though you'll probs have to look in the womens section

>>8597129
if too thick acrylics can sometimes turn out shiny and if theyre watered down too much they have a tendency to bleed but they are cheaper and are easier to get than screenprinting inks and look good if done correctly. id say screen printing inks are better though cause they come matte and don't bleed. one tip though is to iron the area you used screen printing ink on (after its dry) to set the paint in case you're gonna wash it

>>8597146
Awesome, thanks a bunch for the info. I only need two colors so I was just going to buy some screenprinting ink online (I'm guessing Jo-ann/Michael's doesn't carry it, huh?). Didn't know about ironing it afterwards so that's a great tip.

Okay, just off the bat, I already KNOW this is a basic bitch cosplay, it's a closet cosplay, it's lazy as hell, etc. I am aware of all this. There is a point to it.

My bf's expressed his first bit of interest in a couple cosplay, because I bought him a new hat, in pic attached - we met whilst young and weebish, and he was wearing that hat, and it had gotten a bit worn and torn, and it means a fair bit to him/us. He suggested we could do these two.

I've wanted to couple cosplay for ages, but I don't want to spend $$$ and a shit ton of time if at the con he hates it, I'd rather do something cheap and cheerful so it's not a massive waste if it doesn't go down well. Bonus points if I get cute wellies out of it. Jake's outfit is based on what my bf normally likes to wear and feels good in. Thinking possibly yellow shoes for him, and for me the hoodie will be worn as dress i.e no sparkly hotpants.

Trouble is, I don't actually know Adventure Time very well, so whilst it's always going to be basic, I'd like to ask for some ideas that are...slightly less basic? I want to make plushies of their kids, and possibly her universal translator, but not sure what else. General opinions on the outfits would be helpful too. Thank you in advance!

Does anybody know where I could get some super soft fluffy fabric, like the kind that Oysho uses for sweatshirts and sleepwear? It's usually polyester.

I want to make some fandom sweatshirts in this style.

>>8597595
Honestly, I know you might get shit for this by some people, but if it's your bf's first "cosplay" and you're doing it for fun, I think this is a good idea!
It's super cute tbh. As for things to change, maybe a pair of pink heels and a dress for Rainicorn? She is a princess after all.

I want to make a rabbit mask kind of like the ones in Bioshock, but I'm not sure how I will be able to make one that can fit comfortably over my glasses. I can't contacts to wear, but I've always wanted a mask for Halloween, and I've got most of the costume figured out except the mask.

Anyone got any mask tutorials, especially ones that mention glasses?

>>8597827
in the past I made a masquerade mask but rather than attaching it to my head with a string, I just taped the inside to the bridge and arms of my glasses.

>>8597835
I'm not sure if my glasses will be able to hold it up, it'll be a top-heavy mask, and my glasses have very thin arms.

>>8597838
Use a pair of old glasses and pop the lenses out of the frames and attach them to the eye holes on the mask?

/cgl/, what colour is her coat? I thought it was a kind of olive green but the more I look at it the more yellow/brown it looks. I've found a few suedes that look nice for the coat but now I think they're way too green... if anyone has suggestions I'm all ears.

>>8597857
I would say it's this colour. There's a green undertone, definitely, I think a plain yellow/mustard colour wouldn't be quite right.

>>8597864
That looks like a really good colour for it, thank you! I just wish I knew what to call it, it would make things easier. I never thought picking a colour would be the hardest part of this cosplay!

For the hands/arms I want to make gloves for my whole arm and sew half an eye into it and somehow make eyelids. Any tips/tricks to make this work?

>>8596746
So I got my dress in the mail, only problem with it is that one of the stars is loose.
It's a silky and thin material, what exactly could I do to make it stick again? I'm not familiar with construction and fabrics, so I don't know if fabric glue can damage it or something.
Any advice is appreciated!

>>8597961
well the homestuck fandom has tutorials for armsocks http://cancerously.tumblr.com/post/16625787213/homestuck-armsock-tutorial
and then i would suggest making the eyes out of clay and then painting it and gluing it to some fabric, then cut a slit in the armsocks and sew the two fabrics together so the eye pokes through and itll still be sturdy and not fall off

>>8597105
Someone plays this otome game too? Wow.

You could do the weft+braid method but I'm worried about how much weight it would have. Besides the Tangled tutorial is there something else you want me to attempt to look up? I'm really interested.

Any suggestions on where I could find a good wig for Clover? I usually go to arda, but none of the ones there seemed very promising.

Hi seagulls, would any of you be able to point me at a good beginner's sewing machine? My girlfriend and I have been getting into cosplay and want to be able to try our hand at making stuff (as well as being able to hem clothes etc). I've done some handsewing before for clothing fixes and some sewing machine work but that was my my grandma's tutelage. I'm on my own now and considering getting myself a sewing machine for my birthday, but don't know what brands etc are good and what features I'd want. Advice and/or links to sewing machine tutorials would be ace.

End goal of this is a Sokka and Toph couple's cosplay, so if you happen to have patterns or good ideas for those outfits, it would all be great. Really appreciate the help!

>>8598471
ah thanks! i dunno really if theres that much to look up cause the wig seems like the hardest part. maybe a pattern for the dress or somewhere to buy one cause im having a bit of trouble with that. thanks for helping out!

So I sent Chibi Tenshi an auction form on Saturday but haven't heard from her yet. I'd be fine with this except for the fact that one of the items will be ending soon and someone already bid on it. Should I shoot a message to FromJapan so they could possibly snag it for me, even though I included it in the other order form?

>>8597842
But then how would I be able to see? I need the lenses to look out of.

I'd like to buy a dress form, but I have no idea what kind. I'm also fluctuating in my size. I recently gained 20lbs, but now I'm on track for losing that and more for a convention in Feburary. So should I get a smaller size and pad it until I lose the weight?

>>8599647
I wouldn't buy a bigger one, seeing as they're not cheap and you're also not planning on staying this size. I can't help you with padding tips though.

>>8598417
Thanks!!

I'm a fucking idiot. I'm working on this jacket (haven't put in the collar, sleeves, or zipper yet, which is why it looks so awful), and this cutout is supposed to be shaped like a wide heart. It looks like a circle. Any ideas as to how I can fix it? I'd prefer not to have to start over. Thanks in advance for the help; I'm still a beginner seamstress, and I probably shouldn't have attempted this.

>>8600170
Could you use bias tape or ribbon or something and just sew it further across on the top part (sorry I'm not good with words)

>>8599647
Get an adjustable one.

Any recommendations on how to do believable freckles for cosplay?

i'm an absolute beginner dummy to makeup and didn't know what toner was a week ago. are there any recommended threads/books/ tumblr posts for people who don't know anything about makeup? i have no idea where to start.

>>8600888
someone posted this a while back on the SU thread
http://spookihope.tumblr.com/post/124373831160/%EF%BE%9F-welcome-to-spookihopes-mystical

>>8600269
That's a good idea, thanks! I might try piping around the edges of the cutout after widening it a bit.

>>8601694
It kind of depends on what you want the make-up for (ie are you looking for every-day make-up, are you looking for make-up for a specific cosplay, etc.) and your individual needs, but in general you'll want:

-Foundation: this will go over your whole face, giving you the appearance of flawless skin. It comes in liquid, mousse, and powder varieties. You can apply it with a brush, a sponge, or your fingers. There are literally thousands of shades to choose from, and it is very important that you find one that matches your skin closely. If you have skin that is dry, or that gets oily, you'll want to look for foundation that is made to deal with those problems.
Optional: moisturizer, primer, concealer, setting sprays and powders: these things will help improve the appearance of your skin and foundation, but as you're just starting out, just focus on mastering foundation application first. Moisturizer and primer go on before applying foundation, then concealer, then foundation, then setting powder/spray.

-Blush/bronzer: this stuff gives your face some definition. Blush usually goes on your cheek bones, and depending on your preference may be focused on the apples of your cheeks (the round parts when you smile) or may be blending back toward your ears, or may placed just below your cheek bones. Mess around with it and decide what look you like best.
Optional: contouring: this is pretty advanced, but this is even more dramatic definition of your face with highlights and low lights. Get comfortable with blush before looking up contouring tutorials.

-Eyebrow gel, powder, pencils: You can go as dramatic as you want with your brows, but do something with them. Something as simple as brushing them can make a huge difference. I like tinted brow gel that tames my brows and fills them in a little more, but lots of people like brow powders or pencils to change the shape of their brows. You'll have to figure out for yourself what you like.

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>>8601973


Eye shadow: this is where you can go really crazy. Eye shadows come in powder, cream, liquid, and in any color you can imagine. You can apply them with brushes, sponges, or your fingers. To start, I'd get a simple palette with colors in shimmery and matte (shiny and not shiny) in some neutral colors (creams, browns, greys, etc). For a pretty basic look, pick a color close to your skin tone and sweep it over your whole eyelid. Pick a slightly darker color, and brush that into your crease (the part of your eye that sort of disappears when you close your eye). Sweep a lighter color under your eye brow, and finish it off with some eyeliner on your upper and lower lash lines. As you get more comfortable with applying eye shadow, you can start doing fancier stuff (and youtube is great for fancy eye make-up)
Optional: eye shadow primer: helps control oil on your eye lids, makes your eye shadow stay put, helps prevent creasing.


Eye liner: comes in liquid, gel, and pencil varieties. You can do lots of things with liner (wings, cat eyes, etc), but at the very least line your upper lid, above your lashes, and your lower lid as close to the water line as you can get. Most people opt for black liner, but you can experiment with brown or grey if you want a less dramatic look.

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>>8601977
Mascara: That stuff you put on your eye lashes. I'd stick with black, although if your lashes are blonde or red you might look at brown mascara.
Optional: fake eyelashes: They're a pain but man they look cool.

Lips: lip glosses and sticks will bring some color to your lips (which at this point probably look pretty washed out). You'll have to try different shades and finishes to see what you like best (matte lipsticks are super in right now, but they can look very bad on people with dry lips). If really pigmented lipsticks seem intimidating, try some tinted balms (Burt's Bees make some pretty ones).
Optional: lip liner: this will help make your lip color last longer and give your lips some more definition.

A lot of this will come down to experimenting with different products. Drug store make-up is great for this. Just go into the beauty aisle and start picking things out that look like they'll work for you. Keep in mind that many stores (including drugstore and make-up stores like Ulta and Sephora) have return policies that allow you to return make-up, even stuff you've used.

If you have a Sephora nearby, use them! They are happy to give you advice, and happy to give you samples that you can take home and try. Having specific questions will help you get better answers ("I'm looking for a foundation that matches my skin tone, can you help me?" "I want lip color, but I also need something that moisturizes my lips.")

Ask in the make-up general thread if you want some specific pointers from the people here, there are lots of people with good advice and recommendations.

Good luck!

Does anybody know how I can make Rose Nasty or any of the other No More Heroes Beam Katanas. I've never made anything so I'm looking for help.

What would be a good way to make a mask like this? I have zero experience with masks so I'm sort of at a loss as to which tutorial I should use.

How can i make a simple viking cosplay? I have a shirt similar to the one in the photo but orange.

Somehow I'm always able to find the yellow sleeveless school uniform pullover vests for like $10 but I can't seem to find the button down ones, help?

Prefer if I could buy them from AliExpress or Ebay

Looking to cosplay Takumi from Fire Emblem: If/Fates. How would I go about making a collar that stands up?

pic related

I need help identifying this type of trench coat

It looks like suit material, cotton/polyester but is more like a trench coat than a suit and extends down past the character's waist.
Is there a name for this? I can't seem to find any variation with any search query I type in.

http://imgur.com/a/GLqka#6

How would I go about making this wig? Should I use a foam core?

>>8602037
That thin clear sheet plastic maybe? You could use LED lights at the base for the color effect.

>>8603354
Interfacing! There's a variety of strengths at most fabric stores. I'd sandwich it in between two layers of your fashion fabric.

>>8603354
Buckram would work for that.

>>8604232
Single breasted notch lapel duster? (I'm sort of cobbling together words based on what I can see of the jacket.)

>>8601973
thank you anon! :) will check if there is a sephora near me.

>>8604232
a thin overcoat?

>>8604362
>>8604435
Thank you!
Searched and through those searches I found 3/4 length suit jackets and I think that matches the most.
Time for more digging!

Anyone know where to find small plastic bubbles like this for fairly cheap?

>>8604840
It looks like fish eggs or a skin disease, cool.

I'm going to be cosplaying Boneclaw Shyvana and I'm not quite sure how to make the top work in a way that makes my boobs look good, but still covers everything adequately enough without moving around.

Should i just use tape to ensure that there are no nip slips or what? Are there any kind of bra-like supports I could use/make to make it look good?

>>8604959
I would do pasties on your nipples to make sure no one can see anything if anything slips, then fashion tape the shit out of your costume to your skin. Its going to be really hard to give yourself nice lift with that costume, but you can cheat with some boob contouring make-up.

>>8604840
try looking for clear plastic beads

>>8604850
i'm not sure what kind you're thinking of but not a single skin disease off the top of my head looks like this.

>>8604241
use foam core, PLEASE. your wig will look sad and droopy without foam core.

Some buddies and I are doing a cosplay that requires us to have a large box that we walk around in, and music/sounds playing from it. We've got various speakers to use, but there's the obvious issue of needing power

Does anyone know of any solutions to getting portable power outlets for a costume? Or perhaps recommendations for very loud portable speakers?

Anyone from europe working with eva foam? What glue to use with?

All the tutorials or videos are from US, and i have no clue what glues are good in the EU.

What is the best way to make these hands/fingers? Some cosplayers have attached foam/plaster fingers to their hands, but to me it looks clunky (and I don't think that I could go an entire con with breaking giant plaster fingers). I was thinking about using foam and an armsock/body suit over it to make it look more seamless.

>>8605039
Just get a rechargable iPhone speaker. You can find them for like $30 and under with decent sound quality. My brother has a JawBone Jambox that was the size of a pair of sunglasses and that thing was loud. Go to an electronic store and test them out.

Anyone have a mold or even a tutorial on doing spikes with EVA foam? I know it sounds dumb but I just can't process the open shape for cutting ir out. (i'm not doing chun li, but the sizes are almost the same)

I have loads of the outer fabric leftover from making this Lulu hat.

I'm thinking of making another oversized hat but would like to try different methods (this one is a fabric shell over a padded wire frame), because I feel there must be a better way. Working with wire was a pain.

Can anyone direct me to resources for making huge hats?

Does really heavy interfacing work for this sort of thing? Sadly on too tight a budget to experiment freely (also why I'm making stuff out of leftover fabric).

>>8605149
Where in the EU are you? In the UK it's called contact glue, good brand is Evo stik impact, think I saw it in France too. Also used Bison Kit while living in the Netherlands and that did a decent job.

I'm a total greenhorn to this whole thing, but where's a good place to look if I want to buy an outfit or costume for the Renaissance Fair? Ideally it would aim to be historically accurate rather than Halloween-tier.

how would I go about making this type of antenna?
-material for making
-adhesives for holding it
-what kind is best for long period of cosplay
-etc

>>8605933
you made that hat or used her tutorial? i've been thinking of trying the tutorial but i haven't decided yet. i recently used wire in a dress and it was a fucking killer so if you're saying it's just as bad for hats maybe ill find something else.

as for the interfacing, i used the heaviest i could get local for my skirt before i had to put wire in it, so i dont really think interfacing will help unless you manage to find something crazy. maybe the SUPER stiff stuff they put in collars, but other than that, idk.

I want to make the boots on the far left but as of right now I'm pretty lost. I bought wedges and made a boot cover but as to creating the large front piece that wraps around her entire leg I'm lost. Originally I thought of just doing a big piece that could be tied up in the back (even though her boots are solid but oh well, what can you do) but when I tried, even after making my own pattern, the worbla bent weird and I couldn't get it to look smooth or nice. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips?

>>8597118
I think it's unlikely that you'll find a perfect pink, but I'm positive someone will have a red and white you can mix

Got directed here from another thread. Anyone know where I can get shoes like Stocking?

>>8606599
http://www.discountstripper.com/431-majestic-t-strap-rhinestone-sandal.aspx
really any generic sandal heel would work

I'm fixing up a prop I made but silly me didn't sand it enough so it's not smooth, at all. I want to reapply primer and sand it over again but I already painted. Can I just apply my primer over the enamel? Or should I just make another prop?
Also the Vinyl tubing in the middle is supposed to touch the red. Any ideas on how to fix this? I was thinking of cutting out foam board and glueing it on where I cut too big before (if I) reapply the primer.

>>8599400
You could probably just get a simple ballroom like dress and use fake flowers like picture related. Her dress is pretty simple unless you're going to do the other versions from the routes.

>>8605008
Already tried looking for clear plastic beads with no luck. Also tried different variation of ornaments but everything im pulling up is priced at nearly 1$ per plastic bubble. Seems pretty overpriced to me. I did manage to find on perfect mixed lot but it was wholesale and required 80$ for 100's of em. I dont need that many.

>>8597105
>>8598471
Holy shit, people who play that game too! Yeah, I would probably go with tubes for the hair. If it's too heavy, it's going to lift itself off your head. For the bangs, you might want to look into lacefronts, but maybe that one tutorial for old school bangs might work too.

(Not my picture, but the general shape I'm going for)

This is my first time making any sort of armor. I'm starting with a leg piece. I patterned my leg with plastic wrap and tape, made a paper pattern, then transferred it to craft foam. It has 2 layers of detail, like this image. Should I lay the detail pieces on before heating it and bending it into place?

For reference, I'm making a Zinogre set (Starting with the easier shin guard on the right)
http://i.imgur.com/xrolxvW.png

Question 2, how worth it is worbla? I hear it takes massive amounts to make a full armor set (Like, 400~$ worth), which is way too fucking much. Is there any other cheaper material I can use to cover/shape the final pieces? I'm just using craft foam ATM to get a rough shape.

>>8606016
I made that hat! Used Vensy's tutorial for reference.

The wire does its job, but it's just such a pain to work with. In the end I used a much smaller gauge than she did and I still had a LOT of trouble straightening it out (and that's also after hunting in different stores for wire that's as loosely coiled as possible). It has a nice effect because the frame isn't totally rigid, but that also caused it to bend a lot during transport.

I just don't want to use wire again really but it probably is the most straightforward way to make these kinds of hats. Maybe shaping chicken wire over an inflexible base would work too, that'd be a little easier at least.

>>8605936

Slovenia. Found some contact glue called neostik. Seemed to work well on a tiny piece i tried it on. Time to cut the foam and try it on a big piece.

I've decided to do this cosplay for October on the suggestion of a friend. So far I have the contact lenses and the sword. Working on waraji (sandals) because the convention doesn't allow bare feet. Just a few questions.

1) What's the name of the top he's wearing and where can I get one online in a variety of designs?

2) Any suggestions on what to do for the rope tie? I can't seem to find bright red hemp rope that's thick enough

Is there any way to make Kaioshin's hair/head/whatever? I have never made any bald head-cosplays and on top of that I'd need a mohawk and I have 0 ideas how to do this. Any advice?

I want to cosplay Nurse Sonico, the white and pink outfit. Does anyone have any suggestions where to purchase it? I don't like the look of the belts on eBay, and EZCosplay had a nice one. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Can anyone identify these boots as an off the shelf item? Poe's boots have been IDed but not these.

Anyone have any tips for gathering fabric evenly?

I currently do this kind of drawstring technique, sewing zig-zag stitch over a string and pulling it, distributing the gathers by eye.

Sometimes they get shifted when I sew then to the project and end up uneven.

I tried gathering with my serger before but the results were never thick enough. How do you gather?

Alright keep in mind I don't know a lot about makeup but I want to get supplies while I have the chance.

I'm currently in Ikebukuro in Tokyo. (I already got some OneDay Brightener might get some more).

I want to get make up here in Tokyo that'll help me transform my look for cosplay. Obviously I won't be good at using it for a while etc.

I'm a tail white guy if it helps.

Where to go, what to get and what brands or anything in particular?

Don Quijote?

I wouldn't mind that polymer make up if possible to get (no idea what to look or ask for). - I have an airbrush at home.

My skin type generally gets oily quickly through the day I think it's oily/combination.

Halp/shopping list pls

>>8608606
Also internet is on my phone only and WiFi at place I'm staying for the next few days. Complex pages, long guides and videos bit hard atm.

>>8608564

First, the fabric thickness affects the ratio of gathering you can do to a fabric. A very thin, open weave fabric like gauze or organza can be gathered as much as 7 to 1, quilting cotton can usually do 3 to 1, but there are really thick cotton out there where it's impossible to gather even 3 to 1. Go for a lighter weight fabric if you really have problems gathering anything and see if that solves it.

As a last resort, if I really need a lot of fabric gathered, instead of actually gathering the fabric, I do mini pleats. So instead of putting pins in between gathers of fabric, I manually fold a little pinch of fabric over, and pin it down. This method uses up a lot of pins, as every "gather" is pleated down seperately, and is very time-consuming as you need to make individual pleats across the whole length, which is why it's my last resort. However, the fabric will definitely not shift while being sewn down, and if you need to do something like gather 5-6 x fabric, you can do double pleats and pin them in place. Don't press the pleats in place, make the pleats a little uneven, and it will look gathered when you're done sewing.

Pic is a doll dress, but you can see the individual pleats with their own pins. After sewing, it looks exactly like the skirt was gathered. (I never use this for human clothes, too time-consuming)

>>8608564
In fashion school they teach you to do three rows of basting stitches. Start 1/4" down from the edge and space them 1/4". Pull the bobbin thread it's easier and space out your gathers making sure they're even. With three basting stitches you're less likely to have any shifting.

I know this is a basic question but I've been looking everywhere and can't seem to find a sweater/pullover like this.
Anyone have any ideas on where to find this type of top and/or how to do the blue part??

>>8608941

It's a just v-neck sweater over a sailor top with the sailor collar pulled through the neck of the sweater

>>8596746
Copying this over from the Jojo thread, because it's not a very fast thread and I'd like a lot of help, please!

I'm a complete beginner when it comes to sewing, but I'm learning so I can sew Johnny Joestar's design from Volume 19. I'm studying what Hanyaan did to get tips, but I'm up for advice on getting to that lofty goal.

I know that cgl loves horror so...!

I'm trying to find FEMALE character from horror anime/game, which would have a showy, challenging costume. Plus points if this character is/or turns out to be doll. Extra points if character isn't loli.

I'm remaking my Vi cosplay and I don't know what type of fabric to go for. I used denim before and it was both a pain in the ass to work with and really uncomfortable for wearing to a con all day. I'm wanting something that's going to be a bit stretchy and not have too much shine on it.

Anyone have any ideas on how to make uniquely shaped visors?
most of the tutorials ive seen they are made using a vacuumform machine, which i obviously dont have.
is there any alternative way to this?
ive seen people just kinda weld together pieces of plastic but that ways always ends up making the final results look kinda trashy.

>>8609309
Did you consider transparent worbla? There's also other thermoplastics of course, but i'd just find a shape to mould it round and then find a suitable paint.

>>8609322
>transparent worbla

hmm, that might be a good idea. how does worbla hold up during hot weather though? using the stuff as a visor, it seems like it might get disfigured a bit since its not really being pressed against something.
ive never used worbla before so im no expert on it. im sure im wrong on that assumption

So I'm considering doing a Super Monkey Ball costume, and need an opinion about doing the ball. I'd be renting a human hamster ball for sure and just dressing like a monkey in it.

I'm used to dealing with ridiculous movements in my costumes, but do you think it's way too obnoxious to be rolling around in one of, say, pic related? It'd be a 6ft diameter, so about 3ft to my left/right. It's a mostly indoors con, but there are some really open spots I could probably just stick around.

How in the world do I pattern Shovel Knight's "pants?" I'm using L200 foam.

>>8610447
Here's another picture for reference.

>>8607694
This is what someone else did:

>"You can create a sort of wig (I don't mean full ventilating) by cutting a strip of lace/fabric the width and length of the mohawk, and then sewing wefts onto it in very close lines. Such a thing was suggested to me a while back when I was considering Supreme Kai from DBZ, but that "wig" was meant to be glued or spirit-gummed onto a bald cap. "

>>8609049
Horror?
>Silent hill
>Ib
>Castlevania
Picture related but I'll look for some more.

Looking for tights in this color. All I can find is bright red or dark red. Hoping to find something I can buy and won't have to dye or sew my own pair from something. Recommendations?

>>8611054
Thanks! I'll try to work with this.

What kind of coat is this? I thought it was something that was just unique to a specific anime, but then I saw it in another anime, so I guess it's a specific type you can buy.

It's a long, knee(?)-length coat with hooks instead of buttons that I guess are supposed to resemble animal fangs. So what's it called?

>>8611163
looks like a duffel-coat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duffle_coat
it's common winter wear in europe too, though apparently not everywhere else if you've never seen one. you shouldn't have any trouble finding one...

>>8611163
Those fasteners are called toggles. Search toggle coat and you'll see tons.
>>8611075
Check out American Apparel; I recently got tights in a similar color from there.
>>8610373
Don't do this. Even if you think you're OK maneuvering it, you'll take up a shit ton of room and a push could end in disaster. I'd bet con security won't let it in to begin with, but even if they do, just don't.

>>8611175
Thanks, Anon!

I don't live anywhere that really has snow, so they are indeed not common at all. It's just I've never even seen them in media. Weird.

>>8610373
>hamster ball inside a con

lol are you dumb? they wont let you step foot inside with that shit.
why do you think people with over sized props are usually outside the conventions?
not only is it too oversized for indoors, its also considered a hazard.
use your fucking head, god damn.

>>8610373
This is one of those cases that accurate=/=good. I tried to move around in a box like Snake and it didn't work.

Is there a good house hold way to create the effect of dirty/worn on your clothing and accessories? I googled it and a lot of people say things like "Tea Staining" or dragging your clothes behind with your car. I figured I would ask here first.

I don't want to actually be wearing clothes that smell or have actual dirt on it, that's just nasty.

Any suggestions on fabric to use for the white parts of Stocking's outfit in her angel form? I haven't had any luck with finding anything that'll work at local fabric stores..

How do I make [spoiler]/cgl/ friends?

>>8611709
Same anon here, I probably should've specified that I was asking for fabric suggestions for the top and skirt. I already know what fabric I'm using for the stockings and gloves

>>8611663
sanding the fabric will create a good torn look. try burning it too. diluted acrylic paint for stains and edges
>>8611709
https://www.fabric.com/buy/0296627/riley-blake-1-stripe-aqua found these but the stripes are an inch

>>8611764
Sanding the fabric means to take sandpaper to it?

>>8611805
yep. try getting a high grit sanding block from the hardware store cause theyre easier to hold and secure the fabric when you sand.

What generally constitutes as "oversized" for most cons regarding props? I've never carried a prop and none of the Midwest cons have anything on this topic in their websites. Would 68" or so for within the limit?

Does anyone know where I can buy shades like these or if I have to make them?

General suggestions for this mask? I'm very intimidated and not sure where to start.

>>8611075
WeLoveColors

>>8610450
Full calf boots a la Megaman. Then navy tights underneath and a plate over the front part of the thigh

>>8612107
Obvs the first place I checked. Too dark or too neon.
>>8611182
I think there's a pair here that will work! Thanks anon. Never thought to check there.

>>8611961
Generally, you need to be able to get it through a door without any trouble, and without blocking other people. My bf has a spear that's about 7' high, and it's juuuust about the max allowed at all cons we go to. We have to hold it up against a doorframe and demonstrate that held vertically it won't touch the top. It depends on the con, but I think that's a good rule of thumb.

How would I make this? I've never made anything like it before.

How would someone make the bodysuit. Every trusted website I've asked to commission it said they couldn't. Any ideas how to make it, or something really close to it that i can work with?

>>8612358
i would make some sort of leotard/bunny suit-esque top and the stockings(?) separately before attaching them. don't treat it like you're making one whole outfit-- split it into parts.

Can anyone tell me what this kind of hairpin is called? or where I can get one?

Can anyone help me with what color the outside of his cloak is? I can't tell if it's a darker shade of purple, or black, or navy blue, or of its the same purple as the outside and I'm just retarded.

>>8609049
check out some RPG maker horror games!
>Ange or Cynthia from Fantasy Maiden's Odd Hideout
>Any Mogeko game ever
>Irisu from Irisu syndrome
>Aya from Mad Father

How would I go about doing the sleeves/skirt/socks?
By that I mean the part where it changes color and has the peace signs... Is there a term for that?
I'm a beginner sewer and this probably isn't the best project, but I have a year to work on it and I'm determined!

>>8610322
I'm sure the transparent stuff actually has a much higher activation temperature than normal worbla does, which means it should be fine in hot weather. Most of the horror stories about people's worbla melting is usually from them being stupid enough to leave it sitting in a hot car or something for extended periods of time anyway.

cgl help me out: how do I create a smooth surface on Styrofoam and what is the best way to create weathering. I promise I googled, I just need a second opinion.

I want to make a head out of foam. It's made up of 5 pieces that'll meet at seams that I'll cement together with barge. The finished head should be sturdy enough to keep shape on its own. I'll be looking out the mouth, so it raises above me about 1.5 feet and won't have much of a supporting skeleton. What thickness and type of foam should I use? I'd prefer an open cell foam as I won't need a smooth finish and I want to keep cool.

>>8612637
Spend the year making simpler projects with fewer applique and embroidery details, then come back to this.

>>8596746
Okay gulls, I usually just putz around in here looking at the ita threads but today I need some help.

It isn't cosplay related, really, but this is the place where all things aesthetically pleasing reside. I want to make a photoshoot of pic related, and have a few wig colors in mind so that everything looks matchy matchy and cute. The clothes I will build around the wig since the head is the most important part in all this. Wig colours I was thinking of:

Burgundy (probably with some curl to it)
Light, pastel-ish pink (lots, lots of curls)
All black (straight)

The flowers I'll be using will be pretty much red roses, white roses, perhaps pink mixed with some random light blue daisy petals to add some accent. Was thinking of making some sort of edible blood and mixing them a little with these, god I sound like a clusterfuck right now but yes.

>tl;dr need help on choosing a wig to match flowers that I'll be vomiting.

Okay gulls, I usually just putz around in here looking at the ita threads but today I need some help.

It isn't cosplay related, really, but this is the place where all things aesthetically pleasing reside. I want to make a photoshoot of pic related, and have a few wig colors in mind so that everything looks matchy matchy and cute. The clothes I will build around the wig since the head is the most important part in all this. Wig colours I was thinking of:

Burgundy (probably with some curl to it)
Light, pastel-ish pink (lots, lots of curls)
All black (straight)

The flowers I'll be using will be pretty much red roses, white roses, perhaps pink mixed with some random light blue daisy petals to add some accent. Was thinking of making some sort of edible blood and mixing them a little with these, god I sound like a clusterfuck right now but yes.

>tl;dr need help on choosing a wig to match flowers that I'll be vomiting.

Is this the way one would shorten a pattern? Pic related is a tailcoat, I kept the top the same with, but made the tail way shorter. The lower line is the original, actual pattern, where the tail would come right below the knee.

>>8610447
>>8610447
SHOVEL KNIGHTTT. YAS.

So I ordered one of these in medium for cosplaying a male character (according the site you should take a snug measurement though not too tight, which for me was around 90cm). It arrived a few days ago and when I went to try it on it was almost impossible to get it over both arms/my head without a lot of struggling, and pulling it up over my legs didn't work either since it refused to fit over my hips. Did I order too small or do these need breaking in before they can be worn comfortably? I thought it'd be best to check since it's still in new condition and I'd rather keep it that way so that I can return it if it's definitely too small.

>>8605835
Anyone?

I have a small hole in my jacket (1 x 0.25 inch, L shaped). There are frayed threads around it, and the material is decently thick (cotton duck).

I have material that very closely matches the hole.

What would be the best way to patch it so that the repair is as seamless as possible? I know 100% perfect is impossible, but I really like wearing this jacket around.

I was thinking of cutting the patch so that it matches the part where the hole is, then applying fusible backing on the inside and putting the patch in the hole. Will that work?

>>8613466
Unfortunately binders from that company are just sort of like that. Try stepping into it instead of pulling it over your head.

>>8612629
It looks like a dark brown, or a purpleish brown. I'd say print a sheet of this swatch and go try to find a matching cloth.

>>8613466
I mean 90cms is probably too big to crossplay anyway let's be honest.

Have any you worked with liquid latex before? Does it peel off in on piece? Can it be built up into something that has various thicknesses or does it need a mold to help keep it's form?

>>8613685
I mentioned in my post that I tried that, but I couldn't get it over my hips. Thanks for the suggestion anyways.
>>8613910
I mean that's before binding, or are you suggesting that someone with a chest that size shouldn't attempt to crossplay at all?

>>8612204
If I were you, I wouldn't attempt to form anything spherical by hand; the shape is much too perfect and imperfections are really obvious without spending a lot of time. Instead, you should try looking for hollow plastic spheres that you can modify (i.e. plastic ball bit balls, ping pong balls, etc...).

Off the top of my head, I would try to find three balls:
Two balls that are identical size.
One ball that is slightly smaller.

You would need some small fine files, a craft knife, and maybe a small fine hand saw.

1) Cut a section out of the large ball. This will be the front window.
2) Cut a section out of the same large ball, on the back side. This will be the access hole where you will work from.
3) The image you have shows that there is some thickness to the white shell; you want to represent that properly or the prop will look flimsy. The plastic balls you find will most likely have thin shells. Cut some thickish plastic strips to line the inside of the large ball's window. Use the access hole on the back of ball.
4) Cut a section out of the small ball, fit and glue the section into the large ball from the access hole.
5) Finally, cut a small section from the other large ball and use it to patch up the access hole if you want to hide it.
6) Finish and paint it.

If you manage to find a small ball that is transparent, you could even put LEDs inside the prop and light it up. Use a light pass of blue spray paint on the INSIDE surface of the small ball. Paint the face on with white acrylic paint. It might not even need to be transparent. A blue plastic ball pit ball might be thin enough that lighting it from within will make it glow.

>>8613967

Liquid latex by itself is basically just paint. You can combine it with other things (cotton, tissues, plastic, etc) to create wounds, or you can create molds with that you can fill with latex to create prosthetic.

Start googling "special effects make-up latex " or "special fx make-up latex" to see how people use it.

What specifically are you trying to make?

I just made my first order with Japonica and got an email confirming that I had won the auction. I'm not sure if I need to respond to this email to confirm it or something or do I just wait until they receive the package from the seller and contact me about shipping?

>>8614951
I normally wait until later, when they contact me again to let me know they got the item from the seller. Sometimes it takes too long (usually when they're swarmed with orders) so if they don't get back to you in about a week, just email them and ask.

>>8614851
Oh alright. i want to make flesh covered eye covers. I'm thinking of forming flat ovals on plastic so I can peel them off, and then put them over my eyes. i'm considering putting pinholes too for visibility

>>8613354
pls respond

>>8613466
>>8613685
>>8614310
Is that company Gc2b? Because I heard you have to get two sizes larger than normal just to fit you.

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=187612.0

Sorry if I'm making this more complicated than it needs to be. I'm working with a simplicity pattern that I'm going to use for a Daenerys dress. I'll post a photo of the dress from the episode it's in. The pattern I'm using doesn't have any of the dragon scale smocking, it's just plain. Would I just add some seam allowance into the pattern for the smocking or what would I need to do to incorporate that and have it still fit okay? I took a picture of the instructions to give a better idea of how the sleeve part will be put together. There is a flange I'll be attaching.

>>8615499

Anyone recommend a good clear resin that is a good price in bulk, pic maybe related?
Advice on a regular resin, casting material (using smooth cast currently), resin dye would also be good.

Less toxic and 50/50 mix stuff is nice, but I don't mind getting a precision scale so if its not a even mix that is okay too, I can math.

>>8615581
i only do small stuff and easy cast works well. get a heat gun or hair dryer to remove bubbles

>>8615620
Good idea, I have a heat gun.

I'm making a full set of props and a crystal sword so doing some big stuff.

Any particular dye you use for coloring it?
Or any particular product you use for molds?

Been using silicone, works well but not sure if its the best or longest lasting.

>>8615664
Silicone is the way to go personally, since most of my molds have held out from multiple casts. I use oil paints for coloring, but since youre going pretty big it might be expensive.

>>8615694
Ya its also to directly dye the resin as well. Making Fionna's sword among other things that have colour but are also transparent.

I know dye exists and it doesn't take much of it, but no idea what type.

>>8614963
Thanks anon! I figured that was the case but I wanted to be sure.

What is the difference between fusible stabilizers and fusible backing (or interfacing, which is apparently another term for backing)?

All I know is that "fusible" means you apply heat with an iron to get them to stick to fabric.

I need to create some accents on my cosplay chest. It will just be me cutting a T-Shirt into some strips and attaching them on. Thing is, I can't sew for jack-shit. If I just hot-glue them on, will they stay?

T-Shirt = Cotton, my costume fabric = Cotton

>>8615807
Yes, but you will get permanently wet-looking rigid spots on the surface.

Try something a little more low key like fabric glue.

>>8612090
Can anyone help with this?

>>8615805
Stabilizers are not intended to be permanent while interface or backing is. There are a few different interfacings that serve different purposes. Most of the cheap stuff is non-woven and doesn't last through multiple washes while woven and weft have more strength and last quite a bit longer. When I took my tailoring class in fashion school we basically only used weft interfacing. It's light, but is the most effective. I use stabilizers when seeing leather although I don't use fusible for that. It's just the matter of what you need to do.

>>8612090
>>8615837

OPTION 1:

I don't know where you buy them, but those shades have a very simple shape.

You can purchase some translucent acrylic from the internet. Inventables is a good place to start to get an idea of what you want (https://www.inventables.com/).). You can find cheaper stuff on Amazon though.

1/8" thick acrylic will be good.

Create a pattern and transfer it onto the acrylic sheet. Use a fine hand saw to cut out the pattern.

To bend the arms, get a heat gun tool and heat up the bend area. Once hot enough, bend over a steel rod that is about 1/8" in diameter. I strongly suggest to test the bending out first on several test pieces.

OPTION 2:
Go to a business that makes acrylic signs. They have the tools and materials to make the pattern for you. You can then heat bend it yourself.

>>8616054
I forgot to mention that acrylic shatters on impact. You should tape some clear packaging tape to the inside of the glasses (outside would help as well if you can do it without creating bubbles). That way, if you fall and it breaks, you don't go blind.

>>8612092

First, you need to get some 3D models or a bunch of screenshots from many angles.

1. Focus on the brass work around the eyes, top of head, and sides of head. These appear to be the framework that everything else will attach to. If I were doing this, I would rip apart mechanical devices like old printers, cassette players, and videotape players. The plastic mechanisms inside these devices have a lot of the shapes you need with a little bit of filing and cutting. Use heat gun to bend plastic parts to shape and epoxy to glue on features. If you have a soldering iron, you can even use it to melt the seams between two plastic pieces together. Use screws for important strength areas though. Use clear plastic for the lens. Don't try to use lenses from junk cameras and telescopes because then you won't be able to see shit.

2. The gray shell is next. There are six pieces I see: top left skull, top right skull, left mandible, right mandible, left jaw, and right jaw. Each piece can be worked separately for the most part, except for where the top skull and mandible meet at the eyes. I have no idea how to make these pieces, but it seems like a thermoplastic like warble is a good idea. Instead of gluing them to the brass work, I would use small strong magnets so you can remove them if necessary.

3. The last thing is the "teeth." It looks like you drill holes through the mandible and jaws, then just slip in brass wire and wrap it up.

>>8616069
These are a bunch of parts I pulled out of a VCR once. It's easier to work these pieces together into a mask instead of making parts from scratch. I strongly suggest using screws to keep the parts together though. Drill a hole smaller than the screw through both pieces then just get one of the left over screws from disassembly. Put some epoxy between the two surfaces before you screw them together for good measure.

>>8615447
Nah, mine was from underworks. It doesn't help that I'm tall/broad shouldered as well though, so it might be that I should've ordered a size or two up.

I couldn't find any patterns I liked when I got this material the other day, so this is what I ended up sketching. I'm a novice at sewing and not sure what I'm doing with the early80s Singer from the attic.

I'm looking to buy petticoats for a very bell looking shape. Help me /cgl/?

I'm on no particular budget, but if I can achieve the same effect of puffy with modification I'm all up for that. I though it would be possible to get the round bell shape by sewing two (shitty) petticoats together, but please correct me if I'm wrong. They won't be seen since there's no Madoka aesthetic of taking upskirt shots of this character.
I'm a eurofag so please don't link any US only stores. They just break my heart.

I really want this fabric. I cannot find it anywhere other than a shop that makes fleece blankets/pillows. I shot them an email asking for permission use this or if there would be a way to just buy some fabric printed with this from them. What do? Any other suggestions or ideas?

>>8616085
Underworks binders are a little hard to get on the first few times. I put my on from top to bottom because my ass is too fat. You kind of have to do it slowly with your shoulders as narrow as possible. You also might have just the wrong size.

I have a face shape (diamond) that according to /fa/ is not compatible with bangs. However, bangs are a basic in Lolita to have the cute look.

I have tried bangs before, it did not work.
> The diamond face shape can get very narrow when there’s a lot of hair surrounding the face

and yes, this happens. I look like a cocker spaniel. For now, I have left my bangs grow until all my hair is in the same length, around 30 cm or more.

I have tried many hair styles from Larme... but they keep looking not cute enough. Is there any way I can pull off bangs? any alternative?

Starting my Sailor Jupiter cosplay and wanted to know if I'm going the right direction.

For the leotard I plan on purchasing something like:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P0ZTKDI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=MIVVLRETYTX7&coliid=I2X2X5LIWSYTWA&psc=1

And just cutting under the breast then reattaching for the breast plate seams. If there are any specific brands/cuts you'd recommend please share! I'm trying to look for v-necks with straight cut backs.

For the belt, skirt, bows, and arm/sleeve rolls I was planning on following:
http://sparklepipsi.com/tutorials/SparklePipsi_FukuTutorial.pdf

For the tiara I was going to follow:
http://poro-poro.com/journal/?p=116

So all I have left are the hair tie, gloves, and the boots. I'm sure I could just find the hair tie on eBay for pretty inexpensive. Should I just buy some white satin gloves or attempt to make them? Also, what can I do about the boots? Should I buy some pointed/laced ankle boots and just dye them green?

Lastly, for fabric: satin or poplin? I feel satin would look "nicer" but all the cosplays I've seen don't really photograph well with satin compared to poplin.

>>8615117
Latex is very painful to get off (it sticks to hair like you wouldn't believe) and I would be very very careful putting it near your eyes. You'll probably need a friend to help you do this make-up convincingly.

That being said, I think you'd probably do something similar to this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxU9anMQZWI

Obviously you're not trying to make a bloody missing eye, but use the techniques she does to cover her eye.

>>8614449
Man you're wonderful, thank you so much!

Looking to make this domino mask.
Currently cannot mold/cast it because I do not have the facilities to do so, so my options are slightly limited.

Should I take some insulation foam, cut it up to shape, then use some naughahyde/pleather, heat it up to shape around it, then sew it up?

What material should I make his tunic from? I was going to just make a basic red tunic, and then color block in the black and make the collar and sleeves and attach them separately.

I think I can get away with red leggings for the pants (he's an 80s character and all), but I might have to make boot covers. What about the gloves? I know you can make skintight gloves out of latex from my homestuck days, but I don't know how to make ones that flare out on the ends like that.

>>8616762
Good god, what you're describing sounds like a mess. If you don't make the pants out of the same material as the top, it will look awful. And the gloves should also be the same material - they're uniform gloves, not dishwashing or medical gloves.

As for material, I would consider poplin - cotton or polyester would be a good weight and texture for a military look IMO.

>>8616827
Thanks. I was thinking about having the collar be a separate part that I color block in, and I don't see a problem with that when I'm invisioning it. I'll be sure to use the same material for everything. Where should I have the seams? I was thinking of having the front and back halves be sewn together by the sides.

What kind of fabric is white, semi-transparent, silky but not shiny like satin?

>made a usless thread today my first time on /cgl/ Saged too death by even myself. So CoppyPastaing the thread


So, /cgl/; i have never been too this board but i was /r/ed here as you are the experts on cosplay and such. long story short i need a good Halloween costume for an "under the sea" party! before Namor or Auquaman are suggested, those are claimed by people and I want to be somewhat more original. Anything under the sea goes, Spongbob stuff, Nemo stuff, Creepy ass fish Things, Japanese porn star octopus, cynical joke about titanic. Anything at all. 24 In great shape credit too year over at /fit/ so i can pretty much pull anything off anyhow. Just never been into this cosplay stuff. Cost a non issue as well.

>>8617002
shironuri

>>8617010
>shironuri
Im a dude bro....

>>8617002
do larry

>>8616961
Matte chiffon

>>8617111
as my names pat I was thinking of Patrick Star, but thats funny too. Patrick Star a six pack does not make.

>>8617023
So...? Shironuri is just painting your face white.

>>8616109
Classical Puppets have a huge fucking petticoat that gives a great bell shape. It's like $60 on qutieland, and they should ship to you for fairly cheap.

>>8616069
God Fucking Bless You, anon. That's some amazing advice.

>>8617023

>>8617140
You weren't kidding when you said it was fucking huge. Looks amazing.
But I'm kind of intimidated by the "Estimate making time: 40 - 60 days". I've never ordered anything to be sewn to me before.
Do they have to make the Fix Size, or is that only for the oversize?

This is kinda odd but how can I paint something that looks rough and amateur but not shitty?

I'm painting decals onto a raider's armour, and they'd obviously not be great at painting and would use found paint and fingers to apply.

>>8617023
that's no excuse.

Okay, first off, let me say I've only tried cosplaying once when I was younger and it came out pretty badly, so I only have a basic knowledge of cosplay-related things.

I want to cosplay as Ghirahim from Legend of Zelda someday (for reference, more towards the Hyrule Warriors interpretation), but I want to do it right. I was wondering a good way to go about the outfit. For the white, I've noticed that it's not just a plain boring solid white, but something with a little more sheen and texture to it. This picture was the closest thing I could find on google, says it's tricot. Is it possible to buy a few yards of something that looks like this and shape it into a bodysuit with diamonds cut into it, or is there more to it for that look? Also curious as to what material I should make the mantle out of in general, looks like it's two sides and the inner has some kind of that papery/plasticy looking material for the gold diamonds.

Main thing I'm wondering about is the skin color. I've seen plenty of bodypaint cosplays out there, and it just tends to look off to me, too flakey and unnatural. Most Ghirahim cosplayers also go for that solid gray rather than a more dark offwhite/beige-y color. Since Ghirahim's skin just seems like a tint of a natural color rather than something outlandish like green or blue, is there a solution to this? Something like spray tanning or something that just tints the skin so I don't have to worry too much about contouring or flaking or sealing or any of that jazz? I realize I'll probably have to do some makeup and shading for that nose/eye structure as well as cover the eyebrows.

>>8618016
Probably the reason the body paint you've seen looks unnatural is because people just paint themselves one color and expect to look good. Just like putting on foundation on your face, body paint will wash out your skin and make it difficult to see muscles, bone structure, etc. To make a cosplay with body paint look good, you'll have to learn to do contouring on all parts of your painted body.

You're not going to find a "spray tan" or "tint" in the color you're looking for. Even if you did, good spray tans will also have contouring. You can look into airbrushing, but a set-up can easily cost $500, and even then it won't look great if you don't know what you're doing. You can also look into professional grade face paint (Wolfe FX, Diamond FX. TAG, Kryolan, Mehron, Ben Nye, etc), and enlist the help of a friend to paint your exposed skin. You must seal your body paint, no matter what brand you use. You can also use PAX. PAX is pro's aide mixed with acrylic paint. It stays for a very long time and is very difficult to remove (because you are literally painting your skin with acrylic paint.) I do not recommend PAX for a beginner.

That being said, I would probably go with some kind of bodysuit/arm socks for this costume. Look up what Homestucks do, some of them have got the whole grey body thing down.

>>8616485
What
why foam
Just use faux leather ffs

>>8618123
yeah but look at the bevelling, I cant get that with just leather, i'd have to put something underneath, no?

>>8618133
If you're up to learn leatherworking to make this mask, you should watch a few tutorial videos; it's much easier than you might think. You don't need any specialized leather tools to make that mask; just normal hardware store tools with a bit of modification.

That mask can be created using thick leather, probably in the 9 to 11 gauge thickness. If I were doing this, I would get vegetable tanned leather and:

1. Dampen the leather and lightly hammer it against some edges (like a rounded table edge and corner) to form it into shape. Form features like the sharp creases on the eyebrows, nose bridge, etc... Leather is sort of weird, imagine that you have to form it like Wurbla, but you dampen it with water instead of heating it with a heat gun.

2. Let it dry for 1 hour. It should keep its shape.

3. Dampen the edges of the mask. Get the biggest slot head screw driver you can find and lightly sand / file down the edges so it isn't sharp. Put the screw driver head about 1/8" away from the edge of the leather mask and VERY lightly hammer down. Work this around all the edges, making sure to dampen the leather if it dries out. This will form the little bevel / crease all around the edges.

4. Slick the edges down (look up videos on this)

5. (optional) Dampen the entire mask, then bake it in the oven at 200 Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. This will stiffen the leather into shape. It will feel more substantial and not like a piece of foam.

> I cant get that with just leather
There is a difference between faux leather (the other anon mentioned) and "leather"

>>8618422
>9 to 11 gauge

I mean 9 to 11 oz. thickness.

6. Paint / dye it black. Acrylic paint will probably work fine if you don't want to get leather dye, but test it first.

>>8617620
Get a child to do it for you?

>>8617620
Do it with your non dominant hand and do a lot of straight lines

>>8618422
>>8618426
Wow thanks so much anon i'll try this!

How do I create a rounded bevel?
The area I'm the middle where the 2 shaped connect need to be slightly rounded but not as sharp as I'm the middle of the circles.

Do I just make sure I sand at a few different angles?
> excuse the shitty drawing, its just a guideline

>>8618702
> I'm = in
Sorry the photo looks so weird, my phone can't handle a variety of things it seems

>>8618702
I can't really tell what you're going for. Can you draw a side view / cutaway of the thing?

>>8618816
Sorry, anon. I'll just post the ref for you?

Looking at it, I see I need to redraw my guideline but do you see what I mean a bit more? Where they connect, it seems to be roundly beveled - what's the best way to achieve that?

>>8618827
The size is for ants it seems but I'm making Bajanna's staff.

>>8618827

I see some bevels, but I'm not sure which one you're talking about. The connection between the left circle and the middle circle is different than the connection between the middle circle and the right circle.

Either way, I would create bevels by using a flat file and a round file. The flat file works well on the outside of the circles, the round file is for the inside of the circles. Flexible stuff like sandpaper and sand sponges don't work too well at creating circular features. If you don't have files, you should wrap your sandpaper around long popsicle sticks and chopsticks.

Maybe I still don't know what you're asking for and it's really just as simple as using sandpaper at few different angles.

Working on Zinogre Armor from Monster hunter- Should I paint scales before gluing them on? Or get the final piece together before painting? I plan on air brushing

How do I make a cape similar to this? I'm going to be a saiyan warrior but I want to add a cape to it

>>8618976
Both.

If you're not using the actual yellow as a base getting a good base is easier when they're not on top of each other. Some basic contouring and so on could also be easier here.

But you should weather them afterwards since there's a certain shade from the scales. You can only know where to put that when they're already in the correct positions.

>>8619143
I plan on sealing it (Foam) with a good primer beforehand. I'm going for this sorta color (See pic). I plan on using a soldering iron to cut slight gashes and such into the foam to give it wear. I've never really contoured before, any good tutorials I can look for?

I figure watering down paint and filling the gaps with it is a good start, and airbrushing a darker color where I want darker lines and shadows to be noticed. I take it this would be done after they're all in place?

>>8619036
To have a cape like that you will need way more fabric than you think (I'm speaking from experience).

Try taking a towel or a sheet, and just bunch one short end up to two points. Lay them over your shoulders and check the structure out in the mirror. In this way you should have enough cape to look really majestic. But the fabric at your shoulders and neck will never look truly flat.

Accept this. The flowing cape will be worth it. The cartoonish edges are supposed to be the extra fabric, but making them that round will be a bother. Remember that you're trying to bring a very simplified drawing to the real world.

The buttons should be fake. I'd fasten the entire cape to the armor to avoid the red underside peeking up in the wind. Mind the weight both for keeping the armor where you want it, and how the fabric will flow in the wind.

My best tip for making any new garment with no pattern is to play around with scrap fabric on a smaller scale. Run around with sheet capes, see what a difference the weight of a towel makes instead and cut your newspaper to pieces. Soft paper like that is great for thinking about how to envision your ideas.

Where can I find some pants like this

Every time I look for "medieval/renaissance/SCA/LARP pants" I get baggy and cheap-looking crap

>>8618937
Nope, that's good enough. I thought it would be that easy but it seemed TOO easy to be the correct answer. Thank you!

>>8619227
Those are riding - as in horse riding - pants.

>>8619227
if you get baggy pants all the time then you are looking at the wrong places.
Also that pant has nothing to do with medieval or renaissance so that's another reason why you won't find it that way

So I'm gonna start sewing a new cosplay soon.
Any idea what fabrics I could/should use for the vest, sleeves, and legs? (not the white underclothes though)

>>8619367
The game renderings don't provide a lot of fine textures on the vest, sleeves, and legs so it's hard to tell what it is supposed to be.

I would do a fine weave duck cloth. It has a flat utilitarian texture that seems like it would work well with the rest of materials used in the character. However, the fabric does seem to be a little bit shiny; I don't know where that is coming from. It's also possibly a thin leather, almost like a leather jacket.

Whatever fabric you choose, make sure you fold it over double or even triple layers. The stuff has some substance and stiffness to it, especially if you look at how the knee is able to hold itself up at the top edges, how the sleeves hides all the anatomical features of the arm, the thick lacing and eyelets used on the sleeves, and the how any of wrinkles that show up are very large but shallow.

>>8616431
>For the belt, skirt, bows, and arm/sleeve rolls I was planning on following:
>http://sparklepipsi.com/tutorials/SparklePipsi_FukuTutorial.pdf
Her tutorials turn out pretty good products. I still tend to slightly change things to fit my own tastes but that's me.

>For the tiara I was going to follow:
>http://poro-poro.com/journal/?p=116
Check out Catzia's tiaras maybe? So many people seem to forget about her but her brass tiaras are pretty great. Remember to bend them to actually fit your forehead and I don't recommend just using the elastic; You'll get headaches and some girls even get funky bruises from it. Attach it to you skin somehow (ie with fashion tape)

>Should I just buy some white satin gloves or attempt to make them?
Making gloves is a bitch. I bought these ones off ebay for all my senshi cosplay. They're the perfect matte finish but still super soft. No gross shine in pictures.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-5-Long-Stretch-Dull-Matte-Satin-Gloves-No-Shine-Elegant-Look-/180937830236?var=&hash=item2a20bc2f5c

>Lastly, for fabric: satin or poplin? I feel satin would look "nicer" but all the cosplays I've seen don't really photograph well with satin compared to poplin.
It's mostly personal preference but I went to matte satin. Joanns carries a decent brand I currently am forgetting the name of. When it photographs the "shine" is a lighter color instead of white like a cheap satin. I always like using more "fancy" fabrics for magical girl cosplays. But that's me.

(wish I could help you with more. Sorry)

Im making halloween sora, and I decided to make his pumpkin mask out of eva foam. I wanted to carve in a place for the eyes and mouth, but I'm not sure what tools to use. Tool recommendations I guess?

How do I tie a ribbon to look like this? I tried using a standard shoelace knot and the loops come out a huge mess

Help with the fabric I should use for link and tetra's outfits from LoZ WindWaker. I want to avoid jersey cotton and was considering a heavier weave (also cotton). Would it be weird to use muslin for Tetra's pants and (dyed muslin) for Link's tunic?

>>8619520
You'll probably want to use a hot knife (you can get one at Michaels) or a dremel.

>>8619967
Probably not? Just please don't use broadcloth-tier muslin (I know you're probably smart enough not to)

>>8596746
Hi, I was just wondering
1. what I should use to get this skirt shape, would i need a small bustle? bum roll? toned down elliptical hoop skirt?
2. What fabric would you recommend for this, the series (Turn A gundam) is set at the equivalent of somewhere from like 1850-1900
Thanks,

>>8596886
Two sorts of people will recognise death prophet, people who play dota enough to know at least a couple of her sets, and people who don't play dota enough to know her sets but also don't know her default either but will recognise her because of her hands, colour scheme and hair colour. So you probably should be all good with whatever set you pick.

>>8619548
1) Make a normal knot
2) Make loops with the two ends and tie them in a knot in the opposite direction (e.g. if you went right over left first, then go left over right this time)

If it's still too hard or the bow comes out weird, try the opposite direction first since you may be doing it upside-down. Otherwise just make a fake bow and have a latch on the back (concealed by shirt collar).

Some one was perusing for Air gear skates ....

"Agressive inline skates " turns up the most bounty ,the skates tend to be somewhat costly;typically
They are pro gear.

>>8619515
Your help was plenty! Thank you!

I checked out Catzia's shop and the tiaras are lovely! I saw some cute earrings there too I could wear casually too.

I tried making some wrist length gloves before and couldn't do it so I can imagine how hard full length would be. I added your suggestion to my Watch List!

As for the fabric, I ended up buying some dark green bottomweight since I couldn't find the recommended poplin and there was no green satin at my Joann. I worry the fabric might be a tad heavy but I bought it with the mindset that the fukus are meant to be their armor so the fabric should be durable.

Hello /cgl/, complete newbie here and I need your opinion.
I have done some basic cosplays before, but nothing that required any sewing and other than patching up rips, I don't know how to sew. But I want to learn.

I want to do Bolin from Legend of Korra for Halloween and also an early November con.

So, do you think that his clothes are an appropriate beginner project?
And is it something I can realistically get done by Halloween if I start work now?

Also, any general tips or warnings would be nice since I have no clue what the hell I'm doing.

>>8620795
Sewing isn't too hard to learn. You have a solid month and I know people (experienced) who could knock out something similar within a few hours. Like I said, these are experienced sewers.

Could you get it done within a month? Yes. Absolutely. Do a knockup with some cheap fabric. Learn to use edging material and try out a few fabrics for the shirts. Personally, I'd like to see a jacquard fabric used in some of these costumes, but a nice, heavy cotton will worth without being too heavy.

Everything on his lowerhalf is much easier to make than the top, so focus your attentions and mock-ups on that. Because Bolin's clothing isn't super fitting you only really need to make sure your lines are straight and your edging is done well. You have a choice of lining the entire top half with the green (lining regardless is advised) or attaching the green where it shows. The collar will need to be made using interfacing which is simple enough and he's got an odd looking undershirt thing going on which I'm not exactly equipped to give advice on since i'm not sure if there's canon reference to what it looks like.

>>8620795
Like the other anon said, your costume's edging is going to be crucial because there's not a lot of other details to draw the eye. The picture is what I would do for the upper half. Two layers of fabric so when your collar and rolled up sleeves look right and not just tacked on. There are multiple ways to do the edging; this is my favorite method.

Good edging work requires good pinning before you start sewing. Don't just try to eyeball it and depend on your fingers to hold the edge in place as you run it through the sewing machine. It will end up lumpy and uneven.

>Also, any general tips or warnings would be nice since I have no clue what the hell I'm doing.
Always do tests on scrap before committing to your costume.
Watch videos of other people sewing; with only a month left you don't have time to learn entirely on your own.
Be patient as fuck. Never take a shortcut or skip steps (i.e. pinning everything up carefully before sewing).
Plan things out carefully. Don't gamble that you'll figure it out when you get there; it often leads to bad results.
If you fuck up for sewing, you can always remove the thread. If you do it carefully enough, it won't visibly damage the fabric.

I'm trying to get started on Saber Lily but I curious on what people's opinions are for getting the A-Line look to her skirt, by using either a petticoat and/or hoopskirt. I've made both before but a little unsure on what to go with for something that has no understructure references.

>>8621032
i would go with a petti personally it looks too thin and gathered to properly incorporate a proper hoopskirt and i feel even if you did use you, you'd just have to put a lot of petti on top.

>>8621032
Hoopskirt would never suit it. Use a petti. Bonus points if you go for a light a-line and move in all photos taken of you for that flare.

>>8620795
General tips that haven't been said yet:
> Pick the right fabric
> Make sure you measure correctly so the costume fits and you don't waste fabric
> Hem the edges properly

Make sure that your finished product looks neat and clean. Maybe you're not the biggest pro at sewing, but if the finished product at least looks clean, people won't notice quite as much. When the stitching is uneven, hems are unfinished, and the fabric is all wrinkled it doesn't matter how good your work is, it's going to look like crap.

Agreed on practicing on cheap fabric first. It will save you a lot of trouble and money, and you won't waste the real fabric for your costume.

There was a thread about this a while ago but I cant find it in the archives. Does anyone know if these type of round headdresses have a technical name. I cannot for the life of me find one.

Also any worn pictures would be greatly appreciated.

>>8596746
What's the best paint to use to make the blade of a knife prop printed with black PLA a slightly lighter color than the rest of the body?

>>8621133
Don't personally have any worn pics but pretty sure it's called a canotier headdress.

Anyone have experience with making wings like in pic related? Any helpful tutorials? What are best materials to use?

>>8621200
Canotier is the little boater hat. >>8621133 Looks like a round headdress (hair comb).

>>8621420
yes but anon said "canotier headdress" not canotier
http://lolibrary.org/apparel/princess-love-canotier
and the person was asking for the technical name besides "round headdress"

So I am working on a naked snake cosplay from MGS3 and I am having a hard time with wigs and finding a camo style that works. Most people I have asked are suggesting a Vietnam era Tigerstripe but I am wondering if there is a more fitting style.

I have a large amount of buttons, like collectible buttons. Does anyone have any suggestions how to display them or at least store them?

I'm debating making an ita bag with them

>>8621709
Tigerstripe is what I did.
>Pic related

I'd love to do a Princess Tutu cosplay someday, but the open back of her outfit makes me nervous, especially because I wear a DD cup size. Is there anyway to support my cow tits while remaining true to the design?

>>8621804
Tape.

>>8616056
Is there a way to make them into sunglasses, though?

>>8621863

The translucent red might already lower the brightness of the Sun.

However, for the glasses to protect your eyes from UV light, you have to apply a UV blocking film. I once made my own sunglasses by putting some car tinting film on acrylic; it wasn't difficult. You can get UV blocking film in different shades and qualities.

>>8621804
clear vinyl/mesh along with tape. like what ice skaters use all the time for open designs

>>8621748
You could either find a frame with a fabric backing or buy a frame and do it yourself. If youre worried about it looking to gaudy/silly just go to a thrift store and find a thin cheap frame that doesnt stick to far out from the wall- preferably a wood frame so you can staple on a fabric backing more easily. You could also do something like pic related, string the buttons along twine so u dont have to try and wrestle them through fabric, you can also display keychains like this.

>>8621200
>>8621420
>>8621451

Thank you anons!

I'm going as Revolver Ocelot for a local con. How can I temporary dye my beard grey? And does anyone have vectors/stencils for the Diamond Dogs logo he has on his arm?

>>8622035
Rub soot into your facial area

>>8621756
Going off the eyepatch I am guessing you used the one of two guides out there which I am now going to do thanks for the advice.

I'm making a spear prop for a NYCC cosplay, and thanks to their prop policies, I need to find a long and thin cardboard tube.

The point I'm going to make out of foam, but I don't know where to find a cardboard tube/dowel for the handle. Everything I find are either too wide shipping tubes, or wholesale bulk orders.

I'm looking for one with around 1-1.5 inch diameter, with a reasonably long length. (48in would be ideal, though combining two would work too, if need be.)

What would you call these glasses/what are some keywords I can use to find glasses like these?

>>8623106
They look like half-frames. I doubt you'll find glasses with that little stair cut though, you should probably make some yourself with acrylic.

I want to cosplay this but it looks like his pants are dark gray instead of black. How do I make it so that it doesn't look like the pants went through wrong wash cycle and are now washed-out black? What's the best way to represent this contrast?

I feel like it's something similar to trying to wear different shades of white/off-white/ivory/cream at the same time.

I wanna play a merge of Leonidas and Temistocles this Halloween, any advice on how to make the skirt and the cape?

What's the name of the sleeve style that looks like something out of Rococo France? Where it froths lace at the elbows?

>>8620169
get a good long a-line petti with a bit of poof. however if youre using a thicker fabric youre gonna want more poof

>>8623203
Can't even wait until the game is out in Japan so you can at least pretend to know the character, huh.

I'm making a really full skirt with a stacked box pleat, am I supposed to pleat the lining the same way or can I get away with using less fabric? I'm worried the waistband will end up too bulky for my machine to sew.

>>8622860
Having been to NYCC a number of times, I can assure you that you can use things other than foam and cardboard. They put that on the site to dissuade people from bringing in more dangerous things, but you should have no problems if the base of your prop is a pvc pipe.

>>8623409
The character has been shown for 2+ years now and there are finally enough art to go by, I don't see why not.

>>8623420
Don't pleat the lining, it'll likely make the waistband end too thick to be sewn properly. Do a circle skirt with the lining instead so that it can billow out to the right bottom hem circumference.

>>8623463
Agreed, not like they'll be able to check. Hell, I could make a cardboard tube as heavy, dense, and painful as a steel one, but that's beside the point

I've been sitting on the fence about cosplaying this for years but always backed down due to lack of confidence. Recently I told myself this is the first thing I will be starting next year.

Any suggestions as to what kind of fabric I should use for the dress?
Is there anyway I can get gemstones that large without killing the fluff of the dress?

Doing a Ms. Fortune cosplay for PAX south.
What should I make her top out of? Something thick but stretchy? Also need to figure out how to get more insane underboob.
Should I paint her detach lines off? or make bands out of something?

Is this pattern close enough to saber's outfit?

>>8623106
Sometimes the answer is easier than you expect. Just search for his glasses on Etsy and viola, the user Akujinscos has got your back.

>>8623106
Sometimes the answer is easier than you expect. Just search for his glasses on Etsy and viola, the user Akujinscos has got your back.

Gonna paint this shotgun up to look nice. If I remove the orange bit will they the convention people take it away?

>>8624513
Yeah gotta leave the orange tip on otherwise people might think it is real and you may end up getting shot if you are black

>>8624513
Never remove the orange tip, convention or not. Police cannot distinguish between a fake and real firearm without the orange tip so they tend to assume the latter.

Anyone know of places I can find cheap toy guns?
Looking in particular for a lever action rifle similar to the "Mare's Leg"

Thanks!

>>8624513
thirded, do not remove the tip, it's a crime to.

what would be the ideal way to create Venom Snake's bionic arm?

>>8624515
>>8624693
>>8625027
>american laws

>>8625108
litterally 5 seconds

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+create+venom+snake+arm+cosplay

>>8624279
depends on how confident you are in redrafting the sleeves and the neckline. You can also look at M7071 for something that has a closer collar and slight poof in the sleeves

>>8596746
I want to cosplay D4c.
I was thinking of making it out of some sort of leather but I wouldnt know how to do that.
Anyone have tips?

>>8625861
foam, worbla, morph suit for the general body, loose enough to maybe put foam chest plates under or over.
helmet in worbla and foam

>>8623911

Still waiting for some opinions

Is there any way to salvage spray paint nozzles that have been clogged? I've tried pretty much everything from soaking in paint thinner to using pins to scrape the paint out. If not, is there any other way I can still use the paint by getting another attachment?

Literally every part of this cosplay is done... except those random ass bolts installed in the arm and along the waist
I have no idea on how to install them? Would contact cement work? The suit is stretch vinyl so I'm worried it wouldn't stick.

>>8626254
contact cement might stick, but i've had issues with contact cement not liking leather/viynl like fabrics so i dont know. maybe test it first if you can? i know that you can use heavy duty double sided tape, but that really only works temporary.

>>8626254
I'd sew some snaps in and glue them to the outward facing half of the snap setup.

Any gulls know where to get a good quality custom t shirt? Whenever I want to make something custom out of my art, I can only find sites that'll print on nasty, starchy material.

>>8626295
I like shopping on redbubble.com. I've never uploaded but I've purchased many tees and the quality is pretty good. I feel the prices are pretty fair too.

>>8619967
Depends on whether you want to make it more realistic or more cartoony. I'm not too great at suggesting these kinds of things, but Kona cotton usually works very nicely with simplistic designs like with WW.

>>8623106
https://www.etsy.com/listing/173528731/kill-la-kill-inumuta-houka-jagged?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=kill%20la%20kill%20glasses&ref=sr_gallery_3
Here you go, anon.

I have these pair of suede(?) boots for the longest cause I got it on sale. It feels like suede and the leg part is stretchy. On the label it said 100% Polyester - 30%Rayon, 29% Cotton, 1% Nylon if anyone can try to figure it out.

I wanted to get the suede dye so I can make it black but I was wondering if anyone has tried it before with Fiebings or other names or any other methods?

Pic Related

Does anyone have any commercial pattern suggestions for the top?

Could you guys help me out designing this cosplay here im not experienced with mask making ik how im making the skin with a painted body suit, And have any of you guys got ideas on how to make extended ankles like this. I will carve the sword from wood myself.

Thinking about going as Duke Nukem for Halloween. I already have an idea for the bodysuit, but I'm having trouble finding clothing that looks like his. Help a brother out?

>>8626674

If you're not experienced at cosplay at all, I feel that costume might be out of your skill range so far.

>>8626830 I have experience, And alot of knowledge of the character itself. Ive just never done a cosplay like this imitating somethings skin. I cant use body paint because it makes me rash :/

>>8626874

Knowing about the character isn't a trade for skill. Especially if body paint isn't an option either. You're SOL.

>>8626881
I bet i can pull it off, Mold a mask,skin suit add on to it with Cut foam spikes or others. I press and cut leather myself so ill make the armour gonna go with no skulls or barely any and ill cut the sword myself. Im here for tips not judgement

How would I go about making the body? I always find body parts difficult and tend to overthink it too much. Seeing it's the first noticable thing. Already finished most of the other parts. I was thinking of cutting the shelled parts and put them on a shirt?

Help would be welcome!

>>8626928
>How would I go about making the body?
If you're talking about the chest piece alone, it looks like it's made from a bunch of overlapping scales.

>I was thinking of cutting the shelled parts and put them on a shirt?
Yeah, but use a fabric that doesn't stretch like a heavy canvas or duck cloth. Attach the scales with rivets similar to the ones shown in the image. Place the rivets so they are hidden by the scale that overlaps above it.

It's a design similar to historical Brigandines or Coat of Plates (except your scales are on the outside instead of on the inside); it should be comfortable and flexible. As you move your body, the scales can slide relative to each other. Just don't put the rivets of any scale too close to the rivets of another scale (less than 2" apart); otherwise they cannot move.

>>8623911
Look for stretch ribbed knit like https://www.fabric.com/buy/0421613/ribbed-sweater-knit-blue except in a lighter color.
Most Ms. Fortune cosplayers I've seen tend to skip the underboob (since you can get booted from a con for "too much exposure" or something like that) so maybe just cover your whole boobage? Or get those fake boob things like pic related.
Definitely paint the lines on since they're scars. Maybe use liquid latex or some kind of special effects makeup to make them look more like scars.

>>8625020
bumping this, pic related

Couldn't find a wig thread, but thoughts on this wig? Iori's hair color varies throughout the anime/offical art/figures/games so it's pretty difficult to decide on a color.

>>8627331
Most costume stores will have decently sized toy guns. Not the most accurate but whatevs. You'll likely need to paint it if you find one.

>>8627331

Walmart, target, toys r us? Or you could google, and bear in mind that :

>cheap
>realistic
>pick one

>>8624513

Honestly, never had a problem with con staff due to no orange tip. They just check it and move on to the next. Once, I had a problem from a TTC rent-a-cop, but even he just waved me along.

But, I *do* keep my prop guns covered on the way to a con if on public transit.

>>8619520

Sharp exacto blade.

>>8616139

Either learn to silk screen OR look up fabric printing services like spoonflower. You might have problems with the second on, copyrights and all....

>>8616069
>>8612092

Why not just use a skull shaped paint ball mask? Cut it up with a dremel till you have the parts you need, then start in on the wire work.

>made a spandex bodysuit for part of a cosplay
>was in a rush to finish it for a con, used velcro to attach armour bits to the bodysuit
>bodysuit inevitably ended up bunching and folding into itself
>velcro hooks caught on the fabric
>lots of fabric pilling/picking in visible areas
>I'm razoring as much of it off as I can before the next con (also I've torn off the velcro and am going to use snaps instead)
>is there any way to get rid of more of the pilling?
>how fucked am I /cgl/?

What I learned from my experience: DON'T EVER FUCKING USE VELCRO ON OR AROUND KNIT FABRICS

>>8609309

The best way would be to buld a vacu-form box and do it with 1/8" plexiglass. Make form out of eva foam re-enforced with expanding foam and shanded smooth bondo or the like. There is a spray paint called nightshades for tinting headlights on cars, if you can't find an appropriately pre tinted plexiglass.

How would I go about cosplaying Papyrus from Undertale? I was thinking about using a skeleton costume and football shoulder pads as a base, then use worbla or something. I'm not really sure since I haven't cosplayed in several years.

Anyone have any good methods of hiding sideburns under a wig? I'm a girl with light brown sideburns, but the baby hairs always slip out of my wig cap, and it's a huge hassle to keep them hidden. The wig I'm using for my next cosplay has the hairline kinda blown back, so there's no long side pieces to conceal my sideburns. It's also platinum blonde, so it'll be really obvious if they don't cooperate. This has been a problem for me for so long, I'm desperate for any advice.

>>8628643
>Shave
If that's out of your comfort zone...
>Dye your side burns
I have no experience in dyeing any hair ever, but you're desperate for any advice.

>Just shave.
>Hair grows back.

Alright, so I want to do a MSF/DD soldier cosplay.
Pic is really close to what I want to do.
I can get everything in the picture from a local Army Navy store, but I can't for the life of me figure out what this groin harness is or where to even get one. Can someone direct me to this information?

I would also appreciate any tips on how to not make this look like shit.

Hey guys, Im gonna be trying to cosplay pic related, but I cant find horns like this anywhere. Anyone know where I could find them?

What kind of braid is this called? I'm trying to make Caesar's headband and this was the best tutorial I could find but of course no instructions. I tried searching "triangle headband" and "triangle braid" and got nothing.