New General Help Thread

[Anonymous No.7731329]

Old thread was auto-saging.

[Anonymous No.7731336]

The layers underneath the top-most layers of my wig are short and frizzy, and no amount of "Johnson and Johnson detangle spray" is working on it. I've honestly never seen anyhting like this on a wig, and it's incredibly frustrating. Do I need to buy a new wig or is there anything I can do to fix this? Pic related.

[Anonymous No.7731351]

>>7731336
gurl that is built into the wig to give it artificial volume. is there a reason why you want to get rid of them?

[Anonymous No.7731360]

>>7731351

They poke through.

[Anonymous No.7731425]

>>7731360
No one will notice or even care much. Calm down. As the other anon said, your wig would be flat without them.

[Anonymous No.7731428]

>>7731360
Cut it, it will take time but just cut eat major bit that does this.

[Anonymous No.7731430]

>>7731425
I suppose I'm being too obsessive. I'm sure when I use hair spray and -actually- style it, it'll be fine, right?

[Anonymous No.7731519]

What material would be clear and sturdy, like able to hold up a fair amount of weight if it were made into a belt?

[Anonymous No.7731550]

>>7731329
Are con's really safe places with ebola around? All those easy women packed into one space I don't know man sounds risky.

[Anonymous No.7731772]

Tips for making them and not look like shit? Or would it be better to just buy a pair?

[Anonymous No.7731829]

>>7731360
Use heat to reshape them. Look up hot water methods if this is a plastic-based fiber.

[Anonymous No.7731848]

>>7731550
anon 700 infected on the other side of the world i think your safe

if you see someone vomiting and face flushed and sweating dont touch them or vomit

[Anonymous No.7731869]

Does anyone have that bat wing tutorial? I need to make a pair and am having issues.

[Anonymous No.7731872]

So I'm needing some help on Command Seals.
I have two options already planned:

A. Acrylic Paint
Pros- Easy to put on, easy to get off, and the color works well.
Cons-Too easy to come off. I can't get any water on it or have anything touching it, which just seems gross to me during a con.

B. Temporary Tattoo
Pros-Easy to use and longer lasting
Cons-I only have 1, and I need it for 2 days. They're slightly better than Acrylic paint, but not by that much. Also, I have smaller hands, so it's a bit bigger than it needs to be.

I'm wondering if anyone has any better options that'd work out for me? It'd have to be something that I could grab locally in the next couple of days.

[Anonymous No.7731873]

>>7731848
"In February 2014, a strain of the Ebola Virus appeared in Guinea. This is the first Ebola virus outbreak registered in the region. As of April 10, 157 suspected and confirmed cases and 101 deaths have been reported in Guinea, 22 suspected cases in Liberia including 14 deaths, 8 suspected cases in Sierra Leone including 6 deaths, and 1 suspected case in Mali.[105][106] Investigations on these are under way.[107][108][109] By late June 2014 the death toll had reached 390 with over 600 cases reported.[110] By 23 July 2014, the World Health Organization had reported 1201 confirmed cases including 672 deaths since the epidemic began in March.[111] On July 31 2014, WHO reports the death toll has reached 826 from 1440 cases."

[Anonymous No.7731877]

>>7731872
Buy a sheet of temporary tattoo printable paper and print yourself a few (have extras in case) and then just take some baby oil along to remove the remnants overnight, and put on a fresh one in the morning.

[Anonymous No.7731882]

>>7731877
Thanks for the suggestion.
Where would I be able to buy temporary tattoo printable paper?

[Anonymous No.7731886]

>>7731872
I tried a bunch for Kiritsugu and I'd say the best is getting some of the command seal tattoos off ebay, but before you use them grab some scissors and trim the paper fairly close to the design. Reason being the rest of the clear sheet will be shiny and obious on your hand. Then give it a dab of clear makeup powder over it to reduce the extra shine and make it more set into the skin.

[Anonymous No.7731888]

>>7731882
Pretty much any craft store, or ebay or amazon. Only thing is you have to have an inkjet printer, the laser printers won't work. Most home printers are inkjet anyway, though.

[Anonymous No.7731901]

>>7731877
>>7731882
Nevermind, I should have at least Google'd it before posting. I got it on Amazon and got it Prime'd, so that'll be covered. Thanks anon!
Apparently Michael's is also an option for any other curious anons. I'm still open to other suggestions, if anyone else has anything.

[Anonymous No.7731903]

>>7731886
Thanks for the makeup tip. I'll be sure to keep that in mind as well.

[Anonymous No.7731953]

I think someone asked this in the last thread yesterday but didn't get to see replies.
I lost a lot of weight and have stretch marks and scars. What use to help get rid of them? And can you even get rid of them or make them lighter after they're healed and scarred?

[Anonymous No.7733403]

Is it possible to to cosplay characters from ltierature/books and wear it to cons? I want to go to some cons and been thinking of doing a grown up Max from Where The Wild Things Are as its one of my fav books from when I was a kid. Just wondering if this is common or if its generally not done. Thanks in advance

[Anonymous No.7733577]

>>7731869
If you look up california costumes, they have really cool "demon" wings that move

[Anonymous No.7733586]

>>7731953

Not easily.
I've still got stretch marks from when I suddenly burst into curves as a kid.
Best is to try using plenty of vitamin E rubs and sort of deal with it.
For a temporary fix use a bit of body make-up.

[Anonymous No.7733597]

>>7733403
It's a convention.
You costumes are really only limited by your imagination.
Whether or not people will recognize you is another thing. But if you are confident enough and out in enough effort someone might still figure out who you are.

My Boyfriend dressed as Beyound Birthday, and was quite surprised with the response he got.
Then again, he ended up painting a large L on his shirt and bloodied it into a B.
Interesting tactic but there were still those that mistook him for L.

[Anonymous No.7733888]

>>7731772
Resin moulds or they'll look like shit

[Anonymous No.7733918]

>>7733888
What's everyone's boner over making everything out of resin? That only makes sense when you're mass producing things. Otherwise just use your original model as the final product. What's the point of creating that model, making a mold out of it, and casting it if you only need one of that object?
If you don't want something to look like shit the most important things are sanding everything smooth as shit and painting with nice paint and nice brushes.

[Anonymous No.7733995]

>>7733918
I'm doing resin because I need it to come out a semi transparent red color. But I do agree, resin for the sake of resin is kind of stupid.

[Anonymous No.7734310]

I got this pair of thigh highs and I really want to use them for a cosplay but I'm blanking out on any characters. Does anyone know any?

[Anonymous No.7734320]

>>7734310
dont make a fucking costume around a pair of socks

[Anonymous No.7734350]

>>7734310
A hooker

[Anonymous No.7734542]

I can't decide which would be better for AT Fionna; knit sports socks with 3 blue stripes woven in, or white opaque thigh high stockings and paint/sharpie (whichever ends up looking better) on two blue lines myself?

Also favorite sellers for Fionna hats? Some of them look pretty good, some of them look absolutely absurd, and some are really nice but $50. Should I just make my own? I'm pretty lazy and kind of wanted to just buy this whole cosplay as it's only for fun to hang out with my AT group friends.

[Anonymous No.7734549]

>>7734310
Sister Noelle - trinity blood

[Anonymous No.7734576]

Do these things actually work?
I'm skinny everywhere but my upper arms, they're fat and horrible.
I tried dieting despite being slim everywhere else. Didn't do a thing.
I made the mistake of doing push-ups every day for awhile, and now not only do I still have the same amount of fat on my arms, I now have muscle under the fat, making them look even fatter.
I don't know what else to do at this point.
Please help me.

[Anonymous No.7734591]

>>7734310
the lamp from a christmas story

[Anonymous No.7734603]

>>7734576
Don't go on a diet, just eat right. Do different exercises so you can burn fat and tone up. Mix up your exercises too. There are tons of examples of those exercises. Building muscle is good.

[Anonymous No.7734609]

>>7734603
I do eat right, that's why I'm slim, not fat.
I can put muscle on my arms, as I said, but if it isn't going to take the fat off, it really isn't doing me any good.
I was hoping that I can keep working out, and maybe the fat will finally come off, but in the mean time, if that arm-girdle thing actually works, I can at least hide my arms until they aren't disgusting.

[Anonymous No.7734628]

>>7734576
They only work as much as shapewear does for your tummy.....
You need to look at dropping your body fat % rather than just being slim, hiit workouts, stuff like Insanity as well as resistance/weights if you want, and looking at the amount of protein vs carbs and fat you're having

[Anonymous No.7734668]

>>7734576
or just say fuck it, save up some money and get lipo. Easy peasy and arm fat doesn't really come back as easily if you maintain your weight post surgery.

[Anonymous No.7735442]

This is my first time in /cgl/ and I was hoping someone could help me out. I want to cosplay as pic related, but I have no clue where to start. Any tips on where to but or how to make the outfit?

[Anonymous No.7735590]

>>7735442
Since you have SO much doubts, I'll just put the links of everything, you'll have to read and research a lot.

>Kamui has cool videos of her weapon making and making armor and patterns
https://www.youtube.com/user/Mogrymillian

>Helmet
http://www.therpf.com/f24/borderlands-2-zer0-helmet-175482/

It's just googling tbh. I found the last thing by puting 'zero borderlands cosplay'. Information is EVERYWHERE, just search and read.

[Anonymous No.7735680]

>>7735590
Thank you very much for the YouTube channel. I've already come across the helmet tutorial, just forgot to bookmark it. My biggest issue, I guess would be the suit. I haven't come across many good cosplays of him, so I don't know who to take reference from. honestly, I feel like a black or Grey morph suit underneath a combination of paintball and motocross equipment would be a good start. Any thoughts?

[Anonymous No.7735700]

>>7735590
Also, considering using his f0rg0tten head. It would be the same process, just the vacuum forming would be different.

[Anonymous No.7735855]

>>7735680
Hi, I'm the one you help you.

I can kinda realte to your situation because I'm making armors for the first times.
You'll need a lot of patience because molds might not work and you'll have to toss and re-do a lot, but you'll learn from this.
If you don't find a tutorial for the same suit that you want to make, don't worry, search for other characters that have a similar costume.

Pls don't use paintball stuff, it will look tacky as hell. Search for more picture by puting 'Zer0 borderlands model viewer' on google.

[Anonymous No.7735862]

>>7734310
that one chick from highschool of the dead

[Anonymous No.7736375]

Really fast question. Is there a way to paint a plastic base headband without it chipping too much under some heat?

[Anonymous No.7736543]

Is there a way to accelerate the arrival of my menstruation? The con weekend is going to overlap with my period (for a second year in a row).

[Anonymous No.7736707]

>>7736543
I've read somewhere parsley?

[Anonymous No.7736723]

>>7731329
How do I keep my breasts up anons?

[Anonymous No.7736754]

>>7736723
Strong tape?am gay I don't know boobies

[Anonymous No.7736915]

>>7736543
Are you on birth control? If not, start it asap and take it through the con. Skip the placebos if they start less than a week before the con and just take the regular pills.

If you can't take bc for whatever reason, there really is no way to start it sooner. A lot of physical activity can jump start it if you are usually fairly sedate.

[Anonymous No.7736967]

How should I do eyebrows for Gamgoori? I have to do my friends makeup for him and I am 110% stumped on these. I thought about using leftover wig fibres to make them but everyone on the KLK thread complains about wig eyebrows and says they all look awful so I'm unsure of what to do now? Is doing these with makeup even possible?

[Anonymous No.7737001]

Are lolitas with tattooed-on eyeliner considered trashy?
I have a really hard time keeping eye makeup on because I have an over active tear duct that waters pretty much constantly.
I really want to just get permanent eyeliner, but if everyone will think I'm dirtbag, I don't want to do it.

[Anonymous No.7737021]

>>7737001
I'm going to directly quote my a kick ass woman I know personally.
>Be good or don't get caught

Honestly, it wouldn't be too noticeable and easily coverable with concealer. So well what I'm getting at is, no one really needs to know it was permanently placed. All power to you!

[Anonymous No.7737067]

>>7737021
Thank you so much, you're right, no one would know unless I tell them. I feel a lot more confident about it now.
c:

[Anonymous No.7737162]

I really want to cosplay Jack, but I'm not sure how to go about the tattoos. I really don't like the idea of a shirt. Like, if it were just the sleeves needed, that'd be okay, but since it's the whole torso I think a shirt would be incredibly tacky. Is there a way to make temporary tattoos so I don't have them all drawn on before a con?

[Anonymous No.7737170]

>>7737162
http://www.cosplay.com/photo/2648948/

[Anonymous No.7737185]

>>7731772
yo anon i have those clips that u posted. I ordered them from taobao and they are incredibly heavy. youre better off making them on your own.

[Anonymous No.7737189]

how to make asuka plugsuit

[Anonymous No.7737219]

What do I make this head out of? I thought of just using wire to make a frame and black fabric over it. Also how can I look through it without making obvious holes in it

[Anonymous No.7737403]

>>7737189
sell soul

[Anonymous No.7737461]

>>7737170
many thanks, anon!

[Anonymous No.7737491]

How do I make clothing pieces out of vinyl/latex? I know it can't really be sewn, but is the basic routine the same, but just like... glue instead of sewing?

I only need two simple pieces of a cosplay, so i'm hoping to be able to make them myself.

[Anonymous No.7737887]

>>7736723
>She picks slutty sister.

[Anonymous No.7737906]

>>7737491
Yes, that's it

[Anonymous No.7738523]

Gonna try and make this short - I want to cosplay as Monsoon from MGR.

1. How, or with what material could I make the helmet out of without completely obscuring my sight?

2. How should I go around making the actual suit? Would basing it on a morphsuit be a terrible idea? Does anyone have suggestions on other ways of going around this?

Any tips whatsoever would be appreciated!

[Anonymous No.7738571]

>>7738523
A wet suit might be a better option then a morph suit. and make the helmet out of foam and just get a visor and use heavy red tint.

[Anonymous No.7738599]

>>7737887
Problem anon? I didn't ask your opinion on the character, I asked for help.

[Anonymous No.7738799]

I am wanting to make this cosplay and was hoping for some advice.
1) I want the wings to be pretty big, but the back of her dress is almost non-exhistant. I was wondering if people think I should make a harness type thing into dress, even though her wings OR since wings are almost and her neckline, would it be possible ( as in not breaking my neck) to support the wings through the neck piece.
2) I want the skirt to be somewhat full, I was planning to do this by making a special hoop skirt and covering each side in the feather/strips/frilly skirt pieces OR do you think layers and layers is a better idea. I worry about the layer idea and it looking more frilly/heavy than what I am more looking for which is floating/lightweight.
Thanks

[Anonymous No.7738804]

Cosplay glasses broke the day before I leave for Otakon. How reliable is super glue against plastic? I'm about ready to lose it because I'm terrified they're going to snap again when I wear them, but I'm out of options.

[Anonymous No.7738837]

>>7738804
Youre fine, plastic is one of the main things superglue is designed to stick together. Just for future reference though, be sure to lightly sand surfaces you glue together, it makes the bond far stronger.

[Anonymous No.7738862]

>>7736723
You'd want boob tape, stick it right under your nipples and then pull up and out a little. Then make sure you double sided tape thw sides to your tits so they don't fall out.

[Anonymous No.7738894]

>>7738799
Make sure you check your con rules about how far things can extend from your body. Unless this is going to be exclusively for a competition or photoshoot, you'll need to be able to remove them fairly easily to comply with most rules. You should be able to make an hourglass shaped harness along the back - the wings won't be nearly as stable this way, but if you reall want them as concealed as possible, it'll work with tinkering. Don't have it loop around your neck. This is a horrible idea in every respect. Make the straps black and trim them with whatever you use on the collar.

Open front hoop skirts don't exist because what gives the hoop its strength and shape it it being a continuous circle.Cut it in half and it will spring into a straight line. Use a heavy canvas as your base layer or a heavy interfacing between fashion fabrics. It'll keep the skirt from collapsing too much and still move with you.

[Anonymous No.7738908]

I have 6 yards of black dull satin and 6 yards of black jersey knit fabric. Which characters can I make? Both fabrics do not have to used in the costume.

[Anonymous No.7739002]

Is there a way to make a boot cover that is easily removable? I want to make some for my tactical boots, but they cost a lot...

[Anonymous No.7739085]

Just realized that I need contacts for a con that's the weekend after this one. Any good contact sellers based in the US? The ones I usually use are all in the UK.

[Anonymous No.7739372]

Probably the stupidest of questions, but pressing seams on thick vinyl? Is just a low-temp iron and pressing cloth alright? Are there better/more effective ways to do it?
Don't want risk fucking up my fabric or anything by just trying stuff

[Anonymous No.7739452]

>>7735442
different zer0 anon, I want to know if it would be better to make the helmet from eva foam or paper and resin. I'm really not sure which would look better

[Anonymous No.7739456]

>>7738804
I wouldn't advise super glue. I laser cut some glasses that later broke and I tried to put it together with super glue and it just wouldn't hold. See if you can get yours hands on some acetone. I glue acrylic pieces together all day with acetone. Soak a q-tip with some and dap it on the two parts that need to connect. Then dab a little more around it. It will sort of fuse/melt the plastic together. Careful around the clear part it can smudge it permanently.

[Anonymous No.7739492]

Is there anything I can use in place of sock glue to keep stockings up? The stuff I ordered isn't going to be here in time thanks to a fuck up by Amazon, and no stores sell it in my area.

[Anonymous No.7739518]

>>7739492
Dress tape meant for holding up strapless dresses?

[Anonymous No.7739735]

>>7739456
>>7739518
This. Might just be Canada, but here most drugstores, you can just go to where you find the pantyhose and all that and there's usually a small rack with dress and stocking tape

[Anonymous No.7739796]

>>7731336
Try straightening it. I also have this problem so tell me how it worked for you!

>>7731953
Vitamin E oil or Bio oil, vitamin e worked faster for me but both of them work.

>>7736967
Shave them off and redraw them. You could also use glue or spirit gums; http://youtu.be/vb3D-afzKEc

>>7737219
That sounds good, be sure to add stuffing and batting though. I really cant think of any other ways other than sprayable expanding foam and carving it out then adding spackle before sanding and painting. Oh you can make holes. Just use mesh or fabric that you can see through easily.


>>7736723
>>7738862
Do that, also if you need or want extra boobage get silicone padding to stick to your boobs.
I have no idea what wig to get for Rei from Evangelion.
It's either a light blue or an aqua like color that's from the remake.

Also I have dyed a wig and I'm wondering what I can do to stop it from feeling so course and stray hairs from sticking out without making the ink rub or run out.
Thanks.

[Anonymous No.7739819]

>>7739372
Low temp and press clothes underneath and on top worked for me. Just don't press for more than a few seconds or it will start to melt. I've made a lot of belts this way.

[Anonymous No.7739887]

What do you do if you Commissioned something from someone's small company and the outfit did not match the sketch or plan that was agreed upon? Like potentially not being wearable or otherwise unattractive. Is there really any nice way to be like... I can't wear that.

[Anonymous No.7739917]

So I've got these roughly cut out and sanded, but what do I put on them now? I can't seem to find the guide I started with. I also need to fill in the holes from my rough cutting, I'm hoping the next step will help with that. I still have to make claws too, and now I know not to be so rough.

[Higdog No.7739957]

>>7739917
The little holes and other rough edges can be fixed before you harden them, go get some really high grit sandpaper, somewhere around 400, and just go to town with it. From there, theres about a thousand different methods people will suggest for hardening the stuff, and theres really no "best" one. I usually use several coats of modge podge then put either urethane or polyester resin over it, and bondo over that if its needed. But look into it online, you may find completely different way thats more suited to you.

[Anonymous No.7740001]

>>7739917
>>7739957
I just found the tutorial I originally started with (http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=95725)) but thanks so much for the fast response! I have some more shopping to do for supplies. Can't find any sandpapers here but the 220 I used... Hate when I lose my supplies.

[Anonymous No.7740548]

Hey so I've been wanting to do this cosplay. I've decided to go with a stretch velvet for the dress but I was wondering what is the best way to go about the gold detailing? Also is there a way to get that gradient look near the bottom of the dress?

[Anonymous No.7740579]

>>7733577
Those are way too big. I need little chibi type wings. I was actually considering just buying one of those backpacks with the wings on them since it's a con and I'll need a bag anyway, but there was a tutorial on how to make little batwings out of wire and spandex. I can't remember exactly how they sewed the spandex on the wire, which is what I'm having trouble with.

[Anonymous No.7740605]

>>7740579
google "demon wing tutorial"

[Anonymous No.7740678]

>>7738599
None at all, I'm just saying she is the slutty sister.
I was trying to be funny, but I guess it didn't translate properly.

[Anonymous No.7740680]

I'm interesting in selling mugs for my stand. I plan to put my prints on them. What are some good sites that are nice quality yet affordable?

[Anonymous No.7741459]

I'm really interested in making this Gijinka, does anyone have any advice on making the wing/arm things?

[Anonymous No.7741488]

>>7741459
Alternatively, something like Darkstalkers wings

[Anonymous No.7741509]

How would I make armor as shiny and reflective as this?

[Anonymous No.7741516]

>>7741509
Car paint OR gold fabric stretch over armor

[Anonymous No.7741551]

Lol this is funny
for the past few days the board has been moving slower than corrosion, now all of a sudden threads are being bumped off within minutes

fucking ridiculous

[Anonymous No.7741553]

>>7741509
>>7741516
You can give tons of shit a mirror finish, its just whether or not you wanna use the elbow grease.

>paint
>sand
>repaint
>sand
>repaint
>sand
>clean surface
>clear coat
>sand
>clear coat
>sand
>prep clean
>swirl remover and scratch remover

Lots of work. I wouldn't pull it out for just any cosplay, thats the kinda thing you do when you're going balls to the walls

[Anonymous No.7741933]

Already posted in the wig general, but:
>Can I use the fabric softener shine trick on a split (black/ white) wig?

[Anonymous No.7741934]

>>7741933
Aaaaand, I just got an answer. Please extend your efforts into helping someone else.

[Anonymous No.7741952]

>>7740548
First, make sure you get dye that'll actually take to whatever the velvet is. Stretch usually has a lot of synthetics in it, so check the label and buy a dark red dye. Make the dress without finishing the edges or adding the details and get is soaking wet. Follow the dye instructions and dip in the top portion. Remove quickly and hang upside down til dry. Repeat with dipping in various depths until gradient is achieved.

For the gold, I would hand stitch gold cording to the dress. Trace out the pattern in chalk and tack down the cord in strategic spots to hold it in place while you stitch it more securely.

[Anonymous No.7742023]

I'm trying to make a Bandit Cosplay, and I'm wondering if anyone could give me tips on the helmet or how I would be able to make one. Should I go for making it light up, I'm not to tech savvy, but I can cook up some stuff.

[Anonymous No.7742152]

>>7739796
maybe aqua blue? i think people would like remake but i havent watched. sorry if im not much help

[Anonymous No.7742339]

>>7739887
Yes actually be forward and honest. Can the issues easily be fixed or total restart needed? Did you already pay in full? Have you received the item yet?

[Anonymous No.7742342]

>>7741551
There was a long weekend in some places dumbass

[Anonymous No.7742641]

Newfag, here. I wasn't really sure where else to ask this, but is it every acceptable to wear a jsk without a blouse or anything underneath? Or is that seen as ita?

[Anonymous No.7742662]

>>7742641
Ita dont do it wear a blouse or buy ops

Lolita General would be best place for such queries

[Ai-ko No.7742696]

So I'm working on a Jaune cosplay from RWBY, and I found a good tutorial, but I was wondering if I could substitute the Worbla for just...more craft foam? I'm extremely broke, so...

http://imgur.com/a/OPC4Z

[Anonymous No.7742717]

>>7742342
>There was a long weekend in some places

What the fuck is that even supposed to mean? It was posted Thursday afternoon you moron. Or does Thursday count as a weekend to you, you idiot

Lol middle of the week and the numbskull says its been a long weekend.. the fuck is wrong with you shit for brains

[Anonymous No.7742787]

So what's the best method/material to make custom-shaped resin moulds from?

I've heard about/considered using sealed clay for the positive and making the negative mould from the clear 100% silicone from one of those caulking guns, would this be my best bet, or is there a better way I should consider?

[Anonymous No.7742789]

>>7742696
Craft foam is nothing like worbla, you're not going to be able to wrap it around itself and it won't stick without some kind of adhesive. Look up craft foam armor tutorials and figure it out, don't try to follow a worbla tutorial without worbla.

[Donte No.7742819]

Gonna go to a small local con.
Top pendant or bottom pendant?
Should I go all out or keep it muted so I don't over shadow the meh cosplayers.
Seriously; Guy is showing up wearing a felt Shingeki No Kyojin jacket.
FELT

[Donte No.7742825]

>>7742819
Forgot pic

[Anonymous No.7742834]

>>7742819
>Should I do my best, or dumb my cosplay down so I look like shit like everyone else?
I'm not sure if you're serious.

[Ai-ko No.7742841]

>>7742789
I found a very vague craft foam tutorial for his armor, so hopefully I can work with that instead!

[Anonymous No.7742851]

>>7741459
>>7741488

[Anonymous No.7742856]

>>7742851

Forgot to quote >>7731869 too, is this the one you were looking for?

[Anonymous No.7742872]

>>7742641
Yes, it is, but it's not always well received in a lolita outfit and opinions are divided. Sometimes sailor and halter styles lend themselves more to being worn without blouses.

>>7739002
Either make a sole for your boot covers or use elastic to hold them on

[Anonymous No.7742950]

>>7742841
Just a general craft foam armor tutorial, it doesn't have to be one designed for the character! Those shapes are super basic and really not hard to do.

[Anonymous No.7743058]

>>7741553
have you ever done this method? I'm really curious of what the results would be

[Higdog No.7743065]

>>7742787
Mold making and casting is one of the broadest areas of costume making, literally everyone has their own way of doing it, so thats a tough question. If you want to mold something youve made in clay, its usually best to make your model from a sulferless clay (thats really important, most silicone rubbers go batshit when they are used on sulfer), then use a 2 part silicone rubber from a place like smooth-on. If youre not familiar with smooth-on, theyre pretty much the go-to company for molding and casting materials for cosplay and props. Check them out, they have a ton of videos and other tutorials to help you out once you decide how exactly you want to go about making your molds. And regarding the caulking thing, dont do it. 100% silicone caulk mixed with mineral spirits used to be the way i did all my molding, and it worked okay, but compared to legitimate mold making rubbers the difference in quality is night and day. Plus caulking molds have a horrible shelf life, they deteriorate very quickly, and if you dont do the exact mixture, you get a ton of nasty crack things in the mold. Molding is one of those things where you get out of it what you put in. If you cheap out and dont do your research, youre not going to be happy with your results. But learn and study the techniques, use good quality products, and you will be rewarded greatly.

[Ai-ko No.7743075]

>>7742950
Ahh, alright! Thanks! <3

[Anonymous No.7743156]

>>7743065
Wow, that's actually incredibly helpful, thanks for the advice!

[Anonymous No.7743295]

It might be some kind of beginner question, but can anyone give me tips for body/face paint?
I'm trying to cosplay Quote from Cave Story, have the outfit that's needed and thought about actually pulling of the white skin. I've got greasepaint here at home but don't really know how to fix/work with the stuff to not smear all of it onto my clothes

[Anonymous No.7743301]

>>7743295
Paint then seal with powder so it doesn't smudge.

[Anonymous No.7743469]

>>7742851
This is great, thank you!

[Anonymous No.7743489]

>>7742851
Thank you, anon!

[Anonymous No.7743670]

>>7742872
>Either make a sole for your boot covers or use elastic to hold them on
I could see using elastic running across the bottom, but I imagine walking on them all day would deteriorate them quickly.

I thinking double sided tape might work. Tuck the cover into the top of the boot and tape the bottom on to the side of the sole.

[Anonymous No.7743725]

I'm working on a costume of the Scarecrow from the 3rd season of Batman, and I'm trying to get it ready for Dragon Con here in the states in a couple of weeks. I've got the burlap and I've been painting the skull that's going to be the shape of his jaw, and I've all the plans needed to make the thing but I'm really going to want something to separate my head from the actual burlap mask because that shit's itchy as hell. I was going to get a black morphsuit mask, but I'd have to order one online and I've got a big head. I know they're supposed to be stretchy but I don't want to get one that's too tight and constricts my cranium all day (many of the adds on Amazon say "one size fits MOST'' scarily enough).

Hypothetically I could get something really breathable and just stich up a sloppy cowl of some kind, but that'd be some notable work to tack onto the end of the project when the con that's only a few weeks away.

Toboggans are also a no-go as even late-august Atlanta GA is still hella' hot.

[Anonymous No.7743729]

>>7743725
Also, any ideas on where to order the hat and/or a dark-grey coat that's cheap enough to cut up would be nice. The under-clothes are good to go, and I'm not having any luck on the coat locally, so I'll be ordering that too it seems.

[Anonymous No.7743776]

I'm having an issue with Mami's skirt ruffles. Would it be better to control the ruffles and pleat in the most obvious ones (pic related) or just throw caution to the wind and attach horsehair braid to the hem and then try and sew parts down to achieve the look?

[Anonymous No.7743792]

Want to cosplay as pic related (bottom) and I've got everything down except for the blue bits on the shirt. How do I selectively dye those parts without it bleeding onto the rest of the shirt?

I've heard that spray dye works? It's my first time trying to cosplay

[Anonymous No.7743793]

how do i nightwing suit

[Anonymous No.7743799]

>>7743792
Can I just how much I love you for doing a ping pong cosplay. That was my AOTS. You doing Peco or Smile?

Anyways I personally would try and stencil or carefully fabric paint the letters. Here's a guide that may help you out.
http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Fakie-Screen-Printing-Tutorial-55149185

[Anonymous No.7743802]

>>7743799
>Can I just tell you -
Wow I couldn't english.

[Anonymous No.7743807]

>>7743799
I can't really pull of their hair, or their face for that matter, so I'm basically a random from their school.

[Anonymous No.7743856]

>>7734609
> being stronger isn't doing me any good unless it's making me skinnier

[Anonymous No.7743875]

I'm doing makeup for a charity haunted house. I'd like to get them better makeup than their dollar store shit, but that means paying for it myself.

Any recs for a cheap medium-tier brand?
It doesn't have to be great, just a step up from dollar store makeup

[Anonymous No.7745685]

>>7745663 here, just reposting

[Anonymous No.7746820]

needs something like plastic safety chain to use with a costume but don't need anywhere near the amount it is sold in. Any advice? Been scouring ebay with no luck. Pretty much needs to be standard chain size but lightweight

[Anonymous No.7747360]

So, I'm making a cosplay of this guy, I have some problem with the bow though, this thing can split in half to make two swords and for now there is no problem, though I have no idea how to make the arrow and the string of the bow since they are both made of light and I cant split the bow if the string tie both sides, any one have any idea?

[Anonymous No.7747711]

>>7742825
Definitely the bottom it's amazing

[Anonymous No.7747721]

How do I not get underwear line or bulge in latex or Spandex or tight clothes ?this is the reason am scared to cosplay with it

[Anonymous No.7747738]

>>7747721
Try not getting a boner ?

[Anonymous No.7747761]

Any tips on how to make stockings like in pic related? My tights are too big and the stockings I buy get too tauten.

[Anonymous No.7747784]

>>7747761
Yellow stockings under them?the cut a hole at the knee ?

[Anonymous No.7747788]

>>7747784

No, I want to know how to make the whole black stocking.

[Anonymous No.7747795]

>>7747788
Oh then I don't know you might need to make two pieces one that goes under it like from the knee up other than that look it up on youtube he to make them

[Anonymous No.7747839]

>>7747761
Just use fabric paint or something. There has to be a tutorial for painting stockings.

[Anonymous No.7747867]

>>7747839

I think my previous post wasn't so clear. My tights are too big, so I can't wear normal stockings without them getting too tauten. I want to know if I can sew 'em or something like this.

[Anonymous No.7747889]

>>7747867
you mean your thighs are too big so you can't wear them without them getting too taut?
they sell plus-size stockings, just cut off the top and finish the edge
https://www.welovecolors.com/Shop/PlusSizedHosiery.htm

[Anonymous No.7747999]

Ive got a question for anyone who makes their own props. Im making the Flamberge that Kratos uses from Tales of Symphonia for my GF, and so far its been going pretty smoothly. the blade/handle are formed out of Azak with bondo to round bits out, a bit of wood to help with the hilt and pommel etc. The issue im running into is making the handguard. Ive tried Styrofoam, heavy paper, cardboard, and that green florist foam stuff. Any suggestions on what to do? This is my first time making any type of prop for anything, ive been through the sticky so any aditional help would be appreciated.

[Anonymous No.7748015]

hey guys
I bought this fucking skirt off lacemarket, it said offbrand. It looked super nice in the photo (it wasnt worn, just laid out) and it matched my measurements
Lo and behold, when it got here, its way too big and looks like shit. It doesnt have the right shape, its too long, and it falls off my waist
Its got a three inch waistband and a six inch ruffle on the bottom. I thought to remove the waist and the ruffle and replace with better fabric, and make it tighter plus shorter, but I dont know if that will fix the shape. Is this too much work? I have a sewing machine and I'm pretty good with alterations, but is it even worth it? pic related. Sash not for it, but it was so loose, I had to tie it onto my dressform so it wouldnt fall. The pins wouldnt hold it since it was so heavy. Note the ruffle bottom. The shitty ruffle bottom. I love this shade of pink, and I want to save this skirt...

[Anonymous No.7748040]

>>7747999
Can't you just carve then paint the wood?
Then drill or crave out holes for the gems?

[Anonymous No.7748074]

>>7748015
I'm hoping you got it cheap :( personally i would just turn it into a miniskirt. I think it'd make cute casual wear but for lolita...

[Anonymous No.7748082]

>>7748015
Measure the hem circumference first, it needs to be at least 200cm to even give it the hope of being lolita shaped, if not closer to 250-300. If you've got enough width in the skirt it's worth trying to save.
Also have you tried messaging the seller?

>>7743776
If you interface the top of the skirt you should be able to control the pleats from there and use your horsehair too

[Anonymous No.7748084]

>>7748074
Could she dye it to make it look better ?or some how iron it for pleads ?

[Anonymous No.7748088]

>>7748074
Think I could turn it into a seifuku skirt?

[Anonymous No.7748201]

>>7747761
>please do not modify any part of my creations without concent
>without concent
>concent
I am modifying the shit outta these stockings

[Anonymous No.7748268]

>>7747721
Dance shorts maybe? or any compressiony pants really

[Anonymous No.7748366]

>>7748268
>compressiony pant
think that might work thanks :D

[Anonymous No.7748368]

>>7748040
I have plans to wrap the handle once im satisfied with it, and then inlay the gems. Im just frustrated as fuck cause i cant get the god damn handguard to look like the original.

[Anonymous No.7748746]

>>7747721
wear underwear.

[Anonymous No.7748972]

Hey, what do you guys do about freckles? What sort of makeup do you use to cover them? Does it even work?

[Anonymous No.7749008]

>>7748972
Primer + heavy foundation or concealer and power. Maybe blush too? And wear sunscreen too so they don't darker, it's also just good to protect your skin in general with SPF lotion everyday though. Unless they are really dark, they shouldn't even be that noticeable in most pictures/ from a distance.Freckles are also pretty cute!

[Anonymous No.7749400]

I'm having a HELL of a time finding this buckle! I'm hoping to get a just generally rectangular buckle in Brass so I can weather it myself, but it has to be 3" wide.

3 inch wide buckles seem to be eluding me, so I'd love to know if anyone knows where I should be looking! :) Thanks!

[Anonymous No.7749450]

Shino's collar? What to use to make it stand up and stay up?

[Anonymous No.7749452]

>>7749450
starch starch and more starch?

[Anonymous No.7749453]

>>7749450
Interfacing and starch?

[Anonymous No.7749467]

>>7749453
Is pellon fuse strong enough?

[Anonymous No.7749537]

So, I'm thinking Vi's face tattoo will probably look best as a a temporary tattoo. Will applying makeup over it then going back in with micellar water or something look derp? Should I get a friend to draw it on instead?

[Anonymous No.7749683]

I didn't want to start a whole new thread for this, but

Is anyone familiar with dragon*con and where to find out about dragoncon cosplay meetups/photoshoots?

I've tried looking on the main page and I've seen a sprinkle of them, but is there a big list or place to see it?

[Anonymous No.7749691]

How do I go on to making these boots or where I can purchase em.

[Anonymous No.7749958]

I have this condition that has me wearing this kind of tights (pic related) permanently. I want to cosplay Maria from Silent Hill, which has belly showing. But with the tights, the fabric of these and the seam will be showing.
Should I still just cosplay her and not give a fuck about it?

[Anonymous No.7750336]

>>7749958
Can you not get lower tights? Or is their length part of the condition? You could just make a high waist skirt that covers your tights and the cardigan shorter so you can still have a little peekaboo of skin Maria has. Like a crop top/high waist skirt combo. Or just make the top longer and who gives a fuck if your not showing your mid drift? OR make a nude colour body suit and paint on her tattoo and belly button.

[Anonymous No.7750340]

>>7750336
nope, I can't get any other type of tights. but I will think of these alternatives, thanks

[Anonymous No.7750354]

>>7749691
I know a few characters from D Gray Man (Debbito, Jasdevi) have a similar look. Maybe look up cosplay stores for those?

[Anonymous No.7750365]

>>7749691
The pant ones I am assuming? Just look up a stretchy boot cover tutorial. Instead of ending the pattern at the knee or thigh continue them up your body and make pants. You can do this two ways. http://www.cosplayisland.co.uk/tutorials/bootcovers Stretch the fabric over shoes, pin them and then cut them out and sew. Or make up a pattern for some leggings and boot covers (http://www.viciouscosplay.com/tutorials/stretchboots.shtml)), combine them together on the pattern, then cut them out on stretch fabirc then sew them.

[Anonymous No.7751303]

>>7739452
Make the helmet from, well, a helmet. Or at least a mask. It helps you stick everything in place.

[Anonymous No.7751317]

>>7748368
>>7748040
>>7747999
Foam is a good choice, but I would use bent sintra wrapped around a rounded buck. Then detail it with styrene.

Also clean up your bench for fuck's sake.

[Anonymous No.7751413]

Kind of want to do Utakata because I have the wig, but I can't find a good yukata (it's a yukata, right?) to use as the base.

Any ideas on where I could find one?

[Anonymous No.7752667]

>>7737001
just don't get anything really thick tattooed on! pick for a more natural looking tattoo.

[Anonymous No.7752672]

Out of epiccosplay's blonde colors, which would go the best with tan skin? Not like sunburned orange or african american, just heavily suntanned asian/white person skin.

[Anonymous No.7752690]

>>7751413
It's not a yukata, it's just a generic robe. Kimono/yukata overlap completely in the front rather than meeting edge to edge (it'll be way too big if you wear it edge to edge), have narrow wrist openings at the sleeves, and the collar only extends as far down as the hip, not all the way to the bottom hem. Do you have a sewing machine? This would be a super-easy first sewing project.
If you don't care about the cut looking like crap, search "juban" on eBay, you'll find something you can RIT dye.

[Anonymous No.7752996]

Alright so doing my giant mech cosplay and I am chooseing my all time favorite: Big O.

First thing I'm going to need is hieght. Does anyone know where I can get some mens platform shoes that are huge? I am literally stumped when looking for these things. Everytime I see a pair they are like $200. All I need is a decent, cheapo pair that will add maybe close to 7 inches or somthing, maybe more (without killing me of course.). Ill see if I can answer some help requests while Im here

[Higdog No.7753120]

>>7739452
I would suggest pep and fiberglass, that method tends to have much sharper edges, which is perfect if youre trying to replicate the cel-shading of borderlands. I actually have some game rip pep files for his helmet and torso that i found when i was considering a zero cosplay a while ago. Never ended up using them, but id be happy to send them your way if youd like. My email is [e-mail], i wouldve just put it in the field, but i cant, cause moot just fucking got rid of the email field. Fuck you moot.

>>7752996
Im not a mech cosplayer myself, but im pretty sure the vast majority of those guys either use stilts, or make platform shoes themselves out of foam or whatever. Theres actually a guy in the current progress thread whos doing an escaflowne right now, and the way he did his feet would probably work well for you too. Pic related.

[Anonymous No.7753138]

>>7747360
retractable badge holder keychain embedded in one of the blades, with the clip hardware and cord changed? Maybe? I'm making this up. Tiny magnets embedded in the blades, then a string with magnet necklace clasps tied at each end?

>>7751317
>>7747999
I second this notion. An alternative to Styrene is this product called foamed PVC. I buy it from TAP plastics because I'm on the west coast. You can get it 1/8" thick, but it's still very lightweight. It should be very easy to mock up the hand guard shapes in heavy paper, then transfer them to the PVC. It can be shaped with a heat gun, then detailed with more PVC, Apoxie Sculpt, craft foam, or whatever.

[Anonymous No.7753215]

>>7753120
zer0 anon here, that would be fucking awesome Im going to shoot you an email

[Anonymous No.7753301]

>bought a latex mask for cosplay
>find out in unrelated incident that I'm allergic to latex
It's a mild allergy, but I still don't want to have the mask come into contact with my skin. Is there anything I can use to seal the inside of the mask so that I can minimize my exposure to it? The mask was so expensive, I hate to waste it

[Anonymous No.7753385]

>>7749683
There's a facebook page called dragon*con photoshoots where there's a spreadsheet listing times and places pinned to the top of the group. It's a closed group so you might have to wait a while until someone approves you though

sage for off topic

[Anonymous No.7753570]

>>7753138
>retractable badge holder keychain
This could work, not completely sure how to embed it in the blades but its worth a try.

[Anonymous No.7753655]

>>7752690
Thanks. No sewing machine, but I might try to remember my 7th grade sewing lessons and hand sew it. Seems easy.

[Anonymous No.7753678]

>>7753301
baby powder ?or line it in tissues or some thin fabric on the inside?just don't die from a reaction

[Anonymous No.7753714]

>>7753301
clear nail polish?

[Anonymous No.7756546]

I asked this in crossplay about a couple weeks ago, but I only got one reply and it looks like the thread died.

With that said, what are people's opinions of me (5'11" 170lb, male) crossplaying Neptune? Is it frowned upon if I don't look completely female? Is makeup necessary?

[Anonymous No.7756617]

>>7756546
Like I said in my reply last time, it comes back to whether or not YOU want to past. As a general census here, people like it more when there's an effort made to look like the character (ex: clothes that diminish your manly shoulders, makeup, hair that frames the face). Of course, if you're set on just putting on the costume, then just do that because no one's going to screech at you at the con.

[Anonymous No.7756619]

>>7756617
*pass

[Anonymous No.7756637]

Would the Leg Avenue short petti work for pic related? Also, any idea if cheap Ebay corsets actually work?

[Anonymous No.7756642]

>>7756546
if youre afraid of not passing maybe genderbend it? turn the skirt into shorts, maybe make the hair a little shorter, it could be done pretty easily without too many changes.

[Anonymous No.7756643]

>>7756637
Work? as in being proper for waist training? hell no. even just for cosplay I recommend making your own or custom ordering. ebay generic ones look like shit

[Anonymous No.7756644]

>>7756637
Forgot to mention, Vogue patterns are on super sale right now if anyone's interested. Everything's $6 a pop.

[Anonymous No.7756649]

>>7756643
That's what I expected, but I just wanted someone to make sure. I wasn't thinking waist training, just a cm or 2 reduction. Thanks for the info though!

[Anonymous No.7756668]

>>7756642
>>7756546
i tried

[Anonymous No.7758486]

>>7756617
Thanks for the input. Sorry I didn't discuss with you further, I was away from computer access for a little while. I guess I will ask around the local community for people who do good makeup.

>>7756642
Not a bad idea. I may consider it based on how cost works out.

[Anonymous No.7758549]

>>7756546
just nepbro it
who cares if you pass

[Anonymous No.7760466]

How do I go about making translucent props? Pic related is what I'm trying to achieve with acrylic sheets and LEDs. Would resin casting be easier?

[Anonymous No.7760470]

>>7760466
Clear cast resin turns a little yellow when you cast it in large amounts, and it's crazy heavy. Keep with acrylic sheets. Try adding EL wire along the edges. It would make a cool effect

[Anonymous No.7762851]

How do I make idol-style ruffles like this? Is it just gathering/ a petticoat? I'm also not very sure how large to make the skirt waist if I'm going to be gathering it. Does anyone have a tutorial or mind writing up a little description?

[Iris No.7762893]

>>7762851
http://rufflebuttcosplay.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Putting-in-Horse-Hair-Braid-CLAMP-Ruffles-288848575

[Anonymous No.7762895]

>>7762851
here

[Anonymous No.7762916]

>>7762893
>>7762895
I found this earlier, but will it work for the smaller ruffles? Those look really large compared to the ones in my image.

[Iris No.7762954]

>>7762916
Just don't get the thicker width horsehair and gather less

[Anonymous No.7762955]

>>7760466
Anon, how big is this prop supposed to be? If it isn't too big you could probably sand the backsides of two sheets of acrylic, sandwich them together to make a diffuser, and stash some LEDs in the blue part to illuminate the acrylic. You'd have to decide whether the color would come from the LEDs or tinting the acrylic though.

[Anonymous No.7762967]

I'm almost finished with my Shinku costume but I'm stuck at making this bonnet. I've googled some tutorials but nothing is about this kind of bonnet. Could someone give me some adcive on constructing this thing?

[Anonymous No.7762969]

>>7762967
Put interfacing in, ruffle that shit, sew down a ribbon on it

[Anonymous No.7762975]

Any help/tips on how to go about making this helmet would be greatly appreciated. I´m pretty clueless atm.

[Anonymous No.7762986]

I got a gift card on Etsy.

What's the best use I can make of this as a sweet lolita who is also into J-fashion for casual wear?

[Anonymous No.7763004]

>>7762969
What do you mean with interfacing it? I have no clue how to make that thing stand up.

[Anonymous No.7763017]

Where do you guys buy Worbla (for US) and have the best experience? It's weird, but I'm kinda scared of ordering it and something gets fucked up or I get ripped off or w/e.

[Anonymous No.7763078]

>>7763004
Google "fusible interfacing" or go to Joann's and get some heavyweight fusible interfacing. You iron it on to fabric to stiffen it, essentially. What anon means is iron on interfacing so the fabric is very stiff and then add ruffles. The stiffness added my the interfacing will make it stand up.

[Anonymous No.7763109]

>>7762975
kill yourself

[:^ ) No.7763121]

>>7762969

[:^ ) No.7763125]

>>7762975

[:^ ) No.7763133]

>>7762975
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0OheYMRHa8&index=179

[Anonymous No.7763182]

>>7762975
I'd start with some kind of pre-existing helmet, like a skateboard helmet, just because it's hard to make compound curves from scratch. Remove the padding, tape over the ventilation holes and patch them from the inside with something like plumber's epoxy, and use a dremel to add the ear cutaway if necessary. Construct face and neck plates out of whatever you're making the rest of your armor out of, prime and paint everything with the same material. You can use screw posts/chicago screws to articulate the face plate so it can be flipped back. Mini brass fasteners (http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Paper-Fasteners-Pkg-Round-Silver/dp/B00161S9M8)) make nice-looking faux rivets.

[Anonymous No.7763191]

>>7763182
Thank you!

[Anonymous No.7763199]

>>7763133
>>7763125
>>7763109
What the fuck is this shit, sage for this guys bullshit

[Anonymous No.7763550]

How do I bloody up a weapon realistically? I was thinking of hitting it against piece of foam with fake blood on it, but I don't know if it would look realistic or not.

[Anonymous No.7763551]

>>7762967
I would start with a plastic headband for ease of getting the thing to stay tensioned on your head. Pattern two long half-oval shapes to be the front and back of the bonnet: they should be between 2x and 3x as long as the headband for ideal ruffliness, test with newspaper. Transfer each pattern twice to your fabric so you have an outer and an inner, front and back, and copy onto medium fusible interfacing. Cut shit out. Iron fusible interfacing onto fabric. Sew pairs of fabric pieces together right side to right side along curved edge, turn inside out, press carefully to produce a pair of double-sided half ovals. Optional, but will probably produce stiffer/better results: use Heat n' Bond to fuse the two layers together so they move as one and stiffen each other. Gather half ovals on their straight sides. Hotglue to underside of plastic headband, and to the edge of the headband to pull the ruffle up so it flares. Glue ribbon over plastic headband, leave enough excess so you can tie the ends.

[Anonymous No.7763558]

>>7763550
that might work. if you're good at painting, you can check out images of weapons with splatters on them or look through figurine painting for tips about it

[Anonymous No.7763618]

looking for patterns, what kind of pants would you call these? are they just short trousers that you kinda...tuck into tall socks or what?

[Anonymous No.7763628]

>>7763618
Quite a few of them will have a slightly long, tighter portion at the bottom to "blouse" under the socks, or a short tight portion to go over the tops of the socks. Pic related of yours goes above the socks.

[Anonymous No.7763816]

What kind of facepaint could I use that will apply evenly over a darker skin tone but remain solid? I'm tan/olive tone and I need to be white as a ghost.
Bonus: if the same brand would also work around the eyes for a domino mask.

[Anonymous No.7763941]

>>7763618
Pantalons or bloomers

[Anonymous No.7764060]

Does anyone know how to make/find a flint or percussion cap mechanism? it just has to be on there for decoration

[Anonymous No.7764108]

Anybody have any experience on using VHT Nite Shades to tint lenses/visors? It's used in the Zer0 helmet tut in >>7735590 but I want to know how visible from the inside and outside it is.

[Anonymous No.7764347]

>>7763550
that would work pretty well if the weapon has decent weight. If it is too light the paint won't really spatter, but more glop on. If this is the case painting may be your best bet.

[Higdog No.7764394]

>>7764108
That stuff is incredible, easily the best commercial product there is for tinting visors. If you use it correctly you should end up with a tint similar to a pair of dark sunglasses, and short of shining a flashlight at your eyes, its almost impossible to see through from the outside. Biggest thing to remember is to be sure to read the can and follow the instructions. Apply it in several very light coats till you get the desired tint, wait for the coat to be completely dry before you apply the next one, and when youre done hold the can upside down and spray it until a clear aresol comes out, because those cans tend to clog up really easily if you dont. Take your time with it and youll get some awesome looking results.

[Anonymous No.7764431]

>>7762955
The thing is supposed to be a full length sword, so the thing I was drafting ended up being near 100cm. I was thinking about sandwiching two sheets together, but the blade's length will probably be around 70cm or so. I want the color to be from both the LEDs and the purple sheets I'm planning on using. pic related thats the effect I want

[Anonymous No.7764438]

>>7764394
Awesome! Thank you so much!

[Anonymous No.7764489]

Finishing the surface of a wireframe and expanding foam prop for the first time, which would be lighter, paperclay or this stuff? (on top of both a layer of masking tape and of regular ol' paper mache with the newspaper strips first)

[Anonymous No.7764527]

>>7764489
Why do you want to spend extra money on that junk? Just sand and use another layer of paper mache.

[Anonymous No.7764543]

>>7764527
Wouldn't you still end up seeing the lines from the edges of the newspaper strips and whatnot though? Haven't done paper mache since I was a kid, but I need it to look smooth as bone pretty much when it's done, figured I'd need some sort of clay or whatnot to smooth it out and then just sand that down as smooth as I can before painting
If I'm way off though, just let me know, I appreciate any help I can get

[Anonymous No.7764615]

Can I have a pro-cons list for polyester? I stick with cotton most of the time because I'm really finicky about colors and would rather dye the fabric to get the exact shade I want instead of dealing with what I have, but what are some benefits of choosing polyester?

[Anonymous No.7764622]

Hey, for Astrid's spaulders, I'm not sure what material to use. I've always used (very soft) polymer clay, but never as a directly worn piece, or in thin, layered slabs like this . Is that a good idea for this piece? Is there something better?

[Anonymous No.7764630]

>>7764622

I think clay will be a bad idea. I tend to mostly use to make a master version, not a worn piece. EVA foam/craft foam may be your best option for the spaulders

[Anonymous No.7764633]

>>7763078
>>7763551

Thankyou guys, This will help so much. I'll search for fusible interfacing today (thou I first have to find out what it's called in my language haha)

[Anonymous No.7764644]

>>7764630
Okay, I'll get some eva foam and test it out. Thanks.

[Anonymous No.7764678]

>>7764615
Pros:
Doesn't wrinkle much
Nicer drape/heavier weight
Used more in normal garments so usually looks less homemade

Cons
Doesn't breathe as much

Honestly I think a nice poly blend is going to look better for most cosplays, particularly uniforms. If colors are your issue, DharmaTrading has dyes for all materials in dozens of colors.

[Anonymous No.7764726]

>>7764644
I would use craft foam (Fun Foam) over EVA foam for those. The Craft Foam armor tutorial is perfect for this project, plus craft foam is easier and quicker to shape, seal, smooth and paint! :)

[Anonymous No.7764825]

>>7764543
Oh lord anon, DO NOT surface props with FastMache or Celluclay if you want a smooth substrate. It will look like a science fair volcano and mock your efforts at sanding. Do the top layer of paper mache in something thinner than newsprint, like paper from a phonebook, so the edges of the strips are less defined, and then skimcoat it with spackle or woodfiller. Finish with a few rounds of priming + sanding (I think gesso works better over paper mache than spray primer) and you shouldn't be able to see the paper texture.
Wood glue is probably the best adhesive for paper mache in terms of being able to sand the layers.

[Anonymous No.7765029]

>>7764825
Ah thanks anon, I've been researching around and this all makes a lot of sense, I'll heed your advice and try that out. Never heard the phonebook idea either, sounds like it'd be really helpful!

[Anonymous No.7765241]

I'm dirt poor and in dire need of a new petticoat. What's the lowest I can go without being ita? Bodyline? Aliexpress?

[Anonymous No.7765316]

I have a pendant that closes and after constant opening and closing it seems the part that keeps the charm closed has worn down and no longer stays closed. Is there anything I can add to that part to make it thicker, thus keeping the charm closed better?

Pic related: the necklace
To the right of the sleeping people is what keeps the necklace closed

[Anonymous No.7765393]

>>7765241
Victoriangirldress on ebay, and if even that's too high, sometimes you can find them secondhand

[Anonymous No.7765487]

Does this Bodyline rectangular headdress look okay?

>http://www.bodyline.co.jp/bodyline/showProduct2.asp?id=7783&pageNumber=1&pageStop=stop_1&noSubType=N

I really want a good, old-school style black and white headdress, but I can't find any that don't look ebay quality. The best I've found was this one, which seemed to have okay quality lace, but... well, I'm wary of buying something like this from Bodyline without feedback. Help?

[Anonymous No.7765506]

>>7765316
Maybe you could try using a tiny neodymium magnet or two to keep it closed?

[Anonymous No.7765653]

Bleaching jeans. Particularly colored jeans.
I sent away for a pair of jeans and its a shade or two darker than I would have preferred. Would coming up with a diluted bleach solution and just soaking work? Does anyone have experience doing this? also which bleach would you recommend?

[Anonymous No.7765712]

>>7765653
how much lighter do you want it to be? pic? try either putting it in the wash a few times to get extra dye off if it's a new pair or just wear it around. my colored ones get a little lighter after wearing it in

[Anonymous No.7766050]

>>7765506
I feel like that could work, but where could I put it? I don't think there's enough space for a magnet to be placed next to the bed unless I put the magnet in the house itself.

[Anonymous No.7766110]

>>7765653
Another option beside bleach is to wet them and let them dry out in direct sunlight. Just make sure you do it on both sides and its perfectly flat so you don't end up with uneven crinkles.

[Anonymous No.7766111]

This might not belong on this board, but I couldn't find the right place to post on /diy/. So does anyone some good dyes for tie dying shirts/where to buy the dye? I plan on making a blue+black shirt and a pink+blue shirt. I'd rather the colours not be incredibly vibrant, more of a pastel-ish colour. I've never tie dyed either, anyone have any tips for dying fabric?

[Anonymous No.7766115]

>>7766111
*** does anyone know ***
ignore my brain fart

[Anonymous No.7766135]

>>7766111
Head over to http://www.dharmatrading.com/, they have all the information and products you need to dye anything.

[Anonymous No.7766139]

>>7766111
Wal-mart, Target, Michaels, dollar stores, pretty much anywhere that has a craft aisle. And are you actually doing tie-dye, or some other type of dyeing? Either way, just google "how to tie-dye".
And yes, it really is that simple. This is something that kids in grade 3 do when the teacher runs out of ideas for art projects. It is literally easiest enough for an 8 year old child to do and not easily fuck it up.

[Anonymous No.7766153]

>>7766139
>>7766135
I'm actually tie dying, and I know where I could get it, I was just wondering if anyone knows a specific brand of dye that might work better than others

[Anonymous No.7766163]

Im trying to create legplates that cover both the calf and my shin, and connect at the sides so It looks like one whole piece. I was able to get far enough to get a form of my leg. I plan to make this out of sintra, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to get it to cup my calves.

tl;dr how can I form sintra around the round part of my calf?

[Anonymous No.7766167]

>>7766163

Forgot pic.

[Anonymous No.7766173]

Is there any characters I could cosplay with dust-pink hair? I'm recycling my Yuno wig.
I was considering dyeing it for Karuta Roromiya or chopping it up for a BlackRose or Haruhara Haruko, but so far that's all I can think of.

[Anonymous No.7766206]

>>7766173
Simca from Air Gear?

[Anonymous No.7766209]

>>7766173
Luka Megurine tends to have that shade of hair. And she has several outfits.

[Anonymous No.7766324]

>>7766206
>>7766209
I'm a little afraid of long hair, since getting the short wisps to blend with it is gonna be tricky. But I know Luka must have an alt outfit with a manageable hairstyle so I might be able to do that. Thank you both for the suggestions!

[Anonymous No.7766380]

Is there a way to dye/paint synthetic leather boots?

[Anonymous No.7766381]

I'm curious, how would one go about crafting an enormous wig like Miror B (pic related)?

I'm talking to-scale, like doubling my height huge. Would just gutting and combining a ton of wigs do it, or what are some other methods/ideas?

[Anonymous No.7766385]

>>7766380
angelus or floral paint

[Anonymous No.7766397]

>>7766385
awesome thanks!

[Anonymous No.7766557]

I'm new to using tumblr. How do I make people see my works?

I posted a picture that could easily get some notes, but it's the first post in my blog and people simply don't know it exists. Should I just keep posting more stuff and hope someone someday sees and it snowballs from there? Also, should I slap as many tags on pics as possible or does it matter?

(pic in this post not related)

[Anonymous No.7766588]

>>7766557
tags. achedule reblog yourself between 7-11pm because thats when there is most activity. dont be afraid to. you'll eventually get followers

[Anonymous No.7766600]

>>7766381
Honestly, i'd make a mesh base, reinforce inside, and then weft in already curly hair to about 2" thickness outside the mesh, with a very snug headpiece.

I'll be blunt though, it'd look better if you made it just chest size, rather than huge huge. Not to mention the amount of strain on your neck/shoulders/back. Even with a lightweight build that somehow doesn't topple with a breath, its still going to be a lot of weight.

[Anonymous No.7766608]

>>7766163
You're probably better off using two pieces to make the calf part. Form each to the left and right sides of your leg and join them in the middle. Seal with bondo or the like and sand down to smoothness.

[Anonymous No.7766672]

So I need help in making an under structure for Nui's huge pigtails. I tried a plastic head band with two bolts and it fell forward. Any idea's /cgl/?

[Anonymous No.7766805]

How to make this bracelet?

[Anonymous No.7766821]

So I'm working on this wig and I wanna give it the choppy/dirty feral warrior look without it looking like I'm just shitty at cutting/styling wigs. So where do I start with that?

[Anonymous No.7766822]

>>7766821
Dropped my picture.

[Anonymous No.7766905]

I tried fixing my EVA Foam armour by repeating the whole gesso - primer - spraypaint - top coat cycle. Sadly enough, the layers would still get peeled off completely during the upcoming con, so I've heard about this thing called Plasti Dip.
The problem is, Red Plasti Dip isn't available in my country for the most part... unless you're willing to cough up around 25 Euros (incl. shipping costs) per spraying-can.
However, I can get other plasti dip cans like grey and black quite cheaply. The thing is, it won't have that whole "cover up the damages incase layers of paint scatter off" thing going on.
So what should I do, just go for the grey plasti dip or go for the red plasti dip?

[Anonymous No.7766960]

I have to paint a shirt with acrylic colours, but I don't know if it will melt away bc of the water (the con in an aquapark), suggestions?

[Anonymous No.7766991]

>>7766822
Best way to get it choppy looking is to cut one small lock of hair at a time (cut vertically/at an angle so it doesn't look blunt) and seal the very end of each lock with a bit of hair glue. I've never had luck doing it the way you would with real hair, where you thin in layers.

>>7766905
Wtf, who recommended that you coat EVA with gesso? Of course it peeled, gesso's not flexible or adhesive enough, you need something like gloss medium or Mod Podge or fabric glue if you don't want to go for solvent-based sealants.
I'd start out with gray, since you'll need a couple of layers of Plastidip. Get the red for the top layers once you've figured out how much it takes to do one coat over your whole armor.
Since I assume you already have a respirator and protective stuff, you might want to consider neoprene glue + lacquer thinner as a sealant: http://gyakuyoga.hobby-web.net/cosgijutu/raion-tosoubondog17-En.html
He's using Japanese brands, but you can substitute your local equivalent.

>>7766960
If it's been heat-set it shouldn't go anywhere, throw it in the dryer on high for a bit after it's air-dried for 24 hours. As a person who has ruined many shirts with acrylic paint, shit does not like to come out of clothing, especially if you've mixed it with fabric painting medium.

[Anonymous No.7767168]

So I ended up buying two colours (offwhite and something very close to pic related) of this gorgeous peau de soie the other day for a cosplay dress and now, quite probably due to years of semi-irrational "avoid any satins at all costs", am having serious second thoughts.
They're both such nice quality fabric, I love the weight to it and the colours are spot on, but will the bit of shine make it look shitty in photos? It will just be a simple fitted bodice and circle skirt really, with off-the shoulder long sleeves

[Anonymous No.7767180]

>>7767168
Not all satins are bad, man. Costume satin is the main offender. Otherwise, satin just looks bad if you use it for the wrong thing (like a military uniform, as an example).
It sounds good for whatever you're using it for, so there shouldn't be a problem.

[Anonymous No.7767189]

>>7767168
that looks gorgeous, anon. If it comes out nice, I'd love to see it
Just be careful to avoid too many creases or pleats. Its easy to make satin look wrinkly like that

[Anonymous No.7767256]

>>7767189
>>7767180
Alrighty, thanks anons. I just really needed that reassurement before continuing. I'm just always paranoid about having too much shine, and the harsh light in my bedroom wasn't helping matters much

[Anonymous No.7767401]

>>7766991

> Wtf, who recommended that you coat EVA with gesso?
This tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOfHOs45ST8

>respirator

I don't have one, since I haven't been able to find them. I just tend to breath in the other direction, towards the open door since I'm working in a garage.

> http://gyakuyoga.hobby-web.net/cosgijutu/raion-tosoubondog17-En.html
> Dat broken English

Sorry I can barely make any sense of what the tutorial tries to tell.
Okay, so gesso can be thrown into the thrash. Good to know.
So if I go with either one of these routes:

A) Grey plasti dip layers - primer spraypaint layers - red colour spraypaint layers - top coat spray

B) Mod Podge /fabric glue (layers?) - primer spraypaint layers - red colour spraypaint layers - top coat spray

Would it result in me having EVA foam whose colour spraypaint will remain in place despite all the flexing and "light scratching" or will it still lose layers of paint after a day con-visiting?
Or is one of the two better? Because due to time constraints and whatnot, I fear these are the only two options I have --- unless there's an even easier one to do both when it comes to time and getting the materials easier.

[Anonymous No.7767445]

>>7767401
Jesus, what the fuck is Sachie doing making tutorials? Her armor is brushstroke-ridden shit.

You're going to /need/ a respirator to work with Plastidip. It is the most foul-smelling compound I have ever worked with, everything in your garage is going to smell like blue cheese and cancer-related death. If you breathe it you will develop a terrible headache and hand tremors in short order.
Both A) and B) will survive normal con abuse in my experience, B) is less expensive/hazardous but takes more time and work to apply nicely.

[Anonymous No.7767558]

>>7767445
> Jesus, what the fuck is Sachie doing making tutorials? Her armor is brushstroke-ridden shit.
Her Sumia cosplay looked fairly decent, so as a newbie in EVA foam costume making I thought gesso was a good choice, especially since I had the idea going on that woodglue or mod podge might not do well with preventing spraypaint from getting absorbed.

> You're going to /need/ a respirator to work with Plastidip. It is the most foul-smelling compound I have ever worked with, everything in your garage is going to smell like blue cheese and cancer-related death. If you breathe it you will develop a terrible headache and hand tremors in short order.
That sounds really horrible.

> Both A) and B) will survive normal con abuse in my experience, B) is less expensive/hazardous but takes more time and work to apply nicely.
At best, I can only buy 2 grey plastidip sprays of 11 Euros each and maybe let one red plastidip spray get shipped for 26 Euros -- since I want to keep my budget at 50 --- 70s tops if necessary, and respirators aren't that cheap either iirc.
So if I go for route B (Mod Podge), do you have any tutorials or any tips that could help me do it in the most efficient way (how many days would it take to be completed, how many layers, waiting time, et cetera)? I mean, as long as it won't result in the same situation as with gesso (i.e. collective layers getting peeled off or scratched off easily due to friction and flexing), I'm cool with it.

[Anonymous No.7767607]

>>7767401
Gesso is shit. Period. It peels off too easily because it has zero to none adhesive properties, it's too thick so it leaves terrible brush stroke marks on the surface, it's just generally an awful product that a lot of cosplayers (mis)use for some reason. I used it a lot until I realized it looks horrible and there are far more better sealants than that crap. Sure, it can work if used in the right way but it takes too much trouble when you have easier alternatives.

[Anonymous No.7767620]

>>7767558
>>7767401
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOfHOs45ST8
Why in the hell would anyone use this tutorial as a reference? I'm serious. That armor looks like utter crap, even on film. Terrible, unrealistic surface, visible seams she didn't even try to cover or and away, shitty fitting. Who watches this and thinks it looks good enough to want similar results?

[Anonymous No.7767622]

>>7767607
What would you recommend then?

[Anonymous No.7767641]

>>7767622
Just use wood glue mixed with water, it'll stick to the foam, allows flexibility and gives a lot nicer surface for starters. If you need a thicker surface, plastidip.

[Anonymous No.7767714]

>>7767607
Not only that but it's quite brittle too. I hoped I would negate that downside if I were to add even more layers of gesso, but alas.

>>7767641
> allows flexibility
So the spray-paint will stick to the foam despite all the flexing and pressure?

[Anonymous No.7767800]

Alright /cgl/. Before I actually start throwing money down on this I wanted your thoughts on my plan.

Planning to do Krusty from Log Horizon, full armor with his fuck huge battleaxe. I'm planning on going with a LH cosplay group to Shadocon, which is open October 31. I've took about an hour to draw up what needs to be done.

I've got the axe handle to make from wood, expanding foam for the head.
Cape, frontal cloth, with pattern.
Chest mount
Brooch
Shoulder pieces
Elbow guards
Bracers
Gloves (just a slab of some material glued on some blue gloves really)
Thigh Pads
Kneepads
Leggings
Shoes
Belt

I've got at 2+ possible days a week for true dedicated work on this.
This is also my first true effort to cosplay.
Think it's possible? Also tips and words of wisdom are very much desired.

[Anonymous No.7767805]

Alright so I'm trying to recreat one of the boomer outfits from New Vegas, and I'm having trouble working on the details. Here's the list of what I think I need

>1. Jumpsuit, Vault 34
https://www.etsy.com/listing/107007179/denim-dweller-jumpsuit-custom-size

Denim seemed like the best material and this was the first one I found, There might be better ones out there

>2. Jacket
I can't wear leather, and I can't find which model of flight Jacket matches either style of outfit depicted.

>3. Cap + Goggles.
-Either
--Garrison Cap + Goggles
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VGV7T2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053HVQM6
--USAF Officer's Cap (Olive Green)
(Couldn't Find)
--Flight Helmet + Goggles
(Also can't find)

>4. Patches
-Army Air Force
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C008HVM/
-China Burma India Theater
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UMV30U
-21st Bombardment Squadron
(Couldn't find)
-29th Bombardment Squadron
(Couldn't find)
-827th Bombardment Squadron
(Couldn't find)
-10th Air Force
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C00HROA
-15th Air Force
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C69A724

>5. Shell Casings
The shells look like 30-06. I think I'll need 10 for the necklace and 10 for the bracelet. It's an accessory I'll do last.

>6. Medals and Ribbons
I don't know where to even begin on that shit.

Anybody have ideas on where to identify and find some of these these?

[Anonymous No.7767944]

Does anyone have any other ideas for how I could achieve this 3-toed foot look?
Best way I can think of would be to use a pair of those monster slippers as a base, but I'd like them as least bulky as possible

[Anonymous No.7768676]

I've never done body paint before.
Tips? Brands? Application?

[Anonymous No.7769301]

I found this really soft pair of socks I've never worn before in my closet, but pic related.

What do? If I cut it, it'll make a hole, but I don't know how I'd get the thread back in.

[Anonymous No.7769920]

>>7769301
I heard clear nail polish can fix small tears in stockings and prevent that "ladder"effect.
just cut the thread and paint the area with a small amount of the polish

[Anonymous No.7770558]

I am planning on going all out this Halloween. Namely, I am planning to dress as "happy-hardcore man." Before you ask, it will be a combination of:

http://www.amazon.com/Body-Suit-Mens-Full-Spandex/dp/B00354BQE2
and
http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-Controller-2034RGB-3315-3215/dp/B0040FJ27S/
and a few
www.amazon.com/Duracell®-Coppertop-Alkaline-Lantern-Battery/dp/B002XJVU0A/

As you imagine, planning on sticking B onto A, powering with C, blasting happy-hardcore and weirding out and making people wat at night. Silicone flexible intermediate wire will be soldered in at limb joint regions, by the way.

This is the first time I've done anything remotely like this; I haven't even posted on here before. Anyways, can I have some advice? Body suit color? Overall execution tips (e.g. spiral or linear organization of strips on limbs, or how to best mount the lantern batteries on ME)? Anything is appreciated.

[Anonymous No.7770584]

>>7770558
>Before you ask
Don't worry, we weren't planning on it

[Anonymous No.7770751]

Are the bodyline long-sleeved seifukus (with the zipper) as bad as everyone says they are? I'll only be using it for a costume party, but I've heard the zipper is uncomfortable/crooked/funny looking if you're over a B cup.
Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous No.7770851]

Any tips on working with fake leather? Im planning on hand sewing with it.

Or should i just glue it and maybe sew just some parts?

[Anonymous No.7770937]

>>7770851
>invest in some denim/leather needles for your machine, it'll save you a lot of time and hassle
>paper clips and bobby pins to hold stuff together (every pin hole you make will leave a permanent mark)
>longer stitches
>scotch tape smooth side down on the bottom of your presser foot keeps the fabric feeding through nicely

[Anonymous No.7770945]

>>7770851
>>7770937
If machine sewing is not an option at all though, just make sure you have some strong, sharp needles and pliers. Especially if you're not seasoned in handsewing, stick to a back stitch method, it'll make your stitches look evener. Same advice about the pins applies.

[OP No.7771174]

>>7743729
>>7743725
Okay, so I've grabbed some fabric and borrowed a sewing machine. Ikd shit about patterns though, so tell me if this looks like it could make that.

[Anonymous No.7771256]

So, I've found the perfect shoes for this cosplay, but they're only available in boys.

If I have a 5.5 in women's, should I be able to fit into a 3.5 in boys? Does anyone have a chart for this sort of thing?

[Anonymous No.7771285]

>>7771256
It's quite possible, but frankly depends on what country you live in and thus the sizing system you're talking about?