Author Topic: the official 2011 cosplay progress thread (Read 417384 times)

Drauska · « **Reply #2550 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:02:19 am »

coat after coat after coat after coat of paint. $:-\$ and that was just one color. Now I can start the second of three colors. Yikes, it's getting to the zero hour.

Still need to so some light carving on my vash revolver and will get it sealed up tomorrow night so I can paint it this weekend.

Wolfwood still needs white crosses on blazer jacket.

Vash gloves look like crap and I ran out of brown fabric spray. Think I will put then in dark tea bath and see how that turns out cause my cash flow isn't streaming right now.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE IN MY SITUATION.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2551 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:10:36 am »

Good luck with all your elements, Drauska!!! You can do eeeeet.

shanime_panda · « **Reply #2552 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:39:11 am »

Added a quick Kaede (Tiger & Bunny) cosplay to replace Eva since I'm not doing her anymore
This is my progress so far! Today I'm going to paint the socks and make her vest~

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2553 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:45:33 am »

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay Kaede! I can't wait to get pictures.

Also did you know that fabric cutting is torture when being helped by a cat?

Drauska · « **Reply #2554 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:48:14 am »

Quote from: LtCommanderRichie on August 24, 2011, 11:45:33 am

Also did you know that fabric cutting is torture when being helped by a cat?

LOL

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2555 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:59:19 am »

*deep sigh of relief*

I just took some test shots for Barret's waist-guard, and I feel really good about this costume right now.
This is only to show the proportions of the waist-guard and see how it fits. The jacket in these pictures is not part of the costume, just something to show how much the vest will, essentially, cover once it's done.

Sorry about the blur with this one.

Oh, and for comparison:

Thoughts? Advice?

ichigo_m. · « **Reply #2556 on:** August 24, 2011, 12:15:48 pm »

Dude that looks sweet!!!

Here's my progress!

Stocking: Just needs a few bows, and to attach the Hearts.
Panty: A little lace, Gold trim and some hearts.
Euphie: Just one more sleeve!!! :DDD

yukfard · « **Reply #2557 on:** August 24, 2011, 12:20:34 pm »

I am planning and have already started a minecraft cosplay. i plan to make different blocks and items as well as a working torch (with an LED of course).
I was wondering weather i should use mod podge or packing Tape. the mod podge on the axe, packing tape on pick. also is modpodge even slightly water resistant when dry? sorry for the noob questions this is my first true build for a cosplay

here is what i have so far (not including the belt strap thing to hold it together:

the loops on the bottom are to attach to my belt thing

Zensuke · « **Reply #2558 on:** August 24, 2011, 12:29:08 pm »

The belt looks great. My only critique would be that it seems like the bands are a bit wide. Though Barrets body is obviously not proportioned like a normal human.

Drauska · « **Reply #2559 on:** August 24, 2011, 12:34:51 pm »

Quote from: yukfard on August 24, 2011, 12:20:34 pm

I was wondering weather i should use mod podge or packing Tape. the mod podge on the axe, packing tape on pick. also is modpodge even slightly water resistant when dry? sorry for the noob questions this is my first true build for a cosplay

I've been using the Mod Podge and I found out that even after it drys that it got tacky again when I used a damp rag on it to dust off before painting.

Love your minecraft props there are great!!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2560 on:** August 24, 2011, 12:36:33 pm »

Yeah, I've been struggling with that proportion problem. If I could go back in time, I'd make it a couple inches thinner. I think I'm kind of stuck for now, though. I'm just hoping to even it out with the vest and posture. I think the way I stand may help even things out, since his shoulders and arms are so broad, and his stance is so wide, maybe doing those things will minimize the guard proportionally.

yukfard · « **Reply #2561 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:12:56 pm »

should i paint it with a clear coat after modpodge to make it smooth or is the damp cloth thing good enough? the paper with the printing (i printed out the designs after enlarging the images from the game in photoshop and breaking them apart) is UNDER the modpodge. again sorry if i sound like a noob, this is my first time doing something like this.

Drauska · « **Reply #2562 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:43:33 pm »

I would try a clear sealer in a spray that you get from JoAnnes fabrics. but test it on some of the paper first. You could probably put on the mod podge layer first. I've only just starting using mod podge myself.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2563 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:52:24 pm »

Mod Podge isn't clear, in my experience, so I wouldn't advice putting it on over your images. But, I've not done a whole lot with it, just the simple sealing.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #2564 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:30:22 pm »

Modge Podge dries clear. You'd just have to choose between glossy or matte finish.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2565 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:35:04 pm »

Oh, hmm, had no clue. I suppose coating it on white craft foam wasn't the best way to figure out its transparency, lol.

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #2566 on:** August 24, 2011, 02:46:58 pm »

Your Barret seriously rocks, Eve!

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2567 on:** August 24, 2011, 03:09:16 pm »

My wigs are out for delivery :DDD

I can't wait to take pictures and show them to erryone.

Chibachi Nero · « **Reply #2568 on:** August 24, 2011, 04:26:39 pm »

Bought gloves for Sailor Uranus today. I need to add the tops to those, finish my shoulder rolls, do the last bits on my leotard (a bit of hemming and sewing up the last side once the shoulder rolls are on) and then start hand-sewing. My sewing machine crapped out on me yesterday, but hopefully it'll be working better today. It's finicky like that. Although to be fair, it was my great-grandmother's from when she was young, so it's pretty damn old.

Drauska · « **Reply #2569 on:** August 24, 2011, 04:40:59 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on August 24, 2011, 02:35:04 pm

Oh, hmm, had no clue. I suppose coating it on white craft foam wasn't the best way to figure out its transparency, lol.

OK fell out of my chair on that one.

VampireFangs103 · « **Reply #2570 on:** August 24, 2011, 04:51:08 pm »

Fixed my Edgeworth wig yesterday. x.x Now it looks somewhat presentable. XD

Gunna work on my "Objection" sign tonight~

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2571 on:** August 24, 2011, 05:38:22 pm »

Quote from: Tanuki19 on August 24, 2011, 02:46:58 pm

Your Barret seriously rocks, Eve!

Thanks! ^_^

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #2572 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:15:47 pm »

-secret cosplay will be doen soon
-Ayase is done -wig is cut extra
-Peter..taking peter in for someone....look good
-lolita is done..needs washed and irons...
- chibi talia- is being hembed .

Chromophobic · « **Reply #2573 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:30:05 pm »

Well. I got my last cosplays finished, which was just my outfit for the Kingdom Hearts Panel and also my rave outfit.

Ta Da! Formal-ish Axel! (I am thinking about putting the nobody symbol on the shirt or using a black tie and putting it on that....)

Zensuke · « **Reply #2574 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:35:13 pm »

Well my sword is all weathered up and sealed. I need to start working on preping the pommel to attach to the handle and get some leather for the wrap. Damn this project is actually getting close to done.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #2575 on:** August 24, 2011, 07:10:01 pm »

Quote from: Chromophobic on August 24, 2011, 06:30:05 pm

Well. I got my last cosplays finished, which was just my outfit for the Kingdom Hearts Panel and also my rave outfit.

Ta Da! Formal-ish Axel! (I am thinking about putting the nobody symbol on the shirt or using a black tie and putting it on that....)

OMG SEXY

Chromophobic · « **Reply #2576 on:** August 24, 2011, 07:20:59 pm »

Quote from: Titus_Love_Doll on August 24, 2011, 07:10:01 pm

Quote from: Chromophobic on August 24, 2011, 06:30:05 pm
Well. I got my last cosplays finished, which was just my outfit for the Kingdom Hearts Panel and also my rave outfit.

Ta Da! Formal-ish Axel! (I am thinking about putting the nobody symbol on the shirt or using a black tie and putting it on that....)
(picture)

OMG SEXY

XD Thank you.

Dubaby · « **Reply #2577 on:** August 24, 2011, 07:51:18 pm »

Actually got some stuff done today!!!! The belt for May Lee is about halfway done, the glasses are pretty much done also, I just need to let the paint on my things dry overnight so I can make some more progress in the morning. Thankfully this is the only new cosplay I'm bringing, so I'll have more than enough time to get everything done. =]

Drauska · « **Reply #2578 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:19:51 pm »

Quote from: Chromophobic on August 24, 2011, 06:30:05 pm

Well. I got my last cosplays finished, which was just my outfit for the Kingdom Hearts Panel and also my rave outfit.

Ta Da! Formal-ish Axel! (I am thinking about putting the nobody symbol on the shirt or using a black tie and putting it on that....)

Looking good babe!!!!

Drauska · « **Reply #2579 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:21:38 pm »

Got a lot of painting done tonight. I think I'm in love with my cross...never have I painted so much loving care on something in all my life. It's gonna be sad when con is over and I have to put it away till next time.

Zensuke · « **Reply #2580 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:26:29 pm »

Quote from: Drauska on August 24, 2011, 08:21:38 pm

Got a lot of painting done tonight. I think I'm in love with my cross...never have I painted so much loving care on something in all my life. It's gonna be sad when con is over and I have to put it away till next time.

just hang it on your wall ^_^ I'm actually talking to a local anime store about using my Cross punisher for decoration so I can get it out of my room and still have people ooh and ah over it

luvan1me · « **Reply #2581 on:** August 24, 2011, 08:38:27 pm »

Quote from: Chromophobic on August 24, 2011, 06:30:05 pm

Well. I got my last cosplays finished, which was just my outfit for the Kingdom Hearts Panel and also my rave outfit.

Ta Da! Formal-ish Axel! (I am thinking about putting the nobody symbol on the shirt or using a black tie and putting it on that....)

yay! :3 definetly liking it! also if it's not a bother, do you think you could make another one of those, and i pay you for it? it's for our xion.

sushisoap · « **Reply #2582 on:** August 24, 2011, 09:00:54 pm »

Quote from: Mitsukai Mizu Amaya on August 24, 2011, 12:30:42 am

_{And this, ladies and gentlemen, is my roommate for the upcoming year.

Hmmn.. Got Kid's rings/neck thing finished. Just have to go through my crap and find my white fabric to finish the jacket, and he'll be done~ Second coat on King Kazuma's belt is drying, too. Gotta pick up some fishnets too, if I can't find mine.. yet again. My room looks like it's been hit by a tornado, so it's a little difficult to find things.. >>;

Other than those, everything is pretty much finished! I'm soooo relieved. ;_;}

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #2583 on:** August 24, 2011, 09:04:34 pm »

all i have left for supermaid cop rukia is the back bow.... and oh god is this costume warm.....

OokamiYami · « **Reply #2584 on:** August 24, 2011, 09:49:30 pm »

Just hemmed the bottom part of my coat for Kotonoha. Now to adjust the shoulders so it can fit me better.

For my brother, his baggy cargo-like pants has been obtained and he will be cosplaying as Kyo Sohma from Fruits Basket.

Now I am helping him make his black and white bead bracelet.

For his Shizuo cosplay, he is still looking for the correct vest. T_T

K-Rock-InC · « **Reply #2585 on:** August 24, 2011, 10:57:09 pm »

Almost done with Kokonoe's tail and started one of the ears. i'll have them finished and ready for the craft foam by tonight, and then I'm going to pin the green bias onto her pants and the same with the black on the coat so I can sew those on tomorrow when I sew the fluff onto Izaya's coat.

Then I'm going to style wigs like there is no tomorrow. And bust out my Maka cosplay. BUSY DAY WILL BE BUSY!!!

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2586 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:04:16 pm »

I got wigs today~~

Also I got business cards and beads and my new blue contact lenses (and also a new pair of violet ones that were part of that crazy promotion thing pinkyparadise was having)

Look at how beautiful these wigs are.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2587 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:05:27 pm »

Those are really nice (and I hate wigs as a personal rule). Nice pair, Richie! The colors on both are beautiful.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #2588 on:** August 25, 2011, 01:22:08 am »

Those are pretty nice wigs, but what's with the face in the one on the left?

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2589 on:** August 25, 2011, 01:29:00 am »

What? Do you have a problem with my face?

D:

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #2590 on:** August 25, 2011, 07:00:01 am »

No, of course not! If I did, I'd be poking at the one on the right, too. The left one just looks like someone sent you a text image with Gendo wearing a speedo and dancing the Macarena.

Drauska · « **Reply #2591 on:** August 25, 2011, 07:14:29 am »

Quote from: Washougal_Otaku on August 25, 2011, 07:00:01 am

No, of course not! If I did, I'd be poking at the one on the right, too. The left one just looks like someone sent you a text image with Gendo wearing a speedo and dancing the Macarena.

LOL

Drauska · « **Reply #2592 on:** August 25, 2011, 07:16:06 am »

Quote from: Zensuke on August 24, 2011, 08:26:29 pm

Quote from: Drauska on August 24, 2011, 08:21:38 pm
Got a lot of painting done tonight. I think I'm in love with my cross...never have I painted so much loving care on something in all my life. It's gonna be sad when con is over and I have to put it away till next time.

just hang it on your wall ^_^ I'm actually talking to a local anime store about using my Cross punisher for decoration so I can get it out of my room and still have people ooh and ah over it

I thought about doing that, however, I don't have any empty wall space.

You know since I'm so darn short maybe I will suspend it from the ceiling.

Got more paint on it last night and It is looking so sweet!!! I just hope my Vash jacket makes it back from my seamstress on time. Still need to hem up the sleeves on wolfwood blazer and put on the white crosses. I see some all nighters this weekend. Can't sleep anyway cause it's too muggy in Ptown.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2593 on:** August 25, 2011, 07:20:07 am »

Goal for today:
- Complete bullet belt
- Finish painting Ox King's horns
- Find suitable hat for Ox King
- Find gloves for Barret
- Sew on hem to give the hat a nice, finished edge
- Paint kanji on hat
- Affix horns to hat

Sounds reasonable. Let's see if I can pull it off.

shanime_panda · « **Reply #2594 on:** August 25, 2011, 01:02:35 pm »

AND DONE

I think this might be a new record for me

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #2595 on:** August 25, 2011, 01:05:00 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on August 25, 2011, 07:20:07 am

Goal for today:
- Complete bullet belt
- Finish painting Ox King's horns
- Find suitable hat for Ox King
- Find gloves for Barret
- Sew on hem to give the hat a nice, finished edge
- Paint kanji on hat
- Affix horns to hat

Sounds reasonable. Let's see if I can pull it off.

I m gonnah huggle you so hard core when i see you as the ox king <3 you for ever

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2596 on:** August 25, 2011, 01:12:38 pm »

So, Britt (kahlan4) has been working like a woman possessed on her Lia de Beaumont cosplay.

She never comes on here, but I'm too proud of her to not post her progress shots.

Vest and shirt

Boots

She still has the coat to work on, but things are almost wrapped up for this.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2597 on:** August 25, 2011, 01:38:04 pm »

Quote from: shanime_panda on August 25, 2011, 01:02:35 pm

AND DONE

I think this might be a new record for me

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

aaaaaaaaaaah

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

oslapedo · « **Reply #2598 on:** August 25, 2011, 02:35:23 pm »

No clue what you're cosplaying, but Shannon you so beautiful ~

shanime_panda · « **Reply #2599 on:** August 25, 2011, 03:19:55 pm »

dawww thank-you, both of you.

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