Author Topic: the official 2011 cosplay progress thread (Read 417263 times)

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2650 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:11:56 pm »

Ooooh. Then yeah, that doesn't sound like the best product. Hoping for the best, though.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #2651 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:13:16 pm »

it does give some things but mainly if you are casting something, not if you are putting layers on a finished product

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2652 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:16:09 pm »

Hmm. I wonder if you would just measure how many ounces of resin you are using total for your coats, and count the drops that way?

Again, forgive me if this is an asinine suggestion, lol

nikkiolie · « **Reply #2653 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:20:16 pm »

I don't know how many drops per oz I need though. Otherwise I would do it that way. No where on the container does it say you need 5 drops per oz or anything like that.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2654 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:23:08 pm »

Oh, okay. Misread back there. Sorry about that.

Well, at least your paint going over the resin seems to take care of it.

Dubaby · « **Reply #2655 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:49:30 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on August 26, 2011, 05:40:53 am

@Dubaby: That mock-up does look considerably better, I'd say. It did seem like the front was more of a buckle than actual cloth in the picture reference, so I think making it out of something solid and hard like that will end up looking a lot better.

It was your comment about craft foam that actually got me thinking about using something other than fabric. I had some model magic lying around so I thought I'd test it. I'm going to stop by the store after work today and grab different types of foam, clay, and model magic and just spend tomorrow afternoon trying things out. Hopefully one of my plans will work!!! =]

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2656 on:** August 26, 2011, 02:59:28 pm »

Sounds like you're on the right track. Best of luck, dubaby! Can't wait to see the final product. ^_^

bunny_jean · « **Reply #2657 on:** August 26, 2011, 03:59:14 pm »

Muahahahaha!!! I have a cage skirt! My hands hurt soooo bad from using the pliers-like tool on all those snaps! Hopefully by the end of today I will have a mostly completed skirt! I still need to do a little hand sewing on it to tack down the intersections, and I might or might not put boning on the back side to give it more shape (I used cotton belting, so it's kinda floppy). Here are pics:

This morning all pinned together:

And with all the snaps holding it together:

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #2658 on:** August 26, 2011, 04:45:13 pm »

I'm trying to decide which side of the fabric to use for remaking my Luka dress...
Do I use the ribbed side or the flat side? :/
The flat side is 'shiny' in a way...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/DeathPhoenix/KumoCon11/DSCF5045.jpg

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #2659 on:** August 26, 2011, 05:49:04 pm »

Flat it look better.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #2660 on:** August 26, 2011, 06:27:13 pm »

I agree with Titus.

Edward24 · « **Reply #2661 on:** August 26, 2011, 06:32:54 pm »

Edward Elric is now going to have a purse (sachel) so I can carry my wallet. No pockets in the costume I have. Hoping it won't look too bad.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #2662 on:** August 26, 2011, 06:39:37 pm »

Quote from: Edward24 on August 26, 2011, 06:32:54 pm

Edward Elric is now going to have a purse (sachel) so I can carry my wallet. No pockets in the costume I have. Hoping it won't look too bad.

Last year when i wore a costume with no pockets. I used a pouch and tied it off on apart of my dress o.o . or aroudn my wrist

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #2663 on:** August 26, 2011, 06:42:19 pm »

Raven wig~~
Just gotta sew the cloak and make the belt and I'm done!

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #2664 on:** August 26, 2011, 06:45:06 pm »

^ It's been so long since I've seen that show that I forgot she had that jewel thing on her forehead...

Drauska · « **Reply #2665 on:** August 26, 2011, 07:12:34 pm »

Quote from: Edward24 on August 26, 2011, 06:32:54 pm

Edward Elric is now going to have a purse (sachel) so I can carry my wallet. No pockets in the costume I have. Hoping it won't look too bad.

can you make a pocket on the inside of your cosplay?

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #2666 on:** August 26, 2011, 07:18:49 pm »

Quote from: Edward24 on August 26, 2011, 06:32:54 pm

Edward Elric is now going to have a purse (sachel) so I can carry my wallet. No pockets in the costume I have. Hoping it won't look too bad.

What I always do is just carry my purse like normal and when someone asks for a picture, i have my friend hold my purse.

Edward24 · « **Reply #2667 on:** August 26, 2011, 07:57:55 pm »

Quote from: Drauska on August 26, 2011, 07:12:34 pm

Quote from: Edward24 on August 26, 2011, 06:32:54 pm
Edward Elric is now going to have a purse (sachel) so I can carry my wallet. No pockets in the costume I have. Hoping it won't look too bad.

can you make a pocket on the inside of your cosplay?

I don't know how to sew unfortienently.

Edward24 · « **Reply #2668 on:** August 26, 2011, 08:19:04 pm »

Quote from: Titus_Love_Doll on August 26, 2011, 06:39:37 pm

Quote from: Edward24 on August 26, 2011, 06:32:54 pm
Edward Elric is now going to have a purse (sachel) so I can carry my wallet. No pockets in the costume I have. Hoping it won't look too bad.

Last year when i wore a costume with no pockets. I used a pouch and tied it off on apart of my dress o.o . or aroudn my wrist

Thanks so much! I found one!

ichigo_m. · « **Reply #2669 on:** August 26, 2011, 09:02:14 pm »

I got my false lashes in today! They are super pretty!!!

I'm so excited for the con!!!

Only 1 more week!! Ack!

electrodude102 · « **Reply #2670 on:** August 26, 2011, 09:59:37 pm »

umm, unless you guys see anything horribly wrong I think I'm finished. i have gloves but it was so crazy hot I could not wear them, also yes those are pants and not robo-thys, but i can't wear them if I want to be able to walk :/ hows it look? anything missing?

bunny_jean · « **Reply #2671 on:** August 26, 2011, 10:11:31 pm »

Looks great except for the plaid pants! XD Maybe some kind of leggings underneath in the right color?

XxBelovedxSoubixX · « **Reply #2672 on:** August 26, 2011, 10:44:17 pm »

It looks amazing O>O

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #2673 on:** August 26, 2011, 11:27:33 pm »

I'm losing hope of actually being able to do Ox King this year. I cannot find a suitable hat for him, and really have no clue how to make a hat.

That aside, I am working on painting the pendant for my little sister's Mint from Tokyo Mew Mew. It's going well. Haven't done a ton today. Just painting it gold. The details I plan to add next week most likely (won't be able to do much this weekend as I am working).

I also still need to get Barret's vest made. That will happen at some point next week.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #2674 on:** August 26, 2011, 11:55:27 pm »

just got akaito stuff so i ll have him for izumicon

Ritsu-chan · « **Reply #2675 on:** August 27, 2011, 12:04:02 am »

Instead of progress i've taken a step backwards.. One of my contacts broke so I hade to order a new pair =w=

luvan1me · « **Reply #2676 on:** August 27, 2011, 12:39:24 am »

^ouch. i just ordered my ninetails contacts so i'm kinda on the same boat with you. i didn't have enough money until recently >.<

bunny_jean · « **Reply #2677 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:18:38 am »

So sore today. So much work. XP But skirt is at about 98%. I just have to finish up the waistband, put in the zipper, and do top stitching. Also, I've never broken so many sewing needles on one project in my entire life. I don't know if it's my new pins, or the different needle brand I was using. Either way, super obnoxious. Also, I fit my corset bodice today and I have quite a bit of hand sewing ahead of me. XP Anywho, pics of skirt:

Sitting in my sewing machine while I take a break:

As is and will be until tomorrow:

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #2678 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:23:55 am »

^ I'm so excited to see the finished product!

bunny_jean · « **Reply #2679 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:25:26 am »

Thanks! Me too. XD; So much work left to doooooo (on the rest of the cosplay). XP

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2680 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:26:37 am »

Looks lovely! Can't wait to see it. Between the two of us we must have cleared out Joanns what with all the fabric we've got in our dresses.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #2681 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:30:21 am »

Thanks! XDDDD Quite possibly dude. Except I go to the one in Springfield, it's faster to get to from campus area. Don't you go to the River Road one? (Long story why I suspect this. XD)

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #2682 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:32:19 am »

^ I HAD NO IDEA YOU LIVED IN EUGENE TOO

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2683 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:35:03 am »

Yupppppp River Road one (explanation is not necessary but would be highly entertaining)

I cleaned them the hell out of blue organza it was the best trip ever because all these little old ladies thought I was making my own wedding dress and they were telling me the blue was wrong for my hair and it was amazingly funny because I just nodded and went along with it.

bunny_jean · « **Reply #2684 on:** August 27, 2011, 03:23:38 am »

@Tanuki: Yup. I live a half block away from the UO Education school (very convenient since I am in the UOTeach program right now. lol).

@Richie: Lololololol. I didn't have quite the same experience when I bought all that pink material since it was a super busy day, but I'm sure my cutter was like, omg why is she getting all of this stuff in such large quantities??? XD (You know how you did that costume a few years ago where you were on stilts? Same year I did the chocobo racers. I still went out to the River Road Joann's mostly for my stuff, since I didn't realize the Mohawk one was closer lol, and I saw a pic of you in that costume on their little project bulletin board. Thus my suspicion. XDDD)

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2685 on:** August 27, 2011, 09:11:24 am »

I figured as much, hahahaha

Drauska · « **Reply #2686 on:** August 27, 2011, 09:15:51 am »

Everyone's stuff looks awesome!!

Zensuke · « **Reply #2687 on:** August 27, 2011, 10:51:46 am »

here are some quick garden symbols I made to go on the hilt of my sword.

backtoblue · « **Reply #2688 on:** August 27, 2011, 10:57:38 am »

I'm working on 2 cosplays at once!!!

Okumura Rin from Ao no Exorcist
I still need to make his tail, and fit my fangs. Oh, and fix the jacket. That too

Kida Masaomi from Durarara
Need to cut and style my wig, and get a hoodie

paprika · « **Reply #2689 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:37:16 am »

Crona (Soul Eater) progress:
Here's the wig and contacts together,

..and here's something I actually made myself. Aka the cuffs.

The dress is way too long to get a good picture of with my phone but that is all sewn as well. Only thing giving me trouble at this point is the godforsaken collar.

Jacob_Blackfeather · « **Reply #2690 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:45:32 am »

Quote from: paprika on August 27, 2011, 11:37:16 am

Crona (Soul Eater) progress:
Here's the wig and contacts together,

..and here's something I actually made myself. Aka the cuffs.

The dress is way too long to get a good picture of with my phone but that is all sewn as well. Only thing giving me trouble at this point is the godforsaken collar.

I love the entire thing
Sidenote: I have the same shirt

sushisoap · « **Reply #2691 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:52:16 am »

Kid is done! After my Soul and I thought we were going to have a photoshoot yesterday (it didn't end up happening anyways), I ended up rushing and hot gluing the squares on. ._. A little disappointed in myself bout that but~ We managed to get a few test shots before it got too dark. And I can always just sew them later. Gotta pick up some velcro to attach the middle squares to the other flap of the coat, then it's done. Not too happy about the finished product because of the sloppy rush but.. whatever. It happens. ;w;

SYMMETRY ;O; _{pff this picture}

EDIT: That looks really good, paprika! Loving the cuffs..

backtoblue · « **Reply #2692 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:52:23 am »

Quote from: paprika on August 27, 2011, 11:37:16 am

Crona (Soul Eater) progress:
Here's the wig and contacts together,

..and here's something I actually made myself. Aka the cuffs.

The dress is way too long to get a good picture of with my phone but that is all sewn as well. Only thing giving me trouble at this point is the godforsaken collar.

Much love, just saying. I cosplayed Crona like, 3-4 years ago.

Gryffinclaw Princess · « **Reply #2693 on:** August 27, 2011, 12:00:11 pm »

Working on deciding which way I want to put together my Luka top.
I don't know which would be more flattering and which would just look weird. :/

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2694 on:** August 27, 2011, 12:55:38 pm »

I'm a bit miffed because my new blue contacts are really dark. So are my new purple ones. I'm glad I didn't pitch my old blue ones because I'm probably going to need them for Xion. My new ones are extremely comfortable, even the circle lenses. My keyblade is looking really nice though!

Drauska · « **Reply #2695 on:** August 27, 2011, 01:31:52 pm »

Save me from all of this tedius painting.

Isn't it con time yet!!

K-Rock-InC · « **Reply #2696 on:** August 27, 2011, 04:52:17 pm »

So I've got Maka's vest all but done, Kokonoe's ears just need the white fur. Her tail needs craft foam, felt and fur. Her pants needs the green trimming, as does her coat but in black and the sleeves need their decorations. Her bracelets also need to be finished. Izaya needs his fluff, and Lucy needs to shove it. X[ SO MUCH LEFT TO DO.

Plan on trying to bust out Lucy and the rest of Kokonoe so I can focus on the easier parts. Oh wait, Maka's wig. Shoot me now.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #2697 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:20:10 pm »

This honestly would have looked better without the weathering, I think. It looks so bad, especially on the handle. I think I'm going to just repaint the whole thing because seriously.

Zensuke · « **Reply #2698 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:24:01 pm »

yeah it's a bit much on the weathering. besides kingdom hearts is all bright happy colors anyway.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #2699 on:** August 27, 2011, 05:45:46 pm »

Half of my blades are almost done. Once the paint dries I will put the gloss on and then see if I can salvage the other sides. (resin leaked over and I am having a hard time sanding it. )

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