Author Topic: 2012 Cosplay Progress Thread (Read 368754 times)

OokamiYami · « **Reply #900 on:** March 20, 2012, 12:20:25 am »

My sister's Luka boots came in the mail today. Now I just need a white dress shirt for her and to make her suspender straps and she's all done with her Luka cosplay!

Jotaku · « **Reply #901 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:28:49 am »

Oh gosh it's been a while ahahaha ;;;;;

Today I worked on my Tavros horns, ended up making some for Eridan too so I guess it's pretty official at this point that I'm gonna be cosplaying him as well.
I used pink insulation styrofoam (found at Home Depot for like $24--HUGE PIECE) and then once I had the shape I papier mache'd it. I'm letting the mache dry overnight and tomorrow I plan to paint them. I'll upload pictures tomorrow to show how they turn out!

I also finally managed to get the print symbol on my Tav shirt. (we had the mishap of trying with an iron-on for white shirts... yeahhh didn't go over so well) but it's turned out great this time!
I guess some advice for people going at it this way, I highly recommend editing the symbol, picture, etc so it has a black outline (or whatever color your shirt is). This way you don't get tiny slivers of white when you iron it on.

Ummm otherwise I have my armsocks made up except I need to glue the nails on.
Only thing left of Tavros is to buy an overshirt.

For Eridan I've bought the fins and hair clip extension for the colored bit today. I'm gonna try to whip him up in time for Sakura con, but no promises there.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #902 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:33:40 am »

Quote from: XxBelovedxSoubixX on March 19, 2012, 02:41:18 pm

Black eyeliner, masscara, plumping lip gloss and something to even out your complection. Along with lotion to apply over time because women have naturally softer skin. The makeup i suggested will help you play up or create feminine features.
As for brands i use maybeline difine a lash(the bottle is green). Eyeliner i use essence long lasting eye pencil 01 black fever. And those are the only two brands suggestions I can give you becuase i don't use the other stuff a lot.
I hope this is at least a little useful to you

Quote from: Titus_Love_Doll on March 19, 2012, 04:14:02 pm

I find that drag makeup can really help with doing makeup to make you more female try this guy here hes tatorial helped a friend out who dose male to female cosplay. this is a natrual look so you can add on but it should really help you and you dont have to do the lips at all but the foundation and other stuff he dose it really good and very natrual that i think would look good on your .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYKHakrmbws

Thank you. I shall look into these products and techniques after I've slept some.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #903 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:05:52 pm »

I actually started working on my steampunk Cheshire Cat again!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3592371171941&set=a.3197448659125.155942.1353240719&type=1&theater
I started my gauntlet claw. That's just the hand part. My next step is to figure out what I'm doing for the actual claws. I have an idea, but I need more leather....

Jotaku · « **Reply #904 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:16:12 pm »

Woot! I finished my Eidan horns!

I used pink insulation styrofoam and paper mache over it, then paint. I highly suggest this stuff for larger horns or head props, man. It's super light weight, and doesn't bother your head at all.

I'll probably end up remaking them for Kumoricon, though. now that I have a bit of practice, I know I should have sanded them down more and probably used hard gesso instead of paper mache. Also next time I'll make them a bit skinnier.

Otherwise I'm pretty pleased with the turn out!

~~Gonna glue Tavros' horns to the band then I'll get pictures of those too!~~ loljustkidding
Tavros' horns turned out to be bigger than I thought they were, so I need to remake them now. <w>

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #905 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:13:03 pm »

just redid Ciel ball gown

veraca · « **Reply #906 on:** March 20, 2012, 07:49:12 pm »

Speaking of Ciel ;3
I got mine in the mail today. And omg it fits like a dream o.o I'm so thoroughly impressed by it's craftsmanship and how well it fits. And it's awsome material. The hat is a little odd, that it's not a hat but like a circular cardboard thing with the fabric and stuff on it- so there's no inside to it Oo; My roomy and I are thinking of ways I can get this to sit on my head, ending with velcro as possibly the best bet.

I also got the earrings for one of my cosplay in the mail the other day. They're really nice. And don't feel too heavy either.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #907 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:21:14 am »

I've got my contacts! They fit amazingly well! I also got a packet of info regarding colored prescription lenses for Liechtenstein, but they don't have the red for Lina, or any other specials that I'm looking at.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #908 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:37:38 am »

Quote from: veraca on March 20, 2012, 07:49:12 pm

Speaking of Ciel ;3
I got mine in the mail today. And omg it fits like a dream o.o I'm so thoroughly impressed by it's craftsmanship and how well it fits. And it's awsome material. The hat is a little odd, that it's not a hat but like a circular cardboard thing with the fabric and stuff on it- so there's no inside to it Oo; My roomy and I are thinking of ways I can get this to sit on my head, ending with velcro as possibly the best bet.

I also got the earrings for one of my cosplay in the mail the other day. They're really nice. And don't feel too heavy either.

I found that hot glueing clips on my hat keeps mine on my head

veraca · « **Reply #909 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:59:27 am »

Quote from: Titus_Love_Doll on March 21, 2012, 01:37:38 am

I found that hot glueing clips on my hat keeps mine on my head

Like the flat clips? Or the flamingo-style clips? I was kind of thinking bobby pins or something... Some kind of flat clip will have to be used... It's seriously got no inside x.x It's a flat bottom with a cardboard inside I can feel.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #910 on:** March 21, 2012, 03:33:31 am »

flat clip work well becuse bobi pens will easlly slipp out. and dosent work all the time just get black clips and hot flue them on the inside i did 8 on the bottume of my hat 4 in the middle and 4 on the outside to hold it all odwn

soundninja12 · « **Reply #911 on:** March 21, 2012, 04:27:38 pm »

Hemmed my Coraline jacket
Now I just need to make her hair clip, and convince somebody to make my Coraline doll...

I'm almost done with Zelda's skirt, I just need to add the blue stripey

Rofflz · « **Reply #912 on:** March 21, 2012, 05:28:26 pm »

I just ordered two new wigs... my mom reminded me I have to make my cosplays, so today I plan to work on Stocking's dress and maybe take a stab at trimming my Len wig... hopefully I don't mess up the small layers I want to add to the back. Once my Len wig is styled I'll try out my Rolling Girl cosplay.
This weekend I plan on completing Mio's skirt and starting the blazer/jacket thing and redo my Meltdown Len shorts.

XxBelovedxSoubixX · « **Reply #913 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:18:30 pm »

Got my wig for marceline today! It looks nice. It's longer then expected but thats good :3

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #914 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:25:06 pm »

The full gauntlet~
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=264683546951005&set=a.264679766951383.66868.263651763720850&type=3&theater
Just need to add some details and make the claws before painting.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #915 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:53:58 pm »

Just orderd a new hat for Ciel o.o my other ciel plus the pin that gose with it along with two wigs one for alios and the other for sabby/ lolita. and ciel ring ... and umm o.o i jsut got boots from ciel ball gown and OMG I m TALL!!!and i feel like im gonna fall becuse ive never walked in heels before>> this is like Stelto boot >< it like it not sayin it is .

Rofflz · « **Reply #916 on:** March 22, 2012, 04:24:28 pm »

Quote from: nekovamp13 on March 21, 2012, 11:25:06 pm

The full gauntlet~
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=264683546951005&set=a.264679766951383.66868.263651763720850&type=3&theater
Just need to add some details and make the claws before painting.

Can I ask what you're materials you're using to make your gauntlet? It looks really cool and I plan on making some for a cosplay next year :d

Black~Rose · « **Reply #917 on:** March 22, 2012, 04:46:50 pm »

Kairi Cosplay Complete

Drauska · « **Reply #918 on:** March 22, 2012, 05:57:47 pm »

WOOHOO!!!! My shotgun for my secret cosplay just arrived. I'm soooo happy. Ebay is the best!

Hopefully at my cosplay work party I will have something that looks like my secret cosplay's hat made and ready for resin. Nervous since it will be my first time using it.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #919 on:** March 22, 2012, 06:29:18 pm »

Quote from: Black~Rose on March 22, 2012, 04:46:50 pm

Kairi Cosplay Complete

Nicely done!

Drauska · « **Reply #920 on:** March 22, 2012, 07:03:38 pm »

Quote from: Rofflz on March 22, 2012, 04:24:28 pm

Quote from: nekovamp13 on March 21, 2012, 11:25:06 pm
The full gauntlet~
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=264683546951005&set=a.264679766951383.66868.263651763720850&type=3&theater
Just need to add some details and make the claws before painting.

Can I ask what you're materials you're using to make your gauntlet? It looks really cool and I plan on making some for a cosplay next year :d

It looks like foam board. real easy to use. I might be wrong tho.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #921 on:** March 22, 2012, 07:28:50 pm »

It's just craft foam. And the fingers are leather.

CyberIncision · « **Reply #922 on:** March 22, 2012, 11:18:07 pm »

First actual cosplay shoot with Yukina

It snowed pretty good and I thought it would be a good idea.

Drauska · « **Reply #923 on:** March 23, 2012, 08:04:42 pm »

Just ordered my chrome mirror tinting for my helmet. it's all coming together. This secret cosplay is gonna be funny.

Jotaku · « **Reply #924 on:** March 24, 2012, 12:48:40 am »

Everyone's cosplays are looking great! ^7^

Today I cut out, shaped, and sanded my axe bass for Marshall Lee. :3
Lookin' pretty boosssss so far I'm really excited to see the finished product.

OokamiYami · « **Reply #925 on:** March 24, 2012, 01:21:09 am »

My Medusa and Mulan wigs arrived! Yay!

Oniurufu · « **Reply #926 on:** March 24, 2012, 01:41:50 am »

Hey everybody, it's nice to see all the progress is coming along, I really can't wait for Kumoricon this year, It will be too much fun

. So I'm almost done with my first Dave cosplay which will be him from the Lohac exchange(I'll post pictures once my wig comes in). I also Went out and got everything to make my secret Dave cosplay(which my sister is so kind enough to make because I can't sew at all). I'm so excited I can't wait 5 and a half more months

Rofflz · « **Reply #927 on:** March 24, 2012, 02:26:02 am »

@nekovamp13: Thanks for telling me. ^_^

Updates:
~I'm waiting for my two wigs to arrive, hopefully by Tuesday... :d
~Since I'm now on Spring Break, I'm going to fix my mom's sewing machine and get crackin' on my Stocking dress... depending on the sewing machine's willingness to work >.< if it breaks again, I'm going to just start sewing by hand. DX
~My goal for this break is to finish Stocking's dress, start her accessories (bows, cat, socks and swords).
~I plan on taking some progress photos of Stocking and Mio and having fun in my new wigs when they arrive. (:

veraca · « **Reply #928 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:58:23 am »

Spring break.

Gotta iron the Richea costume. And have to look for the lace still... Ugh *sulk*
I'm also going to repair Link and see if I can't get his shield to work better with a new foam core backing. Which means repainting the entire back all over again. Dang it.

I hope to have both those done before SakuraCon. And hopefully get my Roxas pants in my hand before the con.

After that, it's just a matter of seeing what parts of Richea survive Sakuracon and what needs to be scrapped.

I've also got to fix the master sword for Link. Somehow.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #929 on:** March 24, 2012, 10:46:44 am »

Here's what I have for my Ches so far~
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=265869016832458&set=a.264679766951383.66868.263651763720850&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=265869036832456&set=a.264679766951383.66868.263651763720850&type=1&theater

I still have things to do for details, but it's mostly done. I'm not wearing my mask, but it's done. And I'm still trying to figure out what I'm doing with my ears/headphones.......

Drauska · « **Reply #930 on:** March 24, 2012, 01:32:53 pm »

That is looking great ^^^^

Jotaku · « **Reply #931 on:** March 24, 2012, 02:09:32 pm »

Today I cut, sanded, hot glued (for the effect of ridges), and paper mache'd my Eridan wand. Now I just need to let it dry.. ahh I hope it doesn't take too long to do so ; u;
Darn me for not owning a blow dryer.

I also worked more on my axe bass for Marshall Lee. I cut and sanded it down last night into the right shape, and today I glued the axe and neck of the guitar back together and glued a couple strips of cardboard down to hide the ugly bits.

Tomorrow I'll go shopping for spackling to clean it up a bit more, get some gesso, and see what ever other clothing I can find for my cosplays. :3

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #932 on:** March 24, 2012, 02:39:09 pm »

so with my ciel dress I was thinking of doing somethign cute with my shoes so if anyone saw them it matched so i made something like the necklace and i put fake pink roses at the conners of each shoes adn its wayyy cute

EmAino · « **Reply #933 on:** March 24, 2012, 03:19:34 pm »

Been kinda stalled this week, since I found out that I'm not going to Sakuracon.

Did manage to pick up a few wig heads, and got started on the obi for Unohana.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #934 on:** March 24, 2012, 06:09:28 pm »

my ciel shoes to go with my dress theri not done but! I wanted my shoes to match so i did somethign weird left over fabric for da win

Also finishes my mask for sakuracon
http://tinypic.com/r/1z20g7q/5

Tanuki19 · « **Reply #935 on:** March 24, 2012, 06:58:31 pm »

My best friend came over to my house and forced me to work on my Pinkie Pie skirt while she played my Dragon Age 2 game XDDD The skirt is almost done. I'll finish it tomorrow.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #936 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:55:29 pm »

i finished my sweetie belle fhanny pack! its sooo cute and bedazzled <3 i just need to get the other 4 ponies from mcdonalds.....

Jotaku · « **Reply #937 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:54:21 am »

Man today was not as productive as I'd hoped!
Spackle takes so much longer to dry than I thought, and so does gesso uggghhhh. <m>
So basically all I got done today was applying spackle to my axe bass and Tavros horns, and right now I'm waiting for the gesso on the first side of the horns to dry. :c

I did manage to get shoes and pants for Eridan, though. But I couldn't find a plain long sleeved black shirt so I'll have to try other stores/do some thrift store shopping for that. You'd think that'd be super easy to find but nuuuuu orz

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #938 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:00:16 pm »

Progress on the Nurse Joy wig commission I'm doing. The bangs are done.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3626472784460&set=a.1492718521937.64105.1353240719&type=1&theater

Now to work on Ches again~

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #939 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:09:30 pm »

So, I've got everything I need to revamp Sailor Neptune, except the make-up. I can worry about that later.

As for the others that I'm planning on doing, I'll need to wait until I get my financial aid processed, then I'll have a great idea on how much success I'll have. I think I have a ranking for them: Lina Inverse, Liechtenstein, Mamoru, Pinkie Pie, Toof. Scotland and the Secret Cosplay are already being focused on, so no worries there.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #940 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:42:56 pm »

im sad becuse i had to redo ciel ball gown i lost alot of weight i went from an size 18 dress to a size 16 =.=

veraca · « **Reply #941 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:56:37 pm »

Almost done styling a new wig. Just waiting for the bangs to dry and then I can finish.
Having a screened door next to me to air out the fumes is awsome <3

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #942 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:56:50 pm »

I fixed my Gaara coat so it's finally done!

Now I'm fixing up some paint spots on my gauntlet and them putting a "rust" effect on it. And I'll be doing the same with my coat.

Titus_Love_Doll · « **Reply #943 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:20:57 pm »

:d I got my terra stuff done workin on gettign keyblade

nyahaha · « **Reply #944 on:** March 26, 2012, 11:03:22 pm »

Yesterday I got the Robot's head halfway done, and tonight I finished Beatrice's hair rose, and started putting together the cage skirt for Miku.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #945 on:** March 26, 2012, 11:25:11 pm »

Titus, Doe has to fix up the keyblade still. Another piece broke off during the move and there's still painting needed to be done. But I'll make sure she gets it done XD

My coat IS DONE!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=267736023312424&set=a.264679766951383.66868.263651763720850&type=1&theater

Jotaku · « **Reply #946 on:** March 27, 2012, 11:37:13 pm »

UGH
My progress has reached a MAJOR snag
so I've been working on Eridan and I went to start painting the stripes on the pants only to realize, as soon as I started, that they were the wrong color. orz
Like, it looked PERFECT on the color tab, but as soon as I actually used it I realized it was way off.

So I was wondering if anyone knew of a fabric paint, like had experience with it, that painted on the same shade of blue as on his pants:
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110430014360/mspaintadventures/images/thumb/5/57/ERIDANSLUSUS.gif/534px-ERIDANSLUSUS.gif
Or at least a very similar shade? ;w;
I'm kinda freaking out here omfg I really wanted to get him done by Sakuracon and these pants are turning out to be a HUGE snag. orz
So help would be kfjdl;skfs SO AMAZING.

Chibachi Nero · « **Reply #947 on:** March 27, 2012, 11:40:32 pm »

i dunno if you have access to acrylic paint, but i've found that you can use that to modify the color of fabric paint (tulip brand, at least) with no real difference in how well the fabric paint holds. you may have to mess around with combinations a bit to get it the right color, but it's helped me out of snags like that several times before. hope that helps?

Jotaku · « **Reply #948 on:** March 27, 2012, 11:44:25 pm »

Ohhh really? Gosh that could be way super helpful actually... Thank you!! <3

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #949 on:** March 27, 2012, 11:58:03 pm »

So I went and got everything I need to finish my cosplays for Sak! I'm going to work on finishing my gauntlet tonight and then work on the belt I'm making for Ches.

Also, I got fur trimming to use for my Matt coat and will work on that after con!

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