Author Topic: COSPLAY PROGRESS thread 2008 (Read 157601 times)

nikkiolie · « **Reply #100 on:** May 14, 2008, 09:38:44 pm »

I was thinking about buying a notebook and wrapping it with some sort of material and just painting in the letters, but that way will work out too.

xNOxSUMMERxINxOCTOBERx · « **Reply #101 on:** May 14, 2008, 09:39:40 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on May 14, 2008, 09:35:42 pm

I love god child I wanted to do Mary Weather but it's a lot of work

I know! Do you think I should do Mikaila, though?

Sugarlat · « **Reply #102 on:** May 14, 2008, 09:44:29 pm »

I like her, there aren't a lot of God child cosplayers there but I'm sure they'll be some!
I think you should, It'll turn out great!

xNOxSUMMERxINxOCTOBERx · « **Reply #103 on:** May 14, 2008, 09:45:22 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on May 14, 2008, 09:44:29 pm

I like her, there aren't a lot of God child cosplayers there but I'm sure they'll be some!
I think you should, It'll turn out great!

Thanks!

I think it'll be fun!

Sugarlat · « **Reply #104 on:** May 14, 2008, 09:51:03 pm »

o.O Oh noes!
I just noticed: http://moetron.com/newfiles/kagamine_rin45110.jpg
The bottom of her shoe covers has a paw print on it!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #105 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:05:19 pm »

Great add more complications to the costume. Oh well when making a costume a glue gun in my best friend. I did all of my Temari costume with a glue gun and a good majority of the other two with a glue gun.

Seraph · « **Reply #106 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:13:26 pm »

a glue gun? interesting. a sewing machine is my best friend. I have trouble without one. I've gotten better with hand sewing, but i still perfer a machine.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #107 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:15:42 pm »

Really? I can't handly those bulky machines...I like the little small ones. I can't control my footing that well thought, buuuut my mom helps me on the really hard stuff. She's a seemstress. It's awesome...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #108 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:18:20 pm »

My mom is good at it too but I am a very independent person so I want to try to do it on my own. One day when I really get annoyed I'll ask her to help.

Seraph · « **Reply #109 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:30:20 pm »

I'm able to handle the machine. maybe its cause similar to like pressing the foot petal on a car. but I understand independant mindset. like being to do things yourself and feel pride in that(at least for me). what you could do is just try working with person making your cosplay if possible. I did that with my first, after that I just jumped in....rather blindly though ^_^*

nikkiolie · « **Reply #110 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:34:40 pm »

Yeah I can do that. I would love to do Asuka Langley in her plug suit....but I would feel a little self conscious about that. I would have to work out or get restrictive material. I guess I could do the yellow dress when they met her, like one of the pictures in your album.

Seraph · « **Reply #111 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:38:43 pm »

I juggled the idea of doing commissions and have one as I speak, but its something I'm rather tentative about. Main thing is I'm slow....and lazy. And I admit I feel a little conscious about asking girls their measurements for a commission.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #112 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:40:59 pm »

Some people are used to having measurments taken and don't mind giving them.
If I knew any better I betcha the one's that order on line have it handy somewhere.

Seraph · « **Reply #113 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:44:34 pm »

I can understand people who are used to their measurement being taken. but if taken out context, it doesn't look good when a guy asks a girl for her measurements.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #114 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:44:48 pm »

I wouldn't mind giving measurements but I would mind walking around all day with a budge in the stomach area, plus I have HUGE thighs. Damn my soccer playing >_<

Seraph · « **Reply #115 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:51:55 pm »

ummm...maybe wear a waist cincher? and speaking of thighs, I seem to have hips when one my prior roommates tried putting a dress on me. I'm sure its possible to downplay them in a cosplay.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #116 on:** May 14, 2008, 10:58:54 pm »

My hips aren't that bad. My thighs bother me. They are athletic (just not at the top of my inner thighs) but my stomach bulge is almost gone.

Seraph · « **Reply #117 on:** May 14, 2008, 11:05:56 pm »

sounds like you're almost where you want to be. though...depending on what materials you use, plug suits sounds rather....unpleasant to wear for long periods of time.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #118 on:** May 14, 2008, 11:11:22 pm »

Yeah but they look F*ing amazing

Sugarlat · « **Reply #119 on:** May 14, 2008, 11:11:24 pm »

I feel stupid for asking but what are plug suits? x3

Seraph · « **Reply #120 on:** May 14, 2008, 11:20:13 pm »

@Sugatlat
the really tight clothes they wear in neon genesis evangelion.

@nikki
ahh the discomforts we're willing to go thru for cosplay.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #121 on:** May 14, 2008, 11:21:58 pm »

Oh, I see. I didn't know they were called that! Now I know! ^_^

nikkiolie · « **Reply #122 on:** May 15, 2008, 08:43:33 am »

The plug suits are really cool but they would be rather difficult to make. One day I will do it. Just like one day I will make a good Albel Nox cosplay....but that is way too far away right now.

khaosvanity · « **Reply #123 on:** May 15, 2008, 10:22:10 am »

Wig and makeup test done!

Need to head down to America's Best and try on Aqua contacts to see if they're lighter than my green ones. ^^;

Sugarlat · « **Reply #124 on:** May 17, 2008, 01:46:14 pm »

Nice!
I got the shorts for my Rin cosplay!
I'm going to make the collar and belt soon.
I might get lucky and find a shirt and a yellow something.
I think for the headphones I'm gonna use my old destoryed micorphone and just make it white a cut off the wires.
[The head phones >> I stepped on the wire and the plug in and the cord snapped appart and the microphone doesn't work anymore so i can use it....]

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #125 on:** May 17, 2008, 07:02:40 pm »

I finally finished my Way to the Dawn keyblade! Check it out!

(Note: Lt. Commander Richie does not usually look this ugleh.)

http://phantomessterabithia.deviantart.com/art/Way-to-the-Dawn-85959278

nikkiolie · « **Reply #126 on:** May 17, 2008, 10:39:40 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on May 17, 2008, 01:46:14 pm

Nice!
I got the shorts for my Rin cosplay!
I'm going to make the collar and belt soon.
I might get lucky and find a shirt and a yellow something.
I think for the headphones I'm gonna use my old destoryed micorphone and just make it white a cut off the wires.
[The head phones >> I stepped on the wire and the plug in and the cord snapped appart and the microphone doesn't work anymore so i can use it....]

Congratulation. You are a little bit closer to your costume. I really like the way it looks and I can't wait to see the finished product.

Quote from: LtCommanderRichie on May 17, 2008, 07:02:40 pm

I finally finished my Way to the Dawn keyblade! Check it out!

(Note: Lt. Commander Richie does not usually look this ugleh.)

http://phantomessterabithia.deviantart.com/art/Way-to-the-Dawn-85959278

That keyblade looks amazing. I wish I could do something like that.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #127 on:** May 18, 2008, 12:15:03 am »

I think I'll just spray paint my head phones white. >> I got some white spraypaint thanks to making my death note.
That is really cool, Richie! I love it!
Well,
Off to bed I go. I also made a triple chocolate deluxe cake with white fontant...It's awesome!

Sugarlat · « **Reply #128 on:** May 18, 2008, 05:15:17 pm »

OKAY! SO I SPRAYPAINTED MY HEADPHONES WHITE!
I'M ANOTHER STEP CLOSER TO MY COSPLAY!!!

SageBell · « **Reply #129 on:** May 18, 2008, 05:19:44 pm »

i need motivation to start!! motivate me

Sugarlat · « **Reply #130 on:** May 18, 2008, 05:45:01 pm »

Quote from: SageBell on May 18, 2008, 05:19:44 pm

i need motivation to start!! motivate me

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #131 on:** May 18, 2008, 06:14:11 pm »

Get to that cosplay. I love making my costumes. I have three that I could wear but I think I am only going to wear two. I am planning on altering my Temari costume a little bit. I want to make the armor look thicker by adding foam or something underneath the shirt. I want it to stay in place instead of hanging off my body.

Seraph · « **Reply #132 on:** May 18, 2008, 06:21:48 pm »

@Nikki
hey, let me know what you do for armor and how it works out please. I'm interested in learning about it to expand my cosplay options.

@SageBell
if I dun see you in your planned cosplay at kumori, I'll be very very sad....so start working please! ^_^

Speaking of which......I really should finish off some of my cosplays. I already have the mats so I dun have to spend anything at the moment.

Kotoumi · « **Reply #133 on:** May 18, 2008, 07:03:41 pm »

Finally making some progress on Mana! I had nothing to do earlier, so I broke out the hot glue gun, wood saw, tacky glue, exacto knife, and gold spray paint and began working on the magic staff~!

It's not done yet; I still have to wait for the ping pong balls to stop smelling of spray paint and some tacky glue to dry, then bring out my model magic and paint it first.

The good news is, it's really light, so I won't have to worry about tiring out at the con - it's mostly plastic, wood, glue, and cardboard tube. xD

As for her magic book, I recently got new YuGiOh manga, and it shows the back and side! Now I can finiiiiish! <33

The actual sewing will happen over the summer, when school's out, due to my need of wonderflex and fosshape.
And more spray paint. >_>

EmAino · « **Reply #134 on:** May 18, 2008, 07:19:12 pm »

@Sagebell

I feel your pain! LOL. For three days now, I've told myself that I'm going to start working on my Sokka helmet at least....hasn't happened.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #135 on:** May 18, 2008, 07:21:18 pm »

I will let you know how it comes out. I may try to do it this weekend but I may also wait till the end of school. I have so much time. I also need to remake the shoes. I did a quick job because I thought I would wear it to Kumoricon lite but I ended up with a different costume.

SageBell · « **Reply #136 on:** May 18, 2008, 11:50:01 pm »

Motivation A: COSPLAY CHESS THERE IS STILL TIME!!!! 4 more pieces and your done sage!

Motivation 2: look at all the unused fabric in your room OoOOoOoOoooo

and now for my lovely list of
cosplay confirmations/thoughts

Trinity blood
Esther blanchett blue: finished
Esther blanchett white: nearly there
Noelle Borr: thinking

Guilty Gear
Jam: fabric awaiting the cut

Fire Emblem
Micaiah: fabric saying "cut me"

Burst Angel
Jo: needs to buy everything.... S-con 09

Excel Saga
Hyatt: need dark purpl and red spandexy material

Unconfirmed wants:
Sokora Refugees
Salome

PHP Phantasy Degree
Noel

Jubei-Chan
Jubei(eye patch form)
*in need of a Jiyu*

nikkiolie · « **Reply #137 on:** May 27, 2008, 04:35:21 pm »

Over the weekend I started a new costume and it's coming along. There is a lot of work. I can't wait till Kumoricon. I finally get to go as Albel Nox. So far most of the armor and claw is put together and finished or needs to be painted. I finished the skirt just now and cut the shirt to size. I still need to sew the shirt and belt. I also need to make covers for my shoes find purple thigh high stockings or dye white ones and dye and style the wig.

Thats not too much work. I have three months to do it all. It should look amazing.

Seraph · « **Reply #138 on:** May 27, 2008, 05:20:43 pm »

Albel of Star Ocean 3? I want to see it!! ^_^ I thought of crossplaying Maria but haven't decided to go with it. If you have trouble finding the stockings, you may want to try sock-dreams.com who recently opened a store in the portland area.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #139 on:** May 27, 2008, 07:14:21 pm »

I may just buy white ones and dye them, that way they would be the same color as my gloves (I had to dye them too). I can't wait to get it done. I'll be able to work on it a little more this weekend but next weekend I'll have to take a break. I have finals in two weeks x.x After that I am done for the year and I have all the time I want to work on it.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #140 on:** May 27, 2008, 11:37:34 pm »

o.o Well...um I got a skirt for my haruhi costume and um...I'll have to make the collar and sleeves and I'm set...
I'll post my list soon on what I have and need....Goodnight all

myalchod · « **Reply #141 on:** May 28, 2008, 03:06:12 pm »

Now that Fanime's over, I can start cracking on the next round of cosplays, which is AX going into Kumoricon. I got a prioritisation list laid out this morning (we'll see how well I stick to it). Which means that next up:

1) Nue (Air Gear). I swore to have this done for AX, after all, especially since I failed for Fanime. Working on the regalia intermittently, trying to figure out if what I've planned will cooperate, but at least I've got all the actual costume materials.
a) Mock up pattern for coat. Vow to use an actual pattern next time. Realise this is impossible. Learn. Draft better.
b) Figure out how the zipper tape I bought works. See if it's possible to put a double-sided zipper on it, or if I'll have to fake it.
c) Sew coat. Curse at PVC the entire time. Freak out that something will go horribly, horribly wrong.
d) Style wig.
e) Make Black Crow emblem.
f) Make regalia, time permitting.

2) Ryuushi Risai (Juuni Kokki). Got the wig and two costume pieces in progress, but it's a ridiculously multipart outfit.
a) Finish sewing white undershirt. It's about halfway done, though I may tear out one sleeve to fix it, since I'm not 100% happy with how it sits. Yes, neurotic. Needs collar and ties, primarily, and a bit of hemming.
b) Cut pieces for teal vest/shirt/thingy. Dye test with fabric + thread. Depending on how this works out, sew and dye or dye and sew.
c) Make pants for under skirt-thingy.
d) Make coat. If twill doesn't work, buy new fabric. Possibly dye the dupioni for the cuffs and collar to a deeper shade, since I'm not sure I like it as is. Find good buttons.
e) Style wig. This mostly involves straightening the bulk of it.
f) Make obi. Curse extensively at the lack of good reference pictures and the horror of quasi-Hanfu.
g) Make ties for lower legs, or whatever you want to call them.
h) Buy a new pair of kung fu slippers. Mmm, comfy shoes.
i) Make belt to go over obi. Probably wind up using Sculpy.
j) Hem skirt-thingy once it can be tried on with all the other costume elements, to get the proper length.
k) If feeling particularly masochistic, try to make sword.

As for Komui, I'm not even thinking about him just yet, though I do have the coat fabric and pattern, and I ordered the wig today.

If I start soon, it might all get done. Unless, y'know, work tries to kill me some more. D: D: D:

nikkiolie · « **Reply #142 on:** May 28, 2008, 03:49:20 pm »

Woot I got the majority of the ponytails done. I just need to add the hair extensions at the bottom but I can't until I dye the wig and see what kind of blond comes out. x.x

Sugarlat · « **Reply #143 on:** May 28, 2008, 11:53:30 pm »

Rin Kagamine - Vocaloid [Computer Program]
Konata Izumi - Lucky Star [Anime/Manga]
Haruhi/Yuki - The Melanchony of Haruhi Suzumiya [Anime/Manga]

Here's an update so far on my costumes:
Rin:
- Headphones made [White Spray painted broken headphones]
- Shorts found
Needed:
- White Shirt w/ Yellow ribbons
- Black fabric for Sailor collar, sleeves, and leggings.
- White plain sneakers with yellow soles
- Short blond wig
Konata Izumi [Dressed up as Haruhi]:
- Skirt Finished
Needed:
- Everything else
- Long Blue wig
Yuki Nagato:
- Skirt finished
- Jacket attained
Needed:
- Shirt + Shoes
- Greyish/Purple short wig
Haruhi Suzumiya:
- Skirt Finished
Needed:
- Brown temp. hair dye
- Entire cosplay + shoes
- Yellow Headband

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #144 on:** May 29, 2008, 11:03:00 pm »

a to-do list to get me motivated:

Leeloo:
HAVE: multipass, gold leggings.
NEED: White sweater tee, orange pleather (online), black boots, black belt, orange wig (online).

Stella:
HAVE: Blue makeup, fabric and patterns
NEED: to sew everything together, maybe new fabric, white shoes, wig (online).

>__<

Trumby · « **Reply #145 on:** May 30, 2008, 07:00:15 am »

Need to redo the armor for my Isshin cosplay as three sheets of 2mm foam just did not cut it..need to find the 6mm stuff.. <.<

Arpegius...isn't even started..lawl. I need to get on that. Gotta figure out what I'm going to make his guitar out of.

SageBell · « **Reply #146 on:** May 31, 2008, 04:45:34 pm »

almost finished with the clothing part of my fire emblem wooo

goatchild · « **Reply #147 on:** May 31, 2008, 06:34:47 pm »

I have enough money to get one set of contacts and the last wig I need, but on top of all the other things I still need to buy, I totally forgot about paying for the hotel! >.o So I desperately need a job this summer to get everything done! XD That is number one on my To-Do list...

myalchod · « **Reply #148 on:** June 01, 2008, 09:39:50 am »

Komui wig on order.
Komui fabric purchased. Might need to buy some black bias tape, though -- not sure yet. I kind of want to do my own just so I finally have an excuse to buy a bias tape maker.
Need to start digging up references, though, because I don't have any for his second uniform.

Ordered some of the dupioni for my Risai cosplay. Hopefully the colours will be better this time (the cuff fabric was too pale and too orange last time), though I could just overdye the fabric if they're not.

I was going to mock up my Nue coat pattern this weekend, but I caught the post-Fanime plague, so maybe I'll just try to work on the emblem instead, since I can do that holed up in my room without moving too much. *hacks up lungs some more* Or maybe I'll wash out the wig so I can restart the styling.

Debating picking up stuff to learn resin-casting. Oh, brain, why do you not focus well?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #149 on:** June 01, 2008, 11:44:07 am »

Woot! I am finished with 75% of my Albel costume. I am waiting for the shoes to dry so I can put the armor on them. I also need to make the shoulder armor and a wrist guard. I am going to get the wig next week and I can work on that. I tried it on last night and it looks very very good.

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