Author Topic: COSPLAY PROGRESS thread 2008 (Read 157658 times)

Sugarlat · « **Reply #200 on:** June 27, 2008, 12:55:11 am »

T_T
I've never worked with um....wonderflex T_T
I'm scared....I think i should have someone do it for me??
Anyone? T_T

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #201 on:** June 27, 2008, 11:23:04 am »

Work with a small piece to figure out just what it does. Remember: it makes curves along the bias (which means that if can make a curved object if turned to it's diagonal to the thing you're using as a mold) and if you want to make a seam all you have to do is heat both pieces and smush them together until they're cold. If you want thickness, layering two pieces makes the material pretty stiff when it's cold, and three makes it immovable.

Sorry, I probably wouldn't be able to make it for you. I've got to finish all sorts of crazy props.

Invader spleen · « **Reply #202 on:** June 27, 2008, 12:50:25 pm »

I have an outline for my Keyblade, the handle is just beginning and were thinking about what to do from there on out. Also I can order my Kairi shoes any day now..... but I'm probably gonna wait a month or so.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #203 on:** June 27, 2008, 01:27:46 pm »

I am finishing up the collar and the wrist guard right now (I'm waiting for the paint to dry at the moment) I need to add more details for the sword and get the color contacts and I will be done. I am not going to order the contacts till the end of July or beginning of August.

ichigo_m. · « **Reply #204 on:** June 27, 2008, 08:51:27 pm »

wow all i've done so far is make quick costume for a barbie to test out patterns (patterns what patterns it's all freestyle baby!)

Sugarlat · « **Reply #205 on:** June 27, 2008, 10:33:49 pm »

I finished my Rin Kagamine collar, I'd put up a picture but I'm to lazy... I need to find a short sleeve shirt and chop it up now

Kotoumi · « **Reply #206 on:** June 28, 2008, 12:46:05 pm »

I literally just bought my wig for Mana. x3 Aaand I'm working on buying the fosshape and new eyes for my doll's cosplay. Still need to trim her wig, it's a bit long...
I think that the last thing I do is make a blouse to go with my lolita skirt. With just a couple alterations, I have some shirts that could pass as cutsews...so for now, I'll be a casual loli.

Anyway. Misa hasn't been worked on, but I just need to do a couple more things like install zippers and I'm done.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #207 on:** June 28, 2008, 02:16:29 pm »

It's so hot out, the spackle for Demyx was drying on my hands. Gawd, that is something I don't need to deal with right now. At least the petticoat for my TB nun is done... Even if it looks like a really poofy Crisis Core Aerith.

Soon as Demyx is done drying, I'll sand him again (hopefully this is the last time) and then I'll be able to paint him! Hallelujah!

Sugarlat · « **Reply #208 on:** June 29, 2008, 08:46:14 am »

T_T Ergh, I don't think i'll be able to get that misa claws done in time ...
I'm uber depressed now...I got the shirt, collar, and sleeve done. And I have shorts all that's left is using some kinda glowie stick or battery to make the costume light up on the sleeves, and make the leggings and buy white boots and yellow ducty tape XD All for my Rin cosplay! YOSH! Time to finish!
Freak...I still have to buy wigs...

NightLotus · « **Reply #209 on:** June 29, 2008, 01:22:14 pm »

I've pretty much fineshed both costumes.... I need a bigger belt for my twin... and i have to convince her to buy a silver wig (piss me off....)
I had to alter both hats becuase the measurements that the wig shop gave me were wrong... and I've been waiting for 2 weeks for my swords! (meh!)
but both have turned out great! if she gets the wig even I won't know which twin is which (yay!)
(bwee!!!!) (bwee!!!!)

Raknorak · « **Reply #210 on:** June 29, 2008, 03:45:06 pm »

Okay, so I'm still trying to get the right fabric for this Mikura Kazuma Cosplay I'm doing (Air Gear.) This is the closest that I've been able to find ANYWHERE to these jackets. Anyone got a site that could do me better?

Also, who would I talk to about the ruling on Rollerblades in the hotel?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #211 on:** June 29, 2008, 04:02:37 pm »

There are no rollerblades in the hotel. This topic has come up before. Some have suggested making fake wheels and attaching them to shoes to look like rollerblades.

As for the material I think that looks great. If you don't want to spend too much money the pleather is the best way to go.

Raknorak · « **Reply #212 on:** June 29, 2008, 04:07:07 pm »

No blades? That just sent a wave of depression and relief down my spine at the exact same moment. Not sure if it was enjoyable or not. : \ But that's less work for me.

So that fabric honestly looks like it would look good? I can do the crafting since I"m good with my hands and sewing, but my judgment when it comes to fashion isn't on the great side.

I need more friends who cosplay to help me >.>

myalchod · « **Reply #213 on:** June 29, 2008, 05:55:13 pm »

AUGH.

I've spent the last six hours, off and on, working on the collar for my damned coat for Risai. First I had to draft the pattern for the border, then I had to piece the bits of pattern together to make one solid piece, and then, after cutting it out, I checked and rechecked to make sure I was right. And then I sewed it together.

And then I went to go pin it on the jacket and realised I'd sewn the pieces together backwards. T_T So my seam ripper and I spent the last half-hour getting better acquainted.

(To be fair, I did take breaks for lunch and to finish up the sash, but still, this is quite vexing. *fistshakes*)

PS, Raknorak, I've seen people use PVC for Air Gear jackets, though I don't think (Nue aside) it's quite the right material -- a little too shiny. You could try the Air Gear thread over on cosplay.com -- there's plenty of people there who've made the jackets.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #214 on:** June 29, 2008, 07:08:46 pm »

Quote from: Raknorak on June 29, 2008, 04:07:07 pm

No blades? That just sent a wave of depression and relief down my spine at the exact same moment. Not sure if it was enjoyable or not. : \ But that's less work for me.

So that fabric honestly looks like it would look good? I can do the crafting since I"m good with my hands and sewing, but my judgment when it comes to fashion isn't on the great side.

I need more friends who cosplay to help me >.>

the reference picture seems to be quite shinny and the material will give you that same look. Aside from that I am sure that the jacket in the anime is leather, so pleather will work perfectly.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #215 on:** June 30, 2008, 11:25:15 am »

I need to make the leg warmer for my Rin cosplay.
It MIGHT be hard but I'm not sure.
I think what I'll do for the shoes is just buy like white boots/sneakers somewhere and put yellow duct tape on the bottom.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #216 on:** June 30, 2008, 11:26:33 am »

Oh I need help on something else I forgot!
Okay guys so this might be a chore. I want the little arm sleeves to light up
Like you see in one of the e-bay auction items, I wanna try that, but I think that I'll have to be messing with a buncha wires
I need help on that, any suggestions?

EmAino · « **Reply #217 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:38:49 pm »

So, I is thinking that, instead of DoBS Sokka (Avatar), I'm probably just going to do Fire Nation Sokka instead. Easier on me.

Getting my stimulus check this week, so whatever isn't going towards the hotel room is going towards cosplay. LOL.

Kotoumi · « **Reply #218 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:54:08 pm »

Okay, so I bought my fosshape on Saturday and ended up being about $7 short for the doll eyes.
So those are next, might as well do it now..

Tomorrow or Wednesday should be another trip to the fabric store because I completely forgot about my doll's costume last time I was there. ;-; So I have no fabric for her.
My friend will go with me and help draft the pattern.
Tomorrow should also bring more work on Misa; hemming, zippers, and the like~

...I'm off to make a list of what I need at the fabric store...

darkerspalace · « **Reply #219 on:** July 01, 2008, 11:57:06 am »

This is the progress on 3 cosplays I own. I'm wearing Lacus and Haruko to the con. I need to replace the Haruko Jacket though. It was made at a time where my chest was very flat. And if anyone has tips on a prop guitar. That'd be great. ^_^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NJ4zhOxUFY

Sugarlat · « **Reply #220 on:** July 01, 2008, 02:35:43 pm »

Quote from: darkerspalace on July 01, 2008, 11:57:06 am

This is the progress on 3 cosplays I own. I'm wearing Lacus and Haruko to the con. I need to replace the Haruko Jacket though. It was made at a time where my chest was very flat. And if anyone has tips on a prop guitar. That'd be great. ^_^

I suggest make it out of foam for the guitar and spray paint it add some wires and a guitar strap and I think You're good to go!

SirenMarina · « **Reply #221 on:** July 01, 2008, 03:22:35 pm »

Cosplay Log:
Ahiru: Shoes needed wig needed Outfit in mail...AND I HAS THE SOX

Misty: I have everything even the saspender I just need to cut and Dyed my Hair
....Oc:...My friend Has it lol

SirenMarina · « **Reply #222 on:** July 01, 2008, 03:25:45 pm »

Quote from: Raknorak on June 29, 2008, 04:07:07 pm

No blades? That just sent a wave of depression and relief down my spine at the exact same moment. Not sure if it was enjoyable or not. : \ But that's less work for me.

So that fabric honestly looks like it would look good? I can do the crafting since I"m good with my hands and sewing, but my judgment when it comes to fashion isn't on the great side.

I need more friends who cosplay to help me >.>

Last year my friend was Lil Slugger frome Paranoia Agent And he just took the wheel from his blades and cut sum areas on the blades so he could move easily and not hurt himself

Catmegan · « **Reply #223 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:46:38 pm »

I'm SO close to having my vaporeon done. I still need to order the wig but I think I'm going to have this finished with time to spare. Heck I might get started on my Meroko cosplay.

Serika · « **Reply #224 on:** July 02, 2008, 09:21:33 pm »

I guess I am posting O:

HEY VOTE IN THE LINK IN MY SIGNATURE, KTHX I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVERS desu

Desiree DeLite: ZERO PERCENTS 8D! working hard!

Dahlia Hawthorne: Finished the zipper and I am taking a break... First zipper ever, and that was pretty much hell on a stick.

GOAL BY NEXT POST:
-Sewn all the major pieces of Dahlia's dress
-Bought shoes
-Bidded on parasol

>O I bet I can finish the main parts of the dress tomorrow! I bet I caaaan.

Mitsukai Mizu Amaya · « **Reply #225 on:** July 02, 2008, 09:39:07 pm »

Character: Queen Garnet Til Alexandros XVII

Version: Endgame, dress

Percentage: 0%

Goal by next post: 10%

I don't have anything for it yet. My mother and I are going out tomorrow for fabric, foam, paint, and sculpey. I like to procrastinate. =^-^=;;

khaosvanity · « **Reply #226 on:** July 07, 2008, 06:56:21 pm »

Ack! I need to start working! ^^;;

Sugarlat · « **Reply #227 on:** July 07, 2008, 07:34:14 pm »

You better get started!
I'm going to Wig land this Saturday DEFINITELY and I'm going to make my super secret awesome cosplay tommorrow at work plus I'm going to buy stuff to make a keyblade!
THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!

Bundyangel · « **Reply #228 on:** July 07, 2008, 07:39:52 pm »

I sewed on the straps to halloweentown!namine as wello as i embroidered the nobody symbol at the end of the straps in sequins. as well as i made the choker with ring center and edged teh top and bottom in sequins.

As soon as i get lace and a long section of ribbon, i can start on the corset.

as for punk!temari, i have teh skirt, shoes, and glove. i need to get to work on the shirt, anklette, and bracelettes.

myalchod · « **Reply #229 on:** July 07, 2008, 10:52:03 pm »

Ghetto-finished Juuni Kokki cosplay is a go! I wore it at AX, and while there's a lot I want to fix, it's passable. Needs a longer and darker wig, non-fail obi, and redone skirt-thing at a minimum, plus ideally bootcovers and better pants. Here's to hoping I don't melt in it as much at KCon!

Cosplay work's on hold, though. Can't get to my desk, housemates exploded. T_T

Sugarlat · « **Reply #230 on:** July 08, 2008, 03:28:17 am »

Key:
+ Done by tomorrow
~ Done by Sunday [Hopefully]

What I still have to do:
I still don't know If I'm doing a Punk Kurenai or Punk Hinata to none of that's done.

?
Legwarmers plus wig needs be done for Rin Kagamine ~
Patch is order and waiting for the deliver + wig needs to be bought for Hunny. ~
If I'm going as any other TMoHS Chara's I just have to get a wig. ~

~For super secret cosplay:
Make inner dress +
Outerdress +
Buy and stye a wig ~
Make uber prop/weapon +
Make or Modify Jacket ~
Get converses at Fred Meyers XD ~

NightLotus · « **Reply #231 on:** July 08, 2008, 07:34:50 pm »

well i'm DONE with Link and Dark Link
For all I have to finish/get--->
-Sword
-Wig
-Wig cap
-Sword Straps
-Ear Adhisive

I'm so bored and have my sewing machine to myself... I think I might start on the Mokona outfits that I was going to make NEXT YEAR if i thought my first con was fun...
hmmmmm.... so many choices

Kotoumi · « **Reply #232 on:** July 08, 2008, 08:19:08 pm »

Went shopping today and got just about everything else I needed.

Doll's eyes for Dark Magician Girl came in today. They're so pretty <3

Now, all I need is my wig in my possession and I will have all my supplies for Mana collected.

I really should start sewing again. Hopefully I can draft the base dress pattern for Mana tomorrow and finish Misa.

Wait...still need a heat gun. Need to drag mom out to craft stores...or something.

Serika · « **Reply #233 on:** July 09, 2008, 12:43:53 am »

edit: resolved.

EmAino · « **Reply #234 on:** July 09, 2008, 09:34:00 pm »

Okay, so the plan is that, by the end of this week, I will have my list of possibles cosplays narrowed down to the ones I'm actually going to do, and start making/doing touchups on those.

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #235 on:** July 09, 2008, 09:49:29 pm »

All the grommet work is done on my TB nun, and now I have to glue on the armor and do that other cuff (and technically, I need to grommet that sleeve shut)... And then I need to sit down at a nicely-lit table with a sammich and a drink and make thirty terra cotta Sculpey arrows, to be spraypainted en-masse, weathered, and then attached to their requisite locations. I still have to make the back plate and the points for the tentacles that come off of that, and the random tentacle that goes from the waist cross to the middle part of the back plate. Then I have to make shoe armor and style that wig.

One of Yuffie's gloves is done, but now I need to do the other one. The shorts need to have the legs shortened slightly, the metal garter needs to be spackled, painted and weathered, all the leatherworking needs to get done (I'm so glad I have a leather needle for my sewing machine now!) and I need to get me some shoes. I'm considering getting some orange Converse X-hi tops, but that idea is out the window since they won't let you put 'Ninja' on the back as your ID. Onwards to eBay for my Yuffie shoes, TB nun shoes and Organization boots!

Sugarlat · « **Reply #236 on:** July 09, 2008, 09:53:48 pm »

Super secret cosplay is almost finished!
It took me longer to make the dresses then I thought.
Outer dress and inner dress is done
I'm finishing up my uber awesome prop at the moment.
And Dana [The only one who knows what it is] is making the jacket for me!
Need to go buy wigs for everyone
and tomorrow I'm going to go buy Usa-chan for hunny!

Teasel · « **Reply #237 on:** July 09, 2008, 10:51:22 pm »

Well I already know that I'm gonna be cosplaying as Wario (from Super Smash Bros. Brawl). However, finding certain items for the costume are proving to be a real pain in the @$$.

SageBell · « **Reply #238 on:** July 10, 2008, 11:34:38 am »

ESTHER BLUE: 96.3%
just need to add cross and other thing

ESTHER WHITE:67.5%
finish trim
add cross and thing and possibly trim

MICAIAH: 78%
redo trim
sew scarf
finish up boots
get wig in mail *waits*

JAM: 0%
needs to start

KairiLee · « **Reply #239 on:** July 10, 2008, 01:07:06 pm »

- - i couldn't resist posting the finished version of my kairi shoes so here they be in all their glory >w< !

lol don't mind what looks like little stumps for legs, resizing and cropping will do that to a photo but you get the point n__n; .

heres a link to a picture of kairi with the in-game shoes and i think mine are as close on as possible .
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg36/Animelover-maniac/kairi.png
there is a difference though between her in-game shoes & the high quality cutscenes shoes but the high quality cutscene shoes are just a very light pink-lilac color and don't have as many details as the in-game ones so i've decided to do these shoes even though i have the high quality cutscenes outfit owo; .
besides, isn't having lavender shoes way cooler than have pink ones xD ? !
you can't get lavender converse anymore x3 !

Sugarlat · « **Reply #240 on:** July 10, 2008, 11:28:29 pm »

Quote from: KairiLee on July 10, 2008, 01:07:06 pm

- - i couldn't resist posting the finished version of my kairi shoes so here they be in all their glory >w< !

lol don't mind what looks like little stumps for legs, resizing and cropping will do that to a photo but you get the point n__n; .

heres a link to a picture of kairi with the in-game shoes and i think mine are as close on as possible .
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg36/Animelover-maniac/kairi.png
there is a difference though between her in-game shoes & the high quality cutscenes shoes but the high quality cutscene shoes are just a very light pink-lilac color and don't have as many details as the in-game ones so i've decided to do these shoes even though i have the high quality cutscenes outfit owo; .
besides, isn't having lavender shoes way cooler than have pink ones xD ? !
you can't get lavender converse anymore x3 !

OMG GIVE ME THOSE SHOES!
XD Seriously, I need to go buy Blue converses!!!
Wig land this saterday
I'm doing commissions now, I'm making an OC Kunoichi dress, Anbu vest, and armor for friends.
I donno how I'm going to do it but I will?

khaosvanity · « **Reply #241 on:** July 11, 2008, 10:28:46 am »

Out to buy fabrics tonight! Yay for payday!!

makichan · « **Reply #242 on:** July 11, 2008, 10:40:17 am »

out to look at a wig shop in Portland with friends. I'm hoping that my wig comes in the mail today >.<;;

Sugarlat · « **Reply #243 on:** July 11, 2008, 11:15:07 am »

Quote from: makichan on July 11, 2008, 10:40:17 am

out to look at a wig shop in Portland with friends. I'm hoping that my wig comes in the mail today >.<;;

I'm going to wig land. I hear they have a large selection of wigs and it's just in portland.
I'm going saterday to get like 5 wigs o.o
I hope i have enough and they have what I want!

makichan · « **Reply #244 on:** July 11, 2008, 01:23:05 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on July 11, 2008, 11:15:07 am

Quote from: makichan on July 11, 2008, 10:40:17 am
out to look at a wig shop in Portland with friends. I'm hoping that my wig comes in the mail today >.<;;
I'm going to wig land. I hear they have a large selection of wigs and it's just in portland.
I'm going saterday to get like 5 wigs o.o
I hope i have enough and they have what I want!

lol I think that that's where we're going too xD

Sugarlat · « **Reply #245 on:** July 11, 2008, 03:05:22 pm »

>> My mom is taking me saterday
Hours are
M-F: 10-6
S: 10-5:30

nikkiolie · « **Reply #246 on:** July 11, 2008, 03:42:16 pm »

*doesn't need a wig anymore* Both my costumes are done. I'm getting the last thing for Temari at the picnic.

NightLotus · « **Reply #247 on:** July 11, 2008, 03:47:47 pm »

paypal is being a creep... I have to wait for a few more days... which means I ONLY have 11 days for the stuff i need to ship before the picnic... boo on paypal

nikkiolie · « **Reply #248 on:** July 11, 2008, 03:50:44 pm »

yeah paypal can get annoying but it isn't that bad. What are you getting from paypal?

myalchod · « **Reply #249 on:** July 11, 2008, 04:10:24 pm »

Going hunting after work today -- not for wigs, but for extensions so I can see what the colours look like in hopes that my new Risai wig will look more appropriate when compared to Kaasan's Youko hair. T_T

I need to get sewing again, very badly. Going to try to do that this weekend, but I'm not sure how successful I will be, when the disaster house is still a disaster. *fistshaking at housemates* I think I'll try to either work on the sleeves for my Miranda dress, since I need to do alterations there, or work on adapting the underbust corset I'm going to be bastardising six ways to sunday for Risai's obi.

Or, if I don't feel like dealing with their mess keeping me from my sewing machine, I'll break out the Fimo and start sculpting belt fittings. I will not work on Trinity Blood cosplay for next year. I won't!

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Author Topic: COSPLAY PROGRESS thread 2008 (Read 157658 times)