Author Topic: the unofficial 2009 cosplay progress thread :3 (Read 315857 times)

Huntress · « **Reply #750 on:** June 30, 2009, 09:28:47 pm »

Well been working on my Justin Law. I plan on doing both the regular and spoiler versions, switching off and on throughout the day.

Still getting the hang of prop making ^_^

here's the cross and earphones I'm working on, still need to smooth them out some more and touch up the details

http://www.cosplay.com/photo/2112358/

Here are the, SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!

Kishin earphones
http://www.cosplay.com/photo/2112361/
(Hope I got the colors right)

And here is the wig I plan on using

http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1575055/

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #751 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:08:48 pm »

Those props look promising, Huntress. Great work so far. ^_^

So today I got some significant work done on Barret. Did some painting of the gun-arm, added some final touches. If all goes well I should be done with it by tomorrow.

I also was actually up all night, til 4:00am working on this cosplay. I was cutting out the material for the pockets on the front of Barret's jacket, which I had not considered doing the past two years. This year, I decided I wanted to step the cosplay up a few notches, so I am adding these small details. It is going well so far, got the material cut, painted some bits and pieces here and there, glued some things to other things (this is all very vague because I haven't taken any pics yet, lol. I promise, tomorrow I will!).

Progress is being made! But why......soon I will have to play the hurry up and wait game, lol.

Sutie · « **Reply #752 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:23:19 pm »

hey, better that than trying to get it done a day before the con...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #753 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:29:12 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on June 30, 2009, 10:08:48 pm

Those props look promising, Huntress. Great work so far. ^_^
I also was actually up all night, til 4:00am working on this cosplay. I was cutting out the material for the pockets on the front of Barret's jacket, which I had not considered doing the past two years. This year, I decided I wanted to step the cosplay up a few notches, so I am adding these small details. It is going well so far, got the material cut, painted some bits and pieces here and there, glued some things to other things (this is all very vague because I haven't taken any pics yet, lol. I promise, tomorrow I will!).

I see, don't want me to show you up huh?

I can't wait to see it

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #754 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:39:46 pm »

Actually, yes. That is what kept me up last night. Every time I would close my eyes and try to sleep, I would just have nightmares and visions of you stealing all my glory. I can't let that happen! haha, just kidding of course. We're a team, not competitors. ^_^

nikkiolie · « **Reply #755 on:** June 30, 2009, 10:51:41 pm »

I know

I love our team.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #756 on:** July 01, 2009, 11:44:00 am »

So, here's where I am at the moment on Barret:

Pockets on the front of Barret's vest (need to sew and attach a few parts.)

The gun (which is being painted as I type, or rather drying from paint)

After this, I just need to glue a few rivets to the gun, aaaaand seal it all up, and the gun will be done. w0000

nyahaha · « **Reply #757 on:** July 01, 2009, 11:47:37 am »

I'm going to Joanns to look at patterns and such. Simplicity goes on sale tomorrow, so I'm gonna look at them today so I know which ones I want. Other than that, I basically have no progress completed.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #758 on:** July 01, 2009, 12:30:25 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on July 01, 2009, 11:44:00 am

So, here's where I am at the moment on Barret:

Pockets on the front of Barret's vest (need to sew and attach a few parts.)

The gun (which is being painted as I type, or rather drying from paint)

After this, I just need to glue a few rivets to the gun, aaaaand seal it all up, and the gun will be done. w0000

I can't wait to see it finished :3

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #759 on:** July 01, 2009, 12:35:13 pm »

Theeeeenks

It's my first time really dealing with multiple aspects of fabric work, so we'll see how it ends up. I've got everything mapped out in my head, but how I get that out and make it work....we'll see, haha

And I look forward to seeing all your stuff in person....heck, I just look forward to seeing you. Miss ya, Nikki!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #760 on:** July 01, 2009, 12:36:33 pm »

I know I miss you too. Well you are planing on going to the con three weeks early so I'll see you there....and maybe if our little secret plan works out I'll get to see a lot more of you XD. Speaking of which....I should send a message to Nikki XDDD

nikkiolie · « **Reply #761 on:** July 01, 2009, 05:23:07 pm »

Got another prop done for Larxene. I made one of the cards

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #762 on:** July 01, 2009, 09:30:50 pm »

Looks nice, looks pro. ^_^ So inform me, what does your character do with these cards?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #763 on:** July 01, 2009, 10:03:27 pm »

Well the cards are used to gain memories for Sora and to get further in the castle. The organization gives them to him by either beating them or sometimes they just give them to you.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #764 on:** July 01, 2009, 10:04:04 pm »

Ah, well looks cool. ^_^

nikkiolie · « **Reply #765 on:** July 02, 2009, 12:46:18 pm »

Alright I got the dye for my wig. I plan on doing that latter tonight. I am actually about to go out and wont be back till latter. I hope it turns out well. I don't want it to be too purple =/

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #766 on:** July 02, 2009, 04:17:39 pm »

Good luck! Just do a little at a time, as I guess a little dye goes a long way.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #767 on:** July 02, 2009, 10:44:24 pm »

Yeah....it looks alright just a little darker than I wanted. I am thinking about rinsing it out one more time. The picture I took make it look just fine though. Actually it looks pretty good.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #768 on:** July 02, 2009, 11:09:30 pm »

Glad it's going alright for you. Can't wait to see the final product, all put together. ^_^ Just hope I don't get flare'd!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #769 on:** July 02, 2009, 11:15:23 pm »

I can't wait to show it off either....but you might get flare'd

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #770 on:** July 02, 2009, 11:18:15 pm »

And you might just get an Ungarmax or two in return. ^_0

Mei Long · « **Reply #771 on:** July 03, 2009, 02:58:11 am »

nikkiolie - That card is so cute and, as EveofAbyss said, looks pro! I wonder what memory it contains! >D

EveofAbyss - Just gotta say, your guns always look great, can't wait to see the finished product.

I'm very excited - after months of absolutely NO cosplay progress due to mooooney I finally have taken another step. *dance* I ordered the wig for my bulbasaur gijinka cosplay, a scruffy in moss green. I can't wait to take pictures of it. =D Best part?

COSWORX SALE!!!

They're having a Fourth of July sale! 10% off on all orders (code: JULY10), 15% off orders over $100 (code: JULY15), and 20% off orders over $250 (code: JULY20).

So, the $3.50 off was nice, almost took care of the entire shipping cost. =)

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #772 on:** July 03, 2009, 03:02:14 am »

Thanks, Mei! I'll get pictures up tomorrow (today, actually). And that's awesome that you made some progress. Sales are always awesome, heh.

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #773 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:23:14 am »

I saw that cosworx sale. Too bad I don't the extra money to buy my boyfriend and I's wigs at the moment.
I'm going to go buy Victreebels fabric in an hour or so. I hope they still have the gorgeous stuff I saw last time I went.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #774 on:** July 03, 2009, 09:59:08 am »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on July 03, 2009, 03:02:14 am

Thanks, Mei! I'll get pictures up tomorrow (today, actually). And that's awesome that you made some progress. Sales are always awesome, heh.

Yeah I'll try to get some pictures up today as well.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #775 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:07:44 am »

That's great that Cosworx is having a sale, but honestly...I'm so so happy I don't have to wear a wig this year. I think I had enough time in a wig last year to last me a lifetime, lol.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #776 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:31:19 am »

I like wigs a lot. I love all my wigs, the one I was having issue with is now gone so I love them all ^_^

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #777 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:49:49 am »

yay i fixed princess serinitys dress! now just to add stuff to rikku!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #778 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:54:54 am »

Quote from: chelseahavoc on July 03, 2009, 10:49:49 am

yay i fixed princess serinitys dress! now just to add stuff to rikku!

Wow, speaking of Queen Serenity (right?)...I just watched the episode where it's revealed that Serena is the Moon Princess...like three minutes ago!

Quote from: nikkiolie on July 03, 2009, 10:31:19 am

I like wigs a lot. I love all my wigs, the one I was having issue with is now gone so I love them all ^_^

Well that's good. I think wigs aren't for everybody...or not me anyway...but I am glad you can enjoy them. You deserve to with how much time and effort you put into them. But which wig was your problem wig? The blue one for your Youji?

soundninja12 · « **Reply #779 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:02:06 am »

I found brown hair dye. I can't afford a Sora wig, so I'm dying and spiking it. I hope it looks better than the pink, 'cause I'm stuck with it for the first day of high school.
PLEASE LOOK GOOD!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #780 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:26:32 am »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on July 03, 2009, 10:54:54 am

Quote from: chelseahavoc on July 03, 2009, 10:49:49 am
yay i fixed princess serinitys dress! now just to add stuff to rikku!

Wow, speaking of Queen Serenity (right?)...I just watched the episode where it's revealed that Serena is the Moon Princess...like three minutes ago!

Quote from: nikkiolie on July 03, 2009, 10:31:19 am
I like wigs a lot. I love all my wigs, the one I was having issue with is now gone so I love them all ^_^

Well that's good. I think wigs aren't for everybody...or not me anyway...but I am glad you can enjoy them. You deserve to with how much time and effort you put into them. But which wig was your problem wig? The blue one for your Youji?

Yeah that is the one. I liked it at the end. I'm making a few more cards for friends right now.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #781 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:44:44 am »

OMG.....I got my sword and it is absolutely beautiful. I LOVE IT!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #782 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:52:04 am »

Yay! Can't wait to see it with your costume! I'm sure it'll be sweet.

Oh, and here are some pics of the gun-arm as it stands now. For now anyway, it is complete. I can't think of anything else I will do to this particular gun-arm, though I am still planning on getting the Rocket Punch at some point.

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #783 on:** July 03, 2009, 12:03:39 pm »

Excellent job Eve! I love all the details on your gun, especially what ever you used to resemble screws.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #784 on:** July 03, 2009, 12:09:44 pm »

Thanks, Boogie! Yeah, when I was first making this in '07 I went to JoAnne's looking for anything that would resemble screwheads/rivets, and I found those buttons. I pretty much fell in love with 'em. I was telling Kahlan the other day, if I ever made a wardrobe inspired by Barret's gun, I'm using those buttons, haha.

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #785 on:** July 03, 2009, 02:47:39 pm »

Got all the stuff for Victreebel, and they had the fabric that I wanted still~

Not included in this picture is a yard and a half of heavy interfacing, zipper, and stitch witchery for the bottoms of the leaves. NOW LETS DO THIS. (10 1/2 days until I want this finished.)

Mei Long · « **Reply #786 on:** July 03, 2009, 05:25:54 pm »

Wow, that looks amazing Eve!!! And those buttons are awesome! *never would have guessed they were buttons*

Oooh, those are nice colors, Boogie. I look forward to seeing it finished. =) Actually, just noticed, are there two different fabrics for the tan/yellow color? One looks a little sleeker than the other - am I seeing that right? Heh, curious. ^^

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #787 on:** July 03, 2009, 05:33:47 pm »

Yeah, one WAS for the lining.

So, my pretty fabric I was so excited to use would apparently be terrible to use. I didn't bother seeing if it was a fabric choice for the pattern because I loved the color so much.
But luckily I can return both my yellow fabrics and have $30 to put toward whatever I end up getting. For future reference Jo-anns will take fabric returns over one yard.

I'll be working on my leaves this weekend now and going back on Sunday to find some more fabric. I'm going to see if I can get an employees help to find a nice fabric for the costume and see if I can get a black lining so if I decide to do that ever so "modest" pose in my siggy, it will be accurate on the inside too.

Mei Long · « **Reply #788 on:** July 03, 2009, 07:15:28 pm »

Aw, that sucks, I'm sorry. Though, it is good to know Joanns takes returns on fabric. I have learned something useful today!

And good luck with the pose, it looks like it'd be a challenge to pull off w/out going over some line. ._.;

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #789 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:15:11 pm »

Quote from: Mei Long on July 03, 2009, 05:25:54 pm

Wow, that looks amazing Eve!!! And those buttons are awesome! *never would have guessed they were buttons*

Thanks, Mei. ^_^ I'm glad it looks good, I'm excited to whip it out this year.

Quote from: ~boogiepop~ on July 03, 2009, 05:33:47 pm

Yeah, one WAS for the lining.

So, my pretty fabric I was so excited to use would apparently be terrible to use. I didn't bother seeing if it was a fabric choice for the pattern because I loved the color so much.
But luckily I can return both my yellow fabrics and have $30 to put toward whatever I end up getting. For future reference Jo-anns will take fabric returns over one yard.

I'll be working on my leaves this weekend now and going back on Sunday to find some more fabric. I'm going to see if I can get an employees help to find a nice fabric for the costume and see if I can get a black lining so if I decide to do that ever so "modest" pose in my siggy, it will be accurate on the inside too.

And good luck, Boogie; that sucks that the fabric isn't working right. That's just good that you can return it. Hopefully it will all get worked out. At least you still have time to get it done (even with your desired deadline of a few days). I look forward to seeing your Gijinka cosplay, it's a mighty cute pose, heh

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #790 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:24:03 pm »

meh. i fixed my rikku ffx-2 wig as best i could with out having to re-do the braids. i think for next kumori (or sakura which evers possible) i'll get a whole new wig and style it myself... and it wont be from china! *shakes fist*. i'll try to post a pic sometime after the weekend.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #791 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:28:08 pm »

That's still good that you have the wig done for your Rikku, but sorry it isn't up to your standards. There is always next year/con. I still look forward to seeing it, and I'm sure with the costume it will help to make it all feel complete and perfect. ^_^

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #792 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:48:14 pm »

It's not near finished yet but I got a little excited.

Working on my head leaf! It's a little annoying because I've got a wire running from the tip of the leaf, out the back end, and down to my knees for my super awesome vine. I had to leave the back open so I could glue in the wires but I like it a lot! I've still got to finish the back seam up (have to use fabritac to close it) and add the bias tape around the wire and I'll be done for the night. I'll be adding the little yellow thing that Victreebel actually had at the bottom of the vine rather then leaving it plain like the gijinka. The only thing that's really bothering me is it doesn't really look like a leaf unless you've seen the picture of her. I'm thinking of painting on some veins so it doesn't look so dumb.

Blurry as hell picture.

Blah, blah, blah.
Tl;dr How does it look and should I paint stuff on it too make it look more leaf-like?

EDIT: My fabritac EXPLODED. It wasn't very pretty, got all over my vine. Luckily fixing it is an easy task, just buy more bias tape and glue it over so it looks better. So that's all for tonight! I'm glad I already got so much done! On Sunday/Monday I'll be finishing it up and starting on my ass leaves.

bucket_stalker · « **Reply #793 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:22:51 pm »

the leaf looks cool

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #794 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:43:29 pm »

It is a great start, Nikki. It probably wouldn't hurt to add a bit of shading to the leaf, just to create that illusion of indentation down the middle like in the drawing. Other than that, it looks good. You're doing great.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #795 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:01:51 pm »

I just realized that all my costumes are done now XD.

I am working on remaking one of the kunai so I may remake a bunch of them. Apparently an exact-o knife works better at getting the right shape than a kitchen knife XD

Mei Long · « **Reply #796 on:** July 03, 2009, 11:43:54 pm »

Awwwww, the leaf is so cute! And I agree with Eve, Boogie, some shading would be cool. =)

If you're all done with yours wanna come help with mine, nikkiolie?

Hehe, just kidding~ But man, I love exact-o knives, they've saved me a number of occassions.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #797 on:** July 04, 2009, 08:02:52 am »

I've never had to use exact-o knives, but they do seem really handy. I'm sure one would have been useful if I had used it when cutting through some of that thick plastic sheeting.

And good job, Nikki(olie)! Now you have to update your signature!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #798 on:** July 04, 2009, 10:12:36 am »

Yeah I do

The knife was really handy when cutting out the blade, it looks so much better now. Once I get more money I will buy some more foam to remake the others. Now I am off to update my signature.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #799 on:** July 04, 2009, 10:15:08 am »

If you need some craft foam I've got sheets of it leftover. Different thicknesses, if you need any just let me know.

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