Author Topic: the unofficial 2009 cosplay progress thread :3 (Read 316392 times)

soundninja12 · « **Reply #1250 on:** July 23, 2009, 04:52:46 pm »

I WILL DYE MY FRIGGING DRESS TODAY!
I've been blowing it off way too long.
Maybe I'll get a parent to take me to a fabric store and get some Renge colored fabric.
Or should I start with Botan!?
ACK!
Do you think I should start with Renge, or Botan?
*Brain hurts*

Mei Long · « **Reply #1251 on:** July 23, 2009, 06:25:24 pm »

Today I got work done on more stuff for Bulbasaur. I have made the ears and am working on sanding them down (made em out of aluminum foil and sculpy) before I paint them. Also, I dyed a pair of ol' jeans green and they are drying now, seeing how that'll turn out. If I like it then I will probably use them in my cosplay, since I don't have enough money to go out and buy a new pair of pants, and then beyond that I may or may not turn them into shorts. =)

Meanwhile, a cruel irony occured during the dyeing process. Of all the places for my glove to break this is what happened:

It doesn't show up as well in the picture as in person but my thumb is green now. IT'S A LIE!!! I am not very good with plants... Well, not as good as a bulbasaur should be, at any rate. Neville would be so dissapointed in me. *sad*

soundninja - Botan or Renge? Uuuuum... okay, heads is Botan, tails is Renge...Yes, I am flipping a coin. .... Heads, Botan gets my vote. XD I am not very much help, sorry.

veraca · « **Reply #1252 on:** July 23, 2009, 06:35:47 pm »

Dye fingers for the wiiiin xD;

I finished the lolita hat. Didn't have any ribbon, but I had lots of random styled fabric and some fake flowers & cardboard & hot glue xD

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #1253 on:** July 23, 2009, 07:34:19 pm »

So I'm going to Joann's on Saturday, as well as Value Village. I need to get an iron-on transfer for my Engie shirt logos. Does anyone know of a brand that will work really well so that I can get a bright yellow on my light blue shirt?
I'll probably also see if I can get wire for the Beautifly hair things, too, and I'm pretty sure I already have felt.

I missed the Pokemon attack discussion, but I think I'll get some gold glitter for Beautifly's stun spore.

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #1254 on:** July 23, 2009, 07:36:43 pm »

I finished my boots! <3

anyone know what I should do if I want the appearance of no shoes on one of my costumes? I'd wear no shoes (personally I hate them) but I think its like a requirement or something. :/
I dunno.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #1255 on:** July 23, 2009, 07:37:56 pm »

Quote from: DemonSpawn on July 23, 2009, 07:36:43 pm

I finished my boots! <3

anyone know what I should do if I want the appearance of no shoes on one of my costumes? I'd wear no shoes (personally I hate them) but I think its like a requirement or something. :/
I dunno.

What I've seen mentioned around various places is to wear sandals or something, but take them off for pictures.

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #1256 on:** July 23, 2009, 07:40:59 pm »

maybe flipflops with clear bands.

Mei Long · « **Reply #1257 on:** July 23, 2009, 08:00:53 pm »

Quote from: fleur_fraise on July 23, 2009, 07:34:19 pm

I missed the Pokemon attack discussion, but I think I'll get some gold glitter for Beautifly's stun spore.

Just remember - ask before ya throw! This comes from years of experience being bombarded by the color guard thinking it was 'cute' to throw their glitter makeup at people. >>; Plus, some people's cosplays might not call for glitter, haha.

KairiLee · « **Reply #1258 on:** July 23, 2009, 08:32:03 pm »

just spent 3 hours sewing the hood attached to kairi's dress thinger.
it was very tedious dfghj, but its done xD;

i also finished the shirt mamimi wears under her jacket, its a white t-shirt with a red star painted on it & though it sounds very easy--
i spent the longest time adjusting the painters tape i was using to mark out the edges of where i was going to paint the star so it was symetrical >__>;
i had to google "how to draw a perfect star" lol.

i still need to go out & find a jacket i can alter for mamimi.
& i need to get the wood for my keyblades guh.

going to at least start sewing kairi's halter top tomorrow hopefully~.

fleur_fraise · « **Reply #1259 on:** July 23, 2009, 08:33:23 pm »

Quote from: Mei Long on July 23, 2009, 08:00:53 pm

Quote from: fleur_fraise on July 23, 2009, 07:34:19 pm
I missed the Pokemon attack discussion, but I think I'll get some gold glitter for Beautifly's stun spore.

Just remember - ask before ya throw! This comes from years of experience being bombarded by the color guard thinking it was 'cute' to throw their glitter makeup at people. >>; Plus, some people's cosplays might not call for glitter, haha.

Oh yeah, of course! When I first got into cosplay, I heard horror stories of crazy teenagers throwing things around and breaking costumes, as well as glomping and hugging without asking. I hate things like that.

The glitter will probably just be for photos anyway, as a prop. One of my friends loves to do photography, and I love to model for her, so it could create some interesting shots.

lychee-twist · « **Reply #1260 on:** July 23, 2009, 09:07:59 pm »

My friends and I luckily have not been glitter attacked, but had we, it would not have been a fun moment. Maybe skittles would be better? Who doesn't like skittles?

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #1261 on:** July 23, 2009, 09:10:24 pm »

Skittles are harder than glitter. In fact, they burn when they get in your eyes.

You don't want to know how I know that.

KairiLee · « **Reply #1262 on:** July 23, 2009, 09:40:16 pm »

@LtCommanderRichie: i just want to say i love your display picture & your wig for lenalee is gorgeous :'D <3 ~.
i can't wait to see it in person.

@~boogiepop~ : oh & i love the idea of cosplaying as Noodle >w< i love her and to see someone dressed as her would be awesomeee.

pencil · « **Reply #1263 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:14:35 pm »

Boggiepop/nikki- IF YOU DO NOODLES I NEED TO DO A PHOTOSHOOT WITHYOUUUU AUGGGHHHHHH </hugegorillazfag>
Srsly the gorillaz unf unf <3 You would make me a happy photog.

nyahaha · « **Reply #1264 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:15:49 pm »

just cut out the gloves for red xiii, but I think i messed up on the left hand xD. oh well, I have to get more fabric for arm bands anyways.

I think i'm going to joanns on saturday,too. I need a pattern and more fabric.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #1265 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:20:50 pm »

Quote from: pencil on July 23, 2009, 10:14:35 pm

Boggiepop/nikki- IF YOU DO NOODLES I NEED TO DO A PHOTOSHOOT WITHYOUUUU AUGGGHHHHHH </hugegorillazfag>
Srsly the gorillaz unf unf <3 You would make me a happy photog.

If y'all did Gorillaz cosplayz, I want to be Russel!

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #1266 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:50:15 pm »

I got my Mai jacket, and I just need to cut the sleeves off. And then I need to make her shirt and I'll be done!

And I need a fishnet shirt for Roxas...TO HOT TOPIC!!!!!!!

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #1267 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:20:48 pm »

I just did the math, and I think I'm going to have to order another stem of green roses for Maria's bustier. I don't have enough big ones left.

At least I have the ribbon for the bow on her shoulder, instead of what I thought was satin ribbon and turned out to be stiff black seam binding.

veraca · « **Reply #1268 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:45:26 am »

oO Ribbon = seam binding..? Wow That's odd...

I'm going to JoAnn's later today to get yellow fabric paint for my friend's jacket, also gonna start working on it & hopefully finish it this weekend. Woot for her and I being the same measurements, save for chest and height xD;
While I've over there, I'm gonna be hunting with my mom for some jeans that'll work for Soul's casual. Oh and I finished his wig last night and tried it on. You can see my hair at my temples but I think if I mousse them down before I put on the wig they should stay well out of my way =3 *dances* Another wig to poke people with!

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #1269 on:** July 24, 2009, 12:37:16 pm »

Seriously. It was really big and shiny like satin and the spool said 'Ribbon Offray' on it so I figured it was a satin ribbon. Turns out it was acetate-based satin-finish seam binding.

nyahaha · « **Reply #1270 on:** July 24, 2009, 01:04:55 pm »

I just returned some stuff that I never used for my Rhyme cosplay, and got some fleece for my second attemp at gloves for Red XIII. And I found a perfect vest for my secretcosplay...but I forgot to go back to valuevillage after joanns >.> I'm gonna try to get my mom to take me after she's off work. i just hope no one else gets it.

veraca · « **Reply #1271 on:** July 24, 2009, 01:10:02 pm »

Since I can't go shopping until round 3, I decided to take some pics of Allen with the finished Lolita hat. XD Really, the hat & Tim'll be the only color in the entire costume lol

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #1272 on:** July 24, 2009, 03:23:59 pm »

Haha, well Pencil, I will be making Noodle for con if I can't get enough done to work on Cassandra in the next week or two. I love photan's though :> I'll be sure to tell you when I make it.

Cleaned up my work space so I can get started on things.
I MUST FINISH THESE THIS WEEKEND OR CASSANDRA IS A NO...
Victreebel:
Ass Leaves
Add yellow leaf and clip to head leaf
Go over spots once more
White Mage:
Make triangles for socks and attach them
Sand and repaint bracelet

Mei Long · « **Reply #1273 on:** July 24, 2009, 03:36:11 pm »

Veraca - That hat is really cute!

Workin' on sandin' Bulbasaur's ears so that they are all nice and smooth for when I can finally paint them. Dunno what color to get for the paint though since my kryolan hasn't gotten here yet, should be arriving sometime next week - I'm so excited!!!

In the meantime the jeans I dyed with green turned out AWESOME. OMG it makes my green-lovin'-Irish-self verrrrrry happy. I'm very tempted to take a picture and show them off but I feel like I've spammed this thread with too much of myself already, haha! Now, to make them shorts or not to make them shorts, that is the question.

Otherwise, only things left to do:
Buy white fingernail polish for Bulbasaur's claws
Buy clips for ears
Finish hoody (I am so lazy when it comes to sewing...)

Unfortunately, this does not include the most daunting task of my cosplay: Contacts. I'm still fiddling with the idea though I am running out of time. I think I will go through with it though because it would be a shame to be all green and blue with no contrast.

DooFeRthePanda · « **Reply #1274 on:** July 24, 2009, 04:21:07 pm »

i wanna see your pics tho! uploading mine later, the skirt(ryofu), ash's vest, and my earring (ryofu)

Quote from: Mei Long on July 24, 2009, 03:36:11 pm

Veraca - That hat is really cute!

Workin' on sandin' Bulbasaur's ears so that they are all nice and smooth for when I can finally paint them. Dunno what color to get for the paint though since my kryolan hasn't gotten here yet, should be arriving sometime next week - I'm so excited!!!

In the meantime the jeans I dyed with green turned out AWESOME. OMG it makes my green-lovin'-Irish-self verrrrrry happy. I'm very tempted to take a picture and show them off but I feel like I've spammed this thread with too much of myself already, haha! Now, to make them shorts or not to make them shorts, that is the question.

Otherwise, only things left to do:
Buy white fingernail polish for Bulbasaur's claws
Buy clips for ears
Finish hoody (I am so lazy when it comes to sewing...)

Unfortunately, this does not include the most daunting task of my cosplay: Contacts. I'm still fiddling with the idea though I am running out of time. I think I will go through with it though because it would be a shame to be all green and blue with no contrast.

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #1275 on:** July 24, 2009, 04:53:44 pm »

so i was totaly gonna get some photos today... but my ride never showed ;_; *shakes fist* you just have to wait i guess

lychee-twist · « **Reply #1276 on:** July 24, 2009, 06:32:21 pm »

Man, we all have around six weeks to go! I can't believe Kumoricon is sneaking up so quickly. I'm super stoked to see the Pokemon cosplay. Those are always really fun.

I want to post photos, too, but it's troublesome. Haha. Maybe when I have something more substantial? I completely bias-taped one sleeve! I feel so accomplished! Now I need to buy six more packs to do the other one and the rest of the kimono! Hurray?

And... six yards of fabric to still paint. Oy...

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #1277 on:** July 24, 2009, 06:39:53 pm »

I can't wait six weeks D: Its so long!
I guess its just long for me cause I'm at a standstill with my cosplays.
I can't do anything else until next weekend and they're both almost finished.
(erm, almost for the second one means its not that complicated. XDD)

Huntress · « **Reply #1278 on:** July 24, 2009, 06:58:40 pm »

Quote from: ~boogiepop~ on July 23, 2009, 03:44:30 pm

I'm thinking about throwing another cosplay to my list for con day 0.
Noodle, from the band Gorillaz, in the outfit she wears in the ~~Feel Good Inc. and~~ El Manana music videos.
If I don't do it for K-con though, I'll do it sometime this year. All that really needs to be done to make that costume is BUY THINGS.

Decisions, decisions though.

Zomg!!! I would LOVE to see Noodle!!!! Me and my friends gave them a shot last year at one of our AK cons and it was awesome and fun!

veraca · « **Reply #1279 on:** July 24, 2009, 07:54:19 pm »

Thank you ^_^ The hat was fun. Woot for cardboard lol

I'm too lazy to work on the Boxer jacket for D-chan tonight, sides I'd need to confiscate a table from next door anyways to do it. I've got the bias tape & paint for it though since we went shopping.

I also got the masquerade mask & I've started to paint it. I'm gonna use a mix of arcylics, and 3D pens and feathers & some other stuff we have laying about/got today. It'll be interesting to see what I end up with. I'll have to get the wooden dowel for it later.
Speaking of, it's one of the "full face" masks, so it's got a portion that covers UNDER the chin and I'm wondering if I should cut that off or not? It does fit my face, but the chin piece of it just... feels odd ish. So opinions I would like.

=3 I also got a nice pair of jeans for school *coughcasual cosplay mom doesn't know aboutcough*

oslapedo · « **Reply #1280 on:** July 24, 2009, 09:09:23 pm »

Worked on a sign for the SOS dan a bit. It's going to have this (http://myanimelist.net/clubs.php?action=view&t=pic&id=2301&pid=20351) on one side and probably this on the other (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_453U7ve8tXI/R-jfumDParI/AAAAAAAAA4I/OH67V04_q5A/1206065337439.jpg), the chibis might just be stick figures though, haha. The only problem is that I was using an SOS keychain as a reference and not the pictures online so it's a bit messed up

I hope to color it by next week and once I have I'll post pics~

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #1281 on:** July 24, 2009, 11:24:11 pm »

Awww! You guys are so cute Huntress! Time is looking in favor of Cassandra though.
I got my head leaf done (minus painting it if I feel like it) and I've got my leaves patterned, cut out, and slightly put together for tonight. It looks like tomorrow is going to be getting the smaller wires planted and White Mage day.

veraca · « **Reply #1282 on:** July 25, 2009, 12:09:53 am »

*achoo* x_x
Memo to self, don't paint something over next to the towel the cat sleeps on....

Anyhow, I got and finished the masquerade mask if anyone wants to see, I'll post a tiny pic of it up here.
I've got the weekend to work on that devil jacket & the headband... Not even my jacket xD But oh well, I said I'd do it since I have time/space/materials. *stretch*

I give kudos to people working on much more & complex costumes than I am xD I believe you all can finish since it's only a few weeks. Not like it's a weekend or something- that's REAL crunch time.

nekovamp13 · « **Reply #1283 on:** July 25, 2009, 12:25:54 am »

I working on Mai's shirt and am going shopping tomorrow to get the rest of my stuff for Roxas. And I should probably finish hemming Sven's jacket and pants while I'm thinking about it...

And I just finished my mask designs for me and my partner! But it's a secret -w^

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #1284 on:** July 25, 2009, 12:45:47 am »

I get to start practicing on my stilts tomorrow! Or today, technically, since it's 12:45 in the morning. Should be fun!

chelseahavoc · « **Reply #1285 on:** July 25, 2009, 10:38:56 am »

i need to go buy my mask for the ball... i know the right one i want too!

@ltcommander: have fun with thouse stilts! how tall will you be exactly?

nikkiolie · « **Reply #1286 on:** July 25, 2009, 11:17:55 am »

Yeah I need to get mine as well. My friend has some plans for the mask (she will be my dance partner) so I need to do a little research to see what it will be like =/

DooFeRthePanda · « **Reply #1287 on:** July 25, 2009, 12:24:02 pm »

ya i needed to upload sum pics, just worked on these today, so proud of them!

RYOFU HOUSEN

this is the skirt when i first bought it.

this is the skirt after i shortened it.

the gatama earring. its almost done, need to sand it, and then gloss it.

ASH KETCHUM

this is the vest, uhh i need to sew on the yellow buttons then i'm done with it, like it this time around, yup yup

oslapedo · « **Reply #1288 on:** July 25, 2009, 01:06:04 pm »

Keiichi is ending up being the easiest and quickest cosplay I've ever done

I found a red shirt, am using my Meiko wig, and Shay's helping me hem a baggy white button up shirt for it. All I need now is black pants, a belt and a silver bat~<3

nyahaha · « **Reply #1289 on:** July 25, 2009, 02:50:38 pm »

yay! keiichi!
I got stuff for Red XIII's belt, and I tested a bunch of paw styles, and I failed at all of them, so I decided I'm not gonna do paws. Maybe I'll buy some online. I also got some stuff for commisions and the vest that I saw at value villiage. I just need to sew a new zipper on it.

DooFeRthePanda · « **Reply #1290 on:** July 25, 2009, 02:59:04 pm »

my first earring broke so i'm doing a new one lol

veraca · « **Reply #1291 on:** July 25, 2009, 03:04:52 pm »

That's an awsome Ash jacket though =3

I've got a few pics too of what I've done.

I finished Soul's headband, which I'm gonna cut & edit it some more cause it's too fat around the front -_-;

And a pic of the mask.

I've got D-chan's jacket and some other stuff, and then I'm free to relax XD

kuri_chan · « **Reply #1292 on:** July 25, 2009, 04:04:42 pm »

ugh. So, here's my run down.

Archer from fate stay night is done done done. lol

Sesshy just got a whole lot harder.

Saber needs some touch ups.

Zero...I really hate that mask, but its 90% done. Just need to add the purple or blue front. Costume is done minus some hemming in the waist.

Inu Yash is done except for fixing the wig

Suzaku good an done. finished the boots today.

All in all I'm nearing th ending point.Thankfully...except for Sesshy.

oslapedo · « **Reply #1293 on:** July 25, 2009, 04:15:53 pm »

My list of to-dos:

Itsuko~ Finish SOS sign (need to get markers & stick)
Amane~ Fix the ribbon
Kallen~ Dooone! <3
Keiichi~ Get a belt, black pants, and a bat (+ silver sprat paint). And figure out how to bind...
Meiko~ Armwarmers from Dana, get microphone, find proper boots
Ravenclaw~ Dooone! <3

It's all minor things, really. And I need to get some school uniform shoes for Itsuko, Amane, Keiichi, and RC~

Mei Long · « **Reply #1294 on:** July 25, 2009, 04:25:12 pm »

Panda - That skirt is really cute!! And as always, your Ash stuff is lookin' awesome. B)
Veraca - Love the yellow lips on the mask, that's cool. Though, unless the paint splotches are a part of the mask I'd suggest painting over those with some white or tryin' to remove them.
Kuri - Oh my gosh you have so much! I look forward to seeing them all completed. =)

Okay, so I am actually wearing my green jeans (for Bulbasaur cosplay) now and I can't decide if they should remain jeans or become shorts. Sooooo - I turn to you, my wonderful people! Here are pics... and yes, I totally coulda taken pictures of them on the hanger but where would the fun in that be??

...

I had fun with text too... So! They fade to more of a blue on the bottom because that was so dark there the dye didn't take as strongly. The jeans are loose enough to make decent shorts (they're boot cut, not skinny/rude fit) but I can't make up my mind and would adore some opinions. Thanks much!!!

tofutakeout · « **Reply #1295 on:** July 25, 2009, 04:32:32 pm »

I have spurs, buckles, a hat, and guns for meg. I'm 100% done with jiggly puff. I just have to put the "P" and white on the vests. Jasdero needs ton of work. x_x

DooFeRthePanda · « **Reply #1296 on:** July 25, 2009, 05:33:31 pm »

This is the new magatama earring for ryofu. needs glazing and then i have to put it on the earring then supper glue the hoop then i'm done. its a clip on, dont have piercings.

Mei Long · « **Reply #1297 on:** July 25, 2009, 05:51:19 pm »

That looks really nice!!!

And clip-ons are life savers. I have to wear them for Irvine. Why that dude's gotta wear earrings I got nooooo idea.

EDIT: OMGosh!!!! My kryolan came today!!!!!! I totally wasn't expecting it because the tracking thing said they had only been processed outta Florida but HERE IT IS. I will do a test run after I get some sponges or something to apply it.

Now, to NOT lose them before Kumoricon! @_@;

veraca · « **Reply #1298 on:** July 25, 2009, 06:22:09 pm »

Mei- the splotches are actually the 3D pens to add texture. It was very dull and had no shimmer to it at all without them- paint too. And the paint wouldn't mix to get the colors I wanted, so I decided to use the 3D pens and dot them and line them for finer details. The white odd dots are the white 3D pen dots. I'm depressed you can't see the yellow under the lips cause it looks really cool, but the orange & pink were too light and would make it look too harsh on the white. The purple & green turned out the best though =3 But the green says "no" to photographing xD; I'll try again if you wanna see.
Oh and as for the pants, Mei, I'd say the ankles of them look to turn blue. So maybe dye bath them again to fix it, or turn them into shorts... If you make them shorts though, how long would you be going? Capri, knee, shorter shorts..?

XD I hattte clip-on earrings. They hurt so much, but that's cause I actually have my ears pierced... To each their own? ^_^

More progress from moi. I'm cranking it out as much as I can.
Started D-chan's boxer jacket. It's more or less done as the base. I have to wait for the glue on the knots to dry (cause they hate me....) and then I have to sew or glue on the hem edges all the way up the sides. Then once that's done I get to attack the base with the yellow fabric paint for the designs~ ^_^

And since I have the red fabric out, I'm starting Soul's red pants. I don't know if they'll make it to kumori since I don't think I can find a good match... Maybe I can make a T-shirt version of his jacket as a mock, or take a black t-shirt, trim it's sleeves and base with yellow and then paint on the soul head on the back..... Maybe. Not sure.

Mei Long · « **Reply #1299 on:** July 25, 2009, 06:34:38 pm »

Quote from: veraca on July 25, 2009, 06:22:09 pm

Mei- the splotches are actually the 3D pens to add texture. It was very dull and had no shimmer to it at all without them- paint too. And the paint wouldn't mix to get the colors I wanted, so I decided to use the 3D pens and dot them and line them for finer details. The white odd dots are the white 3D pen dots. I'm depressed you can't see the yellow under the lips cause it looks really cool, but the orange & pink were too light and would make it look too harsh on the white. The purple & green turned out the best though =3 But the green says "no" to photographing xD; I'll try again if you wanna see.
Oh and as for the pants, Mei, I'd say the ankles of them look to turn blue. So maybe dye bath them again to fix it, or turn them into shorts... If you make them shorts though, how long would you be going? Capri, knee, shorter shorts..?

I bet the mask looks astounding in person. =D And my heart jumped happily a bit at the combo of "purple and green" (fav colors). I will definitely be on the look out for your mask at the con, the details sound really cool.

I was thinking about dying the pants again but I kinda don't mind the fading to blue, especially since Bulbasaur is like, an odd combo of blues and greens... the only reason the green took so well to any of the jean is because the jeans were faded lighter up on the thighs. And if I cut them it'd be at knee length. I'm fiddling with the idea of shorts, especially after wearing these things today - so hot. x_X;

And clip on earrings DO hurt, horribly, another reason Irvine's costume is surprisingly uncomfortable. But, hey, saves me from having to pay money for holes in my ears I don't really want. XD

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