#cosplay advice

[fabrickind]

Hella Big Skirts panel

Ever wanted to make a hella skirt? Wondering how to keep your hella big skirt puffy? Join cosplayer fabrickind to learn the ins and outs of patterning, sewing, and supporting the large, fluffy skirts of your dreams!

This is just the bare bones of the panel, as many of the examples were elaborated on in-person, and it is just the slides, not any of my notes. It is not meant to be exhaustive or definitive, and is just meant for general advice and suggestion purposes only. If anyone has feedback they would like to give, feel free to do so. That said, I hope that people find this information useful.

Here is a link to a pdf of the presentation. You may download for personal use, but please do not alter the presentation, repost without permission, or do any sort of other unauthorized use. (If you have a question about how you can use this presentation, please send me a message with your question and we can work it out. I promise I’m not scary. ;]) Feel free to reblog this post as much as you want, though. I do these panels and post them because I want the information to be shared.

I hope someone finds this helpful! :]

[kelp-connoisseur]

Hi plaguecore tumblr! I've been thinking of getting a full plague doctor costume of my own now that halloween is getting close. I already have a mask, hat and potentially some leather gloves, but I'm missing much of the kit such as a robe, hood and pouches/ bags.

Does anyone have any tips for a beginner starting out? Should I consider looking into sewing my own robe even if I'm not practised?

Cheers!

[jabbage]

Ok tumblr you've gotta help me.

Let's say I know absolutely nothing about make-up at all. Zip, zilch. I am a 30-something year old woman who somehow managed to make it this far without owning or using any makeup.

And that I want to wear some for cosplay purposes which will at least vaguely help to make me, a round baby-faced woman, look more masculine.

What should I buy? Preferably the minimum and cheapest as possible?

And like... just how? Like... how?

[dk79484]

IM CRYINGGGG THIS IS INSANE TO ME

never give up cosplay cause you think you look bad cause like you can only get better if you keep trying or smth like that

that first pic is peak 2020 cosplay.

[sparticus2000art]

BEHOLD THE FRUITS OF MY LABOUR!!!

I finally finished that jacket for the fell sans cosplay- just in time too cause the convention I want it for is just around the corner….

BUT!

I also want to ask for some help/advice/opinions!!!

Here’s my rough plan for the cosplay- but I’m not sure how to style my hair for it/ what would fit a fem (human) version of fell…

I’ve drawn up a few examples of styles I would be able to do, though other suggestions would also be greatly appreciated!

Thanks to anyone who chimes in!

[silencedrowns]

I cannot tell you, as a long time cosplayer, how much joy it will bring you to go back and make the costume you really wanted to make as a beginner but didn’t have the skill yet. Who cares if the source material is 5 (or 15 or 25) years old? There’s nothing like treating your younger self to a piece of delight and victory. You’ll feel amazing when you look in the mirror. Try it out next year. I guarantee you’ll have a good time.

Don’t have any of those? Go back and find your jankiest early costume where you still love the character but at the time you had no idea what you’re doing. Redo it with all the skill you have now.

It’s the best feeling in the entire cosplay hobby.

[themossyoctagon]

Got the wig!!! now i need to wait to buy aa wig stand and crimper so i can style it this thing,

Does anyone know the best way to detangle synthetic wigs???

[loverln]

Yo, here are some places that sell Mha cosplays

Aliexpress and Etsy are typically my go tos when looking for cosplay, but they are usually more expensive (If you live in the US, shipping might not be as bad, but where I live the shipping is sometimes more than the product, so watch out for that)

Miccostumes has a bit cheaper quality costumes, but they do the job if you're on a budget

Ebay or Facebook marketplace *may* not have what you're looking for, but if they do, it'll likely be cheaper (If you're gonna try this, I recommend not searching the word "cosplay" when looking for it, as quite a few people don't label it as such.)

I typically can't find what I'm looking for on Amazon, but you can try that as well

You could also make the cosplay yourself, or make some parts of it. You might be able to find Youtube tutorials. Deku's/Gran Torino's yellow cape *shouldn't* be too hard to make. You could also thrift the red shoes if your local thrift store has em

I've cosplayed at several cons before, and though I'm a bit inexperienced, if you have any questions about the experience, social norms, or cosplay tips I shall try my best to answer (I have 0 knowledge on wigs tho. I just hate them and always choose cosplays where the character has my hair colour)

thank you so much this is so helpful!! my problem with etsy so far has been that all of the commissions i’m finding are either for accessories only, or for EVERYTHING and cost like 700-1000 dollars T-T

i really want to make the accessories myself but am looking to find the base of the suit! i’m willing to pay around 400 for it (preferably in installments i know some people who make commissions will allow that, but i will just save and pay upfront if asked :))

no worries with wigs tho i have deku hair already xD

[loch-genesis]

wife’s asleep so i’m gna start planning our griddlehark renfaire cosplays teehee

also do yall have any recommendations for a (slightly more) sensory friendly face paint situation? greasepaint sounds like texture hell

[riverstyxandsolidago]

I'm reaching out to the Starkid Hatchfield and Lords in Black fans here!

I'm planning a Tinky cosplay similar to the costume that Curt wore in NPMD (with a few adjustments and additions)

But another one of my hobbies is beadded bracelet making, soooooooo...

What bracelets should I make for my T'noy Karaxis cosplay?

I already have a yellow and orange one with stars that says "Tinky" but I think it would be cool to be all decked out in kandi! (Pictures of my whole LIB + Webby Set I made for me and my friends!)

[screechinggardenllama]

Which one looks the best for a cosplay for him

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from Amazon

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from Big Z

[fabrickind]

Finding Cosplay Photoshoot Locations: Part 1

📸Want to do cosplay photoshoots but don't know how to find that perfect place to shoot? This tutorial covers how to brainstorm a location for your shoot, logistical and cost concerns with shoot locations, and how to actually find your dream location.

📸This tutorial can be applied to shoots of all types, including but not limited to self shoots, shoots with friends, and shoots with hired photographers. Self shooting or shooting with friends only requires a camera (a phone works!) and possibly a tripod.

Part 1: Location Types

Coming up with the general type of location you want requires some brainstorming about what you want from the shoot. Think about your specific goals and types of photos you want and how certain types of locations would work for your goal. Remember you can always do multiple shoots for the same costume with different concepts!

For example, if you want big, sweeping shots, you will need a location that allows for wider framing and still looks good, while if you are primarily after shots with closer framing, you can go with a location with only a small usable portion. If you are looking to primarily showcase the costume itself or your posing, a flatter and simpler background works better than a busy background, but if you want cinematic shots or shots where you are existing in the environment as the character, somewhere that can show off the location itself as well as how you exist in it would work better.

Types of Locations

There are three main types of locations for cosplay shoots in relation to the cosplay itself. Of course, you can combine these types and there is a lot of overlap, but thinking of these three location types will help you conceptualize your shoot.

The first type is locations that are similar to something in the series, or an exact location from the series. My cover image is an example of this, where I took photos at the location of the climactic battle of the manga. Most fictional locations don't exist in real life so exactly, however, so think of locations that look similar to where this character might be found. The example on this slide shows a cosplay at a nature preserve with grassy fields and oak trees, which is similar to the locations the character traverses several times throughout the game she is from. This category can also include locations with similar vibes, such as a studio made up to look like a fancy European castle for a character from a series about European royalty, or a shoji screen backdrop for a character who lives in a Japanese-style house.

The second location type is locations with symbolic meaning. These locations showcase something about the themes or character arcs present in the series, and this can be accomplished with anything from specific props and setpieces to the entire background. One shoot I'd love to do with this concept is of Lady Blackpearl staring into a mirror -- this would symbolize her dual personality nature -- or of Lady Oscar wrapped in thorns, with the rose thorns symbolizing her glorious but fragile life. I chose to represent this location type with Ultimecia, a sorceress who wants to compress time so she is the only one who can live in the combined past/present/future, set among ruins. The ruins aren't accurate to the game, but show her crumbling reign marked by the passage of time.

The third location type is locations chosen for pure aesthetics. Obviously all locations are chosen for aesthetics, but these are locations with no deeper meaning and may not represent anything from the series at all. These can range from a simple colored wall backdrop to a sweeping landscape that simply looks good with the colors of the costume. Some examples are the Yasuho Hirose ocean shoot on the slide, where it doesn't represent a particular scene or location in the series but simply looks good with the cut and colors of the costume and the sailor theming, or my Princess White Rose milk bath photoshoot, where again the character never takes a milk bath, but a bathtub full of milk and roses shows off the detail of her floral hat and showcases the opulent nature of a rose-themed princess.

Requirements of your Shoot

Once you have a general concept, think of what is required to fit that concept. This can be as general as specific backgrounds or types of backgrounds to as specific as particular items at the location or particular lighting setups. Some shoots might need specific props, such as furniture to sit or lounge on, and props that won't work in a public location, such as realistic weapons that may cause panic or worse. Also keep in mind any accessibility needs, whether it is an accessible location in general to accommodate a disability or a need that is caused by the costume itself. Check not just the specific area you want to shoot, but how to get there from the parking lot or transit stop. Finally, keep in mind that unsecured outdoor locations, such as a park or beach, are locations where you can't change things about the location and you may encounter other people. Discussion of how to be respectful of such locations is in part 5.

Stay tuned for the rest of the parts~!

Links to other parts: 1 Location Types, 2 Discovering Locations, 3 Indoor vs Outdoor Locations, 4 Location Permissions, 5 Location Logistics

[cleric-of-ilmater]

For anyone looking for anything Sune related (I know, it's difficult) you can look up "Art Nouveau Woman Head" on etsy and after some scrolling get some charms that look similar to her symbol

[charmandabear]

Cosplayers!

I'm trying to figure out what I want to do for my final project in millinery, and I'd really like to make some sort of cosplay head accessory. It shouldn't be a wig or a mask, but it can be a hat, headdress, tiara/crown, any number of things.

Here are some things I've made already to get a sense of what skill level and resources were looking at.

I've also started working on Melinoe's headband from Hades 2 (but haven't gotten very far.)

What's something you've made, or would like to know how to make? What's something that you could make but would rather just buy? Help me decide pleeeeeeaaaassseeeee~

[wizardgirlxyz]

little question for my cosplay

does anybody know how to make some black claws for my Catra cosplay like the ones in the image? Preferably something low effort

[lyriumasagirl]

Ok SO

GOing to a con in February and I rlly wanna go as Bethany from da2 in the circle mage outfit! Issue is:

1) I've only cosplayed once before (VERY minimal sewing)

2) I have no idea where to start or what fabrics would be best for this

Pleeeeease send tips!!