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[warrenwoodhouse]

Castle Emerald Cosplay Costumes

Check out this Facebook page and Etsy shop to order unofficial cosplay costumes which look very much like the official outfits seen in various video games, films, tv series and the like.

[ivorivet]

Nyx has been on my cosplay list since 2020 and I have been gleefully swatching and buying supplies since then, but dreading actually starting the project. :( Her giant armor and wig are such a cool design, but are otherwise a really big logistical problem. How do I travel with a wig like this, how far will I be able to turn my head, how long will I be able to have this on my body before I hate it? I don't even really feel comfortable talking about it in more than hypotheticals because I'm genuinely not sure if it's gonna get done.

I spent a couple hours tonight roughing out the general shape of her wig and headgear. I'm really really grateful that my friends helped me do a head cast a few years ago, because trying this stuff on my own body would be too much to bother with. I was hoping I could use some old worbla scraps to help rough out her head wings, but in working with it again I'm remembering why I don't really like it that much. I'll probably replace it with more aluminum foil to get the general shape nailed down before I start breaking the wig down into modular pieces.

[ashleyscosplaycache]

Sano Will Inspire You To Follow Your Dream of Cosplaying!!

Sano Will Inspire You To Follow Your Dream of Cosplaying!!

[sirowlson]

I put a spell on you And now you're mine. You can't stop the things I do, I ain't lyin'. It's been 300 years Right down to the day, Now the witch is back And there's hell to pay. (C) Признавайтесь, у кого любимым фильмом про Хеллоуин был "Фокус Покус"? Бэт Мидлер для меня - iconic witch, и мне кажется, давно нужно было косплеить Винифред Сандерсон ❤ This is the season of the witch! #cosplay #blog #blogger #cosplayblog #winifred #hocuspocus #winifredsanderson #witch #magic #witchcraft #halloween #seasonofthewitch #mua #makeup https://www.instagram.com/p/CGxWWGAj309/?igshid=y8ngudukxvsi

[miyumiyuchancosplay]

Did I really just get to 999 followers? Thank you everyone for supporting my silly little hobby ~ 😊⁣ ⁣ One more aaaannnddd...maybe I'll break even from the followers I'll probably lose from this post 😂⁣ ⁣ I've made so many costumes over the years. Complicated stuff that leaves me frustrated, crying, questioning my skills. Comparing myself to "real" cosplayers. Spending money on materials I can't afford. Saving up for that *perfect* fabric. I have glue gun scars. I've stitched a needle through my fingertips so many times I barely feel it anymore. I've stressed myself out over convention deadlines. ⁣ ⁣ Then it gets worth it. Putting on a cosplay for the first time and *SEEING* the character in the mirror. Getting meaningful compliments from strangers. People asking to take my picture. Meeting people who love the things I love, people whose skills I aspire to. Winning cosplay contests. Being asked to judge cosplay contests.⁣ ⁣ My most popular cosplay on Instagram? Rachel Gardner from Satsuriku no Tenshi. Made from random pieces from Amazon I threw together. 😂 I think all together (including hair and contacts) I spend about $70 total. The only effort it requires is wearing it.⁣ ⁣ I'm not disappointed in any way though! Satsuten is life. I love being Ray. I wasn't sure what kind of response I would get. I was a bit insecure about my looks. I'm so happy so many people liked my cosplay.⁣ ⁣ Sorry for the rambling! Just felt like doing a little writing while I'm stuck sitting around recovering from my surgery ~ Gonna see if there's some cosplay I can work on while not moving too much ~ or maybe just play some more pixel horror games ~ 💙⁣ ⁣ ---⁣ ⁣ #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaygirl #cosplaygirls⁣ #cosplayblog #finalfantasy #satsuten #satsurikunotenshicosplay #zackfoster #Rachelgardner #animecosplay #cosplayersofflorida #cowboybebop #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplaygirlsofinstagram #cosplayandgamergirls #gamergirl #rinoaheartilly #danganronpa #danganronpacosplay #junkoenoshima #swordartonlinecosplay #yuukiasunacosplay #fayevalentine #devilmaycrylady #legendofzelda #princessagitha #legendofzeldacosplay #aerithgainsborough #angelsofdeath https://www.instagram.com/p/BztaVKWjRTM/?igshid=5troav53hcj

[lissandela]

It’s 3:30 am and I’m awake as per usual because I never sleep, but if anyone reads this, it might be far later. It’s always after midnight where the introspective thoughts strike as well as the depression, but it’s not depression that is motivating anything.

I was thinking about why people get into cosplay and the nature of wanting cosplay fame and what not. There was a twitter thread that I read yesterday and a subsequent conversation that kinda sparked my thoughts a bit. People often wonder why others try to get involved heavily with numbers and guesting and all the trappings of that and try to assign blame.

I don’t really think there’s a person you can *blame*, more like the pandemic. Sure people were monetizing and trying to influence before Covid messed everything up, but it really took off during the lockdown and boy it did it. I say that because I got swept heavily up into it once that initial no con depression hit (which is a whole ‘nother thing for those who know what I’m talking about).

During the pandemic, there were so many new cosplayers which honestly gave me great joy because I love this hobby (but not so much the community (another post for another time)). I also remember how impressionable I was starting out. There wasn’t a lot of people emphasizing important things nearly as much as they do today. Or maybe they did on twitter or other places, I’m not sure.

Anyway, I was heavily influenced by what I saw and what others did and I don’t blame any of the newer cosplayers for feeling like they had to care about numbers or influence others. It was kinda like the one time I had a discussion with a friend about how weird it is for female cosplayers starting out because there’s this underlying pressure to show skin/do more lewd costumes. This was like 4 years ago so I’m sure it’s changed now but it really felt like that’s what you had to do to get big.

Because that’s the dream right? Getting big, getting on the stage, getting paid to travel to cons. It sounds like a ton of fun but I’m sure someone would tell you that it starts out but does not remain that way. Personally I can’t speak to that since I’m as casual it comes these days or always if you ask certain people.

And inevitably when you talk about getting big it’s always going to involve numbers. Whoever tells you that the whole social media cosplay game doesn’t involve numbers in some way is lying. I wish it didn’t come down to that, god I wish. In fact I’m staring into that void as twitter is slowly combusting because thats where my popularity is located. Quite a few cons require you to have a certain amount of followers/social media presence before they even look at you. Others want you to have worked with companies like crunchyroll or viz media or funimation, which that is…an effort in itself because if you don’t have the followers or attract enough attention…well you get it.

This is not the end all to be all, because I have heard that you just have to network (a task daunting enough for us socially awkward people) and build connections, probably teach a few panels etc. So I’m pretty much rambling I guess at this point but I wanted to provide examples of requirements I’ve seen.

God I feel like this has gotten so long already, there’s so much I can say about the subject so maybe there’s gonna be a part 2.

[their-vi]

Asuna will always be my woman crush Wednesday besides 002. I can’t wait until you guys get to see my new cosplay I ordered the last of what I need the other day. 40 likes and I’ll give you guys a sneak peak. —————————————��� #002 #influencer #savvivor #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayblog #asunayuuki #asuna #asunacosplay #bestisyettocome #ocalacon #momocon #megacon https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWYstgjq_a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8opw4qwgp2kp

[cosplay-in-a-teacup]

Let‘s talk about Cosplay Motivation! :]

Lack of motivation and the search for new inspiration - Every artist is quickly unsettled by the incredible flood of online content. The constant pressure to produce content. Especially as an artist with a larger online presence and fan base. It's easy to forget why we're doing all this in the first place! And it´s totally valid to feel intimidated and overwhelmed. Been there- You´re not alone.  

One thing that makes cosplay so special is gathering and sharing at conventions. After little to no conventions in the past 1 1/2, no group cosplays, no last minute crunching (!) and almost exclusively online interaction it is difficult to keep one's motivation.

Soo... How to stay focused and motivated for future projects? 

There are alot of cosplayers out there writing about this specific topic and I wanted to share my personal experience and tips ;-)

1. A fresh new start

A thing that helps me is to clean and organise my workspace new - after I finish a small cosplay or even between worksteps of a bigger project. Create a place where you feel comfortable and inspired to work! Sometimes, something as simple as rearranging your work table, changing your work setup or pack away all your sewing supplies in a neat way, can help you find some inspiration to create something new!

 ///// OR finally setting up the new shelf you wanted to put on the wall for so long ..ops

2. Start simple

Sometimes a big project feels incredible intimidating and you cannot bring yourself to start. Reletable? 

I personally always like to start with a costest, testing out some makeup for the character I want to portray and make due with things I already find at home. Scribble cosplay ideas on a paper. What is a cosplay you always dreamed of making? Make a small closet cosplay of your favorite character!

Make your life a little easier! I´m a person who likes making my entire cosplay from scratch, starting from the patterns which is unbelievable time consuming, especially if it´s a bigger cosplay or much detailed armor pieces etc...  Sometimes it´s just nice to order a premade pattern online or commission a prop from your favorite small cosplay business.

3. Find your inspiration

Found a person, who is working on the same cosplay as you? Perfect! Maybe they can give you some useful tips or advice for the crafting progress and you can start exchange some positivity and love for the character you both love. 

Remind yourself of the reason you started a specific cosplay. A character /costume you immediately fell in love with the moment you started watching a new show? Or a badass dream cosplay you wanted to do for years? Rewatch the movie/show or replay the game your cosplaying from. That always does the trick for me :]

My instagram for some more cosplay pics ~

- PART 2 COMING IN A FEW DAYS -

[ivorivet]

I've been trying really hard to get these wings symmetrical. They're not quite there but I think it's close enough I'm probably going to move on to the next step soon.

[ashleyscosplaycache]

Hellspawned

Check out this awesome cosplayer and his amazing cosplay costumes that are out of this world.

[teawerewolf]

Кендер даже в Хогсмиде вас найдёт🍭 Kender even finds you in Hogsmeade🍭 #performance #cosplay #hogsmeade #dragonlance #scene #fantasy #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayer #love #harrypotter #geek #geekcosplay #russiancosplay #russia #tomsk #geekblogger #cosplayblog #instagramer #popular #amazing #instablogger #instablog #subscribe #followme #hype #like4like #comment #top (at London, United Kingdom)

[disneyprincesslizarista]

May the 4th be with you!

Flashback to being Siri Tachi.

[faustcosplay]

disloyalty [вероломство]. ‡ Ergo Proxy ‡ ph: @alexfrostph #ergoproxy #ergoproxycosplay ⠀ Вероломство. Ломать веру. Как много людей встречалось на вашем пути, которые вселяли надежду, веру, казались верными товарищами, лучшими друзьями, а потом внезапно, безо всяких на то причин, отворачивались к вам спиной? И это в лучшем случае. А если предавали, оговаривали? ⠀ Я не представляю, как эти люди себя посл�� такого чувствуют. Не понимаю их поступки. Ладно, если вы малознакомы, то чего-то от этого человека ждать не стоит. А если вы несколько лет знакомы, являетесь, на первый взгляд, лучшими друзьями? А если вы довольно долго общаетесь, этот человек не раз помогал и спасал из передряг? Зачем после потраченных сил и времени заходить за спину этого же человека и вставлять перо в бок? Это у людей новая мода такая? 🤔 ⠀ Эти слова - акт моего внутреннего возмущения. И я пишу не просто так. На моём опыте встречались такие личности. Раньше, имея вспыльчивый характер, я остро реагировала на такие выходки, шла на разборки. Сейчас я реагирую молча. Игра не стоит свеч. Я считаю, что ничего не добьюсь, если буду выяснять отношения с человеком, который так поступил. Не считаю, что получу внятный ответ, так как в принципе действия "помогать, поддерживать" и "лицемерие" в сторону одного человека не логичны. Они противоречат друг другу. Плохо только мне, потому что я гневаюсь внутри себя. Ну или иногда высказываюсь одному-двум друзьям. Замкнутый круг из нежелания поставить все точки над "и", поскольку за этим ничего внятного не последует. ⠀ Надеюсь, после этого монолога мне станет немного легче. А ещё надеюсь, что все соблюдают самоизоляцию. Не подвергайте себя и своих близких хотя бы малейшей опасности. ⠀ #cosplay #relmayercosplay #realmayer #ergo_proxy #ergoproxyanime #vincentlaw #vincentxrel #cosplayfun #womenofcosplay #womanofcosplay #postapocalypticanime #cosplayblog #cosplaylife #redandblack #cosplaycraft #cosplaywigs https://www.instagram.com/p/B_IIgcpj8KQ/?igshid=16tpbix3f21v

[cosplay-in-a-teacup]

(Graffity) Tracer cosplay

Soo.. I´m starting my first blog with my Tracer cosplay, which I´m currently working on. I am not quite finish with it and I´m going to update you guys while I´m working on it ;)

If you have any questions feel free to dm me here or on Instagram!

First of all a quick summary of what material I used!

Material List(starting with the accelerator):

5mm and/or 1cm Foam

2mm Foam (I used some for details)

regular Worbla (that´s totally optional but I would recommend using it)

Contact Cement (to glue the foam together)

Plastidip (to seal the Foam before painting)

Led lights (I used led straps)

acrylic glass (white)

spray paint in white, red, gold, blue

super glue and hot glue gun

Scissors and exacto knife

(( You can use some acrylic paints too! if you prefer working with a brush or you can use a air brush If you have one! :) ))

If you working with Worbla and Eva Foam you have to use a hot air gun which you can find online and an dremel to smooth out the edges of the Foam ((this step is important to make everything look alot cleaner and nicer!))

Before you start doing anything  search for Reference Pictures!! ALOT!  if you don´t find enough online you can always just go in the game and look for details (very helpful ^^) I also like to do some sketches first just so I know what I´m doing :D

I´m usual sketch my pattern on huge sheets. ((You can use Newspaper for this aswell)) and important: make sure it´s the right size to fit on your body!

(( My front accelerator is 34cm x 24cm ))

If you want the exact pattern I used you can dm me on my instagram! I might do an digital version aswell for you guys to download :´)

As soon as you´re happy with your pattern you cut it out and pinn the pattern (I always use sawing pins)  on the 5mm Foam or 1cm Foam and cut everything out. (I used 1cm Foam but 5mm Foam works too if you have that!)

When you cut out the front part make sure you make a hole in the middle. Make sure it´s the correct size and try to find good reference pictures for this part! I placed my acrylic glass in there after I painted the whole thing so I don´t get any paint on the glass. Now use the dremel to get everything nice and smooth!!  When you glue everything together make sure you have a little curve in the whole thing to make it it to your body!! That´s very important otherwise it won´t fit right! you can use an Mannequin for this part to make it a little bit easier or you can ask someone to help you with this step. For this step it´s important that you have a hot air gun. To get that little curve you GENTLY! heat up the foam (if I get´s to hot It will burn the foam. you don´t want this! lol ). Until it´s warmed up you can carefully shape it to fit your body.When it´s completely cooled  it will retain the  form! :´)

Important: whenever you use a Hot air gun keep the windows open! Especially while working with worbla!

When I was happy with the shape I started covering the Foam peaces with Worbla. (that´s totally optional. You can use just Foam if you prefer!)

In case you don´t know how to work with worbla:

cut out the correct shape (make sure it´s a little bit bigger than the pattern we used at the beginning)

gently heat it up until it becomes flexible (make sure it´s not to hot for you to touch it!!)

place the worbla at the the Foam peaces (you don´t need extra glue for this step cause the Worbla will stick on the foam by itself. just make sure it´s hot enough!) and gently push the together. Make sure you use the "soft" Worbla side. The other side is far more rough and won´t stick as good to the foam!

Wait until it´s completly cooled ( wait a few minutes) and the worbla should be completely stiff.

For an even better result you can now smooth the rough side with a little bit of sanding paper! Personally I don´t do it because it gives the prop extra textur but that´s totally up to you! ;)

When everything looks good you have to seal your Foam with Plastidip or you won´t be able to paint it later! You don´t have to seal your Worbla tho! If you covered your whole thing in worbla you can skip this part. :3

In case you use Plastidip:

When you´re using plastidip always leave the window open!! Or just go outside if you can because Plastidip is toxic!

The first layer should be thin and shiny. Wait atleast 10 minutes before spraying a second layer. And Finally spray a thrird layer and leave it to dry at least for 4-5 hours!

make sure you u cover everything and don´t use to much for each layer (it shouldn´t drip!)

When everything is dry cover the whole thing in 1-2 layers of white paint, to make the other colors later pop!

The biggest part of the accelerator is white so you can just paint an extra layer of white and make a few details with sponges and little brushes with different shades of brown and you can use some bronze aswell (just to make it look more used and realistic) I sprayed the bottom part with a shiny silver and edit  some details with black acrylics. You can now seal everything with a clear shiny spray. (it will look much better with it! )

That´s it for the first part I´ll upload the second part soon (including the led part and the back accelerator)

[ivorivet]

More Nyx progress today! I detached her head wings from the head cast and added some parting lines with more foil. My hope is to use expanding foam to create a mold/shell, then split it apart along the parting lines and remove enough of the foil/tape sculpt to stick a couple layers of kobracast and more expanding foam inside to make a much lighter and resilient duplicate. I've made a lot of wig accessories with expanding foam but this is my first time using it as a mold - a lot of the other mold materials I have access to would be too heavy/expensive and might distort the sculpt if I layered them on too thick. I underestimated the amount of foam I need but it's not the worst thing in the world to let it cure for a day or two before I go to the store and buy more.

I also refined her top knot and shoulder moon a little bit, and started roughing out templates for her left glove and itty bitty bat wing. I'd like to make the base of her top knot out of expanding foam as well, as long as the thing I'm doing with the head wings pans out.

[ashleyscosplaycache]

Galactic Hooper Talks About Performing Flow Arts

Want to learn more about flow artists like Galactic Hooper?