Adventures in Cosplay!

[gammaraptor]

Since the wig came in today, have a pic of my cosplay so far!  The skirt's gonna be next, then we can worry about the little things like the ghost wisp thing on the vest, and such.

Spoiler:

I know I forgot to shave leave me alone

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I was about to say that xD

[M M]

I'll be cosplaying for the first time soon, already got my costume sewed and am just finishing some details like make up and shoes. I wanted to cosplay one of my favourites (Suwako or Satori) but some people in my country are really annoying and insulting when it comes to cosplay (omg, you're too _______ to be x character!). So for starters I decided to do a character with short black hair so I wouldn't need to use a wig... it came down to Nue or Murasa, but again body insecurities made the choice for me. Sometimes I think I should've gone wild and done Satori, to hell with bullies.

Anyway, I need some advice:

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I don't know if I should add more layers of paper to the cable in the middle to make it wider and match the rest, but it could get too heavy and break the wood, considering it's around 4kg/9lbs un-painted. What do you think? Maybe it'll look good enough even if left thin like this?

And that hat... I wanted to make it big enough to fit my head, but I've no idea how to even start it. Any ideas?

[Bobsixtyfour]

Whats the bottom hook part of the anchor made out of?
I dunno if you should widen it.... that looks like it'll take a LOT of layers of paper...

[M M]

The lower part and the middle are made of wood (around 0.60 inch thickness), with styrofoam on each side.

[Bobsixtyfour]

Tengu Geta Front:

Had to get a drill press for drilling these holes perfectly straight... as drilling them by hand is extremely hard, since they're at an angle... (should have drilled em before I cut the slant i suppose).


Eh. Close enough. Too freaking hard to measure where to drill at an angle :/

[gammaraptor]

Alright, school's over so I can start planning for my rinnosuke costume. Expect some updates after I figure out what the heck I need to do

[cirnomodo]

Since the wig came in today, have a pic of my cosplay so far!  The skirt's gonna be next, then we can worry about the little things like the ghost wisp thing on the vest, and such.

Spoiler:

I know I forgot to shave leave me alone

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Not to worry, I didn't do a clean shave when I was in my Sanae costume during Fanime this year.



I had never thought of giving cosplay a shot until I see everyone was having fun this way (there were other inspirations as well). Not wanting to be the same as everybody else, I chose Sanae. The least expecting part was...

I had a "Family Reunion" (Sanae/Suwako/Kanako). That alone is already worth my trip.


Photo Credit: California Conventions Blog

[Reddyne]

Not to worry, I didn't do a clean shave when I was in my Sanae costume during Fanime this year.

Nah, that's not so bad. So long as you do the makeup right, it compensates.

I had a "Family Reunion" (Sanae/Suwako/Kanako). That alone is already worth my trip.


Photo Credit: California Conventions Blog

Oh hey, I remember Potato. A few of her outfits were brought up in passing elsewhere and group consensus was that they were pretty crackerjack. Group consensus was also that she looked like everyone's art teacher from middle school, which carried a humorously nostalgic feel instead of a bad one. I still don't know where the hell that thought came from.

[♛ Apher-Forte]

> still more Touhou cosplay in the western cons than Asian (SEA) cons.
> my face when
WHY?!

also
> half of most cosplay locally is Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler)
> about 100 Mikus and 50 Sebastians

[triangles]

cirnomodo - the blue and white pattern on Sanae is AMAZING, a lot of pics I see online don't bother with that so mega props for taking the time to make that happen!
(I'm assuming that's not a premade fabric or is it...?)

[cirnomodo]

cirnomodo - the blue and white pattern on Sanae is AMAZING, a lot of pics I see online don't bother with that so mega props for taking the time to make that happen!
(I'm assuming that's not a premade fabric or is it...?)

I bought this costume with the help of a friend and turned out quite nice. The pattern is not too dense, not too big and not too small either.

As far as I researched, Sanae is not an easy character to stand out.

[Bobsixtyfour]

Fan Prop Front:

Decided to start thinking of making an Aya-fan. The first step was to figure out what to cut, and thus this is a mockup (to scale) of everything.

Had the design printed on two tabloid pieces of paper. The size of the fan is approx 16"X12" without the handle. 16"X18" including the handle.


Bought a scroll saw, and 4$ worth of thin plywood... and two hours later:


Two more hours later with a dremel and a sanding belt:


Two more hours with a tablesaw, scrollsaw, and a belt/disk sander to make the a prototype handle (will resize it a bit less wide later):

[♛ Apher-Forte]

check out the photos I taken of my friends at World Cosplay Summit and Asia Cosplay Meet during 30 June and 1st July last week.

don't they all look pretty?


and also Bob
damn it you make me think cosplay is Da Vinci levels of work.

[Amraphenson]

ahahaha AF I used to live in that neighbourhood holy fuck. Straits Quay looks the same lol.

[Bobsixtyfour]

Fan Prop Front:
Some tricky maneuvering with the table saw... plus a hastily engineered jig - to prevent me from cutting my fingers off or screwing up the piece. Jig is clever in more ways then one son. XD


Using my foot to hold up the fan while i work the camera (using a 50mm lens atm, and didn't wanna bother changing to one with a wide angle.)


And all ready for painting!

[♛ Apher-Forte]

hey bob, this should be the next step in your Hakkero:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80dfIVtyF2M&feature=player_embedded

[Bobsixtyfour]

lol nice.

Problem with that is mainly lack of Space. I think adding an Arduino would add another 2-3cm to it, depending on what shields and add-ons i put on it.

However, if it was possible, i'd totally rig it with up with two sounds:
the Masterspark soundfx
"Love colored masterspark" music.

[♛ Apher-Forte]

or you can make another one bigger this time disregarding the actual size of the perceived original and hook it up. It would be a waste not to go the extra mile I always say.
by the way, I am a building a crocodile head now for my cosplay.

Plan for this year's / my life's first cosplay:

Hard Mode:
Nvrnqsr Chaos

Easy Mode:
Kiritsugu

The reason I choose trench coat characters is because yeah, I love those and it is the only way I feel reasonably confident enough to cosplay in. For the cosplay itself I am approaching a tailor because like always, I prefer silk to anything else because NO I AM NOT RICH JUST REALLY SASSY AND CHOOSY that feeling.
I really would like to crossplay for my first time but I think it is a bit too daring and I am not sure if I can consider how horribly manly I look IRL. (and I am a perfectionist)

so I am planning mostly on Nero Chaos now.
http://images.wikia.com/typemoon/images/e/e5/NrvnqsrMelty.png
1. I want to do his ---> + strong kick which launches a crocodile from his torso as a prop. This will in my opinion at least due to an abundance of paper, need a frame made of thick and slim metal wires. I will then use a papier-mache to lace it over and layer by layer create the texture I need. It would be most fragile, so if anyone have better ideas...

2. This is the first time I am cosplaying but I plan to utilize two recycled manequin arms for 4th attack (arms only atm) to make the giant claw. Again I will use glue and papier mache. with what I can only hope is a plastic skin made of multiple vinyl covers to increase the girth as shown. The end result should be one or two arms which I can wear as is.

3. as an option, I plan to build a steel frame of sorts that has wires climbing in 4 different directions that are flexible to incorporate his 1st arc drive (crows) and some plastic pigeons from last year's christmas decorations will do the trick. As my current plan includes, I will need to cut away the wings neatly and repaste them with superglue, in a direction that makes the pigeons seem like swooping down to a victim from above me. This will be attached to a frame which I will likely wear on my torso. which is attached to a belt. Visualize that.

This will require me to drag a huge ass luggage while cosplaying I sure hope I won't miss out the events because of it.

[Bobsixtyfour]

Tengu Geta Front:
Made some hanao out of some red cording, red leftover fleece (from the P-pillow project) as cushioning, and some solid red fabric.


The only thing left is to get some strong rubber padding on the bottom....

[triangles]

So I am working on A Thing and crying  on the inside because I hate stretch knits and I have like 12 days to finish this and another real costume for Otakon  :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear:
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PS trying to sew with wobbles and vision troubles is kind of a pain whoops but that doesn't stop me from handsewing trim so it lines up perfectly clearly I am full of good ideas.

[Rockman Zero]

Well, this time. TAC01. TAC is Touhou Act Club. All costume players should wear Touhou only.

Youmu is playing UNL.
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I will help you to fasten it.
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Well, please make up me first. Youmu is waiting.
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All right I will do it.
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Let's roll.
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We should play together.
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Wanted! A guy who wear Youmu's cloth is probably the thief we wanted.
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Yuka.
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Print whatever you want to print on it.
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Well, what should I print?
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[Rockman Zero]

This peach. 9000 years only one of it.
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Korin! Don't think that you can go with that shrine maiden.
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Well, I want to play.
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This place is good for building another shrine.
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Youmu, let me make up you.
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Well, I love Hina, but I am a guy I don't want to cos it.
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Too hot, if only Cirno on my head.
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Cirno approach!
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Well, I never see her dress like this.
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Yuka. Male and female.
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[Rockman Zero]

Excuse me. Can I sit for a while?
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Well, Marisa, do you want to print those all your love on it?
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Professional photo take! Indoor photo shoot please go to 2F Area B.
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What's wrong?
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Is this really Suwako?
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Mokou, so sexy?
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It seems that it's hot on sale.
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Well, I only want to take a photo, I don't expect that you want to go to toilet.
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I am here.
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Give it to me or I will burn your skirt!
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[Rockman Zero]

That's all right.
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Well, UNL, I am good at it.
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It's cool here.
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Thanks for your support.
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No, no. Please don't take photograph here even you are my master. (I am Konpaku Youki.)
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We are cool.
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Master. It's about time for duel.
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Flan, you could be cute as well.
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Hey! Why are you here?
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You want to fight? As you wish!
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[Rockman Zero]

Oh, that damned vampire.
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You! Die!
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It's not my fault.
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It's cool here.
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Kogasa.
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Sakuya, you wear Yukata today, is that because it is summer festival?
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This cat? Just whose?
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Dog in supermarket?
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Well, I want to have this one.
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Oh dammit! No more seat.
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[Rockman Zero]

I am not thief.
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Let me take this umbrella.
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Sometimes vampire is not terrible but cute.
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Let's sing it.
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This guy is too weird. I prefer to play.
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Sakuya, when did you change your clothes?
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I finally find Sakuya.
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Which one is Kaguya?
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Hey, this cat is so cute.
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Reimu, please keep it.
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[Rockman Zero]

Hey Patchouli, it's about time to on scene.
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I just want to watch.
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Do you still feel nervous?
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Reisen is not the waitress.
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Well, what I want to do is written on the staff card.
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Everyone can be a coser.
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Ok. So much for this.
Marisa and Patchouli who I mentioned in this reply will approach on the concert this Sunday (July 22nd). I will be a staff member again but not dress as Reimu. Instead I want to dress as an angel (Not Tachibana Kanade in Angel Beats).
By the way, we will make another show in Central Park (Shanghai) on July 21st. I will be Konpaku Youki.

[Jq1790]

Oh, right, cosplay progress update. 
>Vest:  Done! (minus wisp)
>Skirt:  Done!  (Minus wisps)
>Shoes:  Not gotten, probably foregoing for this con due to time/money constraints
>Hairband:  Not started
>Tie/Ribbon thing:  Not started
>Wig:  Acquired!
>White dress shirt:  Since I forgot mine in NJ, borrowing from my mom!

>Swords:  I wish.
>Phantom_Half--Type "Myon":  ...I knew I was forgetting something.  Not for this con.

Once I can get back to where the costume's at end of this week or so, pictures might be forthcoming.  Hopefully i'll have some stuff by then to de-hair my face first, and legs.  Mostly the face.

[Amraphenson]

Carry a white balloon around with you! :>

[Jam-Kiske]

I can't whip up mediocre cosplay for Otakon without it being... OTL
Nope
Nope

Seriously though I'm probably just gonna Homestuck it up cuz all I need to do is make the shirt, which still makes me nervous since I fear messing up things but whatever. I'll have to choose some older stuff to bring too.