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| Cosplay Progress Pictures; place to post pics of progress | |
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| Topic Started: Nov 10 2008, 12:42 AM (7,518 Views) | |
| chousokabemotochika | Nov 10 2008, 12:42 AM Post #1 |
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Please post all your cosplay progress pictures on this thread to show off your costume and prop progress to fellow cosplayers ^^ |
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| Cyrus | Nov 11 2008, 10:21 AM Post #2 |
Oda Papaya ならば, 地獄までも ! xDD~~
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Erm.... I'm posting my progresses here not to show off... but rather to give others who might wish to attempt similar parts/characters, a better idea on how its done  Sometimes we get stuck @ how to do certain parts of our costumes... or when we are still new to something quite advanced like KOEI game characters.. Looking at how others did their stuff might just channel some inspiration on your own personal cosplay projects  e.g Materials usage, methods...etc.You might just come up with EVEN BETTER IDEAS!~ *Feel free to poke me up to give me better suggestions on how to get a particular something done!* Your suggestions/criticisms are DEEPLY APPRECIATED! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- :.Sengoku Musou 2: *.:NOUHIME Parts/Props Construction Processes:.* One of the biggest challenges on this cosplay is the COLOR SCHEME/GRADIENTS of the costume. Although this is THE MOST IMPORTANT component...much of the color scheme can only be determined by your discretion. I can only suggest color schemes, but its entirely up to variable factors e.g different brands of sprays, and you.... ultimately. PLATFORM GETA SHOE  COMPRESSED FOAM (from Art Friend in Singapore - $20 for a HUGE piece) was a good choice for props-making and filling in holes/gaps. Here I used them to fill the gap between my geta shoes I bought a long time ago from Tokyo.  I secured it to the geta shoe using HOTGLUE GUN. After securing this gap-filler, I used Block-like WOODEN PENCIL HOLDERS (from Spotlight in Singapore - $7 each) to form the base.   HOTGLUE GUNned it together - But this method won't really last. The duration of the shoes would prolly be around 3.5hrs before it comes off.  Next option is drilling a hole through it all, and securing it down with a nail/screw *which I will be doing soon* The last thing to do would be to get "MAHOGANY" PATTERNED VINYL STICKERS ($10-14/m from Spotlight) and stick it all around... ;P *yea cheat! I know*  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUTTERFLY HEADDRESS  Got a lil' Tiara as the base (recycling it lolx...so i wrapped it up in tape). You can alternatively get something like that with hairclip sliding horizontally unto the crown of your head.  Cut out the shape of the Butterfly to portion unto a PP BOARD (from DAISO in Singapore - $2 for a big piece (softer ones) ). Use a HEAT GUN (from Homefix or any DIY stores) to bend it to shape... Use a HOTGLUE GUN to draw the "pop-out" textures on the PP BOARD.  Affix the done up butterfly to the lil' Tiara with HOTGLUE GUN.  Stick the BEADS (I recycled mine...) unto the Butterfly. Spray it completely with GOLD CHROME SPRAY (From Spotlight) and PAINT the beads RED with FOLKART METALLIC PAINT (from Art Friend) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SILVERY CRISS-CROSS PANELS... its the same idea with the PP BOARD cutting- the only difference is you need to get a THICK PP BOARD (the GREEN one you see in the pics above).  -String up the silvery beads (22 of them on each side @ 0.8cm width each is accurate - mine was too long) & the golden buttons -You can choose to use FISHLINE (risk of breakin') , or SOFT WIRE (for a stiffer look like i did)  -HOT GLUE gun the string of beads down together with the PP BOARD before drawing Designs with the HOT GLUE gun.  -I affixed hair clips to the base of it - to clip it to the wig. -Sprayed the whole thing down together with SILVER CHROME SPRAY (from Spotlight) -Sprayed GRADIENTS with SHINY BLACK ANCHOR SPRAY to the middle of it as you can see in pic.  The End Product - only thing I regretted was pinning the silvery criss-cross abit too high.. *(-_-" )* And the golden butterfly needs to be pinned further back to give it the accurate angle as in game. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SNAKE ON HER LEG haha...this one was something so impromptu that came to me at the very last minute. How i actually managed to pull it off? is still a freakin' blur to me.  Look for this sorta fashionistic belts.... Try to look for a SIMILAR COLOR as this one. (For those in Singapore, you are in luck. Go to Chinatown and get it off any of those "chapalang" streetstalls...@ max $10..) VERY CAREFULLY RIP OFF the SNAKE-SKIN-LIKE PVC material from the leather base with a PENKNIFE. The proportions to make your snakey will be JUST RIGHT.  Stitch the snakeskin pvc to a BLACK leatherskin-like PVC.... I used the same BLACK leatherskin-like PVC for my top and the back of my obi bow as well.  Once you are done with stitching, STUFF your snakey with WARDING. -Those in London, you can get WARDING from the fabrics/craft department *not upholstery* John Lewis @ Oxford Circus for about £4 a shitload. -Those in Singapore? Rip apart your old Garfield stuff toys. *(-_-" )* The ones the Chinatown uncle sells is HORRIBLE - too hard.  Here's the COOL part: SPRAY the stuffed and stitched up snakey with SHINY BLACK ANCHOR SPRAY.... ....And then use tissue paper to BRIEFLY RUB OFF some of the paint to give it a WEATHERED look. This must be done ALMOST IMMEDIATELY after you have sprayed it - you MUSTN'T ALLOW THE SPRAY TO DRY UP!  The Tissue paper will stick alittle to the lines on the snakeskin-like material... Making the scaly effect all the more obvious... The End product!~ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *More to be updated laters~ wil be edited!* Edited by Cyrus, Nov 11 2008, 04:06 PM.
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| chousokabemotochika | Nov 11 2008, 12:04 PM Post #3 |
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Stunning work Cyrus I can't wait to see the finished costume. And just to say I never meant this thread to be for people to 'show off' their costume progress as in being arrogant or big -headed but for people to showcase their talents to inspire, encourage and help other costume makers. Sorry if my bad use of words made it appear that way ^^ Cyrus has posted up a series of pictures that are not only helpful, inspiring (I love Noh and seeing your costume has made me want to cosplay her even more as it is so beautiful) but so damn pretty so please keep up the great work, you will make a gorgeous Noh. I hope to post my very start of my progress later to day...not as pretty or inspiring but I have a long way to go before I am finished with my next costume. |
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| chousokabemotochika | Nov 12 2008, 09:31 PM Post #4 |
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The very start of my latest cosplay project...it is going to be big...it's Lu Bu from Dynasty Warriors 6 ^^ http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w12/hakuloveszabuza/Picture001.jpg |
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| Kaka Extreme | Nov 20 2008, 07:57 AM Post #5 |
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Well here is two of the lastest cosplays i have managed to finall finish XD Xiao Qiao (better pics later too tired right now lol)  Himiko- 3rd costome  and now on the way of making Zhen Ji and Diao Chans whip to go with chousokebemotochika  heres Zhen Jis whip for now:P  More progress laters lol XD |
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| Greenzaku | Nov 20 2008, 08:39 AM Post #6 |
Grilled fish and tequila
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Himiko-K...those are AWESOME! I'm most impressed by Himiko's weapon. Your sewing skills are fantastic and it looks like a great plushie to snuggle up to long after the event XD |
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| Raiko Z | Nov 20 2008, 08:41 AM Post #7 |
Valhalla Knight-Raiko a.k.a Kanemitsu
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OMG. You're so great and creative...!!!!!! |
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| PSY | Nov 21 2008, 03:11 AM Post #8 |
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Impressive, Himiko-K... Your Xiao Qiao costume is so nice. I must say that you are good at sewing. 
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| d-man916 | Nov 21 2008, 11:23 AM Post #9 |
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Rach, Kaman & Cyrus your work is off the hook I am supporting all of you as I know your costumes will be brill  Though Kaman I will aviod you at the expo if you take them whips O_O lol |
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| Kaka Extreme | Nov 21 2008, 08:54 PM Post #10 |
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thank you every one! greenzaku - i actually over stuffed the plushie abit hahah XD its a bit too hard to snuggles up too but can knock someone out hahahahaha you can ask sands she has held it before LOL ...BUT it is a good neck support LOL princess sima yee- thank you!!! XD i am also good at setiing things on fire as xiao qiao wait wrap on that photo is the 2nd one hahaha my first one i accidentally set in fire XD and D-man guess what?....  bwuhahahahah diao chan whip in process lol the handle looks long but hell i just realised it is after playing the game again lol so first one was too short i have now adjusted it XD it is now in the process of being paper mached lol it is also i bit too heavy now after being stuffed lol |
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| d-man916 | Nov 21 2008, 08:58 PM Post #11 |
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I am now hesitating on whether coming to the next expo lol |
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The very same d-man from KOEI.com Well known and popular now is hitting up Koeiwarriors forum and showing these lot who the d-man is Rival & Current Photoshop Mentor: "The Evil Host" Sonic Believe & You can achieve! Next sig ........ I have no idea yet | |
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| chousokabemotochika | Nov 21 2008, 09:27 PM Post #12 |
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I thought I would upload the latest progress of my headdress ^^
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| d-man916 | Nov 21 2008, 09:30 PM Post #13 |
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That looks great But will be better when painted I expect more of these pics Rach 
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| Kaka Extreme | Nov 25 2008, 12:55 AM Post #14 |
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 diao chan's whipe chain finally made! and god that was hard!!! one of those blade joints taking 1 hour to make i almost cried over joy once i finished hahahahaha |
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| Qing Long | Nov 26 2008, 12:47 AM Post #15 |
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Hey, cool topic, thanks for sharing your tutorials (thanks Cyrus) & cosplay progress pictures, everyone ^^ In fact it may be as helpful as the Cosplay Help Thread Good luck for making your Lu Bu & your Zhen Ji/Diao Chan?, chousokabemotochika & Himiko K ^^ |
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| Greenzaku | Dec 2 2008, 02:32 AM Post #16 |
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Chousokabemotochika: What did you use to attach the two front spikes to the headdress? These are OLD photos taken with a CRAPPY webcam, probably boring the the Singapore crew by now, but show how my armor was made: This is a plastic file  This is little pieces of plastic file chopped and laced into armor...  ...lots of armor....  Permanent paint marker was used to give a shaded effect, and the chopped bits were abraded with sandpaper to give a natural look.  The pattern used came from an actual piece of historic armor(slightly modified): Edited by Greenzaku, Dec 2 2008, 03:17 AM.
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| One-Eyed-Dragon | Dec 3 2008, 02:45 AM Post #17 |
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OMG!!! To combine them requires so much skill n effort! |
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| chousokabemotochika | Dec 3 2008, 11:33 AM Post #18 |
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Greenzaku that armour looks amazing I will certainly have to try that if a future costume requires such armour ^^ As for attaching the front spikes to the headdress each spike started off as wire mesh which I wired with thin garden wire to the front of the headdress which was also wire mesh. I then added two small squares of scrape wire mesh to either side of each spike again using thin garden wire. I then added cardboard to the spikes to add depth and cover the whole lot in masking tape. The layers of paper Mash also help hold the spikes in place. |
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| Greenzaku | Dec 3 2008, 02:55 PM Post #19 |
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Wow...you are really awesome with crafting from wire. I would never have thought of that. *hijacks Motochika's method and runs away making sad pirated copies of his work* |
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| Nutella | Dec 9 2008, 11:01 PM Post #20 |
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Update for my DW6 Cao Ren. - done wire base for chest piece - done wire base for upper arm guards - done Wire base for shield - DONE!!! Helmet!!! I still need to do the aging and battle scars tho.. >_>  |
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| Oreadia | Dec 9 2008, 11:38 PM Post #21 |
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you all are great I wish I had your brains amazing!! |
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| chousokabemotochika | Dec 10 2008, 12:26 AM Post #22 |
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Nutella that helmet is looking great so far. I can't wait to see it when it is finished. The latest progress on my headdress...next the gold details and plumes ^^ 
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| Greenzaku | Dec 10 2008, 02:32 AM Post #23 |
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My goodness....I love both helmets! Without this thread I would have never figured to make them that way! |
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| d-man916 | Dec 15 2008, 01:19 PM Post #24 |
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Haha this cosplayer is female mate ^^ |
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The very same d-man from KOEI.com Well known and popular now is hitting up Koeiwarriors forum and showing these lot who the d-man is Rival & Current Photoshop Mentor: "The Evil Host" Sonic Believe & You can achieve! Next sig ........ I have no idea yet | |
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| chousokabemotochika | Dec 15 2008, 10:29 PM Post #25 |
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True...but I love cosplaying the men of KOEI lol ^^ |
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