Apr 2, 2011
May 16, 2010
Apr 19, 2010
Beginner Cosplayer
Not to say I'm a experienced Cosplayer *coughs*.. but this is just something that I would like to share to those who are planning to join us ^^
Firstly, understand what is COSPLAY... search through wiki or sort..
Cosplay is basically costume play.
Where you get to put on costume and portray the character.
.. cosplay is cosplay
Secondly, list out the reasons why you want to cosplay.
This can help you to find your main objective to cosplay.
..because I love to DIY stuffs
Thirdly, decide who you want to cosplay.
actually I do really encourage you to choose your most favorite character.
but since you're still new.. just choose those character that is simple would be fine.
..I started off as high school student.. Inoue Orihime
Lastly, do research.
Understand your character.. their characteristic, outfit, behavior, poses, etc..
.. I actually did research on cosplay for a year before I actually joined in XD
Feb 20, 2010
The Clothing Ideas
KIMONO
◦ Tie an Obi by paperwings
◦ Wear a Kimono by japanesekimono.com
◦ Draft a Kimono Pattern by Taeliac
YUKATA
◦ How to make Yukata by Amparo Betram
HAKAMA
TOP
SHOES
◦ Boots Covers made simple by Sarcasm-hime
◦ Naruto Sandal Tutorial by Lizspain2
The Others Paradise
WINGS
◦ Feathered Wings by Paperwings
◦ Haibane Wings by Nekomitech
◦ Large Angel Wings by HCC
◦ Butterfly Wings by Indiexoxkittie
◦ Cosplay Wing Tutorial by Etaru
EARS
◦ Elfs Ears by Lovecraft
TAIL
◦ Moving Neko Tail by Ryea
MAKEUP
The Wig Solutions
CUT
◦ Create Bangs/Fringe by Trinsten Citrine
COLOUR DYE
◦ Synthetic Wig Dying Tutorial by Firewolf
STYLE
◦ Geisha by Tara Maginnis
◦ SailorMoon by Charmedseed
◦ Chihiro by Ryea
◦ Defrizz Synthetic Wig by Ryea
Feb 19, 2010
Dec 13, 2009
Neko Tail in 10 simple steps
LINK :
10 simple steps to make yourself a moving neko tail.
1. Measure the length from hip to foot.
2. Adjust the width according to the diameter.
3. Sew both side together
4. Cut off the remaining fabric.
5. Start stuffing in the cotton
6. Pus the cotton to the end using chopstick or something long and thin.
7. Tie the end with a strong thread.
8. Make a curve at the front tail and sew it with fishing thread.
9. Sew a long fishing thread at the tip of the tail.
10. Attach the tail to a rubber strap.
That's all ..!! You can now wear the tail and control it using the long fish string that is attached to the tail .
just as easy as that !!
1. Measure the length from hip to foot.
2. Adjust the width according to the diameter.
3. Sew both side together
4. Cut off the remaining fabric.
5. Start stuffing in the cotton
6. Pus the cotton to the end using chopstick or something long and thin.
7. Tie the end with a strong thread.
8. Make a curve at the front tail and sew it with fishing thread.
9. Sew a long fishing thread at the tip of the tail.
10. Attach the tail to a rubber strap.
That's all ..!! You can now wear the tail and control it using the long fish string that is attached to the tail .
just as easy as that !!
Oct 8, 2009
How to Defrizz Synthetic Wig
Hey guys.. I have something awesome to share with you guys !!~
Having problem with your frizzy wig??
Having problem with your frizzy wig??
I found Jeez Louise method and it works pretty well..
She uses Iron Curler but I'm using Iron .. kindly visit her blog if you choose to use curler.
TRY THIS ON YOUR RISK !!(using Iron)
1. Set your IRON to the lowest heat. (my iron has setting for nylon)
2. Grab the part of frizzy wig.
3. Try detangle them the best you could.
4. Spray some water on it.
5. Prepare yourself as you might ruin the wig.
6. Run the Iron across a paper to test the heat.
7. Place the Iron on the wig then pull the wig across it.
8. Quickly repeat step 3 to 7 again until it's totally defrizz completely.
9. Now move on to the next frizzy part.
10. Continue and you're DONE =D
**NOTE :
i. Never set your Iron temp too high.
ii. Start by small portion.
iii. If you want a curly wig, use a round wig comb and comb it right after being ironed.
iv. Steam Iron are not recommended.
V. Needs lots of time and patient.
And surprising it WORKS !!!
1. Set your IRON to the lowest heat. (my iron has setting for nylon)
2. Grab the part of frizzy wig.
3. Try detangle them the best you could.
4. Spray some water on it.
5. Prepare yourself as you might ruin the wig.
6. Run the Iron across a paper to test the heat.
7. Place the Iron on the wig then pull the wig across it.
8. Quickly repeat step 3 to 7 again until it's totally defrizz completely.
9. Now move on to the next frizzy part.
10. Continue and you're DONE =D
**NOTE :
i. Never set your Iron temp too high.
ii. Start by small portion.
iii. If you want a curly wig, use a round wig comb and comb it right after being ironed.
iv. Steam Iron are not recommended.
V. Needs lots of time and patient.
And surprising it WORKS !!!
Dec 12, 2008
Orihime Hairpins
It's really easy and cheap to DIY a pair of Orihime hairpins..
1. Get your self a orihime hair pin reference and crop the flower out in PS and print it out.
2. Print it with different sizes so that you get to choose a suitable size.
3. Cut the flower out.
4. As you can see, the paper is very thin and can folded easily.
5. Trace the shape twice or many many time on art paper to make it thicker.
6. Cut the traced flower out.
7. There you go..
8. Paste the traced flowers together.. any glue would be fine for this.
9. Place a toothpick across 2 of the petals and paste them with a super glue.
(this is the other side of the traced paper I used)
10. Place the original flower on top of it .
11. Make sure it sticks on it perfectly.
12. Notice that there are spaces between the original and the base (bcos of the toothpicks).
13. Use your finger nail gently press on the side of the petals to make them stick on the base.
14. This is how it should look like.. no spaces in between and look kinda 3D.
15. Saw those extra base, just cut them off to make the flower look more neat.
16. Time to stick the hair pin with the flower.
17. Just take any this kind of hair pin found in your house and turn them into a silver pin.
18. By using a silver marker pen and paint over it.
19. Adjust the pin where you want it to be.. and stick it with super glue.
20. Let it dry for a while before proceeding the next step.
21. Colour the back of the base with the silver marker and also recolor the hairpin.
22. OK it's done.. for a Orihime hair pin.. we need a pair !
23. Repeat the steps again to obtain another Orihime hair pin.
24. And WE'RE DONE !!~~
This is how it looks like.. Don't they look like the real ones though it looks bigger X3..
** I can't promise it will stay in good condition for a whole day.. just be careful when you're using.
** I recommend you guys to use a super super stick glue so that it won't fall apart.
** And please be very careful when you're using super glue.. I have hard time to wash off the gule .. sobs sobs..
** This simple tutorial is also suitable for any other hair pin.
Anyways, hope my tutorial helps !!~ =3
1. Get your self a orihime hair pin reference and crop the flower out in PS and print it out.
2. Print it with different sizes so that you get to choose a suitable size.
3. Cut the flower out.
4. As you can see, the paper is very thin and can folded easily.
5. Trace the shape twice or many many time on art paper to make it thicker.
6. Cut the traced flower out.
7. There you go..
8. Paste the traced flowers together.. any glue would be fine for this.
9. Place a toothpick across 2 of the petals and paste them with a super glue.
(this is the other side of the traced paper I used)
10. Place the original flower on top of it .
11. Make sure it sticks on it perfectly.
12. Notice that there are spaces between the original and the base (bcos of the toothpicks).
13. Use your finger nail gently press on the side of the petals to make them stick on the base.
14. This is how it should look like.. no spaces in between and look kinda 3D.
15. Saw those extra base, just cut them off to make the flower look more neat.
16. Time to stick the hair pin with the flower.
17. Just take any this kind of hair pin found in your house and turn them into a silver pin.
18. By using a silver marker pen and paint over it.
19. Adjust the pin where you want it to be.. and stick it with super glue.
20. Let it dry for a while before proceeding the next step.
21. Colour the back of the base with the silver marker and also recolor the hairpin.
22. OK it's done.. for a Orihime hair pin.. we need a pair !
23. Repeat the steps again to obtain another Orihime hair pin.
24. And WE'RE DONE !!~~
This is how it looks like.. Don't they look like the real ones though it looks bigger X3..
** I can't promise it will stay in good condition for a whole day.. just be careful when you're using.
** I recommend you guys to use a super super stick glue so that it won't fall apart.
** And please be very careful when you're using super glue.. I have hard time to wash off the gule .. sobs sobs..
** This simple tutorial is also suitable for any other hair pin.
Anyways, hope my tutorial helps !!~ =3
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