http://www.yourprops.com/
http://www.theeffectslab.com/forums/index.php
http://www.freshdv.com/
http://filmflap.blogspot.com/
http://www.props.eric-hart.com/resources/movie-prop-replicas/
http://www.origami.com/
http://www.trickswithhats.org/
http://www.pentrix.com/
http://bioweapons.wordpress.com/
http://www.pyroguide.com/
http://www.halloweenmonsterlist.info/
http://home.eol.ca/~props/index.html
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Lot/9373/SCREAM/scream.html
http://www.fxsupply.com/
http://www.savini.com/
http://www.makeup-fx.com/
http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/vacuumtable/index.html

dharmatrading.com - useful stuff for dyeing fabrics and such

Go on.....

Seriously. I love when seagulls are helpful! Writing this shit down for research later.

10:29 PM
Prop maker blogs:
http://volpinprops.blogspot.com/
http://blindsquirrelprops.blogspot.com/
http://www.kamuicosplay.com/
http://propsbyfev.blogspot.com/
http://tombanwell.blogspot.com/
http://bioweapons.wordpress.com/
http://proplady.livejournal.com/


Important reads:
http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html (This is the cheapest top coat ever.)
10:29 PM
just copyin n pasting the notepad

vj sann
10:30 PM
Bueno

orcumungus
10:30 PM
http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm
http://www.sayashi.com/project%20pages/koshirae_saya1.htm
http://www.sayashi.com/project%20pages/ireko_saya.htm
(Uh, a lot of people here make japanese style swords)

http://www.craigcentral.com/models/
(If you're going to use an airbrush, read this. All the links are at the bottom. For some odd reason, his main page has no links to anything hobby related)

http://www.therpf.com/f24/oh-things-you-can-build-pink-foam-66034/
(Cause someone here will use pink insulation board)
10:30 PM
http://www.props.eric-hart.com/
(An actual prop maker)

http://www.thistothat.com/cgi-bin/glue.cgi
(If you ever want to ask: What glue to use, USE THIS)

http://www.instructables.com/
(Everything Do-it-Yourself ever)

(Someone who constantly updates with links to tutorials)

http://www.thehunterslair.com/index.php?showtopic=4477&hl=macguyver
(Fucking awesome body suit)
10:30 PM
http://www.therpf.com/f9/spray-paint-help-100188/
Spray can help.

Forums:
http://www.therpf.com/ http://www.entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html


Got any shopping and more Armor tutorials? Would like to tackle down crafting helms and what not in preparation for Kouta, and Pilot Kouji.

oh, ive got some links too!

>Zentai suits
Zentai-zentai.com
>Ebay wig stores:
>Ayanamisatoru
http://stores.ebay.com/Ayanamisatoru-cosplay-wig?_rdc=1
>Charrisa KIDS
http://stores.ebay.com/CC-KIDSHK?_trksid=p4340.l2563
>Siswig
http://stores.ebay.com/Siswig-Studio-for-cosplay-wig
>CosplayAnimeWigs
http://stores.ebay.com/cosplayanimewigs
>CosplayDNA
http://stores.ebay.com/CosplayDNA-Wigs-for-Cosplay
>Laurawu123
http://stores.ebay.com/laurawu-123
>ChinaCosplayWigs
http://stores.ebay.com/CHINA-COSPLAY-WIGS
>Angella1024
http://stores.ebay.com/angella1024
> Liyingdeal
http://stores.ebay.com/Liyingdeal
>Wig Fashion
http://stores.ebay.com/Wig-Fashion
> Cosplay Wig Glamor
http://stores.ebay.com/COSPLAY-WIG-GLAMOUR
>Cosplay Wig Fever
http://stores.ebay.com/COSPLAY-WIG-FEVER
>Go to the shop
http://stores.ebay.com/GO-TO-THE-SHOP
> gorgeous tea 5
http://stores.ebay.com/gorgeous-tea-5
>Fantasy Sheep
http://stores.ebay.com/FANTASY-SHEEP-COSWIG-LAND
> Cosplay Wig
http://stores.ebay.com/COSPLAY-WIG
>Kucos
http://stores.ebay.com/kucos
> Cog Marc
http://stores.ebay.com/Cog-Marc/Wigs-/_i.html?_fsub=19185504&_sid=216014151&_trksid=p4634.c0
.m322

>Costume stores:

http://cosplayfu.com
http://cosplayhouse.com
http://www.uscos00.com/
http://kigurumi-shop.com/

>General Fabric:
http://www.fabric.com
http://spandexhouse.com/Index.asp
http://www.distinctivefabric.com/
http://spandexworld.com/c3/catalog/
http://www.syfabrics.com/
http://www.800fabrics.com/new_home.php
http://www.morexfabrics.com/

>MISC

>FUCKCHEAP glasses, for whatever need.
http://www.zennioptical.com/
>self explanatory
http://www.gloves-online.com/
>tools and other neat shit for propmaking
http://www.harborfreight.com/
>ready to use EL wire/kits
http://www.elbestbuy.com/plugnplay1.html
>fabric and latex
http://www.mjtrends.com/
>cheap tools and other cool shit
http://www.sciplus.com/index.cfm
>chainmail supplies
http://theringlord.com/cart/default.asp?websess=36109572208371
>They have ready-made prosthetics as well as the supplies to make your own.
http://www.fxwarehouse.info/

Does anyone have a link or screenshot about trap-san's thread for crossplayin? He posted information for girls and I need it again.

I would post some but pc is gone.

That's the spirit!

bumping this up. too important to die.

BUMPAN!

Someone needs to archive this thread.

BUMP

>>4822179
> this thread has received 1 of 4 requests needed to trigger archival.

ummm might be some doubles here... this is all copypasta from a txt doc i compiled from similar threads :P

Hardly A Queen !.R1.9quobw 3/25/08(Tue)00:00 < No.832968

Some of my favorite bookmarked tutorials. Just a few

Armor Making:
http://amethyst-angel.com/armormaking.html
http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html
http://www.jedielfqueen.com/elvenwarriors/materials/processes.htm

Wings:
http://www.sonic.net/~mamazon/wings.html
http://www.firefly-path.net/howwings.php
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/5629/rulok/wings/default.htm

A Few Different Tutorials in One Site:
http://www.whatishcc.com/tutorials/

Hero and villain Costumes:
http://www.gothampublicworks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1595

Steampunk Goggles:
http://www.singularphotography.com/Goggles/

Make-it-Yourself Dress Form:
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00002.asp

Prop Blood:
http://www.shades-of-night.com/painneck/blood.html

Monster Mask Making:
http://www.monstermakers.com/content/howto.html

Craft foam tutorial: http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html
How to applique: http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-How-to-Applique-95085013
How to make a mini bow: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Mini-Bow-Hair-Clip
More bow making stuff: http://godsavethequeenfashions.com/Bow_Making_101.html (btw, I love godsavethequeen, so many useful tutorials there)
Lots of loli-things: http://lolita-handbook.livejournal.com/1955.html#cutid1
How to make a top hat: http://mysoulfulthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-to-make-top-hat-yohans-costume.html
How to box the bottom of a bag: http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/blog/?p=1482
Bootcover tutorial: http://mihoyonagi.deviantart.com/art/Boot-Cover-Tutorial-117654732
Biastape tutorials: http://ryuuraigeki.livejournal.com/

Other tutorials:
http://costuming.org/tutorials.html
(Worderflex FAQ: http://costuming.org/wonderflex.htm)
http://www.cosplaymanual.com/
http://www.pettingzoowigs.com/tutorials.html

How to make wefts: http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Weft-Supplement-115625008
How to make odangos: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1896722/
How to keep a long wig from tangling: http://www.funkyhorror.com/longwig.htm (Haven't try this, since I've got oil sheen spray)
How to cut bangs to your wig: http://www.tristencitrine.com/tutorials/wigbangs.html
(Site has also a tutorial for antenna-bangs)
Tutorial/experiment: oil sheen spray: http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=118976

How to make a pre-tied obi: http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Pre-Tied-Obi-56616894
Plushiethingies: http://picasaweb.google.com/carlappxavier/FELTRO1#

About dyeing: http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/acrylic.shtml
Zipper-thingies: http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Centered-zippers-73536259
How to make circle skirt: http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Circle-Skirts-90497598
Sewing patterns: http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/patterns/sewingpatterns.pl?patternid=8986

http://cosplayclasses.com/
http://proplady.livejournal.com/tag/
You might even wanna try http://www.wikihow.com/Categories

And here's a cupcake recepies because I'm extremely hungry: http://cupcakeblog.com/
Keep in mind, this is small scale but on a human scale it's equally impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXK7d4mbUWM

http://www.swannysmodels.com/Alclad.html

http://fichtenfoo.net/blog/creating-copper-finishes/
(Special note to everyone on this: General copper finishes, not just shiny ass chrome)

http://www.ghostofzeon.com/diy/painting/candyalclad.html

To note: In order to make this effect, an airbrush is needed. Spraycans can achieve something similar but they're about $40 a CAN.
But it's:
Prime
Enamel Gloss Black base coat
Usually Alclad for the chrome finish.

>>4821711
you had the next section i was about to post. here's the bit i have after it.
I bought everything I'm going to list below and continue to use the stand alone compressor. The airbrush was upgraded but I still keep the below listed one for primer.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-5-hp-58-psi-compressor-and-airbrush-kit-95630.html
This is for both the airbrush and compressor. I liked it because I didn't have to fiddle with air pressure or anything. But having bought the other one, I can't recommend this one anymore since the other one is a much, MUCH better buy.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-8-eighth-hp-40-psi-oilless-airbrush-compressor-93657.html

The other compressor I'm talking about. Really, really, REALLY nice for the money. Very easy to clean moisture trap, an easy to use air regulator (you will use this if you want to make fine lines and shading) and very quiet.

http://www.harborfreight.com/deluxe-airbrush-kit-95810.html
The airbrush that comes with the combo set. It's great, cheap enough for you to constantly take apart and clean, paints great, it even airbrushes stuff like FolkArt paint!

don't ask why i was putting name in subject field. very tired.

Harbor Freight Tools is by far the cheapest place to buy any sort of tool you might need (Except a pink foamboard cutter...but you can buy the parts to make one!), sandpaper, table/band saws, cheap sanders rotary tools, etc.
Tons of random little knick knacks you might be able to use for a costume as well.
There's even beginner leather working supplies!
(Please, please please buy safety equipment as well. They have cheap gloves for when you paint and a selection of filtered masks so you don't kill your lungs.)

Home Depot has a culling bin of wood they damaged or left overs from cuts customers didn't take. Pieces are anywhere from 51 cents to 4 dollars. I've gotten MDF, Poplar, Oak, etc for really cheap. I've rarely seen Pink insulation board there but there is some from time to time.
If anything, it makes for great practice material since you may not find a piece big enough for what you need.'

Look up local supply yards, like lumber yards, roofing supply companies, etc and ask them if they have any damaged pink insulation board they wouldn't mind giving away or selling on the cheap.
I've never had to buy a board of the stuff at full price because of this.

i found more.

materials that can be used for prop and armor:

for armor:
*thermoplastic


for something to carve/build up/layers etc:
*Rigid Insulation/isolation Foam
*wood
*craft foam
*sheet plastic
*foam core
*plywood
*balsa wood
*styrofoam (with paper mache over, even!)
high density urethane
*Sintra/closed cell PVC foamboard:

"Closed-cell PVC foamboard is a light-weight rigid material used primarily in the manufacture of signs and displays, although its material properties have made it extremely popular among model makers and prop builders. Like PVC, closed-cell PVC foamboard is solid and has a very rigid structure. Where it differs is in its closed-cell foam structure, which makes it very light (as little as half the weight of solid PVC ), highly resistant to moisture and some chemicals, and very easy to cut and shape. It also has thermoplastic properties, and begins to soften at around 65°C. Typically, closed-cell PVC foamboard can be cut as easily as wood, softened and shaped by immersing in boiling water or with a standard heat gun, and painted with standard automobile paints."


MALLEABLE STUFF
*sculpey (can be baked!)
*Model Magic (super light!)
*Paper Clay (is clay!YAY!)
*Japanese transparent clay
http://shop.clayprincess.com.au/eshop/product_info.php?products_id=1385
apoxie sculpt

the useability of a lot of this stuff is to be questioned, but i compulsively collect information.

FOR BIG POOFY THINGS THAT NEED TO BE STUFFED:
Upholstery foam coating in polyester batting for smoothness!

gesso over sculpey or polymer clay

SSRS BUSINESS:
*fiberglass
*resin
"it's plastazote composite foam sealed with latex
and isoflex, powdered and polished with silicone"


paint with modge podge or whatever it's called to seal it.
Hobby Sanding Films: These are small sheets of sandpaper commonly used to sand the surface of model cars, planes, etc. I use them to smooth the surface of my styrene armor and to remove any little stray strings or globs of hotglue. Hobby sanding films can usually be found in the model vehicle sections of most craft stores (near the enamel paints and brushes). A package of assorted sanding films will cost you about 4 dollars. (Important Note: DO NOT USE regular sandpaper to sand your armor or props, as it will scratch the surface of your material.)

A.) Lay down a coat of enamel spray paint onto the project
B.) When the spray coat dries, a layer of bottled metallic enamel paint is then brushed on
C.) When that dries, surface effects (texture, antiquing) and the fine detailing are done
D.) (Optional) A layer of protective clear-coat is sprayed over the project.
When working with enamel paints, it's important to buy enamel brushes AND paint thinner/brush cleaner, since enamel paints usually won't wash out with water.

*neoarchangemon 20 hours ago
Fixit Sculpt
Super Sculpey
Original Sculpey
Foil (yes actual tin foil)
Parts of other figs

Usually I will use another figure as a base or a piece of a figure. THen do basic shaping with fixit scult and detail with fixit sculpt for large pieces that would normally be heavy I use foil as a base shape then go over that with super sculpey, then over that with Fixit sculpt with detailing.

(amenokitarou's sword):About the Weapon
As a step up from 2 years ago when I made this out of wood and relied on a good paint job, this time I decided to challenge myself to go all the way and create a translucent version so I can play with the light.

First I carved 2 casts from a plank of 12mm pine wood, then covered the surface with aluminium foil.
Then I applied a mixture of fibreglass cloth and loose fibreglass strands to achieve the icy pattern effect.
Then I used clear casting/embedding resin on the fibreglass. The name of the resin is kind of self explanatory, but it ensures that the sword sets clear.

After 2 days of painful fibreglassing and resin-ing and waiting for things to set...I was able to detail the sword with sculpey oven dry clay.
I actually decided to buy all the accurate colours of clay and make each detail one after another as they are added onto each other.
Finally, it was finished with Tamiya clear blue spray paint, (oh the gift of god), wrap the handle in traditional Japanese style, and tie the red material to the tip.

Weapon was completed in 4 days.
Overall cost of materials: $240
This is my first ever full fibreglass weapon and I'm quite...extremely proud of how it turned out.

I hope you like it too :)

cheap pauldrins:

make a cast of the area in plaster cloth
let dry
add cardboard with a hot glue gun (make sure both arms are symetrical!)
one more layer of plaster cloth
think coat of spackling
sand
wipe down with damp paper towel
resin over it!

APPLIQUEs are the embroidered patches

This top also uses lettuce edging. I've used the rolled hem setting on my serger (interlocker) to do lettuce edging on the knit by turning the differencial feed to low as it goes. To do lettuce edging without a serger, use a zig zag stitch to finish the edge of the material while stretching the fabric. Practice a bit before you start on your garment to find the width and length of zig zag stitch that appeals most to you.
wool or 100% non-stretchy polyester. Because with these fabrics, you can permanently heat set them with an iron, and then you'll never have to iron the pleats again. The pleats will look fresh and crisp even after you wash them. You can't do that with cotton/twill, it will need constant maintenance with an iron.
source: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3743/easy-pleated-skirts

Your basics should be: an eyeshadow brush, a defining eyeshadow brush (it's angled), a foundation brush, a blending/powder/blush brush. All of those I use every time I'm putting on makeup. If I had to pick three I'd get the eyeshadow brush, foundation brush, and defining brush.

I have a concealer brush and an eyeliner brush I use for more dramatic looks or when I have imperfections I need to cover up.

A bronzing brush is also useful but I never use bronzer (too pale) so I'm not sure. Lip brushes are great if you use a lot of gloss that comes in tins, but since I use liner I've rarely had an issue. But that should at least get you started and you can build off of that.

A more general line is to see what makeup you use the most and buy brushes for those. As in if you like your lips, your eyes, or blush.


contouring:

I use the angled brush from the Wal-Mart HD brush set (those brushes are all surprisingly good quality btw) with a powder that's several shades darker than my natural skin tone. I contour in the hollows of my cheeks, temples, jawline and sometimes sides of the nose. Buffing everything out so it looks natural is important too.

Super Lash Mascara Apple
Revlon Precision lash adhesive
Urban Decay primer potion.
Ben Nye white powder
Benefit Highbeam
My shu uemura eyelash curler
Smashbox High definition concealer
Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation
Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Pallet
Revlon Matte Eyeshadow (good for contouring)
L'oreal Color Riche Lipstick:
Too Faced Lip Insurance
Too Faced Shadow Insurance

>congrats, this thread has been requested 4 times and will now be archived: http://chanarchive.org/4chan/cgl/

Feelsgoodman.jpg

Do you have any links for plushies or stuffed animals?

It would really help me!

>>4823183
the only things i have on that is what you've posted!! i'm sorry.

>> Anonymous 10/29/10(Fri)00:10 No.3717177

Ohhhhhh man, I used this stuff all the time years ago for Gaara cosplay. I find the best way to cover your eyebrows with this stuff is this:

1. Cover your eyebrows first with a few coats of spirit gum. Allow a few minutes between each coat for it to dry a bit. Using spirit gum first helps so that you don't get stray eyebrow hairs poking through the wax.

2. Take some of the wax in a small ball and roll it in between your fingers to warm it up. The warmer it is, the easier it is to work with. Start the ball at the inside of your eyebrow (the end that's closest to your nose) and use a small putty knife to spread it along your eyebrow out towards the edge. It may take a couple of tries, especially to find the right amount, but this should give it pretty good coverage.

3. Liquid latex! This was my secret to keep this shit from cracking or peeling (which it does in hotter weather). Use a small brush to spread a layer of liquid latex over the wax, making sure it's even. It stinks terribly, fyi, and be REALLY careful not to get it in your eye, you'll regret it. Even the fumes kind of sting, but you'll be fine.

4. Foundation in your skin tone. Apply liberally over the eyebrow and spread outwards to the surrounding skin. It should blend in nicely with the rest of your skin.

5. Sealant! Seal that shit, and it should look totally natural if you have the right foundation. Some powder can be used too with it if you want.


It does take some practice, and can be really frustrating, but this stuff does work pretty well. Good luck anon!

>>4823182

oh that's cool! i hope i've helped a little. i compulsively save every help thread like this i see :P

http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?p=2551016 gw

http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=111227 bun

http://www.cosplay.com/archive/index.php/t-42428.html bun2

http://caiyx.livejournal.com/10316.html bun22

http://community.livejournal.com/fakehairlearner/ hair help
get some starch....

http://4chanarchive.org/brchive/dspl_thread.php5?thread_id=1038315&x=Hairstyle+and+Eye+Guides
http://4chanarchive.org/brchive/dspl_thread.php5?thread_id=1148481&x=Character+Reference+Sheets

http://4chanarchive.org/brchive/dspl_thread.php5?thread_id=882347&x=out+of+context
http://4chanarchive.org/brchive/dspl_thread.php5?thread_id=1158446&x=Cosplay+photos+with+funny+p
eople+in+the+back

http://geekcrafts.com/category/videogames/

Helmets

http://megatokusatsu.multiply.com/photos/album/45/Kamen_rider_The_First_helmet_11_Papercraft_Minus_e
yes
Kamen rider the first helmet

http://www.cosplaymanual.com/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=viewlink&link_id=24&Itemid=
8
how to make a perfect mold for helmets

http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=97106
basics of cardboard helmets

http://www.schenz.com/fm_eva.html
about eva foam
Wigs

http://www.cosplayanimewigs.com/

www.cosworx.com

www.amphigory.com

http://www.amphigory.com/wig_how_to_cut_bangs.html

http://www.pettingzoowigs.com/wigtutorial_stubbing.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYzOpSUE4U&feature=related
Layering a wig

http://windofthestars.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Making-Wefts-4-Wigs-106554860
making wefts

http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-How-to-do-pincurls-45164922
how to do pin curls

http://www.pettingzoowigs.com/wigtutorial_parting.html
parting pigtails/dog ears

http://vampirate777.deviantart.com/art/wig-bun-tutorial-95080817
adding a bun

Patterns/general sewing shit

http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Centered-zippers-73536259
centered zipper

http://ffcosplay.free.fr/rikku_costume.htm
thief Rikku's skirt

http://rhodygunn.deviantart.com/art/Lolita-Petticoat-Tutorial-109721523
lolita petticoat.

http://www.5min.com/Video/Easy-Steps-To-Creating-A-Baby-Doll-Style-Tube-Top-125341745
5 minute tube top
>> Anonymous 05/17/10(Mon)18:30 No.2964858
>>2964851
Makeups

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmkRR9WlFKs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nJXK5EJEQA

http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=152632
cheap eyebrow color

Useful sewing sites

http://www.vintagesewing.info/1940s/42-mpd/mpd-04.html#puffed

www.threadbanger.com

www.burdastyle.com

http://www.leenas.com/English/sew_coat.html

http://www.getcreativeshow.com/seminars/understanding_interfacings.htm

http://www.simplicity.com/t-sewing-techniques.aspx

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/5855/pattern-drafting-101-how-to-close-a-bust-dart-and-move-the-ful
lness-to-the-hem

http://distinctivefabric.com/

http://www.stretchy.org/
catsuit patterns and more

Wings
http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=23650
moving and stationary wings

http://www.whatishcc.com/tutorials/wingharness.php
wing harness

http://www.cdhm.org/tutorials/making-fairy-wings.html
fairy wings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKE_UyMauZI
folding wings: wing harness

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?gl=CA&hl=en&p=E2A1DF90AB087DF0
how to make folding wings, broken into several parts

http://www.paper-wings.org/tutorials/wings/wings.html
feathered wings
>> Anonymous 05/17/10(Mon)18:31 No.2964865
>>2964858
I got tired of organizing...

http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=150543
Vash the stampede's sunglasses

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x--8bbDFR3U
how to make a body form
http://www.amethyst-angel.com/propcloset/aa_wonderflex_tutorial.html
wonderflex tutorial

http://nolwen.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-D-75188262
tutorial for weaving and harringbone overlays

http://taeliac.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-Tipping-Corset-Bones-80292109
tipping corset bones

http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?p=2020656
Hollow mask tutorial

http://firnheledien.deviantart.com/art/Top-Hat-Tutorial-55947455
Top hat tutorial

http://www.strangelandcostumes.com/tips-boot.html
slippers into boots

http://www.sarcasm-hime.net/bootcovers-tutorial.html
bootcovers

http://godsavethequeenfashions.com/Non-Stretch_Boot_Covers.html
non stretch boot covers

http://cristophine.deviantart.com/art/Aviator-Cap-Tutorial-84150949
quick aviator cap
>> Anonymous 05/17/10(Mon)18:32 No.2964874
>>2964865
continueed
http://bijouscosplay.deviantart.com/art/Paint-cotton-into-leather-110965427
make fabric into leather

http://chioky.deviantart.com/art/The-Tip-Top-Hat-Tutorial-103451650
top hat

http://sgcafe.com/cosplay-chat/51787-lovecrafts-elf-ears-tutorial-boobies-amour-writeup.html
quick cheap elf ears

http://trsrockin.com/link.html
Link costume full tutorial

http://sunghyul.deviantart.com/art/How-2-make-HORNS-for-cosplay-83228496
horns
http://www.cosplay.com/showthread.php?s=f4e9828248c1e349bb427d28ec8dd6bf&t=87064
guide to some plastics and materials

http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Article/Ears.htm
making gelatin ears.

http://www.digitalemerald.com/cosplay_armor_index.html
intro to fiberglass armour

http://www.paper-wings.org/tutorials/armor/fiberglass.html
more on fiberglass

http://shishio9.deviantart.com/art/Electricity-Ball-Tutorial-89954478
electricity ball

http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/evilash/detailingthemask.html
detailing the latex mask

http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/teadye.htm
how to tea dye

http://community.livejournal.com/craftgrrl/3674467.html
cheap screen printing

http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html
craft foam armor tutorial

http://rubyd.deviantart.com/art/Cosplay-tips-faking-an-Opal-94481717
faking an opal
>> Anonymous 05/17/10(Mon)18:33 No.2964879
>>2964874
and that's just my stuff from when I used opera. -_-; whew. I really need to organize this shit/consolidate.

Gonna start on firefox, then I'ma eat. luv u /cgl/
>> Anonymous 05/17/10(Mon)18:48 No.2964967
http://www.instructables.com/id/Screen-Printing:-Cheap,-Dirty,-and-At-Home/
cheap screen printing

http://www.ehow.com/how_4727923_make-own-silkscreen-tshirts.html
silk screen t-shirt how to

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1911416549?bctid=1917486351
inserting a zipper into pants

http://www.savvyseams.com/techniques/canadian.php
how to do canadian smocking

http://seamstressinsane.blogspot.com/2009/06/puff-and-slash-art-of-clothing.html
puff and slash tutorial

http://www.mjtrends.com/tutorial,How-to-make-darts-with-Latex
how to make darts with latex

http://www.kimberleypope.com/how_to_make_a_corset/Hello!.html
how to make a corset

http://toasts.deviantart.com/art/Painting-Shoes-Tutorial-87587216
painting shoes

http://blissfulthinking.deviantart.com/art/Shoe-Painting-Tutorial-Part-1-85224416
more on painting shoes

http://muselin.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-On-How-To-Paint-Shoes-106960562
still more for shoe painting

http://officer-1bdi.deviantart.com/art/How-To-Painting-Canvas-Shoes-131383147
oh look another shoe painting tutorial

http://www.makeupalley.com/
reviews on makeup and other styling products

http://spandexworld.com/
mmm spandex

http://www.instructables.com/id/Draft-Sew-a-Custom-Fit-Reversible-Coat/
sew and draft a custom fit reversible coat

http://stencilpunks.mattrunningnaked.com/spink_tshirt_print.html
t-shirt printing with screen-printing ink

wah i've posted so much but i've still got some stuff left... should i post the rest or just leave it?

>>4823210
Everything you have.
Better to have it all in one thread.
Make it go auto-sage lawl.

>>4823214
kaaaaaay. this'll be quite handy for redirecting newbies asking silly questions, i think.


Latex stuff

http://makinglatexclothing.com/page/2/
http://www.liquidlatex.com/makingbodysuit.html
making a body suit from latex

http://www.costumes.org/advice/costcraftsmanual/tmpjk5.htm
flexible paint on latex. Also just a general good site.


Sorry if I'm reposting stuff, I didn't look through all those links.

Make kimono accessories (There's a Japanese version of the website that has more tutorials than the English too):
http://kimonodecheap.hippy.jp/hajimenienglish.htm

Roxas wig tutorial:
http://amy-the-yu.livejournal.com/149136.html

Washing hakama:
http://www.shop-japan.co.jp/english-boku/supplement3.html

Japanese cosplayer's blog with some patterns + instructions (dunno if all the instructions are pictures only, or if some of them have text too):
http://cosplaykobo.sakura.ne.jp/

Japanese sewing crafts or something:
http://puchimaiko.blogspot.com/2005/04/free-japanese-sewing-patterns.html

Japanese-style apron tutorial (in English):
http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com/2007/11/november-apron-tutorial-kappogi.html

Danish military hat thing or something... uh... hope this helps someone:
http://hjemmesider.eucsyd.dk/modist/hue%20kasket%20billeder/skraahue/skraahue%20s1.htm

"Mechanic's cap" similar to gakuran caps:
http://www.theyoungcampaigner.com/2007/10/make-your-own-m.html

Women's army breeches:
http://corsetrasewing.livejournal.com/19242.html

Old-style women's jacket:
http://www.costumes.org/history/galleryimages/1911ladiestailor/index.htm

Pleated skirt:
http://aidotcom.deviantart.com/art/Pleated-Skirt-Tutorial-87324333

Random person's sewing blog:
http://hoppobumpo.blogspot.com/search/label/Sewing

Random sewing patterns for download:
http://yousai.net/english/paper_pattern_dl.htm
>> Anonymous 05/18/10(Tue)09:20 No.2968745
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYn23fg-bO4
for you gaganites
this girl has alot of hair styling tuts that might come in handy for wigs.
http://www.youtube.com/user/binosusume
>> Anonymous 05/18/10(Tue)09:24 No.2968750
Have some Bunny Suit stuff:

http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1783955/

http://www.videojug.com/film/make-a-sexy-bunny-costume-for-halloween

this is from a cosplayer called amenokitaru's description of his sigfried cos. i've attached a pic of it.

Base armour: The chest plate and leg armour were first modeled out of cardboard, covered with alunimium foil, then covered with a few layers of fibre glass once the shape was right. After the fibreglass set, imperfections were covered with putty and sanded until smooth.
All other parts of base armour were made from sheets semi-expanded PVC plastic, which were cut to size by hand with a scalpel, then heated into shape.

The paint job was done by preparing the surface with Slate Grey spray paint, then followed by one layer of cheap silver spray paint, and finally one layer of Super Chrome.

The silver is then weathered by dry brushing and scratching black acrylic paint onto desired areas to give an extra realistic touch.

Crystal Armour: This part caused me so much death... All transparent parts were patterned out of cardboard before the shaped were transferred onto sheets and sheets of 3mm perspex. All parts were then cut out by a rotary tool equipped with a cutting disc.
All edges are polished by hand with fine sand paper and a blow torch.

The crystal effect was done by applying individual strands of ripped up fibreglass fibres onto the surface of the perspex with clear casting resin.
The strands were placed onto the armour one by one for a desired pattern and finish and they were soaked with resin at different levels in each part of the armour to make sure the behaviour of light is consistent throughout the costume.

All my tutorials! Hope it helps!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZRTSWR08

Guess I'll repost the books I found and uploaded:

Patternmaking for Fashion Design (5th Edition)
http://www.4shared.com/document/Mtty8XQu/0136069347.html?

Sewing For Dummies
http://www.4shared.com/document/gS_-SxKW/0470623209.html?

Basics Fashion Design Construction
http://www.4shared.com/document/iwLgYFgY/Basics_Fashion_Design_Construc.html?

Fashion Design Drawing Course
http://www.4shared.com/document/rGTTYYaI/Fashion_Design_Drawing_Course.html?

Guide to Fashion Design
http://www.4shared.com/file/iDw28_I0/Guid_to_Fashion_Design_by_bunk.html?

Historical Fashion in Details
http://www.4shared.com/document/nNInSoKG/Historical_Fashion_in_Details.html?

Teach Yourself Visually-Sewing (Very good for beginners,visual indeed)
http://www.4shared.com/document/JVhGfSG2/Teach_Yourself_Visually-Sewing.html

Sewing for Plus Sizes
http://www.4shared.com/document/cp6kpAlz/barbaradeckert_SewingForPlusSi.html

>this thread

>>4823232


This armour changes colour!
First I add a blue tinge to the crystal by lightly spraying Tamiya Translucent Blue spray paint onto all the transparent surfaces, varying the spray distance depending on the part.

To achieve the changing colour, I add an extra layer of Tamiya Translucent Chrome spray paint, which reflects all oncoming light and makes the crystal lose all transparency in certain settings.

It is finished off with another layer of clear resin to seal in the colour and give extra gloss.

Weapon: This crystal sword is made from one giant piece of 20mm perspex, and several pieces of 10mm perspex. The main 20mm piece was painstakingly cut out with a metal cutting blade, while the little shards were done with a laser cutter by :iconathira80:

Desired edges were taken off by a power router, and then sanded and polished by hand once again with a blow torch and some sand paper.

Crystal patterns were then added, again, with fibreglass strands and clear resin.

The orb is a christmas ball lol~ Inside it is a motion activated blue light that is suspended by a thin silver thread. The sword will light up when I move the sword~!! :D It is so fun to play with!

that's all my stuff, guys :) hope it helps someone!!

>>4823417
I wish a helpful mod would poke their head in and sticky this thread :(

Thanks guys.
This is what a help thread should look like.

don't let this thread die! Let's keep bumping until it gets stickied!

bump for justice - sticky?

>>4823426
>>4823481
>>4823490
This will never happen. The only time mods show up is to make fun of us. This thread however has already been archived (so it will be saved), we just need one more up vote:

http://chanarchive.org/4chan/cgl/17303/itt-helpful-links-http-www-threadbanger-com-http-www-simplici
ty-com-default-aspx-http-sew4home-com

Distressing fabric:
http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Fabric/Distressing.htm

Creating sideburns/eyebrows out of a wig:
http://classewig.com/wig/blog/?p=405


Not much, hope it helps though.

For all your fursuit/mascot needs:
http://fursuit.livejournal.com/profile
http://www.beetlecatoriginals.com/tutorials.html
http://forums.furtopia.org/index.php?topic=31257.0

Kigurumi (Not the pajamas, but the Anime heads) Tutorials from http://animegao-kigu.livejournal.com/1099.html

http://www.geocities.jp/eins_maid/ (japanese)
Costum Maid, you can find the tutorials by clicking on the "Atelier" button. It shows you how to make glasses big enough for a kig head, different eye colors, and a mask making tutorial.

http://www.kigurumicafe.com/node/43
Miharu's lesson on how to make a simple stand for your mask.

http://www.geocities.com/ka11.geo/col08/iruka01.html
Iruka's (Dolphin Factory) mask making tutorial. Very detailed. They use clay.

http://www.geocities.jp/doolersstation/kigurumi3index.html (japanese)
A lengthy tutorial from Dollers Station. They use FRP, I think.

http://wyu.ulmb.com/index.htm
Yu has a really nice tutorial section. (click on "reports") Mask making with paper clay, how to re-dye zentai, and other stuff.

http://gyotti.ddo.jp/%7Eyuki/ (japanese)
(Click on "produce" here to get to the turotials)
What appears to be... some tips about kigurumi, a tutorial on making your own zentai gloves, and some other stuff.

http://hdcam.jp/~kakky/factory/seisaku.html (japanese)
From Kakkie's Corner, an involved mask making tutorial. I'm not really sure what materials they use, it mentions FRP, "gel coat" and resin.

http://kanakig.accsalon.com/maskfaq.htm
A quick tutorial from Kanakig.

http://page.freett.com/yumekuri/jpn/create.html (tutorials only in japanese)
From Neko's site, (the two bottom links) FRP mask making, and padding for bigger hips etc.

bamp!

bumping for justice. Come on my seagulls!

BUMP!

This needs to be stickied.

While we're at it, could I humbly request links to some European craft online shops/any European online shop that sell stuff one could use for cosplay? I'd love to order stuff from some of the stores posted so far, but unfortunately shipping from US to where I live costs an arm and a leg...

B b b BAMP!

>>4824184
can anyone help this person?

Can someone please post the pattern for making mario hat?

Can this now just be a general tutorial thread? If there are no more links.

Bumping that which deserves a bump.

Many come to /cgl/ for just these types of links!
USEFUL THREAD IS USEFUL!

>>4825474
Yes, please!
When you have a link post up, but a technique can also be great!

Mr. BUMP!

bumping for justice!

Does anyone have a link of how to make Kanta's (Desert Punk) helmet? Please, I really need to know how.

>>4825944
Pic related

bumping for the love of costumeing

bu bu bump!

pmub

saged for posting kamui

Bumping because I'm going to post more tutorials after I gathered all the links. Don't believe I can help anyone out that asked questions though, well, maybe.

This thread is the best thread

>>4825944
>>4826002
Try these. Obviously you want it to be hard, so paper mache it and then paint over it. Use a craft foam instead of paper so its thicker.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7yrkQF2Dg8
http://www.ehow.com/how_4881219_make-chinese-paper-hat.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_6947862_make-chinese-straw-hat.html

>>4827255
Your mother cosplays Dobby without a mask.

Animal Hat
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=387511.0
Classic Lolita Dress
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=77268.0
Jedi Mini Dress
http://www.max-california.com/2011/08/tutorial-jedi-minidress.html
Shoulder Bag
http://www.allcrafts.net/fjs.htm?url=tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy/2006/06/shoulder_bag_tu.html
Backpack
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2010/08/back-to-school-free-let%E2%80%99s-go-backpack-pattern-tutorial/
Summer Dress
http://cultureofthrift.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/thrifty-summer-dress-tutorial/

Countoring with concealer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkkAE86clQ8

Shoe Making
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDE86FC6405EB5933

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Shoes-at-Home/
Adaptable to Sora Shoes.

>>4827998
http://www.instructables.com/id/kelseymhs-High-Order-Derivative-Common-Sensible-S/

More so.

IN YOUR HEART!

>>4827896
Indeed she does

Saged again!

>>4829123
no reason for a sage

http://www.kamuicosplay.com/

BUMP ME
BUMP YOU
KIKKOMAN

me gusta

bumpin

Bump'd

NEED MOAR LINKS!

inb4 Legend of Zelda cosplay.

Back from page 15.

BUMPU

bump

bumping for justice!

OP Is love

http://www.entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html

This needs to be stickied or archived. holy fuck.

So I took the liberty of Ghetto saving this thread. Open it in word, or word pad, it makes the links posted here clickable.
Enjoy
http://www.4 {REMOVE THIS SHIT} shared.com/file/ol8Thgpx/usefull_cosplaylinks_files.html

I wish we could have a sticky of shit like this. /fit/ got one and we're older.

http://paperinside.com/category/characters/

>>4839356
Yeah its archived, we have enough votes to secure it.

>>4839360
The mods don't like us at all. They don't like /ic/ either and they desperately need a sticky. Yet /3/ got a sticky in like the first 2 weeks of being created.

SEWING QUESTION...

I got a whole bunch of fabric and odds and ends from a church cleaning out their supply. Some of the fabric is from 1970's and 1980's and obviously haven't been touched. Is there anything I have to be careful about when using them or would I just pre-wash and use as usual?

I also have a box full of these "Super-glo Plastic Corde." How do I use these ..?

http://www.craftster.org/blog/

>>4839705
Unless it's asbestos, the only dangers I've ever seen in old fabric is from poor storage making mold develop. Otherwise treat them as more delicate bolts due to the age.
http://oldfashionedliving.com/vintagefabric.html

If this corde is like a fluorescent detailing, I would use it like piping on the edges.

http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-add-EL-wire-to-a-coat-or-other-garment/

>>4840510
>>If this corde is like a fluorescent detailing, I would use it like piping on the edges.

Unfortunately it's not. It's some sort of plastic-rayon cording for "crocheting fine bags, hats and accessories" but can't find too much on actually doing those things ...

>>4841398
My advice, for what it's worth, is to decide what type of costume you want to make, then from your materials see what you have to work with first. Inspiration with materials at hands can come sooner or later. When you know the journey, the tools you have will give you new paths on the way.
As this is used in crochet stylings, I would look to crochet tutorials online and adapt a technique towards a different use. Or, adapt towards what you want with however flexible this item is in other ways.
First know the direction, then adapt.

Anyone have a guide for crossdressing for girls?

>>4844624
http://www.cosplayisland.co.uk/tutorials/crossplayfm

Look into the keywords "Crossplay".

BUMP!!!

i went ahead and copy pasted both tutorial threads that we have archived and i took out all the useless posts and text like: "__________ __/__/__(___)__:__ No.____"

Over 7797 words :D!


http://www.mediafire.com/?jg9qgwj6h3j5gqd


It's sorta confusing without the post dividers, but at least it's ONLY links and tips now!

Hope it helps!

>>4846118
awe yeah!

>>4846118
♥

http://www.cosplaytutorial.com

Just so many tutorials in one list its really convenient.

Why can't this be stickied?

>>4848375
No mods on /cgl/ to do it. You can try to archive it: http://4chanarchive.org/