ACParadise Forums

Shinigami-X

Well... You do have a lot of time to work on a costume. XD Exactly what did you need help with again? ^^

Shinigami-X

Too lazy to do anything of that calibur.

Shinigami-X

It's SHINI!!!! >.<

Shinigami-X

There's Anime Central in March, I believe. Check out the links in the lower section of the forum.

Shinigami-X

Well, not exactly up, but to keep it stiff. It'll still be kinda flexible but you can't bend it too much. I guess the foam would work though.

Shinigami-X

I dunno if this will work, but I've heard of people using starch to hold parts of their costumes up.

Shinigami-X

You mean characters that must be crossplayed? I can't really say much about Prince of Tennis, because I know a few guys that look the part (kinda). It's just that females have a better chance because of the femenine look the characters have. And as for Ed, I always thought Ed was female. =/

Shinigami-X

I loved the first few episodes of Inu Yasha but it did get kinda boring after seeing the same thing over and over. =/

Shinigami-X

You're right! I forgot how those little critters look like. XD I just took a few different samples from the GL bibles and compiled them. I'll have something moogle-ish tomorrow.

Shinigami-X

Here's a drawing of what I kinda had in mind, but kinda got lazy at the skirt and rushed. XD My original thoughts on the skirt was to have it about knee-level with boots that would match with the outfit. For EGL, you GOTTA have the large boots. >.< Other than that, it'll be heck to do. Just check ou...

Shinigami-X

Just when I got rid of his horrible image, you have to remind me. >.<

Shinigami-X

Yea, that is nice. =) I was thinking of something with more frills though. I'll try to draw it out after I finish studying. >.<

Edit: BTW, the ftp server for the gothic lolita mags will go down tomorrow, so get them while you can. (Yes, everyone can dl it. Just hurry!!!)

Shinigami-X

Here are a few gothic lolita bibles, if you're interested. There are now three, that's right, three volumes up! Download them while they're still hot! >.< ftp://acp:cosplay@lifeanbu.no-ip.org/ (Note: If the link is down, it's probably because my computer crashed. Just wait until I get back from scho...

Shinigami-X

There's no problem with crossplay. *forgot what he was about to say*

Edit: Ah! I think it's a great idea, if you want to do it. =) And as for a great convention, knowing your location would help. XD

Shinigami-X

*thinks Anko from Naruto*

Shinigami-X

I was thinking of changing the patterns of a gothic lolita dress with a few changes in color. Also, a headband would work pretty nicely for the moogle antenna thingy mabobber~ (What is that thing anyway?) A pair of white gloves and something for the forearms would go nicely with those leg warmers Ti...

Shinigami-X

I'd be scared to see a moogle walking around. @_@ As for a Moogle Lolita.... I'm still pretty much scared. XD That is, unless you want a "normal" dress with moogle characteristics.

Shinigami-X

OMG, that's scary. XD

Shinigami-X

I bet you already know who I voted for. XD

Shinigami-X

Which Mana, exactly? ^^ Google didn't really help me filter out all the Mana's.

Shinigami-X

Plastic, maybe? O.o

Shinigami-X

It makes me itch to make one. Must... stop.... the urge!!!! *Goes off to buy materials*

Shinigami-X

That's pretty awesome.

Shinigami-X

It really depends on the type of wood you get. ^^;

Splinters and breakage can be avoided if you look for different varieties.

Shinigami-X

Wood is easy to use for simple as simple as this. ^^ Light-weight and strong. It should only be about $1.50 for a piece of flat, flexible wood and $3 for a can of silver spray paint. Just spray paint the wood and use a permanant marker for the symbol. ^^

Shinigami-X

That sounds very time consuming. >.< *looks around* Oh crap! School!!!!!

Shinigami-X

The dress sounds nice already. =) Good luck! ^_~

And thanks for sharing that site with us. =) I'm sure it'll be very useful for those of us that do commissions. ^^

Shinigami-X

Aren't boomerangs usual made of wood? >.< I could've sworn they were. The only problem is that it'd be heavy. The best way to go for weight and strength would be foam. It's usually super-light and comes in different strengths.

Shinigami-X

Wood~~~ Friend to all cosplayers. =)

Shinigami-X

I can't even go because I'm stuck around Illinois for a few months.

Shinigami-X

Yea.... I don't really know if I can explain this correctly, but here goes. I'm trying to create a mask that goes directly onto my skin and is secured by a glue-like substance. What I'm trying to figure out is what kind of material would be flexible and comfortable to be on my face all day? The skin...

Shinigami-X

Well, I just took apart my gf's old school uniform, since she goes to private school. I found that her collar was made into two layers, giving it the brighter white look. So it's basically two sheets of white fabric with a strip cut out from another sheet of fabric and put between the two white ones...

Shinigami-X

Out of topic, but I just noticed something on your sig, Inu. It says power is corrput, but that's wrong. It should be that absolute power corrupts absolutely. ^^ And yes, schools are teaching us to be evil. Just a few weeks ago, I learned how to make gunpowder out of things I can find easily around ...

Shinigami-X

A small hint on the ribbon, it wasn't originally a ribbon. ^_~

Shinigami-X

First, I'd like to say welcome. Secondly, I can't really say I can help. I'm sorry, but I don't have enough time to say anything. Maybe tomorrow? ^^ Edit: Now that I look at the outfit, it shouldn't be too hard to make. Just seperate it into four main parts. One, the long-skirt type thing, the upper...

Shinigami-X

If you don't like the feel of that material, try using expensive silk. XD

Shinigami-X

Well... That's a basic pattern I use Like you said, it's like an ellipse, but with two flat sides (the frond and the back). Under that, I believe there's another ribbob/scarf? It really depends on the kind of pattern you're going for. Another tip, start curving slowly to make it seem straight. That'...

Shinigami-X

I'm sorry about this, but I couldn't find any of the old costumes I saved over from my last play. I guess the best way to say it is to have the angle start a little past the shoulder, to the front. You'll want to make it a smooth angle, not one that can be seen plainly. Let me find a picture of one ...

Shinigami-X

Alrighty then. =) Let me go pull out some of my older works (no, I did not wear them nor am I thinking of ever wearing them) from my closet. I should be able to give you a small diagram early tomorrow on how it should be shaped for a Sailormoon uniform, if that's the right costume. XD I'll give you ...

Shinigami-X

I guess I could check it out. Thanks for the help.

Shinigami-X

It really depends on the shirt you're wearing with it. But it is basically the same as a V-neck on some shirts. I thought you meant the outer angle. =P

Shinigami-X

It's the mask that covers his mouth and nose. I'm probably going to use an elastic material for most of it, but I can't really seem to make the lines right. It's like the one I'm wearing in my avater, but without the seam down the center.

Shinigami-X

If you're not busy, maybe you can get screenshots or pictures of the kind of collar you want and I can map out the shape for you? Most of them have the same shape, but a few vary depending on area and design.

Shinigami-X

Does anyone have an idea on how I can make one that has few sewing lines in it? I've tried a few, but it just doesn't look right with those lines showing. Maybe there's another way to make the type of face mask Kakashi has? Edit: I know this is a problem many people have, but would anyone know where...

Shinigami-X

With my special, I say wood with vinyl, but that doesn't work too well. Maybe a plastic material would work nicely for the buckle. You can just create a mold and go from there.

Shinigami-X

But I was thinking of having the wig be re-usable for other costumes or maybe later changes. But sewing them directly on would be a good idea as well.

Shinigami-X

Since you used the material you did, why not tie them on somehow? A string is low cost and can hold well with a tight knot. The only problem is getting it off if it holds. XD

Shinigami-X

I'll draw one up. Give me a moment.

Edit: Here's a pic of what I meant. Also, you can use magnets to hold what I accidentally called the "Ear" with magnets, which might be easier than trying to drill small screws into the ear (if it was solid).

Shinigami-X

Nah, I use small hairclips in the designs I've made for some the hair-pieces in the asian costumes I've made. They're the ones that look like an elongated ellipse with the hole in the middle and a part that snaps onto that. It clamps the item tightly onto your hair, but allows you to remove them lat...

Shinigami-X

For the Chii ears, I would personally use wood for shape and vinyl for color. To keep them on the wig, I'd use clips (maybe two; one for the top and the other for the bottom) that have been drilled and screwed into the bottom of the wood so the "pink connecter thingies" stay on your wig. You can the...

ACParadise Forums

Search found 57 matches

Artificial Skin Mask

Face Mask