What did you learn today? (Cosplay Related)

~H~ · 12-02-2012, 10:47 PM

I've been cosplaying for almost 17 years now, but I still learn new things all the time as a result of being into this hobby.

Today I learned that super glue and craft foam do NOT get along well. It makes the foam all warped and hard >_<.

TenTigerLilies · 12-02-2012, 11:00 PM

Well, unfortunately, that Arda is out of the wig I wanted... TT^TT

And that nail glue makes your skin feel very odd! I use it in place of super glue, and while making a bow, got a huge smear of it on my thumb. My skin feels like plastic now...

ShinobiXikyu · 12-02-2012, 11:13 PM

That next time I need to sew something on the back of a stretchy glove, I'm just making my own glove so I can sew it on BEFORE it's done and thus impossible to do properly. Ugh.

jukebox · 12-02-2012, 11:15 PM

I learned a lot of really great makeup tips!

I was turned onto this YouTube-r by a good friend of mine and I really like what she does. Her instructions are very clear and accessible:
http://www.youtube.com/user/EuphoricCreation

I'm still a little hopeless at applying makeup so I was really glad to find this girl.

Eau de Decus · 12-02-2012, 11:28 PM

I learned cosplay makes me do some crazy things....

Apparently my stance on never, ever, buying a pair of skinny jeans in my life, or even another pair of jeans period, has been broken today by buying a pair of washed-out, reddish-pink skinny jeans for an upcoming cosplay project. It was a good run for 13 years...

~H~ · 12-02-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jukebox

I learned a lot of really great makeup tips!

I was turned onto this YouTube-r by a good friend of mine and I really like what she does. Her instructions are very clear and accessible:
http://www.youtube.com/user/EuphoricCreation

I'm still a little hopeless at applying makeup so I was really glad to find this girl.

WOW! Awesome find *_*. Thanks so much for sharing.

I just learned that YouTube offers some excellent makeup tuts ^_-.

Mehdia · 12-02-2012, 11:41 PM

I learned it's hard to find a good stretchy cotton fabric in black that doesn't look faded. I am doing and ANBU Kakashi commission and was looking for what fabric to use and all the cotton stretch fabrics all looked washed out. I'm going with a nice, sleek matte jersey instead. I think it's gonna be sweet looking...just hope the customer (who is a friend) will like it.

AnimeAndMusical · 12-03-2012, 12:22 AM

That, if I manage to find the same material again, I can reuse the pants I have for my Prussia cosplay for another character. I really should have realised that earlier as they are (depending on your reference picture) the same colour and style, but apparently I don't pay enough attention to similarities between costumes.

Marbleyes · 12-03-2012, 12:39 AM

I've learned that my cosplays are far too ambitious for my skill level.

12WolfZ · 12-03-2012, 01:07 AM

Epoxy melts velcro fibers.

chibierwin · 12-03-2012, 05:10 AM

Michael's is an absolute zoo the first weekend the Christmas items are out O.O

Libis · 12-03-2012, 09:58 AM

Well, last night I learned how people make that cool Halo armor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7KLpmk-nO8

I also learned that it is very difficult to find washable suiting fabric. Especially purple washable suiting fabric. lol

Akahime · 12-03-2012, 12:28 PM

I learned that wig styling is definitely not my forte.... but I still won't let that stop meeeeee!

Lt. Crunch · 12-03-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Marbleyes

I've learned that my cosplays are far too ambitious for my skill level.

Unfortunately, I am coming to learn that, too. I'm also learning that practice makes perfect, though, so I can work on less ambitious projects and get better before trying the more complicated stuff.

Also learned that my cat likes to eat ribbon. Not cool. Guess I need to find a new place to store it so he can't get at it.

mokulen22 · 12-03-2012, 05:22 PM

I learned that Snorlax is actually blue...after buying green fabric for a commission

I was using the below photo as my example.

http://milkjunkie.deviantart.com/art/snorlax-59294158

12-02-2012, 10:47 PM	#1
~H~ Original H Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,045	What did you learn today? (Cosplay Related) I've been cosplaying for almost 17 years now, but I still learn new things all the time as a result of being into this hobby. Today I learned that super glue and craft foam do NOT get along well. It makes the foam all warped and hard >_<. __________________ - - ~Costume Portfolio~ Check out my Marketplace listings!

12-02-2012, 11:00 PM	#2
TenTigerLilies Phuriously Khorrupt Lily Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 258	Well, unfortunately, that Arda is out of the wig I wanted... TT^TT And that nail glue makes your skin feel very odd! I use it in place of super glue, and while making a bow, got a huge smear of it on my thumb. My skin feels like plastic now... __________________ ~Finished costumes: Kefka Palazzo - Final Fantasy VI (Being repaired.) Kankuro - Naruto Ryoga Hibiki - Ranma 1/2 Soul Eater Evans - Soul Eater Antonio Salieri - Mozart L'Opera Rock Rapunzel - Tangled ~Upcoming costumes: Miss Martian - Young Justice - 70% Monkey D. Luffy - One Piece - 60% Kotetsu T. Kaburagi - Tiger & Bunny - 40% Ryuk - Death Note - 30% *Toph Bei Fong - Avatar: The Last Airbender - 5%

12-02-2012, 11:15 PM	#4
jukebox i want pizza Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 534	I learned a lot of really great makeup tips! I was turned onto this YouTube-r by a good friend of mine and I really like what she does. Her instructions are very clear and accessible: http://www.youtube.com/user/EuphoricCreation I'm still a little hopeless at applying makeup so I was really glad to find this girl. __________________ SCHEDULE Anime North 2013 Costume Con 32 WORKS IN PROGRESS Miranda Lawson, Mass Effect Preliminary planning, researching and general flailing about for CostumeCon 32

12-02-2012, 11:28 PM	#5
Eau de Decus Her Second Self Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,406	I learned cosplay makes me do some crazy things.... Apparently my stance on never, ever, buying a pair of skinny jeans in my life, or even another pair of jeans period, has been broken today by buying a pair of washed-out, reddish-pink skinny jeans for an upcoming cosplay project. It was a good run for 13 years... __________________ Upcoming conventions Sac-Anime Winter Anime on Display(?) Fanime Bacon-Flavored Cosplay's DA Page <--Clicky Member of Bacon-Flavored Cosplay <--Clicky My YouTube Channel My Steam Account

12-02-2012, 11:41 PM	#7
Mehdia The Corset Queen Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,824	I learned it's hard to find a good stretchy cotton fabric in black that doesn't look faded. I am doing and ANBU Kakashi commission and was looking for what fabric to use and all the cotton stretch fabrics all looked washed out. I'm going with a nice, sleek matte jersey instead. I think it's gonna be sweet looking...just hope the customer (who is a friend) will like it. __________________ "Stay free my misery"-hide Feel free to visit my Etsy shop if you like^^ Look at this, a tumblr account finally!

12-03-2012, 12:22 AM	#8
AnimeAndMusical Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 208	That, if I manage to find the same material again, I can reuse the pants I have for my Prussia cosplay for another character. I really should have realised that earlier as they are (depending on your reference picture) the same colour and style, but apparently I don't pay enough attention to similarities between costumes.

12-03-2012, 12:39 AM	#9
Marbleyes Cosplayer Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 404	I've learned that my cosplays are far too ambitious for my skill level. __________________ Past/Future Cosplays Stocking from Panty and Stocking [Complete] Kaname Chidori from Full Metal Panic [90%] Aya Hoshino from SuperGALS [Complete] Ritsuka from Loveless [Complete] Videl from Dragonball Z [Complete] Lucy/Nyuu from Elfen Lied [Complete] Future Cons Karoshi-Con 2013 Anime Midwest 2013 Anime Central 2013 [Saturday Only]

12-03-2012, 01:07 AM	#10
12WolfZ tharsaferinthahenhous! Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 75	Epoxy melts velcro fibers. __________________ "We are not fish." DA Page: http://1wolve2wolvez.deviantart.com/ Tumblr: http://www.tumblr.com/blog/afertree

12-03-2012, 05:10 AM	#11
chibierwin Tall Little Freak Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 508	Michael's is an absolute zoo the first weekend the Christmas items are out O.O __________________ In Progress: Syaoran: Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles/ Yusuke Urameshi (Dark Tournament): Yu Yu Hakusho/ Yoh (Revamp): Shaman King/ Jenos Hazard: Black Cat/ Teito Klein (Mourning Robes): 07-Ghost/ Kaito Sinbad: KKJ

12-03-2012, 09:58 AM	#12
Libis Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 351	Well, last night I learned how people make that cool Halo armor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7KLpmk-nO8 I also learned that it is very difficult to find washable suiting fabric. Especially purple washable suiting fabric. lol

12-03-2012, 12:28 PM	#13
Akahime Red Princess Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,120	I learned that wig styling is definitely not my forte.... but I still won't let that stop meeeeee! __________________ *my upcoming* 2013/2014 Cosplays** Kakurine (Evil Zone) Naoi Ayato (Angel Beats) Quina (FFIX) Cosplayer and photographer. Follow me at my DA or my tumblr!

12-03-2012, 05:22 PM	#15
mokulen22 The Ducktape Queen Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,839	I learned that Snorlax is actually blue...after buying green fabric for a commission I was using the below photo as my example. http://milkjunkie.deviantart.com/art/snorlax-59294158 __________________ Commission Website HERE DA A ton of Plushie Making Guides

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