Soul Eater (adult) Medusa

Chili · 05-12-2009, 01:59 PM

So, the things I have left to do on this costume is styling the wig, polish my toe nails, making the braceles, fix the tattoos and sew on the buttons to the hood. I have all the material I need, or actually, I bought i just today, so it won't be long until it's finished 8D
...It's pretty much just the suit. But so far, what do you think? If you have any suggestion on how to style the wig, I'll be grateful. It's my first ever costume, and my first ever time styling a wig (a Tina 950 medium blonde) so I need all the help you can give me :3

reference pictures:

http://irreprehensible.files.wordpre...0909141635.jpg

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/ialcr_fullxfull.32068.jpg

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...23/20ap5zp.png

Actual costume:

http://www.cosplay.com/costume/229841/

Aaaand, if anyone cares, here is a tutorial on how I made the nails :3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTuYP...e=channel_page

Nami_Otaku_Girl · 05-13-2009, 05:47 PM

From what I could see your costume is coming along quite fine. I really like it. I think that the wig you picked out is great but I can't help with styling..(<---has never styled a wig before..) Anyway...your reference pictures don't work....just to let you know. Good luck!

Nooby Banana · 05-13-2009, 06:24 PM

Wow! I really like how it looks so far. And it's your first costume?! I like how you tightened the bottoms of legs to get the poofy look, and THANK YOU for not just painting the snake eyes on the hood. Did you applique them? They look very crisp and vibrant. =)

Honestly that's all I can tell you. Nice job! Can't wait to see it finished. Oh, and if you look around I think you can find a tutorial for styling a Medusa wig somewhere. Maybe you can Google it and it'll pop up.

Chili · 05-14-2009, 08:33 AM

Thank you so much! It really gives me a kick to hear this~ :3

Nami_Otaku_Girl: Oh crap. I'll see if I can fix it. You can always google otherwise :3

Spirit_Pup: Oh, those marks on the hood. Gah, I really did have some problem making them look good, I think i re-sewed them like ten times. But I didn't even consider using paint :'D I'm smart enough to get that that won't look good. Actually, I sewed them on with a (Argh, can't remember the word Dx) simple (straight) seam, and they're the exactly same fabric as the rest of the costume(not the hood, I used some thicker fabric for that one), just white :3

Techniichan · 05-14-2009, 01:04 PM

I'm very impressed with what is already complete. Great work!

Loplod · 05-18-2009, 04:38 AM

looking good. keep up the good work

Gravitationxx-- · 05-18-2009, 07:52 PM

^^b Looking great!

Seizure · 05-18-2009, 08:36 PM

It looks good! I love it when people sew Medusa's jumpsuit as a one piece, instead of actual... two pieces. If you understand what I mean. xD Because her outfit is clearly a jumpsuit, not just a two piece tracksuit. And I can't tell, but I hope you used stretch fabric? Her cosplay looks a lot better in person if you've used a stretch fabric.

All I can tell that is a bit off is that you're missing Medusa's collar. She has a collar that goes around the hood, and it has gromets in it. (Think... like in usual sweaters, the drawstrings. That little hole the strings go through. Except it's in her collar). You can see in her reference pictures you provided xD I think Most people just don't notice it's an actual collar because you can't see the line dividing it from her hood because it's drawn in black. So most of the time, people don't do her collar. The hood comes out between the collar and your neck, if that makes sense.

That's really all I can think of. :] It looks good! I like it.

As for Medusa's wig, I'm not sure what to suggest... the little twist can be done easily. Don't use TWO elastics, don't braid it. Actually make it twist. I've seen people actually braid it. If you twist the two strands of hair and them tie them together at the bottom and just let go, it should twist itself into her 'braid'. Just mess with it from there, and you should be able to find a nice twist that matches hers.

SeizetsuKenSeie · 05-18-2009, 08:51 PM

It looks really good so far!

My only advice on the wig is, don't cut her bangs too short to begin with. You can always go shorter remember! ^__^ See what looks good on your face. Also, got2B glued or got2B spiked-up is your best friend in the whole world for making bangs look "piecy" or "spiky".

I just finished a Maka costume to be debuted at Anime Boston. I hope I will get to face you on the battlefield someday.

Chili · 05-19-2009, 07:47 AM

Hm, yah... about the collar... Crap. I actually believe i thought of it when I looked at a pic once, but it kinda... Flew away 8D At least I made her buttons... Soon. And yep, I used stretch :3
Thanks for the critique~

Aaand, about the wig now. I really, really am going to style it soon, but i simply CAN'T make the bangs straight! I tried a little from that hot water-method, but it didn't work >__> so I'll work on that.

Chili · 05-24-2009, 01:09 PM

...Wow. I just saw that she has a cut in her left eyebrow Ô_o
I've never noticed that before.

http://media.photobucket.com/image/m...medusa.jpg?o=8

Do you think I'll actually need to kill my eyebrow, or can I just use foundation..? I'm a pretty guyish girl, and don't really know a wack about makeup D:

...Um, okay, maybe this belongs in "general cosplay help", or "makeup technique" but i figured it's unnecessary to make a new thread when i have this one >__> yell at me if it's bad, and I'll delete it.

Speare Mint · 05-31-2009, 04:39 PM

I suggest to keep your eyebrow. x3

Also, I was wondering how you put on the costume? Like, do you have a zipper on it? If so, dosen't the hood get in the way?

-bombards with questions-

Chili · 06-01-2009, 07:40 AM

I have a zipper under my left armpit :3 And I just... Idunno, worm my way into it xD I didn't want the zipper to be visible... At least not like, in the front or back. As you said, It wouldn't work with the hood (at least not in the back).

HoshiSeven · 06-05-2009, 06:55 AM

If you want to have the cut on your eyebrow, you can easily cover it with foundation, but you'll have to glue down the part of the eyebrow that's supposed to be invisible, otherwise you can still see the hairs.

I hope I helped. ^^

Chili · 06-05-2009, 07:34 AM

Thank you SO much! I had read something about coloring eyebrows with glue + the color you wanted, but I wasn't sure if it worked with foundation :3 And this is the last day I can work on the costume, so I'm really REALLY grateful TTwTTb I'll be sure to have a photoshot and upload some pictures of the finished costume soon :3

05-12-2009, 01:59 PM	#1
Chili Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16	Soul Eater (adult) Medusa So, the things I have left to do on this costume is styling the wig, polish my toe nails, making the braceles, fix the tattoos and sew on the buttons to the hood. I have all the material I need, or actually, I bought i just today, so it won't be long until it's finished 8D ...It's pretty much just the suit. But so far, what do you think? If you have any suggestion on how to style the wig, I'll be grateful. It's my first ever costume, and my first ever time styling a wig (a Tina 950 medium blonde) so I need all the help you can give me :3 reference pictures: http://irreprehensible.files.wordpre...0909141635.jpg http://ny-image0.etsy.com/ialcr_fullxfull.32068.jpg http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f...23/20ap5zp.png Actual costume: http://www.cosplay.com/costume/229841/ Aaaand, if anyone cares, here is a tutorial on how I made the nails :3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTuYP...e=channel_page Last edited by Chili : 06-14-2009 at 05:53 AM.

05-13-2009, 06:24 PM	#3
Nooby Banana I made a llama. 8) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 648	Wow! I really like how it looks so far. And it's your first costume?! I like how you tightened the bottoms of legs to get the poofy look, and THANK YOU for not just painting the snake eyes on the hood. Did you applique them? They look very crisp and vibrant. =) Honestly that's all I can tell you. Nice job! Can't wait to see it finished. Oh, and if you look around I think you can find a tutorial for styling a Medusa wig somewhere. Maybe you can Google it and it'll pop up. __________________ -Current Project- Night Fury Quadsuit (planning stages)

05-14-2009, 08:33 AM	#4
Chili Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16	Thank you so much! It really gives me a kick to hear this~ :3 Nami_Otaku_Girl: Oh crap. I'll see if I can fix it. You can always google otherwise :3 Spirit_Pup: Oh, those marks on the hood. Gah, I really did have some problem making them look good, I think i re-sewed them like ten times. But I didn't even consider using paint :'D I'm smart enough to get that that won't look good. Actually, I sewed them on with a (Argh, can't remember the word Dx) simple (straight) seam, and they're the exactly same fabric as the rest of the costume(not the hood, I used some thicker fabric for that one), just white :3 Last edited by Chili : 05-14-2009 at 08:48 AM.

05-18-2009, 07:52 PM	#7
Gravitationxx-- Pineapple Samba! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 273	^^b Looking great! __________________ Confirmed for 2009 Lolita ( Completed and debuted ) Shouichi Irie ( 10% done; do glasses count?! ;; Will be complete when a snuggly Byakuran is found. ) Lenalee ( Thinking about it. ) Hibari Kyouya ( 25% done )

05-18-2009, 08:36 PM	#8
Seizure Scythegasmic Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 96	It looks good! I love it when people sew Medusa's jumpsuit as a one piece, instead of actual... two pieces. If you understand what I mean. xD Because her outfit is clearly a jumpsuit, not just a two piece tracksuit. And I can't tell, but I hope you used stretch fabric? Her cosplay looks a lot better in person if you've used a stretch fabric. All I can tell that is a bit off is that you're missing Medusa's collar. She has a collar that goes around the hood, and it has gromets in it. (Think... like in usual sweaters, the drawstrings. That little hole the strings go through. Except it's in her collar). You can see in her reference pictures you provided xD I think Most people just don't notice it's an actual collar because you can't see the line dividing it from her hood because it's drawn in black. So most of the time, people don't do her collar. The hood comes out between the collar and your neck, if that makes sense. That's really all I can think of. :] It looks good! I like it. As for Medusa's wig, I'm not sure what to suggest... the little twist can be done easily. Don't use TWO elastics, don't braid it. Actually make it twist. I've seen people actually braid it. If you twist the two strands of hair and them tie them together at the bottom and just let go, it should twist itself into her 'braid'. Just mess with it from there, and you should be able to find a nice twist that matches hers. Last edited by Seizure : 05-18-2009 at 08:38 PM.

05-13-2009, 05:47 PM	#2
Nami_Otaku_Girl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	From what I could see your costume is coming along quite fine. I really like it. I think that the wig you picked out is great but I can't help with styling..(<---has never styled a wig before..) Anyway...your reference pictures don't work....just to let you know. Good luck!

05-14-2009, 01:04 PM	#5
Techniichan Power Stranger Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 157	I'm very impressed with what is already complete. Great work!

05-18-2009, 04:38 AM	#6
Loplod Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 219	looking good. keep up the good work

05-18-2009, 08:51 PM	#9
SeizetsuKenSeie Illustrator & Crafter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 110	It looks really good so far! My only advice on the wig is, don't cut her bangs too short to begin with. You can always go shorter remember! ^__^ See what looks good on your face. Also, got2B glued or got2B spiked-up is your best friend in the whole world for making bangs look "piecy" or "spiky". I just finished a Maka costume to be debuted at Anime Boston. I hope I will get to face you on the battlefield someday. __________________ Need an Artist? Visit http://www.Shaunart.net Need someone to style your wig? I take commissions. http://shaunartcosplay.wordpress.com

05-19-2009, 07:47 AM	#10
Chili Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16	Hm, yah... about the collar... Crap. I actually believe i thought of it when I looked at a pic once, but it kinda... Flew away 8D At least I made her buttons... Soon. And yep, I used stretch :3 Thanks for the critique~ Aaand, about the wig now. I really, really am going to style it soon, but i simply CAN'T make the bangs straight! I tried a little from that hot water-method, but it didn't work >__> so I'll work on that.

05-24-2009, 01:09 PM	#11
Chili Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16	...Wow. I just saw that she has a cut in her left eyebrow Ô_o I've never noticed that before. http://media.photobucket.com/image/m...medusa.jpg?o=8 Do you think I'll actually need to kill my eyebrow, or can I just use foundation..? I'm a pretty guyish girl, and don't really know a wack about makeup D: ...Um, okay, maybe this belongs in "general cosplay help", or "makeup technique" but i figured it's unnecessary to make a new thread when i have this one >__> yell at me if it's bad, and I'll delete it.

05-31-2009, 04:39 PM	#12
Speare Mint Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 110	I suggest to keep your eyebrow. x3 Also, I was wondering how you put on the costume? Like, do you have a zipper on it? If so, dosen't the hood get in the way? -bombards with questions-

06-01-2009, 07:40 AM	#13
Chili Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16	I have a zipper under my left armpit :3 And I just... Idunno, worm my way into it xD I didn't want the zipper to be visible... At least not like, in the front or back. As you said, It wouldn't work with the hood (at least not in the back).

06-05-2009, 06:55 AM	#14
HoshiSeven dreamoforange Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 164	If you want to have the cut on your eyebrow, you can easily cover it with foundation, but you'll have to glue down the part of the eyebrow that's supposed to be invisible, otherwise you can still see the hairs. I hope I helped. ^^

06-05-2009, 07:34 AM	#15
Chili Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 16	Thank you SO much! I had read something about coloring eyebrows with glue + the color you wanted, but I wasn't sure if it worked with foundation :3 And this is the last day I can work on the costume, so I'm really REALLY grateful TTwTTb I'll be sure to have a photoshot and upload some pictures of the finished costume soon :3

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