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Land of Pins and Needles
This is a cosplay and crafting blog!
I will be posting progress shots and finalized pictures of various aspects of my cosplays and props here, so I hope you enjoy!
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Here’s a “life-hack” for you.
Apparently concentrated Kool-Aid can be used as a pretty effective leather dye.
I was making a drink while cutting the snaps off some new straps for my pauldrons and I got curious, so I tried it, thinking, “ok even if this works, it will just wash out.”
Nope.
It took the “dye” (undiluted) in about 3 seconds. After drying for about an hour and a half, it would not wash off in the hottest tap-water. It would not wash out after soaking for 30 minutes.
It did not wash out until I BOILED it, and even then, only by a tiny bit and it gave it a weathered look that was kind of cool.
Add some waterproofing and I’d wager it would survive even that.
That rich red is only one application too.
Plus it smells great, lol.
So there you go, cheap, fruity smelling leather dye in all the colors Kool-Aid has to offer.
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How to Get a Shiny Metallic Finish
Tutorial by: WM Armory
Tutorial Link: http://www.wmarmory.com/?p=3665
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NEW AND IMPROVED Cosplay supply resource masterlist!
This list has come A LONG WAY since the last one! Here’s the current list.
YOU CAN FIND THE MOST UP-TO-DATE VERSION ON MY FACEBOOK HERE—> https://www.facebook.com/notes/cheebescake-cosplay/cosplay-supply-resource-masterlist/1634159336840035
I encourage you to try and check that, since I can’t update the reblogged versions. I’m always adding to this list!
Here we goooo
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Looking for wigs, contacts, thermoplastics, or any other supplies? Maybe some tutorials? Here’s a good place to start!
**** Know a great place to find wigs and supplies that’s not listed here? Let me know! That’s the best way to keep this growing! ****
I hope you’ll find this useful!
WIGS
Arda- http://arda-wigs.com/
Dolluxe- http://www.dolluxe.com/ (also http://www.gothiclolitawigs.com/ )
Tasty Peach Studios- http://tastypeachstudios.com/
Lockshop- http://lockshopwigs.com
Wig is Fashion- http://www.wigisfashion.com/
Epic Cosplay- https://www.epiccosplay.com/
Amphigory- http://www.amphigory.com/
Cosworx - http://shop.cosplay.com/wigs.html
Uniqso- http://www.uniqso.com/wig
AliExpress- http://tinyurl.com/o976yzg
Harajuku in Wonderland- http://harajukuinwonderland.bigcartel.com/category/wigs
The Five Wits- http://www.thefivewitswigs.com/
Match Wigs- http://matchwigs.com/
Purple Plum- http://www.purple-plum.com/
Cosplay Buzz- http://www.cosplaybuzz.com/Bonanza- http://tinyurl.com/ptaagov
Airily- http://airily.jp/ Japanese Cosplay wig site. I hear they’re the softest wigs you’ll ever touch.Classe- http://classewig.com/ Another Japanese wig site
Contacts/ Circle Lenses
Pinky Paradise- http://www.pinkyparadise.com/
Eye Candy- http://www.eyecandys.com/
Honey Color- http://www.honeycolor.com/
FX Eyes- http://www.fxeyes.com
Alice & Rabbit- http://www.aliceandrabbitshop.com/apps/webstore/
Vision Direct- http://www.visiondirect.com/theatricaleffects/qxc10898
Thermoplastics
http://www.cosplaysupplies.com/store.php?s=JK6K
Embellish FX, in Orlando. http://www.embellishfx.com/
This is one of only two places in Florida where you can purchase worbla (which is great if you need it quick!) 2628 Edgewater Drive – Orlando, FL, 32804; (407) 251-7110
Plastics (NOT thermoplastics), casting, and molding
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/
Includes fiberglass, casting materials- http://www.firemountaingems.com/
Foams, casting supplies, adhesives- http://www.reynoldsam.com
Fabric (online)
https://www.fabric.com/
http://spandexworld.com/http://www.spandexhouse.com/
http://www.girlcharlee.com/
http://thefabricfairy.com/
http://www.distinctivefabric.com/
http://warehousefabricsinc.com/
http://denverfabrics.com or http://fashionfabricsclub.com
http://hancockfabrics.com/
http://www.moodfabrics.com/
https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/
https://www.minervacrafts.com/ (also carries patterns)
http://www.farmhousefabrics.com/ ***Vintage laces, too!***
http://www.theatrehouse.com/ (also has hat bases!)
http://www.joann.com/fabric/
http://www.mjtrends.com/
http://www.trimfabric.com/
Custom printed fabric: http://www.spoonflower.com/
Specialty fabric dye: http://www.dharmatrading.com/
Leather and leatherworking tools
http://www.tandyleather.com/en/
http://springfieldleather.com
Jewelry Findings, patterns, and notions
Jewelry findings: http://www.sunandmooncraftkits.com/
Boning: http://www.corsetmaking.com/
Sequins: http://www.ccartwright.com/
Vintage sewing patterns: http://www.lanetzliving.net/search
Cultural clothing patterns (all accurate except for the yukata pattern): http://www.folkwear.com/
Gems, studs, spikes, etc: https://allstarco.com/en/
Crystal Rhinestones: http://tinyurl.com/phudfy4 Rhinestones: https://www.rhinestoneshop.com/
Gems, beading: http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/
Gems, beading: http://www.firemountaingems.com/
Gloves, Leggings, Tights
http://www.welovecolors.com/ (They’re based in Miami, so you get them super quick!)
Special FX (besides contacts)
Fangs: http://www.vampfangs.com/
Prosthetics n such: http://www.easleys.com
Silicone: http://www.reynoldsam.com (great for dragon scales, fake blood, etc. Check their application section!)
Ears: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadhouseFXstudio
Ears, fangs, horns, etc: http://www.aradanicostumes.com
Websites for traditional and (most importantly) accurate kimono + accessories:
http://www.ichiroya.com/ Good quality, shipping, choice, customer service + traditional fabrics
http://www.kimono-asobi.net/ Nice range of modern designs for kimono, obi and accessories
http://www.kimonoya-japan.net/ Ability to choose by price + SALES
http://www.yamatoku.jp/classic/top.asp Sells in bulk occasionally
http://www.ikuokaya.com/ Sells accurate geisha/maiko kanzashi, uchiwa (summer fans), washi paper namecards, kinchaku (traditional bamboo bags), souvenirs, dance fans, maiko + geisha accessories (though they’re not completely accurate - obidome, obiage, etc), combs for katsura + nihongami and tenugui (dance cloths)
http://www.net-shinei.co.jp/com/ Good range of accessories + kimono, but the descriptions are lacking at don’t detail stains or blemishes for kimono, and the shipping can be stupid ***Special thanks to @spaghetti-machete for this whole traditional Japanese accessory section!***
Fur
www.Mendels.com
www.fursuitsupplies.com
http://www.nftech.com/products.html (very expensive fur, but they will give you free samples to look at. You also have to call in to ask for swatches or order)
For animal blanks & resin blanks (for animal-based cosplays)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DreamVisionCreations
Hat Bases
http://www.theatrehouse.com/
LED kits, “breadboads”, EL wire, etc:
https://www.adafruit.com/
Props (3D printer required):
https://www.myminifactory.com/
Everything:
https://www.etsy.com/
A lot of people don’t know this, but Etsy actually sells everything else you may need! Wigs, fabric, jewelry findings, you name it! Check out their craft supply section!Ebay and Amazon, of course! Don’t count them out!
Helpful links:
http://blog.thelaundress.com/wordpress/the-laundress-fabric-glossary/ - Fabric type glossary
thistothat.com , for figuring out what type of glues to use.
http://hollitaima.deviantart.com/gallery/52481049/Pattern-Drafts-and-Design-Drafts , character specific pattern design drafts
Tutorial compilations and tips
http://www.cosplaytutorial.com/
http://cosplayblog.mccall.com/
http://fuckyeahcosplayhelp.tumblr.com/
http://cosplay.com/
http://youcancosplay21.tumblr.com/post/124877299350/semi-complete-list-of-tutorials-tricks
https://www.youtube.com/user/evilted40/videos (Evil Ted Smith. Lots of foam and patterning tutorials!)
Incredible cosplayers and prop builders who regularly post tips and how to’s that you should be following:
Kamui Cosplay- https://www.facebook.com/KamuiCos
God Save the Queen Fashions- https://www.facebook.com/gstqfashions (who seriously needs to release a book)
Volpin Props- https://www.facebook.com/VolpinProps
Punished Props- https://www.facebook.com/punishedprops
Special notes:
* While there are places on this list that I have shopped, I picked up a lot of these from other people. I have NOT shopped at every one of these.
* I originally made this for a local cosplay group (Treasure Coast Cosplayers: https://www.facebook.com/tccosplayers ), which is why some notes are Florida specific.
* Special tips via @renfamous
Be careful with some of these places when it comes to online payments. Make sure you’re buying from places that use reputable payment vendors like PayPal or Google wallet, or at the very least don’t enter your card number into anything unless the transaction page url starts with an https.
Also everyone please please please do not use your debit card for your first ever purchase from some Romanian cosplay shop that opened three weeks ago. Use your debit card to buy a Visa gift card at a drug store or ask your parents if you can use their credit card and give them cash on the spot.
Credit cards give you many more options if the vendor doesn’t deliver or ships you some busted ass dead possum wig from Taipei. Not saying the above listed places are necessarily bad, but these are still good tips for making safe foreign purchases online.
Special thanks to everyone who helped put this list together!
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Alright, no no. I see you used two trick or treat thingamajigs, but what did you do to get the 'plumpness' maaaassssiive kudos for the creativity of two trick or treat pumpkins. Also, how did you cut out the eye holes? Your stuff is great. Oh. Yeah this is Murazakipanda. get dunked on.
Since there are a WHOLE BUNCH of people who keep asking me about this, I’ve decided to just make a simple visual tutorial on it to preemptively answer any future questions.
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#undertale#sans#masks#tutorial#maybe someday#ill do a sans and papyrus cosplay#i really really want to
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How to Make Mitered Corners with Bias Tape
AKA how to make bias tape go around corers without overlapping multiple pieces. I’ve seen other methods, but this is how I’ve always done it.
Tutorials for both inner and outer corners under the cut!
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Moldmaking and Resin Casting for Beginners by Kat Valkyrie
View the Full Tutorial Here:
http://valkyriestudios.net/moldmaking-resin-casting-for-beginners/
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Adding Real Rust to Armor
This is a quick tutorial about how I use ferrous powder to add real rust to my cosplay armor. I’m using craft foam for the tutorial, but it will work on any base material too.
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Glue Chart part of Building Your Toolbox - Adhesives by Kate Pruitt at Design Sponge
Footnote: * These glues are not ideal for adhering the material but can be sufficient if the project is small and lightweight, and non-functional (craft only). When using hot glue for styrofoam projects, choose a low-temperature glue gun only. High-temperature hot glue will most likely refuse to bond and melt the plastic, which gives off harmful fumes. Also note that only waterproof glues should be used on ceramics such as mugs, dishware and vases. Lastly, if your paper projects involve fine artwork (or anything you’d like to keep for a very long time) you should use archival adhesives instead of the standard glues above.
Just a simple, but terribly useful, tutorial this Thursday. Over the years, I have amassed so many different types of glue, solely to use on costumes and props. However, most of the time, I just keep trying different glues until I find one that works. But with this handy dandy little chart, I don’t have to guess any more! No more reading labels of 10 different kinds of glue, no more fingers stuck instead of objects, no more pray that your prop won’t fall apart because you used the wrong glue.
For gluing two different types of objects together, see if they share a common glue and use that. For instance, if I wanted to glue paper and fabric together, hot glue, fabric glue or rubber cement would probably work quite nicely.
Thank you very much to mediocrebrutality for pointing out the source of this material. It’s a very handy guide if you have time to check it out!
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DRAGON AGE INQUISITION COSPLAY & CRAFTING FABRICS
Hello there, fellow gigantic nerd! Do you have the need to make game-accurate Sera pants? Maybe a cute dress from Dales Loden Wool? WELL BOY HOWDY, YOU’RE IN LUCK.
Inspired by way too many hours of crafting in Dragon Age Inquisition, I figured we could all stand to do a little real-life crafting. Great for cosplay, also awesome for more day-to-day projects, Spoonflower provides a ton of different fabric types you can get these prints on.
I’ve done my best to get the sizes and colors as game-accurate as possible, and have provided a few screenshots to job your memory. (Some have wonky lighting - forgive, me, as DAI doesn’t want to zoom) HOWEVER, if your project calls for something a little different, don’t hesitate to contact me! I’m happy to tweak patterns, and I love love love seeing photos of your awesome work!
Even if you’ve ordered from Spoonflower before, I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to order a sample swatch of you desired pattern/fabric combo first. Colors vary across fabric types and I can’t test every single combination, so get a test swatch. GET A TEST SWATCH. If it comes out weird, let me know, and we’ll get it right!
Dragon Age Inquisition Fabric Collection
Plaideweave
Plush Fustian Velvet
Samite
Darkened Samite
Infused Vyrantium Samite
Silk Brocade
Dales Loden Wool
Ring Velvet
Imperial Vestment Cotton
Royale Sea Silk
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Simple Hooded Cloak Pattern
Difficulty level: Beginners
Required skills: basic stuff like ‘how to use a measuring tape’, ‘how to use pins’, ‘how to cut fabric’, 'how to not accidentally stitch through your own fingers when using a sewing machine', you get it
(feel free to message me if you have questions)
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#need it for pax paint#its the best body paint choice I know of for what I will be doing.#i can get a hold of the other stuff i need#prosthetic adhesive is the one that seems v expensive#ben nye wants 18 bucks for a 4 oz bottle#is there a better deal out there?
anyone know where i can get a good deal on a bottle of prosthetic adhesive?
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Visual instructions of a way to make Nepeta’s pawsie shoes~
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Glue Chart part of Building Your Toolbox - Adhesives by Kate Pruitt at Design Sponge
Footnote: * These glues are not ideal for adhering the material but can be sufficient if the project is small and lightweight, and non-functional (craft only). When using hot glue for styrofoam projects, choose a low-temperature glue gun only. High-temperature hot glue will most likely refuse to bond and melt the plastic, which gives off harmful fumes. Also note that only waterproof glues should be used on ceramics such as mugs, dishware and vases. Lastly, if your paper projects involve fine artwork (or anything you’d like to keep for a very long time) you should use archival adhesives instead of the standard glues above.
Just a simple, but terribly useful, tutorial this Thursday. Over the years, I have amassed so many different types of glue, solely to use on costumes and props. However, most of the time, I just keep trying different glues until I find one that works. But with this handy dandy little chart, I don’t have to guess any more! No more reading labels of 10 different kinds of glue, no more fingers stuck instead of objects, no more pray that your prop won’t fall apart because you used the wrong glue.
For gluing two different types of objects together, see if they share a common glue and use that. For instance, if I wanted to glue paper and fabric together, hot glue, fabric glue or rubber cement would probably work quite nicely.
Thank you very much to mediocrebrutality for pointing out the source of this material. It’s a very handy guide if you have time to check it out!
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ATTENTION COSPLAYERS
See this shit? This shit is about to change your life.
This packet of stuff is called Instamorph Moldable Plastic. You literally buy a packet of this shit, and you can make any-fucking-thing.
You open it up, and you get little plastic pellets that look like this.
Doesn’t look like much, right?
WRONG.
When put in hot water (140°F, 60°C.), these pellets melt into a kind of putty-like stuff, that you can mold into whatever shape you want.
They make the coolest cosplay accessories EVER because they’re plastic - they’re moderately lightweight, they’ll survive being dropped and banged around, and they’re waterproof. I made Nepeta horns and Meenah bracelets for my homestuck cosplays, but it can do a ton of other stuff too.
Also, the whole project takes maybe a half hour - 10 minutes to boil the water, 2 for the pellets to melt in the bowl (it leaves no residue, so you can use a regular mixing bowl and a spoon to pull it out of the water), a few minutes to sculpt and then a few minutes for it to dry into a completely solid, plastic whatever-you’re-making.
AND THE BEST PART OF THIS IS THAT THIS SHIT IS SO CHEAP
YOU’D EXPECT IT TO BE REALLY EXPENSIVE BUT IT’S NOT
I got a container on Amazon.com for $10, but here’s the actual site so you can check it out some more. http://www.instamorph.com/
SERIOUSLY THOUGH DON’T GO TO ALL THE TROUBLE OF FINDING CREATIVE AND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO MIX MATERIALS, THIS IS REALLY GREAT.
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INVISIBLE SHOES
Tutorial: http://andsewingishalfthebattle.com/invisible-shoes
By: http://andsewingishalfthebattle.com/
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A lot of questions I’ve gotten lately keep coming back to stretchy fabrics and how to work with them. This is a quick overview of some of the common stretchy materials used for costuming and tip on how to work with them.
Useful Tips
The important thing to remember…
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