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There is so much going on in that crazy HBO show Game of Thrones that we rarely get to stop and appreciate the finer details that go into its creation. Michelle Carragher is the talented embroiderer and illustrator behind the lavish costumes worn by many of the characters, and her blog is like a se

Michelle Carragher’s blog includes instructions on how to create this dragon scale effect in fabric!

“For Sansa’s wedding dress the designer Michele Clapton wanted to have an embroidered band that wrapped around which symbolistically told Sansa’s life from the Tully and Stark beginnings to the entanglement with the Lannisters,” says Michelle, “The dress colour was still very much Sansa Stark and the embroidery had pale golden tones but woven through the story are ripe red pomegranates, the red colour symbolising the growing Lannister influence over her.

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I have not watched this series but these costumes are incredible.

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FINALLY, some good GOT content

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Cosplayer Kiera Please!

IG: kieraplease

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This should have way more notes she murdered these 😍

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SHE’S INCREDIBLE!!!

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There’s new ones guys!

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I wanted to do a classic character that was simple yet easily recognizable. Superman is an iconic favorite so that’s who I became. My hijab is a part of me so any cosplay that I do incorporates my hijab. I worked to incorporate elements of Superman that were authentic to his cartoon/comic look while also being authentic to myself and that’s how my costume was born. I would never wear Superman’s or Supergirl’s traditional spandex costumes - that’s not how I typically dress and I would feel very uncomfortable doing so. I’ve always loved Superman’s costume colors from the cartoons I grew up watching and his iconic swooshy cape. I also drew inspiration from Supergirl’s costume to put together my Superwoman costume with a red maxi skirt that is also swooshy. Basically, I wanted to be swooshy. . I wasn’t very happy with any of the options available on the market so I pieced everything together with ready-made items. I got a Superman cape and swapped out the logo to match the one I had sewn onto my blue shirt. Found a blue hijab that matched the blue shirt, bought a red maxi skirt, and added a gold belt and red shoes to tie it all together. . People flipped out. Like, actually stopped me, engaged in involved discussions, with tears and hugs. The response was overwhelming, honestly. Little kids would yell out “Hello Supergirl/Superman/Superwoman!” at AwesomeCon and on the streets of DC. I’m grateful for the love I received, including being featured on an NBC Washington DC news segment. So many people told me that they saw me on the Friday evening news! . Cosplay has humbled me. I didn’t realize how badly fellow Americans wanted to see an Muslim woman superhero until I put on a cape and walked the streets of Manhattan and Washington DC. Many parents introduced their children to me and many people of color were just so proud of me. I am feeling a lot of the love and support that the media hides - Americans have more than hate and xenophobia in their hearts. I think it’s possible to do feminine cosplay without being explicit or very revealing. I think comic artists should challenge their perspective of feminine displays, characters, and costumes, and I also think that female-presenting cosplayers should feel comfortable to adapting a character to suit their own personality while incorporating aspects of the character’s TV or movie costume.

- @helalipop

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Let’s say you wanted to glue fabric to wood, but what do you use? What about glass to paper? This to That lets you choose two things you want to glue and lists what types of glue is best. (Because people have a need to glue things to other things!)

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This is an incredibly awesome site. Go check it out!

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Whhhhaaaaaattt!???

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EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS

This is one of the first websites I was told about in props. It also has information about the toxicity, adhere time, price, and other stuff about the glues.

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Useful for cosplayers and DIY!

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I feel personally attacked.

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I went through the whole thing just to see what it said for each combination.

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omg they have GLUE NEWS THIS IS SO FUCKING CUTE

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Greywarden breastplate - walkthrough. first of all, I might redo the paint job as I was actually camping while I made this, and didn’t have all the materials I needed. The costume it self wasn’t anything big, just a little something for a small convention, and I only had 3 days to make it, while camping, mind you. However I really want to make an awesome grey warden cosplay sometime soon! TO THE WALKTHROUGH:

Keep reading

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How I made scale mail out of faux leather, in case anyone finds this useful. I used the same method for Morrigan’s camisole except that one I sewed instead of stapled.

Instructions are in the captions.

ETA: I did this instead of using actual metal scales because it was faster, lighter, and I had all the materials on hand. But if you want to be more authentic, you can buy real scale mail here.

The paint can flake a little, so it would be a good idea to start with leather that was already grey or silver. More on that here.

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Bird Costume Tutorial Masterpost

Here are a collection of tutorials explaining how I made my Kenku Costume. If you have more questions please check my Kenku Costume FAQ!

Eyes and Articulated Eyelids

Clawed Gloves

Craft Foam Feathers

Wings and Tail

Bird Feet

This costume is my Dungeons and Dragons character, Rue, who is a Kenku (bird person.) The Kenku are a monster race that became playable in 5th edition.

The photos in this post were taken by D. Davalos (flickr, twitter, instagram) at PAX West 2016. Saheeli Rai cosplayer (who is touching my head) is @ladymakeupsiren.

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I’ve never done a blackout day before, but since I heard this blackout is focusing a bit more on business I got a little motivated. I don’t know of any other black people who do what I do, armour making is a pretty white field. But I’ve loved medieval history and fantasy since I was a kid, so why not do what I want right?

I never intended to start Warclad as a business, it was supposed to be a self financing hobby, but it was there when I needed work and put food on my table when I was hungry. I started it from nothing and I want to see it grow. If you love Knights and warriors and romping around in hand crafted leather (and soon to be metal) gear, please give my shop a look at Warclad or on Etsy. And please consider following my business Tumblr.

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Cool!! Reblogging for the cosplayers and SCA folks.

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@lady-feral

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Boost! Buy from this man!

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@anarcho-shindouism

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Also, gorgeous work!

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Wig Cap Design Information

Learn about the different kinds of wig caps, and their features

Tutorial Link: http://www.wigstudio1.com/pages/cap-construction-information

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50 Cent Cosplays as Cyborg for his 4yr old son’s “Teen Titans Go!” themed Birthday Party,

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Kid in a wheelchair has a stunning Ant-Man suit - Full video

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That is a thoroughly awesome cosplay.

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Hidden Platform Shoe Tutorial for Invisibly Increasing Height

View full size tutorial on DeviantArt here: http://rinkujutsu.deviantart.com/art/Hidden-Heeled-Platform-Shoe-Tutorial-Genos-OPM-614226288

Here is a tutorial for adding hidden heels/platforms to regular shoes or boots. I usually don’t care to boost my height or lengthen my legs for a costume, but I need to be taller than my brother who will be wearing Saitama to go with my Genos from One-Punch Man costume. As you can gather, hidden heels are handy for making heights in cosplay groups accurate :P . Most other times, I don’t think it is worth sacrificing comfortable shoes to be taller.

If there is anything that is confusing or needs to be clarified in this tutorial, let me know so I can make it better!

I would love to see anything made with this tutorial! Send me the link to finished projects so that I can add it to the DeviantArt description.

Social Media links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rinkujutsu-1412178079080819/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rinkujutsu

Tumblr: http://rinkujutsu.tumblr.com/

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masculinity is a prison, time doesn’t exist, gender isn’t real, virginity is a construct, and Jesus wasn’t white.

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me @ dinner parties

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Armored Shoes

My page: www.facebook.com/m.cosplay

1. Wrap the shoes with plastic wrap (Saran Wrap).

2. Cover it with masking tape and make the patterns, then cut them.

3. Glue them to the shoe. I used to use hot glue but they will end up falling so now I use barge cement and it works very well.

4. When you get everything on place cover it with 2-3 layers of Mod Podge. Claws are made of eva foam and they were sculpted with a dremmel.

5. Paint :D and here is a video of how I paint the armor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooOj95Xa6Vw

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I am SO HAPPY to finally be able to announce this!

A year ago, I did tests on products to smooth Worbla for painting - Pros and Cons of each. And my favorite of that batch was Flexbond, especially as I live in the land of ‘I can only reliably spraypaint 6 months out of the year’

It took almost a year of negotiations with Rosco, but Worbla.com and Cosplay Supplies are now offering a much more cosplayer-friendly 16oz containers of Flexbond with free shipping when you purchase with thermoplastics.

Flexbond does take a bit of getting used to - it doesn’t behave quite the way Mod Podge and Wood Glue do, and you need a drop of patience when applying it, but the results are worth it: especially when you make armor that has to travel or be stored away.

Take a look at this page with video, images and a breakdown on how Flexbond works. There will be more even tutorials and content soon!

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Cata: You can also use Flexbond on EVA foam/craft foam as a sealer. But really happy to hear Cosplay Supplies will be carrying the smaller size! The theatre supply stores in the area only carry 128 oz or higher (which is completely understandable) so I’ve been hesitant to commit to a large purchase.