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[ascendedminionproject]

Ascended Minion Roll Call

Ascended Minion #1 @ascendedminionprime​ Ascended Minion #2 @gonah​ Ascended Minion #3 @everythingsbetterthanexpected​ Ascended Minion #4 @springtimegale​ Ascended Minion #5 @kironaskymage​ Ascended Minion #6 @theartofmtg​ Ascended Minion #7 @ganelon197​ Ascended Minion #8 @jimrules27​ Ascended Minion #9 @paganrae​ Ascended Minion #10 @mottenfest​ Ascended Minion #11 @ancient-chaos​ Ascended Minion #12 @polishtamales​ Ascended Minion #13 @black-hole-gaming​ Ascended Minion #13.5 @kyrah25​ Ascended Minion #14 @darkside8169​ Ascended Minion #15 @ronnthlersargylecollection​ Ascended Minion #16 @brandonatwood​ Ascended Minion #17 @katvalkyriecosplay​ Ascended Minion #18 @vesselofdestruction Ascended Minion #19 @takalonti​ Ascended Minion #20 @magic-chan​ Ascended Minion #21 @57messier​ Ascended Minion #22 @gisa-the-mad Ascended Minion #23 @nerdking83​ Ascended Minion #24 @breakingralter​ Ascended Minion #25 @opaque-wizard​ Ascended Minion #26 @kfortson​ Ascended Minion #27 @norm420 Ascended Minion #28 @asrttyoxo​ Ascended Minion #29 @foam-dome​ Ascended Minion #30 @rory4231​ Ascended Minion #31 @qaantar​ Ascended Minion #32 @ampminion194​ Ascended Minion #33 @my-thunderchicken​

Let’s see how many Ascended are still tumblring with us and ready to welcome a new member today!

[nerdking83]

#23 here checking in. I was just thinking about this the other day, if we had a list of all the ascended.

[julidiot]

The Gangs all here!

[nerdking83]

Critical Role!!

[pazmonx]

Hello! First finished piece of my project cyberfauna, the idea is to put some text that complements the piece, but for now I share this prototype, his name: Iguanadroid XD

feel free to comment.

[nerdking83]

This is freaking epic!! Gawwdddd these colors!

[nerdking83]

Phoenix Comicon: Minion Recap - I was contracted to work with Cascade Gaming so I was able to see Steve and Kat all weekend. Got to see all the beautiful art displayed around the booth at the Hyatt, and hang out with (and finally meet in person) several other minions.

I picked up Steve’s #PHXCC exclusive playmat and had another chunk of my collection signed. My highlight of the event was getting my 5th Liliana alter, which was inspired by @jessicanigri ’s Deathwing cosplay.

One of my favorite things about hanging with @steveargyle and @katsuryn are the fun stories, anecdotes, and shenanigans that happen. They are powerhouses at the shows, and if you haven’t met them in person yet, I don’t know what you are waiting for. Steve just is a machine with signatures and alters and Kat is so good at engaging people, keeping everyone in line, and getting things done. After the con was over the Cascade Gaming crew all went out to get dinner together. I had so much fun working the con and hanging out afterwards. It. Was. Amazing! -271/23

[nerdking83]

Live at Phoenix comicon. Any other minions coming in? I'll be here today, Saturday, and Sunday. -271/23

[nerdking83]

3 years ago today was the first time I got to meet Steve and Kat in person. They are amazing people and I'm so glad I was able to make it to this event (GP Phoenix). From there I joined the @ascendedminionproject and now have a huge collection of his works. Thanks again Steve for making that day so awesome! -271/23

[nerdking83]

Saw this beauty at FNM last night and asked the owner if I could snap a pic. The picture does not do it justice, beautiful playmat done by Steve at the Phoenix Comic Con last year.

[alradeck]

Good Gravy! I hit 11k followers today, so i’d like to run a giveaway.  I’m giving away two gryphon playmats 14x21, which i’m down to my last 10!  All you have to do is either favorite or reblog the image here to enter into the raffle! 

I’ll randomly choose two winners this Saturday. Shipping is free to the USA, but not internationally. These SHOULD arrive well before Christmas if you’re in the country.

[nerdking83]

I love @alradeck 's work! Super hoping I win this! It's nice chatting with you on twitch sometimes too!! -boku83

[askarsenicgallows]

Super long Wig Buying and Styling Master Guide For All Your Cosplay Needs

Wigs can make or break a cosplay, seriously. If you’re going to invest in one expensive thing for a cosplay, let it be the wig.

Sure you can get a cheap wig from party city, but trust me, you’ll regret it. Cheap wigs are impossible to style, the skeleton shows through, and the hair falls out like crazy. When buying a wig look for a heat resistant, lace top, and skin-top wig.

I’ve had people ask me about using their own hair instead of a wig. I do not recommend this at all, even if your hair is just like the character’s. Anime characters are extremely stylized, and over the top. Natural hair typically does not stand out enough to look that great for cosplay. It’s also a pain to have to style your hair each time you want to cosplay, and making sure it’s the right length.

Where to buy:

Cosplay Wig is my absolute favorite. I have been buying from them for 5 years and I always look here first. 

Epic Cosplay Wigs has a very large selection, and they are recommended by lots of professionals. They are very soft and good quality, with minimum sheen. 

Insomnium wigs is great! (psst you can find many of their wigs for cheaper with a quick ebay search)

Amphigory has a large selection of wigs and extensions

The Five Wits has great character-specific wigs

Arda wigs is good overall, and they’re one of the few places that sells lace-front and pony tail/pig tail wigs

ebay user Agree518’s Fashion-Cosplay-Wigs shop has a humongous selection of wigs.

AnimeStuffStore on ebay has a great Cosplay wig section

Cosplay Wigs USA has some unique styles

Matchwigs are alright, but be warned: they all are VERY full and look a bit too poofy and unnatural. Good for super styled spikes. 

Cosplay.com Shopping I’ve heard mixed reviews about, though I’ve never bought wigs from them

I Kick Shins is great for extensions and styling supplies

Petting Zoo Wigs has extentions

Doctored Locks has extentions

Milanoo gets a lot of mixed reveiws since, unlike the other sites I have listed, their wigs come from many different sellers.

God Save The Queen does costume wig commissions

Here is my masterpost on what wigs to buy for every single Homestuck character

Styling:

- Products:

 Do not use gel in wigs

A Styrofoam mannequin head is essential for wig styling. They are $5 at hobby lobby.

Hair wax to style bangs, spikes, and to tease hair.

Spiking glue to style spikes

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[nerdking83]

Saving for later, tyvm for the info!!

[nerdking83]

Please join me in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Ascended Minion Prime! May your day be magical and full of adventure! Also a shout out to Mayael for posing with widespread arms. -271/23

[steveargyle]

Deathrite Shamarshmallow, unlikely arsonist.

#he killed his brothers Graham and Hershey

[nerdking83]

I'd love to see s'mores of this 😁

[drawingden]

Horse muzzle |anatomy study| by HorRaw-X

[nerdking83]

Fantastic references!

[rory4231]

While i was playing a modern event (i play jund because i like playing liliana) my girlfriend (minion 559 i think) was scouring the 50 cent foils. Heres the ones she managed to snag for me.

[nerdking83]

Nice finds! I especially love the Bloodthrone Vampire with a foil finish, it is one of my favorites of Steve's MTG pieces. -271/23

[nerdking83]

Happy Birthday @katsuryn !! Thank you for all that you do for us minions. You are the wind beneath our chibi wings!! Best wishes to you today!! -271/23

[moving-cosplaytipsandtrick-blog1]

Many characters cosplayed nowadays are barefoot. Running around barefoot at conventions is unsanitary and is often against the rules. But, wearing flip flops and taking them on and off is annoying and some feel it ruins their cosplay when they don’t take them off.

This tutorial is rather quick and inexpensive! 

[projectcosplay]

As a follow up to our Cosplay Tip #7, here is a tutorial on how to make your own invisible shoes!

[nerdking83]

What an awesome idea and equally cool tutorial!!

[kristinacarrollart]

New #watercolor going up! Here’s a little teaser time-lapse. Music is Prelude no. 14 by Chris Zabriskie. #wip #illustrator #art #illustration #painting #process #artistoninstagram #artist #instapaint #paint #technique #discipline

[nerdking83]

😮 Holy balls this is gorgeous!!

[nerdking83]

Moar shinies!!

[ascendedminionproject]

OOOOHHHHHH….

[xanddra]

Did you get that Chosen locally, and if so, do they have more? Lots of pretties there.

[nerdking83]

Yes. There is a shop I don't go to often that I have started going through their bulk foil boxes and found lots of Steve's cards in. I have found 2 foil Chosen in the last week there. I did the same thing at several recent GP's. It takes time and patience, but usually pays off.