Oswald Ears Cosplay

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I am starting a video series that will be able to help anyone looking to learn the art of sewing! It is going to be geared towards people wanting to learn for cosplay or other nerdy purposes, but it will work for anyone as well!

This is the first video, and is an intro to a lot of the terms you will encounter a lot when it comes to sewing. Let me know what you think!

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GIANT LAMS COSPLAY MEGAPOST WOO!!!

Last week Mandy and I went to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom as Alexander Hamilton and John Laurens and... maybe kind of took over a corner upstairs at Columbia Harbor House for a lil photoshoot. We had so much fun that night (and got so much candy...) but I’m fairly certain the line, “1,000 soldiers die in 100 degree heat” was written about us. Continental Army uniforms + Florida in September is a terrible plan.

John Laurens: @oswaldears-cosplay Alexander Hamilton: @deadthenred Costumes by: @oswaldears-cosplay

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Today in honor of John Laurens's death anniversary, I bring you this progress picture/makeup test/whatever. Haven't even started on the coat yet, and I need to alter the HECK out of this shirt, but I like how it's coming along. Going to Mickey's Not So Scary next month with a small Hamilton group.

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Hello, I was curious on the Kilt. did oyu make a tradional one 8 yrds or a hiking one where only used 5 -7 yrds of fabric? its hard to tell if Jamie McCrimmon kilt was tradional style or not. im learning more towards tradional! thank you for your time Brett

Honestly, it was so long ago when I made that, I can’t remember exactly. I think I went with 8 yards though. Sorry I can’t be more helpful! I hope you have fun with your Jamie costume though! The world needs more McCrimmons :D

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Here’s a mini tip! Enjoy

Follow me here or on Facebook for more small tutorials. Contact me to request a tutorial.

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How useful! 

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At long last I have returned with a new video! Just a quick and easy tutorial for creating realistic fake freckles! Use for cosplay or just to be ~*~hella cute~*~! Please let me know what you think, and if anyone uses this method send me pictures so I can see your pretty faces!

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Sorry if this is a weird question but I'm going to wear a bodysuit and I was wondering if any of you had any tips on making boobs appear bigger. I'm nearly flat-chested and the only tip I can find is to contour which obviously wouldn't work for this. (Also I love that you guys are helping out other cosplayers. Thanks for running this account!)

Hey there! It’s not a weird question - lots of cosplayers have he same issue haha.

I would use a push up bra under the bodysuit if it completely covers you. If not, Joanns sells sew in bras in different sizes and styles and you can sew one of those into the bodysuit or use the padding and put that into an existing bra to control the size you want your bust to be.

I hope that makes sense haha.

You can always check cosplaytutorial.com’s crossplay list of tutorials here: http://cosplaytutorial.com/list/crossplay.php

Hope this helps! If you have any more questions, let us know!

-Mod Gigi

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And there's those bras that are like, 90% padding meant to make you look like, two sizes bigger, or whatever. A bit different from a standard push up. When I worked at Target we sold them, plus I think places like Victoria's Secret would have them.

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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; [phone]

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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This is an amazing list of resources! So helpful!

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do you ever cosplay something and it killed you on the inside and out and you promise yourself you will never cosplay anything like it ever again but then suddenly a few months later you have forgotten that promise to yourself and the hell you went through the first time and now have cosplans of something like the original hellish costume except harder

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I think almost every single “cosplay ultimatum” we’ve given ourselves has failed….. “We’ll never use organza/chiffon/velvet again” “We’re never making bias tape again” “No more tall heels”  etc etc etc >__> 

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Like the time I swore off cosplaying the Once-ler because a lot of the fandom people just... made me super uncomfortable when they were trying to have conversations at the con

and then like two years later

I cosplayed an even Once-ler-ier version of the Once-ler...

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Long post, but hopefully you guys find this helpful! I’m making a sailor fuku and thought I’d post a tutorial on how I did the skirt, since a few friends asked about it.

View on DeviantArt View on Facebook

Huge thank-you to @dangerous-ladies for posting such detailed walkthroughs of their costumes!! This is very largely based on their work and their super clever way of doing the pleats with the V front.

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You know what’s amazing? You actually nailed it so hard that I looked at the very first image and went, “Hey, that’s the first scout I’ve seen to do skirts like ours, I wonder if they saw ours.” And then I finished reading and had a little “hooooly shit!” when I saw our name!

You did an incredible job on this tutorial; excellent work :) We will definitely be linking to it in the future.

- Jenn

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My 2015 year in cosplay! Only three full costumes plus my new Usagi wig, but... quality over quantity? Or something?

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Ten Cosplay Things I Learned in 2015

Cosplay is more fun and way less stress when you’re making it for the end result and not for a specific convention.

When you’re not making it for a specific convention, it still helps to have a deadline of some sort, so that you don’t get off track.

As long as you can produce a model, 3D printing is easier than it seems and will likely become more widely used in the cosplay community. However, competitions may need to rethink their rules and judges may need to rethink how they evaluate costumes because of it.

Dressing up for movie premiers is always fantastic, especially when people recognize your character. 

If you’re cosplaying with friends, kick their butt in gear. Bleaching their hair in the hotel bathroom because they waited too long to buy a wig is not a fun way to spend the weekend! 

Dressing up with a group of friends is super fun and rewarding, but remember to take at least one photo! 

It’s worth it to take great photos of progress that you are proud of. 

Working at / volunteering for a convention is an entirely different experience and really worth doing at least once! Especially if you’re getting bored of cons.

Cosplay has come so far in terms of available materials and techniques, it’s very easy to feel left behind. However, cosplayers are still making costumes from all sorts of materials and are doing so at all different skill levels, so you’re probably not as behind as you might feel. 

Complimenting other cosplayers is just magical. My friend took the time to compliment and gush over just about every cosplayer that we passed and you could see the impact. Everyone should aim to compliment more often, it opens conversations and gives cons the warm fuzzy feeling of community. 

What are ten cosplay things you learned this year?

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Yesterday my plaque for the Megacon Fan Days contest arrived!!!! Y'all, I'm so hype about this thing. Best award I've ever received!!! A big thank you to the judges, who decided to pick me for this honor! 💖

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ok, but your musical outfit isn't right. when i watched la reconquista it looked WAY different, so you're wrong!

only 90s kids remember the 90s

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At Megacon Fan Days there was a man walking around with his young nephew filming people as he harassed -- or as was my case -- sexually harassed them. This kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. Seriously, using a kid to do your sexual harassment for you? That’s like the lowest thing I can think of.

It seems he does this at conventions all over Florida, so if you’re a Florida con-goer please be careful. Let’s try to make sure this jerk can’t do the same to anyone else in the future. Cosplay is not consent.

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Pros of dating me:

You get to date me

Cons of dating me:

Whichever cons are closest to us I guess maybe we could even cosplay together