TalesofCosplay

The adventures of cosplaying newbies in the confusing weather of Texas.

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Oni-con 2018 photos

Misturu was able to be photographed thankfully cuz I forgot to take pictures in this cosplay. Mei cosplay (more casual and no make up this time since I wanted to be super comfy which I was)

Table picture and balcony picture thanks to my father who again suprise us at the con. My sister in the 2nd picture was Narancia for half the day but becuz she couldn’t sit she changed to work. In this picture my brother as Joker 🃏

Can’t wait to make more cosplay, and next time: Aselia-con 2019!

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Working on my Pajamei sweater.

Thinking of putting glitter on it when it’s done to add more wow factor. I haven’t stenciled anything in forever here’s to not messing up!

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Started on my Mitsuru skirt and it already looks amazing!!

Lost all my cosplay after Matsuri so redoing her from scratch and already do not miss my old stuff.

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Pajamei cosplay progress with fabric paints and a glitter overlay for shiny ✨

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Sisters Narancia Cosplay is almost done!

Need to cover the shoes, hem the pants, and add the straps and zipper.

Started worth a 2 peice and ended with a jumper.

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✨😃Narancia Wip for my sister✨ ✈️

Heat bond is our fav rn haha

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Omg get ready for narancia cosplay!!!

I realize I DO have a place to post cosplay stuff hahaha .

Narancia and new Misturu progress soon

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New makeup bag!

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Using that ladder method from that gif post, how would you secure the thread from coming apart?

You would end it how you would end most hand sewing stitches. You can tie a knot at the end of your thread, pull it tight and clip the loose end - I have seen double-knots used as well but they’re a bit more bulky. You can do a knot that is tied into the previous stitch. My personal favorite is doing a couple tight stitches in the same spot to secure and then snipping the end. If you want more security you can do a couple tight stitches and then tie it off in a knot (I like this for pieces that will get a lot of use.) Lastly, you can tie it off and “lose the thread” in your piece. That is covered in the following video.The finishing stitch options are covered, starting at 4:30. 

Hope this helps!  — Duckie / Admin / Support the Blog

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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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WELL THEN!

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this may be important to some of my followers *and certainly not just getting reblogged because of my costuming and my boyfriends desire for leather armor*

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When I was in middle school we used to use it to dye our hair.  Potent stuff.

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If you’re dying anything with kool-aid it’s best to use SUGAR-FREE ones otherwise the thing you’re dying might get all sticky

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the flavor only packets where you are supposed add sugar are the best.  they will dye any natural fiber: leather, wool, cotton, hair,  flax, jute, silk and so forth.  heat the dye water so it is more potent.  let dry then rinse excess out in cold water.  there’s  a whole system to this. 

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Oh my god

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This will prove very useful for any future cosplays I wanna do.

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Some pics of my Ultimax Junpei cosplay from Anime Midwest. One of the best weekends I’ve ever had.

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Mitsuru Kirijo Dumping these selfies cuz I didn’t get any photos of me last con so humor me hahha. Had a great time at Delta H con and next time I come here I’ll have a proper cosplay, lost my outfit and gun after Matsuri, and not to mention the heat, 90’s all weekend!

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More Delta H con Pics Did you now I did the 3-Day Pass Artwork? I got in for free. Small cons are the best and most comfortable to walk around in. Plus artist alley was on fire and worth looking around for hours.(well for me anyways) Can’t wait for next year!

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Delta H Con Persona 3 S.E.E.S Panel was worth the wait and went by too fast! Everyone was nice and friendly and perfect. Next time I come I’ll definitely be on the panel. 🍔❄️🔫🗡⚰️(I’m the Mitsuru)

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Delta H con 2018 Lots of good cosplays and first time doing this con.

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I may not do a lot of cosplays but I sure know how to break them down. All with craft supplies and ways to be put up and taken apart, along with wig styling. Future cosplay plans for Aselia Con?

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Attempting to do this for Halloween, which also happens to be a day when I go to school. Maybe I’ll get extra points.(not) I know I still need to redo my hair pin and find a way to seal the paint since last time it was sort of flakey and goey?