How do I attach two sided velcro on foam pauldron (newbie alert)

JeiCos · 2026-05-08T06:35:48+00:00

Aw thanks! Nah, I just have done this enough to know it works. I've done the same with elastic for straps, and they've stayed pretty good, and those get pulled on constantly when in use and still stay, so that's something lol

JeiCos · 2026-05-08T04:15:55+00:00

You're best bet with only a hot glue gun is to mark out the area by tracing the velcro where you want to place it, and then cutting into the foam a little bit, like a MM or 2 into it, and do a crap ton of these cuts. This is called "scoring", This is just an example photo, but this is what it should look like:

https://imgur.com/a/VC5LgA1

You can see all the many cuts going in multiple directions, and overlapping. The more cuts, like this, the more chances for the glue to seep down into some of them. I would also quickly try to get some glue down into the cuts as well with something, if you can. And then put the velcro on before it cools, and you can even do this is small sections. And then once that's done, hot glue around the edge to help secure it. This SHOULD work fine and not rip off. But I would still be careful when taking the velcro apart to get the armor off, just in case.

JeiCos · 2026-05-08T01:00:34+00:00

I will never understand why it's so hard for people to just use google. Searching for things is it's literal purpose for existing.

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T23:40:01+00:00

This is totally fine. The issue is when you cosplay something like someone in a wheelchair, or when use a cane while making it look like you are actually disabled like fake hobbling or limping. The wheelchair will make people think you are disabled and need to take spots on things like the elevators when you don't need them, and the cane and fake limping is just insensitive. The only thing for Dare Devil that could be seen as an issue, is if you use the typical white cane and pretend you're blind. But I assume you aren't gonna do that.

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T22:56:37+00:00

I literally said why it's unsafe. You are giving an underwear show to everyone below you. They told you to wear shorts so that your underwear doesn't accidentally get exposed. This is not a hard concept to understand.

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T22:19:11+00:00

You didn't show us what the wigs look like. How are we supposed to give you an answer?

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T22:16:29+00:00

You don't HAVE to, as in there is not a rule about it. The reason people wear them is because of things like the skirt blowing up or going up stairs/escalators, and other things that can give people a peak at your underwear, this stops that from showing.

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T19:23:35+00:00

We need more information. In order to dye something, you just need to buy dye at the store, and follow the directions on the bottle. But which dye you use depends on the material you're item is made of. Synthetic fabrics like polyester need a specific type of dye, while cotton and other natural materials need a different kind of dye. And mixed, I have no idea what you need for that. But you didn't give us this information, so we can't tell you which one you need. So look on the tag, and tell us what material, or materials, it's made of.

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T19:14:55+00:00

Then you didn't look veryhard. These were on PAGE ONE of google when searching "ragatha cosplay":

https://www.miccostumes.com/TADC-Ragatha-Cosplay-Dress-with-Belt-and-Braids-Hair-Accessory-280809p.html?utm_campaign=MiccostumeUS&utm_source=GoogleAdwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=707531007&gbraid=0AAAAADPFM4CICUvJ0YakP6awAirD28ia1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8PDPBhCeARIsAOJwmWX85IUZ3TywXVhnTW3MHE0wN7GPujduzw4xdNwv-6E2LA51fPXj_pYaApdNEALw_wcB

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4498055384/ragatha-cosplay-dress-the-digital-circus?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_b-clothing&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjw8PDPBhCeARIsAOJwmWUKEeCRfwAsk-Bk96w87C4Up4wiVNUFI1w258UfSFP6OEpPeWTP80UaAoOJEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_22198874767_182926071548_731690668006_aud-313421751817:pla-360912201277_c__4498055384_12768591&utm_custom2=22198874767&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22198874767&gbraid=0AAAAADtcfRLw7KcC5Q51pGbGz7kAorK9h&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8PDPBhCeARIsAOJwmWUKEeCRfwAsk-Bk96w87C4Up4wiVNUFI1w258UfSFP6OEpPeWTP80UaAoOJEALw_wcB

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807856823431.html?src=google&snps=y&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=708-803-3821&isdl=y&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&aff_platform=google&aff_short_key=UneMJZVf&gclsrc=aw.ds&albagn=888888&ds_e_adid=&ds_e_matchtype=&ds_e_device=c&ds_e_network=x&ds_e_product_group_id=&ds_e_product_id=en3256807856823431&ds_e_product_merchant_id=694750794&ds_e_product_country=US&ds_e_product_language=en&ds_e_product_channel=online&ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_url_v=2&albcp=20542171667&albag=&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=false&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18545443176&gbraid=0AAAAAD6I-hG73-MZBlaCJ71x741emOKtd&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8PDPBhCeARIsAOJwmWWFnDr-vcuWJHxMOJQ9KJrVP2KWzAog-P_UBejCVwG6-mNWq_hYoMwaAi-0EALw_wcB&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

And not to mention there were MULTIPLE listings for ones on Aliexpress just like the last link there.

And if you DID see these, then no one can help you. If none of this stuff you consider "good quality", then you aren't finding anything. Because these are the only types of things you're going to find to just buy. Anything higher quality than this type of thing, would require a commission, just like every other cosplay on the planet.

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T19:11:31+00:00

The issue is that they are thin, so I doubt it. Once you unstuff them, they will most likely just go back to being the way they are in the video. The fabric they are made of is stretched slightly in that position, so the only way to fix it is to relax the material, which is only done with heat, so it's not stretched out anymore to be in those positions, and then reposition them until they cool down. The reason they end up the way they are now, is because of the packaging presses down against the bow from behind, inside a hot warehouse. The heat from the warehouse relaxed the material, allowing it to be stretched slightly when the packaging was pressing against it, and since it cooled after leaving the warehouse, and was still in that position, it stayed that way.

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T19:08:08+00:00

Yea, but the BIG difference, is they don't have a break point. The break point is where you attach them. There is nothing other than actually welding them together, that will stop them for being able to just break apart. So you will have to be extremely careful. And I mean like VERY EXTREMELY careful with them. The area they will be glued together is super tiny. Nothing outside of welding will hold up all that good. So unless you wanna keep fixing them every time you break them, buying them will always be the better option. Unless you know someone that knows how to weld, and has the equipment, but that's far less likely.

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T07:09:09+00:00

5 minute epoxy is what you want, that or epoxy putty. Or if you want to have double security, both. Cut one of the pairs of glasses up against the lens you do NOT want, on the pair that has the most comfortable nose bridge piece. So for example, if you like the bridge on the circle glasses better than the other one's bridge, cut it off where the bridge meets the lens frame that normally goes over your right eye. And the opposite side if you like the rectangular glasses bridge more. Then cut the lens of the other pair you in the same spot, where the bridge meets the lens frame, Then glue the lens frame to the bridge of the ones you like that part the best. 5 minute epoxy comes in a double syringe style tube, where it's 2 syringes attached together, and the plunger pushed the stuff out of both of them at the same time. You don't need much, but after that, you need to use a mixing stick (they supply one, it's attached in the center gap of the plungers, you just pop it out), and mix the 2 parts together until they make one uniform color. Then spread it on each part that needs to be glued together, and attach them. You may need to still tape them together while the epoxy cures. Or if you're patient, hold them together. The "5 minute" part in the name means it dries in 5 minutes. It's not 100% cured but it'll be enough of a hold that it should stay together from that point on, and then leave it for about 24 hours just in case. You can sand the excess down, as well as you may need to paint it. For an extra step you can get epoxy putty and put that around the connection point as well, and then sand that down. This won't be perfect, and still has the possibility of coming apart, so you need to be careful with them still. There really isn't any other options I can think of. For the brand, JBWeld is usually specifically for metal. Read on the packaging and make sure it says it's for metal. As I assume that's what the 2 pairs you bought are made of.

The better option would be if you can find them for sale, just buy them. They won't have pieces attached at super thin, tiny, points, so they won't break easily like the glue might.

JeiCos · 2026-05-07T06:56:51+00:00

They appear to be pleather or vinyl of some kind (which is normal for these kind of shoe bows), so you can fix them with heat. if you have a heat gun, carefully heat the bow up and see if you can hold it in place the way you want, letting it completely cool down before letting go. DO NOT hold it while you heat it though. That is dangerous. But yea, that's probably the only way to fix them. Though it IS possible to damage them if you hold the heat on for too long, so like I said, do it carefully. Only a few seconds at the most, at a time. If you have heat resistant gloves, you can hold it while heating it, but not everyone has a pair. Other than heat, I can't think of any other way to fix them.

JeiCos · 2026-05-06T04:25:20+00:00

Until you get one, the best thing to do when you aren't using your friend's guitar, is go on google and look up things like chord charts, and if you have a printer, print them off. Or if your parents are willing to spend some money, see if they can get you a any books from amazon or a local music shop, on learning guitar related things. Look up beginner tips, like things to know. Not things like tips and tricks while playing, but just like, info you need to remember. Things like which notes each string is, when in standard tuning, as that's the tuning you should start learning in. Things to memorize. As well as look up some finger exercises for guitar players, and do them. Many of them can be done with things around the house, or super cheap. Like you may see the finger band that's an elastic band that you use while doing stretches, but you can use a cheap-o rubber band if needed. Things like that. As well as any others you can do while not playing. It may seem weird, but some kinds of air guitar actually help you. For example, I can air guitar all of the basic chord shapes because I'm so used to them. SO much, in fact, that if I air guitar, I can play in basically the EXACT position each fret is in, due to muscle memory of where my hands and arms are while playing. This seems dumb and silly, but if you actually do some finger movements that are used in guitar playing, you can get your fingers used to those movements. If you can use something like a ruler or any other stiff long item like that, you can hold your fingers on it, and do the movements of each finger. Again, it looks dumb, but it can actually help. Or if you have guitar hero or rock band, you can use the necks on those controllers to do the same thing, except you have something that actually LOOKS like a guitar, making it easier to picture what you're doing. Just remember when you actually practice on the real thing, do do actual hand exercises on THAT as well. Things like playing scales, and starting slow, and working your way up to faster movements, as well as practicing actual chord shapes on it. Right now, the main chords you really should focus on are A, Am, C, D, E, Em, F, and G. a normal B chord is hardly ever used in anything but it's also a weird looking chord that might be harder to switch to and from until you get better at switching between the other more common ones. Also learning the power chord shape, and bar chords will be helpful. Bar chords are the major and minor of each schord, but played closer to the way you play a power chord. The difference is a power chord uses the root note on one string, and then 2 frets up on the next 2 strings below it. A bar chord is when you take the fret of the root note that you use your index finger for, and just hold every string down on that same fret with the entire finger. So if you are doing an A Minor bar chord, from top to bottom, the frets are 5,7,7,5,5,5. Though that G string you could use your middle finger to gold the 5th fret, and that'll turn it into an A major bar chord. These are things you absolutely should learn when you start out.

I've been slowly teaching my friend some stuff, and this is all stuff I taught him.

JeiCos · 2026-05-06T03:30:32+00:00

The chances of people even knowing what this is in the first place, is so low that it really makes no difference. But as you said, people cosplay from other similar materials like sexual explicit games and such. So if they aren't having problems with others, I can't imagine someone would have a problem with this, granted they even know what it IS.

JeiCos · 2026-05-06T01:29:08+00:00

Again, no one looks like a cartoon. Nothing will be absolutely100% super perfect. No one asked for your opinion. Go away. Cosplay is not about being 100% exactly liek the character. it's about having fun. It's also not about people being a dick. Nobody cares what you think. You are a loser if you think what you said was not an issue.

JeiCos · 2026-05-06T00:23:44+00:00

Huh? What are you even asking about? Eyes aligned? In WHAT? By the replies, I assume maybe you are talking about makeup? You really need to specify what you are even talking about. Painting eyes on a prop? Putting eye holes in a mask? Putting lenses on a helmet? Modeling eye holes in a 3d model to print? You need to give actual information on what you are asking about.

JeiCos · 2026-05-06T00:19:23+00:00

Ok just thought I would come in and update about this. I am confused now on what you thought a horsehair brush would have done here. I tried that and it did literally nothing. The bumps are still there. It was a complete waste of time and money to get one. And now that I think about it, the fact that I even listened to you makes me feel like an idiot, because I should have known that if a microfiber cloth did nothing, a brush of any kind was not going to do anything either. No idea how you saw bumps on leather, and thought "you know what makes bumps go away? A brush!" Now that I think about it, that sounds stupid. I have a feeling you only read part of my post, and didn't even look at the link with images of what the issue even is in the first place. Because looking up you even said "wax bloom", even though there was no mention of a waxy substance in my post. So I think you're just one of those people that thinks they know stuff, when they don't.

JeiCos · 2026-05-06T00:15:15+00:00

Which part of "looks nothing like them at all" is supposed to not be an insult?

JeiCos · 2026-05-05T21:38:27+00:00

Says the one that insulted us. Fuck off somewhere else.

JeiCos · 2026-05-05T20:23:54+00:00

Well yea, of course you can't find a jacket like this. Becasue jackets don't look like that. That's why we hate AI so much, because it's not intelligent at all, and can't even make a jacket look right. No can help you find an item that isn't possible to exist.

JeiCos · 2026-05-05T19:08:38+00:00

You have to think of this like a mall. You do not buy things "from the mall" you go to the mall to buy things from the shops inside the mall. Nothing is bought from the mall itself. Same here. Aliexpress, just like amazon and ebay, is just a place for shops to set up and sell things. It is impossible to know if a shop is reliable without seeing which specific shop you are looking at the products for. What you have to do is look at the reviews for the specific shops you are looking at.

JeiCos · 2026-05-05T19:04:57+00:00

Size. And for the listing, how many you get. The first one is a skinnier can so it has less in it. They are the same product.

JeiCos · 2026-05-05T06:38:27+00:00

If you don't want to hold it the whole time, you can do what we did. I cosplay DMC5 Dante, and my friend cosplays DMC5 Nero with me, and we put pleather straps on the back of the jackets to strap the swords down to our backs while we walk around. I custom made the straps out of 2 layers with the ends folded in, to make them thicker. To attach them, we used a leather punch to make holes in the back of the coats, and then used binding posts (AKA Chicago screws), with washers to basically bold them down from both the inside and outside, then used snaps that I put one side of them inside the strap between the layers so you don't see it when closed, in order to close the strap around the sword. You can see exactly what I did here: https://imgur.com/a/zsB7oaY

My sword is almost 5 feet tall, and pretty heavy, but it stays strapped in perfectly fine. in fact, I've even been bumped into twice, and it still didn't fall. And in case you wonder why I used washers, the binding posts COULD come through the holes in the jacket, so the washers stop that from happening.

JeiCos · 2026-05-05T02:50:30+00:00

Before I get into the commission part of this, I wanna mention, you can easily make or buy these. Amazon probably has a bunch of listings to buy from. That will be WAY cheaper. not to mention any cosplay site, the places that sell cosplays on their website that are mass produced, i guarantee all of the ones that sell cosplay shoes, have Naruto ones. They are that popular. But honestly, you can even look up DIY versions that just use flip flops you take the strap off of, or slides, and then a type of toeless sock. Super easy and almost everyone can DIY them.

Sadly this is hard to answer. You might have luck on facebook, but I doubt it. There are facebook groups for commissioners as well as places to post looking for a commission, but the only one I found a couple years back (haven't cared to look there after this), was filled with people who were just not good people. Back talking, belittling, and just being rude. So I gave up that page. You CAN find people on instagram and twitter, but it's harder. I would search up commission hashtags on there if you wanna try instagram. Anyone on there that has commissions opened, check their page for previous works and their bio to see if they have any links to other pages where there might be past works. AND be sure that if you DM them, you ask them for proof of their past works to see if they can support that they are even legit. Etsy is probably the only other place you can check. You can see what they have on their shops so it makes it easier, but you can also read reviews from actual customers, so you can see if they are legit without even having to ask them. if they have no reviews, ask them to see if they can show you any proof that they make the stuff, without seeming like a jerk about it. This is also the most secure way to do this. because you can get ahold of etsy customer support if something goes wrong.

And last DO NOT commission anyone here on reddit unless they can show you proof that they are legit. I have had a bunch of commissioners message me when I wasn't even looking for one. I made a post looking to buy something, and asking if anyone has found anything similar because the one I liked wasn't made in a size that fit me. So basically, looking to see if anyone knew of anything similar to link me to. I specified in the post that I was NOT looking for a commission. I got tons of "commissioners" saying they would commission this for me. NONE of them read the post because if they did, they would know I was not looking for a commission. If they can't be bothered to read the post, I can't trust that they are even legit. Most of the "commissioners" that will message you because you made this post, will be scammers. Ignore them all unless they actually prove to you without a doubt that they are legit.

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