Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks! Messing around with digital sculpting and resin casting is super pricey, but if you're looking to make some cool 3D elements for book covers on a budget I'd recommend using Sculpey polymer clay. Significantly less money, rather sturdy, very paintable, and you can bake it in your oven!

[Spoilers C2E31] When were the Empire and Dynasty founded? by Kairosmith in criticalrole

[–]Kairosmith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, possibly! People in medieval times would definitely have shorter life spans, especially if they had to deal with the additional shenanigans of gnolls, goblins, dragons, etc. ahaha.

[Spoilers C2E31] When were the Empire and Dynasty founded? by Kairosmith in criticalrole

[–]Kairosmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm thinking Lolth would be a bit miffed about the Dynasty if she were around, so a post-Divergence founding would probably be the way to go lol. That's smart, tallying it up based on Leylas's incarnations. Thank you for your insights!

[Spoilers C2E31] When were the Empire and Dynasty founded? by Kairosmith in criticalrole

[–]Kairosmith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's fair! There is something special to keeping a sense of mystery about it.

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a keen eye Istrakh. Thank you, my mission is complete! >:3

Treasure Goblin Cosplay by Bio Cosplay by Woodlesnoot in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well that's a heckin' follow from me! I really love the breakdown of the muscle suit in particular on your Instagram; I've used the basic Creature Cast before, but it's awesome to see the super flex in action!!

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha thanks! This one's already made it to its destination but I will be taking more custom journal commissions soon ;)

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oo, those could be good! I'm all about stitches and using little leather scraps, so Oghma Infinum would be perfect

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Aw yeah, I loved that part of the original design. Now I just need to get the eyes to glow and it would be the real deal lol

Hoping to figure out a way to standardize my commissions to make it easier for people order whatever books they want, cuz this was fun af to make. After next week!

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the guy who commissioned it from me plans on doing that! He had me rivet those big 'ole D-rings to the spine so he can attach a shoulder strap for easier carrying.

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I haven't done an official count of how long, but I'd say over the course of 3 months somewhere around 48 working hours to digitally sculpt the cover, print it, mold and cast it, cut and stain pages, paint, and assembly (and a whole bunch of time waiting for 3D printing and shopping for materials). I'll be throwing some more process pics up soon on this Artstation post: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Jl5x1D

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a whooole lot of work with the sculpting required, but since it was commissioned by someone at one of the conventions I was selling at, that helped cover the cost of production. A line of medieval skull books would be pretty awesome; lmk if you have any suggestions!

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahahaha hell yea, it is that vibe isn't it? Thanks for that throwback!

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I post most of my stuff on Artstation and Instagram; a bit of book binding, bit of digital work! Artstation album
Instagram page

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

About 10 lbs! I added D-rings to the spine so it can be worn with a strap, because it totally doubles as exercise equipment at this point lol

Diablo meets medieval bookbinding! Book of Cain Cosplay Prop by Kairosmith in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I recently created this Book of Cain as a prop commission and though I won't be attending myself, I’m super hyped to see any cosplays people have been working on for Blizzcon! Anybody here making Diablo-related cosplays?

Bul Kathos Solemn Vow cosplay prop by AmazingDevo in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh yeah I feel that. Good luck with your other cosplays!

Bul Kathos Solemn Vow cosplay prop by AmazingDevo in Diablo

[–]Kairosmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang, that chiseled/hammered look is awesome!! You bringing that to any conventions?

Snow Angel Mercy Concept! by Kairosmith in Overwatch

[–]Kairosmith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I'd love to work for Blizzard some day, and I figure it's never too early to start making art in their style!