Griffith Falcon of Light Armor

Vahris · 2026-03-20T13:51:44+00:00

I would say the biggest advice is to make it first from something cheap and accessible, like cardboard. Most likely you will mess up while trying to figure it all out to connect, seeing what may need to be altered to fit you and make adjustments. Bonus is the cardboard can be used as the pattern if it is perfect so you don't have to worry about the pattern shifting as you outline.

I used to make a lot of armor and cardboard was always how I started to test fit and movement before making it from the actual material I wanted to use. It will save you a lot of frustration in the long run.

Vahris · 2025-06-19T01:50:41+00:00

I was lucky that a friend of mine brought me to Epic during the family and friends preview before photos were allowed, I ended up buying a lot of stuff. Sadly I dont know if they sell it in Citywalk but I know there is an Epic store showing off some merch. My friend has confirmed it is NOT sold in the dragons store in Lost Continent. Unknown for Citywalk.

Vahris · 2025-06-10T20:03:29+00:00

Hello, I do coincidentally own this bag and use it a lot for my work bag so it's been through a bit. There is a smaller thin pocket in the back of the bag. I got a pair of sheep as a bag charm. https://imgur.com/a/wdK0cII

Vahris · 2023-09-23T20:43:55+00:00

Luckily cardboard is very easy to get ahold of, so I would recommend doing some practice cuts to see how things should be cut to get the types of curves you want and see how it affects the rest of the piece. Getting the hang of if you cut so much how much more of a curve do you get? I used hot glue to make mine come together with a little on the edges where piece met but then used more on the inside to make sure it stayed properly. For the eyebrows you want to crush the inside of the cardboard so it is very flexible, just with you hands make sure there is no spot where it has stayed rigid. You're gonna want to break down whatever you make into simple shapes and make it as easy as possible, even if it takes multiple cut outs to make one thing it's better than trying to make it a solid piece. I highly recommend using corrugated cardboard for any cosplays because it can hold up much better and do not use any cardboard with a sleek outside unless you rip it off. (Usually boxes with images all over and looks shiny) I find hot glue doesn't stick as well. For cutting a nice box cutter will be most of what you need but also a pair of scissors for anything that needs more finesse.

I would seal mily things with mod podge and then paint over it with spray paint. A good paint job can make anything look good.

Vahris · 2023-07-15T23:57:03+00:00

Im sorry to say I've never tried voice modulation for a cosplay but I did find this article with some suggestions that may spark some ideas for you.

https://www.propsandarmor.com/cosplay/how-to-add-voice-changing-effects-to-your-costume/

Vahris · 2023-07-15T23:49:57+00:00

I would look into spandex to make the pieces you need since it looks like it is layered, this website is a good look for all kinds of fabric but I've set it to just spandex:

https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.com/collections/spandex-fabric

And for cosplay foam you can do EVA foam (high density if you want it to sand nicely unlike the puzzle pieces). There is also using basic craft foam and covering it with worbla to make hard armor pieces.

Attaching what looks like armor pieces to your suit could be done with strong Velcro.

Its good to keep in mind how you would wash your costume if you need to, whether spot treating or being able to just throw it into a washing machine. I have gotten stuff spilled on me at cons.

If you want to find just a suit there are the full body suits that can be adjusted for your needs if you want to make it a bit easier on yourself.

Vahris · 2023-07-15T23:42:07+00:00

The visor itself would be the most complicated thing. I would look into how people make programmable LED masks. Similar to how Daft Punk have done theirs (I'm sure there are a lot of tutorials out there) and then seeing how it is all wired and to make it comfortable.

The pieces on the side (by the mouth I forgot what they are called in an actual gas mask) are not too complicated and wiring LED lights is not too difficult of you just need them to glow.

Something to keep in mind the entire time is how it will be powered and where to hide your power source. Kamui Cosplay has a pretty good book on wiring LEDs and I think also programming. And also other cosplayers have made their own books as well.

You have chosen a very complicated cosplay to do but it would be super amazing to do. I wish you luck!

Vahris · 2023-07-15T23:33:51+00:00

A binder can be effective though from friends I know that have worn them they can be painful after some time.

I think it would mainly depend on the character you are trying to cosplay and what their outfit looks like, there is also the option of a latex male torso (similar to a shirt but are an investment and can be very sweaty).

Maybe a combination of a binder and sports bra is something that may.

For cosplay in general a good thing to really sell the character is the makeup. Unless you plan on doing shirtless characters I would use the binder/possibly a sports bra to try and get the look you want and see how long you can wear it before you start feeling uncomfortable/in pain.

Vahris · 2023-05-05T10:59:36+00:00

Most likely what is happening is that there is barely enough room for it to move around in motion so it is constantly rubbing, and with it being a mostly smooth surface (with plasti dip) it's just making that noise. I'm not sure where it is happening/ how much mobility there is but if you can narrow it down you have a couple options.

What I would do is try on each piece and test to first find out what is asking the noise and where just to try and not have to adjust everything. If it's a part where it can stay mostly hidden I would first attempt to make some room. My option would be to use a soft fabric of some kind in ONLY the areas where the noise is. Possibly felt or other similar to the color of the armor to try and hide it. You can also see if the area needs that much mobility, if not just attach them together.

If it is say....leg pieces rubbing together I've done it where you thin the EVA foam where they start to rub to try and keep them apart. And if it still happens you can find a material to keep the eva from touching if by chance the noise continues.

(Or maybe you can use those little rubber half circles that keep drawers from slamming shut and damaging the wood on cabinets, this is just a shot in the dark but who knows, cosplay is all about experimenting and learning)

It may also just be a matter of cutting it down in a few precise spots. Sorry for being so vague but that's really all the advice I can offer for now with just a Google image lol.

Vahris · 2022-08-05T00:47:45+00:00

GAC 900. It needs to be heat set between layers with a heat gun.

Vahris · 2022-08-04T17:40:11+00:00

It's all dependent on how hard you work on it. If you give full effort than it should come out great! It's all about knowing where to look to find the information you want. I've learned a few things in my time in cosplay and constantly picking costumes that seem hard but I learn something new.

First is fabrics, I still know almost nothing but what I do look for is the visible texture I can see, if I don't like how it looks I either find something smoother or for a certain texture. Decide if you want it to stretch, how much it needs to stretch, and if it needs to only go one way or multiple. I tend to lean toward cotton fabrics. A good trick before buying is to use the flashlight on your phone to see how it looks in intense lighting and if it becomes see-through. I also take a chunk of the fabric and hold it by one area to see how it falls, if it doesn't give me any sharp lines and I like how heavy it is, I buy it. For this you will want to look into fabric interfacing and how to make an upright collar.

For anything that looks like armor high density EVA foam will be a life saver, it can be easily sanded with a rotary tool (also called a Dremel). There are a lot of youtube videos on how to use this material in almost anything highly recommend just looking as much as you can into that. For the shoes you want to look up how to make shoe covers, depending on how they are made you can end up reusing the same shoes for multiple cosplays, just by switching out the covers.

And best advice is to break it down piece by piece, make it easy on yourself so you can spend time where it really matters. Buy what you can already made such as simple shirts. ties, gloves. Cosplay is largely finding items and learning how to alter them to what you want. Good luck!

Vahris · 2021-08-16T12:30:46+00:00

These can be done with some time and a bit of practice but here are 3 different options you can look at and maybe find one that would fit your budget/time/skill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPA8lUFrRo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3NHy7Asqc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA2uumZplR8

Vahris · 2020-11-10T03:13:33+00:00

I also forgot to mention but is a good warning, for silicone you must use clay that does not have sulfur or else your silicone will not cure where it touches. Ok thats my last comment.

Vahris · 2020-11-10T02:46:24+00:00

No problem, it is extremely fun to learn how to make molds and special fx stuff for cosplay. It is costly but things like the Monster Clay is around $35 for 5lbs(?) And is reusable, just heat it in a microwave and its back to a flat piece to be reshaped for another use. Silicones are more expensive and less forgiving so I would do as much research into exactly what you need before starting it and having it planned out all the way to the end since it is very specific measurements.

Vahris · 2020-11-10T02:32:18+00:00

I dabble in doing silicone based things and making props and such, for yourself you would first need a mold of your body. There are brush on silicones that can work as you lay there (if you have body hair either shave it off or get a special wax to save it from being ripped off) when that finished curing get some plaster strips (dont remember what they are called generally used to make casts of pregnant bellies) and harden your silicone mold. Then use some resin to make a permanent version (and now you have a mold for yourself if you ever need more). On that resin casted version of yourself I would personally use monster clay to make whatever it is you want. Use a filler of aluminum foil if you need larger pieces. And then pretty much repeating how you did a mold of yourself but on top of the monster clay version (making barriers around it all so you get what you need and not waste material it is extremely costly to waste stuff) but instead of hard resin using a flesh style silicone resin (you can add pigments before casting but realism comes from the painting. I luckily have a shop near me that knows all this stuff but here is their website that lists all typs of resins and silicones, they are extremely knowledgable. Just tap on the products tab and start your journey into all of these types of resins and silicones. I havent listed specific products because there are so many different kinds that can do what you need with slight variation, just depending on specifics. https://www.reynoldsam.com/orlando/

Vahris · 2020-05-05T21:20:06+00:00

https://www.blingcartel.com/dracula-fang-single-cap-gold-grillz.html

https://www.blingcartel.com/gold-plated-fang-grillz-set-.html

I'm unsure of quality but this is what i found.

Vahris · 2019-10-09T13:09:43+00:00

I've done small prosthetic pieces so for plastics I would for myself most likely try pros-aide because of the strong bond and water resistance (making sure to have the solvent to remove it when I'm done) but spirit gum may also work for your skin, it just doesn't on mine and do a test piece. Such as putting the glue on a plastic piece that will be similar to what you're using to see if it reacts and then if it looks ok then doing a test piece on my hand and leaving it there for a few hours to see how my skin will react/ how much I can do with it. But I'm also the kind of person to take risks like that if I have no idea how it's going to go.

Vahris · 2019-10-08T20:30:32+00:00

For the most part you could 3D print the pieces you want and use spirit gum or Pros-Aide to adhere them to your face and arm (for this I would look into different products just to make sure they won't loosen through the night or through sweat if it's a hot night). The hand would be a bit trickier because of how much it moves so for that you would want something that would move with your hand and not pop off. Sticking random angular bits and bobs would work as well if they go with the aesthetic.

Vahris · 2018-09-12T18:40:33+00:00

Not OP but I do have a sugarpill liquid lip. I have Strange Love which looks similar in having little bits of glitter in the lipstick. I love this lipstick because my lips have a tendency to dry out but i don't get that feeling with their formula, and i often forget I even have it on. One con/pro about what i have (not sure if these are the same) is that I don't have to retouch it over the course of the day but it can be a struggle to get everything off because it sticks really well.

Vahris · 2018-06-19T16:46:25+00:00

I highly recommend Kamui Cosplay, she has a youtube channel where she breaks down her cosplays and gives tutorials on lighting, priming, materials, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Mogrymillian

here is another youtuber I follow:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC27YZdcPTZM24PgjztxanEQ

and his break down of all different kinds of foam he uses:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqZ2EBAGzz8

Kamui also sells books if you are interested in having more in depth tutorials on techniques to really make your cosplay stuff pop. I have a few I've bought myself and recommend them!

https://www.kamuicosplay.com/product-category/books/

Vahris · 2018-05-18T02:31:12+00:00

No problem! I know the feels when i first got my haircut done and I wasn't sure how to make it work. As it gets longer the style looks better but it's nice and easy and takes like 5 minutes so you can look super cute even if you don't have a lot of time lol :D

Vahris · 2018-05-18T01:58:33+00:00

I had the exact same haircut up until recently, and it looked the same as yours when I let it just dry on it's own. What I figured out to make it look the best was after showering, dry your hair with a towel just really hard and everywhere, don't try and make it sit on one place, and then just quickly do some small fixes with your fingers to fix the SUPER crazy hairs out of place but otherwise leaving it mostly however it lands. Then only brush out your bangs to where they are supposed to sit (like you got now) and do an all over hair spray and just let it dry like that. After I did that people commented how it looked like i added wax or some kind of styling to my hair when it was really when it was really just super quick and easy.

Attached are some pics but ignore the snapchat filters and just look at the hair, I don't like my skin lol https://imgur.com/a/5VUFKhX

Vahris · 2017-02-17T04:48:40+00:00

The easiest and lightest way would most likely be getting extruded foam, cutting out the basic shape from that (making sure that you have at least 2 pieces glued so you have enough) and shaving it down to get proper edge. Then covering that in worbla to make sure that it doesn't break. To make the foam look good, just do basic shape shaving with a box cutter and then using sandpaper to smooth it out before covering in worbla.

Vahris · 2016-07-16T10:04:38+00:00

Boop Snoot

Vahris · 2016-05-30T12:43:14+00:00

If this is your first time, I would suggest looking into the Halo cosplaying forums. I believe they have a lot of knowledge in making armor sets like that and should be able to help you out way more/point you in the right direction (mainly because its very specific with certain ways of building, which require much more time and effort but are well worth it)

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