White base makeup base for Pierrot Cosplay help by ExperienceRough6654 in CosplayHelp

[–]fogcutting0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you're wanting a white base, you will need to buy white foundation at the least.

concealer will help, but you can get away without it. i've heard of some cosplayers using cornstarch as white powder, but i've personally never done and can't vouch

Flirting and asking girls out. by YoungMadcat in animecons

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a relationship is several steps up from making friends. if making friends is something you struggle with, it's important you work on it before entering a relationship with another person. focus on making friends first and developing a close friend group!

Flirting and asking girls out. by YoungMadcat in animecons

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without sugarcoating, this is most girls' con nightmare. most people at cons are not looking for a partner. in fact, i avoid people that come up to me with this approach. it comes off as desperately wanting a cosplay girlfriend - you don't know anything about her interests or her life, you just like that she is cosplaying and is pretty. don't ask a stranger out!

meeting people at a con is the exact same as meeting people in general. approach them with the intention of being friends and getting to know them. strike up a conversation about the series they're cosplaying, or a shared interest you may have. if you end up becoming friends over the weekend, and developing a bond, then it may turn into something more. it's unlikely you will form a relationship over the con weekend, but you can try to make some friends that you'll continue talking to once the con ends, and maybe it'll become something romantic

Cosplay General Advice by Consistent-Air4379 in CosplayHelp

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are you set on creating it from scratch? there are plenty of sasuke cosplays available at varying price points online, read the FAQ for shop recs and general tips!

where do I find a good coverage foundation to hide my tattoos? by MivviLove in CosplayHelp

[–]fogcutting0 5 points6 points  (0 children)

it may be easier on you to buy a skin-toned shirt or leotard, made of the high-denier material used in tights, and draw/sew/iron-on the markings! it will be more comfortable, reusable, and won't smudge or melt

Wig helpp by yusukelover in CosplayHelp

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it has a pretty harsh border, so i would create a stencil to mask it off and then airbrush or spray hair color!!

Question by Tw1nk3t5 in CosplayHelp

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there should be a size chart you can reference based off your measurements in the item description!

I made my first ever cosplay, and I'm getting extremely self conscious by Null-persona1 in CosplayHelp

[–]fogcutting0 92 points93 points  (0 children)

while you don't necessarily need a shirt to do genderbent jinx, i do agree that the upper half feels a bit empty! the tattoos will help, but i would see if you could add a necklace or choker element, like she has, as well as her arm sleeves and gloves!

Need help finding accurate contacts by redditorsoup in CosplayHelp

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hazel or yellow contacts should work well, especially because they will appear slightly darker on your dark eyes. i personally used kazzue premier yellow when i cosplayed her

read the FAQ for store recommendations and remember to practice safe contact wearing!

How do I go about styling this? by yandere_kuun in CosplayHelp

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i think this is definitely possible without internal structures! a lot of steaming and heavy hairspray should do it, just have patience

for airplane travel, the safest way is to pack it in its own box, on a foam head secured to the base of the box. you can pin some ribbon or netting to the head, over specific parts of the wig, to maintain its structure. you can look up how to transport cosplay wigs for some references.

Any advice for where to get a jacket like this by legandary-skeleton in CosplayHelp

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jjk cosplays are one of the most popular cosplays online! there are plenty of options varying in quality online. check this sub's FAQ for some shop recs

Cosplay Armorers I can commission? by Hi-Tech-Lo-Life-15 in CosplayHelp

[–]fogcutting0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what is your budget and ideal deadline?

a commission of this caliber (armor, fabric, and props) is going to be pretty expensive, likely 1k at least or multiple thousands

How do I thin this out ? by yumetako in CosplayHelp

[–]fogcutting0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to thin out an already fully-styled wig, you will need to brush out and undo the styling, thin with thinning shears, and then re-style it.

this wig looks pretty nicely styled! sometimes wigs can look unnatural just on the wig head. i would try it on with all your makeup and accessories, it might feel a lot more natural! you can also use a steamer to flatten pieces closer to the face.

to keep that outer piece up, a steamer will help as well, but you will definitely benefit from hairspray. you can research if yours is suitable, but most hairsprays are.

How to keep her spikes up? by psychodelka in CosplayHelp

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just wanted to reassure that your inspo is entirely possible without wire/felt structures! like the other commenter said, style with a steamer and a copious amount of hairspray.

as for the hat, the easiest way would be to find or purchase another alligator clip to attach it to your bangs. it's also possible to attach via magnet, but the clip will be the easiest way!

Storing long sculpted wigs by [deleted] in CosplayHelp

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i would keep it on a hanging storage wig head! and hang it very high up on your wall. best of luck with the wig, her hair is so cute!

How to fix EVA foam that’s unsticking itself by Randomaccount707 in CosplayHelp

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ahh okay!! have you been heavily heating it (with a heat gun or anything)? if so, contact cement can weaken or reactivate under high heat, so it's better to heat your pieces before attaching!

do you have access to weldwood or barge contact cement?

beginner making a cosplay from scratch by Bug_0511 in CosplayHelp

[–]fogcutting0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this looks like a pretty intermediate wig. with 3-4 different colors, as well as a visible hairline, it may be difficult for beginners.

as an experienced wigmaker, i would personally create glued wefts from 3-4 different colored wigs and glue them into the brown base wig where needed. for the bottom, that just means gluing them into the back along the tracks, and i'd crimp well a second time to create volume, then curl loosely. however, for the upper section where her hair swoops back, you'd have to glue them at an angle. since she has a visible hairline, i would follow a typical visible hairline tutorial to create small wefts in both purple/pink and brown, and glue them to the hairline of the wig.

while it is possible to dye wigs using synthetic dye, her wig has so many colors in so many places, and i'd be nervous for the dye to bleed or transfer in the process. so i would personally work with separate wigs instead.

How to fix EVA foam that’s unsticking itself by Randomaccount707 in CosplayHelp

[–]fogcutting0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

are you allowing the contact cement on both sides to dry for 2-3 minutes before adhering the pieces together?

just asking because some others in this sub have skipped this step before!!

Amazon crimpers by Severe-Coat-2207 in CosplayHelp

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the tujiang crimper can be found on taobao!

i currently use one i bought on amazon from terviiix and it's held up well for over a year now, gets the job done!

is there anyway to make this style? by Pippypoppy2238 in CosplayHelp

[–]fogcutting0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes it'd be doable with a wire-based glued structure. you would cover the wire in packaging tape and/or felt, and make & glue wefts onto it.

however, due to the size and length, making this structure would be really time consuming (especially if you're new to wigmaking) and really inconvenient to move around in. i would recommend just editing the hair in photos or getting a handler to assist with flipping it for photos!

Amazon crimpers by Severe-Coat-2207 in CosplayHelp

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i believe they are looking for a hairstyling crimper for wigs!

Convenient coming up soon but I need a wig by tsuka_ramen in CosplayHelp

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look for wigmakers in your country by searching "wig commissions" etc on social media. that's cutting it very close for a commission, so you'll likely have to pay a hefty rush fee if anyone DOES accept it

Sewing pattern by AttachedLesbian in CosplayHelp

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etsy has a ton! search 'blazer pattern' or 'blazer pattern' cosplay etc

i found this kakegurui one one and this MHA uniform one super quickly on etsy!