Cosplay - Blog Posts
Avatar at ECCC from last week. I need to post these now, or I'll keep forgetting. I'm Koh the Face Stealer in all of these.
Let me know if you're here and I'll tag you!
Homestuck at Emerald City Comiccon from this weekend! This was so much fun!
I'll try to tag everyone I can, but I might have forgotten or lost their tag. Let me know if you're in the photos!
@jakej-6838 @poutyratveggie @csevet-aisava @beastlybrood @thatgayclown @tieflingcxre
Some JB cosplay photos from Anime Impulse in Seattle last weekend! It was so much fun! (The lady in the black dress had the cutest ghs tattoo of Angel/Devil dog!!) + bonus doodle I did of JB in sharpie
Last weekend my friend and I went to Lilac City Con in Spokane! Only 2 people recognized me as Judgement Boy, but those were some awesome moments.
just got on Tumblr, art dump time (day 1)
the medic is dead???
and my two pages of planning for the cosplay (which I'm actually doing, crazy right?, I'm so proud of myself, maybe I'll post it when I'm done)
he's literally taking over my soul and probably surgically attaching it to his own but I don't care
lil cutie patootie
New and Veteran Cosplayer Tips for low/no waste cosplay for the planet and your budget!
Howdy! Starting a little mini series on this! I’m not going to repeat stupid stuff you already know like “go to the thrift shop” or “use what’s already in your closet”. That stuff’s pretty obvious (though, definitely do go to the thrift shop and avoid directly supporting Temu/shein/other nasty crap that’s from slave and underpaid labor, can’t hold up to use and abuse, and will end up in a landfill after one wear).
Getting the Costume Basics
The tablecloth/curtain section at the thrift!
Ren faire goers rejoice! You know those funky fleur and gorgeous patterned curtains they sell for peanuts at the thrift? They make AMAZING cloaks or if you’re handy with sewing, stays, corsets, skirts, dresses, anything! It’s a great way to get neat, durable fabrics for cosplays or just for patterning practice for a lot less than at a crafting store.
2. University move out days
So cool tip for you: I’ve adjuncted for a few different universities and they all had one thing in common. When move out day comes, they always have big old donation bins. Now, those will normally go to thrift stores, so me and some of my crafty peers sometimes go and poke through them to see if there’s anything we want to use for our cosplays. We’ve found everything in there from foreign fashion from international students to jumpsuits to costumes that college students are done with. Fun fact: I haven’t had to buy jackets, shoes, or tee shirts in three years! (Protip: I always checked the dorm where all the art and film students lived. You sometimes even find their old props and costumes there.) Awkward? A bit sometimes. But the money you save and potential to find awesome stuff is amazing! And, oftentimes, you can make a likeminded friend or two digging through the bins!
3. Some cities also have a buy nothing page on Facebook or something of that sort that you can browse to get stuff for free or barter and trade for. All of its stuff people were going to throw out or donate to a thrift store anyways, so it’s helpful for everyone (and the Earth).
4. This one seems like a given but if you want to be an eco-friendly cosplayer, DO NOT CON CRUNCH! Plan things out ahead of time. Post progress shots if you must. I find it keeps me on track to actually following through and making things. However, con crunching leads to buying cheap crap online and making things that are more likely to break (and therefore, end up in the landfill). Have a costume or two already completed, even when you have no convention, meet, or photoshoot in sight, so you’ll have something to wear to avoid the pinch!
Go forth and create!
– Greetings, Finder
You have found me. How can I serve you?
The Finder has the right to make 13 wishes at his own discretion.
But I must warn you:
wishes have a dark side
Cosplay Gigi Grant (Monster high)
My niece wanted to Beatrix from Slime Rancher for Halloween this year so I managed to put one together for her this year before it started! #slimerancher #slimerancher2 #cosplay #cosplayprop #cosplayprops #halloween #halloweenprops #halloweenprops #halloween2022 #videogameprops #videogamecosplay #monomipark https://www.instagram.com/p/CkwXcUrOCHm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I’ve been super busy with some life stuff but I’ve been able to work a bit more on a new cosplay! This one is the Odogaron Master rank armor. #monsterhunterworld #monsterhunter #monsterhuntercosplay #cosplay #foam #cosplayprop #mhworld #mhwiceborne #mhw #mhwib #mhwi #cosplayprops #foamprops https://www.instagram.com/p/CVW1vqPsrSx/?utm_medium=tumblr
A close up of Amara make up! I hope everybody likes it, I’m not a pro at make up really. #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlandscosplay #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayer #cosplayersofig #cosplayerofinstagram #cosplay #cosplaygirl #amara #videogamecosplay #2k #2kgames # https://www.instagram.com/p/CG6LnigJCZc/?igshid=1u65sg01rhzej
I final all finished and out on my Amara cosplay fully!!! I hope you all like it! Selfies coming soon as well #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlandscosplay #cosplayer #cosplaygirl #cosplay #cosplayersofinstagram #makeup #cellshading #amara #borderlandssiren #siren #2k #2kgames #videogamecosplay #cosplayersofig https://www.instagram.com/p/CG6K-ILJebM/?igshid=ds25p6mhp218
The bra looks great!!! I decided to try on the whole upper body ensemble to see how it looks and I am in love with it #cosplay #cosplaygirl #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayer #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlandscosplay #amara #cellshading #handmade #handcrafted #painted #handpainted #foam #2k #2kgames #gearbox #gearboxsoftware #gamecosplay #videogamecosplay #videogamecosplayer https://www.instagram.com/p/CEsiGHFpqoK/?igshid=fslvcyr7eh5d
I had thought I posted this here awhile back but it doesn’t look like it, this is my finished Fl4k mask! I may add a light in his eyes later on but I’ll just have to see. #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlandscosplay #gearbox #gearboxsoftware #2k #2kgames #fl4k #fl4kcosplay #cosplay #mask #cosplayinprogress #foam #evafoam #foamprops #paint #handpainted #craft #crafts #handcrafted #handmade https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkWgjaJUhQ/?igshid=aebmdjr23b7f
I’ve begun making the outline for Amara’s tattoo an let my eyes tell you that thing is confusing!!! I am just hoping it comes out as good as I want it too 😅 #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlandscosplay #cosplay #cosplayinprogress #drawing #handdrawn #handdrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/CEaWeP3JhmI/?igshid=ivy37ctrhp20
I haven’t had as much time as I would like for cosplay things due to school and work lately but here is the beginning of Amara’s sash waist thing! #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlandscosplay #cosplayinprogress #handpainted #sewn #handmade #cellshading #amara #cosplay #painted #craft #crafts #handcrafted #progression #2k #gearbox #gearboxsoftware https://www.instagram.com/p/CESJu5RJEGz/?igshid=j4o5e8h6m97j
After many hours of work I have completed Amara’s jacket!! It turned out so much better than I thought it would and so am excited to complete the rest of her outfit!! #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #2k #gearbox #gearboxsoftware #evafoam #paint #painted #craft #crafts #handcrafted #cellshading #amara #borderlandsamara #borderlandsamaracosplay #handpainted #jacket #leatherjacket #vaultsymbol #cosplay #cosplaygirl #cosplayer #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayinstagram #cosplayinprogress #foam #foamprop #foamprops https://www.instagram.com/p/CC1ozCYpVpQ/?igshid=19vvk5axkvii9
Finished ripping up and painting Amara’s pants! I really like how they turned out. #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #2k #gearbox #gearboxsoftware #pants #painted #paint #handpainted #cellshading #cellshaded #amara #cosplay #cosplayinprogress https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwVrKopCy4/?igshid=17yoapw1vy2ft
So this is off from my recent Fl4k posts but I took a small break of working on the backpack to make some of Amara’s accessories! They were fun but a little frustrating to do but I quite like them. #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #amara #borderlandsamara #amarathesiren #cosplaygirl #cosplay #accessories #braclet #bracelets #craft #handcrafted #painted #handpainted #fauxleather #leatherbracelet #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplayinprogress https://www.instagram.com/p/CCkEZ9fpH-L/?igshid=16zni9eh09idv
So I finished the dog bowl, shading and glossed! Then I attached it to the backpack and am hoping it stays 😅 #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #cosplayprop #cosplayprops #handcrafted #handpainted #painted #crafted #crafts #craft #inprogress #cosplayinprogress #fl4k #fl4kcosplay #foam #evafoam #evafoamcosplay #foamprops #cosplay #borderlandsfl4k #borderlands3cosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/CChmnTYpm_r/?igshid=nodlcwyee0kd
So today marks the day I continue dealing with a Fl4k cosplay for my younger brother. This is one of Fl4’s side pockets, second picture for reference, and the pockets are super cute! #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands2 #borderlandscosplay #fl4k #fl4kcosplay #fl4kthebeastmaster #cosplay #cosplays #prop #props #foam #foamprop #foamprops #evafoam #evafoamprops #evafoambuild #evafoamcosplay #crafts #craft #crafting #handcrafted #handmade #cosplayers #cosplayersofinstagram #inprogress https://www.instagram.com/p/CCFG9ReJ349/?igshid=1l2px5b7x5cyp
The painted shield with and without some weathering on the scratch marks #shield #shields #cosplay #cosplayprop #prop #cosplays #cosplaygirl #cosplaygirls #greek #hoplite #hoplites #painting #painting🎨 #handpainted #handmade #foam #evafoam #evafoamcraft #evafoamprops #evafoam https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9PAPNJC4m/?igshid=b4uacrscx8vk
I fixed the symbol to the middle of the shield then covered it with the plastidip! So far it is looking alright but a bit of paint will help it #cosplay #cosplayprop #cosplayprops #cosplaypropmaking #shield #shields #hoplitearmor #greek #greekhoplite #greekshield #spartan #spartanrace https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0JL_VJ_8R/?igshid=fy3rgjpgj7ks
Started on a Greek hoplite shield for my father’s birthday, I’m gonna see how it turns out 😂 #greek #greeklife #shields #shield #shieldcosplay #cosplayshield #cosplay #crafting #craft #hoplite #hoplitearmor #greekshield #prop #cosplayprop #cosplayprops https://www.instagram.com/p/B_y4dCxpNuz/?igshid=vcs868u06c4b
I have begun making Fl4k’s left hand, it isn’t much at the moment, only two out of the four fingers (counting his thumb) but it is wearable so I am counting it as a success so far! #borderlands3 #borderlands #borderlands3cosplay #borderlandscosplay #fl4kcosplay #fl4kthebeastmaster #fl4k #cosplay #cosplayersofinstagram #cosplaying #cosplayer #videogamecosplay #videogamecosplayer #videogamecostume #videogamecosplays https://www.instagram.com/p/B_jO8EepdyO/?igshid=1dj144918swfx
So I ended up not doing Ashe for RTX this year, Ah was sadly too expensive 😭. So I managed to revamp my old Krieg cosplay and also do a Dr.Zed one for my little brother!
This year I am cosplaying as Ashe from Overwatch, her boots are coming along pretty well so far I think!
Me at the Overwatch meet up! It was super fun and I met alot of awesome people and hope to go next year to take pictures!
San-Japan is here! And Zarya is done 😃. Time to see if she will last the entire day.
Finished the gloves for Zarya today, the end is within sight!