I'm following this tumblr tutorial for the Long Fall Boots from Portal 2 (Portal 2 Longfall Boot Tutorial – @steeltowncosplays on Tumblr) and she used a "3/16" x 4" aluminum bar, 6061 alloy". Now there's two weeks to Halloween and I'm a procrastinationalist, so somehow I'm gonna make these by Halloween night. But where can I get such metal bars for a cheap price (up to $60)? Is there a different kind of metal that I can use instead that is easier to acquire?

I've looked online but all I can find are really sketchy-looking websites that don't have product photos because everything is custom ordered. That can't be my only resource, right?

btw I'm not opposed to dumpster diving or otherwise looking in scrap metal places

I need this for my Jolyne cosplay for Halloween, but I want to make it myself. Does anyone know of a pattern similar to this jacket I can buy somewhere?
For reference I’m more of a fursuit maker, I don’t know how to make my own clothing pattern :,/

Hey! I accidentally bought Plasti Dip Glossy instead of the regular for my EVA foam armor pieces. Would I still be able to paint over this like with regular plasti dip?

I was trying to save on eva foam, aswell as not have anything go over the sipper in the back. Also for movement purposes like sitting down. Anyone have any idea what i can do to make the back not look awfull?

Help! I need ideas on how to craft (or where to otherwise purchase) a riot shield prop. It’s not exactly a rush, but I’d super appreciate any help in finding riot shields or a way to make one myself.

They’re one of the few props I find that are never made of anything but ACTUAL metal lol. I’d like something that’s preferably not $500 haha

Attending a Halloween wedding as Ryland Grace (Project Hail Mary) and have a 3D printed Rock (about 1/4 scale) I'm trying to affix to my shoulder without falling off.

I'm wearing a jumpsuit, unzipped and tied around my waist and a T-shirt.

For some reference, this is the Rat King from Deadlock.

In regards to my current progress on the cosplay, I've been collecting a lot of different white blankets that I intend to use, dyeing them later on with a prominent red/bourbon colored for that regal look. Using two different reds for that sporadic, "i put this together from scraps" look.

However, it's the greenish/brown grime that I don't know how to replicate. I'm hoping I could get some insight on how to do something like this, without just dragging the fabric through the mud and sewers, or at the very least, hoping I still smell nice. My current plan right now is:

- Use Spray paint or dipping it in paint with a fade upwards, damaging the cloak for future use but probably could work.

- Maybe using real dirt. Probably not this one. That's gross, and I'd have to REALLY go out of my way to look for that.

Any help would be appreciated! Guides, advice, anything helps.

Hey, I’m going as Carrie for King Con. I found the perfect dress for Carrie. The fabric is satin. I don’t want to add too much to the outfit since it’s already kind of red and pink. I was thinking about adding a little bit of fake blood on the bottom and some splotches on the top. Any advice on products for cheap fake blood that works on fabric?

New cosplayer here!

I'm a little unsure how to construct this dress so I can actually get in it.

The way I currently see this outfit consists of three main pieces: the leggings, top, and the free-hanging decorative garment at the hips, including the red trim on top (I call it the apron for lack of a better word)

With the zipper on the back as on the original model, I would still have to somehow stretch the red part over my hips, which seems like it will either be too tight or cause it to flap over like bunny ears on the top due to it not being form-fitting anymore once the zipper closes.

If you want to look at the source material in your browser in 3D: https://phoshco.github.io/model-viewer/isolde

Do you guys have any idea how to put the apron on the outfit while maintaining this snug fit at the hips?

Any advice appreciated

I have the helmet, the armor I have mapped out. Everything except for the damn cloak. I cannot figure out how I’m going to do this.

It seems like there’s layers to it. Sewing isn’t really an option for me right now and I also know nothing about it. I found a couple things on Amazon, but I don’t think they’ll do.

Does anybody have any advice for me?

Helloo!! I’m going to be doing a cosplay from the Roblox game Animal Hospital soon, and I’m planning on doing a little shoot with my friend. Do any London cosplayers know of any locations (ideally indoors) that may be good backdrops for a hospital or horror location? I’m thinking of maybe even looking at (not super busy) tube station corridors as they have the sort of grungy white background with clinical bright lights that I’m looking for, but I’d love any suggestions. Ideally in/around Central, East, or South West.

Thankyou! Xx

I have been wearing and styling simple wigs for cons for some time. But I never know or see discussed about how to handle a wig after the con ends. Or what is normal to expect after wearing a wig for a con.

Is it

1. normal for a wig to be tangled and messy after a con? I wore this curly wig but now the curls are kinda messy and with a lot of fly aways. Under the wig is even worse, it’s extremly tangled. Is this normal to happen or did I style it wrong?
2. Am I supposed to wash the wig after one use? And that way completly lose the styling?
3. Usually, even when a wig was styled in the correct and best way, is it normal to have to style it again before the next con?

Im still debating on how to take care of this wig, since it looks so tangled and messy. I dont know if I should start over or just try and fix what I have.

Thanks in advance :)

I'm pretty nervous on buying armor patterns due to how much AI content there is now! Especially with my characters armor, I don't want to waste time or materials on a piece that won't function / uncomfortable. Any suggestions for reliable patterns?

Hi! I wanted to make some music sheets look old and faded but the problem is, as I printed them I'm scared the ink will get runny and blobby.

What methods should I use?

I want to buy the field gear that company 4 wears but the most I can find online is merch

hi guys im planning to cosplay kim kitsuragi from disco elysium but i cant find a good jacket for him. theres a kim kitsuragi cosplay jacket being sold but i dont like how it looks.
ive been searching for like just regular clothes, specifically a muted orange kinda cropped bomber jacket but nothing comes in that color and i need help😭
i tried looking on walmart and they were all like neon hazardous orange and amazon jackets tend to have a bunch of random pockets and shit on it... i really am just looking for a base plain jacket and i plan on sewing brown corduroy around the collar, the bottom of the jacket, and the sleeves

this is kind of an addendum, but im also looking for a good brown leather gun holster belt that isnt too expensive, like less than $30 if possible... if anyone has any recs

I modeled this helmet in blender working with a lower poly count. I sanded the edges to be much smoother and added some filler primer only to realize its still bumpy. Is there some way I can fill all these shallow gaps since the filler primer doesnt seem to work with more coats and so I dont have to keep sanding the plastic any further.

I just finished repainting a premade prop I got from a store, when I finished I noticed some spots are missing paint so I simply repainted them. It happens again and I realize it’s from the lightest of scratches, it happened before repainting it but I assumed it was bad paint used beforehand since I’m not used to cosplaying. The prop is made of plastic and the paint scratches simply from resting on something, is there a way to fix this without buying a new prop, something like coating hopefully?

I’ll be asleep after posting this, I took a long time to repaint it so I need a bit of rest, don’t take my lack of a response as rude.

Hi! I’m planning to put together a few Overwatch cosplays, but one that’s especially important to me is Mercy, specifically her original Overwatch 1 version. I’m currently 3D printing her staff, but I’m finding the costume itself a bit challenging, not so much the props, but the armor pieces and the fabric components. If anyone has already done this cosplay or knows what kind of fabrics and materials I could use, I’d really appreciate the help. Thanks for taking the time to read this!

I want to cosplay Rabbit Hole Miku for Halloween, and I've found everything EXCEPT for the hot pink chest harness that she has, and I can't find it anywhere online. Could someone help propose alternatives or better places to look?

Hey everyone, so first of all, I live in Argentina, so be patient when it comes to brands, names of stuff you tell me to buy and such, and second, this is my first ever prop!

Im making the saw cleaver from bloodborne, I did the rotating mechanism with a 3d printer and PLA (i think) and the blade out of EVA foam, everything's glued correctly and all, but i have just a slight problem, i need the little lever for the locking mechanism to actually press against it so it can lock the blade and i can flail it around without going loose, I'll attach photos of the lever and the handle, i was thinking about using a spring, but i fear it might come loose or snap, and i only founds ones that were either too weak, or too strong, so any tip, idea or hardware item you can tell me about, I'll try it out!

I am wanting to add a tail to a pretty dainty dragon costume. Rather than having it swing behind me and take up space, I was thinking I could have it wrapping around and down my leg but I am not sure what materials I can achieve this with. I am a novice and am just trying to create something cute for Halloween. Thanks in advance!

I was wondering if I could someone's opinion on this.

Working on making functional chainsaw arms and I'm not sure what to do for Part A. Part A is about 96 inches long and the guide is suggesting sintra, or wood in either 3 or 5mm. I dont really have the space or tools to cut wood and I cant find a sheet of sintra thats that big.

I was wondering if yheres any suggestions on what to use for Part A to keep the whole arm rigid

Hey guys, I need help with wigs. I'd like to make a textured wig, from a basic synthetic wig. I was wondering if there were resources out there.

Something like Shellanin.

https://www.instagram.com/shellanin_?rpxt=MTE1Mm11OW81MW5oeQ==

Me and my friend are doing smoke and stack for Halloween, and I really wanna do the eye effect he has when they turn into vampires, but I’m ngl I’ve never in my life worn contacts so I wouldn’t know where to find ones with this effect or anything. I was just wondering if anybody knew where I could buy some like these that’ll hopefully arrive before Halloween. I have some references attached