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Kabetchett [2013-12-28 04:31:09 +0000 UTC]
Hello! I wonder, but what if there's a couple different versions of a certain character? Is it acceptable to make a mix?
Reason being is I'm looking to cosplay as Vampire Hunter D, but I'm not sure if I should make it a mix of the original movie and the Bloodlust movie and Amano's representations of D or not, because I don't want it to be really simple (Bloodlust/original movie), but I don't want it to be really complex either (Amano).
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Goddesofthemoon In reply to Kabetchett [2014-01-07 04:46:27 +0000 UTC]
From my own preference I prefer to stick with in movie/show and go off those references only. I strive for realistic accuracy.
Others don't and some do. Its personal preference.
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UchihaKaida7 [2013-07-07 17:58:34 +0000 UTC]
AHHHH I LOOOVEE YOOUUUU this was really helpful :3
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agerose15 [2013-07-02 20:13:17 +0000 UTC]
I'm trying to cosplay as Russia
I need everything and money!!
I would have $400 if I didn't spend it all on Hetalia and Black butler merchandice (_ _)///
Good tips thought ^^
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RosieBees In reply to agerose15 [2014-04-12 17:51:19 +0000 UTC]
Good luck! (This comment's pretty late so you may have already done it, but still!)
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TheSunGazer [2013-06-24 22:16:25 +0000 UTC]
Thanks very much for the insight!
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PeachieQ [2013-06-23 21:18:53 +0000 UTC]
I'm cosplaying as Dawn from Pokemon, and I'm using a long, dark blue wig. I've put my hair into the cap and kept it in place with bobby pins, but the wig keeps slipping!
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Goddesofthemoon In reply to PeachieQ [2013-09-22 23:55:09 +0000 UTC]
Bobby pin the wig to the wig cap as well, in the front and in the back.
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Hiro-Akemi In reply to PeachieQ [2013-07-30 02:49:06 +0000 UTC]
Bobby pin the wig down to the cap. It'll keep everything in place.
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Xx--MsBrightside--xX [2013-06-13 20:48:21 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much for this!!
(: can't wait to go to expo as Rose Lalonde!
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swchick [2013-06-10 21:07:37 +0000 UTC]
I'm cosplaying as Fantine from the 2012 Les Mis movie. This helped.
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adamphillip [2013-05-14 12:30:16 +0000 UTC]
great list this is going to with my cosplay
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Fawds0118 [2013-05-01 02:40:30 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for helping me out
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silvermlleniumXD [2013-03-25 10:35:54 +0000 UTC]
This is great! I was looking for some good tips b/c I'm just starting out!
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AnimeChick8400 [2013-01-09 03:01:20 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much!! This helped a lot!
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Goddesofthemoon In reply to Terra-Kat [2013-01-03 03:38:51 +0000 UTC]
You should make it like a shrug, using fur.
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Mage-Madisaur [2012-12-18 04:46:44 +0000 UTC]
So helpful! Thank you!
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Metal-Koala [2012-12-04 20:18:35 +0000 UTC]
Totally gonna do Cybil Myers at some point. 8D
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KC-BeCool [2012-11-22 16:33:48 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much for this information! I'm going to my first ever anime convention in February. Me and my friends have absolutely no idea what we're doing, only who we're going as.
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Red-Romanov [2012-11-19 12:06:43 +0000 UTC]
Damn I'm a total beginner and I thought I've done enough research.
I don't even know about how to take care of a wig. It's even harder than I am thinking right now.
Thank you for the information. It helps me a lot.
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BlazeThePhenioxQueen [2012-10-14 00:01:31 +0000 UTC]
Hmm, This will most likely help with my starting up...
I'm not even just a newbie, I'm a wanna-be, I haven't even gotten all my parts for my first real cosplay costume together, and I've never been to any kind of convention, so this will definitely help. I hope to get my group of friends to come with me, and get into cosplay too.
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german-sparkles [2012-10-02 21:21:32 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for the information ^^ I'm getting my cosplay soon and this really helped me ^^
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Goddesofthemoon In reply to AnimeMonkee [2012-12-12 21:46:40 +0000 UTC]
No its saying cosplay your body type.
No one is saying you can't cosplay a half naked yoko if you are overweight, fat is actually an offensive word so you should probably stop using it.
This guide is to help people have SUCCESSFUL cosplays or turn them in the direction of successful cosplay careers. If people don't want this they don't have to follow it.
I'm pretty sure I put a disclaimer that said this can be taken literally or non-literally.
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Fawds0118 In reply to Goddesofthemoon [2013-05-01 02:44:22 +0000 UTC]
I am trying to cosplay cloud from final fantasy and I don't know what to do with the sword
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AnimeMonkee In reply to Goddesofthemoon [2012-12-13 05:13:32 +0000 UTC]
I'm sorry if I seemed harsh, I honestly wasn't trying to and I'm sorry
It's just that I've seen lots of things how they insult people who are overweight or they tell them that they can't show off their body because it looks 'ugly' and that kinda stuff gets me mad.
I'm slightly fat, and I'm happy with that. I don't mind saying I'm fat, overweight, chubby etc. because I know that I am and I don't mind it at all
I don't use "fat" as an offensive term. I call the different weights 'thin' 'average' and 'fat'. Not to insult anyone, but because those are the three body types. I believe that some words can be offensive if used in an offensive way, though. Like, I wouldn't say, "You're fat!" That would be offensive. Or at least, that's what I personally think
Again, I'm sorry if my comment seemed harsh. It's just that I want to spread the word that no matter what your weight, you can wear whatever you want
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Goddesofthemoon In reply to AnimeMonkee [2012-12-13 05:27:05 +0000 UTC]
Actually its 'thin', 'athletic', 'average', and 'obese'. There are four body types and obese is the technical term. Overweight is the general term and Fat is the term used to put someone down.
I didn't take it as harsh. I've had a few people message me about this and personally it gets annoying after awhile.
Things that are guides are there to guide you to the right way of having a successful project, costume, craft, ect. They are not solid-in-stone rules or laws.
I personally don't care what your word is or that you want to spread it, as I've said before to other people, I am friends with plus size cosplayers and they will tell you the same things I've said in my guide, which is where that Do came from.
But that isn't to say your cause isn't without merit, it just isn't something I'm interested in hearing repeated thrice over. I do appreciate your apology and hope you have a good night/morning and I am sorry if you felt I was jumping on you. Good night. :]
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MirukuSan [2012-07-28 06:15:51 +0000 UTC]
wow, i really like the info, i did my first cosplay and i am such a wallflower i was so scare if people ask for photos i stick to my brother - _ -..
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RamenCartel [2012-07-10 21:59:22 +0000 UTC]
Even though I've been doing cosplay for 8 years, this tutorial gave me some great wig tips! Thanks!
I do have a question though. Do you know the temperatures it's safe to style wigs at? I bought a wig from Epic Cosplay awhile back, but I don't want to burn it and I'm not sure what type of synthetic fiber it's made out of. (They just said high temperature safe on the website.)
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Goddesofthemoon In reply to RamenCartel [2012-07-13 23:38:38 +0000 UTC]
I would do a gradual test.
My curling iron and hot iron are on a setting from 1-10 I'd keep it between 1-5 to be safe. Use luke-warm water and then the iron on the part you need to style. Keep it there for 2-3 seconds. hairspray to hold it. It should style fine.
You could also do a strand test. Cut some strands from the back and wrap them in the heat to test the reaction.
Hope that helps.
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BenevolentDecadence [2012-07-08 21:14:22 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for posting this. I have been looking for tips on styling wigs and these seems to help much.
Though, the link you posted for the quality styled wigs did not work for me. It brought me to a search page? Just thought you should know that.
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WoundedKitsune [2012-07-03 23:57:06 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I had some questions on things like wigs and shoes and this helped!
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Sad0Princess [2012-07-02 04:51:19 +0000 UTC]
This is great! I'll have to force some of my friends to read it.
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LudwigKun [2012-07-01 15:42:10 +0000 UTC]
This is like the "hidden" rules of cosplay that some people don't understand ...If you wan't to go professional :3
But have fun is a great rule too 8D
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Goddesofthemoon In reply to LudwigKun [2012-07-07 15:06:16 +0000 UTC]
This isn't about going professional, its about making good cosplays better, new cosplayers good, and those that aspire to try and be their best the best by simply giving them the tools they need.
The rules are there as guidelines, Its up to the public whether or not they want to follow them.
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