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Published: 2010-08-26 04:34:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 12829; Favourites: 49; Downloads: 2854
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First time with full costume on. Little things I need to fix here and there... but I love it.
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How did you make the spikes and how did you get the skulls and spikes to stay onto the fabric did you sew them on if yes how and Amazing cosplay
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Spikes and skulls are made of Model Magic (an air dry foam material). I hand painted every piece and distressed to make them look old. Spikes are attached with Weldbond glue. Skulls are attached with Velcro. I used Velcro so I could remove the skulls to make the skirt easier to pack.
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Hi! Amazing costume! Im making an Astrid costume too but for the spikes and skulls I used sculpey do you think weldbond will work the same as it did with crayola magic? Thanks!!
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You will have to test that out. I have not applied Sculpty to leather with weldbond glue.
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How did you attach the shoulder epaulets to keep them on? Did you sew or velcro them to the shirt?
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They are actually screwed into place. Underneath the bird skull is a screw and large washer. The shirt was reenforced with extra fabric where the screw and washer where placed. The shoulder pieces where lined in foam so they sit high on my shoulders like in the movie. I can take more pics later if you want to see the mess under the shirt. Hehe.
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Is that skirt just leather? and how did you do the layer look on the top?
Great job! It looks amazing!
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Yes, the skirt is a thicker gauge leather. And the top is a layered with strips of a fashion scarf I found.
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Awesome costume. I was just wondering what you used for the spikes.
Thanx in advance ^_^
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Crayola Model Magic. They were spray painted and then distressed.
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so many people with so much time on their hands... I wish i had a costume like this... and an automail arm...
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Did you use hot glue to stick the skulls on to the skirt? Do they stay on well enough? I'm making an astrid costume, and I'm wondering if I'll need something stronger than glue. I was thinking DAP.
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For the skulls I actually used velcro. I wanted them to be removable so I could pack the skirt for trips easier... I did not use hot glue since the moisture and wax used in the leather just wouldn't let the hot glue hold. I used a glue called Weldbond to glue the velcro and spikes (directly) to the skirt.
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Phenomenal job. It's good to see some more Astrids around here.
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Merci! Everyone! I just noticed my skirt side-pouch is suppose to be on the other side.... GOTTA CHANGE THAT!!!
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Ha man, this is fantastic. Gave me a big ol' grin when I andomly came across it! XD
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Truly impressive! 
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O.O that is amazing...Trully Amazing....(Jaw drops)
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EPIC COSTUME IS EPIC!!! I absolutely positively love it! You look just like her! How did you make it?!
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how did I make it...? umm... blood, sweat and tears... hehe.
For the materials I used...
Leather for the skirt, Crayola Model Magic for the skulls and spikes, sintra for the shoulder armor (helped out by a friend for this), a pair of old slippers and some thick foam, faux suede, and fun fur for the boots. Looots of paint and glue! and my creative skillz. and help from my friend with the wig styling.
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That's AWESOME! I want to make an Athena costume for Halloween this year, so lol I'll probly be doin a lot of the same thing!
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