Helpful Cosplay links:
Wigs: (I highly recommend always wearing a wig while cosplaying)
epiccosplay wigs (my favorite wig sellers. Great customer service)
Makeup:
Cream makeup, body paint and sfx makeup
http://www.stagemakeuponline.com/
http://www.motionpicturefx.com/
http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/landing/makeup/index.tmpl
For the question “which character should I cosplay?”
http://www.animecharactersdatabase.com/
(just enter in character details at the top of the page)
Finding conventions:
http://www.animecons.com/events/state.shtml/002800799
Other:
(numbers represent different parts or methods)
Tutorials:
Binding 1 (do not use ace bandages invest in a binder or buy sports bras)
packing for a convention boot covers fangs wings gems
armor: 1 2 video fiber glass or alternative
shields (you can alter it to be any shape you want and you can use something besides a dish)
Basic Hem kigurumi tunic mermaid tail gloves sailor collar pleated skirt circle skirt fabric dyeing
Wig dyeing pigtails 1 fixing a wig spikes 1 bangs (It may be better to cut a strand of the bangs for reference while you have it on and then cut the rest when its pinned to a wig head) Wearing a wig with long hair
If you have any other questions feel free to ask here or here
Tutorials: Wing Resources
Wings can be really awesome parts of a costume! They can be really challenging though, so here is a list of tutorials for those interested in making a set!
Fairy Wings:
- Firefly Path made a nice tutorial that is really simple!
- Here is a simple wig design by Mary Grisham.
Feathered Wings:
- Here’s a tutorial on small feathered wings.
- Kudrel-Cosplay made a tutorial on a realistic wing set that can be made in different sizes!
- AndSewingIsHalfTheBattle made a tutorial on a large pair of feathered wings.
- Here’s a tutorial on large, rounded wings.
Paper Wings:
- Here’s a tutorial on making light-weight paper wings by ElenaLeetah
Arm Wings:
- Sunnybrook1 made a 5-part tutorial on how she made realistic bird wings to fit over her arms.
Articulated Wings: (Wings that move)
- Here is a tutorial on how to make framework for articulated wings. There’s also a video that shows them in motion!
- Tusense cosplay made a few videos on how to make folding wings.
- Here’s a blog dedicated to his progress/method he used to make his angel wings. They fold and have no visible harness!
Wing Harnesses:
- Here is a harness tutorial by HCC Cosplay.
Where to Buy Feathers:
- You can buy bulk turkey feathers here.
- For other types of feathers, check out this website.
- For custom dyed feathers, check this place out.
If anyone has any other resources they’d like to share, feel free to submit it to me and I’ll add it here! Also don’t forget about my master list of tutorials for anything else!
To give credit where it’s due, I found quite a few of these resources through The Dangerous Ladies and Momentai-Rawr. :)
Terezi Cosplay Tutorials *COMPLETE*
Shirt: http://kumashiro.tumblr.com/post/7179257959/the-terezi-shirt-i-just-made-yes-it-looks-like
Glasses: http://kumashiro.tumblr.com/post/7094364004/the-terezi-glasses-i-just-made-guys-i-cant-feel
Cane/Rod:http://kumashiro.tumblr.com/post/7055628831/the-terezi-cane-rod-thing-i-just-made-took-sooo
Horns: http://kumashiro.tumblr.com/post/7404265336/the-terezi-horns-i-made-nothing-really-to-say
