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So the store where I went I ended up getting wolfe cakes. And the dude gave me ben nye liquiset bottle. How would I use the liquiset? I would mainly want to apply it on my pits but I dunno. How do I use a bottle of liquiset? Would I even have to? <_>

EDIT: Btw it's not a spray bottle.

Well fortunately I got my wig and risked it getting from Amazon. It had a guarantee it would arrive the next day after I order it.

It was true! And I like the wig! It's a little tight but then again I don't have a nylon wig cap thing.

Thanks for the help! I'll save some of those for the future! XD

Ok does anyone recommend a good wig shop online or a good seller on amazon or ebay(idk)??? T n T

Preferably one that has faster shipping? I don't care if I have to pay extra.

Ahhh do you think any of those stores would sell some nice wigs there or not?

I just ruined my wig because I am a failure LOL. So I can either buy another online but I got like 8 days left till I go to Fanime or just sob in my now blue poopy wig. Or I could check a store nearby and hope for something. ; u ;

I think all of them probably have some wigs. However, I've generally found that wigs available online are much cheeper. You can find a decent quality wig for $15 online if you look around enough and are really careful but the ones in most costume stores of any decent quality will run you more like $25 to $35 or more if it's specialty or particularly long. If you are looking for a specific color of makeup and a specific brand you can always call the store to find out if they cary it. Save yourself a trip if they don't. (also I recall the Diddams does have a really good selection of wigs but more limited selection of makeup then some of the  others)

And I have called/asked my questions and decided to go to Natasha's Attic for makeup! :D

I mean I have no experience with wigs and whatnot. I got my first wig but like I mentioned its kind of bad at the top. I mean the hair is great and soft, easy to brush. But you can see the lines where the wefts were put in. UGLY! Perhaps I could save this poop wig for when I have to wear a hat! XD
But I am somewhat traumatized to get another wig online....I want a long wig but I also want it in a very well the lightest purple color if possible but then there is prices and arrival. Blehhh. I do agree that more wigs are cheaper online than well not online.

Ahhh I totally didn't see this post! My bad! D: And now the body paint problem is being solved...And yes Amethyst! ^^ That color looks pretty good! I only fear that it will look too dark on my skin but oh well! I hope the stores I'm going at have that color. ; u ;

Hmmm my body in general is pretty dry but I'll make sure to start wearing moisturizer in advance. My face gets pretty oily & dry so I'll have to see what I can get for my face but that's something else. I feel like I might apply the paint incorrectly because I am a noob. XD

Ahhh do you think any of those stores would sell some nice wigs there or not?

I just ruined my wig because I am a failure LOL. So I can either buy another online but I got like 8 days left till I go to Fanime or just sob in my now blue poopy wig. Or I could check a store nearby and hope for something. ; u ;

Yeah I have used the paint from Party City and I had to deal with the mess on my clothes! The only pros is that it was cheap, nearby store, and I could mix the colors to get what I want.

And I would get nicer body paint but sadly I don't think it will even arrive on time for me to even test try it once I buy it! D:

Also, questions, if I want to get a light pinkish lavender color but I can't really find any of that specific color...Is it possible to mix colors with Kryolan? And would it be grease makeup, the normal supracolor, or maybe even the aquacolor water activated foundation? How does it feel? Can I use a soft brush to apply or just use a sponge?

Armsocks are a pain in the butt because what if they don't match the color I want or have on? And If I were to make a pair it would require time and experience.

Thank you! ^^

I only have real experience with aquacolor. I'm pretty sure mixing it would not work but I never tried. You can probably mix grease makeup or supracolor (which I think is grease based?). The problem is I don't think it seals as well so you would need to be careful around clothes (again, only used aquacolor so no personal experience). Aquacolor washes out of most clothes if it does get on them, although not always perfectly. I use a "kabuki" brush (e.l.f. brand, available at target) to apply my water based paint. I apply 3+ light coats waiting for the paint to dry in-between coats. Then I spray a sealer. Usually 2 coast of the sealer, you want good coverage with the sealer but you don't want it over saturated on you or it will drip and create steaks in you nice layers of paint. It feels... probably like you would expect. It's dry when it's on you and almost like you've coated yourself with a nice THIN layer of mud and let it dry (not at all cakie or crackling though). YOU SHOULD SPOT TEST FIRST, to make sure you don't have a reaction to it. If your from San Jose I can suggest a couple stores that offer this and other good quality costume makeup.

Omg yes please! Tell me where! I do live in SJ! ^.^

Never use the cheap face paint from Party City. You /will/ regret it. Either tube stuff or tub stuff, it's going to be awful for anything but the smallest and most temporary applications. As I said, I'd recommend not using creme paint at all for your arms, since it will smear, no matter how sealed. It's around $6~8 for a small pot of Kryolan that will last you for a long time. I've done my face, arms, and stomach with only about 1/4~1/3 of a small pot.

As for shaving, my arms aren't super hairy, but my legs are, so I did a test with some Kryolan Aquacolor. Here's the result. I took that with flash, since I only have overhead lighting in my room and couldn't get it without shadows (though I can upload the non-flash photos if you want). As you can see, you can still use the paint. This was just one or two thin layers. It'll clump in the hair a little bit, and make the hair stand out, but it mostly just stays on the skin itself. I wouldn't worry too much about the hair if you are doing a water-based paint. (You'd need to shave it for PAX though)

If you are resolved to not lift your arms anyway, what about armsocks? They'd look weird in your armpit if you lifted your arms, but if you don't do that, they should look fine, and they'll save a lot of time the day of in painting yourself, and will save you the problem of possibly getting paint on your shirt.


As for your wig issue, once you dye it, it might neutralize the yellow in the wig cap enough that it won't be as noticeable. Or the wig cap might take more or less dye than the rest, or it will dye some strange, off color you didn't want. But if the wig is toast anyway, it's worth a shot.

Yeah I have used the paint from Party City and I had to deal with the mess on my clothes! The only pros is that it was cheap, nearby store, and I could mix the colors to get what I want.

And I would get nicer body paint but sadly I don't think it will even arrive on time for me to even test try it once I buy it! D:

Also, questions, if I want to get a light pinkish lavender color but I can't really find any of that specific color...Is it possible to mix colors with Kryolan? And would it be grease makeup, the normal supracolor, or maybe even the aquacolor water activated foundation? How does it feel? Can I use a soft brush to apply or just use a sponge?

Armsocks are a pain in the butt because what if they don't match the color I want or have on? And If I were to make a pair it would require time and experience.

Thank you! ^^

Ugh having more problems with this cheap poop wig....Yeah my fault for not finding a nicer one cause my dad would get mad if I spent more.
So I thought I could fix it with either colored tissues under the wig or like others suggested, a light colored cap.

NOPE! It is even worse because the the cap lines whatever that holds the wig are yellow! Its ugly! My hair is white but its cap is an ugly yellow! Then again I am dying it a pale lavender color but the yellow lines are so gross. Maybe the color will change with the dye? I am dying it but more like spritzing it around here and there.

What do now? Maybe I should stop being so picky and go with it, have fun...It is my first time I am cosplaying at a con.

Willing to take notes and suggestions though.

Yeah I showed some friends and they said that the wig is thin. My cousin said to put tissue under the wig so it doesn't look weird with the black of the cap showing. What do you think of that? XD

So uh I got my wig today! :D

But it's pooooop! I mean the top part, you can see the lines from where the hair has been put on!


Like I don't know how to show a pic...It's not as terrible but it's pretty annoying and ugly! D:

How would I fix this? Is there another way to fix this problem without using hair extensions/wefts? ._.

LOL It's ok pits are cool, yo! And I'm still new to cosplaying. It's just fun but sometimes I can be a perfectionist...Sometimes. And even thought my costume isn't a good quality at all (I try to work with what is cheapest.), my main problem was my armpits getting all pooped with the body paint. Bleh!!! I doubt I'll want any pictures taken but if so then I will probably not lift my arms! So you are right. XD

I have that cheap body/face paint cream from Party City btw. I have used it before for a lame Homestuck cosplay 2 Halloweens ago. It was messsssy! Well, I got a little bit smeared on my shirt and pants. (Then again I applied it in the girls bathroom in a hurry wow)
I mean, I don't know what else to work with most of the time and I am usually trying to find the cheapest stuff, also that is available in stores near me. And since I feel like I wont be using it much, more like twice or once a year. (Halloween and a Convention) I feel like maybe I shouldn't care much but my brain is coming up with thoughts and they are unpleasant!!!

Also, I have hairy arms and I have this thing where I just can't shave them. Not sure how those other paints will do if I won't shave my arms.  :-[

I might just have to carry cleaning wipes and extra paint with me if I can't do anything else or at least afford to. I'm truly ruined! XD

Thank you so much for your help and your tips! I am most likely to keep those suggestion for another future cosplay (when I get a part time job and save money at least!).
I really appreciate it! :3

HOW DO I FIX THIS PROBLEM!??!?!

I fear my armpits will be showing and I don't think they will be ok when I put body paint on them!

Here is what I have been suggested so far by my friends:

1. Liquid Latex (That is a little expensive...)
2. Body paint + hairspray (That sounds like a sticky mess)
3. Body Paint + flour/powder/talc (Sounds messy-ish)
4. Wear a body suit (I don't have the money or time for one plus they are scary and might look odd)
5. Taint my armpits with sharpie or any kind of marker (what?)
6. Deal with it and have fun! CONFIDENCE MAKES ONE LOOK SO GOOD! (My cousin and no she doesn't cosplay btw)

So I know it's on Thursday to pick up my badge since I bought mine online.

But what time can I pick them up at? Can I go around 4pm or something? My nephew is coming with me, he is under 10 so I have to bring him with me so he can come with me during the day we are planning on going. But he is in school...

So I need to know what time I can pick up the badge and sign him up or something while there.

Thanks! :3

Aww sweet if it falls on Saturday or Sunday, I would love to attend this gathering! :3

I'm dressing up as Amethyst and my little cousin will be either Steven or Garnet shape shifted into Steven.
He can't deicide.

Ugh plans failed and stuff was completely messed up and now I have no time! D:

Take me off the list...I might have to make a different cosplay of something else that's affordable right now.

Derp sorry ):

I'm still new to cosplaying but I'm planning on cosplaying Dragon Trainer Lulu! Her hat is gunna be a big pain in the bum! Also preparing her staff. I was going to get my little cousin to dress up as Dragon Pix but he's too obsessed with Legend of Zelda, so Toon Link it is! XD

I have 5 months to start making the costume...Do you think I'll have time? ; u ;


Also, I'm new to Fanime...I used to live in SJ but never knew about it! (Till I moved back after 5 years)

I used to go to Anime Expo in Los Angeles (but I didn't cosplay)