I'm not a real expert but I have been making costumes since the 7th grade because I never have alot of money to buy the what I like! ha ha Right now I'm finishing up my gaara costume and it is blowing my mind how I only spent 7 dollars on the whole red trench coat and it looks so awesome!! ha ha I encourage many other cosplayers to try it making costumes at least once, not only is it like 100 dollars cheaper but the satisfaction after making it so uh-mazing! ha ha
How many of you guys made your costume for fanime this year and how much fun and pride do you put into it? ha ha :)
I agree making a costume is rewarding(made mine this year) But I don't think it should be your only option, like I myself had a costume(bought) and then tried making one good thing because it was a abortion on my first try.
Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 07:46:16 PM
I agree making a costume is rewarding(made mine this year) But I don't think it should be your only option, like I myself had a costume(bought) and then tried making one good thing because it was a abortion on my first try.
Oh I'm not saying buying them is a bad thing, I just saying people should try to make them at least once to experience the fun! ha ha What costume did you make?
Quote from: jackiemarie90 on May 25, 2010, 07:50:39 PM
Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 07:46:16 PM
I agree making a costume is rewarding(made mine this year) But I don't think it should be your only option, like I myself had a costume(bought) and then tried making one good thing because it was a abortion on my first try.
Oh I'm not saying buying them is a bad thing, I just saying people should try to make them at least once to experience the fun! ha ha What costume did you make?
Lol I wanted something original, yet in plane view... ended up making the Microsoft paperclip out of PVC pipe this year, first time I tried the Heavy off TF2
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Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 07:46:16 PM
I agree making a costume is rewarding(made mine this year) But I don't think it should be your only option, like I myself had a costume(bought) and then tried making one good thing because it was a abortion on my first try.
Oh I'm not saying buying them is a bad thing, I just saying people should try to make them at least once to experience the fun! ha ha What costume did you make?
Lol I wanted something original, yet in plane view... ended up making the Microsoft paperclip out of PVC pipe this year, first time I tried the Heavy off TF2
Microsoft paperclip?
Lol yep. plan, simple, yet exotic.
Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 07:58:53 PM
Lol yep. plan, simple, yet exotic.
Wait I meant to say what is that exactly like something from a computer are, I'm confused on exactly on how you are going to cosplay! :P ha ha
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Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 07:58:53 PM
Lol yep. plan, simple, yet exotic.
Wait I meant to say what is that exactly like something from a computer are, I'm confused on exactly on how you are going to cosplay! :P ha ha
Well it is based of the character/icon person thing. I got the pipes and went through a long process of bending them, painting, and gluing. so now I can wear it around my neck or carry it like a shield
Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 08:05:22 PM
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Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 07:58:53 PM
Lol yep. plan, simple, yet exotic.
Wait I meant to say what is that exactly like something from a computer are, I'm confused on exactly on how you are going to cosplay! :P ha ha
Well it is based of the character/icon person thing. I got the pipes and went through a long process of bending them, painting, and gluing. so now I can wear it around my neck or carry it like a shield
Oh I think I get it!! Like your copying and pasting your self, like your a pic from a computer or something right? h aha
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Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 07:58:53 PM
Lol yep. plan, simple, yet exotic.
Wait I meant to say what is that exactly like something from a computer are, I'm confused on exactly on how you are going to cosplay! :P ha ha
Well it is based of the character/icon person thing. I got the pipes and went through a long process of bending them, painting, and gluing. so now I can wear it around my neck or carry it like a shield
Oh I think I get it!! Like your copying and pasting your self, like your a pic from a computer or something right? h aha
Yeah lol its werid to explain if you saw it it'd be way easier to explain, eh who knows you might see it at the con Ill probably carry it all the time
Yeah lol its werid to explain if you saw it it'd be way easier to explain, eh who knows you might see it at the con Ill probably carry it all the time
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NIce! ha ha It's quite a creative idea indeed!! ha ha I'll probably see you at the con! And I'll take a pic! :P
Mwhahahha and then my evil kingdom will arise... I mean pasta? lol but yeah I really hope Microsoft dosen't sue
Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 08:11:17 PM
Mwhahahha and then my evil kingdom will arise... I mean pasta? lol but yeah I really hope Microsoft dosen't sue
Nobody should be sued at a con, if anything it's a form of flattery. ha ha
yeah but I'd never trust gates, he is sneaky!
Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 08:12:51 PM
yeah but I'd never trust gates, he is sneaky!
Oh so true! :P ha ha
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Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 08:12:51 PM
yeah but I'd never trust gates, he is sneaky!
Oh so true! :P ha ha
*crash* sh*t sht* runn hes here he is here to take me! save my V.... Son of a! he didn't come!
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yeah but I'd never trust gates, he is sneaky!
Oh so true! :P ha ha
*crash* sh*t sht* runn hes here he is here to take me! save my V.... Son of a! he didn't come!
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I prefer ones made by hand. My first cosplay was a Hiei I made and got attention. My second was one I bought online and it didn't get much attention. So I think making your own is better as long as you know what you are doing and have the right materials. Making your own has that special aura about them if you make it nice then a manufactured one.
I've never bought a pre-made cosplay.
Always make my own, even if it doesn't come out perfect.
Because it's fun...and it's mine.
Quote from: ELDEMONIO on May 25, 2010, 11:45:27 PM
I prefer ones made by hand. My first cosplay was a Hiei I made and got attention. My second was one I bought online and it didn't get much attention. So I think making your own is better as long as you know what you are doing and have the right materials. Making your own has that special aura about them if you make it nice then a manufactured one.
Exactly!! I actually sewed my whole gaara trenchcoat and vest by hand! O__O But it was fun. ha ha What was the other costume you bought?
Quote from: ash_chan on May 26, 2010, 07:26:01 AM
I've never bought a pre-made cosplay.
Always make my own, even if it doesn't come out perfect.
Because it's fun...and it's mine.
Yes!! ha ha Plus one feels more prideful walking around wearing it right! ha ha
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Quote from: ELDEMONIO on May 25, 2010, 11:45:27 PM
I prefer ones made by hand. My first cosplay was a Hiei I made and got attention. My second was one I bought online and it didn't get much attention. So I think making your own is better as long as you know what you are doing and have the right materials. Making your own has that special aura about them if you make it nice then a manufactured one.
Exactly!! I actually sewed my whole gaara trenchcoat and vest by hand! O__O But it was fun. ha ha What was the other costume you bought?
That's all i've ever boughten. And a wig helped for the first day but then it started getting messy so I threw it away.>.>
Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 08:05:22 PM
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Quote from: chris-barstow on May 25, 2010, 07:58:53 PM
Lol yep. plan, simple, yet exotic.
Wait I meant to say what is that exactly like something from a computer are, I'm confused on exactly on how you are going to cosplay! :P ha ha
Well it is based of the character/icon person thing. I got the pipes and went through a long process of bending them, painting, and gluing. so now I can wear it around my neck or carry it like a shield
Do you mean the Microsoft Office Assistant paperclip? That's a giggle and a half. Makes me want to figure out how to make a plush version of Links the Cat, another Office Assistant mascot.
Myself..I'd not mind the occasional purchased costume, but I face one of the following problems almost every time:
1. The character I want isn't available for any form of purchase.
2. If the character is available for purchase, I don't like the quality or the materials used for the character.
3. If the character is available and the quality/materials are good, I can't get it in my size, and it would take too much modification to get the fit that will be flattering to my figure.
So really, I'm more or less stuck with building my own stuff! But I feel like I know enough of what I am doing to not get in too much trouble or waste a lot of money ;)
Quote from: ELDEMONIO on May 26, 2010, 01:35:37 PM
Quote from: jackiemarie90 on May 26, 2010, 11:39:42 AM
Quote from: ELDEMONIO on May 25, 2010, 11:45:27 PM
I prefer ones made by hand. My first cosplay was a Hiei I made and got attention. My second was one I bought online and it didn't get much attention. So I think making your own is better as long as you know what you are doing and have the right materials. Making your own has that special aura about them if you make it nice then a manufactured one.
Exactly!! I actually sewed my whole gaara trenchcoat and vest by hand! O__O But it was fun. ha ha What was the other costume you bought?
That's all i've ever boughten. And a wig helped for the first day but then it started getting messy so I threw it away.>.>
Well I meant to say is what did you buy that one time! :P ha ha Yeah my bad on poor grammar. ha ha
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Lol yep. plan, simple, yet exotic.
Wait I meant to say what is that exactly like something from a computer are, I'm confused on exactly on how you are going to cosplay! :P ha ha
Well it is based of the character/icon person thing. I got the pipes and went through a long process of bending them, painting, and gluing. so now I can wear it around my neck or carry it like a shield
Do you mean the Microsoft Office Assistant paperclip? That's a giggle and a half. Makes me want to figure out how to make a plush version of Links the Cat, another Office Assistant mascot.
Myself..I'd not mind the occasional purchased costume, but I face one of the following problems almost every time:
1. The character I want isn't available for any form of purchase.
2. If the character is available for purchase, I don't like the quality or the materials used for the character.
3. If the character is available and the quality/materials are good, I can't get it in my size, and it would take too much modification to get the fit that will be flattering to my figure.
So really, I'm more or less stuck with building my own stuff! But I feel like I know enough of what I am doing to not get in too much trouble or waste a lot of money ;)
That's true too, I feel that I've been making costumes so much that I just naturally decide to make them, buying one seems out of character to me. ha ha