Today we are going to show you a Russian girl, Princezz Vampire, also called Amber. Here is her He Is My Master Anna Kurauchi cosplay from her Deviantart gallery, where she registered to show her artwork and appreciating art. Her feminine appearance yet cool expressions in eyes astonished me on the first glimpse, XD.
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After posting several articles about characters or cosplay props in Naruto and Bleach, we begin to focus on Devil Kings today. For cosplayers, it’ll be interesting to make props personally. Here, tips on making Devil Kings Date Masamune’s armor are shared with you.
Required materials:
1. Two large pieces of black EVA with skin on, not exceeding 5mm. They are cheap and easy to be used.
2. Black, golden yellow spray paint and black propylene.
3. White latex and hot melt glue.
4. Cap stretcher (it’s not a must-have item and difficult to be found. I got it from my pirate hat purchased on Halloween).
Tools:
Knife (big and small blades are both needed), abrasive paper, brush, awl, kinds of measuring and line tools, calculator and various small items.
Now, let’s begin to make the armor.
1st, make the “eggshell” on the top of the head. It’s a must to make a model first, just by paper. Six triangles with the same shape are spliced together. As the yellow line in the picture shows, the radian of the triangle reflects the final shape of the hat. The part marked by blue line reflects the diameter of the hat. The length and width can be adjusted depending on you.
2nd, cut an EVA board according to the model (it’s better to buy a little more EVA boards and use parts with smooth surface. It’s not recommended to use the side without skin because it will be a time-consuming job to paint the latex, propylene and finally apply gloss oil, even though it really looks stunning.
3rd, splice six pieces. As they are thin, they will easily deform while bearing some force. Thus, press the model while using hot melt glue.
4th, as edge angles seem obvious on the surface, it’s better to use a hat stretcher. Just glue it onto the model.
5th, use middle-sized abrasive paper to burnish edge angles. You will find abrasive paper is unable to burnish those edges. Just exert your strength.
6th, a smooth hat has been finished, looking like this.
7th, make the armor around the neck. Cut three strips with a gradually increasing length, which will be glued outside the hat. Then, dig holes on those strips. Holes on different strips are diverse in order to be easily connected with other two strips.
8th, as the photo implies, splice all strips. Remember to paste a lathy strip on the place marked by yellow line.
9th, make “ears” on the helmet. After the shape is cut, prick seven holes with a little large diameter by awl.
10th, featheredge the back to be bended more conveniently.
11th, use hot melt glue on one side. Well control your force please. Pinch it when the glue is half dried. Then, paste the black propylene and wait till it dries. Stick it onto the helmet then.
12th, evenly paint a layer of white latex inside the armor. This will make EVA become hard and fixed, much easier to be painted. Then, two strips are used on the helmet. One is tied up and down. Another is tied front and back.
13th, make the tasses. Pay close attention to the radian and angles on the tasses.
14th, make the armor around the knees. First, cut a paper model with cambered edges. In this case, radian will form while being glued together.
15th, the shape of armor on knees looks like this.
16th, like this picture shows to you, connect three pieces in order.
17th, cut EVA boards. Pay attention to angles on calves.
18th, cut a concave groove on the EVA board to make angles. Well control your force and the size of the groove.
19th, bend at the groove and bond by hot melt glue. An angle has been completed.
20th, use hot melt glue on junction places. Then, roast it on fire and press it by fingers to fix it. Baked EVA boards can be also functional in fixing the shape.
21st, the final pattern looks like this. To make it seem more similar with the original look in the game, just make edges by hot melt glue all around.
22nd, make the shuko. Above methods can be used on making the paper model and EVA board.
23rd, shuko is a little troublesome to be made because of the columnar shape. Several wedge-shaped incisions are made on the back of wrist to facilitate the bending. Paint white latex and wait till it dries to fix the shape.
24th, make the breastplate. Two pieces of EVA boards are connected together. A small radian forms in the middle. This seems more handsome, XD. Don’t make an orbicular breastplate because it will seem so fat. This one can be worn just with ropes tied on four corners.
25th, varnish the whole armor by black paint. Cut a crooked moon. Varnish it with yellow spray paint and glue it onto the helmet. Black propylene and golden propylene will be used to draw decorative patterns. Armor on the upper arms and thighs are easier to be made. The final shape looks like this.
It’s challenging, yet interesting to make cosplay props by ourselves. More tutorials on making cosplay costumes, wigs and weapons can be found on miccostumes.com.
An American girl called XsKiRtZx shows us Nintendo’s Mario series Princess Peach Cosplay here, seeming stunning with blond hair. As a cosplay devotee and member of Deviantart for 5 years, she has received 21,279 comments for her wonderful performance. Fanart pictures such as Pokémon, Disney, and Nintendo cosplay can be also found on her Deviantart gallery.
Picture from Deviantart.
After knowing how to make cosplay props such as shoes cover, macross frontier sheryl nome microphone and how to pose gracefully for cosplay photographing, we plan to talk about tips on improving your cosplay performance here. To be an excellent cosplayer in a team game, just keep reading please.
First, choose a right team. Actually, this is a two-way choice. Cosplayers can choose their favorite teams and teams will set rules on choosing cosplayers. You should take this seriously because you will need to consider lots of aspects while acting after becoming a member in a group. In many cases, you can choose according to the theme, anime character, your time, economic power and also your technique in making cosplay props.
Second, understand the whole team and be familiar with team members. At least, you should know how to contact the proprieter. Communicate with the proprieter timely whenever you meet a problem. This is a guarantee for you and also for the team. A group should be united. You can dislike a certain person there. But you must adapt yourself to the entire aura and rhythm of the team.
Third, understand the character you will cosplay. At least, you should take a closer look at his/her costume, prop, wig and accessories. Try to imitate his/her expressions and movement. Besides, to get a clear understanding for his/her relationship is also necessary. Take Sanada Yukimura in the Warring States as an example. He wears a blue lining, blue pants, white coat, white skirt, blue sash, red hair band, red gloves, armor and weapon of a cross spear. Sanada Yukimura is the hero in the game of Warning States, seeming handsome and honest. Honored as “the strongest warrior in Warning States”, he serves for Takeda, having a few words and often being accompanied by Kunoichi. He also has relationships with Inahime and Kaihime. Referring to his voice and words, you should collect information as much as you can, such as collecting some pictures, videos, games etc. Then, compare them with the former two editions. One day when you find you say and behave like the fictional role, you have done well in cosplay.
Fourth, pay more attention to costumes and props. Skilled cosplayers usually have their own tailors and prop workers. When new cosplayers can ask them for help, they will introduce you some experienced tailors or prop workers. If you ask someone to make costumes and props for you, you will need to pay for them undoubtedly, because they will make clothes and props over and over again till meeting your requirements. If you are just suggested with a tailor by other people, just pay close attention to each step. In this case, you will never find your suit has not been made or the prop can’t be used at all. Besides, most cosplay costumes and props, even though they are made by skilled tailors or come from well-known brands, will need to be altered according to your own figure to make you seem more vivid and feel more comfortable.
Fifth, go to rehearsals timely and work there with high efficiency. Qualified cosplayers must be punctual, efficient and make good rehearsals. You will be informed with the time for rehearsal ahead of schedule. And the time is often fixed. Thus, just well arrange your time. Don’t be absent for silly excuses, such as joining a friend’s birthday party because one member’s absence will cause a bad effect to the whole team. During the rehearsal time, don’t talk about something that is irrelevant with rehearsal or cosplay. Some cosplayers think they can do well on the stage even though they do not perform well during the rehearsal. However, this will make other members not control their actions on the stage because of not having a clear idea about your performance. This will be a big no-no!
Sixth, don’t be absent on the last rehearsal. All costumes and accessories have been ready one week before competition. Everybody has made his/her costume fit the body shape. Here, some general items for cosplay should be prepared, including tissues, wet tissues, skin cream, hairpin, pins, fishing line, hairnet, hot melt adhesive, lighter, pomade, and false eyelashes. Sun cream and foundation make-up are necessary if cosplayers have skin allergy. At the night before competition, you should pack up all stuffs. Iron the costume once again and comb the wig. Armor should be placed in a box and meanwhile, avoid using plastic papers to cover the armor because of rain on the second day. Shape the eyebrow, shave the beards, unhairing, wash your head, face, do skin-care mask and sleep early. To listen to some music is good for reviewing your actions. Go together with other cosplayers and arrive at the completion place early because you need to change the clothes. In order to protect the stuffs, you had better put costumes and props into a big box and use cloth bags and trucks if possible.
Seventh, keep a good emotion on the competition spot to make sure you will perform well. Date a person in advance to make up for you. And you should know how to wear the costume quickly. Girls should be careful about being peeped because of exposing too much. Team members should help each other. While using hairspray or eye shadow, be more cautious please. Don’t spill them to other people’s clothes or props and clear them finally. Bare foot is not allowed for cosplayers. Shoes well protect you from being hurt. Do not sway your weapons randomly to avoid hurting anybody. Take care of your private stuffs. You’d better not bring some expensive things to the spot, such as PSP. Wallet, phone and identity cards should be well saved after you change the clothes. Finally, follow guidance from the organizer and try your best to perform well.
Eighth, don’t be nervous while catwalk show or expressing the story. Catwalk show is one of the most important parts during rehearsals, which is a part of performance and different with usual walking. Grasp skills you learned before. Then, when it comes to individual performance, you should attach much importance on imitating the imaginary character’s personality and try your best to imitate. Expressions in eyes take a crucial role. If you are nearsighted, wear contact lens please. Another key point is to face towards audience or judges. Before stepping on the stage, find out through which angle you can show your best. To look up and show your big jaw will certainly be bad. Accidents often happen on the stage, such as a certain person walks wrongly. In this case, just walk your own and make up if possible. If your prop or costume is suddenly broken, do not feel nervous and just continue your walking along with the music rhythm. Then, the ability to adapt yourself to changing circumstances is significant, which is often accumulated from previous cosplay experiences. Referring to the story, you can express your emotion by words and body language. Don’t move too stiffly and steal the show. Nor do let other people steal your show. Finally, don’t stop moving while immersed in the story. If there are dialogues, make sure you have remembered them. Just bear this in mind: you are a part on the stage and try your best to coordinate with others.
Ninth, follow guidance after the completion and take photos as souvenirs. While taking pictures with audience, control your emotion please. Don’t gather at crowded places. After taking off the make-up, pack up your stuffs and clean rubbish. Don’t leave alone and help team members tidy props. Finally, as cosplay wigs are often hot and can’t washed, you will need to iron and waiting for their drying. Complement usually used items and clean up make-up tools.
Tenth, check photos and videos after the competition. If necessary, make some alterations on them. Meanwhile, if problems happen in the team, suggest kindly. Below are ten no-nos. Individualism, subjectivism, disobeying team moral, acting only according to your own favor and destroying the collective status are disallowed.
To be an excellent cosplay, just pay close attention to above tips. More information can be found on Miccostumes.com.
Above picture shows us AidaOtaku, who is a Spanish girl, 18 years old. She is interested in videogames and BJD (ball joint doll).This is her Touhou Sakuya Izayoi cosplay. Besides Touhou, Final Fantasy IX is also her favorite game. In her Deviantart, more excellent cosplay photos can be found.
Today we have Lena from Germany in our cosplayer interviews. Lena seems like having a crush on Lara Croft. There’re many versions of Lara Croft cosplay in her Deviantart. She is the most beautiful Lara Croft I’ve ever seen. Lena, you did such a great job…Maybe even better than Angelina Jolie did! : )
1. Please Introduce yourself first!
Hey there, my name is Lena and I’m a 22 years old digital media designer
from Germany.
2.What does cosplay mean to you?
First it was nothing than a remarkable hobby for me, but over the years it
became a huge meaning to me. Today it’s my personal passion, which requires
on the one side much time, work and money, but also means a lot of fun. Sometimes it just feels good to slip into one’s shoes
and see that other people can appreciate the effort you put in this.
3.What was your first cosplay?
Lara Croft, of course 
4. Does your family and bf supports your cosplay?
Well, on the one hand, they aren’t that much interested in it and sometimes
they call me a freak for all the work I put in it, but on the other hand
they really praise me for the photos I’ve done.
5. What is your most memorable cosplay experience?
Hmm… maybe my first professional photoshooting as Lara Croft. First I was
a bit afraid of the attention I would get from all the people standing and
coming around, but in the end it was a nearly perfect and unforgetable day.
I recieved much appreciation and compliments for my cosplay, it felt great.
6. What are your 2011 cosplay plans?
At the moment I’m making a Bloodelf-costume from World of Warcraft. I hope
to finish it soon. Also I will cosplay the brand new image of Lara Croft in
the upcoming Tomb Raider game, but one thing after the other.
7. Notice you made many lara cosplay, is there any special menning?
You’re right, there is a reason. Lara Croft ist the heroine of my childhood.
She’s the woman I always wanted to be, because Lara is sexy, intelligent,
tough, athletic, cultured, well travelled and has this kind of mysterious
charm that works though. I can’t see any real woman matching up – but that’s
the reason why she became my idol.
8. Do you make costumes yourself or buy them?
Most stuff of my costumes is selfmade. Usually I only buy things which would
be very elaborate to make, like elf-ears or Lara’s guns.
9. Any other cosplayers you like?
Oh, there are many other Lara Croft cosplayers around the world that I
really like. Just to mention Illyne or XtremeJenn for example.
10. Do some changes happen to you after cosplay?
Yes, I think so. To be honest, I¹m a quite shy girl and not very confident.
But when I put on Lara¹s boots I become a completly different person.
Cosplay helped me a lot to improve my lack of self-confidence.
11. Any advices you wanna share with cosplay newbies?
Unfortunately there is much inconvenience and intolerance a lot of
cosplayers have to face all over the world. But please don’t let this come
in your way or stop you, just do your own thing and have fun! I think it’s
important to show that cosplayers aren’t a bunch of childish lunatics from
another world without a real life.
12. Last questions, When will you stop cosplay?
Maybe when I become too old for looking right the part… but I think this
won’t happened anytime soon
Thanks again for choosing me for the interview!
The picture above is from Mistress09, who comes from Costa Rica – a country in Centre American. Mistress09, also called Maria, is 20 years old and born in October 10. This is her Kula cosplay in KOF (King of Fighter). She has join in deviantart for 2 years. For more information, you can visit her on Deviantart.
This weekly, besides the posts in our post ,i got chance to submit some guest post to other blogs, like how to pose gracefully for cosplay and also become one of the writers at whatwereplaying.com,i think i will fit much more in cosplay and animes/manga/game industry, make more friends and know more clearly need of our customers.
Today, we’re honored to have Zahnpasta, a talented cosplayer from Deviantart, join in our cosplayer interviews. Zahnpasta is rather addicted to cosplay, which does not just mean a great hobby. This outgoing girl had started her wonderful journey in 2009 with full support from her family. To some degree, we can say she is from a cosplay fan family. Again, thanks Zahnpasta for interview. Ok, let’s share her story together.
My name is Caroline, I’m a 20-year-old student living in Germany. I’m cosplaying for 3 years now and mostly from video games, since gaming is one of my greatest passions, besides cosplay.
2.What does cosplay mean to you?
Cosplay is a great hobby, sometimes even more. As much as I love playing video games, I love dressing up as the character from the game. I always try to find the perfect location for the character and try to recreate the atmosphere of the game in my photos. I hate to make the costume, I get frustrated so easily, but I love being in character, taking photos of it. It’s like being a little child, seeing your favourite superhero on TV, thinking “Man, I want to be like him.”. Cosplay is a perfect change from my everyday life.
3.What was your first cosplay?
My first cosplay was Roxas from Kingdom Hearts 2. I really loved the game and had a friend who made Sora to go along with me. The cosplay was completely handsewn, since I didn’t have a sewing machine back then.
4. Does your family support your cosplay?
Yes, they support it. My grandpa is helping me with sawing out props, my dad often suggests new locations for photoshoots and my brother even cosplays with me from time to time.
5. What is your most memorable cosplay experience?
Back in 2009, when Abessinier , Maryru and me were cosplaying Sephiroth, Cloud and Zack together for the first time. Zack is the character I can identify myself with the most, I met my two best friends in that cosplay and we still cosplay it from time to time. Hanging out together, being in character, teasing each other – these are the best memories I connect with cosplay. ♥
6. What are your 2011 cosplay plans?
My plans are: Tidus from Final Fantasy X, Popuri from Harvest Moon, Noélle Bor from Trinity Blood, Alex Mercer from Prototype and Ezio Auditore da Firenze from Assassin’s Creed.
7. If possible, which anime/manga/game do you want to cosplay most?
I really want to cosplay “Ghost” from Call of Duty, but it’s too expensive for me at the moment. The weapons and equipment have to be authentic and I would have to buy most of it.
8. Do you make costumes yourself or buy them?
Usually I make everything myself, except when the character wears a pair of jeans or any other piece of clothing you can find in your closet. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s bought or not, it has to look original.
9. Any other cosplayers you like?
I have so many cosplayers I look up to, one of them is actually one of my best friends, Abessinier. I adore her cosplays so much, she looks amazing in every single one of them, no matter if it’s a girly cosplay or something manly like Dante, she can pull it off.
Fev is also one of my favourite cosplayers, her craftmanship is epic and she is very nice and helpful.
10. Do some changes happen to you after cosplay?
Of course! Before I started cosplaying, I was very shy and didn’t talk much to other people. Going to conventions, meeting people with similiar interests and getting compliments did really boost my confidence. Cosplay also motivates me to lose weight, nothing works better for me than knowing “I want to cosplay that revealing character next month? I should better work out a little.”
11. Any advices you wanna share with cosplay newbies?
Don’t be shy, ask for help! Most cosplayers are very nice and helpful. Be able to take constructive critisism and improve yourself, but don’t let you get down by flaming idiots.
12. When will you stop cosplay ?
As soon as I stop having fun.
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Today, we are going to interview Lindsey, also known as Linger Zero Lindsey. She has collected Zoids for 15 years. To some degree, you can say she is really a Ziod fan. Bringing Zoids to life may be one of her wonderful dreams. Here, let’s welcome Linsey and share her cosplay story together!!
1.Please Introduce yourself first?
-My name is Lindsey, or people know me as Liger Zero Lindsey. =] I am a Zoids Cosplayer.
2.What does cosplay mean to you?
-Everything. Zoids is my life and I have been collecting them for over 15 years (My collection is HUGE), so being able to bring them to life by making cosplays means the world to me! And seeing how many people still remember Zoids just makes it ALL the better!
3.What was your first cosplay?
-Liger Zero from Zoids New Century Zero. It had its problems, but overall I loved it and it was a pretty big hit =]
4. Does your family supports your cosplay?
-For the most part yes, they love watching me build it and seeing the finished product, and they really support me when it comes to going to cons to wear it. Only thing my mom does not like? The big mess I make while building it! Hahaha!
5. What is your most memorable cosplay experience?
-I have only made 2 cosplays so far, but my best experience has to be when I was Liger Zero Jager in the Sakura Con 2011 Cosplay Contest. I was nervous at first, but as soon as that Zoids Theme started playing, I went out and all for it and hearing that crowd cheer and all the flashing cameras actually made me shed a couple tears of joy!
6. What are your 2011 cosplay plans?
-2011 was and still is for Liger Zero Jager. Jager went to Sakura Con 2011 in Seattle, WA and I’m hoping to take him to one more con this year. My next cosplay which will be started this summer will be Liger Zero Schneider for 2012.
7. Notice you made Liger Zero Jager Cosplay,really amazing! So share more details about it, i think many cosplayers are interested in how you make it.
-Jager took 6 months to build, compared to the 3 months that Zero took. So it being my 2nd cosplay really still made it difficult! The mask itself took 3 months, and the booster backpack took about 2. So the remaining time was spent on the rest of the armor. Zero Jager was made of foam board, cushion foam, and fun foam. So overall was pretty light and comfortable to wear! The heavy thing was of course my backpack because he had lights and the battery pack inside. The mask was pretty light as well seeing as how it was made of the 3 previously listed materials, but with all the stuff on the back of the head, made it very back heavy! Jager is pretty much all foam board and spray paint, oh, and a lot of hot glue!
8. Any other cosplayers you like?
-I love any cosplayer that is not afraid to show that they are proud of what they do and are not ashamed to say they make costumes to wear to things like conventions. I of course adore other Zoids cosplayers (whether it is a human character or an actual Zoid) but I adore just about all cosplays, I also love fursuits!
9. Do some changes happen to you after cosplay?
-Actually, yes. After I started cosplaying in 2010, I noticed that I had become a lot more outgoing. People that remember me from high school know me as “The Zoid girl that sits alone in the corner or the room”. But anymore, I’m not afraid to put a Zoids cosplay or fursuit on and dance to music! I no longer just sit by myself, of course I have my fiancé, but cosplaying has really brought out the fun in me and I just love it. I have severe anxiety and simply working on a cosplay can make it all go away. It may seem dumb to other people, but cosplay has done a lot for me. Not to mention it is a freakin’ blast!
10. Any advices you wanna share with cosplay newbies?
-Don’t be afraid to cosplay. People like to say that were freaks or that we need lives, but just do it. Don’t be afraid! And if you have the guts to make your own cosplay at home instead of buying it, don’t let people talk you down, cause while they bought theirs online, you made yours with your own 2 hands. And trust me, it is a good feeling, when I had people ask me if I made Liger Zero and Liger Zero Jager, it was SUCH a great feeling to say, Yes I did! So if you’re new to cosplay my advice is don’t let people talk you down, do what you love. And make your cosplay with your own two hands, cause even though it is hard, the end result makes it ALL worth it!