written by Mika
There is light at the end of the tunnel! Our WoW cosplays are getting closer! We hope to be finished with them by the end of the month!
Sylvanas' trim has definitely been the biggest challenge of this costume. I tried using a technique I found that involves stretching foam over fabric but I just couldn't get the results I wanted. I decided to try using paperclay. First I covered my armor with painters tape to keep in from getting all messy from the paperclay.
There is light at the end of the tunnel! Our WoW cosplays are getting closer! We hope to be finished with them by the end of the month!
Sylvanas' trim has definitely been the biggest challenge of this costume. I tried using a technique I found that involves stretching foam over fabric but I just couldn't get the results I wanted. I decided to try using paperclay. First I covered my armor with painters tape to keep in from getting all messy from the paperclay.
Next I Sculpted, sanded, and added more paperclay as needed
(Kitchen counters are for cosplay, not cooking!)
The paperclay broke when i pulled it away from the armor. When that happened i would hot glue the pieces back together and add more paperclay on top to smooth over the crack. I decided to try something new and coat all of the trim pieces in resin to give them strength. It worked incredibly well, and added a very metallic look to the paperclay. During this process I discovered that if even the tiniest bit of resin touches two things at once, those things will never separate. Ever again. This is unfortunate when a piece if that happens to be the trim you worked so hard on! I ended up having to break a tiny piece and re sculpt it. So don't let two pieces touch if you use resin! On the plus side, i think i found a new way to glue my trim to my armor! I'll let you know how this new gluing method works once i try it out.
The paperclay broke when i pulled it away from the armor. When that happened i would hot glue the pieces back together and add more paperclay on top to smooth over the crack. I decided to try something new and coat all of the trim pieces in resin to give them strength. It worked incredibly well, and added a very metallic look to the paperclay. During this process I discovered that if even the tiniest bit of resin touches two things at once, those things will never separate. Ever again. This is unfortunate when a piece if that happens to be the trim you worked so hard on! I ended up having to break a tiny piece and re sculpt it. So don't let two pieces touch if you use resin! On the plus side, i think i found a new way to glue my trim to my armor! I'll let you know how this new gluing method works once i try it out.
They aren't 100 % finished yet, but so far I am really happy with the results!
I have also been experimenting with LEDs for the first time! Here is a terrible quality photo of my Sylvanas glow eyes! I will have these LEDs hidden in my wig to give a glow effect. I will also be wearing red contacts! This is another of the many things I learned from the wonderful Kamui Cosplay. Seriously, go check her out!
Demi and Shaun have made tons of progress in their Dreadguards. They are using expanding spray foam for their bones. They are making black spandex body suits that they can wear under their clothing. They will glue the carved bone pieces to the bodysuit to get that undead look
Next they carve out a bone shape. Soon they will add paper mache and attach them to the bodysuit.
They've finished sewing their tabards and will now start painting and adding details.
Demi is most excited about these costumes because she gets to "walk around like a dead girl all day and be gross". Tokyo in Tulsa, I hope you're ready for our gross undead girl! We sincerely apologize in advance ...
Demi is most excited about these costumes because she gets to "walk around like a dead girl all day and be gross". Tokyo in Tulsa, I hope you're ready for our gross undead girl! We sincerely apologize in advance ...
Lastly, We wanted to take a moment and thank our Waltz in Wonderland cast members. This is the first event we've done where we reached out and asked others to guest cast for us. Going in to this we had no idea what to expect. You guys have blown us away! Some of you are incredibly experienced in the theater world, some of you have absolutely no experience but you have all amazed us. You have worked so hard to learn the dances, develop your characters, and put your costumes together. We can't wait to show everyone who attends the ball how amazing you are!!
To our readers, thank you very much for keeping up with us! We will be adding guest cast info for our Waltz in Wonderland cast in a few days. Also, check our Planned Cosplay page or our Facebook for more progress pics!
To our readers, thank you very much for keeping up with us! We will be adding guest cast info for our Waltz in Wonderland cast in a few days. Also, check our Planned Cosplay page or our Facebook for more progress pics!
