Resources & Tutorials

[Khymichi]

Resources thread, hopefully one day to be a subforum, if for us to be able to find resources for our cosplay. Such as fabrics, wigs, etc.

If you have a resource you would like to share, please post the links or addresses with a short description and the corresponding sections will be updated.

Do note Gaia is an international forum, so please don't be shy to share your resource even if you are worried there is no one else from your country.  

[Khymichi]

WIGS

Online Stores

Fantasy Sheep
Great quality wigs, very thick

CCKids
Thick wigs as well and amazing colours

Alpaca
Lovely as well and wonderful textures

Amphigory
Great for wigs and make-up.

Cosplay.com
For wigs and supplies. Has been having issues with shipping lately. use with caution

Moe Mall

Good selection wigs. Costumes for cosplay and nendroids also available.


Tutorials

High Ponytail Tutorial
by Kukkii-san on Cosplay.com

Basic Wig Styling
Though he is styling an Uchiha Sasuke Wig, you can apply the techniques onto other wigs and styles. Besides isn't it fun to be thought by Ishida Uryuu >w<

Violet le Beaux
She has all kinds of tutorials on her site, from home decor to beauty. Her hair tutorials uses real hair, but the techniques can be applied to wigs, just pin the wigs to the wigstand ><

Cutting Bangs into Wigs
Easy to follow tutorial

Antennae Bangs
Another useful tutorial by the same author of the previous link

Parting for Ponytails
Advance technique but easy to understand instructions. The author, Katie Bair, has a great book out if you are interested in more of her tutorials.

Cutting and Styling Bangs
A video to achieve lighter looking bangs
 

[Khymichi]

MAKE-UP

USA

Manic Panic
Recommend the Goth White or the Virgin White Pressed powder with the Virgin™ White Dreamtone™ Foundation if you every want your face white like a geisha or just lighten. They do ship internationally.

Mehron
Awesome make up and fx things at an affordable price. Ships internationally but at a cost. D: Overseas buyers it might be easier to find an agent.

Coastal Scents
Affordable makeup palettes that come with a a wide range of colours. Also available from dealers overseas and taobao (<--might be fake though tb ones)

Tutorials

Make-up Geek
Loads of tutorials that can be adapted for cosplay and everyday use

2 dollar temp eyebrow colouring technique
Eyebrow colouring is quite a must now a days to bring out the natural look of the cos, so here is an affordable and simple tutorial

Apply Makeup
A step by step on how to apply make up

 

[Khymichi]

FABRICS & SEWING

Online Stores

Ichiroya (Kimono)
Japanese base site but ships worldwide. A lot of the kimono are used and have some damage, but generally everything is of good wearable quality. Granted, you usually have to order the obi or other pieces separately,but they do sell sets too (though those may be incomplete too)

Fanplusfriend Garden
China based, ships worldwide. They're divided into a cosplay shop and a gothic lolita shop. They're a bit on pricey side, especially with shipping... but their stuff is really good and the service is excellent. The staff can be really helpful is you have questions or need help with something, not to mention they can also custom fit the outfit you choose - for no extra charge usually, unless you're asking for a bigger size than they offer.

Sock Dreams
USA based, free shipping to anywhere in the USA - Alaska and Hawaii included! They do ship internationally too, but with the charges. Their sock selections are excellent, and they even have loose fitting socks like many school girl cosplays have and even tabi. They also dabble in gloves, leggings, and petticoats, among a few other things, but they're an excellent site. If you're in the US, they ship really quickly.

T-Kingdom
Taiwan based.. If you're a girl and you crossplay often this will be super useful. They sell breast binding vests in a variety of different styles, which certainly beats the hassle of worrying about how well your Ace bandages are holding up. They are pretty quick to reply and the binders are long lasting a durable.

Tutorials

Cosplay Tutorials
There's alot of tutorial on that site
ie wigs, makeup, fabric, etc.

Painting nylon socks
Everyone has come across the need to paint such socks, so here is a helpful tutorial

 

[Khymichi]

SHOES

Tutorials

Sarcasm-Hime's Boot Cover Tutorial
Classic source to make a boot cover

 

[Khymichi]

PROPS, ARMOUR & MECHS

USA

Aradani StudiosAradani Studios
Based in Nashville, Tennessee and ships worldwide. They dabble in a bit of everything but are well known for their prosthetic work - specifically their elf ears. In fact, their ears are what made them famous. Super fast shipping, excellent quality ears. Occasionally, they'll have a costume tutorial too! Overall, it's a very fun site to explore and their products are great. :3

UK

Body Jewellery Shop
Alongside their usual wears of studs and extensions, they have fake piercings, awesome falsies and zero degree lenses. The site has a lot available and free shipping in the UK and worldwide with over GBP 10 spent.

Tutorials

Craft Foam Armour
Classic tutorial for craft foam armour

Halo Armour
Halo!

Transformers
Roll Out!

Ductape Dummy
If you are ever needing one

Shops
CosProp
Taobao shop with awesome props
 

[Khymichi]

MEMBER RUN COSPLAY/CRAFTING BLOGS

CosStitch
Started late last year by Khymichi. Random cosplay tutorial blog

JSquared Cosplay
Started by The_Manly_Succubus. Really detailed cosplay making blog

Gorgeous Geekery
Started by Miss Esa. Her cosplay and geek fashion blog

 

[Khymichi]

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[Italian-420]

ARMOUR

Good tutorial:http://entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/helmsdeep.html

Halo Armour: http://www.405th.com/

Transformers: http://z4.invisionfree.com/transcostumers/index.php?

ductape dummy: http://diyfashion.about.com/od/diyfashiontoolkit/ss/Duct_Tape_Dummy.htm


Ill add more helpful stuff