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 Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:41 pm
Hey, I'm a cosplay newb, and I was wondering about what materials you use for your character's weapon (if they have one). I'm not sure yet what I intend to cosplay (actually, plans to dress as Zorn/Thorn from FFIX with my brother are in the making, but I might do another character (Blank, FFIX) who has a weapon). Anway, I'd like to know what goes into the making of a prop weapon so I can gauge the price/ difficulty/ of a costume if it requires a prop.
How long does it usually take you to make a prop? What do you use? How do you make it?
Thank you in advance. xD
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Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:27 am
Wonderflex or paper mache will usually work. If youre doing paper mache, it will take longer than wonderflex.
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:41 pm
How much wear and tear can either take? For instance, if I accidentally bonked it on the door frame or something (xP), would it break? And which has the better overall quality in your opinion?
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:47 pm
Both are good qualites but paper mache takes longer to make because you need to put layers and layers (about 4-6 usually, depending on which prop) on it to make sure it doesnt get flabby. And you will have to sand it too just like wonderflex before putting on the paint and final touches. Paper Mache is more cheaper than say, wonderflex. Wonderlflex you just have to heat. both are good. Its more of what you prefer.
As far as not hurting it, the props are made for showing, not fighting. If you do bump it, you can repair it but I suggest when taking it to a con to protect it unilt you get dressed and bring it with you for pictures, masquarades, and such.. Unless its fiberglass.
I have seen people use cardboard as well. I suggest go to the cosplay.com forums for more info.
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:48 pm
Okay. Thank you very much! You've been a bunch of help. I would've had no idea where to start. I found some tutorials and such for both of the methods you suggested after googling for a bit. I think I can figure out (for the most part) how to do a simple prop/ weapon. A question that popped up when searching, though: is there a limit to how many layers of paper mache I can use?
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:24 pm
No. There is no limit on how many layers to make on your thing. But I suggest 4-6 layers for the item. If its an extremly large prop such as Cloud's buster sword, you might need more than that. Thats what I am doing for my Princess Peach parasol but it takes a long time to make. The drying part is easy, its making the paper mache as smooth is the hard part while putting it on. And you have to sand it and put sealing in it if it has holes.
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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:09 pm
Okay. ^^ Thank you for your help.
If anyone else has any random tips or suggestions, please post. ^^
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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:48 pm
I suggest going to the cosplay.com forums and ask there or look at the main tutorials on this site here on the main forum page for more help. Or ask me or someone who has done cosplay.
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:44 am
^^ I'll check those things out. Once I figure out what I'm going to cosplay I'll have a better idea of what to ask about.
Thank you again! ^^
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:46 pm
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Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:25 pm
If want something you can actually "fight" with, I recommend making boffer weapons. Usually they involve pool toys (funoodles), PVC pipe, and lots of duct tape.
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Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:40 pm
o.o So those are sturdier than paper mache? Would it look as nice, and could you elaborate on how to make them? sweatdrop
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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:20 pm
Zodiac Sally o.o So those are sturdier than paper mache? Would it look as nice, and could you elaborate on how to make them? sweatdrop Actually, you can code the paper mache with something to make i sturdier like fiberglass. They also make one for paper mache that fills holes and such. I forgot the name of the stuff though. sweatdrop Or try wonderflex. You can buy it cheap at coxworkx. Im probably going to do that next time. Paper mache just saves you money.
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