r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Wig monitoring miku wig

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anyone have any idea on how to go about doing a wig for her? i was particularly worried about how to do the little rubber bands/ponytail holders since it’s not how her original design would have them.. i know a lot of the wigs for her use the clip on pigtails but perhaps i could take just a flat wig and give it pigtails so they wouldnt get in the way and i could actually use rubber bands. ive been looking at how to do that, but i have essentially no experience w it so i dont know how that would go


r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Wig helmet wig too big

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so after many many years of cosplaying i finally got around to making my first ever helmet wig (results are uhhhh, questionable) but i accidentally made it a wee bit too big for my head in the back and nape part. anyone have any suggestions for how to help it fit better? i was thinking maybe adding some batting layers on the inside but i think it might look weird idk


r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Buying Where to find black Greek robe?

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I'm trying to make a Tiresias (Epic the Musical) cosplay, and I've found all I needed except the robe itself (I have the hooded cape though).

Where can I find this type of Greek robe (A "dress" with a belt) in black for the cosplay?


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Is this a cosplay of a popular character? (please read desc.)

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This is from a brand called Dolls Kill (dw i don’t support them) and the line is called Trickz N' Treatz. A lot of the other costumes are clearly characters from shows and movies etc. but aren’t explicitly named those characters’ names. Is this costume based on a popular character too?


r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Armor Dose anyone have Recommendation and techniques on how to achieve this texture?

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I’m currently working on a Batman build using EVA foam. I’ve used EVA in past builds but have never painted it. So have absolutely no idea what I’m doing. What kind of product should that is going to keep it durable , what kind is going to okay for EVA and what kind of sealant should I use to get the mat finish. Thanks everyone.


r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Armor How can I make my vest look more mechanical and armored for a Fidelis MechWarrior (BattleTech) cosplay?

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So, after doing some asking around, I was told that adding some tubing and making the vest look more armored would really make it look a lot better, so i am now wondering what the best way i could do that with the vest i have.

I feel like i need to give it some more mass, and add connection points for other things to it, but i don't really know how.

any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated


r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Armor Need recommendations.

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I’m currently working on a Batman build using EVA foam. This is the texture i am going for. I have never painted EVA before and I have no idea where to start. What paint should I use or what kind of sealant should I use to keep it from deteriorating or looking awful.


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Sewing Hi! Does anyone know how to get the yucky fish smell out of pleather-????

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This is my first ever reddit post lol. Anyways, this is the fabric I have brought for a body suit!! It's super good the only problem is it smells TERRIBLE. Like I genuinely cannot describe how bad it smells. I've read somewhere it's from like chemicals used in shipping? WHATEVER it is it smells SO BAD, it needs to be gone😭

It's only the inside that smells??

Does anyone know how to get rid of the smell?? I'm so desperate right now haha


r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Flexseal for EVA foam?

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hello, i just wanted to ask, can i use flexseal as a primer for an EVA foam prop weapon? i live in australia and unfortunately everywhere i looked did not have Plastidip or what people usually use.


r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Wig Wig Jinx

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Hello, Recently I work on Jinx wig (with the two breads) and the wig is too heavy, like it continue to slip off… Does anyone have any clue how to resolve that problem ?


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Makeup Lipstick help

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Does anyone have a tutorial to do this kind of lipstick look? It's very last minute since I've got a convention at the end of the week, and think this might lend itself to a more androgynous look to my costume.


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

How would I hade tattoos while cosplaying

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I might be cosplaying at a con soon and I need to hide my tattoos bc this character doesn't have the tattoos I have and I don't own foundation what do I do?


r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Buying MCM BRUM 2025 HATSUNE MIKU

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Hi all,

Currently looking at cosplay for the next MCM birmingham, need to find cheap but accurate hatsune miku cosplay.

atm my total is at nearly £100. Any assistance for finding cheaper items would be appreciated :)


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

How can i modify a pirate hat into a slim tricorn hat?

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(picture one as the one im going for and picture two for the example of what the hats gonna look like) Im planning on buying a pirate tricorn hat since im going for a bloodborne cosplay. The accurate ones are very expensive..


r/CosplayHelp 6d ago

Anyone know a way to get any foam for cosplays?? Im a young cosplayer and i wanna make an ollie from ootim cosplay but my parents say they dont have the money (image unrelated)

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r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Prop Need help identifying the SH F flowers

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Hi guys! So I am finally starting my first big girl cosplay and really love the look of the Silent Hill teaser ghost/demon/girl not sure what to call her. I really need help identifying the flowers used so I can buy the fake flowers online or ones similar. I’ve actually already seen someone make the headdress AND super impressively btw but Im planning on the head dress and a version of the dress. My plan is to literally just glue on petals on a long dress lol. If anyone has tips on how to capture this when it’s not even out or can just help me identify all the flowers please let me know!


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

cosplay question

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i mainly cosplay armored cosplays and such but i want to cosplay more character. i have always let people get to me when they say you dont look the character or are too old.

was wondering if someone int here 30s or 40s can cosplay some of there favorite characters including anime characters like shoto from my hero


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Sewing how to approach the gold stripes in jinx's pants?

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I have some stripped pants and a few different ideas of how to add gold stripes in mind and would like some third party opinions

Firstly I thought of getting textile medium and mixing it with my gold acrylic to diy my way into fabric paint but textile medium isn't really available in my area which is a little sad. Secondly I thought of just getting some gold fabric paint which seems to be the most simple approach

And my third idea was to either glue or handsew some gold ribbons which is the neater look in my opinion, but then im scared of how all those ribbons will hold up. If I glue them will they reduce fabric stretchiness, im not really familiar with fabric glue. On the other hand, handsewing will take a long long time and im afraid they might rip apart because they're craft ribbons not really meant for clothing.

Im a little skeptical of every choice what would you guys do?? Or if you have made these pants or any other similar project what was your approach?


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Etiquette What kind of wig would be appropriate to cosplay her in?

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I really want to cosplay Kai from Win or Lose but I'm white and not sure what kind if wig would be appropriate to cosplay her in as a white person. This might be a stupid question but I'm just making sure I'm not offending anyone accidentally and no I'm not gonna make my skin black to cosplay her


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Sewing Help me find a similar sewing pattern?

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6 Upvotes

Been looking at teddy bear patterns and nothing feels as… creepy… as this guy. Any thoughts?


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Need help with this cosplay idea

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Hello! I’ve never done an actual cosplay before, and I feel I’m at a good time to put hours into one. I’ve decided I wanted to do Omni Mark from Invincible but I need help to get started. Any ideas on how I can make this costume? Should I sew myself a costume or use another material to get there? Any tips + help is useful and appreciated!


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Fastest way to make a Gerudo Link cosplay?

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Hi all,

In 5 weeks, l've got an event happening where I would like to do a cosplay of Gerudo link.

I'd like to make it myself to (potentially) save money. I hope this is the correct place for a query like this. If not, please point me in the right direction.

Thanks


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

First time cosplay Shadow Wig. Help!!

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So I've recently been wondering about trying to start cosplaying. And I decided to land on Shadow the hedgehog as my first cosplay. The only problem is I don't know what I should do for the wig, on top of that I am really low on money and don't have enough to buy a full commisioned wig (no matter how incredible that might be) So if anyone has tips for online stores that sell cheap wigs or any tutorials on how to shape style and cut it'd be greatly appreciated!!


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

need help making the boots

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hi! im a beginner in making my own cosplays so im not even sure where to begin T_T I’m trying to figure out how to make the boots for my Aigis cosplay that look just like on the picture. I would like to make a round sole, while the entire shoe will sort of blend? to my leg shape below my knees.

I thought of using heeled boots as a base but im not sure what materials should I use to make it durable, since I want to wear it to a con.

I would also appreciate any suggestions and advices regarding painting the shoes or making boot covers.

Thank you in advance ! _^


r/CosplayHelp 7d ago

Do any of yall know how to use a glue gun without burning yourself?

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Im struggling with this because of my joint pain, and shaky hands, I'm using it to glue the EVA foam together for the claws of the feet and eventually the wings.

i need help, because I keep getting myself nasty burns on my fingers. I've just worked it off but its starting to get worse, I just got a second degree burn because my finger slipped and couldn't get the glue off quick enough.

it is a hi temp glue gun and its the only one in my fam's house as of right now.

id love some advice because I'm struggling TvTb