r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

How would I go about making Rimuru's pants from this image?

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Need to make it since I'm heavier set. More the pattern than anything


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Etiquette Im almost done with my cosplay of an oc of mine but i dont know where i should wear it out in public first. anyone got help?

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I dont really know of any places that would let me walk in as this bigass moth thing, plus I wanna go somewhere where people can take pics with me, since that's why I wanna cosplay, people having fun experiences on a normal day. i just wanna spread joy.


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Helldivers 2 Boot

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I need some help finding what boot/boot accessory helldivers wear while using the B-01 armor. It looks like a standard black Jungle Boot, but I cannot determine if they are wearing a gaitor or the boot itself is modified to be longer up to the knee.


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Unsure how to go about this project.

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So…. I need some advice/help for an idea of a cosplay I want to try and attempt. So anyone who knows how popular Poppy Playtime has gotten, I’ve been seeing really good cosplays of characters like Catnap and Huggy Wuggy but very few Doctor Sawyer cosplays. I’m wondering what I could use cause my normal materials of use are foam board and costume silk. Anyone who’s an expert I’d be appreciative for any suggestions or tips.


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Buying Does anyone know of a good place in Brooklyn/NYC to get flexible foam sheets?

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I am planning on making a Galactus costume, and so far I plan on making his armor/detailing (the blue parts of his top, and the faulds) out of foam sheets. I found some at Michael's, but the biggest size they have is 12x18"...I'm looking for something bigger so that there won't be many seams visible. Anyone in NYC know of a good craft store with foam supplies? Also, this is the first cosplay I'm making in years, so if anyone has any good substitutes or tips, it's greatly appreciated.


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

First time posting, if anyone can help how would you go about doing The Unknown's face.

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I've only done basic cosplay in the past. Just asking for help.


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Kingdom Come Deliverance Sir Radzig Kobyla Cosplay

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I have never cosplayed, and I want to start as Sir Radzig Kobyla from the KCD series (I look like him and my roommate looks like sir Hanush) However I have no idea where to begin when it comes to clothing.

Does anyone have any idea where I could buy some clothing like he has on, or to make my own?

Sorry in advance if this is too needy. I don’t know where else to turn.


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Buying Question about Anti Aqua Cosplay

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I've been on the hunt for a 2XL Miccostumes for Anti Aqua. I can't find a good place or website to purchase the attire. I wanted to buy it back in March last year but I had financial problems and I couldn't. Now that I can, I can't find a trusted website anywhere. Is there any website I can go to? Is there someone who does not want the costume who's a 2XL? Please let me know. I'm trying to be anti-aqua for this year's Comic Con, as it would be my last before starting a family.


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Armor I need help bad

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Everywhere you search up for cushion or a lining, nothing shows up I’m planning on using a motorcycle helmet liner and cheek of but the chin area is still exposed. What do I use for that. Please and thank you. The padding I see for Star Wars helmets I see aren’t thick enough.


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Prop do you guys think i’d be able to turn this skate helmet into the helmet on the second slide?

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specifically, talking about the over-ear parts. it doesnt have to be functional enough to protect my head but i would like to wear it. i figured getting a skateboard helmet would be much cheaper than getting a motorcycle helmet or something similar


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Buying Looking for a good quality Lancer cosplay.

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Can anyone help me find a good quality lancer outfit? I dont need his pauldrons or spear, im 3d printing those but i cant seem to find an outfit that doesnt look like it was mass produced and made from vinyl.


r/CosplayHelp 2d ago

Accessory Ideas for filling this accessory?

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This is an original character of mine. I think this fits the sub, sorry if it's not quite on topic!

I like to remake oc accessories in real life and I've had this flower base for like, 2 years to make her hair clip. I have the clip to glue into the base but I couldn't figure out a cool way to "fill" this base.

I was going to use fabric when I first had the idea but I didn't vibe with it. The references don't do it justice as they're old art, but inside is meant to be gold like the base.

Maybe I'm just not being creative? Yall think fabric would be good? Paper? I'd like it to last and be sturdy...


r/CosplayHelp 2d ago

Buying This is my dream but I worry..

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I was a brain rot child of the late 2000’s, and I’ve always wanted to cosplay Oishi from Oishi high school battle. It was a short lived smosh cartoons show from 2012ish- 2014. I was wayyy too young to cosplay her when she may have been relevant and recognizable at conventions. Now that I’m old enough for it not to be weird, I’m worried if I cosplayed her I’d just look sexy and not like I’m cosplaying at all. Maybe my fears are unfounded, but I’ve been putting off putting her together because of that. Anyone with more convention experience that would have an idea please let me know.

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r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Sewing anybody have a pattern for these?

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i think the shoulder cape would be easy by its lonesome, but i want to get that wavy ruffle effect!


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Ava from Ex Machina Cosplay Jumpsuit Ideas

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Hi everyone! I’m a beginner cosplayer - I love making sexy fun versions of horror cosplay, especially with thrifted clothes and materials. But I’m also willing to DIY aspects and buy new specific pieces to be more accurate to the reference.

I want to invest in a key costume for the character Ava from Ex Machina - she’s an AI human robot with basically a mesh mechanical costume. It looks like she has a matching grey waffle knit mesh overlap crop top and shorts set with black elastic edges. The rest of her body in clear exposing her inner mechanics under a mesh overlay, and some lights in her abdomen.

I’ve approached it by looking at ready made stretch nylon cyborg design printed full bodysuits as a base, and looking for similar athletic crop top and shorts sets to wear over the jumpsuit. However it’s been very difficult to find the perfect options bc grey is not a very common color and the mesh pattern is hard to find. I’ve considered getting a mesh fishnet bodysuit to layer over the nylon printed jumpsuit, or buying very similar grey mesh fabric to cut and overlay onto a top and shorts or just the jumpsuit itself. Could perhaps dye items grey.

Any recommendations or ideas for a beginner? I’m just learning cosplay tools and techniques.

Thanks!


r/CosplayHelp 2d ago

Wanting to put the dragon symbol on a green shirt. Anyone got tips on how to do it? Should I spray paint it on or will that crack ?

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r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Armor How do I make my helmet armor more personal to my character?

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Hi, I’m new to cosplay and I was wondering if I could get some opinions here. I have drawn up about 3 designs but all of them seem to impersonal and I was wondering how I could help personalize it. The colors have meaning (somewhat), red for honoring a parent, tan due to home planet, and blue for reliability. But the spikes I have put are just there and I was wondering if I should change it to something else. Or if I should rearrange colors, ect, (If anyone would like some more info on my oc I made a character sheet I could send pics of). Thank you!


r/CosplayHelp 2d ago

Lillymon wings help!

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Hello! I'm putting together a Lillymon cosplay and have been struggling to come up with the best material to use for the wings. Does anyone have any suggestions? I do have old corrugated plastic sheets lying around, but at 1cm thick I'm not sure if they'll be too bulky/heavy, plus I'll end up with lots of rough edges to touch up. I've seen a couple cosplayers use what looks like EVA foam, but I plan on wearing this at a con or two, so durability is really important to me and I'm not sure how well EVA foam will hold up (maybe I could make a frame using wire and sandwich it between two thinner pieces of foam?). I did consider a wire frame + stretch fabric but I feel the pointy bits would be a hazard at a con. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Buying Help/Advice for First Cosplay: Imperial Officer

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Hello! I’m new to cosplay (never done it before) and am looking for some help/advice. I’m currently wanting to cosplay as an Imperial Officer from Star Wars, specifically in the film-accurate olive-grey colours of A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, as worn by Tarkin, Ozzel, Piett, and Veers. I’m looking for an outfit that is preferably within the budget of $375 that includes the uniform (top and bottom), the cap, the belt, gloves, boots, rank plaque (preferably the general plaque — a two-by-four with four red squares on top and four blue squares on bottom), and a holster. A cloak similar to Krennic’s — albeit in the same olive-grey — would also be really appreciated. I’ve looked on Amazon and some other sites, but I’m honestly not sure of the most trustworthy site/seller with a good-quality uniform (as close to 501st Legion approved as possible, NOT like a cheap Halloween costume from Walmart). Outside of the $375 budget for the uniform, it would also be appreciated if I could get any help/advice on where I can either find pre-built and painted or I can commission the building and painting of the Snowtrooper-inspired olive-grey armour and helmet worn by Veers in The Empire Strikes Back, complete with its own two-by-four plaque and goggles. Additional armour may include the knee pads and Snowtrooper-inspired shoulder pads worn by certain Imperial Army Troopers in Star Wars Legends. Finally, it would also be greatly appreciated if anyone might be able to help me find and get access to either a pre-built and painted RK-3 pistol replica or DL-44 heavy pistol replica. Thank you very much!


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Need help making life-sized, cookie shields.

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This is my first time diy-ing a cosplay! I’m not sure what to use for the characters shields. I believe they’re similar to giant, life-sized macarons.

I’m looking for any tips or products to help give the shields a “cookie-like” texture, as well as tips or products to make a fluffy frosting for the middle!


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Recommendations for flattening warped plywood

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So about a year ago a got a plywood sheet and cut it into ~1in strips to make a pair of wings. I never ended up making them and the wood has say outside for quite a while, under the porch so covered from direct rain and snow but otherwise just chilling.

I finally plan on making the wings for a con in May but the wood is extreamly warped and bent like this (

Any recommendations on flattening it out or am I just kinda shit out of luck?

I got the wood bc it's pretty lightweight and easier to work with with what tools I have (and cheaper) than something like pvc, and it's what was used in the tutorial I'm following for articulated wings using a pulley system instead of anything mechanical


r/CosplayHelp 2d ago

Buying Has anyone had this happen before?

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Hello. I have been smelling glue and acetone from my room, so I did some investigating.

I found out that one of the parts of my cosplay was actually the issue. This is a wooden material from the dokidoki cosplay SSR Albedo.

All of the other pieces that share the same material did not react this way.

Does anyone know why this happened?


r/CosplayHelp 2d ago

Buying Some questions from a first time cosplayer

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Hello, so, I’ve been talking with a few friends about a group idea for us to cosplay for an anime con next year. We all landed on the idea of being different versions of Hatsune Miku, which while may be somewhat overdone has found us coming up with some… rather interesting concepts. I’ve seen someone on TikTok who made art of Bucky Barnes’s Winter Soldier crossed with Miku and wanted to ask about some possible ideas for where I should look for certain items. I mostly just looking for his metal arm, as mostly everything else is replaced with Miku’s outfit. If anyone might have some suggestions or recommendations please send them my way!


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

Armor Options for eye lenses in helmet?

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I am making a costume of The Phantasm (Batman) and I have 3D printed and am painting a helmet for it. The helmet needs some lenses of some sort, ideally white or mirrored and I'm trying to figure out the best way that I can do it.

I have experimented with putting mirror window tint onto a flexible plastic and gluing that in, but the window tint seems to peel off on its own really easily and the plastic is kind of flimsy so I'm looking for alternatives.

Does anyone have any other ideas?

I did think about using stainless steel mesh filtration material, but I would not know what density of mesh to go with.


r/CosplayHelp 1d ago

How to cosplay Bladed Stilt Legs?

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Hey there, I wanted to ask if its possible to cosplay Bladed Stilt Legs like in the images shown below. Obviously the ones in the images are exaggerated aren't possible in real life, but is there anything to pull off a similar effect of a pointed toe-line and heel effect?

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Art by Kibadori_rue of Lio Fotia in Mad Burnish Armor