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I drew this one a while back and never posted it here- but!!!!! now that my exams are over I'm bringing it back>:3
perhaps these for the walls of your -imminent, if there’s justice in the world- cicada lamp room
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7USlctHUVb/?igsh=ZGVhdGV1MDk5Y3Jx
Holy shit I was impressed when I I thought these were just nice photography prints but to realize that is GLASS?? Unreal artistry here
Definitely adding to the fantasy house with biology decor that exists in my mind
IT IS HAPPENING LADS!! SAM VIMES COSPLAY!!
I've dreamed of doing this for years and now that I've finally gained the Secret Knowledge of Foam Armour, I can finally go for it!
Jokes aside, I asked a couple of cosplay pros for advice at the last con and they were all super nice & answered every single one of my questions, in detail!
So far the breastplate, backplate and badge are done and I'm super happy. Detailed process under the cut!
How it went:
First, the pattern! Shoutout to the guys at cosplay-atelier for the recommendation. They pointed me to kamuicosplay, because they sell downloadable patterns for all sorts of things, including armour. Which is how I got to this:
Downloaded two of their breastplate patterns, smooshed them together and altered them to fit my body and the look I wanted. I did all of that with thick paper. Then I took it apart again and traced the bits onto 5mm EVA foam that I ordered from a cosplay store.
Then I numbered and cut all the pieces and glued them together! I used hot glue, cause it's more accessible and less intimidating for me than other types of glue. It isn't as strong as other recommended glues, but works fine for me. (used many pointers from this tutorial.)
However, safety point: I've seen it recommended to wear breathing protection when heating up foam in any way whatsoever, and that includes hot glue, heat shaping and heat sealing. Use a respirator or other breathing protection that is made specifically for chemical fumes & work outside or in a well ventilated area (i.e. open ALL the windows)! Ask at your local hardware store if you're unsure.
PSA over. Now to the painting stage!
The scratches I made with my fingernails and the tip of a pair of scissors. XD Then I covered everything in 2 layers of black flexipaint (which is a water-based flexible paint/primer that works really well on foam). After that, I worked with regular artist's acrylic paint. Above you can see the first layer being applied with dry-brushing.
Then I went over it with a dark brown wash to make it look dirty (mix black & brown acrylic paint with water & apply liberally)
Then I went over it again with bronze by applying the paint with my fingers, wearing a plastic glove. (Same tutorial as before.) making sure I don't get any paint in the scratches. And then finally, another dark brown wash to make it all look nicely weathered. I did accidentally remove some paint by going over it too often with the wash, but it wasn't too hard to fix.
And this is the costume test, after adding velcro! It's really easy to put on and take off. I'm a bit worried about the velcro on the sides, but I can always add straps on the outside if it doesn't hold up.
Next was the badge:
I referenced a pin badge that came out as a collectible a few years ago (sadly out of stock), cause I love the design! Carved in the letters and lines by drawing on it with a ballpoint pen and applying a lot of pressure. Then painted it with the same process as the breastplate, just with copper instead of bronze.
And just for funsies: here's the back of the breastplate in all its glorious mess XD
On the right side you can see how I attached the badge: By cutting a slit through the breastplate and making a velcro attachment. That way I can remove the badge and add, say, a sprig of lilac, should my fancy take me there. Reason being that our biggest con is in May.
If you know, you know.
Annnnd here it is; the finished breastplate with badge:
I'm honestly having the time of my life. It's a super fun project and I am very excited to see how it turns out! I'm already working on the cape with a good friend of mine (I despise sewing, she loves it XD) and have materials on the way to make some bits of chainmail.
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i cant stop watching this fucking video im gonna pop a lung trying to hold in the laughter
I look away from the internet for ONE DAY and now it turns out all of nikocado avocado’s videos have been prerecorded in some kind of social experiment and he hasn’t filmed new videos of himself in two years?? How do you even film enough to have two years worth of footage??
SAVIOR,
Harry’s got such a unhealthy relationship with how he expresses his affection towards others, often falling into a cycle of deify the person, giving then an inhuman amount of perfection that someone cant live up to. Harry most certainly views Kim as a savior of sorts, but Kim can’t take up that title, he’s just human, he makes mistakes too. Don’t get me wrong I want them to hold hands as much as the next guy but Harry’s gotta get his shit together before he participates in any kind of relationship, he can’t rely on someone else to be the human side of him, he’s gotta do that for himself. It’s not a healthy way to enter a relationship, all it will lead to is both parties getting hurt (we’ve seen this cycle before). Harry can’t keep devoting his life to making others happy, he needs to do things for himself. I could talk about this for hours but alas I will not clog your brain with my ramblings.