Yeah thanks. Ruined my warrior's stance. >:[
I remember wanting to go to this sooooo badly as a kid.
Today, I slayed three wolf spiders in my house, protecting my family from their plight. But I will not sleep tonight, for I fear their kin will exact revenge on me...
First. Youtube. Video. Ever.
Did... did you make your computer time travel?
I don't get why we don't have Ramadan off. That's like... a whole month off. I call religious discrimination!
The thickest I've seen is about 1/16", but I'm sure that if you layer it it won't be too noticeable.
Haha, no again, it's okay. I usually use scotch tape and just leave it on, because it's usually a hassle to take it off. Also after painting, it would be best to put on a few more coats of the water-glue, just to solidify it up. Glad I could be of some help!
Compared to the teaser trailer, it seems Hathaway's voice was ADR'd over, which sounds more clearer but takes away from the rawness of the moment she captured previously. BUT, that's really all the criticism I have to give. Because, the cinematography seriously looks amazing. Definitely got goosebumps going and can't wait to see and hear more. Thoughts, opinions?
I heard somebody today reference Link as Zelda. I cringed.
It is a thermo-plastic, meaning it can be molded with heat and cooled down to harden it up. It's not that heavy, and it should be durable. There are tutorials on that site. Craft foam, again, can be found at craft stores like Michael's or even Wal-Mart. It's usually used for scrapbooking or kids' elementary school projects. It's flimsy and the best way to "mold it" into what you want is to tape it together and then apply the water glue afterward. You can also use heat, but it is not as thermos-durable as Wonderflex. I would use either velcro to attach it or fabric glue.
That's why you put it in the microwave for 10 seconds.
No, no don't worry about it. Glad I could help. c: Here is where I usually buy Wonderflex. The come in different sizes, so be sure to measure out what you need before buying! http://www.cosplaysupplies.com/store.php?s=M4UZ Basically, you mix Elmers glue and water in a cup. It's usually an amount that makes the mixture a liquid and white as milk. Too much Elmer's glue means that after applying it on, the trail left behind has a lot of airbubbles. Too little glue means that after applying it and letting it dry, there is no difference in hardening. I would highly suggest trying it out first, applying a couple of coats to a small piece of the foam and if it hard enough (like tapping a pencil against it lightly that it makes a more crisp sound), then it is just right. You dip a paintbrush in it and then act like you are painting the craft foam. I usually do about 3-4 coats (about 20-30 minutes between coats) just to cover up some airbubbles and to make the material harder. The acrylic paint is usually the paints that you would find in a craft section. However, spray-painting is easier, using a metallic silver/gray paint. I don't usually use spray-paint, but that's just the typical way of doing things. Here is an example of a project I did about a year ago. The hat/helmet and the armor (I hope you can see the lighting) are made completely out of craft foam. I would also suggest, just to reinforce it better, to back it with a fabric that is grated. But even without it, it should be fine. Spoiler
Ah, I forgot to mention another site with some good wigs similar to Arda. They have quite a collection of long wigs, I think, so here you go~ http://shop.cosplay.com/wigs.html What I did for my Cloud cosplay to "mimic" the metal was use something called Wonderflex. It is a thermoplastic that has a similar lustre to metal... 'cept its expensive. D: BUT there is also a more lighter alternative and that is to use CRAFT FOAM. You can buy it at any craft store for cheap (like, the most I've bought a whole pack for was $8)! Even though it is flimsy in its natural state, applying a mixture of water and Elmer's glue to it will harden it up and even make it shiny. Using glossy acrylic paint will emphasize more of that metal look.
Gonna be seeing this show in a couple of weeks and I'm damn excited. c:
I know that this site has some fabulous wigs and their quality never ceases to amaze me. You can actually use a hair straightener without damaging the fibers, making styling great. Their forums also provide great tips for gel styling and getting around character work. http://arda-wigs.com/ I'm not too familiar with the bootwork, unfortunately, but I'll be sure to look for some tips (I remember Izanagi from Persona has shoes like those and I know a couple of people who did that cosplay who might give some tips). I would say for the blindfold that you don't need to even see through it but make it so that you can take it off while walking around and then just put it on for pictures. But, there is plenty of fabric out there that is "semi" see through because of the stitching of the fibers. I remember walking around as DiZ several years back, and I it may seem like a hassle to take off the blindfolds and what not, but it was better than bumping into people all of the time lol. That's all I can say for now, hehe.
Welp, it's too early in the morning to make sense of wat's going on.
Alright, alright... despite it not being a new game (more or less, Kingdom Hearts friggen III)... I nostalgia'd hard. And, now I really want to play it. It's just so beautiful c':
That was me visiting my Elementary school and sitting at my old desk.
After being in String Ensembles and Orchestras for about a decade, I've really come to appreciate classical music. Right now, I'm digging some Operas like The Magic Flute, La Boheim (sp?), and the original Aida. I more so have a selective set of specific artists, rather than genres. Usually when I am with other people and friends, I don't mind at all what type of music they would play. However, if I had to choose, I would pick R&B, Jazz, overall Asian Pop, Experimental, and Musicals.
