Prop Help Thread

[Lolita_Doll_Sakurai]

Sorry for that .gif, couldn't find the conceptart only this that quick ^^;;



I also thought that it had to do with those belts but I think my belts will be really weak sweatdrop and on the picture above I don't really know it anymore because it's 'float' above it Dx also the white satchel/pouch is indeed made on the swordholder. It's a big drama xD
this is so far my cosplay is with a little things added which aren't on the photo yet.

 

[Glacirus]

Mukuro Rukodu's Trident

I've already gotten a bit of help on this thanks to the cosplay forum. But I'd like some extra opinions.

After doing measurements, it comes out to 6'4'', plus another 1' for the narrowing point. materials that have been suggested to me are PVC pipe and some kind of craft foam strengthened by plaster/paper mache plus the usual paint and glue supplies needed. The points definitely need to be crafted separately somehow...  

[CindyChasesGhosts]

uhmm....i need help on props too as well :0! i DON'T know how to make a sword and a shield for my Link cosplay.
reference picture:
 

[Storm17]

CindyChasesGhosts

uhmm....i need help on props too as well :0! i DON'T know how to make a sword and a shield for my Link cosplay.
reference picture:

Well it all depends on your budget, and tools you have to work from. I mean I've seen good props made out of cardboard and similar materials, to wooden swords or actual metal (though not allowed into a con). If I know that I might be able to dig up some of my links.  

[PandaTeddy]

CindyChasesGhosts

uhmm....i need help on props too as well :0! i DON'T know how to make a sword and a shield for my Link cosplay.
reference picture:
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Here's a great tutorial on making prop swords: Cardboard sword tutorial.  

[Veretix]

Just a quick question. Does anyone know where a wicker back basket can be obtained?  

[OhNoesItsMiho]

I'm going to cosplay Jonny from Ed Edd n Eddy. I don't know where I can find a thin piece of wood for Plank. Should I just use cardboard?  

[Storm17]

@Veretix by back basket do you mean one you wear on your back?
I'd say the internet is a great place but also you can try furniture stores like pier one for baskets you can alter.

@OhNoesItsMiho- 2 X 4 wood at a hardware store like Home depot, lowes etc. You can normally find pretty thin wood.
So no need for cardboard unless it's they day before and you have no possible way to get to a store and draw on a piece of wood.  

[oTrissa]

I need help making a tall staff and realistic looking gun.  

[Shannon Kyra Liannanon]

Hey! I’m talking! cat_scream

i'm thinking of cosplaying this current avi, with the Dark Star as a sort of shield/weapon. What kind of wood would work for that and the sword? (and the sheath it has)

Ok, I’m done. Go back to your babble

 

[Noire himesama]

the infamous i need help person is back in a different topic XD.

i was wondering if anyone knew a way to make the hair clips on this girl that i can put in my wig that isn't cheapy paper material (i would like them to be as realistic as possible, if there was a way to do a metal like material i would love that no matter the price if its something that's possible) any suggestions wold be great, if its not a really nice material i can buy a already made pair for 40 bucks online after shipping (no idea on material and am not taking risk unless i have to with cheapy stuff for ridiculous price), so, help would be appreciated pllllease!

 

[Noire himesama]

xinitia

Noire himesama

the infamous i need help person is back in a different topic XD.

i was wondering if anyone knew a way to make the hair clips on this girl that i can put in my wig that isn't cheapy paper material (i would like them to be as realistic as possible, if there was a way to do a metal like material i would love that no matter the price if its something that's possible) any suggestions wold be great, if its not a really nice material i can buy a already made pair for 40 bucks online after shipping (no idea on material and am not taking risk unless i have to with cheapy stuff for ridiculous price), so, help would be appreciated pllllease!

There's a couple of things that you can do for this. You could shape a base out of styrofoam and then coat it with either an air dry clay or even worbla. Then you can coat it with pleasant plastic to give it a finished sheen. There's a couple of tutorials going over those thermoplastics under the "Tutorial" forum.

I know that there are some other methods, but I just got off work and am brain dead. I'll get back to you when I've gotten some sleep.

hahah alright i'll take a look at them thanks, seems like every time i need help its "theres a section in the tutorials thread" x_x