Makeup and Special Effects Help Thread

[salsaplant]

This is the general help thread for those having difficulties with makeup/body paint/special effects. Post your problem and we'll try to help you!

 

[Loup de la Soleil]

Just found a really cool site for elf ears! ^__^

http://www.aradanicostumes.com/elfears.php

 

[Loup de la Soleil]

Uh, I was gonna do a crossplay for Zelos Wilder of Tales of Symphonia so I was curious what kinda tips ppl might have for chest binding? I'm kinda big up top and slimmer elsewhere so how would you reccommend going about that so I can look a bit more like a dude... I have a habit of enjoying crossplay so a quick, easy method would be of benefit since I take long enough to get ready in the morning with my cosplays.

Here's a pic of the character for those curious:
http://tales.namco.com/symphonia/images/con_zelos.jpg

 

[salsaplant]

I have the same problem so I was looking for what I should do for a while too-- The best idea is to invest in a chest compressor shirt. They're made usually for guys, but they dramatically squish down the twins and in a comfortable manner so you can still breathe. If you still feel like you're not getting enough compression, it's time to go to drastic measures [ones I wish to avoid, but usually do anyways]. While wearing the compression shirt, tape your chest down as tight as you can (either with medical tape or duct tape). Make sure you don't tape over skin! Peeling that s**t off huuuuurts ;A ;  

[Xxclub to death angelxX]

Has anyone ever used liquid latex? I was thinking of using this to make my gantz cosplay look more latex like but I have never used it before and it looks like it might be pretty hard to work with...  

[Jacky Strider]

@Club- Sorry, can't help ya there. :

I'm using Spirit Gum to attach my Grimmjow Mask to my face, but I'm getting a kind of minor burning sensation. Should I expect that, or should I switch products?  

[Xxclub to death angelxX]

Phyre Nyx

@Club- Sorry, can't help ya there. :

I'm using Spirit Gum to attach my Grimmjow Mask to my face, but I'm getting a kind of minor burning sensation. Should I expect that, or should I switch products?

Ohh burning is never a good sign. If I were you I would switch products. I heard that corn syrup works as adhesive as long as you dont get it wet. It might be a little too light weight to attach a mask tho. Eyelash glue could work too... how heavy is your mask?  

[Loup de la Soleil]

salsababy2889

I have the same problem so I was looking for what I should do for a while too-- The best idea is to invest in a chest compressor shirt. They're made usually for guys, but they dramatically squish down the twins and in a comfortable manner so you can still breathe. If you still feel like you're not getting enough compression, it's time to go to drastic measures [ones I wish to avoid, but usually do anyways]. While wearing the compression shirt, tape your chest down as tight as you can (either with medical tape or duct tape). Make sure you don't tape over skin! Peeling that s**t off huuuuurts ;A ;

Hm, not sure where I'd find a compression shirt, any clues? I can do a search online but I don't even know what they look like having never heard of those before. Sounds like a good idea though. I could try tape but I'd rather go with medical or athletic tape rather than risking duct tape, youch. Probs have on a thin fabric under the tape to avoid tearing and unpleasant skin removal.
Thanx for the tips. smile

 

[xafantya]

Athena_kitty

salsababy2889

I have the same problem so I was looking for what I should do for a while too-- The best idea is to invest in a chest compressor shirt. They're made usually for guys, but they dramatically squish down the twins and in a comfortable manner so you can still breathe. If you still feel like you're not getting enough compression, it's time to go to drastic measures [ones I wish to avoid, but usually do anyways]. While wearing the compression shirt, tape your chest down as tight as you can (either with medical tape or duct tape). Make sure you don't tape over skin! Peeling that s**t off huuuuurts ;A ;

Hm, not sure where I'd find a compression shirt, any clues? I can do a search online but I don't even know what they look like having never heard of those before. Sounds like a good idea though. I could try tape but I'd rather go with medical or athletic tape rather than risking duct tape, youch. Probs have on a thin fabric under the tape to avoid tearing and unpleasant skin removal.
Thanx for the tips. smile

My friend got this one: http://www.underworks.com/996.html
She's a D, and was able to get almost totally flat with it. O.O  

[Loup de la Soleil]

xafantya

My friend got this one: http://www.underworks.com/996.html
She's a D, and was able to get almost totally flat with it. O.O

Ooh! Awesome, that's the one I was contemplating buying! :3
Since that's my size, it'll likely do much the same for me as I'd hoped.

 

[Jacky Strider]

Xxclub to death angelxX

Phyre Nyx

@Club- Sorry, can't help ya there. :

I'm using Spirit Gum to attach my Grimmjow Mask to my face, but I'm getting a kind of minor burning sensation. Should I expect that, or should I switch products?

Ohh burning is never a good sign. If I were you I would switch products. I heard that corn syrup works as adhesive as long as you dont get it wet. It might be a little too light weight to attach a mask tho. Eyelash glue could work too... how heavy is your mask?

Uhhhhhh... hang on, lemme check.
I dunno exactly, but they're really light. They're jsut made out of Model Magic, so it can't be that hard to stick on... right?  

[FreakingCosmicKid]

I need some ideas on what to use to make a convincing burn-mark scar.

I'm trying to do Mello from Death Note. I could of course go without the scar, but the scar just makes him look cooler >> ((it'd also be nice to stand out from other mello cosplayers who don't have the scar...))

Reference photo!! biggrin
http://miss-ninja.deviantart.com/art/Mello-88326425  

[XAngelswingsX]

Hello~

I have to paint a large dragon tattoo on one side of my face, that runs down my neck and onto my chest (although you can no longer see that part, it's under the clothes entirely). I have pictures of the tattoo and was planning on drawing it on paper myself too for practice and in order to get a good view of it. Can you give me some hints or tips on how to succesfully draw/paint it on my face? I don't have any friends around who could do it for me, and my mom has no real drawing talent I'm afraid ^^'.  

[Fem-inja]

Hey there guys! I'm cosplaying as Invader Zim for Oni-con. I've figured out everything I would need for the cosplay, including his pack (Paper mache balloon ftw) and I just need to find a reputable and effective lime green body paint. I don't want to use the cheap Halloween store paint because it will wear off too fast and looks cheesy, so I was thinking of going theatrical.

The paint would need to be the right color, like I said above lime green, and able to stay on my face and neck for the whole day. I would also need help figuring out how much I should get to cover from my collar bone area up to my face.

Thank you. : 3

 

[Loup de la Soleil]

Yay, I got my compresson shirt in the mail the other day! It works awesome! The only hard part is that I nearly suffocate getting it over my head, so I have to step into it and slide it up, lmao. I'd ordered it to fit as if I had no boobies and afterwards it certainly looked as such. Definitely reccommending those from now on. :3

@Fem-inja: Thumbs up to you, Zim ftw.