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GS-Force In reply to Katekatx [2013-01-31 23:06:22 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you so much!! Yeah, when I made her skirt I didn't have like, any reference pictures. I actually had to drag out the skirt to remember! It's been so long since I've made it! xD Okay, so I made it with 3 pieces. The bottom layer is slightly gathered to give it a bunched up look. Then I added a band-like piece over that (since the reference picture sort of looked like that). Then the final piece was the front piece that was dyed! For that, I had a strip of yellow fabric. I dyed that strip orange. How I did that was by holding the strip in the orange dye, but stopping about an inch above where I wanted the dye to end. Then, when I was certain the dye was good, wearing rubber gloves, I turned the piece upside down and let the dye SLOWLY drip down. It doesn't go much, but it helps get that gradual color change.

I'm also sorry that I didn't response sooner! But I hope this helped! I'm not that great at explaining things. xD But if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask! I'm here to help!

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GS-Force In reply to mr-perkins [2012-04-03 04:09:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! And yes, it was very cold. XD

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GS-Force In reply to ArcrealmStudio1 [2011-05-30 23:54:02 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thanks!!

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ArcrealmStudio1 In reply to GS-Force [2011-05-31 15:45:53 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome. Look forward to more
great cosplays.

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GS-Force In reply to if-i-were-rain26 [2010-01-14 15:24:59 +0000 UTC]

Haha, don't worry about all of the quesitons! Well, her weapon is made out of PVC piping, and piping connectors. It is then covered with very light clay. For her necklaces, for the one with all of the beads, I bought a choker necklace and put the beads all around it. Her other two I found the necklaces at JoAnn's, and then added super skinny ribbon and laced it around each of them. As for the beads, just standard beads, like the ones that are multi-colored, and are often found in the kid craft section. Some I did have to paint to get the right color.

This is pretty much just an overview, but if you still have questions, feel free to ask!!

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if-i-were-rain26 In reply to GS-Force [2010-01-14 20:13:16 +0000 UTC]

umm, if you could go into a bit more detail about the weapon..? like there's these knob things on it...?

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GS-Force In reply to if-i-were-rain26 [2010-01-14 22:38:09 +0000 UTC]

Sure, sure!

Alrighty, for the weapon. It is made of PVC piping, I believe 1/2 inch (that is the diameter of the pipe). I also used 45 degree angled pipe connector's to keep them together, (which pretty much made all of the curves on the top part of the weapon) and also piping glue. All of these can be found at a Menard's or Lowe's, or anything of the sort. The piping glue is essential, since without it, the piping will not stay together. Also make sure when using the piping glue that the pipe is connected to where you want it, since after it dries it will not move. After I constructed it, I used super light modeling clay and covered the top with it. I used super light clay for the sole purpose of the weapon being lighter. And make sure the clay AIR DRIES. That is very important. I spray painted it all white, and for the gold tips and the gold round things in the middle (I'm not quite sure they have a name... XD) I also made out of the clay. I painted them gold, and for the round things in the middle, the black base was clay, and the gold things on top of it were clay too. For her handle I used twine and hand wrapped the entire thing... and hot glued it to keep it in place. But pretty much it is PVC piping and clay. I hope that is a little better! Again, feel free to keep asking if you have any more quesitons.

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if-i-were-rain26 In reply to GS-Force [2010-04-04 15:04:37 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!!!

sorry i didn't reply, but i was re-reading it to think about it^^

ok, i don't remember if i've asked this, but what about the leather weave that's used for the grip of the weapon????

also if you have any good reference pics of vanille or the cosplay, that'd be great!!! i need to determine (in my mind) where everything is.... especially the skirt and the multiple things that are around her waist.

finally got the game and i LOVE it!!!

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GS-Force In reply to if-i-were-rain26 [2010-04-08 13:50:15 +0000 UTC]

The leather weave I actually used tweed. Leather was too expensive at the time, but I kind of twisted it around and around until it covered the grip. Not the most accurate description, but just fiddle with the tweed (which can be found at JoAnn's) and just sort of wrap it around.

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GS-Force In reply to MAGNETO1969-STOCK [2009-10-21 03:54:08 +0000 UTC]

Yeppers! That is the character, and the series. She is from an upcoming video game called Final Fantasy 13. I'm very glad you liked it!

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MAGNETO1969-STOCK In reply to GS-Force [2009-10-21 04:01:16 +0000 UTC]

I like your cloth and the great details ...
I do not really know Final Fantasy, since I do not play video game ... or maybe "Lara Croft" , a little
You're fan of FF ??

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GS-Force In reply to MAGNETO1969-STOCK [2009-10-21 04:09:53 +0000 UTC]

Yes I am. I also am a fan of Lara Croft! I do play a ton of video games though, it's a big hobby of mine.

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MAGNETO1969-STOCK In reply to GS-Force [2009-10-21 04:24:36 +0000 UTC]

ok

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GS-Force In reply to 10thMuse [2009-10-17 01:33:29 +0000 UTC]

THANK YOU!!!

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