How do I go about making a Mudokon cosplay? What would I use for the skin? What would I make the head out of? Help me out here, /cgl/
>>8778711
Don't do it.
>>8779071
don't fucking resurrect these shitty threadkillers, at least learn how to use sage or point them towards help or dumb questions if you're going to reply
>>8779085
No.
Can we do a crossdress/trap idea thread? Also cosplayers/resources in general, since there's none in the catalog.
Starting off with Kuranosuke from Kuragehime.
rui ninomiya
Chihiro
hideyoshi
Am I the only one bothered by compliments along the "you're the best X ever!", "you're the perfect X!", etc? Don't get me wrong, there's obviously different tiers as far as quality of cosplay goes, but stating that someone is the absolute best just rubs me the wrong way, and recieving it doesn't feel any better. Better to say "my favourite" or "my headcanon" in that case.
Anyhow, ITT;
Compliments that just doesn't sit right with you? Backhanded, ill thought through, or downright malicious compliments you've recieved on your cosplays.
personally, i really like when people say stuff like that? it makes me happy especially if i'm not feeling super confident about my cosplay. i don't see how saying someone is "the best" is any different than saying someone is your headcanon, because it's still a matter of opinion and usually people are overexaggerating to make the point that they think you look really good? if that makes sense
anyways, compliments that always rub me the wrong way a little is when people say things like "i don't like the character you're cosplaying but" i don't care if you like the character or not?? that has nothing to do with my cosplay, unless you're trying to start a discussion about the series and/or character itself
>>8769006
I feel the same, it makes any other cosplayer of X character feel like shit. It would be better if people said something like:
>You look just like X
>You make a really good X
Also OT, but in regards to the OP image, i love seeing other artists draw X character in their own style. My fav.
>>8769021
This bugs me a lot too. Unless they tell me cause of the cosplay they wanna check the series out. Otherwise I'm like...Is that a backhanded insult?
Old thread is dead. >>8723375
>Resources
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l-9tZn_PaqsZWkb5SB_aqwh7uvURyoLgdsQiuz_Ty08/edit#gid=0
>Taobao/Alibaba services
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14zGSegr0b-429wZq5_xdMbE9hpLcXg8fqqe0OxnU2Yo/edit#gid=0
>Artist Spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ESQ-1h4IRUivbGNaxJFxXyDU1lSv26xTmMdH0sDX7sU/edit?usp=sharing
Is it just me, or has Zapp removed stickers from their site? I can't seem to find them and I feel really blind.
I know cgl is against people undercharging for art in aa but what about extremely overcharging?
I met a semi popular artist I follow on tumblr at a con the other day and I was set on buying a print...until I looked at her prices. $25 for a big print (11x17) $15 for a small (copy paper sized) Then I asked about her buttons,$3 for a 1.25 inch, I understand $2 but $3? For such a tiny button?
Everyone else at the con,myself included was charging $15 a big print and $8-10 for a small and I would say that some of the art quality was on par if not outright better than hers, it kind of offended me as an artist. Here we all are charging reasonable rates for our hard work and effort and yet this girl thinks her artwork is with almost twice as much as the rest of ours.
It kind of left a bitter taste in my mouth.
>>8754353
If she can sell it at that price, good for her and that also means you can raise your own prices? If she can't, then she'll learn the hard way. Either way, as long as you're laughing your way to the bank, it's fine imo.
All I Want for Christmas is Brand Edition
Old Thread >>8764504
Closet of Frills >>8767555
Coord Help >>8738411
Dream Dress Thread >>8751124
Dumb Questions >>8768622
Lucky Packs >>8768902
Oldschool Thread >>8753341
Online Comm Thread >>8760101
Wardrobe Thread >>8759616
Brolita Thread >>8713032
Boystyle Thread >>8761165
EGA Thread >>8729403
Lolita Guidebook
http://thelolitaguidebook.tumblr.com/
Christmas is coming up! Buy any lolita presents for someone else? For yourself?
Has anyone got any info on the reservations from the BABY tea party? I can't navigate Weibo at all.
How does it usually work when new dresses are announced? This is the first time I've cared about a dress from a beginning.
>>8771258
I'm actually really interested in this release too, but I wish there were more clear images of the print details. The magazine snaps almost look blurry.
I know this comes up on here every so often but whats /cgl/'s thoughts on cosplayers using Patreon?
Ive seen alot of cosplayers I know start these and I have had some friends insist I should try the same. I am a fairly accomplished male cosplayer but I don't think guys tend to have much success with the platform since it tends to encourage things like prints, which aren't nearly as big a thing for male cosplayers.
Personally? I don't have much issue with it. As long as the person donating is getting something in return. Like a thank you email for lower amounts and so on. It is a monthly thing after all. If you can give something in return I don't see it as awful. But it was hacked recently so I'd be careful.
As long as you give good rewards to the people who are doing you a huge favor by giving you their hard-earned money. It peeves me to no end when people ask for money and give nothing in return, like they feel entitled to their fans' money.
I can be good for popular cosplayers with a big fanbase because they expect you to keep producing new things fast and that gets expensive. If you're an absolute nobody though, or your cosplays aren't anything extravagant/cost very little money, it's pathetic.
>>8727132
>. It peeves me to no end when people ask for money and give nothing in return, like they feel entitled to their fans' money.
No one is forcing anyone to hand over their money. If someone just wanted to hand me 100 bucks every month just cause they like me? Hey thank you.
Discuss everything related to shopping blogs like
>Favorite blogs
>What do you like to see on a blog?
>Why do you read shopping blogs?
Pic related. A blog I found from one of the old Tumblr threads.
Interested as well.
I'm interested too!
>>8773576
Interested too. Which blog is the pic from?
Old one is autosaging >>8763380
>>8767555
jesus christ she looks like a lumpy blob
who the hell puts that on and says "yeah, that fits"
>>8767555
Compared to her other shit, this isn't really that bad.
>>8767555
That handle always reminds me of anal beads
Noticed it when it first came out, can never unsee
Let's talk sponsorships, CGL. What is your opinion on cosplayers who are sponsored by lens/wig companies, or even mass-made cosplay sites? How about sponsorship programs where cosplayers are paid to post photos of products? Are they beneficial to the company and/or the community?
Post your experience if you have a sponsorship of your own, or if it's something you've considered.
>>8764975
I don't mind people getting sponserships, I'm always a little bit jealous of the free stuff they get. I do have a problem with people who are happy to be sponsered by companies that sell replicas and art theft, encouraging companies to keep ripping people off and stealing designs just so you can get free goodies is shitty
>>8764975
a couple days ago, there was drama about some lousy german fetish photographer, who offered 200€ sponsoring to a cosplayer commenting under their facebook post with their planned cosplay project, but they had to hand him over all the corporate rights of their taken pictures
>>8768338
Photographers automatically own rights to the pictures they take.
So, a friend of mine is kinda dragging me to this con and it's my first time going so I have to ask:
>What to expect at this convention?
>What events are worth going to at said con?
>Who to avoid at this con, be it photog or congoer?
>>8714405
>>Who to avoid at this con, be it photog or congoer? Travis Photography goes every year. Avoid him.
>>8714464
whats wrong with travis? I always thought he was nice.
>>8714520
Yep, I'd definitely avoid Travis.
Do any of you have an issue with you boobs when wearing lolita? I know there are lolitas who have problems with their boobs being too big while other lolitas have problems with their boobs being too small. This is a self-esteem issue for a lot of us. Lets talk about it.
I think anything C cup and under is fine. Anything bigger and you should probably think about binding.
I have a B cup and Jane Marple is way too big for me. It's very sad.
>>8776250
>t.pettanko
I'll go through the tag to start this thread up with some content.
>Obligatory "What are you working on?"
>Who do you hope is getting a new design soon? (Peridot, Jasper, Lapis, Centipeetle, new gem, etc)
>Seen any good SU cosplays at cons recently?
this cosplay's from a while ago, but it's still really cool
>>8737654
i really hope they do something in the future to make the bottom mouth look more realistic, like fake skin. the bottom mouth is the only thing i really don't like about this cosplay. the rest of it looks fantastic, just that second mouth looks so out of place.
i do like that the color seems to match the rest of the skin tho.
>>8737654
the beer in the background made me laugh
It's coming up in a few weeks, is anyone going to this small con? Any cosplay plans? Expectations? Will the masquerade be horrid again?
Free drinks at the hotel. That's a win.
>>8776746
Definitely.
So when the fuck is the schedule coming out? It's getting awfully close.
Not sure how well it will go because it's sort of last minute but i'm planning on going as a white mage from FF and bringing my friend whos going as Link. It's generic I know but I'm still relatively new. Not planning on going to masquerade.
It's that time again for another Arizona thread! What's been going on recently? People are boycotting saboten and are staff members of Arizona conventions being rude to the community? If anyone can explain anything please fill us in!
>>8769651
I havent heard shit about boycotting anything. While yes some staff is rude as fuck, arrogant and unhelpful, ive also met some really sweet helpful people who genuinly care about the local con scene. Honestly it's the same sort of shit at any con, people in az are bored and just like to talk shit imho
I'm at an absolute lost for words right now. This type of behavior from a staff at a convention is unacceptable. If anyone convention organizers can see this please talk to you staff members about public appearances
>>8769726
So you followed that whole convo huh?
Have you ever successfully deweebified a weeaboo?
Or you yourself, stopped being the embarrassing weeaboo?
>>8746515
A thread died for this.
I stopped being a weaboo myself. It was a gradual process. I became one in isolation from people who could explain why it was so bad and I was too young to see past my own interests.
>>8746517
Yeah, some autosaged general that's already been remade.
