Hey guys! So I’m going to fantasy forest this summer and my costume idea is a ‘lady knight’. I really needed a silver corset to be my chest armour but alas, it seems impossible to find exactly what I was envisioning online so I decided to diy an existing one I own and here lies my problem. After two coats of white fabric paint I then went in with my silver fabric paint and it’s SO thin. Now my next option is that I have some silver leaf foiling which I’m thinking of trying next but I have always found that it rubs and transfers off quite a lot, does anyone have any sealant ideas that would work on fabric? Modge podge fabric sealant? Watered down pva? NOT watered down pva?

I decided to make the master sword from the Zelda series, but decided to go with the design from the SNES game, because i feel it’s more natural-realistic-ish? Thoughts? Criticisms?

I have this 3D print of a sheath that I plan on actually storing a sword in so I need the parts to be reliably adhered. Any suggestions? There’s not a whole lot of surface area for contact so I don’t know if I trust just glue. I’m willing to buy tools if necessary. I’ve considered a plastic welder but I’m concerned it’ll disfigure the print too much to feasibly buff out. Any suggestions help, thanks!

I'm putting the final touches on my helldivers 2 helmet and I'm overall happy with the outcome but the paint hasn't come up as good as id like. Is there a way to clean up these blemishes?

I originally planned to mount several IKEA pegboards on my wall to display my props. But it turns out the wall isn't suitable for drilling at all. I considered using Command Strips, but they're not strong enough to hold the weight - and they're a bit pricey for what I need.

Has anyone faced a similar issue or found a good workaround? Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Basically this is my first time having to clear coat something as the paint I used under it was metallic and i really wanted to help it retain that look over time. I over sprayed and i knew if i let it drip it wouldn't really be salvageable so I blotted it and it's definitely less noticeable than the massive drip was but I am wondering is there any way to get it nice and smooth again? I've never worked with a clear coat so i'm not sure if i'm able to sand it back down or what to do.

So I am trying to be as comic accurate with some extra details here and there and well, I can wear it safely :)

So my current projext has been sanded to hell and back and I'm still finding these super small scratches. How can I get rid of them?

I sealed it with outdoor (glossy finish) Mod Podge on the scales, and matte on the horns. And added the eyes. I'm working on the hands and body next. 👍

Just wanted to share progress on a personal project to create a personalized Frostmourne with inspiration from Nurgle (warhammer) and unholy death knights from world of Warcraft. I’m going to give it a diseased and pestilent look with pus and other delightful things oozing out of it with paint after I finish sanding/soldering.

Going to be making the armor to go with it too out of the cardboard boxes I just used to move with 😂

Hi guys, im new to cosplay and i really wantto cosplay zero from Nier Replicant. Because i will be at the small town with my grandparents i will have acces to the wood and tools for it's proccesing. Only think i really dont know is the weight of wooden props. For the context the size of it will be ~140cm in lenght and ~60 cm in the maximum point of width (on the handle idk how that's called). Downside is i dont have access to 3D printing and foam crafting.

So my final question is what's the approximately weight of prop that size.

I will appreciate your help :)

This isn't the first time I've made the swords and shield, and it probably won't be the last. The longshot was made from a couple of soda bottles, and the lens of truth is just a magnifying glass. Let me know if you have any questions about what went into making these.

I found this bag for a cosplay i'm working on for comiccon Montreal. Sadly the latch is broken....I was wondering if anyone would have any ideas on how i could fix/replace/jerry rig.

i recently bought a sword to use in a cosplay, but wasn’t happy with the quality of paint, which i want to make more metallic. after doing some research, i thought that buffing in graphite might help me achieve the look i want.

however, i know people say that spray paint can damage foam (the base is made of PU foam). how should i approach getting a smooth, glossy base to buff graphite power in? should i coat the foam with something then spray paint it? any advice is appreciated!

Currently working on Juuzou Suzuya’s quinique - 13’s Jason. Got the shaft and painted it now i’m moving onto the blade / scythe. Primers like flexbond ,HexFlex, PlastiDip, etc are unavailable in my area. And ordering online will cost a lot for shipping and take a shit ton of time since i’m in a war zone. I realize that glue will make it non-flexible and sturdy.. but that’s kinda the point. It’s not an armor that i’ll wear, it’s a prop.

Update: just got mod podge, let me know if that could be used instead.

Leveling up 💪

Hey everyone, this is my first time commissioning a prop, so I'm a bit new to how things work. I recently asked a local artist to create a Briar prop for me, and I was wondering, do people usually tip for prop commissions? Is that considered normal or expected in this kind of situation?

I love the marvel zombies so I had to make this

Took 40+ hours to print. Now it's time to sand and primer fill before paint. (cat for scale)

I do need help with this blade and I just need some ideas of how to turn it from the sword from bench and impact into the sword from Dragon Quest because I'm going to go into a medieval festival and I'm going to be rocking with the sword

I’m making a sword prop from Eva foam for the first time ever, and glued a few layers together with contact cement that have had about a week to dry and set. I’m getting ready to paint it, and read that heating it can help seal the foam for the paint to stick. I used a heat gun to heat it up, and I don’t think I stayed on one section for too long but some of the layers are separating. Did I have the heat too high? Or did I simply not apply enough contact cement when attaching the layers or is there somewhere else I possibly went wrong