Swatches and Updates

The path on researching for all of my cosplays this year has been a daunting one. Such as planning for my Marveluminecent Dark Phoenix (Tron inspired). I have sent in my request from Stretch House, where I will be getting sample swatches of all the possible fabrics I will need this year. Including Dark Phoenix, Princess Python, and Crossplay Uncanny Wolverine. One thing to ALWAYS remember about purchasing fabric online is to make sure you get samples in. When you are on a budget the double check is always good to do. Especially when working with particular colors such as red or yellow. I am getting a lot of yellows in to be sure I get that perfect X-Men yellow for my Wolverine.

Dark Phoenix:



Another decision I have made on my Dark Phoenix cosplay is to make a dark red spandex suit and then get dark red leather to construct the EL Wiring from. It will be better to have pieces that attach as opposed to one long suit because the EL wire DOES NOT stretch. I have found a great website on how to attach EL Wire to clothing. That has been the biggest challenge in research. I found how to work with EL Wire but not *HOW* to attach the EL Wire to clothing. I am holding off on purchasing EL Wire until I have bought the spandex and leather for my cosplays and probably wont buy EL Wire until I am almost done with the body suit.

One thing I definitely recommend before starting a challenging project like the Marveluminscent cosplay is to draw it out. As you can see in this picture, I am not very artistic at all, but this helped me really visualize what I was doing. I took some of the Marvel Tron concept art and included that within my design. Adding more wire lighting. I am pretty excited about this project. It will be very challenging, but I think I will really be proud of it once it is completed.


Princess Python:



One thing that has been the most challenging about Princess Python has been finding realistic looking python fabric and what to do about her tights. I love the folks over at cosplay.com! I posted about having dificulties in finding fabric for a stuffed Python i was making for my cosplay and someone gave me what I do believe I will end up purchasing.

I am going back and forth on what to do as far as her tights go. Whether i want to get fish scale like tights and just dye them the appropriate color or what. We will see. Still up in the air.


Crossplay Uncanny Wolverine:




As I said up top, I am making sure I get the perfect X-men Yellow.

Dead Bowie:





I have found the perfect mullet and it doesnt look cheap. I will admit, if mullets were popular in this day and age.. i could totally pull it off... no? ... Not feeling it? :P

Found this wig on Ebay, where I find most of my wigs. They have the best quality. Because overseas they just make better quality wigs... I have become a wig snob... it's sad but there is really nothing like a well made wig. One you can style and get the most out of.






Pin Up Black Cat:


No Update.



Rarity:

I have decided to add Rarity to the list, My brother bought me Pony ears for Christmas and well... Since I have them, why not!?





That's about it! Will post again when I have decided on fabrics.

Happy Cosplay!

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