Friday, February 11, 2011
Genkai Cosplay HELP
So, I've been into the convention scene for going on 8 years now, but I have never cosplayed. This coming year I want to change that; however, I have zero sewing skills. I have basic knowledge of the sewing machine I own, but I hope that too will be changed. I am asking all my cosplay and sewing followers to GIVE ME A HAND. I am planning on doing Young Genkai from Yu Yu Hakusho (Eventually plan to do old Genkai once I learn better makeup techniques) YYH was the first anime movie I ever rented as a child and I have such AMAZING memories of the series. I also look A LOT like Genkai. I am super short and my hair cut is EXACTLY like hers. (I'll be wearing a wig though since my hair is red and not pink)
Also, here is a quick peak at some makeup experimenting I am doing for OLD Genkai. Since she wears the same outfit, I am going to do old and young Genkai. This is just a 15 min practice. I wanted to learn what I could before purchasing more colors and spending more time on the final product. YES, first post of my face and it's scary as hell!
I am also asking for suggestions for what material I should make her outfit out of. I appreciate everyone's help!
Also, proof that I am not an old scary demon woman monster. The power of maaaakeeeuuuup.
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Just look up to patterns online. They can help get the costume looking good. To hone your skills, go to a thrift store or something of the sort, and get sheets. It's sizable fabric at low cost and you can practice sewing without damaging your cost.
ReplyDeleteAs for materials, just looks at cost and location of the con. For example, if it's in the summer, try sticking to cotton, or cotton/poly blends.
XD You DO look a lot like Genkai! Unfortunately, I have no fashion sense so I'm not really able to help you with what to make her outfit out of =/ I hope to see a final product though!
ReplyDeleteVery well done, looks awesome! You are pretty, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI think I've figured out what you can use. XD;; For the white parts, you can use white kona cotton since it's natural and breathes well. For the outer layers, I say go for a light cotton twill or polycotton blend since they're both easy to work with. Her outfits look like historical attire and they wore cotton for daily wear back then, anyway. XD;; If I think of something else that can work, I'll let you know. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't thank everyone enough for their comments/suggestions. I'm flattered FantasyFreak! I'll be taking everyone's advice; especially Celcia and SomeChiGuy. Thank you so much again!
ReplyDeleteGreat makeup! Another bonus of the costume: you can start smoking! Get ready to look 40% cooler in any situation!
ReplyDeleteyou cutie D:
ReplyDeleteOh garsh Shona, you're making me blush >.<
ReplyDeleteAugustine: Yeah. I can't wait to get some better makeup tools to look more genuinely old and have my cigarette to be BAD-ASS. > : 3 I can't wait!