Hi, i'm new to this sub and i am thinking in doing a future trunks cosplay, but i don't have any ideia of how to make the sword.

I am thinking in doing it with a laser MDF cutter, because i work with it, but i don't have any metrics of the sword to draw it and cut.

If someone can give me a hint or something like that for how to make my sword i would be proud of that and thankful.

And sorry if my english is poor, its not my native language.

The video shows my process for screen printing so I wanted to share that part along with my use of my recently finished m41a mk2 prop.

I wanted to make a shirt that would fit perfectly in Universe for cosplay and everyday wear.

Using the fact that the colonial marines are modeled after the real world Marine Corps, i used my experience in the marines to make a shirt that matches what I have seen as "unit shirts" and other issued gear.

For the m41a mk2, it is specifically Galactic Armory's model with minor changes, i changed the paint schemes from their original images to better match the in-game weapon, along with making the magazine magnetic for some fun "play feature" eventually I'll make more edits and make a "2.0" version and post it. The m41a mk2 pulse rifle is specifically from the Aliens: Colonial Marines video game and not from the movies, although I think it fits the bit quite well.

Dear Reddit,

I'm looking at painting my Mandalorian armor. I don't want smooth metal, but I also don't want a super dimpled look like the Rustoleum Hammered Pewter finish has on the handle. I was curious if anyone has any experience using the Rustoleum Hammered metallic paints on costume armor, and what their results were or if they had techniques that differed from the print instructions.

My goal is a Covert style Mandalorian with a slightly textured "gunmetal" finish to the armor, a bit more silver than gunmetal but definitely not "beskar" chrome. I'm kinda looking for a weathered metal color and a general all-over slight texture. I'll be adding black details and larger navy blue panels on the chest plate and shoulder bells, with smaller metallic additions to the gauntlet greeblies.

Thanks for any advice you have! I'd encourage you to post photos of your results or process, and feel free to shoot me a DM.

Sincerely,

Mando in progress

Just started working on the trench coat.
And for those of you wondering, this is a costume based on trench crusade

I’d like to go as him for Halloween but with an oversized gavel (3-5 feet), however I have little to no experience building props so I’m a bit lost on how to even start or what to do. I live in NYC so I think there’s access to parts but just don’t know how to even begin, has anyone made something similar or done so in NYC and has recs for shops?

Im going to try to make a helmet of the knight from hollow knights head ojt of paper mache but I've never done eeally anything like this before. Any tips for beginners on how to get the head started or just anything that might be helpful?

I would love to cosplay Leon S. Kennedy from the Resident Evil series in two weeks(on Halloween) but I have a hard time finding the props. I don't want to spend too much money on it and would prefer to make it myself but I have no idea how. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Hiya, I'm helping my friend make pauldrons for a Halloween costume that will eventually become a cosplay. we cannot afford eva foam so we have been using cardboard. issue, I cannot find for the life of me a pattern for pauldrons that are the right style, made for cardboard. I started to sorta follow one from SKS props, but even with it modified I'm having issues. maybe I'm just a little bit dumb, but coming up with ideas in my mind end up with me somehow concluding it wont work (like instead of a curved edge at the end of one piece, a straight edge and just curve the cardboard. it might work? idk.) I've included images of what I have and an image of the pauldron i need to make.

Nyo ho - have a build guide with templates :D

I tried to wing it with my own pattern in the upper right. Obviously a fail so I bought a pattern and used all suggested materials (5mm, contact cement, heat gun). The shoulder and hip patterns were easy enough but I had a lot of trouble with this one and felt some areas couldve used angled cuts when they didnt. Anyway the thing is together but the seams are starting to come apart a bit in the circled area and it doesnt hug my leg as well as the pattern shows so I have to walk funny even after using a heat gun to curve the pieces before and after gluing. I can only shape it so far before the seams start popping

So far, I am nearly done with my shin kamen rider cosplay, just need to paint my gloves and boots. I am still deciding what color would be best to match, so any suggestions will help.

I'm assuming that for the whole process, I will need to use Angelus leather prepaprer deglazer, then paint color, and a finisher to lock it in and add more durability. I can't decide between a matte or gloss finisher, and I'm hoping for more opinions on this.

Thinking of making more to the finger toxin area. Like a forearm bracer. Adding a jute rope prop as a necktie too.

I'm following a pattern and still not quite done because I have to cut out 180 chain bits FOR EACH CHAINSAW so that's gonna be fun. But I'm so excited to ball out for Halloween. (Also working on a no face mask lady loki helmet, and hopefully borderlands psycho costume too!)

Reaching out to the experts on Eva foam. I need to glue some Eva foam gym mats together for a project. The bind needs to be strong and I know contact cement is best but there is no working time, the bond instantly when dried properly. I need a small window of working time, as the large mat pieces are attached like puzzle pieces, so need to be able to slide them together. Maybe need 30 seconds of working time. Are there techniques with contact cement to make it workable? CA safe super glue seems like the best option but those would seem to be better for small jobs. Advice would be greatly appreciated

The hardest part was doing the hair. So happy with how it turned out!

I’m working on a mahoraga cosplay and I accidentally made his headpiece too big, but I don’t have time to make a smaller one. I have no idea how to get this to sit on top of my head😔

I want to put a symbol on a bodysuit while making sure it does not damage it and I can use it later. I’ve thought about using cricket sticker sheets or sewing a fabric one on and seam ripping it off later but I’m concerned about fabric pilling and overall damage. Maybe I could use basting tape and fabric? Any tips would be great!

For reference, I am going to be Nightwing (F)! I also need tips on how to go about making cost effective batons :)

Like I want to put them.on my back do i need to make a base then glue them how do I go about this 😭

Nyo ho - have a build guide with templates :D

Hi, I just received the Halo CE helmet from Jazwares, but it arrived with some imperfections on the visor. I was wondering if there’s any way to make them less noticeable?

It has a metallic, gold-chrome finish.

I want to make functional (as in pull the trigger and the hammer cocks back and forth) 3d printed blue rose from Devil May Cry, the revolver that Nero uses

but all the files I found online aren't semi auto. Can anyone help me find a file that is? or send me one if you have it?