Cosplay!

[debonair_youth]

The Looking Glass Wars trilogy has gaining popularity within my school, and there is talk about some of us dressing as members of the Millinery!

I thought that this would be an interesting topic to start!

Discussions could be held on ways of making the top hats and homburgs, the scepters, or even Redd's dress of flesh-eating roses.

=]

[debonair_youth]

I dressed as a stylized version of the White Rabbit for Halloween this year... a little more punk than Bibwit Harte, but hey, I got a lot of compliments... check it out at Photobucket http://s227.photobucket.com/albums/dd201/debonair_youth/Wonderland/ or MySpace http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhotos&albumID=1514258&MyToken=83a05db7-f445-4027-8ea2-67000f54fcc0

[The Dark Hatter]

:D I like your holloween costume a lot debonair.

[Lord of Spades]

same here looks awesome

[debonair_youth]

Awl, thanks, I'm blushing. =]

and refer to me as "Youth"... it's easier for me to recognize

[The Dark Hatter]

K youth. So, if u don't mind me asking, are you really a model? cool. :D
Oh and why is this thread called, "Cosplay!" ??
Btw I LOVE your avatar. (-:

[debonair_youth]

I called the thread "Cosplay" because I though it would be a good topic, creating costumes based on the descriptions and art of the Looking Glass Wars universe. I have a friend that has created many costumes in the likeness of clothing from the Final Fantasy universe, and so it came to mind the possibility of costuming in the likeness of the Alyssians, or any of the major characters. =]

Oh, and thanks for the comment about my avatar, it's one of my favorite pics in my portfolio =]

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Oh and why is this thread called, "Cosplay!" ??

Cosplay: A shortened form of the word "Costume Play". Very commonly used in the anime community to denote dressing, and in some cases acting like, a favorite character.

In short: This thread be for dressing like somebody and showing the results...or even at very least saying "Hey, I tried to dress up as Redd but I'm so embarrassed by how the photos turned out and how my two inch nails were misbehaving that I am not showing ANYONE how it looked until I come up with something better. :P "

[debonair_youth]

Thanks, Redd... If you need a sidekick, I look good in tight-fitting, dark clothing. I've even came up with a villain name =]

Blackthorn Heart...

My weapon will be a rose-whip

Go, me...

[Miss KK]

That is so freakin' awesome, debonair. Last year I dressed up as Elphaba from Wicked (one of my fav books btw) for a Halloween party. Don't have pics to share sadly. :(

[The Dark Hatter]

[quote=Her Imperial Viciousness]Cosplay: A shortened form of the word "Costume Play". Very commonly used in the anime community to denote dressing, and in some cases acting like, a favorite character.

In short: This thread be for dressing like somebody and showing the results...or even at very least saying "Hey, I tried to dress up as Redd but I'm so embarrassed by how the photos turned out and how my two inch nails were misbehaving that I am not showing ANYONE how it looked until I come up with something better. :P "[/quote


Yeah, thanks. my question is answred.

[Alyria_Bella]

me and my friends are having a huge costume party were you dress up a charactures from your fav book im going as alyss and im making my boyfriend go as dodge

[The Dark Hatter]

kool has your boyfreind read LGW?

[Alyria_Bella]

no so he has no idea what his doing he said he wasn't going to buy just to know what im making him dress up as and i don't lone out my books increadbly hot boyfriend or not

[Miss KK]

no so he has no idea what his doing he said he wasn't going to buy just to know what im making him dress up as and i don't lone out my books increadbly hot boyfriend or not

LOL! He's good natured to go along with it regardless...

[Alyria_Bella]

he has very little choice because he dosn't read books he's more of a tv person so would no what to dress up as anyway

[Miss KK]

he has very little choice because he dosn't read books he's more of a tv person so would no what to dress up as anyway

LOL! You make a good point!

[Alyria_Bella]

i must say he looks rather dashing as dodge anders

[The Dark Hatter]

cool. u mind showing us a pic of him all dressed up or something? u could post it in that thread called "Cosplay!"

[Alyria_Bella]

I don't think i'll be able to show a pic o him as dodge his a little shy

[The Dark Hatter]

now worries i was just curious i would never want to impede on his comfortability though.
Sincerely,
__DARKhatter_____

[Alyria_Bella]

don't be sorry hes just being a baby

[debonair_youth]

I'm glad to see people are talking =]

I can't wait for other people to show pics and take interest

[Alyria_Bella]

I feel allittle bad Youth i stole your thread with talk of of my boyfriend sorry mate

[The Dark Hatter]

yeah i wish i had some pics to show everyone but i'v never tried dressing LGW before.

[Alyria_Bella]

well if you can get to canberra in three days then you can come to the party

[The Dark Hatter]

that would be cool.

[Alyria_Bella]

My little sisters decided to go as someone from the looking glass wars she can't decied between molly,the cat or the rook

[The Dark Hatter]

so your little sis reads lgw too? how old is she?
oh and i would say if she can't decide cast a household vote or something. and if u ask me Molly because shes a girl first of all and it might be easier. but they r all good ideas.

[debonair_youth]

Going as Molly with her homburg hat would be amazing!

[Alyria_Bella]

My little sis hasn't read LGW shes just seen the pictures of the chacacters i've drawn

[The Dark Hatter]

Ah, I see. interesting.

[Alyria_Bella]

My sister has decided to go as the rook

[The Dark Hatter]

:cool:Cool.

[Alyria_Bella]

Kinda cool i have to make her outfit and thats going alright just having a few technical dificulties

[The Dark Hatter]

Oh yeah... i kan expect that with any lgw costume. i'm just glad she didn't pick redd and her gown of flesch eating roses. if you don't mind me asking, what kind of difficulties?

[Alyria_Bella]

i'm not very co ordinated with a sewing machine and i have actually sewn my fingers together (thats an hour in the emergency room im never gonna get back)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Oh yeah... i kan expect that with any lgw costume. i'm just glad she didn't pick redd and her gown of flesch eating roses.

Yeah, because I'm building it. Not that I'd mind not being the only one enough crazy to do so, but.......

....did I say that out loud?

o.O

[Alyria_Bella]

Yeah, because I'm building it. Not that I'd mind not being the only one enough crazy to do so, but.......

....did I say that out loud?

o.O

no my friend chose her and has asked me to make it so far i have brought $80 worth of roses for it (at her expance)
and i also have to make a alyssian uniform for my BF whos going as dodge

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

no my friend chose her and has asked me to make it so far i have brought $80 worth of roses for it (at her expance)
and i also have to make a alyssian uniform for my BF whos going as dodge

You're gonna be busy o.O

I have a fabric stash too, but I kind of have to hold out on some things until after my wedding, as I have to make things for that first. That's fine though...it's gonna take me a while to figure out how to make the roses move...

..or even some of them. I have to tap a few resources.

[Alyria_Bella]

in the dress im making the roses don't move but i used wire on them to make it look they were instead of just sewing them on

[The Dark Hatter]

no my friend chose her and has asked me to make it so far i have brought $80 worth of roses for it (at her expance)
and i also have to make a alyssian uniform for my BF whos going as dodge


i'm not very co ordinated with a sewing machine and i have actually sewn my fingers together (thats an hour in the emergency room im never gonna get back)


in the dress im making the roses don't move but i used wire on them to make it look they were instead if just sewing them on
80$??!!?? Why would she want to pay that much for a costume?
Ouch. That must have hurt.
Thats cool idea for a costume.
:D

[Alyria_Bella]

because shes an idiot

[The Dark Hatter]

Do you have any friends that arent full-of-themselves actors or idiots?

[Alyria_Bella]

yes shockingly yes

[The Dark Hatter]

good. i would be depressed if all my friends were lame-o.

[Alyria_Bella]

there not so much lame-o more emo

[The Dark Hatter]

whats emo mean?

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

80$??!!?? Why would she want to pay that much for a costume?

That's just for the roses, and not for fabric, notions, or even labor.

In my mind (that of a hobby costumer who has built a fair share of outfits from scratch, some including armor, props, and other fiddly bits), a costume for 80 dollars would require some EXTREMELY savvy shopping, and no consideration for payment for the time to make the outfit.

...which could lead to a conversation about commissions and the appropriate prices for building them, but that could be messy :)

[Alyria_Bella]

$80 for the roses
i haven't told her my price yet let her see the great costume first then lets see her say no

and emo means like goth and stuff like that

[The Dark Hatter]

goth. interesting. black makeup blu-hair and all that?

[Alyria_Bella]

not hardcore goth more like wannabe goth boaderline punk

[Lord of Spades]

whats emo mean?

there is several meanings to EMO...1.A depressed person who cuts themselves. 2.A goth person, usually depressed. 3.Someone who dresses in black.

I felt like posting here since i havent in awhile..........

oh and Alyria im not judging your friemds as depressed or anything im just answering Hatter's question.

[Alyria_Bella]

noo my friends are depressing but hey there my friends

[The Dark Hatter]

actually i had heard of that term before but i forgot its not very memerable word... emo.

[Alyria_Bella]

my little sis says n-emo

[The Dark Hatter]

weard. *()*

[debonair_youth]

I've been labeled "emo"

=]

I think I'm too perky to be called such, though.

[Alyria_Bella]

i know how you feel the same thing happend to me
i am way to happy to be emo

[Lord of Spades]

I have been 'labled' nerd...:eek:

[Alyria_Bella]

I have been 'labled' nerd...:eek:

i've been lalbeld emo nerd
not a very nice thing to say
(even if i am smarter than the people who gave me the name)

[The Dark Hatter]

ooh i can't stand it when people "label" people give me their e-mail adresses and i will send them cyber kicks-to-the-face.

[Alyria_Bella]

you dont have to do that ill just hit them with my crutches

[The Dark Hatter]

justice is wonderful, isnt it.

[debonair_youth]

OMG, it sounds like we're about to have a rebel force on our hands!

[The Dark Hatter]

Maybe there would be if we didn't live in diferant places.

[Alyria_Bella]

i live in canberra,australia

[The Dark Hatter]

yep. and i'm in california.

[Alyria_Bella]

I mentioned somewhere i think it was this rthread that i did great big paints of the LGW characters for a school test well i managed to scan part of the one of molly its just part of her face
http://alyria-bella.deviantart.com/art/Untitled-Portrait-73309792

[The Dark Hatter]

I noticed its cool i added it to my favorites. (-:

[Molly_Madigan]

I know I'm new and all, but would love to type in the thread. I don't want to jump in and make you angry or anything, but I just wanted to say Hi and I am currently trying to fashion two costumes from this series. ^_^

One for me and the other for a friend, and it may turn out to be three.

[Alyssian_Soldier13]

OMG U GUYS!!! i feel soo left out, now i want a super cool costume!:D lolz no srsly i am sooo set on being Alyss this year for halloween and for ever! lolz, this past year i was Jessica, she's a girl from my story that im currently writing... hoping for a novel! She's a vampire hunter and she's supah rad!

[Molly_Madigan]

OMG U GUYS!!! i feel soo left out, now i want a super cool costume!:D lolz no srsly i am sooo set on being Alyss this year for halloween and for ever! lolz, this past year i was Jessica, she's a girl from my story that im currently writing... hoping for a novel! She's a vampire hunter and she's supah rad!


Lol. if You're anywhere near me I sell costumes I make.. ^_^

[debonair_youth]

This year, I got it so that our Coming Home (which is basically Sadie's) has an Alice in Wonderland theme

XD,

[Molly_Madigan]

This year, I got it so that our Coming Home (which is basically Sadie's) has an Alice in Wonderland theme

XD,

Ooh, I wish when I was going to events like that I had awesome themes like that.

[Lord of Spades]

^^im randomly posting...too bad i dn have enough power in my community to make stuff like that happen>.<'

[Alyria_Bella]

okay its been a while since i mentioned my characters party but it like got posponed due to weather(it was outdoors) and finally had it last night it was AWESOME
altough it was kinda wierd seeing people dressed up in the costumes i made
but my camara broke just before the party so i can't show any pics
about 10 people came as LGW characters it was great fun

[Molly_Madigan]

about 10 people came as LGW characters it was great fun

Which characters if you don't mind me asking ^_^

[Alyria_Bella]

Which characters if you don't mind me asking ^_^

i was alyss
my boyfriend was dodge
my friend was redd
my sis was the rook
other people there were molly hatter knight genral doppelganger bibwit the cat and genniveve

[Molly_Madigan]

i was alyss
my boyfriend was dodge
my friend was redd
my sis was the rook
other people there were molly hatter knight genral doppelganger bibwit the cat and genniveve


Ah, I wish I could have seen pictures.. lol..
Sounds like so much fun.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Ah, I wish I could have seen pictures.. lol..
Sounds like so much fun.

Seconded :)

[Alyria_Bella]

sorry but the only pics i did get are on a disposable camarea and i can't get on my computer

[Molly_Madigan]

sorry but the only pics i did get are on a disposable camarea and i can't get on my computer

Aww.. -pout- ah well..

[Molly_Madigan]

Hmm, so I guess I should type that around Oct. sometime I'll be cosplaying Hatter and my girlfriend will be cosplaying General Doppleganger. ^_^ I shall have photo's to post as soon as the costumes get made.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Hmm, so I guess I should type that around Oct. sometime I'll be cosplaying Hatter and my girlfriend will be cosplaying General Doppleganger. ^_^ I shall have photo's to post as soon as the costumes get made.


Ah, put it out there already! :D Why not?

[Molly_Madigan]

Ah, put it out there already! :D Why not?

lol <3's

And I have to type more because it won't let me type just a lol and <3's

-rolls eyes-

[Molly_Madigan]

I'm going to be posting random pictures from the photo shoot my girlfriend did today, I was alice going through the rabbit hole. And tomorrow I get to go to the Mad Tea party. They aren't LGW Style, but I thought they were pretty awesome.

Here's one (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF0754.jpg)

And this one's crooked.. (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF0753.jpg)

I've got to go through the rest, but I shall post more sometime soon-ish.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Neato :D

To quote certain lolcats: "MOAR!"

[Molly_Madigan]

Neato :D

To quote certain lolcats: "MOAR!"

I'm going to see if the person I just told to get an account here will do the stupid Tea party set tomorrow (user Id: LynierTortile) -sigh- such a good eye for photo's.

I just watched LT make a profile actually.

[Molly_Madigan]

Quicksilver Wonderland (http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs22/f/2008/019/c/f/Quicksilver_Wonderland_by_NuraSkye.jpg)

This is an edit I did of the previous pictures that I put up.

I shall have a tea party tomorrow too probably. If I can set it up.

[grdonathan]

I'm going to be posting random pictures from the photo shoot my girlfriend did today, I was alice going through the rabbit hole. And tomorrow I get to go to the Mad Tea party. They aren't LGW Style, but I thought they were pretty awesome.

Here's one (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF0754.jpg)

And this one's crooked.. (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF0753.jpg)

I've got to go through the rest, but I shall post more sometime soon-ish.

For some reason...these links did not work for me...:(*tear*

[Molly_Madigan]

For some reason...these links did not work for me...:(*tear*

Oh! I forgot that I changed the albums that they're in.. hold on..

Here's the first one. (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/photos%20of%20me/DSCF0754.jpg)

This is the twisted one (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/photos%20of%20me/DSCF0753.jpg)

Here's another random picture from the excursion.. (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/photos%20of%20me/DSCF0750-1.jpg)

Going into the hole vers. 1 (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/photos%20of%20me/DSCF0749.jpg)

Vers. 2 (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/photos%20of%20me/DSCF0748.jpg)

And there's some extras too. ^_^ (but that was me supposed to be alice going down a rabbit hole.)
And I was freezing the whole time!! >.<

[Homburg Molly Madigan]

I mentioned somewhere i think it was this rthread that i did great big paints of the LGW characters for a school test well i managed to scan part of the one of molly its just part of her face
http://alyria-bella.deviantart.com/art/Untitled-Portrait-73309792

Very Good just like looking in a mirror *claps*

[Alyria_Bella]

Very Good just like looking in a mirror *claps*

*blushes*thank-you glad your happy with it

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

You can all, officially, laugh at me. And for longer than 5 seconds at that.

The only shot of me as Redd from DragonCon last year.

I was frustrated with all of the other ones. :P

The roses I was wearing are missing because this was after a panel I was running and they got in the way.

This outfit wasn't made by me, but was thrown together at the last minute with stuff I had and a dress I picked up (which I swear I am going to dissect and make out of material that isn't craptacular).

It was, however, a good way to get a sense of how I wanted to work with my makeup and the scary-long fingernails.

http://pics.livejournal.com/laragoth/pic/0002e6hr/

You actually get 10 seconds to laugh this time, instead of five. You may need five to get over the initial "That's embarrassing" response.

[Molly_Madigan]

Okay.. So I just got done making a dress.. Its based on the Alice in Wonderland by Disney and a wonderful little Ero-comic that I shall not mention due to PG-13-ness. ^_^

So.. Pics shall be coming very soon.. as soon as I can get LT to co-operate. ^_^

[Molly_Madigan]

You can all, officially, laugh at me. And for longer than 5 seconds at that.

The only shot of me as Redd from DragonCon last year.

I was frustrated with all of the other ones. :P

The roses I was wearing are missing because this was after a panel I was running and they got in the way.

This outfit wasn't made by me, but was thrown together at the last minute with stuff I had and a dress I picked up (which I swear I am going to dissect and make out of material that isn't craptacular).

It was, however, a good way to get a sense of how I wanted to work with my makeup and the scary-long fingernails.

http://pics.livejournal.com/laragoth/pic/0002e6hr/

You actually get 10 seconds to laugh this time, instead of five. You may need five to get over the initial "That's embarrassing" response.

I think it looks awesome from what I can see.. really is too bad that we can't see what the roses looked like.

I love that Corset though!! O.o ^_^

[Molly_Madigan]

Okay, here's that dress I was talking about making.

I know, I know.. its a dorktastic smash of the two.. but here it is. ^_^

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF1274.jpg
Apron front

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF1278.jpg
Apron and dress back

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF1272.jpg
yay, Full view of the front.. with apron..

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF1260.jpg
Dress front

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF1271.jpg
Dress back. ^_^

And my favorite bit of the dress..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/NuraSkye/DSCF1265.jpg
The Hem of the Dress. ^_^

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I think it looks awesome from what I can see.. really is too bad that we can't see what the roses looked like.

I love that Corset though!! O.o ^_^

Fun thing about that corset? If you look at it, you'll realize that the front closure (a zipper) is crooked. :)

But few look that hard (nor should they, unless they're my fiance' :D )


Trust me, the Redd that I end up making will be far better :D

PS: The Alice dress is cute! I love the stitched hemline (then again, I am teh Detail Dork! :D)

[Molly_Madigan]

:eek:I didn't even notice the zipper crooked. But I don't look at details too much (Unless I make the costume)

And the Alice dress needs to be fixed still. The back part is too loose.. and my dad pointed something out about the skirt I need to fix.

But thank you so much for the compliments. ^_^

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

:eek:I didn't even notice the zipper crooked. But I don't look at details too much (Unless I make the costume)

And the Alice dress needs to be fixed still. The back part is too loose.. and my dad pointed something out about the skirt I need to fix.

But thank you so much for the compliments. ^_^


Always willing to support a fellow costume geek ;D

[LynierTortile]

I wish I could look near that good in a dress. Lol.

Anyway you both look absolutely lovely. You make a very good Redd, Your Imperial Viciousness. *bows regally*

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I wish I could look near that good in a dress. Lol.

Anyway you both look absolutely lovely. You make a very good Redd, Your Imperial Viciousness. *bows regally*


Thank you :) I hold my own, at least. There is always, however, room for improvement. And it will, eventually, come. ;D

[Molly_Madigan]

Lol, Huzzah for Costume Geeks. ^_^

And Lynier Dear.. you do look good in dresses..
Trust me.. would I lie? (ps. I want to make you a new dress.. )

[debonair_youth]

hehe, I'm glad to see that this thread is quite popular... Now, I'm really wishing I could sew, haha

I'm kind of jealous of everyone's designs!

But, amazing work, everybody!

[Molly_Madigan]

hehe, I'm glad to see that this thread is quite popular... Now, I'm really wishing I could sew, haha

I'm kind of jealous of everyone's designs!

But, amazing work, everybody!

I can sew for you! ^_^

Make you that coat we were talking about over AIM. hee hee.

[LynierTortile]

Lol, Huzzah for Costume Geeks. ^_^

And Lynier Dear.. you do look good in dresses..
Trust me.. would I lie? (ps. I want to make you a new dress.. )

Oh really. A new dress.

Something to flatter my gorgeous figure, I'm sure....lol

As for trusting you... that gets me hurt sometimes. You know I love you Mols

[grdonathan]

hehe, I'm glad to see that this thread is quite popular... Now, I'm really wishing I could sew, haha

I'm kind of jealous of everyone's designs!

But, amazing work, everybody!

I'm right there with you! I can design out the wazoo, but I can't MAKE the designs to save my life. So I live vicariously through Project Runway and these lovely ladies. :)

[Molly_Madigan]

Oh.. I'm making new dresses! ^_^

I'll have to show them to you when I'm done. Granted they won't necessarily be LGW I'm basing them on what I imagined Certain peoples dresses to be.

[Queen Alyss Heart]

I don't know if the good many of you have had the same fortune of others to see, but I myself did a cosplay costume of the Lady Alyss. I thought is was a wonderful costume that me and my mother made, I actually made it for all hallows eve in the year 2006 after only being swept off my feet with Frank's tale that September. I was so in love with the book, that that following january when the comic book and anime convention struck my town again I asked Mr.Beddor if he was going and he said "yes". I was so excited that I just had to enter my costume. On the day I was to show him my costume I was so frightened he might not like it, but he looked up and instantly asked me if I was the young lady who had sent him the email, I didn't know how to reply. But just as instinct I turn and lifted the sleeve on my right hand shoulder and there I placed a tattoo of the family seal and he instantly came out gave me a hug and praised my costume. I was so happy, we talked for a small bit and he had more gatherers looking for the truth so I let him to his business. For the rest of the convention every time I wondered by he would look up wave and greet my with "Hello dear Alyss." But the coolest part was six months later, I went to the San Diego Comic Con, Wondering around my elder brother Wayne (who I have hooked onto this trilogy) had found Frank's booth and I was dragged over to it by my brother and family. Ii was dress as a normal person and in nothing noticeable. But when Frank had turn away from another satisfied truth seeker he looked at me and smiled, he continued to say "Whitney! What are you doing all the way in San Diego." My fathers mouth had dropped open, I myself was in bafflement, He remembered who I was and my name. True to his kind form he had apparently shown the picture we took together back in January to his assistants and they, recognized me as well. I felt as though I had been some how included in his work that day, even though I had never been mentioned in word or write, Ii felt as though Frank had made me apart of the story or Alyss Heart, and I thank him for it.

And after all that here are the photos:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i79/a-z_deadly_night_shade/DSCF2281-1.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i79/a-z_deadly_night_shade/DSCF2297.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i79/a-z_deadly_night_shade/DSCF2316.jpg

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Sadly, I can't see photos at the moment, but I'm truly looking forward to it...

But yes, I think Frank's going to be very happy to know that the costumer contingent is starting to gather for LGW. I already know of people out there that are planning things, and I've got stuff just STARING at me for Redd, waiting for my wedding to pass so it can get some real attention. The roses that I made back in February was a way to vent out some of what has been in my head in the midst of all of my wedding wear (it was a nice feeling going away from cream and white to RED).

And yes, he DOES get excited about peoples' imaginations firing off in the costume department. If QAH's story doesn't prove it, here's another....

I mentioned to Frank last year at WonderCon that I was hoping to put Redd together, I was just low on pictures and such. Anyhow, coincidence was that the next day he was going to bring the artwork for Seeing Redd on hand to view (the final book version, not the initial version with the more revealing outfit). Sure enough, next day he had it (and I was DUMB for not photographing it, because it was GORGEOUS).

Anyway, I'm gawking, trying not to drool, etc, because the painting was VERY much similiar to what I had in mind to do. Frank looks at me with this peculiar expression and says "What do you think?"

My response was some jamble of squee and grand approval. I won't try to quote myself exactly, it would be just too hard.

At that, Frank lets out this huge sigh of relief and says "Good! I was so worried you wouldn't like it!"


But yes...all goes well, this time next year I will have some SERIOUS work put into Redd, perhaps she may even be close to done (as her first event, if I can manage it, will be Costume-Con 27 in Baltimore).

[Loiterer]

Just to satisfy my curiosity, you have any pictures of your Redd designs floating around t'net? It'd be interesting to see how close your stuff was to the actual design...

[Molly_Madigan]

Heh, I'm still trying to get the makeup right for the Cat. (I hearts him so.)

If you ever need one to compliment you I'm just a message away. Lol
(Hah, if only I had money to make it to con's now.. XD) But seriously I'm trying to finish up the costume for Gen-Con in August.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Just to satisfy my curiosity, you have any pictures of your Redd designs floating around t'net? It'd be interesting to see how close your stuff was to the actual design...

Truthfully, nothing drawn. It was literally "all in my head" ;)

There's a little sketch that I used to keep in the back of LGW that I have somewhere, but it's not dated or anything, and it's very rough. You won't see much similiarity other than it had a big dress, a fitted bodice, and a crown...a very structural little piece.

Beyond that, it was kind of hazy. And then, the art work came and BOOM :)

It all made sense ;D But then, of course, it all ended up having those things called "parameters". The good thing? I had a vision. The bad thing? Well, um..now I have to be accurate ;)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Heh, I'm still trying to get the makeup right for the Cat. (I hearts him so.)

If you ever need one to compliment you I'm just a message away. Lol
(Hah, if only I had money to make it to con's now.. XD) But seriously I'm trying to finish up the costume for Gen-Con in August.

Perhaps, someday, I could take you up on that :) I wish I could say EXACTLY when, but someday. So you have time. ;D

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Follow up: I remember those photos now :D CUTE! :D

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

OK, I let this out because..well, it's bad, but I think I can put up with letting it out there.

It's Ghetto!Redd. Pushed it together for DragonCon this year. Now, bear in mind, I'm missing the roses I had on both arms because this was taken after a panel I gave. However, I'm pretty proud of the makeup, the nails (not that you can see them well) and the very down-the-nose glare that my friend caught in the shot.

Sadly, it's also the only real shot that I got of it too :( Ahwell..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2325250543_308da8002b_o.jpg

Trust me, what I have in mind will be far less simple, and more or less has to be built from scratch. Hence why it waits until the wedding :D

[kurtfirerising]

Is anyone going to see the sequel to "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe?":)

[kurtfirerising]

Red,

You look intoxicating.

www.soulfirerising.com

[kurtfirerising]

Is anyone going to Comic-Con in San Diego in June?

www.soulfirerising.com

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Is anyone going to Comic-Con in San Diego in June?

www.soulfirerising.com

It's July, actually. Sadly, I'm not going because that's right before my wedding. Next year though, that's when we'll be there with bells and whistles and flesh eating roses on.

[Molly_Madigan]

I want to go.. But I don't know who I would dress as..
Plus I need to get some moneys up. ^_^ lol

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I want to go.. But I don't know who I would dress as..
Plus I need to get some moneys up. ^_^ lol

Moneys help, oh yes.

Dressup is optional, however. The costumers are many there, but they are tripled by the plainclothed attendees :)

[Molly_Madigan]

Dressup is optional, however.

Oh, but its a compulsion.. lol

I love Dressup-ness.

[Latterose]

Is anyone going to Comic-Con in San Diego in June?

www.soulfirerising.com

I would love to go to that one! But, like for most people, money and time is an issue... I can afford to go to the TuCon one... ^.^ That should be fun!

[Molly_Madigan]

Ah, I can't go to any of the con's that I want to this year.. lol
Either Money or Family Event's get in the way.. XD

[AlyssH]

I've never been to a con. *tear tear*

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I've never been to a con. *tear tear*


Conventions can be very fun :) You'll get your chance in time I'm sure ;D

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

In the midst of all that which is "wedding progress", I decided that I wanted to show off a different form of progress; that of finding fabric for my Redd costume.

http://pics.livejournal.com/laragoth/pic/0002y571

Bear in mind, what you see here is what has been gathered over...quite some time. The bolts that my arm is sitting on are my most recent acquisition; three different shades of red silk at 10 yards each. They were on sale, so I took advantage of the opportunity while I had it. There will likely be leftovers, but that's OK..I'm a costumer and I WILL find a use for it!

The skull fabric was a gift from my fiance': he thought it was a fun bit of material and figured I could find a use for it somewhere. I am thinking it will either line the bodice or become the main fabric for the corset.

Of course, in my eagerness to photograph fabric, I didn't get photos of the mess of fake red roses that, if all goes well, will become the flesheating roses.

All goes well, I'll start drafting her around October or so..I'll need some time to recover after the mad scramble of marriage before I dive in again!

Another thing I thought I would show..while not -entirely- cosplay related, I figured folks would get a laugh over. You all have seen my more recent icon. Here is what it came from:

http://pics.livejournal.com/laragoth/pic/0002sh1z

That's the back. Here's the front:

http://pics.livejournal.com/laragoth/pic/0002ttt2

GO TEAM REDD!!! *fistpump!* And now, the magical question: if Redd gave a rip about sports, what would she play? Personally, I think she would go for hockey because it involves sticks, blades, and fighting. Though I wonder how quickly she'd get DTQ'd for using her imagination to cause 'inconveniences' for other players XD

[Molly_Madigan]

GO TEAM REDD!!! *fistpump!* And now, the magical question: if Redd gave a rip about sports, what would she play? Personally, I think she would go for hockey because it involves sticks, blades, and fighting. Though I wonder how quickly she'd get DTQ'd for using her imagination to cause 'inconveniences' for other players XD

-dies a little inside-
>.< Argh~ It's killing me because I'm out of money and can't buy things to make..

But on the Team Redd note.. I say Rugby.. because It's fun. ^_^

(If there's a Team Redd can I be Siren! ^_^ Lol)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

-dies a little inside-
>.< Argh~ It's killing me because I'm out of money and can't buy things to make..

Well, I had to get all of this gradually...I think it's been about a year now of just collecting it, and some of it is from another costume that I have that is also red. I have a budget to play with, but it's not huge (especially since the wedding is eating much of it right now XP).



But on the Team Redd note.. I say Rugby.. because It's fun. ^_^

(If there's a Team Redd can I be Siren! ^_^ Lol)


Dood. That could be fun XD And incidentally, I'd thought of rugby too, but some reason the idea of Redd with ice skates on just made me giggle madly.

[Molly_Madigan]

Well, I had to get all of this gradually...I think it's been about a year now of just collecting it, and some of it is from another costume that I have that is also red. I have a budget to play with, but it's not huge (especially since the wedding is eating much of it right now XP).





Dood. That could be fun XD And incidentally, I'd thought of rugby too, but some reason the idea of Redd with ice skates on just made me giggle madly.
I wish there was some way to change my name, because I loved siren much more than Molly. saddly..

And I've got tons of fabric from other costumes, and I think I'm going to make a patch work Lollie dress from them, If I can ever find another sewing machine that won't eat my soul. (sewing machine prices are crazy~)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

And I've got tons of fabric from other costumes, and I think I'm going to make a patch work Lollie dress from them, If I can ever find another sewing machine that won't eat my soul. (sewing machine prices are crazy~)

Depending on your range, there are some machines out there that aren't too horrible price-wise. I know there were some out there that are under 100 dollars, though I'm not sure of what they are able to do other than stitch a line...which may be all you might need.

We have three machines right now; my fiance' wanted one for himself to learn on, and I have two, one of which I might end up selling if I get my longfully longed-for embroidery machine. Then again, having more than one is great when you are using different feet and you don't want to have to constantly change back and forth between them (found this joy after spending a LOT of time gathering fabric strips for ruffles..).

What we really need is a place with one more bedroom that can serve as a sewing room. :P

[Molly_Madigan]

Depending on your range, there are some machines out there that aren't too horrible price-wise. I know there were some out there that are under 100 dollars, though I'm not sure of what they are able to do other than stitch a line...which may be all you might need.

We have three machines right now; my fiance' wanted one for himself to learn on, and I have two, one of which I might end up selling if I get my longfully longed-for embroidery machine. Then again, having more than one is great when you are using different feet and you don't want to have to constantly change back and forth between them (found this joy after spending a LOT of time gathering fabric strips for ruffles..).

What we really need is a place with one more bedroom that can serve as a sewing room. :P

Lol! I understand the two foot thing. -sigh- I had two, then my mother took hers back and my other one crapped out on me. The machine I really want is 200-ish.. and even some of the ones that only stitch lines are too expensive right now. I need to find a better job. And I want a Hello Kitty Machine. But the only one I know about is a collectors thing and cost too much for me to be able to afford it. lol...

And I want a studio.. that would knock out the room for my art stuffs and a sewing room. ^_^

[Talianora]

I wish I had a stack of fabric like that.

I'm pretty excited, as my first comicon will be coming up in January, and it just so happens that Beddor and Templesmith will both be there. My anime-freak friends had been mentioning the con for come weeks before, and I was considering going, but Beddor's appearance bought me over.

I also can't imagine not cosplaying, since it just wouldn't be in the spirit if I didn't. After much debate over the character (I was mainly considering Redd, Hatter, or Molly) I have decided to go as Molly, even though she's not my fav character, for the two main reaosn of 1. Her coat is way cooler than Hatters, and 2. My experienced friends informed me that dress + comicon = bad.

So right now I havm't got anyhting done for the costume yet other than some ball point pen sketches on a 3x5 notecard of some details and some aspects I will be allowing myself artistic license on (namely the back of the coat).

So yeah, can't wait to get some pictures up and see some of everyone elses ^^.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I wish I had a stack of fabric like that.

Trust me, it took time to get that pile together alone. I have other fabric too...for other projects and the like. I think I have a good four boxes total, but I really need to check my storage and confirm. In fact, I need to go through and possibly get rid of things!




I'm pretty excited, as my first comicon will be coming up in January, and it just so happens that Beddor and Templesmith will both be there. My anime-freak friends had been mentioning the con for come weeks before, and I was considering going, but Beddor's appearance bought me over.

Which con is it, if I might ask? I'm noticing more and more appearances at things of late, and more with Templesmith alongside. REALLY hope he is at WonderCon this year, though if I had to pick, I'd actually prefer he be at SDCC, because that's when Redd will finally make her debut.



I also can't imagine not cosplaying, since it just wouldn't be in the spirit if I didn't. After much debate over the character (I was mainly considering Redd, Hatter, or Molly) I have decided to go as Molly, even though she's not my fav character, for the two main reaosn of 1. Her coat is way cooler than Hatters, and 2. My experienced friends informed me that dress + comicon = bad.

Depends on the situation. A dress with a train is usually problematic because the crowds can stomp all over it. If you have a train, you really want a way to pull it up with you so you can move yourself a bit better. Redd...well, depending on the end results, really. If I can, I'll try to make her without too much train, but I'll still need someone to probably walk behind me and spot my backside. Hmmm...perhaps I need a bunch of people dressed as Glass Eyes...

Can we say "entourage"? XD


So right now I havm't got anyhting done for the costume yet other than some ball point pen sketches on a 3x5 notecard of some details and some aspects I will be allowing myself artistic license on (namely the back of the coat).

So yeah, can't wait to get some pictures up and see some of everyone elses ^^.


Hey, at this point, artistic license isn't a bad thing, I don't think. I realized that while I'm using the cover art for "Seeing Redd" as my reference, there are things I might change for the sake of either comfort, practicality, or just for the sake of making sure it's flattering. Fun stuff...

[Talianora]

Which con is it, if I might ask? I'm noticing more and more appearances at things of late, and more with Templesmith alongside. REALLY hope he is at WonderCon this year, though if I had to pick, I'd actually prefer he be at SDCC, because that's when Redd will finally make her debut.



It would be the Phoenix ComicCon in January. It used to be the first thing on the news box until it broke ^^. I would love to go to Wondercon if Beddor is there, especially if you're there in our dress, From what you've been saying it wounds like it will be a work of art.

Yeah, my friends' main warning about the dress would be the weight, and the fact that it would probbaly get annoying to wear. They also have a tendency to play some pretty rough games in cosplay (such as Red Rover) which might have influenced their advice.

On top of that I'm probably going to be taking some of the money for it out of my laptop fund, which I would really perfer to leave nearly as is. Molly's outfit is probably a whole lot cheaper than Redd's.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

It would be the Phoenix ComicCon in January. It used to be the first thing on the news box until it broke ^^. I would love to go to Wondercon if Beddor is there, especially if you're there in our dress, From what you've been saying it wounds like it will be a work of art..


Ohyeah! *duhmoment* I hadn't thought about that one, but I think he was there last year as well.

WonderCon is a great con to go to if you want a taste of San Diego and haven't gone yet. It's smaller, yes, but for some it's far more managable. And now that they have a masquerade too, it's even more like The Big One. Not to mention, it's where Hubby and I first discovered LGW (well, the art anyhoo).

Redd...as much as I'd LIKE for her to be ready for WonderCon, it's all about San Diego. Right now I'm still fighting with corsetry and HOPING that what I have in mind will hold up my plan for the flesh-eating roses. And I'm still grumping that as of now I can't figure out how to make them move. It'd be neat if their mouths would make those nice little "OMNOMNOMNOM" gestures.

Edit: If I get crazy, however, there COULD be a chance I'd make a very simplified Redd....it's hard to say at this point.

[grdonathan]

Which con is it, if I might ask? I'm noticing more and more appearances at things of late, and more with Templesmith alongside. REALLY hope he is at WonderCon this year, though if I had to pick, I'd actually prefer he be at SDCC, because that's when Redd will finally make her debut.


Oh snap...I've GOT to force my father to take me along with him to SDCC next year!!! *plots* He goes EVERY year and never takes me along. So what if I live in AZ now...? A girl's gotta get to SDCC somehow!



Depends on the situation. A dress with a train is usually problematic because the crowds can stomp all over it. If you have a train, you really want a way to pull it up with you so you can move yourself a bit better. Redd...well, depending on the end results, really. If I can, I'll try to make her without too much train, but I'll still need someone to probably walk behind me and spot my backside. Hmmm...perhaps I need a bunch of people dressed as Glass Eyes...

Can we say "entourage"? XD

:eek:Oh SNAP that would be awesome! You made me pull out a snap and I don't do that often. LOL Seriously, that would be just about the coolest thing ever if you could get a Glass Eye guard. LOL

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Oh snap...I've GOT to force my father to take me along with him to SDCC next year!!! *plots* He goes EVERY year and never takes me along. So what if I live in AZ now...? A girl's gotta get to SDCC somehow!

Start now with the begging, while you have ample time to do so! I'd like to see a nice group of LGW costumers come all out next year. I dun wanna be alone *sniffle*

Then again, Redd has always claimed that she needs NOBODY XD





:eek:Oh SNAP that would be awesome! You made me pull out a snap and I don't do that often. LOL Seriously, that would be just about the coolest thing ever if you could get a Glass Eye guard. LOL

If I had enough people willing to dress the same? I'd be all over it. I actually tried to figure out how they'd work out the eye "crystals", though sadly the first choice I had would be..um..'spensive. It involves contact lenses that were very similiar to what was used by Vin Diesel in Chronicles of Riddick...

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

New year, and I thought I'd stick out a sort-of status report :)

After about five different fittings, I managed to finally start cutting fabric for Redd's corset. Sadly, I'm a little behind on the "have her underpinnings done by the end of the year" thing, but I think I can make the end of this month if I work at it.

As of now, all the fabric has been cut and pieces partnered. I now have to tack down all of the pieces so they don't slide about and then start putting them together. In the process of this, I'll need to then start sewing the lines that make the channels of the boning.

I also have a draft of the skirt pinned together and ready to sew together so I can start making adjustments and working on the designs of the roses. I'm having some thoughts about just how to arrange things and have a series of sketches to work with. I don't have a scanner or I'd show them off, but perhaps I could take photos...

Speaking of which I'll see if I can get some photos by the end of the weekend of at least the corset. I wish there was more to see, but I am estimating that more "revealing" photos will be able to come out once I start cutting actual dress fabric and working on props.

Sometime in the next couple of weeks I am going to start figuring out my final shade of red for my hair and playing with makeup trials. I need to doublecheck ONE last thing on that department however....*peers at eye color websites*

[grdonathan]

YAY! I can't wait for some pictures!! Sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun to do, no matter the hassle. :)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

YAY! I can't wait for some pictures!! Sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun to do, no matter the hassle. :)

The real fun usually always starts once I'm working with the actual materials. First drafts are a pain, but they have to be done otherwise things fit crappy, especially with anything remotely historical. or closely fitted XP

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

And..we have a photo!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/3205656858_08a545eae4.jpg

As I commented on the photo when I put it in my journal...shame it's gonna be an undergarment.

[homburgmolly_fan]

Very lovely, YIV. :)

[grdonathan]

It is a GREAT shame that it's going to be an undergarment! That is going to be beautiful!

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

It is a GREAT shame that it's going to be an undergarment! That is going to be beautiful!

I'll probably have some reason to not wear it underneath something....sometime. Just not sure when that time will be!

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

The stays (corset) are almost done. I should be able to post a photo or two later this week or this weekend. Also, the bodice and skirt muslins are cut and (mostly) assembled so I can start the fitting on those, and then start working out how the roses and such will be administered. The bodice will be fairly easy, as the lines of the seams actually run about where I need certain elements, but the rest needs sketching out.

In the meantime, I'd like your opinion on something. Hubby and I saw Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, and I found Victor's makeup to be quite similiar to what I am thinking to do with Redd. Here's a photo for an idea:

http://media.outnow.ch/movies/images/2009/Underworld-RiseOfTheLycans/movie.fs/16.jpg

The photo mostly shows what I want to do, though I will have to modify it for stage and not screen, and appropriate adjustments will need to be made. Interestingly, the photos I find online don't accurately reflect what I saw while watching the movie, which is much closer to what I have in mind. But overall, this shows the gaunt look I want to achieve, without ending up shock-white.

Thoughts? You all would be those who would know Redd as much as me, and know what you would expect. ;) Think I'm cutting the shrubbery in the right general direction?

[grdonathan]

I've seen it too and I know what you're talking about with the differences from picture to screen. I definitely think that, if you can pull it off without becoming freaky white, it would be quite perfect. I have utter confidence in you, so I'm sure that it will come out JUST fine. :)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I've seen it too and I know what you're talking about with the differences from picture to screen. I definitely think that, if you can pull it off without becoming freaky white, it would be quite perfect. I have utter confidence in you, so I'm sure that it will come out JUST fine. :)

The photo, I think, has the main skin tone, and the movie has more of the shadow highlights.

I need to do my monthly-ish blood bath, aka hair dying, and I may see what sort of "test run" I can do this weekend. I've been thinking of it for a while now, time to get in some action on it!

[grdonathan]

YEAH! Pics whenever you get it the way you like it! Please...? LOL

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

YEAH! Pics whenever you get it the way you like it! Please...? LOL

If I'm successful enough not to embarrass myself? There will be pictures. I've found that things never look quite like they do when everything is together...so Redd wearing a tank top will probably be what you get at best XD

[grdonathan]

If I'm successful enough not to embarrass myself? There will be pictures. I've found that things never look quite like they do when everything is together...so Redd wearing a tank top will probably be what you get at best XD

I'll take it!! :D:D

[Molly_Madigan]

Wow.. so many posts since I've been in here~! <3's

And oooh! I wanna see Redd! I can't wait to see the pictures Her Imperial Viciousness... ^_^

[grdonathan]

Wow.. so many posts since I've been in here~! <3's

And oooh! I wanna see Redd! I can't wait to see the pictures Her Imperial Viciousness... ^_^

Yes, we're all waiting with baited breath for more updates. :)

[Molly_Madigan]

Lol, I was actually looking to see if I should post the wedding costumes in here as I get stuff done with them.

[grdonathan]

Lol, I was actually looking to see if I should post the wedding costumes in here as I get stuff done with them.

Nah...make a new thread for them :) A thread all your own. :)

[Molly_Madigan]

Yeah, but this was where I used to be originally.. I missed this thread alot.. lol

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Yes, we're all waiting with baited breath for more updates. :)

I've been slow, I admit. Mah bad :(

Fear not, you'll hear more from the Redd front soon 'nough ;)

[Molly_Madigan]

I've been slow, I admit. Mah bad :(

Fear not, you'll hear more from the Redd front soon 'nough ;)

YAY! I can't wait!:D

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

..also known as "Redd warily experiments with mySpace-styled bathroom photography"...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/240/3264049180_1c9b31dc47.jpg?v=1234116919

You can laugh at the fact that my phone had to be plugged into the wall to get this photo. The fates had it against me for this, because my phone was nearly dead and the camera batteries were totally gone. Maybe with good reason, because it's not that flattering.

I need to lighten my hair. It's way too dark. It'll be fine by July, but I forgot this was the shade of Garnier that usually ends up looking more brown than red. Blah.

But you can see the stays are done now. Other than the fact that I put in the lacing holes incorrectly (which only matters if you are trying to be historically accurate) I'm very happy with it. I also put on the other parts and draft pieces I have so far and while I need to trace out a size up on the pattern (Simplicity says I'm a size 14...I'm normally an 8 in dress sizes, sometimes a 6...you can see where this suddenly gets confusing). The skirt needs to be made longer and a small adjustment made on two seams to make the way it trains a little more smooth but beyond that, the next step is drafting out the detailing so that it can be later transferred.

Woo!

[theTWiNZ]

I need to lighten my hair. It's way too dark. It'll be fine by July, but I forgot this was the shade of Garnier that usually ends up looking more brown than red. Blah.

But you can see the stays are done now. Other than the fact that I put in the lacing holes incorrectly (which only matters if you are trying to be historically accurate) I'm very happy with it. I also put on the other parts and draft pieces I have so far and while I need to trace out a size up on the pattern (Simplicity says I'm a size 14...I'm normally an 8 in dress sizes, sometimes a 6...you can see where this suddenly gets confusing). The skirt needs to be made longer and a small adjustment made on two seams to make the way it trains a little more smooth but beyond that, the next step is drafting out the detailing so that it can be later transferred.

Woo!

WHOA. That's lookin' like it's coming along great! I love the red material that you used for the stays. From what I can see it seems like it has an accordian-like texture along with a different pattern on the material itself. I like detail.

I actually think that your hair in that darker shade of red compliments the dress. I think it looks more evil being darker than it. I don't know, but I imagined Redd with a darker shade of red hair. Well, I love it and that's my opinion. :D

The white stuff makes Redd look like a German bar maid or something. Sorry, was that harsh. I know you worked so hard. I feel bad. But of course, I don't know what you have planned and you're not done yet. I guess, I'm just trying to critique and not diss. I know I always don't like it when people never critique my stuff. So that's just my input. Just my opinion. :rolleyes:

But other than that...you've got some mad skillz...*bows down*

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

WHOA. That's lookin' like it's coming along great! I love the red material that you used for the stays. From what I can see it seems like it has an accordian-like texture along with a different pattern on the material itself. I like detail.

The "accordian" look comes from the boning channels and all of the steel stuff inside. And yes, there is a different pattern...kind of a floral foil thing. If you go back a page or so there is a photo (I have had this THING lately with taking the shots on my camera phone, which is horrid) with the stays before they had any channels or boning in it, where you can see the material better.


I actually think that your hair in that darker shade of red compliments the dress. I think it looks more evil being darker than it. I don't know, but I imagined Redd with a darker shade of red hair. Well, I love it and that's my opinion.

It's..not bad. I just don't feel attached to it yet, because it looks too brownish to me. I have a better shade that will be dark, but will have a nice strong red instead of weird brown ;)



The white stuff makes Redd look like a German bar maid or something. Sorry, was that harsh. I know you worked so hard. I feel bad. But of course, I don't know what you have planned and you're not done yet. I guess, I'm just trying to critique and not diss. I know I always don't like it when people never critique my stuff. So that's just my input. Just my opinion. :rolleyes:

But other than that...you've got some mad skillz...*bows down*

HAH! That's a good one, actually. I wouldn't want Redd serving me MY beer. I'd be afraid of what she'd imagine was in it XD

The white thing underneath (a chemise that I use for another costume normally) is just so that I'm *ahem* modest. If that wasn't there I could not validate the appropriateness of showing the photo of the stays here ;) The chemise I have planned for Redd will be a slightly different version of this, and will by no means be white.

Here's the base of what I am using right now. Bear in mind, I'm just using the bodice, the skirt I have planned is different:

http://www.simplicity.com/section/histCostume/images/3782_B.jpg

The logic is that the collar here would better support the crazy collar that I'll have to make (which I am dreading, but I have survived worse!).

[Molly_Madigan]

OMG! That is sooo pretty!

And your hair looks fine, but It will probably look better with more red. lol.. But that's awesome looking! I can't wait to see the rest!

[grdonathan]

It's coming out really nice so far! Yeah, the hair can be redder, but it'll be fine when the time comes I'm sure!

[homburgmolly_fan]

I wouldn't want Redd serving me MY beer. I'd be afraid of what she'd imagine was in it XD

LOL I am with you on that one!

It looks gorgeous so far, YIV! :D

[ApplePie]

It looks awesome!:)

[homburgmolly_fan]

Doesn't it, though?

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I will preface this with...this is going to be a lot of photos. But since I've suffered you with camera phone photos for so long, I figured it was time to do something different.

So here we go!

I will preface this, as I did in my personal journal, that the photos were taken before I built the draft for the detatchable fur collar. So the collar you see, while it will be part of the dress, it will be hidden by the fur when I'm wearing it.

This is currently only in muslin...I haven't touched "real fabric" because there is a great deal of fitting that needs to be finalized before I move forward.

So here we go!

http://www.lara-goth.com/reddprog/reddjan18-1.jpg

View of the front.



http://www.lara-goth.com/reddprog/reddjan18-2.jpg

The other side of the front. It's hard to see, but there are some rough sketches of the designs that will be applique'd on the front.

http://www.lara-goth.com/reddprog/reddjan18-3.jpg

Full length shot.

http://www.lara-goth.com/reddprog/reddjan18-4.jpg

Continued in separate post due to number of images.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Turned a bit, but still a full length.

http://www.lara-goth.com/reddprog/reddjan18-5.jpg

The back. You might see a faint orange spot on the bodice..that's because I used some fabric that was part of my airbrush practice to build the draft of the bodice.

http://www.lara-goth.com/reddprog/reddjan18-6.jpg

Closer shot of trim and fabric. The darker color is about the same shade of red as the main fabric, though it's base color is green, not black like the main fabric. In the right light, the fabric looks very green with hints of red to it.

http://www.lara-goth.com/reddprog/reddjan18-7.jpg

The stays, as they should have been seen all along

http://www.lara-goth.com/reddprog/reddjan18-8.jpg

The stays at another angle.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Totally unrelated, but...kind of funny, and was taken around the same time:

Wee Alyss meets the Redd fish:
http://www.lara-goth.com/reddprog/alyssreddfish.jpg

[theTWiNZ]

GEEZ. You are amazing! I wish I had someone like you over here to make some costumes for my films. I always have to create a plot in the present setting, which is lame because I LOVE period & fantasy films. ;)

But you just made me so excited and jealous at the same time.

That Alyss picture made me almost fall off my chair from laughing. That was so random. I love it. Is your fish really named Redd?

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

GEEZ. You are amazing! I wish I had someone like you over here to make some costumes for my films. I always have to create a plot in the present setting, which is lame because I LOVE period & fantasy films. ;)

But you just made me so excited and jealous at the same time.

Why thank you :) I've been doing costumey things for around four years now on a regular basis, but I admit that I'm still touching only the tip of the iceberg in what I feel I should be doing. But that's the fun thing...keep making things and you indeed start to improve.


That Alyss picture made me almost fall off my chair from laughing. That was so random. I love it. Is your fish really named Redd?

Indeed it is, which is funny because he is a boy. But he's a boy betta, and he came to me last year with a very angry and flare-happy temperment, so he truly earned the name in spite of his gender.

[theTWiNZ]

Why thank you :) I've been doing costumey things for around four years now on a regular basis, but I admit that I'm still touching only the tip of the iceberg in what I feel I should be doing. But that's the fun thing...keep making things and you indeed start to improve.

oh, definitely agree with the practice thing. I think it's more an issue with budget then. And we totally don't want to be good at everything...so I think costume designing for us will be a talent less explored.

it should really show how much you improved then because I think that is a spectacular costume. :D


Indeed it is, which is funny because he is a boy. But he's a boy betta, and he came to me last year with a very angry and flare-happy temperment, so he truly earned the name in spite of his gender.

Redd can indeed be a guy name too.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Redd can indeed be a guy name too.

That it can, as I was reminded in a certain movie I saw recently. An older flick, probably not the most...approrpiate movie to discuss ;)


(if you must know...it's a cheech & chong flick))

[theTWiNZ]

That it can, as I was reminded in a certain movie I saw recently. An older flick, probably not the most...approrpiate movie to discuss ;)

(if you must know...it's a cheech & chong flick))

LOL! I actually just thought of Seabiscuit.;)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

LOL! I actually just thought of Seabiscuit.;)

You know, by uttering the names of those two crazy guys I have officially, undeniably, Dated Myself. But I counter by saying that those movies were coming out when I was a very young kid.

(my growing up was...interesting!)

...oh, wait. I think I may have dated myself before, when discussing Redd's age, I did it again...mentioned a convo I had with FB about how old Redd was, and the fact that I more or less fit right into the provided range. XD

[theTWiNZ]

You know, by uttering the names of those two crazy guys I have officially, undeniably, Dated Myself. But I counter by saying that those movies were coming out when I was a very young kid.

(my growing up was...interesting!)

...oh, wait. I think I may have dated myself before, when discussing Redd's age, I did it again...mentioned a convo I had with FB about how old Redd was, and the fact that I more or less fit right into the provided range. XD

I think everyone has watched old stuff, they're just not saying. I admit that I have as well. ;)

Oh, what age did he say she was? I guessed and imagined she was about mid-30's when she invaded Heart Palace. :) So she would be in her late 40's when Alyss comes back from Earth. Am I right or am I incredibly off? LoL! :rolleyes:

[Mara Madigan]

i love seabiscut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!the horse lol:D

[Loiterer]

I know who Cheech and Chong are, but I'm of the generation which got Jay and Silent Bob. Although I did write one of my university essays on the post modernism of them fighting Mark Hamill (applause) with weapons not legally allowed to be called Light sabres....

And I have never seen Seabiscuit, I preferred Spider-Man

[Mara Madigan]

And I have never seen Seabiscuit, I preferred Spider-Man


ooooookkkkkkkkkkkaaaaaayyyy :p

[Loiterer]

ooooookkkkkkkkkkkaaaaaayyyy :p

Tobey Maguire was in Seabiscuit and was also Spider-Man in the film...

[Mara Madigan]

Tobey Maguire was in Seabiscuit and was also Spider-Man in the film...



oooooooooookkkkkkkkkkaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy:p:p:p:p

[homburgmolly_fan]

Eh, I never liked Seabiscuit too much, myself. :o My favorite horse movie is Dreamer. I really like that one. :)

[Mara Madigan]

Eh, I never liked Seabiscuit too much, myself. :o My favorite horse movie is Dreamer. I really like that one. :)


oooo i liked Dreamer to anyway's i gotta go bye! see you after dinner maybe?

[homburgmolly_fan]

oooo i liked Dreamer to anyway's i gotta go bye! see you after dinner maybe?

LOL well I will probably be on for awhile so hopefully see you when you get back!

[Mara Madigan]

LOL well I will probably be on for awhile so hopefully see you when you get back!


i'm back! lol

[homburgmolly_fan]

i'm back! lol

Yay! She's back! :D

[Mara Madigan]

Yay! She's back! :D

lol i'll be getting on and off alot but all in short times so i'll be here sometimes but then i won't and then i'll be on again so....yeah just wanted you to know;)

[homburgmolly_fan]

lol i'll be getting on and off alot but all in short times so i'll be here sometimes but then i won't and then i'll be on again so....yeah just wanted you to know;)

Okay, thanks for the warning! ;)

[Mara Madigan]

Okay, thanks for the warning! ;)

so if i dont post back i will in a few;)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I think everyone has watched old stuff, they're just not saying. I admit that I have as well. ;)

Oh, what age did he say she was? I guessed and imagined she was about mid-30's when she invaded Heart Palace. :) So she would be in her late 40's when Alyss comes back from Earth. Am I right or am I incredibly off? LoL! :rolleyes:

Hmmm...I am not sure. I know I asked "age" but I didn't say when in the timeline, I realize.....

[theTWiNZ]

Hmmm...I am not sure. I know I asked "age" but I didn't say when in the timeline, I realize.....

You don't know your own age?! *gasp*

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

You don't know your own age?! *gasp*

I know -my- age. Redd's on the other hand.. :) I admit, I had to inquire.

[homburgmolly_fan]

I know -my- age. Redd's on the other hand.. :) I admit, I had to inquire.

What did FB say about it?

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I think the best thing to do is to let the photo speak for itself.

More or less, this is where things are. Bear in mind the roses around the hem are not connected..this is me just looking at what roses I have and confirming that I will have enough to work with for attaching to the dress I should have more than enough at this point.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/3529661855_9531d1635b.jpg

[homburgmolly_fan]

I think the best thing to do is to let the photo speak for itself.

More or less, this is where things are. Bear in mind the roses around the hem are not connected..this is me just looking at what roses I have and confirming that I will have enough to work with for attaching to the dress I should have more than enough at this point.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/3529661855_9531d1635b.jpg

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! That's amazing. Like seriously. I love it.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! That's amazing. Like seriously. I love it.



Thank you :) It's still quite a bit infantile, but it's at least moving along. The bodice is getting some love this weekend, as the skirt, construction-wise, is done :D

[theTWiNZ]

I think the best thing to do is to let the photo speak for itself.

More or less, this is where things are. Bear in mind the roses around the hem are not connected..this is me just looking at what roses I have and confirming that I will have enough to work with for attaching to the dress I should have more than enough at this point.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/3529661855_9531d1635b.jpg

yikes! that's looks stunning.

very Redd. What else needs to be done besides adding those roses? I think the roses will totally give it tons of texture, which will dramatically heighten its beauty. ;) Does it have a train? It looks very clean cut at the moment, but I will not judge it. I know it is not done yet. :rolleyes:

Can't wait to see it finished! :D

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

yikes! that's looks stunning.

very Redd. What else needs to be done besides adding those roses?

Oh man...where do I begin!

This is just the garment building stage at the moment, which is why the dress looks so "clean". Here's the rough list of what has to happen next:

-Finish bodice construction
-Add hook closures to front, possible small modesty panel
-Start drafting the paint detailing on bodice and skirt
-Sew and stuff vines
-Paint detailing
-Sew on vines
-Build roses
-Work out attachment of roses to skirt
-Build staff (its own sub project)
-Build crown
-Do more makeup practice
-Any other stuff that I have to do that I haven't thought of.



I think the roses will totally give it tons of texture, which will dramatically heighten its beauty. ;) Does it have a train?

A little. I was going to try to have more, but to be honest, it's a little bit dangerous for this particular outfit. Too many chances for people to step on me (which actually happened last I entered this contest..people can't help it, they just can't see very well in the dark).


It looks very clean cut at the moment, but I will not judge it. I know it is not done yet. :rolleyes:

Can't wait to see it finished! :D

Me neither. But THAT won't happen until after San Diego :)

[The Hattertant]

I think the best thing to do is to let the photo speak for itself.

More or less, this is where things are. Bear in mind the roses around the hem are not connected..this is me just looking at what roses I have and confirming that I will have enough to work with for attaching to the dress I should have more than enough at this point.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/3529661855_9531d1635b.jpg

AMAZING.

I am stunned, and that is all I can say.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

AMAZING.

I am stunned, and that is all I can say.

Heh..thank you :) If you're stunned now, that's exciting. Where I am at now, I feel like I'm making the paper I'll paint my masterpiece on. XD

[theTWiNZ]

Oh man...where do I begin!

This is just the garment building stage at the moment, which is why the dress looks so "clean". Here's the rough list of what has to happen next:

-Finish bodice construction
-Add hook closures to front, possible small modesty panel
-Start drafting the paint detailing on bodice and skirt
-Sew and stuff vines
-Paint detailing
-Sew on vines
-Build roses
-Work out attachment of roses to skirt
-Build staff (its own sub project)
-Build crown
-Do more makeup practice
-Any other stuff that I have to do that I haven't thought of.


whoa. :eek: I admire you. :) Can't wait to see all of that. keep us updated! I love the progress pictures.

may I ask what you're planning to make the scepter and crown of? or are you just gonna order them custom made. LOL. :p


A little. I was going to try to have more, but to be honest, it's a little bit dangerous for this particular outfit. Too many chances for people to step on me (which actually happened last I entered this contest..people can't help it, they just can't see very well in the dark).

That's why you'll have the scepter, right? ;)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

whoa. :eek: I admire you. :) Can't wait to see all of that. keep us updated! I love the progress pictures.

Will stick stuff out here as it's coming along. You won't see it all together until July, but I have no problem showing the parts. :)


may I ask what you're planning to make the scepter and crown of? or are you just gonna order them custom made. LOL. :p

I'm actually going to stick to the staff that she carries around. A little bit easier and actually bigger too, which will be good on a big stage.

But it'll be made out of a combination of MagicSculpt and wood...and whatever is needed to get what I have in mind going.

The crown is already started, and is currently made of a headband and a set of christmas ornaments. Doesn't look like much now, but that's the usual thing when stuff like this is getting built.

[theTWiNZ]

Will stick stuff out here as it's coming along. You won't see it all together until July, but I have no problem showing the parts. :)

July! That's soooon! Well, to me. :)



I'm actually going to stick to the staff that she carries around. A little bit easier and actually bigger too, which will be good on a big stage.

But it'll be made out of a combination of MagicSculpt and wood...and whatever is needed to get what I have in mind going.

The crown is already started, and is currently made of a headband and a set of christmas ornaments. Doesn't look like much now, but that's the usual thing when stuff like this is getting built.

The knobbly scepter of doooom! awesome. I like that one. :D

Christmas ornaments??? *imagines a weirdly crafted nest of icicles and baubles*

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Christmas ornaments??? *imagines a weirdly crafted nest of icicles and baubles*

Well, plastic icicles ARE part of the equation...to get the big spiky bits. But there is going to be other stuff too. We'll see what happens :)

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Crown is finished.

Staff is started.

Skirt has been marked with vines, and I need to mark the bodice but I can't do that until I do the fit to see where the closure needs to be exactly (yeah, I'm precise about that stuff).


Still to do:

Finish Staff
Finish decorating Bodice and Skirt
Make bitey roses for skirt
Make fur collar and wrist pieces

For presentation:

Make documentation
Write up presentation

I have six weeks to be absolutely, completely finished. Yeep.

[homburgmolly_fan]

Crown is finished.

Staff is started.

Skirt has been marked with vines, and I need to mark the bodice but I can't do that until I do the fit to see where the closure needs to be exactly (yeah, I'm precise about that stuff).


Still to do:

Finish Staff
Finish decorating Bodice and Skirt
Make bitey roses for skirt
Make fur collar and wrist pieces

For presentation:

Make documentation
Write up presentation

I have six weeks to be absolutely, completely finished. Yeep.


You're not seriously gonna make us wait SIX LONG WEEKS before we see it, are you? :eek:

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

You're not seriously gonna make us wait SIX LONG WEEKS before we see it, are you? :eek:

Nobody gets to see the full effect until July, when I finally put everything on...makeup, hair, clothes, the whole nine yards. The effect just won't be the same if I spoil it too much.

There will be more photos, however. at the moment, there isn't much more to see than what has already been put up to view. Don't worry though....more photos are coming :) I just want there to be a difference from what you saw last.

I could show you my very hokey (currently) Crystal Communicator prop. I have a better idea since I found a new light-up mechanism recently, which would be smaller, but if I don't use it for that idea, I have a strong feeling it will be useful for something else...

(I AM IN UR CRYZTALZ, HACKIN UR KOMMOONICATIONZ)

Six weeks...I'm both excited and stressed, let me tell you!

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3623635552_2a9e360631_o.jpg

Crown is as done as it's gonna be unless I get crazy.

Dress needs to be decorated.

Bathroom photo is crappy :P

Ohyeah, you can see how much hair I've farmed out.

[homburgmolly_fan]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3623635552_2a9e360631_o.jpg

Crown is as done as it's gonna be unless I get crazy.

Dress needs to be decorated.

Bathroom photo is crappy :P

Ohyeah, you can see how much hair I've farmed out.


OMGOSH!!!!!

That's amazing. Sososo amazing. Even without the decorations, the dress already looks like the cover of SR come to life. Your crown is awesome and I WANT one!!!

BTW your hair is also gorgeous. Wish I had hair like that!

Thanks for keeping us updated! Your costume rocks!!!!!

[Hatter Josephs]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3623635552_2a9e360631_o.jpg

Crown is as done as it's gonna be unless I get crazy.

Dress needs to be decorated.

Bathroom photo is crappy :P

Ohyeah, you can see how much hair I've farmed out.

Whoa.

That's rediculously awesome to the max times 10.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

OMGOSH!!!!!

That's amazing. Sososo amazing. Even without the decorations, the dress already looks like the cover of SR come to life. Your crown is awesome and I WANT one!!!

*LOL* Everyone wants to be a Queen XD

The funny thing is that I kind of thought the crown was...well, it's hard to think of what it was supposed to look like. Though when I was working on it, I did end up listening to the audio book and hearing the part about when Redd killed Genevieve and that she more or less took her crown. That, combined with the cover, I just decided to run with the idea that Genevieve's crown got a makeover.


BTW your hair is also gorgeous. Wish I had hair like that!

It's a mess right now. It's not gotten so much as trim since my wedding, so condition-wise it sucks. But that's OK. Redd's hair is probably no better (and I'm sure that the braids will make it look even more horrid).

After this, it's gonna be a wig for Redd. I really like my hair shorter than this.


Thanks for keeping us updated! Your costume rocks!!!!!

As updated as I can without ruining it all in the end ;) I have to leave SOME of this a mystery...otherwise you all know too much XD

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Whoa.

That's rediculously awesome to the max times 10.

I think it will be more deserving of that statement when everything is ON it. :)

Like...the roses, for example. And the vines.

Speaking of...the roses and some of the staff stuff is part of my workplan for the weekend. And putting the hook and eye closures in the bodice so I'm not holding it together as you see in the photo XD

[Hatter Josephs]

I have been hearing rumors of Aunt Redd being at Comic-con. Is this true?

And if it is...

PUT TEH PICTURES ON HERE!

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I have been hearing rumors of Aunt Redd being at Comic-con. Is this true?

And if it is...

PUT TEH PICTURES ON HERE!

Rumors are indeed true. ;)

And as soon as I can, photos will appear. I may have to rely on others to TAKE them (it's not like I will have my camera on me..I'll be lucky if I have my phone!) but it will happen...because there are usually about 50 photo/press nerds that take pictures in the "photo pit..."

[Hatter Blade]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3623635552_2a9e360631_o.jpg

Crown is as done as it's gonna be unless I get crazy.

Dress needs to be decorated.

Bathroom photo is crappy :P

Ohyeah, you can see how much hair I've farmed out.

.... Looking delightfully evil, Your Imperial Visciousness.

[The Hattertant]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3623635552_2a9e360631_o.jpg

Crown is as done as it's gonna be unless I get crazy.

Dress needs to be decorated.

Bathroom photo is crappy :P

Ohyeah, you can see how much hair I've farmed out.

OOO!!! That is pure AWESOMENESS!!!! I want a crown like that now. LOL. And I do admire your hair. :D

And if it's awesomeness when it's not even finished yet... I can't wait to see the finished product. It will be spectacular.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

OOO!!! That is pure AWESOMENESS!!!! I want a crown like that now. LOL. And I do admire your hair. :D

And if it's awesomeness when it's not even finished yet... I can't wait to see the finished product. It will be spectacular.

I hope!

My fingers are crossed as well as the rest of you. *eyes the staff/scepter combo across the room*

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

We'll say #24 in honor of one of the Glass Eyes.

Writing out the scripted presentation today. You know..it may not SEEM much, but it is. You wanna make sure it's right, because you really only get to do it once for the first time. Have to make an impression.

It can be hard, however, digging for my inner Redd. She likes to bury herself very deeply.

I have a small rose-mouth that I am hoping to cast in resin for a self-created imagination weapon....a whip of flesh eating roses and "razor vines". The trick, however, is whether I can make it and make it look RIGHT.

Wish me luck....the awesome thing is that I can hook it to the back of the dress and it can add to what's already going to be there...

[homburgmolly_fan]

I wish you luck!

Although you don't need it... you have awesomeness skills when it comes to making costumes.

[Fedora Miss]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3623635552_2a9e360631_o.jpg


Wow! That is amazing - I will have to try to see your costume at ComicCon! :D



Speaking of ComicCon, does anyone know what the rules are as far as weapons? Would a blade have to be very obviously plastic?

[homburgmolly_fan]

Wow! That is amazing - I will have to try to see your costume at ComicCon! :D



Speaking of ComicCon, does anyone know what the rules are as far as weapons? Would a blade have to be very obviously plastic?

You would have to ask Her Imperial Viciousness. She would know.

Are you going to the comicon? LUCKY!!!!

[Fedora Miss]

Yep, my sister planned the trip. She went with friends a few years ago, and had been saying since then that she wanted us to go. It is very cool.


And I found the rules. Projectile weapons are a no-no at ComicCon. I was going to try to rig up a Milliner's backpack :p

[homburgmolly_fan]

Yep, my sister planned the trip. She went with friends a few years ago, and had been saying since then that she wanted us to go. It is very cool.

That is awesomness! I wish my sister would take me to a comicon. But she and everyone else in my family are NOT comic people, so.... looks like I get to suffer.

At least I got her to promise to drive me to a bookstore to get ArchEnemy first day of release, and also she is gonna take me to a concert when Avril does her next tour! YayYay!

LOL

[Fedora Miss]

That is so cool - are you a big Avril fan?

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Wow! That is amazing - I will have to try to see your costume at ComicCon! :D

Watch the Masquerade! That is where she will be :) On stage, and in front of many people (the latest count on Ballroom 20 is 4,200 people..and that is just the one MAIN room where everything happens. I think the two overflow rooms are 1 or 2000 each).

No, really, please come! I'd love to have some folks cheering out there. The more the merrier.


Speaking of ComicCon, does anyone know what the rules are as far as weapons? Would a blade have to be very obviously plastic?

Here's some info that should help!

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_masq.shtml

Scroll down the right side a little bit and you'll see something that says "Attention All Cosplayers"...the rules on things are there. You should have no problem but they will want you to do something resembling peace-bonding, even for plastic swords. But some of it also depends on if you're part of a group photo op or something. I've noticed that if people are posed for pictures they leave you alone, you just have to lock everything down when you're just walking around.

Hopefully will be able to see you! What days are you attending?

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

And I found the rules. Projectile weapons are a no-no at ComicCon. I was going to try to rig up a Milliner's backpack :p

Well you COULD rig something up, you'd just have to be careful and save the pop-in/pop-out for photo ops.

By the way.. I don't think anything pops OFF of Hatter's backpack. I think it can pop out and be grabbed to throw...but then you just don't throw things :)

You do it, I want to get photos. It would be awesome sauce! :D And it would be one more LGW costume thingy out there than...well, me.

[Fedora Miss]

Well you COULD rig something up, you'd just have to be careful and save the pop-in/pop-out for photo ops.

By the way.. I don't think anything pops OFF of Hatter's backpack. I think it can pop out and be grabbed to throw...but then you just don't throw things :)

You do it, I want to get photos. It would be awesome sauce! :D And it would be one more LGW costume thingy out there than...well, me.

Huh, I had read it imagining retractable pieces which can be removed if need be. And kept thinking that with the art work in the graphic novel. My imagination tends to run away on things like that though. :p

Also, it would be a blast to build. Every play I have worked on has been contemporary clothing, so I would love the challenge of something with a Victorian look and moving pieces.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Huh, I had read it imagining retractable pieces which can be removed if need be. And kept thinking that with the art work in the graphic novel. My imagination tends to run away on things like that though. :p

.....aaaaaand this is a problem how? :D

See, I thought you were thinking of stuff that would actually pop off and fly at somebody (which is obviously bad). But hey, my imagination is very fluffy right now and possibly full of fumes.

All I will say is the following: magic sculpt, fake roses, paint, fur, and cheesy costume whips.

That's my life the next few days. :)

[Fedora Miss]

Your costume is going to be so great - you'll probably end up leaving new fans in your wake if folks who don't know the books ask.

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Your costume is going to be so great - you'll probably end up leaving new fans in your wake if folks who don't know the books ask.

If nothing else, it'll get people moving out of my way. :) Hopefully I can pull the bad attitude as well (minus the death. Death bad of course XD).

By the way, I plan to have badge ribbons that say "I Saw Redd" at the Con...along with another "Secret" ribbon that I can't say the specifics on, but I think will be appreciated :D

(the "Her Imperial Viciousness" ones have already been a hit in recent past!)

[Fedora Miss]

(the "Her Imperial Viciousness" ones have already been a hit in recent past!)

Because meeting Redd and surviving does come with bragging rights!

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Because meeting Redd and surviving does come with bragging rights!

Especially if Redd is..um...incognito.

See, the "plan" is that after all the heck I go through on Saturday, I'm not going to want to wear Redd on Sunday. However, it's not entirely impossible that I'll, say, walk around with the crown on my head and other things that will say "Yes, I was that evil woman on the stage last night, what of it?"

Incidentally, I will probably be in possession of the doll version of Alyss that I have...there is an Asian Ball Joint Doll panel at noon and I'm taking her there. I'm half tempted to find a little cage and claim that I finally have my niece as a prisoner.

Muahahahaha.

Ohyeah..progress report: There has been LOTS of it! I'm a happy girl. However, my goal is to have the dress done by Wednesday. This...will be INTERESTING, to say the least!

[Himeko Y.]

I'm searching the used clothing stores for clothes I can die to match the picture of Molly in the E-Card page. Molly's my fav!:)

[homburgmolly_fan]

I'm searching the used clothing stores for clothes I can die to match the picture of Molly in the E-Card page. Molly's my fav!:)

You like Molly?

You are my friend now. LOL

Welcome to the forums! I'm HM_F. :)


Although I have to be honest. I hate that ecard picture. It makes me wanna gag. She looks like 30 something. Check out the pictures that theTWiNZ drew. That's awesome. Although Jay and I disagree about her eye color.... but whatever. XD

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I'm searching the used clothing stores for clothes I can die to match the picture of Molly in the E-Card page. Molly's my fav!:)

Now if only we could all get in one place...

[homburgmolly_fan]

Now if only we could all get in one place...

Yesh! LGW clothing store! That would rock!

[Mimsy]

Would anybody know what kind of paint could be used on fabric? Cause I'm thinking of making a cosplay of one of the characters from Hatter M.

Thank you. :)

[Alyss of Wonderland]

Would anybody know what kind of paint could be used on fabric? Cause I'm thinking of making a cosplay of one of the characters from Hatter M.

Thank you. :)

PUFFY PAINT!! haha... just kidding... unless you're really going for that look. Ummm... I believe my art teacher has said a thousand times that acrylics don't come out of clothes, so that might work. As long as it has time to dry, and you put cardboard or something under each layer of fabric so it doesn't leak to the other side. Maybe. You should look it up on the internet, it's quite useful. :)

[Mimsy]

PUFFY PAINT!! haha... just kidding... unless you're really going for that look. Ummm... I believe my art teacher has said a thousand times that acrylics don't come out of clothes, so that might work. As long as it has time to dry, and you put cardboard or something under each layer of fabric so it doesn't leak to the other side. Maybe. You should look it up on the internet, it's quite useful. :)

Thank you! *hugs*
That really helps me out a lot. ^^

[SkyDancer]

PUFFY PAINT!! haha... just kidding... unless you're really going for that look. Ummm... I believe my art teacher has said a thousand times that acrylics don't come out of clothes, so that might work. As long as it has time to dry, and you put cardboard or something under each layer of fabric so it doesn't leak to the other side. Maybe. You should look it up on the internet, it's quite useful. :)

No,acrylic paint DOESN'T come out...Unfortunatley.:(

[Mimsy]

No,acrylic paint DOESN'T come out...Unfortunatley.:(

Aww... *patpat*

\What about water color? Does that come out?

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

Would anybody know what kind of paint could be used on fabric? Cause I'm thinking of making a cosplay of one of the characters from Hatter M.

Thank you. :)

There's a variety of paints, depending on the purpose you have in mind.

Puffy paint is possible, but is risky because it can crack and break, looking quite unattractive.

For the vines on Redd's dress, I used a standard acrylic paint and a brush, if that helps.

[Mimsy]

There's a variety of paints, depending on the purpose you have in mind.

Puffy paint is possible, but is risky because it can crack and break, looking quite unattractive.

For the vines on Redd's dress, I used a standard acrylic paint and a brush, if that helps.

Ah, I see. So puffy paint is a no-no. I don't want Mr. Butterfly to be all cracked up.

Thank you for your advice, HIV. ^^

[Alyss of Wonderland]

Aww... *patpat*

\What about water color? Does that come out?

Ummm I can't tell if you're sarcastic or not... If you are, haha!! If you aren't it's mainly water, so yes it will come out.

Oils might also work, but it takes much longer to dry. But I'm not quite sure if it really does work though. My art teacher is allergic to them so I haven't been able to experiment. I also believe Oils are more expensive, so unless you want to pay (unless I'm wrong), I'd stick to acrylic.

[Mimsy]

Ummm I can't tell if you're sarcastic or not... If you are, haha!! If you aren't it's mainly water, so yes it will come out.

Oils might also work, but it takes much longer to dry. But I'm not quite sure if it really does work though. My art teacher is allergic to them so I haven't been able to experiment. I also believe Oils are more expensive, so unless you want to pay (unless I'm wrong), I'd stick to acrylic.

Okay. ^^;
I'm sorry! I'm a total noob when comes down to paints and such. Dx

But I'm glad I made you laugh at my noobish question. :D

[Alyss of Wonderland]

Okay. ^^;
I'm sorry! I'm a total noob when comes down to paints and such. Dx

But I'm glad I made you laugh at my noobish question. :D

It's alright! I can never really tell when people are sarcastic when I don't hear their voice. And it's all about learning! Watercolor would look cool, but now you know it won't really work and you didn't have to waste your money or your time with it! :)

[Mimsy]

It's alright! I can never really tell when people are sarcastic when I don't hear their voice. And it's all about learning! Watercolor would look cool, but now you know it won't really work and you didn't have to waste your money or your time with it! :)

Thank you so much for your advice! :)

[Shadow]

That would be so cool! I would totally do that ith my Best friend,Star,(Also A Hatter Madigan lover,like me... Heehee...) But not many others at our school are into the Looking Glass Wars... we were thinking of asking our school permission to make aweosme posters for the books,and hang them around the school... we're pretty good drawings. If we do,I'll post them. :)