#note to self do NOT use hot glue on clay it will not stick. fuck your entire life if you hoped it would work for your little project

[ittybittybumblebee]

So um guess who hyperfocused all of last night and today on making my own little clown doll i just finished it rn and this may be the best thing ive ever made look at him

#my art #ittybittytalks #he doesnt have a name yet #i had an awful time getting his face to stay on it kept falling off #note to self do NOT use hot glue on clay it will not stick. fuck your entire life if you hoped it would work for your little project

[devlinstridekid-blog]

this is unrelated to most of the shit i normally post but alright

if youre like me and still cosplaying homestuck in the year of our lord 2017 ive got some shit to advertise to you

heres a few tips for ya

-hot glue isnt as good as its built up to be, youll get your ass a hot glue gun and youll be all hyped and then shit wont work. never ever ever use hot glue on fabric either, it stains like a bitch and doesnt stay. only use hot glues in a pinch itll save you a lot of tears. alternates can be other glues specifically designed for fabric or even epoxy if you can. be careful with what you use tho as some shit is hells of dangerous to your lungs to try to get some ventilation while youre working

-this one kinda goes without saying since its pretty widely known but dont bind with ace bandages or any shit like that, or three sportsbras, thats how you ruin your body. binders can be pricey but if you plan to cosplay male characters a lot or something along those lines its a worthwhile investment

-body paint? how bout that shit, gettin yourself all painted up only for the shit you use to be just that, shit. snazaroo and ben nye are seen as the “gods” in a way to a lot of cosplayers but that shit aint great tbh. if youre going somewhere hot prepare to sweat it off or if thats just a thing your body does. try paradise by mehron or their creamblend stick. also always seal your paint, dont be the asshole who ruins everything for everyone else. seal that shit how you can with sealing powders and sprays. not baby powder

-actually making you cosplays, yknow sewing and crafting. sometimes if your lucky youll find premade shit or someone willing to do it for you for a price. always err on the side of caution, ask around if you can about the person thats selling, ask to see their work. check out other shit theyre selling if you can and look for inconsistencies if you can find them. dont buy from an asshole, they will rip you off. i made that mistake. sewing is hard to take up especially at first, getting a good machine helps, but handsewing is good if you have time

--on that note, looking up tutorials helps. theres a lot of shit out there that can help. dont be afraid to modify that junk

-as this is homestuck centered, have some horn advice. ive seen a lot of shit used for horns, fuck i know a guy who used a goddamn pool noodle for his ghb cosplay and it looked amazing. what you wanna go for if youre not going huge tho is something light, but sturdy. a lot of people ive seen use model magic or fimo or sculpey. those are all okay and all, but they break pretty easy. may i recommend to you paper clay? i typically use hearty since its the best ive had in my experience and its super light, the shit can take quite the beating before breaking, ie falling onto solid wood

-cant afford a shirt for a cosplay from the official site, but you need it? or they dont sell it? not to self promo but i do that shit for cheaper than the site if you need it, but also making the shirts yourself. fabric paint is good, but it runs out quick and its hard to find an actually good brand. acrylic paint can be used if watered down to not stiffen the fabric a ton. plain shirts can be found at stores like walmart or target or off of amazon 

-dont do super dumb shit that could actually get you hurt while making stuff. be careful with power tools if youre under like 16 ig?? dont hurt yourself for the cosplay

-on body types for specific cosplays. you got a body? you can cosplay anything and if anyone says otherwise theyre lying to make themselves feel better and also tell me so i can fight them

-you dont have to get a $30+ wig for it to be good, theres actually quite a few good one for cheap (legit my davepetasprite^2 wig was $8 and its really good), sure they may not be super thick, but theyre good for on a budget. im willing to give wig advice from personal experience 

thats about all ive got for now stay tuned for more and all that jazz

#cosplay #homestuck #cosplay advice #homestuck cosplay #long post #idk im frustrated with seeing people uninformed asses doing shit they dont know about