Friday, 5 June 2009
Success!
A very successful cosplay of Rayne I must say, and I will definitely cosplay her again in the same costume at regular intervals I think. To find my pictures, go to - SlimDefinition - BloodRayne Photos (Flickr).
Sunday, 17 May 2009
Blades (stage 5) part 1
The final stage of the blade-making.
Take a look at the following pictures...
1.) Blade braces (not yet sprayed).
I sprayed one side, but dad needed to cut and shape them.
2.) Blades (facing right).
3.) Pattern (facing right).
4.) Pattern (facing left).
Dad is in the process of making the circles for the mounts. They are looking GOOD.
Take a look at the following pictures...
1.) Blade braces (not yet sprayed).
I sprayed one side, but dad needed to cut and shape them.
2.) Blades (facing right).
3.) Pattern (facing right).
4.) Pattern (facing left).
Dad is in the process of making the circles for the mounts. They are looking GOOD.
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Blades (stage 4) Part 3 - Attaching Handles
The handles have been stuck on. Dad reckons he has to drill through the ball to MAKE SURE it all stays in place. It should be alright, but he wants to do that to be safe rather than sorry. However, I just hope that goes to plan. There's a lot of hoping involved in cosplaying it seems... -_-'
1.) Handle (on shed floor).
It looks precarious, I know.
2.) Handle on blade (side).
It's attached this time.
3.) Handle on blade (from above).
Attached of course.
4.) Handle with U piece shown (not attached yet).
Those U pieces have been re-painted since I took that picture.
5.) Holding the blade.
Without any support underneath there.
1.) Handle (on shed floor).
It looks precarious, I know.
2.) Handle on blade (side).
It's attached this time.
3.) Handle on blade (from above).
Attached of course.
4.) Handle with U piece shown (not attached yet).
Those U pieces have been re-painted since I took that picture.
5.) Holding the blade.
Without any support underneath there.
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Leggings + Blades (stage 4) Part 2
Alright, finally I have something positive to say about the leggings. Well, the FRONT at least. The back is yet to come and it's yet another worrying aspect of this costume. I'm confident we'll get it to at least acceptable standard though.
Please note, the yellow thread you can see is where mum tacked the panels on beforehand. Those will be taken out.
Ok, pictures...
1.) Front - distance.
2.) Front - side.
3.) Front - close.
On picture 3 you can see clearly they do bag a bit, but there's really no other way we can do it.
I still think they look good on these photos though.
BLADES!
1.) Oval handle additions.
On Rayne's blades, the handles at the bulb end are rounded, but also form into a slightly more oval shape at the bottom. The gaps will be filled in and painted that chrome colour to try and mask how they've been joined a bit.
2.) Painted plastic template for the braces.
The size may need to be altered slightly. Also, the plastic has been spray painted.
3.) Blades - painted.
Theoretically they should now be ready for the handles to be attached, and then for the pattern to be drawn on.
It's coming along.
Please note, the yellow thread you can see is where mum tacked the panels on beforehand. Those will be taken out.
Ok, pictures...
1.) Front - distance.
2.) Front - side.
3.) Front - close.
On picture 3 you can see clearly they do bag a bit, but there's really no other way we can do it.
I still think they look good on these photos though.
BLADES!
1.) Oval handle additions.
On Rayne's blades, the handles at the bulb end are rounded, but also form into a slightly more oval shape at the bottom. The gaps will be filled in and painted that chrome colour to try and mask how they've been joined a bit.
2.) Painted plastic template for the braces.
The size may need to be altered slightly. Also, the plastic has been spray painted.
3.) Blades - painted.
Theoretically they should now be ready for the handles to be attached, and then for the pattern to be drawn on.
It's coming along.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Blades (stage 4) Part 1 - Handles
We're getting the handles done now. They're only partially made at the moment, but they'll be fixed in place soon enough. Here are a few pictures...
1.) Handle piece with screw.
2.) Handle piece screwed to ball.
3.) Handle with ball placed over blade.
As you can see in the third picture, the blade is painted. Both of them need painting again before I try and draw the pattern on them, but they're looking good so far.
1.) Handle piece with screw.
2.) Handle piece screwed to ball.
3.) Handle with ball placed over blade.
As you can see in the third picture, the blade is painted. Both of them need painting again before I try and draw the pattern on them, but they're looking good so far.
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Blades (stage 3) Part 2
Here are a few more pictures of the blades in stage 3. The transfer of the pattern is temporary at this stage as the wood still has to be sanded. I transferred it to see how it looked.
1.) Pattern
2.) Front end (angled to show how it's planed) - the hole at the front there will be filled in. Dad put it in there to hold the two blades together whilst he shaped them to be pretty much identical.
3.) Front end (tip angle to show planing).
Unfortunately I can't show you a picture of what the engraving looks like literally. Readers will just have to trust me it's right. It's a little rough right now, but I'll make sure it looks good on the real thing.
1.) Pattern
2.) Front end (angled to show how it's planed) - the hole at the front there will be filled in. Dad put it in there to hold the two blades together whilst he shaped them to be pretty much identical.
3.) Front end (tip angle to show planing).
Unfortunately I can't show you a picture of what the engraving looks like literally. Readers will just have to trust me it's right. It's a little rough right now, but I'll make sure it looks good on the real thing.
Sunday, 26 April 2009
Blades (stage 3) + Leggings (part 1)
Alright, I have some more pics of the progress on the blades...
1.) Dad planes the shape of the blades
2.) Dad planing the blade shapes again
3.) Full length - blades facing left (central markings drawn)
4.) Full length - blades facing right (central markings drawn)
5.) Blades (front end) with central markings
6.) Blades (back end) with central markings
The marking shown are where dad will be planing them to shape as the wood is quite thick at the moment. He'll round off the corners to make them safer to carry around.
I also have a few things on the way from eBay: 55mm wooden balls (don't laugh) for the bulb end of the blade handles, wooden circles (which may or may not be suitable - will have to see on arrival - what are you going to do for £3.40 including p&p?), and Hammerite smooth metal silver paint (can't find the gunmetal grey one anywhere - yes Hammerite works on wood as well).
Regarding the leggings...I DID get burnt. Nevermind. Me and mum are looking at another way of getting the red panels on. She'll be home tomorrow after her weekend away and we're aiming to get them done and looking as they should by the end of this week.
1.) Legging panels (front)
2.) Legging panels (back)
3.) Legging panel (front - left leg)
The finished BloodRayne costume is nigh.
1.) Dad planes the shape of the blades
2.) Dad planing the blade shapes again
3.) Full length - blades facing left (central markings drawn)
4.) Full length - blades facing right (central markings drawn)
5.) Blades (front end) with central markings
6.) Blades (back end) with central markings
The marking shown are where dad will be planing them to shape as the wood is quite thick at the moment. He'll round off the corners to make them safer to carry around.
I also have a few things on the way from eBay: 55mm wooden balls (don't laugh) for the bulb end of the blade handles, wooden circles (which may or may not be suitable - will have to see on arrival - what are you going to do for £3.40 including p&p?), and Hammerite smooth metal silver paint (can't find the gunmetal grey one anywhere - yes Hammerite works on wood as well).
Regarding the leggings...I DID get burnt. Nevermind. Me and mum are looking at another way of getting the red panels on. She'll be home tomorrow after her weekend away and we're aiming to get them done and looking as they should by the end of this week.
1.) Legging panels (front)
2.) Legging panels (back)
3.) Legging panel (front - left leg)
The finished BloodRayne costume is nigh.
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Blades (stage 2)
The blades are now cut out of Pine. They just have to be planed before I can paint them.
Dad will be working on the mounts and mechanisms once that is done. I need metallic gunmetal grey or silver paint for the blades, a darker grey for the mounts, and red for the braces.
1.) Weird angle before cut-out
2.) Back of blades
3.) Front of blades
4.) Full length of blades
In the fourth pic it looks like the bottom one is larger than the one above. In actual fact it's just the angle I took the photo from. They're the exact same size.
Dad will be working on the mounts and mechanisms once that is done. I need metallic gunmetal grey or silver paint for the blades, a darker grey for the mounts, and red for the braces.
1.) Weird angle before cut-out
2.) Back of blades
3.) Front of blades
4.) Full length of blades
In the fourth pic it looks like the bottom one is larger than the one above. In actual fact it's just the angle I took the photo from. They're the exact same size.
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Finally! The top is finished!
1.) Looking more like Rayne now
2.) The back of the top, now all shiny
3.) Top with suspender straps attached
4.) Front of the top (the suspenders can't be seen here)
5.) Flat out (the suspenders can't be seen here either)
Here are some reference pictures for the top...
Rayne top reference 1
Rayne top reference 2
Rayne costume reference 1
Rayne costume reference 2
Rayne costume reference 3
With regards to the leggings, I've cut out the front panels for them, and just got to trace and cut out the ones for the back (which go up on to the rump as well). We're going to put ribbon around the edges of them, use the spray adhesive to stick them on, and then I'll take them off so they can be fused on with the iron. I've put velcro spots on the leggings at the top and on the thong with the cross patterns as I'll be wearing it over the top.
Hopefully I can get that done before I go away sailing, so when I get back all I'll then need to get done is the blades.
2.) The back of the top, now all shiny
3.) Top with suspender straps attached
4.) Front of the top (the suspenders can't be seen here)
5.) Flat out (the suspenders can't be seen here either)
Here are some reference pictures for the top...
Rayne top reference 1
Rayne top reference 2
Rayne costume reference 1
Rayne costume reference 2
Rayne costume reference 3
With regards to the leggings, I've cut out the front panels for them, and just got to trace and cut out the ones for the back (which go up on to the rump as well). We're going to put ribbon around the edges of them, use the spray adhesive to stick them on, and then I'll take them off so they can be fused on with the iron. I've put velcro spots on the leggings at the top and on the thong with the cross patterns as I'll be wearing it over the top.
Hopefully I can get that done before I go away sailing, so when I get back all I'll then need to get done is the blades.
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
The Brimstone Choker & Pendant (+ fangs!)
I have updates. The top, I promise, is on the brink of being finished, and I have pictures of the Brimstone choker and necklace I made.
1.) Front - flat out
2.) Back, where I put two little loopholes for the necklace
3.) Back - flat out
4.) Pendant - Brimstone symbol is drawn on with CD/DVD marker, which will rub off with a lot of effort....I've tried
5.) Looped and fastened with velcro stick on spots!
And here are two Rayne and Brimstone reference pictures...
Rayne Reference 1
Rayne Reference 2
Brimstone Reference 1
Brimstone Reference 2
As with all other parts of the costume, the Brimstone necklace has various features as well. I've kept it as simple as possible, going with the style shown in the fmv picture of Rayne, and the pendant without the two hammer-like pieces jutting out either side as in some depictions.
There are also two versions of the Brimstone symbol. One with a single straight line down and another with two. I went with the single one as it was easier to draw on to my pendant.
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Additionally, I also have my fangs...
1.) Fangs 1
2.) Fangs 2
They're Scarecrow natural smaller custom fit fangs. The problem with them was that after molding, for me they didn't stay on safely, so I'll be using fixodent to keep them on. This means to get lunch I'll have to pull them off and brush my teeth as they'll be all gooey with the fixodent stuff. Fun!
1.) Front - flat out
2.) Back, where I put two little loopholes for the necklace
3.) Back - flat out
4.) Pendant - Brimstone symbol is drawn on with CD/DVD marker, which will rub off with a lot of effort....I've tried
5.) Looped and fastened with velcro stick on spots!
And here are two Rayne and Brimstone reference pictures...
Rayne Reference 1
Rayne Reference 2
Brimstone Reference 1
Brimstone Reference 2
As with all other parts of the costume, the Brimstone necklace has various features as well. I've kept it as simple as possible, going with the style shown in the fmv picture of Rayne, and the pendant without the two hammer-like pieces jutting out either side as in some depictions.
There are also two versions of the Brimstone symbol. One with a single straight line down and another with two. I went with the single one as it was easier to draw on to my pendant.
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Additionally, I also have my fangs...
1.) Fangs 1
2.) Fangs 2
They're Scarecrow natural smaller custom fit fangs. The problem with them was that after molding, for me they didn't stay on safely, so I'll be using fixodent to keep them on. This means to get lunch I'll have to pull them off and brush my teeth as they'll be all gooey with the fixodent stuff. Fun!
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Nigh on finishing the top
Front 1
Front 2
Back (yes I know the hair isn't straight - do you know how difficult it is to straighten your own hair when it's that length?)
What's left to do?
The cross-stitching across the breast area, the laces on the front (easy), the red strip at the bottom on the back, and the red strip over the top of the smaller eyelets but below the large eyelet.
Then it's finished. Myself and mum are having a bit of trouble figuring out how to do those two strips as I need the elasticated parts of the top there in order to do it up at the front. We've already made it a lot tighter on me.
The top is derived from three pictures of Rayne. One is from the first game and two are from the second.
BR1 Back
BR2 Side
BR2 Back
There are some distinct differences and similarities between them, but as I've said before, as many of the screen captures and concept arts differ in different parts of the costume design, I combined some of the bits from various screenshots and concept arts to fit the style of top I was using.
On another note, I have a piece of dowling and a piece of wood to make the first part of the mount for the blades. I just need to draw out the brackets on the plastic we have, get some wooden discs (about two to three different sizes), and two planks of pine as the balsa is too flimsy. Oh yeah! And the handles for them as well. This is all rather complicated...O_O'
Front 2
Back (yes I know the hair isn't straight - do you know how difficult it is to straighten your own hair when it's that length?)
What's left to do?
The cross-stitching across the breast area, the laces on the front (easy), the red strip at the bottom on the back, and the red strip over the top of the smaller eyelets but below the large eyelet.
Then it's finished. Myself and mum are having a bit of trouble figuring out how to do those two strips as I need the elasticated parts of the top there in order to do it up at the front. We've already made it a lot tighter on me.
The top is derived from three pictures of Rayne. One is from the first game and two are from the second.
BR1 Back
BR2 Side
BR2 Back
There are some distinct differences and similarities between them, but as I've said before, as many of the screen captures and concept arts differ in different parts of the costume design, I combined some of the bits from various screenshots and concept arts to fit the style of top I was using.
On another note, I have a piece of dowling and a piece of wood to make the first part of the mount for the blades. I just need to draw out the brackets on the plastic we have, get some wooden discs (about two to three different sizes), and two planks of pine as the balsa is too flimsy. Oh yeah! And the handles for them as well. This is all rather complicated...O_O'
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
I can't believe it's not leather, can you?
More of the top is done. I painted the front with glossy 3D fabric paint. The brand is DYLON, and it seems to give a leathery look rather well. The main issue is that with stretchy material it cracks a bit, but actually gives a really good effect.
Before that, on Sunday I took a couple of pictures wearing it to show how it fits - Sunday 1, Sunday 2.
I've only taken a couple of pictures since I painted it though. I'm only painting the front anyway. Doing all of it would ruin it, and in some pictures the front of the top is the only shiny bit (though on others it's shiny all over). Like I said before, there are several variations of the top depending on concept art and even in-game - leather 1, leather 2.
Even more coming soon...
Before that, on Sunday I took a couple of pictures wearing it to show how it fits - Sunday 1, Sunday 2.
I've only taken a couple of pictures since I painted it though. I'm only painting the front anyway. Doing all of it would ruin it, and in some pictures the front of the top is the only shiny bit (though on others it's shiny all over). Like I said before, there are several variations of the top depending on concept art and even in-game - leather 1, leather 2.
Even more coming soon...
Friday, 13 February 2009
Top almost finished + hair dyed again!
The top isn't QUITE finished, but here are pictures with the two red side panels now on.
There are still more red ribbon trims to go around the edges and to finish off the pattern though.
Almost there!
Top (flat out)
Top (front)
I also dyed my hair again. This time I used the Schwartzkopf XXL Live colour to see if it came out any brighter. In artifical light, it doesn't look all that much better but it's still more vibrant depending on what kind of light hits it and where abouts I am standing in or around that light.
Examples:
1 (shows the colour really well - and it looks to be the right shade there)
2 (shows it about right but a little dimmer due to shadows)
3 (makes my roots look a bit orange - though they aren't - blarg)
4 (vibrant, but still the light makes it look a tad different - and I look tired)
5 (and the more shadowy variation in colour - imagine when I get the fangs!)
There are still more red ribbon trims to go around the edges and to finish off the pattern though.
Almost there!
Top (flat out)
Top (front)
I also dyed my hair again. This time I used the Schwartzkopf XXL Live colour to see if it came out any brighter. In artifical light, it doesn't look all that much better but it's still more vibrant depending on what kind of light hits it and where abouts I am standing in or around that light.
Examples:
1 (shows the colour really well - and it looks to be the right shade there)
2 (shows it about right but a little dimmer due to shadows)
3 (makes my roots look a bit orange - though they aren't - blarg)
4 (vibrant, but still the light makes it look a tad different - and I look tired)
5 (and the more shadowy variation in colour - imagine when I get the fangs!)
Sunday, 8 February 2009
Top progress
We've made some more progress with the top.
Flat out - with pins
Front
Back
There are more red trims to put on the bottom and on the back and around the side panels once they're ironed on. Then that'll be the top completely finished.
Following that, the remaining aspects of the costume will be:
* Trying to obtain a Brimstone necklace (which may be possible, otherwise I'll have to substitute it)
* Add the red pattern on to the leggings (not going to be very easy)
* Getting the blades cut out, painted, and the mechanism made.
After that, theoretically I should be pretty much done.
Flat out - with pins
Front
Back
There are more red trims to put on the bottom and on the back and around the side panels once they're ironed on. Then that'll be the top completely finished.
Following that, the remaining aspects of the costume will be:
* Trying to obtain a Brimstone necklace (which may be possible, otherwise I'll have to substitute it)
* Add the red pattern on to the leggings (not going to be very easy)
* Getting the blades cut out, painted, and the mechanism made.
After that, theoretically I should be pretty much done.
Saturday, 7 February 2009
Boots - the stripes
I've now done the red stripes on the boots - with red insulation tape. It will come off easily without ruining them, hence why I used it. The problem with the tape is that it's difficult to shape, and therefore some parts may not look absolutely perfect. I've done my best with them for now though.
Boots: 1, 2, 3, 4.
I didn't take that much time over that, so I can probably tidy them up a bit more.
I thought it was better to put the stripes on as it makes them look more like how the boots are supposed to be, though without the spike. That's as near as I'm going to get them.
It's the angle up the arch of the foot that makes the stripes there look a little weird, but alas! I can't change the shape of the boots and that's as close as I can get to the actual shape of them.
I think they look good enough. ^_^
Boots: 1, 2, 3, 4.
I didn't take that much time over that, so I can probably tidy them up a bit more.
I thought it was better to put the stripes on as it makes them look more like how the boots are supposed to be, though without the spike. That's as near as I'm going to get them.
It's the angle up the arch of the foot that makes the stripes there look a little weird, but alas! I can't change the shape of the boots and that's as close as I can get to the actual shape of them.
I think they look good enough. ^_^
Thursday, 29 January 2009
Eyelets finished + Blades (stage 1 part 2)
I've just completed the eyelets on the top and the back of the thong with my father.
Here is some of the work we did: marking 1, marking 2.
Then we added the eyelets: Result (front), result (back) - please note that the flap at the top that's folded up will be cut off so it won't show behind the eyelet.
Also, here's the back of the thong.
On to the blades...
Template cut out
Template cut out laid on a balsa plank
The cat doesn't know what's going on here (just for fun).
We're getting there. Slowly but surely we're getting there.
Here is some of the work we did: marking 1, marking 2.
Then we added the eyelets: Result (front), result (back) - please note that the flap at the top that's folded up will be cut off so it won't show behind the eyelet.
Also, here's the back of the thong.
On to the blades...
Template cut out
Template cut out laid on a balsa plank
The cat doesn't know what's going on here (just for fun).
We're getting there. Slowly but surely we're getting there.
Monday, 26 January 2009
Blades (stage 1)
I made the template for the blades today using a box that one of my swords from Barringtons came in - mainly because that was the longest piece of cardboard I had.
Template: Balsa and cardboard, template (mechanism & handle outline), template (full length).
The length of the balsa planks is 36" inches, but it's actually a bit too long to have the blades at.
The mechanism needs to sit under my forearm and it makes them too long if kept at that length. So, the template is drawn at 32" inches which is plenty long enough. Don't forget, when I bend my arms, they will stick out anyway so I need to be careful on that front.
I can't say when there'll be more updates on the blades as I need to rely on my father on that side of things. I will update on them as and when I can, so be patient those of you who are reading this.
Template: Balsa and cardboard, template (mechanism & handle outline), template (full length).
The length of the balsa planks is 36" inches, but it's actually a bit too long to have the blades at.
The mechanism needs to sit under my forearm and it makes them too long if kept at that length. So, the template is drawn at 32" inches which is plenty long enough. Don't forget, when I bend my arms, they will stick out anyway so I need to be careful on that front.
I can't say when there'll be more updates on the blades as I need to rely on my father on that side of things. I will update on them as and when I can, so be patient those of you who are reading this.
Sunday, 25 January 2009
Adding the eyelets (stage 1) + more cosmetics
Finally, I can now say I'm going to be getting the top sorted.
I've worked out where the eyelets are going to go. These two pictures show this...
Front
Back
The red ribbon will be the trim going all the way around the edges of the top.
I've marked out where the eyelets are going on the back of the thong I will be wearing over the top of the leggings as well. Thong 1, thong 2.
Here's the second stage of how the cosmetics are going.
1. (I still have my own eyebrows - had to thin them out though...OUCH - and yes the pencil is slightly smudged underneath...whoops...oh well).
2. (Anyone notice in BR2 that Rayne tends to look sideways before turning her head if you bring her up close to the camera?)
3. (Just looking a bit more serious).
4. (And again. Yeah, I'm in the bathroom. So what? I was looking for areas of the house that was light enough to take these pictures. That was one of them).
I will need to take more time over doing my eyes. It's aggravating trying to get eyeliner pencil off with wipes let alone without them. So you'll have to wait a little longer for that addition.
EDIT: Oh, and here's a picture of painted nails with a glove.
I've worked out where the eyelets are going to go. These two pictures show this...
Front
Back
The red ribbon will be the trim going all the way around the edges of the top.
I've marked out where the eyelets are going on the back of the thong I will be wearing over the top of the leggings as well. Thong 1, thong 2.
Here's the second stage of how the cosmetics are going.
1. (I still have my own eyebrows - had to thin them out though...OUCH - and yes the pencil is slightly smudged underneath...whoops...oh well).
2. (Anyone notice in BR2 that Rayne tends to look sideways before turning her head if you bring her up close to the camera?)
3. (Just looking a bit more serious).
4. (And again. Yeah, I'm in the bathroom. So what? I was looking for areas of the house that was light enough to take these pictures. That was one of them).
I will need to take more time over doing my eyes. It's aggravating trying to get eyeliner pencil off with wipes let alone without them. So you'll have to wait a little longer for that addition.
EDIT: Oh, and here's a picture of painted nails with a glove.
Friday, 16 January 2009
We're halfway there!
Indeed we are. Look at the following pictures: A, B, C, D, E, F.
I did those last night.
Then there's these ones...
1, 2, 3, 4.
I took those ones this morning. I put a bit of the make-up on (didn't spend long on it because I was too lazy and didn't want to have to start scrubbing the whole lot off). Remember, that's only a BIT of it.
Right so, we're getting there. My dad added more holes to the armbands I'll be wearing as well.
I also have the balsa wood for the blades. I need to draw and cut out the shape of them so dad can use them as a template. There's also making the mechanism to make them pivot that's going to be a pain in the arse as well. I haven't told you yet...I can prophesy (if anyone thinks that spelling is inaccurate, look in the dictionary). My prophecy is that there will be much in the way of swearing when it comes to my dad making these blades. I'm talking A LOT of swearing.
His favourite swear line is "I don't f***ing believe this!!!" So I'll likely be hearing that a lot.
Nyargh! I want to get this done even though the convention is still a few months away.
I did those last night.
Then there's these ones...
1, 2, 3, 4.
I took those ones this morning. I put a bit of the make-up on (didn't spend long on it because I was too lazy and didn't want to have to start scrubbing the whole lot off). Remember, that's only a BIT of it.
Right so, we're getting there. My dad added more holes to the armbands I'll be wearing as well.
I also have the balsa wood for the blades. I need to draw and cut out the shape of them so dad can use them as a template. There's also making the mechanism to make them pivot that's going to be a pain in the arse as well. I haven't told you yet...I can prophesy (if anyone thinks that spelling is inaccurate, look in the dictionary). My prophecy is that there will be much in the way of swearing when it comes to my dad making these blades. I'm talking A LOT of swearing.
His favourite swear line is "I don't f***ing believe this!!!" So I'll likely be hearing that a lot.
Nyargh! I want to get this done even though the convention is still a few months away.
Sunday, 11 January 2009
Gloves and Arm-warmers
Not a lot to say here really, apart from...well, look here. Here's another picture that was deliberately taken on the squiff by Amanda in an attempt to get my arm in.
The red piece at the top is not attached to the black arm-warmer. It's a very small red arm-warmer that I put on the wrong way and folded over. It seems to be able to do the trick.
I'm getting my father to punch more holes in the wristbands so they'll do up tight (they don't currently...far from it right now), and hopefully in the next day or two he'll help me get the
eyelets punched into the top. Approximately 10 in the back (5 parallel to one another) with a single larger eyelet at the top, and eight on the front (4 either side). That's my guess at the
moment. I'll have pictures up as and when.
The red piece at the top is not attached to the black arm-warmer. It's a very small red arm-warmer that I put on the wrong way and folded over. It seems to be able to do the trick.
I'm getting my father to punch more holes in the wristbands so they'll do up tight (they don't currently...far from it right now), and hopefully in the next day or two he'll help me get the
eyelets punched into the top. Approximately 10 in the back (5 parallel to one another) with a single larger eyelet at the top, and eight on the front (4 either side). That's my guess at the
moment. I'll have pictures up as and when.
Friday, 9 January 2009
Hair + the top
Thursday, 8 January 2009
New hair.....ahh!
Long time no post.
Ok...just take a look at these...
1, 2, 3, 4.
The annoying thing is, the hairdresser took more than I wanted off.
I wanted to be able to get it into a ponytail still (easily). I can do that, but only just...so putting it up makes me look a bit weird. Right now it doesn't feel right - naturally because my hair has never been this short. However, it doesn't reach my collarbone and that's what's bugging me. It's probably going to bug me until it gets to that length now. Why can't hairdressers ever stick to what they're asked to to!?
In any case it does look good. It's just not comfortable...
I will keep it this style, albeit a TAD longer though (but not by a great amount as I need it more or less like this for the cosplay). I straighten it anyway (if fluffs up otherwise), but the hairdresser's straighteners make it feel too thin. Nyargh!
Ok...just take a look at these...
1, 2, 3, 4.
The annoying thing is, the hairdresser took more than I wanted off.
I wanted to be able to get it into a ponytail still (easily). I can do that, but only just...so putting it up makes me look a bit weird. Right now it doesn't feel right - naturally because my hair has never been this short. However, it doesn't reach my collarbone and that's what's bugging me. It's probably going to bug me until it gets to that length now. Why can't hairdressers ever stick to what they're asked to to!?
In any case it does look good. It's just not comfortable...
I will keep it this style, albeit a TAD longer though (but not by a great amount as I need it more or less like this for the cosplay). I straighten it anyway (if fluffs up otherwise), but the hairdresser's straighteners make it feel too thin. Nyargh!
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