expensive cosplay

by ~okageo, Jan 28, 2011, 11:50:07 PM
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sometime i wonder if this really worth it

molding/casting costs so much when it involve doing a full body cast. its roughly around $300.00 using the cheapest method. molding and casting are roughly $150.00 for 1 gal each which arent bad since it last awhile. SURE i can do easy cosplay but knowing myself i cant do it

i like complicated artwork the challenge make it more rewarding. **if it aint complicated it aint me!** BUT i guess as long you have fun it making it made it all worth while.

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expensive cosplayby ~okageo

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~meifl0wer Jan 30, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

You're right though, in the end~ As long as you enjoy it, right?

And your cosplays are amazing so for people who see you, it's worth it too~ and it's obvious how much effort is put in~

I'm pretty amazed though. Where do you even get that kind of money? _{That looks like a really stupid question. You work, I assume(?) orz}

~okageo Jan 30, 2011 Professional Artisan Crafter

haha i work and i do take commissions to make up the expenses im not in hs lol

~meifl0wer Jan 31, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

LOL

yeah not being in HS helps.

lol

~blueheart29 Jan 29, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

Hey! if you love it, it's worth it!

My Yuna cosplay was waaaaay expensive cause I bought the controller guns and Square Enix jewelry XD;

~okageo Jan 30, 2011 Professional Artisan Crafter

omg.. ur insane lol

~blueheart29 Jan 30, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

juuuuuuust a little XD;

*RoxyRoo Jan 29, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Ever try carving it out of foam instead of bodycasting? Or doing a duct tape dummy? Those a much, much cheaper and get good results too.

I spent around $250 for my Rosso the Crimson cosplay, but I swore never to spend that much again. I always look for the cheapest route these days.

~okageo Jan 30, 2011 Professional Artisan Crafter

i tho about using foam cast but its the same costs as me using resin fiberglass from homedepot and the foam is way too weak to handle the sculpting from oilclay. duct tape actually cost me more then plaster bandages lol.

*RoxyRoo Jan 31, 2011 Professional Traditional Artist

Huh... wierd. O.o

~okageo Jan 29, 2011 Professional Artisan Crafter

lol wow i see that its not just me who been spending so much money on cosplay.

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