28th September 2012: Paladin Progress So so pleased I attempted to make my own Paladin for this cosplay! It's pretty much finished now but it's taken me over 10 hours to complete.
I started with a wooden base cut from a basic template of the gun (about 4 sheets of wood stuck together). I then padded this out by cutting the outer, detailed layers out of foam and carving in the details of these with a craft knife. I used air dry clay to shape all the edges (and a hell of a lot of sanding). I primed with gesso and used spray paints for the base colour ( the handle is a textured base paint) - then all the painting details were done with acrylic :)
Just a couple more details (barrels, trigger) and it's all done and dusted :D
15th September 2012: defeated dem hexagons! So I've been focusing on the top of Miri's suit and the hardest part by far was the pattern itself. I made my own block print for the hexagons ( actually 2, but I decided the first was too small) and then printed the 3 metres of lycra myself T.T they were the bane of my life for quite sometime but they turned out alright, I think.
Anyway, making some major progress on the top itself (lots more detailing, hemming, adjusting to do but still). It's been a real challenge to make as I'm quite a beginner but I'm actually very pleased with how things are going :)
Numta - 30th May 2012
MIRANDA!
Can't wait to see this! =]
Phee - 12th June 2012 Wig and make-up look perfect :D
Numta - 12th June 2012 excellent work on the wig and make up! =D
D2SCosplay - 28th June 2012 Great wig and make-up work!! Looking forwards to seeing this =]
Manticore Arts - 27th July 2012 GTFO! Seriously! WHEN WHEN WHEN! I WANNA SEE MORE!
Sunny-D - 29th July 2012 OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER! =D if nothing tragic happens before then.
Captain_Marvelous - 29th July 2012 Fantastic so far! :) You really look like her!
Manticore Arts - 30th July 2012 Great! I shall see you there as Thane or Kaidan ^_^
Sunny-D - 30th July 2012
Both so awesome >.< I can't wait! (saw your Thane in May - sorta drooled everywhere.)
^^ And thank you everyone for your nice comments ^_^
BladeyCakes - 4th August 2012 This is looking fantastic!!! Cant wait to see more progress!
Isabela - 5th August 2012 Looking amazing! Can't wait to see the finished costume :D
digibrute - 5th August 2012 This looks amazing! love the progress so far :)
KC-HOME - 5th August 2012 I like the booots !!! *-* awesomee !!!
nanahara - 15th September 2012 this is looking AMAZING XD
Squiddley - 16th September 2012 omg so awesome! well doneee :D
Numta - 16th September 2012
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progress is looking AMAZING
Relion - 16th September 2012 Looking amazing, keep it up! (:
Manticore Arts - 18th September 2012 This is looking SPECTACULAR Love! REALLY SPECTACULAR! Well done!
GraceyDarling - 18th September 2012 This is looking amazing! x
Sunny-D - 18th September 2012 Thank you guys! :D Making good progress on the Paladin right now, hope to finish it off this week.
WarriorTeddy - 19th September 2012 very nice work. the suit looks spot on. and I want that paladin :)
Moonchild - 20th September 2012 Loving the progress on this, great work! =)
Karakulz - 28th September 2012 Progress is looking GREAT! :D
digibrute - 11th October 2012 Again, Absolutely amazing.. stunning even :)
Ranma1-2 - 11th October 2012 Love the work on this so far, esp the hexagon fabric. Wow what a great method. ..at first I thought you managed to buy fabric with this pattern already on. It looks fab. :)
D2SCosplay - 12th October 2012 This is looking amazing! Can't wait to see it!
Moonchild - 16th October 2012 Looking better and better! Seriously excited to see this at expo! Hope to get some photos with you =)
Manticore Arts - 1st November 2012 God it was so shocking having you around! You're so young!!! Lol awesome Job as well! Well done on the outfit!
Sunny-D - 1st November 2012 I know I know, I'm a baby! I get it a lot ;D ahah but thank you!! It was so lovely meeting you :D
Moonchild - 3rd November 2012 So glad I got to see this in person!! You looked soooo good <3 Only sorry I didn't come over and say Hi!! If you do her again in May I definitely will, may or may not be doing Tali for then ;)
MiniPlum - 21st February 2013 Brilliant! Love the detail
ToroSonyCat - 21st February 2013 Awesome cosplay!
ToroSonyCat - 21st February 2013 Awesome cosplay!
Moonchild - 22nd February 2013 Love the new photos! You make such a good Miranda =)