Hitsugaya cosplay preparation progress

[pez]

I've made the gi and hakama. Haven't tried them on yet since I lack the white belt. Have got more white material to make it, then I can try the whole thing on.

The sword's ready, just needs an extra coat of clear spray. Liz tested it and getting it in and out of the scabbard means scratching the silver paint work. =/ But hopefully the clear layer would help protect it a bit.

The tabi and waraji have been purchased. I'm not making those thank you very much. It's sad because the waraji worn by Bleach characters are quite different from normal ones and it'd be so much better if I made them. But 1) I don't know how to, 2) I can't be bothered, 3) no one will notice them anyway.

The sash for carrying the sword, and the decorative thing on the sash are both ready. The hilt guard has been made, just waiting for the spraying first, and then the handle can be "roped" (bound?) and then the new hilt guard can go on.

In terms of hair... still waiting to get a haircut. I'm going to miss this long hair, but seriously, it's getting too warm for long hair anyway. Last year I almost melted in my flat, so might as well get the cut and try to survive this summer! Then I need to re-bleach the roots, then put on the white/silver dye I already have... oh and then I reckon there needs to be a trial-run of gelling the hair into Hitsugaya style.

Was going to get some contact lenses, but I'm feeling too stingey (sp) for that now.

Anyway - anyone else going to London Expo on bank holiday weekend?

Comments

[jetsam]

I'm almost certainly coming up on the Saturday, assuming that my exam timetable doesn't give me two exams on tues.

I'm also feeling very lazy regarding cosplay

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

Oh~~~~ come and say hi if you're going! giving_ground and I are hopefully going to be Matsumoto and Hitsugaya.

[jetsam]

Will do, if I'm there. If there weather's like this, I'll make a half-hearted attempt at Tezuka, since I happen to have a purple sports shirt.

[giving-ground.livejournal.com]

I can go spray the swords with the clear now if you like. And know where the clear is. XDD I'll also bind the grips when they're otherwise complete. ...ohgod and I have to think about ironing the pleats back into my hakama, haha.

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

The clear is in the big plastic box next to the hoover! 8DDD After spraying I'd recommend waiting a few hours and then spraying again (maybe when I get back tonight), then leave the binding till tomorrow. It gets touch-dry quickly, but it takes much longer to dry really well.

I can help you with the pleats. XD Ought to go find out with there are tricks to make pleats stay.... XD;;;;;;

[semishade@livejournal (from livejournal.com)]

I'm not planning an Expo trip but you have just alerted me to the fact that the concert I'm going to at the Southbank on 24 May... is on the bank holiday weekend! omgtrains

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

.................EEEEEEEEEP. Good luck!

[semishade@livejournal (from livejournal.com)]

::books hotel::

[eolo.livejournal.com]

Need any tips, makeup wise?

[yuki-scorpio.livejournal.com]

I'll consult you this weekend!

(Will email you with my phone number - just can't get to gmail at work, so will do it at home.)

[eolo.livejournal.com]

I'll bring some items with me, as well as my brushes so we can get to play and I'll give you tips. I won't bring the FULL arsenal, but definitely something for us to play with!

I shall await your e-mail.

I'm so excited, I'll get to see you again in less than two days.