[Pixel's Sketchbook] I don't really know what I'm doing at all

By Pixel. 25/11/12, 08:59 am

I don't think I'll use this often but I have these in progress!

Princess Bubblegum

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Dress fabric + pattern bought, crown made and pattern for hoodie ordered. Still thinking of how to do that wig! Any ideas anyone?

By Pixel. 19/03/13, 01:32 pm

woo yeah finally some progress in here!
I've styled up my princess bubblegum wig. ITS SO HEAVY AND MESSY.
I need to cut the bangs and tidy everything up. It was originally a long pink curly wig all doubled up and stuffed into a ponytail and I broke a lot of hair ties c:

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By Pixel. 20/03/13, 12:30 pm

I finished my dress! It's loose around the waist and has a couple of safety pins in the back but the hoodie will cover them so whatever! I painted over the mess in my room...

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By brunetteyes. 20/03/13, 03:26 pm

Your wig looks great! And another adorable dress you've made ^^

It would be really fun to wear my Prince Gumball when you wear your Princess Bubblegum Very Happy

oo also, do u plan to wear pink bodypaint?

By chiken_skratch. 20/03/13, 11:32 pm

Agreed, that wig lots great and the dress is very cute. You'll make a great Princess Bubblegum

By Pixel. 21/03/13, 12:06 am

brunetteyes wrote:: Your wig looks great! And another adorable dress you've made ^^

It would be really fun to wear my Prince Gumball when you wear your Princess Bubblegum
oo also, do u plan to wear pink bodypaint?

Too hamilton? If I can make it! Probably auckgeddon also c: i would like to paint myself, but i don't know what paint to get. A really light pink...if you are painting yourself, please tell me what you get!

And thank you Chiken_Skratch!

By sakkaf. 21/03/13, 10:58 am

i actually like the messyish look of the wig, looks more natural i think?

THOSE SOCKS ARE CUTE TOO chuu~!

By Pixel. 21/03/13, 11:38 am

sakkaf wrote:: i actually like the messyish look of the wig, looks more natural i think?

THOSE SOCKS ARE CUTE TOO

heheh thank you!! I got them as a gift from my host family in japan ;w;

I've done more progress at school since I use the equipment there heh (its better than mine) I've cut out my pattern pieces for the hoodie mock-up tester thing and will get started on that!

By brunetteyes. 21/03/13, 02:34 pm

@Pixel I'll let you know ^^ I bought some stuff but I'm yet to try it out. If it doesnt work well I've heard Aquacolour Bodypaint is really good. You've done a lot of Homestuck cosplays, what did you use for grey body paint?

Yes I'm planning for Hamilton, but if some of my plans dont work out for Auckland I'll wear Gumball again then ^^

By Pixel. 21/03/13, 02:54 pm

brunetteyes wrote:: @Pixel I'll let you know ^^ I bought some stuff but I'm yet to try it out. If it doesnt work well I've heard Aquacolour Bodypaint is really good. You've done a lot of Homestuck cosplays, what did you use for grey body paint?

Yes I'm planning for Hamilton, but if some of my plans dont work out for Auckland I'll wear Gumball again then ^^

I used Snazaroo, but I'd like to stay away from that because it wasn't very good for anything other than my face. I'll have a look around c:

By **Duckeh**. 22/03/13, 04:15 am

Wow, dat wig! Damn girl!

By chiken_skratch. 22/03/13, 06:09 am

There's this stuff called PAX paint. I don't think its on the affordable side of life, but if you want to paint your whole body, this is the stuff to go for. I've seen the results and they are amazing. Abother thing to look into for full body painting is mixing acrylic paint with liquid latex. This is a new method I have just come across, and it wooks very well. A few layers need to be applied, but it dries relatively quick, and will not crack. The more layers you apply, the more sturdy the stuff becomes and will be less likely to rub/peel off. I cover the latex paint mix with snazaroo just for that extra vibrant pop of colour, and it give the latex more of a skin texture instead of being so shiny.
Paint for thought, lol

By brunetteyes. 22/03/13, 04:04 pm

^ Thanks for the info! I've heard of PAX and that its quite similar to latex.

For my cosplay I only need coverage for my face, little bit of neck and hands so I'm thinking I dont really need anything too hardcore. Then again I have been wanting to get some latex anyway.. hmm. I'll try out all the stuff I have already first Razz

By azeria. 23/03/13, 03:19 am

I've seen quite a few tutorials around for using stockings to cover your arms? So you could get some for legs and arms and then just get a paint in a close colour to cover the rest of yourself with.

By Pixel. 23/03/13, 01:56 pm

There's very little skin that needs to be covered! Just face, neck a bit of arms and leg and I uncovered some snazaroo which I would have liked to stay away from but since I already have it (just need to make it light pink as it's white) I'll use it c:

Help needed with boots!! I really want to use gumboots as I think it looks cute, but they'd only be in one colour. Do you think that would be okay? Are there any other types of boots that the material holds paint well or should I try making bootcovers (which i really want to avoid lmao)

By brunetteyes. 23/03/13, 03:57 pm

^ i think gumboots would look adorable! and one colour should be fine i think :)

also, boot covers arnt too hard. but i like the idea of gumboots better ^^

By chiken_skratch. 24/03/13, 04:27 am

I agree, use gumboots, it would be beyond adorable!!

By Pixel. 25/03/13, 02:36 pm

Okay gumboots it is!!

I tried mixing up my pink facepaint with red and white but I can't get it to go pink! Its refusing to change from a peachy colour. I'll try some more tomorrow but i should have just gotten some pink stuff online...

By Pixel. 28/03/13, 02:41 pm

This angle really shows off my massive nose but whatever, a makeup test! A side view so you can see the wig better~
My pinks kinda nice, a bit dark but does this look okay? I look rather sunburnt...

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By chiken_skratch. 29/03/13, 02:57 am

Haha, yay for big noses!! Don't they just get in the way of everything!

I like the pink you've made very much. The way you hve mixed/made it/applied it to your skin, somehow makes it look natural. Like if pink skin existed, that's what it would look like. It's a different hue from your wig, so the skin makes the wig look brighter and the wig makes your skin look more subdued. All in all, you nailed it!!!!

(and your nose is not that big my dear X3

By Pixel. 29/03/13, 12:26 pm

I'm going to remake the crown since its too chunky and doesn't stay on my head right...I would use craft foam, but it would be too floppy :c Is there anything I can use that's like craft foam and not too expensive?

And thanks chiken_skratch!! I won't worry about it c: you are really helpful!

By Seakittens. 29/03/13, 12:35 pm

You could what I'm doing and make it out of craft foam and paper mache over it to make it sturdy? That's what I'm doing with my mask and armor.

By azeria. 29/03/13, 01:15 pm

If you glue some heavy fabric to the back of craftfoam/paint it with a few layers of pva it'll go quite stiff, that's what I did when making my Meiko armour.

By Pixel. 29/03/13, 01:34 pm

Okay, thanks guys! I'll try both ways c:

By brunetteyes. 29/03/13, 03:19 pm

@Pixel

I really like the makeup shade on you. It doesnt look too dark at all. I think if it was any lighter it would be too subtle.

Oo I like the PVA on craft foam idea. I've also seen thicker, heavier craft foam at Looksharp, but they dont always have it.

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