Working. Well, sort of...

I've been quite busy. I've started a new part-time job, the only one I could find in my city. Shitty as hell, but there's an air condition at least which means that instead of burning outside I'm freezing inside..

I still don't have all the fabrics for Elizabeth and my other cosplays so I started with the corset first (so I wouldn't feel so terrible about my laziness). I just upgraded my old white corset altough I'm thinking about doing the thing from the scratch anyway. We'll see. It doesn't even depends on me, it depends on my financial situation.  Did I mention me being poor? *bitter laughter*

Also I'm not that excited for this cosplay anymore. Don't take me wrong, I still love Bioshock (all of the games), but the amount of Elizabeth's cosplayers is just too damn high. Which is good as most of them are amazing. On the other hand it puts me down because I know I'm no match for them so here comes he question: Why should I even try. But this question haunts me during making any cosplay, so I just ignore it most of the time. Nevermind, I want to make it, so I will. Blabbering stops now. :D

Upcoming Borderlands photoshoot?

Few months ago when we cosplayed as sirens from Borderlands for the first time, I got an offer for a photoshoot, so of course we took it. And when I befriend our photographer I knew I could look forward to it without any unnecessary stress included because I usually stress out for a whole lot minor stuff..

An idea cross my mind, to make some enemy as well. But of course, I do not have enought time so I simply decided for psycho as my brother fits this character perfectly (sometimes even mentally :D). I am still not completely sure that he will keep his word and do the photoshoot but I made a mask.

It's becoming my motto: "as cheap as possible, but still looking acceptable" >:D
Of course it doesn't always work out... I just think there must be some cheaper materials for cosplayers. When I'll get my act together and finally start working on some more difficult armor, I wil try anything possible. Or even impossible :D


The mask mentioned before.. Once again I acted quite spontaneously and didn't have even a base for it, so I made one (then I realised it was a bit bigger than I wanted..but screw it)

The base is just a fencing covered with glued newspaper. it is a simple process, I remember we used to make it even in my old art school.

 I forget to take photos during the whole process. As always... *headdesk*

Some people asked me what I used on it to get the "right curves" :D The answer is toilet paper soaked in a glue (I use duvilax for paper). So it sounds really strange when someone asks me what it is made of... And of course later on I used also clay to get a smoother look. But if were using clay only, it would be a lot heavier. 

It's quite visible where I used the clay and where not. Even though I didn't want the mask looking exactly the same as in the game (I know I should follow the concept, but I wanted it look more realistic, more badass). That's why I didn't make it as smooth and perfect as in the game. But I think I wouldn't be able to do it that way even if I wanted...

When the base was done, I added some paint using mostly acrylic paint, shadowinf it a bit and so on...

I also glued false leather stripes on borders.

And this is it :)

I hope the photoshoot in august will be amusing :D