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 

Maya's class mod 2

When my Borderlands cosplay partner saw my Maya's "book", she liked it and asked me to make one for her as well. And I promised I would, so I did :D

Firstly, I had to visit an antiquarian bookshop and search through the old and cheap books (0,20 Euro, hell yeah!). And I found a red one which I appreciated however there was a picture on the front cover, but luckily nothing on the back. So I had basically everything I needed. Except of a glue, which I totally forgot about.. -___-"

This is the one I have decided for, because Lilith wanted something red that would go with her hair colour (how ridiculous that is :D)

Firstly I cut the side forms from the cardboard and prepared some colourful paper.

I wrapped the form in it.

And used a ducktape on the back of it, as I didn't have a glue :"D

Tada~

I've painted the book with acrylics.

I forgot to mention, that I am fucking dumb, so I had to un-ducktape the sides to unite them with the cover.

Now to "borders"

Result:

:)

Borderlands 2 - Maya's wonderbook

So...after some playing of Borderlands 2 and my immense need to cosplay Maya I've wondered about one thing - Have you been also curious what is that book hanging from her belt? Or am I the only one here who had to google it afterwards? (I'm retarded)

Yes, now I know it's her Class Mod. And as I am a bit meticulous about those things I've decided to do one myself. And I've chosen this one:

I must confess I've picked it up by the look...

At first I bought an old book from an antiquarian bookshop for 0,20 Euro. I didnt destroy it though, I just kind of upgraded its facade..

I've repainted the cover with light blueish colour (acrylic). I used the white colour before as a basis. Then I cut out these from the cardbord. I didn't take any photo from the progress because it was kind of a spontaneous work and I simply forget to do anything when I'm working on something.. -.-
But I did a little sketch in the painter..--"

The main part is used in the front and in the back of the book as well. I wrapped with a camel-coloured paper (camel camel!). On border lines I tucked the camel paper inside of the book and glued it to it. Also the wrapped cardbord to the cover.

The small part is the edge wrapped in the golden paper and just glued to it as well.

At last, just I painted the siren and added some worn-down-like lines and I shadowed it a bit with water-colours.

Aaaand it looks like this.Still missing the leather hanger or whatever it is, but I'll make that later :)