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marlequinncos.bsky.social
On to the satin stitching for the appliqués. While you can do this with a sewing machine, I decided to do it by hand since I have more control that way and can make it really clean. Plus, being done by hand makes more sense from the perspective of the character’s background. #CosplayBuildLog
A gold geometric silk dupioni applique on a background of royal blue silk dupioni, with small but neat satin stitching in a matching gold shade going around the appliqué’s edges.
October 15, 2026 at 12:20 AM
marlequinncos.bsky.social
The name of the game for this build is bias tape. I made my own since I want the bias tape to be the same fabric and color as the rest of the gold. Its all 1/2” expect for the bottom of the skirt and I made both single fold and double fold. #CosplayBuildLog
Gold silk dupioni bias tape in various sizes wrapped around cardboard scraps
October 13, 2026 at 2:06 AM
marlequinncos.bsky.social
I've very happy with how the hand chains came out and I thought they deserved their own post #CosplayBuildLog

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marlequinncos.bsky.social MarlequinnCos @marlequinncos.bsky.social · Oct 6
I finished making Kurapika’s chains for my cosplay! The chains themselves are stainless steel, and the chain attachments and rings are 3D printed; I custom scaled the rings too.

I figured my anatomical heart candle is the perfect place to hang the Judgment Chain.

STLs: DaVinciCosplay (Cults 3D)
A pale hand wearing an elaborate piece of hand jewelry consisting of large silver rings on every finger connected with silver chains to a matching chain bracelet A red candle, shaped like an anatomical human heart, wrapped in silver chains. A small silver dagger hangs on the end of the chain in the center of the heart
October 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
marlequinncos.bsky.social
I did the usual combination of sanding and priming the prints before using my trusty chrome spray paint to make everything look like metal. I’ll be adding some extra detail shading as well. #CosplayBuildLog
October 4, 2026 at 3:13 PM
marlequinncos.bsky.social
For the 3D printing portion of this build, I printed all 5 chain attachments as well as the rings, which I sized and scaled to fit my fingers perfectly.

STLs from DaVinciCosplay (Cults 3D)

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Several small 3D printed charms made of grey PLA on a wooden table. They are, from left to right: a cross, a syringe with a tiny cross and dolphin on it, a curved/hooked claw, a sphere, and a gothic looking dagger A set of 3D printed rings (like the jewelry) made of grey PLA on a wooden table. Each ring has a small loop at the top.
September 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
marlequinncos.bsky.social
I made the appliqués using the gold dupioni silk and Heat n Bond. I’ll be satin stitching everything once I attach the appliqués to the main fabric. #CosplayBuildLog
A geometric gold silk applique on a cobalt blue silk tabard A gold silk applique of the infinity symbol on a background of cobalt blue silk
September 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM
marlequinncos.bsky.social
Although rarely seen, Kurapika wears a pair of silver drop earrings with red gems. I made my own with nickel-free earring blanks and Swarovski crystals for maximum richness of color. #CosplayBuildLog
A pair of silver chain drop earrings with deep red crystals on the bottom A pair of silver chain drop earrings with deep red crystals on the bottom
September 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
marlequinncos.bsky.social
I started cutting out my fabric, beginning with the largest pieces. The blue silk will create the skirt, tabard, and tabard collar. I procrastinated on doing the cutting because I was worried about screwing up the expensive fabric, but everything went smoothly. #CosplayBuildLog
A skirt, tabard, and tabard collar cut out of brilliant cobalt silk laying neatly on the floor.
August 31, 2026 at 4:09 PM
marlequinncos.bsky.social
I drafted my own patterns for the skirt and tabard. I’m also doing a couple of mockups, specifically for the skirt, as I want to make sure I’m getting the correct shape. #CosplayBuildLog
Muslin fabric mockups of a tabard and long skirt on a mannequin
August 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM
ecilaz.bsky.social
@miniminuteman.bsky.social videos are so good, I’ve made about 2% progress on my hobbit cosplay. Thanks Milo! #cosplaybuildlog
February 16, 2026 at 4:20 AM
ecilaz.bsky.social
I answered my own question; yes, yes you can make patterns on dress forms. (It’s called draping, and what I am doing is not draping but whatev) 🙃 #cosplaybuildlog #accountabilitypost
March 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
ecilaz.bsky.social
Making this an accountability post to actually finish this cosplay. #cosplaybuildlog #cosplaymakers #riseoftheshieldhero
January 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
stephstone.bsky.social
yes PLEASEEE :D i believe there is a feed for builds if you use # CosplayBuildLog as well!
October 28, 2024 at 1:51 AM
tilted-planet.bsky.social
#cosplaybuildlog thread for my original design Fatui Lyney and Lynette from #genshinimpact !
March 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
azimedes.bsky.social
Shooting Freya tomorrow and I’m sooooo excited. I’m working on last bits today!
#CosplayBuildLog #cosplay
Strips of grey fabric with black chevrons painted on A 3D printed sword with Nordic gold inlay A gold belt buckle with weathering OP fraying strips of grey fabric by hand with a hairbrush
February 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
azimedes.bsky.social
Playing a little catch up on this #CosplayBuildLog! Really happy with how the TPU belt piece turned out with paint, as well as the pendant. STLs from NynCrafts.
#cosplay #GodofWar #GodofWarRagnarok #3dprinting #leatherwork
A large antique gold disc and gold pendant An antique gold pendant with a red and yellow gem center A large antique gold disc on a brown leather corset with grey fur and leather belts
January 30, 2025 at 11:50 PM
azimedes.bsky.social
Printed Freya’s belt disc with flex filament. It strings a TON but I was able to smooth most of it out with a heat gun. Obvi if you do this wear a respirator, do NOT do it indoors, wear gloves and goggles.
#cosplay #CosplayBuildLog #GodofWar #3dprinting
January 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
azimedes.bsky.social
Doing some freehand work on Freya’s skirt.
#cosplay #cosplaywip #CosplayBuildLog
A piece of grey woven fabric with blue chalk serpent designs drawn on it A piece of grey woven fabric with blue chalk serpent designs drawn on it and some black ink filling in the designs
January 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
azimedes.bsky.social
It’s looking like something!!!!
#CosplayBuildLog #cosplay #cosplaywip #leatherwork #GodofWar #GodofWarRagnarok #Freyacosplay
A red leather vest with brown leather trim and calf lacing with a grey leather waist cinch and grey fur on a dress form
January 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
azimedes.bsky.social
I did a fit test on Freya this morning and was really happy with the results. I should def just keep the sweats & pink slippers. 😜 #cosplay #CosplayBuildLog #GodofWar #GodofWarcosplay #Freya
OP in a hand stitched red leather vest with dark brown leather trim.
December 31, 2024 at 2:34 AM
azimedes.bsky.social
My arms are so tired but I’m almost free 🥲 I can’t wait to work on the other parts of this!
#cosplay #leatherwork #CosplayBuildLog #GodofWar #cosplaywip
A red leather gambeson with dark brown leather trim and calf lacing on a dress form A red leather gambeson with dark brown leather trim and calf lacing on a dress form
December 27, 2024 at 12:36 AM
azimedes.bsky.social
Using up the last of this purply-brown leather from my Edward Kenway. It’s been nice clearing out the stash.
#cosplay #CosplayBuildLog #GodofWar #leatherwork
A red linen sleeve with a brown leather trim edge Strips of wavy black leather with silver rivets as a yoke for a shirt
December 16, 2024 at 8:45 PM
azimedes.bsky.social
Spending time on stuff that’ll barely show. 🫡
#cosplay #CosplayBuildLog #GodofWar #cosplaywip #leatherwork
Rivet setting tools Strips of black leather with silver rivets Strips of black leather with silver rivets under a red leather vest
December 13, 2024 at 8:20 PM
azimedes.bsky.social
This was a late addition—the original gauntlet was made of foam, but I decided I wanted it to match the rest of the costume more closely, so I used some leftover gold fabric to create it again.
#CosplayBuildLog #cosplay #hades #hadesgame #hadescosplay #sewing
Strips of serged and sewn gold fabric A woven gauntlet made of gold fabric
November 30, 2024 at 11:52 PM
azimedes.bsky.social
I took a break from the dress to make sure the armor pieces would sit where I needed them to. I did paper patterns first then transferred them to EVA foam, finally coating them in black worbla. #CosplayBuildLog #cosplay #evafoam #armor #foamsmith #hades #worbla
EVA foam armor on a dress form Black worbla armor with moon shaped shoulder pauldrons on a dress form
November 29, 2024 at 10:33 PM