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Costume Photos
Reference pic
Avatar of Melandru
Progress
Stuff
Wig!
Vambrace
Armour complete
Bark and branches - painted!
Test run at about 50% complete
Costume Information
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| The Tyrian goddess of nature and earth became a dream cosplay the moment I saw Kekai Kotaki's artwok of her. And now she's finally happening! =D She will be a part of the Gods of Tyria group consisting of * Mtani as Melandru, godess of Nature and Earth * Adamoluna as Dwayna, Godess of Life and Air * MysteriousFayth as Grenth, God of Death and Ice * EnigmaCookie as Balthazar, God of War and Fire * hopefully Adamoluna's little sister as Lyssa, Godess of Beauty and Illusion | |
To-Do List
| Wig | High | Complete |
| Make bodysuit | High | Complete |
| Make bark texture on the bodysuit (torso and arm) | High | Complete |
| Make armour | High | Complete |
| Back branches and harness | Medium | Complete |
| Headgear | Medium | In Progress |
| Patch of leaves on the back | Medium | Planned |
| 'Skirt' and hip ornament | Medium | Planned |
| Make bark texture on the bodysuit (legs) | Medium | Planned |
| Make up test | Low | Complete |
| Vambrace | Low | Complete |
| Bow | Low | Planned |
| Shoes | Low | Planned |
| Random strips of fabric on random places to finish it off | Low | Planned |
| "Tuxedo tails" made of leaves | Low | Planned |
Journal
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About 50% complete (Posted 11th April 2010) Today I tried the cosplay on for the first time. Went for a make-up test aswell. It's coming along nicely, but there is still so much to do on it, even on the part of the body that's shown on this picture. But it was useful to see what needed improving, and what to think of when shaping the next bits and pieces. :) |
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About 200 leaves later.... (Posted 9th April 2010) *faints* Hot gluing on the leaves one by one really took it's time. And that's only the branches for my back, and the branches for my right hand and shoulder done. A lot more leaves awaits for other branches and details. ..How many leaves does a tree-person need?? XD |
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Texture and branches (Posted 8th April 2010) The bark texture on the right arm is complete, so are the branches that goes on my right shoulder and my back. All that's left to do on them is to add lots and lots of leaves XD I've made a start on this, and it looks like I'll have to paint the leaves a bit, as they look a bit too bright compared to the other colours this cosplay is based on. |
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Vambrace (Posted 20th March 2010) Finally something that is complete, and that I won't have to think about again! XD I do love working on the armour parts, but I wish I had more time. Vambrace is made out of fun foam, painted with Games Workshop paint. I had a bit of a struggle figuring out the colour of Melandrus armour parts, as the reference picture is quite blurry and the colours kinda flow into each other. I ended up with a coat of Chaos Black as a base. Then mixed Camo Green, Shining Gold and Mithril Silver untill I got a colour I was happy with. Three coats of that, then I drybrushed Boltgun Metal to get the more worn, metallic armour look. |
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So Stressed! T_T (Posted 17th March 2010) The deadline I've had to set for at least the torso, arm and head details is closing in too fast! I need to have these parts done by the beginning of April! And I've got so much to do at work >.< Anyways: the bark texture on the right arm is nearly complete. I need to add some details here and there. But hopefully that won't take too long. Then it's ready to be painted. The leaves are in the mail somewhere between Norway and USA. Hopefully they will arrive soon. Can't wait to see how my branches will look like painted and with leaves, as they look mostly like antlers just now. Especially the big branch that goes on my shoulder. XD At least I now know how to make perfect antlers! I hope I'll need that skill at some point! XD The armour is going pretty well: plastazote with fun foam detailing. Just need to cover the white bits with fun foam now, then I can start painting that aswell. |
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I loooove talcum powder!!! 8D (Posted 27th February 2010) I have spent parts of both yesterday and today wrapped up in cling film, with body suit on top, and painted myself with liquid latex. Man that stuff smells bad! >.< I just hope my landlord can't smell it upstairs, oh wells, smell is gone no, so he has no prof! >=D |
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The Bodysuit (Posted 24th February 2010) The bodysuit is complete at last! It will be the base for all the bark skin Melandru has, so it will all be covered in the end. Next step will be to use foam liquid latex to make the bark texture. |
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The wig arrived! :D (Posted 11th February 2010) At long last I got Melandru's wig! *dances* It has been a long road to say the least. I've spent a LONG time trying to find a wig in the right shade of golden/green. Difficult mission was difficult, as the wigs I found either was too bright green, too dark, and generally not golden at all. |
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Duct tape dummy (Posted 7th February 2010) Seeing as this cosplay will require both armour work and liquid latex, a mannequin was needed. I don't have that.. :( So a duct tape dummy is in the progress of being made! :D Unfortunately after having finished only one arm for me, and Mysterious Fayth's torso (he needs one for one of his planned cosplays), we ran out of duct tape, so it abruptly ended for us today. We'll continue tomorrow with this project, though that is not something I'm looking forward to. Making a duct tape dummy is a paaaaaain! T_T |
Comments
yay! guess I'll have to add Dwayna and Balthazar to my "planned" as well :)
Hehe, indeed you have to ;P
I can't wait to see this! :D!
this looks like its gonna be a lot of work
but i can't wait to see it finished it's gonna be one hell of an amazing cosplay =]
Awesome! Go you! ^_^
This looks really challenging.
Good luck, this will be very interesting to see ^_^
Thank you Nat, I think I'll need it! XD I'm quite nervous about this project, as I love the character design so much, and most of the techniques I'll be using for this cosplay are new to me. So yeah, at least I should learn lots from this! XD
Yay for wigs, looks great ^_^
The wig is looking great! It's scary how similar your facial features are O_O
*lol* I had not noticed that, but if people think so then YEY! 8D
helllllllllll yeah XD, this will be awsome, and your already doing well with a great wig
yay, progress! :D That wig looks absolutely amazing, well done! And yup, you really do look like Melandru XD
Looking good ^^
ooooh texture! :3 Can't wait to see how your undersuit turns out, looks very very promising!
Wow the artwork is beautifull, and it looks to me quite an ambitious costume to attempt, but you are doing it so easily. I'm enjoying seeing you slowly put this together and learning so much from watching how you do it. Thanks for the wip pics and journal entries. I'll tag along and follow progress. :)
your progress is looking awsome XD, I can see you looking EPIC with this cosplay
Wow Ranma! That comment made me all sorts of happy! :D I'll be sure to keep the journals and WIP pics coming ^_^
Thanks for the comments guys! :D
yay, progress looks amazing! I love the skin texture and the branches especially. The vambrace looks really pretty, the colours you chose will go very well with the woodland colours of the costume! Can't wait to see more progress on this! 8D
Wee! Your approval means a lot to me! Seeing as you are the Guild Wars expert of us XD And I just hope my Melandru will be anywhere near as epic as your Dwayna! 8D
Looking absolutely epic so far love! Ganbatte! =D
Wow, what a stunning costume!
Your progress pictures are amazing - I'm stumped. You are making it look so easy!
I am looking forward to seeing this - any idea when you'll wear it?
Whee! Thank you to the both of you! :D
@Lunar_Kitten: Hehe, it was actuallt surprisingly easy to make this. I thought it would be a LOT harder! The only thing is that is takes a lot of time making all the small details, so patience is a big help! ^__^ If I can find enough suitcases, or a big one, and can get Melandru with me on a plane, then I'll wear her for Amecon this summer, and possibly Oct Expo ^__^
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the bark (and actually everything else) is stunning :)
you continue to be an inspiration lmao :P
Looking beautiful!
woow, great work so far! I'm truly impressed, I can't wait to see the whole thing come together! :D I love how organic the parts look, even the armour, you're really capturing the essence of Melandru here. :)
This is so.......... *speechless* words cannot describe how amazing this looks so far. The texture on the branches looks realistic and the wig really suits you.
Oh wow! I'm really happy about the awesome feedback you guys have left me! *swoons* XD
Ada: Hehe, thanks! I'm really happy with the organic look of it all! I was worried for a while, because I couldn't find the colours I wanted. The only good paint shop in Tromsø shut down recently, without me knowing. Luckilly Clas Ohlson sell acryllic paints, and after a lot of mixing it turned out ok *phew*. I think the Games Workshop grass is what really saved it all XD
OMG.. I am just totally speechless at how beautiful this is turning out~ It looks like real branches and the bark textures are just fantastic. I'm really quite curious as to how you got into the chestplate or how you made it so you can get in and out of it. XD
I'm loving the detail so far and I am just in complete awe of this~ It's a work of art @_@
Good lord this is stunning and it's still in progress! *_*
dear god girl, I mean WOW O.O...... this is some EPIC progress
Nice to see someone else who enjoys using Games Workshop supplies! :D The paintwork looks gorgeous
And thanks for your journal tips on how to make wood look like wood, that's gonna really help me with one of my dream cosplays XD
Stunning progress, can't wait to see more~
This is looking absolutely stunning :D
Looking good!
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Wowwwies *_*
Your making me want to start playing the game again XD
Woah, seriously in awe of the wood/bark effect! Very much looking forward to seeing this completed :)
Wow *o* this is look amazing so far!!! I really can't wait
to see this completed, I bet it'll be epic! Keep up the amazing work ^_^
Holy crap! That is seriously awesome. Love the armour and the wood effect.
I am really looking forward to seeing this.
Wow you guys! 8D
eternal_aranel: *lol* go playyyyy! :D It's been a while since I last played myself. All my spare time has gone to working on this cosplay XD
Chibi: thank you! :D And yeah, the Games Workshop stuff is brilliant! Can't live without it! The people in the shop must think I'm a big collector, as I'm constantly there getting new supplies XD And I'm glad my WP pics and journals is of help!
Demented Kid: thankies! :D Hehe, quite easy. The hole between the neck guard and breast armour is big enough so I can just stick my head through it. And the strap that goes around my back can be opened on the side (under my left arm), so I can easily slip in and out of the armour ^_^ I'm still going to need lots of help putting this cosplay on though, as there's so many different parts to be fastened all over the place XD
This is incredible! I'm blown away by the bark effect you've got, really looking forward to seeing it in person. Do you think you'll be ready for Ame?