Crossplay and Other Physical Modification

CROSSPLAY AND OTHER
PHYSICAL MODIFICATIONS
WHAT IS CROSSPLAY?
Cosplaying as a member of the opposite sex
FEMALE TO MALE
CROSSPLAY
WHY DO FEMALES
CROSSPLAY?
ABUNDANCE OF“PRETTY BOYS”
 Common Characteristics
 long, elegant hair
 lack of facial hair
BRING FAVORITE CHARACTERS TO LIFE
THE FEMALE
CROSSPLAY CHALLENGE
MINIMIZE YOUR HIPS
 Baggy Clothes
 Pad the Torso
FLATTEN YOUR CHEST
 To Be Discussed
HOW TO BIND YOURSELF
ACE BANDAGES
BACK BRACE
COMPRESSION SHIRT
ATHLETIC TAPE
BINDING:
ACE BANDAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
 Begin Wrapping Below Your Chest
 Wrap Tightly and Apply Pressure
 Allow Room to Breathe
(HINT: If You Are Having Trouble Flattening Your
Chest, You Can Wear a Sports Bra Underneath)
BINDING:
VELCRO BACK BRACE
INSTRUCTIONS
 Should Be Worn with a Shirt
 Wear Upside-down for Maximum
Compression
PROS AND CONS
 Need Two People to Put it On
 Only Comes in Black
The product you see here was purchased from Walmart.
Mueller Adjustable Back Brace (one size)
BINDING:
COMPRESSION SHIRTS
INSTRUCTIONS
 Pull Your Breast Up and to the Side
PROS AND CONS
 Easiest Binding/Most Expensive
 Asian Chests are Smaller
PURCHASE LOCALLY
 Male Gynecomastia Vests
PURCHASE ONLINE
 www.t-kingdom.com
 www.underworks.com
OPEN CHEST:
ATHLETIC TAPE
INSTRUCTIONS
 Test to Monitor Skin Reaction
 Use Blossoms to Protect Sensitive Areas
 Use Double-sided Tape to Secure Fabric
PROS AND CONS
 Use Moisturizer
 It Stretches Your Skin
 Feels Unnatural
 Is Difficult to Breathe
 It Is Easier with Small Breasts
REMEMBER:
DON’T EXPLOSE TOO MUCH FLESH
ConOps is cracking down on inappropriate costumes, so make sure your costume is secure.
HOW TO CROSSPLAY
BARE CHESTED
VIDEO:
AIRBRUSHED LEOTARD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ayi1ZC1xwc
MALE TO FEMALE
CROSSPLAY
MALE’S APPROACH
TO CROSSPLAY
GENERALLY TAKEN LESS SERIOUSLY
 Acknowledge Stereotypes
 Beared Sailor Moon
 Flat Chested Tifa
 Man-Faye
FEMALES ARE OFTEN DRAWN WITH
REVEALING CLOTHES AND LARGE BREASTS
THE MALE
CROSSPLAY CHALLENGE
ENHANCE YOUR TORSO
 Silicon Breast Enhancer
ENHANCE THE HIPS
 Shoulder Pads
SHAVE YOUR FACE AND LEGS
WEAR A WIG!
REALISTIC
MALE CROSSPLAY
MANY FEMALE CHARACTERS HAVE
MASCULINE FEATURES…
CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES
MAKEUP TECHNIQUES
TECHNIQUES FOR
GENDERED MAKEUP
UNIVERSAL TECHNIQUES
 Apply Foundation
 Pencil Eyebrows
FEMALE CROSSPLAY MALE
 Apply Shadow
 Conceal Lips
 Simplify the Eyes
MALE CROSSPLAY FEMALE
 Shave Frequently
 Apply Highlights
 Enhance the Lips
 Enhance the Eyes
MALE MAKEUP:
APPLYING SHADOWS
FEMALE MAKEUP:
APPLYING HIGHLIGHTS
REDUCING BAGS
UNDER THE EYES
SOLVE THE LONG-TERM PROBLEM
 Drink Water and Sleep
 Be Tested for Allergies
TEMPORARILY REDUCE THE APPEARANCE
 Cucumbers and Tea Bags Over Circles
 Yellow/Peach Concealer
HOW TO SHAPE
EYEBROWS
PURPOSE
 Defining Your Eyebrows Will Create a
More Stylized Anime Look.
INSTRUCTIONS
 Outline With Pencil
 Tweezer Excess Hair
 Rinse Off Pencil
HOW TO COLOR
THE EYEBROWS
You can purchase eyebrow stencils at Walmart
if you are unsure what shape to draw.
LENGTHENING
THE EYES
INSTRUCTIONS
 Extend Eyeliner Sideways
 Minimize Bottom Lashes
 Add White Liner At Tear Ducts
You can find step-by-step tutorials of these designs in
“How to Cosplay – Volume 1” and “Cos Bon Fantasy – Volume 5”
TUTORIAL:
LENGTHENING THE EYES
ENLARGING
THE EYES
INSTRUCTIONS
 Fake Eyelashes
 White Eyeliner on Waterline
 Brighten Under the Eye
 Green Shadow
 Glitter/gems
 White
You can find step-by-step tutorials of these designs in
“How to Cosplay – Volume 1” and “Cos Bon Fantasy – Volume 5”
TUTORIAL:
ENLARGING THE EYES
VIDEO:
ANIME EYES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nJXK5EJEQA
ENLARGED EYES
FROM A DISTANCE
LESSON ON
CONTACTS
VISIT YOUR OPTOMETRIST
SHOP ONLINE
 Visit Ioffer.com
 Wear Prior to the Con
 Do They Irritate Your Eyes?
SHOP AT FANIME
 The Contact Lens Company
 EXOTICLENSES.COM
COVERING YOUR
GENDER-SPECIFIC
FEATURES
COVERING UP:
ANIMEGAO MASKS
This image depicts an animegao mask which generally sells for $700
COVERING UP:
MASKS AND FACEPAINT
ADDITIONAL
MODIFICATIONS
PINNING YOUR HAIR
FOR WIG CAPS
CHANGING YOUR SKIN COLOR:
TANNING
TYPES OF TANNING
 Bronzing Makeup
 Rub-on
 Spray-on
 Tanning Salon
WHEN TO APPLY
 Gradual vs Immediate Results
HOW DARK WILL YOU BECOME?
 Measured in “Shades”
CHANGING YOUR SKIN COLOR:
AIRBRUSHING
PRODUCTS
 Iwata Airbrush
 Ben Nye Airbrush Paint
 Ben Nye Final Seal
BENEFITS
 Fast Application
 No Smearing
 Even Tone
 Trick: Apply a White Base
This method is recommended when applying tattoos
(i.e. Scar from FMA)
ELF EARS
INSTRUCTIONS
 Attach with Spirit Gum
 Remove with Spirit Gum Remover
SELECTING QUALITY EARS
 Latex
 Paintable
PURCHASE ONLINE
 aradanicostumes.com/elfears.php
HOW TO COSPLAY
ANTHROPOMORPHIC
CHARACTERS
FELINE/CANINE
CHARACTERS
VIDEO:
MOVABLE CAT EARS
http://www.youtube.com/user/rueotaku#p/a/u/2/_yGln8FAixw
MOE
ANTHROPOMORPHISM
DEFINITION
 Turning Animal Characters into Humanoids
 Varies due to individual interpretation
ANTHROPOMORPHIC
CHARACTERS
DEFINITION
 Humanoid
 Possessing Animal Characteristics
INSTRUCTIONS
 Use Face Paint and Spirit Gum
 This Will Disguise Your Natural Features
ANTHROPOMORPHIC
FACEPAINT
QUADSUIT
DEFINITION
 Animal That Walks on all Fours
 Requires Arm Stilts
QUADSUIT
VIDEO:
LINK AND EPONA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgc0i-wqpnE
MOUNTED FURSUIT
DEFINITION
 Cosplayer Stands While Wearing
 Your Legs Become the Animal Legs
 Attach Mock Human Legs
FURSUIT
DEFINITION
 Animal That Stands On Two Feet
SPECIAL FEATURES
 Moveable Jaws
COMMISSION A PROFESSIONAL
 http://www.beetlecatoriginals.com/
 http://www.beastcub.com/
 http://dreamvision.ash.com/
VIDEO:
RED XIII FURSUIT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STAwi1Ta42w&
VISUAL COMPARISON OF
ANTHROPOMORPHIC COSTUMES
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