Larp Couture

Happy DIY Friday! Today’s is especially for people who really, really, really wanted to make their own custom cuff links. Perhaps using the family coat of arms. Enjoy!

Today’s DIY Friday features a denim bandeau. The project uses elastic, which is a relatively new technology, but the effect closely resembles ruching.

PS The DIYer is on tumblr!

Today’s DIY Friday features weaving, on a simple handloom made from a picture frame.While it’s much smaller than a full size loom, it has the advantage of being portable  You can use it to make small projects in an afternoon, or as a prop for your character when they have some down time.

Since Monster March had not one but two posts featuring fire, I figure I’d finish it off with this awesome makeup for a fire-based character.

Some general make-up tips:

• Whenever possible, go from light shades to dark shades. It’s usually easy to add darkness, and difficult to add lightness. However, if you are using a special kind of makeup that rests on top and won’t smudge with under layers, you can make an exception. Experiment.
• Notice how he puts lighter foundation on his chin, cheeks, nose and brow? These are all things that naturally stick out, and thus are brighter when lit. Notice how he creates definition with darker shades, especially on his left cheek? This is to create the illusion of a stark shadow. This changes the way you perceive the shape of his face. Light = prominent, dark = in shadow
• Notice how he powders last, and then gets a little blast from an airbrush? Sealing powder will help your makeup last longer. If it works through a whole show of Circe du Soleil, it’ll work for your game. Even if you can’t afford something swanky, use a translucent powder as a finishing layer; it will at least cut down on shiny-make-up syndrome.
• (Obviously, use make up that doesn’t give you allergies.)

Snowflake eyelashes, so you can look good- if the end of winter hasn’t turned you to stone. Happy DIY Friday

Today’s DIY Friday was inspired by Labyrinth. While the hosts show you how to make prop-style monsters, you could easily secure these to your armor or bags as a costume accessory by using the floral wire to anchor it. And voila! You can larp alongside your own little creepy critters.

As I suspected, eye patches are quite easy to make! Enjoy the tutorial, and be excellent this weekend.

Have a happy, yummy, bony DIY Friday! These treats would be great if you needed to eat femurs as well as skulls. For… you know… reasons.