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5000 years later and I'm reposting my BTD cosplays through the prequel cartoon filter

Here’s my official entry for @thearcanagame #TheArcanaCosplayContest as Countess Nadia! As a bonus, I'm going to spill how I made my entire cosplay (incoming long text). I also hope it could help those who want to cosplay this amazing beauty 1st photo taken by Ligerscout on instagram/twitter

The Valerius in 2nd pic: insta is punkynotemo, tumblr is those-arcana-things 

Side note: My biggest inspiration was my dad when I made this. He was dying of Liver Cancer at the time, and this was going to be the last cosplay that I could make and show it off to him. Throughout the process from start to finish, he was very proud of me through it all   

The wig: This was the first part of cosplay that I made and dyed over (pun SOMEWHAT intended), a big learning experience as I have never dyed a wig or sewn them together before. I had Arda's Le Tigre CLASSIC - (CL-003) Crimson, attempted to dye the end part to purple but that gradient didn't go through at all. I had to extensively de-frizz/trim the damaged ends. I then had a purple wig that's meant for Nozomi from Love Live, deconstructed that wig, and sew it into that wig. Yes, I will sacrifice a high school idol for this idol LMAO. Then I learned my lesson, and ordered Epiccosplayy's 35 inch ponytail clip-on in white. I dyed the top part a red color with a hint of purple. With the remaining half, I dyed it in the purple dye. I used Rit Dye brand for the dying colors. After all that, I was able to style up the wig. The wig process took a month while I was dealing with graduate school and other major responsibilities. 

Accessories: While I worked on the wig, I was creating the accessories. The head piece, the side pieces, and the little green gem beads were made by clay and baked, then painted. The main green gem on the head piece was made by a clear crystal that I painted over. I attached the big gem and the golden crescents by E6000 glue. Some of the rings that I wore, I painted over. I used golden string and made the necklace myself. The pearls were already put together; I attached teethcombs to easily attach them to my wig.

Clothes: This was the first time that I had ever used a sewing machine (Singer) and a Serger (Brother). I made all of the clothes in one month after making the wig.-The top: I had a stretchy white fabric, and stitched two layers of white chiffon fabric together to make the flowy look. To give the chiffon a clean finish and prevent fraying, I created a lingerie seam. I cut out my stretchy golden fabric, painted the pattern on, then attached it on top by stitching and fabric adhesive for extra security. A thin golden strip was attached to the top of the stretchy golden fabric for a clean look by fabric adhesive.  I was able to attach bra extender hooks to the back so the size can be adjustable.-The bottom: I used a plain seafoam green cotton fabric so that the outer layer isn't see-through (same material used for the cloak). Used the serger to give the fabric a clean trim and prevent fraying. I used two lighter blue stretchy fabrics for the outer layer, then stitched the three fabrics together. I folded the top part over, and then stitched that down. This created a little tunnel so I can insert an elastic band through. Afterwards, I stitched the back of the fabrics together into a skirt, and attached the ends of the band together.-The tie: I took a golden satin fabric, cut and trimmed. Stitched it up (unwanted side out first), and then turned it inside out. Easiest sewing.-The cloak: I used the seafoam green cotton fabric, used the serger with normal seams. I stitched the edges inwards. Then I had several sheets of golden fabric adhesive sheets. I don't have a cricket, so I had to draw out my stencil of the pattern. I had to cut out all of the patterns by hand (the hardest part on my hands), then iron the golden patterns on.

-Shoes: Since Nadia's sprite at the time depicted her as a floating ghost, and I'm unfortunately not, I have to wear shoes. I use either golden heel sandals or golden flats, depending on comfort and if I am to attempt to be remotely taller- to Lucio's luck, I'm naturally 5ft.

i was born today

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Even the title matches the theme of this year

Hammer or drill? With or without the fox ears? And threw in extra pics because YES The wig is Skyelar classic (CL-072) light brown from Arda! #ardaselfie2020 #ardashare #btd #btdcosplay #boyfriendtodeath #strade #stradecosplay #btdstradecosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/B_H6eZlh_5T/?igshid=10tm21k7cov3m