💣⚡Learn to make Rikku's Weapon! TUTORIAL🧵🎨
Let me teach you how I made Rikku's Weapon and Arm Sleeve from Final Fantasy X!
I'm very excited to announce my collaboration with Julie-Chantal!
You will now be able to purchase my patterns on her website here : https://juliechantal.com/en/collections/cosplay/products/pattern-costume-element-rikku
Here's the list of patterns available for Rikku's Cosplay!
- Weapon (Thief Blades)
- Arm Sleeve
- Upper Back Accessories
- Back Scarves/Wings
- Flower Motif on Scarf!
They all come with a PDF with instructions with images! In english AND in french!
*Instructions en Français sont disponibles sous format PDF!
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Weapon
- 1mm EVA Foam of Craft foam (they are the same)
- Scissors
- Worbla (I'm using the Black one but you can use any) : https://cosplaysupplies.com/search?q=worbla
- Sharpie pen (to trace on worbla)
- Heat Gun : https://amzn.to/3YIw0vV
- Baking Tray, Alluminum paper (To heat the worbla)
- Heat Resistant Gloves : https://cosplaysupplies.com/products/heat-resistant-work-gloves?_pos=1&_psq=heat+resis&_ss=e&_v=1.0
- Brads/Paper Fasteners : https://amzn.to/4en0kSD
- Wood Glue : https://amzn.to/40ILMJQ
- Acrylic Paint & Brushes
- Silver Paint : https://amzn.to/4en0ucH
- Glossy Varnish : https://amzn.to/3DOIM5e
**Micheals is waaay cheaper : https://www.michaels.com/product/americana-duraclear-varnish-gloss-10315488?michaelsStore=1555&inv=4
- Matte Varnish : https://amzn.to/40j53j8
https://www.michaels.com/product/decoart-americana-duraclear-ultra-matte-varnish-10329783?michaelsStore=1555&inv=1
Sleeve
- Sewing Machine, Pins, Fabric Scissors
- Orange Fabric
- Brown Stretchy Fabric (2 way or 4)
- Orange & brown thread
- Interfacing (optional)
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Brown paint, Fabric Medium
- Snaps : https://amzn.to/3CnEG3l
- Googly Eyes
- Silver Spray Paint : https://amzn.to/40GsiFB
- E600 Glue & Respirator (if you're using this glue) https://amzn.to/4fmOWr8
- Respirator : https://amzn.to/4hIZceX
- Velcro
- Hot Glue
- Elastic Strap
Don't forget to use my code "Smiki10" for a discount! on Julie-Chantal's website!
MY OTHER CODES ✨
Mimi20 = 20% off Mislens contact lenses 👀 : https://mislens.com/referral/mimi20
FOLLOW ME~ 🥰
Facebook~ www.facebook.com/smikimimi
Instagram~ @smikimimi - https://www.instagram.com/smikimimi/
Email~ smikimimi.cosplay@gmail.com
SUPPORT ME? 💜
1. WATCH THE ADS 🌟 It just takes a few minutes of your time and it's FREE.
2. IF YOU BUY something from a review from me, PLEASE add a message to your order and let the company know. It could help me get sponsorships. 💖
3. Kofi helps me upgrade my equipment, or buy costumes for more reviews! Each donator gets a fansign that I will feature at the ends of my videos :
https://ko-fi.com/smikimimi
Get your own custom Neon Sign here (Like the one in my background) : https://bit.ly/3J7RivL
If you want to learn more about how I got this Neon Sign made, watch the video here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAX2rpJc-5U
INTRO Photographers
Katakuri : https://www.facebook.com/linsanphotography
Weiss : https://www.facebook.com/katyaperinphotography
Nami & All Might : https://www.facebook.com/spscosplayphotography
COVER PHOTOGRAPHERS
Left Photo : https://www.instagram.com/heavenlyvisuals/
Middle Photo : https://www.facebook.com/spscosplayphotography
Right Photo : Rick.D.Bode
MUSIC~
Intro : 🎶💖
Special Thanks to my friend Emery "DaMonz" Monzerol for making the song for me. Here are his links if you want to support him too!
https://ocremix.org/artist/11940/damonz
https://www.youtube.com/user/whyhellou
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Other Music
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Youtube Music :
1. The Gift - Reed Mathis
2. BMO - Dyla
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - BUY MY PATTERNS
2:33 - Auron Patterns next?
2:58 - Tutorial Weapon : Step 1 Cutting Patterns
4:45 - Step 2 : Worbla Heating
7:53 - Step 3 : Assembling
9:10 - Step 4 : Priming and Painting
14:08 - Tutorial Sleeve : Step 1 Cutting Patterns
16:18 - Step 2 : Sewing
19:20 - Step 3 : Straps/Assembling
20:54 - Step 4 : Final Fanta...Assemly!
21:19 - Outro
21:58 - French Word of the Day
