MSPA Cosplay Guide

MSPA Cosplay Masterpost v2.2
A pastebin full of tutorials and advice, used as a reference guide for many things regarding Homestuck. Still very much in progress, could use more things for specific characters, as well as more tutorials and links overall, but it will all be updated as the threads continue. With Homestuck's immense cast of characters, there are many sections, though the majority of this will be dedicated to the kids and trolls. If more suggestions for other characters come in, their sections will be added. Please feel free to suggest more things and also give more personal experiences.

GENERAL:
For things applicable to any Homestuck cosplay, as well as generally good sites to get stuff from or look at.
The blog http://homestuckcosplayhelp.tumblr.com is no longer active and there are links that may be outdated, but it still has a lot of helpful info, so look there too if you have to.

- Glasses:
> Akujin Corp:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Akujinscos
They have glasses for Dirk, the Libra Trolls, Vriska, Sollux, and much more, also has glasses for various anime characters. Prices will go for at least $30.00, apparently their glasses aren't quite so stable

> Lightning and Lace:
http://lightningandlace.storenvy.com
They ahve glasses for Dirk, John/Jake, and Jade.  Dirk glasses are at least $25.00, the others are around $12.00. May have to paint the screws on the Dirk glasses black, as otherwise they stick out.

- Shirts and Merch
There are two official sites that sell tons of official Homestuck merch and clothes. A good amount of them will work just fine for cosplays. Some God Tier shirts aren't too good though, such as Breath and probably Hope. Also take note of the class, something like a Knight, Heir, or Prince could get away with using the shirts, but a Seer, Sylph, Witch, probably not.
http://www.whatpumpkin.com
http://www.topatoco.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TO&Category_Code=MSPA
So if you need a shirt, you can either look at the shirt tutorials below, or you can just buy one off of either site. Whatpumpkin has a greater selection, though some things are available on Topatoco as well. Whatpumpkin also sells plushies, such as the Scalemates and Consorts.

- Wig Suggestions:
Epic Cosplay and Arda have great, high quality wigs that will work nicely for any character, and are good sites to get wigs off of in general. They are a bit pricy, however.
http://www.epiccosplay.com/
http://arda-wigs.com/

For cheaper alternatives, consider this: Several characters have short black hair, such as John, Jake, Sollux, Karkat, and so on. This one wig has often been suggested, and there are many listings for it. Just look up "Durarara Izaya Wig", and it should look like this:
http://i.imgur.com/yutIkBT.jpg

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 HUMANS:
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- T-Shirt Tutorials: While many of the shirts are available for purchase on official sites, you can opt for a less expensive method if you have a blank shirt laying around. Since the kids have regular shirts with a symbol added on, you can follow either of these tutorials:
>> Print method: This method involves transfer paper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUgcn-sg3Nc
>> Paint method: This method involves fabric paint.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHlMkOFarX8

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BETA KIDS:
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- [EB] John Egbert:
> Shirts: For his default and his outfit that Vriska gave him, his shirts are available on Whatpumpkin and Topatoco. If you're going for his black shirt, get the one on Topatoco, and for his white shirt, either one looks like it'll work fine.

> Wig Suggestions:
- Arda Wigs: This wig, in black.
http://arda-wigs.com/collections/hansel

> Glasses:
http://lightningandlace.storenvy.com/products/3382719

> Props:
- Consort Plushie:
http://www.whatpumpkin.com/Salamander-Consort-Plush-Doll.html

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- [GG] Jade Harley:
> Shirts: Her default outfit is a raglan tee, so white with black sleeves. You can either find one and use one of the shirt tutorials or you can buy it right off Topatoco or Whatpumpkin, though the Topatoco one looks slightly better.

> Glasses:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400685743016
http://lightningandlace.storenvy.com/products/3382647

> Wig Suggestions:
- Arda Wigs: This wig, in black.
http://arda-wigs.com/products/luthien

> Props:
- Consort Plushie:
http://www.whatpumpkin.com/Iguana-Consort-Plush-Doll.html

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- [TG] Dave Strider:
> Shirts: His default and broken record shirts are available on both Whatpumpkin and Topatoco.

> Wig Suggestions:
- Arda Wigs: This wig, in Ash or Pale Blond.
http://arda-wigs.com/products/derek
http://matchwigs.com/buy-cosplay-wigs/253-orlen-short-blonde-wig-cosplay.html#/color-blonde_yellow
http://www.epiccosplay.com/aether-12-natural-blonde-short-cosplay-wig.html
http://www.wig-supplier.com/25cm-short-bonde-sanji-one-piece-cosplay-wig-rw126-p-749.html

> Props:
- Consort Plushie:
http://www.whatpumpkin.com/Crocodile-Consort-Plush-Doll.html

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- [TT] Rose Lalonde:
> Shirts: Her shirts are available on both Topatoco and Whatpumpkin.

> Wig Suggestions:
- Arda Wigs: Either wig, in Ash Blonde (for either), Pale Blonde (for Blue Steele), or Platinum Blonde (for Adam)
http://arda-wigs.com/products/blue-steele-new
http://arda-wigs.com/products/adam

> God Tier Seer Tutorial:
http://i.imgur.com/3cvBnAK.png

> Makeup:
A tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-RBjpD7UXw

> Props:
- Consort Plushie:
http://www.whatpumpkin.com/Turtle-Consort-Plush-Doll.html

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ALPHA KIDS:
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- [GG] Jane Crocker:
> Shirts:
Her default shirt is available on Whatpumpkin.

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- [GT] Jake English:
> Shirts:
His default shirt is available on Whatpumpkin, as well as his Trickster shirt.

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- [TT] Dirk Strider:
> Shirts:
His default shirt is available on Whatpumpkin, as well as his Trickster shirt.

> Glasses:
Available at either Akujin Corp or Lightning and Lace. $25.00 - $30.00 at least.

> Wig Suggestions:
http://www.epiccosplay.com/spiky-layered-natural-blonde-short-cosplay-wig.html
- Styling tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlLlpOkYn2g

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- [TG] Roxy Lalonde:
> Shirts: Her  default shirt is available on Whatpumpkin.

> Wig Suggestions:
Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA1WOEDVTNg

> Scarf:
A tutorial:
http://homestuckcosplayforall.tumblr.com/post/34652555235/eridan-roxy-fleece-scarf-tutorial

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GUARDIANS:
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Bro:
>  Glasses:
See Akujin or Lightning and Lace up above under General.

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TROLLS:
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General:
> Color Reference: A comparison of different types of paint makeup.
http://i.imgur.com/M3ca2H2.png

Methods of Grey:
> Armsocks:
+ Easy to put on and off, no smudging, can look nice when made well, make once and reuse for many characters, warm for colder events
- Can get wrinkled or puckered in photos, initial timesink to make and fit, can get dirty and stained, will not work with some characters due to neckline
Tutorials:
http://cancerously.tumblr.com/post/16625787213/homestuck-armsock-tutorial
http://i.imgur.com/vZIhZ6d.jpg

> PAX:
+ Waterproof, Smudgeproof, will not come off so easily, mixable to a perfect match with other makeup, lasts several days
- Expensive, hard to apply to yourself, hard to remove quickly or completely, can apparently cause cancer if you use a cheap enough acryllic to mix it with?
Tutorials:
http://cowbuttcrunchies.tumblr.com/post/82255097346/uh-hi-um-i-have-a-question-if-its-not-a-bother-what
http://pyropi.tumblr.com/post/42669939010/a-quick-rundown-on-pax-body-paint

> Ben Nye:
+ Requires no additional makeup purchase, quick and easy to apply and remove, relatively inexpensive
- Hard to get completely seal, can still rub off even after sealed, has to be mixed for standard Troll grey, not cost effective for large amounts of bare skin
Tutorials:
http://silencedrowns.tumblr.com/post/10759920626/the-original-ben-nye-homestuck-troll-makeup-tutorial

> Snazaroo:
May need more info about this, but is generally the cheapest of them all and probably not good for hotter or more humid events

> Horns:
- Color reference: These are the three colors you'll be aiming for, similar to candy corn.
http://i.imgur.com/vHQon7P.jpg
- Realistic Texture and Snap Mounting:
http://yaexrae.tumblr.com/post/11997998469/semi-realistic-troll-horn-tutorial
- General Mounting and Materials:
http://cowbuttcrunchies.tumblr.com/post/79216385538/making-troll-horns
- How to Make Proportionate Horns:
http://i.imgur.com/5Weh1n8.jpg
- Large Styrofoam Horns:
http://twotoned-jester.deviantart.com/art/Homestuck-Troll-Horns-Tutorial-1-4-286241346
- Horns out of fabric :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGyEAWbjks

> T-Shirt Tutorials: While many of the shirts are available for purchase on official sites, you can opt for a less expensive method if you have a blank shirt laying around. Although, some trolls such as Equius and Eridan, whose shirts are a tanktop and longsleeve respectively, their shirts aren't exactly available for purchase. Since the trolls have regular shirts with a symbol added on, you can follow either of these tutorials:
>> Print method: This method involves transfer paper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUgcn-sg3Nc
>> Paint method: This method involves fabric paint.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHlMkOFarX8
- Get your symbols here:
http://shirochaan.deviantart.com/gallery/33963389/Homestuck-Shirts

> Teeth Tutorials:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_XEdTFA3jU
http://speedcake33.tumblr.com/post/47313041500/how-to-make-troll-teeth-buck-teeth-that-dont-need
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLyuTfIOJc4

> Nails:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08IDcQWkEHc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLyuTfIOJc4

> Wings:
http://saccharinesylph.tumblr.com/post/40576240074/how-i-make-my-godtier-wings
http://cowbuttcrunchies.tumblr.com/post/96920207732/god-tier-wings-tutorial

> Ears: Pointed ears are sometimes desired for trolls, some people even using faun ears for Tavros. If you wish to get these modified ears, this will be your best bet. Order unpainted and paint it grey yourself.
http://www.aradanicostumes.com/elf_ears

> Applique: Used for Ancestor outfits, that one in particular for Mindfang and Dolorosa specifically.
http://yaexrae.tumblr.com/post/25052945629/applique-for-ancestor-costumes

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♈ - Aries Trolls:
- [AA] Aradia:
> Shirts: Her default shirt is available on Topatoco and Whatpumpkin.

> General Guide:
http://homestuckcosplayhelp.tumblr.com/post/51414677488/yourcommonmuggle-hot-damn-here-you-go-anons

- Damara:
- Handmaid:

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♉ - Taurus Trolls:
- [AT] Tavros:
> Shirts: His default shirt is available on Topatoco and Whatpumpkin.

> General Guide: May be outdated and links may be broken, so just take note.
http://homestuckcosplayhelp.tumblr.com/post/20338155772/tavros-master-guide

> Wig Suggestion:
- Arda Wigs: The sides are a bit long, but be careful when trimming them down.
http://arda-wigs.com/products/rufio

- Rufioh:
- Summoner:

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♊ - Gemini Trolls:
- [TA] Sollux:
> Shirts: His default shirt is available on Topatoco and Whatpumpkin.

> Glasses: Akujin Corp has it available, however, apparently the dark red glass looks close to black when in troll paint, so take note.

- Mituna:
- Psiioniic:

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♋ - Cancer Trolls:
- [CG] Karkat:
 > Shirts: He is usually depicted with a long sleeve shirt, so you will need to find a long sleeve black shirt anywhere and do the symbol yourself.

- Kankri:
> God Tier Seer Tutorial:
http://i.imgur.com/3cvBnAK.png

- Signless

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♌ - Leo Trolls
- [AC] Nepeta:
 > Shirts: Her default shirt is available on Topatoco and Whatpumpkin.

- Meulin:
- Disciple:

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♍ - Virgo Trolls
- [GA] Kanaya:
> Shirts: Her default shirt is available on Topatoco and Whatpumpkin.

> God Tier Wing Tutorial:
http://yaexrae.tumblr.com/post/54278581559/for-my-god-tier-kanaya-cosplay-i-wanted-to-make

- Porrim:
- Dolorosa:

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♎ - Libra Trolls:
> Glasses: Generally, Akukin Corp has glasses for all three of the Libra Trolls, though apparently the glass color looks very dark (almost black) when in certain troll makeups, so take not.

- [GC] Terezi:
> Shirts: Her default shirt is available on Topatoco and Whatpumpkin.

> Scalemate Boxers:
http://www.whatpumpkin.com/Terezis-Scalemate-Boxers.html

> Scalemates:
http://www.whatpumpkin.com/Scalemate-Plush-Dolls/

> Dragon Cape: Two different tutorials. The first stands on its own, the latter two are two parts of the same tutorial and only seems to cover the hood and horns.
http://sewingtipswithsparklemiss.tumblr.com/post/53901505155/terezis-dragon-cape-tutorial
http://herbertawest.tumblr.com/post/44883180031/dragon-cape-tutorial-part-1-the-hood
http://herbertawest.tumblr.com/post/59974117023/dragon-cape-hood-tutorial-part-2-part-1-is-here

> God Tier Seer Tutorial:
http://i.imgur.com/3cvBnAK.png

> Glasses: While available at Akujin Corp, there is also a tutorial on how to make one yourself here.
http://kankritho.tumblr.com/post/59283532619/terezi-glasses

- Latula:
- Redglare:

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♏ - Scorpio Trolls
- [AG] Vriska:
> Shirts: Her default shirt is available on Topatoco and Whatpumpkin.

> Wig Suggestions:
- Arda Wigs: This wig, in black.
http://arda-wigs.com/products/luthien

- Aranea:
- Mindfang:

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♐ - Sagittarius Trolls:
- [CT] Equius:
>  Clothes: Since he wears a tanktop, you can't really go with the official shirts. You'll have to buy a black tank top and put the symbol on yourself. The following video would help overall with his outfit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6hA0EL90L4

> Makeup: A tutorial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZzx-c_hgv4

- Horuss:
- Darkleer:

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♑ - Capricorn Trolls:
- [TC] Gamzee:
> Clothes: His shirt is available on Topatoco and Whatpumpkin, and WP also has his pants, or you could follow the YouTube tutorial to make your own:
http://www.whatpumpkin.com/Gamzee-Lounge-Pants.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0db_4yn_N0

- Kurloz:
- Grand Highblood:

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♒ - Aquarius Trolls:
- [CA] Eridan:
> Shirts: He is depicted with a long sleeve shirt, so you will have to get a long sleeve black shirt and put the symbol on yourself.

> Cape Tutorial: Parts 1 and 2.
http://sweetartsandhellacrafts.tumblr.com/post/33894733082/mybuttisaurus-corrected-part-1-of-eridans-cape
http://sweetartsandhellacrafts.tumblr.com/post/33905196999/mybuttisaurus-finally-part-2-of-the-eridan

> Scarf: A tutorial.
http://homestuckcosplayforall.tumblr.com/post/34652555235/eridan-roxy-fleece-scarf-tutorial

- Cronus:
- Dualscar:

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♓ - Pisces Trolls:
- [CC] Feferi:
> Shirts: She is depicted with a tanktop, so you can't really go with the official shirts. You'll have to buy a black tank top and put the symbol on yourself.

> Skirt tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaUCtwglU3U

- Meenah:
- Condesce:

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OTHER:
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SPRITES:
- Nannasprite:
- Jaspersprite:

- Davesprite:
> Wing tutorial:
http://kankritho.tumblr.com/post/60410902590/cosplayresources-i-seriously-cannot-believe

- Jadesprite:
- Aradiasprite:
- Tavrisprite:
- Fefetasprite:
- ARquiusprite/Equiusprite:
- Erisolsprite:


EXILES:

MIDNIGHT CREW:
- Slick:
> Hat: Slick wears a Wide Brimmed Fedora.

- Droog:
> Hat: Droog wears a Homburg.

- Deuce:
> Hat: Deuce has a Boss of the Plains / Porkpie hat.

- Boxcars:
> Hat: Boxcars has a variation of an Akubra for his hat.


THE FELT:
- Lord English:
- Doc Scratch:


CHERUBS:
- Calliope:
- Caliborn:


MISC:
- Hussie:
- Ms. Paint: