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How I Made Bo-Katans Flightsuit, Holster and Gloves & Full Armor Suit-up!vaultfox2023-03-15 | she's finally done! two years of work and my Bo-Katan cosplay is complete :)
in this video I go over how I modified Bo-Katan's flightsuit, gloves and belt, as well as attaching velcro to everything and suiting up at the end!
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. When you use these links, you are supporting the channel and helping me to continue providing you with free content. Thank you!why Im taking a break from youtube & social mediavaultfox2023-05-13 | I've never known how to take breaks but I'm gonna try and figure it out I guess??
thanks for all of the support over the past few years, I can tell you with confidence this isn't the last you'll see of me ... just need some time to enjoy the hobby on my own time and not stress so much about algorithms/mistakes/the process/posting all the time & all of that good stuff I've been dealing with behind the scenes. I know myself in that I won't stop making things over this break, but the stuff I make might just be for myself ... we'll see! for now, I'll probably be more active on the gaming channel and shit posting on socials when I'm feelin' it
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I still can't believe I hosted an actual panel at PAX East, I've been going to PAX since 2015 and never dreamed I'd be up on that stage!!! Thanks everyone that attended either in person or on the stream!
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0:00 - Intro + Patron Thanks 0:51 - cosplADHD Panel Intro 1:56 - Panelist Intros 5:05 - Our Goals for this Panel 8:26 - So HOW Do You Start Cosplaying? 22:27 - What Challenges Do We Face/How Do We Overcome Them? 33:15 - How Has Cosplay Empowered Us? 41:55 - Tips for Cosplaying At Conventions/Interacting In Costume 51:49 - Dealing With Sensory Issues in Costume 57:47 - Why Have We Stuck With Cosplay As Long as We Have?How I Made Bo-Katans Armor from The Mandalorianvaultfox2023-03-01 | I SPENT TWO YEARS MAKING THIS COSTUME AND FINALLY GOT AROUND TO MAKING A TUTORIAL LOL also really fun to watch my workspace evolve over time (boy I do not miss that wood paneling one bit!!!)
When Bo-Katan first appeared in episode 3 of The Mandalorian, I knew I was gonna make her costume one day. Well, it took a couple of starts and stops (not to mention a whole ADHD diagnosis thrown in there) but I finally finished everything last August! In this video I'll go over how I 3D printed, painted and finished all of the armor pieces.
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IT'S NEW BUILD TIME!!! I'm starting work on an Aloy cosplay from Horizon Zero Dawn/Horizon Forbidden West and filming the whole process! I WILL be making more in-depth tutorials for all of the parts of Aloy's costume in the future, however, these vlogs are more of a follow along with me and my chaotic creative process :)
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0:00 - Intro + Sewing to Mockup 2:10 - Sewing machine problems 2:35 - another JoAnn's trip + quick haul 4:07 - cutting suede + sewing the vest 6:42 - test fit + some sewing tips 8:48 - sleeve capsfinishing Aloys shirt + reflecting on past sewing projects | Aloy Cosplay Build Log #2vaultfox2023-01-25 | in this week's Aloy build vlog, I'm finishing up the details on the front and back of her shirt as well as chatting a bit about why I chose Aloy as my big project this year, as well as reflecting on some of my past sewing projects and how far I've come since then.
IT'S NEW BUILD TIME!!! I'm starting work on an Aloy cosplay from Horizon Zero Dawn/Horizon Forbidden West and filming the whole process! I WILL be making more in-depth tutorials for all of the parts of Aloy's costume in the future, however, these vlogs are more of a follow along with me and my chaotic creative process :)
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I WILL be making more in-depth tutorials for all of the parts of Aloy's costume in the future, these vlogs are more of a follow along with me and my chaotic creative process :)
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. When you use these links, you are supporting the channel and helping me to continue providing you with free content. Thank you! 00:00 Intro + TheGameHers Awards! 00:47 Helmet Giveaway Reminder 01:01 Guilty Pleasure YouTube Watch 02:00 Who inspired me to do YouTube 02:38 What is my day job 03:44 Hobbies outside of cosplay 05:00 Least favorite material to work with 06:09 Do I play halo? 07:17 How I choose cosplays + deal with unfinished projects 11:03 What is the worst thing about ADHDdecluttering my cosplay supplies + HELMET GIVEAWAY for charity! #givingtuesday (GIVEAWAY CLOSED)vaultfox2022-11-29 | click here to fill out the form to be entered into the giveaway!: https://forms.gle/s6WKh3PFct81HP55A for more information about Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh click here: humaneanimalrescue.org
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00:00 Intro + Giveaway Teaser 00:27 Clutter Overwhelm + Some Thoughts 05:05 The Before 05:47 Going Through Boxes 19:43 The Middle (aka The Mess) 20:08 Putting Stuff Away 22:01 How to Enter Giveaway 22:45 The Afterlets talk about cosplay consumerism | black friday/cyber monday thoughtsvaultfox2022-11-23 | when Black Friday rolls around each year I like to put together a list of things I think I might "need" to buy for upcoming projects, videos or just general restock items.... but this year's been different, and after decluttering a lot of my cosplay supplies and being faced with a lot of stuff I bought on previous Black Friday's ... well, this video was the result :P
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Lately I've been stressing about doing things "the right way", or I guess in simpler terms, the "neurotypical way" even though that's not how my brain works. I crave novelty and variety and need to switch things up a lot ... like with scripting my youtube videos. Most of the time I type out scripts on my laptop but have been enjoying writing them on my phone, but I STILL struggle with the fact that writing scripts on a phone doesn't feel like "the right way" to do it!
But there really is not "right way" to do things and I'm trying to combat that feeling of imposter syndrome by ... well, talking to you guys about it :)
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social media is a double-edged sword. on one hand, I wouldn't have the community I do today here on youtube and across my other socials and .... to be honest, probably would have never found this awesome hobby! but left unchecked it can lead to some gnarly burnout and overwhelm as well as start to chip away at our creativity. when all you see is "content" while you're crafting, researching or heck ... even at the end of a long cosplay or other hobby build (like I did), it's time to step back and reassess what you're even doing it all for.
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I can confirm that the 40 gallon tote was charged as a checked bag w/no overweight bag fees!
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00:00 Intro + C2E2 Announcement 00:37 What I Used to Use 01:07 What I'm Using Now 02:14 Bin Specs + My Thoughts 02:40 Packing up the armor 08:10 Additional Items 09:25 Weighing the Bin 10:08 Additional Packing TipsCan You Sell 3D Prints? - Discussing the Relationship Between 3D Modeler and Makervaultfox2022-06-23 | This is such a nuanced topic BUT it remains the most common question I'm asked across social media. While I'm not a 3D modeler myself and only have experience working with other modelers files, I do have some insight to the relationship between 3D modeler and the maker wishing to print files ... which I find is the most commonly misunderstood thing when it comes to selling 3D prints.
Like I mentioned, this video was more about your relationship with the 3D Modeler as opposed to the 3D modeler's relationship with the IP holder and various copyright laws that are ever-changing as 3D printing has gone more mainstream.
There IS a chance you can still be issued a cease-and-desist if you're printing others files and the IP holder believes you are infringing on their rights, but it is more commonly an issue that the modeler will need to deal with (if at all, as I mentioned some properties seem OK with it ... for now)
Understand that it CAN happen, and I can only speak from my own experience selling others raw prints ... but for more information regarding copyright/IP holder rights, check out the videos below.
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0:00: Intro + Some Examples 2:35: IP/Copyright Law Videos 2:55: What is Creative Commons? 4:00: 3D Models = Fanart Example 4:28: How to Collab w/a Modeler 6:20: 3D Modeling Patreons 7:40: My Opinions on Selling w/o Permission 8:38: Printing for Friends/Family 9:35: Recap 10:06: Thanks + BloopersAn Alternative to Cosplay Cards? - Share Your Cosplay Social Media with RFID Tags!vaultfox2022-06-16 | cosplay business cards have their place and are helpful for getting your name out there, but what if I told you that you could easily share your cosplay social media with others at conventions by simply having them wave their phone over a piece of your armor?
with RFID tags, it is SUPER simple to do! once they're programmed, you can place these little tags anywhere on your costume so sharing your social media and cosplay contacts is as easy as a wave of a phone nearby :)
they're also SUPER ADHD friendly because ... well, once you've got them installed you never have to remember cosplay cards! now you just have to ... remember to tell people to wave their phone over your armor (which I have ... not perfected yet LOL)
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00:00 Intro + Demonstration 01:17 What IS RFID? 01:34 Tutorial 04:27 Things to Keep in Mind 06:33 BloopersBlack Series Bo-Katan Helmet Review & Comparison to MY OWN 3D Printed Helmet (GIVEAWAY CLOSED)vaultfox2022-06-09 | to enter the giveaway, click here: gleam.io/fq0yk/vaultfoxs-black-series-bokatan-helmet-giveaway - good luck to you all and thanks again for your continued support!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. When you use these links, you are supporting the channel and helping me to continue providing you with free content. Thank you!Its Been ONE YEAR Since I Worked on This Prop - Edelgard Cosplay Build Log #2vaultfox2022-06-02 | Aymr STL File: rstyle.me/+3GM0TpnxDBCERJRAkuXEtQ
It's been a year since the last build log for Edelgard (youtu.be/5KrjAQp0kco) and with Fire Emblem: Three Hopes coming out soon I decided to revisit this project and document the process of how I get back to a an older project and why it's OK to take time off from builds.
- it took me around two weeks to print this out w/two printers running simultaneously. it's a big one! if you'd like me to go over how I printed everything out, just leave a comment and I can cover that in a future video.
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0:00 Intro + May 15th 5:04 May 16th 8:26 May 17th 10:52 May 18th 14:43 May 19th + 22nd
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join the community over on http://patreon.com/vaultfox or http://ko-fi.com/vaultfox/tiers! thanks for being patient with me on this video. I'm incredibly proud of myself for how this Bo-Katan helmet came out, especially the weathering. This project was a joy to finish (well, aside from the owl eye markings which always manager to throw me no matter how long I've been painting them) but I'm happy with it overall none the less :)
CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro and Thanks 0:53 3D Files + Print Prep 1:39 Using UV Resin to Smooth Layer Lines 6:10 Sanding and Filler Prime 6:46 Painting and Latex Masking 9:08 Painting the Owl Eye Markings 10:32 Past Vaultfox Vents 11:51 Painting and Weathering 13:10 Rangefinder Installation 13:30 Visor and Padding Installation 14:20 Outro and Giveaway Sneak Peek!
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. When you use these links, you are supporting the channel and helping me to continue providing you with free content. Thank you!How to Plan a Cosplay Project with My Bo-Katan Build - Fan Expo Cleveland 2022vaultfox2022-05-11 | I was honored to guest at Fan Expo Cleveland this past April and got to run my FIRST EVER cosplay panel! In it, I walk you through how I broke down and planned my Bo-Katan build and this panel/recording would not have been possible without the support of my patreon supporters! http://www.patreon.com/vaultfox
I hope to guest at future cons because I had a BLAST meeting you guys and talking cosplay/crafting and just fandom in general! If there's a convention you'd like me to try and guest at feel free to let me know in the comments or send a guest request to the convention itself!
Video Chapters 0:00 Video Intro 2:36 Panel Intro 4:03 Older Projects + Timelines 5:42 Why I Love Planning 8:45 Step 1 - Choose 10:50 Step 2 - Research 16:14 Step 2 1/2 - Research Yourself 19:03 Step 3 - Break it Down 26:52 Step 4 - Prioritize 30:10 Step 5 - Plan of Attack + Kanban Boards 35:08 Step 6 - Start Making + Things to Keep in Mind 40:43 Step 7 - Track Your Progress 41:39 Step 8 - Motivation + Short/Long Term Rewards 45:13 Step 9 - Project Retrospective 46:35 Closing Remarks + Thanks
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. When you use these links, you are supporting the channel and helping me to continue providing you with free content. Thank you!lets talk about unfinished cosplays and doing things the right way (cosplaying with ADHD)vaultfox2022-04-13 | when I first started cosplaying in 2016, I thought everyone in the hobby finished what they started... and BOY WAS I WRONG, especially since I've been diagnosed with ADHD! I wanted to make this video to remind you all that I've got plenty of unfinished projects and it's a NORMAL part of the creative process.
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0:00 - Intro/Patreon Thanks 0:25 - Setting Up 3D Prints 1:15 - Print Cleanup 2:27 - Smoothing + Sanding 5:06 - Painting Prep 6:59 - Chrome Painting 8:11 - Velcro Attachments 9:27 - Outro and Thanks
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This video is LONG overdue and I actually meant to get this out last year but ... Bo and Mando had other plans for me lol
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IT'S FINALLY DONE, the helmet that took me over a year to make is finally finished and I'm ready to share how I did it! Hopefully by watching this video you'll avoid the mistakes I made so that you can make your own Mandalorian helmet a lot quicker than I did 😂
As always, products used are linked below and if you have any questions or would like me to elaborate further on certain parts ... leave a comment down below and I'll do my best to get you that info :)
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0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Support Me on Patreon! 2:17 - Tutorial 12:43 - Finished Helmet + Thanksfinishing my Bo-Katan cosplay, suiting up and where I got my flight suit from // C2E2 Prep Vlogvaultfox2022-01-12 | Bo-Katan STL Files: rstyle.me/+cpJ-txL_1FowWy79igMrMg Bo-Katan flight suit: amzn.to/3nbaJsX Bo-Katan gloves: amzn.to/3nfPVAo
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in this prep vlog I talk about our plans for C2E2 (mostly food related), why having fun in cosplay is more important than being screen accurate and I FINALLY FINISH MY HUSBAND'S MANDALORIAN COSPLAY!
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. When you use these links, you are supporting the channel and helping me to continue providing you with free content. Thank you!My Favorite 3D Printing and Cosplay Supplies + Favorite 3D Modelers and Black Friday Deals 2021!vaultfox2021-11-23 | This week's video I'm showing you all of my favorite 3D printing and cosplay supplies and where to buy them! I've listed all of the items in the description below as well as called out any Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals that might be occurring on said items. I wanted this video to remain as evergreen as possible which is why most aren't listed in the video itself.
I also didn't want to perpetuate any feelings of FOMO or pressure to buy anything ... like I always say, don't go into debt for cosplay and always do your own research on if things!
I've been cosplaying since 2016 and have acquired quite a few things for making over the years. It's taken a lot of trial and error to figure out what items work best for me and my crafting style, but hopefully this list helps you guys out or if anything just gives you a peek into the tools that make the channel (and my cosplay) go around.
BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY DEALS AT A GLANCE Creality CR10 (279 at Official Creality Store): shrsl.com/39owl Creality CR10s ($412 at Official Creality Store): shrsl.com/39owe Creality CR10s (40 Dollars Off for Black Friday): amzn.to/30XJ1b3 Favorite Filament: https://www.zyltech.com?aff=81 - Use code BF21 for 10% and Free Shipping for Black Friday Nitrile Gloves (50% off): bit.ly/3FI03IW
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The MOST important step to a chrome or "beskar" paint job is in the prep. You'll want to make sure your armor pieces are smooth, black and glossy BEFORE you even get out your chrome paint and in this video I'll show you how to use 2K clear coat to achieve this finish (and was only a little bit terrified during the process)
There are lots of ways to get a glossy black coat onto your pieces of armor and this is just one of those ways, so let me know your preferred method in the comments :)
2K Clear Coat is commonly used in car paint jobs, but did you know that this product also comes in a 'ready-to-use' can form? I'll show you how to to use 2K clear coat to get a smooth, glossy finish on your armor pieces and the best ways to set yourself up for success when using it.
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I absolutely love the creative process YouTube has given me, it's almost like I have a second wind when it comes to cosplay projects when I get to edit these videos for you all! It's a lot of work but the end product always leaves me satisfied and fulfilled. I hope to encourage you to go out and make your own YouTube videos some day. (At the end of the day, it's invaluable to me and my growth that I have a video log of things I've made in the past and that alone is enough for me ... but I am SO grateful to those of you who've subscribed and enjoy my content!)
Like a lot of people, I spent sooooo much time researching YouTube SEO, keywords, how to create a YouTube channel and how to shoot YouTube videos that I almost talked myself OUT of making videos until one day, I decided to just sit down, film, edit and upload my first video back in 2020.
Thanks again for watching and as always if you have any other questions, my comments section and Instagram DM's are always open!
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use VAULTFOX5OFF for 5% off your Zyltech Filament order: https://www.zyltech.com?aff=81
Thanks again @VanOaksProps for the tip! So much easier than doing all that math.
As always, owning a 3D printer is a hobby in and of itself, so I recognize it's not for everyone ... but I wanted to bring to light just how cheap filament costs can be and 3D printing is only getting cheaper.
When I decided to get a 3D printer three years ago, I did it because I wanted to make a bunch of helmets and realized that most raw 3D printed helmets would go for around 90-100 bucks. So in my mind, if I bought a Creality CR10 (which went for around 350 at the time) and printed out four helmets, I would break even on the investment ... and I'm so glad I did!
GENERAL PRINT SETTINGS USED Print Settings Used .28mm Layer Height 10% Infill (Grid Pattern) 100mm/s Print Speed Generate Support CHECKED Support Placement EVERYWHERE 60% Support Overhang Angle 1% Support Density (Infill) RAFT as Build Plate Adhesion
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. When you use these links, you are supporting the channel and helping me to continue providing you with free content. Thank you!I BURNT OUT - tips for getting through burnout (cosplay, 3D printing & hobby burnout)vaultfox2021-10-27 | so yeah, I almost burnt out a few weeks ago and ... it sucked! let's talk about it how to deal with burnout and why experiencing burnout in your hobby is a totally normal and valid thing to experience (and why taking a break is the best thing to do AND ALSO the hardest thing to do!)
I've dealt with burnout a few times in my six or so years cosplaying, each of those times were for vastly different reasons and this last near-miss with it was especially rough when it came to just forcing myself to stop creating, especially when creating is one of my favorite things to do.
(I recommend buying books from local shops if at all possible but I do recognize that not everyone has the ability to do that so I've included links to my own personal local bookshop as well as Amazon)
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00:00 - Introduction 1:00 - My recent experience with burnout 4:02 - The problem with "productivity" 4:52 - Symptoms of Burnout 9:53 - How I deal with Burnout 17:21 - Recap 17:45 - How YOU Deal With Burnout (Your Answers!)Dealing With 3D Print Failures - Why I Pushed PAUSE on My Mando Build // The Mental Side of Makingvaultfox2021-10-06 | Dealing with 3D Print failures is just a fact of owning a 3D printer and everyone talks about troubleshooting when it comes to 3D printing failures (with good reason!) ..... but what about the frustration and stress that comes alongside those failures?
I'm no stranger to all things flubs and failure on this channel, so lets talk about how I deal with 3D print failures, why I took a break from my Mandalorian helmet build from January and why it's totally normal to do so.
I typically try to print my helmets in one piece and while I've had pretty consistent success with it, we all know 3D printers do whatever the heck they want sometimes
MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO ○ How to Print Helmets in One Piece: youtu.be/LNsDB_aakhA ○ Dealing With Hobby Failures: youtube.com/watch?v=jr6axU4kihc ○ ZYLTech Filament https://www.zyltech.com?aff=81 - you can use code VAULTFOX5OFF for 5% off your filament order!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. When you use these links, you are supporting the channel and helping me to continue providing you with free content. Thank you!How to Make Sylvies Top, Pants and Gloves // Sylvie Costume Tutorial Pt. 9vaultfox2021-09-29 | My Sylvie cosplay is finally complete! I consider sewing to be my 'weakest' skill when it comes to cosplay, but I was able to piece things together for Sylvie in time to wear her to DragonCon a few weeks ago. In this video I show you how I made Sylvie's top, pant and gloves from found clothing items off of Amazon!
It was an absolute blast (it's also very strange to me to be wearing a popular costume!) I decided against making her cloak right now since I (admittedly) ran out of time before Dragon and knew it would be too hot to wear anyways.
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I'll most likely do these packing videos for each convention I attend in the future because no two conventions are the same in terms of the costumes I bring. For DragonCon, I kept in mind the fact that I was flying to the convention and didn't want to bring more than one checked bag. This kept my costume lineup fairly minimal but that doesn't mean I still wasn't worried about them getting there in one piece!
Let me know if you have any questions or anything you'd like me to go into further detail in another video ... I've traveled with larger armored builds in the past as well and will be in the future with (hopefully) Bo Katan and Mando for C2E2 ... that is, if I finish them *fingers crossed*
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