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Hooray! My first tutorial!Inspiration: I was looking to buy elf ears, saw the prices and Bam! Inspiration. In my first attempt I used aluminum foil, double stick tape, and plastic wrap. Later, as I got addicted to craft foam by making armor, I came to this method. I just had to make this tutorial for the good of my fellow deviants (and for fame and fortu...well, fame.)
But enough of my silliness, here's the link to my patterns: [link]
I hope this tutorial is helpful, and if you have any questions, just comment or note me.
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do you have references for how each style looks while worn?
I plan on modifying some for Marshall Lee.
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This is such a useful, easy to follow tutorial! I was able to whip up a pair of elf ears for MAGfest this weekend, and I think they'll work even better than the store-bought ones I initially had. One thing I found super helpful in finishing my ears was using colored pencils to shade in shadows and highlights, to give it a more natural coloration. I also used blush/toner on the ears to soften the shine and get it even closer to my skin coloration.
Thank you for such a great tutorial!
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This is really good! Thank you! <333
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Β Thank you for this tutorial I did not want to pay $30 to buy some.Β I had a lot of fun making these ears for myΒ Legend of ZeldaΒ Great Fairy Cosplay!Β Β
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I'm considering cosplaying as Medli, so this will be useful!
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Is it possible to make them longer and add the details of the ear in it,without falling of or making them look floppy?
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Length is no problem. Two thicknesses of craft foam is very sturdy, and it's very possible to add designs in the top part. Making designs where the foam covers your ears is trickier, though. I have not yet found a good method. You might experiment with heated toolsβcraft foam becomes quite malleable when heated.
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I'm going to try that for my upcoming project,thanks for the advice!
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Ah, this was very helpful. Β However, it was a bit hard to attach to my ear with the double stick tape so I used spirit glue instead. Β It's still /really/ good and I love them. Β Thanks for having this up here.
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Both of my Ocs (Well, still being designed OCS..) have elf ears, so if I want to cosplay one of them then it'll be quite useful! Thanks!
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Would it be to hard to make it look like the internal bit of a normal ear down near the base (where it attaches?) thank you for the tutorial. Might use it for a few cosplay's.
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wonderful!! I will definitely use this strategy for my Soraka ears. They are large, and cost like $50 to buy, which isn't happening lol~ thanks ^_^
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Ha, I know the feeling. It looks like you're going to have fun with colors! Heads up: craft foam generally revolts against being colored a shade lighter or duller than its original shade, so you might want to test around with different foam and coloring devices before gluing the whole ear together.
Have fun!
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(( Thanks a bunch for the advice! I kind of used a variation of them for Homestuck ears and they turned out really cool! ))Β
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Wow, cool! I'm glad you could make it your own.
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Β I cant waitΒ till Monday (when I walk into school with ears like its nothing XD)
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Definitely going to use these for my Skyward Sword Zelda cosplay!! 
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Hello, I hope you don't mind that I translated your tutorial to Slovak language and posted it on my blog  ( japanese-dream.blog.cz/1307/el⦠)! I gave you full credit! :33 I had to translate it, since it was on request from a person who doesn't speak English + this tutorial is really good and useful! ^_^
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Wow! I think that is great!
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Yay! I am glad! ^^
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Nice! ^^
Thanks for the tutorial....I'll make cosplay of Grimmjow Ressurection(Bleach) version girl and after see this, will be easy to make the cosplay 
*-* Thanks Thanks Thanks! *-*
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Wow, this tutorial is extremely insightful and useful as well. I was hoping I could find this again, I was for sure I had lost it. But quick question, did you use chalks and paints for a proper skin tone as well as the blush around the ridges and tips?
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Hi, it's awesome. But I've one question. Where I can buy it?
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Hey, thanks for the tute. Gonna try it tomorrow.
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This is unbelievably good looking, cheap and simple. Thank you so much!
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Craft Foam is the greatest substance known to man! These actually look pretty good for a low-budget solution. I like it. Can you hear well enough out of them? Do they stay on pretty O.K.?
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I'm going to use this for my Vidia cosplay! I've been looking all over for an easy tutorial for elf/pixie ears, thanks!
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gonna use this for my Prince cosplay
tnx so much for the tutorial
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Perfect for my up coming Link cosplay! Thanks a bunch!
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Looks great; I'll have to remember this . . . .
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I just loved this tutorial, I'll try to make my own hobbit ears following this tutorial, 'cause I searched for "how to make hobbit ears", and nothing was found.
Kisses :3
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this tutorial will be PERFECT for my D-chan the SEGA otaku cosplay (my OC)
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Those ears are really neat....Ive created a facebook group known as the Imagination Trading Post (feel free to join, its an open group) to share tutorials, patterns, finished project pictures, advice, from costumed enthusiasts from various fandoms from historical reinactment and SCA to Larp, cosplay, steampunk, or theatre groups. We intend on making a website if the facebook group is a hit.
2 Questions:
1) Do you want to join and/or know anyone who would wish to join?
2) Would I have permission to place your pattern(s) on the site, as they may be helpful for those wishing to create such aunique costume piece, such as your ears
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I'm sort of retiring from costuming, but you're more than free to use my patterns! Good luck!
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Hi!
I used this tutorial and made this: [link]
I've credited you ^_^ thanks!
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Wow, awesome! I've spent hours browsing around Chinese cosplay pages for a pair of cheap ears, and turns out I find the solution right here on DeviantART! Thanks for sharing this technique, I will def try it out - if it works out for me, I will put a link to it on my blog!
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You can make these smaller right? I mean they look amazing but for my costume they're going to have to be a little smaller
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Thank you!
The reason I made the patterns this size was because it was the smallest I could get of the shape I wanted. So, yes, but if you change the pattern, you will also have to change the shape. (unless your ears are really small) it will end up being more round-ish with a smaller tip at the end. Plus with a smaller tip, you may not be able to put in as many designs.
In general, when you get the pattern, cut as much as you want off the tip, and then perhaps a little off the sides. (don't cut any off the bottom) and if you want to do any more than that, test around with it to see if it still works.
Happy cosplaying!
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Oops! I really need to learn how to read xD
Sorry! You can make them small (Im just a moron!)
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