COSPLAY PROP REQUEST/FAQ

Friday, May 21, 2010

Cosplay Prop Request/FAQ

I love the sound of a candy-pile dumped on the kitchen table.

They say that our perception of time is skewed, and that past present and future are not separate. This makes it sound as though trick or treat never ends. I like the feel of that.

Be who you want.


The BEST prop at your con.


Epic photo-shoot.

It starts here.

Short FAQ, and then fill out the quote request.

IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 I cannot enter a legally binding contract with you, so get a parent or legal guardian to do so on your behalf.

Our correspondence becomes our contract.  Make sure to read the FAQ.  

I ask 50% of the total commission price for materials and starting work, with the remaining balance due on completion. I start work when your down payment is received and clears. Once I begin work there are no refunds.

I use Money Orders for payment.

You have eight weeks after the balance is billed to send your remaining payment, after that both deposit and prop are forfeit.

Once a piece is in progress you will find updates and pics on Buster Cleveland.

I ship via UPS ground.  If you would like to purchase insurance please let me know before the final payment.  I build my own boxes and pack them well.  After it leaves my door it's out of my hands.

Quotes are good for 30 days.  

Prop Quote Request

Fill out all fields and copy and paste into the body of an email with Prop Quote Request in the subject header to bustercleveland@gmail.com

-Name:

-Email:

-Age:

-Gender:

-Zip code:

-Do you have a cosplay profile, deviant, or other homepage? Show off by posting your links here!

-How did you find your way here?

-Are you a University student?

-What cons do you attend, and what distance do you travel to get there?

-Prop:
-Character (& version if applicable):
-Series/Game:
-Reference pics:

-Convention date/deadline:

Okay! Give me up to a week to touch back. Luck!
bc

Bright Crest for Aqua, from Birth by Sleep

Bright Crest and a flock of geese

Heya. I hate the lighting in the shop. With the clearcoat it makes it difficult to use a flash and not wash out the colors. Look! It's... white. But here are the best shots so far. I'll take better shots outside. Thanks to N for choosing me on this project, and to Hugs for the reference.

The people of cosplay constantly impress me with their creativity and all-out fun as motive! I've always said cosplaying is more than just play- it's acting where others only dream. Let's play- let's act.

Be good to you.
bc

Arming Aqua, of Birth by Sleep

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Heya. It's a downhill run from here on Bright Crest. Only the grocery shopping kept me from just rolling on yesterday. First pic is the tonal painting. We're almost there! The charm is constructed and needs bodyworked, painted with the rest of the stars, and the ring attached, then it's all paint and clear. This piece has a lot of texture to it.
It's where I'm headed now, in fact. Be good to you.
bc

Bright Crest of Kingdom Heart's Birth by Sleep/Little Dog Returns

Friday, May 7, 2010

Shopblog/Bright Crest/Little Dog Returns

Heya. First off, I apologize to all of you who've been so kind as to ask for pieces of my work. I balance my schedule very carefully, so as to have the appropriate time for each project. As I often say - I rush nothing. That's why they come out like they do. Well, that, and me. ;) So thanks for thinking of me, and catch me on the next round! Until then, cosplay on.

Here are a few progress pics of Bright Crest, for N. It threw me for a day or two, as, once again, we discover that pics of these things were never meant to be 3d, and so even the tints used to identify heights, depth, etc. are often out of whack- this one was reversed per end. Yup. What's depth on one end is height on the other. I'd take a good look at it and follow the piece- so far so good, until about three-quarters the way down I began to lose sight of it. As you can see that's been worked out! It's funny now. X)

In the first shot you can see the carving beginning to take shape, and the lines defining. In the second pic you can see the 'map' where all the courage comes into play to start carving.

Little Dog is back from the brink and we're glad to have him. They unzipped him quite a bit, but they saved his little ass, and he seems to be well on the mend and back to fireball status. It's been busy here. Little Dog interrupted us for a few days, but we're back on track. I'm ordering pieces for Portgas D. Ace's log pose/compass, and getting ready to turn templates into starter pieces to carve, and to turn clay, wood, and metal sculptures into molds. Whew.

I can hear my son watching the Triplets of Bellville in the other room. If you haven't seen it- treat yourself.

That's all for now. More pics soon as I throw more dust. Be good to you.
bc

Bright Crest

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Shopblog/Bright Crest

Heya. Time for Bright Crest, N. This was a fun layout and cut- a break from the exact line. This shape flows and wanders- few straight lines here. The charm and star motifs will be craved in cedar, bodyworked with clay and bondo, molded and then produced in frp so that the repeating theme pieces are all exact, from the charm to the butt to the top piece. Reviewed a photo book to get an idea of the best way to paint the 'waves'. Got it. The idea of a raised detail of seafoam would be nice, and my mind is turning on it. Yellow cord or braid for the charm on this one- no chain. Very sturdy. Can't wait to layout the details and start carving. Back at it in the morning.

Still hunting the right material for Portgas D. Ace. Several that would work, but I'll look until I find the one I want. I'm out.

Be good to you.
bc

Santa's Tailor, Bright Crest, One piece

Friday, April 23, 2010

Shopblog/Bright Crest

Heya. Here's a long overdo shot of the Santa Belt that I made for someone back in hmmm, Oct./Nov. and finally got a picture of. No major, but here it is. Ho Ho Ho! Merrrrrry Christmas! Boy, that feels weird right now.

Next up is Bright Crest, another keyblade from Kingdom Hearts, Birth by Sleep.

Hardly any reference on this AT ALL. I found four or five good shots. None of them give so much detail as to give much in the way of guidelines but the bare minimum, but that just means a greater freedom of expression. I see great potential with this one. I love the overall butterfly shape of the handle, and the stars that look so much like a five-petaled simple flower. Also seems to be no chain for the charm but a cord. Lots of waves going on, and the paint should be bomb. Here we go, N!

And just behind Bright Crest is a set of props for A, creating your fav firefist. This has been done



a fair amount- maybe because it's easy in some ways, but we're going to make sure that this one stands out, well, like a guy with fire in his hands. The dagger will rock, the log pose/compass will be articulated, and the smileys I just love. I'll relief carve them, then paint. Again with the Push, NV on this one- turned loose to maniac it- right on, love ya for it- that- and 'children's tears' ;) Let's have some fun.

Easy 8 miles on the run today. Found a part of the chi-running form I've not yet nailed- landing my feet behind my core. Big difference. I reached consistent speeds today unrivaled by previous runs- and that's with being sore from working my tush off in the big garden. Uses more core strength, though, as I can tell this evening!

What else? Big Garden kicked my ass. Started the template for Bright Crest today, getting ideas on how to make it fly and fly high. Phish is jamming on shuffle. Food's ready. Waiting for Way to Dawn to land on M's doorstep in the next hour or so- hello, Canada. I think a little Samurai Jack's in order. Be good to you.
bc

Cosplay Sunflowers

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Cosplay Sunflowers

Heya. I'm headed out to put Way to Dawn on its way. It's a funny thing each time a project ends. The fans go off for what feels like the last time, sensors get turned on, the radio and ipod go quiet, and dust floats in motes of light as the sounds of the neighborhood filter in.

It won't be long before another project takes over and I'll be sweeping up after the last and headed into the new. Every day. I think by the end of the week I should be rolling on this. It's another creation inspired by Kingdom Hearts/Birth by Sleep, and belongs to the character Aqua. Looks like a great piece. I'll make sure it is.

Skipped running today- still way sore from the long 22 miler. I be back at it Tuesday.

Hard frost predicted last night- worried me over fresh seedlings coming up in the garden but they did fine. The mammoth sunflower sprouts still have the seed cover over their leaves like someone pulling a shirt over their heads. Soak up the sunshine boys and girls, and lean into the light. Be good to you.
bc