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thatbloodypirate — Azula's Armor
Published: 2011-02-18 18:25:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 3539; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 0
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Man, this has been a royal pain in the making, but here is the armor for my costume of Azula from Avatar: The Last Airbender. This was my first time constructing something like this, and as a result, I had to redo a few of the pieces. I'm still debating if I want to try making the shoulder pieces another way, but for now I consider it finished.EDIT: Since taking this picture, I've replaced the pink trim with a different color/type of fabric.
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how did you made it i'm looking for a tutorial (i'm italian so i didn't understand at all the precedent comments)
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Hi! I used layers of thick fabric as interfacing and put wire inside the armor to help hold the shape. Does that help you at all?
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Nice, what are the materials you used? How long overall did this take?
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The outer fabric is suede, and I used a lot of canvas and wire to make it sturdy/keep its shape. I worked on it on and off for maybe a few months? This was done a couple of years ago, so I don't remember the exact amount of time anymore. I've been actually toying with the idea of remaking it differently someday, but I don't know when that will happen.
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Wow, thanks so much for sharing!
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Very well done, any tips you can offer? I need to make an Azula for a friend of mine.
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Thanks! I would recommend using a stiffer fabric like canvas to line the armor pieces with instead of interfacing. I discovered that the interfacing even with layering it up was too flimsy and didn't sit right. I also used a little bit of wire on some of the pieces to help keep the shape.
I hope that helps some. Let me know if there's anything more you'd like to know.
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Oh wow, great tip. i was totally planning on using interfacing. Thanks so much ^-^
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No problem! I think the interfacing I used made the larger pieces not curve smoothly over the shoulders if that makes sense. I layered up the canvas a couple of times, and that seemed to do the trick.
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Sweet, can't wait to see your cosplay all finished. I added you to my watch so I don't lose you in case I have questions
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Oh sweet, I'll add you as well. And no problem- I'll be glad to help if you do!
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Yay 
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Yay for updates! Thanks for letting me try it on! it was awesome to see how far you've gotten on it. Makes me feel like a major slacker with my costume lol! But, here in about a month I'll have plenty of time to work on my stuff because I'm going back to school
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No problem, dude! You'll have to let me know when you have time to get together to work on costumes again.
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Oh whenever lol my schedual will start march 23rd on mondays wednesdays and thursdays I think anyway! We'll have to see but I would be pretty open. I will be quiting omega 
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Sorry to hear you had such issue, but it looks like it turned out awesomely! 8D Can't wait to see you in the whole costume XD
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Thanks, dude! Overall, it was a good learning experience even if it was pretty frustrating.
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Fantastic 
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this is really nice!! just wondering but what did you use for the gold part? what kind of fabric i mean ^_^
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Thanks! I used taffeta. I love how rich it looks and how it wrinkles less than fabrics like satin.
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really? huh! i never would have thought taffeta! thanks for replying. this gives me ideas for a cosplay im doing later this year
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You're welcome! I stumbled across it after not liking the gold satin I had bought for the trim to another costume.
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LOOK GREAT! Oooh I love how you did the trim! I know what you mean about the armor being a pain!
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Aww, thanks! Yeah, it was interesting to make, that's for sure.
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She sure is! I hope I'll do her justice!
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Oh I have no doubt you will. Remember, it's all about the glint of madness in your eyes!
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Hahaha! The glint of madness shouldn't be too hard for me.
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