Modesty Studios

 Never know where these little inspirations come from but I had the sudden urge to 3D print some ball-jointed dolls to turn into my characters. I have resin BJD of some of my characters from My Shining Knight. Unfortunately, none of them really have proper clothes. They're all dressed but not in the costumes I hoped to make. I have a few other dolls too that I was modifying but never finished. I could now but the ship has sailed so to speak.  But I have a collection on Thingiverse full of doll related print files . So I've been having fun scouring for 3D models, combining a few things so I can make the characters from my visual novel.  The Allure I like the look of these dolls, although they also have a haunting quality to them that fashion dolls (like Monster High or Barbie) don't have. They're definitely more anime in appearance which works for a lot of my characters.  When I was collecting, I would purchase from companies with the lower-priced dolls. However, eve...

 So something I worked on a couple years ago was a series of scripts to make YouTube videos. But then I remembered how much I hate editing videos. Instead, I decided to convert the scripts into Blog Posts. Perhaps not as dynamic, but at least the information is getting out there and I can brain-dump some creative ideas I had.  In this blog I intend to post costume design tips, process journals, introductions to different materials and more. I'm going to try to create more in-depth posts about some of the costumes featured on this blog!  Check it out at:  https://modestycostumes.blogspot.com

 I am chipping away at my visual novel, Trouble Brewing. That's been my main focus the past couple months.  Oh and mermaiding.  I'm couch surfing...lol. Not really. I've used the tail at the pool.  I have finished 3D printing and gluing together the chest piece for the Armorer:  And finished the backpacks for my nephews:  But like I said, most of my time is on the visual novel. I've been making new sprites and coding/scripting the darn thing. Finally got through chapter 2 and now it's chapter 3.  Still doing research on Rescue. I don't think I'll make it for Halloween. I think I'll focus on the Armorer this year. Ahem...and my kitsune costume take 2. Making a cosplay of my own character!  I just need to make the tails, ears, belt boot covers, sleeveless jacket and bracers. Really...not a bfd. I have most of what I need for it. I'm also considering doing some costume concept tutorial series here focused on swim-friendly mermaid costumes and kitsune...

 Where'd the time go? Goodness. Well, I've made a little bit of progress on some costumes but my focus the past few weeks has been game making and sewing gifts for my nephews. Broke out my embroidery machine and broke a few needles. Ha ha ha.  Finished up the Helm for the Armorer:  3/4 pieces of the chest piece are printed. (I'll start printing the last piece soon.) I've been collecting pieces for another costume idea.  I still want to work on Rescue eventually too. But it requires some more research.  But most of my projects have ground to a halt because my cat got sick. Had a couple of visits to the ER Vet this past two weeks and several visits to his regular vet. He's now going to be on prescription food for the rest of his life. I'm worn out and haven't been able to focus on any of my hobbies. But I'm taking a vacation first week of Easter to finish up sewing backpacks and little dragons for my nephews since their birthdays are at the end of April. 

It's 2021 and this past year I've started getting the hang of 3D printing. It's fun. It has greatly expanded cosplay potential. So, right now I'm working on a few 3D-printed armors  Armorer The first project I started in November while visiting my parents for Thanksgiving. I got caught up with the Mandalorian and just felt a desire to at least print the Armorer's Helmet.  Well...I did just that! With the helmet printed and painted. I opted to go for the whole costume. I have patterns for some of the leather parts, a shag fleece fabric for the mantle, and patterns for the chest armor. I have yet to print the chest armor, but I expect to do so soon. The hammer prop and the belt do-dads are already printed but not assembled.  Rescue: MCU So the other bit of armor I'm planning to do is Rescue (Iron Woman...in a sense) from Marvel Cinematic Universe. This one is in heavy planning stages. I purchase some 3D files for the armor pieces and resized them to fit my body me...

Most of my time has been spent making the costume in time for Halloween, which was successful! However, I haven't done the day to day journaling like past costumes. It's going to be one big info dump, so hold on your butts. It's go time! Underdress The underdress was cut from Simplicity Pattern 8113. I cut it out of white jersey knit and following the marks exactly. I sewed the pieces together, but I did not follow the instructions for this part. I did not install a zipper or lining. After sewing the pieces together, I fitted it on my dress form and made some cuts to the neckline and back neckline. Then I hemmed the edges of the sleeves and collar. I did not hem the skirt although after Halloween I intend to serge the skirt edge. For clean edges. (Man maybe I should have done that for the collar too. Ah wells.)  I left out the embroidery of the harp and banner and the gold trim. I didn't expect to have that part of the costume in the camera shots. So that's where I ...

 This is not a proper recipe by any means. Just some thing I enjoy making for myself that I'm writing down. After all, this is mostly a crafty, game design, project blog.  Anywho, I'm not going to make this like other recipe blogs with a whole story about how I came up with it. The only things I'll say are...it's not authentic...it's not trying to be. It's only an approximation made with ingredients found at most major grocery stores so you don't have to go to a specialized marketplace or order online. Here are the basics.  Broth - Protein - Noodles - Veggies - Toppers You will need a big pot on medium-low heat to combine ingredients in. However, some ingredients may need extra preparation in a pan, microwave or oven.  Broth Base The base of "real" ramen varies depending on the type of ramen. For our case, I find that Bone Broths are the best for the base.  I usually get a couple cups worth of bone broth. I prefer to use beef, but chicken works as ...