RWBY Blake Belladonna Cosplay and Weapon (Gambol Shroud) Tutorial
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2015
- Hello friends ! I’ve taken quite a long hiatus, but I’m back!
When I was at ANEXT2015, I had over half a dozen people ask me how I made my Gambol Shroud.
So..here’s a little tutorial of how I made my Blake Belladonna cosplay from RWBY! This tutorial was filmed in the course of 2 summers. Summer 2014 was when most of the costume was made. Summer 2015 was when I made the weapon + sheath and remade parts of my improved Blake 2.0 top :3
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Note: Though I wish I was, I am NOT studying fashion design in school. Sewing/cosplay making is just a hobby, so anything I do or say in this video cannot be treated as a golden rule. If you have a better way of sewing something/making something, then go for it!
This video is merely just a step by step guide of how I managed to finish Blake’s costume ^^;… I hope this video at least helps someone~
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Useful Links:
Shorts Pattern: the31woman.blogspot.com/2011/0...
Gambol Shroud:
I based my weapon and sheath on this amazing tutorial: herotetsuro.blogspot.com/2013/...
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Supply List:
Note that the yardage is an approximation. This will vary depending on your margin of error and your weight/height. For reference, I'm about 5'4" and a U.S. size small. The sword is 37″ and my sheath is 30″
For a full supply list and other tips visit my wordpress: rainingcation.wordpress.com/t...
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Connect with me:
Instagram: @CationicRain
Facebook: / rainingcation
Wordpress: rainingcation.wordpress.com/
Cosplay Amino | World Cosplay | Deviantart: @RainingCation
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Cover Frame Photography by Kimchi Cake: / ricecake000
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Filmed with Canon Rebel T3i and edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
Special thanks to my sister and her boyfriend for helping me film the intro!
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Music OST:
From Shadows by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams
Red Like Roses by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams
I Burn by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams
Mirror Mirror by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams
Purchase all 4 here: itunes.apple.com/us/album/rwb...
Music Covers:
This Will Be The Day (RWBY Theme) Piano Remix by Pl511
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUwWq...
Red Like Roses (Piano) by Theishter - Anime on Piano
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhEDh... - Jak na to + styl
I can't even begin to express how helpful this tutorial is. You pretty much covered everything that was needed to be done and it's budget friendly and easy to comprehend! I was really turning my head trying to figure out how to make this cosplay and this tutorial made my life 10x easier. Thank you Thank you THANK YOU!
+Cherish Ichigo Awwh! ;-; You're so sweet :') Thanks so much! I'm glad that I could help you out! Good luck with your Blake construction and happy cosplay ^.^
in the mail im gonna get some black cat ears can i were that instead of the head band? Also i got a cat tail too! because wanted to cosplay as my cat XD
When people say
Cosplay is just dressup
Traior246
Traior246 NO
stfu gacha user ewww
@@jojato3924 do I need to explain? They don’t have Gacha videos
OMGOSH THANK YOU I HAVE A RWBY THEMED PARTY THIS YEAR SO THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:> That sounds really fun!! Glad I could help~
Holy cow... I was thinking of doing a Blake cosplay for Halloween, man do I have my work cut out for me, but this really helps. Thanks. :)
Good luck and have fun !! :)
Thank you! :)
My favorite part was when you moved your totoro forward (at 3:35 )so we can see it 😂😂 loved the video c:
+Sightless. Angel
Awesome I'm actually working on a male Blake cosplay right now so this helped me with the ears and weapon
This is so helpful! Thank you for making this! I had an idea on how to make her outfit, but after watching this, it gave me an even better idea on how to approach it!
Omgosh I'm already stunned by the intro! The petals~
This is amazing! You pretty much covered everything, amazing job!
Thank you :)!!
This is so helpful and very fun to watch
This is really helping me with the weapon....so far so good anyway. *thumbs up* Thanks for making this!
Glad I could help!! :)
bless you for making this!!! im going to a con in two weeks and the con crunch is real 😭😭 this was super helpful, thank you!!
NANA glad that you found this helpful
This was an amazing video. :) I hope to cosplay as Blake in the near future because she is one of my favorites from RWBY. This was so helpful and I really love how you did everything. I'm very much a noob myself so I hope to be like this soon. Good like on other cosplays in the future. :)
Teegan Hill Awwh
Amazing~♡
You are truly talented.
omg this video helped so much because I wanted to be blake for holloween and future cosplay so this helped so much thank you!!!!
Glad I could help you out!! ^^ good luck and have fun ~
So good!! I love seeing videos like these *^*
;z; Thank you bb
wow this is amazing holy shiit all the work you put in there
Love it it was so good and you looked beautiful!!!
Siu Hung Ma thank you ;z;
''I had to make adjustments to the shorts because I have no...(cough)...booty'' Well at least you are honest about it. XD
this video is so helpful! thank you for making it c:
Annabelle Stone
Thank you so much for making this I am doing a Blake cosplay soon so thank you for making this
This is exactly what my sister needed, thank you!
Xenomethean Glad I could help!!
This was very helpful thank you so much! Also you are very lovely in your Blake cosplay :)
+Jamipo Potter Ah thank you !!! No problem! I'm glad I could help. :)
Wow, legit skillz! You look beautiful!
XerxesCandyBreaker07 thank you!! ^||^
Thank you so much for making this! It was so helpful! :)
Glad I could help :). Good luck!!
This is amazing 😮
You can heat a knive to cut the foam, is really easy with it. I love your tutorial, you look very beautiful.
Rainbow Koala Ooo that's a good idea! Might try that next time :). Thanks for the suggestion!
The Ramune top is super smart!!! I always save those things for some unknown reason and I've never thought to use them for cosplay!! XD
Hahaha me too! I'm glad I'm not the only one who saves random things :D
WOW!! Definitely using this for future reference :)
Megan Sousa Yay!! :D glad I could help ~
This is really nice, it looks like you literally bought it from the store it's so good, I unfortunately can't afford all that material and all that stuff because of where I live and stuff but this is a great video!
Awwh thank you ;z;!!
RainingCation You're welcome^^ keep creating amazing stuff :3
Thank you so much for this helpful tutorial!!
This is amazing
i think i might be a little late but omigosh this is so amazing!
Whoa this is amazing.
IG JACKOFALLTRADESX11 thank you!! :)
Oh my goodness, Thank you! I want to make my own Blake Cosplay and I was praying so hard to find a good tutorial. I do believe I have found it :D
What fabric do you recommend using for making the shirt, vest and shorts?
Awwh thank you!! Hi! I have a full supply list on what fabrics I used on my WordPress. The link is in the description box :).
Okay. Thank you! :D
This was amazing
This helps so much thank you! but i was wondering where you got the wig I know this was made a while ago but I've been having a hard time finding a good blake wig and yours looks so perfect!
Just hanging hi! If you check my supply list on my WordPress which is linked in the description, it tells you which eBay seller I got it from. It was a few years ago so not sure if they still have it but just look up Blake belladonna wig or long black curly cosplay wig and something should pop up!
When you cut the foam, you should use a hot rod to do it, any sort of heated metal twine will cut like butter
sugoi-desu, you did excellent job on ur love for Cosplay.
+Arisa Vang
This was very helpful :3
I set a goal for me on making all the cosplays and get all the weapons
( that transforms)
Thank you!! :3 Ah that sounds fun! Good luck!!
+RainingCation Thanks ^w^
This is an awesome tutorial!!! And just a question, how did you hem your shorts?
I didn't do anything fancy! I just folded the raw edges and sewed a straight stitch on the outside. The pieces of the shorts are double layered with a main white fabric and a lining fabric. I zigzag stitched those layers together. So, that's the other stitch you see in the video :)
now all i need to learn is the epic moves blake does in rwby. seriously, how does she do that stuff? i mean by landing back flips and front flips, from great hights.
Wow this looks awesome i will definately have to cosplay as Blake i have never cosplayed before so i hope i don't fail to much.
You can do it!! I believe in you. Good luck :) If you have any questions feel free to pm me!
this is awesome
Heya! Loved this video, it has helped me out a lot whilst making my Blake cosplay :) Quick question, what type of fabric did you use for the vest part?
There's a full supply list link in the description box. It's on my WordPress :)
Guess whos going to cosplay as Blake for my nex con. Thanks for the tutorial anyways, its really helpful
No problem! :) have fun and good luck!
This is perfect! Me and my girlfriend (yes I'm a girl too) are going to be Blake and ruby for Halloween and this helps so much! Also who else had to remember to focus on the video and not the song in the background haha. Thanks for the video!
Awwh!! :'D so cute! Yay I'm glad I could help you guys out and have fun making the cosplay!
hey I'm a lesbian too don't be ashamed of it
+MillyMarbles Waffles yassss lesbians unite xD
+Emily Wilson Yas!
thank you so much you really saved my butt right now :)
Glad I could help :)
hey can you do a step by step on Blake's belladonna weapon ? please
Great video,i never touched a sewing needle in my life and even if i did i would never be good as you.
+Bard “The Majestic” Wandering Fucker Aww thank you! I didn't start sewing until a few years ago! This was actually one of my first costumes I finished on my own. So if you ever wanted to pick up sewing, just keep practicing and don't give up! :)
Hot damn this is amazing. If you ever decide to make a Ruby cosplay I'd love to see you make a video on how you do Crescent Rose.
+Buster Hymes :) thanks so much!! Haha if i ever decide to cos Ruby I'll be sure to document my progress!
+RainingCation good luck if you do her Sythe, even I gave up on making it lel
Do you have a pattern for the weapon because I’m really struggling to get the pattern down? Thanks!
Is the sword sturdy though? I'm just afraid I would break it at a con.
I am really struggling on how she did the top bit of the shoes as I don’t really understand what she means can anybody help me out please xxxxx
Soo do you have measurements for that black corset ??? I wanna make but i want the measurements??? Is it too late to get a reply 😅
Question: How much money did it cost to make the sword and sheath
What type of material did you use for Blake's shorts?
thank you for this tutorial! i am planning to be Blake this coming year and this will help me so much. i was wondering what fabric you used for the shorts, shirt and vest?
Glad I could help! :) The shirt and the shorts were made of the same no stretch cotton poly fabric from a local fabric store. The vest was made was out of no stretch poplin fabric!
Thank you so much!
This is awesome.
Thank you!! (:
RainingCation It really is. You did an awesome job on making it.
I've watched this video 1803183707 times and I now have a question: Where do you get your 3mm craft foam? I would guess at a craft store like Michael's but I'm not sure if I've seen craft foam thicker than 1mm at Michael's before.
nice job, I was wandering if you made the weapon template yourself or you got it from some where. I am planning to made the sword myself so I thought I might ask
+Scarrlet Witch I drew the weapon template myself by using pencil to sketch it out first and then tracing over my final pattern with Copic Markers. The pattern is on regular 8.5" x 11" paper that I taped together and then cut out with scissors. When drawing out the pattern, I was looking at weapon reference images on Google. (I just googled "Blake Belladonna Gambol Shroud".) This blog was also super helpful for closer up reference pics: herotetsuro.blogspot.com/2013/06/rwby-gambol-shroud-variant-ballistic.html
Hope that helps. Good luck!
its very helpfull and
aawweeeessssoommeee XD
+Rizky febriyanti anggraini Thank you :)
This is so helpful thank you!! Do you have a copy of the measurements for the waistcoat and shorts by any chance?
Ah my cosplay is at home and I'm currently at university so I can't measure the vest and shorts exactly:(. If it helps, I'm about a standard US size small! In inches, that means: Bust: 32 - 34, waist 25-26.5, hips 35-36.5.
+RainingCation Thank you! It's just I can't see the measurements on your paper plan to copy
I love this and blake amazing jod
I am cosplayiny Blake for MegaCon this year and this guide has been extremely helpful. Unfortunately, I noticed the link for the shorts pattern doesn't work anymore and that is the only part I have left. I've looked around but the other shorts I've found just don't look as good. Is there anyway you could post a summarized version of how the pattern was made? It would be really helpful. Love the video, your cosplay is awesome. :)
ing o+Taylor A I'm glad that I was able to help you out :). Ahh sorry! I know the link doesn't work because the original blogger who made the post ended up deleting it :(. However, I just found a similar replacement link for how to make a shorts pattern. The updated link is in the description box, but I"ll also put it here for convenience: the31woman.blogspot.com/2011/08/dulce-taylor-basic-shorts-pattern.html
Alternatively, you always just use a pair of shorts you own that fit you, flip it inside out, lay out one side flat & trace around it w/seam allowance. In my experience, I find that works better than pre-made patterns because you're using something that you know already fits you :). Hope that helps and good luck with the rest of your cosplay!
+RainingCation Thank you so much! :)
Thank you for this video! I'm currently struggling with the top, and I think it might be coming from the fabric. Did you use an elastic fabric? Or something like plain cotton?
I used a plain cotton no stretch fabric for her top. Non stretchy material is a lot easier to sew for beginner cosplayers! But, looking back, I would recommend you using a slightly stretchy cotton or knit fabric just so it's easier to slip in and out of the top.
+RainingCation Okay thank you :D
Very useful tutorial :3 May I ask where you bought your wig?
+Camille Beauchamp-Lefebvre I bought my wig on Ebay from "lifeee10" in 2014. It was just a generic black curly wig! Unfortunately, the same wig I bought for my Blake isn't there anymore, but if you just search "long black curly cosplay wig" on Ebay I'm sure you can find one very similar =). You can even search "Blake Belladonna cosplay wig" on ebay and I'm sure something will show up too.
RainingCation Thanks alot! ^-^
Could you please do a Yang Xiao Long cosplay? I'm thinking about being her for future cosplay so that would really help out. I found this video very helpful and will show my friend who will be Blake soon. If you could do the rest of team Rwby that would be awesome!!
fire_dawg of epicness Ahh I'm glad you found this helpful! Unfortunately I'm not taking cosplay requests right now :(. I currently have a long list of coses that I want to complete first. But I wish you luck on yang Xiao long!
Hi!Thanks for answering my previous question!Now do you think that you could explain measurements for the vest a bit better?if it's no bother of course.
+Dominga “Happy Ice Cream 19” Chamorro Glad I can help. What would you specifically like me to clarify about the measurements of the vest?
+RainingCation Oh no It's nothing!I just looked at a longer open black vest which I'm going yo trim to see if I can get a shape that a I like,thanks anyways!
Good luck :)!!
Thank god I have clothing that looks a lot like her outfit. I'll paint my black leggings a purple gradient. I got an awesome shirt from forever 21. It's exactly like Blakes but without the triangles. I have white shorts that can be modified. Boots aren't too much of a problem, and Amazon has like 10 dollar curly long hair wigs. The bow is easy enough to make. The sword and sheath will take me 5ever so I'm gonna work on that with my cosplay group. Who are also going as the others from Rwby
+Levi Ackerman Yay! That sounds awesome. Full group cosplays are a lot of fun. I'm glad that I was able to help out =) ! Haha yes the weapon does take a while to complete xD. But, it was a lot of fun to recreate :3. Good luck!!
Hello I was just wondering how thick was the insulation board that you used was
+Ka Hong Hi! The pink insulation board I used was 1" in thickness.
also can you list the names of the things used in the video because at times it was difficult to hear
thanks
+Thecatgirl2462 I just added a "Supply List" section to the description box. Take a look at it and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
Damnnnnnn I'm using the same technique you used for Gambol Shroud to make Wilt and Blush
good job :)
Thanks!! =)
what size or template did you use for the swords and the sword case
The dimensions of the sword are in the description box! I made my own template by looking at reference pics online and drawing it on regular 8.5 x 11 paper that I taped together.
Thanks for the video and I love the anime Rwby.
My favourite characters of the anime are Blake, Ruby and Sun. please comment which anime and its characters are your favourite.
You've probably answered this but what was the thickness of the insulation board?
Full supply list is on my WordPress! :)
just wondering about the fabric can it be just 100% cotton or does it have to be a mix of poly and cotton?
It can be whatever you want it to be! You can use 100 % cotton or any other fabric type of your choice. I just happened to use a cotton poly blend because those materials are easy to sew and that's what my local story carried!
thank you so much i was thinking about doing a blake cosplay but because i haven't don a lot of cosplay before i didn't really know where to start. This will really help, well i won't do excactly the same sense A i don't have the money to, B i don't have the skill xD
A) I know that cosplay can be an expensive hobby, but you can set your own budgets and save up money if you really want to do it! I also always make cosplays under a budget and Blake was no exception. Don't let the material cost scare you away!
B) Don't be afraid to try! You can make cosplays, no matter what your skill level is. Practice makes perfect and I believe in you =). I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have! Feel free to pm me here or on Facebook. Good luck, my friend !
You should do Pyrrha Nikos from RWBY
Hey, I've been planning on making this cosplay, and I have a huge question. How or what did you use to make the shorts stay on?
+Elizabeth Olson The shorts are pretty well fitted to my body, so just like any other pair of well-fitted pants, they will naturally stay on your hips! There was no need for any elastic or hook & eyes. The material I used is not stretchy, so I get in and out of the shorts with the two zippers on the front.
If your shorts are falling off your hips then your pattern might be slightly too big and you need to readjust it to make it a bit smaller. Try using a pair of shorts that already fit you pretty well and trace around it + seam allowance for your pattern.
Awesome, thanks so much!
Hi!So did you use any template or stencil for the weapon to make the small details and outline?If so could you please link it?Oh and how much did the weapon cost in general?Thanks!ç
+Dominga “Happy Ice Cream 19” Chamorro I did not use a pre-made template or stencil. I made my own pattern by taping together regular 8.5x11" paper and looking up references of her weapon online. Then I drew the shape of her weapon by hand with pencil and then traced over it with marker. This link herotetsuro.blogspot.com/2013/06/rwby-gambol-shroud-variant-ballistic.html was really helpful for reference pictures. The weapon cost me less than $50. I did have a lot of things at home that I didn't have to buy though (i.e, paint, gesso, sealer, etc.)
+RainingCation oh ok!Thanks for the help n
I love😍, but what are the materials of Gambol Shroud
Naruko Maki please check the description box for a full list of materials on my WordPress.
Cute
Is there a specific length or pattern you did with the Gambol Shroud? Its my first time with a prop :3
+Shawna Thunderbolt I made the paper pattern on my own by taping together pieces of paper, drawing it with pencil, and then tracing over the pencil with marker. When doing this, I just looked at a lot of reference pictures. There is a link in the description box under "Useful Links" that shows pretty useful reference photos by another cosplayer who also made Gambol shroud!
As for length of the sword, I tried to take into account my height so that the proportions would look accurate. I'm 5'4" without heels, but with my heels I'm about 5'6" ish. I also took into account the size constraint of my Elmer's foam board because I needed that to make my sheath. I bought the largest Elmer's board (which is 32" by 40"). So, my sheath was about 30" and my sword was 37". Hope that helps =)
Thank you so much! yeah, luckily i'm about the same height so thank you for the help ^_^
What are the swords mesurments
When making the sword, I tried to take into account my height so that the proportions would look accurate. I'm 5'4" without heels, but with my heels I'm about 5'6" ish. I also took into account the size constraint of my Elmer's foam board because I needed that to make my sheath. I bought the largest board (which is 32" by 40"). So, my sheath was about 30" and my sword was 37".
Is the handle supposed to seem a bit small after cutting it out of the pink foam? Because mine seems kinda small compared to yours. And sorry for bombarding you with a shit ton of questions
It depends on your base pattern really... If it helps the widest part of my handle is about 8" and the part from the tip of the handle right where the sword sheaths is about 10".
RainingCation thanks I just measure my handle and it's much smaller and yes it did help a lot thank you and my apologies for the questions
How long and wide was the entire weapon?
Ellie Natoza hello, the dimensions are in the description box and also on my WordPress! I have more details on my supply list there. Link is also in description box.
OK late to the party but I just found this series. Anyway, OMG I had NO idea those were zippers. So glad someone has better eyes than I do I just thought she had erm garters on. Note to self stop watching so much anime not all cartoons are dressed in underwear.
I knew I heard this theme music before. >_
How long did it take you to see the whole thing? (
*sew
+AbbieGoCrAzY It really depends on your skill level for sewing time. I was still learning a lot of things when I made Blake, so much of my time was spent compensating for trial and error when patterning. (I remade the vest twice.) I also sew godly slow because I film at the same time. My best advice is to try to give yourself at least a week to complete it so you don't feel like you're rushed. You still have 3 weeks left til AnimeNext. Good luck!! :)
+RainingCation Thanks -^^- filled with determination now (ง •̀_•́)ง
Rest in peace Gambol Shroud
Good job Blake got to go cookies await for me
+Ruby Rose Thanks! I want some cookies too :>
Yay I'm fighting creatures of grim
Sorry took so long to replie I was busy with how I'm gonna make crescent rose.:)
See ya later! Im in trouble because of my bad guy catching record. :(:)
+RainingCation My friend suggests if you can do a Ruby cosplay from RWBY
I like Ruby's design too. However, I'm not taking full cosplay tutorial requests right now. Sorry!
+RainingCation Awh its okay ^_^ It was just a suggestion i'll be looking forward to your new cosplay tutorials,you talk very clearly and you can be understanded, some tutorials from other youtubers are rather too fast or they cant be understanded too well... But yours is just perfect :3
xXBlake BelladonnaXx
+RainingCation Hey,No problem ^^. I'll be looking forward to that vid~! Im exited to see what it is
Dose eanyone know how she gets her ribbon to not slide down because my are and its supper annoying xxxxxx
You made it? The cosplay?
@@galvindays748 no i just made the shoes and ribbons I move my own version of it though the cosplay if you have Instagram then I can send you it if you want xxx 🐝💘
@@bumbleby_forever_x597 yesssssssssssssssssssssssses
can you elaborate more on the crop top part please?
+Thecatgirl2462 Hi, what would you like me to elaborate on with the crop top? Do you have a question about patterning, sewing, fabric choice, or something else?
+RainingCation sorry about being so vague
I'm a beginner at sewing and this will be my first cosplay 😂
mostly the pattern please
also any other advice would also be helpful
like any critical details in the sewing or the outfit itself 😄
+RainingCation also the black vest is a bit confusing 😂😂
+Thecatgirl2462 I made a lot of Blake's patterns from scratch so it takes a lot of trial and error to get the perfect fit. For patterning, I generally use clothes that already fit me and trace around it. I pattern by taping together normal 8.5 x 11" paper to form one large sheet. Then, I folded my fitted croptop in half and traced around it. Afterwards, I add my 5/8" standard seam allowance. When I cut out the crop top, I folded the white fabric in half and placed my pattern on that fold and cut it out. ( If this concept is confusing, it's like drawing half a heart on a folded piece of paper and cutting it out. Doing so will result in a full heart when you cut and unfold AND it will be perfectly even.) This will be the back of the croptop. The front is a little more complicated to pattern, but it's made of 3 parts. ( If you look closely at Blake's top you'll notice there are 3 seam lines there.) Once you've cut those three parts out, sew them together as I stated in the video. Then sew the front and back together. Blake was my first cosplay I made and finished! She was a lot of work, but it was a really good learning experience. Good luck!
I notice the Totoro doll 😀
Awestorm Ahahaha he's my sewing buddy ^^
How long did this take? ( im hoping to make a male blake cosplay by June )
im gonna work on Gambol shroud first
+Rwby Memelord It depends on your sewing and weapon ability ^^; I'm still a novice so I did a lot of things over because I wasn't happy with how it came out/found better methods through trial and error. I worked on her cosplay very sporadically throughout two summers (2014, 2015) so I honestly have no time estimate for the sewing.
I completed the weapon in 2.5 weeks, working about 6 ish hours a day. Mind you, I work really slowly so this will depend on how quickly or experienced you are as well! Over 50% of my total work time was dedicated to making a pattern that I"m satisfied with (for both sewing and prop making). Good luck with your male version of Blake!
+RainingCation Thanks !
+RainingCation Could i keep you updated on my process ?
Of course! :) If you have an instagram use the #CationWIP to tag your work in progress photos. I'd love to see!
+RainingCation kk
Her voice. ❤ Is similar to Yang's.
Really cool ! That inspires me ! Even if I'm a guy ^^"
Awwh thank you !! That means a lot to me :)