<h2 style="text-align: center">Ever wondered how to tackle complex props and armor using CLO? We sat down with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.raisincosplay.com/">Raisin Cosplay</a> to learn how she finally brought the iconic Skyrim Steel Plate Armor to life after years of trial and error. Read on to discover how she bridges the gap between digital patterns and physical EVA foam to create something truly spectacular.</h2><hr><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/ecdb1e1b2b7d4cfa9f40619320321b4d/images/aa970d4cdbed4ca08e3fa833dce2d323Userspotlight_December.png" alt="aa970d4cdbed4ca08e3fa833dce2d323" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="aa970d4cdbed4ca08e3fa833dce2d323" data-width="512" data-height="512">Hi Raisin Cosplay! We're incredibly excited to hear your story. Your journey started with a love for comics and sewing, eventually leading you to the world of cosplay. Could you tell us about that "aha!" moment when you realized you could combine these passions to create something truly special, like your incredible armor project?I started sewing at a very young age as a child and always read comics. That “aha!” moment for me came around 2012 when I discovered the word “cosplay” as I was researching comic conventions and Halloween costumes online. I found many videos and forum posts of cosplayers’ incredible costumes at San Diego Comic Con. I discovered that there were even groups dedicated to professional cosplays such as the 501st from Star Wars. I was amazed to see that the community was so rich and developed and even more amazed when I learned there was a comic con near me! I went to my first comic con the following summer in my first costume and that was that!You describe yourself as a "jack of many trades," mastering everything from EVA foam to 3D modeling. How has this versatile, hands-on approach influenced your work, and how does a powerful digital tool like CLO fit into your very physical creation workflow?I’ve always considered myself to be a patternmaker. I was very lucky to get into it early in life when my mother’s friend from the mosque who was a trained tailor offered to give me a couple sewing lessons. From there, getting into 3D modeling was a natural transition, especially for cosplay. I was in a robotics club in high school that gave me exposure to both 3D printing and 3D modeling early on. However, most of all, I think practice in patternmaking all these years trained my brain to be able to visualize the connection between 2D shapes and 3D shapes more easily. So with both those skills in hand, CLO just made sense. CLO allows me to experiment in the digital world much more than I was able to in the physical world by removing obstacles related to material cost and wastage. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/ecdb1e1b2b7d4cfa9f40619320321b4d/images/a5397c4a3d214ceb8c1d5b9fd5c4e15c63347-1644701466-1646825252.jpg" alt="a5397c4a3d214ceb8c1d5b9fd5c4e15c" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="a5397c4a3d214ceb8c1d5b9fd5c4e15c" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/ecdb1e1b2b7d4cfa9f40619320321b4d/images/e325a27392874a6ea25e1e8b75e89932combined%20image.png" alt="e325a27392874a6ea25e1e8b75e89932" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="e325a27392874a6ea25e1e8b75e89932" data-width="1699" data-height="1080">Let's talk about this stunning armor. What was the core inspiration? Was it based on an existing character or your own original concept? We'd love to hear the story behind it.The armor is a cosplay of an existing armor from the 2011 video game “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” It is the Steel Plate Armor, originally designed by Ray Leder, Senior Concept Artist at Bethesda Game Studios. I have always loved this design and have wanted to bring it to life for many years. In fact, I have unsuccessfully tried to create this armor twice before over the years and was not able to make it happen until I started using CLO!<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/ecdb1e1b2b7d4cfa9f40619320321b4d/images/42d6a10eb06b4fc5932436f88aefebb8Screenshot%202025-11-25%20222032.png" alt="42d6a10eb06b4fc5932436f88aefebb8" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="42d6a10eb06b4fc5932436f88aefebb8" data-width="1919" data-height="1030">When you were creating the patterns for this armor in CLO, what were the most critical details you had to get right to ensure they would translate perfectly into physical materials like EVA foam? Perhaps there was a specific curve, seam, or layered piece that was especially challenging?Something I had to consider when translating the pattern onto EVA foam and engraving it is the “turn of cloth” of the foam. I used 4-5mm EVA foam, which is much thicker than most fabrics or leathers. Due to the thickness of the foam, the outside surface area of the armor is larger than the inside. Usually when cutting EVA foam, I would translate and cut the pattern on the “wrong” side of the foam that would be my interior surface area. However, this was not possible for this project as I had to engrave and cut the patterns on the “right” or exterior facing side of the foam. In order for the armor to fit me after cutting and assembling, the actual pattern had to be a bit larger. CLO’s additional thickness rendering was very helpful in doing this! The new “Extrusion Direction” setting will be especially vital for future projects.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/ecdb1e1b2b7d4cfa9f40619320321b4d/images/ea46376316e7495693e9dc10d42a601evlcsnap-2025-07-06-23h56m06s112.png" alt="ea46376316e7495693e9dc10d42a601e" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="ea46376316e7495693e9dc10d42a601e" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/ecdb1e1b2b7d4cfa9f40619320321b4d/images/4b06830369bc4e80b47c88a45cd098a3vlcsnap-2025-07-06-22h55m41s475.png" alt="4b06830369bc4e80b47c88a45cd098a3" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="4b06830369bc4e80b47c88a45cd098a3" data-width="1920" data-height="1080">This is the part our users will be most excited about! Could you walk us through the process of taking your finished CLO patterns and turning them into the physical, wearable costume? What were the biggest hurdles in translating the 3D design into tangible materials?In my previous attempts, the biggest hurdle with trying to make this costume a reality was drawing out all the swirly engravings and having them flow seamlessly and symmetrically from pattern piece to pattern piece. I could not have done that efficiently without CLO! CLO also allowed me to export everything as a vector PDF to be able to turn the pattern pieces into laser engraving files. I love having the ability to use and export the files that way so they can be used with many other different software programs.The final armor is made of high density EVA foam (also known as craft foam). I cut and engraved all the patterns onto sheets of 4mm thick foam with a simple 10 watt diode laser engraver. Once the patterns were cut and engraved, it was a matter of gluing all the seams with contact cement and using heat to achieve the final shapes and curves. From there, I sealed and hand painted the armor using various craft paints to get that patinated metallic finish!<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202512/ecdb1e1b2b7d4cfa9f40619320321b4d/images/485e3b629186462e969500b6dcaf639esteel-animeNJ-2025-06.jpg" alt="485e3b629186462e969500b6dcaf639e" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="485e3b629186462e969500b6dcaf639e" data-width="3359" data-height="4199">You work in fashion retail and have a master's degree in business, which is a unique combination for a cosplayer. How does your professional background influence your creative projects?My job mainly funds my creative projects, but I’ve always been passionate about clothing. My background advises the more business side of things, like how I choose what kinds of patterns to create and how to market not only my digital products, but myself as well. I think my career has given me a wide variety of skills to be able to turn my creativity into a business including giving me an eye for product and skills for understanding my customers.Finally, many CLO users dream of bringing their digital creations to life, just as you have. What is one key piece of advice you would give to someone who wants to start their journey from digital design to physical cosplay or creation?For me, it’s been really important to learn by starting with a project I’m really passionate about. I find it hard to motivate myself if the project isn’t interesting. If you have an idea you care deeply about, use it to push yourself to develop the skills to make your idea a reality.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202606/c93d0d5056ac4b87be5dfb853daa110f/images/4d2e6baa477f4978bc2c3a7e2b02b444LSF_Spaghetti_Still_00001.jpg" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="4d2e6baa477f4978bc2c3a7e2b02b444" data-width="1080" data-height="772">How artist Soohwan fine-tuned friction and skin offset values to perfectly capture the intense choreography and weightless flutter of virtual stage outfits.</h2>Discover the work and expert Marvelous Designer tips ofSoohwan Oh in this exclusive series![<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/community/post/4caba29455c442e1b0087639cd5190ac">Go to Previous Post]</a><div data-youtube-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X-CXfM2F6ZU?start=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;"></iframe></div><h1>Capturing the way garments flutter or cling to the body in response to dynamic choreography is crucial. How did you configure the fabric’s Physical Properties in Marvelous Designer (MD) for such an intense dance simulation?</h1>When simulating intense movements in Marvelous Designer, I believe configuring the character body’s Friction values is just as important as the fabric’s physical properties. Especially when applying animation to a dressed character, these two elements heavily dictate how natural the final result looks.The choreography I worked on featured the fast, intense movements unique to K-POP. Using the default settings caused the clothing to flutter excessively or slide off the body unnaturally. To solve this, I increased the character’s Kinetic Friction value to prevent the outfit from slipping and sliding over the skin.Additionally, I lowered the character model’s Skin Offset below the default value, ensuring the garment didn't look unnaturally afloat but instead clung snugly to the body as if actually worn. These adjustments allowed me to achieve a much more stable and realistic garment simulation.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202605/c93d0d5056ac4b87be5dfb853daa110f/images/494b72aedc3b4b7295bc5c8ab7a3b082Surface.png" alt="494b72aedc3b4b7295bc5c8ab7a3b082" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="494b72aedc3b4b7295bc5c8ab7a3b082" data-width="717" data-height="303"><h1>What features or workflows in MD did you utilize to resolve mesh clipping (collision) or twisting issues that can occur during choreography where arms and legs cross rapidly?</h1>I find that these issues often stem from the character animation itself. When replicating actual choreography, structural collisions or interpenetrations between meshes are bound to happen. Therefore, the priority is to first modify the animation phase to minimize mesh overlapping as much as possible.If issues still persist during the simulation despite that, I check whether the garment is draped correctly in the pre-simulation pose. If the initial setup is off, errors tend to carry over into the subsequent simulation.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202605/c93d0d5056ac4b87be5dfb853daa110f/images/4f45277fbc12443bad4b097ee302e9bfCapture.png" alt="4f45277fbc12443bad4b097ee302e9bf" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="4f45277fbc12443bad4b097ee302e9bf" data-width="3840" data-height="2088">Lastly, I double-check the fabric’s physical properties, the character’s friction values, and the skin offset, resolving the errors by fine-tuning the numbers bit by bit based on where the problem occurs.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202605/c93d0d5056ac4b87be5dfb853daa110f/images/b5d1433350e9420294fb35a6a6676581%E1%84%86%E1%85%AE%E1%86%AF%E1%84%89%E1%85%A5%E1%86%BC.png" alt="b5d1433350e9420294fb35a6a6676581" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="b5d1433350e9420294fb35a6a6676581" data-width="1123" data-height="4353"><h1>How did you adjust the garment’s weight or air resistance to make the character’s dance lines pop even more?</h1>The actual stage outfits from LE SSERAFIM’s 'Spaghetti' that I referenced were jumpsuits made of a lightweight, thin material that wrinkles easily. To replicate that specific texture, I focused on making the fabric’s physical properties as light and flexible as possible.While watching the actual music show performances to study how the clothes moved, I couldn't know the exact numeric values for weight or air resistance. Instead, I ran repeated simulation tests, constantly tweaking the values until the movement closely matched the reference.By meticulously tuning the physical properties based on real-world references, I focused on aligning the garment’s movement to naturally accentuate the character’s dance lines.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202605/c93d0d5056ac4b87be5dfb853daa110f/images/98da2c058b2248ad82e0047a66ba3accCapture%281%29.png" alt="98da2c058b2248ad82e0047a66ba3acc" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="98da2c058b2248ad82e0047a66ba3acc" data-width="3840" data-height="2088"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202605/c93d0d5056ac4b87be5dfb853daa110f/images/7f519904abb7402384b3f44ccc1ed60bCapture%283%29.png" alt="7f519904abb7402384b3f44ccc1ed60b" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="7f519904abb7402384b3f44ccc1ed60b" data-width="1401" data-height="1699"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202605/c93d0d5056ac4b87be5dfb853daa110f/images/5c6f7c45de9c4931b6eaf441010ef581LSF_Spaghetti_Still_00001.jpg" alt="5c6f7c45de9c4931b6eaf441010ef581" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5c6f7c45de9c4931b6eaf441010ef581" data-width="1080" data-height="1920"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.behance.net/soohwan_art">Behance</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ohso0hwan">Instagram</a>

Capturing Dynamic Movement: LE SSERAFIM’s 'Spaghetti' Choreography and Simulation

Greetings, CONNECT Creators! 🥳The wait is over! Our charming new avatar, Lucy, has officially arrived on CONNECT. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/a5c83c3dd6614c91a4262fa78e1fbe47/images/512a4630be2648e4a3117bd13352ccd2Lucy%20avt_community%20thumbanil.png" alt="512a4630be2648e4a3117bd13352ccd2" class="custom-image medium-size" data-id="512a4630be2648e4a3117bd13352ccd2" data-width="1000" data-height="1000"> To support both your social adventures and your design workflows, we’ve released two different versions of Lucy, both available for FREE.Whether you're looking to play in VRChat or design your next masterpiece in CLO/Marvelous Designer, here is everything you need to know.<hr><h2 style="text-align: center">[Gamewear] Jump Straight into VRChat!</h2>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/gamewear/vrchat?vrchatCharacter=CHA01"> [Download Lucy : Unity Package for VRChat]</a> <ul><li>Specs : Unity Package (FREE)</li><li>For the Players : This version is fully optimized for the ultimate VRChat experience. We didn't just export the model; we’ve completed the full PhysBones setup for you!</li><li>Lifelike Detail : Feel the vibrant, natural movement with Physics Bones applied to her hair and various parts. Everything sways perfectly as you move.</li><li>Easy Setup : Provided as a ready-to-use Unity Package, making it quick and easy even for beginners to upload and play.</li></ul> <h2 style="text-align: center">[Store] The Ultimate Muse for Designers</h2>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/portfolio/208988/collection/collections/2604DDbd4f849cd95b43ce9f7fb78c33971c98">[Download Lucy : AVT for Designers]</a> <ul><li>Specs : Dedicated .avt version for CLO / Marvelous Designer</li><li>For the Creators : Ever wanted to see your designs on Lucy? Now you can. Skip the hassle of Maya or Blender—use EveryWear to design Lucy-specific outfits directly in CLO and MD.</li><li>Seamless Compatibility : Distributed as a dedicated .avt file, making the garment creation and fitting process smoother than ever.</li><li>Maximize Efficiency : Design outfits that perfectly fit Lucy’s unique silhouette and upload your creations to CONNECT right away!</li></ul><hr><h3 style="text-align: center">📦 What’s Inside the Lucy Full Package?</h3>Lucy comes with a variety of parts to make customization fun and versatile: <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/a5c83c3dd6614c91a4262fa78e1fbe47/images/3aa13a6b692748eabf46f2b297b40f37lucy.png" alt="3aa13a6b692748eabf46f2b297b40f37" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="3aa13a6b692748eabf46f2b297b40f37" data-width="4940" data-height="1597"><ul><li>1 Base Body : The core Lucy avatar.</li><li>4 Hair Styles : Distinct looks to match any vibe.</li><li>3 Sets of Ears &amp; Tails : Perfectly pull off any animal-inspired concept.</li><li>4 Shoe Designs : To complement various outfits.</li><li>2 Sock Styles : Essential accents for your final look. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/a5c83c3dd6614c91a4262fa78e1fbe47/images/dd16c85743c646c7a615d11aa7d02983lucy_parts%20copy.png" alt="dd16c85743c646c7a615d11aa7d02983" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="dd16c85743c646c7a615d11aa7d02983" data-width="1000" data-height="1335"></li></ul><hr>✨ Want to see more of Lucy?From high-fashion concepts to adorable snapshots, you can explore Lucy’s many looks on her official X (Twitter) account!👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/vrchat_lucy?s=20">[Visit Lucy’s Official X Account]</a><hr>Choose the version that fits your needs and start your journey with Lucy on Gamewear and the Store today. We can’t wait to see the amazing worlds you explore and the stunning outfits you create!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/gamewear/vrchat">[Go to Gamewear]</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/store">[Go to Store]</a> <hr>

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Raisin Cosplay’s Quest to Build the Perfect Skyrim Armor

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