Tula - Pirates of Dark Water

Photographer: Pope Cerebus

Pirates of Dark Water is one of my favorite cartoons ever, so when my friend said he was going to try and make a Ren cosplay, I literally jumped on the chance to make a Tula!

Fairly easy to make: pink cotton for the pants and top, green-dyed cotton for the scarf and shirt trim, red and golden cotton for the other details. Fishtank tubing for the necklace and one armband, a wooden bracelet, and craft foam for the other armband and earrings, all painted gold or covered in gold vinyl.

I already had the boots. The wig took forever to find, but I am thoroughly happy with it - thanks, Cosworx! I didn't want to go super dark with the body makeup, since I'm so pale anyway and I'd look really funny if I was too dark, so I used a washable body bronzer and applied two coats, and used darker face makeup. It washes out a little under camera flash, but I think it turned out well and it looks a bit more natural for me.

Overall, this costume was so much fun to make and wear, and I was very surprised at how many people recognized me!