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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I really love these edited shots! The first two I was literally clinging to a handrail by some stairs in the convention center. Photos by MixMediaMae! #spidergwen

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Crochet Maelle! I used a pattern from Etsy (Stitches by Sunky). Took me a solid week of work and learning new techniques. The wig is my favorite part! #maelle #expedition33

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Me doing Gwen things, like climbing on stuff in random alleys in Des Moines #cosplay #spidergwen

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

my photographer works actual magic, I s2g Get ready for a lot of Gwen posts coming up. 📸: Mix Media Mae #spidergwen #cosplay

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

I finished Expedition 33 tonight and it's my favorite game of all time, no exaggeration. I'm immediately starting a new run tomorrow and doing completion/achievements

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Maelle test! No makeup, wig needs styling, but happy with it so far. #clairobscur #expedition33 #maelle

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Yes I did indeed manage to put together a Maelle cosplay last minute. I should probably try on all the pieces before this Friday 😅 #cosplay #desmoinescon

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

I cannot begin to describe the depths of my obsession with Clair Obscure. This might be my favorite game of all time.

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Robo 🧁 @robodessert.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Has this been done before?

screenshot of Maelle from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 standing and smiling, with text on the side that reads "I GOT MY GOMMAGE AT CLAIRE'S OBSCUR"

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

I haven't been this emotionally invested in a game since I played Bioshock Infinite for the first time. I think this may be my top game of all time #expedition33

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RTGame 👑 @rtgame.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

No yeah Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Game of the Year, there is literally no contest. This game deserves to scoop up game awards on the level of Lord of the Rings Return of the King with oscars. Absolute modern masterpiece

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Kerron | 🎮🖥️ @kerron.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The music in Expedition 33 got me like

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Ari アリア @arialla.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"When One Falls. We. Continue..." - Lune Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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JoJi Art @jojiart.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Fanart Gustave From Expedition 33

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Charlie Cox and Jennifer English are both coming to Des Moines Con, I'm considering crunching out a Maelle cosplay

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I've played Clair Obscur for a total of two hours and I cried twice already, GOTY I can't stop thinking about it

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Got to be #spidergwen again today - we worked the Kidney Walk! I climbed on a bunch of stuff.

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

I crocheted a big ass Spider Gwen that's the size of an actual toddler

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Oh hey what's up blue sky. I forget you exist sometimes lol. My current hyperfixation: crochet. Addicted to these #woobles kits!

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Still sick. But discovered #Avowed and am a little obsessed. It's everything I wanted an non-open world RPG to be. I hate open world games, I get too overwhelmed. This is PERFECT

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Texted my boyfriend that I was coming home early from work after getting a fever. And came home to this 🥰 (I told him I was gonna use the couch rather than the bed, I like it better tbh haha)

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Covid round two!! Love that my weekend is ruined! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!

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kim @kimmymonte.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

in honor of president’s day, i would like a new one.

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

If they take my ssri from me I will throw hands. This shit gave me my life back Gdi I hate this timeline

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Kat Flandermeyer @katflandermeyer.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

funniest highlights of the philly police scanner, a thread

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Why is the entire cast of Schitt's Creek in all the superbowl ads lol

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Some cat tax to hopefully brighten your day ❤️

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MarlequinnCos @marlequinncos.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

Here's a quick guide on how I like finish 3D prints (non-resin) for cosplay! 🦴 Skeleton hand halloween prop from TheBoootiqueCo (Etsy) ⚔️ Cinnabar Spindle 3D print files from @dangerousladies.bsky.social 🦖 Diego Brando belt buckle 3D print files from hexerik (Cults3D) #CosplayTutorial #Cosplay

Sanding: "I start with very rough 60 grit to remove any particularly sharp sections before moving to 150 grit on the whole print. Sand against the grain of the PLA. Steadily use finer grits (180, 200, 220, 320) until the print is smooth overall. Once I hit 220 grit, I switch from dry sanding to wet sanding for a smoother finish. Be EXTREMELY careful if using a dremel or belt sander; if the speed is too fast, it can melt the PLA. Wear a mask when sanding! You don’t want that dust in your lungs." The text is accompanied by a picture of Anakin Skywalker form "Attack of the Clones" telling Padme "I don't like sand."

Prime: "To fill and prime my prints, I use Rustoleum 2-in-1 Sandable Automotive Filler Primer. Once I finish sanding and let the print dry, I spray it with about 2 thin coats of the filler primer. Wait a few minutes in between coats. Wait 12-24 hours, then do another round of wet sanding with a high grit sandpaper (I use 400). Let the print dry, and add another thin coat of primer. Repeat the prime + sand process until you’re satisfied with the finish. Be sure to wear PPE when spraying!" The image features a belt buckle with the word "DIO" across it covered in primer.

Paint: "There are a lot of ways to paint 3D prints depending on the effect you want to achieve; in general, I recommend spray paint or airbrush and then acrylics for the detail work. If you want a metallic finish, do a glossy black coat first before the metallic for maximum shininess. For non-metallics, I use a matte or flat black coat first." The pictures show the hilt of Albedo's Cinnabar Spindle sword from Genshin Impact and an articulated skeleton hand painted gold.

Misc. Tips: "If you have a 3D printer and are making something with a flat top surface, try ironing your print; it makes it a lot smoother and cuts down on sanding time. Here are my ironing settings for Bambu’s Basic PLA on a Bambu P1P printer:
Type is top surfaces
Rectilinear pattern
65mm/s
22%
.15mm
Top surface line width at .3
Monotonic top surface pattern

Instead of using sheets of sandpaper, I like to use sanding blocks. I find that it puts less strain on my hands and wrists."

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Omg can i just drum up a ~crumb~ of motivation to resume building Mercy, I miss creating but my brain is not having it lately

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

All of my #Stormlight archive package came at the same time yesterday. Got my leatherbound, swag, and story decks! #brandonsanderson

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

My bestie @vahjunktrash.bsky.social just joined BlueSky! Go follow her for some cosplay content! Here's some of our Lethal Company photoshoot #cosplay

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Junktrash @vahjunktrash.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

New here, have my 150+hour Jester build from #lethalcompany #cosplay

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Hey yall! My friends are slowly joining BlueSky! Send me some good starter packs for creators, or good ban lists! My friend is also super into FNAF if there's any good packs for that! #cosplay

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

2024 was probably my best year in a long, long time. I feel like a new person. I still have things to work on, but I made huge progress in my life this year and I'm so grateful for the people in it. (Cont.)

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Oh boy i got so busy from the holidays that I forgot about this app lol. Here's another photographer showcase! This time my Agent Washington photoshoot, done by Lucky Photo at Planet Comicon. He did a wonderful job and was super nice! I would 100% work with him again. #cosplay

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Day 1 - my Ruby Rose shoot by Preston Magnum. My first shoot EVER. It was 14 degrees outside, I was so nervous, and had never done this before. Preston was so patient and kind and had amazing ideas to help me relax. He moved away from DSM but I will never forget this shoot! #rwby

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

While I'm done with the ABCs posts, I do want to show off the work of my fabulous photographers! So once a day I will post a shoot that celebrates their work we did together!

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

ABCs of #cosplay - post a cosplay that begins with Z! Well, this is the last day! Thanks for sticking with me! Loved sharing all my costumes, I got all of them done! Z is for Zor-El, Kara. AKA Supergirl! Not worn a whole lot but a warm weather option for my outreach group.

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

ABCs of #cosplay - post a cosplay that begins with Y! Here's my other RWBY cosplay - Yang! I really love this outfit. I made her gauntlet and robot arm myself!

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

ABCs of #cosplay - post a cosplay that begins with X! I don't have any, curious who does! Two days left - thank you for participating in this chain, i had a lot of fun showing off my cosplays!

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Happy Blartmas to all who celebrate! Every year my friends and I throw a Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 party in solidarity with the McElroy brothers, who also watch this movie once a year and make a podcast about it. We even added our discord besties to the fun this year. Til Death Do Us Blart

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

ABCs of #cosplay - post a cosplay that begins with W! My absolute favorite build, Washington from Red vs Blue. This is what started my love for EVA foam, and i built him knowing nothing about how to use it. I learned so much and then tried again! My skills have grown so much because of Wash :)

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Katie Rai @raikalia.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

ABCs of #cosplay - post a cosplay that begins with V! This is another I need to bend a little to get it to fit - my Scarlet Witch. V is for Vision? I guess?? Lol this is the only place for her so we're going Vision, Wanda. Since been retired but I loved this outfit and dress so much!

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