[Yin Ziping Cosplay] Chalcedony ice core in NARAKA: BLADEPOINT, Changchun Comic Convention Photos Are Here!

This time, I put a lot of thought into preparing and executing the Yin Ziping cosplay in the Chalcedony ice core skin at the 4.4 Changchun Comic Convention. The most headache-inducing part of this outfit was choosing the white fabric and routing the black piping. To restore that ice-translucent yet slightly three-dimensional patterned texture from the game, I visited three fabric markets just to pick the material, finally choosing a pearlescent satin with subtle patterns, paired with silver-gray hot-stamped flower patches to simulate the cold and hard texture of jade. The wig stylist @fluffy did a solid job handling the hair this time; the silver-white straight long hair was styled extremely smoothly, and the curvature of the crown and the bow accessories on both sides were fixed very firmly. The bangs didn't collapse or fray even after running around the convention all day, which is crucial for someone like me who easily gets oily and sweaty. For makeup, I specially enhanced the extension of the eyeliner and the highlights of the aegyo sal (under-eye bags), because in the original splash art of the Chalcedony ice core skin, the gaze is cold with a hint of pride; pairing light-colored contact lenses with pinkish lip color balances the sweet and cool vibe very well.

When this photo was taken, it happened to be peak foot traffic in the exhibition hall. I had actually been standing for nearly two hours and my legs were a bit weak, but the moment I saw @小T_sune bring out the camera, I immediately got into character. This high-angle shot was communicated in advance because the skirt hem of this outfit has many layers of fluffy tulle; looking down can completely expose the full lines of the leg rings and white high heels, making one look more slender and graceful visually. The white long sword prop in my hand was modified by myself using foam boards and acrylic rods. To make the weight and feel more realistic, counterweights were stuffed inside; when swinging it, my wrist needed to tighten firmly to maintain this extended pose, so everyone can see that my right hand is actually in an exerting state in the photo.

Regarding the details of the costume, the small black bell around the neck is a resin piece specially customized from a mold. It won't oxidize or discolor easily like metal, and it swings slightly when walking, serving as a clever little highlight for the entire look. The white lace gloves at the cuffs and wrists were hand-stitched, and each wavy edge had to be fixed with positioning needles for over half an hour to prevent curling. I measured the position of the leg rings three times to ensure they snapped right at the narrowest part of the thigh, neither pinching the skin nor failing to present a symmetrical contour from both the front and side. Actually, before shooting this piece, I had tried the lights three times. The indoor overhead lights and the floor reflection could easily cause the white clothes to overexpose, so the photographer specially used a more side-oriented soft light to preserve the folds and shadow layers of the clothing, while letting the white high heels and the reflective floor form a translucent sense of extension.

The temperature on the day of the convention wasn't actually high, but with so many people in the hall, and although this outfit isn't particularly thick, the layers of fabric and the rigid corset structure made me feel wrapped in a small cage, so walking around wasn't as effortless as it looked. However, when hearing someone call out "Yin Ziping" or "Chalcedony ice core," the happiness of being recognized instantly dispersed all fatigue. I especially love this character's resilient yet slightly playful personality, so every time my eyes focused on the lens, I tried to show that spirit of "even if I encounter difficulties, I can always find a way to turn danger into safety."

This convention photos post is actually only one of the dozen sets of movements shot that day, but I personally feel that this high-angle perspective best reflects the tailoring advantages of the clothes—the high slit paired with leg rings and white high heels beautifully elongates the overall lower body proportions, while the black trim and prints on the upper body don't look overly flashy. If I do this set again in the future, I think I will try more dynamic moments of swinging the sword, but considering on-site safety, this basic standing pose has already made me very satisfied. Every experience of doing a cosplay is an opportunity to project oneself into another world. I hope this passion of putting all effort into restoring character settings can be transmitted to you through this photo.