How to make a DIY tiefling (or devil!) tail

[@GinnyDi]

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[@iBork]

How to ~get some~ teifling tail. ; o Was going to just comment this as a joke. But then I saw the giveaway. Goodjobber tho

[@seekerandroses]

Can you do Dragon born wings or tails?

[@seanmcgcostumes]

As someone who just made a super pretty tiefling bard character and immediately went, "oh no, I must cosplay him," this is SUCH a gift.

[@evilpiratemermaid]

I did the same! I didn’t give mine a tail though because I’m super lazy lol 😂😂😂

[@Samantha-kg8ug]

I did the same with my magenta tiefling warlock

[@evae6129]

Tieflings are so much fun to cosplay, I’m currently working on a costume

[@cirrus3223]

Same

[@ElectricmoronKinoshi4]

Saaaaame!

[@jadude378]

Ok but is no one gonna mention how great Ginny looks with shorter hair?

[@GinnyDi]

Aw geez, thank you!! It was an impulsive quarantine decision, haha!

[@jess01510]

.... and her hair dye is maneficient

[@evieisamarshmallow]

yesss omg it’s so pretty!!

[@lydiacheshire5183]

Um, yes! It's gorgeous!!

[@ameliabatchelor]

If people want another option - when I made my Jester cosplay, I used plastic rope for my tail core! It only cost me a few dollars from the hardware store. Then I made the spade from cardboard, and hand sewed on some tights I dyed with food dye and vinegar! Mine ended up around finger width, so I was able to use some pretty rings for the cuff!

[@natashalogan5317]

I was going to go as Jester for Comic Con this year (but it was cancelled) and I had no idea how I was going to make her tail. This is really helpful. Thank you Ginny!

[@GinnyDi]

Oof, I'm sorry it was cancelled - but hopefully that means you'll have plenty of time to get your costume perfect before the next one!!

[@natashalogan5317]

@@GinnyDi Exactly :D I'm really excited to be Jester next year.

[@okidokidraws]

i wanted to go to Comiccon Indy for birthday this year but Critical Role canceled this year i want to do my Firbolg Garrett he has a cow tail

[@natashalogan5317]

@@okidokidraws that would be so cool! Hopefully they can come back next year!

[@firestorm165]

If your budget is a bit healthier it might be worth investing in one of costail's products. If memory serves I'm fairly certain that Ginny made a vid of one in the past

[@usagipaige5377]

As a lover of tieflings, horns and tails are very important. Thanks so much.

[@BecBoops]

Love it! Foam dowels. That's such a cool product that makes perfect sense but I never would have thought existed.

[@IPuReAkiimbo]

BecBoops This was posted 5mins ago how does this comment say one day ago!?!!?!?!

[@kailunartic6647]

@@IPuReAkiimbo I think patrons get thr video early

[@XCrawlFan]

...adds 'proper Tiefling booty' to lexicon.

[@Ryulin18]

"The tail is looking a bit banged up and worse for wear..." Like sprinkle....poor ferret...

[@emilialavil2618]

wEASEL-

[@JenaRaschka]

That poor little baby. Been basically put through the washing machine. With an entire sports teams uniform after a battle with a dragon

[@GlassTopRX7]

Aren't their tails suppose to be thick anyway?

[@fellowhuman8830]

This is so funny post-cp2, because now we know that weasel was her god

[@welovecolors]

Thanks for your support and including us in your video. You're so well articulated, fun, smart and caring person. The cosplay community and us are lucky to have you, well the world is lucky to have you ♥️

[@GinnyDi]

You guys are the best, thank you for being such an incredible resource for cosplayers!

[@hannahschneider5173]

As a fellow crafter I loved this. I also loved the warnings about toxicity. I work with spray paint and resin so I have a mask.

[@jeskifire]

Thanks so much for this! I was just brainstorming how I was going to do my tail. This is really helpful and easy to follow 😊

[@legendarymo2213]

hat tail tutorial is exactly what I needed to finish up my tiefling cosplay! I was way over complicating it and i didnt even think to connect the tail with fishing line to another part of the costume or body in order to have a moving tail! Im really dumb! 😅 Thank You for this!

[@GinnyDi]

Not dumb at all, I so often find myself overcomplicating costume things! Then I see someone else do something so simple and effective and I'm like WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT...

[@AlunaFae]

This is almost EXACTLY how I made my second Jester tail too! I used the dowels that where cut in half, cut a notch in the inside of one, and glued a wire in. It has a really natural bounce and is completely posable for photos. You have to make a little harness for it to sit properly though. Great minds think alike lol! Yours turned out really good! 💕💕💕

[@feelinginfinitesimal8674]

2:42 Just in case anybody was rewatching for a certain step, the tutorial begins at around this point!

[@parsleycrafts]

a tail has been the only missing link for my upcoming mollymauk cosplay, thank you!!

[@moonlightshadowpony]

this tutorial is too powerful, as in i watched this 2 months ago and just barely acted upon it, performing the steps by memory and constructing a 7 foot long tiefling tail on accident, as in i've constructed the tail mere minutes before writing this comment. 10/10 have to attach it to something to avoid dragging it on the floor. looks awesome

[@itamadness1892]

I’m kinda shook, I’ve been wanting to use those foam dowels for something but couldn’t think of anything. Now I’m working on my own D&D character who has a tail, and I’ve been wracking my brain on how to make it......two problems solved. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@sixoffcenter80]

I've been chasing tiefling tail for years. Good to know how to finally make one.

[@funkylittlemothman5804]

I'm planing a tail for Millie from Helluva Boss and this is super helpful!

[@GinnyDi]

Oh my gosh yes, this method would be perfect for that!! Good luck!

[@NexArts26]

My friend and I are going to a comic con as Blitzø and Millie (sadly we don't have someone cosplaying Moxxie) so we're watching this tutorial to figure out how to make their tails! It's cool seeing another helluva cosplayer 😂

[@acecelia3262]

Im going to attempt a Fizzarolli cosplay lol!

[@blackchoco9620]

AH! Finally someone who explains in a simple way how to make a cute tail for tieflings ~💙. Thanks a lot Ginny I have been looking for such a tutorial for my tiefling for a long time. Greetings from Italy ~💙.

[@unepommeverte17]

dang i felt like a genius when i came up with a "tailsock" lol. i cosplay two different colors of tiefling (so far. probably going to add a third soonish) and i made a super basic tail out of old broadcloth and pillow stuffing, and then stretched a tights leg over it, basted it, then sewed that separately so i can take it off and put the other color on. also, so much easier than trying to match colors! matching facepaint is hard enough i didn't want to do it again with acrylic paint or some other fabric

[@GinnyDi]

That's very clever!! We stan an efficient cosplayer!!

[@gracegodinez5302]

I can't wait to make a new and improved tale for my jester costume thanks to your help!

[@GinnyDi]

Yayyy! Best of luck!!

[@gracegodinez5302]

@@GinnyDi not gonna lie, I gasped audibly and my eyes got all watery when I got the notification saying you replied. You are my cosplay hero Ginny!

[@Homotekno]

You are so likable and easy to watch, such charisma!!

[@evieisamarshmallow]

i was planning on making my jester tail tomorrow so this couldn’t be more perfectly timed, thank you so much!!!

[@GinnyDi]

So happy I could help!! Good luck!!

[@joliepitnick8204]

This is so great! I made a home brew moth woman character (Lunala race) and I want to cosplay her so bad but was dreading trying to work out the thinner extra arms! I remembered watching this video a while ago and am gonna apply the foam dowel and fishing hook method to make my bug arms! I’m so excited! Thank you Ginny di!!

[@beckymurphy4714]

OMG! This just gave me the perfect solution for my phoenix tail! I wanted it to be trailing "flames," and painting foam dowels and gluing on organza flames is totally the way to go.

[@kyokono6465]

I've seen several tutorials that use foam pool noodles, gently cut to shape them, and with some small notches along the sides to allow them to swing. It's so amazing to see all the different things everyone out there can come up with! Thank you so much for sharing with us

[@brentage5000]

1. Always wondered how people make tails! Never had to myself (my cosplays when I've bothered have been Kevin from Sin City, Heath Ledger's Joker, Homestar Runner, and Mario), but cool to know! 2. Love your new hairstyle. Bouncy!

[@Mintchoconae]

Popping in to say thank you so much for making this video! I'm con-crunching and was about to start making my Jester tail with polyfil and was concerned about it being lumpy. I never even thought of those foam dowels. SO clever!!! My tail is perfect now, so I really appreciate it!

[@coschloo]

Thank you for this! I've been struggling to get the spade part of my Jester tail to look right, so this has been a great help! 😊

[@GinnyDi]

Glad I could help!

[@dysphoricpuppy933]

This is a life saver, i had no idea how to make my houndoom tail and now i know

[@tapio_metsola]

Thank you so much, I wanted to make a troll tail but had no idea what basics to get....so your video is a lifesaver!!!!!

[@olliescribbles]

this is literally exactly what im needing right now.. thank you so much dude

[@natalien9951]

Thank you so much for this tutorial Ginny! It’s super helpful, detailed, and clearly organized!

[@GinnyDi]

You are so welcome!

[@cwested.geck0]

Ahh, I'm so glad I stumbled across this video!! I'm cosplaying as Modeus from Helltaker this year and this helped immensely! I'm going to buy a cheap bracelet to tie the fishing line to so I can hide it under my sleeve since the hem of my skirt is too short. 😅 Many thanks to you!!!

[@archienoyce2453]

Your hair is amazing. The colours are beautiful!

[@nix_cosplay]

Wow, foam dowels! That's so smart, i love this

[@TerritheAncientUnicorn]

I think I need to remake mine, now! This is such a great tutorial. Thank you!!!

[@MaMa-rx5jz]

I did one with expanding foam for the tip and electric cable for the long part. And dental floss instead of fishing thread! Thank you so much! It was very inexpensive and easy to do

[@rolmariane]

Thank you so much for that tutorial ! It is going to be soooooo useful for many of my cosplans !!! 😍

[@anxiousfish6962]

Brilliant, I'm planning on making a red version for a Moxxie cosplay and this tutorial fits that well 👍

[@fa1ryf0x3s]

I'm cosplaying Doric for a ren faire and this is gonna be so helpful for that! Thank you!

[@taleef1760]

This is pretty similar to how I did my devil tail for when I did Simon Snow. I did a worbola wrap around the space and just painted it next time since I didn’t need to match a skin color. Love the video. Thank you Ginny!

[@meganhowen5495]

I’m working on mollymauk right now and the tail and bodysuit stuff intimidate me more than the coat so THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS

[@Mostepicace]

Good thing I found this video now cause I have been trying to find out how to make a tail for my ranboo cosplay/ Halloween costume

[@joealtmaier9271]

Oh! My first time 'looking behind the curtain'. Those awesome cosplay costumes - are made of ordinary stuff! The magic of the stage and screen. :)

[@Circuit.Cosplays]

This is gonna be great for my Mollymauk. I’ve been trying to think of a good way to attach it.

[@AstroDancer]

Yes! Thank you! Just what I needed! Perfect for the next step of my cosplay! Ooooooh I’m hyped now!

[@blackdragoness21]

I just started playing a Tiefling warlock in my group and I have to cosplay her for Halloween. I just bought a dress, horns and a wig, but had trouble figuring out what to do with the tail. Your video is informative, thank you!

[@godsangel1644]

I'm really excited to find this video, you made it easy for my brain to digest and now i cant wait to make my own! Thank you ❤❤❤

[@Charcoalgreetings]

I'm so excited I'm finally getting a chance to use this as I'm currently putting together 3 tiefling cosplays! (thankfully they're all the same colour so I only have to make one tail) Thank you for this tutorial!

[@skye4082]

Thank you so much for posting this! I really want to make some flexible antennas to attach to my headphones and this seems like a very simple beginner friendly option! :D

[@Yesimlily]

This was so useful omg I’m doing an oc for my first cosplay (Francis beau my beloved ) and had no idea how to do his tail. It’s a super thin black tail with fur at the end and I resorted to using garden wire but it doesn’t look good I’m definitely going to try this

[@giovanim701]

I’ve been looking for ways to make a tiefling tail for Nightcrawler from X-men for a while and I finally found one. Next Halloween and hopefully my first con will be great

[@belagrolaub8746]

I once made Skaven tail and if you put a piece of wire all the way through it can be shaped to not dangle on the floor and gets a nice bounce!

[@LadyLexyStarwatcher]

When I made mine I made a tube of fake leather around a core of those giant rubber twisty ties that are used for hanging big heavy things with some batting to keep its shape. Nice thing about that is I can shape it how ever I like and it holds it. Part of the twisty tie sticks out so I can attach it to a belt.

[@grantgravity_plus]

I'll probably never try this but couldn't help and watch all of it... 10/10

[@barrythemoviedemon]

I always wanted a good demon tail! I'm definitely going to try this out.

[@Sephiroth02103]

This tutorial is exactly what I needed thanks so much Ginny!

[@jakemunoze7430]

Tiefling booty is the name of my band 😂

[@dakkapel3]

Thank you! This is really useful! Though i wont be using it to make a tiefling tail it is definitely a useful tutorial for longer thinner tails in general!!

[@sdrre1925]

Absolutely loving this design. Not using this for a tief, but a little demon fella.

[@koldrake2746]

Love the 'blah blah blah' bits when addressing 'procedures and safety'. :D For something 'so simple', you make it look professional... and 'formfitted'. Wish I could sew a 'tube' and get that clean of a fit/seam.

[@evae6129]

The best part is that I can get those dowels at Joann Fabrics when I’m also getting fabric. I don’t have to order anything and worry about it not being good quality!

[@ejstreams1956]

Thank you so much I've been thinking about how to do the tail for my rin Okumura cosplay and this helps a lot :)

[@nickthehatmansmoviehouse2538]

Might use this to make my devilman tail!

[@littlej812]

Hey I've been match my your videos for a while and I just wanted to say your very awesome and very talented. Also I love your displays and your music. Also I'm a big fan of yours.

[@arrythestarry]

This will help with my koromi cosplay thank you

[@medievalterrence9691]

I don't sew very well, but when I heat EVA foam without ventilation I find I'm happy, and sometimes even a little giggly about my sewing job.

[@briandaaranda9735]

Yeah, that's you getting high off the fumes... Please try not to do it as it can be super harmful to your lungs and your brain. Be safe when crafting! 😊

[@roguerae07]

Amazing tutorial!, I'm going to use this for my DELTARUNE Kris cosplay. I'm making Jevil's tail for the armor accessory. (And just for fun) Hope you have a lovely day!

[@RS-ux2kq]

Thsnk you for linking the shop for the colored tight parts! It will help a lot once I can finally cosplay my goblin cleric! TvT

[@gidco6044]

hey I think if you just do a "normal" tail tip and put some fur on it, it can be a firbolg tail! I'm definitely gonna try this out, thanks for the tutorial

[@thelilartzy]

I don’t have the skills nor money to get all this stuff but I do hope to use the fishing line idea!! I pray I can get it to work.

[@artificer_primrose]

I am so happy for this. I have a teifling I want to cosplay ❤

[@redkunoichi2032]

This is extremely helpful!!! Thank you so much

[@Nazinsky]

This is for my Mollymauk cosplay, thank you!

[@N_Drogyny]

As someone who wants to make movable hair tendrils(think Sedusa from Powerpuff Girls, but longer and flowing downwards), I hope to use this as a part of my technique.

[@nolongerinuse5372]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!! I'm so excited to make a teifling tail!!! Someone!! Get me to a craft store!! (Thank you for this video, Ginny! It looks very helpful and straight-forward sounding.

[@moonlight_wolfyy8382]

Thank you so much Ginni btw love your vids

[@Jasper_Raid-nk8uv]

I'm going to try to convince my mom and grandmother to help me create a Blitzo from Helluva Boss Halloween costume, and this will be helpful!

[@groveschristina]

eee Im being fizzarolli for Halloween!

[@Jasper_Raid-nk8uv]

@@groveschristina oh my God!!! I love that!!! Please let me know how it goes!

[@leyakisoba2532]

The video starts at 2:12

[@pavarottiaardvark3431]

Just a heads up for people buying fishing line - some lines are tinted so they they are least visible *underwater*, while some are clear so they are least visible in all environments. If you aren't sure which you are getting ask the shop staff - fishing people are totally used to cosplayers, puppeteers and model makers buying line.

[@TheSam2382]

Hi Ginny Di. I have been enjoying watching your vids and had a quick question: I know you are a big fan of Jester's Tiefling, however, what is your favorite race to play in D&D? Please and thank you, Samuel.

[@GinnyDi]

Hey Samuel, I've only been playing DnD for a short time and so I've only played one race, really: Elf! I'm enjoying it, but I have to explore a lot more before I'll feel like I can really name a favorite.

[@TheSam2382]

@@GinnyDi I see! Thank you for the response. I have been playing DnD for a couple years and have, and still enjoy Tiefling the most. Again, I appreciate the response and wish you safety during this time.

[@smolmuffin]

Might use this for N's tail if I can't afford a moving one. His is quite similar to this but its got a vial and scorpion like ending so it will be a bit heavier on the end which might be a challenge

[@bvf1420]

Love your work really can’t wait for the pandemic to end and have the chance to see it in person!! Oh btw as I understand it you are still on the fiancé stage and just wondering if you are going to share any info about your big day? Sure it will be epic regardless.

[@GinnyDi]

My engagement & marriage are personal!! I might choose to share some pictures or something but I have no plans to turn my relationship into Content™, haha.

[@estoy1001]

I would point out the fabric tube tail would probably be more accurate in appearance to an older tiefling - one assumes that if tieflings get very old, they wrinkle, and so would their tails. Just a thought.

[@GinnyDi]

HAHAHA.... sure, yeah, quilt batting is for elderly tieflings. Definitely not the look I was going for, though. 😂

[@mailee4291]

Im so early it said 1 min and I didnt even need the notification to alert me!

[@gracegodinez5302]

Haha I was so proud of catching her video early, and then those comments confused the heck out of me!

[@quinnsinclair7028]

The videos are posted ahead of time but listed as private and given out to her patreon subscribers. After a week it is made public.

[@GinnyDi]

Usually just a few days, rather than a week, but that's correct! Patrons get early access to my videos.

[@mailee4291]

Ohhhh thanks 🤣🤣 i thought youtube was really failing mE

[@dawnsplaceyt]

Thank you this was so helpful!

[@-special_dino-2157]

I may or may not have made this and wore it to collage...I am also planning to make another

[@TheDevilChrno]

Ahhh this is such great timing!

[@GinnyDi]

Yesss, happy I could help!!

[@thats_so_laven]

I swear to god your videos want me to cosplay Jester so much... I'm on C1E34. Judging by my pace thus far, it will be literal years before I watch the first episode that features Jester 😂

[@AnythingBtOrdinary91]

Recently discovered you, you are adorable. Ravenclaws unite!!!!!🤎🦅💙

[@garrettrobinson3826]

Ahhhh now I have a method for my OC Verklempt!

[@tharrock337]

Honestly, my Brain is wierd at this point. When you began talking about classes in the beginning of the sponsor section I was like "Yeah let's roll up a charakter" and when you went "rolling up your sleeves" my mind erased that last bit leaving me very confused.

[@thatkingdomheartsguy9615]

I might try some red and white wire tape for mine

[@dang.erzone2688]

Thanks for this!!!

[@1upRosie]

I know this is an older video, do you think you could put wire through the foam down the middle to help give it a bit more stiffness/shape?

[@phobiawitch835]

As someone who has gone as a Tiefling Gentleman/Warlock/Wizard, the tail is the one thing I was lacking (besides makeup but thats cuz I just went human skin instead of a brighter one like I wanna try)

[@phishboots8897]

This is a very helpful tutorial, but I unfortunately don't know how to sew, and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for another way to bind the fabric around the tail together? Can I use fabric glue or fusion tape and get the same results?

[@GinnyDi]

You could use glue, but I think it would be much more difficult to keep it from looking messy! It would be really important to be careful and methodical, and work very slowly.