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.

[@jimidoodles]

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]

@@jimidoodles 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

[@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

[@usagipaige5377]

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

[@XCrawlFan]

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

[@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!

[@feelinginfinitesimal8674]

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

[@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.

[@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! 💕💕💕

[@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 😊

[@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

[@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

[@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!!

[@gutssparkle]

Well hey, you came up with it on your own, so you are a genius! Just because it’s not an original idea doesn’t mean you’re not smart.

[@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. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@parsleycrafts]

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

[@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 ~💙.

[@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!

[@SugarLemonRush]

Coming here for my Verosika cosplay 👀

[@hanyougirl1991]

Literally found this video for the same thing!!

[@sixoffcenter80]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@Homotekno]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@archienoyce2453]

Your hair is amazing. The colours are beautiful!

[@natalien9951]

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

[@GinnyDi]

You are so welcome!

[@leyakisoba2532]

The video starts at 2:12

[@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. :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@anxiousfish6962]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@fa1ryf0x3s]

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

[@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

[@TerritheAncientUnicorn]

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

[@dysphoricpuppy933]

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

[@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 ❤❤❤

[@AstroDancer]

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

[@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

[@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!!!!!

[@ollie_isreal]

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

[@barrythemoviedemon]

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

[@Circuit.Cosplays]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@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

[@rolmariane]

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

[@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 :)

[@nix_cosplay]

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

[@Sephiroth02103]

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

[@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! 😊

[@jakemunoze7430]

Tiefling booty is the name of my band 😂

[@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

[@grantgravity_plus]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@sdrre1925]

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

[@gutssparkle]

As someone who wants to do a murder drones cosplay, this is going to be helpful!

[@nickthehatmansmoviehouse2538]

Might use this to make my devilman tail!

[@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.

[@-special_dino-2157]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@arrythestarry]

This will help with my koromi 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.

[@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. 😂

[@thatkingdomheartsguy9615]

I might try some red and white wire tape for mine

[@Nazinsky]

This is for my Mollymauk cosplay, thank you!

[@artificer_primrose]

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

[@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 😂

[@redkunoichi2032]

This is extremely helpful!!! Thank you so much

[@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.

[@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.

[@AnythingBtOrdinary91]

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

[@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.

[@moonlight_wolfyy8382]

Thank you so much Ginni btw love your vids

[@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?

[@garrettrobinson3826]

Ahhhh now I have a method for my OC Verklempt!

[@dang.erzone2688]

Thanks for this!!!

[@dawnsplaceyt]

Thank you this was so helpful!

[@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

[@TheDevilChrno]

Ahhh this is such great timing!

[@GinnyDi]

Yesss, happy I could help!!

[@dimensionaldemon2819]

this is probably way too late to ask but I wonder anyway (ill probably figure something else on my own which I'll add later when I make it but I wondered what you would recommend anyway) what if I wanted to make the base of the tail (the part that attaches to the butt) thicker and make it like tapper down at the spade? how would you go about making the base thicker? (honestly my craft is like paper mache mostly so Ill probably add like paper towels and tape where I want it bigger, wrap it in plastic wrap. and then attempt to paint that part matte black or like you said using stretchy fabric to wrap around it.

[@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)