My First Ever Cosplay! Heilung (Maria Franz)

[@LeeannCarver-ll2ej]

So every time I watch another of your videos I think to myself “THIS. This is my favorite thing ever!” However, this time I am SURE of it, THIS IS MY FAVORITE THING EVER!!

[@ashbentley]

That is incredibly lovely, thank you! 🤗❤

[@collontomlyn6567]

The first 6 minutes of this video are absolutely unhinged and I absolutely live for this kind of honesty when it comes to the arts. Very well done!

[@ashbentley]

😂😂 haha thank you so much!

[@lilyaitken4491]

the slow mo clips had james and I wheezing

[@ashbentley]

😂😂

[@pamkarickhoff7814]

I vote for more Alf. How old is gentle giant? And any other tidbits of Alf info. I love watching your thought process. It's a hoot. Hugs from Virginia, USA - Pam K

[@ashbentley]

Thank you Pam! ❤️ Alf is 11 (I think!) so he's getting into his retirement years now. He is the gentlest, most kind boy, who loves nothing more than a cuddle nap on the couch. He loves chicken and steak, so every year for his birthday & Christmas we make him up a fancy meal - which he wolfs down in about 1/3 of a second 😂

[@music_YT2023]

I hope you get to monetize eventually... watching you and Thom be comfy in Oodies for the past few videos led to me buying myself an early birthday present.

[@ashbentley]

Ooh enjoy! I was skeptical at first but we wear them every day during the colder months. And thank you - I did get made a KZbin partner! 🥳

[@azdrinn_skargi]

I don't know if you know about card weaving - that's how the original belt is done. I would like to see your face, when you see the original process. XDDD It's difficult and extremely time comsuming. You made pretty good job to mimic the belt. :)

[@ashbentley]

Ohh I think I've seen Morgan Donner do card weaving - it looks absolutely mind boggling! I thought drawing the design on the belt took ages haha. Thank you :)

[@GeorginaGraves-b8j]

Holy cow Ash! That turned out amazing. Especially the wig!!!

[@ashbentley]

Thank you!!! It was so much fun 😊😊

[@mana4830]

i love your cosplay, i'm a huge fan of Heilung, and Maria is incredible !! just if i can say, the belt and the head piece are not embroyed, this is cardweaving . realy good jod with your cosplay

[@ashbentley]

I'm so sad that I wasn't able to see them live when they came out here!! 100% a life goal to see them in person. One day :) And thank you!! I really appreciate that ❤️

[@mana4830]

@@ashbentley that's a life goal for me too !!! 🥰.

[@stephanievsh]

Ive never heard of heilung but i looked them up and you totally nailed it!!

[@ashbentley]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@danielelocke3355]

I love when you include Alf! ❤

[@ashbentley]

❤❤ He is such a character! I love him so much

[@kachnickau]

This is great video :D And the final look turned out pretty amazing!

[@ashbentley]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jammielee4302]

I have been trying and failing to make a yarn wig for months (well, mostly thinking of trying but having no idea how without a wig base, which I did not want to use) and you have finally given me the inspiration to make my yarn wig! Awesome job on the cosplay!

[@ashbentley]

Thank you so much!! The wig was so hard, but really fun! (also only *very* itchy 😂) Best of luck with your one!

[@xingcat]

Amazing! A great cosplay, great problem-solving, and if you ever need to spice up a meal, you can dip any part of your costume in some water and get some flavor!

[@ashbentley]

Haha thank you! I'm still not sure if the spices even did anything 😅

[@ameliarose8948]

My plan: put on a cozy video while i pack What happened: zero packing, couldnt look away cause when i did i missed the slow mo hair flip 😂 This turned out really cool!

[@ashbentley]

That is SO LOVELY! That means more to me than you know, thank you ❤

[@danielelocke3355]

The slow mo hair flip was epic!!!

[@Zillah82]

I saw them in January of 2020. Hightly recommend seeing them. Your cosplay turned out really good!

[@ashbentley]

Sooo keen to see them live! And thank you so much 😊

[@annabentley4153]

Ash, your costume was absolutely fabulous. Loved it, and loved the video. Absolutely awesome and funny. ❤

[@ashbentley]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@yoghertpak]

Beautiful!

[@ashbentley]

Thank you!

[@mosgroen]

thank you for the chaotic vibes I feel so seen.

[@ashbentley]

Thank you for being here! 🥰🥰

[@shannonwalker4147]

Awesome costume. I just ran across Heilung myself today. Really think this will be my Halloween costume next year. Great job on the remaking of this!

[@ashbentley]

Thank you so much!!

[@kimberlyingram-veillette4113]

This is fabulous. ❤

[@ashbentley]

Thank you 🥰

[@dawsie]

Heilung is a great band, love their music. I had been thinking of making her belt and head band, I bought my inklette loam a while back so I could make the belt 😹😹if I ever find the time from all my other hobbies😹😹 Must admit you nailed the outfit well done. Just a tip so that you can see through the head piece if you trim a mm of each off the fringes it will still cover your face but should also give you just enough to see through them. I use to live at Footscray 40 years ago 😹I forgot how much the weather could change in one day down there, I live in QLD now, near Yelarbon State Forrest 😹where is boiling hot during the day and freezing cold at night😹😹😹😹 It’s great seeing an Aussie making a go of it on KZbin 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽so I subbed looking forward to seeing more from you in the future 🤗🤗

[@ashbentley]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! That’s a great tip for the mask, I’ll probably do that next time I wear it :) Good luck with the belt, it looks like a mammoth task.

[@keizen7324]

really cool! Great job!

[@ashbentley]

Thanks so much!

[@Dizzycow-Tina]

Wow …. What an amazing costume…. You did a fantastic job as always. Love watching your videos 💖💖💖

[@ashbentley]

Thank you Tina 🥰🥰 It was so much fun!

[@pegsicle506]

Oooh I have a tip for saving your shoulder next time you need to make an armature. You get a couple of pieces of wire of the right length and chuck them into a drill, then hold the other end with pliers while using the drill to turn it. This twists it up beautifully and quickly!

[@ashbentley]

That's a great idea!! I sincerely wish I read this before I started my latest video 😂😂 I will give that a try, but definitely with safety glasses ❤

[@pegsicle506]

@@ashbentley oh nooo I couldn’t save you in time. Your hands. Your shoulders!!!! I pray for them 😂😂 I’ve got physical disability issues so hacks like that help immensely!!

[@ashbentley]

It would save so much time and pain! Next time 😊

[@ipacarrollread]

I don’t know who you are cosplaying but I love your videos! 😊

[@ashbentley]

Thank you so much! 🥹🖤

[@squirlywrath220]

So good!!!

[@ashbentley]

Thank you!!

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Alf's tail is like a barometer! He's so cute. My sister's dna profile shows us to be northern European, so consider me your cousin. If you want some good music, look up the nordic roots albums. Lot's of cool music to be had. I've seen Heilung, not in person, videos... And if you're not careful you'll end up watching Mongolian throat singing... Your re-creation turned out wonderful! I loved the reveal, although poking your head up from behind the log had me in stitches. Not ethereal...😅. Oh lord, the rest was good. I can imagine doing this with anyone I know and we might literally die laughing. Good times! Great project. I remember back in school having a chance to do card weaving and when I saw how many cards were needed, I opted for clay or something. I've always regretted that decision. And I still haven't bothered to try card weaving. Bah! Good day!

[@ashbentley]

Why not give card weaving a go in the new year!? 2024 challenge 😊 Thank you again @kilodeltawhiskey1504 for the kind words 🥰🥰

[@-miekeb-]

Cool!! 😊 Thanks and Greetings 👋

[@ashbentley]

Thank you and hello! 🥰

[@ImDBatty1]

...and now you've got the gears in my head turning, as I was thinking about doing a male Heilung... Okay, truth be told, I already was, but I kept putting off watching your video until I had a plan, but curiosity finally got the best of me and I just watched your video... 🤪 🖤🦇

[@ashbentley]

Ooh yes go for it!

[@ImDBatty1]

@@ashbentley I'm having a bit of trouble finding any good images of the male band members, but I'm no quitter! 🤭 I'll just make something up, if I gotta! 🧐 🖤🦇

[@ashbentley]

@@ImDBatty1 I think there are some close ups in the music videos? But full body shots might be harder to find. Good luck with it!

[@ImDBatty1]

@@ashbentley I'm gonna need more than luck, but I'm the patient type, that and I'm skint/broke! 😆

[@SantaCruz296]

Petition for more Alf content

[@ashbentley]

APPROVED

[@restezlameme]

Seconded!

[@quynhd9524]

! maybe see you at their gig in nov??

[@ashbentley]

I'll be the one with antlers on!! 🤗

[@AViciousVixen]

@2:40 don't know if this helps till you get a proper canvas head, but you can get a cheap styrohead from a craft store, take your own measurements of your head and bulk it up with plastic bags and tape. it helps in a pinch.

[@ashbentley]

Thank you!! I have a personal vendetta against styrofoam 😂 I'd like to avoid it at all costs, if I can! I think I'm going to order the wooden one, turns out the mic shield wasn't a great head shape 😂😂

[@LadySythe]

The headpiece she wears looks like it's actually a section of deer skull with the horns. You might need to make a base for the horns to connect to and support... Leaving this comment at the beginning of the video lol

[@ashbentley]

😊 It ended up being pretty sturdy! Not bad for some wire 😂

[@jessiehermit9503]

Alfred is so cute. 😊😊😊😊

[@ashbentley]

He is!!!! 🥰🥰🤗🤗

[@bellouise5305]

But do you not scare YOURSELF when wearing this? Cause I would

[@ashbentley]

Oh I loved wearing it! Just need an excuse to wear antlers in my day to day lol

[@bellouise5305]

@@ashbentley honestly just wear them to the shops and act like it’s totally normal, act like everyone else is weird for not wearing antlers 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ashbentley]

And if anyone asks if it's a costume or something, just act very confused and do not acknowledge the antlers at all 😂