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Body Painting my Clothes On - Zelda: Breath of the Wild Style

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Advanced
Length
5:24
Views
143,037
Published
Mar 2017

What this video covers

Creator Alexys Fleming uses body paint to recreate the appearance of Link's iconic outfit from Zelda: Breath of the Wild directly on her skin, producing a striking trompe l'oeil illusion that makes painted-on clothes look real. The look is completed with prosthetic elf ears and a styled wig to capture the full character. The short runtime suggests a highlight or sped-up showcase rather than a deeply detailed step-by-step tutorial. It sits at the intersection of cosplay, special effects makeup, and gaming fandom.

Key takeaways

  • Body paint is used to simulate Link's BOTW costume as a wearable skin illusion
  • Prosthetic elf ears and a character wig complete the full cosplay transformation
  • Specific products were not listed in the source description at time of publication
  • The video leans toward showcase/inspiration rather than granular technique instruction
  • Demonstrates how SPFX makeup techniques can be applied to gaming cosplay

Who this is for

Cosplay enthusiasts and body paint artists inspired by video game characters who want to see how SPFX makeup techniques can recreate a full costume look.

Tools mentioned

  • makeup brushes

Materials mentioned

  • body paint
  • prosthetic elf ears
  • wig

⚠ Safety notes

Body paint and prosthetic adhesives should be patch-tested before full application; use products formulated for skin contact and follow manufacturer's removal instructions.

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