A New Book from Kamui: Advanced Lights – Animated LEDs
On December 13, 2017 by AmandaKamui Cosplay has written many books teaching various tips and tricks and foundation skills for cosplay, and her book Advanced Lights – Animated LEDs is her most recent entry! LEDs can be intimidating, and even once you have the basics of creating a circut down, there’s so much more that you could do if you
New Pattern from McCalls using Worbla!
On December 6, 2017 by AmandaThe Cosplay by McCall’s line has been creating some fantastic resources for cosplayers looking for patterns that require less modifications to create the outlandish styles found in Anime, Video Games and Manga. Their collection includes lolita inspired school uniforms, video game fighters, bases for your next Sakizo, evil queen gowns, and viking warriors. They recently
Gift Certificates for the Holidays!
On December 5, 2017 by AmandaWhen you have a cosplayer in your life it can be hard to know what to get them that they don’t already have. That’s why Gift Certificates can be so helpful – you can give something to let the cosplayer in your life stock up on all their necessities, be it makeup, wigs, Worbla, foam
Showgirl Headpiece Tutorial using Varaform and Worbla
On November 30, 2017 by VickyTutorial by Vickybunnyangel Showgirl headpieces are traditionally created using a custom soldered wire frame to provide the skeletal structure that all those fantastic feathers, rhinestones and fabric attach to. I’m assuming Showgirls must have amazing neck and shoulder muscles, because the weight of these things could get ridiculous the more lavish they are. No wonder
Cosplay Supplies Banner Photo Contest
On November 13, 2017 by VickyAnother year of awesome cosplay creativity is almost behind us, and we’re overdue for a new look! We’re hosting our first photo contest and there’s a slew of great prizes too, including a feature on our homepage, social media, and other promotional material. We are accepting photos of costumes that incorporate anything that was purchased
Pumpkin Wire Place Setting
On October 20, 2017 by AmandaA cute and easy to make place setting just in time for Halloween! You need copper Aluminum Wire. You also need green Aluminum Wire. The pumpkin shape was created on the handle of one of the Dazzle-it multi-shape mandrels. Nancy Donaldson hand-shaped this pumpkin. She had no instructions…just a good idea that the aluminum wire
Fake Boobs with Varaform
On October 11, 2017 by VickyTutorial by Vickybunnyangel If you need to make fake boobs for whatever reason, we wrote up a tutorial using Varaform. You can alter the length/shape of the breast form to suit your costuming needs. I settled on an open chest with a high neck for costumes like Dragon Sorceress Zyra (League of Legends) and Night
Using ‘Metal Complex’ punches and blanks
On October 5, 2017 by AmandaBy Carmi Cimicata If you’d like to personalize metal blanks, Metal Complex offers a great series of tools and materials to help you do so. Tools: Alphabet punches, chasing hammer, bench block, metal hole punch Materials: Metal Complex blanks, Gilders Paste , jump rings Alphabet punches are getting more and more popular. They allow you
TILA 2-hole Beads Wreath Pendant Tutorial
On September 28, 2017 by AmandaSource: Miyuki Co. Ltd. Finished Size: About 47cm-52cm including clasp Materials: Miyuki Tila 2-hole beads, Delica beads, 3mm pearls, 3mm rondelle crystals, nylon beading thread, suede cord, cord ends, clasp Tools: Scissors, Pliers, Ruler, Toothpick, Beading Needles 1. Use six 15cm (5.91") lengths of nylon thread to make 3 pieces each of [A] and [B]:
Tila 2-Hole Beads Strand Necklace
On September 28, 2017 by AmandaSource: Miyuki Co. Ltd. Finished Size: About 95cm Materials: Coated flexible beading wire, beading thread, bugle beads, 11/0 seed beads, Miyuki Tila beads, 14mm clear faceted plexi (acrylic) or other faceted beads, 10-12mm black faceted beads, bead tips, bead crimps, clasp, jump rings Tools: Scissors, ruler, pliers, 2 beading needles 1. To make the beaded