by theladyfriend1 | May 13, 2024 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Sewing and Fabric
Not all sewing needles are multipurpose. And needles you use to sew by hand aren’t the same as what you put on the machine. So if you’re just starting to sew cosplays or need a refresher before starting new Renaissance faire garbs, this sewing machine...
by theladyfriend1 | Apr 15, 2024 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing
If you’re new to foamsmithing and are shopping around to try and stay on a budget, you might be wondering what is the difference between EVA and craft foam. Believe it or not, besides the pricing, there are major differences between the two. We’re going to...
by theladyfriend1 | Apr 8, 2024 | 3D Printing, Cosplay Buying Guides
There’s a wide variety of mediums that can be used to craft cosplays. From foams to fabric, the world is truly your oyster. One popular option is the power of a 3D printer. However mediums like foam, thermoplastics, fabrics and even 3D printing requires...
by theladyfriend1 | Mar 11, 2024 | Cosplay Buying Guides
New to crafting and modeling cosplays? You might be wondering where to start and trying to find resources to learn from. Thankfully there’s a lot of options out there. If prefer to read and learn, then you won’t want to miss the best cosplay books for...
by theladyfriend1 | Feb 12, 2024 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing
Trying to pick the right materials can sometimes be the hardest part of making a cosplay. So what is considered the best EVA foam thickness for cosplay? The answer will vary on what you’re making. I personally feel 10mm foam is the best thickness, but for some...
by theladyfriend1 | Jan 29, 2024 | Cosplay Buying Guides
I personally can’t stand hot glue. It melts when you heat shape foam, it reactivates if you go over it with a dremel and I just constantly get burned by it. Hot glue isn’t the superior adhesive for a cosplayer. That’s why we’re going to discuss...
