What Can You Use Instead of Leather For Cosplay
Leather can be a great material for cosplays. However it can be a bit expensive, requires separate techniques to craft with and there is the ethical questions behind it. So if you're not comfortable crafting with it, you need an alternative. If you're wondering what...
What Do You Put in a Cosplay Repair Kit
Damages can happen when you're on the road for photoshoots and conventions or just over time due to general wear and tear. If you're trying to put together tools to make fixes, then you need to know what do you put in a cosplay repair kit. Whether it's foam armor and...
How to Make a Renaissance Faire Bodice
Bodices are an easy addition to any Renaissance faire costume. They work well with everything from dresses, to tops and skirts. There's a wide variety of options in terms of styles you can create. That's why I wanted to show you how to make a Renaissance faire bodice...
Airbrush vs Paint Brush
If you're new to making cosplay and are shopping around for the tools you need, you might be struggling to decide which is right for you. Everything from efficiency, results and cost matters when you're starting up with cosplay and you have to buy all these new tools....
How to Texture EVA Foam
When using EVA foam to create cosplays, we don't always want it to be smooth or plain. We want raised detailing, engraving or to recreate battle damage and wood grains. This is 100% doable and we're lucky to have so many tools to choose from. If you're ready to...
How Do You Flatten Pattern Paper
Cosplay and sewing patterns can sometimes get folded and crumpled up when being stored. This can make them slightly difficult to work with. Don't throw that pattern out just yet though. Today we're answering how do you flatten pattern paper so you can keep using it...
Do Cosplayers Get Paid?
If you're new to cosplay and uncertain how far the hobby can go, you might be wondering, do cosplayers get paid? The answer to this isn't easy though. Some cosplayers do indeed get paid but there are others who don't. It really depends on what you do in order to get...