Fan Expo Chicago Recap
I went to Fan Expo Chicago this year to debut two new cosplays and host my first solo cosplay panel. I hadn't been to this convention since it was called Wizard World though. Thus, I have a lot of feelings and thoughts I wanted to share. Especially since I'm going to...
How to Make a Daisy Mae Cosplay
I had been working on this cosplay since 2022 and was so pleased to finally finish and debut it at Fan Expo Chicago. Now that it's all done, debuted and my videos are published, I'm excited to tell you about how to make a Daisy Mae cosplay so you too can up your...
What are the Divisions in Cosplay Contests?
Cosplay contests have different categories to compete in for skill level and types of cosplays. It's important to be aware of these before choosing to participate so you can best understand where your costume fits in. If you've been wondering what are the divisions in...
What Can Cosplayers Sell to Make Money?
Some of you may have been cosplaying for a while now and are wondering what next steps there are. If you want to stay more hobbyist that's perfectly fine. For those looking to go the more professional cosplayer route, you're probably wondering how to generate revenue...
Creating Cosplay Props from Wooden Cubes
I recently did a series on Youtube for how I went about creating cosplay props from wooden cubes. I focused on props from the video game Minecraft since I figured it'd be the most fitting. The pixels are best represented by each cube and thus it was the perfect medium...
How to Make Cosplay Gloves
Gloves are a common clothing piece in many cosplays. They're also pretty easy to craft and create a sewing pattern for. For those of you who maybe haven't made them before, I'm here to show you how to make cosplay gloves. It requires minimal supplies and won't take us...
Cosplay Blogs to Follow
There's tons of different sources for cosplayers looking to connect or learn more about the craft. One such form is written content like blogs. Lot's of cosplayers write their own but so do brands as well. Finding active and trustworthy sources is important for...
Fantasy Cosplay Ideas
The world of fantasy has taken mainstream media by storm. With things like D&D and renaissance fairs being more and more popular, fantasy cosplay ideas are a must have. Whether you wear it to pop culture conventions, comic con or a ren faire, any fantasy character...
Where Can I Sell My Cosplay Patterns
I constantly recommend saving your custom made cosplay patterns for a number of different reasons. First of all, you never know when you may need to use it again if it's a more generic template. Secondly, you can share them with friends or sell them to generate some...
How to Make Cosplay Armor Without EVA Foam
Alternatives are always a good thing to keep in your back pocket in case you run out of different materials. So when it comes to crafting costumes, you might be wondering how to make cosplay armor without EVA foam. If you found yourself in a pinch and out of foam or...