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 | Feb 5, 2024 | Sewing and Fabric
Whether you just prefer doing things by hand or you’re a new seamstress and don’t own a machine, you might be wondering, is it possible to hand sew cosplays. The simple answer is yes, you can absolutely sew a cosplay by hand. There is of course pros and...
by theladyfriend1 | Jan 22, 2024 | Cosplay Crafting, Cosplay Photography and Modeling
Cosplaying either with just modeling, doing photography or full blown crafting requires certain skill sets to be able to accomplish quality end goals. If you’re wondering what skills do you need for cosplay, I’m here to tell you about some. We’ll go...
by theladyfriend1 | Dec 4, 2023 | Cosplay Crafting
If you’ve been hunting for equipment to use as a cosplayer, then you make have seen the term makerspace come up. Whether it’s come up while searching for 3D printers, dremels, sewing machines and more, it probably has left you wondering, what is a...
by theladyfriend1 | Nov 20, 2023 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing
EVA foam is pretty versatile in terms of what tools and materials you can use on it. However you do want to be cautious in selecting things like primers, sealants and especially paints. Otherwise you could risk ruining the foam or having the materials not stick....
by theladyfriend1 | Nov 6, 2023 | Cosplay Buying Guides, SFX and Makeup
Bringing a character to life is more than just wigs and costumes. There’s also the makeup that comes with making yourself really look like the character. The following lists has all your cosplay makeup essentials you could need for any character. The list is...
