This tutorial will go over the basic technique for creating leg armor with a knee guard. Leg armor is fairly straightforward to make, so this is a great project to start with if it’s your first...

If you’re new to using EVA foam and making cosplay armor, arm guards are one of the easiest places to start. The shape and design for these are fairly simple, and you can easily make tests using...

Many anime and comic costumes have unique designs that you’re not going to find at the fabric store. This can be anything from a superhero logo to a specific pattern of stripes on your...

Weathering props adds character and story to them. After all, what fighter will ever have a pristine shield or armor that looks like it’s never seen battle? All of the items that we use day-to-day...

It happens pretty frequently. You have a beautiful costume ready to wear at the next convention only to unpack it in the hotel room and find that it’s become wrinkled during transport. You want...

Sometimes magic staffs that you need for cosplay are too tall or large to easily transport to an anime convention. In these cases, you’ll need to design your prop in a way that allows you to detach...