how to keep cool in cosplay
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9 Tips to Keep Cool While Wearing Cosplay This Summer

Most conventions take place in hotels and convention centers that have plenty of air conditioning. Even though many of these anime and comic conventions take place in the summer, it’s not uncommon for people to wear costumes that are not fit for the season since they know the air conditioning will be available.  However, there…

How to wash your cosplay costumes (without ruining them)

How to Wash Cosplay Costumes Without Ruining Them

You had a blast wearing your costume to the latest anime convention or comic con, but now you realize that your costume stinks. In fact, most of the time the dreaded con-funk that you hear of isn’t actually from people who don’t practice good hygiene, it’s actually from costumes that have not been washed after…

How to make gems for cosplay
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How to Create Custom Gems for Your Next Cosplay

Gems are used everywhere in anime, cartoons, comics, and TV shows. If you cosplay a lot, you’ll have to figure out how to make them at some point. It’s inevitable. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to find ready-made gems that match exactly what you’re looking for. However, if your character’s gem is unique, you’ll…

how to make hats for cosplay
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How to Create Custom Hats for Cosplay (with EVA foam)

Hats are one of those parts of cosplay costumes that are intimidating to many beginners. Unless it’s a popular character, you’re not going to be able to find your hat in the store. Of course, you can find a similar hat and add details on top of it, but sometimes this just doesn’t do the…