It’s no secret, cosplay is expensive. If you’re on a tight budget, it can seem impossible to put together a costume that looks good and doesn’t cost a fortune. It will take a lot of creative thinking on your end, but there are ways to use what you already own to create a costume even…
Maybe you’re the kind of person who absolutely loves cosplay, but you don’t really want to wear a costume. Instead, you love the creativity of cosplay photography and want to learn how to capture the beautiful details of a costume with your camera. To become a cosplay photographer all you need are two general skills:…
As a hobby, there aren’t really any rules for cosplayers. Of course, every convention you go to will have its own set of rules posted on their website, but mostly these boil down to public decency and safety. As long as you are being respectful of other people around you, you can cosplay as whatever…
EVA foam is an excellent material to use for making all kinds of cosplay props. However, when heated or sanded, EVA foam releases toxic fumes and dust, so you need to stay in a well-ventilated space, away from pets, to use it. If you live in a small apartment, that’s not always possible, so you’ll…
While it’s most common to see people mimicking the exact outfit of the character they are cosplaying, you’ll quickly find that there’s more to cosplay than just that. You’ll see characters wearing the wrong outfits or are a non-canon gender. You’ll see original characters and original designs. Cosplay leaves a lot of room for creativity…
Wearing a short wig when you have long hair can seem like a daunting task, but it’s a lot simpler than you might think. Getting that sleek look without any tell-tale lumps or bumps just takes a bit of practice and know-how. The key here is to prep your hair properly, so that the wig…
There are many characters that have freckles. If you want to cosplay them accurately and you don’t have any, you’ll need to use makeup to your advantage so you can complete your freckled look. There are multiple ways you can add freckles to your face depending on the tools you have and the type of…
So you got a brand new bright wig and decided to try it on. It looks great on you except for one small thing. Your eyebrows are the wrong color! You can make that wig look just a little more natural by taking the time to add color to your brows. Even though covering your…
This method will involve attaching ears to a hoodie, coat, or caplet so that they stand up straight on top of your head. I’ll be making rabbit ears, but the same technique can be used for Eeveelution ears, totoro ears, or even shorter ears that aren’t standing correctly. You can adjust the shape of the…
In these tutorials you will learn how to create animal ears that are made of fur and can be attached directly to a wig or headband. The other method will involve attaching ears to a hoodie, coat, or caplet so that they stand up on top of your head. You can adjust the shape of…