Depending on where you live, finding nearby events to cosplay can be rather difficult. When I was living in DC, I didn’t even know how fortunate I was to have a handful of conventions and many other small events within easy commuting distance. But now that I’ve moved away, there is a lot more planning…
Your cosplay character has a tail and you want to make one that doesn’t just hang behind you lifelessly. You’ve come to the right place! I will teach you how to create a tail that you can position into various poses to bring a little more life into your cosplay. Use a sturdy wire and…
When diving into the world of cosplay, one of the most exciting parts is bringing your favorite characters to life, and that often means crafting your own props. Deciding on the materials you’ll use can be as crucial as the character you choose to embody. You want to strike the right balance between appearance, durability,…
It’s a lot of fun to put together a costume and cosplay at anime and comic conventions. You get to share your creativity and love for your favorite characters with thousands of other people. But, there is a lot that can go wrong to ruin your fun day of cosplay. In general, you can avoid…
If you’re new to the cosplay community, you may have seen people chatting about costume accuracy. You’ll see people looking for techniques to make parts of the costume accurate to their character, or looking for colored contacts so they can create a more precise representation. It’ll make you wonder how much effort you should be…
Many anime characters have unusually colored eyes or even irises with designs on them. The only way to have a completely accurate cosplay is to use colored contacts. Unfortunately, buying and wearing contacts is not that simple. If you’re not careful, you can seriously damage your eyesight. Colored cosplay contacts are safe to wear if…
Cosplay is a fun hobby. If you’ve been cosplaying for a while, you know how much skill goes into creating and modeling your costumes. There must be some way to use your talents to make a little money doing something you love. Better yet, maybe you’re thinking of turning cosplay into a career. You can…
Cosplay is not just about donning the costume; it’s about embodying the character. And when you’ve painstakingly put together every detail of your outfit, you’ll want to show it off in photos. That’s where the power of posing can make a world of difference. Posing can express your character’s personality, emphasize the details in your…
Whether you’re going for a look that’s cute, scary, or utterly otherworldly, perfecting your face paint is key to nailing your cosplay. But if it’s your first time, or you’re looking to improve your techniques, it may seem a bit daunting. With the right materials and some practice, you’ll be sporting a flawlessly painted face…
You’ve done an amazing job at finishing your costume, and now it’s time to get to the convention. If you’ve made any breakable or bulky costume pieces, this might be a little more difficult than you first thought. When traveling with a cosplay, keep any fragile pieces carefully supported, using your clothes as padding. Keep…