Hats are one of those parts of a costume that are intimidating to many beginners (but they don’t have to be!). Unless it’s a popular character, you’re not going to be able to find your hat in a store. Of course, you can find a similar hat and add details on top of it, but…
It’s easier than you think to create your own custom demon horns that look great and bring an extra realistic dimension to your costume. This tutorial involves EVA foam or crafts foam, and other basic materials that you probably already have on hand. Get ready to bring your character to life. Whether you’re going for…
EVA foam is a cheap material that cosplayers often use to make all kinds of intricate props. It comes in kind of squishy foam sheets that are lightweight and flexible. Craft foam, which you can find in just about any crafting supply store, is a type of EVA foam. It can be bent and shaped…
In this tutorials you will learn how to create cat ears that are made of faux fur and can be attached to a hair clip, wig, or headband. This is great for creating unique ears for your Halloween costume or cosplay. (Faux) Fur Animal Ears This tutorial will take you through the steps to make…
For this tutorial, we will be heat-forming a flat disc of EVA foam into a domed shape (like the Captain America shield). If you’re unfamiliar with EVA foam, I recommend you take a couple of minutes to learn the basics before jumping in. It’s not difficult to use, but it will definitely be easier to…
Making gloves from non-stretch fabric is difficult because you need to take the thickness of your hand and fingers into account. The fabric is not going to be able to stretch around your hand. It took me three tries to get this pattern correct. I recommend testing this with a cheap fabric (such as muslin)…
There are countless methods for creating boot covers for your cosplay. For some, you glue (or otherwise attach) the cover to the base shoe. However, I prefer to make covers that are completely detachable. Since I expect to wear these shoes for hours at a time at conventions, I like to make boot covers that…
If you’re a fan of anime, video games, or any other form of media, you’ve probably heard of cosplay. Cosplay, short for costume play, is a hobby where people dress up as their favorite characters from various forms of media. It’s a fun way to express your love for a character or series and connect…
Cosplay is a form of performance art where participants dress up in costumes with props and accessories to represent a specific character from a work of fiction, such as a comic book, video game, or television show. The word “cosplay” is a portmanteau of “costume” and “play,” and it has become a popular hobby and…
Making cosplay armor may seem like a daunting task when you first start out. And I’m not going to lie to you, cosplay armor is not easy. BUT you can figure it out. You do not have to be an elite cosplayer to try your hand at armor. With a little bit of time and…