how to make masks for cosplay
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Tutorial: Superhero Eyemasks for Costumes

Creating a superhero eyemask for cosplay is a fun way to immerse yourself in your character. Whether you’re aiming to replicate the iconic look of characters like the Incredibles or crafting an original creation, the eye mask is a central feature of many superhero costumes.  The process of making your own superhero eyemask is surprisingly…

RESIN 101
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Resin 101: How to Cast Resin and Make a Custom Silicone Mold

Resin is a useful tool in cosplay, especially when you need to create multiple copies of one costume piece. A custom resin mold makes it easy for everything on the costume to look uniform. You can easily purchase ready-made molds to use for resin casting, but some costumes will need their own specialized pieces. The…

remove wig shine
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Tutorial: How to Remove Shine from Costume Wigs

High-sheen wigs can look fake and detract from the authenticity of your character portrayal. But don’t worry—toning down the shine on your cosplay wig is easier than you might think. With a few household items and simple techniques, you can give your synthetic wig a more natural appearance. Washing your cosplay wig with a dilute…

tutorial: gloves and half-finger gloves
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Tutorial: How to Make Stretch Gloves for Costumes

Custom gloves can add that finishing touch to your costume, setting you apart in a sea of store-bought outfits. From sleek superheroes to Victorian damsels, gloves can play an essential role in a character’s look. Making gloves might seem daunting at first, but with a bit of patience and the right materials, you’ll find it’s…

How to paint props to look like wood (the easy way)
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How to Paint Something to Look Like Wood (the easy way)

When making cosplay props, one of the most common painting techniques you’ll need to learn is how to paint something that is not wooden to look like wood. There are really countless techniques for painting objects to look like they have wood grain swirls or stripes, but some of them require quite a lot of…

How to make invisible shoes (for barefoot cosplays)
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Making Comfortable Invisible Shoes for Barefoot Cosplays

It’s not uncommon for characters in movies, comics, and anime to walk around barefoot all the time. They don’t have to worry about glass on the ground or rusty nails on the ground (or just plain unsanitary conditions). If you want to go to a convention or event cosplaying as one of these characters, you…

how to dye a wig
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Tutorial: Dye a Synthetic Wig With Bold Colors for Costumes (gradient colors too!)

If you’ve got a synthetic wig and you’re looking to switch up its color, consider using acrylic ink rather than traditional dye. It’s a popular method among DIY enthusiasts and cosplay fans for its flexibility and the vivid color results it can achieve. While synthetic fibers don’t take to conventional hair dye the way human…

how to make a prop template for cosplay
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How to Make a Custom Prop Template for Any Cosplay (without software)

The starting point for (almost) all cosplay props is a template. This is especially important for any props you’ll be making out of EVA foam or Worbla. The template will act similar to a sewing pattern so you can have guidelines to get your final product looking right. For some basic props, you’ll be able…