My Journey into Cosplay
I’m often asked how I got into cosplay, so I thought I’d share a little about my journey of finding, and falling in love with the art.
Tagged: costuming
Cosplay Wigs
Cosplay wigs are very important elements of cosplay. A wig is often the costume accessory that can make or break a costume.
Bat Man Suit (not Batman) – No Sew
Last Halloween a friend of my sister’s had me make him a Bat Man suit, (not to be confused with a Batman suit.) It was a cute, no-sew idea he had, so I thought...
Cosplaying in Bought Costumes
While cosplay is most generally associated with making one’s own costume, there’s nothing wrong with cosplaying in bought costumes as well.
Thrift Store Cosplaying
A thrift store is one of the best places to find materials for your cosplay.
Cosplay Materials
These days the supply of cosplay materials is much larger than when cosplay was first getting established.
Cosplay Terms
If you’re new to costumes and conventions, there may be a few unfamiliar terms you come across describing types of costumes. Here’s a brief explanation of the three most common cosplay terms.
Dr. McCoy Tunic – DIY “Bones” Medical Tunic
This is the tutorial for the short-sleeved, satin medical tunic that McCoy usually wore on board the Enterprise in Star Trek TOS.
Sauron Costume Tutorial part 3: Body Armor, gloves, chain mail
An old knitted blanket, some craft foam, and duct tape will get you chain mail, armor, and movable gloves to finish your Sauron costume.
Sauron Costume Part 2: The Helmet
A couple sheets of craft foam and some silver paint will get you a fairly metallic looking Sauron helmet for around $10.
