[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”OVERVIEW” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:20|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Plastic buckles are now one of my favorite attachment options after five large EVA/Worbla armor builds. In my experience, they’re one of the most reliable and strong ways to attach armor pieces, especially Pauldrons (shoulder armor),... Read More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking to find gifts for the cosplayer or prop-maker in your life (or for yourself), but don’t know what to get them to help with their next project? Look no further for recommendations for tools, materials, and other fun gifts![/vc_column_text][vc_separator... Read More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1581″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d”][vc_separator style=”blank” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you been needing a smoke effect for cosplay, but compact fog machines were too expensive? Look no further, and learn to make your own for ~$50. It can even be remote controlled![/vc_column_text][vc_separator... Read More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1539″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d”][vc_separator style=”blank” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Simple switched circuits are great for adding a few LEDs to your costumes. I use them for areas with fewer than 5 LEDs in a chain and who aren’t arduino controlled. Configurations... Read More
Got second place in the Tinkering (armor etc) category at the ‪Emerald City Comic-con costume contest! It feels so awesome. I’ve never won anything before, and I’m just super excited! Thanks as always to Emerald City for being a great... Read More
Some of my favorite photos of Valeera from the past convention season! Photo Credit: Kat Gunn Photo Credit: David Ngo Photo Credit: Heroic Imaging Photo Credit: Killer Cupcake Event Photography... Read More
Sorry it’s been a while. Finally had to go back to school, and the start of a new semester is always crazy. One of the perks of studying game design in SoCal is that Blizzard HQ is really close, and... Read More
I didn’t have many friends growing up. I still don’t. My free time was spent with my nose in books. Fantasy, science fiction, adventure. I became a dragon rider, a Harper, a Galadhrim, a powerful mage, a Lioness Rampant. I... Read More
Glowy dagger fun time! Finished the soldering for one of Valeera’s daggers, wrapped the grip in leather, and added some apoxie sculpt detailing over top. Just some painting of the guard still to do, and a little more detail work!... Read More