Posts filed under: Cosplay

10 Ways to Attach Armor

[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

Crafting Felo’melorn: Making TranspArt Blades

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator style=”blank” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″][vc_column_text]I crafted Felo’melorn for the third and final round of the TranspArt Competition put on by Worbla.com. For the final round we were able to build anything we liked using the materials sent to us, and then... Read More

10 Holiday Gifts for Cosplayers

[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

Cosplay Electronics 201: Making a Mini Fog Machine

[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

Cosplay Electronics 101: Simple Switched Circuits

[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

Vicious Gladiator’s Pursuit

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

The Moldmaking & Casting of my Golden Bow Arms

  A- 2 part mold-making and resin casting tutorial by me! –Materials used– Creative Paperclay Apoxie Sculpt Oomoo 25 Silicone ( http://www.smooth-on.com/Silicone-Rub…) Smooth Cast 326 Resin ( http://www.smooth-on.com/Urethane-Pla…) LED strips (http://www.adafruit.com/products/1461)... Read More

Valeera Final Photos

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

Hearthstone

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

Valeera 9/12

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
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