Posts filed under: Tutorials

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

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