by daniel@anthonythomas.com | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Woven nylon is one of the behind-the-scenes heroes in so many cosplays you see (and probably make) today. Without it, we’d probably all be struggling to add straps to our armor and wear our cosplay creations comfortably. But as strong and reliable as woven nylon...
by daniel@anthonythomas.com | Oct 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sculpting with clay is a great way to add dimension and 3D elements to your cosplay. While there are lots of different elements you can make with clay and many can be sculpted directly on top of other pieces like masks and armor to dry, that’s not always the...
by daniel@anthonythomas.com | Oct 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Leather, faux leather, and leather-life materials (including suedecloth, vinyls, and more) are really popular for cosplay garments, accessories, and accents that need to look rough or rustic. No matter how you’re using leather in your cosplay, you’ll need...
by daniel@anthonythomas.com | Oct 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Because cosplay involves making such a wide range of costume elements and items, the entire process can become a big mash-up of many different crafts in one. For instance, some cosplayers decide to get into sewing, sculpting, and metalworking in order to add different...
by daniel@anthonythomas.com | Oct 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
3D printers can make amazingly accurate and detailed sculpted costume elements like armor, bracers, helmets, and much more. The biggest limitation cosplayers face with 3D printing, besides access to equipment, is the size of the pieces they want to make. Because most...
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