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Darth Revan helmet prop from the front on a black background, centered over a purple "diagram" background with vector patterns.Tutorials

Darth Revan Helmet — Free Star Wars Cosplay Pattern!

While Sci-Fi has never really been "my genre of choice," there has always been a sprinkle of fantasy about the Star Wars franchise that has grabbed me. From the ultimate battle of light versus dark to the nuances of it's sharp-tongued female warriors, Star Wars makes for a truly fantastic…
Sam
May 4, 2020
Final duct tape cosplay mannequin, completed and filled with expanding foam.Tutorials

Tutorial: Make Your Own Cosplay Mannequin for Patterning

Every cosplayer has made their own custom tape patterns. You know the drill: wrap yourself in cling wrap, layer masking tape on top, sketch your design, and violà! Instant costume pattern. But have you ever wished you didn't have to wrap yourself up every time you need a pattern? What if…
Sam
June 9, 2017
Lightest paint coat being applied to custom cosplay antler. Half way through the first coat, so white Paperclay is visible under the painted half.Tutorials

Tutorial: Painting Antlers for Cosplay

So you have your cosplay antlers sculpted. Now it's time to bring them to life! Painting antlers to look realistic is not as complicated as you may think. In this tutorial, I’ll go step by step through the process I used to paint the antler for my Dark Souls 3 Pyromancer Crown. Painting…
Sam
February 5, 2017
Antlers being painted for Ancient Nord Helmet cosplay.Tutorials

Tutorial: Crafting Custom Antlers for Cosplay

Antlers can be one of the most striking features of a character. Crafting a custom set of antlers for cosplay can be key to making your entire costume come together. Take for example the Forest Spirit from Princess Mononoke: The tree-like crest of antlers atop the Forest Spirit's head are a…
Sam
June 25, 2016