Hello my name is Darkmoon, I am a steampunk and cosplay enthusiast. I have been a major geek all my life and after attending a small convention in central Texas and seeing all the costumes my love for cosplay started to grow. I am a mom of 5, my oldest being 24 and my youngest 11, I recently remarried a wonderfully nerdy man who had 3 of his own kids that range from 12 to 8. With such a big family I quickly adapted to making cosplay easy and budget friendly. I enjoy teaching panels as well as classes on steampunk, steampunk guns and the many aspects that go into costuming/ cosplay on a budget.
Sessions in which Carla Riggs participates
Friday 18 February, 2022
being able to find cosplays from items you have in your closet.
Having the right foundation can vastly improve the look of a cosplay. This panel covers the often overlooked realm of what is worn underneath the costume. We will discuss both masculine and feminine undergarments for varying body types and across gender presentations (crossplay). Learn how the right foundation can help your cosplays lay smoother on your body, create an idealized ‘anime’ figure, keep your privates private, and overall enhance your cosplay!
Saturday 19 February, 2022
Have you ever wanted to cosplay someone, but had no idea how to begin? Join cosplayer Darkmoon to learn about how to take that first step! Topics covered will include costume choice, breaking down the parts of a costume, buying vs. making, researching materials and methods, and budgeting time and money.
Inexpensive ways to make cosplays.
A workshop on making steampunk guns.
A workshop to learn the basics of making chain mail for use as armor or jewelry. Tools and supplies will be supplied.
Saturday 18 February, 2023
Friday 16 February, 2024
Having the right foundation can vastly improve the look of a cosplay. This panel covers the often overlooked realm of what is worn underneath the costume. We will discuss both masculine and feminine undergarments for varying body types and cross gender presentations (cross play). Learn how the right foundation can help your cosplays lay smoother on your body, create an idealized "anime" figure, keep your privates private, and overall enhance your cosplay.
Lace front, full-lace, synthetic, human hair, there are a lot of options out there. Buying, styling, wearing, and caring for your wig doesn’t have to be scary. We’ll walk you through the basics and show the different types of wigs that are available, then answer any questions you have!
Ever wanted to cosplay someone, but had no idea how to begin? Join dark dragon cosplay to learn about how to take the first step! Topics covered will include costume choice, breaking down the parts of a costume, buying versus making, researching materials and methods, and budgeting time and money.
Saturday 17 February, 2024
Inexpensive ways to make cosplays