Monday 24 April, 2023
Corsets, hoops, dance belts—these are all foundation garments and they really matter in costuming. Advice on selecting and making foundations and visual examples of the huge difference they can make to a costume.
The right foot can not only make your sewing easier, it can make for a better finish. Our panel will share which feet to use, when to use them, and examples of what they can do.
This is a bullet-point panel where the panelists present their best tips and tricks in making (mostly) creature costumes. Each "presentation" has to be less than a minute and we try to get through as many of the 100+ tips on the reference page we hand out.
People can talk all they want, but actually seeing something on someone can help you decide. What looks good on your body? What color works best for you?
Started as the "Cosplay Transformation" project, Richard has been photographing costumers on a large format film camera since 2015. Richard plans to work on a high quality coffee table size book toward the end of 2023, to be published in 2024. Come see slides, large prints, and learn what the project is about. It will be an ongoing project and additional costumers will be needed.
How to add color to your costume or garment without having to sew using adhesives, silicon caulk, fabric paints, and dyes. Products and techniques will include how to get the look of quilting without having to quilt, edge treatments, and how to deal with fabric that unravels easily. Samples of different products, their uses, and results will be available for close inspection.
Do you struggle to hide seams on your EVA foam projects or are you unsure which material combinations can be used? Do you work in a small space and need high-quality, non-toxic options? Join Beverly of Downen Creative Studios, author of the Cosplayer’s Ultimate Guide to EVA Foam as she walks you through a condensed course covering many products and processes that can be used to reduce seam lines, fill gaps and smooth sur...
You've got 3D printed pieces, now what? This part will go through the various techniques of finishing printed pieces so they don't look so obviously 3D printed. From off the printer's build plate to painted and weathered, we'll cover what you need to make that piece really shine (literally and figuratively)
Learn the basics of blocking hats without the need for expensive tools/equipment.
It’s possible to make a fun and colorful wig with just a glue gun, yarn and a few basic supplies! Learn which materials to use and see a demo of yarn prep and wig-building, while avoiding pitfalls along the way. The basics of wearing and storing wigs will also be discussed.
Learn how easy it can be to add textures to EVA foam! Downen Creative Studios shows you how to use simple techniques and tools to create a variety of complex texture effects including leather, hammered metal, embossed details and much more using rotary tools, utility knives and foil!