research and project organization
| Type | Title | Topics | Cosplays |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to collect reference images | Silhouettes, source materials, historical inspiration, colors, research | Nike Lemercier (World is Still Beautiful) | |
| How to create a cosplay breakdown | Breakdowns, project organization | Rimuru Tempest (That Time I was Reincarnated as a Slime) Kite (.hack//Games) | |
| Image | Breakdown: Lulu costume | Breakdowns, example | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
| Image | Breakdown: Lulu staff | Breakdowns, example | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
| Breakdown: Violet Evergarden | Breakdowns, example | Violet Evergarden (Violet Evergarden) | |
| Video | How to find cosplay tutorials | Search terms, research | General |
| Cosplay tool: Trello | Project organization, free tools | General | |
| Cosplaying with parents around | Chaperones, crafting at home, “mature” cosplays | General |
judging – build books, pre-judging videos
| Type | Title | Topics | Cosplays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nike – Colossal Con East 2022 | Build book | Nike Lemercier (World is Still Beautiful) | |
| Video | Nike – Prejudging 2022 | Prejudging video | Nike Lemercier (World is Still Beautiful) |
| Violet – Colossal Con East 2021 | Build book | Violet Evergarden (Violet Evergarden) | |
| Video | Violet – Prejudging 2021 | Prejudging video | Violet Evergarden (Violet Evergarden) |
| Judging Book (no convention) | Build book | Yukina – Original Design (Yu Yu Hakusho) | |
| Rimuru – Colossal Con East 2019 | Build book | Rimuru Tempest (That Time I was Reincarnated as a Slime) | |
| Lulu – LCS x State Farm | Build book | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) | |
| Lulu – Colossal Con East 2018 | Build book | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
Wigs and makeup
| Type | Title | Topics | Cosplays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upside Down Wig Tutorial | Wig, extreme styling, spiking | Beautiful Suzuki / Suzuka (Yu Yu Hakusho) | |
| Transforming wig | Wig, updo, casual, quick change | Nike Lemercier (World is Still Beautiful) |
Sewing – patterns, construction, details
| Type | Title | Topics | Cosplays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | Rhinestone patterns | Sewing, rhinestones, beading | Nike Lemercier (World is Still Beautiful) |
| Image | Stage ninja mask pattern | Accessories, mask, stage ninja, pattern | General stage ninja |
| Image | Custom fabric pillow | Props, pillow, custom fabric print | King (Seven Deadly Sins) |
| Image | Color blocked hoodie pattern tutorial | Sewing, pattern, hoodie | King (Seven Deadly Sins) |
| Image | Hoodie sewing tutorial | Sewing, hoodie | King (Seven Deadly Sins) |
| Spat boot cover tutorial | Sewing, pattern, boot cover, pleather, lace up, heels | Violet Evergarden (Violet Evergarden) | |
| Victorian day dress and cropped jacket pattern | Sewing, pattern, dress, cropped jacket, military collar, bustle | Violet Evergarden (Violet Evergarden) | |
| Video | Tailored jacket finishing | Sewing, hems, finishing, seams, lining | Violet Evergarden (Violet Evergarden) |
| Reel | Plus-size silhouettes | Digital tools, planning, silhouette, plus size | Cafe Cute Lulu (League of Legends) |
| Reel | Adjusting a dress form | Plus size, draping, sewing | Anne Halford (Sugar Apple Fairy Tale) |
| Reel | Saving scraps | Sewing, sustainability, recycle | General |
Props – PVC, EVA foam, wire, wood, painting
| Type | Title | Topics | Cosplays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katana tutorial | Props, sword, katana, wood carving, worbla, sheath | Rimuru Tempest (That Time I was Reincarnated as a Slime) | |
| Video | Magical girl staff – patterning | Props, staff, magical girl, patterning, proportions | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
| Video | Magical girl staff – core structure | Props, staff, magical girl, PVC pipe, EVA foam | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
| Video | Magical girl staff – surface preparation | Props, staff, magical girl, wood filler, gesso, priming | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
| Video | Magical girl staff – painting | Props, staff, magical girl, painting, acrylic paint, metallic paint, layering | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
| Video | Magical girl staff – fabric and gem accessories | Props, staff, magical girl, mounting decorations, fabric, gems, resin casts | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
Accessories – Resin, clay, plastic, wire, foam
| Type | Title | Topics | Cosplays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooch and pin tutorial | Accessories, broach, pin, sculpting, silicone mold, resin cast, metallic painting | Violet Evergarden (Violet Evergarden) | |
| Worbla Mask Tutorial | Accessories, mask, worbla | Beautiful Suzuki / Suzuka (Yu Yu Hakusho) | |
| Plaster Mask Tutorial | Accessories, mask, plaster | Rimuru Tempest (That Time I was Reincarnated as a Slime) | |
| Image | Plastic cast buttons | Buttons, silicone mold, plastic casting | King (Seven Deadly Sins) |
| Video | Headdress with fake ears – structure | Accessories, fur ears, wireframe structure, craft foam | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
| Video | Headdress with fake ears – assembly & finishing | Accessories, fur ears, craft foam, fake fur, painting, coloring | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
| Video | Resin stars casting tutorial | Accessories, sculpting, silicone mold, candy mold, coloring resin, resin cast | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) |
Papercraft and books
| Type | Title | Topics | Cosplays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | How to design spell book pages | References, varying lineart and colors | Zofis (Zatchbell / Gashbell) |
| Video | How to print and assemble pages | Creating booklet layouts for printing | Zofis (Zatchbell / Gashbell) |
| Video | Tips to create a text block | Folding, sewing, gluing text block, tools | Zofis (Zatchbell / Gashbell) |
| Video | Adding a cover | Supplies, special glue, front and back pages | Zofis (Zatchbell / Gashbell) |
| Video | Decorating the cover | Corner protectors, painting pleather | Zofis (Zatchbell / Gashbell) |
| Page A, Page A Front, Page A Back, Page B, Page C, Page D | Printable, colored spell book pages | ||
| PNG | Page 1, Page 2, Page, Page 4 | Uncolored lineart spell book pages | |
