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Holiday Gift Guide 2012- Shopping for Cosplayers!

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Art by Lyeric- facebook.com/LyericCosplay

If you have a cosplayer in your life, you may not know enough about the hobby to really get them a good gift for the holidays. That’s why we decided to step in with a nifty gift guide to give you all some awesome ideas!

First, figure out- what kind of cosplayer is the gift receiver? Do they prefer to sew, paint, make weapons or armor? Do they always talk about needing wigs, or wanting new materials to try? These are all things to consider, because one gift won’t work for every type of cosplayer.

Note: I linked a lot of items off Amazon, because it was the easiest way to find everything, and in my opinion, usually the cheapest. Do some shopping around if you’re the type to need to, but we are in no way affiliated with Amazon.

For the Sewing Cosplayer: 

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Your guide to adhesives for cosplaying

If you build costumes then at some time or another you have had to stick one thing to another thing.  The options for adhesives available to the cosplayer are very diverse, but it’s also important to know the best one for the job.

As cosplayers, a few of the materials we may work with will vary from plastics to cloths, foam, wood, and even metal.

The following list is a short compilation of things that stick stuff to other stuff. Always choose the right adhesive for the job. Reading the directions is very important, and proper safety equipment or well ventilated areas should be used as per directions. Continue reading →