🌺 Cosplay Help 🌺

•MinimaList - To do list app, great for organizing ideas and plans!

•Amino - Social media - Like Instagram for nerds, Great place to ask questions, post content or look for inspiration.

•Instagram - Social media app - Great place to share content and look for inspiration!

•Polarr - photo editing app, When cameras don’t cut it Polarr has great filters, you can even scan codes to get custom filters!

•Cosplanner - Cosplay app, Honestly the best app for cosplays, it allows you to not only organize your cosplays but the components of each cosplay, really awesome🤩

•Amazon - Online shopping app, Great for buying cosplay materials and pieces.

•Wish - Online shopping app, super cheap, be careful though, this site is not always reliable

I am going to list off some items, tips, and tricks all beginner cosplayers should know!

1. DO NOT BUY HALLOWEEN WIGS!!!

I know it seems fine and I am aware that a rare few wigs from Target are a-okay but most wigs marketed as “Halloween wigs” are extremely shiny, thin, un-styleable or just downright trash. So instead of going to party-city for your cosplays, I would recommend checking eBay.com, Amazon.com or Wish.com for cosplay wigs.

2. Give yourself time!

Depending on the size and complexity of the cosplay it’s going to take more or less time to finish. So plan ahead, give yourself at least 2 months if this is your first time cosplaying at a con.

3. Know if you are capable of finishing this cosplay!

I know it’s tempting but if you have never cosplayed before, let alone never made armor before, don’t start out with complicated characters like Genji, Iida, Iron Man or Aradiabot. Start with something easier than that, like Karkat, Toga, Loki or Chara. Pick characters that you like AND are capable of re-creating at this time. And always remember to check all the character outfits to find one best for your unique situation!

4. Get Organized!!!

I cannot stress the importance of being organized enough. Whether it's cleaning your room or buying a planner/calendar, it’s gonna help a lot! If you want to start cosplaying you’re gonna need space, you’re gonna wanna know your deadlines! When is the con, where are the gloves I spent 4 days making and perfecting? These situations won’t occur if you organize things more, you can do this by purchasing organizers like this.

5. helpful videos!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBKbUogt2i8&t=122s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgZ7Q_rqUis&t=620s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaRMJ4kBMPs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B6YaqF8EzA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzTcR-tmXZM

Now that tips are over, I am now going to provide you with a checklist of items you are going to want to build over time!

Got2b glued hairspray

Got2b glued gel

detangling comb

Wigs (Optional, but recommended)

Crayola model magic air dry clay (for horns, small accessories and more.)

pantyhose (sheer or tinted, depending on the character!)

fabric dye

extra fabric

headbands (typically the color of the wig)

face paints (black, grey, white)

fake blood

eyeshadow palettes

contour palettes

liquid foundation

concealer

mascara

BRUSHES BRUSHES BRUSHES (lots, makeup brushes and paint brushes)

black lipstick ( I recommend this one )

false lashes

planner/calendar

t-shirt pens ( make sure you have a few white pens)

acrylic paints

STICK FOUNDATION!!!

A good setting spray, nyx is a good drugstore brand that has great setting sprays

Deodorant

Dance tights! Get these instead of pantyhose if you can!

Helpful sites for cosplayers

https://www.arda-wigs.com/

https://www.epiccosplay.com/

https://www.ebay.com/

https://www.gothiclolitawigs.com/

https://www.wish.com/

https://www.amazon.com/ref=nav_logo

https://www.ezcosplay.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwjZjZBRAZEiwAPeLSK6YQO1CX8GYwv3vXwKlcxYxceWQgi328-V4wGJKpqcE3XvQQ0mHx-hoCLhcQAvD_BwE

https://famorecutlery.com/