Carbon Costume

…easier and more cost-effective. Cut out your pattern pieces and begin constructing them as per the instructions. Note that I found this pattern to run a little large. You can get away with nudging your seam allowances a little further from the edge of your pattern pieces, but overall keep in mind that this pattern seems to fit a larger build. Step Three: Once you’ve completed the instructions, you can finish off the vest with a few added touches a…

…are usually seen on 19th century prisoners and Tim Burton characters. The design appears as part of a costume in nearly all of his films. In fact, it’s so common that you will probably be accused of dressing like a Tim Burton character even if you’re not. 2. You have pale skin and dark eyes Pale skin and dark circles around the eyes might as well be trademarked by Tim Burton. From Lydia Deetz to Mrs. Lovett, a majority of his characters appear as…

…yer with tons of looks on her channel. @art.theclown I gotta look into airbrushing for body paint bc painting my chest was so difficult 😩 #ladydimitrescu #tallvampirelady #PlantersTrickShot ♬ maneater – favsoundds @Nerdymixedpan took another unique approach. While she loves the character’s current design, she feels that a southern belle accent would fit Dimitrescu perfectly. And we have to say, she has a point! @nerdymixedpan I THOUGHT SHE WAS GON…

…s own photos from a self-shoot Jamila C, aka BlackBettieCosplays, is a plus-sized, non-binary cosplayer, creator, and photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. They are well-known for their Lore Olympus cosplays and TikTok videos. Let’s see just how she transformed herself into Oberon’s “merry wanderer of the night.” Tell us a bit about your look — how you made it, what inspired it, anything you want to share: “As a theatre grad and costume des…

…s wanted. Seeing all the amazing BIPOC vampires was a celebration for my 10-year-old self, who yearned for the empowerment from this inclusivity. To me, BIPOC Vampire Day is not just a weekend-long appreciation for vampires of the excluded races, but also a weekend of washing away the years of believing that I couldn’t be one. Do you have a favorite vampire/favorite vampire movie? Katerina Petrova from The Vampire Diaries is my favourite vampire o…

…r and design. The average price range is $10-20 for a pair. More intricate designs, or designs that cover the sclera, tend to be higher priced. Prescription lenses may cost more than plano (0.00 power) lenses. For my Belle cosplay, I wear more natural looking contacts to change my eye color from green to brown. These were from Uniqso. Photo: DelBeni Photos Where do I even buy colored contacts? Some stores may carry colored contacts in their optica…

…em on the headband. I put mine close to each other to resemble the Playboy design. Bend the excess jewelry wire around the headband, wrapping around with the fabric, and fix into place with hot glue. Or you can use Duck tape for additional support. Flex the ears into the shape you want them. And that’s it! While not an official step, feel free to decorate your ears with sequins, glitter, pom-poms, or other accessories. Make these ears entirely you…

…app gives you to cut out your cape. If you would like to have a more ragged-looking or leaf-like look to your cape, cut your cape out in a similar shape to the guide in the figure below. Step 7: Fold the bottom and inner edges of your cape inward and sew them down. This will keep them from fraying and give your cape a “finished” look, however, if you would like a more raw look to your cape, you can leave your edges as they are. I chose to sew down…

…n cosplay photos. What an awesome way for cosplayers to receive posed, high-quality pictures that they can cherish forever! To the side, there was a mirror for last minute touch-ups. Then the cosplayer could choose from multiple background options, such as plain black or white, or special ones, such as a galaxy (which a Sailor Moon cosplayer appropriately chose). The booth even offered even color gel overlays. Once the cosplayer selected their pre…

…Giulia Marcovaldo is a character in the Disney Pixar movie, Luca. She is a human girl who takes pride in being the underdog. Her father is Massimo Marcovaldo. Expressive and tomboyish, Giulia dreams of winning the Portorosso Cup and dethroning the despicable Ercole. When he picks on Luca and Alberto, she comes to their defense and eventually befriends them. The trio then forms a team to compete in the triathalon. Her interests include stargazing a…