Carbon Costume

…t reminded us all of the joys of fandom. But the fun doesn’t have to stop just because PAX Online is over. It’s never too soon to start planning next year’s cosplay, after all. And after seeing the new games announced this year (and the renewed appreciation for old classics), we’ve got some great ideas for your cosplay in 2021. Rhythm of the Universe Rhythm of the Universe is a VR game where music is the only way you can save your world. Its first…

…put on a diaper outside of a medical condition, even if it’s for a good cause like Halloween. Here we have an adult costume from baby Tommy from Rugrats. We’ll give a hard pass to this one, as we’re sure everyone else did. See more Rugrats costumes… Wakko from Animaniacs We were shocked to see a Wakko costume from Animaniacs in the clearance section. Sure, the Animaniacs are beloved, but after 20+ years, they’re not something you’d expect a costu…

…out to Led Zeppelin as Hyde. If you can’t find anything in your closet, peruse thrift stores for some vintage threads. Avatar the Last Airbender Since Avatar: The Last Airbender hit Netflix, there’s been a resurgence of the fandom. From its way of storytelling to its poignant themes, this Nickelodeon cartoon is loved by many. The outfits can actually be quite simple to make. In fact, Portia, featured in our Spotlight on Black Cosplayers interview…

…part-time passion to a full-time profession. Michelle Krikowa, Yaya Han, JusZ Cosplay, Henchwench & Scrap Shop Props, Philip Odango, and Piltover City Customs all shared how they got into professional cosplay. They covered the ups and downs of taking it from a hobby to a career and shared suggestions on how others might do the same when they’re ready. The Cosplay An online event meant there was less cosplay than usual. But a few artists still put…

…awesome character design. Bakesale Barley cosplay by Edhy Ghellen looked scrumptious. Sakura Spike cosplay by OG Brawl Stars was a clever interpretation. Touchdown Bull cosplay by Dinhuu Gamers, looking the position. Ladybug Bea cosplay by AshlynS. She did a phenomenal job making the helmet. Check out our Ladybug Bea costume guide here. Top Hat Mortis cosplay by ReddySet. If you wanna look as dapper, we’ve got a Top Hat Mortis costume guide. Pirat…

…0 glue 14. Twine (1 spool) 15. White 3mm craft foam (2 sheets) 16. A paintbrush or foam brush 17. X-acto knife 18. Sewing scissors 19. White thread (1 spool) 20. Blue thread 21. Pearl flat back cabochons (1 large, 2 small) 22. Elastic (1 pack) 23. Earring hooks (1 pair) 24. A Sharpie 25. A large circular cookie cutter 26. White embroidery thread (at least one skein) 27. Large sheet of tan or sandstone felt (at least 4 pieces) 28. Fabric glue STEP…

…of attaching the sleeves directly to the jacket as the pattern booklet instructs us, we are going to instead install small, alternating loopholes with embroidery floss between the sleeve and the armhole of the jacket using the thin blue ribbon, and securing each loop with fabric glue. Once the loopholes are installed, take the rest of your thin blue ribbon and weave it through the loops in a zigzag pattern. Step Six: Next, cut Pattern Piece 12 fro…

…rs, dyes, etc. I didn’t want you to have to buy a bunch of fancy products just to use on one project. If you feel like you’d rather choose a different method, go for it! Think of places where dirt would hit more. The bottoms, sleeves, arm bands, etc. These places would be dirtier than the rest of the costume. Tea Bath Boil a large pot of water, and add tea bags. I used about 8. Let steep for 4-5 minutes, then turn heat off. Wrap your arm bands tog…

…this Cell. See all Dragon Ball Z costume guides… No need to be sad or anxious – these Inside Out 2 cosplayers are adorable! See all Inside Out costume guides… This Bruno Mars x Captain America crossover is 24K magic! Seems these Lae’zel and Raphael cosplayers defeated the Emperor. See all Baldur’s Gate costume guides… With the popularity of X-Men 97 + Deadpool and Wolverine, there were many X-men cosplays, including Rogue and Gambit, Nightcrawler…