Carbon Costume

…ask Deadpool, though, the studio just couldn’t afford to license more from Fox. Ouch. Either way Colossus is a somewhat reluctant ally for the merc with a mouth and one Deadpool sorely needs. You don’t need the X-gene to copy Colossus’ look thankfully. To copy his metal-coated skin you can either use a silver bodysuit and black marker for the body then use silver and black body paint for your face and hands. Or, if you prefer the paint over the bo…

…In Pokemon Go, Professor Willow introduces beginner trainers to the game by giving them their first pokeballs, and experienced trainers a shot at catching Mew. With his silver fox looks and toned physique, any Pokemon trainer would be happy to follow Professor Willow’s orders….

…Yusuke Kitagawa is a playable character from the JRPG Persona 5, a spinoff of the Shin Megami Tensei series. He is an aloof art student from Kosei High School who becomes involved with the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, in which he serves under the alter ego Fox….

…rting flannel 2 medium sew-in snaps 1 spool of 1” grosgrain ribbon White thread Brown thread 4 and ¼ yards of bleached muslin Fray Check Disappearing ink pen Embroidery floss Embroidery needle 2 belts Kilt socks ½ yard faux leather Step One: The white undershirt is the easiest garment to construct, so we’ll start with that. The directions included in the Simplicity 3519 pattern are direct and easy to follow, and in fact both Pattern D and Pattern…

…ooth part of the snap, and a total of 8 snap tops. Follow the packages instructions to attach them, one snap for each end of each strap.   Step 12: Now to finish the skirt, all we need is to attach the waistband. When sewing on the waistband, remember to leave a small opening so you can insert the elastic. To cut a piece of elastic that is the right size, wrap the elastic around your waist and cut off about an inch or two shorter. Using a safety p…

…studying these costumes. One of the main places they hung out was on the forums on theforce.net — the costume and props forum members contributed a great deal to my site and I tried to capture and distill the discussions that took place there. Capturing all this info was nearly a full time job and I spent a lot of evening hours working on the site! Once the Star Wars Prequel costume excitement died down a bit, I was taken by the costumes in anothe…

…drop for photos. Some cosplayers took photos inside the garage for a more grungy feel, and some photographers brought their own lighting and/or props to set up. Inside the convention, cosplayers could receive professional photos at the Free Cosplay Photo booth across the vendor’s hall. Cosplay Meetups Castle Point held meetups for various different fandoms. This year’s meetup schedule included many fandoms, either slated for inside the convention…

…isadventure. Joker Costume Guide Harley Quinn Costume Guide Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars On the topic of Lady Gaga, she collaborated with Bruno Mars for an unexpected new single titled “Die With a Smile.” This is the first time working together as a duo to the delight of fans and critics alike. The costumes should be fairly simple, with of sky blue blazers and red undershirts. Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday (Doctor Who) While not actually a couple,…

…in Suicide Squad. Were you expecting a different duo from the movie? Well read on… 7. Rick and Morty It doesn’t look like Rick (see costume) and Morty’s (see costume) adventures will be slowing down soon, with another great season under their belt. 6. Overwatch There are so many great combinations in Overwatch, but for this pick we have to give it up to Tracer (see costume) and D.Va (see costume), two of the cutest and most popular characters in…

…al Instagram posted my cosplay. Let’s just say you must have tough skin to read those. Diamond Quality Cosplay as Baron Samedi How can the cosplay community do better in regards to black creators? Cocoa Sugar Cosplay: Educate yourself on the types of issues we face, and learn how you can be a true ally. Support and promote black cosplayers and request them as convention guests. Most importantly, speak up and defend us when you see people posting h…