Carbon Costume

…s entered the contest to show off their handiwork and style. Some posed, strutted, danced, or did skits on the stage. The crowd cheered every entry on, highlighting the true camaraderie at Flame Con. The judges awarded three top placements, plus a Creator category that specifically awarded outstanding craftsmanship. Pictured below are the winners of the contest. Following closing remarks, Crimson Kitty, a drag performer and judge of the cosplay co…

…t you might be able to salvage otherwise. I chose to trace my pieces out 3 times – twice on my white fabric and once on my stabilizer. I cut them all out, fused my stabilizer to my first set of fabric pieces, then fused those pieces to my second set so that each piece was double-sided with fabric. STEP 2 Trace the bottom half of your bodice piece onto a piece of wax paper. Make a strip of this shape that is roughly 2 inches thick. This will be you…

…box cutter, as seen in Fig 1 below: Please note that this helmet was constructed to fit a person about 5”11 tall. Of course, there is a significant amount of wiggle room, but if need be you can shave a few inches off these measurements as required, though I wouldn’t suggest adding any extra on, should the helmet become unwieldy. Step Two: Construct the helmet from your cardboard pieces by attaching them together with masking tape. Use the figure…

…s, including but not limited to the Addams Family and his cartoons for The New Yorker. In one of the side rooms of the upper level is an exhibit titled Out of the Darkness: Comic Art in the Times of Covid. This exhibit shines a spotlight on the work of young artists. In another room is the Cosplay Creator’s Lab, a working maker workshop with several creations on display. We spotted Peggy Carter’s Captain Britain costume from “What If?”, Pennywise’…

…storical Styles Hamilton Are you and your partner more into the fashion of times gone by? There’s options for you too! It might not be the most romantic story out there but there’s no denying the appeal of Hamilton. Gorgeous dresses and great music make it a perfect classic to draw some inspiration from, whether a Schuyler sister or the man himself, Alexander Hamilton. Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice is one of Jane Austen’s most beloved no…

…d of the larger ones listed above. Additionally, we will be installing the ruffled trim to the top of the buckled bit. To do this, simply dye your ruffled trim using a mix of 1 part hot water and 1 part tan acrylic paint, mixed thoroughly. Leave your trim in the mix for a few minutes, then allow it to dry completely. Before attaching the ruffle to the top of your glove buckle, attach your aquamarine bias tape to the top of the ruffle (not the bott…

…the chest pieces. To create indents in the “treads” of the leg pads, use a ruler and mark off each inch, then run a dull pencil across the pad between your markers, digging into the foam generously without breaking the surface too much. You can add some extra distress by painting the treads with brown paint to look like dirt. Pro Tip: You can also distress your yellow T-shirt by filling up a spray bottle that is 1 part water and 1 part brown acryl…

…the cosplay scene. See Poison Ivy costume guide 22. Sub-Zero From the fighting game Mortal Kombat, Sub-Zero is a powerful warrior who has the power to control ice, using it to help defeat his opponents is gruesome ways. See Sub-Zero costume guide Want to see how past years compare with 2019? Check out our articles on the most Googled costumes of 2016, 2015, and 2014 for some surprises! Tweet…

…blow dry it the rest of the way on a VERY LOW SETTING. It’s likely you’ll run into a few knots. DO NOT CUT THEM OUT. You can get rid of knots by dividing the knotted strands in two with your fingers and gently pulling at the knot down the middle. Cutting out knots in wigs leave you with less wig. Also, remember to comb the wig from the bottom to the top, as the strands are easier to untangle this way. Step 4: Cautious Styling Remember the moment…

…ne know you’re a force to be reckoned with. 3. Rosie The Riveter She’s not new, but Rosie The Riveter (see costume) is a classic. And let’s be real, denim and bandanas are super in this season 4. Buffy The Vampire Slayer Speaking of being in this season – have you noticed that everyone and their mother has been nostalgic for the 90s and 2000s? Pay homage to the girl who slayed (literally) this Halloween with a killer Buffy (see costume) cosplay. 5…