Carbon Costume

…rn from my Maid Marian cosplay; Simplicity pattern 1045, but with fewer adjustments. First off, make sure to cut your pattern pieces out using pinking shears, so that your satin fabric does not fray while you’re trying to work with it. This includes the chiffon fabric as well. Cut your pattern pieces out accordingly, including your interfacing pieces. (Use the lightweight interfacing for your dress pieces, not the Pellon 721). Use your yellow/gold…

…The Witcher — coming in December — as Geralt of Rivia and Yennefer. In the video game, Yennefer is Geralt’s true love. Their romance is a whirlwind, but there is chemistry, which will hopefully be explored in the upcoming seasons. Peter and MJ Just a few weeks ago, Marvel dropped the highly anticipated trailer for Spiderman: No Way Home. The third installment shows what happens after Mysterio reveals Spiderman’s identity as Peter Parker. The teena…

…Sleep in your contacts. It can result in discomfort, and in severe cases, blindness. Removing, cleaning, and storing your contacts should be a part of your nighttime routine just as brushing your teeth or washing your face. Have you used colored contacts for your cosplay? Share your experiences in the comments below! Tweet…

…illy Graham, was an African-American comics artist at Marvel. He is the illustrative genius behind the Black Marvel heroes we know and love, namely Luke Cage and Black Panther. While most of the art for Luke Cage: Hero for Hire was done by George Tuska, Billy initially inked the work and provided the iconic cover art of Luke busting out of his chains. He collaborated with Jack Kirby on the Jungle Action feature for Black Panther, and went on to be…

…Critical Role. Speaking of rolling for initiative – we love this divalicious take on the D20 dice! Cosplay Contest A full house awaited the final event of Saturday: the cosplay contest. Cosplayers of all skill levels 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 placem…

…Salt Bae is a nickname given to Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe, who was widely discussed on social media following the circulation of a video in which he flamboyantly sprinkles salt on a carved steak….