Carbon Costume

Albert Pratt known by superhero alias The Atom was a small but mighty Golden Age hero who premiered in DC Comics in the 1940s. Al was a scientist and athlete proficient in hand-to-hand combat. His character later went on to acquire atomic strength (which coincided with a modernized costume that covered more skin than the original bare-legged version). While he has undergone several iterations, most of his costumes include bright yellow, blue, and…

…Peggy is the matriarch of the dysfunctional Bundy family on Married with Children. Her likes include bonbons, talk shows and shopping. Her dislikes include taking care of her children, cooking, cleaning, and Al….

…he people in the universe, the last one you want to meet is Lobo. He’s the last known Czarnian – because he wiped out his entire species as a science project. And unless you’re Al or Darlene – the owner and waitress in his favorite diner – or a dolphin (the one animal he has a soft spot for) he’s not going to hesitate to wipe you out either. He first appeared in a 1983 Omega Men comic and has been running from fight to fight ever since. Though you…

…Once known as Yusuf Al-Kaysani, a Muslim warrior from the time of the Crusades, Joe (played by Marwan Kenzari) is now an immortal soldier in Netflix’s The Old Guard. Joe has fought beside Andy, Booker, and his lover Nicky for centuries, and he welcomes their newest member Nile alongside his comrades….

…end taking a look. The world is packed with colorful characters in fantastical costumes Some of the instruments might be a little hard to replicate (at least as playable props) but they’ll definitely stand out at your next convention! Danger Scavenger If VR isn’t your thing but top-down crawlers are, then Danger Scavenger might be what you need. Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland ruled by violent robots, it’s got all the cyberpunk fun of Alita or…

…y, I don’t have a Netflix design team or a magic wand to make the coat magically appear. But I was determined to find a way. I couldn’t skip out on the most iconic part of the outfit! Enter Lily Archer Creative, a fellow cosplayer and costume-maker who takes commissions. Thank goodness a spot opened, and this became our next project. While I assembled the pants, necklaces, and beard, she took on the coat. I asked if she wanted to collaborate on a…

…ive band of red. You could always hot-glue a strip of wide, red ribbon and call it a day. Personally, I used some red cotton fabric leftover from another project. If you go that route: cut out a long strip double the desired width, iron the fabric flat, fold the raw edges of the cloth down, and form a rectangular band long enough to wrap around the hat. Glue it down as subtly as possible, or sew the band for a more “seamless”-looking join (okay, y…

…buy colored contacts? Some stores may carry colored contacts in their optical department, but those are more for a natural look. Contacts for Halloween and cosplay are mostly online. Notable online brands includes PinkyParadise and Honeycolor. You can find colored contacts on Amazon, but proceed with caution. Read the reviews and research the brands selling. You will also need to buy contact solution and a case for storage. You can buy contact so…

…gikhana Show. It seemed as if the water would spill onto his head, but magically, it didn’t! He later revealed a sponge was inside the mug, and taunted everyone who fell for his trick. Join the pub crawl and their ridiculous pageant show afterwards. The glassblowing demonstration both educates and entertains about the process of perfecting hand-blown glass. Stuntman Aaron Bonk strikes a pose after displaying his impressive whip skills. For his fin…

…om in the Disney channel series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. After her son is cut from the Ducks, she and her son set out to start their own hockey team where everyone is welcome to play. With the help of Gordon Bombay, she and the Don’t Bothers have fun and learn that winning isn’t everything. Alex works at a law firm, and as such, is often seen wearing sensible but well-cut clothes. At the rink, her style is more relaxed and she dons an arra…