Carbon Costume

…Granmamare (voiced by Yuki Amami in Japan, and Cate Blanchett in the American release) is not only the Goddess of Mercy and the Queen of the Ocean, but she is also the mother of Ponyo in the 2008 Studio Ghibli film “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.” She can change size at will, often enormous but occasionally the size of a human in order to interact with other beings. Her blousy blue dress is reminiscent of the sea….

…Paul Bunyan is an American folk legend who’s a lumberjack known for his giant stature, superhuman labors and his blue ox, Babe….

…nd a drag queen t-shirt….

Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and television judge. She rose to fame in the 1990s after the success of her debut album. With songs like “Always Be My Baby” and “Hero,” she has won five Grammy awards. If you want a high glam diva aesthetic, opt for the wig and bodycon dress. If you want a casual costume, wear her studio outfit: a simple black cardigan and high waisted jeans. And there’s always her Santa…

…In Sucker Punch, Blondie (Vanessa Hudgens) is ironically dark haired, as she’s of Native American descent. She is one of five dancers who schemes to escape the clutches of a mobster, using a tomahawk as her weapon of choice….

…”Leatherheads” is a comedy film about the early days of professional American football in the 1920’s. The film’s main character, Jimmy “Dodge” Connelly, is loosely based on real-life football player, Harold “Red” Grange, The team, the Duluth Bulldogs, is loosely based on the Duluth Eskimos….

…Mario Batali is an American chef who specializes in Italian cuisine. He’s known for wearing his bright orange Crocs with everything. With that fashion sense, we’ll ask that he just stick to cooking….

…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…

…pieces. To adhere the pattern pieces together, cover all of the edges with rubber cement. Allow the rubber cement to become tacky, and stick them together. You will be able to reposition your pieces until you are satisfied with their shape using rubber cement. If you would like to reinforce your edges, use hot glue to do so. Make sure you are attaching your pieces together using the numbers along the sides and matching them together. Each pattern…

…can be as small as a few people or as large a hundred people. What are the Rules of a Cosplay Meetup? Rules vary depending on the convention or event, but often times follow the general policies. Basically, if you wouldn’t do it at the convention, don’t do it at the meetup. Unless you’re at a strictly adults only event, it’s best to keep things as family-friendly as possible, since parents may bring their kids to a con. And of course the most impo…