Cosplay
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How to Make Your Own Blinky Prop for Under $30
I’d been wanting to cosplay Shizuku Murasaki of the Phantom Troupe from Hunter x Hunter for some time now, however not having a Blinky prop had always deterred me from the idea. I’d made it a goal of mine to get more into the prop-making aspect of cosplay so I decided to try my hand at making Blinky myself. There are many different cost-friendly ways to go about making a Blinky prop and mine only cost me around $30 to achieve. You can easily make your own Blinky with Crayola Air Dry Clay, acrylic paint, an extendable rod, and patience. I also filmed a tutorial for anyone looking to try…
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Dream Convention 2023 Recap
This past weekend I went to Dream Convention for the first time. If you’re not familiar, Dream Con is an anime and gaming convention in Texas. As a cosplayer and an avid fan of both anime and video games, this convention was right up my alley. Although I’ve attended conventions for anime and gaming before, this was my first time traveling out-of-state for a 3-day convention. I arrived Thursday evening, the day before the convention, excited to meet up with a friend who was also attending. Pre-registration for the convention was held on Thursday, so after checking in and dropping our bags were headed over to registration. We stayed about…
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How to Start Cosplaying: a Beginner’s Guide
When I started cosplaying in 2017, I didn't give it much thought before I up and transformed myself into Kim Possible. However, now that I've been cosplaying for 6 years and have grown significantly when it comes to costume/prop making, editing, make-up, and shooting/filming, I have a ton of tips for those looking to get started or improve their cosplays.
