- Know what you need to build and what you can MacGyver from things that already exist – what can you cannibalize?
- More and more cons aren’t allowing any metal props at all so best to make it out of something else and have it look like metal
- Get a hand planer for sanding esp. for swords and flat blades
- Sand a lot, seal it, sand, prime, paint
- Poplar is a good starter wood
- Get it knot free ‘cause it will weaken your piece
- If you need a custom shape, use foam
- Can get chrome finishing spray paint but DO NOT add a top coat over this as it will dull the chrome finish
- If you’re painting something silver, do a black base coat – it will make the silver pop
- Always do a light Google to see what other people have done
- Instructables website great for tutorials, always read the comments for added tips and tricks
- If you want to glue something, go to thistothat.com – it lists all sorts of adhesives for every use ever
- A Dremel is a good tool to have in starter kit, along with steel ruler, jigsaw, hot glue gun, exacto knife, drill
- Don’t be afraid to experiment with hot glue – there’s many kinds available
- Can even mold with hot glue!
- Always use sulphur free plasticene for moulds
I apologize that this entry is rather short – I left the panel early because the room was large, extremely full, and I was sat at the back. Unfortunately, the people around me were more interested in chatting than paying attention and I couldn’t hear very well.
Made your own prop or armor?
What did you make?
How did it go?
It Takes A Village To Cosplay!
Earla Alara
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