Found a perfect piece at the thrift store but it isn’t quite the right color? Try dying it! Remember you can turn lighter colors to a darker color. If it’s made of natural stuff like cotton, go check out some Rit Dye. If it has some man-made material like polyester,Continue Reading

My first version at cosplay contact cards! I finally got mine and gave them some test runs! I have my website & tumblr listed (www.craftysorceress.com), fb, deviantart, and a square to write what I dressed up as. Do you use them? Show me a link! How do you use them?Continue Reading

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/12/the-war-on-cosplay-pat-broderick-takes-aim/ What do you think? Do you think the artists should adapt to a new audience and new marketing? Should there be more “comic” or “cosplay”-centric conventions? (or something else..?)  We debated about the issue @ Tsubasacon, and the attendees were generally in the adapting camp.  Wwarning: The title seems tooContinue Reading

In general, front-loading washers are much gentler on clothing than the top-loaders. The agitators in the top-loaders can stress your clothes. In contrast, the top-loading washing machines are better in dyeing fabric than front loaders. The agitator in water allows the dye to mix into the fabric evenly. Source: MyContinue Reading

Want to make white shirts whiter? Dump ¼ cup of baking soda in a wash in addition to your detergent. Also, use one of the best brighteners around: the sun. In a sunny day, go hang your white clothing. ‪Continue Reading

I’m a co-host for Intenational Cosplay Day at Virginia Tech this Sunday, and given all the games, food, costume contest, workshops and fun we’ll have, if you’re interested, RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/VTCosplay I’m the costume craftsmanship judge, so I look forward to seeing you all!Continue Reading

Media: Polymer clay, acrylic paint, polyurathane varathane for finishing Details: This pendant went through 4 full iterations as I learned to make the unusual shape, bake it such that it kept its shape, keep the contours smooth throughout the process, and paint it with satisfactory results. The biggest challenge wasContinue Reading

Bigger version here References: Stitch n Bitch by Debbie Stoller, book found here: http://www.amazon.com/Stitch-N-Bitch-Knitters-Handbook/dp/0761128182 . This book really helped me get started with knitting, and even has their own wristband pattern and tutorial that helped guide this knitting guide. Results: Touko’s Knitted Wristbands used in Pokemon Rivals © Touko/White from Pokemon/Nintendo/Game FreakContinue Reading

Get that perfect pokeball shape for any occasion, whether it’s on hats of the main protagonists of Pokemon Black/White or other Pokemon series, or you want the symbol on t-shirts, purses, etc. This stencil & tutorial lets you get a close-to-perfect outline of a pokeball. Results Hat on Touko from Pokemon BlackContinue Reading