N’s Void Cube
N: You see, Ghetsis gave me this Rubik’s Cube when I was a young child. However, the cube possessed a fatal flaw: when the sides were rotated, it became cluttered and imperfect — sides that once were pure colors became mixed.…
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Draping ProTip
Costuming protip: When draping fabric on your/dressform/your friend, work from the top-down. Shoulders first, then to the bust, and side seams. That way, wrinkles and adjustments can fall in the right place. Photo attribution: “Dress formSerie1893”. Licensed under Public Domain…
Fabric Dyeing Notes
This is a clone of my article here: Fabric Dyeing Notes This is a collection of wisdom and protips from the costume shop all about fabric dye. I try to write down as much as I can, since the human…
Got your blood on fabric?
Probably while working to make a cool shirt or costume? No problem! Your own spit can break it down and clean that up! -Insight from the costume shop
Want to make a 3DMG?
I have made 2 full 3DMG from the show Attack On Titan, each with multiple iterations. I have made a panel on how to make these, and have won awards on them too. I want to help you make them! As…
Want to dye but no tub?
Try using your washer on hot water mode. Worried about dye getting in your normal clothes? After you’re done with dyeing, wash the washer by throwing in a towel and some detergent. Just wash a towel like normal, and the…
Dyeing Tip
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 adarker color. If it’s made of natural stuff like cotton, go check out some Rit…
Contact Card
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…
What do you think? Media Artists, Cosplay & Conventions
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…
Washing Machine Types + Clothing Trade-off
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…