Cosplay Crash Course
A Complete Guide to Designing Cosplay Wigs, Makeup and Accessories
by Mina Petrovic
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Pub Date 18 Jun 2019 | Archive Date 8 Mar 2022
F+W Media | IMPACT Books
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Description
True to the cosplay spirit of collaboration, Cosplay Crash Course shares favorite tricks and techniques from some of the community's most imaginative artists. Step by step, you'll learn how to turn ordinary fabrics, inexpensive toys, easy-to-manipulate thermoplastics, wigs and other humble materials into original costumes you'll wear with pride. Whether you're making fabulous feathers, metallic armor, wicked horns, lifelike claws or form-fitting boots, this book puts it all within your reach. You'll even learn awesome hair and makeup effects to complete the look.
Use this inside advice to fast-forward through years of trial and error; learn to select the best fabrics and adhesives and to make practical choices for comfort and wearability. Armed with the know-how in these pages and a spirit of adventure, who will you become?
Everything you need to dress your part!25+ step-by-step projects for creating authentic-looking props, costumes and accessoriesEasy techniques and clever shortcuts from nine international cosplay artistsHow to manipulate wigs, extensions and your own hair to create unique and expressive looksAwesome makeup effects, from tattoos and zombie bites to tricks for making faces appear more feminine or masculineBonus tips for striking a pose and snapping dynamic, in-character photos
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781440354793 |
| PRICE | £16.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 128 |
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Featured Reviews
Denise M, Librarian
Cosplay can be intimidating. Professional and hobby cosplayers have amazing costumes that look like they came off movie sets. How's the average person supposed to get started? Cosplay Crash Course is here to help! The book dives right into all kinds of methods and materials that can help anyone make the cosplay of their dreams. The instructions are detailed enough to get someone started but additional tutorials may be needed. But by not going into the nitty-gritty, this book is more approachable. It makes things seem doable--and they are! There are example projects to get people started and show what the processes of making things are like.
From planning a costume to how to pose for photos, Cosplay Crash Course lives up to the name.
Heather B, Librarian
Drama is huge at our middle school and at the high school, so I know my students will be clamoring for this book! Cosplay Crash Course give great info, tips and tricks for beginning cosplayers, including step-by-step photos and how-tos. Petrovic goes over materials and tools, and shows techniques. This makes a great books for beginners!
Jacob O, Reviewer
Cosplay Crash Course is a collaborative guide written by a group of epic cosplayers detailing the many elements needed to create high quality looks. Honestly, it’s exactly the kind of guide I’ve been looking for. I’m one of those people who always imagines creating realistic costumes but I’ve been afraid to look cheap or under-planned. This guide wipes away that doubt, showing you it’s possible if you buy the right materials and put in the work to create something you can be proud of.
I was most impressed at how comprehensive this guide is. It met the typical expectations, delving into materials, fabrics, how to create armor, etc. The guide goes much further, showing you details you’d never figure out on your own without a bunch of failed attempts and a couple hundred dollars spent. They show you exactly what certain materials will do when shaped or painted. They troubleshoot, giving tips on how to fix common issues by materials. There’s an extensive guide on how to wear and shape wigs (skills I would never have imagined necessary, but that seem completely obvious now that I’m on the other side). There’s even a section showing you the best poses for photography, and a few simple costumes to dress up your dog. This is all you need to know in one easy-to-read, easy-to-see guide.
Overall, Cosplay Crash Course is essential reading if you’re just getting started in the DIY cosplay or costume game. After reading it front to back, I desperately want to clear out my garage and start making cosplay costumes in my non-existent spare time. It’s that inspiring.
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