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Cosplay essentials
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items Cosplayers from all different areas need themselves a way to cohesively put together what they need vs what they want, so I am here, a cosplayer of 4 years, to tell them what I needed and didn't think I needed until it came down to it. This is mostly...
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Organization!
Crafting Specific
General Tips
Organization!
Organization is ESSENTIAL for cosplayers and they don't even realize it
This is great for separating supplies for crafting! I have a furs bin, a EVA Foam bin, tools bin, and more! It's hard to stay motivated when things aren't organized
Plastic Bins | Walmart Canada
I better see this on EVERYONE'S lists guys! I do NOT want to see your tower of wigs GIVE THEM HOMESSSS!!! 😭
Foam Heads For Wigs
You NEED a clothing rack! I didn't think I needed one and kept them with my other clothes for awhile but that made it harder to upkeep and see what I had.
Clothes racks & stands
Crafting Specific
Some of these are going to be very specific...
This is actually where I bought mine! This is great for crafting and what I believe to be an essential for cosplayers who craft their own cosplayers rather than purchase
xacto knives
If you're crafting a cosplay for a character with ears, look no further. This is the link to the EXACT grab box of furs to craft. You will be so happy seeing these furs, I promise you.
One Pound Grab Bag Assorted Shag Scraps,Faux Fur,Fabric,Fun Fur,Trim For Costumes,Props,Crafts,Sewing,Dolls,Small to Medium Size Pieces
The best website for all things foam! Great for my fellow crafters :3
HD-Foam
General Tips
You need it, I need it, we all need it.
I cannot stress this enough, oh my... if you go to a con for the first time and you don't have good enough padding in your shoes? Misery. MISERYYYYYY
Foam Shoe Inserts
I don't see a LOT of recommendations for ARDA but I LOVEEEE ARDA! I get most of my wigs here, love Hansel in general but it comes in so many different colors! I have this wig specifically in the photo and it is so great that I had it on in public aro...
Hansel CLASSIC
I know what you guys are going to say. "Cmon Clay, its a con, not a hiking trail." You're going to need a hiking trail level bag after a few hours. IF ANYTHING, MAKE SURE YOU BRING SNACKS! I don't want to see any dehydrated or hungry cosplayers out a...
Outdoor Backpacks & Camping Bags | REI Co-op