A list of tools and supplies I use when I’m creating cosplay projects!
I list every tool I have in my cosplay toolkit that are essential when it comes to cosplay crafting!
I list all the supplies I use from the type of glues to the type of foam I u...
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Tools
Heat guns are amazing for heating up your foam so you can mould them to a certain way. It also helps to seal the pores in the foam ready for priming and painting!
Glue & Heat Guns | Power Tools
I always have a Stanley knife in my tool kit in case I need to cut through thicker materials! It comes in handy for sure!
Stanley Knives | Sawing & Cutting
Glue gun is always a go to when you need to fix things together.
STANLEY: Glue Guns and accessories
Glue sticks are needed for the glue gun
Amazon.co.uk: Glue Sticks
Protect your work surfaces with a cutting mat. I have a A1 size mat.
Cutting Mats
Great for cutting out fabric easily.
45mm Rotary Cutter with 5 Extra Blades, Pink
Great for spreading the UHU Glue on your wefts.
2 Silicone Painting Brushes, Color Shaper Tool
Great tool for sanding down your foam and adding extra detailing in your foam projects.
Hi-Spec 121pc 130W Rotary Tool Kit - Multi Tool
Great crafting knife for your cosplay projects.
Blue Spot Soft Grip Precision Knife Set
Crimpers for adding volume to your wigs.
DSHOW Hair Crimper & Waver with Titanium Plates
Airbrush and compressor for airbrushing details onto your cosplays and props.
Voilamart 36PSI Dual-Action Airbrush Kit
Knife blades for the craft knife.
Blue Spot 12 Piece Precision Hobby Knife Blades
Supplies
Great EVA Foam for cosplay projects. They have different density and thickness for your cosplay crafts whatever it is.
Craft foam - EVA foam and crafting materials
Foam clay is great for adding those extra fine details!
Foam Clay
Great for gluing together EVA Foam pattern pieces with a tidy finish.
Contact Adhesives | Adhesives & Glues
Googly eyes are great for little details on foam like rivets/screws
KUUQA 1220 Pcs Self Adhesive Googly Eyes
Craft foam sheets are great for those little details for foam armour weapons etc.
OfficeTree A4 Foam Sheets - 30 Craft Sheets
I use this upholstery foam for when I need to make a base for my cosplay tails. I used this foam to make my Loona Cosplay Tail.
DURAFOAM High Density Firm Foam 80x30x2 inch
Upholstery foam I used to make my Ahsoka Headpiece for my cosplay.
Adam Icon High Density Upholstery Foam 14x14x1
I use UHU glue to help glue my wig wefts in place as well as use it for the wig base.
UHU All Purpose Glue 60ml - Pack of 3
I use this to style my wigs
Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Hairspray 300ml
I use this to style the ends of my wigs to create the spiked look.
Got2B Glued Waterproof Hair Gel for Men, 150ml
I use this glue when I want to glue rhinestones onto a cosplay.
E6000 Plus Multi-Purpose Clear Glue, 26.6ml
I use this spray to stiffen fabric so it doesn't curl up.
Aleene's Stiffen-Quick Fabric Spray 8oz
I used this to paint on details onto my cosplay, I used the silver paint for my Ahsoka Tunic Dress.
PEBEO Setacolor Opaque Fabric Paint, White
I used this to help the structure of my collars on my dresses. Helps to keep the shape as well as stiffens the fabric.
Iron On Interfacing Fabric - 75cm Wide
Great for adding rhinestones to cosplay.
UHU textile solvent free fabric glue 19ml
I use these magnets to attach my cosplay tails to the belts.
FINDMAG Neodymium Magnets 32mm x 5mm
Great for making cosplay patterns/templates.
Duck Tape Original
Great for adding gold embellishments to cosplay props
TECKWRAP Glossy Gold Adhesive Vinyl 12"x10ft
Great for getting for foam ready for priming
Plastidip 400ml Clear Aerosol Spray
Great armature wire for making cosplay ears
Pimoys 18 Gauge Aluminum Craft Wire, 65.6ft
Great headbands for your cosplay ears.
10 pcs 4mm Metal Blank Headbands DIY
Great paint to paint foam with as it's flexible and doesn't crack like regular acrylic paints.
FX Smooth Satin Paint 3oz-Blizzard
Great for making latex masks
Trustleaf 500ml Liquid Latex for Mould Making
Fabrics
I use this 4 way stretch fabric for my cosplay suits.
Matte Nylon Lycra 4 Way Stretch Leggings
One of my favourite used spandex, lovely quality fabric.
Viscose 4 Way Stretch Jersey Spandex - Emerald
Beautiful Velvet Fabric
Hot Pink Velvet Designer Fabric Curtain
Great for short pile fur cosplay ears. I used this for my loona cosplay ears.
Luxury Short Plush Faux Fur Fabric WHITE
Ribbon is great for adding accents onto your cosplay.
CNMTCCO 10mm Red Stain Ribbons, 2 Rolls
Great cheap fabric to practice your patterns with.
