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Learn with Coscraft on Youtube
New to wigs? Want to know how to keep them in top condition? For all these tips and tricks you're in luck, as Coscraft have started a Youtube Channel. There's a few videos already up, so go give them a watch and subscribe for future vids! >>
Sign up for Reedpop's online cosplay competition!
We know the lack of events are hitting people hard, so it's great to hear that team behind MCM are putting together a digital event in August! One of the components is a massive cosplay competition, with varying levels of entry so that all cosplayers can take part. >>
Recent Progress Journals
So close but no cigar
NamineSo bought the Spirit Halloween Proton pack from a friend who no longer is wanting to use it, bought the cyclotron and powercell replacement lenses from BenOfKentProps as well as other stuff for the batteries. Hooked up the wiring ready to put into the Proton Pack once the Frankengeek Cyclotron/Powercell and sound upgrade kit comes through the post once that is bought. Still need to grab a few things more - Spengler Neutrina Wand from GB Afterlife, MDF motherboard (which I will have to import from USA unless I can still reuse the cardboard motherboard), drill bits w/drill, glue gun w/glue sticks, Upgrade parts & stickers (again from BenOfKentProps) and that should be it. I hope that I don't have to solder the wires to the new button for the songs that I have chosen for the proton pack.
Baldric Belt Progress 1
TriforceofdragonsTaking a break from the wig to start the actual costume. I ordered a screen-accurate metal belt buckle from Ebay, and when it arrived today I decided to mix some black and silver acrylic paints to get a 'dirty' silver look, to make it more screen-accurate. Once the fabric arrives, I can start making the actual belt as well as the holster for his sword.
Wig Progress 3
TriforceofdragonsToday I separated the dreadlocks into ones I wanted to paint dark brown, ones I wanted to leave as they were (Jack has a few random pieces lighter than the rest of his hair), and ones I wanted to keep vaguely the same but to darken slightly. I painted all of the ones I wanted to paint a dark brown so that they would be consistent, although I kept all the pieces that were the same colour as the base wig so that they would blend well and I'd have some natural highlights. I also created the three front pieces he has, using a number of beads and trinkets, and some wefts from some black hair I planned to use for the dreads but didn't need. Getting the small; disk onto that small part was haaard... Tomorrow, I'm going to paint the remaining dreads, then neaten everything up ready to start attaching it to the base wig. I can't wait to see how this all looks when put together!
Weekly Costume Showcase
Lady Sif from Avengers/Marvel
Each week we highlight a fantastic costume that has been nominated by the community. Check out their profile and give them some love!
Events
Upcoming Events
Somerset Comic Con and Gaming Festival 2021 - Taunton (7th February)
CosXPo 2021 - Reading (9th April)
Wales Comic Con 2021 - Telford (24th April)
SunnyCon Anime Expo Newcastle 2021 - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (25th June)
Hibanacon Discovery 2021 - Milton Keynes (12th November)
New Event Added
We've just added a new event to our calendar!Add yourself to the event if you're going.
Telford
24th April 2021
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