Costumes, Cosplay, and Props

Have you ever wanted to create props or DIY cosplay costumes? If making is your passion, look no further; we’ve rounded up some of the best inspiration out there that will help you get started on your dream project. Whether it’s bringing comic book characters to life with movie-accurate costumes or unleashing your creativity in crafting realistic props from household items, these amazing makers are sure to inspire you!

Maker Spotlight: Svetlana & Benni of Kamui Cosplay

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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August 4th, 2022August 15th, 2022

Name Kamui Cosplay (aka Svetlana & Benni) Where are you located? Germany What is your day job? Cosplayer / Teacher / Content Creator Do you attend a makerspace/fablab/hackerspace? No since we have our own workshop Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter What kinds of stuff do you make? We create […]

How to Paint Urethane Rubber Cosplay Armor That Flexes But Doesn’t Crack

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

July 22nd, 2022August 15th, 2022

If you’ve ever messed with foamsmithing some cosplay armor you know there’s a big problem. Armor is supposed to be rigid but foam and rubber are flexible. If your armor is supposed to look like shiny metal, this is an issue, most paints will crack and peel when flexed. Darryl from Off Earth has been […]

Meet Leto, a 45′ Shai-Hulud Sandworm Cosplay

By Marshall Piros

Marshall Piros

Marshall Piros is a freelance writer, upcoming college student, and lover of all things retro, pop-culture, and sci-fi. Despite not being a maker himself, he is always happy to showcase the creativity of others. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA, Marshall spends his spare time reading, drawing, playing video games, and practicing the piano.

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March 18th, 2022March 18th, 2022

Among the litany of great science-fiction books, Frank Herbert’s Dune stands out as one of the most beloved and successful, leaving behind an almost 60-year legacy of sequel and prequel novels, radio dramas, film adaptations, and, more recently, a massive 45-foot sandworm constructed by Michele Cotten and her team of community makers in Huntsville, Alabama. […]

Future Fashion: Building A Self-Lacing Corset

By Louise Katzovitz

Louise Katzovitz

I have a background in Mechanical Engineering and Fashion design, and I'm currently combining my eclectic background into fashion technology projects on Youtube!

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December 3rd, 2021December 3rd, 2021

I’ve always been intrigued by self-lacing shoes. I first saw them in Back to the Future Part II and I was blown away when Nike developed their own. But I wondered… could I put a self-lacing mechanism into a corset? In this video, I walk you through how I made a self-lacing corset. I started […]

Make Your Own Realistic Halloween Tombstone

By Derek Young — VanOaks Props

Derek Young — VanOaks Props

Derek Young is the creator behind YouTube channel VanOaks Props, and co-host of Makers Method podcast.

His love for building elaborate Halloween displays and replica Star Wars props has created a unique perspective and even more interesting set of skills.

A maker from the age of 8, he’s spent a lifetime learning the tricks of the trade and has made it his mission to share his knowledge and encourage others to go make something.

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September 30th, 2021September 30th, 2021

Tombstones are a must for any Halloween lover, but store-bought ones always seem a bit underwhelming. With this tutorial and some common materials from your local hardware and craft stores, you can make realistic tombstones that would fool the dead! In this video I’ll cover shaping, carving, texturing, and painting/weathering. Materials you’ll need: -Insulating foam […]