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!

Flashback: Playable Pac-Man Costume

Flashback: Playable Pac-Man Costume

For an 80s-themed Halloween party, I wanted a costume that was unique, incorporated technology, and would be fun for fellow partygoers. I’d been toying with the idea of making a mini arcade machine for my game room, so I decided to come up with one that I could also wear as my costume. What follows is a guide to making your own wearable Pac-Man that guarantees you’ll be the life of the costume party. It’s fun to build and to wear. And I’ve since converted it to a bar-top arcade machine, so this costume can play long after the Halloween parties are over.

Flashback: Diabolical Horns

October is a mere two days away, signifying the approach of my favorite crafty holiday, Halloween. Back in August of 2007, CRAFT and our sister publication MAKE teamed up to produce a special Halloween edition packed with DIYs covering everything from costumes to makeup to haunted house props and house decor. This week’s flashback is […]