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!

OMG Zelda prop sword

OMG Zelda prop sword

It’s made from reinforced resin and finished with automotive paints by Aaron of Fiberglassblades. That’s him in the Ryo Sanada getup below. Holy crap. Make: Halloween Contest 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. and MAKE have teamed up to present to you the Make: Halloween Contest 2009! Show us your embedded microcontroller Halloween projects and you could […]

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 […]