Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with EVA Foam
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop. Tools/materials provided. Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with EVA Foam
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
An introductory overview to the materials & techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.).
Description:
An introductory overview to the materials and techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.). Techniques will be demonstrated and samples of each material type will be available to examine. Materials covered will include: Open and closed cell foam, thermal plastic, leather, wood, polymer clay, cardboard, fiberglass resin/Bondo, found or repurposed objects, and basic electronic components. The goal of the workshop is for participants to gain enough knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques that they can begin to fabricate their own high quality cosplay items.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop. Tools/materials provided. Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop. Tools/materials provided. Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
An introductory overview to the materials & techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.).
Description:
An introductory overview to the materials and techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.). Techniques will be demonstrated and samples of each material type will be available to examine. Materials covered will include: Open and closed cell foam, thermal plastic, leather, wood, polymer clay, cardboard, fiberglass resin/Bondo, found or repurposed objects, and basic electronic components. The goal of the workshop is for participants to gain enough knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques that they can begin to fabricate their own high quality cosplay items.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop. Tools/materials provided. Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
Learn to work with 3D printers to enhance your gaming experience. This interactive session will walk you through the 3D printing process & give you enough knowledge to begin 3D printing on your own.
Description:
Participants will learn techniques for working with 3D printers and how they can enhance their table top gaming experience. Each participant will leave with a resource guide providing tips and tricks as well as links to online 3D printing resources and manufactures. Samples of different types of 3D printers will be present as well as several examples of 3D printed terrain and 28mm scale miniatures. This will be a very interactive session and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently begin 3D printing miniatures and terrain.
Learn to work with 3D printers to enhance your gaming experience. This interactive session will walk you through the 3D printing process & give you enough knowledge to begin 3D printing on your own.
Description:
Participants will learn techniques for working with 3D printers and how they can enhance their table top gaming experience. Each participant will leave with a resource guide providing tips and tricks as well as links to online 3D printing resources and manufactures. Samples of different types of 3D printers will be present as well as several examples of 3D printed terrain and 28mm scale miniatures. This will be a very interactive session and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently begin 3D printing miniatures and terrain.
Learn to work with 3D printers to enhance your gaming experience. This interactive session will walk you through the 3D printing process & give you enough knowledge to begin 3D printing on your own.
Description:
Participants will learn techniques for working with 3D printers and how they can enhance their table top gaming experience. Each participant will leave with a resource guide providing tips and tricks as well as links to online 3D printing resources and manufactures. Samples of different types of 3D printers will be present as well as several examples of 3D printed terrain and 28mm scale miniatures. This will be a very interactive session and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently begin 3D printing miniatures and terrain.
For your general cosplay needs. This bracer can be used for shooting archery, or just as a special touch to your ranger/druid/viking/medieval cosplay needs.
For your general cosplay needs. This bracer can be used for shooting archery, or just as a special touch to your ranger/druid/viking/medieval cosplay needs.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop. Tools/materials provided. Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop. Tools/materials provided. Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with EVA Foam
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with EVA Foam
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
An introductory overview to the materials & techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.).
Description:
An introductory overview to the materials and techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.). Techniques will be demonstrated and samples of each material type will be available to examine. Materials covered will include: Open and closed cell foam, thermal plastic, leather, wood, polymer clay, cardboard, fiberglass resin/Bondo, found or repurposed objects, and basic electronic components. The goal of the workshop is for participants to gain enough knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques that they can begin to fabricate their own high quality cosplay items.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a bracer, mask, or other small item they choose to manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop. Tools/materials provided. Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with EVA Foam
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
An introductory overview to the materials & techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.).
Description:
An introductory overview to the materials and techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.). Techniques will be demonstrated and samples of each material type will be available to examine. Materials covered will include: Open and closed cell foam, thermal plastic, leather, wood, polymer clay, cardboard, fiberglass resin/Bondo, found or repurposed objects, and basic electronic components. The goal of the workshop is for participants to gain enough knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques that they can begin to fabricate their own high quality cosplay items.
An introductory overview to the materials & techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.).
Description:
An introductory overview to the materials and techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.). Techniques will be demonstrated and samples of each material type will be available to examine. Materials covered will include: Open and closed cell foam, thermal plastic, leather, wood, polymer clay, cardboard, fiberglass resin/Bondo, found or repurposed objects, and basic electronic components. The goal of the workshop is for participants to gain enough knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques that they can begin to fabricate their own high quality cosplay items.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with EVA Foam
Summary:
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
Come learn how to gild glass & etch it in a traditional technique called verre églomisé. Make one during the event & take a blank away to work on later.
Description:
Come learn how to gild glass and etch it in a traditional technique called verre églomisé. Bring an idea, stencil, or simple picture, or just draw free hand! Make one during the event and take a blank away to work on later.
Want to try doing horror makeup? Cosplaying an injured character? Come learn how to use easy to find items to make zombie flesh, wounds, blood & bruising & then try the techniques yourself.
Description:
This workshop is for anyone interested in horror or injury makeup. Attendees will spend most of the time practicing techniques on their own skin using household items and generic Halloween products. Advanced steps will be discussed for those who wish to pursue makeup further. We will cover liquid latex wounds, creme makeup, blood recipes and bruising. For best results, attendees will be using liquid latex on their skin however a basic glue and water mixture will be available if there are any latex allergies or concerns.
Want to try doing horror makeup? Cosplaying an injured character? Come learn how to use easy to find items to make zombie flesh, wounds, blood & bruising & then try the techniques yourself.
Description:
This workshop is for anyone interested in horror or injury makeup. Attendees will spend most of the time practicing techniques on their own skin using household items and generic Halloween products. Advanced steps will be discussed for those who wish to pursue makeup further. We will cover liquid latex wounds, creme makeup, blood recipes and bruising. For best results, attendees will be using liquid latex on their skin however a basic glue and water mixture will be available if there are any latex allergies or concerns.
Want to try doing horror makeup? Cosplaying an injured character? Come learn how to use easy to find items to make zombie flesh, wounds, blood & bruising & then try the techniques yourself!
Description:
This workshop is for anyone interested in horror or injury makeup. Attendees will spend most of the time practicing techniques on their own skin using household items and generic Halloween products. Advanced steps will be discussed for those who wish to pursue makeup further. We will cover liquid latex wounds, creme makeup, blood recipes and bruising. For best results, attendees will be using liquid latex on their skin however a basic glue and water mixture will be available if there are any latex allergies or concerns.
Learn & practice the techniques needed to make a chainmail shirt, including making & cutting rings out of wire & knitting mail.
Description:
A chainmail shirt takes between 40 and 80 hours to construct. This workshop will review how to acquire or make all the tools needed, how to make butted chainmail rings out of 14 gauge wire, and how to knit mail. Participants will leave with as much mail as they can finish by class end, and the knowledge to complete the project at home!
Learn & practice the techniques needed to make a chainmail shirt. Learn & practice making & cutting rings out of wire & knitting mail.
Description:
A chainmail shirt takes between 40 and 80 hours to construct. This workshop will review how to acquire or make all the tools needed, how to make butted chainmail rings out of 14 gauge wire, and how to knit mail. Participants will leave with as much mail as they can finish by class end, and the knowledge to complete the project at home.
Learn to work with 3D printers to enhance your gaming experience. This interactive session will walk you through the 3D printing process & give you enough knowledge to begin 3D printing on your own.
Description:
Participants will learn techniques for working with 3D printers and how they can enhance their table top gaming experience. Each participant will leave with a resource guide providing tips and tricks as well as links to online 3D printing resources and manufactures. Samples of different types of 3D printers will be present as well as several examples of 3D printed terrain and 28mm scale miniatures. This will be a very interactive session and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently begin 3D printing miniatures and terrain.
Learn a bit of history around an unusual form of mosaic art & make a modern version you can wear the same day! We will use a wide variety of beads, stones, gears, & other 'bits'.
Description:
You are free to bring a small (think 1-1.5" ish) design.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
Cosplay Fabrication: Hands-On Working with Thermal Plastic (Worbla)
Summary:
Participants will learn and practice techniques for working with thermal plastic. Each participant will leave with a small item they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
Samples of different types of thermal plastics will be present: Wonderflex, Classic Worbla, Clear Worbla, and Black Worbla. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of thermal plastic.
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
Participants will learn & practice techniques for working with EVA foam. Each participant will leave with an armored helmet they will manufacture during the workshop.
Description:
During the class each participant will construct a spangenhelm constructed of EVA foam. Instruction on the best tools, materials, and techniques will be taught and practiced. Advanced techniques such as angled cuts and the use of contact cement will be covered. This will be very hands-on and participants will finish the session with enough experience to confidently craft items out of EVA foam.
This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn about, and construct, a variety of common electronic and electrical cosplay components including: LED's, EL wire and sheets, and motors.
Description:
It is assumed participants will have no prior experience in working with electrical or electronic components. Participants will practice basic soldering skills and leave with basic knowledge of wiring a circuit and connecting simple items such as lights, switches, and electric motors. Participants will leave with practice pieces they construct during the workshop.
This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn about, and construct, a variety of common electronic and electrical cosplay components including: LED's, EL wire and sheets, and motors.
Description:
It is assumed participants will have no prior experience in working with electrical or electronic components. Participants will practice basic soldering skills and leave with basic knowledge of wiring a circuit and connecting simple items such as lights, switches, and electric motors. Participants will leave with practice pieces they construct during the workshop.
This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn about, and construct, a variety of common electronic and electrical cosplay components including: LED's, EL wire and sheets, and motors.
Description:
It is assumed participants will have no prior experience in working with electrical or electronic components. Participants will practice basic soldering skills and leave with basic knowledge of wiring a circuit and connecting simple items such as lights, switches, and electric motors. Participants will leave with practice pieces they construct during the workshop.
This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn about, and construct, a variety of common electronic and electrical cosplay components including: LED's, EL wire and sheets, and motors.
Description:
It is assumed participants will have no prior experience in working with electrical or electronic components. Participants will practice basic soldering skills and leave with basic knowledge of wiring a circuit and connecting simple items such as lights, switches, and electric motors. Participants will leave with practice pieces they construct during the workshop.
Come learn how to gild glass & etch it in a traditional technique called verre églomisé. Make one during the event & take a blank away to work on later.
Come learn how to gild glass & etch it in a traditional technique called verre églomisé. Make one during the event & take a blank away to work on later.
Learn a bit of history around an unusual form of mosaic art & make a modern version you can wear the same day! We will use a wide variety of beads, stones, gears, & other 'bits'.
Description:
Learn a bit of history around an unusual form of mosaic art and make a modern version you can wear the same day! We will use a wide variety of beads, stones, and other 'bits'. All materials are provided but you are free to bring a small (think 1-1.5" ish) design.
An introductory overview to the materials & techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.).
Description:
An introductory overview to the materials and techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.). Techniques will be demonstrated and samples of each material type will be available to examine. Materials covered will include: Open and closed cell foam, thermal plastic, leather, wood, polymer clay, cardboard, fiberglass resin/Bondo, found or repurposed objects, and basic electronic components. The goal of the workshop is for participants to gain enough knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques that they can begin to fabricate their own high quality cosplay items.
An introductory overview to the materials & techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.).
Description:
An introductory overview to the materials and techniques used to fabricate items for use in cosplay (armor, weapons, jewelry, etc.). Techniques will be demonstrated and samples of each material type will be available to examine. Materials covered will include: Open and closed cell foam, thermal plastic, leather, wood, polymer clay, cardboard, fiberglass resin/Bondo, found or repurposed objects, and basic electronic components. The goal of the workshop is for participants to gain enough knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques that they can begin to fabricate their own high quality cosplay items.