Nothing defines a character like a signature weapon or a unique piece of jewelry. We'll talk about making good props on the cheap and better props for an investment. With hall-safe weapons to take!
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Nothing defines a character like a signature weapon or a unique piece of jewelry, but props can often be more difficult to find or create than the fabric clothing of costumes. Don't let your amazing costume be brought down by an aluminum-foil-over-cardboard sword, when for just a few bucks you can make something that completes your look! Join us for talk about how to make good props on the cheap, and how to make better props for a bit of investment. We'll cover the pros and cons of various materials, and you'll make small hall-safe weapons to take with you!
Make great costume armor without metalworking or toxic chemicals! We'll cover alternative armoring for historical and fantasy costumes, using inexpensive materials. Make a pair of bracers to wear.
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Did you know it's possible to make great costume armor without investing in metalworking or risking toxic chemicals? We'll cover alternative armoring for historical and fantasy costumes, using a variety of inexpensive, readily-available materials. You'll also make a pair of bracers to take home yourself.
We'll discuss the anatomy and construction of costume wings, plus the pros and cons of various materials and harness designs. Participants can make a pair of lightweight hall-safe wings to wear out.
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We'll discuss the anatomy and construction of costume wings, plus the pros and cons of various materials and harness designs. Participants can make a pair of lightweight hall-safe wings to wear out.
We'll cover found object costuming and simple projects, as well as the art of character selection and making what's in your closet look newly fabulous. You'll make a simple fantasy tunic to wear out.
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You want a better costume, and you don't want to break the bank -- this is how you get it. This panel covers found object costuming -- it's not just junk you throw together! -- and simple cosplay projects, as well as the art of character selection and making what's in your closet look newly fabulous. You'll make a simple fantasy tunic to wear out.