LibGuides: Maker Kits : Cosplay

Cosplay Maker Kit

Cosplay is the practice of dressing up as a specific character. This maker kit is for those interested in learning how to use EVA foam to create cosplay. This kit contains instructions and material to construct an EVA foam pouch. It does not contain supplies to decorate a pouch such as acrylic paint.

Request this kit on our website or call any Erie County Library location to reserve a Maker Kit.

Equipment

Items that need to be returned with the kit: Hot Glue Gun, Project Instructions, Sharpie, Scissors

Items used for creating projects, not returned with kit: EVA Foam, Pouch Template, Velcro, Hot Glue Sticks, Elastic Band

1. Template

2. EVA Foam

3. Sharpie

4. Glue Sticks & Hot Glue Gun

5. Scissors

6. Velcro

7. Elastic Straps

Other Resources

Books

Epic Cosplay Costumes by Kristie Good
Call Number: TT633 .G66 2016
ISBN: 9781440245770
Publication Date: 2016-09-01
Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs.
Cosplay Crash Course by Mina Petrovic
Call Number: TT633 .P48 2019
ISBN: 9781440354793
Publication Date: 2019-06-18
True to the cosplay spirit of collaboration, Cosplay Crash Course shares favorite tricks and techniques from some of the community's most imaginative artists. Step by step, you'll learn how to turn ordinary fabrics, inexpensive toys, easy-to-manipulate thermoplastics, wigs and other humble materials into original costumes you'll wear with pride. Whether you're making fabulous feathers, metallic armor, wicked horns, lifelike claws or form-fitting boots, this book puts it all within your reach.
Make: Props and Costume Armor by Shawn Thorsson
Call Number: TT507 .T469 2016
ISBN: 9781680450064
Publication Date: 2016-10-25
The Costume Making Guide by Svetlana Quindt
Call Number: GV1201.8 .Q56 2016
ISBN: 9781440345166
Publication Date: 2016-12-12
Packed with more than 30 step-by-step demonstrations that teach the skills you need to bring all your favorite characters to life no matter the genre, Kamui Cosplay deconstructs the work that goes into making a complete costume, from the first thought to the final photo. Tutorials cover design planning, fabricating body armor, 3D painting techniques and more.