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The Beginner’s Guide to Cosplay Armor & Props: Craft Epic Fantasy Costumes and Accessories with EVA Foam

The Beginner’s Guide to Cosplay Armor & Props: Craft Epic Fantasy Costumes and Accessories with EVA Foam

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Legendary Creations Comfortable Enough to Wear and Wield! Become the character you were destined to be! Joyce van den Goor, founder of Pretzl Cosplay, is here to guide you on your epic cosplay journey. Learn all the best tools, materials, and trade techniques to craft standout armor and lightweight props out of EVA foam. With 22 different projects to test your skills, you're sure to impress at your next comic-con, Renaissance faire, or live-action role-playing event.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2024
Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.


Are you ready to embark on an epic cosplay journey? Look no further than Joyce van den Goor, the founder of Pretzl Cosplay, who is here to guide you every step of the way! In this comprehensive guide, you will learn all the essential tools, materials, and trade techniques to create stunning armor and lightweight props out of EVA foam. Whether you are a total newbie or an experienced cosplayer, this material is perfect for you!

With 22 different projects to test your skills, you will be able to impress at your next comic-con, Renaissance faire, or live-action role-playing event. From a medieval warrior's armor to a woodland elf's iconic ears to an enchanting sorcerer's handy spellbook, these pieces will serve as the perfect addition to your work-in-progress costume or can be combined to create three full cosplay looks.

Joyce provides traceable patterns for each project, along with detailed step-by-step images and plenty of ideas for variation. You will find all of the large fold-out patterns conveniently included in the back envelope, while the rest are the perfect size for printing at home.

But that's not all! This guide also includes valuable tips and tricks to help you enhance your cosplay skills, such as sanding, shaping, detailing, painting, and more. You will learn how to create realistic effects and bring your characters to life with precision and attention to detail.

So, why wait? Take this comprehensive guide and join the ranks of legendary cosplayers. With Joyce's guidance and your creativity, you will be able to create cosplay pieces that are comfortable enough to wear and wield, and that will leave everyone in awe. Remember, it's dangerous to go alone! Take this guide, and you will have everything you need to bring your nerdiest dreams to life.

Weight: 654g
Dimension: 204 x 229 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781645678144

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