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~Just your average Cosplayer~ 

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Need help with cosplay makeup/ Cosplay in general? Wanna know what even is cosplay? 

Are you struggling with getting the perfect cosplay? And how it’s expensive to even estimate your total cosplay? Trust me, i’m still there and i’ve been cosplaying for at least 2 years ; ~ ; 

So this is a lil guide book on how to cosplay, what is cosplay, etc. Anyways, continue on~! :3

These are some of the guidelines/websites I use for my cosplay! Along with stores too~ ^u^

Fear not, Kitsy is here! :3 I’ll have each section of this lil article divided into sections:

.::HELPFUL WEBSITES::.

WIGS: http://www.gothiclolitawigs.com/ https://www.dolluxe.com/ http://www.my-lolita-dress.com/accessory/princess-wigs (All of these websites supply wigs suitable for you needs! Or you can google “cosplay wigs” in etsy, amazon, wish, anywhere~!)

CONTACT LENSES: http://www.uniqso.com/ https://www.pinkyparadise.com/

**ETSY, AMAZON, WISH, AND MANY OTHER WEBSITES I USE FOR ORDERING MY COSPLAYS. HOWEVER, I AM TOO LAZY TO MAKE A SECTION FOR EACH ONE OF THESE STORES.

.::GUIDELINES::.

1) Never take pictures of the cosplayer unless if they give consent to do so.

2) Making sexual comments to the cosplayer is quite creepy, and we will probably stuff a sock in your mouth bc that’s nasty if you made a sexual comment

3) AT CONS: please be respectful of other cosplayers, and positive-ness will get you lots of connections!

4) Asking for autographs is completely OK! Just be polite :3

5) Compliments on the cosplay will boost the cosplayer’s esteem~!

6) Even though the cosplay is expensive (Made to Order) DOES NOT mean it is great quality. 

7) DO NOT BUY YOUR COSTUME LAST MINUTE BEFORE A CON OR MEETUP. Guarantee it won’t arrive by tomorrow, due to manufacturing, sewing, and making the cosplay. 

8) Being rude is unacceptable, treat others the way you want to be treated. 

 ---- FAQ -----

Q: Does it matter on what skin tone you have to cosplay the gems? (Pearl, Garnet)

A: Of course not! In my opinion, anyone can cosplay- regardless of their skin color. It doesn’t matter what your color is, we’re all red on the inside, along with squishy organs :3 So no! It doesn’t matter! Be yourself and have fun!

Q: I hate sewing and I hate having to wait for packages and shipping. What should I do?

A: What I would usually do is; Made to Order. If you have the extra money, you can pick express shipping! And I understand that you hate sewing, I hate it too >.< Needles give me the heebiegeebies. 

Q: Any recommended makeup brands?

A: Well, by far NYX - Professional Makeup is my favorite. I think NYX is only available at Ulta Beauty however :L I really love the Matte Lipsticks & everything omfg 

Q: I’m having trouble with editing my photos since you have to buy photoshop. What should I do?

A: https://pixlr.com/ is a free editing program that is exactly LIKE photoshop (minus you can’t go in full screen .3. ) 

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NEW AND IMPROVED Cosplay supply resource masterlist!

This list has come A LONG WAY since the last one! Here’s the current list.

YOU CAN FIND THE MOST UP-TO-DATE VERSION ON MY FACEBOOK HERE—> https://www.facebook.com/notes/cheebescake-cosplay/cosplay-supply-resource-masterlist/1634159336840035

I encourage you to try and check that, since I can’t update the reblogged versions. I’m always adding to this list!

Here we goooo

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Looking for wigs, contacts, thermoplastics, or any other supplies? Maybe some tutorials? Here’s a good place to start!

**** Know a great place to find wigs and supplies that’s not listed here? Let me know! That’s the best way to keep this growing! ****

I hope you’ll find this useful!

WIGS

Arda- http://arda-wigs.com/

Dolluxe- http://www.dolluxe.com/ (also http://www.gothiclolitawigs.com/ )

Tasty Peach Studios- http://tastypeachstudios.com/

Lockshop- http://lockshopwigs.com

Wig is Fashion- http://www.wigisfashion.com/

Epic Cosplay- https://www.epiccosplay.com/

Amphigory- http://www.amphigory.com/

Cosworx - http://shop.cosplay.com/wigs.html

Uniqso- http://www.uniqso.com/wig

AliExpress- http://tinyurl.com/o976yzg

Harajuku in Wonderland- http://harajukuinwonderland.bigcartel.com/category/wigs

The Five Wits- http://www.thefivewitswigs.com/

Match Wigs- http://matchwigs.com/

Purple Plum- http://www.purple-plum.com/

Cosplay Buzz- http://www.cosplaybuzz.com/Bonanza- http://tinyurl.com/ptaagov

Airily- http://airily.jp/ Japanese Cosplay wig site. I hear they’re the softest wigs you’ll ever touch.Classe- http://classewig.com/ Another Japanese wig site

Contacts/ Circle Lenses

Pinky Paradise- http://www.pinkyparadise.com/

Eye Candy- http://www.eyecandys.com/

Honey Color- http://www.honeycolor.com/

FX Eyes- http://www.fxeyes.com

Alice & Rabbit- http://www.aliceandrabbitshop.com/apps/webstore/

Vision Direct- http://www.visiondirect.com/theatricaleffects/qxc10898

Thermoplastics

http://www.cosplaysupplies.com/store.php?s=JK6K

Embellish FX, in Orlando. http://www.embellishfx.com/

This is one of only two places in Florida where you can purchase worbla (which is great if you need it quick!) 2628 Edgewater Drive –  Orlando, FL,  32804; [phone]

Plastics (NOT thermoplastics), casting, and molding

http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/

Includes fiberglass, casting materials- http://www.firemountaingems.com/

Foams, casting supplies, adhesives- http://www.reynoldsam.com

Fabric (online)

https://www.fabric.com/

http://spandexworld.com/http://www.spandexhouse.com/

http://www.girlcharlee.com/

http://thefabricfairy.com/

http://www.distinctivefabric.com/

http://warehousefabricsinc.com/

http://denverfabrics.com or http://fashionfabricsclub.com

http://hancockfabrics.com/

http://www.moodfabrics.com/

https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/

https://www.minervacrafts.com/ (also carries patterns)

http://www.farmhousefabrics.com/ ***Vintage laces, too!***

http://www.theatrehouse.com/ (also has hat bases!)

http://www.joann.com/fabric/

http://www.mjtrends.com/

http://www.trimfabric.com/

Custom printed fabric: http://www.spoonflower.com/

Specialty fabric dye: http://www.dharmatrading.com/

Leather and leatherworking tools

http://www.tandyleather.com/en/

http://springfieldleather.com

Jewelry Findings, patterns, and notions

Jewelry findings: http://www.sunandmooncraftkits.com/

Boning: http://www.corsetmaking.com/

Sequins: http://www.ccartwright.com/

Vintage sewing patterns: http://www.lanetzliving.net/search

Cultural clothing patterns (all accurate except for the yukata pattern): http://www.folkwear.com/

Gems, studs, spikes, etc: https://allstarco.com/en/

Crystal Rhinestones: http://tinyurl.com/phudfy4   Rhinestones: https://www.rhinestoneshop.com/

Gems, beading: http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/

Gems, beading: http://www.firemountaingems.com/

Gloves, Leggings, Tights

http://www.welovecolors.com/ (They’re based in Miami, so you get them super quick!)

Special FX (besides contacts)

Fangs: http://www.vampfangs.com/

Prosthetics n such: http://www.easleys.com

Silicone: http://www.reynoldsam.com (great for dragon scales, fake blood, etc. Check their application section!)

Ears: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadhouseFXstudio

Ears, fangs, horns, etc: http://www.aradanicostumes.com

Websites for traditional and (most importantly) accurate kimono + accessories:

http://www.ichiroya.com/ Good quality, shipping, choice, customer service + traditional fabrics

http://www.kimono-asobi.net/ Nice range of modern designs for kimono, obi and accessories

 http://www.kimonoya-japan.net/ Ability to choose by price + SALES

http://www.yamatoku.jp/classic/top.asp Sells in bulk occasionally

http://www.ikuokaya.com/ Sells accurate geisha/maiko kanzashi, uchiwa (summer fans), washi paper namecards, kinchaku (traditional bamboo bags), souvenirs, dance fans, maiko + geisha accessories (though they’re not completely accurate - obidome, obiage, etc), combs for katsura + nihongami and tenugui (dance cloths)

http://www.net-shinei.co.jp/com/  Good  range of accessories + kimono, but the descriptions are lacking at   don’t detail stains or blemishes for kimono, and the shipping can be   stupid ***Special thanks to @spaghetti-machete for  this whole traditional Japanese accessory section!***

Fur

www.Mendels.com

www.fursuitsupplies.com

http://www.nftech.com/products.html (very  expensive fur, but they   will give you free samples to look at. You   also have to call in to ask   for swatches or order)

For animal  blanks & resin blanks (for animal-based cosplays)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/DreamVisionCreations

Hat Bases

http://www.theatrehouse.com/

LED kits, “breadboads”, EL wire, etc:

https://www.adafruit.com/

Props (3D printer required):

https://www.myminifactory.com/

Everything:

https://www.etsy.com/

A lot of people don’t know this, but Etsy actually sells everything else you may need!  Wigs, fabric, jewelry findings, you name it! Check out   their craft  supply section!Ebay and Amazon, of course! Don’t count them out!

Helpful links:

http://blog.thelaundress.com/wordpress/the-laundress-fabric-glossary/ - Fabric type glossary

thistothat.com , for figuring out what type of glues to use.

http://hollitaima.deviantart.com/gallery/52481049/Pattern-Drafts-and-Design-Drafts , character specific pattern design drafts

Tutorial compilations and tips

http://www.cosplaytutorial.com/

http://cosplayblog.mccall.com/

http://fuckyeahcosplayhelp.tumblr.com/

http://cosplay.com/

http://youcancosplay21.tumblr.com/post/124877299350/semi-complete-list-of-tutorials-tricks

https://www.youtube.com/user/evilted40/videos (Evil Ted Smith. Lots of foam and patterning tutorials!)

Incredible cosplayers and prop builders who regularly post tips and how to’s that you should be following:

Kamui Cosplay- https://www.facebook.com/KamuiCos

God Save the Queen Fashions- https://www.facebook.com/gstqfashions (who seriously needs to release a book)

Volpin Props- https://www.facebook.com/VolpinProps

Punished Props- https://www.facebook.com/punishedprops

Special notes:

* While there are places on this list that I  have shopped, I picked up a lot of these from other people. I have NOT  shopped at every one of these.

* I originally made this for a local cosplay group (Treasure Coast Cosplayers: https://www.facebook.com/tccosplayers ), which is why some notes are Florida specific.

* Special tips via @renfamous

Be  careful with some of these places when it comes to online  payments.   Make sure you’re buying from places that use reputable payment  vendors like PayPal or Google wallet, or at the very least don’t enter  your   card number into anything unless the transaction page url starts  with   an https.

Also everyone please please please do not use your debit card for your first ever purchase from some Romanian cosplay shop that opened three weeks ago.   Use your debit card to buy a Visa gift card at a drug store or ask   your  parents if you can use their credit card and give them cash on the   spot.

Credit cards give you many more options if the vendor   doesn’t deliver or ships you some busted ass dead possum wig from   Taipei. Not saying the above listed places are necessarily bad, but   these are still good tips for making safe foreign purchases online.

Special thanks to everyone who helped put this list together!

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I can’t believe I’m cosplaying a fucking box

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Priorities

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My cat will forever and always be prettier than me Literally crying

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My Rose Quartz cosplay completed! Submitting for Roses-cosplaypositivity blog!

You and that wig are number one Rose cosplay goals of mine, oh my looooordy. (｡♥‿♥｡)

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~^.^~ goalsssss

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I haven't gotten any sleep besides 3 hours Rip me in 2 hours (school . )

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Well Here's this precious bb Vine: Lexi_the_kitteh

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Currently need ideas for editing MEPs // Audio Creds to this lovely bb Opium Audios ❤️ // Obsessed with this mashup 😍❤️

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"I'd give anything to fall in love so truly..." FINALLY LEARNED HOW TO PLAY 'TERRIBLE THINGS' ❤️❤️❤️❤️😭😭 #piano #maydayparadecover

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 2.4k LOOPS & 80+ FOLLOWERS AGHHH ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #f4f

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I accidentally liked pringletoons 's 7 week old video // rip me (btw your edITS ARE LIFE)

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MY CON LINEUP:

So, a lot of people have been DMing me about what cons I'm headed to this year. And to answer that question, I'll be going to (in order from 2016) : •RadCon, Pasco WA •SakuraCon, Seattle WA •ComicCon, Seattle WA (only Sunday 💔 ) •KuroNekoCon, Spokane WA •KumoriCon, Somewhere in Oregon

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Happy late new year Hail S I T H I S

Smh y'all thought id say Satan

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How come you hate flowers?

One game

One word;

U N D E R T A L E

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The follower struggle

So I've posted on ALL of my Social Media accounts about my new account and... Still nobody has followed me ; - ;

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“My god, You’re so cute! I don’t know what you’re like on your period.”

Lets just say its like this... 

My moods go from 0-100 real quick