A behind-the-scenes look at how cosplayers bring their favorite characters from Japanese anime, comic books and video games to lifePhotographs and story by Joseph Chi Lin Cosplay is a form of ...

Accept and continue "You can completely sew cosplay, and only sew, but for me, I would like to see just a bit more. You can ...

People watching is never as fun as it is at is at the annual Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2). (If there is something comparable, do let me know.) Talking to creatives who put their passion ...

Being up at 3am on the morning of the convention still gluing things to your costume is basically a cosplayer’s rite of passage, but even last minute costumes don’t have to be that painful. Top image ...

In this week's episode the show's host Ian gives an in-depth look at the top 5 accessories you need to get up and running with your 3D printer. These 5 items will make your 3D printing life much ...

What began as a grassroots idea from a local anime enthusiast has quickly grown into something much bigger. Now in its second year, ChurchCon returns Saturday, May 30, to First Congregational Church ...

From Star Trek communicators to Fallout Pip-Boys, prop making blends creativity, craftsmanship, and modern tech. Whether you carve by hand or 3D print, mastering finishing techniques transforms raw ...

A closer look into the young Vietnamese behind the costumes. Venturing into a Japanese festival, one summer morning in Saigon I am met immediately by two curiously fantastical figures. Scanning from ...

From anime heroes to intricate fantasy armor, the secret to a flawless cosplay often starts with the pattern. Learning to draft, modify, and scale patterns means you can achieve a perfect fit and ...