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Varia • 10/19/14
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Conventions and expos are widely considered a safehaven for the ostracised, the socially anxious, the awkward, the “uncool”, and their families. They offer a shining, welcoming harbour where even the least mainstream pop-culture fandoms are encouraged and shared with passionate, talented like-minds, and with many attendees living their day-to-day lives on the receiving end of teasing, […]
Varia • 09/09/14
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Things have changed since I discovered cosplay, and along the way I’ve made many amazing friends through this craft who’ve helped me learn and grow. But for someone new to the community, cosplay can be very intimidating and attending a convention feels a little too reminiscent of Frodo’s journey through Mordor. So how do you become […]
Varia • 08/02/14
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Hey varlings, this tutorial is something a little different… nail art themed around the characters of The LEGO Movie.  The characters we’ll be using as our inspiration are Benny (aka “1980-something Space Guy”), Emmet, Lucy (aka “Wyldstyle”), and the Bad Cop. Have short nails? Never fear! This look actually works even better on short nails as […]
Varia • 05/09/14
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If you’re looking for a great and easy way to make your costumes and props glow on the go, this is probably the droid you’re looking for. Recently I started on my first light-up costume, and thought I’d put together a beginner’s guide of what I’ve read and learned so far for anyone else who’s thinking of starting […]
Varia • 04/06/14
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This article I’ll be talking about something a lot of superhero cosplayers can relate to – sewing stretch. Now I’m by no means a sewing guru or even a sewing veteran, and my sewing skills are admittedly lacking (especially with sewing machines, I didn’t get a machine until fairly recently), so I’m very much learning […]
Varia • 03/05/14
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Hello again Varlings, I’ve had a lot of requests to do a quick tutorial on how to make full-face silicone pieces, like the one modelled by Amy here. The products and equipment I’m listing below are what I used, and there are other options available, but please keep in mind that sulphur (a la ammonia) […]
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