Cosplay Tips for Beginners! | How to Start Cosplaying
Want to get into cosplay but have no idea where to start? Here are some tips for people who don't really know where to start.
You can always ask me for advice and I will do my best to help you figure out a solution to your cosplay problems!
Social Media:
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General Resources:
HUGE collection of Tutorials: www.cosplaytuto...
Facebook Groups:
Kamui's Cosplay Community - / kamuicosplaycommunity
Cosplay Help and Advice - / cosplayhelpandadvice
KZreadrs I Love:
KamuiCosplay - / mogrymillian
Zonbi's Workshop - / zonzonzonbi
Evil Ted - / evilted40
Wig Resources:
Arda Wigs - www.arda-wigs....
Epic Cosplay Wigs - www.epiccospla...
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im not hesitant to cosplay, weirding out people is like my 3rd favorite hobby, its just idk how to sew stuff without losing 10 needles, stepping on 5 of them, and getting distracted
I really felt that tip about footwear lol. With my third cosplay I was cosplaying Servant Of Evil (Vocaloid) with my friend and I made a three piece suit for myself. The day before the convention I'm getting everything ready and trying it on and realize I only own sneakers... My older brother had dress shoes he let me borrow but being being a younger girl I had to stuff three grocery bags into each just to keep them from slipping off with each step. My feet looked monstrous at the convention. Good times lmao.
Definitely interested in the different types of foam and what thickness are better for certain items. Just started looking at foam thickness and there’s so much out there. Just started watching your channel, so much to learn here! Thank you!
I’ve always wanted to cosplay but I never really had the confidence, I already have my friends to do it with me but I wasn’t sure if everything would go according to you plan, my family is going through a rough time but after watching this video it gave me the confidence to cosplay! I’m planning on cosplaying my oc but My Hero academia style for Halloween and I’m super excited A thank you coming from Massachusetts uwu
Running a cosplay club at Grade 7-9 school, this is perfect!
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
So glad you found it helpful! And that's amazing that you're running a cosplay club, I think getting kids into the hobby is fantastic :D
@keithlightminder3005
5 жыл бұрын
@@SynergyCraft - yeah, they are so creative and unlimited in their thinking and they are sponges for info and encouraging each other, its been great so far and each one has chosen a character, have started assembling refernce material, and some have a part or two made- our goal is October school assembly this year.
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
@@keithlightminder3005 That is SO SO COOL! What a fantastic idea for them! :)
@GarfielfArt
3 жыл бұрын
I NEED to go to your school
Hi wow, so, I just found your channel today, and I must say that your cosplays are amazing. I've been cosplaying since late 2017 and I'm getting somewhat better at it. I really appreciate all of the tutorials and tips on your channel. I am also very surprised because I can't believe you go to Nebraskon too! If you're going again this year, I think it would be really cool to meet you!
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
Aw, thank you!! I'm glad you enjoy my content and my cosplays! And yes, I'll definitely be at Nebraskon :) I'll post stuff relating to my Nebkon cosplays as I work on them later this year. So awesome!
Thank you so much for this Video! Very informative and helpful. 💕 I recently started planning my first cosplay as Chitanda eru from Hyouka. I've wanted to start cosplaying for years, but I never dared to, because I didn't think I had the right body or face for it ... But thankfully I dont give a damn about that anymore. Keep up the great work and greetings from germany! ✌🏻💕
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! And HELL YES! The only person whose opinion matters is your own. Best of luck on your cosplay!
Outstanding cosplay video! Definitely gives us new ideas for creating new content for our channel! We are always wanting to collaborate with other channels as well.
I loved your room, I'm in love with this ward💜💜💜💜
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm obsessed with the ward, it lights up as well!
Great video, thanks for the advice. Side note: Not super excited about the pokemon turning to look at me 10:15.
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
LMFAO OH WOW. That is creepy. My cat was having a manic episode while I was filming (tbh she usually does) and had jumped on top of my desk and jostled stuff around so I fixed it. Sorry to spook ya! Pretty funny though.
thank you for the advice, i'm a new cosplayer and i might be getting my first full cosplay at Christmas so i'm really excited. i allready have 2 wigs one is canon and one is styled. Also do you have any tips for if you have an itchy wig? thanks. x
thank you! can't wait to start cosplaying!
I've been wanting to start cosplay for sometime so this video is really helpful and well explained. Thank you!
This is an older video, so I’m mostly commenting for random beginners who might find it: Think about the heat and/or cold when you pick your cosplay, please. If you’re going to a con in the middle of a hot summer you probably don’t want to be wearing full body armor all day. At least not as a first cosplay, later you will pick up tricks for how to do things like that safer if you want to. But seriously, as somehow who is trying hard to un-learn the ”you have to suffer for your art!” thing, staying safe and comfortable is super important.
Thanks for the tips!! I'm new to cosplays and I hope to start cosplaying
Who else is watching this whilst wearing there first ever cosplay
I'm watching this as I work on my cosplay for new York comicon next week. Thank you for this video.^^ I always like to see talented cosplayers inviting newcomers to the community and giving advice. Late comment I know, but I needed background noise. :)
Thank you!! This helped me alot and i think only because of you i'll make a cosplay acc on tiktok
All these videos, All these videos! and i still can't start cosplaying! I'm too scared of what people will think
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
Like I said, at a convention, no one is going to judge you for cosplaying! There's so many benefits to being in cosplay at a con, particularly that just wearing a costume is a huge icebreaker for you to get to know new friends. YOU CAN DO IT!
The time and work needed to make my costume excites me, to be honest, what is a major turn off is, I’ve spent over 1,000 dollars on getting all the necessary tools and equipment, only to then get a cold dose of reality about just how expensive EVA foam is. Fifty dollars for one 14in x 39in piece of foam. That’s insane! Currently looking at other alternatives like interlocking foam mats…
@SynergyCraft
Жыл бұрын
Where are you shopping? go to tntcosplaysupply, wherever you're shopping for foam is the wrong place if you're paying that much.
2:13 a kitty cat tail :3
I know there is a huge mermaid and fairy community,and a small group of cosplayers as centaur, I’m having trouble finding the half snake half human monster, or Dragon cosplay. I like dragons, mermaids, fairy’s, centaurs, half human half snake monsters.
What do you think about colored contacts? Where do you think is the best place to buy them? I want to cosplay a character that has a different eye color than me, but I wear prescription contacts, what should I do?
@SynergyCraft
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! Personally I can't wear colored contacts as I have mild astigmatism, so I don't have any personal experience with that. I do have friends who use them and you have to be extremely careful with where and how you get them. Quoting the CDC here, "By (United States) law, decorative contact lenses, whether they correct vision or not, require a prescription and proper fitting from an eye doctor. Any type of contact lens that can be purchased without a prescription is being sold illegally-and can pose serious risks to sight and eye health." It might seem crappy to have to take extra steps when it comes to colored contacts, but its worth it to be as safe as possible when looking to buy some. Since I don't have experience with it, im not comfortable recommending a brand and taking the risk of the brand being unreliable or dangerous. But definitely do some extensive research on various retailers and make sure they meet required safety standards! Best of luck to you with it, and i apologize that I couldn't be more helpful with this one! ❤
@dialgaaaaaaaaaaaaa
4 жыл бұрын
@@SynergyCraft Thank you! I was trying to do research on buying some, but I couldn't find anything about what the best thing to do is. I will definitely look into that stuff so I can try to get a better grasp on what to do for those! Thank you anyway!! (Also love the video, it helped me get a better understanding of what I can do!)
I'm 13 and I'm planning on doing a female killua zoldyck cosplay since its pretty basic and I already have blue eyes and a nice height, but it's my age, Am I too young to start cosplaying or can you start at whatever age?
@SynergyCraft
3 жыл бұрын
You can cosplay at any age! There's no too young or too old, if you wanna cosplay at any age, you totally can! :)
im 11 and would like to start cosplaying and i have a question. is it okay to buy cosplays when you startout??
@SynergyCraft
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Its totally fine to buy your cosplays. 🙂
@Alex-cs3ip
4 жыл бұрын
@@SynergyCraft ok! thank you its just a lot of people look down on people who buy their cosplay and i feel like i would get judged but thank you!
@SynergyCraft
4 жыл бұрын
There are judgy people in all hobbies, dont worry about them, just do what makes you happy! ❤
This helped , thanks! Edit: OMG THANK YOU FOR TYE HEART
thank you so much for making this video! Me and my best friend are new to the cosplay! and have been to one convention as (keith kogane from voltron and hatsume miku) im going to being cosplaying as todoroki (Bhna) I was just wondering if you have the the right shoes, but the wrong colour! what do you do if you have a very slim budget and where to buy a boot cover..and witch ones are the best..Thank you agian! -Vld_Cosplayer
2:45 look at behind her The cat jumped SO HIGH
That is good advice: Rather save up a bit and buy a quality item (wig or whatever) than do a quick cheap buy and end up having to buy a better product anyway. Happend to me "_"
The cat😺 I started sewing @ 10. I took sewing classes at hobby lobby
@SynergyCraft
4 жыл бұрын
That cat is a menace!! Taking a legit sewing class sounds really fun, all I had was a very unhelpful public school home ec class when I was in 8th grade. It was so stressful, haha.
i have a couple of friends that cosplay and i really want to get into it but idk how because my mom doesn't like anime for idk what reason
Thank you! Helpful! 😍
Thank you Ego berry! This video was awesome!
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
You're super welcome! :)
this really help thanks for the advice!
Damn Girl Merry me :D Love your vids
@SynergyCraft
Жыл бұрын
Can I create my own cosplay
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely! What cosplay do you want to make?
@Lover_blue
5 жыл бұрын
SynergyCraft I want to make an oc
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
You totally can! Start with lots of sketches, with an OC the design is all in your hands :D super creative idea!
Does sticks from mother nature work for staff?
@SynergyCraft
4 жыл бұрын
A big stick certainly could work for a staff! It just depends on what kind of staff you're trying to make 😁 I would suggest if you do, to make sure it's really clean, and you might want to look into some information on whiddling/woodworking if you want to take the bark off. Super creative idea!
what if the person your cosplaying does not wear shoes
@SynergyCraft
4 жыл бұрын
Most conventions require shoes to be worn, so a lot of people go with flip flops (you can find clear or flesh toned ones online with a bit of searching) 😁
Hey, I was wondering if it was okay to cosplay your own character, like if I draw a o.c can I cosplay it?
Hi I have a question I’m making a hiyoko saionji cosplay from danganrompa and I don’t know how to make a kimono 👘 do you have any tips ?
@SynergyCraft
4 жыл бұрын
Waaayyy back in the day when I started cosplaying, I made a kimono-style top for my Pokemon Gym Leader Erika cosplay by using a store-bought pattern for a bathrobe and altering it! I made the bottom of the sleeves wider and longer, and then you can adjust the length of the whole thing as well, making it shorter or longer as needed. I recommend using some kind of cheap fabric (such as muslin, which you can find for 2-3$ a yard) to make a mockup first, check the fit, and then make the real thing with your good fabric. :D To make the obi, you'll just have to measure yourself and you should be able to make a long, wide rectangle that will work. I hope this helps!
Hi, I know you posted this a while ago but I have a question about wigs. All my friends always Cosplay for Halloween, and I found a decent wig on Amazon. I'm just planning on using it for school and a small party later. Should I just use the cheaper wig or spend the money for the more expensive one? Thanks.
@SynergyCraft
4 жыл бұрын
I suppose that's entirely up to you - if you find the quality of the cheaper wig to be good enough for what you want to use it for, go for it :)
Who the heck dislike this
Why did u start a KZread channel?
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
I started my KZread because I wanted to be able to share my crafting process and use that to help others learn how to make cosplay! KZread has always been there for me when I've been stuck with cosplay problems so I wanna give back to the community however and as often as I can. 💖
@bnhakirishima5788
5 жыл бұрын
Idk y u don’t have more subs
@SynergyCraft
5 жыл бұрын
Growth takes time! As long as I'm able to help people learn how to do all the cosplay things, I'm happy regardless of numbers :)
@bnhakirishima5788
5 жыл бұрын
True