Lyrical Villain CosplayJun 24, 20233 min readFosshape: The Moldable FabricFosshape is a material that, I feel, not enough people are talking about. What is it? Where can you get it? How the heck can you use it?...
Lyrical Villain CosplayJul 11, 20214 min readEVA Foam: Flexible Sealants and PaintsLearning about paints that move and flex with your EVA foam builds is a game changer, no more worrying about cracking the paint job!
Lyrical Villain CosplayMay 2, 20213 min readEVA Foam Clay 101Another material that's making waves in the Cosplay Community is EVA Foam Clay. Flexible, light, and non toxic this material makes it...
Lyrical Villain CosplayMay 1, 20213 min readTexture Stamps and RollsWe have seen pre-textured sheets of foam before and we've even seen tutorials on how to texture foam by hand. Now, there are even more optio
Lyrical Villain CosplayMar 6, 20213 min readCosplay and COVID: Virtual Conventions and CompetitionsWith the mass cancellation of conventions, a lot of cosplayers and fans have struggled with motivation and creativity. We miss the...
Lyrical Villain CosplayJan 2, 20215 min readThermoplastics 101: Worbla, Wonderflex and ThibraThermoplastics are a hot commodity in the cosplay community now a days. It's an easy way to make resilient, detailed cosplay armor and props
Lyrical Villain CosplaySep 15, 20207 min readIntro to LED LightsYou've seen LED lights in costumes before, they add that extra bit of magic. Its also a very intimidating subject to step into.
Lyrical Villain CosplayMar 12, 20202 min readTypes of FoamThere's an increasing variety of foams. Figuring out which one you want to work with can be incredibly confusing.
Lyrical Villain CosplayFeb 22, 20204 min readIntroduction to SewingWelcome to the wonderful world of sewing! This is a life skill that, once you get the basics of it, can open lots of doors for you.
Lyrical Villain CosplayJan 5, 20203 min readPhotography: Location ShootsWhen your ideal location is on property managed by town government, a religious group or a private business, things can get tricky.
Lyrical Villain CosplayOct 28, 20194 min readSewing Leather, Faux Leather, Suede and VinylThere's a veritable laundry list of issues people face when sewing with these fabrics. These basic tips and tricks will help you avoid them!
Lyrical Villain CosplayOct 12, 20196 min readEVA Foam 101EVA Foam is one of the least expensive methods you can use to create cosplay armor and props. You don’t need super fancy tools to work with
Lyrical Villain CosplaySep 13, 20195 min readCosplay Photography: Posing BasicsHere are some tips for how to strike your best pose and get the most out of your photoshoots.
Lyrical Villain CosplayAug 30, 20193 min readSewing Patterns 101Ever needed a specific garment for a cosplay, like a shirt or a pair of pants, and felt entirely lost in where you should start?...
Lyrical Villain CosplayAug 16, 20195 min readCosplay Photography 101I've wanted to write a bit about Cosplay Photography for a while. I'm still an amateur in the field, and if I'm being honest, I am very...