ABSTRACT

Many beginning and hobbyist costumers believe that professional costume/prop builders have unlimited and specialized resources with which to ply their craft. Actually, the pros create things in much the same way that hobbyists do, working as resourcefully and creatively as possible with a limited budget. Creating the Character Costume dives into these methods to showcase how to achieve expert looks with limited means and lots of creativity. Part One explores tools, materials, and construction methods.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Part I: Creating Your Character Costume

chapter 2|33 pages

Pattern-Making and Creating Basic Patterns

chapter 3|44 pages

Accessories and Finishing

chapter 4|23 pages

Wigs and Hairpieces

chapter 5|10 pages

Armor

part |2 pages

Part II: Tools, Tips, and Talks with Costumers and Cosplayers

chapter 6|5 pages

Albin Johnson

chapter 7|11 pages

Jeffrey Hawley

chapter 8|3 pages

Cricket Bauer Pohanka

chapter 9|7 pages

James Rippe

chapter 10|4 pages

DJ Spider

chapter 11|7 pages

Orvis Evans

chapter 12|4 pages

Jennifer McCollum

chapter 13|6 pages

Richard Siebigteroth and Cynthia Hardesty

chapter 14|4 pages

Mark Zoran

chapter 15|5 pages

Allison (Aly) Amidei

chapter 16|9 pages

Spat Oktan

chapter 17|6 pages

Diana Waldier

chapter 18|9 pages

About the Author: Cheralyn Lambeth