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Nergigante Armor – Monster Hunter
is one of my favorite games ever and I think Nergigante is super cute and it was just natural for me to bring the Nergigante Armor as a cosplay to life! The costume was one of my biggest projects ever, even...
Unboxing an INSANE Monster Hunter statue!
I received another amazing statue from the talented Singapore statue makers of Kinetiquettes. Rathalos from Monster Hunter! It’s a HUGE statue and definitely the crown jewel of our workshop decoration!
Sharing Pages cash out with YOUR Work!
We all love those funny and interesting crafting videos on Facebook. However, did you know that their publishers make a huge income without giving the original artist a single penny? Let me show you to the profitable world of In-Stream Ads!
The Truth about Commission Work
Costume and prop commissions sound like an awesome way to make an income with something you love to do, right? However, not everything that sparkles is gold. The truth might be quite surprising!
Demonic Brigitte is finally done!
Demonic Brigitte is finally done and is the largest costume I ever made! It’s completely out of foam, includes over 1000 LEDs and took me 1.5 years to finish!
Will Cosplay be Illegal soon?
A new law proposal from Japan might change the cosplay culture forever. Dressing up as a fictional character might become a copyright infringement in the near future. What does this mean for the cosplay community?
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patterns for all your projects
Why spend time trying to figure out patterns when you can just download and print them out at home? Save valuable hours by using our pre-made patterns! We got everything you need to cover your whole body in armor! :)
everyday cosplay wear
You want to show your love for cosplay even when you’re not at home crafting? Check out our variety of cosplay and crafting themed apparel! We created a whole line of cool and funny stuff you can wear everyday. It’s sure to get some conversations started and will help you make new friends!
our tools and materials
Want to know what products we work with? Click below to see a comprehensive list of all the tools, materials and equipment we use for our own projects! These are affiliate links and might grant us a small commission when you buy something.
what is cosplay?
Cosplay is a mix between “costume” & “play” and describes the act of wearing a costume to represent a specific character, style or idea. Your costume can be an everyday outfit, store-bought or even hand made by yourself! Cosplay isn’t defined by quality: Wearing a wig is just as much cosplay as wearing a self-made armor set!
Just dress up and have fun, that’s what it’s all about! Want to join the fun? Check out my GETTING STARTED PAGE!
“anyone can cosplay. No matter what age, gender, skin color or body shape. It’s the ultimate artistic expression!”
get the right book
Need help finding out which guide covers the topics most interesting to you? No problem! I wrote a detailed overview of all the crafting books we have released so far. No matter if foam construction, painting, sewing, LEDs or 3D printing – I got you covered!
Every book is available as instant PDF download and printed softcover.
starter bundle
Want to get into cosplay? I put together a great Starter Bundle that includes everything you will need to begin your crafty adventure.
It includes four of my basic, beginner friendly books, suitable for any age or skill level. In addition you’ll find a few handy blueprints and 5 full costume making pattern sets that can easily be adjusted and combined to create almost any costume you want! Just print them out, transfer them to your favorite crafting material and start creating. It’s the perfect starting point to get into the wonderful world of cosplay!
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Who is kamui cosplay?
Nice to meet you! We’re Svetlana and Benni, two passionate artists who love to create costumes and props from our favorite video games, anime or movies. In 2011 we turned our crafty hobby into a full-time business by supporting the community with our instructional books, costume patterns and by sharing our adventures through Social Media!
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