Books about costume making, props, wig styling, makeup, costume weathering and distressin, how to use foam and more for cosplayers. Here you can find a wide selection of different books for cosplay. Whether you are going to make a costume, prop, a armor or want to learn more about makeup for cosplay.
The Art of Cosplay and Creative Makeup
Create Incredible Looks with Simple Techniques and Affordable Materials
By Chris Peck
Body painter extraordinaire Chris Peck, aka Rainbowskinz, shows you the fundamental techniques he uses to create an infinite number of extraordinary looks.
Learn the secrets of stunning transformations with cosplay superstar Chris Peck in The Art of Cosplay and Creative Makeup. Peck shares invaluable techniques for aspiring and experienced cosplayers alike, including:
Accessible methods for elevating costumes using affordable makeup and other techniques
Insights into product usage and savvy application techniques
Practical tips for facial contouring, scar simulation, prosthetic application, and more
Advice for creating your own social media content
QR code links to videos that further demonstrate techniques
Whether you attend comic, anime, sci-fi, or other conventions, want to elevate your Halloween look, like face paint or SFX makeup, or even want to showcase your own transformations on social media, The Art of Cosplay and Creative Makeup will show you everything you need to know to make your cosplay dreams come true.
Costume Craftwork on a Budget demonstrates how to use inexpensive materials to create durable costumes and props in a short amount of time. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions teach readers how to use 3-D makeup and create teeth, wigs, masks, hats, nonhuman costumes, leather products, and other accessories.
This new edition features updated introductions for each chapter and project, expanded chapters on 3-D Makeup, Wigs, Masks, Headdresses, and Animal Costumes, and projects from shows such as Shrek the Musical (latex ears), Orphie & the Book of Heroes (headdresses), and Side Show (a lizard costume). From creating armor out of laundry baskets to detailed tricks for creating a witch’s prosthetic nose, this book equips aspiring costume designers with the techniques needed to produce costumes and props that are beautiful, economical, and safe.
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