The Beginner's Guide to Cosplay Armor & Props: Craft Epic Fantasy Costumes and Accessories with Eva Foam

Fantasy fanatics, get ready to bring your nerdiest obsessions to life! Joyce van den Goor, founder of Pretzl Cosplay, takes you through a deep dive into indispensable tools and materials to get you started on your epic cosplay journey as well as shares all the best trade techniques for crafting stand-out armor and lightweight props such as sanding, shaping, detailing, painting, and so much more.

You'll also be able to put your new skills to the test on 22 different projects that are sure to impress at your next Comic Con or bring forth an unforgettable D&D campaign session! From a brave warrior's armor to a woodland elf's defining ears to an enchanting sorcerer's handy spell book, these pieces will serve as the perfect addition to your work-in-progress costume, or if you're not sure who to dress up as, you can even combine them to create three full cosplay looks. Each project includes patterns, step-by-step images, and plenty of ideas for variation so you can truly make them your own. What's more, everything can be made from EVA foam which is both cheap and easy-to-handle, making it perfect for total newbs.

With this comprehensive guide at your craft table, you'll have everything you need to get started and become whoever you were destined to be!