Get Into Cosplay!

….But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start.

Check out our below guide on how to get into cosplay!

Cosplay is valid however you do it - whether it is bought, made, or a bit of both.

Find links below to tutorials, creators, and shops based on the Irish community’s recommendations to help you get started with your first (or next!) cosplay!

Cosplay is for everyone

Tutorials/Learning Resources

Creators

  • Kamui Cosplay

    • Excellent all-rounder for prop making and cosplay, EVA foam, painting, Worbla, 3D printing.

  • Punished Props Academy

    • Prop-making, building high end replica props and costume from some of your favourite video games, TV shows, movies and more!

  • SKS Props

    • Multi award winning professional Cosplay fabricator specialising in EVA foam prop making.

  • Adam Savage

    • The Mythbuster who loves cosplay and building props! Check out his 1-day builds playlist and stay for his prop adventures!

  • Willow Creative

    • Cosplayer who has made costumes for Jagex, Bungie, Blizzard Entertainment and Xbox. Check out the free downloads for 3D printing STLs and costume patterns.

  • Much Props

    • Teacher making props out of almost anything: EVA foam, cardboard, random junk, mold-able plastic, 3D prints, castings, etc.

  • AnyaPanda

    • A Canadian cosplayer and diehard cartoon nerd! Making videos about cosplaying and nerd stuff.

  • Evil Ted Smith

    • Making props and costumes for the FALLOUT series Walking Dead, Fifth Element and Guyver, among lots of others.

  • Frankly Built

    • Resource for 3D printing props and costumes.

  • The_small_cosmaker

    • Cosplay patternmaker and textile ingineer.

  • ashleighcherrycostumes

    • Professional costume services for stage shows. Great for inspiring close-up details you could add to your costumes!

Where to Buy

  • Arachnid FX

    • Official Irish distributors of Ploytek, Worbla, Monster Makers, Poly-Props Foam, and more.

  • Kamui Cosplay

    • Teaching resources and blueprints for building props.

  • Punished Props Academy

    • Books and patterns for EVA foam and 3D printed props.

  • Coscraft

    • Wig supplier based in the UK.

  • AliExpress

    • Alternative wig supplier!

  • The Wig Department

    • Recommended for wig accessories.

  • Evan's Art Supplies

    • "Aladdin’s cave" for Artists, Students and craft & hobby makers alike. Huge stock of paints, papers, and tools. Online website and shop in Dublin City Centre.

  • Patin-a.de

    • Supports professionals and aspiring professionals in the field of patina with costumes or sets.