Best Cosplay Tools & Supplies for Beginners
Best Cosplay Tools & Supplies for Beginners
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Best Cosplay Tools & Supplies for Beginners

A selection of the tools, supplies, and materials that are essential or incredibly helpful for any beginner cosplayer or costume maker. Tried and tested by an experienced cosplayer! Includes links to either the exact product, or the closest and best I could find!

See more of my cosplay work on my website, winterstarcosplay.com, or my Instagram @winterstarcosplay!

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Emi Winterstar
Emi Winterstar
24th March 2022
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Wood Glue

  • Crafting
Wood Glue
36

Worbla’s Black Art

  • Crafting
Worbla’s Black Art
1

Hot Glue Gun

  • Crafting
  • Essentials
  • + 1
Hot Glue Gun
2

Boxcutter

  • Crafting
  • Essentials
  • + 1
Boxcutter
3

Craft Knife

  • Crafting
  • Essentials
  • + 1
Craft Knife
10

Duct Tape

  • Crafting
  • EVA Foam
Duct Tape
11

Plastic Wrap

  • Crafting
  • EVA Foam
Plastic Wrap
39

Kwik Seal

  • Crafting
  • EVA Foam
Kwik Seal
13

Flexbond

  • Crafting
  • EVA Foam
Flexbond
12

Sharpies

  • Crafting
  • EVA Foam
  • + 1
Sharpies
5

Heat Gun

  • Crafting
  • EVA Foam
  • + 1
Heat Gun
15

Acrylic Paint

  • Crafting
  • EVA Foam
  • + 2
Acrylic Paint
16

Metallic Acrylic Paint

  • Crafting
  • EVA Foam
  • + 1
Metallic Acrylic Paint
17

Paint Brushes

  • Crafting
  • Painting
  • + 2
Paint Brushes
6

Blow Dryer

  • Crafting
  • Painting
  • + 2
Blow Dryer
33

Budget Cosplay Book

  • Crafting
  • Sewing
  • + 2
Budget Cosplay Book
4

Cutting Mat

  • Essentials
  • Crafting
  • + 2
Cutting Mat
43

Cosplay Beginner Course

  • Essentials
  • Crafting
  • + 5
Cosplay Beginner Course
32

Tutorial Book

  • Essentials
  • Crafting
  • + 2
Tutorial Book
18

Fabric Scissors

  • Essentials
  • Sewing
Fabric Scissors
22

Armor Patterns

  • EVA Foam
Armor Patterns
23

Prop / Weapon Patterns

  • EVA Foam
  • Crafting
Prop / Weapon Patterns
41

Foam Clay

  • EVA Foam
  • Crafting
Foam Clay
26

Dremel

  • EVA Foam
  • Crafting
Dremel
27

Elastic

  • EVA Foam
  • Crafting
  • + 1
Elastic
38

3D Puffy Paint

  • EVA Foam
  • Crafting
  • + 1
3D Puffy Paint
34

Thin EVA Foam

  • EVA Foam
  • Essentials
Thin EVA Foam
35

Thick EVA Foam

  • EVA Foam
  • Essentials
Thick EVA Foam
28

Velcro

  • EVA Foam
  • Sewing
  • + 2
Velcro
37

Painters Tape

  • Painting
Painters Tape
30

Ring Light

  • Photography / Film
Ring Light
31

Phone Tripod

  • Photography / Film
Phone Tripod
40

Safety Glasses

  • Safety
Safety Glasses
9

Fumes Respirator

  • Safety
Fumes Respirator
8

Protective Gloves

  • Safety
  • Essentials
Protective Gloves
25

Safety Pins

  • Sewing
Safety Pins
21

Sewing Patterns

  • Sewing
Sewing Patterns
19

Sewing Machine

  • Sewing
Sewing Machine
20

Sewing Kit

  • Sewing
  • Essentials
Sewing Kit
7

Barge Contact Cement

  • Toxic - Use with Care
  • + 1
Barge Contact Cement
14

Plastidip

  • Toxic - Use with Care
  • + 1
Plastidip
24

Wigs

  • Wig & Makeup
Wigs
29

Face Paint

  • Wig & Makeup
Face Paint