10 Tips how YOU can start with cosplay!

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Cosplay is a wonderful hobby and more people should join the fun! So I thought I'd make a list of my top 10 tips for cosplay beginners! Hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions!
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@KamuiCosplay 2 года назад

The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/kamuicosplay08211 Thanks again to skillshare for sponsoring our video!

@MarissaFloro 2 года назад

top cosplay tip i've had with me since 2005: Hot glue is like roses, you gotta appreciate it or else it'll hurt you.

@poptart_gacha4036 2 года назад

Wow

@QueenCami_123 Год назад

Bro I swear my fingers are immune bye now, or there just dead so they can’t feel it anymore-

@johnmills5220 Год назад

Yes ❤🎉

@MxPotato84 2 года назад

Number 11: ignore haters and gatekeepers trying to bring toxic vibes on to you.

@everydayelvenliving 2 года назад

The part that always scared me was the cost of materials and not knowing if I would screw it up in the process or lose motivation and the materials/cost of mats be wasted. :(

@Dea_Ex_Machina 2 года назад

It’s more of a process than a one and done, IMO. When I started cosplay I used the cheapest materials and I’d slowly replace parts of the costume over the years as my budget and skills grew. My sesshomau “tail” was 6 white feather boas tied together and my armor was duct tape and cardboard for my first con, but by the following con I upgraded to fur & foam! Step by manageable step!

@superturtle64 2 года назад

This might not be what you want to hear but bear with me; in the process of learning and honing your techniques, you are gonna end up wasting materials, but if you tell yourself "if I mess this up and it really can't be salvaged, I can just buy more materials", and telling yourself that will make you feel so much better about everything, and you'll have so much more fun with cosplay. So, if anything, the more valuable thing you'd be losing over a mistake or two would be the time invested, so be sure to give yourself plenty of crafting time before a convention to allow time for mistakes.

@Friendly_Neigborhood_Astolfo 2 года назад

"If you are not failing at something, then you are not trying hard enough." -Johnny Knoxville (Jackass)

@jack1701e Год назад

Yeah i'm feeling that now and i've not even brought anything for making cosplays or props. Like I fear will it be worth it in general :(

@oxosoleil 2 года назад

Comparison is the thief of joy. Just get out there and try!

@bdubya711 2 года назад

Preach!!

@ookamichan_ 2 года назад

This! 🥺

@HFHProps 2 года назад

Such true poetry!

@robinbaasch8262 2 года назад

For tools I’d absolutely also recommend newbies to get the cheapest tools to begin with. Stuff you use more often can be invested in but there’s no reason to buy the most expensive sewing machine if all you need is 2-3 different stitches

@sunnydoom2726 2 года назад

Plus if you do choose to upgrade your tools you really appreciate the quality of the better tools.

@charlirogers6235 2 года назад

My 14 year old niece is going to her first con in two weeks. Shes so excited and nervous and its so amazing. She's making an anime costume but altering some simple pieces from Amazon for cheap. She is also making a foam hammer. Since I will be helping her with her costume and I'm older, I'm doing "Mother" from Neverland, which is just a simple black dress with an apron. There are so many cosplays that you can do with clothing you already own like "L" from Deathnote or Where's Waldo. After you do it once, you'll want to do it again. And don't forget that you can make a costume by using fusing tape, fabric glue, or glue gun if you dont sew.

@riuphane 2 года назад

If I can add one tip: Ask people you admire, particularly people like Svetlana, Benny, Bill and Britt (Punished Props), or wherever you see that made something cool. Most cosplayers would love to tell you exactly what they used, where they got it, and how they put it together. I originally thought it would be rude to do so, but I've found that's quite the opposite and asking those questions can really help you out and give you lots of motivation!

@HFHProps 2 года назад

I've had a similar experience in that the honest sharing of creative work is very sincere with everyone I have engaged with!

@Solaria6 2 года назад

Thats really true, just a few weeks ago I asked a Austrian Cosplayer about her fabric choices of the same Cosplay which I plan to do too (Tali from Mass Effect) and she was really sweet and answered all of my questions :D

@Zeldagirlartist 2 года назад

I’m not a super famous cosplayer but if somebody asks me about how I’ve made something or how I do things it actually gets me quite excited. Personally I love talking about it and love when I’m asked and I’m sure many other cosplayers are the same way

@sunnydoom2726 2 года назад

I love when people ask me about a cosplay I have made. It really makes me feel I did something right.

@ssnekky Год назад

Even people who buy their cosplays, many are very willing to be like “oh I got it from ____” and tell you if they think the quality is worth it.

@TheCraftKitten 2 года назад

My Tip, organise from the inside out, bottom to top. Make a file of ref pics, wip pics, even receipts and lists. It's a great way to track your progress through projects and a great habit for competitions. And make sure you can sit and move! I've popped far too many seams in my time 😅

@Dea_Ex_Machina 2 года назад

Oooo I get the feeling that the algorithm is going to enjoy this video! 👌 My cosplay tip: Exaggeration is your friend! Treat cosplay a little like theater or drag and embellish/play up aspects of the costume and makeup. Nuance is lost on the convention floor!

@tsuyuasui6222 2 года назад

I’m just starting cosplaying this month and I picked a harder character to do but I love her charter so much 😮‍💨

@itzmadi0626 2 года назад

what character did you choose to cosplay if you don't mind me asking?

@tsuyuasui6222 2 года назад

@@itzmadi0626 I’m doing Celestia Ludenberg :)

@stargodhoshi5695 2 года назад

you can do it! I press my thumbs for you!

@tsuyuasui6222 2 года назад

@@stargodhoshi5695 Thank you :D

@thisannoyinggirlrightthere9359 2 года назад

@@tsuyuasui6222 wow i love her ! Did you finished ? Were you satisfied in the end ?

@KaiKaiRee 2 года назад

My very 1st costume (a suit of ODST armor made of EVA Foam), was made with A sharp kitchen knife, box blade, a heat gun, a hot glue gun, Foam Mats twice the needed thickness, and the blue print. I worked on it for 27 hours straight and wore it immediately afterwards to school. It was Halloween, and I passed out after returning home.

@VMST-dr8mc 2 года назад

Ive been cosplaying since 2015 but never have leveled up to making bigger cosplays and i really do wish to go beyond. Really needed advice, thanks.

@hensku.3000 2 года назад

Another tip when making your cosplays: Trust the process. It won’t be smooth sailing all the way and you will get frustrated at your projects, but don’t give up. I myself am not very good at sewing but over the years I’ve sewn quite a lot of cosplays and I’ve been very happy with the results. I’ve learned through trial and error and even when something feels too difficult or annoying, just take a deep breath and keep trying. You can always fix your costumes if at first you’re not happy with the result. You can learn from it and before long you’ll be a lot more knowledgeable.

@maskedfoxx7173 2 года назад

I was working on a cosplay while this was uploaded! :D Honestly I've been cosplaying since 2013 but I had such a long hiatus and I finally got into it again and it's like starting over brand new. This video came at such a perfect time ❤️

@KamuiCosplay 2 года назад

Oh, good luck with your project and I hope this video will be helpful! :)

@maskedfoxx7173 2 года назад

@@KamuiCosplay Thanks, Benni!!

@KingOfStuipd Год назад

@@maskedfoxx7173 btw who you cosplaying as 🤔

@maskedfoxx7173 Год назад

@@KingOfStuipd My memory is a little fuzzy but I'm guessing I was making the original Snow Miku from Vocaloid

@KingOfStuipd Год назад

@@maskedfoxx7173 oh that awesome 👍✨

@dragonstooth4223 2 года назад

I love how you encourage everyone to try and give it a go.

@luponscarleteye7933 2 года назад

My first cosplay was a bought one. Then I decided to put my second one myself (Misty - Pokemon). And recently I've been making animal costumes, hand sewing them all (it's so rewarding)

@carleighnapier4611 2 года назад

I have been trying to decide between different tools since I wanted to branch out from just fabric and the local shops that you have informed me of are going to be such a huge help. Thank you!

@Justrex01 2 года назад

Some very good tips. Thank you, Miss Svetlana! You and Benny do amazing work and your passion for your art is very evident.

@glitchedcrit3848 2 года назад

As always, thank you so much for your advice. Your videos always inspire me and help me to level up my skills with costuming. You're awesome!

@hanasakiran 2 года назад

I’ve only ever followed your FB page but oh my goodness!! I’m going to continually be watching you on here from now on! I just love your enthusiasm and energy that comes through in this!! You’re such an inspiration thank you for your help!!!!

@LadyDemon-yg4uc 2 года назад

tbh, I love the energy you have around cosplaying and encouraging new people to cosplay. I used to cosplay way back when I was in HS/Early college, but I fell out of it because of the cost but also because I just didn't feel like I was somehow good enough to cosplay. Lately, I've been trying to get back into cosplaying and this video really inspired me to go for some of the cosplays I've been a little nervous about trying. :)

@williamsfamilycrafts5227 2 года назад

Your 10 tips are spot on. Thank you for your constant positive attitude. I'm not a Cosplay person,(not yet at least), but your videos give me great ideas for my own things. I can't wait to try out everything I have learned from you and Benny.

@grellopopcosplay1136 Год назад

Hi Kamui Cosplay, I just wanted to say Thankyou for making all these videos! I’ve been watching them like crazy, and your channel has inspired me to start a RU-vid channel too! I’m not new to cosplay, but I am starting over from scratch after losing everything. So Thankyou for your creativity and all of your hard work! Much love to you both, and your corgis. ❤️

@Wazzuplawl12 2 года назад

Been watching your stuff for years and always been inspired greatly by your work, haven't been following much lately. In the process of making another costume after years of not for a convention next week (still got a ways to go and extremely novice at creating my costumes/props). Always bring a smile to my face and making me feel a lot better about things. One small step at a time has been super helpful that I've been passively doing. Motivation has been the biggest struggle, but think this one is pulling through! Thank you for all your resources. ♡

@simrell 2 года назад

i wouldnt be able to make half the things i've cosplayed without your videos svetlana, so thank you! and also all the other makers you mentioned too! :)

@cynthiavh2241 2 года назад

I've been cosplaying for years and I still needed this! Inspirational for beginners and vets alike!

@MooftwoGD 2 года назад

I made my first costume recently and i couldn't have done it without your and others' amazing videos! This is such a fun hobby and I'm hyped to make more stuff :)

@Zennigame02 2 года назад

I think having fun is the basis of every hobby. When I started my dubbing classes, I was suffering a lot because I did all wrong, my teacher said "just have fun, in French the word "jouer" is the same for "actuar" and "jugar", so "nous jouons" " (in English is the same as French, in Spanish we have different words for play with toys as a child, jugar, and play in a theater, actuar, my teacher words were like a revelation). I started getting better when I started enjoying what I was doing and having fun making mistakes and experimenting with my voice, I'm actually quite good in acting stuff (I need some technical stuff to level up, but it's only time in class). I'm sure cosplay is the same, just craft something because you like it, not because you have to do it or because your friends do it.

@MrRubyElf 2 года назад

I'm so glad I discovered this channel. You're a life saver!

@percy_coro_cos 2 года назад

Oh this came at the right time! I'm a cosplayer since 2019 but I can't do big projects yet

@hyperguyver2 2 года назад

Been costing since 2006, everyone has to start somewhere. My experience has taught me one thing, if you don't try then you already failed.

@MxPotato84 2 года назад

Ive been cosplaying since 2002 and this year im finally getting into my first big cosplay. Lmao!!

@carlpowers7291 2 года назад

You have the best attitude! I’ll watch the videos just for a pick me up sometimes and I just wanted to thank you for being you!!!!

@ArySuru 2 года назад

Your videos were definitely my main source of knowledge when I was first starting!! And I still learn so much with every new one ^^

@fuzzynutz069 2 года назад

I know you've said "start small" but I'm going to have to skip the small stage. You have inspired me to try something big. A 2.5m mecha suit for my favorite book series by Chris Kennedy and Mark Wandry.

@missfortune8553 8 месяцев назад

Update? Did you ever finish, if so, how did it turn out??? :D

@Words_and_Whimsy_Cos Год назад

Im not a beginner anymore but i still find myself watching all these beginner cosplay videos (or re-watching) and still learning or remembering stuff i forgot. So thankyou!

@krib4785 2 года назад

i loved seeing Tayla in the video! you and Kinpatsu and my two biggest inspirations, and go-to for just enjoying cosplay content! amazing work as alwayss~

@annm3064 2 года назад

I haven't displayed in years, but have found someone who wants to cosplay with me again. So I'm glad you posted this to help me get back into this. Good luck to my fellow cosplay lovers!

@Malloops 2 года назад

I love you guys so much! Your vibes are EVERYTHING!! You just radiate positivity and love ❤

@drkswordsman 2 года назад

Thank you for posting this! It's super helpful and inspiring!

@Sellesion 2 года назад

Great advice Kamui! Sending this video to friends who want to do costumes but don't know how to get started. 😊

@emopunk7462 2 года назад

I've been cosplaying since 2018 and started doing big armor projects and competing in 2019 thanks to your books!!

@P4rty4ev3R 2 года назад

This is perfect! I just started cosplay a couple of months ago but I didn't do any big projects yet Thank you for this video

@spanndextheredneckgamer1927 2 года назад

KamuiCosplay, I love watching your videos of what you do and now your throwing out some how to Videos.......You are awesome Keep up the great work.

@devondietz 8 месяцев назад

Great tips, I’m ready to begin my cosplay journey! I’ll be watching your videos for advice. Where I live, all my roommates are building costumes all year long, so I’ll be inspired to keep building. ❤

@alisterfolson 2 года назад

Ty! Going to Phoenix 'Con 2022 and your lists (and others) are extremely helpful. 👍

@BillieJeane 3 месяца назад

Thank you!! I’m making my first cosplay and your video did really help.

@samwise6782 Год назад

You deserve way more subscribers...your work is beyond amazing!

@colrizadacosplay 2 года назад

Lovingggg your contentttt

@brendonurieonice5303 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been wanting to make props and everything for a loooooong while, so watching you guys really inspires me to try >< if possible, can you please make a video on the different materials cosplayers use since there are so many and can kinda get confusing at times. THANKS IF EVER YOU DO! :DDD

@darkespresso6006 Год назад

I'm planning my first costume for a LARP and your videos are so helpful and motivating. I'm going to buy your book now :)

@xRubySky 2 года назад

I just started making my first cosplay and I am having so much fun ^^

@OverlordMaggie Год назад

I like the themes of cosplay community in this video! Don't forget you don't always have to *buy* every tool, some places offer tool rentals or you may be able to borrow some from friends or family! Even have a local cosplay group with diverse specialists - I was getting into armormaking and body paint while my friend was into sewing, she had a sewing machine and I had tools and we could collab!

@rommelgrajales3731 2 года назад

You rigth everyone starts small, i love your work it's amazing, a Big huge from México.

@HFHProps 2 года назад

Thank you for this, it really helps! I need to take part in a more present cosplay community for motivation and inspiration!

@user-qn9nj3sh4e 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for your Videos

@flaviolimiar3413 2 года назад

I'm watching you here in Brazil. I love your videos!

@Raditz1983 2 года назад

Wow! This morning I was going to ask you about cosplay. Then I seen this video on Facebook so I thought I’d check it out. I have thought about making masks and armour for years, but didn’t know how to start. But now I think I will 😁😁.

@Vladek16 2 года назад

I'm not a cosplayer but hope to craft once I finish engineering school. Thanks for your very positive and motivational videos :D

@MultiFlashone 2 года назад

Thank you for the inspiration!!! Take care and stay safe you guys!!!

@mjgalanex7099 2 года назад

Awesome vid! Im a cosplayer but I can only do small prosthetics rn. Lol I made Darth Maul horns for May the Fourth. I hope to get into making full costumes one day! Huge fan of your work!

@KamuiCosplay 2 года назад

Thank you very much! And this sounds super cool! I'm sure you can do it! :)

@ThimblewolfArt 2 года назад

You're making me want to finally make my corgi some outfits.

@carlpowers7291 2 года назад

I want to thank you for this video. I’m a big fan of your husband and yourself, oh yeah your cute dogs. Your books have helped me immensely!

@BlissfullyEvil 2 года назад

Svetlana, you are just so awesome. Keep being you! :)

@mlg4035 7 месяцев назад

Great advice, Svetlana!

@jopojopo1 2 года назад

Youre always so helpful! thank you

@superturtle64 2 года назад

I made the Zelda Master Sword from your tutorial video so thanks for making it in such quality

@cosme735 2 года назад

I've always wanted to create cosplay costumes and thanks to you I know it's a possible dream but I'm very scared, I have a family and I don't know if I'll be able to live on that but I really love everything. I already bought a book of yours, greetings from Mexico ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@hyperguyver2 2 года назад

Cosplayer since 2006. You would be amazed what you can do with scrounged and cheap material. Cosplay lives on the idea of "improvise, evolve, adapt"

@CosmoRexxx 2 года назад

i really admire you, thanks for everything, i love the way you express your ideas... Greetings from Ecuador!

@laurawylee 2 года назад

I'm in the Corgi Squad now! Thank you for the amazing video again

@boderek6018 2 года назад

Nice summary. Started back in 2002. I don't think earlier projects were that costly, materials on later projects could certainly be. Experiment and enjoy, stay safe.

@mylittlechannel2492 Год назад

This is why i onley watch you on youtube your videos is the best

@rololamperouge2023 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! 😊☺️💗

@chrisyentastic379 2 года назад

Lol this is exactly what I need, I have a couple of your books and some materials but don’t know where to start

@psilvin 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for all the tips. I started with cosplay this halloween cause me and my friend loves anime. so we looked for a Good anime duo and then we found pochita and denji. And we just started with the costumes and i think its gonna turn out really Good. So thanks for the tips.😊❤

@evakovari4646 2 года назад

This is the motivation I needed ☺️

@johnholder6601 2 года назад

My first is a Mandalorian. 3d Printed all the armor - but damn... I was not prepared for the work on finishing the prints. Sand prime repeat.... But it's fun! It's not done yet...

@darkbowser8996 Год назад

im so excited im going to dragon con this year and im makeing the gun for deathslinger by dead by daylight and this tips helped alot thanks:)

@Shiftarrr 2 года назад

Great video as always! 😊

@lucituci97 Год назад

Thank you!

@Annshella 2 года назад

Awwwwwwww thank you so much for the share 😍🥰❤ awsome job as usually ❤

@KamuiCosplay 2 года назад

You are very welcome! I absolutely admire your amazing work!!!

@Annshella 2 года назад

@@KamuiCosplay 🙈🙈🙈❤❤❤

@Ultimate_nostalgia Год назад

im goin to a comicon with my best freind and len and rin this rlly helps alot!!

@dashishkas Год назад

You are so adorable i love the way you speak and present your videos; TY very much

@AngelaSmith2030 2 года назад

Me organizing all my tools in my cosplay studio watching this video to see if i can learn something new: cool My motivator is making something from scratch. I really like building props from my OCs designs.

@CherylMuir 2 года назад

Excellent video!

@wavydavy9816 2 года назад

The next time I go to Comicon I'm going as Svetlana from KamuiCosplay. Checklist - 1. Shave off beard. 2. Buy dress. 3. Buy wig. 4. Practice my English/German accent 👍

@rexmundi3108 2 года назад

My first piece will be Judge Dread. That big eagle shoulder pad, badge and helmet. I have lots of experience with sculpting and molds. I have to do this.

@MiinMiin0 Год назад

I absolutely love your videos and they already helped me so much with the planning for my doom girl cosplay. My biggest problem I'm facing rn is, how to know how much foam I need! Any tips? ♡

@VariablePenguin 2 года назад

Totally get that dropping off on a project/costume you aren't completely interested in. This is why I stopped doing commissioned action figures. People kept requesting characters I didn't know or care about and I just felt burned out on it. So much so that I don't even do that hobby anymore.

@Jessica-xh7lt 4 месяца назад

Oh my gosh this lady's personality reminds me so much of Jester Lavorre from Critical Role. Wonderful video, you're so animated.

@seekertosecrets 2 года назад

5:53 I wish someone told me that back in 2017! I was new to the idea and jumped straight into a complicated costume like Tekkaman Blade II. Made it all out of foam, but the problem was that I could not get it ready for the next convention. So it's in a land fill somewhere for the next 200 years.

@ViperChief117 2 года назад

I’ve started working on my own Cosplays as well seeing as though it’s part of the industries I grew up liking as a kid which is movies and video games. I almost have a completed Indiana Jones and Nathan Drake Cosplay. Lol

@katelynkim-mulgrew2263 2 года назад

i love that you are encouraging us to make a mess in our parent's kitchen! 😂

@ShaneTallon88 2 года назад

i love you !! and Benni & your channel so much ! and your Corgies .. and i been watching your videos like Crazy. i put your channel in the end of my video

@Shiva-ix4qx Год назад

Vielen Dank dafür! Ich wollte schon immer Yuffie aus FF7 cosplayen, aber wusste nicht wie haha. Dankeschön

@believeinfaeries8713 2 года назад

Great tips!

@P4rty4ev3R 2 года назад

The fact that you started cosplaying wayyy before I born make me more motivated somehow :P

@stfukero 2 года назад

im a begginer,thanks for your help

@RobertMorridin 2 года назад

Corgi! This video might have just pushed me forward that little bit I needed to try out some things. Will unfortunately be a while due to circumstances, but I'm interested in seeing if I could make the Guyver armour out of Worbla. Not a huge fan, but it's the first anime I ever saw as a little kid. So it kind of feels right to have that as my starting point

@timothywalker9971 Год назад

Thinking of doing Cosplay as Link ( Zelda ) or Dr. Eggman. I’m just starting to get interested in it so I’m learning.

@theonlycatonice 2 года назад

I made Celty from Durarara for my first cosplay because 1. Had a leather jacket for bike riding, 2. Had a motorcycle helmet lying around, 3. Her real face looked like mine! And it was an easy start. Then I went too big with too little knowledge and being too scared of foam and made an entire Space Marine from pepakura... Then I did and am busy with Solaire from Dark Souls. I finished a really basic version (cardboard, papermache, spray paint, old bedsheets, one piece of felt) and now decided to try foam and it's been a blast! I wasn't afraid to scrap mistakes because I wanted it to look good to me, not trying to be perfect. Now I'm on the priming step for most of my foam parts! It was very satisfying seeing people say praise the sun seeing me ❤️