The Costume Maker’s Guide is a beginner’s guide to armor and prop making so that anyone – no matter their previous knowledge – can make their costume dreams a reality.

Includes more than 30 step-by-step instructions that teach the skills you need to bring all your favorite characters to life. 128 full color pages.

- Crafting shiny armor and realistic-looking props
- How to choose a costume and find good reference art
- A list of necessary materials and tools for beginning cosplayers
- How to create realistic paint jobs using simple acrylics
- A gallery of inspiring images from other cosplayers
- How to grow your workshop, and join the cosplay community