MindCraft Success

MindCraft was a huge success and there is word of a second one for the summer coming up! I most certainly plan on going to it and would love to return as a presenter. The next time this is held I certainly plan on bringing more things to work on while panels are going on. I was really not sure what to expect at this and it was truly a wonderful surprise. What a great way to get out and meet other crafters in the dead of a Utah winter.

Everyone settling in at MindCraft for the presentations. All of these great minds here had some very good ideas and crafting skills! You can see my props for the prop panel sitting out on the table.

After braving a freaky Utah fog to get to BEAU we all settled in for a day of crafting and knowledge sharing. The presentations were amazing! I need to get me some Sintra/Excel. That stuff is amazing! The panel on armor making was very well put together by members of H.E.R.O.I.C. Inc. and the Mandalorian Mercs: Krayt Clan. In fact, all the panels were great. As soon as some videos are posted I will share them here on this blog post.

Note to self for next time: Take more pictures! I got so into taking notes I forgot to take any good photos.

Next week! February's Cosplayer Feature will be the first with a detailed "How They Made..." post. Keep an eye out for the feature and then the following week after the feature will be the "How They Made..." section. I am very excited to be trying this new section out for the blog, so stay tuned for updates!

Shining Sakura's Guide to Sewing Machines

Finding the right sewing machine can be a real pain. Some machines are very intimidating, while others make you wonder if they will last during your project. Also, how do you take care of one once you have it? Shining Sakura is very passionate about her sewing machine and has been doing research on how to find the right one. She also has some great advice on maintenance and repair. Here is what Sakura has learned. Enjoy! * There are pro/con cards throughout the article. If you have any questions about what you see here feel free to contact VFire on the Contacts/Links page. Sakura's Sewing Machine Guide Sewing machines come in all shapes and sizes. The one question many people ask is which one should I buy? Well that all depends on your budget and purpose. Here is a simple guide to help you determine which machine is best for you! You do not have to follow this advice perfectly but it can give someone an idea of what to look for in a sewing machine. All That is Old is

Episodes 73 - 76!! Catch up blog post!! Part 1!

Time to get these posts caught up to the podcast! - cracks knuckles - here goes something! this first grouping covers a lot waxing strong about conventions and good memories!! Episode 73 - Cosplayers in the Time of Corona This episode aired back when quarantine was in full swing here in the states and we really had no idea what the rest of this year had in store. I feel the overall message is still the same: "It is okay to feel the way you feel. Take your time; you are not obligated to be creating during this time." Episode 74 - Making Friends at Conventions As we wax fondly over conventions, we had a listener question come in about how to make friends at these big events. What are your thoughts on this? Episode 75 - Convention Traditions We miss conventions a lot! We share listener and personal traditions that have become near and dear to us over the years. What are your favorite convention traditions? Episode 76 - How to Play the Ribbon Game Rennagade Cosplay joins us t

How to Make Auron's Blade - The Cosplay Armory

As promised, James of the Cosplay Armory shares his knowledge on how to make Auron's Katana from the game, Final Fantasy X. I have been very excited for this as I followed his page as he worked on the blade. I hope you enjoy it! - VFire Auron's Katana Build by James A note before I start. I will be mentioning the use of several machines that I have the luxury of having in my shop that I am well aware not everyone has. This project is definitely easier with them than without but everything I describe can be done without them or with simpler tools. I will also include steps that I do that are not necessary in parenthesis() I was commissioned to build the Auron Katana by Lolita Zombie Cosplay and knew immediately that I wanted it to be light, yet durable. The first step to building any prop is figuring out what you’re going to make it out of. A lot of prop makers use light woods like poplar and MDF and while I have used some wood I decided it would be my first sword t

Cosplay Stitch and Seam

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