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Check out this fun, free event on crafting costumes! Need help on a current project? Not sure what materials to use for a prop or armor? Bring your questions and knowledge to MindCraft this Saturday January 26th, 2013.

Yes, I am posting this the day before the event, but if you can make it, come! There are so many great panelists coming and at a great location too. It is pretty much eight hours of costuming crafting and learning. I will be hosting a panel at noon, "Props like a Pro." From there the day gets even better as the panels go on. Armor making, molding and casting, and even mascot costuming tips.

I will also be attempting to film some of the panels and the activities going on. If the filming goes alright I will be posting the videos for those who missed out on the fun within the next few weeks. Check back here for updates and an event review!

Event Schedule:
10:00 am: Doors Open!
11:00 am: Meet and greet panel “Welcome to the Event” 
12:00 pm: Divide into your classes for crafting or participate in a panel. 

What panels will be going on:
12:00 pm Mercedes Merrill (VFire) : “Props like a Pro”: How to create high quality props for your cosplays with cost in mind.

1:00 pm: “Stitch This” with Shannon Deonier [Classroom A]: Fun and exciting tips and tricks on how to make cosplays just a bit easier.
1:00 pm: “Amazing Armor” with Seth Duncan: [Classroom B] Find out some amazing ideas that you can use sintra for!

2:00 pm: “Astrofoam” with Savannah Nicholes [Classroom B]: Find out why working with Astrofoam is simply out of this world.
2:00 pm: "Patterning ProTips" with Neisha Lockwood: How to make a perfect fitting pattern in no time flat, with little to no experience! [Classroom A]

4:00 pm: “Break the Mold” Casting with Dan Stephenson [Classroom A]: How to pour your own molds and create your own casts for masks and heads.
4:00 pm: “Mascot Mayhem” with Cassini Closet [Classroom B]: Learn what it takes to prepare a mascot costume, the thrills and horrors of getting it on, and more!

5:00 pm: “Budgeting out your Cosplay” [Classroom B] How to cut the costs without the quality with Nivi
6:00 pm: Cleaning up Shop and Thank you for coming!

Hope to see all of you there!
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