A place to collect my tidbits of wisdom. You will find my completed tutorials here. Keep checking back for new tutorials and files!
3D printer tips
Beading tips
How to sew beads (the swimsuit way)
Cosplay acts/skits
Acts: the basics
Buildbook concept PowerPoint
Cosplay script concept
Lightplan concept (Not all competitions use a lightplan!)
Overview of cosplay competitions in the Netherlands
Stageplan: Abunai!con 2024
Stageplan: Animecon 2025
Stageplan: Gameforce 2025
For events: Tips for hosting beginner cosplay competitions
Cosplay history and society
These are my experiences as a cosplayer since the 2010’s. These are tidbits of wisdom and more opinionated than factual tutorials.
What is cosplay?
Dutch society and cosplay
Is cosplay art?
Embroidery machine tips
Embroidery machine: How to start
Embroidery machine: Thread and bobbin
Embroidery machine: Stabilizers
Embroidery machine: Buying files (or where to find free ones)
“Embroidery” with a sewing machine
Foam tips
LED strips
Photoshoot tips
Cosplay poses inspiration sheets
How to match cosplay and location
How to make a moodboard
Preparing for a cosplay photoshoot
Things to keep in mind for cosplay poses
Plotter tips
An introduction to hobby plotting
Hobby plotter: useful for cosplay?
Felt plotter tips
Foam plotter tips
Heat transfer vinyl tips
Stencil plastic tips
Props blueprints/other resources
Genshin Impact: Wind glider blueprints
Magic circle files
Tools, machines and software
My tools, machines and other stuff in my garage
Frequently used software