Use Eva foam and heat guns to make accessories, which are often used for lighter-weight armor or costume details. 4. Cultural Sensitivity and Safety

Online costumes (like from Taobao ) run significantly smaller than US/UK/EU sizes. Always take bust, waist, and hip measurements using a soft tape measure. Making vs. Buying:

Use fabrics like muslin or old sheets to create a draft (mock-up) of the costume before cutting expensive fabric.

A sewing machine, fabric scissors, pins, and a mannequin are crucial. Pinking shears help with fabrics that fray. 3. Wig Styling and Makeup

Often used in East Asian cosplay to achieve a doll-like appearance, focusing on large eyes, heavy contouring, and aegyo sal (undereye puffiness).

Study the character's poses, facial expressions, and personality traits to portray them accurately in photos, a performance art sometimes called Anime Gao .

Use lifting tape to change face shape or eye tape to create a more defined eyelid crease.