NEW AND IMPROVED Cosplay supply resource masterlist!
This list has come A LONG WAY since the last one! Here’s the current list.
YOU CAN FIND THE MOST UP-TO-DATE VERSION ON MY FACEBOOK HERE—> https://www.facebook.com/notes/cheebescake-cosplay/cosplay-supply-resource-masterlist/1634159336840035
I encourage you to try and check that, since I can’t update the reblogged versions. I’m always adding to this list!
Here we goooo
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Looking for wigs, contacts, thermoplastics, or any other supplies? Maybe some tutorials? Here’s a good place to start!
**** Know a great place to find wigs and supplies that’s not listed here? Let me know! That’s the best way to keep this growing! ****
I hope you’ll find this useful!
WIGS
Arda- http://arda-wigs.com/
Dolluxe- http://www.dolluxe.com/ (also http://www.gothiclolitawigs.com/ )
Tasty Peach Studios- http://tastypeachstudios.com/
Lockshop- http://lockshopwigs.com
Wig is Fashion- http://www.wigisfashion.com/
Epic Cosplay- https://www.epiccosplay.com/
Amphigory- http://www.amphigory.com/
Cosworx - http://shop.cosplay.com/wigs.html
Uniqso- http://www.uniqso.com/wig
AliExpress- http://tinyurl.com/o976yzg
Harajuku in Wonderland- http://harajukuinwonderland.bigcartel.com/category/wigs
The Five Wits- http://www.thefivewitswigs.com/
Match Wigs- http://matchwigs.com/
Purple Plum- http://www.purple-plum.com/
Cosplay Buzz- http://www.cosplaybuzz.com/Bonanza- http://tinyurl.com/ptaagov
Airily- http://airily.jp/ Japanese Cosplay wig site. I hear they’re the softest wigs you’ll ever touch.Classe- http://classewig.com/ Another Japanese wig site
Contacts/ Circle Lenses
Pinky Paradise- http://www.pinkyparadise.com/
Eye Candy- http://www.eyecandys.com/
Honey Color- http://www.honeycolor.com/
FX Eyes- http://www.fxeyes.com
Alice & Rabbit- http://www.aliceandrabbitshop.com/apps/webstore/
Vision Direct- http://www.visiondirect.com/theatricaleffects/qxc10898
Thermoplastics
http://www.cosplaysupplies.com/store.php?s=JK6K
Embellish FX, in Orlando. http://www.embellishfx.com/
This is one of only two places in Florida where you can purchase worbla (which is great if you need it quick!) 2628 Edgewater Drive – Orlando, FL, 32804; (407) 251-7110
Plastics (NOT thermoplastics), casting, and molding
http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/
Includes fiberglass, casting materials- http://www.firemountaingems.com/
Foams, casting supplies, adhesives- http://www.reynoldsam.com
Fabric (online)
https://www.fabric.com/
http://spandexworld.com/http://www.spandexhouse.com/
http://www.girlcharlee.com/
http://thefabricfairy.com/
http://www.distinctivefabric.com/
http://warehousefabricsinc.com/
http://denverfabrics.com or http://fashionfabricsclub.com
http://hancockfabrics.com/
http://www.moodfabrics.com/
https://www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk/
https://www.minervacrafts.com/ (also carries patterns)
http://www.farmhousefabrics.com/ ***Vintage laces, too!***
http://www.theatrehouse.com/ (also has hat bases!)
http://www.joann.com/fabric/
http://www.mjtrends.com/
http://www.trimfabric.com/
Custom printed fabric: http://www.spoonflower.com/
Specialty fabric dye: http://www.dharmatrading.com/
Leather and leatherworking tools
http://www.tandyleather.com/en/
http://springfieldleather.com
Jewelry Findings, patterns, and notions
Jewelry findings: http://www.sunandmooncraftkits.com/
Boning: http://www.corsetmaking.com/
Sequins: http://www.ccartwright.com/
Vintage sewing patterns: http://www.lanetzliving.net/search
Cultural clothing patterns (all accurate except for the yukata pattern): http://www.folkwear.com/
Gems, studs, spikes, etc: https://allstarco.com/en/
Crystal Rhinestones: http://tinyurl.com/phudfy4 Rhinestones: https://www.rhinestoneshop.com/
Gems, beading: http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/
Gems, beading: http://www.firemountaingems.com/
Gloves, Leggings, Tights
http://www.welovecolors.com/ (They’re based in Miami, so you get them super quick!)
Special FX (besides contacts)
Fangs: http://www.vampfangs.com/
Prosthetics n such: http://www.easleys.com
Silicone: http://www.reynoldsam.com (great for dragon scales, fake blood, etc. Check their application section!)
Ears: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadhouseFXstudio
Ears, fangs, horns, etc: http://www.aradanicostumes.com
Websites for traditional and (most importantly) accurate kimono + accessories:
http://www.ichiroya.com/ Good quality, shipping, choice, customer service + traditional fabrics
http://www.kimono-asobi.net/ Nice range of modern designs for kimono, obi and accessories
http://www.kimonoya-japan.net/ Ability to choose by price + SALES
http://www.yamatoku.jp/classic/top.asp Sells in bulk occasionally
http://www.ikuokaya.com/ Sells accurate geisha/maiko kanzashi, uchiwa (summer fans), washi paper namecards, kinchaku (traditional bamboo bags), souvenirs, dance fans, maiko + geisha accessories (though they’re not completely accurate - obidome, obiage, etc), combs for katsura + nihongami and tenugui (dance cloths)
http://www.net-shinei.co.jp/com/ Good range of accessories + kimono, but the descriptions are lacking at don’t detail stains or blemishes for kimono, and the shipping can be stupid ***Special thanks to @spaghetti-machete for this whole traditional Japanese accessory section!***
Fur
www.Mendels.com
www.fursuitsupplies.com
http://www.nftech.com/products.html (very expensive fur, but they will give you free samples to look at. You also have to call in to ask for swatches or order)
For animal blanks & resin blanks (for animal-based cosplays)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DreamVisionCreations
Hat Bases
http://www.theatrehouse.com/
LED kits, “breadboads”, EL wire, etc:
https://www.adafruit.com/
Props (3D printer required):
https://www.myminifactory.com/
Everything:
https://www.etsy.com/
A lot of people don’t know this, but Etsy actually sells everything else you may need! Wigs, fabric, jewelry findings, you name it! Check out their craft supply section!Ebay and Amazon, of course! Don’t count them out!
Helpful links:
http://blog.thelaundress.com/wordpress/the-laundress-fabric-glossary/ - Fabric type glossary
thistothat.com , for figuring out what type of glues to use.
http://hollitaima.deviantart.com/gallery/52481049/Pattern-Drafts-and-Design-Drafts , character specific pattern design drafts
Tutorial compilations and tips
http://www.cosplaytutorial.com/
http://cosplayblog.mccall.com/
http://fuckyeahcosplayhelp.tumblr.com/
http://cosplay.com/
http://youcancosplay21.tumblr.com/post/124877299350/semi-complete-list-of-tutorials-tricks
https://www.youtube.com/user/evilted40/videos (Evil Ted Smith. Lots of foam and patterning tutorials!)
Incredible cosplayers and prop builders who regularly post tips and how to’s that you should be following:
Kamui Cosplay- https://www.facebook.com/KamuiCos
God Save the Queen Fashions- https://www.facebook.com/gstqfashions (who seriously needs to release a book)
Volpin Props- https://www.facebook.com/VolpinProps
Punished Props- https://www.facebook.com/punishedprops
Special notes:
* While there are places on this list that I have shopped, I picked up a lot of these from other people. I have NOT shopped at every one of these.
* I originally made this for a local cosplay group (Treasure Coast Cosplayers: https://www.facebook.com/tccosplayers ), which is why some notes are Florida specific.
* Special tips via @renfamous
Be careful with some of these places when it comes to online payments. Make sure you’re buying from places that use reputable payment vendors like PayPal or Google wallet, or at the very least don’t enter your card number into anything unless the transaction page url starts with an https.
Also everyone please please please do not use your debit card for your first ever purchase from some Romanian cosplay shop that opened three weeks ago. Use your debit card to buy a Visa gift card at a drug store or ask your parents if you can use their credit card and give them cash on the spot.
Credit cards give you many more options if the vendor doesn’t deliver or ships you some busted ass dead possum wig from Taipei. Not saying the above listed places are necessarily bad, but these are still good tips for making safe foreign purchases online.
Special thanks to everyone who helped put this list together!
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