"Forget that cheap cardboard Iron Man getup you threw together for Halloween -- the best cosplayers in the world are serious craftspeople who go to great lengths to portray characters as accurately possible. It takes, time, energy, and true dedication to do it well.
And occasionally, it pays off big time."
Cosplaying is an art. It allows you to create, learn and inspire. And that was why I wanted to cosplay. I have a love for art, whether it's painting or beading, or creating shadowboxes, I've always felt art was the one of the only ways for me to express myself freely and openly. Cosplay allows me to do that and so much more. Within my first year of cosplaying I've heard a lot of different inputs on cosplaying including some goods one and some...nasty ones. This post is going to stay positive and why cosplaying is cool and not only for teenie bobbers but for adults too.
Note: These reasons are based on my beliefs and experiences. They may differ from yours. This is only my option and my words are not law. But before you bash it, try it at least once.
1) Cons are family friendly.
-Yup, parents all over the world bring their chickens to cons, dressed as characters, cosplaying beside them. Some cons even have events for children. such as drawing rooms and such. Plus who doesn't love seeing a mini version of their favorite character?
2) Widening your abilities
-For you artsy folk who are curious about cosplaying, this is a great way to really try out new techniques and come up with your own. Whether it's sewing, beading, dying fabric or maybe making props. There are so many possibilities for you to creatively try new things. Plus nowadays it's easy to find tutorials in case you get stuck or are trying something new that is a bit tricky.
3) It can led to a career
-Yeah. That's right. A career. You may be writing a book, taking photos, or crafting items, all of these things can make you money. Plus some contests have cash prizes. Maybe you are really good at sewing, it could lead you to a career working with a needle and thread.
4) You meet new people
-I'm a little wary of explaining this one because something happened with some people we met and befriended . I can't say I'm pleased with this topic right now but I can say if you do make friends, enjoy them. Cosplayers are awesome friends as long as they don't separate you, live two lives (A cosplaying one and a noncosplaying one) These types of people don't make good friends if they can't embrace openly their hobby.
5) That rush you get when you step out of your hotel in full costume
-It's amazing, breath-taking, exciting. When you are stopped for the first time, asked if someone can take your picture, when you strike a pose, you feel like a model, like a celebrity. It's awesome. The memories are worth it. Although I don't know what it feel like yet, I'm sure wearing your hand-made costume must be the best type of rush you can feel. All those long nights stitching and sewing. There really isn't a way to explain how it feel to be at a con. Go out there try yourself before sticking your nose up at it.
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