Merman Armor
We're emerging from the Halloween rush at last. One of the many amazing commissions Paul completed in the last 6 weeks was this colossal crustacean! It's a pauldron, made for a merman, in the form [...]
DragonCon Connections
Wow, what a whirl! There is nothing like DragonCon. More people, more hotels, more genres, more costumes, more lines…than any other con I know of. We got to connect up with five of our customers [...]
DragonCon 2014 Wrap-up
Mass Maleficent Selfie We had a great time at DragonCon, one of the largest cons in the US. Held in downtown Atlanta, it is a multi-genre con and quite a force of nature. [...]
Anubis, Dog God of Halloween
We've been making dog armor since 2007, though only a few sets a year. It takes a certain kind of dog lover and dog to invest in such a unique project. Making costumes [...]
DIY Halloween: Leather
Sometimes leather IS the best material for a costuming job. Here are some places to buy leather, learn to work with it, and find the tools you'll need.
DIY Halloween: Cosplay
Here's a topic that can take over your life: cosplay. If you are unfamiliar with cosplay (short for costume play), it's a subculture of anime and sci-fi enthusiasts that combines role-playing and fashion into a type of performance art. Cosplayers are often are very dedicated, spending all their free time and money on impressive and elaborate outfits.