Cosplay events are a great and popular way to express your interest in a particular fandom. Whether you’re making props or costumes, many people use 3D printing to create parts of their costume that would be too difficult or time consuming to make by hand. It can be valuable for a cosplayer to know how 3D printers work and what they can do in order to get the most out of this hobby.
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But as a 3D printing hobbyist, how can you get involved in these cosplay events? There are many ways, but there are two in particular that can be helpful.
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Offering Your 3D Printing Skills
The first way to get involved is to offer your skills as a 3D printing craftsman. Attend an event where there is a skill challenge or cosplay contest, and offer to use your 3D printer to make parts of costumes that the cosplayers need. At these events, it’s common for cosplayers to have a common bank of resources like paint and sewing materials for use by anyone who needs them.
Volunteering At Cosplay Events
The second way to get involved is to volunteer at cosplay events like these. There are many events that take place in order for the cosplayers to show their creations off, but there’s also a lot of work that needs to be done. For those who are looking for an opportunity to volunteer, this may be a great way to meet some new people and help out. Volunteering doesn’t need to mean just handing out water or taking photos; many volunteers can give back by creating props and costumes themselves as well as answering questions about 3D printing in the cosplay community.
Renting A Table At A Cosplay Event
Cosplayers often rent tables for large events and a cosplayer may want to rent a table of their own. If they do, they are renting the front end of the table from the event’s coordinator who is responsible for putting down a protective covering on top that meshes with cosplayers theme. With this in mind, people can speak to an event coordinator about renting one or two tables and then find donations for prizes from sponsors.
Items You Can 3D Print For Cosplay
3D Printing is a revolutionary way of producing items quickly and cheaply. The world of cosplay has taken note and produced some top-notch pieces from 3D printing. Some costume parts that can be 3D printed are masks, bracers, swords, shields, hats and necklace pendants.
There are also many accessories that can be 3D printed to complete the look for a particular character such as headpieces, helmets, masks and other accessories to complete the costume. These accessories often give the costume a finishing touch and really make it stand out when compared to costumes made with traditional methods such as sewing or painting.
Final Words
That’s really all there is to it! All you need to do is get in there and get involved. If you do good work, you’ll gain a reputation and there’s no limit to the number of events you can volunteer or lend your skills to. No matter how big or small, cosplay events are an excellent way to meet like-minded people and create something special in the process. So get out there, get creative and make these events memorable for everybody involved!
