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Wigs: (I highly recommend always wearing a wig while cosplaying)

arda wigs

epiccosplay wigs (my favorite wig sellers. Great customer service)

cosplay wigs usa

gothic lolita wigs

Makeup:

Cream makeup, body paint and sfx makeup

http://www.stagemakeuponline.com/

http://www.motionpicturefx.com/

http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/landing/makeup/index.tmpl

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/

For the question “which character should I cosplay?”

http://www.animecharactersdatabase.com/

(just enter in character details at the top of the page)

Finding conventions:

http://www.animecons.com/events/state.shtml/002800799

Other:

(numbers represent different parts or methods)

sewing machines

wig heads

wig cap

Tutorials:

List of tutorials  How to’s

concealing eyebrows

Binding 1 (do not use ace bandages invest in a binder or buy sports bras)

packing for a convention boot covers fangs wings gems 

armor: 1 2 video fiber glass or alternative

shields (you can alter it to be any shape you want and you can use something besides a dish) 

masks  1 2

resin casting part 1 2

Basic Hem kigurumi tunic mermaid tail gloves sailor collar pleated skirt circle skirt fabric dyeing

Wig dyeing pigtails 1 fixing a wig spikes 1 bangs (It may be better to cut a strand of the bangs for reference while you have it on and then cut the rest when its pinned to a wig head) Wearing a wig with long hair 

Photography 1 2 3 4

If you have any other questions feel free to ask here or here

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