Hello and welcome to our shopping guide for the cosplay enthusiast in your household and/or family! This guide will go over the basic items that a cosplayer needs to get started. Everything from safety equipment to sewing notions will be listed to give you the leg up this holiday season. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner we understand the rush to get things before they’re gone.
Good Luck and let the listing of items commence!
Safety Equipment
- Respirator – Multipurpose MSA Safety Works
- Gloves – Automotive Gloves
- Safety Glasses – 3M Tekk Protection
- Shop Vacuum – Portable Wet/Dry Vac
- Cleanup – Safety Solvent
Basic Tools
- Utility Knife – Dewalt Retractable Cutting Knife
- Blade Sharpener – Diafold Sharpener
- Exacto Blade – Stanley Hobby Knife
- Heat Gun – Wagner Dual Temp
- Rotary Tool – 80 PC Rotary Tool Kit
- Clamps – Micro Spring Clamps
Basic Materials
- Tape – Painter’s Tape
- Markers – Sharpies
- Foam Adhesive – SuperGlue & Contact Cement
- Basic Adhesive – Hot Glue Gun
- Fabric Adhesive – Spray Adhesive
- Pattern Paper – Butcher Paper
Sewing Tools & Notions
- Sewing Machine – Brother CS6000i
- Sewing Needles – SCHMETZ
- Thread – NEX 60pc Mixed Colors with Bobbins
- Bobbins – 25 Pcs Plastic Bobbins
- Fabric Fasteners – Pins and/or Clips
- Fabric Scissors – SINGER
- Sewing Chalk – Tailor’s Chalk and/or Fabric Pens
- Basic Needles – SINGER Assorted Needles
Basic Fabrication Materials
- Craft Foam – MICHAELS
- EVA Foam – TNT Cosplay Supply
- Floor Mats – Harbor Freight
- Felt – Amazon
- Acrylic Paints – Liquitex
- Spray Paints – Home Depot
- Brushes (small/medium/large) – My Art Scape