ShePropTalk!

Sara from @cestlasara joins the show to talk about her awesome Zhuque Mercy build, as well as the differences between the Cricut and the Brother machines! This episode is jam packed with awesome show-and-tell, and Sara shares SO many of her tips for airbrushing fabric, adding HTV, making wings, you name it, she shares it! Grab a pen and paper and get ready to learn a WHOLE LOT from this master cosplayer!

Monica from Geeks A Gogo joins the show to talk about her phenomenal Phoenix Monster cosplay build! Learn about how she overcame some of the construction obstacles with the 12’ wings, the larger-than-life wig and crown, and more! Hosted by Beverly of Downen Creative Studios.

As cosplay has gained in popularity it has also gained in price - It’s not called "Cost-Play" for nothing! But cost doesn't have to be a barrier to successful cosplay. We'll talk to cosplayers who not only create incredible art, they do it on a budget. They'll share information on not only how to save money while making costumes, but also why they love to do it.

Let's talk about MASSIVE wings with LEDS! Oh MY! Award-winning, master level cosplayer, foamsmith and speed build wizard Plexi Cosplay joins the show to talk about how she created her larger-than-life, competition-winning Pride cosplay from Darksiders!

Award-winning, master level cosplayer, Jedimanda is back on the show with a whole new book! A must-have for any cosplayer from beginner to advanced, Creative Cosplay is full of great tips and information. From how to research a costume, where to buy your supplies, to what fabrics are commonly used for what kinds of cosplays, this book has it all. "Don't be afraid to be a beginner" says it all - this book is a delight to read, and Amanda adds some personal stories and her own voice to make this book a great addition to your cosplay resource library.

Angela of Fancy Fairy Wings & Things chats with Beverly about her PHENOMENAL fairy wings! From cosplay to the Victoria Secret runway, her work is legendary in both the world of fashion and costuming. 

The Funny, Scary, Genderbending & Sometimes Lucrative World of Spicy Cosplay

Creating cosplays, and attending cons can be as fun and exciting as it is stressful and exhausting. Those stressors are amplified while working with a disability. In this panel we will talk with cosplayers who create, compete, volunteer and swim all while working with mental or physical disabilities.

Creating cosplays, and attending cons can be as fun and exciting as it is stressful and exhausting. Those stressors are amplified while working with a disability. In this panel we will talk with cosplayers who create, compete, volunteer and swim all while working with mental or physical disabilities.

Honest conversations about race and culture are more important than ever. In this panel we talk with Black and POC cosplayers about their experiences in the cosplay community, and how their culture, hair and skin has been politicized. We will talk about cosplaying a race or culture that does not match our own, and how we can do it successfully without hurting BIPOC people.

Professional SFX and Theatrical Makeup Artist M from Foresaken Faerie shares SO MANY TIPS and techniques for theatrical makeup application, including making your own SFX prosthetics and working within a small budget! You’ll be inspired to tackle all of those gory costumes you’ve always wanted to try! M also shares her experiences and stories from her many years of working as a black female professional in the film/live entertainment industry. Hosted by Beverly of Downen Creative Studios for SheProp.