Cosplay As Your Dungeons & Dragons Character

Pick which Dungeons & Dragons character you want to cosplay and name three important costume details to copy.

Draw a simple sketch of your costume and a safe prop showing shapes and colors.

Measure the parts of your body you need for the costume pieces such as head chest waist and arms.

Gather the materials you need for each part and lay them out on a clear workspace.

Make paper patterns for each costume piece and each part of the prop using simple shapes.

Trace the paper patterns onto the fabric cardboard or foam with a pencil or marker.

Cut out the traced pieces from fabric cardboard and foam using child-safe scissors.

Assemble the costume base pieces by gluing or taping edges together where needed.

Attach straps elastic or Velcro so each costume piece can be worn easily and safely.

Build the prop core by cutting and gluing cardboard into the basic safe shape you want.

Cover the cardboard prop with craft foam to make it soft and safe to hold.

Secure all prop edges and costume seams with tape or glue so nothing comes loose.

Decorate your costume and prop with colouring materials and safe embellishments to match your character.

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