Thanks to this costume, I can now shape Sintra (PVC sheets) with a heat gun, work with tiny LEDs, dry brush, finish 3D prints, and add rivets to leather.
Since then, I’ve gone through three more iterations, making large and small tweaks. I’ve been able to learn new skills, refine other skills, and identify where it’s best to just have someone else do the work for me. In that way, cosplay has become a way to develop my creativity and confidence in my crafting skills. Thanks to this costume, I can now shape Sintra (PVC sheets) with a heat gun, work with tiny LEDs, dry brush, finish 3D prints, and add rivets to leather.