• Tools & Materials
• Setting up an Universal Circuit
• Preparing and setting up the Hardware
• Basic Code in CircuitPython
• Building a Magical Arrow
• Creating Groups
• Animation Sequences
• How to play Sound
• Diffusing and other Extras
• Troubleshooting

The Book of Cosplay Light & Sound Effects includes also the following work examples:

• Majora’s mask – The Legend of Zelda
• Grim Marrow – Outriders
• Bolvar’s Hammer – World of Warcraft

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• Introduction to tools, machines and materials
• Sewing machine and serger
• Choosing the right fabric
• Three useful hand-stitches
• Working with stretch materials
• Sewing simple gloves with lycra (drawing a pattern on paper)
• Leggings with jersey (creating patterns from old clothes and working with a serger)
• Sewing a dress with satin (working with store bought patterns)
• Creating a boot cover with faux leather (creating patterns with duct tape)
• Attaching armor to fabric

The Book of Cosplay Sewing includes also the following work examples:

• Creating a mock-up
• Adjusting patterns
• Placing a zipper
• Adding lining
• Many more useful tips

As well as the following work examples:

• Cleric (Aion)
• Xena: Warrior Princess
• Monk (FFXIV)

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• Why use EVA foam?
• Materials and tools
• Drawing blueprints
• Basic techniques
• Working with PVC pipes
• Separating props
• Building a sword from scratch
• Creating textures
• Sculpting with Foam Clay
• Priming and painting

The Book of Foam Props includes also the following work examples:

• Zelda BotW – Mastersword (blueprint included for free)
• Zelda BotW – Hylian Shield
• Monster Hunter World – Nergigante Claws
• Horizon Zero Dawn – Aloy’s Spear
• Soul Calibur – Taki’s Swords

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By ordering The Book of Foam Armor you’ll get easy step-by-step guides, tutorials and explanations for the following points:

• Introduction to all tools and materials
• Choosing between foam and Worbla
• Finding the right foam for you
• Creating tight and free-form patterns
• Cutting, glueing and heat shaping foam
• Mastering the dremel
• Adding foam details and textures
• Priming flexible foam (brush and spray)
• Painting and sealing
• Attaching your armor
• Repairing foam armor

The Book of Foam Armor includes also the following work examples:

• Medion – Erazer Girl
• FFXIV – Monk
• Monster Hunter – Zinogre

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• • Tools and colors
  • Introduction to airbrush
  • Creating fake metal and 3D textures
  • Masking techniques
  • Chipped paint effects
  • Creating real rust
  • Washing and creating realistic bones
  • Weathering fabric
  • How to build a simple paint booth

Advanced Cosplay Painting includes also the following work examples:

• Fallout 4 – Sole Survivor
• Xena: Warrior Princess
• Overwatch – Symmetra
• League of Legends – Dark Valkyrie Diana

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No need to guess what the lucky person wants. Just get a Tail Company Gift Card and let them choose.

Available in multiple sizes, you can send a message to the lucky recipient too.

And a here’s a nice feature – choose when the email with the Gift Card will be sent!

Gift Cards can be used in two ways. If you have an account, you can see them in your account area, and use them as credit on a purchase.

Otherwise, just use the gift card code in the Coupon box on the checkout!

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We have a free simple digital block pattern available for those that want to make covers for MiTail and EarGear. But many prefer a full sized paper pattern, as used by The Tail Company. Well, here you go! These patterns have been developed by us and work really well on our items.

A full list of the patterns we can make for you are listed below. Just tell us which one you want in the box on the checkout page that looks like this:

Cat ear patterns, as well as fox ear shapes, are an essential part of cosplay – ours are available here, just like our ear patterns listed below.

*Very rarely, an extra charge can be applied if the postage is to an unusual or hard to reach part of Earth. Rare, but Im looking at you, parts of Canada. And also you, the fellow that lives on that island in the middle of Mexico, surrounded by a huge lake that no one will deliver to..

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