Cricut for Cosplay Tutorial Series

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Written By Beverly Downen

Turn your multi-day builds into 1-day builds with these techniques for your cosplay and crafting projects!

If you have a Cricut die cutting machine, I have a few tutorials you will love! Learn how to cut and score 2mm EVA foam, how to cut Thermoplastics, and how to use Kobracast and Pearly Worbla to create beautiful, wearable designs. These tutorials offer an in-depth look at how to use these settings and materials.

WHAT IS EVA FOAM?
EVA foam is a higher quality craft foam material available at www.TNTCosplaySupply.com and other online retailers.

WHAT IS A CRICUT?
A Cricut is an affordable home die cutting machine that can be used for a multitude of projects. It comes in several models and has a wide variety of attachments to use for different materials, including foam, fabric, wood, vinyl and more. Perfect for cosplay!

In less than 5 minutes you can learn how to use your Cricut Maker (and Explore Air 2) to cut & score 2 different types of high-quality EVA foam from TNT Cosplay Supply. Beverly gives you all the settings and walks you through techniques to achieve those ultra tiny and precise cuts that would take you hours to do by hand!

In this episode of Cricut for Cosplay, I show you how to cut thermoplastics, including Worbla, Thibra, Terraflex, TranspArt and Styrene.

Learn how to unlock the powerful potential of your Cricut Maker with these settings & techniques for cutting Pearly Worbla and Kobracast thermoplastics! Beverly gives you all the settings and walks you through techniques she uses to create an intricate crown and accessories for Princess Totoro (AbbyCat Cosplay)!

I have also created a quick reference guide for cutting and scoring TNT Cosplay Supply EVA foam, HD-Foam, Thibra, Black Worbla, Pearly Worbla, TranspArt, Kobracast, Terraflex, Styrene, and acrylic scoring. Feel free to download and save this infographic!

Also check out my tutorials about using these methods to cut and score EVA foam on Cosplay Central!

Materials & Equipment list (Affiliate Links)

Please support my tutorial videos by purchasing your supplies and equipment with my Amazon Affiliate links below! Every video I create is for you! Your support allows me to continue to help you build amazing projects. Thank you!

EVA FOAM

EVA Foam: https://www.tntcosplaysupply.com

THERMOPLASTICS

Thibra http://www.thibra.us

Worbla https://amzn.to/2McVTP0

Styrene https://amzn.to/2CrswUG

Terraflex https://www.tandyleather.com/

TranspArt https://amzn.to/2Mc61rb

EQUIPMENT

Cricut Maker: https://amzn.to/2PBAgrv

Cricut Explore Air 2:  https://amzn.to/2PE8kDi

Deep Blade Attachment: https://amzn.to/2UJ81uS

DeepCut replacement blade: https://amzn.to/2UK5kZV

Knife Blade Attachment https://amzn.to/2sCbUoJ

Knife Blade - replacement blade https://amzn.to/2ClWZmV

Strong Grip Mat (Purple): https://amzn.to/2ULOVEd

Premium Removable Vinyl: https://amzn.to/2PA8ITu

Painter’s Tape: https://amzn.to/2PE3pT5

Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/2UJDoW9

Beverly Downen

Beverly of Downen Creative Studios is an internationally published professional author, award-winning cosplayer and creator, crafting high-quality costumes based on pop culture characters as well as elaborate original designs. She travels across the country to host workshops and lectures at events, and has a passion for writing extensive tutorials. In 2018 she founded SheProp, a maker forum for female, non-binary and transgender cosplayers, and is the executive producer of all programming and events. She’s worked with many industry companies including Marvel, Worbla, Smooth-On, PlaidFX and MicroMark and has been featured on Tested, Be Amazed, and NW Nerd Podcast. Her 240-page how-to book Cosplayer's Ultimate Guide to EVA Foam was published in 2022 and is available on bookshelves everywhere.

https://DownenCreativeStudios.com
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