Helpful Things - Blog Posts
AVOIDING COLLAB LIMBO™️: OR, HOW TO ACTUALLY MAKE THAT COLLAB HAPPEN
a strength of Royal Simblr™️ is how common and easy it is to do collaborative projects. our stories and characters can be delightful on their own, but there’s something special about building a plot, a relationship, a character, an event, a whole entire world with someone else. among other things, it’s also a good way to make friends ! however, not everyone approaches the project the same way; this isn’t always a problem, but it can become one when it prevents a collab—especially one between simmers who enjoy each other’s work—from getting off the ground. you might know the feeling. you and another simmer express the desire to do something together. it’s exciting, especially if you admire their story or just think they’re a cool person. this is the beginning of something new and fun, until … the conversation never moves beyond that starting point.
welcome to Collab Limbo™️
why does this happen? how do we avoid it?
gabe (@armoricaroyalty) and i have compiled some best practices in a brand-new guide. yes, yet another Royal Simblr Guide. the components of the guide are simple—so simple it boils down to three words and two phrases:
intentionality
familiarity
reciprocity
“yes, and”
“no, but”
INTERESTED? READ THE GUIDE HERE ! ✨
fabrickind’s cosplay help masterlist
Hello!
Here is a masterlist of my cosplay help posts and tutorials, broken down by type of cosplay help. This will be updated as I do more cosplay help.
Panels and Tutorials (the big stuff)
Fabric Choice for Cosplay Foundation Garments for Cosplay Planning Your Cosplay Body Paint 101 How to Level Up Your Cosplay Sewing with Knits Bunnysuit Boot Camp
How to write a cosplay help panel
Pearl (Steven Universe) Spear, Transparent and Lighted Wig Tangle Prevention Faux Cuffs and Collars Bunnysuit Construction Bunnysuit Patterning Faux Fur Pompoms
Sewing and Fabric Craft
Stretch Applique Tips Circle Skirt Hems Quilting Rulers on Colored Fabric Dyeing a Beaded Dress Estimating Yardage Sewing Knits Squaring Cut Fabrics Temperature and Fabric Choice Basic Sash Tutorial Determining fabric yardage from a mockup
Wigs, Hair, and Makeup
Arda Wigs Pros and Cons Wearing a wig when you have a low hairline Masculine Long Hair Using Real Hair Basic Cosplay Makeup Adding Volume to Wigs Contouring for different face shapes Securing Very Long Wigs Wearing Heavy Wigs
Foundation Garments
Preventing Cameltoe Making shapewear Preventing strapless bras from slipping Making superhero briefs Preventing bra show-through Bra cup replacement
Props, Accessories, and Armor
Wearing Oversized Horns Applying Rhinestones Wizard staff process Painting Edges Lightweight Fabric Wings Cage Skirts Open Front Hoop Skirts
Cosplay-specific
Condesce (Homestuck) breakdown Roxy Lalonde ballgown (Homestuck) breakdowns: 1, 2 Yurio (Yuri on Ice) Agape outfit materials Lady Oscar (The Rose of Versailles) materials Pearl (Steven Universe) Wig Advice 1 Pearl (SU) Wig Advice 2 Pearl and Rainbow Quartz Gem Advice Yuri Plisetsky Agape Writeup
Safety
Ice skates PSA
Fandom Culture, History, and Positivity
How cons have changed since 2003 Age, Careers, and Cosplay
Misc.
Washing Cosplays Preventing Fan Funk Children, Cosplay, and Growth Wearing a Catsuit Making AU Designs Cosplayer Cards Wearing Hoop Skirts 1 Wearing Hoop Skirts 2 Tips for Con Newbies Cosplay Contest Walkon Advice