Project Blogs, Tips, and Tricks
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You can watch all my videos on my YouTube channels (Lost Wax and Lost Wax 2) or check out specific projects below. This is not a complete list of all the costume patterns I have available, but a collection of different blog posts I have written.
Steampunk Costumes
I made a plague doctor mask pattern a while ago, and I have had lots of requests to make a plague doctor hat template to go
My goal for this project was to create a whimsical hat that would stand out in a crowd. I settled on the concept of a wind-powered top hat. I am not sure exactly why
This is a mid-level project for the industrious foamsmith. I designed the jetpack pattern with steampunk cosplay in mind…
Looking for a plague doctor mask that will blow away everyone at the party, but don’t want to drop a ton of cash to make it happen?
Sometimes you just need a cool gas mask to finish off your costume! This video tutorial shows how to make a steampunk gas mask, but the pattern is also adaptable for
I am a big steampunk geek. I absolutely love the steampunk aesthetic, the use of contrasting metals and the flair of ornamentation on what would otherwise be
I love the ocean. I can sit on the beach all day just watching the waves do their wavey thing. Sadly, I happen to live in the middle of the Canadian prairies. No ocean to watch here. But…
So, I just released a new video on how to make a mini top hat from craft foam. Way back when I made my first top hat video, I tried using…
I have a new project for anyone who appreciates messing about with foam, glue, and paint. Believe it or not, I made a pair of "brass" goggles entirely…
This hat is a revision of my cardboard steampunk top hat, being that the cardboard hat was too uncomfortable to wear for any length of time and…
I just wanted to share with you how I made a double-breasted victorian waistcoat from an old suit jacket I got at an op shop for $5. This is a perfect item
Other Costumes
Ghosts. Nobody wants them, and there’s only one way to catch them. With an unlicensed nuclear accelerator strapped to your back, of course. Enter the Proton Pack.
I recently made some epic knight armor, complete with pattern and DIY video. And today I’m happy to say I’ve expanded the pattern to also include child-sized knight armor! The basic build is…
Years ago, I made a Halloween knight costume for my son and have since had a lot of requests for the pattern. I made the knight helmet pattern but…
Since Halloween is less than a month away, I decided to create an Among Us template that captures some of the
If you’re looking for a quick costume idea that is still a little out of this world, grab yourself a white jumpsuit, whip up one of these astronaut helmets, and
A while ago I pioneered a way of doming EVA foam floor-mats that required the use of a hot car to "bake" the foam into shape. (You can find that technique
So, I was going to do something simple for this year's Christmas dress-up party. Maybe throw on a Santa hat and call it good…
So, after making the Viking helmet pattern, my son decided he wanted to be a Viking for Halloween. And what are the first things an 8-year-old boy needs?
How good is this Dad! He contacted me to say thanks for my space helmet pattern, which he masterfully adapted into a Star Wars X-wing pilot
Tips, Tricks, and other random projects
The key to making head-turning costumes is always in the details. Seeing as most of my templates are either steampunk costumes or some sort of EVA…
So, last Halloween my son asked me to make him some knight armour for his costume. Secretly I have been wanting to have an excuse
Our back entry has been in need of some extra hanging space for a while, so I decided to make a fun little coat rack. It's got…
A while back I found a pretty beat-up lampshade by the side of the road, and I knew I needed to do something with it…
This is not a complete list of all the templates I have available. If you are looking for more, head over to my pattern shop where they all live happily together.
Looking to add a bit of flair to your steampunk costume? Here are a few ideas ( and templates) from Lost Wax that any competent DIY-er can