Candace Birger
Contributor
Candace Birger is a mother, wife, full-time marketer, DecoArt ambassador, and professional cosplayer from Maryland. She began her cosplay journey in 2017 and has since earned several first-place awards including her most recent 1st place in the armor category at New York Comic Con Eastern Regional Championships. Known as PlexiCosplay, you will often find her in the cosplay competition circuits where she feels most driven and ambitious in her costume design work.
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How To Make Fairy Wings For Cosplay And Costumes
If you've been wanting to make iridescent fairy wings, then check out this guide.
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How To Lose A Cosplay Competition Like a Winner
Losing a competition can be the ultimate learning experience.
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How To Create Cosplays Using PVC Vinyl Material
Want to level up your cosplay? You may want to try using PVC vinyl.
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How To Prepare And Enter Virtual Cosplay Competitions
Here are the best ways to enter online cosplay competitions in 2021.
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Cosplay Tutorial: Three Different Ways To Create Your Own Bodysuit
Here are three options to create your own bodysuit based on your skill level.
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Foam Armor Closures and Attachments: Snaps, Buckles, Zippers, and Grommets
Creating a beautiful piece of cosplay is one thing; Deciding how to attach and secure it is entirely another!
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Michaels Presents Armor Speed-Build & Tutorial With Plexi Cosplay
Join Plexi Cosplay in as she speed-builds a Wonder Woman corset in just 1 hour while getting insight from cosplay friends!
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Tutorial Tuesday: How To Make A Shoe Slip Cover And Attach Armor
In this tutorial, Plexi Cosplay shows you how you can reuse shoes for different cosplays.
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How To Attach Masks and Headpieces To Wigs
In this week's tutorial, find out the best ways to attach headpieces to wigs.
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How To Texture EVA Foam To Upgrade Your Cosplay Game
This tutorial by Plexi Cosplay shows you how to create textures on EVA foam.
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LED Uses and Types: A Crash Course
If you're thinking about getting started with LEDs for cosplay, this is a good place to start.
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How-To: Use Pre-Existing Templates to Create Cosplay
Want to cosplay but don't want to make your own patterns? We've got you covered.
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Prepping for a Con: A Look Into A Cosplayer's Portable Toolbag
Load up before you get to the convention center.
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Foamsmithing 101: Choosing The Right Foam For Your Project
Having trouble figuring out which foam to use for your next cosplay? Look no further!
