The Book of Cosplay Painting

We love Black Art for fine detail work, and here's a great example: this necklace was made using a die cutter, but could easily be made with scissors or a craft blade. Made by @pachadiroglou

A throwback to an older pair of builds that we still count as some of our favourites, take a look at these epic Diablo III costumes, Tyrael and a Barbarian made by @littleblondegoth They used Finest Art for both builds, letting the texture shine to help create a more wild look to the design. And if you aren't following @littleblondegoth you SHOULD be! #worbla #worblaarmor #cosplaythrowback

We're behind on watching Agatha All Along so here's a throwback to Carmenvalentina's amazing Scarlet Witch build, which uses Kobracast! Did you know there's a video tutorial on her process? You can find it on the worbla.com website, along with hundreds of other video and written guides to all sorts of projects! Costume by @carmenvalentina Photo by Barabasy Photography

Part 2 on Worbla and 3D prints! For items where you need a semi complex shape like a dagger and you are not confident in making it out of foam, or you already have the print but you do not have the time or ability to sand/smooth/finish it, Worbla is an option for a quick surface fix. You can also save time by printing a shape, then using the Worbla for engraving details by hand, rather than trying to add to a print if you are not as familiar with the software or want to customize something. It will also add strength to a print. It does eat up a lot of printed details that you will need to sculpt back in (similar to how you would do so for layered foam) so generally I would suggest working with more simple surfaces than complex ones. It also adds thickness to a print so you want to keep that in mind for very fine detailed pieces. You can overheat your print if you are working with the Worbla on top, and flat shapes like a dagger can warp - so work in short bursts of heat in targeted areas! Overall I think this is specifically useful for folks who can't easily sand for health or time reasons, or when you want to add details to a print you already have. This won't replace using foam and Worbla for normal builds, nor standard filler and sanding for 3D printing options. #worbla #worblablackart #cosplaytutorial #3dprinting

We've been asked a few times about using Worbla with 3D printing as an alternative to sanding/resin and finally had a chance to do some experiments. We really liked the outcome with this skull mask and the whole process took less than 30 minutes, including the (rough) paintjob. While we would *not* suggest this for detailed prints, if you are dealing with more general organic shapes, you can work with a low resolution and less fill: the Worbla will give you a surface you can still easily texture and sculpt on, and adds strength to the print. #worbla #worblapearlyart #3dprinting #cosplaytutorial

Want to see something cool? @thetorontozoo used Worbla to create this feeder for their golden lion tamarin enclosure. Enrichment items are so important to help animals have as close to natural habitat experiences as possible, and zoos help with conservation for endangered and at-risk animal populations. Here a simple jar makes foraging for food much more interesting for the tamarin! #worbla #zoohabitatdesign #goldenliontamarin

@jessie_weitzel_legrand is using Worbla with bisqueware and mixed materials to create these fascinating, otherworldly phones. We love the bright colors and the little hidden details in each piece, and you should absolutely give her work a deeper look!

We love seeing Worbla used in new ways, so here's a feature showcasing the utterly gorgeous work by Rochelle Redgard with Lida Marx from The Worx Distribution. They used Deco Art and TranspArt to create these coffee sculptures that are caught in amazing motion! #worbla #worbladecoart #worblatranspart

Worbla's Deco Art and other pellet plastics are often suggested for use for fangs in cosplay. We absolutely do not recommend this for your safety: both because these plastics don't have a rating for mouth appliances, and because it can be easy to accidently 'lock' the plastic onto your teeth - we get emails about this semi frequently! Worbla's Deco Art is great for teeth on your monster sculpture or fursuit, but please be cautious and keep your safety in mind for your builds. #worbla #worblatutorial #cosplaysafety #cosplaypsa #cosplayteeth

Want to dye TranspArt? You can do so using Rit or Jacquard SYNTHETIC dyes. We have tutorials on our website, but this quick infographic should help guide you! You can make gradients, tints, or deep shades all with different amounts of dye and length of time in the dye bath! Featuring final work by @cowbuttcrunchies and @ivorivet #worbla #transpart #syntheticdye #cosplay #cosplaytutorial