Tails are the perfect cosplay accessory. However, they can be challenging to make and wear if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here are five simple steps that will help you learn how to create a cosplay tail quickly and easily!
Gather supplies
When making these tails, it is vital that you choose cosplay fabric that is not too thick. The cosplay tail should be lightweight and comfortable to wear, so you can move around easily in it without getting tired quickly. The following materials are necessary for cosplaying the perfect cosplay tail: scissors, thread (in a color that matches your costume), pins, needles, and a hot glue machine. For thicker furs like plushy felt, you might even need a heavy-duty sewing machine capable of stitching through multiple layers at once. Remember not to sew too close to the bottom edge where it connects with your cosplay outfit because this could cause fraying over time when used frequently on stage/at events.
Use hot glue for the best results.
If you are making a cosplay tail using only one type of fur, then use hot glue! Hot glue will keep your cosplay tails together perfectly every time. It also dries very quickly, which means that once you apply your cosplay accessory, there’s no need to wait before wearing it. Simply fasten up those buttons on your favorite cosplay costume and get ready for an adventure!
Be creative with colors.
The best part about cosplaying as animals is being able to have fun with color combinations! You can choose any color that you want and add it to your cosplay tail. Some of the most fun cosplay tails are those with contrasting colors such as black on white fur, brown on yellow or orange fur, etc. The possibilities are endless!
Select your fabric type
The fabric used on these types of tails is fundamental. The cosplay tail should be made out of a fabric that closely matches the cosplay costume’s fur type and color. If you’re cosplaying as an animal with thick, long hair, then opt for material such as fleece or velvet while choosing your cosplay tail pattern as for cosplays where animals have short coats like cats, dogs, etc., materials like cotton and polyester work really well.
Cutting cosplay tail fur patterns
Cosplayers who want to make their own cosplay tails can use any kind of paper (like cereal boxes) to do so! You’ll need cardboard sheets if you plan on having multiple layers of furs sewn together, but this isn’t mandatory, depending on what style of tail you choose to make. You can also cosplay tails made of fake fur, cotton fabric, or any other material!
To conclude, cosplay tails are used for cosplaying characters with animalistic traits like cat ears, dog ears, foxtails, etc. They’re also used to cosplay anthropomorphic animals – that is, animals who walk on two legs and have human-like features such as hands or the ability to talk. If you follow the steps above, you’ll make these tails easily and quickly!