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The Basics of Wearing Costume Props and Weapons

If you are new to cosplay, you may be wondering how to safely wear your props and weapons so that you don’t hurt yourself or others. Here are some basic tips for how to wear some of the common types of costume props and weapons. For further information, please seek out a costume mentor or other experienced costumer who can help guide you in the proper wearing of your costume accessories.

Basic cosplay safety

When wearing any costume prop or weapon, always be aware of your surroundings and those around you. When moving from place to place inside a convention center, always walk with care and caution. When sitting down, always be sure that the people around you know what you’re wearing and do not sit in such a way that they might grab your prop as they sit down next to you or lean against it while standing up. Attempting to sit on an overly large prop could cause it to break or fall apart.

Also be aware of your height when wearing large headpieces or wigs that increase your height. If you are taller than normal, walk with extreme caution and always be sure to look behind

How to Wear Costume Props and Weapons

How you wear your costume props and weapons will make a huge difference in how realistic your costume is. If the sword is too large for the character, it may look like your character is playing dress up with daddy’s sword. If you don’t know how to wear your costume props and weapons, here are some tips that will help you look more professional.

It’s All in the Details

When planning your costume, pay attention to the small details that make it believable. This goes for any type of costume, whether it’s a Star Wars character or a pirate. For example, if you’re wearing a pirate costume and carrying a sword, make sure there is a sheath for the sword (and that you wear it). Also, if your character wears eyewear, they should be functional – not just sunglasses or safety goggles painted silver. If you’re buying boots, try them on with the pants of your costume to make sure the boot doesn’t hang over the top of the pants or look awkward when tucked into them.

Carrying Costume Props and Weapons

There are basic steps to carrying things such as swords and guns without looking silly. Here are some tips:

When carrying a sword or gun in a

As a professional costumer, weapons and props are a part of my job. I have had to deal with everything from a simple sword to a giant flail. I’ve seen some great props, and some not so great ones.

Here is an article on the basics of wearing costume props and weapons:

1. Never wear your prop or weapon unless you have been trained to do so by someone who has experience in this area. This can be very dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing.

2. If you are going to wear a costume prop like this, make sure that it is durable enough for use in battle or at least mock combat. A high quality foam weapon will probably do just fine for cosplay purposes, but it might not hold up to real combat conditions.

3. Make sure that all parts of your prop are firmly attached, especially any metal parts that could cause injury if they become detached during use (like blades). You should also check that there aren’t any loose screws or other fasteners that could come loose during use and potentially injure someone else (or yourself).

4. Never leave your prop unattended where children could get hold of it – they may try to copy what they see on TV and end up hurting themselves

If you’ve got your costume together, and are wondering how to accessorize it with props, hopefully this article will help you out.

There’s an art to wearing costume props and weapons. You don’t want to wear them so that you look like a guy who has walked in off the street wearing a costume and carrying some stuff he had lying around. You want it to look like your character would have these things on him normally, when he isn’t at a convention or at work. If you can pull that off, then terrific!

Let’s start with weapons.

First off, if you’re going to carry a weapon, make sure it fits the character you’re cosplaying as. If you’re going as Link from Legend of Zelda, then it makes perfect sense for him to be carrying his sword or shield around. But if you’re dressed up as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars, then why would he be carrying a big ass sword? That doesn’t make sense at all. The only reason why he would have one is because he is dressed up like Link from Legend of Zelda for Halloween.

But I digress. Let’s get back on track here…

Weapons – The Basics

While we want everyone to have fun at the convention, we do need to be mindful of the safety of all our attendees. In the spirit of this goal, here are a few things to keep in mind while bringing your costume props and weapons with you to the show.

Costume Props and Weapons: Defined

Weapons – This is any item that is sharp or blunt, if it can feasibly hurt someone it is considered a weapon. This includes but is not limited to swords, knives, axes, bows and arrows, guns (both real and fake), wands, staffs, etc. Do not brandish your weapon in public areas. If you wish to pose for a photo with your weapon drawn please find an out of the way location where you will not injure anyone or damage anything. Any confiscated items will be held at Security until the end of the convention day so you may pick them up on your way out. Please do not ask for them back before then as we are very busy during the convention hours and cannot stop what we’re doing to accommodate requests for confiscated items.

Props – This is any item that is non-sharp or non-blunt in nature and cannot feasibly hurt someone. This

When you wear your pirate costume, do not attach anything to your clothing that could catch on something and choke you. The most obvious thing is to make sure that the sword scabbard is tied securely to your belt. The worst possible thing would be for you to trip over a rock and fall on it.

Second, consider that while in costume you may have to move in ways that are different from how you normally move. For example, if there is a sword hanging from your belt and you bend forward, the hilt of the sword may hit the ground. If this happens at an angle, it could stab into the ground, which could cause damage or injury. You should be aware of this problem and avoid it.

Third, think about what could happen if for some reason the weapon or prop fell out of your hands or off your body. In one instance a woman attending a convention had her sword fall out of its scabbard because part of the fastening came loose. The blade was very sharp, and as luck would have it she did not step on it as she might have done if she had been wearing high-heeled shoes instead of sneakers. Another case involved a young man whose spear fell off his back when he bent over to pick up something