If you’re reading this article, it might be because your children want to participate in cosplay – which is short for costume play – and attend a convention, or they may simply want to dress up as one of their favorite characters for Halloween. Cosplay is a little more complex than your typical Halloween costume. Cosplayers usually research the costumes they want to make and make them from scratch. They also tend to get more into character, including mimicking mannerisms and voices. Some costumes are very elaborate, involving leatherwork, molding, and metalwork. It can take months to complete one. You