costume – Page 2 – erinstblaine

19 Nov

Neoprene Ariel Mermaid Tail

I just finished making this gorgeous brand-new Ariel cosplay mermaid tail. (Awesome underwater photos here!) It’s made from neoprene and lots of paint with a custom made translucent monofin inside the fluke. I’ve been using this handmade Ariel tail for 3...

ariel, birthday party, cosplay, costume, entertainer, how to, Make, maker, mermaid, neoprene, ocean, paint, pool, sew, swim, tail

25 Aug

Light-up 3d Printed Push Button Tutorial

I made a very very pretty hoodie. I found this amazing hoodie at Maker Faire, made by Kinetic Couture. I couldn’t resist it, and decided to take it home and add lots and lots of pretty lights to it. It’s...

3d printing, button, control, cosplay, costume, diy, Make, maker

01 Aug

Glowcon 2016 LED Convention Wrap-Up

I was invited to perform part of my light dancing show at GlowCon 2016. GlowCon describes itself as “an LED convention and party celebrating everything that glows. An electrical forest of cutting-edge LED technology and art.” It was a day-long...

convention, cosplay, costume, dancer, glow, glowcon, light maker, performer

26 Mar

How to Make this Twinkling LED Parasol – Tutorial at Adafruit.com

My newest post at the Adafruit Learning Center is up.. learn to make a light-up twinkling parasol. This parasol will shield you from the fierce rays of the sun, and protect you from the dark, fearsome things of the night.Neopixels surround the...

burning man, cosplay, costume, how-to, Learn, led, playa, solder

03 Nov

Wasp Avengers Cosplay – #ElectronicHalloween 2015

For those following along, I’ve spent the last month working on this Wasp costume for Adafruit’s #ElectronicHalloween project. Here’s the last blog installment, with details on building the animatronic wing pack. Phil did an absolutely amazing job in...

3d printing, adafruit, animatronic, avengers, cosplay, costume, electronic, Halloween, led, superhero, tech, wasp, wearables

26 Sep

Electronic Halloween Wasp Costume Construction – Part 2

Reblogged from Adafruit.com — more about our Electronic Halloween Wasp Costume construction! Here’s the original post.. reblogged here for your reading pleasure! #ElectronicHalloween 2015 at Adafruit – 9/22 Update It’s the eve of the equinox. Fall aromas fill the...

adafruit, cosplay, costume, electronic, Halloween, maker

26 Sep

3D Printed Wasp Halloween Costume Hemet Goodness

3d printed Wasp Halloween costume helmet goodness!! I’m so excited. Orignal post here #ElectronicHalloween 2015 at Adafruit – 9/25 Update Prior installments: 9/14, 9/22.Halloween dress-up is fun and all, but it’s time for this to get…you know…really Adafruit-y. A prominent feature of...

3d printing, construction, cosplay, costume, Halloween, helmet, maya, Technology

02 Aug

Interview by 16Hertz about Mermaid Glimmer

Check it out! I was interviewed by 16 Hertz, a New York based web site and store focusing on bringing products to young and beginner-makers, getting them interested in arduino and LED makering. Interview with Mermaid Glimmer on 16...

arduino, costume, glimmer, led, maker, mermaid, submersible

25 May

Glowing Soulcaster Wristband – Inspired by the Stormlight Archives

I’m listening to the audiobook verion of Stormlight by Brandon Sanderson while working on things, and woke up this morning gripped with the inescapable need for a Soulcaster of my own. From Wikepedia: Soulcasting is a practice where objects...

accessory, adafruit, arduino, brandon, costume, led, neopixel, sanderson, soulcaster, steampunk, stormlight

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