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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Nov 15

Hi, I’m Cass! 💖🌟✨

I’ve been a crafter cosplayer since 2007. I combine my professional engineering background w/ historical handiwork to create highly detailed, award-winning multimedia builds (& performances)!

I post WIPs, educational panels/tutorials, & design process content (thread below)!🧵⬇️

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, I did wear them Sunday with Yaya in her Frieren! It’s so nice to have a loose and comfy fit 💖

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 1d

“To extend a hand and extend a claw are mighty similar gestures, with mighty different consequences.” 🐉

The Dragon*Con robes are so comfy, they’re quickly becoming one of my go-to throw-on cosplays 💖

Feat horns from @turtlesmithycos

📸 = @ BrittanyLee.Artistry (IG)

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you! 💖 I made her yeaaaars ago when the anime first came out, I’m glad I got to bring her back 💖

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 7d

A crisp fall day in New England is the perfect time to pull out a comfy old favorite — Bulbasaur!

Excited to be part of the @maldencosplaycelebration (IG) today for its second year!

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 8d

💎 “Old stories heard in the sea, a word that escaped Sensei’s lips, sounds emitted by the moon people. You are lucky, these are good leftovers.”

📸 = @marlo.louden (IG)
💎 = Me!

#housekinokuni #lapislázuli #cosplay #cosplayersofig #landofthelustrous

A cosplayer portraying Lapis Lazuli from Land of the Lustrous / Houseki no Kuni ponders her next move. She stands in front of a mirror in a fancy building, hand under her chin, as she looks into the distance and thinks.

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 12d

Saw recently that Toho had started work on Apothecary Diaries Season 3…! I’m so excited for the next installment, my manga reading friends have said it was phenomenal 💖

📸 = @amiephotos.bsky.social
🌻 = Me!

#apothecarydiaries #cosplay #xiaolan #apothecarydiariescosplay #cosplayersofig

A Xiaolan cosplayer from the Apothecary Diaries stands in a blooming garden, admiring the blossoms on the trees above her.

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 15d

“The city has two faces. Which you come to know depends on whose gaze you are willing to meet.” ✨

I’m so glad I rewore Valor for Otakon this year! So happy to have more shots of one of my favorite OCs 💖

📸 = @ lightriftphoto (IG)

#dndcharacter #occosplay #originalcharacter

A metallic, glassy, blue city rises up behind the model, who is clad in greys, purples, and golds. The dungeons and dragons character “Valor” is a half elf man, sitting dramatically on white marble steps, one foot out and one knee up with his hand resting on the raised knee. In his hand is a D20. His gold and purple cape is draped across the stairs and masquerade masks rest on top of the cape.

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Fey (フェイ) @feytaline.bsky.social · 19d

🖐️COSPLAY MAINTENANCE CHECK!🖐️

have you recently:

Cleaned your makeup brushes?
Changed your contact solution?
Brushed that wig you threw in your suitcase to deal with later?
Unpacked from that con?
Changed your sewing machine needle?

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 19d

The mirror selfies also slapped

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 19d

Dragon look for the #RenaissanceFaire this past weekend!

Feat @turtlesmithy.bsky.social horns & tail <3

A side-by-side pic of a cosplayer dressed as a dragon. Her outfit is all black but is covered in draped chains and shiny metallic belts. She has large but spindly gold jewelry on her arms, and claws on her fingers. There is an expression of joy on her face as she swishes her tail!

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 21d

Nova’s art always got me really inspired too, and Nova was so friendly on the NiD forums to a total fandom newbie like me. 💖 I didn’t know her nearly as well as you did but I was always happy to see her vibrant colors show up in my feed.

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 22d

“To climb is to strife and to strive— only from a higher vantage may you see how far you have to fall.” ✨

Val is still one of my favorite cosplays I’ve made (and an OC / D&D PC who still lives rent-free in my brain…) I’m so so so glad @ Marlo.louden (IG) caught on to the vibes immediately 💖

A cosplayer portrays their dungeons and dragons character, “Valor”. A half elf with dark hair in a Venetian Renaissance garb looks out a wooden paneled windows a marbled staircase in the distance. The window light illuminates the decadence of the masquerade masks on their belt and the beading and rhinestones on the doublet. A gold and purple cape flares behind them.

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 23d

On October 4th, I'll be one of their Featured Panelists, presenting "Before You Build: A Guide to Smarter Cosplay Design." It's been a while since I ran this panel at a Boston-area event, but it's one of my most well-attended, so grab your seats early!

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 23d

Two fall event announcements? 🤩 It's so awesome to be able to support a fledgling local event, Malden Cosplay Celebration!

#cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayevent #bostoncosplayer #cosplayconvention

Graphic announcement for StarsOfCassiopeia as a featured panelist at Malden Cosplay Celebration’s second event on October 4th at Pearl St Station.

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · 26d

This came out so great! The wingss especially, LOVE 💖

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Sep 11

Prepping for another photoshoot adventure with @ceryhind (IG) (Lamb) this weekend — always excited for more cosplay shenanigans w/Cery!! (Take a guess what you think we’ll be shooting — hint, it’s an old cosplay of mine I haven’t worn in years!)

📸 = @vintageaerith.bsky.social

Two cosplayers pose on an eerie set of marble steps. The Lamb from Cult of the Lamb, with round red sunglasses, a fluffy white wig, and furry leg warmers descends the stairs and reaches for the dagger that the cultist in red offers to her.

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Sep 3

I've been working on some side projects that are very blue in color... which made me think of these old shots of my Lucretia alongside @triellfreschi.bsky.social 's Taako that I don't think I ever posted! 💖

📸 = @headphonestudios (IG)

#cosplay #thezonecast #dungeonsanddragons

Two cosplayers portraying Lucretia (left) and Taako (right) from the McElroy Family's podcast, The Adventure Zone: Balance, stand in a forest. The late day light adds a golden glow to verdant green foliage that obscures their feet. Lucretia, left, grasps a set of leather bound tomes in one hand, and her white oak staff with a blue orb full of dice in the other hand. The wizard Taako boasts a blue galaxy print skirt, and is shaded by a matching witch hat and parasol, also in Bureau of Balance blue.

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Aug 31

Cruel and unusual punishment is my WiFi cutting out in the middle of the new Hero X episode, which was also midway through a treadmill run 😭

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Aug 29

I hope everyone is having a blast at Dragon*Con this weekend! (Alas I am not there myself...)

🐉 = Me!
📸 = lightriftphoto (IG)
Feat Carpet Brocade by @yayahan.bsky.social + horns/tail from @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

#dragoncon #occosplay #originalcharacterdesign #cosplay #fantasyfashion

A cosplayer portrays "Dragoncon". They kneel on a tiled floor in harsh light, one knee up, with billowing black pants. Their wizard-like robes are created from the Dragoncon carpet brocade. The cosplayer has dragon horns and a tail, and gestures claws towards the floor and towards their face.

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you! It was a blast goofing around with a whole crew of friends in the gardens, so hype for a redux with an even bigger crowd 💖

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Oh, I wish I could tell you in person..." 🪷

I'm so glad I managed to pull a Xiaolan together for this shoot! I'm hype to get a breather from summer travel & to dive into some WIP projects (hopefully including Gyokuyou!!)

📸 : @amiephotos.bsky.social

#apothecarydiaries #cosplay #xiaolan

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Riddle birthday lines this year were so sweet. 💖 It makes me so happy that he wants us at his Birthday AND Unbirthday parties!

📸 = @timesartisan.bsky.social
🌹 = Me!

#cosplay #twst #twistedwonderland #riddlerosehearts #twistedwonderlandcosplay #コスプレ #ツイステッドワンダーランド

A cosplayer portraying Riddle Rosehearts from the game Disney's Twisted Wonderland has their eyes closed, and gently caresses a red rose in full bloom. The lighting effect on the ceremonial robes outfit makes all of the gold filigree look like it's radiating light.

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StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Aug 24

Squinting at the inconsistencies in my reference photos 😂😂😂

📸 = @e.demayhem (IG)

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Aug 24

Same! I did the default Zhongli ages ago, I think my next variant is the white Archon robes. My docket’s so full right now though 😅

StarsOfCassiopeia @ craft time! @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social · Aug 24

God, I’m so sorry you’re really going through it 🫂