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Itemize each material category. Typical armor build: $50–150 foam/Worbla, $30–80 fabric, $20–40 paint/finish, $15–30 hardware.
Materials = Fabric + Foam + Thermoplastics + Hardware + PaintHeat gun, Dremel, and sewing machine are one-time investments spread across builds. Budget $0 if owned, full cost if buying for one project.
Tool cost ÷ Projects expected = Per-project tool costCompare DIY material cost plus time value against commission quotes. Complex armor commissions run $500–5000+ depending on maker.
Total = DIY materials + (Hours × Hourly value) vs Commission priceUpdated: July 2026
EVA foam armor with store-bought base clothes: $80 materials + $40 wig + $30 paint = $150 total DIY budget for debut convention.
Commissioned armor ($800) + custom wig ($120) + materials for bodysuit ($60) + shoes ($50) = $1030 competition budget over 4 months.
Target $200 max — allocate $60 wig, $50 foam, $40 fabric, $30 paint, $20 thrift base clothes. Skip Worbla, use EVA-only construction.
Cosplay costs add up quickly across materials, tools, wigs, and commissions. Enter project components with estimated costs to build a total budget, compare against target spending, and identify areas to save or splurge for maximum impact.