It's really one of the reasons why I respect them more than most other professional cosplayers. they understand that this is a hobby and a community and they arent afraid to share their information or knowledge at any given time on a subject.
lmao samee. cosplay is still only my hobby and it turns out I'm deadline motivated. all this extra time has just gone to procrastination and not productivity whoops
I've found that recording my process has increased my motivation to get projects done! It's a long process but I get excited knowing I can share that with people. 😄 I only wish I had started doing it sooner.
Well, it's already great you are doing it and have fun! I also barely didn't record my earlier projects and wish to have some photos or videos of them these days. It doesn't make sense to regret something though. Just learn from your mistakes and try to be better next time! :)
Same here i did that on a discord cosplay group and showed my progress on my Black Rock Shooter Cosplay boots and sword prior to Acen last weekend as of writing this. That and even telling people at cons motivated me to get it done.
6:54 She talks about Benny scanning and digitizing the pattern, also they showed hot to make digital patterns multiple times ruclips.net/video/gK7hW6z7r9A/видео.html here's a video example on how to make one yourself
I would just like to say THANK YOU. I genuinely smiled at the end when you said “I’m already proud of you”. You bring a LOT of positivity to the cosplay community, both old and young, veteran and new, that I can’t help but be truly inspired. Thank you guys.
Your cosplay sewing book was one of the very first cosplay things I bought! I just launched my own cosplay commissions page on Etsy and Facebook yesterday!!! Thank you for continuing to be awesome and super honest!!! LOVE YOUR ENERGY!!!
I gotta say this video couldn’t come at a more perfect time. Been struggling a lot lately but these videos have been helping me out so much. Thank you for being such a bright light and amazing resource 💕 I know I would definitely enjoy a video on how to digitize patterns, especially pieces that are larger than letter format!
Fortunately, I don't drink a shot each time you show your books! Xd Interesting topic, that must take a lot of time to built a decent income, especially when you don't have a lot of financial support to begin with.
These videos not only help the cosplayer but also help people like me who want to make their own unique costumes. I have been building my own character that I have had in my head since middle School. The dragon queen will take a lot of time to build as there are many details. She is half elf half dragon. I never would have thought I could bring her to life if not for the videos here and on other channels.
You should look at making skillshare courses. You could do them on how to be a RUclipsr, how to make books, how to work with whatever materials, or how to create patters, digitize and size them.
I really admire how you guys always are so open about how you make your income and you encourage others to try out similar things and find success. Very few online creators share the "secrets" of their success, which is fair because they don't owe it to anyone but you guys still make that effort because you just want to see other people succeed and that's just really cool.
I'm so excited to see this video! I've been cosplaying for years but just recently decided to take it more seriously and I'm really hoping it can be a source of income someday! Thank you so much for sharing this information :)
I am definitely going to use your books and patterns to make some fun cosplays once things start to get rolling on conventions and stuff again (I have a Femme Nightwing cosplay that I've prototyped and I'm dying to put together a more finished version!), but I think that a lot of your advice could easily apply to other artistic endeavours too. For me, I really want to post a webcomic. I've had it in the works for... an embarrassingly long time now, but I've always been too nervous to post it, thinking it's not good enough, that people won't be interested, that there are other much better ones, etc. And I really do need to just... get something done of it and get it out there. It can't be seen by anyone if I keep it on my hard drive forever. My question for you would be, in regards to just getting people to see your content, how in the holy heck does one go about self promoting? I'm terrible at it, I have like -3 followers combined on my social media platforms and I don't know where to begin trying to grow an audience.
Thank you! I woke up today with a bad migraine, and then I stumbled across your channel, and somehow it cheered me up a lot, even though I don't cosplay nowadays. You have such a bright personality!
Just stumbled on this channel and I’m obsessed. Svetlana and Beni are so awesome. All their work, tips and instruction are amazing. I can’t stop watching. I am definitely going to try and make something with foam
Thank you very much for sharing your tips. I really appreciate it. Maybe I have a lil tip for you too. from the watcher perspective. For me as someone who already knew some of the tips it would be cool to see in the description box the chapters with a more detailed title like "Tip 5 - Do you Research" and not only "Tip 5". The current one makes the chapter mark useless.
Well, we clearly don't make millions like other RUclipsrs here! But if 850 is already enough for you, then it's about time to consider your own RUclips career! :)
850 but for two people, and thats not really a lot. Its also more than i have but the thing is that they do amazing cosplays every month or so and that is crazy expensive stuff - (which is why i do not do that anymore)
@@KamuiCosplay it's always like this people who doesn't deserve earn millions ... And peoples who deserves earn cents BUT! Unless they are clean inside and they know that they worked hard for it♥️
I love your personality so much I cant even put it into words. I watch you just for your rambling and the enthusiasm. Well, yes your videos helped me start with EVA foam and crafting but your personality kept me here. Regards from Czech
Thank you very much. With tip 5 you have motivated me to produce my own material. He was just prejudiced in doing it because "others have already done it and better than me." But when you said "make your own way, but do it!" He was very motivated. I really needed this motivation. Thank you very much :D !! .
I have liked the idea of commissioning custom props. Still really new to this, but you're such an inspiration, Svetlana! I have almost all of your books and several patterns. Buy her books!
As an aspiring cosplay maker, how do you overcome the struggle of starting a new costume. I feel scared to start making a cosplay but keep putting it off. Thanks
Just don't force it. If you feel inspired and want to craft, then just do what you enjoy. However if you feel like you have to create something new, it's probably not the right time. Cosplay is about having fun and never should feel like a job! :)
I find that a lot of the time with cosplays I get really excited thinking about how to do a specific part and so I usually start off the cosplay with that part. You could research how to do an aspect of the cosplay that you think is really cool or maybe start with something simple that you know won't be too tricky. Also, don't be afraid of messing up cosplay can be a learning curve (even the biggest cosplayers make mistakes). Oh, and you can always go back to older cosplays and remake things when you've learned new skills
You just gotta pick a place to start. I had wanted to do it for years, and finally did my first last fall. I failed at sewing my own dress from scratch, and due to limited time, I instead chose to alter something from the thrift store. I searched for the places that I would buy my materials from, watched a lot of cosplay tutorials, and found a basic and free pattern to create my prop. It certainly wasn't a professional job in the end, but I learned a lot in the process and know the next will be even better. My simple cosplay, that looked so flawed to me, got a lot of good reactions and people wanted pictures with me. Just go for it!
Dont feel like you have to start from one specific spot. Research and pick out an area of the cosplay that you want to work on first. For example, I'm working on a cosplay of Kratos from GoW4, and I started by making The Blades of Chaos, which led me to working on the blood soaked rags, which led me to working on the shoulder guard. Progress starts from where YOU want it to.
Definitely my favorite cosplay RUclips channel, love the energy and passion you put into this! Those are some great tips, hope I can put them into practice and make some money too!
I would love to see a video on how Benni & yourself make your stream & what equipment/software is used, we have seen Bill's(Punished Props) video & Adam Savage's(Adam Savage's Tested) on there streams, also a guided tour of your build area(workshop) & some of your older builds some of us have not seen ....oh yes...yes, I purchased a book,... yes I know just one to start with more for the future, & I am eagerly awaiting delivery...Australia is so far away it takes forever 🙄 keep up the good work & stay safe.
ruclips.net/video/kKJK1Eao3pk/видео.html this is the one I was thinking of. It has some of what you were asking for but not all. I’d be interested in buying a book about that!
I agree please do video on how turn sewing patterns into digital patterns. For those doing digital sewing patterns sewing patterns, it great idea and give people at home something to do. Also few suggestions research the cosplay, detail pictures plus instructions how to put the cosplay together. Plus very important what types of fabrics to use make cosplay and where buy certain materials that may not be available in stores. Then another suggestion if you have really good skills pattern making skills, do custom sewing patterns as part of your services.
Oh, I actually never made sewing patterns, I'm sorry. All my patterns are for armor or any other costumes pieces you can create out of EVA foam or Worbla.
sorry when i Didn`t want to buy your book online. Because I will wait and buy it on a Convention. So I hope I can talk with you a little bit. RUclips and your Channel is great but I isn´t the same. you know what I mean. And your Books are great. I have your first 3 books and I have never seen so good explantions in any other Book or Video. So I have take me marker in it because it´s something like a Lexikon.... Sorry for my english. All other anleitungen books are so... Bogged down. yours are free and that Inspire me more.
I love your channel! I purchased one of your books from work ( I use too work at and Art store. They carry your first book). I plan to get all of your books very soon. Thank you both for all of your hard work.
I love your videos. You and Benni are so personable and funny. (And sooo talented and skilled!!) Thank you for all the good info. Inspiring me to put my work out there and make a living doing what I love. 😊
Wow, this was just amazing...🤩 MORE Biz Vids Please 🙏 I would love to know how you you manage your time (at like, every level - day, week, month), how you structure your year around the different events etc. that are important to you, and how all that developed as your work expanded! (I always feel like there’s more to be done than I can cram into 12 months, and I have a really tough time prioritizing!)
Thankyou for always providing inspiration and a bit of a behind the scenes look at your business and RUclips channel. We have just started our own RUclips channel and I was so thankful I was taking progress photos but wasn't taking any video at the time. Now trying to do this too. Thanks for the motivation to just give it a go 😊
I love the enthusiasm and sheer joy in the videos. I am really inspired to build some cool things. I would like to know when ordering the books which is a better mode? Digital or physical?
@KamuiCosplay thank you so much, I love your videos, they are perfect for info and for young cosplayers. Love you😝 BUY THE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I’m a weird one because I actually bought the book “the costume making guide” from barns and nobles or something around 4 years ago and then found out you had a RUclips page!
Awesome video, I would love a little "how to start" writing your book. I have an idea for one but I'm pretty intimidated because I have no idea where to start actually
Love the Channel! any chance we can get updates on some of the older how-to videos? Interested to see if you have any new products or do this not that :) could be cool to see you watch and review them with the knowledge you have now. Vielen Dank fuer die geilen videos! ( Tried my hand at German )
Hi Svetlana! I am wondering where and how you get your physical books made? Is there a website? Thank you so much, I'm so glad I got to meet you at a convention last year! :)
I’m big on making costumes but I’ve never thought of selling the patterns to them... this was really helpful. If I had the money I would buy your books 😂
You should try pitching your books to the Joann Fabric Store. They are trying to cater more to cosplayers lately, and they have a decent book section. Since it's nationwide in the US, you might be able to get a good amount of sales from it.
I just bought the first of your books in the cosplay shop in belgium and i intend to buy the rest too, i love your video’s and your corgi’s they are adorable. 😍
Gute Werbung für dich selbst ;) aber auch eine sehr schöne Idee, vielen Dank, dass du anderen deinen Traum auch ermöglichen willst *thumbs up* big toe up *
If you are unhappy with your Worbla book, you should re do it. A lot has changed in the past few years, and it may be a good refresh (Cue Sailor Moon clip) to make a 2nd Edition that you are happier with.
Oh gosh, no! I touch my old stuff only if has critical errors in it, but I will never redo something. If I would even begin with that, I would have to redo ALL books and once I'm through all 14, I wouldn't like the first one anymore and I would have to redo it a second time and then it goes on and on and on. The Worbla armor book actually helped plenty of people to get into cosplay and taught them how to create cool armor costumes. It's a good book, but based on my current standards just not up do date anymore. Still, it does its job pretty good. :)
@@KamuiCosplay I did not mean to imply that it was not good (or to start you on the process of redoing ALL you books) and I am sorry if it came across that way. I have a lot of respect for you and the books and videos you and Benni have put out!
thank you for this video! i would love to collab with you. it's awesome to see your evolution of cosplay, i remeber seeing you and other cosplayers at anime conventions. thanks for the encouragement! you are doing Gods work!
Thanks for your advices Svetlana! Nowadays I'm very in my RUclips channel, although I wanna stream as soon as I get a new computer. I think I will start selling prints on Etsy as well.
This video is really helpful and has given me some ideas. If possible, could you please talk about how you decide on a set price for your items? As an aspiring artist I find it hard to make up a price that my art is worth when some people will always say "it's too much". So it'd be really useful if you could please give us an idea of how to find the "worth" of a tutorial book or pattern. 😊
The most important thing I learned is to start before you are ready. Ready is an illusion, you can prep for 3 years and still not be ready. Just do something.
Really enjoyed this video, thank you guys for making it, sharing your experience and advice on how to make a passive income. Please make that video on how to digitize and sell digital patterns online.
I really hope you'll add the patern for your GW2 Norn greatsword! I really want to make it only to put it on decoration in my house! I play with it so much in the game! 😍
Y'all are both such a delight and inspiration to this growing cosplayer! A Flaming Moon Cosplay. Your patterns have helped me soooo much and I adore your books. They've even helped my husband learn something new with the LEDs (and he works with multi million dollar rides at Universal--which, when it's safe to travel again, you're always welcome to our park tickets in Orlando if you ever come to MegaCon!). Hope you both are staying safe. Much love from Orlando! Danke!!!
Ein video über wie man Pattern ein sceent und digital macht wäre sau cool. :D und wäre auch sehr cool wenn ihr erklären könnt wie das so läuft mit einen Gewerbe anmelden. Das ist ja auch so eine sache die machen machen sollte. XD Aber auf jeden fall ein sehr gutes video
I love how candidly and honestly Svetlana and Benni always give info and help to the cosplay community. It's so refreshing and awesome!
And them being so goofy while doing it makes it even better.
It's really one of the reasons why I respect them more than most other professional cosplayers. they understand that this is a hobby and a community and they arent afraid to share their information or knowledge at any given time on a subject.
Kamui: "all of your cosplays are already finished for the next three years"
Me: *hasn't finished the cosplay I was gonna wear in April* 😅
big facts
So true! (The only cosplay I have worked on is one I was not planning xDD)
Or like me: no plans for any cosplay since last october. Finally I had so much time for sewing and I didn´t need it ...
Same! I put it aside for now, am skipping the one I wanted to make for August, and am starting on the one for Halloween
lmao samee. cosplay is still only my hobby and it turns out I'm deadline motivated. all this extra time has just gone to procrastination and not productivity whoops
I've found that recording my process has increased my motivation to get projects done! It's a long process but I get excited knowing I can share that with people. 😄 I only wish I had started doing it sooner.
Well, it's already great you are doing it and have fun! I also barely didn't record my earlier projects and wish to have some photos or videos of them these days. It doesn't make sense to regret something though. Just learn from your mistakes and try to be better next time! :)
Same here i did that on a discord cosplay group and showed my progress on my Black Rock Shooter Cosplay boots and sword prior to Acen last weekend as of writing this. That and even telling people at cons motivated me to get it done.
A video about "how to turn your pattern in to digital" will be cool.
6:54 She talks about Benny scanning and digitizing the pattern, also they showed hot to make digital patterns multiple times ruclips.net/video/gK7hW6z7r9A/видео.html here's a video example on how to make one yourself
Punished Props has a great tutorial for that
ruclips.net/video/31XF5CQ5U0o/видео.html
Pretty much you just scan the thing, trace it, add some registration marks and numbers in illustrator.
Scan/ retrace with a cad vector program
I went into Michaels a few days ago and saw a little cosplay section with a picture of you on it. I was very cool😄
I would just like to say THANK YOU. I genuinely smiled at the end when you said “I’m already proud of you”. You bring a LOT of positivity to the cosplay community, both old and young, veteran and new, that I can’t help but be truly inspired. Thank you guys.
"Don't be scared! ~♡"
Me and my procrastination; *screaming under a pile of eva foam*
Feel you 🤣
You got this!
Right on! This is all great advice! (Buy her books!)
“Buy my books” is now a common expression in our home
Your cosplay sewing book was one of the very first cosplay things I bought! I just launched my own cosplay commissions page on Etsy and Facebook yesterday!!! Thank you for continuing to be awesome and super honest!!! LOVE YOUR ENERGY!!!
I gotta say this video couldn’t come at a more perfect time. Been struggling a lot lately but these videos have been helping me out so much. Thank you for being such a bright light and amazing resource 💕
I know I would definitely enjoy a video on how to digitize patterns, especially pieces that are larger than letter format!
"my worbla armor book is crap but buy it bc its good" 😂😂😂 shes so funny and honest
I died when she said this lol
I love how honest Svetlana is. The tip about RUclips, making a personal connection, and how "it's much more easier to sell them your shit". So real!
We need merch shirts with "Buy my books!" ❤️😂
Working on it!!!
@@KamuiCosplay really?!
Was just coming on to say this 😂
This video motivated me to rejoin the cosplay society that I have been far away! Thanks Kamui and
"BUY HER BOOKS"!!!
BUY HER BOOKS !!!!!!
YES PLEASE
Pardon? There are books available? If only someone mentioned them, and told us where we could buy them. ;)
I buyed one and I barely cosplay anymore and I guess I won´t use it. BUT it looks good and the theory is interesting, so I regrett nothing.
@@KamuiCosplay I did!
@@KamuiCosplay Could also make collector versions :P. Custom books.
Fortunately, I don't drink a shot each time you show your books! Xd
Interesting topic, that must take a lot of time to built a decent income, especially when you don't have a lot of financial support to begin with.
These videos not only help the cosplayer but also help people like me who want to make their own unique costumes. I have been building my own character that I have had in my head since middle School. The dragon queen will take a lot of time to build as there are many details. She is half elf half dragon. I never would have thought I could bring her to life if not for the videos here and on other channels.
You should look at making skillshare courses. You could do them on how to be a RUclipsr, how to make books, how to work with whatever materials, or how to create patters, digitize and size them.
I really admire how you guys always are so open about how you make your income and you encourage others to try out similar things and find success. Very few online creators share the "secrets" of their success, which is fair because they don't owe it to anyone but you guys still make that effort because you just want to see other people succeed and that's just really cool.
How have i never thought of a pattern binder.... you are amazing
Thank you for sharing these business "behind the scenes" topics! I, too, would love to see the video on digitizing patterns.
I'm so excited to see this video! I've been cosplaying for years but just recently decided to take it more seriously and I'm really hoping it can be a source of income someday! Thank you so much for sharing this information :)
I want to brush Svetlana's hair for like an entire weekend, it's sooooo pretty.
It's so nice how whenever I lose motivation on my cosplays you upload something and hype me up
Kamui, I just want you to know that I apply your techniques to my cooking channel. Thanks :)
The editing in this is hilarious. Gave me a chuckle every time the books were picked up
Also, didn't notice at first but thanks for the timestamps
Between you and Punished Props I've learned a ton on cosplay design. Love all of your books as well
I am definitely going to use your books and patterns to make some fun cosplays once things start to get rolling on conventions and stuff again (I have a Femme Nightwing cosplay that I've prototyped and I'm dying to put together a more finished version!), but I think that a lot of your advice could easily apply to other artistic endeavours too. For me, I really want to post a webcomic. I've had it in the works for... an embarrassingly long time now, but I've always been too nervous to post it, thinking it's not good enough, that people won't be interested, that there are other much better ones, etc. And I really do need to just... get something done of it and get it out there. It can't be seen by anyone if I keep it on my hard drive forever. My question for you would be, in regards to just getting people to see your content, how in the holy heck does one go about self promoting? I'm terrible at it, I have like -3 followers combined on my social media platforms and I don't know where to begin trying to grow an audience.
Thank you! I woke up today with a bad migraine, and then I stumbled across your channel, and somehow it cheered me up a lot, even though I don't cosplay nowadays. You have such a bright personality!
You are the next best advertising sales rep on cozplay books and costumes..your Awesome Flanagan keep up the great work 👍
Just stumbled on this channel and I’m obsessed. Svetlana and Beni are so awesome. All their work, tips and instruction are amazing. I can’t stop watching. I am definitely going to try and make something with foam
Thank you very much for sharing your tips. I really appreciate it. Maybe I have a lil tip for you too. from the watcher perspective. For me as someone who already knew some of the tips it would be cool to see in the description box the chapters with a more detailed title like "Tip 5 - Do you Research" and not only "Tip 5". The current one makes the chapter mark useless.
"850, which is not really a lot..."
That's more than I have per month
Well, we clearly don't make millions like other RUclipsrs here! But if 850 is already enough for you, then it's about time to consider your own RUclips career! :)
850 but for two people, and thats not really a lot. Its also more than i have but the thing is that they do amazing cosplays every month or so and that is crazy expensive stuff - (which is why i do not do that anymore)
@@KamuiCosplay it's always like this people who doesn't deserve earn millions ... And peoples who deserves earn cents BUT! Unless they are clean inside and they know that they worked hard for it♥️
I love your personality so much I cant even put it into words. I watch you just for your rambling and the enthusiasm. Well, yes your videos helped me start with EVA foam and crafting but your personality kept me here.
Regards from Czech
Ha ha ha, thank you very much, happy to hear you like the books! And greetings from Germany! :)
Hi there random hooman reading da comments have a nice and blessed day
@Andrew Baugh what?
;-; wut?
I get it now QwQ
Thank you hooman :D you too
This is amazing. It's so kind of you to share knowledge and encourage others to share their art as well. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much. With tip 5 you have motivated me to produce my own material. He was just prejudiced in doing it because "others have already done it and better than me." But when you said "make your own way, but do it!" He was very motivated. I really needed this motivation. Thank you very much :D !! .
That final part was really encouraging, thank you again for all that you do for this community :)
I have liked the idea of commissioning custom props. Still really new to this, but you're such an inspiration, Svetlana! I have almost all of your books and several patterns. Buy her books!
As an aspiring cosplay maker, how do you overcome the struggle of starting a new costume. I feel scared to start making a cosplay but keep putting it off.
Thanks
Just don't force it. If you feel inspired and want to craft, then just do what you enjoy. However if you feel like you have to create something new, it's probably not the right time. Cosplay is about having fun and never should feel like a job! :)
I find that a lot of the time with cosplays I get really excited thinking about how to do a specific part and so I usually start off the cosplay with that part. You could research how to do an aspect of the cosplay that you think is really cool or maybe start with something simple that you know won't be too tricky. Also, don't be afraid of messing up cosplay can be a learning curve (even the biggest cosplayers make mistakes). Oh, and you can always go back to older cosplays and remake things when you've learned new skills
You just gotta pick a place to start. I had wanted to do it for years, and finally did my first last fall. I failed at sewing my own dress from scratch, and due to limited time, I instead chose to alter something from the thrift store. I searched for the places that I would buy my materials from, watched a lot of cosplay tutorials, and found a basic and free pattern to create my prop. It certainly wasn't a professional job in the end, but I learned a lot in the process and know the next will be even better. My simple cosplay, that looked so flawed to me, got a lot of good reactions and people wanted pictures with me. Just go for it!
Dont feel like you have to start from one specific spot. Research and pick out an area of the cosplay that you want to work on first.
For example, I'm working on a cosplay of Kratos from GoW4, and I started by making The Blades of Chaos, which led me to working on the blood soaked rags, which led me to working on the shoulder guard.
Progress starts from where YOU want it to.
You're so cute, energetic and funny! Thanks for making this video!
Definitely my favorite cosplay RUclips channel, love the energy and passion you put into this!
Those are some great tips, hope I can put them into practice and make some money too!
I would love to see a video on how Benni & yourself make your stream & what equipment/software is used, we have seen Bill's(Punished Props) video & Adam Savage's(Adam Savage's Tested) on there streams, also a guided tour of your build area(workshop) & some of your older builds some of us have not seen
....oh yes...yes, I purchased a book,... yes I know just one to start with more for the future, & I am eagerly awaiting delivery...Australia is so far away it takes forever 🙄 keep up the good work & stay safe.
There is one somewhere, have a search through the old videos.
@@Ian_KaosThanks mate I did look but didnt find one,,,maybe PC eyes & I missed it, but it wouldnt hurt to do a new vid to see what has changed.
ruclips.net/video/kKJK1Eao3pk/видео.html this is the one I was thinking of. It has some of what you were asking for but not all. I’d be interested in buying a book about that!
"To start even the longest journey you have to make the first step"
I agree please do video on how turn sewing patterns into digital patterns. For those doing digital sewing patterns sewing patterns, it great idea and give people at home something to do. Also few suggestions research the cosplay, detail pictures plus instructions how to put the cosplay together. Plus very important what types of fabrics to use make cosplay and where buy certain materials that may not be available in stores. Then another suggestion if you have really good skills pattern making skills, do custom sewing patterns as part of your services.
Oh, I actually never made sewing patterns, I'm sorry. All my patterns are for armor or any other costumes pieces you can create out of EVA foam or Worbla.
"Customer Support by Benni"
Should be on all products.
Thank you! I love your content and it inspires me to keep making cosplays on my channel. Your bright energy helps lift me up.
sorry when i Didn`t want to buy your book online. Because I will wait and buy it on a Convention. So I hope I can talk with you a little bit. RUclips and your Channel is great but I isn´t the same. you know what I mean. And your Books are great. I have your first 3 books and I have never seen so good explantions in any other Book or Video. So I have take me marker in it because it´s something like a Lexikon.... Sorry for my english. All other anleitungen books are so... Bogged down. yours are free and that Inspire me more.
Danke, dass du dieses Video gemacht hast!!
Totally agree with this. I’ve made a ton of money in the last few months making foam props.
Do you sell them to make money?
Yes, I’ve made a few helmets this month for clients.
I love your channel! I purchased one of your books from work ( I use too work at and Art store. They carry your first book). I plan to get all of your books very soon. Thank you both for all of your hard work.
I love your videos. You and Benni are so personable and funny. (And sooo talented and skilled!!) Thank you for all the good info. Inspiring me to put my work out there and make a living doing what I love. 😊
AHHH BUY HER BOOKS!! They're amazing!!! :3
Wow, this was just amazing...🤩 MORE Biz Vids Please 🙏 I would love to know how you you manage your time (at like, every level - day, week, month), how you structure your year around the different events etc. that are important to you, and how all that developed as your work expanded! (I always feel like there’s more to be done than I can cram into 12 months, and I have a really tough time prioritizing!)
I absolutely love your enthusiasm and energy! It’s contagious!
This is the best video ever! Thank you for the advice, this is very motivational and inspiring and I'm going to go make stuff right now!!!
Thankyou for always providing inspiration and a bit of a behind the scenes look at your business and RUclips channel. We have just started our own RUclips channel and I was so thankful I was taking progress photos but wasn't taking any video at the time. Now trying to do this too. Thanks for the motivation to just give it a go 😊
I love the enthusiasm and sheer joy in the videos. I am really inspired to build some cool things. I would like to know when ordering the books which is a better mode? Digital or physical?
Whatever you prefer. The content is the same. :)
Thanks for the encouragement! Eventually I'll get there I hope
This channel deserve 2M subs already.
Those books look interesting. Can I buy them? 😉😂 (I've said it before, but it seems a fitting time to repeat that you are delightfully charming.)
I watch your videos all the time and you make it look so easy..and explanation so clear
Love your enthusiasim:) Makes me smile everytime...keep up the great work:D
@KamuiCosplay thank you so much, I love your videos, they are perfect for info and for young cosplayers. Love you😝
BUY THE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think I’m a weird one because I actually bought the book “the costume making guide” from barns and nobles or something around 4 years ago and then found out you had a RUclips page!
Awesome video, I would love a little "how to start" writing your book. I have an idea for one but I'm pretty intimidated because I have no idea where to start actually
I would love to see a video about tips on how to open your own website and how to make templates!
Love the Channel! any chance we can get updates on some of the older how-to videos? Interested to see if you have any new products or do this not that :) could be cool to see you watch and review them with the knowledge you have now. Vielen Dank fuer die geilen videos! ( Tried my hand at German )
I would love a video on how to digitise my patterns..... I'm clueless
Hi Svetlana! I am wondering where and how you get your physical books made? Is there a website? Thank you so much, I'm so glad I got to meet you at a convention last year! :)
I’m big on making costumes but I’ve never thought of selling the patterns to them... this was really helpful. If I had the money I would buy your books 😂
Well, then I guess it's time to make some cool patterns! I'm sure people will love them! :)
And it really helps when you are cool, nerdy, a little bit awkward and cute :)
This motivated me extremely, gonna go work on something right away, thanks
You should try pitching your books to the Joann Fabric Store. They are trying to cater more to cosplayers lately, and they have a decent book section. Since it's nationwide in the US, you might be able to get a good amount of sales from it.
they don’t do it without a publisher. and I don’t want a publisher x-)
@@KamuiCosplay That is very unfortunate. They clearly don't know what they are missing out on.
I loved this video! It definitely added some sunshine to my day 💕
Thank you for the inspiration as well as all the perspiration you guys put into everything you do!!! Bye bye!!
Svetlana, your enthusiasm and energy is infectious! I love it!! Now, what was it you wanted us to do? Oh yeah!! BUY YOUR BOOKS! hehehe
I just bought the first of your books in the cosplay shop in belgium and i intend to buy the rest too, i love your video’s and your corgi’s they are adorable. 😍
Gute Werbung für dich selbst ;) aber auch eine sehr schöne Idee, vielen Dank, dass du anderen deinen Traum auch ermöglichen willst *thumbs up* big toe up *
If you are unhappy with your Worbla book, you should re do it. A lot has changed in the past few years, and it may be a good refresh (Cue Sailor Moon clip) to make a 2nd Edition that you are happier with.
Oh gosh, no! I touch my old stuff only if has critical errors in it, but I will never redo something. If I would even begin with that, I would have to redo ALL books and once I'm through all 14, I wouldn't like the first one anymore and I would have to redo it a second time and then it goes on and on and on. The Worbla armor book actually helped plenty of people to get into cosplay and taught them how to create cool armor costumes. It's a good book, but based on my current standards just not up do date anymore. Still, it does its job pretty good. :)
@@KamuiCosplay I did not mean to imply that it was not good (or to start you on the process of redoing ALL you books) and I am sorry if it came across that way. I have a lot of respect for you and the books and videos you and Benni have put out!
thank you for this video! i would love to collab with you. it's awesome to see your evolution of cosplay, i remeber seeing you and other cosplayers at anime conventions. thanks for the encouragement! you are doing Gods work!
Thank you for giving such real info.
You both make my soul happy. :)
You all should do an art book of photos of all of your work and final costumes.
I just binged your youtube over the last four days... yay quarantine!
Thanks for your advices Svetlana! Nowadays I'm very in my RUclips channel, although I wanna stream as soon as I get a new computer. I think I will start selling prints on Etsy as well.
Thanks for the information on the passive income ideas. Great video
Could you please do a collaboration with @Nerdforge? They are based in Norway. I think you two could produce something epic!
This video is really helpful and has given me some ideas.
If possible, could you please talk about how you decide on a set price for your items?
As an aspiring artist I find it hard to make up a price that my art is worth when some people will always say "it's too much".
So it'd be really useful if you could please give us an idea of how to find the "worth" of a tutorial book or pattern. 😊
You guys have such a wonderful way to work, love the hustle, I'm buying some of the books 😂
The most important thing I learned is to start before you are ready. Ready is an illusion, you can prep for 3 years and still not be ready. Just do something.
You are soo amazing and I always appreciate your videos and ideas! THANK YOU
I love this! And I do similar things ... to Benny and you lol
Buy her books!
Oh and I take A LOT of pictures and then I forget to take pictures 🙃
Really enjoyed this video, thank you guys for making it, sharing your experience and advice on how to make a passive income.
Please make that video on how to digitize and sell digital patterns online.
So happy you liked the feedback and thanks for the feedback! Totally consider making a video about patterns then! :)
@@KamuiCosplay Thank you very much it would be much appreciated.
I really hope you'll add the patern for your GW2 Norn greatsword! I really want to make it only to put it on decoration in my house! I play with it so much in the game! 😍
i think i find a new passion by watching your vidéos
Then, with this video, is it money or crafting? :)
Y'all are both such a delight and inspiration to this growing cosplayer! A Flaming Moon Cosplay. Your patterns have helped me soooo much and I adore your books. They've even helped my husband learn something new with the LEDs (and he works with multi million dollar rides at Universal--which, when it's safe to travel again, you're always welcome to our park tickets in Orlando if you ever come to MegaCon!).
Hope you both are staying safe. Much love from Orlando! Danke!!!
Awww, thank you so much and always happy to help!!! Keep on the awesome work! :)
I take the Bill Doran stance on selling patterns. If its not my intellectual property, then I can't sell it.
Ein video über wie man Pattern ein sceent und digital macht wäre sau cool. :D
und wäre auch sehr cool wenn ihr erklären könnt wie das so läuft mit einen Gewerbe anmelden. Das ist ja auch so eine sache die machen machen sollte. XD
Aber auf jeden fall ein sehr gutes video