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By Nadia Krige
Posted on March 13, 2020
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Have you always enjoyed making your own outfits for dress-up parties, but never thought of making money out of it? Well, if you get into the weird and wonderful world of cosplay, you can earn cash while having fun.
Here’s a little round-up of everything you need to know:
More than just any old dress-up, cosplay (costume play) is an integral part of the geek subculture. It involves wearing an outfit and accessories to resemble a specific character as closely as possible. That could be somebody from a video game, cartoon, fantasy novel, film or series. Many cosplay enthusiasts also attend comic conventions.
Fans of cosplay normally get into it out of pure passion for their favourite video game, super hero movie or sci-fi series. Many take a DIY approach. They can spend weeks on sourcing material, designing and creating their own costumes.
So, if you’re tickled by the idea of making money from cosplay, start here.
Pick a character you identify with – or just adore. Then start thinking of ways in which you could recreate their look. Of course, being able to design and/or sew will help you a lot. But even if that doesn’t fall into your skill-set, you may be surprised at what you can come up with.
If you aren’t brave enough to wear your creations to big conventions such as MCM London or Birmingham Comic Con just yet, you could always debut your work at friends’ dress-up parties and smaller local events.
As you become more familiar with the process, as well as the kinds of outfits other people put together, you’ll be able to up your game and make truly noteworthy outfits.
Once you reach this stage, you can make a few extra bucks by making costumes for other people. In fact, this could probably be your first real income stream related to cosplay. Especially once you start selling on Etsy and the like.
If you base your prices on CosplaySky , you could probably charge around £25.00 for a very basic costume design. For those requiring a little more detailed work, you could easily charge up to £250.00.
The real big money, however, lies in getting spotted by an agent, similar to those who scout for models. That’s when you move into the realm of professional cosplay.
Of course, easier said than done. With hundreds of thousands of eager cosplayers attending several comic conventions every year, you’d really need to make a big impression to rise above the crowd.
Besides being exceptionally attractive, which is really well beyond your control, there’re a couple of ways you can go about catching the eye.
The first rule of standing out from the crowd is to be truly unique. If you’re renting a costume, it’s more than likely that you’ll bump into scores of people dressed exactly like you. When you make your own outfit you can really pay close attention to detail. And make sure the clothes fit you perfectly.
Either you love them or want to be them. The philosophy behind this is that you’re going to feel comfortable taking on their traits and perhaps revel in the opportunity to do so. So you’ll be radiating a positive message.
Okay, this might contradict what we just said above. But, if you’re a buxom babe with loads of attitude you’d rock Lagertha from Vikings or Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. While someone a little lankier could slip into Lara Croft’s cropped shorts or Harley Quinn’s skimpy baseball outfit.
The same goes for guys. If you’re slightly shorter than most of your friends, it’s probably unwise to take on the imposing form of Gandalf or Superman. But you’d make a great Harry Potter or a lovable Frodo.
Whether you gender bend, transport them to a different era or blend two characters into one, have some fun!
While it may seem counter-intuitive, being part of a group could make you stand out more. So, gather a few of your equally fanatic friends and go as a recognised collective of comic characters (e.g. The Avengers) or the cast of a popular sci-fi show. The secret here is to make sure that everyone goes all-out.
So what happens once you catch the eye?
You may start off by promoting a specific stall at the comic convention you’re attending or an upcoming one in your vicinity. Your job will be attract people to a specific stall by looking the part and making conversation.
If you impress the organisers, you may even be invited to a convention further afield, until eventually you enjoy being jetted off across the globe.
While you probably won’t make much (if anything at all) starting out, it’s worth hanging in there and working your way up.
According to FOX411 , popular professional cosplayers can make at least $5,000 to $10,000 (£3,976.82 to £7,953.65) a show. Some of these professionals even charge between $20 and $30 (+/-£15 – £25) for a selfie with fans.
Not that keen on being the centre of attention? If you know how to frame a good shot, you could always get involved as a photographer.
There’re several ways to go about this:
Many professional cosplayers – and those up and coming – have websites and social media profiles promoting their brand. Since it’s all very visual, they need a good photographer to help create content for these platforms. If you enjoy the geek scene, you can make a name for yourself as a cosplay photographer.
Running it like any other stall, you can charge people a couple of pounds to pose for a photo with a backdrop and props of their choice.
Once you’ve established yourself in the scene, you could even become the official photographer for a set of conventions or one of the bigger companies represented at these events.
As we suggest in our article about making money as a nightclub photographer , you should probably charge at least £20 per hour, possibly even £30.
Amie Lynn is a part-time cosplayer who is perhaps better known as MissHabit on Instagram .
Based in Arizona, US, she regularly jets off to destinations all across the globe for comic convention appearances. She first got into cosplay through her love for gaming and regularly dressing up as characters from Final Fantasy and Metal Gear. Teaching herself to sew and build props, she spent years turning her hobby into a source of income.
It took a while, but her hard work eventually paid off. An agent spotted her at a convention and asked whether she’d like to promote a booth, The Hustle reports. At first pay wasn’t that great, but these days she has a dedicated following of her own and has proven herself an asset to any event.
As well as all her travel and expenses being covered, she receives a handsome income from each of her appearances.
How old do you have to be to actually make money cosplaying?
Technically, you can be any age but most opportunities are for 18+.
Can cosplaying, not a professional one, can afford a living?
Fun for some I’m sure, but a bit weird for me!
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It’s a question that most cosplayers ask themselves: how can I make money as a cosplayer? Cosplay is an expensive hobby so it’s only natural that people want to find a way to monetize their craft. For some people, earning extra cash is just a way to break even, while others are looking for a way to build their cosplay base as a potential career move. And if you know me— I’m all about finding a way to turn your creative passions into a full-time gig.
There are actually a bunch of different ways that you can make money as a cosplayer. Most cosplayers are quick to point you in the more obvious directions, like setting up a Patreon or cosplay commissions. However, I wanted to look outside the box to see just how many avenues there really are for cosplayers to earn a buck or two.
So here are my 10 ways to make money as a cosplayer.
Ko-Fi and Patreon are both crowdfunding platforms that give creatives a place to collect one-time or continuous donations to fund their passions. However, these platforms are vastly different, so it’s important to note each of their unique advantages.
Ko-Fi is a donation platform that usually doesn’t result in a reward of any kind. Cosplayers use this to set up one-time goals and ask their social media fans to contribute through their special Ko-Fi platform. For example, if you need an extra $50 to buy a cosplay suit, then Ko-Fi might be a better option for a no-strings-attached contribution from your fans.
Ko-Fi doesn’t take a fee, but since the money is distributed through Paypal, their typical fees still apply. Paypal charges a 2.9% fee from the total amount and a $0.30 fee per transaction.
Patreon is a platform that requires creators to offer “prizes” to their patrons. With Patreon, you are essentially offering some kind of product or service that your patrons are buying. This can be tutorials, prints, eBooks, or behind-the-scenes material.
Commissions seem to be the go-to method for prop makers and seamstresses to procure some form of cosplay-related income. This can be done through websites such as Etsy, or you can set up your own commissions guidelines on your own website. Termina Cosplay has a fantastic example of how to do this.
YouTube and Twitch are both video-related platforms that can have high returns. However, they are also both extremely difficult to break into. On YouTube, you have to have 1,000 subscribers just to start monetizing your videos and even then, the payoff isn’t much without a high subscriber count. Videos that are over 10 minutes usually produce the best return on investment (ROI) because multiple ads can be placed in one video.
I personally don’t know too much about Twitch, though I plan on reviewing this platform soon so that I can give a more in-depth analysis. In the meantime, you can learn more about Twitch here.
Cosplay eBooks are usually text-based tutorials with pictures and possibly patterns. It’s (arguably) much simpler than creating a YouTube tutorial, though it requires knowledge on eBook formatting. You will also have to set up an eCommerce section on your website or you can sell your eBooks on Amazon. Amazon sellers have to pay $40 a month and they take $0.30 for every sale (here’s more information about Amazon selling ). You can also use eBooks as a Patreon reward so that you are only losing the 2.9% fee that Patreon takes.
Patterns can also be sold without the eBook tutorial. These, along with eBooks, always come in PDF form. Cosplayers usually use platforms like Etsy in order to list their patterns if they don’t already have a website.
Merch (merchandise for those not hip with today’s lingo) can come in a variety of forms. Typical merch for cosplayers are usually mugs, stickers, or even their own artwork. I honestly think that custom t-shirts could be profitable if you have a unique enough design. I have actually been struggling to come up with a new logo for Cosplay and Coffee (TM) so that I can sell my own merch soon, but I can’t make up my mind on a design.
Think carefully about the design you want and team up with a professional online retailer to talk about how distribution and shipping factors into your costs before making a decision to sell your own cosplay merchandise.
Cosplayers are still having a hard time convincing conventions that their presence is worthy of pay. Some conventions will offer travel and hotel expenses as a way to “pay” their cosplay guests, but I think that cosplayers should be getting paid for their efforts. Celebrities are paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to appear at conventions, and I’m willing to bet they receive a cut of their autograph and photo op sessions.
Cosplayers, on the other hand, are expected to run panels and after-parties, but their only compensation comes from the merch they bring to their table. And even then, cosplayers are only lucky to break even. I think more cosplayers should be adamant about being paid to go to conventions or else this is never going to change. You shouldn’t have to be Jessica Nigri or Yaya Han in order to get paid as a cosplay guest.
Prints are probably the most popular way to make money as a cosplayer. Most people offer these as rewards (usually $10 or more) on their Patreon or they sell them on Etsy. If you offer prints as a reward on your Patreon, make sure that your debt-to-income ratio makes sense. Sending out physical rewards such as prints can get costly, so you may want to set a limit to how many you send out. Ginny Di has a full breakdown which can help you determine if you are loosing money on Patreon rewards .
Poshmark and Etsy are both quick and efficient platforms to sell your old cosplays, wigs, or props. A lot of cosplayers will utilize Facebook groups to sell old cosplays, but this method isn’t as secure. If you do choose to use Facebook to sell your old cosplays, make sure to receive half of the payment upfront. I would even go as far as to advise you to ask for the full payment upfront. Your buyer may end up not liking the cosplay or changing their mind and then just decide not to pay you the rest. And really, there’s nothing you can do about it.
Setting up a website and affiliate links requires basic HTML knowledge and it’s pretty time-consuming. The first year I had Google Ads on my website, I made maybe $10, so it’s not a huge source of income. But it can be if you’re dedicated and supply website content on a weekly basis. If your website has enough traffic, you can even sell ad space for relevant products or services.
You can also set up affiliate links in order to make money as a cosplayer. Amazon now has an influencer program so you don’t even have to have a website in order to participate. Learn more about Amazon’s influencer program here.
Influencer platforms like Famebit and Activate connect influencers with brands that recognize the importance of this type of advertising. This strategy isn’t a popular way to earn money as a cosplayer, but let me tell you— the opportunity is there. I think that as more cosplay influencers sign up for this type of sponsorship, the more companies will become accustomed to utilizing our unique audience.
Some of these influencer platforms require you to have a certain following on your platforms. For example, Fambit only accepts YouTube and Tumblr influencers with an audience of 5,000 or more. However, you can sign up with Activate with next to no prerequisites.
I’m a writer turned cosplayer, under the pseudonym Cosplay and Coffee.
When I’m not writing, I’m drinking unhealthy amounts of coffee so that I can work late into the night on my latest costume.
I host my own YouTube channel, indulge in fandom theories, and spend too much of my day cuddling my pug.
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