Con season deadlines: when to commission for the next big con
Work backwards from the con date. Turnaround, queue time and shipping add up to more lead time than most people plan for.
Guides
Foam vs 3D print vs resin for cosplay armor: cost, weight, and when each wins
EVA foam, PLA/PETG prints and resin casts compared on price, weight, detail and con survivability.
How to brief a cosplay maker (with a template)
The eight things every maker needs before they can quote, and a copy-paste brief that gets better bids.