Get paid for your cosplay builds — buyers post, you bid.
Foamsmiths, 3D-print shops, sewists, prop painters and wig stylists: buyers post the build they want with references, sizes, deadline and budget. You quote on the ones you want, and the buyer's payment is protected until they confirm delivery.
Join as a cosplay maker — free Free to join. Commission is only taken when you get paid.
Taking cosplay commissions through DMs means chasing references, haggling over price and hoping the deposit arrives. On The Spool List the buyer writes the brief before you ever reply, so you see what they want, when they need it and what they want to spend.
Bid on posted builds, list finished pieces in Forge, and keep every message, milestone photo and payment in one place.
How it works for makers
1. Set up your maker profile
Add your skills — foam, 3D printing, sewing, painting, wigs, electronics — and photos of past builds so buyers can see your work.
2. Bid on builds you want
Buyers post cosplay jobs with references, measurements, deadline and budget. Send your price and timeline on the ones that fit your queue.
3. Build and get paid
When the buyer accepts your bid they pay through the platform. Share progress photos as you go; you're paid once they confirm delivery.
Why makers use it instead of DMs
The brief comes first
Every job arrives with what, when and how much written down, so you're not pulling details out of a chat.
The buyer pays before you build
The buyer pays when they accept your bid. You're paid once the buyer confirms delivery.
A dispute path
If a buyer goes quiet or the scope changes, raise a dispute in the app instead of arguing in an inbox.
Reviews from real orders
Ratings are tied to completed commissions, so your reputation is built on finished work.
Cosplay work buyers post
- EVA foam and Worbla armor, from single pieces to full sets
- Helmets, masks and 3D-printed parts, printed raw or finished and painted
- Prop weapons, staffs, shields and light-up builds
- Sewn costumes, alterations and soft costume pieces
- Wig styling and character-specific wigs
- CAD modelling, 3D scanning and STL repair before anything is printed
What it costs
- Free plan — No monthly fee. 10% commission, taken only when you get paid.
- Pro — $14.99/month, 7% commission.
- Premium — $29.99/month, 5% commission.
Buyers pay no fee on top of your price: the bid you send is what they pay.
Questions from makers
Do I need a business to join?
No. Hobbyists and solo makers join the same way as shops. Set up a profile, add your skills and start bidding.
When do I get paid?
The buyer pays when they accept your bid. Stripe processes the payment, and you're paid once the buyer confirms delivery; payouts usually land in 1–2 business days. You verify your identity once before your first payout.
Can I sell finished pieces too?
Yes. Besides bidding on posted jobs, you can list finished props and costume pieces in Forge, the marketplace for things makers have already made.
Can I take buyers from anywhere?
Yes. The marketplace is worldwide; you choose which jobs to bid on, so you decide what you ship and where.
Looking to commission a cosplay build instead? Post your build and get bids from makers.