Location: Anime Detour 2026
Hyatt Greenway Room A - Workshop Room
Saturday, March 28th | 1 pm – 3 pm

Class Length: 2 hours

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Discover the creative potential of epoxy resin in this beginner-friendly workshop designed for cosplayers and prop makers. This class introduces the fundamentals of working with resin while exploring how it can be used to create durable, lightweight costume accessories and small props.

Students will complete two guided projects during this workshop: a customizable mini potion bottle featuring colorants and decorative additives, and a Howl's Moving Castle–inspired earring. Along the way, you’ll learn proper resin handling, curing techniques, and best practices for clean, professional-looking results.

The potion bottle will be fully cured and ready to take home at the end of class, while the earring project will require additional curing time and will be available for pickup in the Cosplay Studio within 24 hours.

Please note: While we will be adhering to proper safety guidelines and precautions, including masking, epoxy resin is a chemical that can cause short-term irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat, as well as headaches, nausea, and dizziness. Those with a history of respiratory issues, migraines, or any other health predisposition that could be aggravated by these fumes are kindly asked to attend at their own risk.

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In this workshop you'll learn:

• Epoxy resin basics, including safety, setup, and proper handling
• How to mix, tint, and embed additives for decorative effects
• Techniques for clean pours, bubble control, and smooth finishes
  
• Practical applications of resin in cosplay and prop making
• How to create lightweight, wearable resin accessories
• Curing timelines and post-processing considerations for finished pieces

Prerequisite Skills:

• None – beginner friendly

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About the Instructor:

Madison May, the head pattern maker at CUT/SEW, founded the company in 2016. With almost fifteen years of experience in the costume and fashion industry, Madison has provided patterns to both broadway & off-broadway productions, major US theme parks, international cruise lines, and television. Cosplay has been a hobby of hers since 2005 and she also is active in the cosplay photography community under the moniker of Final-Egirl.

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The Nitty Gritty:

• To participate in this workshop, a liability waiver must be completed for all participants
• Anyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian
• Space is limited and all tickets are first come first serve
• Purchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart
• All tickets are final sale. In the event of a no-show, no refunds will be available
• Tickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.
• All classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. In the event of tardiness, you may miss certain aspects of the class and may not be able to complete the scheduled project in full.

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