@Tabs_labs Sylvannas Windrunner from World of Warcraft is Powerful!
Sylvanas Windrunner
While alive, Sylvanas was a ranger-general, however during the Third War, she was killed and had her soul ripped out, turning her into a banshee to serve the Lich King. Eventually, Sylvanas broke free of his control and vowed to take revenge.
"It Is Perilous To Confuse What You Are Made To Do With What You Choose To Do.
-Sylvanas Windrunner
@Tabs_labs made the cosplay herself. She says 95% of the costume is EVA foam in different thicknesses. The skulls on the pauldron and the green gems were 3d printed (she owns 3d printer -- we're jelly). And she created and drafted the patterns for everything, except for the pauldrons (from Jacki Craft Cosplay). Also, the bow is crafted using an old windshield wiper!
The cosplay took several months to create. @Tabs_labs says she learned so much about 3D printing, beveled edges, and body paint over the course of creating this cosplay. (just the body paint took four hours).
@Tabs_labs loves this cosplay because of how much she learned making it. In particular, she's proud of her improvements in crafting and technology. Also, @Tabs_labs has a long history of playing World of Warcraft, so it kind of felt inevitable.
Cosplay Origin
"I just LOVE sharing my work because I’m so proud of it and hope to inspire others to find a hobby they’re this passionate about!!
-@Tabs_labs
@Tabs_labs began dressing up and putting on skits before she even knew cosplay existed. She loved dressing up as one of the X-Men as well as various creatures. Also Halloween was the time of year she would create her own costumes.
In 2014, @Tabs_labs and her dad learned about DragonCon. Then she decided to dress up as Deadpool for her first official cosplay experience.
Now, @Tabs_labs can't wait to get home from her regular 9-6 day job to keep building and sculpting.
@Tabs_labs has been cosplaying for 9 years, and it has developed into something incredibly important to her. She loves how cosplay allows her to grow artistically and creatively. Now, her goals are to expand her skill-set, improve costume technologies, and inspire others.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Bo Katan is from House Kryze on Mandalore and eventually becomes the leader of the Mandalore Resistance. She is loyal to the traditions of Mandalore and wants to restore their heritage.
Putting on this cosplay is one of the most amazing feelings @Tabs_labs feels because it was her first full EVA foam intensive armor. Everything except the body suit was made by her with EVA foam or cardboard and painted herself.
Colombia is on of the servants of Dr. Frank N. Furter. She is absolutely devoted to Frank N. Furter because at one point she was in love with him. However, when Eddie is brought in her heart strays to him. Frank N. Furter kills Eddie to use to build his "Perfect Man" and Colombia must deal with her heartbreak over Eddie and the love she still feels for Dr. Frank N. Furter.
@Tabs_labs sewed the entire corset herself and even attached the sequins! Everything else was altered, which allowed her to learn to alter clothes for the first time.
Advice For New Cosplayers
"Always be creating! Even if it's to make something super small. Exercise that creative muscle in your brain and keep working on good techniques!"
-@Tabs_labs
Clear Water, Florida
The Basics
@Tabs_Labs is a 29-year-old cosplayer that has been cosplaying for 9 years. She's a full time film and Tv editor.
Conventions
Her favorite convention is Dragoncon. It was her first convention n her home town of Atlanta. @Tabs_labs started a tradition of going to at least one convention a year with her father, where he always cosplays as John Hammond from Jurassic Park.
