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OokiiSoraCon 2022 Panels
Anime Trivia
hosted by Lil Snik Snak
Come test your anime and manga trivia knowledge in this casual jeopardy style competition!
Awful Fanfiction
hosted by Panda Baby
Sometimes fanfiction is so baffling, so embarrassing, so badly written and ill-conceived that it becomes a work of unintentionally comic genius. Join us for an hour of reading hilariously awful fanfiction.
Awful Fanfiction After Dark (18+)
hosted by Panda Baby
Sometimes fanfiction is so baffling, so embarrassing, so badly written and ill-conceived that it becomes a work of unintentionally comic genius. Join us for an hour of reading hilariously awful, adult fanfiction.
Building Cosplay – Session 01: Starting Out
hosted by Three D 6
Do you have dreams of building your own cosplay props, but don’t know where to start? In this panel, I will detail the steps I took building my first full-costume cosplay, covering the materials, methods, and planning throughout the process, covering the successes – and failures – of the task! (Aimed at beginner-level prop making skill)
Building Cosplay Session 02: Making Progress
hosted by Three D 6
Had some costume building success, but looking for new inspiration or ways to overcome roadblocks? In this panel, I will go over in-depth on the process I took building my most recent full-costume cosplay, showing other examples as well. (Aimed at intermediate-level prop making skill, but all are welcome!)
Cosplay Self-Photography
hosted by OneStitchFromHell
Say goodbye to your usual selfies and explore the full potential of self-photography! This panel will show how to bring your cosplay to both urban and rural spaces for location photoshoots, no photographer (except yourself) required. We will cover not only photography and modeling, but how to summon the confidence to cosplay solo in public spaces.
Cosplay Tool Battle Royale!
hosted by OneStitchFromHell
Crafting tools will not actually fight to the death in this panel, but this is the next best thing. Learn the pros and cons of common tools for marking, measuring, cutting, and more. Whether you are new to cosplay or growing your toolkit, you can save time and money by knowing which cheap, reliable tools best support your unique crafting style.
eSports in Montana
hosted by Cale
Come sit down around the craft table and hand sew some dice bags! We’ll get you set up on your beginner’s sewing journey!! Plus you get to take home a nifty project! All materials provided for participants.
Intro to Cosplay Patterns
hosted by OneStitchFromHell
Commercial sewing patterns are just the beginning! Discover where to find cheap patterns, free patterns, cosplay-specific patterns, and even patterns for foam props and armor. This panel will also introduce beginner methods to altering patterns and making your own.
Intro to Sewing
hosted by Lil Snik Snak
Come sit down around the craft table and hand sew some dice bags! We’ll get you set up on your beginner’s sewing journey!! Plus you get to take home a nifty project! All materials provided for participants.
The Magic of Hand-Sewing
hosted by OneStitchFromHell
Make your cosplay stronger, gravity-defying, or bedazzled with the magic of hand-sewing! Whether you already sew by machine or not, hand-sewing can uniquely enhance your cosplays by giving you perfect control over every stitch. Explore different ways to repair and alter, attach fixtures and fastenings, add decorative needlework, and more.