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Steven Geary

Cosplayer

Steven Geary is a Cosplayer based in Aurora, Colorado. He creates content on multiple platforms with his online cosplayer handle, Omega Shrine. He has over 20K followers on Instagram, and also creates tutorials on cosplay techniques and costuming on YouTube. Additionally, he sells cosplay materials on an online Etsy shop. He has over 8 years of experience with cosplay and began his journey with the craft when he went to his first anime convention. From that moment on, he was hooked. His first cosplay was a classic spandex Batman suit. From there, he researched and developed his skills until he felt ready to attempt larger builds with EVA foam. In 2016, he built his first large-scale cosplay, The Predator.

Education

  • BS, Kinesiology & Exercise Science, Colorado Mesa University

Favorite Piece of Advice

Never be afraid to try! When thinking about a new build, always take the time to research and find all of the reference materials you can find. Make a Pinterest board or a folder on your computer when researching inspiration and references. This not only can help you in the design and planning stage, but also build your excitement to get started!

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Co-authored Articles (13)

How to

Read Manga

Manga is a style of Japanese comic. However, reading manga is different than reading a comic, book, or magazine in English. Manga is read in a right-to-left, then up-to-down. Correctly interpreting the panel elements and...

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Make a Tin Man Costume

The Tin Man is one of the most beloved characters in film and literature. Many kids and adults love to dress up as the Tin Man for Halloween or costume parties. You can save a lot of money by trying to make your own cost...

A Beginner’s Guide to Manga and Anime

Take a closer look at these Japanese storytelling mediumsYou’ve seen the words manga and anime floating all over the internet, but you aren’t totally sure what they mean. Sure, they’re both rooted in Japanese cultu...

How to

Make a Crocodile Costume

It's easy to make a crocodile for yourself or your child. There are different ways you can create your own unique crocodile outfit. You could go anywhere from creating a crocodile head to a full blown body suit.

How to

Make a Roman Style Shield

Rome was an empire founded on bloodshed, and its soldiers, the legionnaires, distinguished themselves in warfare using a formidable selection of weapons and tools, including the scutum, or Tower Shield. These gargantuan ...

How to

Make a Wooden Sword

If buying a sword is outside your budget, or if you want a self-made sword for a costume or practice, you can make your own out of wood. A 2x4 of suitable length will be widely available and work well for this project. S...

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Make a Cheshire Cat Costume

The Cheshire Cat is a perplexing fictitious character from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. You can create a Cheshire Cat costume using a handful of supplies. Be the hit of the party, or go in with a couple of frie...

How to

Make a Mick Thomson Slipknot Mask

Mick Thomson, along with all other members of the band Slipknot, always wears a mask to live performances. Creating an imitation of his metal mask can be a lengthy task, but if you have the time, you can accomplish this...

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Make a Viking Shield

The era of Viking warriors is long gone, but you can still enjoy their legacy by creating your very own Viking shield. Play battle with your friends with cardboard weapons and armor, or maybe you want to dress up as a Vi...

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Make a Grim Reaper Costume

Now what is Halloween without a few eerie costumes, such as "The Grim Reaper?" Halloween is supposed to be all in fun, and there is nothing like a hair-raising costume to get you in the spirit of things. Enjoy!

How to

Create a Jack Skellington Costume

Jack Skellington's look from Tim Burton's 1993 movie, ''The Nightmare Before Christmas'' is a fun and simple costume to make. With the right materials, the look can easily be recreated from scratch.

How to

Make Reindeer Antlers

Wearing reindeer antlers can be a great way to show your holiday spirit. Making them with kids is a great indoor winter craft. Kids can play in them around the house wear them in a parade or school play.

How to

Make a Day of the Dead Mask

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday honoring lost loved ones that's celebrated around the same time as Halloween. Making a Day of the Dead mask is a great way to teach kids about the holiday while also passing a fun aft...