Get To Know Our Master Crafters: Malinda
Published: 13/12/2017
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Favorite current anime/game/movie/show:
My Hero Academia, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Your Name (I don't watch normal TV oops).
Favorite nostalgic anime/game/movie/show:
Favorite convention:Ā
This is also a difficult question because some cons I'll go to for the location (Daishocon), the cool costumes (Katsucon), the excellent staff (Anime STL) or the friends I'll get to see (Cosplacon).
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Favorite cosplay Iāve made:Ā
My Bard from Final Fantasy XIV, or Twilight Princess Link (though I did about half the work on that costume).

My costuming/crafting strengths:Ā
Wigs, sewing, and painting.
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If I could improve one cosplay skill, it would be:Ā
Larger props. I've mostly worked in a smaller space with limited equipment for it.
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A quote that inspires me to keep going:Ā
"Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!"Ā
-Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus
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One thing I canāt live without at a convention:
My phone! I go to cons more for the people than anything else, so I want to make sure I can get in contact with my friends. If Iāve got work or guest obligations, I also need my phone to keep track of time and my schedule.
Weirdest thing to happen during a convention:
Best hashtag:Ā
#elfboyfriends or #iamyourrolanberry