Panels

Did you know that dyeing is a chemical process? Come get scientific with it and learn the basics of dyeing textiles with December.

Introduction to Dyeing is a 50 minute powerpoint based presentation that comprehensively covers the chemistry of dyeing and introduces the viewer to the basics of successful dyeing. It can be given as a standalone presentation or in concert with the rest of her dye series. 

December has worked with a wide range of dyeing approaches and a plethora of materials. In this panel, she'll tackle some specialty dyeing techniques and considerations.

Dyeing 201: Speciality Dyeing is a 50 minute powerpoint based presentation that explores specialty dyes and the ways they can be applied to cosplay. It also covers a broad range of unique and advanced dye techniques. It can be given as a standalone presentation or in concert with the rest of her dye series.

It's been done for centuries in Asia, it's been big in Europe for years and now painting on silk has become very popular in the US. December gives an overview of this beautiful traditional technique, as well as some tips and tricks.

Silk Painting: A Complete Guide is a 50 minute powerpoint based presentation that introduces the materials and techniques of traditional silk painting and how to apply them to cosplay. It can be given as a standalone presentation or in concert with the rest of her dye series.

Ombres and color gradients have long presented cosplayers with unique color challenges. Join December as we break down how to achieve any color gradient on fabric through dyeing, painting and airbrushing.

Ombres: Dyeing and Painting Color Gradients is a 50 minute powerpoint based presentation that introduces color gradients, discusses how and where they function in character design, and the many ways they can be achieved.

We've all been there: it's the week of con, your craftroom is a mess, and all of the sudden - you can't find it. Whatever it is, it'll turn up next week, right? Join December in Big Dreams, Small Spaces to talk about realistic solutions cleanliness for setting up a craft room that serves you - no matter how size limited it is. 

Big Dreams: Small Spaces is a 50 minute powerpoint based presentation that discusses actionable routines for cleanliness and realistic tips for setting up a workflow in a small and limited workspace. 

Budgeting, research, purchasing, planning...so much to do and we haven't even started sewing yet! Tackling a big cosplay project can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to. Join December in Delivering the Details to learn how to plan and execute those dream projects. 

Delivering the Details is a 50 minute powerpoint based presentation that breaks down a Master's level project from initial planning to final finishing, and discusses in detail routines for success.