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Maker Fishmeal believes that cosplay brings joy, that making is an incredible form of creative self-expression, and (most importantly!) that everyone can cosplay! Their goal with every costume is to learn something new so that they can pass on that understanding through guides and workshops. They maintain that every part of the cosplay process is an opportunity for finding truth and delight!
Fishmeal is an award-winning foamsmith, sewist, and propmaker who loves a juicy hidden detail and a super clean seam. They are an easy connector with an effervescent and enthusiastic presence.
Their notable accomplishments include:
- Author of  The Ultimate Glue Guide (C&T Publishing 2024), Finish Your Cosplay! (2025), and The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fabrics and Unconventional Materials (C&T Publishing 2026)
- Second place in Riot Games Summer Finals Contest 2022, third place in 2021 and finalist in 2020
- Guest, judge, and educator at Craftcation and h+h americas in 2026, Cosplay America and University of Virginia in 2025, A-Kon 2022, and numerous cons and events since 2017
- Published by Entertainment Weekly and Marvel Becoming
- Best in Show at Indy Pop Con and Cleveland ConCoction in 2019 and Origins Game Fair in 2018
- Creates frequent guides, tutorials, and walkthroughs
Fishmeal lives in Ohio with their husband, cats, horse, and school of fancy guppies.