About:

Fishmeal is an award-winning foamsmith, sewist, and propmaker based in Dayton, Ohio.

Fishmeal’s focus is on educational and inspirational content, and their books, tutorials, guides, and in-person workshops and lectures are a major part of their brand and community.

Current following of 6k+ on Instagram.

Publications:

• Author of The Ultimate Glue Guide (C&T Publishing 2024)
• Author of Finish Your Cosplay! (2025)
• Author of (upcoming) The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fabrics and Unconventional Materials (C&T Publishing 2026)
• Published by Entertainment Weekly and Marvel Becoming
• Creates frequent guides, tutorials, and walkthroughs

Guesting and Contest Accomplishments:

• Guest and instructor at Cosplay America and University of Virginia, 2025
• Guest Author at Gen Con Writers Symposium, 2024
• Cosplay coordinator at Game Con Canada, 2023 and 2024.
• Finalist for the Riot Games Summer Finals Contest in 2020 and top three finishes in 2021 and 2022
• Best in Show at Indy Pop Con and Cleveland ConCoction 2019, Origins Game Fair 2018

Available Services:

• Maker classes, workshops, and panels
• Cosplay contest judging
• Sponsored materials / costumes
• eSports guesting / entertainment
• Brand ambassadorship and collaboration
• Product reviews