| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accuracy | faithfulness to the original design |
| 2. | airbrush | tool spraying fine paint mist |
| 3. | alter | change a garment for fit |
| 4. | appliqué | decorative fabric piece attached |
| 5. | armor | protective costume pieces |
| 6. | base coat | first layer of paint |
| 7. | beading | adding beads as decoration |
| 8. | bias tape | fabric strip for edging |
| 9. | bobbin | small spool in a machine |
| 10. | body paint | paint applied to skin |
| 11. | bodysuit | one-piece close-fitting garment |
| 12. | boot cover | fabric cover over a shoe |
| 13. | brooch | decorative pin accessory |
| 14. | canon | official story or design details |
| 15. | cape | sleeveless garment hanging from shoulders |
| 16. | character | fictional person being portrayed |
| 17. | cloak | loose outer garment |
| 18. | commission | paid custom costume work |
| 19. | convention | large fan event gathering |
| 20. | corset | structured fitted torso garment |
| 21. | cosplay | costume role-play as a character |
| 22. | costume | clothes worn as a character |
| 23. | dart | tapered fold shaping fabric |
| 24. | debut | first public wear of costume |
| 25. | distress | make look worn or damaged |
| 26. | drape | hang and flow of fabric |
| 27. | Dremel | small rotary tool |
| 28. | dry brushing | light paint highlighting technique |
| 29. | editing | adjusting images after shooting |
| 30. | embroidery | decorative stitching on fabric |
| 31. | epoxy | strong two-part adhesive |
| 32. | etiquette | polite behavior rules |
| 33. | EVA foam | craft foam used for armor |
| 34. | fabric | cloth used to make costumes |
| 35. | fangs | pointed fake teeth |
| 36. | felt | dense nonwoven fabric |
| 37. | fleece | soft warm synthetic fabric |
| 38. | foam | light material for armor builds |
| 39. | gauntlet | armored glove or forearm piece |
| 40. | genderbend | reimagined design with another gender |
| 41. | greave | armor for the lower leg |
| 42. | grommet | reinforced hole in fabric |
| 43. | group cosplay | coordinated costumes by several people |
| 44. | handler | helper assisting a cosplayer |
| 45. | headpiece | decorative item worn on head |
| 46. | heat gun | tool blowing very hot air |
| 47. | hot glue | melted adhesive from a glue gun |
| 48. | interfacing | stiffening layer inside fabric |
| 49. | judging | evaluation in a contest |
| 50. | kitbash | build from combined existing parts |
| 51. | lacefront | wig with a lace hairline |
| 52. | lash glue | adhesive for false eyelashes |
| 53. | latex | stretchy material or coating |
| 54. | lineup | group arranged for photos |
| 55. | lining | inner fabric layer |
| 56. | makeup | cosmetic products for appearance |
| 57. | masquerade | costume contest or stage show |
| 58. | meetup | informal gathering of fans |
| 59. | mockup | trial build before final version |
| 60. | mold | hollow form for shaping copies |
| 61. | muslin | test version of a garment |
| 62. | notions | small sewing supplies |
| 63. | organza | thin crisp sheer fabric |
| 64. | pattern | template for cutting fabric |
| 65. | pauldron | shoulder armor piece |
| 66. | petticoat | underskirt adding fullness |
| 67. | photographer | person taking the photos |
| 68. | photoshoot | planned costume photography session |
| 69. | pleat | fold sewn into fabric |
| 70. | pose | arranged body position for photos |
| 71. | prop | object carried with a costume |
| 72. | reference | source image for accuracy |
| 73. | repair kit | supplies for quick fixes |
| 74. | resin | hard-setting casting or coating material |
| 75. | rewear | wear a costume again |
| 76. | rhinestone | sparkling imitation gem |
| 77. | ring light | circular light for photos |
| 78. | sandpaper | abrasive paper for smoothing |
| 79. | scratch-build | make entirely from raw materials |
| 80. | screen-accurate | matching the on-screen version |
| 81. | sculpt | shape material into form |
| 82. | sealant | protective finishing coating |
| 83. | seam | line where pieces are joined |
| 84. | serger | machine that overlocks edges |
| 85. | snap | small press fastener |
| 86. | tailoring | fitting and altering garments |
| 87. | template | guide shape for cutting |
| 88. | thermoplastic | plastic shaped when heated |
| 89. | thimble | finger cap for sewing |
| 90. | topstitch | visible finishing stitch |
| 91. | trim | decorative edge material |
| 92. | tulle | fine netting fabric |
| 93. | variant | alternate version of a design |
| 94. | velcro | hook-and-loop fastener |
| 95. | vinyl | shiny plastic-like fabric |
| 96. | weathering | adding worn or aged effects |
| 97. | weft | strip of sewn hair |
| 98. | wig | artificial hair for a look |
| 99. | Worbla | brand of moldable thermoplastic |
| 100. | zipper | fastener with interlocking teeth |