One of the best ways to make translucent cosplay pieces and details is to cut and mold acrylic plastic sheets or plexiglass into the shapes you need.
Acrylic sheets cosplay.
Craft foam sheets eva foam sheets 9 6 9 6 inches 8 pack thickness 3mm 5mm 7mm 10mm for cosplay costume paper scrapbooking foamie crafts kids cushion 4 5 out of 5 stars 53 12 90 12.
Use it make custom parts handles grips hooks brackets and cases.
Polly plastics heat moldable plastic sheets 8 inch x 12 inch x 1 16 inch for cosplay crafting and art projects paintable 3 sheets 4 6 out of 5 stars 233 18 95 18.
You get sheets measuring 8 x 12 x 1 16 thick.
Whether your cosplay has glass plastic or even more magical elements that just need to be see through acrylic sheets or plexiglass can be a great option for you.
Acrylic and plexiglass make ideal substitutes for real glass because they re easier to work with and much less expensive and these plastics are ideal for creating a cool effect when building visors helmets glasses weapons wings robot parts.