Cowbutt Crunchies is an internationally acclaimed LGBTQ+ couple who specializes in couture cosplay, education, and incredible pop culture design. They are best known for their creative and sometimes experimental take on cosplay, creating mixed media builds that re-imagine character designs using a wide mastery of unique techniques. Their work is both intricately detailed and impossibly over the top, making use of their ever-growing skillsets including advanced needlework, extreme wigwork, detailed armor, makeup effects, moldmaking, and electronics.
Their passion for cosplay has taken them around the world, judging and hosting guest workshops in numerous countries. They are both international title holders, with Regan crowned the Global Champion at the Crown Championships of Cosplay world finals in 2019, and Scone awarded 1st place at 2026's Masters of Cosplay Grand Prix. Their work has been featured in media outlets such as ABC's To Tell the Truth, Adam Savage's Tested VR game, and Intel's Creator Challenge. They have also created corporate promotional work for video game and TV launches, including Riot Games (League of Legends), miHoYo (Genshin Impact), and Marvel (Loki).
Education and sharing their knowlege with the cosplay community is an enormous part of their work. As long-time teachers with a BS in Education, they have hosted over 100 in-person panels and created hundreds of online tutorials for aspiring cosplayers to follow. They are also the authors of thee published books - The Art of Extreme Wig Styling (2020), Fabulous Cosplay Footwear (2021), and The Cosplayer's Book of Ball Gowns (2022).
With 25 years of of experience, their focus is on is learning and creativity, encouraging other cosplayers through cosplay education. They strongly believe in giving back to the community through workshops and online tutorials, as well as through their cosplay charity Patreon. The name "Cowbutt" and "Crunchies" comes from their first two adopted cats, and to date they have raised over $25,000 for cat-related rescues.
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As mixed media specialists with an unusually expansive mastery of many different construction techniques, we pride ourselves on our ability to accurately judge high level contests. This wide range is particularly useful in evaluating the difficulty level and finishing across all categories, including needlework, armor, and FX. We have judged national and international level contests in Australia, England, Germany, Canada, and the USA, but very much enjoy encouraging beginners at smaller contests as well. This holds true for us both as a duo or as individual judges: depending on your show's needs we can either work as a pair of judges, or split up to provide both judging and other content simultaniously.
With several years of hosting experience and insight into cosplay, Regan can also MC at contests or other cosplay-related events
We love presenting at conventions and shows! We have a varied topic roster of education-focused content on cosplay crafting that spans beginners through experts. In addition also provide hands-on workshops. These are small, limited entry ticketted classes where students will be provided with all necessary materials and instruction to learn a skill. Examples of panels and workshops we have presented in the past are:
The Bare Bones of Corsetry
Build Your Cosplay Ballgown
Intro to Machine Embroidery
Customizing Patterns: Hands-on Workshop
The Art of Extreme Wig Styling: Live Demo
Totally Metal! Intro to Chainmail: Hands-on Workshop
Detailing and Organics: The Art of Foamwork Hands-on Workshop
Fantastic Detailing for Props and Armor
Mixed Media Embroidery Hands-on Workshop
Introduction to Casting, Moldmaking, and Prosthetics
Intro to Goldwork: Hands-on Workshop
Painting for Footwear and Jackets: Hands-on Workshop
Designing for Cosplay: Original and AU Creations
Building Your Cosplay Toolbox
In general we prefer to travel as a duo, as we each offer different skillsets and function as each others' handlers with larger costumes. However we are open to solo travel if need be.
Interested in arranging appearances, panels, or judging? Please send us an email at cowbuttcrunchies@gmail.com
To find more of our work, progress, and tutorials, please visit our social media sites below.
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PatreonFeatures free tutorials, detailed walkthroughs, and videos. All funds are donated to cat rescues through our charity site Cosplayers for Cats |
The best place to view our progress, tutorials, and announcements - we regularly update with new projects and completed photography. | Larger quality photos and announcements can be found here | TikTokShort form videos and tutorials. | StoreWhere to find our books, prints, and stickers! |
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