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Cosplay vs Polymer clay

Cosplay and polymer clay have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatCosplayPolymer clay
Time a week4 hours a week2 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withSomething you madeSomething you made
FeelsLivelyCalm
To start$100$30

Choose cosplay if

  • Costs more to start
  • More social
  • More about performing

About $100 to start, then about $30 a month.

About cosplay

Choose polymer clay if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Easier to do alone
  • No audience needed

About $30 to start, then about $10 a month.

About polymer clay

What you'll need

  • Cosplay: Rotary Tool (Dremel), Hot Glue Gun, Heat Gun, Rotary Tool with Flex Shaft, 3D Printer Full cost breakdown
  • Polymer clay: About $30 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.