There is no ethical consumption of Harry Potter. And not in the usual "no ethical consumption under capitalism" way. In the "your fandom is now comprised of hate symbols" way.

s. e. smith@sesmith.lol · 3d ago

JKR explicitly said she considers anything Potter-related, even fan-made, endorsement of her politics. And every time you engage with this franchise, you signal to the industry that there's still money in it and they should keep pumping out content from full-cast audiobooks to book box partnerships.

So tiny

I distinctly remember a point when I thought to myself, ‘Oh I’ll never cosplay Gale’s camp outfit, with all that embroidery….’ 😅 Anyway, I saw a post talking about how GenAI has become a plague in the embroidery world, with so many fake projects/patterns, and it made me angry.

My entire brain is occupied with Galadriel thoughts as we get more news about season 3, so have a throwback to the golden leaves of my Lindon gown! The dress is made from antique (1920s) assuit, and the robe has 10 yards of silk velvet! #galadriel #cosplay #morfyddclark #theringsofpower #trop

“Oh, what a tangled Weave we web!” Photo by @silhouettecosplay.bsky.social, cosplay/edit by me #baldursgate3 #baldursgate3cosplay #galedekarios

Throwback to a very cold Qrow on this very hot day! The snowfall was perfect for this shoot but man it was frigid 🥶 📸: @silhouettecosplay.bsky.social #rwby #rwbycosplay #qrowbranwen #cosplay

WELL Percy is officially on my cosplans list now, been catching up on Vox Machina and might have ordered some fabric swatches as I start thinkin’ about design 👀

My original ‘celestial’ Gale cosplay, designed for this year’s Cosplay Met Gala at Katsucon (theme ‘Starlight and Sorcery’). More photos and design ramblings below! #baldursgate3 #bg3 #galedekarios #cosplay

“Mystra - for indeed it was her image I conjured - commands all magic. Salvation, if such a thing exists, is hers to bestow - or withhold.” 📸: @silhouettecosplay.bsky.social #baldursgate3 #bg3 #galedekarios #cosplay

Gale has gotten an upgrade with new boots! I decided to treat myself as a belated birthday gift to some Armstreet boots, and then promptly took them apart to modify them 🤣 Changed the shape a little, re-did all the tabs/lacing, added some contrast colour.

Details of my Galadriel travel cosplay! This costume has so many subtle little things, from the quilting to the beading, and it's always cool to highlight those for folks who haven't seen it up close! 3D hardware files by Ultima Props Photos by @sennedjem.bsky.social #galadriel #tolkien #lotr

This has been said to death but I'll just say it again: if you're in the creative arts space stop calling your art "content". Call it "work"! Calling your art "work" shows it's the result of time and skill. "Content" makes something sound like it has no purpose other than to take up space.

“Mystra would consider… forgiveness?” We were on our way out from Katsucon when I looked down at the carpet, went ‘that looks rather Mystra symbol-y, doesn’t it?’ and @silhouettecosplay.bsky.social pulled out the camera like ‘it does, lie down’ xD #baldursgate3 #galedekarios #baldursgate3cosplay

Skyrim time! #cosplaymaker

"If we want to change this place for the better, we need to show them a little taste of freedom." 📸: @amiephotos.bsky.social #atlacosplay #avatarthelastairbender

What’s better than one wizard? Two wizards! Rolan: @athelartistry.bsky.social Gale/edit: Me Photo: @silhouettecosplay.bsky.social #baldursgate3 #baldursgate3cosplay #galedekarios #bg3rolan #bg3cosplay

"It feels a bit...girly." "It's a warrior's uniform. You should be proud!" #atla #sokkacosplay 📸: @adoylible.bsky.social

Its not a hot take but man the way the word "content" is used these days. A vile bit of late stage capitalist propaganda, lumping all forms of human creativity and expression into a single wastebin teaching the public to treat all art as disposable.

I will never tire of being my girl Galadriel! I cannot wait for season 3 of Rings of Power (and the new costumes contained therein!) Photo by @sennedjem.bsky.social #galadriel #theringsofpower #tolkien #cosplay #lordoftherings

I know a character is particularly meaningful to me when I actually WANT to take the time to add details like this. Literally none of this will be seen under the final outfit layers, but it's stitched with devotion and brings me joy.

A TALE FOR THE AGES Honestly one of my favourite photos from Katsucon, I had a lot of fun with the edit and I love how it shows so many pieces of the outfit. Photo by @silhouettecosplay.bsky.social #baldursgate3 #bg3 #galedekarios #bg3cosplay #cosplay

Here we go again, more Galebroidery

Earthset from Artemis II. I am overcome.

Five years after finishing my Sole Survivor cosplay, I finally did a proper shoot! I'm fortunate to be located in New England, so I can visit actual game locations like the Lynn Woods tower here. It wasn't open to go inside, but it made for a great backdrop! #fallout #fallout4 #falloutcosplay

Fallout shoot! No deathclaws were encountered, thankfully.

Checking in with an older 'fit for a hopeful shoot this weekend 👀 (since I wore this all of once at a con and got three phone pics 😅)

"Just because no one has seen an airbender in a hundred years doesn't mean they're gone. They probably escaped!" 📸: bearphotobuffalo #atla #Aang

Full Astarion drow armour! With Gloves of Missile Snaring 🙌 The BG3 armour sets are wild to interpret into something that can actually be worn and I’m so proud that I was able to do this set out of leather! Photo by @sennedjem.bsky.social #astarion #bg3 #cosplay

“The very plates of the earth have been shattered by the magic of the shadow curse. Utterly fascinating - unless you happened to be standing on it, of course.” The ‘wilderness’ Shadow-Cursed Lands camp is one of my favourites, the colours are gorgeous 😌 #baldursgate3 #bg3cosplay #galedekarios

👋🏽 Hi, I'm Noor! I'm currently 2/3 of the way through Project Avatar, where I cosplay every main character in ATLA but with extra pizzazz. When not in ATLA cosplay I'm usually yelling about Star Wars or my cats. Join me!