Start with the character and the intended use.
A strong quote request begins with the character, the version of the design, and how the costume will be used. CosLoom can review a convention look, photoshoot build, stage performance outfit, display piece, or a lighter custom base, but each use case changes the way materials, movement, strength, and finish should be planned.
You do not need to write a perfect technical brief. A short note is enough if it explains the character name, the source, the pieces you want included, and whether the final look needs to survive walking, posing, travel, stage movement, or close-up photography. If the design has several official versions, identify the exact outfit or attach the images you want CosLoom to follow.
- Character name and source
- Specific outfit or version
- Convention, stage, photoshoot, display, or content use
- Pieces you want included or excluded
Send references that answer practical questions.
Reference images are more useful when they show front, back, side, important trim, prop scale, shoes, hair or wig direction, and any parts hidden by poses. A single dramatic image can show mood, but it usually does not show construction logic. If you have screenshots, fan art, game model views, product inspiration, or material examples, send them together and note which images should be treated as most important.
For fan art or original character work, include permission context when needed and explain where the design is flexible. CosLoom can often suggest a buildable direction, but the quote becomes more accurate when the reference folder shows shape, color, finish level, and the level of detail expected.
- Front, back, and side views if available
- Close-ups for trim, armor, props, or accessories
- Material or finish references
- Notes about flexible details
Budget, deadline, and shipping country are part of the design.
A budget range does not lock the final price, but it helps CosLoom judge which path is realistic: light custom, focused prop, armor piece, costume base, or full custom look. If the desired result is far outside the range, the studio can suggest a smaller scope, simpler finish, or a staged build rather than guessing silently.
The deadline and shipping country are just as important. Rush timing, international delivery, customs risk, large armor, fragile props, and event dates can affect the proposal. If the event date is fixed, include the exact date and whether the costume must arrive before travel. This helps CosLoom avoid promising a timeline that is beautiful on paper but unsafe in real shipping conditions.
- Preferred budget range
- Event date or target arrival date
- Shipping country
- Rush concerns or travel plans
Measurements can come after scope review.
Many clients wait to send full measurements until CosLoom confirms the project direction. That is fine. The first quote can begin with references, scope, deadline, and budget range. Exact measurements become more important once the studio knows whether the request is a garment, armor, prop, wig direction, accessory, or full look.
If you already have measurements, send them in a clear list or file. If not, note your measurement status and any fit concerns such as planned shoes, mobility needs, underlayers, comfort limits, or whether someone else will help measure you later. The goal is not to make the first message perfect; the goal is to give enough truthful context for the next question.
- Measurement status
- Height and core body measurements if ready
- Fit concerns or mobility needs
- Planned shoes or underlayers
