noun
Internet Slang
commission
kuh-MISH-un · noun · slang
A costume or prop custom-made to order by another maker.
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A piece of cosplay commissioned from a maker for a fee, rather than built by the wearer; also the act of ordering such work.
“I couldn't sculpt the helmet myself, so I put in a commission.”
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commission In A Sentence
I couldn't sculpt the helmet myself, so I put in a commission.
Origin & Usage
General 'commission' (a made-to-order work), standard in maker/art communities.
People Also Ask
What is a commission in cosplay?
It's a costume or prop custom-made to order by another maker for a fee, rather than built by the wearer; it can also mean the act of ordering such work.
Why commission a cosplay?
Cosplayers commission pieces they can't build themselves, like complex helmets or props, so a skilled maker crafts it for them.
Is commissioning cosplay looked down on?
Most communities accept it, though some contests require you to have made the costume yourself to enter certain divisions.
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