Our woodland elf and Legolas-inspired cosplays came together through a mix of pieces we already owned and a handful of new 3D-printed details. Scott’s costume centered around a Legolas bow and quiver, while I added a printed tiara, elf earcuffs, and vine cuff bracelets to build out my own forest elf look. Most of the new pieces were created within a week, making this less of a long-term build and more of a quick fantasy transformation for Enchanticon’s Enchanted Forest Ball.

🧝‍♀️ Woodland She-Elf

For my woodland she-elf cosplay, I wanted something softer and more whimsical rather than a recreation of any one character. I layered a light green skirt with an apricot Renaissance blouse and skirt, Forest Daisy corset, and lace-up sandals, then completed the look with a 3D-printed tiara, elf ears and cuffs. Those smaller details brought the whole costume together, giving the layered dress a more enchanted, forest-court feel that looked especially lovely while twirling and dancing at the ball.

🎥 My Woodland Elf Cosplay Passed the Frito Kitty Test

👑 Tiara, Ears & Cuffs 3D Prints

To make the outfit feel more distinctly elven, I added several 3D-printed accessories: a forest fairy tiara, elf ear cuff wrap earrings, and ornate vine cuff bracelets. After printing, I finished the pieces with gold acrylic paint to give them a more polished, fantasy-inspired look. The tiara also features a translucent resin jewel printed on my Creality Halot One. Rather than purchasing green resin, I painted the jewel recess green before installing the clear gem, allowing the color to shine through and create the appearance of an emerald. It’s a simple trick that works surprisingly well and avoids the need to keep multiple resin colors on hand.

🎥 Transforming into a Woodland Elf – 3D Printing My Tiara, Ears & Cuffs for Enchanted Forest Ball

🧝 Legolas-Inspired Woodland Elf

Scott’s cosplay drew heavily from Legolas and the woodland warriors of Middle-earth. His oversized 3D printed Legolas bow was the centerpiece, paired with a newly printed quiver, matching elf ear cuffs, and a brown belt with printed buckle that completed the elven archer look. We built the rest from pieces already in our costume collection, including a printed Elrond crown, LOTR-style elven cloak and leaf clasp, Legolas bracers, green medieval tunic, brown pirate pants, and brown shoes. Once everything was assembled and painted, the finished costume looked ready for the Woodland Realm, especially when Scott posed with the bow and fired an arrow.

🏹 Quiver 3D Print

I 3D printed the quiver on my Bambu H2D in two main parts. I then finished it by smoothing with wood filler and automotive primer and painted with brown and gold acrylic. I used twine for the straps which I’ll likely upgrade to brown leather at some point. The quiver added the final detail needed to sell the archer look.

🎥 Every Woodland Elf Needs a Quiver – 3D Printing Legolas’ Quiver for the Enchanted Forest Ball

👉 Check out this blog for more on other props from the Legolas cosplay: 🏹 Comic-Con: Boromir & Legolas LOTR Cosplay.

✨ Enchanticon

Enchanticon for us included the Saturday convention and evening Enchanted Forest Ball, both far more modest than their names suggested. We browsed the booths, posed with the backdrops, and laughed as Scott crouched like a hobbit to fit inside one unusually short photo display. The ball offered a gaudy green carpet, a little greenery, the recycled Enchanticon sign, and a projected backdrop that somehow felt less convincing than the forest displays at St. Louis Union Station. Still, we danced to the modern music and enjoyed wearing the costumes we had made. There was a change of management right before the event so hopefully they will make improvements next year.

🎥 We Entered the Enchanted Forest – The Enchanticon Budget Said Otherwise