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So this will be my first time using a large prop in cosplay (And first time attending Fanime) so I am a little iffy on the rules. I did read the official weapon policy, but I can't tell if my prop fits into the guidelines.
Basically I will have a 5'3" tall wooden Sitar (I'm going to be cosplaying as Demyx!)
Would that be unacceptable? It's not metal but it does have teeny tiny metal pieces on it to hold the guitar strings on. If someone who's cosplayed with large props before could help me that would be wonderful! x___x
(I also don't exactly know how one goes about peace-bonding. The entire concept is sorta confusing to me. Also, what type of tag do they put on your prop when you do?)
your Sitar should be ok ^^ i think it would take some kind of freak accident for someone to get hurt by the metal on your sitar. as for the tag they'll put on, its basically a plastic brightly colored zip tie that they'll put on somewhere (make sure they put it on so it doesn't damage anything) to show that you have agreed to the weapons policy etc etc.
Just so its 100% clear its only when the prop is meant to be sheathed on your person (ie katana or dagger) that they will peacetie it to your person, with large objects like what you have they'll only put a tie on it like yukari said.
Thank you guys so much for your help! I was getting a bit worried if I would be able to show off my hard work or not! :'D