Introduction to eva foam.
Molding foam armor.
Make your own long lasting helmets armor props masks replicas and more.
The whole armor was completely built out of simple eva foam in different thicknesses and therefore i was able to keep the material costs pretty low.
This tutorial is designed to show what you can create using only materials that are widely available at general craft stores with no need for specialty shops or internet orders.
1 foam armor part pepakura is the most popular method for making foam armor 2 paper clips use large ones because they are thicker and sturdier 3 hot glue gun 4 pliers needlenose and optionally diagonal cutters as well 5 x acto knife in this instructable i will show a fairly simple method to form shape.
I ve worked on star trek into darkness walking dead fifth element and guyver among lots of others.
I m the evil ted who makes props and costumes.
Create high strength prop castings.
How to make a foam prop sword using a silicone 2 part mold.
How to make a mold for foam cosplay armor.
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Liquid rubbers plastics foams coatings and other materials perfect for cosplay costuming.
X 1 1 2 in x 144 in.
The materials you will need.
Recycled polystyrene plain corner angle moulding pro pack 120 lf 10 pack.
Eva foam is a great material for constructing costumes and props of all different kinds from period armor and swords to slick futuristic robots.
American pro decor 1 1 2 in.
Learn how you can make a mold using mold star 15 silicone to cast flexfoam it 15 slow view how to article.
Craft foam armor tutorial i was searching for a cheap light but nice looking material to make armor out of and i discovered one craft foam.
Clear resins can be used to create optically clear lenses gems and more.
How a 3d printed master is used to pour a silicone mold for a prop sword.