Molding Foam Armor

Introduction to eva foam.

Molding foam armor.

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. Make your own long lasting helmets armor props masks replicas and more. It is especially beloved by cosplayers and prop makes because it is lightweight cheap and can easily. Create high strength prop castings.

How to make a mold for foam cosplay armor. Clear resins can be used to create optically clear lenses gems and more. X 1 1 2 in x 144 in. How to make a foam prop sword using a silicone 2 part mold.

Eva foam is a great material for constructing costumes and props of all different kinds from period armor and swords to slick futuristic robots. Liquid rubbers plastics foams coatings and other materials perfect for cosplay costuming. I ve worked on star trek into darkness walking dead fifth element and guyver among lots of others. 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.

Cozylkx 90 x 3 self adhesive flexible foam molding trim 3d sticky decorative wall lines wallpaper border for home office hotel diy decoration white 2 7 out of 5 stars 189 15 54 15. Another project was my sole survivor from the video game fallout 4 which was my first complete foam costume and the first time i applied the rusting technique featured in my advanced painting book. How a 3d printed master is used to pour a silicone mold for a prop sword. Coating foam with epsilon pro or urecoat gives carved or sculpted foam pieces read more.

American pro decor 1 1 2 in. 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. I m the evil ted who makes props and costumes. The materials you will need.