How to create Worbla Armor: Basic Cosplay Tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- This tutorial shows you basic techniques for creating armor for costumes and cosplay from Worbla and craft-foam. Worbla is a heat reactive thermo-plastic that has become popular in the Cosplay community.
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Completed Loki Cosplay made with Worbla in Slo-mo: • Video
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Loved the pace of this video. Many how-to videos are way too fast but you did an awesome job of explaining everything. Thanks!!
+220xprowler Glad you liked it.
I've never heard of Worbla until today. Thanks for the video!
How did you get so much details in The Loki bracer? Is Some of it carved in?
Looks like a biscuit
Smells like corn chips!
I have a sort of out there question about this. and you seem well informed. I am new to armor making, and I want to try to make a set with this technique, however I am curious about how sturdy it is? As I plan to make it for a LARP game. do you think it can withstand being struck by foam weapons if made right?
This is defo the best video I have seen and makes it seem super easy! But I guess time will tell, can’t wait to try it out :D
Does worbla stretch a little?
It does a bit. The hotter it is the more stretchy it becomes.
What method do you use to know the shape of the item flat to make before rounding it? Please. Very well done video as well btw, I enjoy it :)
I use the cellophane/foil and ducttape patterning method. Check out Evil Ted's foam armor patterning videos he covers it extensively here. ruclips.net/video/ho5BIBxwiPA/видео.html
Brilliant - loved that you made a small item to show the process because I need to make very small items for warrior dolls that I hope to make. Been trying to make a sword no longer than 6cm long - difficult to show any definition - any ideas
+Linda Martin The newer black worbla might work better for you since it seems to have less of a grain than the tan stuff... Since your working at such a small scale have you considered going the sculpting route with something like Apoxie Sculpt? It's really easy to work with and you can get all kind of fine detailing. Once it dries it's rock hard as well.
Thank you! That was so easy and now i have a better idea on how to do details.
Thanks for the great video! Keep them coming!
Do you have any advice for a good way to keep the worbla in a desired shape while it cools? I like what you used in this video, however, if it's an unusual shape such as elaborate shoulder armor (for example : Demon Hunter from Diablo 3) any tips would be greatly appreciated.
You can probably shape worbla around just about anything. Just be sure to test surfaces first to make sure the worbla doesn't stick to your form. For example: I used a mini soccer ball to shape the curved potion of my daughters Loki armor.
Very nice, I'll either run me into a building for the 1st time. The tutorial I was super helpful. thanks
This is awesome, thank you so much for the video. Now I can't wait to start working on my ring wraith cosplay....or the other dozens of armor cosplays I want to work on. Me and EVA foam didn't quite work out well the first time. May try again eventually but wanted to work with worbla due to two of my projects having quite possibly difficult pieces.
I enjoy working with either depending on the costume. The each definietly have their pros and cons.
It seems the smoothing video linked in the description is not available anymore. Could you recommend a reosurce for this?
I took it down because it was too outdated. Using spray on filler primer is probably the easiest and quickest way to smooth Worbla.
Thanks Coregeek! I actually found this video the most useful tutorial I've ever watched on Worbla!!
Glad to hear!
OMG! Is that a Loki arm guard? (Sorry if I sound stupid, I watched it without sound XD)
Misaki Hatake Yup! I made a mini one for purposes of this video. Full costume can be seen here: www.coregeek.net/gallery#/kingloki/
this helped alot thanks
My first time using worbla and i was quite terrified to use it, but seeing you explain it helped a lot. Thanks for putting this up!
Debbie Lyons Happy to hear that. Have fun!
I just got a jumbo roll of worbla. First build though, any tips on making multipiece armor with an organic look rather than just "armor"? Similar to Guyver: bioboosted armor.
Also using eva foam
Could Worbla be used to stiffen a foam costume after it's been made?
My foam costume's painted surface has started to crack and I'd like to know if I can reinforce it with worbla on the inside.
The rigidity with worbla usually comes from both sides being covered. This could help though. I’d be sure to use contact cement between the two as well.
Thank you!
How did you paint that so beautifully! It looks like real armor!
Good video
Can you sand Worbla? Is it like hot glue in paper?
Artai0s Dev It's not really sandable without being primed with something else first.
What is that thing that looks like a gingerbread ? :D
Not sure what you are referring to?
I did have my worbla scraps put up and then my fiance's grandma "cleaned" our closet that didnt even NEED to be cleaned and she threw away my scraps and I didn't realize she did until maybe week or months later... I was BEYOND pissed. I even put on the container "DO NOT THROW AWAY". Not only did she go through MY shit but she threw away something I told them not to.... 85 or so dollars a jumbo roll.... that I bought out of MY paycheck.... gah! #cosplayproblems
Ugh, that's a real bummer.
Coregeek Creations but I can always get more worbla in the future and this time make sure no one throws it out this time lol
Amazing!
First time I see armor where foam is used under the worbla instead of layering either worbla or using just foam and for me this looks by far the best for detailled designs (katarina weapons in my case), thanks a lot for the video and the idea!
Awesome! very good tutorial!
Can Worbla be used to cast a tight casting mold of some ones face? Like you would with plaster cloth? Or making fake skin and wounds!
+Keith I don't think you could face cast with it. The heat involved to active it would not be good on your face. Not sure about the rest, it may work but it's probably not flexible enough.
Ok thank you!
Where can one buy worbla?
www.worbla.com/?page_id=6713 Lots of info here
Where can one buy Worbla?
Some Tap Plastics stores sell it locally. You can order it online at www.cosplaysupplies.com which is where I purchase mine.
what is that gun called?
heat gun
question: Is it important which side is at the outside... I mean the shiny and the not shiny side... :)
+Fluffy BlackBird Shiny side is the adhesive side you want that facing the in so it will stick to the craftfoam.
Coregeek Props thank you very much! :)
how many layers do you need to make a piece of armor?
Can you make armor for a six pack
What did you use to make the Worbla shiny? c:
It's a bit of a process so I made a video explaining it. ruclips.net/video/Inxj38DMhTw/видео.html
Oh, thanks you so much! c:
Очень красиво....❄
Could I use a Hair dryer to heat it?
A hairdryer cannot heat quick enough.
Nope it's not gonna help at all. Get a heat gun it's better
Eyyy we've got the same heat gun!
Twinzies! ;)
Question, how did you get the worbla to look so brilliantly smooth and shiny? Ugh.. so beautiful XD I made my Shin-ah mask recently out of worbla and craft foam. Big pain to make look nice n shiny.
+Jordan Hamilton I made a video all about it. ruclips.net/video/Inxj38DMhTw/видео.html