Evil Ted Talks 3: Cosplay Tips, Techniques & Tools of the Trade
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- I'm the Evil Ted who makes props and costumes. I’ve worked on Star Trek Into Darkness, Walking Dead, Fifth Element and Guyver, among lots of others. I've made pretty much everything out of every material, but foam is my favorite.
I'm here to share my skills and shortcuts, and help you learn how to make foam costumes and props, too.
To see more, check out my site: eviltedsmith.com
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Ted, I'm a grown-ass man, and I just want to give you a hug. Thank you for these videos. Recently on my 30th birthday I decided I finally want to give costuming and prop-making a shot, and your videos have been not only extremely helpful but also hugely encouraging. Thank you, sir.
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35 year old grown ass woman here and I am so glad I found your channel! I have been doing very basic costume making for a few years now and I am wanting to get into fabrication. I am starting a project and this video is super helpful! Thanks for sharing!!
I'll be 40 in a couple months and decided I no longer GAF about what people think....After finally learning how to machine-sew 5 years ago....and doing some fairly awesome DIY props *without* anything but a small hacksaw and adhesives... I finally broke down and decided Imma learn myself some foam (and Worbla) cosplay. I also thank you for these vids, Ted. And I have to say...I love your moniker. I hope it's an homage to Bill and Ted. Here's to always learning new and exciting things -- age is just a number!
Turning 30 in 5 days and recently started patterning out my first foam cosplay and you and Punished props have both been a great help already. I'm thinking about getting my first rotary tool or heat gun tonight... (can only get one at a time) and not sure which I need first... Can you do these kind of beveled/soft edges with just a rotary or do I need to make sanding sticks?
I got into cosplay fabricating because my daughter loves to cosplay and it allows me to spend time with her doing something she enjoys. With that said, I’ve watched almost every video you made so far and I’m having her watch one a day before we start fabrication of her character that has gauntlets, breast plate, and shoulder things. Your videos are helping make sure that when we start on her outfit that we will both be on the same page in how to accomplish our task. Thanks
What sweet story. I'll do my part and keep making videos.
Hi Ted. I can't thank you enough for your generosity too share your experience and sage advice. I am working on a Classic Iron Man Costume (Bob Layton) And after modifying and practicing on foam sheets. I finally got the right look. Now its off to the Armo!
Thank you
For anyone watching this video in 2019, that Glue Pot is about 70 dollars now, in the McMaster Carr catalog. I considered getting one, but I don't do enough foam gluing to justify that kind of expenditure. I made my own "Glue Pot" from a large glass jar, with a handle on it. I drilled a hole in the steel lid and made an EVA foam "gasket" to fit a brush into. That keeps the air out and leaves the brush able to slide a little to meet the changing level of the glue. I have to "turn" or screw the lid on and off (just a little) when I'm not gonna use it for a while, and the lid stays with the brush when I'm brushing glue on, but the set up works fairly well, especially for large glue applications. When I'm doing detail gluing, I just use a smaller brush and take the glue right out of the original glue can.
This is the video I have been looking for. I can't wait to buy my tools and finally start my dream of crafting.
MAHALO!!! Which means "Thank You" In Hawaiian....I've have enjoyed all of your Tutorials!! They've been very helpful!! You have made my prop an costume builds Fun an exciting again!! Can't wait for your next Vid!!! Thanks!!
Thank you so so so much for all your videos! The costume I'm wearing in this pic is the first costume I've ever made (at 34...lol)You can't see the mail arm..but the tips and techniques I picked up from you are the reason I actually finished it :) AND when I wore it at Pax East this year the creator of the character totally noticed (got a pic and autograph with him) it was awesome! Soo...much like the grown ass man below, I too want to give you a big ass hug! :) You sir are the best.
I want to make full scale Jabba the Hutt sail barge. Can you come over to my house and help me? :)
Just wanted to take a moment to thank you, among others, for the fantastic videos you do describing the tools and techniques for foam fabrication in detail. I was struck by some of your comments at the end of your video.
Anyone can watch all of these videos and thousands more on youtube and get an idea of what's involved, but if someone wants to do it they need to start designing, cutting, sanding, filling and gluing to really understand it.
I can't tell you how many projects I've started and had to re-work because I didn't look far enough into the fabrication phase to realize that tab A wasn't going to line up with slot B. I was doing a bottle of Snake Oil and it took me about four tries to get the paper label, artwork sizing and adhesive the way I wanted it. I even have a couple failures hanging in my shop as a, "Don't do that again, ya big dummy" reminder to myself.
Here's my best advice to anyone watching these videos that have never done this before: gather some materials and tools and make something small and easy. Make a box. Make a really cool box with embossed and de-bossed elements. Sketch it out, take some measurements, finalize your design. Start cutting and gluing. If something goes wrong, keep going. Finish it. After all, it's just a box. Build those skills. Build a feel for the materials you're using. At least once during a project, I'll do a test to see if what I'm thinking is the best way to do it. Quite often, I'm wrong and I'll pick something else.
I'm blessed with the ability to think in 3D and intuitively understand spatial relationships. Something I was born with or somehow developed over my 53 years. I am also dibilitatingly color blind. Something else I was born with. My best resource for color is to print out reference photos and ask my five year old daughter if the color I came up with matches. You go with your strengths and work through your weaknesses.
Go forth and start making. Something. Anything. If you're not happy with it, try again. Soon, you'll be teaching others how to make stuff.
Sorry for the long winded comment.
Regards,
Rand
+Randy Strauss I couldn't have said it better. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom. I hope you don't mind that I reposted with your credit.
Your fan Evil Ted
+Randy Strauss That long winded comment was superb. The part with your daughter was really sweet :) Keep it up!
Thank you thank you thank you! The sanding sticks alone has my foam looking 100 times better
Great news! Happy to help fellow makers.
Thank you, Ted! Awesome video. It's great to have a primer on all the tools you like to use all in one quick list. You inspire me dude. Can't wait to see your next video!
You are so talented! Love your video and thanks for sharing your wisdom with us!!
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hey Ted just wanted to say thanks for your videos! I'm about to make my first costume and your vids and advice have been a great help. :)
Thank you so much for this video, so helpful for a costume beginner.
You are so welcome! Thank you for subscribing.
I'm only sorry that I couldn't purchase from your shop link because I'm in Canada; but I have to say the knife sharpener tip alone, has been a godsend! Sharp knife at all times makes things so much better, and has paid for itself in money saved on blades. Thanks for your tips and tutorials!
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Fantastic video. I'll definitely be using some of these tips.
Watching you sand with those sanding sticks was a revelation. I've just been using my dremel tool, but my edge wasn't nearly curved enough or the way I wanted to. It looks like those give way more control! Time to go to Home Depot...
I would like to add to possibly getting a magic eraser when I was making my design for my helmet I didn't like how the eye was coming out so I used a magic eraser to erase on my sharpe mark and it got rid of it
I just bought my first heat gun last week, and I LOVE IT
I also just bought my 1st heat gun
I bought one last week too and I love mine. I put foam disc in a baking bowl, heated it up and held it in there till it cooled. Made perfect shield boss.
I haven't ever made a cosplay suit, but this video has helped out a lot. If I ever complete it i'll show you.
Hey Evil Ted, Thanks for the great videos. I've thoroughly followed your male cosplay armor and took the commitment to start making my own.
I've ran into a very annoying problem, I have to cut 45 degree angles and bevels, however, I just can't seem to cut it well enough. Either the blade doesn't cut through it or I get very rough edges. I can cut out the pieces quite well, still have to use a good amount of force, but as for little detailing, it's virtually impossible.
I'm using very sharp knives, and even bought most of the things from your links. As for the EVA foam, I'm using the WeSellMats EVA interlocking.
I even sharpen my blades constantly with the diamond 600 grit sharpener you suggest.
Any help would be appreciated, thank you!
Sweet video! I will say, something I'm using right now as a sealer that works with acrylic paint and is outstanding to use is Gesso. It's a chalky-acrylic based primer. Fantastic to use if you can't use spray paints in your house, and also can show off some pretty solid details! You can get Gesso at any art store, but I will note, you should sand it before you apply a layer of paint as it may have some imperfections in it! :)
Tristen Terracciano Thank you for the tip!
Awesome and incredibly helpful video. I cant thank you enough for sharing your know how and expertise! I am an aspiring cosplayer and you really help me make this dream seem more attainable :)
Brittany Wright Thank you for watching…more to come.
Lol "kiwi seal" it's a cross between a kiwi and a seal
Fantastic information. I learn a lot from it. Love to see more of your work!
I've seen so many awesome looking costumes and have been amazed that they are all hand made. It is an art form with no limits but your own imagination. But I have to admit that I never thought I could do it. Then I watched some videos from this guy called Evil Ted and got encouraged to try it out. As a beginner it seems so daunting of a task to try and recreate in real life the picture in my head. But what you said about it not being perfect the first time gives even more encouragement to just keep working at it. Practice makes perfect. Then again I've always thought that perfection is overrated! Thanks Ted for all of your videos and hard work. You are inspiration to this hobby on more levels than you will probably ever know or fully realize. Keep up the fantastic work!
That is my mission is to take the intimidation of building your own props and costumes.
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This guy is awesome! Actually, he teaches you the way to do it! 1001 hugs! You are awesome! Thank you!
Wow, thanks!
Thank you Ted =D im about to go buy me a torch and contact cement now. Lol Im building a scorpion costume myself. Ill Try to send you a pic of the finished results. Thanks for the tips though, love your vids. Keep them coming! =D
Modge Podge comes in matte as well.
Hey Evil Ted Smith I'm brand new and have a very low budget. I'm thinking about doing some kind of armor set including a shield and a chest plate is there any chance i could see a tutorial about one of those? thanks so much for all of this great information in has really helped me figure out what i could do to do get into cosplay
I want to buy Kwik seal but the 5 dollar shipping. I want that free shipping.
What type of glue do you recommend sticking foam to fabric or mesh material? Thank you and I hope you have more videos soon.
Let me start by saying I appreciate you putting these videos out here to help the novice get an idea of how to build cool stuff. We have a Con coming up at the end of February and my 9 year old son wants me to help him build a Deathstroke costume. This will be my first attempt and I only have a bout 6 weekend to build it. Do you have any ideas on a place that I could find a template that I could use or modify for my son? Also, where did you get your body form and head?
+Bell5634 I have patterns for sale on my site eviltedsmith.com. Also I have my supply list just below the video.
I can't find the balloon latex. Bad link? Went to burman and got like 1000 results
Ted, thank you so much for sharing your hard-won knowledge with us. I just ordered a couple more items of of your list and my awesome wife just got me a glue pot for my birthday!
My question to you is where can I find Dragon Skin or a good alternative these days? I been trying to track this stuff down for a long time before I thought that I ask you.
loneninja I have it on my supply list just below my video.
Evil Ted Smith Thanks for the reply. However, the Amazon has shown Dragon Skin to be unavailable for about a 6 months or more. I should have asked if you know any other source or alternative product? I have not had any luck at my local hardware stores in the sheetrock section.
Evil Ted Smith Is there any way to use mod podge through an air brush system and or critter gun? the reason I ask is because eva foam tends to have tiny holes and even if i plasti-dip it at the end it sometimes shows up so I want to first coat it in mod podge then plastic dip. Also what airbrush and airbrush compressor do you use? Thanks!
I'm sure you could. You mite have to thin it down a little with water.
Huzzaaa! I decided to try the sanding screens used for drywall sanding and they seem to work the way I see the Dragon Skin perform. I purchased the heaviest grit I could find, it was labeled medium and cuts right through the floor mats.
Such an informative video!
I have a question, i have a type of foam that has little holes in it like Styrofoam, but its very bendable and I don't know what its called, is there any way I can make its smooth so i can spray paint it?
You're a cos wizard!! I'm having trouble finding the foam you use. I even went to my local pep boys and they didn't have any. Any suggestions?
Yes, I have a supply list just below the video.
Evil Ted Smith thanks! Do you ever wash your glue pot brush?
No I have not.
These are fantastic, Ted. Thank you a million times! I hope the DIY community appreciates what youre doing here as much as I do. It takes decades to pick up these tidbits. You are a real craftsman, sir.
+EclipsePhotographyFL Thank you for watching.
Watching a Pro give out tips and great info is a pleasure can't tell you how much I've learned from you, thank you from Downunder.
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Your welcome Ted, thanks for taking the time to say hi. Have started simultaneous projects thanks to some of your tips, trying to get some armour, a helmet and a refreshed Nerf ready for Star Wars.
It's called Kwik Seal. Pronounced Quick.
Hi Ted, thank you for your awesome videos I'm an old school woodworker (Yeah I should change the profile picture, it goes back 35 years) the old joints wont handle woodworking anymore so I've turned to making community theater props as a new creative outlet. I know it's a luxury for many but my favorite tool for cutting foam is my bandsaw.
Ha Ha, just saw your other video and noticed you already use a bandsaw!
Hi, I’m new to foam cosplaying and I want to make a helmet but I’m stuck with what glue I should use for my foam. I know you mentioned that bare cement is the way to go, and other cosplay channels praise the stuff, but I’ve done some research that says it’s toxic and harmful to use. Do you know any adhesives, besides hot glue, that are safe to use but strong enough to hold my foam pieces? Thanks
The barge glue is safe to work with, you just need to work in a well ventilated area. Working in door get a mask.
you the man evil ted!
Dean Fenner Your the man for subscribing.
Greetings from Mexico! Your videos are so useful and inspirational, thank you! I can't seem to find Barge cement locally, would Ceys brand work? Here's what I found: c323980.r80.cf1.rackcdn.com/productos/101512/101512-z.jpg
+Jorge Merino Noy sur, but you should give it a try.
Evil Ted, your videos are incredibly helpful thank you for taking the time to do these and spreading your knowledge to the rest of us. My personal foam work has improved as a direct result of videos like this one.
1 question: What kind of paper do you make patterns out of? I've seen you using a brownish paper, that seems very easy to work with. I normally use poster board, but I'd like to try the paper you use. Thanks again.
Also, to anyone else wondering, Ted is completely right when it comes to using a torch on your foam work, it's amazing - if you haven't tried one, do it!
James Wulfgar Thank you James for watching.
VERY helpful, thank you so much! Long time cosplayer, ready to up the notch a bit this year, and this helped narrow down a maddening number of items to chose from, and also discover more options.
I couldn't help giggle at 'Modge' Podge. XD
I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took cosplay to the knee.
hello Ted, do you have video of how to strapping and securing the armor? :D im not that confident of the method im using,
what i do is i polish the selected area and putting a hot glue on it with the velcro. but i found it not that secured. pls. help ^__^V
+Thomas Jefferson Hernandez Watch my How to Make Male Foam Armor video.
Hey Evil Ted, I don't know if you've answered this before and I know you say in this video that Barge is the best adhesive to use but I've been reading a lot of comments on the product page and from an educated friend in the woodworking/leatherworking field that all say the formula for Barge has been changed as of late for the worse. I'm being recommended Master Contact Cement. Have you ever used this for your builds or with L200/L400 foam? If so, what are your thoughts? It seems like an affordable option if it is, in fact, better. Thanks for your time!
Ron Nelson Yes, Master Contact is also a good glue to use.
Thanks Ted for your tips and tricks. I thought I had my process down, but since learning from your videos I've replaced most of my old methods with yours!
Quick question: Is the balloon latex (in your opinion) the best method of sealing foam? You're obviously aware of the time that goes into fabricating with foam, and it's a shame if the finish does not last. I've got an unused airbrush and compressor waiting to be used, and if you say balloon latex is the way to go i'll use it. I've been using acrylic medium, which is great, it stretches and does not crack, but once it wrinkles which looks awful! Also, does the latex take paint well? do i need adhesion promoter or something?
Thanks for reading, keep doing what you're doing!
Archie Whitehead Hello Archie, Rubber Latex takes paint really well on its own. Be sure you have an adhesive on the foam before spraying on the latex. Like spray 77 or Barge glue.
I just discovered caulk for cosplay like a week ago. Total cosplay game changer for newbies. Paper mache', never again>.
UsedTissue I too started with paper mache' when I was young. Thank you for subscribing.
Hello, I love your videos they are very helpful! I was wondering and this is probably a stupid question but I’m very new to this. Anyways I was wondering if loctite spray adhesive could be used for a protective finish coat
Not sure, I've never used it.
Thanks for the advice. Your channel has been the most informative one I have run across. I like that you simplify the techniques and encourage your fans to experiment. Thanks again.
William Zaragoza Thank you for watching.
This video made my day. Trying to make my son a set of mccree armour from overwatch. First time I've tried anything but your videos are superb. Please keep them coming.
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Just subscribed, your videos are the PERFECT thing for stepping up my cosplaying game, so to say lol. Inspires me to finally start some projects that I had been intimidated on, I would love to share with you when they are finished how they turn out if that would be alright
This video was very helpful !!!
Will a basic soldering iron do instead of a wood burner ? To my layman's eyes it looks like the same thing.
Also a friend told me i could use Barge cement or something similar (since i'm in europe) as a base liar before (spray) painting my foam costume pieces is that the same thing as the sealing you talk about in this video ?
+Aron van der Hoek UK glue Evo-Stick. I hear works just like barge.
6:28 I use the cans of DAP brand cement. So a lesson I learned this week and has now motivated me to buy a glue pot is that contact adhesive will melt plastic. I left a plastic brush in a glass jar of the cement over the weekend and by the time I got back to it, all but the bristles and metal bits were gone. Just as a test, I poured a little cement into a red solo cup and in under an hour, the bottom of the cup had dissolved away.
+rabbitgear Yes, you have to use metal can or a glass jar. Chip brushes work well with contact glue.
another grown ass man (great line lol) totally grateful for your sharing your know-how.....cheers mate , so inspiring
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ha you called it KIWI seal insted of KWIK seal. seriously big fan. getting into cosplay for my kids ok... for me too
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Awesome video. Solved a ton of problems I was having with my foam build. Using your techniques it should come out a 100 times better.
Thank you Evil Ted, being new at this I really appreciate your knowledge base. I love your fabrication tips.
How about making a tutorial on full body armor out of foam? Like per say Mass Effect 3 armor... Or something like that...
Thanks for introducing the plastidip. I don't have enough money for the sprayer and though I'm not allergic, latex irritates my skin a little
Thank you for focusing on the techniques. I dig your work. At another time, I'll show you a neat trick about the sanding sticks that a jeweler taught me.
Is a dremel a viable option in shaping eva foam? I wanted to make several rounded parts and the only way I could think of doing it was by sanding down the top layer and the edges with one.
+Gina Burton Yes, ruclips.net/video/vrZfRPU51dI/видео.html
Thank you for these films Evil Ted Smith ! MORE ! is MORE ! and you always deliever
TheOxfurd Thank you. I will do my best to keep them coming.
When you use Kwik Seal, how long do you let it dry for. Their website says 7 - 14 days..
Only if you put it on thick. Apply it thin it only takes an hour.
What's the best height, and inch or half an inch
Thank you!
Thank you for watching.
Since welwood contact cement is flammable. Can I heat up the foam once its all dried and stuck together?
Yes, safe when it's dry.
Hey Ted, can you do an insulation foam tutorial for making props? There is no good tutorials for insulation foam, at least not to the level of skill and depth that you provide.
Thanks so much for what you do!
You have given me the confidence to start one of the biggest cosplay projects I have ever done!
Thank you for the supply list and great tutorial. Going into Mardi Gras, someone is going to be a very happy King with his armor for the Bal Masque!
So, when do I seal the foam with mod podge? Before painting, after painting, or both?
+Patronix197 Before painting.
This is so great! :) Just getting started here and i found this very useful. Thanks!
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Hey Ted the torch head you use in the vid is not the one that you gave a link for. Where can i find that pistol grip torch head?
Alex Lobodan Google it?
Amazon carries Barge. Thats where i got mine 😊
Hi Ted is this Evo-Stik 528 Contact adhesive a good alternative to Barge
+Grant Innes Not sure, I haven't used Evo-Stik 528
I got a call from Burman Industries and they are not going to be caring the balloon latex anymore.
Wow...Good to know...Use Ploy latex 60 instead.
Love all your videos...thanks so much for sharing!!!!
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Excellent video Ted. Great content, no weird music! I do have questions. I know this foam can be bought from home centers (Builders Sqr etc.) I was wondering if you know a good source that can supply larger sizes, different thicknesses and colors?
Idomake Foam Mart in California, or just try googling it to see the options. Good luck. And thanks.
Thanks for the Re. I have Googled this stuff. I get a lot of "almost" but never a direct hit for what I need. I will give the place in Ca. a look. Once again, thanks for the excellent content.
i was wondering how do you keep your props from melting when you store them is there a something i not using on my costumes or props
Don't keep your costumes some were it's gets too hot.
Hi Ted, do you know what might be an equivalent to Barge in Australia? What type of glue works best on EVA foam? Would it be shoe repair glue or would you recommend that I just experiment with contact glues?
Yes, there is a contact cement in Australia you can use. I just can’t remember the name. But you’re right it’s like shoe sole adhesive.
@@EvilTedSmith I found a cosplayer in Australia (you can find him on Facebook TJH Cosplay - he does movie stuff too) who recommended this glue: www.bunnings.com.au/sika-1l-clear-105-contactfix-premium-contact-adhesive_p1210057 I think is the Australian equivalent to Barge if anyone else in Australia is wondering.
Only leave the glue on 30 sec before sticking together not 2 mins like it says on the label.
Hello. First I want to say your videos are awesome, and I'm always checking each new episode. Secondly, I wanted to ask you how powerful does the heat gun have to be to properly heat the eva foam? Thank you for reading this.
Wow! Thank you so much! This video is perfect in helping me create armor and cosplay costumes for my first time. You guys have the best job in the world! I just might make a youtube channel about making costumes.
+Samuel Bahler Yes, you should.
The only confusion I have is the creation of my own templates especially as complicated as one of my goals in which is the Alphonse body armor in Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood. For you and your team I am sure it's easy to look off of a design made by let's say for an example: a gaming company. And based of that you guys use your knowledge to create templates for that particular armor set or suit. On the other hand, it might be that I have to do more research on how to recreate that particular piece in that anime. Nevertheless, your videos, your channel I should say is very helpful and saved me and I'm sure other people as well a lot of time researching. I am thankful for you sharing!
Do you not find the sharpie pens soak through your paint? Even with a primer?
Any chance you could make something like this for 3D printed cosplay specifically?
Great videos btw, I use your videos all the time!
I have not got a 3D printer yet...
:o oh, well then that totally makes sense.
Hi, hope someone can help, I'm in the UK and I'm wondering if anyone knows what would be a good equivalent of Barge cement, can't get it here but there must be something that does the same thing here I just don't know what it's called.
Yes, it's called Evo Stick. It too is a contact glue that works just like barge.
Thanks for the info Mr Evil, I'll be ordering some tommorrow, can't wait to get started. Thanks again for posting these splendid vids, really got my creative head in gear.
i purchased the heat gun in the description and it's smoking out of the grills is this supposed to happen or is it broken
Sounds like a bad one. Send that sucker back.
What is the brown paper roll that you have to draw out on body cast dummy.
+shellumus Just heavy brown wrapping paper.
Hello. Would a soldering tool work instead of a wood burner?
You could, but the wood bruner as better tip that come with it to burn with.
Ted, Can't express how grateful I am for your expertise and willingness to share it. I started researching this because my grandson asked to be a storm trooper...he is 3...so, naturally, HE MUST LOOK AWSOME! With your help he will. Thanks.
This may have been asked before. But do you have any child-size cosplay armor tutorial videos? Thanks.
seflowe No, but if you're a parent you can make them for your children. Lots of my subscribers have.
Evil Ted Smith Thanks.
Thank you for making your videos..me and my boyfriend recently started making his armor cosplay (based on your how to make a foam helmet and armor videos)..its really giving us alot to do together..well productively atleast...
love your videos. they have helped us a ton our living room looks like a toolshed/art station
thank you ^_^
also do you know anything about using PETG thermoform plastic sheets for making helmet visors ?
How well does the glue pot keep the fumes in or will this need to be kept outside?
Really good. You just need the keep the lid clean.
You just saved my life....and wallet .
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Love this video, I'm new to this stuff, but eager to learn. In your experience, what is the best glue to permanently adhere EVA foam to wood?
Here try this site for gluing things together. www.thistothat.com/
Ted "Alright so we are gonna burn this"
Priest " BURN THE WITCH! "
Ted " what? "
I'm going to apologize if it was somewhere in the video, I was trying to scan through and couldn't find it: So I'm trying to work on a belt buckle for a cosplay, what do you use to give your final products a metallic look? Is there a different tutorial on that?
TheChildofAuraReborn watch Evil Ted's Dragon Age Inquisition helmet build (part 3) where he paints the foam to look like metal. Also the Punished Props channel has lots of videos where they finish foam to look like metal. Good luck!