Using LEDs Padre helps Patrick create an awesome hand in a jar from Doctor Who, and learn how to make armor for Halloween or any cosplay costume!
Creating cosplay armor (foam > cardboard)
Created armor for Sabine from Star Wars Rebels
- Get as many reference photos as you can!
- Use large sheets of paper or posterboard to create templates (or Builder's Paper)
- Decide what foam to use (6mm or 2mm craft foam, 1/2" or 1/4" floor mats, L-200 EVA foam)
- Cut based on template
- Apply heat for curves (Heat gun is best.)
- Glue (Epoxy or Super Glue.)
- Sanding & Bondo
- Apply smooth coat (Modge Podge)
- Paint (Multiple coats)
- Wait for paint to dry! A week is best.
- Attach Velcro (You want it removable: easier to put on, washing, packing, etc.)
- Enjoy!
For further reference, read Foamsmithing by Bill Doran of Punished Props