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Prop Monkey Studio
United States
Registrace 22. 08. 2009
Yep, I'm a full time artist for the last 30 years in Dallas Texas. I do all sorts of fun things from oil painting and sculpting to costume and prop building. I teach all kinds of workshops, and love sharing what I've learned.
Website: www.davekramer-art.com
Instagram: propmonkeystudio
Website: www.davekramer-art.com
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Yes, You Can Vacuum Form EVA Foam! (Part 2 Layering)
This is a follow-up video on vacuum forming EVA foam. I'll be demonstrating a simple, but very effective, layering technique that I use for costume building. I'll be working with EVA foam, HIPS, and ABS thermoplastics.
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Part 1
czcams.com/video/za4cHqug3Xg/video.html
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Free Plans for 18" x 24" Vacuum Former:
propmonkeystudio.com/18x24VacuumFormPlans
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Kevlar Gloves:
www.amazon.com/Contender-Heavyweight-Resistant-Glove-Kevlar/dp/B016WWAOYQ/ref=sr_1_33_sspa?keywords=Kevlar+gloves&qid=1555981548&s=hi&sr=1-33-spons&psc=1
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HIPS & ABS Thermoplastic Sheet (my local plastic supply company)
www.alliedplastic.org
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High Temperature Rubber Sheet (frame gasket liner)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L8NRC6S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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EVA Foam:
tntcosplaysupply.com/
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Part 1
czcams.com/video/za4cHqug3Xg/video.html
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Free Plans for 18" x 24" Vacuum Former:
propmonkeystudio.com/18x24VacuumFormPlans
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Kevlar Gloves:
www.amazon.com/Contender-Heavyweight-Resistant-Glove-Kevlar/dp/B016WWAOYQ/ref=sr_1_33_sspa?keywords=Kevlar+gloves&qid=1555981548&s=hi&sr=1-33-spons&psc=1
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HIPS & ABS Thermoplastic Sheet (my local plastic supply company)
www.alliedplastic.org
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High Temperature Rubber Sheet (frame gasket liner)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L8NRC6S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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EVA Foam:
tntcosplaysupply.com/
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WOW! Do you have a video on how you made your setup? Thank you.
Suparv good make up artist SFX sir give me your Assistant job me
Where can I buy a plaster cast of a nature woman's face to make a silicone mask, does Amazon sell plaster casts? 2- Can I make a silicone mask from the face of a mannequin by pouring silicone into the face of a mannequin without using a plaster mold?
What name of that liquid i wnat to use it to make nokia 3210 transfarent housing and casing?
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Awesome
Needed this for a cane that you!!
You spent all that time and effort to add 5 separate links in your description, but you didn't link to Part 1! 😁 czcams.com/video/za4cHqug3Xg/video.html
You have shamed me 😅 The link is added. 👍
I make PVC Irish tin whistles. This looks so cool, man! I’m curious, do you think the color will come off due to long periods of playing the instrument? I have a few tin whistles that are made out of some type of metal with a gold paint covering them and the paint has worn off of those over the years from playing. I’d be interested to know how well you think the paint will stick to the pvc pipe from hand sweat moisture over long periods. Thanks and Yahweh bless! 😊
The only paint that might hold up to the demands of an Irish whistles would be a baked-on auto paint, so acrylic paint will wear off eventually.
Very good demonstration of vacuum molding. Thank you.
Could this be used for worbla?
it might work, but Worbla has a very low melting point, gets sticky, and is very expensive.
Mmm... BRAZZERS...
It’s really nice!
Great video. Thanks for sharing! Hope you're doing well!
Didn’t know you could do it with foam.
Use an air compressor and spray/clean up nozzle that just shoots air. Stick it in and shoot air into mold to loosen
Are you able to form that in clear styrene so it can be painted or colorized from the inside leaving a flawlessly smooth finish? If you just want to leave it at that stage without the ABS! Does ABS come in clear or is there another material that can be used in the same way?
BTW I found this very informative and enjoyed it very much I am 63 and used to build props in my younger days now I do light mapping and special FX but still like to stay up on different techniques!
I haven't had the need for clear plastic yet, so you may have to experiment with it.
when the face melted back down into a flat pool like the T-1000...i subscribed!
Thanks for the tip of covering the material while heating when the temps are cold out. I've struggled with getting a good heat in the corners of my plastic, and this excellent tip could be a game changer for me. Cheers!
8:55 Blue ice is always better than yellow ice! 😂
My dad always talks about his friends vacuum forming business from the 80s. Never really knew what all went into the art. Thanks
I was surprised with how forgiving EVA foam can be if you mess up a pull.
Turned out nice? It's better than that, it's good.
Man for a moment i thought your face shield was a door but then i red the logo.
Seems the channel died 2 years ago 😢
Not dead yet. I've been crazy busy with work, so it might be a while before I can do another video. 🙂
Love the joke with this holy shine on his head 😂
Fascinating 😮
Can you vacuum form Kydex?
I've never tried Kydex, but it should work.
You can make your vacuum table with a valve and an air evacuation pump with a compressor to pull the material down tighter that the vacuum alone
how about spraying hot molten plastic with a paint gun instead, sticks to form as a new surface just like vacuum forming but better with a paint gun brush, to get in all the holes, full cover.
Super cool!
I wouldn't mind making a mini carbonite han solo 😊
The foam stuff looks super fake. Let's try something else.
Outstanding work
This is such a cool video! I really like your channel. :D
My first visit to your channel but I am very impressed with your creativity and your passion. As for the flightline thing... lol My wife and I live in the flightline of McCord airforce base.
CZcams magic brought me here at 3:00am and i never even heard of vacuum forming before. That was beyond awesome
This is officially going to change my life
is his mustache a vacuformed prop?
I don't know if I've ever even touched a piece of EVA foam in my life, so this may be an absurd question, but could something like those pulls or possibly thicker ones be used as molds for resin, etc.?
Even though EVA foam is great for many things it would not be good as a molds for resins.
@@PropMonkeyStudioAlright. Thanks for the information!!!
So should neodymium disc magnets on various parts of a metal frame work for this?
Hi Back For Blood, I haven't tried them, but I would think there would be a couple issues with using the magnets. The clamps would be more practical. A simple solution is usually the best.
@@PropMonkeyStudioOkay. Thank you, very much!!!
Love your videos!
very in'foam'ative! thank you!
have you done a tutorial on how to make a vacuform box
No, not yet, but I made plans that you can download free. Look in the description.
@@PropMonkeyStudio cool thanks
Gambr ra mlaku ndasku wae iso ngelu matamu picek kui emoh wegah kerjo.sak.isone.malah di salahi sisan
Not new information or techniques
amazing video, thank you
Thanks man, you are great!
You know, considering that you can airbrush modpodge, I wonder if you can airbrush this formula..
Sorry for the very slow reply. I've never done it myself, but one prop builder ran it through an airbrush and it looked great.