Tips on Making Foam Armor [Building T-60 Power Armor]

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  • @scottb4509
    @scottb4509 Před 7 lety +43

    $20 for EVA foam mats can be a spendy investment for cosplay not sure if any of you guys have a harbor freight tools store near by where you are but I usually get my 1/2 inch flooring mat EVA foam 4- 24"X24" sheets to a pack for $8, or $6.50 if you sign up for their coupons. hope this helps happy cosplaying.

  • @lutacos
    @lutacos Před 7 lety +15

    I usually buy christmas wrapping paper to make my patterns, i usually get rolls when they are on sale after christmas~ also helps when you forget someones birthday and have to quickly wrap something aha

  • @christophersanford1277

    Awesome advice! It helps that you went through the pieces you've made to show us what you recommend to start with. Thanks!

  • @strictlycosplay454
    @strictlycosplay454 Před 7 lety

    i was getting so excited seeing all the similar stuff we use like the heat gun, the contact cement, the hot glue, thanks for the tips!

  • @collincutler4992
    @collincutler4992 Před 8 lety

    I'll be following this closely, as I'm currently building an X-01...to scale...from FO4. It's my 1st armor project and I'm using various resins, fiberglass, and carbon fiber. looking forward to seeing your work.

  • @deadswordsman
    @deadswordsman Před 8 lety +15

    Is there ANY way to receive a templates you are using for t-60?

  • @eclipsegst9419
    @eclipsegst9419 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the tips! I'm going to embark on creating a set of Enclave Advanced Power Armor MK1 from F2 and NV (similar to the x01 in f4 if you didn't play F2 or NV, it is an improved version of the x01 prototype) the helmet is the most intimidating part, especially since the shape of the APA MK1 helmet is so curved and the bug eyes. I want the eyes to glow yellow as well. I have a few ideas, we'll see how it goes!

  • @blu3wulf03___7
    @blu3wulf03___7 Před 7 lety

    Wow I've tried building a foam armor suit but other channels make it look so hard but you should more in detail 🙌 lets give this another try

  • @SaintofSalvation
    @SaintofSalvation Před 8 lety +4

    super informative video, thanks :). Can't wait to see the finished armor, good luck :)

  • @starburstbunny
    @starburstbunny Před 7 lety +1

    your tutorials are so helpful! I'm really happy I found your channel. I'm working on a devil mercy cosplay and it's a little daunting, but your tutorials have calmed me down lol :3

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 7 lety

      Aww I've been there! I feel overwhelmed with costumes all the time!! I'm glad this helped you.

  • @lukesmith3546
    @lukesmith3546 Před 8 lety

    Hopefully going to start enclave hellfire armour soon this video definitely gave me a head start

  • @kornklone
    @kornklone Před 7 lety +5

    Just what I needed. Subbed and looking forward to seeing more of your vids and thanks for the help. It'll be very useful with my projects and future (hopefully) vids

  • @steelscale_crafts4000
    @steelscale_crafts4000 Před 8 lety +1

    Your video quality is awesome! Thanks for the tips, hope your channel grows :)

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 8 lety

      +Steelscale Crafts Thank you! I got a new camera not too long ago!

  • @brianmeyers651
    @brianmeyers651 Před 2 lety

    This is great. Very helpful!

  • @DeadExposureDF
    @DeadExposureDF Před 7 lety

    Hey! Awesome vid! I wanted to ask if you eyeballed most of these fine detailes by looking at pictures online or if you had a 3d printed template to use. I have crafted my own t45d armor which can be seen on my channel. However, im not satisfied with the end result as i made it with pepakura and bonda which is extremely awkward and heavy to wear. Im having trouble on where to start with using foam. For instance, without using 3d printed templates and bondo ots extremely hard to make the t-60 helmet with all its detail by simply eyeballing it as seen in your vid. Are there any further tips you could give me on how to make the foam helm and where to start? I appreaciate it! Lots of text here but foamcrafting aint easy, haha.

  • @jameswebb8162
    @jameswebb8162 Před 6 lety +1

    1st time viewer and cosplayer. Awesome video and great info for the first timer!! I've already bought and ordered my first patch of tools and supplies. Thanks for all the assist! I will diffidently have questions when I figure out what to due my first costume on?!?! Any thoughts!!!

  • @soft_jeonghan
    @soft_jeonghan Před 6 lety

    When you make your armor can you use any color of craft foam for little details or do you have to use the exact color of what your foam is? Because I’m making my first ever armor and it’s a big project so I hope I can do this! Amazing video btw it helps me a lot!

  • @kyletang7210
    @kyletang7210 Před 7 lety +7

    Clicked on this video by mistake and when I was trying to scroll; look at your Junkrat vids, I immediately thought you were going to be cosplaying as Poison Ivy in the beginning. Then saw the title. lol Great work!

  • @Dark_Mundous
    @Dark_Mundous Před 8 lety +2

    it might be slightly more cost effective if you buy the big rolls of anti-fatigue floor mat. It's the same thickness eva foam as what you use now but I got a 5×8 sheet for $20

  • @niklasb783
    @niklasb783 Před 7 lety +5

    Damn, i wish i have such a talent like you! FeelsBadMan

  • @mindrealmillustrations9234

    Great video, I'm definitely not at your level, but I enjoy your tutorials.

  • @ramjam361
    @ramjam361 Před 8 lety

    Your videos are great

  • @dapperknight3420
    @dapperknight3420 Před 7 lety

    I really want to make a knight type of armor, so this video has actually helped me a bit in figuring out some stuff I'll need. I know it's not exactly the same, but it's close enough, lol

  • @Leostar529
    @Leostar529 Před 7 lety

    Hey I am looking into getting new equipment for my armor work, what kind of heat tool do you use? I have the same Gun, but the tool is a new one to me.

  • @_JananaBanana
    @_JananaBanana Před 7 lety

    Are you going to make a set of T-51? I really want to make one but I'm not talented and I couldn't figure it out on my own.

  • @workshopvlogs9236
    @workshopvlogs9236 Před 8 lety +9

    So I'm sittin at my work bench and see that exact same sandpaper , don't know why I find that funny any ways

  • @timsepicpropsmore8865
    @timsepicpropsmore8865 Před 6 lety

    You can also find that eva foam at Kmart, and some times is half off

  • @nukacolagamer7824
    @nukacolagamer7824 Před 6 lety

    um i know this video is super old but i hope you'll get back to me, ok so i've been making a list of things i need to start a build and i've never done this before but do you use the water based contact cement or no because the solvent based warns it might melt the foam

  • @freegirl3786
    @freegirl3786 Před 5 lety

    I've never made a cosplay bevore, and now I wanna make two big armours. One demonhunter from wow and the hunter from era of celestials. Should I try it??

  • @scottellenwood2407
    @scottellenwood2407 Před 7 lety

    Hello from Lake Havasu City, AZ.
    Where may I get the template you used to make your pieces?
    (Pepakura isn't that great as I need to use foam.)
    Tia. :)
    Scott

  • @getschwifty141
    @getschwifty141 Před 7 lety

    Where do you get your foam from and is it Eva foam

  • @kennedywalker1915
    @kennedywalker1915 Před 5 lety

    This video is going to be very helpful when I give Ground Zero a go. The armor on that costume is minimal, just knee pads and a neck piece, but this is still a very useful video. (I’ll also have to make those godforsaken gauntlets but that’s a bridge I’ll cross when I get to it.)

  • @Intro2Love
    @Intro2Love Před 6 lety +4

    Ur personality is so charming :)

  • @Buddhasan60
    @Buddhasan60 Před 8 lety

    Thanks for the info!

  • @whitty2373
    @whitty2373 Před 3 lety

    could we do it without a heat gun?

  • @9000BENDER
    @9000BENDER Před 7 lety

    are there templates or maybe PDO files for these pieces, or did you do it yourself?

  • @UnBoon
    @UnBoon Před měsícem

    bro it took me 8 years to find this vid and its exactly what i needed💀💀💀
    BTW thx for the tips!

  • @johnallenlowe3428
    @johnallenlowe3428 Před 6 lety

    You should link the shapes you cut so we can print it out. Your tutorial is like the only one for power armor

  • @F-Gompy
    @F-Gompy Před 8 lety

    how many layers of plastidip do you apply on the pieces ?

  • @saswotmanshrestha736
    @saswotmanshrestha736 Před 7 lety

    Was wondering that Hot glue gun is of 20W or 100W??

  • @neekMarieM14
    @neekMarieM14 Před 7 lety +15

    I'm in the middle of my very first armor build (Pyrrha's leg armor, specifically), and I realized I have no idea how I'm going keep the
    armor in place over the leggings. Any ideas?
    BTW, I'm jealous of your workspace. We don't have a garage or any real outdoor space, so I had to find alternatives to Plastidip and contact cement, and I'm afraid that it shows.

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 7 lety +6

      I love using heavy duty velcro for leg pieces! I use hot glue & super glue to fix them onto the armor and leggings.

    • @strictlycosplay454
      @strictlycosplay454 Před 7 lety +1

      neekMarieM14 which con are you going to as Pyrrha?

  • @stewiegriffin4
    @stewiegriffin4 Před 8 lety

    I have the exact same knife

  • @wheresyourcave3412
    @wheresyourcave3412 Před 7 lety

    How do you attach foam pieces to gloves? I can't get foam to attach unless I glue it on but then I end up glueing the fingers closed

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 7 lety

      I use superglue! I get glue on my hands sometimes but the foam never comes off the glove.

  • @dracomon4682
    @dracomon4682 Před 5 lety +1

    Can you make a T-45 power armour?
    It is very different
    I would buy it, so please if you can make those for sale, I would undoubtedly buy them!
    If you have a page where you sell stuff, tell me

  • @The_gentleman_gamer
    @The_gentleman_gamer Před 6 lety

    Do you use templates??

  • @mgalaviz100
    @mgalaviz100 Před 6 lety

    Yoga mat video gone?

  • @MrDevil944
    @MrDevil944 Před 8 lety

    I've never really cosplayed before or made armour but I wanted to make Gears of War COG armour for myself so I can look like a badass while playing paintball haha.

  • @VALENTINEproductions
    @VALENTINEproductions Před 7 lety

    Haha I actually just got that heat gun. You can find it at Walmart. It's really great especially for the price.

  • @flamezgaming96
    @flamezgaming96 Před rokem

    I need a template for the t 60 power does anyone in chat know a link to a free prinable template?

  • @Regan1297
    @Regan1297 Před 8 lety

    What adhesive do you use when attaching foam to fabric?

  • @BullDeerAryu_
    @BullDeerAryu_ Před 5 měsíci

    How do you make cosplay armor bulkier? I've seen a lot of power armor and the main thing is that they're supposed to be thick, bulky, and heavy. I don't understand how to make the armor look that bulky. Any ideas?

    • @Jankunas_Reviews
      @Jankunas_Reviews Před 4 měsíci

      Sticking more of the foam on top? like double the thickness?

  • @Nperez1986
    @Nperez1986 Před 6 lety

    I recommend buying the EVA foam from harbor freight...they are 4 sheets for $8.99

  • @robsmith4185
    @robsmith4185 Před 8 lety

    I'm wanting to make t60 for my son for halloween. I was just wondering how long did it take and an estimated cost? Lol if it's possible I know ya put alot of time into it.

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 8 lety

      It took me about 2.5 weeks and approximately 200-300 dollars to make.

    • @robsmith4185
      @robsmith4185 Před 8 lety

      Wow thanks. Did you ever post a video or pics of the finished costume?

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 8 lety

      You're so welcome! ThereYes there are two videos of my completed T-60 armor under my cosplay playlist here on my channel :^)

  • @nuka4113
    @nuka4113 Před 5 lety

    can i spray paint my armor

  • @cassiemiller9453
    @cassiemiller9453 Před 6 lety

    Can you use a hair dryer instead of a heat gun

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 6 lety

      I have before yes! It just takes a little longer.

  • @FrozenGuineaPig
    @FrozenGuineaPig Před 8 lety

    Is there a method to getting plastidip to spray on smoothly? Its been giving me loads of trouble coming out kind of weird and bumpy.

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 8 lety

      4-6 light, misty coats work a bit better for smoothness. :^( I hope that helps! Some folks laytex spray instead of plastidip due to the finish.

    • @FrozenGuineaPig
      @FrozenGuineaPig Před 8 lety

      Okie doke, I'll try that, I'm really impatient so I usually put on thicker layers, which is probably why I get the results that I do. Thank you!

  • @theprussian4616
    @theprussian4616 Před 6 lety

    I want to make X-02 power armor..

  • @user-ne2vw8bq3q
    @user-ne2vw8bq3q Před 8 lety

    yea i love fallout four thanks zonbie for make 60 power armer

  • @epiclolman57
    @epiclolman57 Před 8 lety

    I have the same heat gun, and for twenty bucks it's awesome

  • @skankmancody
    @skankmancody Před 7 lety +4

    Bruh, bruh. LEGIT THANK YOU

  • @randomthings5483
    @randomthings5483 Před 4 lety +1

    Can you send me some

  • @fliphusslove
    @fliphusslove Před 8 lety

    Is this going to be your armour or adam's?

  • @CyborDax
    @CyborDax Před 6 lety

    How does your EVA foam armour hold out in hot weather?
    Im from the United Kingdom - so our hot weather.... is... meh.. about max 78.8f (26 Celsius) and I was wondering - do we need to stay clear oh hot weather if wearing EVA cosplay?

    • @SS-mz7dl
      @SS-mz7dl Před 6 lety +1

      Ive had foam armor hold up in 115 degree weather (46 celcius). Yours will be absolutely fine, I promise.

    • @CyborDax
      @CyborDax Před 6 lety

      Hello - thank you for the reply.. and the confirmation. it has put my mind at ease :) means next time my town has a Summer Fayre that is movie themed.. then I can be "BatMan" lol Cheers :D

    • @CyborDax
      @CyborDax Před 6 lety

      By the way 46c... Where on earth do you live?? :D

    • @SS-mz7dl
      @SS-mz7dl Před 6 lety +1

      CyborDax I live in America, specifically in the state of Utah which gets about to 40c in the summer.
      However I was in Arizona at the time that it was 46, its super hot there in the summer, the lowest it gets there is about 21 celcius.

  • @TomboyChicklove
    @TomboyChicklove Před 7 lety

    Subscribed. You are so Lit

  • @gabeamey7559
    @gabeamey7559 Před 8 lety +5

    this is going to sound really weird but I saw this exact video in a dream like two weeks ago

    • @ifuckanimegirls7706
      @ifuckanimegirls7706 Před 6 lety

      wickedshiny 45 huh so I'm not alone when it comes down to that, I've also feel like I've dreamt about something and i found out about it days or weeks later

    • @God_gundam36
      @God_gundam36 Před 6 lety

      I fuck anime girls strange when I watch new videos I have a weird moment when i feel like I already watched it a while ago.

  • @venicebitch1688
    @venicebitch1688 Před 7 lety

    Would a hair dryer possibly work instead of a heat gun. I'm kinda on a budget 😂

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 7 lety +2

      In a pinch I think you'd probably be okay! It'll probably take you a lot longer because you'll have to do little sections at a time.

    • @crucifixroarband8838
      @crucifixroarband8838 Před 7 lety +1

      Harleen Quinnzel from watching Evil Ted Smith and Punished Props, I would say having a heat gun would be best. You can get one on Amazon for 17$ that works like a champ

  • @timzrcmore8020
    @timzrcmore8020 Před 7 lety

    iv seen eva mats at kmart for 15, just a shout out.

  • @user-ne2vw8bq3q
    @user-ne2vw8bq3q Před 8 lety +3

    im thanking of making combat armor from the gunners

  • @blu3wulf03___7
    @blu3wulf03___7 Před 7 lety

    Oh and for the hot glue parts I know nobody see thoughts part but why don't you just put a little fabric there don't have too but a tip 🙏

  • @thewolf8660
    @thewolf8660 Před 7 lety

    trying to make a Master Chief armour suit

  • @bxlla_wuvs_you9682
    @bxlla_wuvs_you9682 Před 8 lety

    Dont you mean Wonder glue

  • @Trickycarrot102
    @Trickycarrot102 Před 4 lety

    why not a how to

  • @sandorthehoundclegane9129
    @sandorthehoundclegane9129 Před 7 lety +34

    If I won the lottery I would get people to create real power armour

    • @sandorthehoundclegane9129
    • @toomuchritz
      @toomuchritz Před 6 lety

      You'd need alot more than the lottery lol

    • @KoeSeer
      @KoeSeer Před 6 lety

      lol no. DARPA poured more than 50 million dollars for the MK1 exoskeleton project.

    • @eclipsegst9419
      @eclipsegst9419 Před 5 lety +1

      Idk about functional, as power cores don't exist, but you could make a carbon fiber and Teflon replica that would be fucking sweet!

  • @crucifixroarband8838
    @crucifixroarband8838 Před 7 lety

    I saw the thumbnail and was like "Aye I know this person from Cosplay Melee"

  • @indiestripper5374
    @indiestripper5374 Před 6 lety

    I'm gonna do a cosplay with my boyfriend that's fallout 4 themed. He's gonna be in power armor and I'm gonna be the scavenger that fixes it up and maintains it for him. It's gonna be awesome

  • @coloursmash7841
    @coloursmash7841 Před 5 lety

    20$ apiece for 5 of them

  • @alucardxx142
    @alucardxx142 Před 7 lety

    you are very gorgeous

  • @backbones8135
    @backbones8135 Před 8 lety +2

    it's called t-60 not t-68

    • @GraceWillow
      @GraceWillow  Před 8 lety +3

      The 8-bit font I used in the thumbnail makes the 0 look like an 8.

    • @backbones8135
      @backbones8135 Před 8 lety +1

      +ZonZonZonbi can you please make the elite riot gear from Fallout New Vegas lonesome road dlc

  • @vault42overseer91
    @vault42overseer91 Před 3 lety

    T51 is the best, except maybe advanced power armor, I don't believe T 60 is cannon.

  • @yourlocalgermanstormtroope1679

    Fashion company thinks we want tuxedo but we want power armor

  • @Roman-bg8zb
    @Roman-bg8zb Před 2 lety

    Oh God, why aren't there more girls like you, loving games that much?

  • @Carlos-lq7ey
    @Carlos-lq7ey Před rokem

    Pro tip instead of editing out your license plate just put some construction paper on it

  • @paindepice6087
    @paindepice6087 Před 8 lety

    This Girl need to be FaceOff 0_o

  • @jadedlion1001
    @jadedlion1001 Před 8 lety

    Roses are redViolets are blueI love you