How To Make Clean Seams for Foam Armor, Tutorial
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- čas přidán 24. 05. 2015
- 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.
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You are the absolute “man” when it comes to this. However, while you don’t need it because your seams are so good, as a noob I have found you can sand down Kwik Seal with 1000 grit sandpaper and it makes it very smooth prior to applying your base/primer coat (bounce, mod podge, etc). Thank you for your videos. They are insanely helpful!
Thanks for the tip!
I'm a newbie to eva foam makes. But every search I do on CZcams for how to's inevitably brings me back to YOUR channel for the definitive trick or technique. Thanks Ted. [found you through Adam Savage on tested]. Am I subscribed to your channel? I'm joined with contact adhesive, cheers.
what i really like about these videos, besides the great information, is the fact that the mundane bullshit is skipped. a lot of guys would make this an hour long video, showing you in real time literally paint drying.
I try to keep them short as I can. Thank you for subscribing.
Mr. Ted. You're the man. Thanks for being so inspiring!
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I just wanted to say thank you for all these great foam videos. Your instructions and tips are all very clear! I've watched a lot of foam videos but they always go too fast and confuse me but yours are so awesome and helpful!!!
+Miss Bunnie Thank you!
I absolutely love these videos, they're so informative and I learn from each one. What I personally would love to see is more 'basic' armor pieces. Your helmet, shoulder, and gauntlet were amazing - I would love more. Like a chest piece, boots, etc. Thank you!
I have been watching videos off and on for the past three weeks (I am a beginner in this)
And I must say that you are the best I have seen on here !!!
You explain the processes so clear, concise, straight to the point.
Not cluttered with a bunch of excess talking and nonsense 😁
Your work is awesome and flawless!!
Thank you so much for teaching your techniques.
I am subscribed and definitely a fan
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i just bought about $200 worth of stuff from your amazon links! thanks so much Ted! i'm super excited to get started on my mandalorian battle armor!
+Jacob Loveland Thank you for subscribing.
Fantastic tutorial - I'll have to try some of these methods out!
You're the absolute best for putting the links to everythign you use
Incredible tutorials! It awesome to see people reinvest time and wisdom back into a community they love.
Another solid tutorial mate. You provide the skills to convert my imagination into a physical reality and that is far my valuable than any single particular build.
thanks for making this, its fantastic to find someone who mentions even the most basic things that is easy to take for grantet (like how the adhesive works)
I love you're editing technique. *pulls out hair dryer. turns it on. bam done!*
Thank you.
I'm doing a Midna helm for my next cosplay and I didn't know how to hid the seams on the main piece and made did this video help. Thank you so much for this video all of them have help led me out so much. :)
+Alion Blue I'm glad to be of help. Thank you for subscribing.
Fantastic. I'm always impressed by your depth of knowledge and attention to detail. Thanks for another great video.
Your seemless technic is briliant! I used to used elmers rubber cement, whitch worked fairly, but gave me some grief. So thank you this video.
***** Thank you for watching.
Incredible, Ted! It's like witnessing a master creating a work of art. I'm one of the ones that was pestering you about this very question. Thanks.
Fantastic technique!!! Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge.
+Christopher Soprano sculptor Thank you for watching and subscribing.
Thanks for posting this!! I think your videos are the best tutorials I've come across for anything. I really appreciate your work since it's so easy and clean to follow. They make me feel Confident in trying new things. x)
Which I actively do now because of your videos!
Ted. I have practiced your build a helmet out of foam, 1-2-3 and it was very helpful. I have made steel armor for film before and specialize in leather. I thought I would let you know I have written this up in a 5 day 90 min a session lesson plans. hopefully if kids sign up I will be teaching this for free at a children's art workshop. 12 years of age to 18.. This should be fun. You inspired me to move to foam and not steel. saved me hours, my ears and loads of sweat. every kid i show will have a power point featuring you, and the links will be shared with them. I am spreading your love.
Thank you. It's my mission to teach others that they can make their costumes and props using foam.
Can we now say that this video is legendary? Because it's legendary.
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i love each of these tutorials you do. i just recently made a deathstroke cosplay with what i learned from you. with each thing i craft i learn and get better. keep up the awesome work, looking forward to the next tutorial.
you are awesome to share you talents & knowledge for nothing. Thanks again after watching your videos I can hardly wait to make something out of foam.
starting my halo odst armour and helmet, can't thank you enough! while I'm experienced in sheet styrene, MDF, foam, airbrushing and brush painting of all sorts, the foam as structure was totally new to me. while cheap, you still don't wanna put in hours of work while making glaring mistakes. your videos really help with getting down the basics by example
I love this channel!
I can't wait to see the helmet tutorial from a previous video.
I'm just getting into the craft for the sake of making a Halloween costume for my daughter (trying for a fairly simple Samus Aran suit) and I'm really glad to have found your channel. Thank you for this!
Hi Ted, I did learn something from your videos and made my son his Honeybee costume. Its come out good and the teachers loved it!. Thanks a ton. You did help me put a smile on my little Tim's face!
Thank you so much. Stories like yours keeps me doing what I do..
Thank you so much for the help Ted, this is going to be super helpful for my next build!
This video was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!
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why didn't I see this wonderful channel before... god! it'll help me so well in starting my armors on that 1st costume I wanna complete!
+Alexchio1music1cook I'm glad you found me!
Your videos are amazing. I’ve been building different eva foam props and costumes, and your channel has helped me so much! I’m so glad to see how you are able to do these things and help people learn and get better!! Keep up all the good work!
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Evil Ted you are inspiring and motivating!!! Thank to your tutorials, I finally learned how to make a kneck piece! You are a blessing to all cosplayers!
Thank you for your support
Evil Ted, once again great video. Thanks for the links on the items you use, it definitely helps purchasing them easier.
thanks Ted. This method works a lot better than what I was trying to do. a few more steps then what I was trying to do, but better results
I downloaded a Deadpool mask and was able to construct the mask. I had some problems with the seams being a little too obvious for my tastes. I watched how you fill your seams with Quickdry Silicon. I still wasn't pleased with the results. Then a guy from the U.K. turned me onto Smooth On products. I have to say, The XTC-3D product, took my mask to a whole new level. I did a test run with the product on some scrap foam. It came out beautiful. This stuff fills seams and you can put it on thin with some alcohol or just put it on as thick as you want. It is a semi-rigid Urethane which is designed to go on top of 3D printables. This stuff sands beautifully. I am so very pleased with all of the information you and your compatriots have provided. All I can say is Thank you, Thank You, Thank You.
+Kenneth Terry Glad to hear it. I'll have to check it out.
I love watching your video's. I am improving so much thanks to you.. I think most of us would agree that we all owe you a debt of gratitude my friend! Thank you for all you do.
Ted, these videos are awesome. I'm getting ready to start making a set of foam armor and I'll be referencing your videos, a lot. Thanks for making such information tutorials.
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You are a God among cosplay makers, Sir. Thank you for your tutorials!
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What a great guy! You really teach, I am already building my first helmet. Although I bought several of your patterns, I am first building the free Dragon Hood one for practice since it will not be part of my final project.
Thank you, I am so excited to have found your channel!
I'm going to be making some TRON program armor and integrating EL tape elements! Your foam armor tutorials are super awesome and I start work on my project tomorrow. You and Bill Doran are great! Thank you so much, Ted.
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Thank you so much for everything you post! I've been following for some time now and it's helped me a lot with my build.
Steve Brown Glad to be of help..
Found your channel today and so glad I did. Now I can make a start on the fantasy armour I've promised my hubby. Brilliant and informative vids. Now the fun can begin finding UK equivilents to some of the things you use. Thank you!
Emma Spalding Thank you for subscribing.
Why did I never think of sanding! Man you’ve saved so much time on filling and overall look
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Thank you for this! I've been using contact cement the wrong way for weeks - this works SO much better! I've made a couple of your sanding sticks too and they're working really well :)
Glad to hear it!
This is super helpful, oh my gosh! I've been looking for a tutorial that shows how to do clean foam seams for so long, thanks so much for the perfect tutorial! Also thanks for speaking out about the whole "please tell me how to build this" messages, cuz that needs to be said xD
+Namitha Gubbi Thank you for subscribing.
Thank you so much for sharing your techniques with everyone, I find your videos extremely helpful and inspiring! I haven't tried Barge yet, but and much less intimidated after watching your videos. Thank you again, can't wait to see more from you!
Seraph Cosplay Thank you for subscribing.
awesome, and excellent job on explaining to the "do it for me" people that it's really an art form that you have to experience with your own creative thoughts...I'm just starting to play around with the costume building, it takes some practice and lots of skill! fantastic work my friend!
Great video Ted, thanks for sharing your techniques with us.
Super helpful! Thats exactly what I was looking for!
Thanks Ted, the result is very impressive
Audrée Bisaillon Welcome & thank you for subscribing.
Excellent work, a true craftsman and inspiration.
Thank you.
Thanks. As always exactly what I was looking for. You are the best!
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The thickness of the glue was definitely the problem with my first helmet. The glue ended up pulling apart and making a huge seam because there was simply too much of it. I'm really glad you ended up making a video on this topic specifically.
I would also like to give you a general thank you for being so helpful to all who watch and comment on your videos. You are the best at what you do and seem to be extremely dedicated to your supporters. Keep it up! :)
I was looking how to make a pauldron and do clean seams at the same time and I came across this video. How convenient!
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I love your techniques! So helpful, thanks!
awesome video :)
Maybe some day I will make some of this foam armor stuff!
Ted you are the man! I've learned a ton from your channel while trying to make my own cosplay armor. Keep up the fantastic work!
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Brilliant! You are my go to guy for techniques with foam! Keep it up!
Aaron Engelbeck Thank you.
Thanks mr Ted. Now I can go craft some kamen rider and sentai helmets even armors from what I've learned through your video!
Hey Ted, I'm new to EVA foam and your channel. Saw you on Tested! Thank you for the tutorials! At first it was intimidating but it's much more exciting with your techniques and the way you explain things!
Dude this is amazing work! Thank you for showing your process. It was a huge help!
Glad it helped!
This is amazing! thanks for the tips. I've seen so many of your wonderful tutorials, have you done a tutorial on how to do armor for legs and knees? Keep up the great work! I look forward to your next tutorial!
Just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I've learned so much from your videos and it makes me pumped up to work on my cosplay projects! Thanks for taking the time and making them so detailed!
+Sam Marberry I'm so glad I could help. Thank you for subscribing.
Senpai has noticed me! ^_^
Ted..... your tops!.
I've been into cosplay since I was little.... now a dad of 3 so are all my kids.... I'm now getting into making my own... I mean really getting into it.... can't wait to show you my new suit I'm making for my son... ( flash). ( one of his favs) ... and I'm going to be using you to do it all..... let's have some.fun!.
Yes, Lets all have fun making stuff. Thank you for watching.
I really really love all your helpful and awesome videos!!!!
Thank you so much that you all do this for us :)
+Tora Chan (TVSTUCK) Thank you for watching and subscribing.
excellent video, really helpful demonstration
Pretty amazing!! Keep up with the great videos!!
I recently found your channel and I love it, it's gotten me pretty excited to try some of this stuff out :D
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Great video Ted!!
Really great stuff, Ted! This video turned me on to Kwik Seal, and I'm really happy that I did! Thanks for making these great videos, and keep 'em comin'!
+Alex Carter (CheshireWINK) Thank you for subscribing.
Amazing video, you are so informative. Just found your channel yesterday and have watched all your videos already. Thanks for all the time and effort you have put into sharing your craft :)
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HOLY MOLY! I just upgraded! Thanks Ted
+CoVah Deck Holy Moly… Thank you for subscribing.
Amazing work. Thankyou for this tutorial
All these videos are SO helpful- thank you so much!
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@@EvilTedSmith and thank you for making these videos!
Wow, that is incredible! I never made a seam so perfectly... I will definitely try to use those skills! Thank you very much! Cheers from Brazil xD
+Hidekin Thank you Brazil.
Ted that was hilarious. Costume solving is problem solving it's your costume it's your problem that was the line of the video. I enjoy your videos and they are extremely helpful because I always had problems with helmets.
Yes, stick to it it will get easier over time.
Thanks for everything you do Ted! I'm debuting my first cosplay this sunday at the DC awesomecon!
Trioxin Kustoms Thanks for watching & subscribing.
First video I've ever seen of yours, and instantly subscribed. :) Excellent work, good sir, looking forward to using your tips for my own prop and costume work!
+Angelica K. (Angie) Thank you.
Great job! Can't wait to use some of your techniques on my next costume.
Simon Labrie Thanks, and thank you for subscribing.
Hey Ted thank you love the vids I am startingmy all hallowes eve costume this week after watching your vid's thank you for the inspiration.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this tutorial! I can't wait to give your technique a try!
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Awesome video. Thanks for making this.
Evil Ted! You the man! Awesome video thanks for the information.
Doing a video on One of your free patterns soon and linking it to your channel.
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Love your work thanks for your videos and your time. You are a great teacher.
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The video was great, thank you. I'm a total neophyte and I know where to get patterns for what I want to make (Destiny armor) but not the faintest clue how to go about it. I plan on watching more videos and have definitely subscribed and 'likes'.
+MysticRose276 I have patterns on my site as well eviltedsmith.com
I'm working on my next cosplay soon and I will buy my materials from your links to support you :D because I really love all your hard work. Thanks!
NarumiChIan Thank you for subscribing & watching.
damn, those are some beautiful invisble seams! nice work, i've learned a lot!
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Your the man Ted. Keep it up!
Fanstastic video!!! Thank you for sharing, and the resources section is soooo helpful ;)
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Thanks so much ive been looking for advice on this in particular for so long now. I hope to see more vids soon. Cheers!
Capoknin Thank you for watching.
I was worried that I could only make amazing armour out of worbla... But then I found your channel! :) Thanks once again!
Thank you for subscribing. Yes foam is easy and cheaper to get than Worbla. Be sure to tell your friends.
That looks allmost exactly what i need for my cosplay color and all, thank you
Joe Zombain You're so welcome.
this is helping me A LOT on my Starcraft 2 Spacemarine suit :) Thank you very much!!
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Thank you! I like the attention to detail.
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Ted your the best from your videos I learned alot just from the basic foundation on how to make helmets then I worked from there. thanks again your tutorials are the best! on here😆
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Another awesome tutorial ! Thank you ! :)
Thanks for making these videos! I am currently attempting my first cosplays (going to SDCC in July), making armor for my wife and myself. I am excited at how well the techniques work, and how easy it is to adapt them to different projects. Doing my best to shop through your links. Please keep the videos coming.
Rob Bradstreet Thank you. I will keep the videos coming.
That was so incredibly helpful! Thank you!
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your channel has wonderful content. keep producing and know your viewers give you full support. just subscribed
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Thx so much Ted. I love your videos and was stoked to see this one pop up. My seams have been improving the more and more I craft but this is def gona help. Only wish plasti-dip wasn't so crazy expensive in the U.K.
Nick Wooderson Thank you. You can use rubber latex instead, if it's cheaper.