How to get started with Foam Armor
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 28. 06. 2024
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EVA foam is a great and affordable material for cosplay! So I made a tutorial on how to get started, where to find the products and everything you need to know for a simple costume piece! If you always wanted to try out cosplay, but felt a little bit intimidated, this will be just the right video for you! Hope it's helpful! đ
- Svetlana
Referenced videos:
How to glue EVA foam: âą The Best Glue for EVA ...
How to prime EVA foam: âą How to Prime your EVA ...
Erazer Girl: âą Full EVA Foam Armor - ...
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I almost started crying because you taught me how to do this so well lol! I was horrified at the overwhelming task of making armor, but this looks so doable now! Thank you SO MUCH!!!!
Whitli Doke I agreeee, I had no idea how to start but this is super helpful!
For shizz! Same.
i wonder what's the update
I felt this comment in my heart. I'm so hyped to start my journey
.....
Seriously, you're like the Bob Ross of cosplay. I could just sit here all day and watch you make stuff.
Totally agreed, just that she is quite much pretty ...đđđ
Kamui: *releases armor patterns*
Me: QuQ yay, but Iâve never even worked with foam before.
Kamui:
There is no escape ( ͥ° ÍÊ ÍĄÂ°)
@@KamuiCosplay keep it up
Is it free?
No escape.
I feel like Kamui is psychic because every time I remotely have a question about cosplay, bam ... new video
Psychic is from satin. Do you still feel like that's what she is? If you know anything about the Lord, then you know God's word is Holy and True.
It's in your scriptures. Read it.
@@theresafasolo4813 Ever heard of "Figure of Speech"? Chill a little bit, you're making the rest of us Christians look bad.
@@theresafasolo4813 satin is a fabric, I think you meant Satan as in the short horned angry Boi
@@theresafasolo4813 lmao it was a figure of speech calm down
Satin...so soft and supple. All hail Satin!
Me: trying to find a way to cosplay DOOM Slayer.
Lady from the video:
*_heavy metal faintly plays_*
Fucking exactly why I came here! RIP and TEAR!
UNTIL IT IS DONE!!!
Im gonna be the marauder
Im planning a marauder one
Unconventional Deskfan ay
Ooohhhh the zipper is great solution for armor pieces like this one. Great work as always! :D
I donât have a zipper to add on and Iâm on a deadline for a Halloween costume, how would I work around this
@@gemeye1456 hmm... Velcro Tape?
I'm a beginner cosplayer and your tutorials are so helpful! I would never have thought of using plastic wrap to make templates, thank you so much for making these!
This was Really helpful! My wife and have more background in the sewing side of cosplay so but I have a young son that is just starting to get into prop and armor making and this looks great a project we could do with an 11 year old to help further help him develop his skills. Thank you for the tutorials!
I just want to let you know I come back to this every year and always share this with friends who are just getting into cosplay. Please please never remove this video! Itâs the absolute best reference on the internet đ
Me: doing cardboard everything
Me after seeing the video: where can I get foam, maybe internet
Home depot
Same man, same
A M A Z O N đ
Joanns
Hobby Lobby?
Idk why this was in my recommended I don't know who she is but I love her energy and interesting ways of doing things. And her voice. Love the accent.
KamuiCosplay: "the mats are crap"
Odin Makes: :(
Imo
@@KamuiCosplay I was making a joke lmao, it's pretty interesting to see different views on supplies -
Well it depends on where you live, here floormats are a great source of foam if you don't have a hobby store near you, but somewhere else floor mats may be a terrible choice, context is key. In conclusion, yes, sad odin noises
I bought a whole bunch of them and now Iâm stuck using it. No complaints, but shaping is going to be more time consuming. Hopefully painting it wonât be horrible
@@loganh4642 what makes shaping floor mats take longer? Is it just the thickness?
I think you forgot something very important to mention....
Buy her Booooks!!!!!
No im Serious buy them. They are great, short, very informative and a great way to support you favorite artist.
Haha there is already so much advertising in this video ( ͥ° ÍÊ ÍĄÂ°)
Damn I've been waiting for a video like this for ages XD
A Collection of "weird" armor pieces, like elbow- or kneeguards. I'm struggling a lot with mine.
Also How to make a Foamsword and Shield!
Might be your cup of tea! I have a full foam Hylian Shield build on my channel :-)
a 1-2in thick pvc pipe for the handle for a sword as for a shield depends but using Velcro or leather for the arm band to hold it on your arm helps.
With elbow or kneepads you could look for really cheap ones (for rollerblading and stuff) just to get an idea of a rough shape
I am actually surprised with how well you compressed the information without compromising the techniques you showed. The video seems really comprehensive, and I'm impressed af.
That takes me back a few decades to making swords and armour for LAPRing at university. Thank you for such a clear and up beat tutorial.
Hey hey! Thank you so much for making this video and all the others! Iâve only begun cosplaying in the last couple months, and thanks to your videos, I am almost complete with my first Ezra Scarlet armor. Iâm so proud, and couldnât have been inspired without you!
Vielen Dank dass du das kostenlos bereitstellst! :) Ich meine du bist sehr professionell und deine Tipps sind das Geld auf jeden Fall wert. Deine Videos sind sehr interessant und aufschlussreich und das sogar auf internationaler Ebene ;) Mach weiter so, ich bin froh dass es jemanden wie dich gibt, der einem/die einem viele fragen beantworten kann, die man sich stellt und uns zeigt wie einfach und gut es klappen kann :)
I'm doing my first attempt at a cosplay and had no idea where to start at making armor pieces. This is incredibly helpful.
Your videos are always a gift to the cosplay community.
I just discovered foam clay this year and I absolutely love it! I made my haunted house kitsune mask out of it
Literally the exact video I needed! I've been looking into making some removable boot covers for a Zelda cosplay and have never worked with foam before!! The foam clay sounds like it would be really useful for sculpting lightweight accessories too! I can't wait to apply a bunch of the techniques and advice from your video!!! Thank you so much for your super informative videos and tutorials!!
Great video!! My 6 year old grandson wanted a Dark Magician from Yugioh costume and after seeing the video, I was able to make the hat, shoulder plates and I'm now working on the arm armor. Thank you so much for this informative and fun video.
This is so amazing, I Just made my first armour pieces using pvc Pipes and this looks soooo much more pleasant to work with!! The instructions and tips are also super clear!
It's like you knew I was thinking about starting a new cosplay. I'll take this as a sign I should do it. Thank you.
I am about to make my first cosplay ever and I have loved your work from a long time. After watching many videos of you I finally decided to make my own cosplay rather than buy it from someone which costs waaaaaay more than making it. I thank you so much for giving all this content to us for free and inspiring many people like me to cosplay and get into this hobby. I hope my Red Hood Ronin comes out great
this was an INCREDIBLE guide, THANK YOU!!! I've never heard of foam clay, that completely blew my mind
Your giving me ideas and confidence for a really good costume ideas. Thank you! đđ
Thank you so much for this video, I canât wait to make my first armour pieces!!!
Omg THANK YOU! I am interested in making my own Ahsoka and clone trooper cosplay and Iâm so overwhelmed on where to start and you made this so simple! Iâm not scared to start anymore!
That zipper addition is GENIUS! Thanks for the clear and concise instructions!
You're the best! I want to do this with my daughter so she can go to conventions in costume with me. Thank you for the information.
I'm going to use this to help me make my first cosplay armor, which is Tenya Iida from My Hero Academia. Thank you so much!
I've never used EVA foam before - just recycled materials like cardboard and plastic - but this makes what I've been doing seem so much more difficult! I am so glad I found this video thank you for teaching me :)
Beginner cosplayer and I think you just saved me months of doing stuff XD
Thank you for the tutorial I appreciate all of your help with cosplay. I'm huge fan đđ keep up the amazing work
ooooooooooooooooo I never thought to use an open ended zip! Oh that is such a good idea that I am taking it that for my Zenyatta cosplay!
Also great video! Love your stuff!
Literally the BEST start tutorial ever!! I can't wait to work on my first project! Thank you so much!
thank you two so much for the effort and the work u put into all of this! i would be lost without you guys
Kamui you're so cute! I love watching your videos even if I don't make cosplays. I just enjoy the process.
This video is absolutely wonderful! You are amazing
Svetlana and Benni are basically my Cosplay God's.
I wouldn't have my channel without them! Seriously, thank you.
This is an amazing video. This will be my first time using Eva foam. She explained everything so perfectly and now I have a little bit more understanding how to do it.
... I never even thought about using zippers holy crap... I have some leather bracers that are laceup but I struggle to do them onehanded... this is amazing. Also this will make foam armor making so much easier thank you Iâve been honestly wondering how to get started with some of the smaller armor pieces
Vielen, vielen Dank.
Ich hab so verzweifelt nach einem Video wie dem hier gesucht, war aber einfach zu blöd eins zu finden. Das hilft mir echt total.
WĂŒrde mich echt freuen, wenn du noch mehr solche Videos machen wĂŒrdest. (Mit Tipps und Tricks fĂŒr Deppen wie mich)
This is my first video watching you and Iâve been wanting to get into cosplay and all I keep thinking I freaking love you Iâm so relieved how simple you made this and gave me the confidence that Iâll be able to do this on my own â€ïžâ€ïž
Currently in the prep work for a Cosplay of Jetstream Sam (Metal Gear RR) and pretty new to foam work. Thanks to you i got the guideance i needed to finally start the
realization of the suit. Much appreciated thanks from germany
Nodody:
Absolutely nobody:
German accent:
"Guten Tag" :)
Omgg okay so I follow you on IG and I always see alot of your amazing cosplays and seeing this video and how simple it was once you explained it has me wanting to make my own cosplay!!
You can do it!
@@KamuiCosplay I'll get your book and order some material and give it a try hopefully I can make something cool for my next con
Thank you so much for this guide. Iâm making my first ever foam armor cosplay and looking forward to finish it! Iâm really happy that Iâm able to bring Diablo 3 Necromancer to life! :)
OMG! Thanks for your videos, Everyone automatically assumes you know what you are doing when making cosplay and you get hopelessly lost! Your tutorial videos showing every step are a godsend!!!!! SUBSCRIBED!!!!!
Thank you kamui cosplay.... Even Though I don't cosplay it's fun to watch your videos
Is it just me, or is her accent the cutest thing I've ever heard!
She is hands down the cutest thing ever lol not to mention talented đ€©
Thank you. My wife and I cannot wait to start. I am used to Working with leather and its very hard and expensive to get everything. your tutorial was great and very informative, Thank you!!
I'm so inspired to start playing with EVA foamđ
This help me so Much because i would make cosplay...thank toi si Much for this tutorial ! >~
I was nervous about making cosplay armor before, but this made it seem a lot simpler! Also can a hair dryer be used instead of a heat gun?
hair dryer can work for thinner material like 2mm foam, but Ive had no luck on foam any thicker than that
not hot enough sadly
oh my god, thank you so much. all of the other tutorials Iâve seen have been so overwhelming but this one really REALLY helped đ
Thank you very much. This was so easy to understand and helpful. I have promised to make my 2 young boys suits of armor and I was nervous to get started. Thank you for showing me such a great way to get started. You turned my fears into excitement. đ
OMG super helpful đđđđ
Thank you sooooooooo much Svetlana
War am verzweifeln đ€Ł
Ahh yes !! This is exactly what I needed since Iâm making my first armor piece (tenya iida from mha đđ) !!
Plus Ultra!! Hope it goes well :D
Zombiewithabowtie thank you !! :D
Ok that ZIPPER install was key! Who knew? YOU did!! đ
The bubbly enthusiasm is intoxicating
Ich mach nichtmal Cosplay und finde das hier trotzdem supergut xD
can you do a starlight Express cosplay?
I don't do anything like this, but stumbled here when looking for foam template techniques. I gotta admit that these methods are admirably simple and effective. Always thought that making something like that is actually much harder thing to do. Note that I don't mean to say work is simple, but I mean the very core techniques that are simple. Like film, tape and glue.
Yay! Whenever I see your videos, I stop everything to watch!đ
can you please do a video on how to make wings like dragon wings that would be so helpful
Dieses Video kommt gerade recht xD Danke
Danke, ich warte schon so lange auf so ein Tutorialđ Jetzt kann ich mich endlich an mein EVA rantrauenâș
Super comprehensive, and simple. I appreciate this video. I want to start making armors for cosplay and you are one of my favorite cosplayers and inspirations.
So, I guess it's time to forget my fabric costumes and to start making badass Star Wars armors. The Empire needs me. *grabs a lightsaber and a heatgun*
*cutting self free on arm*
me: hits vein
me: dies
Wow, thats a great tutorial - you packed a lot of super useful information into very tight space, and simply gave out most of the information needed to just start crafting. Awesome stuff!
I love your tutorials. Iâm looking to create original characters and literally have no idea what Iâm doing so this is amazing. Purchasing all of your books like now
The foam density's really helped me figure out which is good for which. Thank you
You are a life saver. I wasn't sure how to begin till I watched your videos. â€
Wow ... I didnât know where to start. Now I do! Thank you
I wanted to make a springbonnie costume for so long and your videos really help me out!
I have so many armor ideas that i can make using this method. iâm very excited to get my hands on some foam and give it a shot
Great video Svetlana and Benni!! Good tips that break down the armor making process without making it intimidating!!
ive been on a binge of these videos getting more and more excited for my materials for iron man to arrive
You make the best tutorials. I went from having no clue where to start to having an Etsy Shop in a few months thanks to you
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That's awesome! Good luck!!!
AMAZING! Wow Iâm actually very inspired now on doing my own cosplay after watching your video. Thank you so much for the helpful tip
The techniques, the resources, the presentation is all so wonderful! (So many heart eye emojis)
I finally decided to watch this and other Kamui videos on making armor AFTER starting a Leo cosplay by winging it đ„Č time to start over
I used foam clay for a belt buckle abd used 2 to 3 costs of plasi dip and it was very stiff! I love it!!
Thank you so much for making this video. It makes the task feel much more
Simpler â€
this is so much simpler than i thought!!! THANK YOU SO
MUCH
I am SO glad I stumbled onto your videos! My sister and I both play D&D AND want to get into cosplay buy had no clue where to start. Now I can tell her what to check out!
I bought two of your books! I can look for what I need on there quickly when I'm making armor. Thank you!
Nice, this was very clear and informative! I'm considering getting started with cosplay and your channel will be of great help. Thanks!
This was super helpful. Making my Hunter cosplay for Destiny 2 and I didn't even know where to start. Thanks đ
You just explained so much in such little time so clearly. Thank you. Subbed!
Fantastic. You make working with foam seem much less intimidating.
This WAS inspiring... Now I not only WANT to make armor, but feel like I actually totally COULD, too. Oh my god.
You're so fun go watch and incredibly talented! Thanks for this video!!
I'm so inspired to give this a shot!
bro you have no idea how helpful this was!
Im a beginner Cosplayer . Thank you so much ! your tutorials are so much helpful . Wish me luck guys âșïž