Evil Ted Live: Making a Pattern for a Foam Mask

[@celsopecanha4645]

"its not about failing it's about learning" man how much a sentence can be strong! A sentence that I really needed to hear today!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Oh I do agree.

[@supercooldude004]

@@EvilTedSmith I do not see the link for the notch cutter :(

[@bimirabu]

Ted, I always appreciate how freely you share your knowledge and expertise! I was stumped on how to make a unique foam pattern without losing my mind and then I came across your video. I always prefer draping when it comes to fabric pattern making, so it goes without saying that this method appeals to me. 😁 I just didn’t know how to start-now I do. Thank you!

[@EvilTedSmith]

You are so welcome!

[@yanyochoa236]

Evil Ted...you’re an evil genius!!!! This tutorial is EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED FOR MY COSPLAYS! Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@HollywoodColt]

Failing in Art or at an Art project is always the best teacher or experience you can learn from.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Agree!

[@SAMZIRRA]

When you throw punches, you make sound effects, and it is awesome and cracks me up. I watched an interview with Ewan Macgregor, and he said it was hard for everyone to not make sound effects while swinging light sabers.

[@DriesduPreez]

I love how much fun he has making these. The enthusiasm is great

[@klyx3026]

Hey Ted, It's Andrew. Thanks so much for showing me your workspace and all of your creations! Seeing the origins of the two prototypes you so kindly gave to myself and my girlfriend through this video was fascinating, and I'm so glad we got to talk about the KZbin community as long as we did. It really inspires me to see someone not only doing what they love but teaching others about it as well. I can confidently say that with your work ethic and sheer passion, you have earned yourself an amazing community of future creators and undoubtedly inspired countless members of my generation to go into your area of the arts. Hope to talk to you more soon!

[@HollywoodColt]

I'm always fascinated by all the stuff you guys do or make with foam.

[@realdeadtom]

Those notch cutters look like a game changer! Just used your link. Thank you!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@digitaldude969]

Man that thing looks almost just like a redhood helmet. Kinda wanna hit my station and make one. Nice video as always man. Thanks for all the inspiration

[@EvilTedSmith]

The pattern is available in my shop. eviltedsmith.com/shop/face-mask-pattern/

[@freerake]

I was just about to start my first cosplay and was having a hard time finding a way to pattern the head correctly. You're a life saver :)

[@whitehuayra]

Lol I just started a new mask last weekend. Might have to start yet another after this. Thanks Ted!

[@buruzn09]

Softball with the tape roll is a great idea creating curves.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thanks.

[@EvilGenius.]

Let me know soon as you get this pattern on your site. You just saved me hours of work time and supplies. I have been trying to make a pattern similar to this thank you so much!

[@MikeS-um1nm]

This was SO MUCH fun and so satisfying to watch!! I could watch Ted cut and glue foam all day, in fact, I HAVE!! I really hope that Ted adds this to his template store ! I'm sure I could make this by following Ted's instructions but I'm lazy. I'll take ANY shortcut I can. Who else wants to purchase this pattern?? Let ted know in the comments. If enough of us "bump" the idea, I bet he'll offer it !!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Yes, Im making this pattern for my shop. Should be up very soon.

[@MikeS-um1nm]

@@EvilTedSmith AWESOME !! Thanks Ted, and thanks for the reply !! I'll be sure to order that one AND more !!

[@rudasill2]

I am definitely gonna have to grab this template when you have it on your site.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Soon.

[@abya2630]

i am on a budget and this was a nice and simple way to make and mould a mask. thanks

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you for your support.

[@Recommendedforyouall]

That is sooo cool! Also, I can’t believe you saw my Infinity Gauntlet on Facebook in the foam fanatics group! Thank you Ted!

[@tavrikgannon]

I like this tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to make this. One question I have is if one were to want to do a full face helmet, that is to say to have eye brow, ears and mouth aesthetics to the make / helmet, how would you pattern those? Any chance you could do a video on that? Thank you

[@markdmaker3173]

Awesome video, I’m going to have to try it. I’ve never worked with Foam before.

[@JGomezabino]

i love learning from you!!

[@OrochiFlamez]

That's a nice start for a Dr. Fate mask

[@rangr2189]

Your video is really relaxing

[@EvilTedSmith]

Yay, thank you!

[@archangel-of-moonscosplay7423]

Hopefully this can help me make my Protoss cosplay! Thank you so much!

[@EvilTedSmith]

I hope so too!

[@stefanfrisk9598]

You are the OG Ted!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thanks!

[@ericpino2462]

Thanks for this Ted! I have been trying to come up with a good pattern for a mask. Definitely gonna try this out

[@PKTEK]

Wait, how did you know that I'm making a mask next week! I ended up wrapping my head in aluminum foil like a crazy person

[@iLUVmyADIDAS]

I literally love you

[@ZupaTr00pa]

How would you flatten the pattern if you couldn't cut like you did at 5:49? Lucha masks are only 2 piece so you can't make the top cut like that.

[@jessecresswell3701]

First off I love the channel. Secondly, I drew out a slasher mask for a project I am working on and this mask has the perfect shape. This will be my first foam project and. I already bought the pattern from your site. Twice actually I’ve in 8.5 x 11 I thought it came with both lol. Anyways for the question. If I just wanted to have the face part of the mask where would you cut it? The Picture of the template on your site looks kinda like it is just the front.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Once you make it. You can see where you want to cut to make it more like a mask.

[@robbertvanoosten2530]

Yeah, cool and all, but basically, you need a complete cast from a person to start with.

[@childrenscollege9872]

Making my coronavirus mask using your teaching. Thank you.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Wonderful!

[@BeardedBirminghamGuide]

Am I missing the link to the notch cutters? I would love to get a pair.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you. I will add this link. amzn.to/35VfMWb

[@dinolabs3277]

thanks for the vid i cant wait for your next vid

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you...More to come!

[@jonrudin]

Hello any suggestions on the best/cheapest place to get eva foam?

[@EvilTedSmith]

Yes! Harbor Freight www.harborfreight.com/

[@3l_mercenario_oficial]

Ask in case you don't have the mask templates so I download them to use the mask as a base model, please

[@bled3141592653]

So cool, and helpful!!!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@CartoonCat.And.Deadpool]

I need help! I dont have a manequin and don't know my face/head size! Is there anything I can do?

[@gierhedd75]

Excellent, as always!

[@rexmcstiller4675]

I made a "livecast" of the face of a friend of me just with tinfoil. It works. Not the best qualitiy but it works.

[@DroneQuadcopter]

where you bought your "lazy susan" ? you are using for making a helmet pattern?

[@EvilTedSmith]

Here you go. amzn.to/2MpDwHu

[@DroneQuadcopter]

@@EvilTedSmith thank you

[@alxzdoestuff]

Aye this video will be perfect for my blue beetle helmet when will the pattern be up though ?

[@EvilTedSmith]

I'll have the patterns soon.

[@alxzdoestuff]

Evil Ted Smith awesome !

[@ItsMeAgainAgain]

Hi Ted! I love your channel, although watching you encourages me to add another hobby to my already lengthy list. There's never enough time. Is it possible to glue (Barge) stretchy fake fur to the mask? I was thinking about adding fur in strips to allow for the curvature of the mold and wondered if you had tried that approach. And are these comfortable to wear for several hours at a time? It seems it would get very hot in a very short minute. Keep being awesome!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Yes, all costumes made of foam get hot. As for fur, you can use the same pattern for it as the same I do with foam.

[@ItsMeAgainAgain]

@@EvilTedSmith Thanks for responding Mr. Evil!

[@rudasill2]

When will the templete be on your site sir?

[@EvilTedSmith]

Soon.

[@Norberto600]

Where we can find the pattern.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Have it listed just below the video.

[@theganjaiguana]

Could you use hot glue instead of 77?

[@EvilTedSmith]

Yes, on the hot glue.

[@richbehrmann4887]

That would be a perfect "Deadshot" mask.

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

Want to see another video where you modify this mask to make it truly bad Ass!

[@danieloconnell695]

Just get a jumpsuit and you'll have a nice crash test dummy cosplay.

[@robm6369]

Also could be Deadshot. Definitely a good start.

[@thelifeofcollinrs6030]

Will this be on the website for purchase and download?

[@alsjka]

Hi I did not see the notch cutter

[@EvilTedSmith]

Here you go. amzn.to/2UFGWIl

[@Antfightingwizards]

Question! If we don’t have that type of glue, is it possible to use hot glue?

[@EvilTedSmith]

You can, but using contact adhesive make it easier to put together.

[@Antfightingwizards]

Evil Ted Smith thank you!

[@xerxesszone3543]

Dude that's so cool :D

[@karajito]

one question. can i put resin directly to the foam?

[@supercooldude004]

This is probably a really dumb question, but what else do you use the 123 blocks for?

[@SuperVoodude]

Scott Biski They’re also handy for getting right angles when attaching things together and being impromptu mini straightedges.

[@yink2andahalf]

Originally they are used for machining metal.

[@PKTEK]

I would use them to hold a can of Plastidip down in warm water

[@supercooldude004]

@@SuperVoodude Ok good to know, thank you!

[@supercooldude004]

@@yink2andahalf But...but how though :)

[@ZackYouTube]

Can I buy the one you just made?

[@EvilTedSmith]

I made this video so you could make it your self!

[@samwich539]

hopefully this works for a pyro head..

[@mattgranberg5639]

Hi! I purchased this foam mask template and I tried to get on the link to download it but for some reason it isn't working. Can you send me the template over some other means? Thanks!

[@ian6fx995]

how can i get the template?

[@EvilTedSmith]

The link is just below the Video.

[@iicustoms1]

I ended up buying the pattern from your tested video before seeing this🤦‍♂️

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you for your support.

[@cygnet6]

1000th like!

[@EvilTedSmith]

YEA!

[@0meat]

Huh, you heat after gluing. I like to heat before gluing, then I can bend all the way to the seam and bake in more curves. This method is letting me do a lot of complex curves on a fallout mask I am working on, It pulls back a little on the corner because the foam shrinks a little, but I will usually end up cleaning up the edge with a dremmel or knife to make it join cleanly again.

[@SatanSupimpa]

How would you do a kitsune mask?

[@SuperVoodude]

SatanSupimpa You can follow the same steps Ted did except you build up the snout with several stacks of foil. Same for the ears. Punished Props did a dog mask in a similar way I believe.

[@MayBeliver]

Giant like😍

[@randycheow4268]

A template for making a Jason Voorhees and Micheal Myres mask

[@EvilTedSmith]

I this video I show you how you can make your own Jason mask.

[@adamytb7735]

Template???free download!?????

[@EvilTedSmith]

Template yes, Free, not this one.

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@emmabattlesword5539]

Hey just a note be careful not to show the whole pattern. People could steal it

[@EvilTedSmith]

Noted!