Evil Ted Live: Neck Armor with Magnet fasteners.

[@MikeS-um1nm]

I made this using Ted's pattern. It came out really nice! There's nothing like the satisfaction of those Earth magnets clicking in place when this armor is on your neck! It's one of the simplest pieces of my entire costume (a Titan from the game Destiny), but still, one of my favorites! I dressed it up with some details and it came out really nice. It was pretty easy to make too. I highly recommend getting this pattern and following Ted's instructions, to anyone who wants to make this! I bet you'll be really pleased with your results!!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you. I love earth magnets.

[@fanb.w.o.i9552]

I said it before I say it again your AWESOME EVIL TED!!!WELL DONE.

[@wintrygarden]

AAAAH this is PERFECT! I need to make neck armor for a cosplay, and I don't know nearly enough to design it myself. This pattern and tutorial will be absolutely perfect! Thank you so much for this. Off to purchase and print the pattern now.

[@EvilTedSmith]

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[@pedrorios7490]

Ted, thanks for this video. I am also a fabricator and have used so many of your techniques. Your are super methodical and clear in your delivery of information. See you soon in one of the next shows.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you.

[@jimzkie5634]

It's really easy to follow when Ted explains the how to's, that's why i love his vids! Keep up the good work Ted! 👍

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you. I keep making them if you keep watching them.

[@CJBERMUDEZ23]

ted in the clutch again! thanks so much for the vid, i swung by your store and picked up a bunch of patterns also a few free ones that ill try out later. can't wait to post some finished works thanks to your patterns! thank you again, huge fan!

[@EvilTedSmith]

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[@bakaandhoney5396]

This made so much more sense now that I seen you put this together. I always wanted to use magnets, so seeing how you did it put so many idea in how to do my Diablo III costume. Thanks so much!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you, for watching.

[@E3TCREATIONS]

WOW!!! I'm working on CW's Martian Manhunter cosplay and this video will help so much with his neck armor so I can avoid the headache all together. Evil Ted you're AWESOME!!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you for your support.

[@seekertosecrets]

Very Impressive! I have so many ideas to use for this method!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you.

[@GBRyker61]

Interesting idea. This would go well with a stormtrooper cosplay.

[@player7props791]

Yeah! Unless you are trying to get into the 501st it would look great! I think it has to be fabric to get into the 501st, but like... why, is someone going to run up and touch it to see if its accurate? LOL

[@SekkeiCosplay]

Thanks Evil Ted for this great video!!! I always learn so much from you!!!

[@HELLEKSONART]

Thanks Evil Ted! Working on Detective Hell Suit here.

[@HELLEKSONART]

you sell that?

[@EvilTedSmith]

Glad you like it!

[@saintignatius714]

This is PERFECT for Batman cowls. The common problem with them is that the head piece and neck piece are the same piece so they restrict neck movement so this is a great idea. I thought about doing this myself but I didn't know how to go about it

[@EvilTedSmith]

Happy that it helped.

[@jediaidan1960]

And darth vader

[@gostowl]

I like the idea of using an overhang for the magnetic closure. I'll have to remember that.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Happy to help.

[@maemsfam-d.1515]

you are a gentleman and a scholar

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you.

[@sousalarson6858]

I've never been so happy *tears of joy*

[@EvilTedSmith]

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[@thecosplaynoobj3872]

Very nice. Why the hell would someone give this thumbs down. Really?

[@EvilTedSmith]

Oh, did they? Oh well, you can't make everyone happy.

[@techsavvyhero]

Very cool! That's a great idea for using magnets with foam for seams. I'm trying to figure out how to do it best with my 3D Printed armor where there is no overlap piece, but rather edge to edge. Any Ideas?

[@EvilTedSmith]

Yes, a lot of sanding.

[@WebHead1972]

LOVED this video. Thanks for making it

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you for watching it.

[@Brimannn1]

Ted, that is Fantastic!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you.

[@GentD101]

First of all "IM NOT WORTHY!" Great tutorial as always!

[@EvilTedSmith]

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[@VulpusArmory]

hey Ted, I am wondering why some people prefer utility knives(or box cutters) to things like Razor pens/non surgical scalpuls personally my best cuts have been with a razor pen and a #11 blade

[@BlueStarBrony]

I think because the box cutter cuts through foam especially the thicker foams much easier. It may not be as precise as a Xacto knife but I find it way easier to cut through foam with the long blade of a box cutter. It also feels much more solid than a Xacto knife since it's blade and handle are bigger.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Yes, what bluestarbony said... Much easier to cut thicker foam with. I do use the pin knife on thinner foam.

[@VulpusArmory]

I work primarily with 1/2"/10mm foam most and every time I used a box cutter on anything other than long lines it always screws up for me.

[@daylightliving8929]

great idea fof motorbike riders too

[@jeffreywarrenpark9149]

Recently, for a project I needed strong magnets. And, what I was able to find at local stores was extremely limited in size, shape, strength, and availability. So, I resorted to researching potential resourses online... To my amazement, there are more than a few places that have super strong magnets, at cheap prices, any size and shape imaginable, they all ship quickly, and they keep them in plenty of stock. Now..., to keep from sounding like some kind of spammer, I'm not going to list any specific dealers, (Sorry). But, rest assured, they are EXTREMELY easy to find with a quick internet search. (I hate being vague about this. But, I don't want to be accused of spammimg.)

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thanks, I understand. I get mine from Amazon. Earth magnets. amzn.to/2q74zwr

[@eduardomaldonadomendez1059]

Awesome!!!

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thanks!!

[@DameBerta]

Ted, did you make the tube cutters or can I buy them online, fantastic work by the way

[@EvilTedSmith]

Yes, I made them. There are just brass tubes I use to cut the foam

[@DameBerta]

Evil Ted Smith cheers Ted

[@TheClayone]

Phenomenal!!! Thank you!

[@EvilTedSmith]

You're very welcome!

[@jorgemms1]

Always amazing...siempre sorprendente...

[@anotherwasteofanaccount818]

Does anybody here have any tips regarding how to make a plastic visor for a helmet? I have a helmet made out of EVA foam and I would really appreciate any tips or ideas on how to add a visor to it.

[@TheRhythm1228]

Hi Ted. I just bought the pattern but I was wondering with sizing. How does that work. I’m A women so tips on that please.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Well I have a neck like a women, so it should fit you fine.

[@TheRhythm1228]

Lol ok. This is all new too me however I’m very excited so far to make this. Thank You 😊

[@PsychoAxeMan]

I love that idea 👍👍

[@EvilTedSmith]

Thank you.

[@whiskeybanger]

Hey Ted! I'm putting together a costume using this method but I need to ask, is that brass pipe an actual tool I can go find or is it just tubing that you cut and using to notch the holes for the magnets with?

[@EvilTedSmith]

I bought this set of tubing to cut foam with. Brass tubes. amzn.to/2OHWkRj

[@whiskeybanger]

Evil Ted Smith thank you! I found a brass tube that fit the magnets I bought from your link but this will help out for this and future projects! I appreciate the reply! Thank you for all your videos!they have been helping me out a lot! Ordered!

[@greencupcakes1]

I notice that in your card patterns you have used a knife to cut your registration marks… is there a reason you do this rather than a pattern notcher?

[@EvilTedSmith]

That patten was made before I got my amazing notch cutter.

[@rockinHurley777]

Very cool

[@MarquardDK]

Is it me or does it say somewhere what the default size is if I print it as is? I use 16½ in shirts, so just wondering. Just bought the pattern! :)

[@EvilTedSmith]

Hello. Not sure what your asking? The print size scale of the paper?

[@dear_ibby1193]

@@EvilTedSmith He's asking the collar size. I believe it means the base of his neck measures 16 1/2 inches around. Hope that helps!

[@AlexRichardsonweirdo]

How many mm is the foam you used?

[@EvilTedSmith]

I like using 4 to 6mm foam

[@townsj]

Great job! Do you have a pattern for a Shuri neck armor from Black Panther?

[@ryanmaran2140]

Hey evil ted or anyone. I love costuming and I just bought the black series darth Vader helmet. I want to make the suit but the problem is...I'm 5'5. How can I make shoe lifts that will make me the tallest I can be without it looking weird.

[@EvilTedSmith]

Maybe foam platform shoes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apfEn36Lgqmti5I

[@dear_ibby1193]

Alternatively, there are shoe lift inserts.

[@Kenyon180Darts]

would this work as a batman neck piece

[@EvilTedSmith]

I don't see why not.

[@MeatSim9]

Was there a reason you didn't just put the magnets in the ends of the foam, rather than adding that new piece? Was there a failed experiment before this where you tried that?

[@LilyxPup]

He put it round his neck and said it felt a little too snug to allow for fabric to go under it if he needed to so he made it a little bigger xox

[@tombstone1970]

how did you size it...

[@EvilTedSmith]

When you build it you can make adjustments.

[@borq]

Awesome video and really informative. I had to watch in sections tho, the shaking camera maked me wanna throw up lol...

[@EvilTedSmith]

Sorry about that

[@loganbarboza4248]

Does this ship or come to my email to download?

[@EvilTedSmith]

Hello Loagan it comes as a download. Some times to will go to your Spam folder. I got your email and sent you the pattern. Thank you for your support!