How to make this sweet steampunk cyborg arm cosplay with foam and hot glue! Fidget spinner fail

Get the pattern➜ www.lostwaxoz.com/shop
Want to learn how to make your own steampunk gauntlet/mechanical arm for a super sweet costume? This set of two video tutorials will show you how you can make one out of fairly cheap materials like foam and hot glue. I have a pattern available to buy if you want to be able to recreate this mechanical arm sleeve for your own cosplay.
Hinged Rivets Tutorial➜bit.ly/2tNHnCe
Hydraulic Piston Tutorial➜bit.ly/2ui3TqC
If you don't want to make a steampunk arm, you can still use the base pattern to make a cyborg arm sleeve, robot arm, or automail cosplay of your design.
If you have never worked with EVA foam before, I would probably suggest starting with a simpler pattern to learn the techniques, to avoid a bit of frustration.
If you would like to support me on Patreon, you can get access to my patterns as I draft them, get each pattern as I release it for free, and have access to extra content. Extra content for this project is a one hour video comprising all the footage I filmed while making the arm, sped up 4x.
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[@LostWax]

Hey everyone, my preferred paints and supplies change over time and a few things have changed since making this video. You can check out my current favourites on my Amazon page (affiliate link) www.amazon.com/shop/lostwax

[@blandinebernard729]

Learn more...

[@felrise3966]

How do I size down the arm piece?

[@tylermurdock8252]

@@felrise3966 get bigger soon or just scale the paper copy down

[@mothids]

"Cause you know you want one." .....indeed i do

[@anarchyantz1564]

One major top tip for others is use metallic sharpies on the foam as it makes it a lot easier to see than the standard black one (as its normally black on greyish black foam). Sounds simple I know but makes it easier.

[@LostWax]

Nice tip!

[@TonyMacaroniyt]

Dude, You deserve way more attention! You're so bloody talented!!!

[@LostWax]

Thanks!

[@properprops698]

Lost Wax no problem your one of my favs I'm going to use this for doomfist's fist

[@feierabend-legende1333]

Lost Wax what will u make next time?🤔 PS:Great video again👍🏻💪🏻

[@LostWax]

Not sure yet.. pirate gun, steampunk gun, bowler hat, pith helmet, wonder woman shield..... any requests?

[@Hortex1139]

Yeah, steampunk gun!

[@calebross933]

Can someone help me catch his attention? I would love for his help taking on my challenge! I would love to make something like this but I have only half of my arm. This would make for a really awesome costume and I was wondering if I could have his help in designing it?

[@safomewav]

what do you need exaclty ? ^^

[@Goog_googy]

We need to help

[@mauriceestelle4619]

All these intros are my FAVORITE 👍👌👌

[@syrahgrimm83]

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[@liamford9473]

Maurice Estelle du

[@collapsinguniverse7572]

This is now my favorite steampunk tutorial out there! Keep the great videos coming!

[@WitteArtistry]

This is wicked cool!! 😲😄 I love the fun intro :). I think this is one of your most complicated yet! Love it 💚 I always enjoy your swirly steampunk pieces!

[@LostWax]

Gotta have some swirls:)

[@WitteArtistry]

Lost Wax aww yeah! You know it!

[@phil7556]

Once again Chris, you nailed it! Looks great! Love how you figured out how to make articulated elbow piece. Been trying to figure this out. Would love to see you do a fully articulated ironman inspired steampunk cyborg. I know thats alot. But I believe in you Chris! I want to build this an I need your tutorial expertise.

[@randrake2265]

philip thompson i was just thinking the same thing, i think it would look incredible as an entire suit.

[@LostWax]

You are right, it would look amazing, and it is a ton of work. I'm not sure if that's something feasible for me at this point. Of course if I get enough people requesting it.........

[@phil7556]

Lost Wax,ok people, lets bombard Chris with request to create the build of his career! The ironman inspired fully articulated steampunk cyborg!!! You can make a lot of money off this project pattern! Whattaya say people!? C'mon chris you can do this!

[@randrake2265]

philip thompson im in!

[@_en.core.]

philip thompson so am I!

[@marcinmoedler7821]

Thanks Chris, i`ve waited for this tutorial. Your steampunk arm looks awesom.

[@foxderpandalmond4858]

It is affordable. It is a mostly simple design. It looks better than other mech arms out there. It is actually comfortable when done right. IT IT PERFECT, LOST WAX THANK YOU!

[@_redskeleton_3549]

These actually are really helpful for me because I’m currently working on a mechanical arm for a cosplay.

[@LostWax]

Glad they are helpful!

[@deeznuts23yearsago]

This is proof that a good paint job can make anything look like anything

[@TheW.I.N.K.]

5:24 "... Otherwise you'll end up with...a messy, messy thing." 😭😭😭 He's seen all my cosplay attempts😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@OnlyinUrMind]

Very cool!! Every thing from the intro, video, and arm are all well done. Thanks!!!

[@RCVOODOO]

Well worth the wait. Another brilliant creation.

[@TWBArts]

Absolutely wonderful! Not only great guidance, but always entertaining! Looking forward to part 2!

[@katejouanneau1560]

As creative and fun as usual. Love your style and work. Can't wait for the second half ;)

[@ariunbayarariuka8320]

Youve really put much effort to it

[@russdykes6446]

I love this! Can't wait for part two. Definitely need to make one of these.

[@crispyrice9442]

I’ve got a sick steampunk cosplay, and THIS IS HAPPENING! Super cool

[@mad_machine4850]

this... is absolutely amazing, so much effort put into this I love it!

[@user-vn4wm2xf2m]

Господи, не перестою удивляться вашей фонтазии. Это шикарно!

[@BrningHalo]

Your tutorials give me hope that I can actually make something like this myself!

[@0rurin]

I usually hate the often overly busy steampunk aesthetic, but you put together a really nice design and the way you present the whole thing is very pleasant to look at, even cinematic. Really glad I've found your channel.

[@LostWax]

Cool, that's great feedback, I do try to design pieces so that they incorporate a decorative element, as well as mechanical workings- but they kind of have to make sense as to why they would actually be there. Sometimes it's hard to get the right balance.

[@matthewschmidt5370]

In the midst of building this... for someone who really has issues with patterns (I have trouble with the scaling up and down), this really isn't difficult. I highly recommend anything this maker comes up with. Already planning out the jetpack!

[@SeareanMoon]

You are so creative! So enjoy your videos!

[@pay1370]

Now thats what i call quality content

[@bransonhauntedhills]

That is awesome. I have a messed up right arm so I would love to make one of these.

[@Urfavgirl436]

Very nicely done. Great tutorial.

[@Ssnicklefritz00]

This man is a gift

[@chaserwilliams1]

Chris, you're awesome.

[@Kevinpdoheny]

Awesome! I just downloaded the pattern for the arm. Now waiting for part deux of the video! ;-)

[@stonedcommander]

Awesome Steampunk arm!

[@ourochroma]

I love this channel and it’s narrative

[@cidneyowen5589]

This is seems like this would also make an amazing base to make different styles of arms. I really enjoyed this and this could be very useful.

[@carlafeeoryne3102]

Looks like your whole family has fun with these projects!!!

[@maskparades9478]

Yay I missed these!!

[@mymybarca]

oh yeah thank you so much !! I've been waitting for this!!

[@SciFiArtman]

Wonderful productions! I love you instructions, but I'm also impressed with the total production of some your vids, like this one! Thanks for sharing! Haha, even an idea for a homemade light box (effect)! Excellent!

[@ohlookabird2067]

I love how you said "be sure to not cut your fingers off" so peacefuly

[@thetrollbomberx5854]

I'm making a steampunk arm and it's going really well! I'll be following your projects in the future!

[@LostWax]

cool, glad it's working for you!

[@ispunked]

Super cool dude, well done!

[@nigelhutt9921]

So glad I found this channel. Sir you are one very talented individual.

[@LostWax]

Thank you kindly!

[@dennisbowles5831]

Great untie! Keep up the good work.

[@curtmartini66]

First off GREAT work. You have amazing talent. I am inspired and excited to make this my first foam build. I just bought both templates and I am surprised. I expected to pay more! I hope many more people purchase your templates. You deserve every penny you put into your work. Thank you.

[@LostWax]

That's great to hear! I am glad you found the templates a good value. I am always trying to balance affordability with the fact that this is my business and I need to pay the bills:) Thanks for the feedback!

[@elysian2230]

This is amazing dude! Love your channel

[@OpenDistrict]

This looks amazing man, I love seeing your videos. I think it would look amazing if you did a sorta steam punk shoulder pad cannon kinda thing it would be a huge video but if anyone could do it you could. Keep up the great work.

[@CaptainCactus42]

Asylum Steampunk festival had quite a few of these this year, probably the most popular design we saw!

[@snapdebap4356]

Loving the intro!

[@bopples01]

Will definitely be putting this on my list, ive only made your top hat and goggles so far but i want to eventually make them all. Thanks heaps for making them so easy to follow. Big thumbs up from me 👍

[@tenebris3151]

At this point I have a full steam punk robot/plague Doctor costume ready for Halloween

[@rjgamad4204]

THAT'S THE COOL ROBOT ARM STEAMPUNK BABY I WISH I HAD THAT!

[@annaturba]

You are great at this! Thank you for all this work and dedication. I really enjoy your videos!

[@LostWax]

My pleasure!

[@compucenter33]

FANTÁSTICO TRABAJO!!!!

[@phant0m0th_]

Trying to cosplay as Aleena and I want her to look more futuristic than the tv show version. Thanks for the video 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@No-dv3kx]

This is so amazing.

[@cweb1988]

how durable is the foam? Like will it rip and break really easily with movement? Man the detail and finish of this is CRAZY good.

[@FortuitousFrog]

cweb1988 EVA foam is super durable, light, and cheap. It will not rip or tear, unless you're trying to do so.

[@ericlanglaismm]

I'm making this for my steam punk costume, it is pretty fun to build! :) Thank you for this awesome pattern that is by the way really cheap!!

[@wafflelife6028]

Éric Langlais How do you get the pattern is there a website?

[@mr.kirito4065]

Bro did you buy the blueprints/pattern ??

[@GerryChopikRealtor]

Excellent video. You are one talented dude! And your prices are very reasonable. Especially the all-inclusive package. Thnx.

[@laurelmcdougall6238]

Awesome intro and tutorial :)

[@carlpowers7291]

This is an awesome video and tutorial!! I freaking love it

[@laurencek8566]

wouahou! géniallll! j'adore! merciiii!

[@evandouphrate9811]

WHY DON'T YOU HAVE AT LEAST TWO MILLION SUBS, YOU DESERVE EVERY ONE!!!!

[@LostWax]

Hehe, thanks! Keep sharing my vids and maybe one day....

[@Goog_googy]

These are so cool

[@dollycombiscoito3884]

Awesome!

[@reaganpreshong7486]

I'M SO HAPPY I AM ABOUT TO CRY!! THIS MADE MY DAY!! I've waited so long for this video

[@shiratikkas6780]

I LOVE what u make :)

[@Shindai]

You are amazing.

[@brunomacrina1697]

Woooowwwww this is AWESOOOME!!!

[@kalenproductions6807]

for transferring design patterns you can also "pinhole" it instead of making indentations with a pen

[@LostWax]

Good call.

[@BonkBoy0310]

Love it!

[@gayinginstrument6563]

His intro's are the best tbh

[@IshikaShanai]

So happy I bought the everything bundle months ago! I love these creations. :D I can't wait to make these ones once I get my hands on some foam and hole punches. xD. ~Hope you have a wonderful day. ^^

[@dammit066]

Seriously thought, you are amazing. Very very helpful :D

[@diannehenderson4259]

Good job, what a beauty. Looks like a good retirement project.

[@mikomiakarui2410]

Your amazing and you guys make me smile.

[@LostWax]

You just made me smile:)

[@P3nguni]

Dude your amazing

[@krlighedvarerevigt8071]

Pretty neat man. This would be a project for my little brother n i

[@groundbreakerexplore]

I like this tutorial video friend

[@galezalukasz]

AWESOME!

[@LostWax]

Thanks!

[@spiderdemente]

Nice!

[@constancerouge4811]

This looks great! I am currently doing a robotic arm for a cosplay (I'm doing Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, I'll do only the forearm and the hand though, the rest will be hidden by the clothes) so i find it interesting to see how you're doing it. I just have one question however: I've seen a lot of people use a heat gun to bend shapes when they work with foam, but you manage to do great pieces without it. Have you ever worked with a heat gun? If yes, is it then easier to work without it?

[@marybeth406]

That opening sequence was fantastic! (Was the Pete and Pete reference intentional?) You must have a background in cinematography. ❤️

[@LostWax]

Thanks! No, it wasn't intentional, in fact, I don't really know anything about Pete and Pete. I'd love to know what the reference in my video is:) I don't have a background in cinematography, I just love to play around with cameras and lights:) Have a super amazing day!

[@kalenproductions6807]

Also do you have an episode talking about how you make patterns, and if not can you?

[@LostWax]

I would like to do something like that sometime. It's just a bit tricky as a lot of it is trial and error. But there definitely are some techniques that would be helpful for people.

[@wafflelife6028]

I want to know how to get the patterns 2

[@argophontes]

Is there any particular reason for not using Barge cement? That stuff holds so much better than hot glue. Great tutorial!

[@LostWax]

I agree, Barge is the strongest thing out there, however, the fumes are not something you want to breathe, and as I cannot control how well people ventilate their spaces, and there are lots of kids making my patterns, I would rather recommend supplies that are less toxic if I can. I have actually been very surprised at how well hot glue actually works once you get used to the techniques. I think I actually prefer it over contact cement now. The other great thing is that if you want to change something, you can use your glue gun or a heat gun to reheat the section and take it apart.

[@argophontes]

That seems a perfectly reasonable explanation! I tend to do all my gluing outside because of exactly that. Great job on the video!

[@LostWax]

Yeah, I used to do my gluing outside too.....until I moved back to Canada. Not that much fun when it's -40 outside:)

[@fauxmarmorer9544]

I'm definitely going to use this base form to build my fantasy knight arm harness, thank you good sir

[@LostWax]

Nice! Just so you know, I am going to be releasing a knight armour pattern in the next week or two, if that might also be helpful for you....

[@fauxmarmorer9544]

@@LostWax assuming you mean a chest piece, or a full cuirass, either one would be helpful, also you usually use some kind of floormats, which makes everything so much cheaper, so thank you

[@fauxmarmorer9544]

@@LostWax do you remember how many floormats, or how much roll mat you used for the main arm elbow and upper arm, or a rough estimate

[@brendarilko5598]

I'm really surprised with your patterns prices! Its quite cheap for that amount of effort you put in it. Gotta buy at least one, so amazing AAAAAAHH

[@LostWax]

It's always nice to hear from people who see the value in my patterns:) I try to keep them as accessible as possible while still earning a living. Thanks for watching!

[@americanmichigander]

you can use the lost foam method and make this out of copper or aluminum.

[@DaedalusProps]

I am absolutely in love with your channel and I have been watching it for literally years. I had one particular question though. May I ask why you don't use something like barge contact cement as your heated? It just seems as though it would be a bit more thermally stable. By which I mean, the odds of the pieces delaminating at say, a hot convention or less likely. I also do a lot of work with foam and I was just curious! Not a criticism by any means! Just a curious fan.

[@LostWax]

Yep, that's a good question. There's actually a couple of reasons. -As much as possible I like to use materials that are easily sourced by the average crafter- most have glue guns, not so many would have access to a good quality contact cement. -Barge is pretty toxic, after having a child with cancer, and doing most of my work in enclosed spaces, I prefer to reduce my exposure and hesitate to recommend something like that, knowing most people will not have proper fresh airflow. -It's really easy to fix mistakes with hot glue- just heat it up, pull it apart, and try again -I have actually been really impressed with the ease of use, and the strength of hot glue when done properly. I left one of my pieces in a hot car the other day (probably around 30 degrees Celsius outside) I tried to pull it apart when I took it out of the car, and the glue was still not warm enough to soften. All that being said, If I was making foam pieces professionally, I would likely use contact cement, but even then, there would be times I would choose to substitute hot glue. Oh, and I like to try things that everyone says aren't possible. That's where some of the best ideas come from:)

[@robwinkens9647]

Hello Chris, is the painting technique video ready ?

[@logandarkhorse3377]

Just purchased the 34. package. Love em

[@LostWax]

Nice!! Glad you like them, have fun making!

[@user-kn7oq9me1l]

This is perfect work 👍👍👍😊

[@LostWax]

Thanks!

[@malinva90]

hello, can you get the cut pattern? How long would it take?

[@Teslaindustries]

Cool video and good intro film making. Just a continuity note left arm was run over and right arm is mechanical.

[@youshallnotpass3937]

Cool!

[@user-lr8ew8qs9c]

っく……！俺の失われし厨二心がくすぐる……っ！！こういうメカニックなの素晴らしいですね

[@dangodangoytb]

I Love the intro xD !! GG Men

[@AViciousVixen]

If i wanted to make this for my right arm, could I just flip the pattern? I'm left handed.

[@maskparades9478]

A Vicious Vixen yes you can. Once you buy the pattern you can either us photoshop to mirror the image or print it out normally and flip the pattern over (I suggest tracing the pattern on the other side with pen so you remember to use the pen side) if that makes sense

[@LostWax]

Yep, exactly.

[@Nirvanexus]

If the pattern just needs to be flipped, you can also use Microsoft Paint.

[@user-rf9pb8dv3z]

A Vicious Vixen he says it at the start listen pls

[@epiendless1128]

Using a paint program sounds tedious and looses quality. Your print driver may support mirrored printing. The full Acrobat program (not the free reader) supports mirrored printing. Apparently the free PDF995 tool lets you print to a new pdf that is mirrored. Then print the mirrored copy as normal. That's probably where I'd start if I wanted a mirrored version. craftygoat.com/2006/11/printing_mirrored_text_on_any.html

[@quemeese]

is there a way to post pics here so I can show you my steam punk mandalorian version of this? I tried but couldn't find a way to do it.