I'm glad you showed the difference between using plastidip and not using it. I think I'll omit it because the finish ended up looking exactly like leather which is what I'll be trying to replicate. Thank you!
@ArtSurvivesArtist3 жыл бұрын
I am brand new to creating foam art pieces. My biggest challenge has been making it look like actual metal and not foam painted to look like metal. I have a long-term Halloween project that I will hopefully be able to pull off successfully.
@CosplayApprentice5 ай бұрын
The trick to a metallic look is to try and get your base as smooth as possible and then paint it with a gloss black before adding any metallic paints, this will help sell the metallic look :). Sorry for the late response , you probably already figured all this out. :).
@ArtSurvivesArtist5 ай бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice Actually, no. I went a different route. But next time I will try that.
@BexH952 жыл бұрын
me having watched way too many videos on this and then getting myself more confused and then this saved me, thank youuuuu
@CosplayApprentice2 жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad it was helpful!! :)
@jamarcusmosley005 жыл бұрын
Would love to hear more on how you make your patterns.
@CosplayApprentice5 жыл бұрын
You got it, I've added it on the list and that one is getting quite a few comments) votes so I will move it up in priority :)
@chriswhereyouat4 жыл бұрын
This was a huge help, thanks so much and keep up the amazing work
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Yay!! I'm so glad! Thanks, will do :)
@pasjamiecza65504 жыл бұрын
I use 5 mm thickness of eva foam. I would like to know if my cosplay will fall apart at the first run, or if plastic dip will give some form of protection against damage. How many times did your eva foam get worn while wearing cosplay? Will covering it with natural leather increase its durability? I would be grateful if you would solve my problems by answering my questions because I have been thinking about it for a long time.. Thanks a lot :)
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Part of it will depend on what type of 5mm EVA Foam you are using. Most of them will hold up to mild wear and plastidipping it will help add some protection. You can get good quality foam from TNT Cosplay and SKS props, but if you are wanting to have it hold up on a photoshoot in the mountains or to not rip when you bump into something pointy at a con then you would want to go with more durable EVA Foam like our WTF (What the Foam) available on Amazon.
@jimboh51314 жыл бұрын
PAINT! I'm wondering about the particulars of painting: how many coats of PD? how long between coats? how long of a dry time before primer? how much dry time before the acrylic paint after sealing with 2X primer? Thanks for some help with the EVA awesomeness!
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Sure thing :) all great questions! I generally do at least 3 coats of PD. Time between coats varies on temperature and climate humidity but for me in warm seasons it is about 10-15mins between coats of PD and then About 15 mins after the last PD coat before I do my base of 2x Rust-Oleum. After that, I like to give at least a full day of sitting without handling it before I start painting with the acrylic brush painting. :)
@jimboh51314 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice Excellent info my good man, thanks!
@rmoosepig4 жыл бұрын
Did you end up doing a video on thinning acrylics for airbrush use? I tried and it was a massive fail on my part. So I have been using airbrush specific paints, but would be great if I could just use regular acrylics. Apologies if I missed the video on your page, but didn’t see it.
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
No worries :) I did do the video :) Here it is :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnW8qJh3f8uoiLM
@oneaboveall56635 жыл бұрын
When I working with foam I (uselly ) only sprey paint and airbrush because I not so good with acrilic
@awkwardoverlord27853 жыл бұрын
I love what you do. Keep it up.
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Will do! :)
@faithfulimagination226 Жыл бұрын
Do you seal the paint after painting? This is great thank you!
@magicalmecosplay5 жыл бұрын
ok good to know did not realize you had to heat seal first, I just went straight in with the plasti-dip. Does it matter what color you coat with vs the final color you will put on?
@CosplayApprentice5 жыл бұрын
If you are going to be painting it a lighter color you can use a white Plastidip if you'd like. I generally just use the black Plastidip for everything though, but they have all kinds of colors now so it is mostly preference. One thing if you are using white Plastidip, if you used a sharpie to draw lines on your foam, the shape marks can bleed through the white. It happens with the black too but not as noticibly
@Friendly_Neigborhood_Astolfo2 жыл бұрын
In regards to heat sealing, what am I looking for to know it is heat sealed? Edit: also after covering in plastidip, what could happen if I covered a sword or piece of armor with Rustoleum Primer before spray painting the color on?
@kathymiskell76585 жыл бұрын
What is a good way to fill unavoidable seams between pieces of EVA foam? I've got some seams in some curved pieces that are glued together and I need to get them as smooth as possible before painting.
@CosplayApprentice5 жыл бұрын
I'll be doing a video on this first part of next month, I've had a lot of people asking about this, but in the meantime quickseal or Foam-Mo are both great ways to fill seams. :)
@Ser_Nathor5 жыл бұрын
What do you seal the acrylic with though? I've been having issues with my paint running due to rain, etc.
@CosplayApprentice5 жыл бұрын
Here are a couple options I have seen used successfully Clear spray finish - www.amazon.com/dp/B002644N2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_0alhEbDVGSA4X Clear coat acrylic floor finish - www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5HDC4A/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_0nlhEbTBKB6GC
@leginagonzales4264 Жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice do you just wipe the floor cleaner on and off? The other option isn't available
@CosplayApprentice Жыл бұрын
Either brush it on in a thin coat with a foam brush or spray it on with an air brush
@beyondthe3dtv3 жыл бұрын
Dude love your room design🙌
@youmarriedthispodcast4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you so much!
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I'm so glad it was helpful! :)
@samzawadhassan31414 жыл бұрын
i started work with eva foam a week ago and ruined my first two helmets. Since i dont have a heatgun yet are there any other ways to bend my foam. another difficulty i have faced is that i cant make clean foam cuts with my x acto knife. please give some advice it will be helpful
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your first two helmets but I am excited that you are getting started with EVA Foam! Let's get your questions answered and set you up for success! :). First question for you is what type of EVA Foam are you using? That will help to advise both on the cutting and the heating. There is a method that @EbonyWarrior uses where you can heat your foam up in the oven but I would strongly recommend getting a heat gun, it will make life much easier. You can get a good one for only around $15 on Amazon, I am happy to send you my recommendations if you'd like. :)
@xzero4222 жыл бұрын
Been looking for a way to prevent paint rubbing off my foam and onto my hands or whatever it touches.
@marsmanstudios30764 жыл бұрын
Paint! I have two questions: how does your spray paint not crack when it dries and is wood glue/pva glue an acceptable substitution for plastidip? Great video!
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
The plastidip is what helps keep the paint from cracking, I usually spray my base coat on with spray paint as soon as the plastidip coats are dry to the touch. The paint bonding to the flexible plastidip coat helps with the flexibility. That being said, you can coat your foam in PVA glue/wood glue, but it will not provide as flexible of a result. I will be doing some test videos involving using Wood glue and stuff soon as a possible way to get a harder outer coating, so stay tuned for those :)
@marsmanstudios30764 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice Thank you for the help! :)
@beckymurphy47145 жыл бұрын
I use Krylon primer; I tried their craft foam primer and it gave a grainy texture. I tried PlastiDip and it caused bubbles and wrinkles. I like using Krylon primer because it makes the foam stiffer, giving it a more realistic armor/dragon scale effect. I hand-paint with Folk Art acrylics (although the back of the helm & the pauldrons got a coat of Testor's color-shift spray paint) and then seal with Krylon gloss spray. Now...when is the pattern for that chestpiece going to be available? :-)
@CosplayApprentice5 жыл бұрын
We are planning on getting the video and template out on the 17th :)
@yeIIowtail Жыл бұрын
Hello, hope you doing well for today. Could you please explain a bit more for newbie (me). So you used whatever color Kryol for first layer, and then Kryol glossy varnish?
@thekbot11554 жыл бұрын
Can you substitute a heat gun with a hair dryer
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Most hair dryers will not be hot enough.
@thekbot11554 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice awe dang. I've heard about an oven method but I haven't been able to find the video, what temperature should I do that at? I know it's recommended but due to my current situation I can't really get a heat gun sadly.
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
I know ebony warrior uses an oven method for heat shaping his foam. You might be able to find a video in his channel :) I haven't used it personally so I am unsure how it works fully. :/ Hopefully that helps point you in the right direction at least. :)
@thekbot11554 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice Should I spray paint alongside the plasti dip or paint after its dried
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Do all of your plastidip coats first and then all your spraypaint coats afterward :)
@MrRedThread5 жыл бұрын
awesome work dude. any plans on make so advanced template making videos?
@CosplayApprentice5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :) Yes, I have been getting a lot of requests for patterning and templating videos so I will definitely be doing a bunch of those. I'm moving them to the top of my list so I should be getting them out first thing next month. :)
@tannerewing8185 Жыл бұрын
I dunno if they're EVA foam, but I have a couple weapons I need to repaint. Not sure if this method will work but I'll try it one day. Leviathan axe, blades of chaos, and mjolnir. They came painted but the detail work wore off.
@js-xl8et2 жыл бұрын
Hello great video. If I'm painting a cosplay yellow should I use black plasti-dip or a white plasti-dip? I plan on using acrylic paints but didn't know what type of plasti-dip I should use for a base
@mariekevanzaal86822 жыл бұрын
White
@js-xl8et2 жыл бұрын
@@mariekevanzaal8682 Would a gray primer work?
@CosplayApprentice2 жыл бұрын
I have not had good luck using white plastidip. I stick with black as the base for all my stuff.
@CosplayApprentice2 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons for doing plastidip is that it is flexible and because the foam flexes it helps to prevent too much wrinkling from happening in your paint job because the base layer flexes with it. :)
@mariekevanzaal86822 жыл бұрын
@@js-xl8et Because Yellow is a light color the lighter your primer the better. Gray probably works fine too. You may need an extra layer of yellow to get full coverage.
@3FUU Жыл бұрын
I’m using 2mm white eva foam for a feathered cosplay I’m currently working on and I’m not quite sure what paints to use and if it would be in my budget
@acegirl655 ай бұрын
I've been looking for tips to paint a mask I'm making using the eva form. This is my first time at it, so my question is, when applying the heat-gun to the foam, do I spray the Plasti-Dip immediately while to foam is still warm, or do I have to wait for foam to cool down first?
@CosplayApprentice5 ай бұрын
The heat gun helps close the pores on the surface of the Eva foam, resulting in a smoother surface and one that is easier to paint on as all the pores won’t be soaking up your paint. No need to try and plastidip while it is still warm it will stay sealed after the heat gun pass. You can actually see the foam get a little more of a sheen to it as it heat seals. Just don’t hold the heat gun in any one place for too long, or too close to the foam because you cold risk burning the foam :)
@leginagonzales4264 Жыл бұрын
I am just starting. Do I need to seal the paint at the end by to avoid scratching off paint? I wanna put stuff in Christmas tree and afraid branches may scratch it off.
@CosplayApprentice Жыл бұрын
This is something I’ve gone back and forth on trying to figure out the best solution. You can clear out your props, but it is hard to find the right combination of paint and clear coat and timing between needed to prevent cracking on the surface. I have stopped trying to clear coat and I just try to give several days after painting before handling the item wherever possible, depending on the type of paint once it is fully cured it is pretty resilient but it is usually at the highest risk within the first several days of painting from my experience.
@Strawberry_Angelic4 жыл бұрын
I dont have a hear gun can inuse just a torch lighter ?? Can u use spray paint and what kind ??
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
You can heat seal it with a torch lighter, but you would still want to get a heat gun to use to heat shape your foam :). In my video on shaping foam I have a link to a heat gun that is only $15. :). You can use spray paint, I recommend coating it with Plastidip first and then I use Rust-Oleum 2x coverage spray paint. :) Thanks for your comments :)
@Strawberry_Angelic4 жыл бұрын
Okay thank you! I have one more question, if u want to make it shiny is it possible or okay to use rub n buff on it?
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can use rub n buff on it checkout LostWax on KZbin. He uses rub n buff on Eva foam all the time :)
@nyxz29583 жыл бұрын
Hope im not too late but PAINT! Still a beginner so I don't have most of the materials yet. What does the heat gun do and can I use hair blow dryer as an alternative?
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
Never too late for a comment! :) The heat gun allows you to be able to heat up and shape the foam. A hair dryer won't get the foam hot enough to shape it well and have it hold it's shape. I would highly recommend investing in one. It can seem like a big expense but on my kit.co page I have some links to some affordable options that work well. :)
@Random_sandwich Жыл бұрын
is there any products that i can substitute the plastidip with?
@CosplayApprentice Жыл бұрын
3 Plasti-Dip Alternatives to Seal EVA Foam Cosplay Props and Costumes in a small space kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHvTi2ODmNqNqtE
@leiajones56135 жыл бұрын
I also want to know how to make patterns.
@CosplayApprentice5 жыл бұрын
I'm excited to make this one! :) A lot of people are asking about it so I'll move it to the top of the list to film next :)
@galliumarmor47 Жыл бұрын
Starting 💀, fr tho, I’m starting and it’s kinda daunting but my main issue rn is just space to do these things, I live in a very small apartment thing with a roommate and I highly doubt there’s enough ventilation to utilize volatile compounds and spray/air paints, I think I’m gonna have to go with acrylic paints
@larrylisatrn4089 Жыл бұрын
I know very little about EVA foam. I recently had someone on Etsy create a foam floor puzzle (consisting of 15 pieces) based on the work of M.C. Escher. The pieces are 12" x 12" x 3/4" thick and were cut from primary colors of EVA foam: Red, Yellow, and Blue. I would like to add some detail to the pieces (eyes, backbone, and other sketch marks). I was thinking of sealing the foam first before painting these black sketch lines. Should I heat the foam first and use clear platidip? Is there such a thing as clear Plati Dip?Thanks for any direction you can provide!
@CosplayApprentice Жыл бұрын
Are the pieces painted already or are they just colored Eva foam that make up the pieces currently?
@larrylisatrn4089 Жыл бұрын
The pieces have not been painted. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
@himikotoga42703 жыл бұрын
Hi Im making a himiko cosplay and was wondering what foam thickness and what paints should I use for a face mask (I dont have a heat gun)
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
If you use What The Foam, you could probably get away with 2mm thick. Depending on how stiff you want the mask to be then you could go with 4mm. If you are using a different high density foam I would use at least 4mm thick if not 6mm. I would highly recommend getting a heat gun, you can get one for around $17-20 and it will be something you use all the time with cosplay!!
@himikotoga42703 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice thanks so much
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! :)
@YusukeEugeneUrameshi4 жыл бұрын
What kind of paint do you use for eva foam? Acrylic paint spray like the one used for cars?
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
I've used Rust-Oleum 2x coverage spray paints after sealing foam with plastidip. You can use the generic craft store acrylic paints too. I've been really enjoying using Plaid FX paints lately though. :)
@YusukeEugeneUrameshi4 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice thanks new subscriber here.
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Let me know if you have anymore questions! :). Yay!!! Welcome to the Apprentice-Squad!!! Thanks so much for subscribing! :)
@mrmustard45564 жыл бұрын
Could I use a hairdryer for heat treating foam
@MrExo_3D Жыл бұрын
have you tried 3d printing resin as top gloss coat
@chrissilvester34154 жыл бұрын
As we are currently in lock down, is there an alternative to plastidip?
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Great question :) Here is a video I made on a couple alternatives to Plastidip :). Thank you for watching! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHvTi2ODmNqNqtE
@michaelcycle54652 жыл бұрын
If I want to paint something white can I still use black plasty dip or if I can’t find white
@CGPCreativity4 жыл бұрын
N00b here but wouldn't a few coats of primer before your paint make the foam resistant to absorbing the paint?
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that is why I generally use plastidip first, it prevents the Eva foam from soaking up the paint and make your paint layer more flexible compared to just doing a regular primer. :) But you could just put down a few coats of primer. Part of the problem with that is that it doesn't always work, especially if you have fine details, primer coats can get pretty thick and can sometimes ruin fine details. :/
@darkslayer20163 жыл бұрын
So I'm having an issue with my paint. I'm trying to paint a wood texture, but it keeps coming out very dull and hazy I have NO idea what to do
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
What type of paint are you using? What sheen is it. A lot of acrylic paints are matte sheen which will give you a flatter duller look than a satin sheen would. I find for wood texture a combination of one color in matte layered with another in a satin give a convincing woodgrain look. Hope that helps :)
@darkslayer20163 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice Yanno, I didn't even think about that. I think I might be using matte on matte.
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let me know if that doesn't help and we can troubleshoot some more. :)
@Dmax189 Жыл бұрын
I want to hydrodip foam. I was thinking maybe I could plastidip it first, then hydrodip followed by clear coat plastidip? what do you think I will run into issue wise?
@swiftheart_cosplay2 жыл бұрын
Do you weather seal after you paint? If so, what product do you recommend?
@TigerWolfLilly1775 ай бұрын
What finishing do you use for the paint?
@CaseyHillstrom2 жыл бұрын
The parts of my mask I paint with acrylics are very transparent. Is this because my paint is too cheap or maybe because I need to do multiple coats? I need to delineate some outlines and multiple coats really won't work for what I am trying to accomplish. Thanks to any who can share their knowledge with me.
@CosplayApprentice2 жыл бұрын
Did you seal the foam first before using the acrylics? It's likely you'll want to do multiple coats. If you want it to stay nice and thin coats with doing multiple, I would recommend doing it with an airbrush instead of with a paint brush. That might help :)
@CaseyHillstrom2 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice thanks so much for the reply!
@trishjones23422 жыл бұрын
I have a flowboard with an Eva top that is severely faded. Can it be painted and, if so, what would you use. The board is used on a wave simulator so it has to do well in water.
@jannadrawz16022 жыл бұрын
Can i use mod podge as a sealer for my acrylic paint?
@katiehenry8902 жыл бұрын
Do you seal the paint on the EVA foam after you've painted it or do you just leave it? If you do seal the paint after painting what do you use?
@shan9usfc2 жыл бұрын
Plasti-dip is basically rubber coating spray, right?
@CosplayApprentice2 жыл бұрын
Correct, it is a sprayable rubber coating. :) Not sure what type of rubber.
@MidevalGaming2 жыл бұрын
I'm running into the problem of my acrylic paint sticking to other pieces. Like my pauldrons. I can't seem to find a really good way to seal that paint. Clear coat paint makes it to brittle and will crack with little pressure, mod podge still seems to be tacky even at this point of 1 day after coating. Any suggestions? Much appreciated.
@brianmateo80413 жыл бұрын
So first, I coat with plasti dip, then I spray over it with rustoleum? after that, can I just paint designs with acrylic?
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! :)
@greggithy2 жыл бұрын
My problem im having is I've tried 3 cans of Plasti-dip from 3 different stores and the it just pools up on the can and runs down it and my hand. I get nothing but clear mist out of the nozzle.
@CosplayApprentice2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, what is the temperature where you are?
@stvampier3 жыл бұрын
I need help I have used a gesso to prime it and I'm using acrylic craft paint and it peels off. This is my first time making anything with foam. How do I seal it so it doesn't peel without having to sand of all the existing paint.
@ozzydeathcr33dsdomain912 жыл бұрын
Ok so I got krylon colormaxx all in one high gloss black paint and some krylon silver paint (all spray) and I am making some doc ock tentacles out of eva foam and foam pipe covers made of the same material as pool noodles… will the paint I got work for this without plastidip?
@Noahfence2514 жыл бұрын
Do you clear coat once you are done with the painting?
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
I clear coated some of my projects in the past and depending on the build and the amount of paint layering I have to do, I will clear coat some between layers. But for the most part lately I have not been clear coating because it is has been hard to maintain the same sheen after clear coating. :)
@Jimbo-xlr84 жыл бұрын
Hallo can i paint it only with acrylic paint ? I don't like spays smell
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can, you may need to use more paint if you don't seal it first but I would recommend using PlaidFX paint it will stay flexible and flex with your foam! :)
@Jimbo-xlr84 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice thank you :)
@DayofToast3 жыл бұрын
Is the base color coat always white?
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
No, you can do whatever base coat makes the most sense. Mostly I do a black Plastidip coat and then whatever color is the most prominent on the item as the base color coat and then details on top of that. :). Hope that helps :)
@Nick-yo1te11 ай бұрын
do you still sell the what the foam?
@bobjohnson61313 жыл бұрын
Might be silly question but I’m repainting my cosplay. Do I need to prime it again with plasti dip or can I just spray paint it again over the old color with new one ?
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
I don't think you need to Plastidip again but you may either want to lightly sand the painted surface or paint with a primer over it to make sure your new coat adheres well. :)
@alanafarrell44963 жыл бұрын
For the spray paint do you recommend matte or gloss? Or does it not matter?
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
Just depends on the look you are going for to match the character you are creating. :)
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
I just a heads up that if you are doing a gloss paint it is harder to get paint to stick to a gloss paint so keep that in mind if you are planning to add a layer of a different color on top of the gloss layer that you may need to lightly sand that area first. :)
@alanafarrell44963 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice okay thanks, im planning on painting ahsoka’s lekkus made out of eva foam, using plastidip as a primer, some sort of white spray paint then painting on blue acrilic paint to add her blue stripes.
@xoof894 жыл бұрын
what are your thoughts on can spray paints? I been using them for experimentation and it doesn't leave a smooth surface. I can feel some tiny particles when I touch it. Is it the way how I spray it or etc?
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
I love can spray paint! It will only be as smooth as the surface you are painting on. Because it goes on in such a thin layer. You want to make sure your surface is nice and smooth to start and it helps to do a few coats of Plastidip first :)
@xoof894 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice thx alot
@genny69682 жыл бұрын
It’s my first time doing all this armor cosplay stuff and I would like to know some easy tips for beginners if that’s possible? 😇😇
@paulf4623 жыл бұрын
I've watched countless hours on KZbin on how to make Eva foam armor but after a year of trying I still can't get my seams to be smooth. I've tried Plasti dip, DAP Kwik seal (using water to smooth), sanding by hand, sanding with a rotary tool, etc. Over the past year over only made 4 small pieces because they look like trash. If I can't get them to look nice, there's no point in making more. Not sure what to do as I feel like I've tried a lot of things I've seen people do on KZbin
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm happy to help give you some ideas and guidance on what you might be able to do to get it to work for you. First I have a couple questions. What type of Eva foam have you been using? (Ex. Foam floor mats or craft foam from the craft store, etc.) What patterns are you using? (Ex. Making your own or using patterns other people have put out etc) These two questions will help me to better asses what might be causing your seams issue and will allow me to recommend some things to try. Thank you for reaching out, let's figure this out together and get you Forging your favorite fandoms! You got this!
@paulf4623 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice I got the foam on Amazon, 6mm cosplay foam (says ultra high density). I got the patterns online and they seem to work ok although this is my first attempt with Eva foam
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
Perfect, thanks for answering those questions for me, sounds like you've got good foam and patterns. Now I have a few more questions. What contact cement do you use? Please describe what your seams look like when you are trying to fix them? Ex. Are they pulling open at the top and have a gap or are they uneven heights between the two pieces etc. Even better, if you want to send me a picture of the seams on Instagram messenger or something like that, that will help me understand better what might be the issue. @cosplay_apprentice. Do you have a heat gun?
@paulf4623 жыл бұрын
@@CosplayApprentice just sent thanks
@Megzy392 жыл бұрын
Can you use Rust-Oleum peel coat instead of Plasti-Dip? They don't sell Plasti-Dip where I live.
@theghostdragon8970 Жыл бұрын
problem is you not ship to sweden and i faind no contact info.
@Mastermind2634 жыл бұрын
Do you really have use plasti dip to spray pain eva foam
@BugRiser142 жыл бұрын
im thinking of just simply spraying with the cans just to make my foam cosplay prop rifle look all black and watching this video feels so complicating that I shouldn't spray but do regular painting instead.
@drakozero84 жыл бұрын
I'm using EVA Foam Roll by ArtMinds. Which I purchased at Michaels, would this technique work well with this kind of foam? I'm doing a green ranger dragon shield from power rangers. As I'm sure u know the chest shield armor is gold and well the foam I purchased is white and it being for the chest and back it will need alot of flex definitely would love recommendations on great gold paint for this specific project.
@CosplayApprentice4 жыл бұрын
I haven't personally tried that Eva foam but from what I know about it, these sealing and painting techniques will work the same as well. :) If you want it to have lots of flex, I would recommend Plaid FX flexible paint. I used one of theirs called gold coin on my wonder woman vambrace video, you can check that video out to see what the color looks like and if that is what you are going for :)
@StuckHae Жыл бұрын
the conclusion is that the first layer is PLASTIC DIP / the second layer is BASE COLOR CODE and the third layer is color ....right?
@CosplayApprentice Жыл бұрын
Yep, Plastidip, Base Coat of whatever your majority color is, and then tape and paint the details :)
@auggery1563 жыл бұрын
can i use a hair dryer instead of a heat gun? im a 14 year old who only makes money off of selling art and im tryna be as cheap as possible 💀💀
@cassidyobrien55134 жыл бұрын
Paint
@zigithor6903 жыл бұрын
this guy is cute ngl
@leonoldenburger54665 жыл бұрын
Lol I'm the first comment
@CosplayApprentice5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done!
@hotAZtees Жыл бұрын
Do you need a better mic man
@mrguppy10163 жыл бұрын
Plasti .. what dude .??? U rumble to much
@CosplayApprentice3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, sorry, this was before we got a better microphone :). Plasti-Dip