I've had a lot of trouble working with that first foam you used (the really soft one). I bought like 4 different knives, and even tried a surgical knife and I still couldn't cut it well. This video helped me so much! Thanks :)
@KinpatsuCosplay4 жыл бұрын
The softer the foam the harder it is to cut for sure!! We also struggle with soft foam sometimes XD i'm really glad that this helped a bit! :3
@5h4ggyDr34d2 жыл бұрын
Try a hot wire
@jefflong98902 жыл бұрын
So, these "tips" go far beyond cosplay, these are helpful in engineering foam solutions, shoe manufacturing, toys, building products, other consumer products so on. This is huge, because this has a tremendous amount of knowledge in a short 5 minute video. Like seriously... engineers and manufacturing facilities would pay good money to learn this stuff. THANK YOU!!!
@zalseon47464 жыл бұрын
I love the my hero academia poster in the background
@Pop_Rocks0163 жыл бұрын
Same ^^
@darlingJasper3 жыл бұрын
My jaw was on the floor the whole time watching this, I feel like the game just changed for me. I’m pumped!! 😤✨ Thanks, guys!! 🥰
@ArrowheadCosplay Жыл бұрын
I actually never thought about using gesso to fill seams! Thats an awesome idea!
@MiraScarletMade4 жыл бұрын
thank you SO much for these tips!! I am still intimidated by foam for some odd reason even though I've seen a ton of tutorials about using it and have used it in the past! hope to make some really cool armor one day that looks as clean as the work you guys do!
@MsPBJTime5 ай бұрын
I was intimidated too! I just started a project to make Link's Hylian shield. Rather than start with a large project/full kit, I realized making a cool prop would be a good start. I'm making mistakes, but foam is actually pretty accommodating...and...the best part: I'm learning. 😊
@harmonyqueue3 жыл бұрын
I have been using EVA for custom shelving in my cube organizers. One tip I can offer if you mess up a cut and end up with jagged lines or angles on your edges is to use a combination of soft sanding brushes (not the drum sanders!) and rubber or wool polishing tips with a Dremel at 15000rpm. The sanding brush will cleanly sand the edge with much better precision than the drum sanders since it's a mesh fiber. And the rubber polishing tip will friction melt large abnormalities, while the wool polishing tip will friction melt smaller ones. This takes a few seconds, but it allows you to fix messed up cuts and conserve materials.
@BK-hq7tn Жыл бұрын
Ohhh… 😮 Eva shelving. Nice idea!
@MsPBJTime5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was trying to sand a piece earlier today with the hard sander on my rotary tool. I'll try the brush sander tomorrow.
@dyscea2 жыл бұрын
Where have you been all my life? All my casual research on foam armor always made it feel like rocket science. Thank you for a very comprehensive jumping off point ❤❤❤
@Phillip.E.Newmann2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was doing nearly everything wrong- a dull hobby knife, hot glue- this really helped.
@ashturner12912 жыл бұрын
This is such a great starting point for beginners in EVA! I make costumes for a living and do a ton of leatherwork, but EVA is sooo new and foreign to me. Thank you so much! *smashes the subscribe button & rings the bell*
@zachariahbrown27243 жыл бұрын
I am glad I took the time to find these vids. I was about to rush into a big rookie mistake! Thank you so much, and Stay Awesome!
@ImmortalReaver2 жыл бұрын
1:10 I thought this was going to be the dull cut at first. A little tip I can provide here is when starting the cut don't just drag it through like it's shown here. You're damaging the beginning of the cut. Instead saw into the very edge to get it started then pull it through.
@thefixerer3 жыл бұрын
I love a good EVA foam tutorial and this might be the most information packed one I've ever come across. Going into faves.
@Black-Heart_X3 Жыл бұрын
Using contact glue, flexible acrylic primer, and the recommendation of using modge podge were really great. Thank you!
@L0veFrequency27Ай бұрын
Amazing I knew I was missing things on my weapons 😅 you amazing ❤😊
@nailler7250 Жыл бұрын
I must thank you for this tutorial, even though being very informative it is also very helpful for someone who is unexpirienced in this area, once again thank you and my apolagies for any words that have been wrongfully spelled.
@deliberatelypositive58123 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful for beginners! Simple tips that aren't overwhelming. Thank you so much!
@esiuol360girl194 жыл бұрын
Oh the heat gun on fluffy sanded edges was great!
@rachie_yt4 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful to those who are beginners like me thank you very much
@noxraven39015 ай бұрын
This is the first video I am watching before freshly joining the cosplay community, already learned so much and I bet I'll come back to this channel for more!
@Kurk1s Жыл бұрын
I’m trying to work my on first Eva cosplay and this will help me astronomically
@noahmolchain2 жыл бұрын
I just want to say this is a huge help!!!
@TeneseKeshi2 жыл бұрын
This gave me valuable insights for what I'm going to work on next!
@armandberube22514 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I discovered your Instagram cosplay page by a friend and your ycosplays are amazing ! I was really impressed by your Armored Peach cosplay and it's extremely sweet and nice to know that you are ready to help beginners in the domain with foam ! Thank you !!
@felixgalaxyhackerwewo14636 ай бұрын
It is really helpful, thank you for your tips, I Never worked with foam but I have a bigger project to do to the next year it your tips will save so Mutch time from mistakes I will not do
@time4manmode9452 жыл бұрын
That thumbnail armor is so beautiful 😍
@GenerationX-WingPodcast2 жыл бұрын
OMG Thank you for this. I have been throwing around the idea of using foam, but I am more at ease seeing this! CHEERS!
@Corspufo.3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I've been wanting to get into this for a while, and never knew where to start. This gives me more confidence to get out there and try it!
@christianrangel64343 жыл бұрын
This is my first year of trying to make a costume for cosplaying and in making more of a samuria outfit and this video helps alot with the katana video thank you so much!
@CaptainVelveeta4 жыл бұрын
@02:15 that is some serious adhesion...some great tips!....thanks for the video
@LaniSnowTheLeenieBeenie123 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making these videos it’s super helpful much appreciated!
@Brenda15154 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Amazing video. I've learned tons of these tricks from reading/watching your stuff. This is great refresher 🤩 you always inspire me to craft, you and Kamuicosplay got me to finally start after years of thinking I wasn't capable. Thank you!!
@KinpatsuCosplay4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words T^T we really appreciate it and we are so glad we could help a bit!!
@jesusbecerra9431 Жыл бұрын
Hello, how are you, where can I buy eva rubber or foam?
@audreymoyers93503 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video! I’m just starting out and I learned a lot.
@wolfarmybg1956 ай бұрын
Thank you so much these tips will help out so much
@kuremyona70172 жыл бұрын
Thank you. this was amazing. I Also love your MHA Poster
@chaeunjae84354 жыл бұрын
You make me stan to cosplay!!! Thank u U change my life
@Kasier22 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful.
@ValeryValWho3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really needed something simple yet informative!
@LosAngelesConstantine8883 жыл бұрын
Kinpatsu cosplay girls like you are crazy 😉 i love your work 🥰
@artwithdad51312 жыл бұрын
very useful information , thank you
@rivikakhanna10079 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, it's pretty helpful!
@tisfruitless Жыл бұрын
Super helpful thank you!
@meganhughes62795993 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful thank you
@AgosAshford4 жыл бұрын
"Kinpatsu video" instalike and see the full video! You are my muse of cosplay!
@KinpatsuCosplay4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! T^T 💖
@wispyspirits21582 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful and concise! Instant sub 👌🏽
@sorylizcolon14753 жыл бұрын
This was a MAJOR help!!! Great job!😊
@guilestuermer8 ай бұрын
Kudos! Very helpful video!
@Dabones477 ай бұрын
Thank you this Video was really helpful!
@Davidecolossus3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, it is helpful!
@keithhudgins96164 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.
@nevada5754 жыл бұрын
thank you so so much I've been dying trying to find a way to make Madara's gunbai fan and I never knew there are different firmness levels of EVA foam or even what to use as a glue
@larena5 Жыл бұрын
girl i love you so much :D your videos are so awaesome, also i see them 3 years later. thank you for your content and work!
@heathenhorn29254 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@shafwansabri52752 жыл бұрын
love your explanation 🥰❤️
@haidemim4 жыл бұрын
Amazing technical process 🥺
@whitesmith51664 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing tips
@WatuCline2 жыл бұрын
this is a major help appreciate alot
@lindsaygoodwin31403 жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@charleyboy742 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this :)
@Samp26789 Жыл бұрын
WOOW~👍 👍 Thank you ~👏 👏 👏 ~💐
@hermanvantonder31434 жыл бұрын
Shout out to the South African products and accent , where did you guys buy foam in SA?
@ricyans3 жыл бұрын
Wow this is incredibly helpful.. Thank you a lot!!
@billlumburg75944 жыл бұрын
That was very informative, thank you 👍🏽
@illusionalchemy12802 жыл бұрын
A great video with amazing tips! Watching the foam turn into sculpted armor was like magic. 😎 I'm just entering into foam work, and this was very helpful, thank you!
@AgosAshford4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know your tip number 6!! Thank you!
@MitsumiKory4 жыл бұрын
Great tips, even for experienced cosplayers! Thank you! 🤗
@GeazakiCosplay4 жыл бұрын
Registration marks are a game changer too
@jackiedeeb41054 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for these
@apandacosplay49544 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@phamnguyenkhai1495Ай бұрын
Can i use a hairdryer instead of heat gun?
@gherlwinfireson85824 жыл бұрын
I am amazed with this! :O
@johnbard63674 жыл бұрын
Wow dube That's videos content about eva foam it's a very Amazing wow ❤
@michiru954 жыл бұрын
Love this!
@theamazinggoldfish87132 жыл бұрын
Thank you. 🏹🤠👍
@gobbysopps42242 жыл бұрын
I've been making my own Freddy Fazbear cosplay, and this video will give us a little help! Thx!
@a.rThriftingBali2 жыл бұрын
It must be hard to make, considering that Freedy Fazbear's form is a bit gruesome.
@corriendocolectivos25034 жыл бұрын
I really appeciate the video. I hope that one day a will be able to go out of my house, buy eva foam and try all the tips!!!! :)
@minefiedtapdancer34754 жыл бұрын
AWESOME
@ImmortalReaver2 жыл бұрын
3:18 use a stone bit for sanding and it will be much cleaner. If you need to remove a lot of material quickly, cut it off with a blade then refine it with a stone sanding bit, not a sand paper one.
@pirateninjaunicorn6664 жыл бұрын
I'm working on my first armor atm, so this is really helpful. Although I have to wait to sand the edges because a bunch of assholes stockpiled all the dustmasks. :/
@rockinHurley7774 жыл бұрын
Make a mask
@kuromiketsu4 жыл бұрын
great tips, thank you for sharing :)
@RedRobotCake4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! 💗
@maxhvlabs55554 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing this tips! ^_^
@cosplay-in-a-nutshell4 жыл бұрын
Great video! subscribed! I am new in the cosplay scene and I will try your tips! So far our team leader is a crafter, like you, and he does all the work. But I would like also other costumes, like a Mandalorian or so.
@Rose423584 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video. As a beginner it would be also helpful to know what can I use to paint my armor? :3
@KinpatsuCosplay4 жыл бұрын
You can use acrylic paint and mix in a bit of flexible primer like flexbond or hexflex, you can also mix fabric medium into the paint to keep if flexible :3 if you want to you can also invest in a cheap airbrush and compressor. They are fantastic for painting too if you plan on doing it a lot!
@ms.pirate3 жыл бұрын
I learned my lesson using hot glue for eva foam. If you live in Arizona, new Mexico, nevada, California, or any country like Australia, or any south American country, etc. Dont use hot glue
@tecktonalex4 жыл бұрын
damn 5 minutes and most of my cosplay prop problems solved.. im saving this video for future usage
@flamesofhellstudio Жыл бұрын
I can use my gesso on foam? Finally, something else I can use my gesso on besides canvases! (I say as I put gesso on every surface to see if it will stick and let me paint on it.)
@hoovy23194 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks. I’m looking to make a Viking battle axe and you helped me out with figuring out where to start. I got myself an Axe handle from Home Depot, how would I be able to make sure the EVA sticks? I’m a complete newbie to this stuff and this would be the first thing I’m actually gonna make something properly. My last project was a shield made out of a Garbage can lid
@matteosanna53444 жыл бұрын
What tipe it's gesso i can find on Amazon? 🤔
@KinpatsuCosplay4 жыл бұрын
We updated the description with a link to some gesso!
@supjay39453 жыл бұрын
them was some good tips
@silverdemon74 Жыл бұрын
THIS WAS SO HELPFUL!! What thickness would you recommend for lightwieght feathers?
@cassiecote48222 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that everyone incorrectly says “mod podge” as “modge podge”. I do the same thing 😂❤️
@laverderslemonade4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video on how to use the PDFs I’d love to purchase but not quite sure on how to use them?
@aymantayab8663 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video . Can this sealing make it temperature and fire resistant
@thatianaleimig25574 жыл бұрын
Eu amei! I love it!
@popsana4 жыл бұрын
I love u so much 💕 yours cosplay are wonderful 👏👏👏
@Kraken160th4 жыл бұрын
Tip 11: want best cut? Use a hot wire cutter. Table cutter is best handheld is good for scuplting organic shapes.
@Milkjiest3 жыл бұрын
I used to use hot glue to glue my armors pieces..but in 2018 when I was cosplaying Deathwing is awwwwful summer heat, the heat made my armor seams literally melt..... Thankfully! Kamui cosplay was visiting that con as a quest then and introduced me to contact cement then! Havent switched back to hot glue after that XD
@foka1box Жыл бұрын
Thanks for helpful advice. Please, what is the Contact glue? (composition, type) I am struggling to find proper substitute.