DIY Captain America Shield / Foam Doming Trick You Need To Know!

[@littleharunosakura]

Your son did a great job on his claymation! Your daughter is too cute as well!

[@LostWax]

Yes, I am definitely blessed with an amazing family! Thanks for watching!

[@littleharunosakura]

Lost Wax I never miss a video! Thanks so much for your hard work! Would you ever be interested in doing a knight style shield? I think that would be super cool!

[@LostWax]

@@littleharunosakura I actually have one sitting in my basement. I have a knight armor pattern to go with it that I have been meaning to produce for years. I think this year I will get it out finally :)

[@aydenliam7454]

Not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother these days :)

[@oliverkevin8954]

@Ayden Liam Definitely, been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself =)

[@sasharubick4537]

I've watched ten different tutorials for a Captain America shield and this one was the most beginner-friendly, looked the best, was the cheapest, and was the easiest to follow. I'm going to follow this and make this shield for my friend as a birthday gift. Thank you so much!

[@GoalieChick101]

The beginning of this video is everything 😂❤

[@LostWax]

😁

[@carlpowers7291]

I think that you’re idea about making the shield and getting it shaped just right is the best method I’ve seen

[@marymascorro8791]

That shield is so very cool!! The claymation was awesome!!

[@LostWax]

Thanks!!

[@Kinochan28]

This is really cool, I want a heat gun more than ever.

[@LostWax]

I had a really old one before this, and I really didn't use it much, but the ability to control the temp is a huge game changer. I have used this heat gun in way more ways than I thought I would.

[@leslie764]

This looks great. Especially like the tip about heat-sealing the foam.

[@iryna5971]

Wow! NO words! It's great!!! BRAVO!

[@LostWax]

Thank you!!

[@dufgirl]

Wow, I learned a lot from this video. And I love that heat gun! I had no idea that scoring and heating opened up the foam. I'm shocked that the plastic wrap didn't melt. And the claymation at the end was AWESOME!!!

[@LostWax]

Glad it was helpful for you! Just remember when heating foam to have good ventilation and lung protection:) The plastic only melted a little bit one time when I wasn't moving the heat gun fast enough. Thanks for watching!

[@thecosplaynoobj3872]

That paint job is awesome! It doesn’t even look like foam! Nice job, sir.

[@LostWax]

Thank you!!

[@DrPandemonium]

Yay! Thank all that is good and kind in this world... another awesome Lost Wax video from the incredibly talented Chris (and family). The heat gun works a treat, I loved how it opened up the cuts and sealed the foam... made for a lovely finish on the shield. A bit off topic but would you ever do a steampunk bicycle (maybe for one of your children)... I’d love to Steampunk one of my bikes but not sure how to go about it (and still have one I could ride)? Thanks again Chris... and you still have the most relaxing voice is ever heard... it’s like massaging my ears with a mink mitt!

[@LostWax]

Hey John, that's a cool idea for the bike, I'll have a think about it. Always happy to give your ears a massage:)

[@sewnaowa]

Great video. I'll have to try this technique. Your son's claymation was pretty sweet.

[@LostWax]

Totally! It really makes such a nice smooth dome. And, really, what else are you going to use an exercise ball for😁

[@rislejay]

Never had one lesson...perfect, have a thumbs up!

[@LostWax]

I'm glad you appreciated that😁

[@craftyvis8879]

Tip for anyone who doesn't have an exercise ball to use, I used the front cover of a fan, they come in different sizes but I found a big one that had the perfect curve, used the same method of holding it down with plastic wrap and tape and it turned out just fine

[@slfrantz]

Craft/Cosplay goals!! You are amazing! Thank you for sharing your creativity and giving me the inspiration to make your wonderful projects. Your son's claymation was so cute!

[@LostWax]

Thanks Stephanie! I am so happy I can be an inspiration. And I'll pass your comment on to my son, I am sure he will appreciate it❤️

[@marvelguy2001]

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[@Randomona]

"Daddy, but why did you tape up my big ball?" Awww 😝

[@LostWax]

Yep, she's a cutie❤️

[@jeffreylee5706]

I really love your videos. They've helped me with alot of props. Can you plz do a Thor hammer video

[@LostWax]

I might be able to do that. Seeing as I had to make one for this vid anyways.

[@jeffreylee5706]

@@LostWax That would be awesome!!

[@chrisclarke4207]

I have one question. When you are heating the foam after attaching it to the yoga ball, the heat doesn't melt the plastic wrap or cause the tape to come off?

[@LostWax]

As long as you keep the heat moving and don't get it too hot, it's fine. If you're melting the plastic, that's a good indication you are getting things a bit too hot.

[@intiazsherriff8217]

Cool claymation

[@Horror_Hero]

Great advice! This was very helpful I just got hired to do a commission where I have to make a miniature flying saucer and I didnt know how to I would do it. This really helped.

[@LostWax]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rmoosepig]

Building this now and coming out great so far. Out of curiosity, what color blue did you use? I captured the red and silver from the video. Is is Decoart Cobalt? Thank you!

[@LostWax]

The blue I used was a metallic paint. I'm not 100% sure which one it was but judging from the opened paints in my paint drawer, I think it was Plaid folk art metallic "Blue Sapphire"

[@markskelly]

Hi Chris. Awesome video (again). My daughter and I got as far inflating my wife’s exercise ball to - only to discover hers is tiny... Do you have any idea on the size of your ball (so I can ask around and try and find a friend with one)? Thanks

[@LostWax]

Oh, sorry I just saw this, I'm not sure the size of the ball, but I'd say it was about the width of a standard door frame.....ish....

[@husk79]

Cool video!! and excellent idea for getting the shape of the shield!

[@LostWax]

Thanks!!

[@michaelpicardi8641]

Another great tutorial and video! Do you think this technique could be used to make Achilles shield from the movie Troy?

[@LostWax]

Yep, for sure!!

[@druss1942]

Really loved the claymation oh and your work as always

[@LostWax]

Thank you!

[@mikepercival7424]

When I did this I put the ball in a our downstairs bathroom with a heater. Worked pretty good.

[@LostWax]

That's a great idea!

[@Tripswitch1000]

Love the intro; very funny! As always, your videos are just amazing and make me want to make absolutely everything I see.

[@LostWax]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@athenacronberg8524]

your videos are so entertaining! love to watch you and your family! thanks for making great content!

[@LostWax]

Thank you for watching❤️

[@Feeoryne]

You are awesomeAnd your son is very talented!!!

[@LostWax]

He sure is!! Thanks for commenting!!

[@Z0MB13Redfield]

Awesome Claymation Skills!

[@LostWax]

I'll pass the compliment on to my son, I am sure he will appreciate it!

[@stevecullen8165]

Great info...as usual! Thanks also for the tip on the Flite Test channel. Looks like more cool stuff to build!

[@LostWax]

Yep, elite test is an great channel, we've been making (and crashing) planes all summer long😁

[@upla]

Inspirational as always!!!! Keep up the good work!

[@LostWax]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Shindai]

Best video opening ever!

[@LostWax]

Yessss!!! Thank you❤️

[@williambouchard7287]

this is relaxing

[@Lindsay-u1u]

If my base layer of silver paint is not smooth can I sand it?

[@slvrdrgn024]

How much for the shield? Do you sell them?

[@LostWax]

Sadly, I don't sell them...

[@jordanheskett7144]

Great Job! Love the nod to Ferris Bueller! Did you use a metallic red and blue paint as well? Or did they just get their look from the metallic underneath?

[@LostWax]

Hehe, I think you're the first person to notice the reference:) If I remember correctly, I used metallic blue, but just regular red (If I had metallic red the right shade I would have used it as well)

[@ArmouryTerrain]

the shield is good, but the claymation is great!

[@LostWax]

❤️

[@kazs6529]

Good to see you and your family back, Chris!! Hope you have been away for a good cause. Great abilities as always, neat work and lovely and talented kids! Have you heard about the Books/videogame/series The Witcher?...you should try yo make the two blades or the armor of Geralt for cosplaying, it would be awesome!

[@LostWax]

Good to be back! I did take some time off over summer- it's so short here, and my body also wasn't that happy with the amount of time I spent bent over bits of foam and sitting at the computer... I'll have to check out your suggestion! See ya soon:)

[@marvelguy2001]

@@LostWax How ya doing?

[@MrsFlaschengeist]

Amazing idea with the ball :)

[@geoflyer15]

I’m new to your channel and really love the content. Your quirky humor makes it all the more enjoyable. Keep it up. Thanks for all the great projects and ideas. I’ve already made a pair of foam steampunk goggles. 👍

[@LostWax]

Welcome to the channel!!! I am super glad you found it😁

[@youfoundme209]

I noticed in your intro that your shield looked like it had multiple circles on the back side? Is that a different design before you fine-tuned it for this tutorial? Oooor am not seeing clearly or missing something in my build!? Are there pics of the back anywhere? I didn't see them on your site. Thank you for the fabulous instructions! I am making a shield for a sweet guy with developmental disabilities that I work with who *loves* cosplay...so it's fun for both of us!

[@shreyanshgupta1543]

I love the intro

[@LostWax]

Aww, thanks so do I 😁

[@Justrex01]

Amazing as always!

[@LostWax]

Thank you!

[@thecosplaynoobj3872]

P.s.... loved the Ferris Bueller bit!!!

[@LostWax]

Hehe, I am glad someone noticed, you're the first one to comment!! Thanks❤️

[@ujjawalkumarjha7854]

Sir from where can I get the foam sheet please suggest

[@Jonty_Lambeth]

Can you use a hairdryer instead of a heat gun

[@LostWax]

I have used a hair dryer for forming foam, it doesn't get as hot, but if you're patient, you can usually get the job done.

[@adamtunna]

where did you get the eva foam floor mat? and what size is it?

[@LostWax]

I got it used from a thrift store, but you can get them at lots of big box stores. It was 24 inches square if I remember correctly.

[@wirekat]

Love your channel - Great work and super entertaining!

[@LostWax]

Thank you!

[@thenightking7167]

You are brilliant! Your talent is utterly unmatched! Could you please consider designing a Night King Costume? That would be truly wonderful! Many, many, thanks, in advance...

[@LostWax]

Thanks so much for your kind words, I'll have a look:)

[@stefaniegamarra5043]

hi from Bolivia, you do a great job, is really impresive, could you please do a steampunk vortex manipulator??

[@bambatsa1310]

Hey. Great Work. Your space helmets was my first project ever. Do you happen to have a tutorial about the Thor's hammer?

[@LostWax]

I'm sorry, I don't at this time. I was in a Rush to get that video out so I didn't take the time to film the hammer.

[@bambatsa1310]

@@LostWax No worries. i will improvise :)

[@amandaborchers1622]

i liked everything

[@asylumhandicrafts]

Love this

[@BlastAction]

What size exercise ball did you use?

[@LostWax]

You know, I am not sure. It was pretty big though. I know it fit through a standard doorway, but wouldn't fit through the front door of our car. If that helps at all...I wouldn't want to have a much smaller ball, as I think the edges of the foam would start to get wavy.

[@BlastAction]

@@LostWax Biggest size I'm seeing available is 85 cm. I'll go for that, then.

[@lucasruben]

Hello!! And the hammer??

[@gigachad4157]

YOOOOO THAT LOOKS EPIC, also how did u do that FX in the beginning it looked so smooth

[@LostWax]

Thanks!! If you are referring to the part where the shield flies around, the key to getting it smooth is to use a slow shutter speed, so that everything gets a bit of motion blur. Then when it's sped up it looks like a natural amount of motion blur for the speed. I hope that makes sense. Also I had the shield rigged up on a contraption connected to a power drill with a long pole with my camera connected to it..... I think there's a video of the contraption on my insta, just scroll down a bit: instagram.com/lostwaxoz/

[@turnyhead]

Hey Chris! Love the videos. Always entertaining. Keep em coming. I bought your package and have been spending time with my adult son making stuff. He's making the plague doctor mask while I make the shoulder armor and mechanical arm. I need a mechanical leg/hip to go with. And maybe a steampunk half mask... thanks for the great patterns! I'm having a blast!

[@LostWax]

Awww, glad you are having fun making!! That's what I love to hear😀

[@deadman1976]

That opening, though! Did the claymation come after you’d film your opening or was it the inspiration for it?

[@LostWax]

😁 The claymation came after.

[@Zachorazor1]

Hi. Love your content. I was wondering, did you have any thoughts after you made the inside portion of the shield, regarding how to make that a little less bulky and perhaps blend into the outer more effectively, at the circumference at all?

[@unaschattenherz7051]

I just love your videos! Great work, you and your family! Greetings from another cosplay family from the other side of the world.

[@LostWax]

Greetings!! Thanks for watching😁

[@Thanos_Productions]

You should make and ironman arm like the steampunk ones you do!

[@Jonty_Lambeth]

Yes good idea

[@matthewreyes5800]

Thanks I didn't have a sun so this video was usefull

[@LostWax]

Who needs a sun anyways, when you've got a heat gun😁

[@jackvolta3489]

Awesome shield Chris But was the made in America? 😜👍

[@LostWax]

Hmmmm..... I guess maybe I should have made a Captain Canada shield......

[@jackvolta3489]

@@LostWax you hot sh_t Chris definitely a cool shield though, Im been so involved with my electric Unicycles that I forgot I was an artist who loves your stuff, but fear not, I'll be back! 😜👍

[@saulhurtado3680]

Awesome

[@LostWax]

Thanks!!!

[@GamingDad63]

Nice build :) So, you use cm and not inches, but Fahrenheit and not Celsius. Best of both worlds?

[@LostWax]

Hehe, awesome, yo totally got me!! I guess I was just too lazy to convert them from the readout on the heat gun. That's the thing living in Canada, there's both Metric and Imperial influences so everything gets a bit mixed up:)

[@LeNerdarto]

super tutorial, will do this :D thx

[@LostWax]

Cool!

[@lucassacdalan8427]

Can you post the video of how to make Mjolnir/Thor's hammer?

[@nabeev1031]

Hey, i want to buy your blueprints for some steampunk projects But theres a problem with my sizes Im 203cm height Long arms Are your blueprints fit me?

[@LostWax]

It all depends on what you are making. Lots of my patterns have multiple sizes so they generally fit most people. What were you planning to make?

[@dennisredondo774]

Can you please make a Jay Garrick Flash helmet... Thank you 😉

[@markevans5912]

Found your channel via Odin Makes, wow mate I love your stuff! Making a shield in the UK so would like to ask what size ball did you use please?

[@LostWax]

I think it was around 70 cm did. But that's just from my memory of it being close to the width of a door frame. Hope that helps:)

[@KingJake-om7yq]

Is that contact cement toxic?

[@LostWax]

The water based contact cement is much less toxic than standard contact cement, but still worth being aware of.

[@KingJake-om7yq]

@@LostWax thanks!

[@lupus67remus7]

Hi Chris! How's it? It's been a while, and a recent project of mine made me think of your channel again, and I was wondering... Is there any way you could make a sort of "universal customisable breastplate" template by any chance? Your Steampunk arm tutorial really helped me make an armoured arm for LARP, so I was thinking that maybe a steampunk breastplate tutorial could help people (me) make all kinds of wonderful costumes! Thanks for everything! L.

[@lupus67remus7]

Edit: OMG I JUST SAW THE OPENING!!!

[@LostWax]

Hmmm, it's something I have thought of, I guess it's a bit more challenging than most, as there are so many different sizes and shapes of bodies. I have mostly stuck to headwear for that reason. But you are right, it would be an excellent addition to my line. I will see what I can do:)

[@LostWax]

😁

[@astroguy5364]

Hey, is that wing you mentioned at the end of your last video still in the works? I'm super interested in it! Great video!!!

[@LostWax]

I am still working on the wings, I just am experimenting a bit with materials, so that is taking some time.

[@astroguy5364]

@@LostWax Cool! I'm sure it'll be worth the wait :)

[@LostWax]

I hope so!

[@НиколайС-щ9ъ]

From Russia with like!:))

[@LostWax]

😁 Thank you!

[@mohammedjasim5919]

Can you please make a red hood helmet or a deathstroke helmet?

[@rhyserikfabian3861]

Can you make MCU Captain America helmet please (5x).

[@MarcelWilsonLynch]

That's one way to use captain America's shield lol

[@LostWax]

Yup😁

[@Krolshi]

I love how you asked your daughter if it was alright that you taped up the ball 😂

[@LostWax]

Yeah, I all of a sudden realized how worried she was that she might never get to play with her ball again:)

[@Krolshi]

@@LostWax That's awesome that you reassured her tho! ^^

[@jonathanappling9248]

Hi, me again. You were specific about the metallic paint you used but not about the red and blue. Help please. This is my first time.

[@phil7556]

PLEASE! Make Thor's hammer, mjolnir! Pretty please.🙏

[@sarabuonadosa5981]

Will you ever built a death-eater mask (frim harry potter)?

[@rinchenharrison170]

Love your projects you should make a steam punk shoulder pet like a parrot or something ?

[@LostWax]

That's a new idea. I kinda like it!!

[@cedricbeasley7424]

27 mm or cm?

[@cedricbeasley7424]

CM :)

[@77cuzigetatemore]

Ur so silly! The lampshade video is my favorite, and I actually made the lamp shade and it turned out great. And I use that method for a lot of things

[@LostWax]

Hehe, I love the lampshade video too! I actually used that technique to cover my kitchen floor when we lived in Australia. That's what gave me the idea for the lamp :)

[@upla]

Sara Moloney what do you mean with the lampshade video?

[@77cuzigetatemore]

@@LostWax I've seen that technique used on floors but I'm wondering if it would really hold up. Do you think it would work in a basement on a concrete slab? I'm doubtful just because of the hydrostatic pressure. I know you can coat it with a clear epoxy type of chemical but underneath is where the problem would be.

[@77cuzigetatemore]

@@upla his steampunk lampshade tutorial. I also made a miniature top hat with his tutorial for a small skull statue that I have. It turned out wicked cool. This guy introduced me to rub and buff. I don't know how I ever lived without that stuff. I used to create my own out of metallic eyeshadow and glue but the real deal works so much better and on every surface -even shoes

[@LostWax]

@@77cuzigetatemore I can't really say how well it would hold up. We lived in an old dairy barn with a concrete floor, but probably only lived there a year or two after doing the floor. From what I can remember though, there was a bit of discolouration in a couple spots after a while- and that was coming up from underneath.

[@timrucker7428]

Not a totally accurate version, but still looks great! Would be great for throwing around

[@LostWax]

I did have a lot of fun throwing it around:) I actually made two, one to throw and one to stay looking pretty.

[@bizim_eller]

Yes yes of course it is ok as long as you untape it by the end of the day. 3 minutes later she is wandering if it is the end of the day yet🙂

[@tortle4020]

If you don’t have a ferno, hover it 6 in. Over your stove on low

[@biscuit6749]

What about a shield without an exercise ball

[@henryaguirre7047]

Like y me suscribo 👍🏻

[@Chandansingh-ur2dz]

The rings are big the circle is tiny

[@sparkysunalliveguy3507]

John Walker be watching this video rn

[@LostWax]

😁

[@reaganpreshong7486]

MY NAME IS CHRIS AND I LIKE TO MAKE THINGS

[@LostWax]

I actually had it in there just for you!!.... but then I ended up taking it out due to some timing issues with the video. Thanks for watching anyways though:)

[@reaganpreshong7486]

Lost Wax you’re killing me Chris! Great video though, I’ll definitely be using it

[@LostWax]

@@reaganpreshong7486 Hehe, Glad you could still enjoy it😁

[@agonzalezcoronado]

Where’s the template?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@LostWax]

You can grab the template on my website: www.lostwaxoz.com/shop

[@edwardgallagher8932]

First like

[@brycemyles2010]

Had to skip to the end to watch the claymation before I went on with the tutorial

[@LostWax]

Nice.

[@rohitandrahulsoni6903]

Yahi ijjat reh gayi hai dhaal ki

[@IWETROBOTICS]

Lol bruh

[@rockinHurley777]

Do you not have a mjolnir video?

[@LostWax]

I actually don't, I just made it really quickly to use in this video and never filmed it!