The EVA Foam Basics | Beginner's Cosplay Tutorial For Armor And Props

Every cosplayer starts somewhere...
And if you want to make armor and props, EVA-foam is the most accessible product out there.
But if you are a beginner cosplayer, it can be a bit overwhelming.
So here's everything you need to know about EVA-Foam to get you started!
These are all the basic you will need to make your own props and armor.
If you have any questions regarding your cosplay project, ask them in the comments or in our discord!
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The Eva Foam Basics (cosplay tutorial)

[@cosplayshopyt]

DISCLAIMER; this video talks about COSPLAYSHOP EVA foam. Foam from other shops will differ in color and density.

[@latinandgreekhon]

I came looking for a quick primer on EVA foam to see what all the fuss is about in case I wanted to invest in a new costume technique for my favorite holiday. Just wanted to say that this video is amazing! A blitz of great practical tips, clear instructions, safety advice, and creative ideas in an efficient package. Well done!

[@cosplayshopyt]

Thank you so much!

[@elirutten]

"nobody likes a floppy sword" xD

[@heartdragon2386]

This is so helpful! I'm making my 5 yr old mandalorian armor for Halloween. First time working with foam. He is so excited, it is worth all the work.

[@wilson.....]

you are an awesome parent !!!!!!!

[@heartdragon2386]

@@wilson..... thanks! Honestly, it's as much for me as it is for him. I love making stuff.

[@Garyu.Uchiha]

Ah a channel that can help and guide me with cosplays. I just finished making my Dragonslayer sword, and the final hard step is the Berserker Armor

[@happysmilepandaa]

I'm here also! Just working on the sword and the armour makes me cry

[@TheMaxWinchester]

We're on the same boat

[@KingJulianXIII]

I was looking for answers on my very complex question, “what thickness should I buy”, and I learned so much that I hadn’t even thought about. I guess that all I can say is, thank you so much for making this. I honestly had no idea the different colours were different densities. The more you know, I guess

[@cosplayshopyt]

talking only in cosplayshop foams of course! the color code does not really count for foam from other stores! :)

[@goldielockscosplay7503]

Teaching all of this for free... thank you cosplayshop senpai!

[@MissMisnomer_]

I'm going to attempt using EVA foam for my first Renfaire in a few weeks and this was a great introduction video to help get me started!

[@user-ou4px5hx1h]

Thanks - Great video, I'm about to start my first project and this video is a great starting reference

[@Alkatras17]

Thank you for the amazing tips!

[@Hmmisc]

Thank you bro. I need this since i caught interest in making cosplaying stuff. Might become my hobby lol

[@thedaniplanet]

Thank you so much for this video! I bought a roll of foam and an xacto knife and realized I may need a little guidance. This was perfect!!

[@FettTheWatcher]

I am just getting started on trying to make my own cosplays and this video was perfect thank you!

[@poks3807]

awesome video! i plan on making guts berserker armor soon, and i still need to make a normal chestplate for my guts black swordsman cosplay, so this video helped a ton

[@Kenoo_cosplay]

Thank you !!! ❤

[@TacoGalaxy7]

Thanks for the help! I’m planning on making Solar Armor and and Ankh Shield for a terraria cosplay 😁

[@jeffspicoli6172]

Hey, Thanks. I'm new to this but just bought a EVA 10mm roll and 2mm sheet for a simple project, but I'm new. Thanks for video, I'll be going over it a few times. Fingers crossed.

[@I-serve-you-tea]

It is overwhelming but this is helpful

[@cryptidcollector1089]

Life sized shadow the hedgehog here I come 😊😊😊

[@jonbradley4789]

Nice tuitorial. I get to nuild a full size LEGO man suit for a series of music video's!

[@Kurokirisu]

What temperature setting on the heat gun is reccomended to bend/heat seal the foam?

[@driftracerjohn11]

I’m playing to cosplay Denji soon. I’m going to make the helmet and arm saws.

[@legreentea]

Is there a good way to having the foam stick to skin? im trying to do an effect of having metal plunged into my back and arms. (trapper from Dead By Daylight)

[@larkinlover]

This is amazing! The website is down however

[@margotrysman9037]

Do you have any tips/great patterns for making simple goat horns for a cosplay using eva foam (and not using the clay)? As a beginner, I haven’t been able to find a good free pattern for horns, and lots of models use clay.

[@chilufyashatunka5860]

I have a small heat gun that gets upto about 200°c. Would that be enough to heat set?

[@SotoSlasher57]

This looks somewhat challenging. But I really want to make Alucard/Dracula’s level 0 armor.

[@Jon-mz2wp]

Which EVA foam is use to make fog adapters for Fog machines ?! ( Liquid Fog directing) Thanks !!!

[@skiivz]

This was very helpful for my Ballister cosplay! I do have a question though; Can I use an iron to heat up my foam (5mm, high density) ?

[@cosplayshopyt]

I wouldn't do that! not only can it be dangerous, it will also not properly heat seal the foam like a heatgun does

[@Stoneheach]

Do you have any tips on lasercutting the 5mm EVA-Foam (like what kind is best? High dense, mid dense) especially how to prevent/reduce the grime on the cut edges?

[@cosplayshopyt]

You can lasercut any foam! though imo it works the cleanest on UHD foam

[@Cosanplayprops]

When are you guys going to start shipping to the US?..

[@Videos-io3ll]

What do you use to mark a pattern on the BLACK EVA foam before cutting it out?

[@cosplayshopyt]

there are some markes especially made for it, but personally i use the long tip ones from amazon!

[@cosplayshopyt]

www.amazon.com.be/-/en/Extra-Markers-Cardboard-Steel-Colours/dp/B09WRKRNVG/ref=asc_df_B09WRKRNVG/?tag=begogshpadde-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=633351014569&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2386522347709300881&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1001259&hvtargid=pla-1656502198283&psc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwg4SpBhAKEiwAdyLwvGIRSRYzWtSNk_74GPyZFlsWWHZ7HnZCZ95Fx3r9ju2dQkTztJzpHxoChIQQAvD_BwE

[@Videos-io3ll]

Thank you for answering my question. @@cosplayshopyt

[@driftlessheights6177]

Could you wrap a piece in Carbon Fiber? That would be a great way to make very durable objects for many uses. A boat or camper perhaps?

[@rileycecena5919]

Do you have to use a dremel? I live in an apartment, so I'm not sure a power tool like that would be a good idea. Can I use "manual" sandpaper?

[@cosplayshopyt]

It won't have the same effects I'm afraid, I've seen some people use their vacuumcleaner while dremeling to avoid most of the dust. other than that i can only suggest to maybe dremel at a friends place or somewhere outside. good luck!

[@OdokuroYT]

Can you use JuST the clay for throwing weapons? … if so how long does it dry.. I’m currently testing it.. just put them in the molds today..

[@cosplayshopyt]

The foam clay? takes around one to two days to dry! But I wouldn't use it for things that are too big without having a support

[@donnarohrer4435]

What's it like to wear costumes made of EVA foam? Is it hot to wear? What's the best thing to wear under it?

[@halo.animations1330]

It’s actually quite cool to wear (depending on the armour) it’s very light and can be adapted on top of pretty much any clothing

[@brotherjay4614]

Hey how do you deal with the dust the dremel makes when sanding Eva foam. Is there a tent or something that can keep from spreading everywhere?

[@cosplayshopyt]

I have seen many people just dremeling with their vacuumcleaner! Ofc you can also dremel outside. but it's hard to avoid the mess it makes in general

[@brotherjay4614]

@@cosplayshopyt would it be possible to make like a space for spray painting like some tent because the area I make cosplay is where I also paint portraits and sneakers and getting dust there ruins it.

[@cosplayshopyt]

@@brotherjay4614 For sure! we made a spray area from a cheap ikea closet for example

[@nudlezo.4627]

I‘m building a sanding box made out of a big plastic container

[@GamingDad63]

@@cosplayshopyt That could make for a good video (the spray area)

[@foxicraft_]

I want to make a fnaf Foxy mask(and if I get more into cosplay stuff then the full cosplay) what do you think sir? How wide should the foam be? How big should the foam be?

[@cosplayshopyt]

depending on the pattern i would probably use low densite 5 or 7mm, but ive seen many people make it out of upholstery foam!

[@MinerBat]

how water proof is this stuff? i dont need it to survive being completely submerged or anything, but can it withstand things like light rain, splash water or that kind of thing

[@cosplayshopyt]

if you seal it after your paintjob it could withstand light rain for sure!

[@kagesujin4385]

So, if anyone can help, if I want to make a scythe, what's the best foam I could use?

[@cosplayshopyt]

probably just high density would work best! Don't forget to add a core inside or it will be floppy 8) good luck!

[@hayleymurphy4227]

hi i need help with this i am a student and im makeing a big rocket backpack for an assesment. is there another way to heat shape foam. ive google and it recommends an iron but i cant find a video on it. could you please help me out or even do a video on this thanks. please responed i really need help

[@cosplayshopyt]

Hi! we highly recommend to just get a heatgun! you can get them for around 20 bucks. Don't ever use an iron, an oven or microwave or anything like that. Some people might also say use a hairdryer, but not only is it not hot enough to properly heat seal the foam, it will take FOREVER just to get some shape in it. A heatgun is the only way.

[@hayleymurphy4227]

@@cosplayshopyt Oh ok ill have to figure out how to get that and get my school to let me thanks anyway it help alot 👍👍

[@catharinaspeelman3202]

What for sort of mask should you wear?

[@cosplayshopyt]

When dremeling just a dust mask is fine! whenever working with glue or other toxic liquids, always a respirator. :)

[@ATotallynormalpersons]

Just wondering(for my own safety) where did you get your mask from? I dont want to buy a low quality mask and end up in trouble.

[@cosplayshopyt]

Just got them from a hardware store! I figure they should all be fine

[@issaronow]

EVA FOAM IS GOD.

[@huskygold5319]

I had a heat gun, but I also have six cats. Cat fur got in the heat gun and it cought on fire. So yeah I have to use a hair dryer lol.

[@cosplayshopyt]

beware that the same can happen to the hair dryer! Maybe keep the heatgun in a sealed box?

[@huskygold5319]

@@cosplayshopyt I might try that, personally I've been able to get results that are just as good with a hair dryer it just takes a little longer, so I've just never bought another one. At the same time though I've only ever made small stuff with it.

[@MarkLawsonY3K]

Yeah, you mentioned qualities of foam and didn't discuss the differences ... relative costs would be nice too.

[@cosplayshopyt]

The qualities are the differences! I also discussed when to use what kind. prices are on our website.

[@RCCarFighter]

Hallo zusammen muss sagen ihr seit echt super. Habe neu angefangen mit cosplay. Hab bis jetzt alles bei euch bestellt. Kostüm ist so weit fertig,jetzt kommt noch die bemalung dran ich werde euch noch per mail anschreiben was ich gerne machen möchte eventuell könnt ihr mir da helfen