Make Your Own Foam CLONE TROOPER ARMOR | With Templates | Part 1

[@staying_spooky]

I wish I had the skill and patience to do something like this.

[@TristanMaker]

A lot of practice will give you those! :)

[@annekabrimhall1059]

It helps to use a laser cutter from the library

[@mummabear448]

I am new at this and making lots of mistakes but learning as I go just glad I brought extra and hopefully enough foam lol

[@kennythetrend3688]

And the money...

[@cal7468]

@@kennythetrend3688 It's not too expensive, it's just foam

[@ItzMeTek]

This is gonna come in clutch this year

[@IAmKokiri]

i have a job, 0 craft skill, and a ton of foam. trial and error is screaming to me

[@perevinkl7746]

How it ended?

[@7sablas650]

this is so cool!!! gonna binge watch all the other vids hehe. this is my first time seeing this type of video and as a model maker myself (not cosplay related) i respect the workmanship, it looks really good

[@TristanMaker]

Awesome! Have fun watching the videos and thank you!

[@MrLazymandan]

Fascinating and very well executed. Keep up the good work!

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Pesky_Parrot]

Executed? More like execute order 66 lol

[@ThatRandomGuy1023]

@@Pesky_Parrot lol

[@mcbigboy4611]

Yooo been waiting for this (i mean im still making the phase 2 helmet but whatever lol)

[@TristanMaker]

Haha awesome!

[@coolermtb8750]

I wish I could be this skilled to do this, this is awesome

[@fade_xtanimationsect]

Probably 2

[@myajoy3319]

Making your armor now!! It’s so exciting and I can’t wait to finish!! Thanks for everything man!

[@TristanMaker]

Cool! No problem!

[@JWK_P]

have you finished it?

[@myajoy3319]

@@JWK_P I've been working for a month and I'm about a week away from finishing!!

[@JWK_P]

@@myajoy3319 nice

[@oakelm8915]

Just discovered your channel and loving all the content!

[@TristanMaker]

Awesome! I'm glad you like my work :)

[@theempress8886]

Just the thing I needed to tie together everything I need for next years Halloween costume

[@TristanMaker]

Awesome!

[@Asuka_Langley_002]

I’m definitely going to build my self some when I’m older as I 14 so I am still growing EVA foam is a amazing material it can go from a soft foam material into a strong plastic

[@felipegomez6729]

IMPRESSIVE... MOST, IMPRESSIVE 👍👍

[@TristanMaker]

Thank you!!

[@HFHProps]

Fantastic stuff man, keep uploading!

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks! Will do! :)

[@David_R._8108]

Thank you so much for all your content, I can't wait to get going! No way could I afford to get clone armor from other places.

[@TristanMaker]

No problem! :)

[@lecronachedirex8144]

For sure You are very very skilled !!!

[@TristanMaker]

Thank you!

[@moogocow6823]

Hey do you think it would be possible to list the tools required to make this armour. Example (Dremel tool, recommended amount of foam, heat gun etc?) Love the armour btw

[@TristanMaker]

There is a list of materials in the product description for the templates on etsy! :)

[@BlitztankYT]

@@TristanMaker i see it lists the different sizes of foam, but do you know the amount of foam we need / how much you used?

[@Shazbot3000]

Really great videos, I’m building this now. One request for future efforts - if you could please slow down once a piece is finished so we can see what it should look like would be great. As it is, it’s very hard to freeze on the half second clip of the final look for each individual piece. This is meant constructively, not negatively. Love what you do!

[@David_R._8108]

Agreed

[@snekek1564]

how did you get the printer to print the correct templates?

[@the_hottest_pizza_rolls1300]

Very nice! Where do you get your foam?

[@David_R._8108]

Does the Back plate need to be 3mm higher once the part is finished?

[@TristanMaker]

If you mean the center panel on the back of the abdominal piece, yes.

[@starwarguy]

Great vid! a supply list would be very helpful.

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks! There's a list in the product description for the templates on Etsy

[@starwarguy]

@@TristanMaker awesome thanks

[@ThatGuyMooseMan]

i wish i had money for the templates. Very cool, and great work!!!

[@blob1878]

i’ve been saying that i’m going to make clone armor for years now! maybe this year i’ll actually do it 😂

[@marlaynastam6184]

quick question: how are you taking the armor on and off? do you have clips to take it on and off or are you slipping it on like you would a shirt?

[@TristanMaker]

Watch the painting video for this armor. After painting it, I show how to attach everything together so you can wear it.

[@Dracken09]

I'm looking at making a General Kenobi with this. How do you recommend scaling it to someone who would wear a 3XL t-shirt? Thanks for the tutorial!

[@TristanMaker]

Cool! I'm not sure about the size. I would recommend printing at the scale that matches you height. (Scaling chart in the pictures of the listing on Etsy) Then Add material to extend the parts that are too small, just like I showed in the video. :)

[@cannreed]

Did you figure anything out?

[@Bakubloom]

I really wanna built my own armor with your guide but i think that the foam pattern are too big for me to fit in because im 5'4. How can I make sure that the armor fits me properly ??

[@TristanMaker]

You can totally scale down the templates to fit you properly. In the pictures of the listing on Etsy, there is a sizing chart that shows at what scale to print the templates for each height. Then watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description to know how to print the templates at that scale.

[@Bakubloom]

@@TristanMaker Thank you so much! Can't wait to make my own clone trooper armor ;)

[@TragosdelMundo]

Excellent video, good job, one question, do you make these suits to order and can you ship them outside your country? For example, how much would it cost to make the dark vader one, I have the helmet and the sound box but I am missing the bib, the boot protector, the wristbands and those things, the accessories including the belt, how much would it cost, greetings and thanks for answering

[@TristanMaker]

Hi, thanks! Unfortunately I don't take commissions. I only sell the templates to help you make the projects yourself.

[@TragosdelMundo]

@@TristanMaker Okay, thanks for answering. I'm not a person who is dedicated to making the type of art you do, even so, thanks, and tell me where the darht vader template is, maybe one day I'll be encouraged by having time for said undertaking, regards

[@lizzyg9695]

I’m sorry if this is a dumb question, but the heat gun makes the foam fairly solid right? Like it wouldn’t really bend/look like foam after it’s painted, is that correct?

[@elliott7681]

For your purchase on Etsy is it just a digital file and not the whole armour

[@TristanMaker]

It is only the digital downloadable PDF files for the template. No physical product gets shipped.

[@johnpadavan8882]

So how much foam is needed for the whole armor? I need to buy foam online and just want to get enough.

[@TristanMaker]

I'm not sure exactly, but with a 4x1 meter sheet of 8mm foam, a 2x1 meter sheet of 5mm foam and a 1x1 meter sheet of every other thicknesses specified on the templates, you should have more than enough. :)

[@schodown4036]

this looks so cool and fun to assemble. Thanks for all your videos. Any interest in doing a republic commando?

[@Halosagalover]

You make it seem so easy!

[@imamoocow4]

would these templates work with cardboard? i want to make some clone armor but dont want to spend the extra money on foam

[@AncientLordProductions]

your templates are good i bought them and i made the shoulders and one bicep so far also i’m about halfway done with the helmet too also how do i make the forearm pieces fit to my arm my hands get in the way

[@TristanMaker]

Cool! I would recommend making the part bigger by adding a strip of foam along its lenght. You can add upholstery foam inside to fit your arm snugly.

[@stormtrooper_fives]

Do you think I could do this with no experience just a question because I really want to make clone armour

[@TristanMaker]

You totally can! It is an ambitious project, but if you give yourself enough time to not rush the build, you should be able to make it. Take your time at every step, and if you are not satisfied with something, redo it. :)

[@stormtrooper_fives]

@@TristanMaker thanks I’m planning on doing this as a summer project

[@FunFacts1212]

Fun fact, just a question, but when you wear the armor, do you have to wear straps and buckles to hold it in place or is it just a snug enough of a fit?

[@TristanMaker]

I have straps and velcro holding everything together. I show all of it in the second half of the painting video for this armor.

[@tobiasvanmeel8917]

Is the foam actually strong of do things like the helmet dent if you hold it a bit too enthusiastically?

[@TristanMaker]

The foam itself is super durable, sometimes it's the paint that can crack depending on which type you use

[@YungIrish]

Wow, incroyable! C’est sure que j’essaye de me faire un suit

[@volyann3109]

Tu parle en français?

[@Michiii75]

Would it work if i use 5mm foam for the 4 and 6 mm parts too??

[@benschmieden7106]

I cant make it, didnt habe the tools, can I buy that anywhere?

[@TristanMaker]

Unfortunately I only sell the templates. You can find armor kits made by other people in Facebook groups and on Etsy.

[@e3wingedcreature]

Could you make a Stormtrooper armor tutorial with an Etsy template to match the helmet you made. That would be great

[@TristanMaker]

That's something I would like to do in the future, but it won't be happening too soon. If you need good stormtrooper armor templates right now, Stormtroop Templates on Etsy sells templates for a stormtrooper armor and he has a tutorial video for making the armor.

[@gaawwwaws]

How much foam did you need

[@matthew-ph6xo]

Do you have any recommendations for alternates to the wood burner and rotary tool?

[@TristanMaker]

The rotary tool can't be replaced by any tool that isn't more expensive. But you could use the rotary tool to carve in the details instead of using the woodburner.

[@cannreed]

Stupid question. Any idea how I could adapt this for a large chested female? Have a group that are gonna be Storm Troopers and I don't wanna miss out.

[@TristanMaker]

There are no stupid questions! There is already a lot of space inside the chestplate, it doesn't sit directly on my chest. I guess you could make it looser by not cutting the material on the side. You could also modify the templates so the upper chest pieces stick out a bit more. :)

[@callmepeachxo]

Hi there! I love this tutorial and the templates!! What would you recommend to change on the chest piece to make this fit a woman's chest?

[@TristanMaker]

There's a lot of room inside the chesplate so in most cases you won't have to modify it at all.

[@matthewprice5749]

How well would this scale for someone who is around 5' or around 152 cm tall? I'm trying to make this for my son but I don't want it to be too large. Thanks!

[@TristanMaker]

It should work pretty well! Simply refer to the sizing chart located in the product description on Etsy and watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description. All the information you need is there.

[@matthewprice5749]

Hey, so we are half way through cutting out our pieces and are wondering what to do with them when we are finished. In other words, how do we attach all of these parts to someone? Do we velcro the parts to an undergarment? Curious what you use. Thanks again!

[@skyblue_studios2991]

​@@matthewprice5749he has a tutorial for that

[@dofhdevilman]

Looks good i just don’t know if its 501 approval

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks! Unfortunately no, they don't accept EVA foam armors.

[@tensemonster3575]

What is your hieght I’m just curious so I can scale it

[@TristanMaker]

I'm 5'9" and scaled my armor at 100%. Check out the sizing chart in the pictures of the listing on Etsy to know the best scale for your height.

[@podsn8539]

does anyone know a good foam thickness to use?

[@TristanMaker]

8mm is what I use for most armors like this one.

[@noahstipsen6729]

can i use 5mm or 10mm foam instead of using 8mm?

[@TristanMaker]

If you can't find 8mm foam, 10mm is the best alternative to keep the armor sturdy.

[@noahstipsen6729]

@@TristanMaker Thanks!

[@youridziesmiazkiewiez5360]

AWESOME ! I would like to know with which sheet size should I print the template? A4?

[@youridziesmiazkiewiez5360]

A3 ?

[@TristanMaker]

You can print on any size paper. Simply watch my printing tutorial video on my KZbin channel or linked in the product description on Etsy.

[@kodabear5056]

What millimeter EVA foam is that

[@TristanMaker]

Mostly 8mm with some other thicknesses.

[@adventurekeefe]

Where do you buy your foam from?

[@carsonjolley1468]

i was wondering how to get the arc trooper fin, do you have to purchase the phase one trooper helmet or are templates for the fine included?

[@CallMe_Coffee]

Tbh, you should sell the complete armor and or pieces of it online. But you should make them already complete.

[@skyblue_studios2991]

Like already made?

[@CallMe_Coffee]

@@skyblue_studios2991 made and painted

[@aetherlord5399]

How do I know how much foam I need?

[@greyofpta5305]

Do you find having a foam abdominal section more flexible when sitting or reaching for something?

[@calebreyes3091]

Would you recommend this for airsoft

[@TristanMaker]

Not at all. This armor reduces mobility which makes it dangerous to wear in a sport environnement.

[@Tacconz]

But is it soft?

[@iris.vanleeuwen]

what kind of EVA foam do you use? High density or low density?

[@TristanMaker]

I like using medium and high density foam. Both work for making this armor.

[@Bulletsnipe5150]

I have a question does it come with the parts when u buy it on Etsy or do have to go to a hardware store and buy the supplies to do it?

[@TristanMaker]

The listing on Etsy is only for a digital downloadable PDF file which you can print yourself. All materials have to be bought separately.

[@Bulletsnipe5150]

@@TristanMaker okay thank you

[@David_R._8108]

Hi Tristan, the template pieces have short solid lines that stick up perpendicular to the main outline. Do I need to make a cut where these lines are marked? Thank you for responding.

[@TristanMaker]

Hi, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Please contact me on Etsy and send me a picture of what you are talking about.

[@KuroGaneXFyeXHyuu]

Great video, I'm currently in the process of gathering all the materials together to build this :) I also already have your templates but I wonder, how would I print them when I only have A4 paper available? And do you have an idea how I could add little stripes on the pauldrons like live-action Cody has? I think he's the only clone who has them and I'm not sure if it would be possible to burn or press them in.

[@TristanMaker]

Hi, thanks for purchasing from my shop! To print the templates on A4 pages, simply watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description. All the information is there. You can use a wood burner to carve in the lines, or you could cut out those parts and glue them back in 2mm lower.

[@johncotey6141]

3D printer files for the forearm control panel?

[@annekabrimhall1059]

Barge cement is too toxic for me to use. Would silicone glue work?

[@TristanMaker]

Unfortunately no. You could use hot glue or superglue, but your seams won't be as clean. Silicone glue will not work.

[@David_R._8108]

How thick was the foam you used? What is the millimeter size?

[@TristanMaker]

Mostly 8mm foam, with some other thicknesses for some parts. All the thicknesses are specified in the product description on Etsy and on the templates directly.

[@David_R._8108]

@@TristanMaker oh, thank you

[@jeffreyknutson]

Great work kid!!! (I say kid because I'm 57 - Sorry)

[@TristanMaker]

Hahaha thanks!

[@DoorTechnicianRick]

How do I know what thickness of foam I need ? Do you have a list of how many of each we would need for 1 suit ?

[@Michiii75]

It says the thickness on the template

[@RobertBucura]

I was wondering if there was a way to down size it how would I get it to 5”6

[@skyblue_studios2991]

He has a tutorial on how to print them the right size

[@RobertBucura]

@@skyblue_studios2991thank you so much

[@skyblue_studios2991]

@RobertBucura np also FYI you will still need to modify the armour to fit your shape even after printing at the correct scaling unless you get lucky

[@matthew-ph6xo]

do the templates fit on regular a4 paper?

[@TristanMaker]

Yes, I have a tutorial video showing how to print the templates on any paper type.

[@runamuck840]

Have you thought of making a clone commando they're pretty cool

[@KristianB07]

I’m just curious, how long does it take to make the full armour? Because I’m very interested in making this project and you’ve inspired me a lot!

[@TristanMaker]

Cool! It depends on a lot of things, but it took me about 1 month working part time on it.

[@KristianB07]

@@TristanMaker Yeah, I have about 3 weeks left of summer break. So I’m very determined to work on it every day for hours and hours. I honestly think I could get it done in a week. But first I gotta get craft foam, which can get pricy…

[@rickypearsall_worshipper14]

For the forearms I can’t slide my hand in it. Is there any thing I can do

[@TristanMaker]

I would recommend cutting them open along their lenght and glueing in a strip of foam to make them wider. You could also remake them scaled bigger

[@creepyplanet6194]

So, everything is made with 5mm eva foam?

[@TristanMaker]

Most of the armor is 8mm foam

[@justinmentalewicz3923]

Where do you get the EVA foam

[@mayabzh9954]

did you a ARC Trooper forearm?

[@jessestanford3261]

Cant you use velcro to attach all the pieces too?

[@TristanMaker]

Totally! If you watch the last video of the armor build you'll see that's what I used.

[@Dandoestilla]

Hi, nice video, you have templates for the whole armor for a clone arch trooper? Trying to do 5s

[@mummabear448]

Do you have a way to remove the excess glue that doesn’t damage the foam at all

[@TristanMaker]

If you mean before painting, you can use barge thinner. But make sure you have safety glasses and gloves when using it, since it's pure toluene.

[@yannickdictus6334]

Is this the same for sintra (pvc) or do i need other templates?

[@TristanMaker]

I'm sure some parts would work, but maybe not all of them. You might need to modify some parts of the template if you use Sintra.

[@yannickdictus6334]

@@TristanMaker allright thank you for the information

[@DrEagle1776]

Hey do you know if the templates are 501st approved?

[@TristanMaker]

Unfortunately the 501st doesn't approve armors made from EVA foam.

[@CMCC1138]

Do you sell templates separately? My costume for SWC only requires hands and forearm armour and this seems to be the way to go rather than buying 3D printed ones for £40~ each

[@peperminttea5966]

how thick is the eva foam 10mm or 20mm

[@TristanMaker]

It's 8mm for most of the build with some other thicknesses

[@Baby_Bebbi_The_Fur]

If I had a workspace, money, and were finished growing, I’d do this. But I’m merely a fourteen year old.

[@Millertime555]

Hey Tristan, do you have any of the large officer-type pauldron templates? I'm hoping to do a 327th Star Corp style

[@TristanMaker]

Unfortunately no, I only have the regular ones.

[@testuzza2775]

Where can I find the files to print to understand the measurements?

[@matteodominioni8913]

Ciao...ma dove li hai trovati le parti dell'armatura? Li mostri al minuto 5:26

[@thegamingtimespodcast]

what paper and printer to print off these correctly?

[@TristanMaker]

You can print on any size paper and using any printer. Simply watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description on Etsy. All the information is there.

[@LERJ_Gaming]

Can you link where you get your foam please?? 🙏🙏

[@TristanMaker]

I'm from Canada so I get my foam from True North Cosplay.

[@ajax1936]

Can you 3d print this?

[@JarJarThinks]

The templates he uses are pdf files (2d outlines). So you cant use them for 3D printing but you could probably find clone armour stl files (3D files) on the internet. I think Galactic Armoury has some but they aren’t free.

[@CT--vl2js]

Could I make this without printing anything?

[@viljemoen6978]

Hey, i have been watching some of you're videos an i have been wanting to try to learn to make armor like that but I have a hard time finding the templates, were do i find them?

[@TristanMaker]

There's a link to my Etsy store in the video description

[@UtfKorg]

at a distance i bet it would look like a 501st approvable clone costume

[@BritBonBernard]

Do you have a recomened foam type? Don't want to get the wrong stuff and it look awful lol

[@TristanMaker]

I use medium and high density EVA foam made specificaly for cosplay.

[@team_xbox3.036]

Is there an tutorial how i can put on the armor without falling off?

[@TristanMaker]

Yes, go watch the 2nd half of the painting video for this armor. I show how I attached everything together.

[@team_xbox3.036]

@@TristanMaker thx man

[@imamoocow4]

where do you buy your foam? amazon?

[@skyblue_studios2991]

He buys it from a Canadian company called true north cosplay

[@imamoocow4]

@@skyblue_studios2991 thanks

[@tabletopthursday]

What thicknesses of foam did you use?

[@TristanMaker]

They are all specified on the templates and in the product description on Etsy

[@carsonslegostudio966]

How do you connect them to a suit?

[@leo_the_be0]

this is awesome. How long did it take you in total to make this? also, how thick is the foam you used?

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks, it's mostly 8mm foam, with some other thicknesses. All required thicknesses are specified in the product description on Etsy and on the templates directly. It took me around 2 months to make the armor from start to finish working part time on it.

[@leo_the_be0]

@@TristanMaker thanks! also, how much money did you use on the glue and foam?

[@chriserony]

How do you make the seams so smoothly connected that it looks like it's just heat formed?

[@TristanMaker]

I use Barge cement which works really well. But there's also a lot of practice

[@joshuapietri638]

Is there a way to contact you! Wanted to ask about some specific stuff when I get to work on it.

[@TristanMaker]

You can message me on Instagram or Etsy