Make Your Own MANDALORIAN Helmet Out Of EVA Foam | With Templates

[@traveling47]

that is hands down the best Mandalorian helmet i've seen made from eva.

[@TristanMaker]

Thank you!

[@corvendata]

this is not only the best mando helmet ive seen from eva but one of the best reflective finishes ive seen

[@juliettearnold9811]

I’ve just finished the base of my helmet by following your previous video. I love having a video tutorial to follow along with since this is my first home made cosplay!

[@3Designer_col]

I loved this tutorial, it's a very polished and detailed helmet. Congratulations!

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@Justrex01]

A very awesome build, young man. I'm very impressed. I hope I can make a Mando helmet looking as amazing as yours. Two suggestions for future videos, if I may. I'm no expert, but I think better lighting and perhaps a light colored cutting mat to help us see better what you are doing would be very helpful. It was a bit hard to see, especially with the black foam. Keep up the awesome work and let us see more of your amazing creations! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@JLikesStarWars]

I agree it was hard to tell what was happening

[@RamDragon32]

This is a great build. I'm building a 3D printed one but didn't like the rear vents so I'm making new ones from EVA. I didn't know you could use Graphite Powder that way. You might benifit from looking for urethane based automotive paint as it is designed for the bumpers and other more flexible areas of a car and does not tend to crack over time on EVA.

[@mannie517]

the shine on it is just perfect 👌

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks!

[@shayanedesilva619]

That is super accurate!!! This is the way

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks a lot!

[@zoulblade]

Can believe that is foam! you win man

[@skylerostler2035]

Dude!!!! You’re a genius!!!! This looks so good!!!!!! Great work my friend!!

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@thecosplaynoobj3872]

Would love to see how you do Lukes Xwing pilot helmet. Has always been my favorite costume I know it’s not Star Wars but with the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie coming out I think a Starlord helmet would be cool as well.

[@h3lenasrevenge]

how many sheets of each foam do you reccomend buying for this project? just bought the pattern and can't wait to get started

[@MohrsCircle]

All of them

[@mossy7866]

Wow I was just- looking for something starter friendly- And I came across this masterpiece? Damn I want one.

[@paladinpriest8073]

Dude I am really impressed you have done an excellent job it looks screen ready

[@javierortizbarcelo681]

Finally! A worthy mando helmet I can build

[@jaredbezes7806]

Damn that’s skill man

[@82danielrider]

the full atreides armor could be a cool project for the future

[@michaelironstone]

That's incredible!! You should make some Gondorian armour and a helmet for normal Gondor foot soldiers!!

[@alinanitsche162]

Amazing Mando helmet! Bought the pattern instantly and can't wait to start working on it. One question though where can I get the visor?

[@TristanMaker]

Cool! The visor is a tinted welding shield from Amazon.

[@carlpowers7291]

WOW!! I had been looking for an exact tutorial and templates for this helmet. Thanks

[@TristanMaker]

No problem, have fun crafting! :)

[@piratelestrange]

Very talented, my friend! Great video!

[@TristanMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@Loosatsu]

Subscribed. This is insane man

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks a lot!

[@AK-uj7xr]

What is the average price of materials you’d say? I’d love to get into the hobby but I’m not sure how much I need how much it’ll cost of anything

[@skyblue_studios2991]

I bought your clone armor templates in September, and I've been wanting to start making it but haven't had the time space and money I have some of the foam so I can make some of it once I have space

[@TristanMaker]

Cool, once you make it, don't hesitate to share pictures! :)

[@mario-makes]

This definetly is the way. Great work! 🔥

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks!

[@HumungusO_o]

That EE-3 Blaster though.

[@edwardQ11]

That is a thing of beauty!

[@PowerBrick877]

I discovered a love for Star Wars armor and helmets through your videos. Could you advise me on how to begin this new hobby?

[@TristanMaker]

Cool, I would say watch as many tutorial videos as you can from good prop makers and cosplayers such as Kamui Cosplay, Punished Props, Evil Ted, Adam Savage and many others.

[@mudmonkey]

This is an awesome build. What is the best way to buy bulk foam? I am wanting to work on the mandalorian armor but buying single foam sheets seems expensive.

[@JustIan_]

Nice job! I’m working on making a helmet as well, as long as a KZbin video lol, it turned out really nice!

[@TristanMaker]

Cool! Thank you!

[@melissachristensen614]

6:34 do you use contact cement to get it to stay together? I glued the pieces together at 3:27 and they slid around. Am I doing it wrong?

[@TristanMaker]

Hi, I believe I answered your question over on Etsy.

[@melissachristensen614]

@@TristanMaker yea, thank you.

[@shaunjedi]

Hey Tristan! At 6:00 if we don't have a wood burner does scoring it with the box cutters work to achieve the same results? and heat sealing it.

[@TristanMaker]

You could totally do that but the line won't be as wide. You can also make a V cut into the foam or cut out that strip of foam and glue it back in 2mm lower.

[@shaunjedi]

@@TristanMaker thanks man for the reply! will see how it goes!

[@megat0on]

Dude you're amazing!!

[@bigstyleart]

When your silver sharpie runs out, dip in in alcohol to bring it back a little bit. Love your build here. Thank you.

[@jackychan92]

Purchased and waiting to make. I'm just filling and sanding down my phase 1 clone trooper helmet from your templates. After that, I can't wait to make Mando mark 2! I bought your previous Mando helmet template last year, but the filler primer I tried using apparently wasn't flexible, and the spray paint I used on top of it cracked. Oh well, can't wait to hopefully make a better one!

[@Titan-speakerman153]

That helmet looks like the actual helmet they used in the show

[@TristanMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@davetechme]

Awesome work! Can you do a Sabrine Wren helmet?

[@AndrewHilson]

What type of EVA do you use? I’ve watched you slice this stuff on an angle and it goes through it like a solid material. The stuff from Michael’s seems to just crush. Even with a brand new blade. Amazing templates and work. I have the original helmet that I’m working on now.

[@batvader6894]

Hi there, I’m a bit confused with what the “clear coat” is at 9:45 Is it the gloss spraypaint or something else?

[@TristanMaker]

The clear coat is the clear gloss spray paint I apply over the matte dark grey paint.

[@batvader6894]

@@TristanMaker I see. Thanks for responding!

[@batvader6894]

Are there any more accessible alternatives to a rotary tool? Amazing helmet btw, probably the best one out there.

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks! You can find rotary tools for 20-30$ on Amazon and they work just like the expensive ones. That's my best recommendation

[@GamingDad63]

Very nice! Bought it straight away! One question and some feedback though - Could you post a link to the welding visor and pin it or edit your video description? And the feedback - Better lighting. It was hard to see what you were doing sometimes

[@tshenTube]

I agree! I like the templates. They are great. The instructions are very clear, but the video is really dark!! Please invest on some lights on top of your desk and maybe on the back of your camera as well. Filming in a dark corner and handling black pieces is unfortunately quite difficult to see 😅Otherwise, thank you very much for this!

[@Mrjackietreehorn]

Great work sir!

[@sekurity3311]

Awesome,great work

[@KnutNukem]

Great template!

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks!

[@matteobrembilla5431]

Amazing work, at the and of the painting process is it still flexible?

[@Gamerboychase1]

How much foam will we need for the whole entire costume

[@danielwelch6462]

I bought the template before I even finished the video. Great work. Also, do you have any suggestions as to print sizing to fit a child

[@TristanMaker]

Awesome, thanks for your support! You can check out the sizing chart in the pictures of the listing on Etsy. Then when you find the scale that matches the kid's head size, watch the printing tutorial video linked in the product description on Etsy to print out the file.

[@danielwelch6462]

@Tristan Maker thank you will do!!

[@CoasterRob]

Will there be moff gideon beskar armour and helmet tutorial

[@JohtoJordan]

What would be the best way to achieve the shine/reflective look from the graphite while adding a new colour

[@brendando9357]

Since you used spray primer & gloss rustoleum spray paints; that would make this helmet technically no longer flexible right? Usually in my experience; these spray cans usually are not flexible at all so if something were to accidentally hit the helmet; it would leave cracks that cant be fixed.

[@TristanMaker]

By using this combination of products, the helmet becomes much more rigid, but still has a bit of flex in case it gets dropped. The brands of paint I used have just a bit of flexibility after drying, enough so the helmet doesn't crack unless it gets hit really hard.

[@MrRaymond1021]

Very impressive. 👍👍👍

[@Killredviolet]

3:26 is it necessary to have contact cement? And if not, what can I replace it with?

[@TristanMaker]

For a project with complex curves like this, contact cement is very recommended. Hot glue works but won't give you clean seams.

[@Killredviolet]

@@TristanMaker Oh, I understand. Thank you for the explanation!

[@andrewsheffield4226]

Well done

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks!

[@SaladGong]

So I started working on the project today and was wondering why you cut the visor when the helmet was already assembled. Could you not just cut it before you assembled it or was there a reason for it? Thanks.

[@TristanMaker]

If you cut the visor before assembly, the straight lines of the visor will become curved and crooked because of the tension you have to put on the parts to stick them together.

[@SaladGong]

@@TristanMaker makes sense, thanks for the clarification. I’m using the exact tools and materials as you are so hopefully I get a similar result to yours!

[@onemememann]

What thickness of Eva foam and would you recommend where to buy for cheap, I'm new to cosplay and have a very small budget

[@IvanJames78]

And for the painting/graphite step… are you applying graphite powder after paint has dried or while it is a little wet still?

[@TristanMaker]

I let the paint dry for 1 to 2 hours depending on how thick it was applied. So it's still a bit tacky

[@raven501st5]

Question, can Ruston-oleum automotive primer work too ? or it’s just the Dupli.color primer. 12:36

[@TristanMaker]

Any brand of filler primer will work. But I found that the Dupli color sands a little better

[@johnpaulstrobel2547]

where do you get your EVA foam from? what are your suggestions on it?

[@TristanMaker]

I'm from Canada so I get my foam from True North Cosplay. If you live in the United States, I recommend getting it from TNT Cosplay Supplies or Blick Art Materials.

[@Smucklz]

is it just me, or does the old one look more accurate? at least on the dome part, I think the visor and the "cheekbones" are more accurate on the new one, but it looks like the helmet kinda curves up into the crest on the top of the helmet where the first one is much mour rounded. I think a combination of the two would be perfect

[@Quintus468]

this looks amazing. does graphite give it its color or just its shine? that is, if I wanted a brassier color, could I do a goldish basecoat and still use the graphite? or is the graphite going to make it chrome colored no matter what?

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks! The graphite will affect the color, but it is not completely opaque. A black base coat will give a darker finish than a grey one. Try experimenting with a red, orange, brown or gold base coat. Each will give a slightly different look.

[@NightKnightTime]

All your templates are amazing! This man deserved so many more subs!

[@magicaldr]

So I may have just brought the helmet to match the mando armour, which I brought by mistake meaning to by Boba Fett armour, but this is not a complaint. Great video support, looking forward to making a start on a Mando :) Will come back to my planned Cobb Vanth another day, this is the way...

[@hugosubrini8931]

Hey, I am builindg the helmet but I'm confused on the different coats of paint and products you used, should I use grey gloss spray paint or a clear coat?

[@TristanMaker]

You can use any grey paint (matte dries faster) and add a gloss clear coat over that.

[@CLS-Gujo]

Can u make Gar saxson armour in the clone wars season 7 ?

[@anthonypc1]

Looks totally legit

[@damause8724]

Hello there. I watched all of the videos, i’ve planned, and i’ve gotten the templates and foam. However, i have a small question. What would you do to decrease the amount of time needed to make it? I only have about 5 weeks until I need to get it finished. Any thoughts that might help me save time?

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks for using my templates! I would build the armor as cleanly as possible and skip filling the seams. As for the paint, just apply 3 coats of Modpodge, sand the last coat, apply 1 coat of gloss black and 1 coat of chrome spray paint. I hope this helps!

[@damause8724]

@@TristanMaker thank you!

[@VeDbMax]

Great!)) Which foam i need? 55 shor, 35?

[@TristanMaker]

I don't know about 35 or 55 shor foam, as I buy my foam from cosplay shops. I use medium and high density foam.

[@MossNada]

Hi there! I bought your Mando Template at the end of January and am about halfway through the build. Is the new template significantly changed from that one? Edit: NVM I watched the video and it is 😄. Looking forward to trying this one- keep up the great work!

[@bbpickers1830]

I have a question about the dome trim piece. I'm using floor mat material that has the diamond metal pattern ,the little cris cross, does the 5mm piece go on top of the 8mm or the bottom? Also the clip didn't show registration line on the trim piece then next clip it has them on any tips on how to put registration lines on this piece thanks

[@TristanMaker]

The 5mm part is on top of the 8mm one. I simply traced the registration lines from the template.

[@bbpickers1830]

@@TristanMaker that makes more sense I put it on the bottom after I get rid of those diamond cross marks and it didn't work thanks

[@EpsilonLombax]

Love the design, mate. Is the high density?

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks, I used medium density cosplay foam.

[@calomfore]

I couldn't find the Mando helmet template on your Etsy, just boba

[@TristanMaker]

Hi, I'm really sorry about that. The listing should be back on a couple of days max. Etsy automatically removes listings sometimes to check them and make sure the seller and product are legit. I received an email today from them and they said they are working to hey my listing back online soon. Thank you for your understanding :)

[@TristanMaker]

The listing is back online! Thank you for your patience and sorry about the wait. Have fun crafting! :)

[@jiokl7g9t6]

What about a metal coating over the foam?

[@ultrasmok6281]

Can you do purge trooper helmet next?

[@CHEFFDAVID]

Would 10mm foam be too big of a jump? It’s all my local craft store Carries currently 😓

[@certifyd]

Very nice

[@chrisken8902]

I want one!! Is it bullet-proof ?

[@yslantthai]

okay cool and all but I need a tutorial for how to obtain and forge a beskar mandolarian helmet

[@tensemonster3575]

That’s amazing but I was wondering how much extra room do you recommend inside the helmet?

[@TristanMaker]

Check out the sizing chart in the pictures of the listing on Etsy. If you match the scaling to your head size, you'll have enough room inside the helmet.

[@tensemonster3575]

@@TristanMaker alright thank you

[@carsonjolley1468]

so dope

[@corazhang245]

This is such a cool Mando helmet!! I'm thinking of making my own custom helmet this year but I want to paint it a different colour, am I able to paint over the Eva foam or when will be the best time to apply paint in your helmet making process :)) Thank you for this lovely helmet video!

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks! You can seal the foam with 3 coats of Plastidip or Modpodge and then paint the helmet however you want. Acrylic paint and spray paint will work.

[@corazhang245]

@@TristanMaker Thank you (:

[@waffledboy7151]

Awesome video! Great tutorial! Just one question, on the long piece that goes on top of the helmet that says “13mm (8 + 5mm Pieces)” how is that supposed to work? Is the outline on 8mm and the smaller inside box on 5mm?

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks! The whole thing is 13mm, then you can score lines on the top layer and bevel the first 5mm.

[@waffledboy7151]

@@TristanMaker ok thank you! Would it work if i stacked a 5mm piece on an 8mm and then cut it to fit?

[@TristanMaker]

Yes, no issues

[@IvanJames78]

So the dome trim piece... you cut one piece on the 8mm then the same piece on the 5mm then glue together right? Then you score the inner rectangle lines. Do I have that right?

[@TristanMaker]

Yes, that's exactly it.

[@IvanJames78]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@zlinesz2260]

Hi, I can't find SprayMax Clear Glamour, at my place. Could you suggest for another option to replace it please?

[@TristanMaker]

You can simply use any gloss clear coat as a base for the graphite. Just make sure not to use it over the graphite as it will ruin the finish.

[@KojiWoji_]

Tristan where do you buy all your eva foam at?

[@R.raerae]

I’m planning on using your technique for painting on my own Mandalorian armor, just a few questions though. Do you need to use the exact products used in the video?

[@TristanMaker]

Not at all, products from other brands should work just fine.

[@R.raerae]

@@TristanMaker Alright thanks!

[@TYLERafrosniperxKELLUM]

Can I buy one?

[@paxtonlong9884]

This is soooo cool but I only see one problem. The visor shield…I’ve been a welder before and unless you got that spark going you can’t see ANYTHING!!!

[@TristanMaker]

Thanks! The visor I used is a grinding shield, not one for welding. You can see really well through this one just like with sunglasses. (It's just that even on Amazon it's called a "welding shield")

[@JLikesStarWars]

LETS GOO!!!

[@JLikesStarWars]

75% off?!?!? EVEN BETTER!!!!

[@TristanMaker]

Yes hahaha!

[@JLikesStarWars]

So the faceplate piece has a curve when tracing, to when you heat form it, it flares out toward the bottom. How come it is designed to flare out?

[@lizzytjeee6618]

so im planning to make this helmet and possibly the armour later on, but have zero experience with EVA foam. i searched the internet on where to get the foam, but came across multiple types of density. is there a particular density that you used, or does that not really matter?

[@TristanMaker]

I used medium density cosplay foam for the helmet and armor.

[@denverlogue9269]

Where’s a good place to order foam for the build?

[@crunk209]

Would u do a Darth Vader one 😮

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

Do you think you could scale the template down enough for a childs helmet?

[@TristanMaker]

Yes totally, simply refer to the sizing chart located in the pictures of the listing on Etsy.

[@maxwebster2560]

You should make the dark knight costume

[@CrystalKeeper7]

I’m new to this. What type/thickness of eva foam are you using? Might be a dumb question :p

[@CrystalKeeper7]

Also, can I adjust the overall size of the helmet with the templates?

[@TristanMaker]

I'm using medium density cosplay foam. All the thicknesses used are specified in the product description on Etsy and on the template parts directly. You can scale up or down the templates to match your head size by using the sizing chart located in the pictures of the listing on Etsy, and by watching the printing tutorial video linked in the product description on Etsy.

[@RB-hq8wi]

Could the visor be cut out before the helmet is assembled, so that the faceplate could be recut in case of any errors? Or is it important that it be cut out after assembled?

[@kofoanii1416]

The visor is cut after assembly to keep it from flexing too much and get a perfect fit on both sides. If you cut it before it could bend and get you a wobbly visor. Hope it helps you

[@RB-hq8wi]

@kofoanii1416 thank you!

[@powercatsp]

Hi-- what was the thickness of EVA foam used? --The thicknesses are MM marking on the template, derp, but figured it out! =)

[@bonniebonilla8564]

What’s the glue?

[@Azulaela]

How do you know how to cut 40° and 10° so those edges line up?

[@TristanMaker]

You can do it approximatively by eye as foam is a forgiving material. It might require a bit of practice on scrap pieces of foam first.

[@racram0444]

This is the way