From flat foam to battle-ready armor—this guide makes cosplay armor crafting feel way less intimidating. Learn the materials, shaping, sealing, painting, and finishing tricks that help beginners create armor that looks polished, durable, and character-accurate.
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And these are the ones from the previous three years, 2020, 2019 and 2018 respectively. The oldest one shows some of my first leather pieces since I started my formation only one year prior. Until then, my crafting field was foam weapon replicas for LARP, swordcombat sparring and cosplay, something I start leaving behind me the more I was fall in love with leather

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I will be co-teaching FOAMSMITH ARMORY for ages 10–19 at PLANET HOMESCHOOL in Saint Anthony Village, for Spring 2024, Jan 12–May 10, 12:30 PM–1:45 PM.

Learn more at https://www.homeschool-life.com/1840/class/?direct=400136&public=1.

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My first Megaman Battle Network prop was a scaled-up battle chip for a friend's 30th birthday.

The body is made from layers of EVA foam and can hold any 4x6 inch photo. The nameplate is a plexiglass insert so you can write any names for any photos you want.

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Time Displacement collar from the #Loki TV show.

Made using a combination of https://Tyges.co.uk and https://Poly-Props.com Foam, some backpack strap webbing, a cake light and some t-shirt transfer paper for the warning label. Diffuser on the light made using the centre part of an @eviltedsmith silicone mould.
Pattern/template from @sksprops YouTube channel

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Working on the Bucky Barnes boot covers, live now, over at https://www.twitch.tv/talonswordfoundry
Come and join me for a chat, if you're bored, this slightly damp, Scottish Saturday afternoon
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Making Bucky's Madripoor outfit fun | Chat time #WhiteWolf

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Foam Mandalorian helmet I finished up recently, for a Twitch giveaway

I have a free pdf pattern available, if you'd like to make your own!

Made from Poly-Props Ltd 5mm & 10mm #foam and painted with Hex-Flex paints

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The Winter Soldier costume -
Vest = foam
Arm = foam
Hand = home-made worbla
Belt pouches (and knives on the back) = foam
Mask = foam & home-made worbla
Pew Pew = plastic nerf-style toy, repainted, with some foam additions on a high-tech, cardboard tube barrel extension 😁

#Foam from Poly-Props Ltd and Tyges Supplies

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