foam cosplay....without pepakuta

[wolf0]

I to all
i've seen a lot of fantastic costumes made of foam without using pepakura....any one can give me some tips about how to make the models?
thanks!

 

[equib]

Always use a sharp blade, check twice, cut once.

Use decent contact adhesive and be sure to not use too much.

Other than that, use other cheaper materials if necessary to construct rough ideas before cutting the foam. Card or craft foam (sometimes called Fab Foam) can be used as templates but foam especially also to add detail.

 

[George]

Hi Wolf,

check out EvilTed's youtube channel for foam tutorials without the use of pepakura.

 

[wolf0]

thanks to all!
i'miei searching also for "measure tips"...I mean,basics guidelines for an helmet,a mask,ecc....

 

[wolf0]

i've seen really 8ncredible photos of a diablo (front diablo 3 videogame) costume,i'miei thinking about create something like that out of foam

 

[George]

thanks to all!
Searching also for "measure tips"...I mean,basics guidelines for an helmet,a mask,ecc....

Check out "JfCustom's foam file thread"on this forum for tricks and photos.For example: for measurements for a helmet,just put a ruler in the opening of a door and put your head between the door.Then check the measurement on the ruler.
I personally use two books on a table and put my head on the table.Then I measure the space between the books...but the door works as well

 

[wolf0]

thanks!
my idea is to make a general grievous (or diablo,I've not yet decided) 2.5 meters tall cosplay. i'miei not sure how to create the head (I want it to be more detailed as possible)

 

[Zinger]

Hi Wolf,

check out EvilTed's youtube channel for foam tutorials without the use of pepakura.

Here's a good place to start. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODSNPYdvJRo

Ted also has patterns on his web site. Helmets, armor parts, etc. Some for sale. Some free.

 

[Uridium]

As a tip on measuring foam work, especially for helmet building.

When you bend thick foam to form a curve, it compresses on the inside and stretches on the outside. Obvious right?

What this means is that measurement you took of your head... well the inside of your helmet has compressed due to curving the foam, meaning your massive-bonce isn't going to fit inside anymore.

Plan Accordingly..... and don't make the same mistake I did :lol

 

[George]

/\ +1 Add foam thickness to your helmet dimensions

 

[DMTDeadpool]

To help, make a foam ruler. Cut a straight strip of foam and mark every inch, or half inch. Use this to measure your body as this also gives you the thickness of the foam itself. It doesn't fully rule out size mistakes, but it greatly reduces the foam thickness problem