Foamies?

[DavidCoppola]

Hi, I keep hearing about work that's done with Foamies and was wondering what exactly they are? Just pieces of foam?
I'd like some info fro a possible project.

Sorry, just new to to the whole thing.

 

[indiefilmgeek]

Foamies are usually 12" by 9" 2mm/3mm foam sheets you can buy at craft stores. They are 'workable', but most folks want something thicker. Camping mats and/or garage mats are used a lot for builds, but several of us have had a lot of luck (and fun) working with the Closed-cell EVA foam sold via Caroline's ebay store - Wandy Foam.

GraphicJordan pointed me to Wandy Foam, which sells a variety of EVA Closed-Cell foam via ebay. It was a GREAT referral, as Caroline has been wonderful to deal with!

All the foam I've used for final pieces on Mikey's armor came from here, so I definitely recommend them. :thumbsup

Product links:

4mm Craft Foam (package of FIVE 12"x18" sheets) = $6.00 (5/19/11)

3mm Craft Foam (package of FIVE 12"x18" sheets) = $5.00 (5/19/11)

 

[CelticRuins]

Omg, awesome links indie!

Yeah the downfall with foamies is that they're not very thick and can rip and wrinkle easily. I usually have to re-do/replace alot of my fun foam work because of wear and tear :\. I made my boyfriend's Tron program armor out of it, and it took a lot of damage at Dragon*con and will have to be fully repaired. ALL foam will wrinkle with heavy stress application, but it's good for non-stress costuming.

A good tip to have while using thinner foam: BACK IT WITH FABRIC! It will cut the wrinkle/rip effect in half. Plasti-dipping it will also create a better finish.

 

[Robiwon]

Here is a little test I did using 3mm Foamies. This was to see how the material worked and what I could expect. I will be doing a Predator costume very soon.

http://www.therpf.com/f24/playing-foamies-predator-style-125270/