Tip on making seamless seams with EVA foam.

[familyman]

I have found using scrap pieces of card can help. What I do is make sure the glue gun is nice and hot so the glue is very runny, spread a small amount on the edge I am currently working on and then using a scrap piece of card I spread the gluealong the edge I am glueing getting it thin and close to the edge. Then quickly press the other piece of foam to the glued area. Makes a nice even seam that is glued right to the edge. Wipe any and all glue that might ease through. What part of the Ironman helmet are you working on. I have completed several ironman helmets out of foam and might be able to help you out more.

 

[Kolin86]

Got to try this out rebuilding the thigh pieces for my costume. Your tip was a godsend! They are much cleaner now, thank you.

 

[ValTroX]

Great tip, I'm waiting on my mat cutter to cut the angles(i seem to be VERY bad with scissors) and this will come in handy when putting the pieces together.

 

[familyman]

Got to try this out rebuilding the thigh pieces for my costume. Your tip was a godsend! They are much cleaner now, thank you.

You are most welcome.

 

[CaptainVermont]

Wow... that's a fantastic looking seam. I was trying to figure out exactly how to do it, and you nailed it. Hopefully I'll get some build posts up by the end of this weekend!

 

[DarthVeach]

This is a great tip!! This will help me a lot.

What size blade are you using to cut the thicker foam like this?

 

[jackDroid]

@familyman - awesome tip! Plus using the clear tape lets you really see how your finished edge is coming together. Am a bit curious if youve ever had a problem with the tape trying to tear at the foam when removing? Whats your preferred brand?

Thamks for sharing.

-jon
jackDroid

 

[familyman]

Thanks man. With regards to your question, I have never had a problem with the tape tearing the foam. I almost did once, but just easing the tape past the area that was troublesome easily fixed that. As for preffered brand, I get the cheapest I can find. Normaly it is around $1 - $2 for 4 - 6 rolls of ultr clear from dollar stores.

 

[lunar lord]

the pictures are broken

 

[familyman]

Yeah sorry my photobucket bandwidth has reached its limitis until the 23rd.

 

[9Gs]

Great tip. Bookmarked this thread in my foam build folder for future projects! Cheers!

 

[Ciwi]

Thanks. I was considering foam for an upcoming project and this was the one reserve I had and you cleared it right up
Cheers!

 

[jamesrickards]

Wish I'd seen this before....ohhhhhh my

 

[MasterRoshi]

This is a a GREAT tip. I am SO using this on the bicep tonight!

 

[ChanceCrafts]

Thanks so much! This forum has been so handy!

 

[Order66]

This is essentially how I assemble all the armor bits I make... except with masking tape. Totally worth the time.

 

[BladeRunner]

It seems like all the pics have been moved or deleted, is there any way to view them?

 

[familyman]

I will repost all pictures asap. give me a few hours to get a few things doen around the house and then I will do it for you.
You can also go here Costumes are cool..... - Home under the tutorials section.

 

[airair]

if i want to glue small piece of eva foamsheets, about 2mm in thickness, is same procedure ok?

 

[familyman]

With foam that thin you have to be carefull of pulling the tape off as it could stretch and distort the foam.