by theladyfriend1 | Sep 29, 2025 | Foamsmithing
Foam clay is a wonderful additional material when working with EVA foam for costumes and props. However, you need to be able to sculpt and smooth out the material to make it look clean. If you aren’t sure how to get your surfaces looking the way you want them,...
by theladyfriend1 | Feb 3, 2025 | Foamsmithing
EVA foam on it’s own is a great material to make cosplays from. However, there’s another material that works well with foam or on it’s own. If you aren’t familiar with all the cosplay crafting materials out there though, you may be wondering,...
by theladyfriend1 | Jul 8, 2024 | Foamsmithing
Cracks, gaps and seams can cause EVA foam cosplays to have an undesirable look. Whether while sanding or assembling these gaps have popped up, they can thankfully be fixed with ease. So strap in while we answer the question of how do you fill cracks in EVA foam. Foam...
by theladyfriend1 | Jun 3, 2024 | Foamsmithing
Table of ContentsTexturing EVA Foam with a DremelTexturing EVA Foam with Puffy PaintTexturing EVA Foam with a Soldering Iron or Wood Burning IronTexturing EVA Foam with Heat StampingTexturing EVA Foam with Exactos or Hot KnifesTexturing EVA Foam with Foam...
by theladyfriend1 | Apr 15, 2024 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing
If you’re new to foamsmithing and are shopping around to try and stay on a budget, you might be wondering what is the difference between EVA and craft foam. Believe it or not, besides the pricing, there are major differences between the two. We’re going to...
by theladyfriend1 | Feb 12, 2024 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing
Table of Contents1 – 4 mm EVA Foam5 – 8 mm EVA Foam10+ mm EVA Foam Trying to pick the right materials can sometimes be the hardest part of making a cosplay. So what is considered the best EVA foam thickness for cosplay? The answer will vary on what...
