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 | Sep 16, 2024 | 3D Printing, Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing, Sewing and Fabric, Worbla and Thermoplastics
Table of ContentsWhat Set Up Do I Need to Start AirbrushingWhat Are The Tools Needed for Airbrush PaintingNecessary SuppliesOptional SupplesAirbrush Cleaning & Maintenance SuppliesAirbrush PPE Painting and weathering your costumes can be done efficiently with an...
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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Foamsmithing, Sewing and Fabric
Leather can be a great material for cosplays. However it can be a bit expensive, requires separate techniques to craft with and there is the ethical questions behind it. So if you’re not comfortable crafting with it, you need an alternative. If you’re...
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...
