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...
by theladyfriend1 | Nov 20, 2023 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing
Table of ContentsTypes of Paint for EVA FoamAcrylic PaintsOil PaintsAirbrush PaintCan You Use Spray Paint on EVA Foam EVA foam is pretty versatile in terms of what tools and materials you can use on it. However you do want to be cautious in selecting things like...
by theladyfriend1 | Sep 4, 2023 | Foamsmithing, Sewing and Fabric
Combining materials is a great way to accomplish the exact look you desire in cosplay. When it comes to fabric and foam you can always use adhesive to put them together. There is the question though of can you sew into EVA foam? The short answer is yes. But there are...
by theladyfriend1 | Aug 21, 2023 | Cosplay Crafting, Cosplay Patterns, Foamsmithing, Gijinka, Sewing and Fabric, Wig Styling
Table of ContentsHow to Make a Daisy Mae Cosplay DressHow to Make Daisy Mae’s Wig and Basket I had been working on this cosplay since 2022 and was so pleased to finally finish and debut it at Fan Expo Chicago. Now that it’s all done, debuted and my videos...
by theladyfriend1 | Jun 26, 2023 | 3D Printing, Foamsmithing, Worbla and Thermoplastics
Table of ContentsUse Worbla to Make Cosplay ArmorEVA Foam Alternative: Foam Floor MatsUsing Cardboard3D Print Cosplay Armor Alternatives are always a good thing to keep in your back pocket in case you run out of different materials. So when it comes to crafting...
by theladyfriend1 | Jun 5, 2023 | Foamsmithing
I have been fantasizing about a dream space for sanding foam since before I moved into the condo and set up the workshop. As I’m writing this I have now completed building a Dremel station for cosplay. You may too be wanting a space to sand foam as well though...
