by theladyfriend1 | Nov 20, 2023 | Cosplay Buying Guides, Foamsmithing
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 primers, sealants and especially paints. Otherwise you could risk ruining the foam or having the materials not stick....
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
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 are published, I’m excited to tell you about how to make a Daisy Mae cosplay so you too can...
by theladyfriend1 | Jun 26, 2023 | 3D Printing, Foamsmithing, Worbla and Thermoplastics
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 costumes, you might be wondering how to make cosplay armor without EVA foam. If you found yourself in a pinch and out of foam or...
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...
by theladyfriend1 | Apr 10, 2023 | Cosplay Crafting, Cosplay Patterns, Costume Design, Foamsmithing, Sewing and Fabric, Worbla and Thermoplastics
As many of you know, I debuted a new cosplay while at C2E2. It was my Arsenal cosplay from the TV show Arrow. Roy Harper’s character was honestly the only one I rooted for throughout the entire series and thus it was high on my bucket list to cosplay as him. I...
