Foam accessory
This concept will guide you to make an EVA foam cosplay accessory. You will learn how to cut, shape, assemble and paint the foam to get a personalized and resistant accessory, perfect for your cosplay projects.
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What you need
- *EVA foam(2)
- *Cutter(1)
- *Heat gun(1)
- *Contact glue(1)
- *Acrylic paint(5)
- *Varnish(1)
- *Boss(1)
- *Ready(1)
Steps
- 1
Prepare the boss
Create or print a pattern of the desired accessory. Cut it carefully to use as a template when cutting EVA foam. - 2
Cut the foam
Place the pattern on the EVA foam and cut the different parts by following the contours with a sharp cutter to get clear edges. - 3
Shaping the foam
Use a heat gun to heat EVA foam parts and shape them according to the curves and shapes desired for your accessory. - 4
Assemble parts
Paste the different parts of the accessory using contact glue. Ensure that the parts are well aligned and securely attached. - 5
Painting and finishing
Apply a primer layer, then paint the accessory with the colors of your choice. Finish with a coat of varnish to protect the paint.