How to make Cosplay armor

How to make cosplay armor? Do you want your cosplay armor to be as realistic as possible? You can achieve this by using Eva foam. There are also templates that make it easy to create armor. An experienced cosplayer knows exactly what foam and thermoplastic materials are and how to use them to get the perfect prop. In our store you can buy Eva foam in many sizes, colors as well as shapes in the form of trapezoid, triangle, square, and rollers and half-shafts.

What materials are needed to make cospaly armor?

The materials needed to make the armor will depend on the type of design you want to make. Typically, you will need an Eva foam base, cardboard, some adhesives, double-sided tape and paint. You will also need some basic tools such as scissors, small knives or chisels, and fabric to cut out and add details to the costume. Measuring tools are also important, as you will need to get the right dimensions before starting the project. All these products are available in our store.

How to make cosplay armor?

Eva foam is a useful material for making any armor, it is inexpensive and available in different colors, working with it is very easy and brings excellent results. In our store you can also order foam under LED and self-adhesive and tools such as heater, soldering iron and, of course, paints. Parts made of it can be easily cut out, stitched and joined together. This makes it an ideal choice for creating cosplay armor. The foam is also easy to bend and shape, making it the preferred choice for most cosplayers who want custom armor, arm and leg pieces to complete their cosplay look.

A heater and tape are required to shape the foam. A glue gun will also be useful, as you'll be able to glue almost anything quickly. In fact, there are two types of glue guns you can use. If you use thin materials, you can choose the type of cold bonding. Meanwhile, if you want to work on the piece before it dries, it is recommended to use a hot glue gun. When it comes to joining all the pieces of Eva foam the use of a heater is more desirable than using ordinary tape. This is because the device can tightly join the cut pieces together and causes them to be sealed.

What are the ideas for armor?

Don't limit yourself to making knight's armor. There are many other ideas for armor, as the world of cosplay offers endless possibilities and options. Although knight armor is the most common, you can also create armor with science-fiction and fantasy themes. Other medieval-inspired armor ideas are also popping up online, so you'll have more options to choose from, or do something original. After reviewing some of the typical materials used to make cosplay armor, it's time to put them together and get to the real work.

Making knight's armor

Did you know that there are many types of armor that you can make? A popular choice is the knight's armor, which can often be seen on online forums when cosplayers start sharing opinions. It is a popular choice because it is easier to make, unlike other costumes that require details to be more realistic. When your cosplay armor is polished and well-painted, it will certainly have an almost real metallic effect.

Here's how it's done cosplay armor:

Let's start with EVA Foams with a thickness of 6 mm. You can use different parts to create the main elements of your template. After printing the design, place it on cardboard. This can be an effective way to bring everything together. Then circle them on the foam with paint or gel pen. Remember not to use pens, as the markings are difficult to paint over.

Cospaly armor. In this pattern, the breastplate for the knight's armor consists of 5 parts. In this part we will deal with gluing, so it is better to prepare glue stick or glue gun. First, connect the two parts that make up the back, they can be glued along the seam and along the bottom of the front of the armor. To form the foam use a heater. You can also create curved elements on the sides and arms, using both halves. To attach the other parts, you can use tape or Velcro that is adjustable, so you can easily stick it on and wear it.

Parts of cosplay armor for legs and arms

Your knight's armor wouldn't be complete if you didn't have these components made. Our leg piece consists of 5 parts that will form the shin and leg, the knee and two parts that will run on both sides. Using heat, form the foot part and start gluing to the knee part. You can still use Velcro to hold thick pieces together firmly. This should be enough to put the elements on your feet.

Thus we end up with a leg. Time to start making weapons. Using foam and templates, get to work. Are you ready to complete your armor? It is necessary to create a helmet and paint it. Take the template, place it on cardboard and cut it out with a knife. Glue the pieces together to form a helmet. Be sure to measure properly so it's not too small or too big for your head size. Using the heater as a heat source, form the foam and add details.

Acrylic paint for cosplay armor

Did you know that acrylic paints can help you get realistic-looking cosplay armor? Painting relief patterns is actually the best part of making armor. This will make your Eva foam look like the medieval armor you've always dreamed of. You can start painting the armor with black acrylic paint. This will create a more aged look, although some people will later cover it with silver paint. It will also create a more aged look, and adding gold paint around the edges will make it more attractive.