Don’t throw away dried out foam clay!!! I was working with half of a container when I was suddenly called away & didn’t have time to put it back in the container. When I was able to get back to my project, a few days later, the foam clay had completely dried out. I cut it up into pieces to put back into the container, I poured in 1/8 cup of DISTILLED WATER, after a few days I checked it… It had softened, but needed a little more distilled water to make it pliable, worked out great! I did have to knead it well though
Hi there. Great video as always. I just miss your puppies! I love your dogs. Thank you for showing us this it was truly inspiring. Take care and God bless.
First of all, super informative video on something I never knew existed! Thank you! Second, was curious as to why you used the freezer when making shapes in the silicone mold. Is that just to help them hold their shape when removing?
I just bought foam clay a few days ago! This video just came in the right moment, hahahaha. I really love the material, althougth mine is a little bit harder to sculpt. As always, very good content. I love all your videos, so inspiring!
Wow, danke für das Video! Hab noch wie was davon gehört, dabei modelliere ich viel. Anstatt mir teure Rüstungen über Etsy zu kaufen, mache ich es einfach selbst!
A wonderfully informative and entertaining vid! I don’t do cosplay myself but i love watching your videos and really enjoy seeing your projects go from flat foam to works of art. Do you think foam clay could be used to make miniature armour for dolls? Or would it be too brittle and crack more in thin layers?
After the scultped piece is dry, can I use hot melt glue to adhere it to another surface? Thanks for your video! Using sculting foam for the first time for some Halloween pieces.
Is there an alternative to foam clay where it behaves exactly like foam clay, but doesn't need exposure to air to dry / turn into eva foam? The trouble I'm having is: I basically made a 5mm eva foam + foam clay + 5mm eva foam sandwich about an inch thick, but due to the inside being mostly cut off from the air, it's basically not drying. I am making Pure Vessel's head piece (from Hollow Knight), and this sandwiching of the foam clay between the outer eva foam sheets really gives nice contours and curves, but at the same time makes it very hard for it to actually dry! Maybe I can throw heat onto to help it out?
Hi great explanation - showing it to my A level students in the UK! What programme do you use to convert to paper templates? Is it blender? Many thanks
Fantastic! Can't wait to try some of this. How well does the foam clay maintain texture? If you use sandpaper or something to texture the surface when it is soft, how well does it keep? Do fingerprints stay in the surface texture after drying?
Such a great tutorial! Thank you! I just didn't get why using the mold you should freeze the clay, what would happen after leaving the frozen molded clay at the room temperature for a while? It would keep its shape and firmness?
What did they use to model it in? And then what did they do to make it more smooth? And then how did it get printed? I feel if I get this down well I’ll be able to do anything!!!! Help!!
I LITERALLY HAD NO IDEA U COULD USE WATER OMFG. iv been using foam clay that i got from michaels from ur brand, and i literally havent been using water to smooth it and it got really frustrating to work with. thank god i didnt use the whole bucket lol.
KamuiCosplay well the brand is called artminds modeling foam. Doesnt say anything about water. Its not the brand ur using but it was in michaels in the kamui cosplay display
You prolly dont care but does someone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!
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One thing I just noticed is that foam clay can also be used for light sfx prosthetics, like demon horns or a mask that you'd naturally stick to the face. Liquid latex literally peals off it without disturbing the foam clay once it is dry. It's AMAZING! Using liquid or cream pros-aide also works to stick this to the face, and it doesn't damage the foam! It peels right off when you want to remove them. So this stuff is very universal! 10/10
She has a display fo everything you need for basic cosplay materials at michaels in Florida! I’m not sure about other places but huge clutch because I was there to get supplies for a cosplay I’m working on now!
At just one? Or multiple? I live near Wesley Chapel, and the Michael's near me actually closed and moved a while back... :( I never make the ride out there anymore because I have Hobby Lobby a few blocks away. But if Michael's has a Kamui section... I'll definitely make the ride! With my biggest backpack and tailbag lol (Typically riding a motorcycle stops me from buying too much stuff! ;D I can only carry so much.. but I go nuts at craft stores. Haha)
I've started using foam clay for my first cosplay build and it is a lifesaver for making natural-looking textures and getting shaping right. I'd be lost without it.
That was amazing as always, Miss Svetlana! Your passion for your art is incredible. Thank you for sharing this with us. Now I am super excited to find a project to sculpt with foam clay!
That kind of smooth foam clay is called "Silk clay" in Sweden, the "foam clay" version is made of tiny beads and a tar like goo. Works exactly the same, but has a very visible texture, of course. Might want to make sure you buy the right kind of clay :)
Hey I was walking through Michel's (a craft store) and I saw a display with eva foam. So I look up and there you are armored and looking good. That was pretty cool. Just had to say that. Your awsome!
I'm currently making a snake mask with scales sculpted out of foam clay and this video really gave me some insight in how to continue with the project. I had problems with the foam clay scales cracking and tearing while test-fitting the mask but your video gave me confidence that i can prevent this with the right sealant! Thank you ^^
Question: Using foam clay with something like the size and detail of the shield in the video. Would you still seal it in flexibond or use some other sealant? If you do use flexibond, how do you prevent the flexibond from filling in all those details?
I discovered foam clay through your books and boy has it been a lifesaver! My friend recently commissioned me to make her a dagger the entire hilt is hand sculpted by me with foam clay. So much easier than the alternative of sanding everything into shape!
Thank you so much! I'd been rather depressed looking for a good idea for a Renaissance Faire costume and I believe, with what I've learned about foam clay and eva foam thanks to your channel, I could create a living statue costume!
Where did you get those super cool foam molds? I've found some cool ones, but nothing with such a wide selection and a large piece. Most of them are one or two different designs.
A fantastic intro to how these materials are actually used, THANK YOU!!!!! So many GREAT videos - the LED-intro (most people like me wonder for days in Amazon, trying to find the needed parts and technology), the smoker-intro (I know the big smoke units and use one in our Halloween party every year for low-lying smoke on the floor, but never knew about these smaller portable ones) and so many, many more!
That's Incredible 👍🤠👍 I'm into the Hobby of RCing and was wondering what I could use for making 1/10th scale accessories such as dashboards and seats sculpting by hand, is this very durable and light weight with the brush on additive? Thank You ✌️🤠👍🌟🙏 Stay Safe and Play Healthy My Friend
Im not even a cosplayer but I'm just so facinated how Kamui brings things to life. What a brilliant artist. I follow on FB, but didn't know there was a UA-cam account :))
I've never used foam clay before and my project is different than making costumes, but my question is, it makes sense that it is lighter weight once all the water weight is gone, but does it shrink as well? or does it hold its shape well after drying?
I literally JUST posted to Kamui's Cosplay community asking about how to stop foam clay cracking, and lo and behold look what happened! Thank you SO MUCH you psychic, you're a lifesaver! (also do you guys accept PO box postage like fan mail etc? )
Remote control flying quad copters can be used for cosplay flying creatures and character devices . I built a lightweight orange foam gargoyle lizard covering with the quadcopter motors portruding from the top not very noticeable. I used thin clear packing tape to prevent it from breaking when bent or twisting .
Coming from the future 👋 I absolutely love foam clay. I bought it on sale at Michael's for only $5 and the brand is by ArtMinds "Modeling Foam." Great to know it lasts a long time! I put mine into a thicker plastic bag and then returned it to the bucket. Used it for a project where I needed to make a staff look like tree bark. My staff is about to be primed, but it looks pretty convincing thanks to the foam-bark texture 😊
making a castle crashers armor suit for my son for halloween...having trouble knowing which brand of foam is best for cosplay (least toxic, better quality etc) here in the US. Where do you all order your stuff from? I dont think australia or belgium will be practical 8(
I super love using foam clay. I have used it on making props and accessories when polymer clay was a huge hobby trend here. It's still hard to get here in the Philippines and I hope that it gets more attention and demand so it would be easier to purchase. Thank you for doing this video Svetlana!
Hello, I am a follower of yours from Spain, I just wanted to thank you for how well you explain everything, thanks to you I have been able to do my first projects and gradually raising their level (which is not easy). I want to thank you for your free links to acquire many patterns. I have been hooked by all the star wars and I have been able to fulfill my dream and that of my son, making our own costumes. Thank you both for your channel. You are incredible creators
Hey Svetlana FoamMo is no longer available on the amazon store. Is there another brand that would be a reliable replacement. Or are they all much of a muchness? I’ve grown so used to FoamMo I hate to switch brands but I can’t find it anywhere
Don’t throw away dried out foam clay!!! I was working with half of a container when I was suddenly called away & didn’t have time to put it back in the container. When I was able to get back to my project, a few days later, the foam clay had completely dried out. I cut it up into pieces to put back into the container, I poured in 1/8 cup of DISTILLED WATER, after a few days I checked it… It had softened, but needed a little more distilled water to make it pliable, worked out great! I did have to knead it well though
ohhhh thx for explaning :3
Oooh!! Thank you! I'm not broke anymore, but i def still have stingy habits 😂❤❤
I’m using it for the first time this was very helpful! It’s so versatile, I’m definitely going to use it for lightweight details on cosplays :)
You crazy! That's amazing, love your work😍😍
Love the videos!
Hi there. Great video as always. I just miss your puppies! I love your dogs. Thank you for showing us this it was truly inspiring. Take care and God bless.
Darn! I was so hoping you would do "BUY MY BOOKS" from behind the mask ;D!
She's soo adorable and talented ahah
So cool that you use Lumin's Workshop! I live in Australia and it's my local hobby stored!
pure awesomeness...as always!!!! ok i just ordered foam clay
lol
This is so cool love it thank u
Love the videos man. Keep up the good work!!!
This is an amazing video. Thank you so much. I have learned something new today that will improve my skills.
Love your video's!😊
First of all, super informative video on something I never knew existed! Thank you! Second, was curious as to why you used the freezer when making shapes in the silicone mold. Is that just to help them hold their shape when removing?
I just bought foam clay a few days ago! This video just came in the right moment, hahahaha. I really love the material, althougth mine is a little bit harder to sculpt.
As always, very good content. I love all your videos, so inspiring!
Thanks this was very informative :)
Wow, danke für das Video! Hab noch wie was davon gehört, dabei modelliere ich viel. Anstatt mir teure Rüstungen über Etsy zu kaufen, mache ich es einfach selbst!
Seu trabalho é maravilhoso, amo Cospley! Gostaria de adiquir seu livro em português.
Do you find the brands that you use shrink down as they dry? The only ones I've used tend to lose 10-15% of their size.
A wonderfully informative and entertaining vid! I don’t do cosplay myself but i love watching your videos and really enjoy seeing your projects go from flat foam to works of art. Do you think foam clay could be used to make miniature armour for dolls? Or would it be too brittle and crack more in thin layers?
After the scultped piece is dry, can I use hot melt glue to adhere it to another surface? Thanks for your video! Using sculting foam for the first time for some Halloween pieces.
This is doubled in your playlist.
Is there an alternative to foam clay where it behaves exactly like foam clay, but doesn't need exposure to air to dry / turn into eva foam?
The trouble I'm having is: I basically made a 5mm eva foam + foam clay + 5mm eva foam sandwich about an inch thick, but due to the inside being mostly cut off from the air, it's basically not drying.
I am making Pure Vessel's head piece (from Hollow Knight), and this sandwiching of the foam clay between the outer eva foam sheets really gives nice contours and curves, but at the same time makes it very hard for it to actually dry!
Maybe I can throw heat onto to help it out?
Hi great explanation - showing it to my A level students in the UK! What programme do you use to convert to paper templates? Is it blender? Many thanks
Fantastic! Can't wait to try some of this. How well does the foam clay maintain texture? If you use sandpaper or something to texture the surface when it is soft, how well does it keep? Do fingerprints stay in the surface texture after drying?
Why can't I save this to my playlist?
Will light show through white foam clay?
Such a great tutorial! Thank you! I just didn't get why using the mold you should freeze the clay, what would happen after leaving the frozen molded clay at the room temperature for a while? It would keep its shape and firmness?
Would this work for silicone molds or is modal clay better for that?
What did they use to model it in? And then what did they do to make it more smooth? And then how did it get printed? I feel if I get this down well I’ll be able to do anything!!!! Help!!
Hehe, clay sausage :)
Would plastidip work in replacement of flexbond? Just checking before I buy!
5:40 *me who just started sanding, no vacume, no mask* 👁️👄👁️
I LITERALLY HAD NO IDEA U COULD USE WATER OMFG. iv been using foam clay that i got from michaels from ur brand, and i literally havent been using water to smooth it and it got really frustrating to work with. thank god i didnt use the whole bucket lol.
It’s not written on the package? :-0
KamuiCosplay well the brand is called artminds modeling foam. Doesnt say anything about water. Its not the brand ur using but it was in michaels in the kamui cosplay display
What program was that to pattern the Diablo head?
is this the same as model air dry clay, cant find foam clay anywhere
Would modgepodge work as a replacement for the primer? I'm not able to find that primer so far in canada.
It might work, but it will crack once you bend the material. Highly recommend to use a flexible primer like Flexbond or Plastidip instead.
I absolutely swear on Foam Clay when it comes to shaping teeth, scales and bone-like structures.
''I BRING ZIE DARKNESS!' no Svetlana, you bring the light and happyness with your energy and awesome videos !!
@Gerald Spessard Imagine thinking that's some kind of putdown. Lol
You prolly dont care but does someone know of a method to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!
@Legend Mitchell instablaster :)
@Cohen Jadiel i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
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Thanks so much, you really help me out :D
i absolutely love her. she is always so happy! this always makes me laugh, thank you
5:40 " I think the result turned out pretty nice." No the result turned out very awesome!
One thing I just noticed is that foam clay can also be used for light sfx prosthetics, like demon horns or a mask that you'd naturally stick to the face. Liquid latex literally peals off it without disturbing the foam clay once it is dry. It's AMAZING! Using liquid or cream pros-aide also works to stick this to the face, and it doesn't damage the foam! It peels right off when you want to remove them. So this stuff is very universal! 10/10
how did yo attach the foam pieces if you don't mind me asking?
Thats very helpful because i was thinking of doing that, just not sure it would work until I read this!
I swear you two have telepathy, I was just beggining to work with foam clay for the first time a couple hours ago and was searching for a tutorial
you have telepathy you just tapped in the videos they made much before the day this was released
She has a display fo everything you need for basic cosplay materials at michaels in Florida! I’m not sure about other places but huge clutch because I was there to get supplies for a cosplay I’m working on now!
Also in Charlottetown p.e.i Canada
Nope most of the stuff I need I will have to buy online,a frw things from Michaels or Joanna.
At just one? Or multiple?
I live near Wesley Chapel, and the Michael's near me actually closed and moved a while back... :(
I never make the ride out there anymore because I have Hobby Lobby a few blocks away.
But if Michael's has a Kamui section... I'll definitely make the ride! With my biggest backpack and tailbag lol
(Typically riding a motorcycle stops me from buying too much stuff! ;D I can only carry so much.. but I go nuts at craft stores. Haha)
i actually ended up on this video because i bought a bucket of foam clay and eva foam at Michaels in Fl.
Yeah I just found a display at Michael's but they didn't have the books 😭
I've started using foam clay for my first cosplay build and it is a lifesaver for making natural-looking textures and getting shaping right. I'd be lost without it.
wishing you the best on your tutorials! Thanks so much! All the best from Distortions Unlimited
Hi Ed! Her work is amazing!
I'm looking forward to see how you guys paint that huge Diablo head and to see it attached to the rest of the costume, this is gonna be AWESOME
It will be interesting to figure out haha
That was amazing as always, Miss Svetlana! Your passion for your art is incredible. Thank you for sharing this with us. Now I am super excited to find a project to sculpt with foam clay!
That kind of smooth foam clay is called "Silk clay" in Sweden, the "foam clay" version is made of tiny beads and a tar like goo. Works exactly the same, but has a very visible texture, of course. Might want to make sure you buy the right kind of clay :)
Awesome, I recently bought some foam clay and this is exactly what I needed, love this channel
Makes demon. “Super cute!” Lol! Love it.
I am glad they put- ''DO NOT CONSUME OR EAT THE FOAM CLAY ''on the lid as I really wasn't sure !
Hey I was walking through Michel's (a craft store) and I saw a display with eva foam. So I look up and there you are armored and looking good. That was pretty cool. Just had to say that. Your awsome!
I'm currently making a snake mask with scales sculpted out of foam clay and this video really gave me some insight in how to continue with the project. I had problems with the foam clay scales cracking and tearing while test-fitting the mask but your video gave me confidence that i can prevent this with the right sealant! Thank you ^^
Yes use some Flexbond
Question: Using foam clay with something like the size and detail of the shield in the video. Would you still seal it in flexibond or use some other sealant? If you do use flexibond, how do you prevent the flexibond from filling in all those details?
Maybe go over the build with an air gun/empty airbrush or something to blow in the flexbond over the holes?
I discovered foam clay through your books and boy has it been a lifesaver! My friend recently commissioned me to make her a dagger the entire hilt is hand sculpted by me with foam clay. So much easier than the alternative of sanding everything into shape!
Thank you so much! I'd been rather depressed looking for a good idea for a Renaissance Faire costume and I believe, with what I've learned about foam clay and eva foam thanks to your channel, I could create a living statue costume!
I don't know how I got here, I don't even cosplay, but boy was I not disappointed.
Where did you get those super cool foam molds? I've found some cool ones, but nothing with such a wide selection and a large piece. Most of them are one or two different designs.
I cant wait for next episode of Brigitte armour costume!
Same here :D
I was waiting... WAITING FOR YOUR VIDEO!!! Thanks Svetlana😊😊😊
Wonder if dry time will be faster if you lay the sculpture on cookie cooking racks?
Hey started with cosplay because of you
(Oh god no)
(Just kidding)
me too, i made some of the helmets i learned from their tutorials :D
I’m going to start it next year
A fantastic intro to how these materials are actually used, THANK YOU!!!!! So many GREAT videos - the LED-intro (most people like me wonder for days in Amazon, trying to find the needed parts and technology), the smoker-intro (I know the big smoke units and use one in our Halloween party every year for low-lying smoke on the floor, but never knew about these smaller portable ones) and so many, many more!
Amazing video!
Ooo I'm gonna use this for my dark hero deku costume
This is perfect I literally just started looking for foam Clay for my Yasha Cosplay
I would love to watch a time-lapse of your sculpting process! I feel like I learn a lot simply by watching others sculpt.
OMG! I live 5 mins away from Lumins Workshop 😍😍😍 Going to pick up some to try. Have no idea what I would use it on lol
where can I get the flexbond like you used
You crack me up. Thank you for being funny and entertaining. Your techniques look so easy to follow.
Such perfect timing i just received my order of foam clay!!!
this is for real the best cosplay chanel in the world! it's both inspiring and fun to watch! keep doing youtube! ;D
Haha thanks!!
Thank u veeeeeryyy much!!!u helped me❣️
That's Incredible 👍🤠👍 I'm into the Hobby of RCing and was wondering what I could use for making 1/10th scale accessories such as dashboards and seats sculpting by hand, is this very durable and light weight with the brush on additive?
Thank You ✌️🤠👍🌟🙏 Stay Safe and Play Healthy My Friend
Can it be used for cosplay purposes?
Im not even a cosplayer but I'm just so facinated how Kamui brings things to life. What a brilliant artist. I follow on FB, but didn't know there was a UA-cam account :))
You put so much time and effort into your work, it really is inspiring! Thanks for these videos :)
I'm not into cosplay, but this is definitely a material that I can add to my arsenal! You are so cheerful.
This is very cool ! I’ve been working with Crayola Model Magic for a few years now, but I think I’ll try this material too !
should the flex bond be used after or while its drying?
Hello! How do you waterproof foam clay?
I've never used foam clay before and my project is different than making costumes, but my question is, it makes sense that it is lighter weight once all the water weight is gone, but does it shrink as well? or does it hold its shape well after drying?
Is it better than buying sheets and cutting
I never knew there was such a material! I'm getting some, just for fun.
Have you ever tried foam clay directly on clothing? Or would you recommend using it on regular eva foam instead?
AWESOMENESS !!!
I literally JUST posted to Kamui's Cosplay community asking about how to stop foam clay cracking, and lo and behold look what happened! Thank you SO MUCH you psychic, you're a lifesaver!
(also do you guys accept PO box postage like fan mail etc? )
Nice! I only use foam clay to make miniature cartoon things, didn't know how versatile it can be for detailed lightweight costumes :O
Remote control flying quad copters can be used for cosplay flying creatures and character devices . I built a lightweight orange foam gargoyle lizard covering with the quadcopter motors portruding from the top not very noticeable. I used thin clear packing tape to prevent it from breaking when bent or twisting .
Coming from the future 👋 I absolutely love foam clay. I bought it on sale at Michael's for only $5 and the brand is by ArtMinds "Modeling Foam." Great to know it lasts a long time! I put mine into a thicker plastic bag and then returned it to the bucket. Used it for a project where I needed to make a staff look like tree bark. My staff is about to be primed, but it looks pretty convincing thanks to the foam-bark texture 😊
My favorite cosplayer! I’m new to working with foam clay and this helps a lot. 😊
making a castle crashers armor suit for my son for halloween...having trouble knowing which brand of foam is best for cosplay (least toxic, better quality etc) here in the US.
Where do you all order your stuff from? I dont think australia or belgium will be practical 8(
This is pretty cool. Thank you for sharing. Your work is great.
Quick question: how thick can I sculpt without causing drying issues?
Estamos en España....no en Inglaterra....no entiendo lo que dices y encima los subtítulos son en ingles asique para ti el vídeo guapa...
You know what's annoying? How your process looks hack, but you finished product is chef's kiss. I wish i had that talent 😅❤❤
best part was me realizing that the "Silly Cone" tools and "Silly Cone" molds was as Silicone.
Also don't forget about those "silly clones"
I super love using foam clay. I have used it on making props and accessories when polymer clay was a huge hobby trend here. It's still hard to get here in the Philippines and I hope that it gets more attention and demand so it would be easier to purchase.
Thank you for doing this video Svetlana!
Hello, I am a follower of yours from Spain, I just wanted to thank you for how well you explain everything, thanks to you I have been able to do my first projects and gradually raising their level (which is not easy). I want to thank you for your free links to acquire many patterns. I have been hooked by all the star wars and I have been able to fulfill my dream and that of my son, making our own costumes. Thank you both for your channel. You are incredible creators
Glad to help!
Hey Svetlana FoamMo is no longer available on the amazon store. Is there another brand that would be a reliable replacement. Or are they all much of a muchness? I’ve grown so used to FoamMo I hate to switch brands but I can’t find it anywhere