DIY Foam Armor Build : Realistic leather and metal bracers for cosplay

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
  • Today we go over a simple Foam Armor Build by making some bracers out of EVA Foam!
    00:00 intro
    01:00 Template
    02:40 Cutting Foam
    04:00 Cutting Details Out of Foam
    04:40 Making Foam Look Like Leather
    06:00 Gluing Foam Together
    06:55 Using a Dremel on foam
    07:33 Making Foam Straps
    08:28 Making Foam Rivets
    09:00 Using Plastidip on foam
    09:30 Painting Foam To Look Like Leather
    10:40 Painting Foam To Look Like Metal
    11:15 Sewing Foam
    11:40 Attaching Foam Aror to yourself
    12:00 Final Product
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  • @KarlRoyale
    @KarlRoyale 2 роки тому +72

    "unless your a lonely dude, your arms should be the same." not going to lie. that took me a minute. ROFLMAO!

    • @Blak_Phoenix
      @Blak_Phoenix 2 роки тому

      Same this is my third time watching this ad i just got it

  • @zombiespock4512
    @zombiespock4512 Місяць тому +2

    Using a baking sheet or waxed paper between the two glued surfaces as you're trying to align the pieces up perfectly, gradually pulling the paper out as you align them, definitely helps me.

  • @RunningWolf13
    @RunningWolf13 2 роки тому +25

    For future EVA projects I highly suggest a blade sharpener!
    Honestly it is wicked worth it to invest in a whetstone and leather strop, for sharpening and blade aligning, but a basic kitchen knife sharpener (like the kind you pull the edge of the knife through a coarse, then fine sharpening sections!) work wonders as well!!
    EVA foam will absolutely eat the edges of your blade, but having a sharpener/leather strop aligner on hand will extend their life and save your sanity quite a bit!!!

    • @zombiespock4512
      @zombiespock4512 Місяць тому +1

      I just saw your comment about the whetting stone before adding my two cents. I do that, too, and blades last a very long time.

  • @PocketKanin
    @PocketKanin 2 роки тому +6

    goggly eyes 👀 are really good rivets too

    • @PocketKanin
      @PocketKanin 2 роки тому +1

      also love how excited you are in this ^w^ it’s nice watching new people find out these cool things in the community that you can do 💙

  • @MRagarr
    @MRagarr 2 роки тому +2

    Lonely lonely dude ; I love your quips man makes the videos for me lol

  • @zombiespock4512
    @zombiespock4512 Місяць тому

    I use a sharpening stone to resharpen my Xacto knife blades. The foam dulls your blade quickly but a single blade, sharpened frequently, lasts a very long time. You'll save money on blades.

  • @wildside636
    @wildside636 2 роки тому +2

    Wow i love the bloopers at the end aswell

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 2 роки тому +3

    I like the artwork on the endplate, and think that would make a really cool 'wrought iron' sculpture out of whatever you can think to make it out of and it still look like wrought iron. Maybe even a cool collection with different colored crystals at the center...

  • @therobotwolf
    @therobotwolf 2 роки тому +4

    That seems like a cheap easy way to make armor for ren fairs and such.
    Also am I the only one getting mild black panther vibes from the "metal" part?

  • @michalbutora573
    @michalbutora573 2 роки тому +1

    This is such a good video, practical and tells the importnat details...! Thank you

  • @williamburket5279
    @williamburket5279 Рік тому +1

    wow this video is one of the best how 2 iv seen in while

  • @patsisota6655
    @patsisota6655 2 роки тому

    That really does look awesome.

  • @alexandermoran7783
    @alexandermoran7783 2 роки тому +1

    I love y'all at skill tree so much keep on keeping on y'all's the best

  • @rhaynehowlette5621
    @rhaynehowlette5621 Рік тому

    This. Is. AWESOME!!

  • @PowerSource301
    @PowerSource301 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video tutorial

  • @redwolf2901
    @redwolf2901 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid as usual.
    How's about trying to make a smart mirror. Which would be so interesting to see your take on it and how you would customise it.

  • @synesthesia7511
    @synesthesia7511 Рік тому

    Love the nails.

  • @deanparkinson8450
    @deanparkinson8450 2 роки тому +1

    awesome videos love this affordable project

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  2 роки тому

      Thank you for checking it out!

  • @modestyfashion8723
    @modestyfashion8723 2 роки тому

    Cool

  • @nearlyheadlessbrick2735
    @nearlyheadlessbrick2735 2 роки тому

    Another awesome video ! I had an idea for a possible future video i wanted to share What about a vid about making a larp /adventurer backpack? Either made from scratch or kit bashed from pre existing backpacks

  • @banksparenteau7779
    @banksparenteau7779 День тому

    What type of paint is the silver paint you used? It looks very opaque, I find it’s difficult to find silver paint like that

  • @hellfire127223
    @hellfire127223 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job

  • @sportzchik95
    @sportzchik95 Рік тому

    Omg!! How did you make the ventilation box? I need something like that so bad 😂

  • @Ar_Trip
    @Ar_Trip 9 місяців тому

    elegant wizard staff, mb

  • @user-uu7wn5fi5h
    @user-uu7wn5fi5h 5 місяців тому

    Would you use that same technique to create leg bracers as well?

  • @queenofdirt1241
    @queenofdirt1241 10 днів тому

    does anybody know what kind of paint was used? was it just basic acrylic? or a special kind for foam?

  • @PatinaLeathercraft
    @PatinaLeathercraft 2 роки тому

    Very good! Now make it from real leather and metal =D

  • @annasewing
    @annasewing 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @te4m8s
    @te4m8s 11 днів тому

    What kind of paint did you use?

  • @nomadicdragon7157
    @nomadicdragon7157 11 місяців тому

    4:08 is there a link anywhere for this template?

  • @hazeltollz5695
    @hazeltollz5695 2 роки тому

    I am completely dead at the Lonely Dude(tm) warning lol

  • @oscarmadrid5233
    @oscarmadrid5233 Рік тому

    Que lástima bro que no tienes el PDF free lástima, ya que me hubiera gustado hacerlos pero en cuero.😭😭😭

  • @Marcpowers
    @Marcpowers 2 роки тому +2

    Is it accsidental, or did you make bracers today, beacuse you're first leather project was bracers?

    • @aaronlittle5478
      @aaronlittle5478 2 роки тому +2

      I was kind of wondering the same thing. It's like he came full circle.

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  2 роки тому +3

      Totally an accident but a super cool one lol. I should change the thumbnail to mirror the first one.

  • @matthollands7771
    @matthollands7771 2 роки тому +1

    What grit sandpaper did you use for the dremel?

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  2 роки тому +2

      I believe 120!

    • @matthollands7771
      @matthollands7771 2 роки тому +2

      @@SkillTree Wow, I'm surprised it worked so well. When I try to use anything lower than 240, it catches the foam and chews into it.

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  2 роки тому +2

      @@matthollands7771 maybe speed is the issue? Try it faster, if you can.

  • @ber5erker__760
    @ber5erker__760 2 роки тому +2

    rip lonely dudes. Getting called out😂😂

  • @rockinrswoodshop
    @rockinrswoodshop 2 роки тому +3

    Nice job dude! I’m still kind of wondering about the nails though…

    • @Struthio_Camelus
      @Struthio_Camelus 2 роки тому +1

      Yup, the nails definitely are striking, and slightly distracting. That's probably more a "me" problem.

    • @SkillTree
      @SkillTree  2 роки тому +4

      I actually agree. These ones were done for Halloween and are like a gel kind. All that to say, they are super hard to take off and I just didn't have the time yet lol

    • @Struthio_Camelus
      @Struthio_Camelus 2 роки тому

      @@SkillTree I'm leveling up my "Non-Judging"skill. 😁

    • @Madebysg
      @Madebysg 2 роки тому

      They're just painted nails?? 🤣

  • @beardedgremlin8117
    @beardedgremlin8117 2 роки тому +2

    First

  • @myname9407
    @myname9407 Рік тому

    1:42 legendary

  • @fauxmarmorer9544
    @fauxmarmorer9544 2 роки тому +2

    8 months lats to this but please don't just put in a new blade all the time, get a good knife sharpener and save the money, one bladecan last you months before it needs to be replaced, and try to sharpen after each cut, whenever the knife leaves the foam, sharpen it

  • @willsalaz
    @willsalaz Рік тому

    Wait till you discover rub n buff

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 2 роки тому

    The Vegan option, lol!

  • @JasonCrosen
    @JasonCrosen 2 роки тому +2

    Realism and continuity are issues I have with making costumes too.

  • @ahvala7
    @ahvala7 2 роки тому

    What's your day job?

  • @dmbook
    @dmbook 5 днів тому

    Moar

  • @cakammanable
    @cakammanable 2 місяці тому

    "unless you have an unbalanced workout plan or your a really lonely dude" you forgot injury prone

  • @patsisota6655
    @patsisota6655 2 роки тому

    Because you are happy married I can say this. I just love you. You are crazy and cute as hell. Hugs Handsome!!

  • @intiazsherriff8217
    @intiazsherriff8217 2 роки тому +1

    Lonely lonely dude.....🤣🤣🤣

  • @MrYogurtnutter
    @MrYogurtnutter Рік тому

    Ha ha ha… lonely dude comment.

  • @user-sp6ju1zo3d
    @user-sp6ju1zo3d Рік тому

    👍👍👍👍👍