How To Make Foam Character Props | DIY - Paper Crafts
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Learn how to make props out of foam and cardstock.
For this project, you will need:
-Foam
-Hot foam cutter
-Hot Glue
-Cardstock
*PLEASE NOTE: Making foam props is truly an investment. It takes time, money, and patience, and if you are a beginner with crafts, I would suggest you hold off on adding foam props to your shop until you have gotten a little more experience under your belt.
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Wow! I’ve never seen this art before. That was great. I will have to try this. Thank you for sharing.❤
Wow thank you so much. I have searched high and low for info on how to do this. And I came upon your video that had so much good info. Ugh thank you! Can’t say enough
So happy I could help!
Fascinating! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you ! I just received my order from you today and am so pleased !
Aww yay! I'm so happy you love it!
Thank You! You are a Godsend
Its my pleasure to help 😊
Woo , awesome foam cutting machine . Great creativity Adrianas 👍🌹
Thanks!
Thank you so much, I have all of the supplies you named, I keep putting it off but I will be making a prop ASAP...Thanks again
You're so welcome. Best of luck to you!
Thank you so much! I have been cutting this stiff by hand with an exacto knife. But this seems so much better. Thanks again.
Oh my goodness! 😱 you're definitely going to love hot foam cutters then!
Adrianne what brand is your glue gun. Where can I find it. Do you have a recommendation for a large format printer.
Thanks for the video
Great tutorial
Great job!!! Thanks for sharing. New subscriber
So cute!
Thank you girl! 🤗
Very cool
That’s nice
You are amazing ❤️
Aww you're so sweet!
It came out very cute 🥰
My son’s bday is tomorrow. I just may have to make a few of these tonight.
You are amazing
Thank you 😊
Amazing! Thanks for your tutorial girl 😊 do you have a video showing how to make a stand for it or how you make it stand? If so can you rey with it, would appreciate it so much. Can't wait to give this a try for my sons bday! Thanks again 😊
The stands I make by just cutting out a square shape from the foam I just used for the prop. OR, some customers request the round foam, so I get those from Dollar Tree. Most customers order the base part left white, but if they want it painted, them I just use regular craft paint to paint it, and if they want it glittered, I just add glitter. Then you put a stick, straw, or plastic dowel into your character prop, and then place it into the foam base. Since everything is foam, it's pretty easy.
Hello I enjoyed your video 😊! It was very helpful. My nephew will be turning 1 next month and I want do a couple of decorations for his birthday
What foam base do you use? Since spray paint isn’t good on foam, what else is recommended to color it?
Love this. Very helpful. Quick question how do you make it stand?
With a base I make from foam, or with precut foam.
Love this! I did something similar with the foam board but cut the foam into a number & did a photo collage! Do you have a tutorial on how to make the complete character foam prop?
I dont, but its supet easy! I cut the characters using my Cricut machine, and then after the gluing and cutting of the foam, I use my foam cutter to cut squares out. Those squares are my base. I then just glue one end of a plastic dowel into the base, and the other end into my character that I just cut out of the foam.
Hi! Just watched your video love it! I do have a question if I buy the uchida foam cutter from hobby lobby are there replacements I can buy when i need to change?
Yes, you have to buy the replacement wires directly from the Uchida website.
That is so cool!!!
Thank you for listing supplies needed other videos just show the finished product.
Thank you so much for sharing. What is the name of your wide format printer?
Its a Canon Pixma
I needed to see how u make it stand
You should also make a video on how you do the cake toppers
I've been trying to think of a simple enough design to use as an example piece so that I dont overwhelm anyone lol, but it is on the list!
ua-cam.com/video/S20YW-j_bn0/v-deo.html Adriana’s tutorial link
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great tutorial! how much do you sell these foam props for?
It depends on the size requested, but average size and price is 12" tall , so $15 double sided
Thanks for the tuturial .Do you cut by hand
If they're too big, I do cut by hand, but if they're under 9" Tall, I use my Cricut to cut them out.
Hi, great video!
What large format printer would you suggest?
I have a whole video on my Epson 8550, but it's very expensive. A cheaper alternative is the Canon Pixma ix6820. I absolutely love it. And I suggest getting ink for it on inkjets.com
What do you do when the reverse side design doesn’t match the size of the foam? Leave it? Trim it? Ty
So that does happen often depending on the design people request. What ends up happening is I have to sit down and forcibly create a design that WILL match. If you check out my Instagram, there are monster truck props that I had to design so that the text would match up.
Hi again n where did u get the tabletop foam cutter thank u
I got mine from Hobby Lobby
Love it..Do you make the foam character tables..would love to learn
Which character tables do you mean?
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts I seen someone post a Minnie Mouse foam head cut out and it was a table that they had they cupcakes on
Ooohh...no, I have never made one of those. But really, I would assume it's just the prop mounted on top of a cupcake stand that you can buy from Walmart, you know?
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts thank u
What printer do you use?
What's paper doe you use?
And what large printer do you have?
Omg I love all your work♥️
Hi there, I answer all of those questions in my blog posts. Check it out on my website here: www.adrianaspapercrafts.com/pages/design-innovator
Scroll down to the FAQS blog.
What printer do you use for large props please
I explain all that in different blog posts on my website here: adrianaspapercrafts.com/pages/design-innovators
I currently use an Epson et 8550
Question… to make this waterproof for like outdoor decor could you use like a clear coat spray on them or does it melt the foam? Or maybe like a special glue could be used?
You could laminate the images before gluing them to the foam to make the images waterproof. There isn't anything that could waterproof the actual foam without melting it.
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts ok thank you 😊
Excellent! I would like some of these as photo props for my business. Do you sell these? I didn’t not see them on your website.
I normally do, but just not currently. I have a backlog of orders, so there's certain items I'm not taking requests for at the moment.
This was INCREDIBLY helpful! Do you know how I might be able to cut foamboard that has that paper on it? I know you said that machine won't work for that type.
Unfortunately with regular project foam board, you'll just have to use a sharp box cutter or xacto knife. As long as you use a good, sharp one, it's pretty easy. The technique to use is to do 3 cuts. The first pass with the blade will be a light one. The 2nd pass is a tiny bit more pressure, and the 3rd one is pressure that cuts all the way through, in 1 fluid motion.
I'm making props for my son's birthday right now and I'm using the the dollar tree foam board the paper on it is pretty easy to rip off the foam!
I did that once for an overnight event, but I did not like how thin the foam is after removing the paper. I'm so used to my thick foam.
You answered so many questions that I had! What large format printer do you have? Doesn’t it smell bad when you cut the foam? I can barely stand the smell! How do you make a stand to support the prop?
I used my Canon Pixma ix6820 for this project, but nowadays I use the Epson et8550 printer.
It really doesn't smell as you work the way I did, which is kind of quickly. It smells more if you leave a piece of foam there to burn away. Like if a piece of foam got stuck on the hot wire and you just left it there, then yes, there is a chemically smell.
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How in the world do you do it so fast?! I recently added these to my party packages. Lord they aren't easy. I take it slow lol.
Lol Well honestly I have a bad habit of never taking things slow, so I really can't help it. I always just want to finish things NOW.
Can you print 20x30 posters with your large printer ?
No, mines limited to 13x19. Each large format printer will specify what size they print up to.
What app do you use to print out large pictures on your cannon pixam large format
Photoshop. You can use any program that allows you to type in the measurements of your canvas before beginning your project.
Hi I just watched your video which card stock paper is the best to use
For projects like this, heavier Wright paper is best so that the glue doesn't bubble the paper.
I use either 110# cardstock from Michael's or 72# koala photo paper.
Are you able to sell these projects or is that a no-no because of copyright stuff?
When you say reverse image, do you mean your mirror the second image?
Yes
Hello! Question for you, where are we able to get the characters to print them out, do you make them yourself or is their somewhere to upload it or just find it on google ?
You can find some on Google, but if you can't find what you want, you would have to make a custom design using a program like Photoshop or Canva.
Hi love ur videos but can u use the folk art little paints u find at dollar store n brush it on ? Thank u
To brush on what exactly? Do you mean to pain the characters on foam? I'm sure you could.
On the styrofoam thank u
K thank u have a blessed day
Do you ever cover your sides
No, I dont. It's never bothered any of my customers lol
The foam. I use the dollar tree boards. Just peel off the paper. And I love my annoying stick foam cutter lol. Works faster
Hey! What kind of wide format printer do you have? And is it a laser printer?
Hey there, I've got an entire blog post dedicated to info on my printers. Take a look at it: adrianaspapercrafts.com/blogs/frequently-asked-questions/which-printers-do-i-have
When I click on that link it says post or video have been deleted
what do you suggested if we don't have that type of printer
I get asked this often, so I wrote a blog post on this topic that I think you should check out: www.adrianaspapercrafts.com/blogs/faqs/common-question-1-what-printer-should-i-get
Can’t you peel the paper off from the foam board you get from Dollar Tree?
I've done that, but the foam itself is sssooo thin once you peel the paper, that I dont recommend doing that.
How did you cut the back layer to fit the size?
Which back layer?
What type of large format printer you use also how big does it print
adrianaspapercrafts.com/blogs/faqs/which-printers-do-i-have
How do you get centerpiece to stand up
I show you the foam base in the video.
Hey Adrianna, would you recommend getting both foam cutters? Or is their one you prefer more than the other?
I personally HATE the handheld "wand" one, BUT, you will have tes that you'll need a handheld foam cutter to get into spaces that the table top for cutter can't get into. (For example, the center of the letter "o".) So yes, I do recommend getting both a table top foam cutter, and a handheld one.
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts Perfect, thank you so much for your response! I'm so excited to start making my own props myself. One last question, is there a specific type of circuit you'd recommend?
At this point, I recommend the Cricut Maker (not the Maker 3. It's seriously no different than the Maker, so no sense in spending more money). The Maker has got all the kinks worked out from its predecessors, so the money for it IS worth it. HOWEVER, IF you can afford to go with Silhouette, I do recommend you do so, only because the software for Cricut machines is always messing up. I don't personally have a Silhouette, but it's because the cost wouldn't make sense since I don't use my cutting machines all that often.
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts ok thanks. Is there one that you'd suggest (the silhouette portrait or maker) ?
I hear wonderful things about the Cameo line.
Hi are you still making character props? I was wondering how much you’ll charge for baby space jam characters?
Hi there Theresa, I do. You just place your order on my website www.adrianaspapercrafts.com
How do you print and cut bigger images on cricut?
Its called cutting "larger than mat". Its honestly very simple, but can get tedious depending on how many layers you are working with. I'll add a video for you guys soon, so be sure to check back this week for it!
Adrianas Paper Crafts hello, what size is this prop?
12" total on the base.
What large format printer do you have or recommend
Mine is the Canon Pixma large format printer. I use it almost every day and absolutely love it.
How much u paid for your printer. I’m currently looking fir a large format
About $200
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts Where can we buy it? Thanks for sharing!
Hi,
What kind of large format printer do you have?
www.adrianaspapercrafts.com/blogs/faqs/which-printers-do-i-have
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts I appreciate your response, thank you!
Can you link the foam please?
I cant ever find it online. Its garage door foam at Lowes/Home Depot. It's in the same aisle as all their insulation foam.
I wish you would’ve started from the beginning with printing out characters etc. some of us are begginers
Can somebody PLEASE give me a link or exact name on the foam she used?!!! I look everywhere and they all have that paperish film on top
I get it from Lowes in the garage insulation foam aisle. There's 2 options. There's a pack of 4 long foam sheets for like $12-$13. Then they also sell 1 super huge sheet, it's like 9ft long for about the same price.
Pls makea video on how to cut prop with this machine. And mention the machine name also
I did cut the foam with this machine in the video. And the foam cutter is from Hobby Lobby. It's not a super name brand item. It's the only large foam cutter they sell.
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts ok thanks alot.
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So I have my baby girls first bday coming up and I would love to do these stand up foam props for her party but the images I want are high resolution images....so if j use them on cricut I can only use print and cut..... how can i go about it ??
Print + Cut is super easy. You literally just upload your image, size it to whatever size you need it (within the sizing limits that Cricut has of course), and then send it off to be cut by your machine. Design Space will print the image out, you feed the print out into your machine, and the machine cuts the image out.
That's how I got the cut out that I use in this video.
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts omg thank you for taking the time to reply... the thing is I would like my image to be pretty big.... like the larger than mat... I wish you can see the images I'm trying to worm with ? Also what printers would you recommend ..??
So for anything bigger, you can either use the "large than mat" method. For that, there's a billion tutorials you can browse.
You could send the images off to print as posters somewhere, and then hand cut them.
OR, you can use a poster making website like blockposters.com to print at home. I've used that website in the past. It basically prints a large poster out over a span of multiple sheets of paper. Once all the pieces are printed, you go ahead and hand cut them out. Then you put all the pieces together like a puzzle. When I used that method in the past, I would glue my "puzzle" to poster boards, or foam boards, and then used them as large party stands.
There's a few photos on my Facebook page of props where I used this method.
As far as printer recommendations: www.adrianaspapercrafts.com/blogs/faqs/common-question-1-what-printer-should-i-get
What kind of computer do you have ?
What kind of Pinter do you have ?
All that info can be found on my website. I wrote lots of blog posts on them since people ask me that so often lol.
Go here: www.adrianaspapercrafts.com/pages/design-innovator and scroll down to the FAQS blog.
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts it’s saying the page doesn’t exist
adrianaspapercrafts.com/blogs/faqs/which-printers-do-i-have
Does it give off a toxic fumes though? I read something about carbon monoxide
Not that I've noticed, or had any issues with.
Can you make them bigger
If cutting using Cricut Design Spacez the biggest you could cut them is 9.25"x6.75". But if you cut by hand, you could make them as big as you want. That's how I've be able to make 2 and 3 foot tall foam props.
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts how you cutting foam
Hi...what brand of glue gun are you using?
Surebonder.
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts thank you 😃
Hello 👋 where did you buy your glue gun?
From the Surebonder website
@@AdrianasPaperCrafts thank you!!
What kind of paper do you use for something like this?
I use cardstock half the time. Other times I use regular paper. The reason for that is because the 13x19 sized paper that I have is only 30#, so it feels like regular computer paper. If I do use that. I am just careful with the hot glue.
Where did you get your hot glue gun from?
From the SureBonder website
Thank you!!
Do you have an ig?
Yes @ Adrianas Paper Crafts
Hey , I Clicked The Link To View All Of Your Printer Information But It Says Page Not Found . Can You Give Me The Details Here 😫
Hey hun, read about them here: www.adrianaspapercrafts.com/blogs/faqs/which-printers-do-i-have?_pos=1&_sid=206baa9de&_ss=r