How To Make Platform shoes for Cosplay, Tutorial Part 2
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- I'm the Evil Ted who makes props and costumes. I’ve worked on Star Trek Into Darkness, Walking Dead, Fifth Element and Guyver, among lots of others. I've made pretty much everything out of every material, but foam is my favorite.
I'm here to share my skills and shortcuts, and help you learn how to make foam costumes and props, too.
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I, Satan, gave the 666th like of this video from Evil Ted. This must be a sign.
Thanks!
Slowly going through all your videos. They're very meticulous and comprehensive... loving it! Can tell you really enjoy this. Thank you for making these!
this shoes actually remind me of gene simmons, and now I want to have them haha:) greetings from germany:)
The only thing I can think of to improve upon this design would be to curl the toe of the boot up like on the base shoe, This will help the wearer walk and avoid clumping around as though one is wearing bricks on their feet. Other than that, I love this design and hope to use it in the future.
Rose M thats exactly what i was thinking! i was cringing a little thinking of having to walk in something like that lol seems like thats something most people overlook when making diy platforms.
After watching this I just thought it would be cool to see a tutorial for making fawn legs. Your channel is great by the way :)
You should try looking for something called Cloud it's a heavy duty foam used for platform shoes. I believe you can purchase it at Kauffman shoe supply in New York. It will make the shoe a lot lighter and save you time.... I used to makes shoes thought it might be helpful :)
Kim Sheridan Thank you Kim. I'll look in to it.
Thank you so much I needed this for a cosplay that I'm doing and this helped sooooo much!
you should make a boot armor tutorial. they are so rare to find.
Love your tutorials, very detailed , one question though would you have any tutorial on how to make items like those skulls using casts, I'm interested in making shoulder armour in the form of dragon heads something like the ones dracula has in the Dracula Untold movie and if yes is your answer what products would be best to use , I know how to model clay no probs with that, would appreciate it a lot many thanks keep the great work!!!
Am I the only one who would wear his shoes not for cosplay only?🧐
Thanks for the vids Ted. I read a great foam measuring tip the other day from wmarmory, and that is to make yourself a foam ruler out of the the same foam you are using, and measure with that instead of the cloth tape measure, that way you will get the exact measurements you need without guesswork.
You are completely incredible! I am beyond obsessed with those platforms you have created!
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Just a thought but for added strength and support would it be possible to glue aor screw in some dowels either side of the main centre raising piece of wood. I was just thinking where the wooden soles go out wide from the centre piece. Like I said just a thought I had about strengthening and giving a bit more support. Would be interested in your thoughts on that idea
It looks like the center support could fail and cause some major ankle damage. I’d add some side supports to prevent that.
Happy New Year Ted! I'm quite impressed with your tutorials. Very practical, easy to follow and professional!
Pardon me if I've missed anything, but I would love to know how you are mounting pauldrons, shin armor, bracers, etc... not only to the wearer but relative to each other to not allow slippage.
Thanks for all of your great information!
How would you suggest adapting this design not look like wolfs paws?? It would be a four toe design and HUGE im just not sure how to pattern it and where to put the boot.
I came here to figure out how to add platforms to my boots for Wasteland Weekend and I'm so excited that this is what it was originally for ♡
I hate you cuz your really good :D
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do you know if the platform is safe to walk in especially for permanent use?
Awesome video, Evil Ted! I love your stuff. This is the kind of work shop I want to put together for myself once I get a permanent lodging.
Just made a foil and duct tape pattern for some cosplay shoes I'm working on, but I much prefer the way you cut the pattern pieces, so it's back to the foil and tape for me! Like Evil Ted says, don't be afraid to make mistakes and start over!
Wishing you can make me platforms like that :(
BlairrWitch You can make platform shoe like that! That's why I made this video!
HI TED I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MAKING THE SKULLS ON THE BOOTS THEY LOOK GREAT ANY CHANCE OF A VID ?
Hey! Could you do me a favour and reply to this with a list of the supplies for these platforms? I need to make a pair for a Kurloz Makara (Homestuck) Cosplay! It would be much appreciated!!
Alex Matthews My supply list is just below my videos.
Broooo you're so awesome! Tysm for this tutorial you saved my cosplay lol. Do you happen to know the type of foam you use? (sorry for asking, I know you probably said it but I can't hear very well)
I have my supplies listed below the video. Here's a new video on making platforms. ua-cam.com/video/4fanKUMDzU0/v-deo.html
hello! I have seen a couple of these tutorials, is it possible to make cardboard platform shoes? we have a lot of cardboard at home but no strong foam and we cant use wood, plus, can gorila glue work as well?
I'm not sure, I've never tried making shoe with cardboard.
@@EvilTedSmith Oh, thats aight!
Random Thought. Ignore me if you think it's horrible. But since you didn't have time to show the steps you took applying the skulls, though you stated that they were sitting around from a stockpile you have from old projects. Place them on your store, that way people could buy them off you. And make the boots that you seem to be asked for all the time.
Hi I'm here in 2019 just sharing this tutorial around LOL.
Hello Jackie, I made another video on making platform shoes out of Foam. ua-cam.com/video/4fanKUMDzU0/v-deo.html
Lol 2020?
@@EvilTedSmith that's awesome
Just want to say thank you Evil Ted...
Love your Video Series, have watched each segment several times as I gather Kit and Materials to begin building for Family and Friends. Keep up the Excellent Work!
I'll be Watching...
-BA
OMG THESE ARE GORGEOUS
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Why do you do the pattern in poster board? Couldn't you just trace the patterns on the foam with the foil paper? Wouldn't that save a lil bit of time?
Because it will last longer. When I make patterns I plan on using them again
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so that´s why, I was thinking it was just an extra step. cool videos man.
You placed the patterns on the foam outside but it's a pattern of the inside of the foam cover won't that make the foam cut out about 1/2" too small.
Yup! I posted that before you got to the back being too short.
I just made a better pair of platform shoes and a video to show you how.
look I'll make you a deal if you make me a 2 deathstroke full helmet and send it to me I'll cast any one of your choice out of metal and I'll paint it and put padding in it so you can get the full effect of having the helmet/mask
My first Wasteland Weekend was 2014 same as this video!!! I first heard of you at that event because there was a guy there wearing boots just like this that he had made after watching your videos! I thought they were so cool and he told me all about Evil Ted and the awesome foam tutorials! I’ve been a fan ever since!!!
Thank you! I use to go to Wasteland weekend! It’s just gotten so damn hot over the years, I stoped going!
hi Ted, can i use glue gun instead of barge cement or i have to use cement ? thank you :)
+Randy Orton Yes you can use a glue gun.
Thank you very much :D
hahah what?!??
Probably don't use semen.... Lol
I don't think semen is a good adhesive.
I'm so grateful you exist ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ thank u
+XkillerXmannequinsX Im grateful you subscribed.
I wish I didn't live in an apartment so I could do all of this stuff. I wonder if there are workshops you can rent out or pay to use...
What about renting a space at a storage place?
Look for maker space, or renting a studio space
+RinnyFresh Or a friends garage. Have you found a place?
greeting from the future (2019)
Greeting from maybe the end of the world (2020)
Greetings from even further beyond
Is Barge Cement really better than hotglue at holding foam together? I'm making pieces for theater shows and I want them to last. Any thoughts?
TitanGear Yes, the barge glue is way stronger than hot glue.
TitanGear Yes, barge is better than hot glue.
Evil Ted Smith Awesome, Thank You
+TitanGear yea, barge or at least contact cements are infinitely better than hot glue what hot glue gives you in speed it loses in flexibility and longevity.
I been using Barge for a good two weeks now. I am Liking it a lot but for pieces I want pure solidarity I'm adding hotglue to reinforce. on my flexible pieces I am definitely sticking with barge only. And I'm gonna try the cheaper DAP cement to see if it works as well so I'm not chewing through my budget later on
Amigo enserio que amo tus videos
Awesome tutorial :)
In total completion, how long did it take you to make those from start to finish?
Rhonda La'Soft About 2 days.
Okay thank you!
This was really really helpful!
Thanks for making this Tutorial! 😀
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Evil Ted, can you do a video on how to make Leggings?(aka: Cosplay armor for your Legs)?
I know this s for cosplay but what suggestions would you make to alter them to be tougher for every day wear because platform shoes are expensive
C'est magnifique!!!!!!!!! *o*
Now after watching this tutorial, I might actually be able to do this too.
But...
I'm lazy....
I'm working on a new platform shoe video, the build will be a lot easier
Evil Ted Smith Awesome. That's gonna be very helpful thx.
you can also take a piece of string and tack it to the curves all the way around. once yourall the way around mark or cut the string to the spot where it ends. then you can pull it off and measure it with a ruler. if you dont have a fabric tape that is
hi Ted, is there any way to craft things like so without EVA foam? it is too expensive for me... :(
+Visatos Valdovė Card board, or poster board...
maybe the blue camp foam from walmart?
does the foam u use release any toxic chemicals when heated
N1GHT GUARD1AN Only when you burn it.
did we miss the (white) toe part ?
Evil Ted's material of choice, foam. His glue/cement of choice, Barge. His beer of choice? Samuel Adams. Great video as usual Ted. Thanks!
Ha ha, my beer of choice... Bass ale.
Evil Ted Smith Ah OK. I just thought it was funny seeing the bottle of Samuel Adams in the background while you were making the boots. Great job as usual. Thanks for the tutorial,
Awesome video. I want to do make this. Did you use cement glue to stick the skull mold to the foam?
Oh damn that's awesome..now I just need someway to do part one since I have no tools or skills to use them
you say trusty to much, it's really anoyying. I still love the shoes though.
is there a way I can blend 5he foam into the shoe to make it look more professional
You'd just need to cut a longer piece, cut out V shapes so it will fit the curve of the shoes and bevel the edge so instead it's a curve instead of a 45 degree angle. You can use a dremel tool to shape the curve on the foam. He goes over that in a few of his videos.
where is part 3!??
Genius.
"like So..." ;) nice video
woaaahh so badass!!!
this helps a lot
I'm glad it helped!
It just looks like u stuck a boot inside something
+Megan Petrow (Iheartcake101) Did you watched the video?
everything is trusty
+TK Art Yes it is!!
Are those for you to wear? I seem to remember you having rather large feet. Those look too small for you. Maybe it's just because it's on video. LOL
Linda Arabian
Mary Christine Milhano yes??
Lordi style ?^^