Evil Ted Talks 3: Cosplay Tips, Techniques & Tools of the Trade
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2014
- 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.
To see more, check out my site: eviltedsmith.com
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Ted, I'm a grown-ass man, and I just want to give you a hug. Thank you for these videos. Recently on my 30th birthday I decided I finally want to give costuming and prop-making a shot, and your videos have been not only extremely helpful but also hugely encouraging. Thank you, sir.
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35 year old grown ass woman here and I am so glad I found your channel! I have been doing very basic costume making for a few years now and I am wanting to get into fabrication. I am starting a project and this video is super helpful! Thanks for sharing!!
I'll be 40 in a couple months and decided I no longer GAF about what people think....After finally learning how to machine-sew 5 years ago....and doing some fairly awesome DIY props *without* anything but a small hacksaw and adhesives... I finally broke down and decided Imma learn myself some foam (and Worbla) cosplay. I also thank you for these vids, Ted. And I have to say...I love your moniker. I hope it's an homage to Bill and Ted. Here's to always learning new and exciting things -- age is just a number!
Turning 30 in 5 days and recently started patterning out my first foam cosplay and you and Punished props have both been a great help already. I'm thinking about getting my first rotary tool or heat gun tonight... (can only get one at a time) and not sure which I need first... Can you do these kind of beveled/soft edges with just a rotary or do I need to make sanding sticks?
I've seen so many awesome looking costumes and have been amazed that they are all hand made. It is an art form with no limits but your own imagination. But I have to admit that I never thought I could do it. Then I watched some videos from this guy called Evil Ted and got encouraged to try it out. As a beginner it seems so daunting of a task to try and recreate in real life the picture in my head. But what you said about it not being perfect the first time gives even more encouragement to just keep working at it. Practice makes perfect. Then again I've always thought that perfection is overrated! Thanks Ted for all of your videos and hard work. You are inspiration to this hobby on more levels than you will probably ever know or fully realize. Keep up the fantastic work!
That is my mission is to take the intimidation of building your own props and costumes.
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These are fantastic, Ted. Thank you a million times! I hope the DIY community appreciates what youre doing here as much as I do. It takes decades to pick up these tidbits. You are a real craftsman, sir.
+EclipsePhotographyFL Thank you for watching.
I got into cosplay fabricating because my daughter loves to cosplay and it allows me to spend time with her doing something she enjoys. With that said, I’ve watched almost every video you made so far and I’m having her watch one a day before we start fabrication of her character that has gauntlets, breast plate, and shoulder things. Your videos are helping make sure that when we start on her outfit that we will both be on the same page in how to accomplish our task. Thanks
What sweet story. I'll do my part and keep making videos.
You are so talented! Love your video and thanks for sharing your wisdom with us!!
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Watching a Pro give out tips and great info is a pleasure can't tell you how much I've learned from you, thank you from Downunder.
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Your welcome Ted, thanks for taking the time to say hi. Have started simultaneous projects thanks to some of your tips, trying to get some armour, a helmet and a refreshed Nerf ready for Star Wars.
For anyone watching this video in 2019, that Glue Pot is about 70 dollars now, in the McMaster Carr catalog. I considered getting one, but I don't do enough foam gluing to justify that kind of expenditure. I made my own "Glue Pot" from a large glass jar, with a handle on it. I drilled a hole in the steel lid and made an EVA foam "gasket" to fit a brush into. That keeps the air out and leaves the brush able to slide a little to meet the changing level of the glue. I have to "turn" or screw the lid on and off (just a little) when I'm not gonna use it for a while, and the lid stays with the brush when I'm brushing glue on, but the set up works fairly well, especially for large glue applications. When I'm doing detail gluing, I just use a smaller brush and take the glue right out of the original glue can.
Thanks for the advice. Your channel has been the most informative one I have run across. I like that you simplify the techniques and encourage your fans to experiment. Thanks again.
William Zaragoza Thank you for watching.
Thank you, Ted! Awesome video. It's great to have a primer on all the tools you like to use all in one quick list. You inspire me dude. Can't wait to see your next video!
Awesome video. Solved a ton of problems I was having with my foam build. Using your techniques it should come out a 100 times better.
Hi Ted. I can't thank you enough for your generosity too share your experience and sage advice. I am working on a Classic Iron Man Costume (Bob Layton) And after modifying and practicing on foam sheets. I finally got the right look. Now its off to the Armo!
Thank you
Thanks so much for what you do!
You have given me the confidence to start one of the biggest cosplay projects I have ever done!
Thank you for focusing on the techniques. I dig your work. At another time, I'll show you a neat trick about the sanding sticks that a jeweler taught me.
Your videos are very clear, well-organized, and straightforward. Thank you for also posting links in the descriptions of your videos. I'm making my first cosplay prop with your tutorials, and I will send a picture when it's all done! Thanks for all the help.
+Alexa500 Thank you so much. I look forward to seeing what you build.
Hi Ted, thank you for your awesome videos I'm an old school woodworker (Yeah I should change the profile picture, it goes back 35 years) the old joints wont handle woodworking anymore so I've turned to making community theater props as a new creative outlet. I know it's a luxury for many but my favorite tool for cutting foam is my bandsaw.
Ha Ha, just saw your other video and noticed you already use a bandsaw!
Ted, Can't express how grateful I am for your expertise and willingness to share it. I started researching this because my grandson asked to be a storm trooper...he is 3...so, naturally, HE MUST LOOK AWSOME! With your help he will. Thanks.
I'm only sorry that I couldn't purchase from your shop link because I'm in Canada; but I have to say the knife sharpener tip alone, has been a godsend! Sharp knife at all times makes things so much better, and has paid for itself in money saved on blades. Thanks for your tips and tutorials!
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6:28 I use the cans of DAP brand cement. So a lesson I learned this week and has now motivated me to buy a glue pot is that contact adhesive will melt plastic. I left a plastic brush in a glass jar of the cement over the weekend and by the time I got back to it, all but the bristles and metal bits were gone. Just as a test, I poured a little cement into a red solo cup and in under an hour, the bottom of the cup had dissolved away.
+rabbitgear Yes, you have to use metal can or a glass jar. Chip brushes work well with contact glue.
I haven't ever made a cosplay suit, but this video has helped out a lot. If I ever complete it i'll show you.
MAHALO!!! Which means "Thank You" In Hawaiian....I've have enjoyed all of your Tutorials!! They've been very helpful!! You have made my prop an costume builds Fun an exciting again!! Can't wait for your next Vid!!! Thanks!!
hey Ted just wanted to say thanks for your videos! I'm about to make my first costume and your vids and advice have been a great help. :)
This video made my day. Trying to make my son a set of mccree armour from overwatch. First time I've tried anything but your videos are superb. Please keep them coming.
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VERY helpful, thank you so much! Long time cosplayer, ready to up the notch a bit this year, and this helped narrow down a maddening number of items to chose from, and also discover more options.
I couldn't help giggle at 'Modge' Podge. XD
Thank you for the supply list and great tutorial. Going into Mardi Gras, someone is going to be a very happy King with his armor for the Bal Masque!
These are the best videos i have seen for foam work!
+Jean Barberi Thank you, that's very nice.
Fantastic video. I'll definitely be using some of these tips.
well this is one of the most brilliant channels that i've ever seen .... keep up the good job
Great resource, thanks for taking time to share and detail all of the links.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing. It made a huge difference to my prop. I used the dremel tool fine but was still uneven. However, with the sticks I was able to smooth out the surface completely. It reminded me so much of sculpting clay. You are amazing. (PS. the sharpener with box cutter...amazing too)
Thank you, its comments like these that keep me doing what I am doing
Thank you so so so much for all your videos! The costume I'm wearing in this pic is the first costume I've ever made (at 34...lol)You can't see the mail arm..but the tips and techniques I picked up from you are the reason I actually finished it :) AND when I wore it at Pax East this year the creator of the character totally noticed (got a pic and autograph with him) it was awesome! Soo...much like the grown ass man below, I too want to give you a big ass hug! :) You sir are the best.
Just discovered your videos...and loving it ! Thank you for putting together such detailed videos and sharing your craft!
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Sweet video! I will say, something I'm using right now as a sealer that works with acrylic paint and is outstanding to use is Gesso. It's a chalky-acrylic based primer. Fantastic to use if you can't use spray paints in your house, and also can show off some pretty solid details! You can get Gesso at any art store, but I will note, you should sand it before you apply a layer of paint as it may have some imperfections in it! :)
Tristen Terracciano Thank you for the tip!
so so glad I joined this page.. you are incredible with your work and I look forward to learning and having you as my teacher!!
Thank you for your support. Check out Tools of the Trade 2.0 ua-cam.com/video/bzeTS6PLedc/v-deo.html
I just bought my first heat gun last week, and I LOVE IT
I also just bought my 1st heat gun
I bought one last week too and I love mine. I put foam disc in a baking bowl, heated it up and held it in there till it cooled. Made perfect shield boss.
Thank you for sharing your precious experience with us , i came through your channel looking for creative ideas and ways to make crafts for my kids , this video helped me a lot, and i am subscribing right now, thanks again.
Thank you. Be sure to check tools of the trade 2.0 ua-cam.com/video/bzeTS6PLedc/v-deo.html
Ted your awesome brother. Thanks for these videos. i binge watched them all in one night. Your videos helped me alot with all the questions ive had and i feel confident now that i can do this. Thanks!
+Joshua Jones Yes, now go build something cool.
Fantastic information. I learn a lot from it. Love to see more of your work!
Ted!!! you rock!!! Thank you soooo sooo much for these videos!! i have learn a lot
i live in mexico, in baja and it is hard to find all the tools but i still doing it and practicing all the technics you done on these videos!! can't thank you enough!!
I appreciate all your videos, i'll be waiting for more
Ro Carnero Thank you for subscribing.
Great tips! I appreciate the time you take to show us these time saving tips.
Longhorns 62 Thank you.
This is the video I have been looking for. I can't wait to buy my tools and finally start my dream of crafting.
that wood burner and sandpaper holder is genius~! thanks for the tips!
+Cheryl The Thank you for subscribing.
Thank you Evil Ted, being new at this I really appreciate your knowledge base. I love your fabrication tips.
Thanks for all tips Mr Ted Simth
Thank you for these films Evil Ted Smith ! MORE ! is MORE ! and you always deliever
TheOxfurd Thank you. I will do my best to keep them coming.
Love all your videos...thanks so much for sharing!!!!
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Awesome and incredibly helpful video. I cant thank you enough for sharing your know how and expertise! I am an aspiring cosplayer and you really help me make this dream seem more attainable :)
Brittany Wright Thank you for watching…more to come.
Watching you sand with those sanding sticks was a revelation. I've just been using my dremel tool, but my edge wasn't nearly curved enough or the way I wanted to. It looks like those give way more control! Time to go to Home Depot...
Such an informative video!
You are the best. Thanks for all the help.
Your the best for watching!
Thank you thank you thank you! The sanding sticks alone has my foam looking 100 times better
Great news! Happy to help fellow makers.
Great video as always!
wonderful advice tips , tool AND TECHNIQUES, THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THAT YOU DO.!
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Super helpful tips! I appreciate it very much. I look forward to seeing more :)
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video, so helpful for a costume beginner.
You are so welcome! Thank you for subscribing.
Just subscribed, your videos are the PERFECT thing for stepping up my cosplaying game, so to say lol. Inspires me to finally start some projects that I had been intimidated on, I would love to share with you when they are finished how they turn out if that would be alright
Evil Ted, your videos are incredibly helpful thank you for taking the time to do these and spreading your knowledge to the rest of us. My personal foam work has improved as a direct result of videos like this one.
1 question: What kind of paper do you make patterns out of? I've seen you using a brownish paper, that seems very easy to work with. I normally use poster board, but I'd like to try the paper you use. Thanks again.
Also, to anyone else wondering, Ted is completely right when it comes to using a torch on your foam work, it's amazing - if you haven't tried one, do it!
James Wulfgar Thank you James for watching.
Wow! Thank you so much! This video is perfect in helping me create armor and cosplay costumes for my first time. You guys have the best job in the world! I just might make a youtube channel about making costumes.
+Samuel Bahler Yes, you should.
The only confusion I have is the creation of my own templates especially as complicated as one of my goals in which is the Alphonse body armor in Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood. For you and your team I am sure it's easy to look off of a design made by let's say for an example: a gaming company. And based of that you guys use your knowledge to create templates for that particular armor set or suit. On the other hand, it might be that I have to do more research on how to recreate that particular piece in that anime. Nevertheless, your videos, your channel I should say is very helpful and saved me and I'm sure other people as well a lot of time researching. I am thankful for you sharing!
Hello! First time watching your videos! Thank you so much for the tips! I’ve never worked armor before, and I’m already thinking about doing a mask, got my heat gun and Eva foam, now I’m going to buy some of the tools you’ve mentioned to be able to pull this thing off hahaha thanks Ted!
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another grown ass man (great line lol) totally grateful for your sharing your know-how.....cheers mate , so inspiring
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This video was very helpful !!!
I would like to add to possibly getting a magic eraser when I was making my design for my helmet I didn't like how the eye was coming out so I used a magic eraser to erase on my sharpe mark and it got rid of it
I created some cosplay costumes before... my very first >paper mache< head ache, next i used thin rubber foam and sewing it >prick my hand many times :(< now I saw your tutorials >it's a relief< will try to apply it for this years cosplay >for my son & daughter< will upload picture on your facebook page once done... your tutorials rocks! more power.... from Philippines here :)
Alvin Cuison Thank you Philippines! Send photos when you're done.
You sir, are AWESOME! Genius!
Thank you!
This is so great! :) Just getting started here and i found this very useful. Thanks!
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This guy is awesome! Actually, he teaches you the way to do it! 1001 hugs! You are awesome! Thank you!
Wow, thanks!
the last segment just made me feel nice inside
Great video!
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Hey Ted a cool tool to add is a combo off of the sanding stick. Its the same idea but to do you use pvc pipe and glue it to the outside. you can also cut the pipe in half and glue it on the inside for rounding.
Bad World Production Thank you. Nice tip.
Thank you Ted =D im about to go buy me a torch and contact cement now. Lol Im building a scorpion costume myself. Ill Try to send you a pic of the finished results. Thanks for the tips though, love your vids. Keep them coming! =D
Thanks Ted! Love your videos - Any tips for making skulls out of EVA Foam?
You are AMAZING!!!!! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Check out part 2.0 ua-cam.com/video/bzeTS6PLedc/v-deo.html
Thanks for introducing the plastidip. I don't have enough money for the sprayer and though I'm not allergic, latex irritates my skin a little
Hey Evil Ted, Thanks for the great videos. I've thoroughly followed your male cosplay armor and took the commitment to start making my own.
I've ran into a very annoying problem, I have to cut 45 degree angles and bevels, however, I just can't seem to cut it well enough. Either the blade doesn't cut through it or I get very rough edges. I can cut out the pieces quite well, still have to use a good amount of force, but as for little detailing, it's virtually impossible.
I'm using very sharp knives, and even bought most of the things from your links. As for the EVA foam, I'm using the WeSellMats EVA interlocking.
I even sharpen my blades constantly with the diamond 600 grit sharpener you suggest.
Any help would be appreciated, thank you!
You can buy nail files that are a fine emery stick that work quite well and are quite cheap
Modge Podge comes in matte as well.
Hello. First I want to say your videos are awesome, and I'm always checking each new episode. Secondly, I wanted to ask you how powerful does the heat gun have to be to properly heat the eva foam? Thank you for reading this.
I want to make full scale Jabba the Hutt sail barge. Can you come over to my house and help me? :)
Just wanted to take a moment to thank you, among others, for the fantastic videos you do describing the tools and techniques for foam fabrication in detail. I was struck by some of your comments at the end of your video.
Anyone can watch all of these videos and thousands more on youtube and get an idea of what's involved, but if someone wants to do it they need to start designing, cutting, sanding, filling and gluing to really understand it.
I can't tell you how many projects I've started and had to re-work because I didn't look far enough into the fabrication phase to realize that tab A wasn't going to line up with slot B. I was doing a bottle of Snake Oil and it took me about four tries to get the paper label, artwork sizing and adhesive the way I wanted it. I even have a couple failures hanging in my shop as a, "Don't do that again, ya big dummy" reminder to myself.
Here's my best advice to anyone watching these videos that have never done this before: gather some materials and tools and make something small and easy. Make a box. Make a really cool box with embossed and de-bossed elements. Sketch it out, take some measurements, finalize your design. Start cutting and gluing. If something goes wrong, keep going. Finish it. After all, it's just a box. Build those skills. Build a feel for the materials you're using. At least once during a project, I'll do a test to see if what I'm thinking is the best way to do it. Quite often, I'm wrong and I'll pick something else.
I'm blessed with the ability to think in 3D and intuitively understand spatial relationships. Something I was born with or somehow developed over my 53 years. I am also dibilitatingly color blind. Something else I was born with. My best resource for color is to print out reference photos and ask my five year old daughter if the color I came up with matches. You go with your strengths and work through your weaknesses.
Go forth and start making. Something. Anything. If you're not happy with it, try again. Soon, you'll be teaching others how to make stuff.
Sorry for the long winded comment.
Regards,
Rand
+Randy Strauss I couldn't have said it better. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom. I hope you don't mind that I reposted with your credit.
Your fan Evil Ted
+Randy Strauss That long winded comment was superb. The part with your daughter was really sweet :) Keep it up!
you the man evil ted!
Dean Fenner Your the man for subscribing.
I just discovered caulk for cosplay like a week ago. Total cosplay game changer for newbies. Paper mache', never again>.
UsedTissue I too started with paper mache' when I was young. Thank you for subscribing.
ha you called it KIWI seal insted of KWIK seal. seriously big fan. getting into cosplay for my kids ok... for me too
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Thank you for making your videos..me and my boyfriend recently started making his armor cosplay (based on your how to make a foam helmet and armor videos)..its really giving us alot to do together..well productively atleast...
love your videos. they have helped us a ton our living room looks like a toolshed/art station
thank you ^_^
also do you know anything about using PETG thermoform plastic sheets for making helmet visors ?
Thank you ted this is awsome
I have a new one called Tools of the Trade 2.0
Hello, I love your videos they are very helpful! I was wondering and this is probably a stupid question but I’m very new to this. Anyways I was wondering if loctite spray adhesive could be used for a protective finish coat
Not sure, I've never used it.
Love this video, I'm new to this stuff, but eager to learn. In your experience, what is the best glue to permanently adhere EVA foam to wood?
Here try this site for gluing things together. www.thistothat.com/
I love these videos!!
I cannot find the dragon skin anywhere though. Any alternate suggestions?
+Scott Biski My apologies, Red Devil discontinued it. I'm searching for an alternative and will let everyone know.
What type of glue do you recommend sticking foam to fabric or mesh material? Thank you and I hope you have more videos soon.
I'm wandering what is the best stuff to use for hardening foam weapons as I'm in the process of making cloud strife buster sword
Thank you for sharing your knowledge i really appreciate it:)
beatthebongo Thank you.
Evil Ted Smith it would be rely cool if next u did a work shop tour we all want it ted
I have a question, i have a type of foam that has little holes in it like Styrofoam, but its very bendable and I don't know what its called, is there any way I can make its smooth so i can spray paint it?
Man, I wish I would have found your channel earlier! I have a Game of Thrones costume party this weekend, so I tried making a paper mache armor and failed miserably , so now I have no costume whatsoever :(
How to do batman armor would be awesome! Love your videos Ted.
+Bob Marly It would be awesome for you to make that.
Evil Ted Smith Lol, ok. I'll be my first project with foam. Wish me luck.
Thanks Ted!
thanks for the tips man ;)
i don't have barge cement in my indonesia but we have simmilar product called fox glue you should try to use that sometimes
Love ya ted!
I got some drips of barge cement on my self healing cutting mat. Any tips for cleaning it off?
Hey Evil Ted Smith I'm brand new and have a very low budget. I'm thinking about doing some kind of armor set including a shield and a chest plate is there any chance i could see a tutorial about one of those? thanks so much for all of this great information in has really helped me figure out what i could do to do get into cosplay
Thank you!
Thank you for watching.
Thanks so much for the tutorials!
Will a standard kitchen knife sharpener work for maintaining your box cutter, of do you recommend the one you have? Thanks!
The one I use is better for thinner blades.
Amazon carries Barge. Thats where i got mine 😊
What thickness do you recommend for helmets? also what thickness for armor?
I'm about to make my first foam purchase and I want to get the right stuff.