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Kinpatsu-Cosplay — EVA Foam Breastplate Tutorial
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Published: 2014-12-29 19:50:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 87264; Favourites: 422; Downloads: 629
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My tutorial on how to make a basic female breastplate using EVA foam and (optional) thermoplastic.For more of my work you can follow me on facebook. www.facebook.com/KinpatsuCospl…
I also have a some Video tutorials on youtube: www.youtube.com/user/Neix567
FAQ - PLEASE READ!!!
Where do I buy my foam?
I buy it locally so I can't really help anyone find suppliers
you will have to do some research yourself.Can I heat foam with a hairdryer?
You can try
I just don't think they get hot enough to be able to shape foam well enough.What is Thermoplastic?
Thermoplastic is a plastic that can be shaped and molded when heated. examples of thermoplastics are worbla and wonderflex.
What Thermoplastic am I using?
I am using something called Rx5145 from a company named Rhenoflex
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Comments: 29
How do you apply your curved (clingwrap + tape) template, and turn it into a flat template on the EVA foam and still get an accurate measurement?
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Hi! I'm really excited to use this tutorial! However, do you have a tutorial on how to make the clingwrap/tape pattern? I'm a beginner, so I'm lost on how that works.
Thank you!
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OMG this is literally the best tutorial for making female breastplate armor I have found so far, thank you! I'm trying to make a female Reaper costume, among other costumes, and I really do appreciate your tutorial! Is it alright if I share a link to this tutorial on my cosplay blog? I really want to credit where I learned how I made my costume!
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Thank you so much! :3 of course you can share it!
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Do you happen to have any suggestions on how to fill in the seams/gap from glueing 2 foams together? My armor set is just about done, but ive not found a clear answer on what to use to fill the gaps.
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I use gesso to fill in my seams
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Aye thanks! Gonna look up a bit more data on the subject!
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Which thermal plastic did you use??? It doesn't look like worbla so I'm super curious if this was an alternative (worbla's sooo expensive QAQ)
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I am using something called Rx5145 from a company named Rhenoflex
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Thank you so much!!
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Do you happen to have any tutorials on how you done the borders (or details) on the last photo showing? This is really well explained and easy to follow! ^^
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I don't have a tutorial on it but its very easy to do, you just cut your details out of the foam and then sand the edges round with a dremel, then you can sand it with finer sandpaper to get the shredded pieces off and press is smooth with a heat gun
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Hm...I can try to do that. Since I need to have borders around edges,so that they look like 3d,something like this www.facebook.com/lifestreamcos… But all I get are flat surfaces. >,<
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Do you prefer Wonderflex or Worbla for a breastplate? and why? >_<
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I prefer worbla 
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Awesome ! I just have to ask something : If I make armor over EVA foam only, (3mm), will it be strong enough to survive on a convention?
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That's very thin for a whole set of armor
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Do you think this will work for Vengeful Spirit's one? The belly is almost completely exposed, so I'm not entirely sure how to go about making this. I might need to get direct help from you x'D
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I would do venge's top a bit differently 
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Yes please oAo/ Because I'm scared of popping out of her outfit x'D Imagine. On stage. DEATH. x'D
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haha nah you won't pop out XP you can wear a bra under it you just need to put a clear strap in and then it will look like its open in the front even though its not
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This tutorial (well, the one you have on Youtube) was the one I used when making my breastplate for Ziggs. It seriously helped. I had a lot of trouble making the cups fit right, so I ended up sacrificing a bra. But I now realize I was doing it wrong and this makes far more sense LOL
Probably going to remake that with this new found knowledge haha
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Yeah I was a little bit unclear in the video so I thought I would try make another tutorial where I sort of explain better XP hehe
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Yeah, I'm gonna try using this updated one when I make my new breastplate :'D
You're seriously amazing <33
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Wow, you are seriously awesome!! I just stumbled upon your YouTube yesterday. Super creative. Looks like now I know how to create the armour I wanted for my archangel costume. ^_^
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Awesome tutorial! I love your cosplays I want to make a leona cosplay and will probably use this as a guide. How did you find something to shape the breast part with? That's the one thing I'm having problems with right now.. = w=''
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Thanks! XP haha I honestly just had to look around and see what I could work with XD I'm currently using the most random object! Its the top of a big lolypop toy my little sister bought XD hahaha so you just need to look around and try find something that works for you, I know Kamui uses a clear orb that she found at a craft store but you could try using different kinds of balls and I even use my knee sometimes
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Haha thanks for the feed back. I've got this big glass orb floating around some where I'll have to give it a try!
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