Vinyl and Craft Foam Armor Tutorial
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At last, the long awaited Vinyl & Craft Foam Armor Tutorial!
I've had a lot of practice with this method, and this is the formula that works best for me, so I hope it can help you build your armor with ease. I really enjoy working with my hands and making armor pieces using various methods, so please don't hesitate to ask questions if you have any - I'll be glad to answer them!
Tutorial and all images therein are Copyright Fire Lily and FireLilyCosplay.com.
I've had a lot of practice with this method, and this is the formula that works best for me, so I hope it can help you build your armor with ease. I really enjoy working with my hands and making armor pieces using various methods, so please don't hesitate to ask questions if you have any - I'll be glad to answer them!
Tutorial and all images therein are Copyright Fire Lily and FireLilyCosplay.com.
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This might help me. I want to make an Assassin's creed costume and this tutorial an d the boot one will help a lot.
Any suggestions on how to making the knife holders and How can I make the armor on his waist look like it has layers?
Here's a picture of what I want to make. static.giantbomb.com/uploads/o…
Any suggestions on how to making the knife holders and How can I make the armor on his waist look like it has layers?
Here's a picture of what I want to make. static.giantbomb.com/uploads/o…
Just when I thought I was set to make my own cincher, I saw this and might try it out! I only have one question, though, since I can't really tell on the pictures of the cincher, did you use the same width of foam for the cincher as everything else, like standard 2/3mm sheets of foam?
Yes.
thank you!
Thanks!
This looks super convenient! Thanks for this!
Very welcome!
This is an awesome tutorial! My only question is on how you applied the snaps to the back of your armor, did you just glue them on? Or something else?
Snaps are applied by hammering them together through the fabric. Glue will not hold snaps to vinyl.
Ok thank you so much!
I was wondering something,and if you know this tegnique. Many people make long traingular strips,cut at an 45 degree angle,but it seems I can't figure out how to do that. Do you happen to have any tips or tutorials for that?
Look up a tutorial for EVA foam armor, or check Kamui's armor books 
That will do.
What kind of vinyl do you use? How much is it and where do you get it?
Any kind of vinyl fabric will work. You can get it anywhere fabric is sold.
You are my hero. My Barbarian costume can now happen, because armor won't break the bank, or break my brain trying to control materials I have no knowledge of! 
Welcome!
Very nice tutorial! Thank you!
Welcome!
If someone did Ashe from League of Legends, how would they keep the shoulder armor to stay in place?
You can try Velcro, buckles and straps, d-rings, snaps, buttons, etc. Lots of ways.
can you possibly make a cosplay armor set for me ? email me at tigerheart87@gmail.com and let me know how much it will cost as I don't get on here often but I want to have a set to play airsoft in. please email me
I'm sorry but I don't make full armor commissions. However there are some wonderful armorers out there who I'm sure would be able to help!
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