Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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Chapters here:

0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Foam construction
9:15 - Paint prep
9:42 - Painting
13:45 - Optional tools
17:03 - Consumables
23:31 - EVA foam
26:39 - Where to buy foam
28:03 - Conclusion

List of simple EVA foam Templates:

- Basic Helmet Template: etsy.com/listing/756484506
- Classic Knight Helmet: etsy.com/ca/listing/1687724127
- LEGO Figure Head: etsy.com/listing/4503886195
- Knight Shield: etsy.com/listing/4496907031
- Armet Knight Helmet: etsy.com/listing/4513856456

List of cosplay stores for EVA foam and Contact cement:

USA:
- Blick Art Materials: dickblick.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoon3M-jdoRTOQUFr7yjKIYzCo-mEx6I7VLj79HOm7rpIkOTvdB9
- Coscom: coscomcosplaysupplies.com
- Cosplay Pros: thecosplaypros.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorO8-U40nwgk_bvUmCT-3zLPiph26PEGbmMKYRIMifsfcgsOAID
- The Foamory thefoamory.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopFaidRgm_gKckHvmY56zdAL57BDoPwekg7Vqi2iBQPIbeeajOQ

Canada:
- True North Cosplay: truenorthcosplay.com
- Vega Theatrical Supplies: vegatheatricalsupplies.ca
- Imagine Le Fun: imaginelefun.com

Europe:
- Cosplay Shop: cosplayshop.com/en/?srsltid=AfmBOoonuS8A9KZE9ike-d7rEAweZ6GWXWNOKHLKImWlYnmV9ibCJHq_
- Poly Props: poly-props.com

Asia:
- Lumin's Workshop: luminsworkshop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoobKy-XRQUAEX7krNnVgcSGNC-UqvePBUtVZACrWUZhliQCQ9

List of recommended tools and materials for crafting:

- Cutting mat: amzn.to/44cG03C
- Box cutter: amzn.to/4vNM1Q5
- Craft knife: amzn.to/3SaMayC
- Spare blades: amzn.to/4uFbhXV
- Scissors: amzn.to/4eaZknV
- Sharpies: amzn.to/3QIPctu
- Metal ruler: amzn.to/4vQoCgP
- Heat gun: amzn.to/4vcX1qx
- Sewing pins: amzn.to/4xxakn1
- Sand paper: amzn.to/4uHu0SK
- Sanding sponges: amzn.to/4uFbF8P

- Chip brushes: amzn.to/4vPuZky
- Paint brush kit: amzn.to/3SteMDj
- Paint palette: amzn.to/4v9jULh
- Delicate masking tape: amzn.to/4aQK5hD

- Hot glue gun: amzn.to/4fHFNfY
- Rotary tool: amzn.to/4uCyUAk
- Soft tape measure: amzn.to/4uHyF7h
- Flexible ruler: amzn.to/4gmTocP
- Leather hole punch: amzn.to/4vd0nd7
- Mouse sander: amzn.to/448IW1d
- Orbital sander: amzn.to/4ec1ZxG

- Contact cement: amzn.to/4wbok4H
- Gel superglue: amzn.to/4uzeU1l
- Hot glue sticks: amzn.to/4vfizTm

- Liquitex light modeling paste: amzn.to/49WKYVK
- Modpodge: amzn.to/4vPvQBM