Foam Armor Costumes

"Foamsmith: How to Create Foam Armor Costumes" helps you create stunning, comfortable pieces of costume armor as painlessly and cheaply as possible. Learn everything you need to fabricate, paint, and wear your stunning foam armor creations. You'll be introduced to basic tools to work with EVA foam floormats. Then, you'll learn how to make armor templates and combine the foam pieces together. Go over painting techniques and how to add straps to your armor. Also, learn how to add lights to your am... [Read More]

Have you been trying to think of a way to conquer your local comic convention through cosplay? Do you gaze with envious eyes upon the fan-made suits of armored awesomeness strolling around every year on Halloween? Do you have a spot on your wall, bookshelf, or desk that desperately needs to be filled with a screen-accurate replica of your favorite science-fiction or fantasy weapon? If so, look no further. We've got just the book for you!In this book, master prop maker Shawn Thorsson uses his uni... [Read More]

You've read our first Foamsmith armor making book and now you're ready to build that perfect, complimentary prop to go with your jaw-dropping armor costume. Fantastic! Foamsmith 2 is a deep look into the tools, materials, and techniques you'll need to know to make your own incredible foam prop weapons! Foam weapon making can be a challenging proposition for the uninitiated. Fortunately, this book breaks it down for you in a way that's easy to pick up quickly. With the techniques in this tome, yo... [Read More]

Bring your cosplay dreams to life with your own two hands! The Best Cosplay Tutorial Guide Ever! Get ready to impress ordinary mortals with your superhuman costume-making skills. You can do it no matter what your experience level with this, the first full step-by-step technique book on cosplay--with no sewing! Internationally known cosplayer Kamui Cosplay (a.k.a. Svetlana Quindt) shows you how to easily create elaborate costumes and successful props out of items available at your local arts and ... [Read More]

Are you new to Cosplay? If so, getting started creating your first Cosplay costume can be a little bit intimidating, especially if you intend to create your own foam armor and props.If you are a beginner, you might ask yourself: What type of foam should you use?What is the best glue?What are some safety concerns?What tools do I need?What types of paint should I use?How much does it cost to get started?..and moreYou can put all those fears to rest with this simple guide that will cover the basics... [Read More]

The Second Edition of Cosplay - The Beginner's Masterclass is longer, more detailed and has dozens of new pictures and illustrations!Veteran cosplayers Miyuu Takahara and Kenji Weston team up experience and skills to give new and aspiring cosplayers the introductory guide they deserve.Expertly composed, this book contains hundreds of images, many of which illustrate the advice, instruction and ideas discussed. Each cosplay topic and technique is explained lucidly, comprehensively and straightfor... [Read More]

Cosplay & Costume JournalThis Journal is perfect multi-purpose has a lot of space so is ideal for fill pages by writing notes or jotting down thoughts. If you would like to see a sample of the journal, click on the Look inside feature. The Daily Pretty Press is series which offer much more Best & High Quality Journals - just check out other our products. Specifications:Dimensions: 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm)Pages: 110 Lined PagesCover: Softback, GlossyBinding: Perfect BindingHigh-Quality paperMak... [Read More]

The Ultimate Guide to Cosplay, Costumes and Conventions!   Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs. Award-winning artist Kristie Good (aka Karmada) shares techniques for making must-have pieces to mix and match into original costumes--from hand-sewn garments to armor made with Worbla and EVA foam. In addition to her step-by-step instructions for pulling toget... [Read More]

300 Cosplay Design Tricks. How to build a professional costume quick and cheap.

It comes to you in New and Fresh state The Black Knight costume includes armor top piece with attached sleeves, detachable two toned cape, boot tops (2), gauntlets (2), and helmet with Velcro on and off face guard. Crusader shield & sword sold separately. Shoes and pants not included. What you see is what you will