Build Cosplay Using Eva Foam and Pepakura Designer (Helmets, Armor, Props and More!) - FREE TEMPLATE
3,791In this video, I will guide through a FULL build of an "Armored Hero Helmet"
I will teach the complete beginner how use the Pepakura Designer Software, Foam Pepakura File Templates and EVA foam to build this helmet with me.
(Timestamps can be found in the pinned post in the comments)
Once you learn all the techniques shown in this video, you'll be able to apply these methods to ANY Foam Pepakura File Templates found on Heroesworkshop.com or any others you may come across.
You'll be able to confidently build Helmets, Masks, Armor and Props from your favorite characters.
The "Armored Hero Helmet" Pepakura Foam File Template is FREE!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:23 Using The Pepakura Designer Software
11:18 How To Scale Pepakura Files
19:12 Preparing the Foam Pepakura File Templates
24:03 Choosing EVA Foam for your project
26:37 Tracing Foam Pepakura Templates on Foam
40:43 How To Cut Bevels in EVA Foam
42:58 Cutting Out Pieces From The EVA Foam
1:02:14 Adding Detail Lines To EVA Foam
1:06:12 Assembling The Armored Hero Helmet
1:28:01 Sanding & Filling Seams on EVA Foam
1:33:24 Adding Battle Damage To EVA Foam
1:36:45 Sealing, Painting & Weathering EVA Foam
1:52:22 Outro
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