Craft Foam Breastplate Tutorial

step by step of how to make a basic breastplate using craft foam. \r
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PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS\r
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This can be applied to any kind of breastplate your making \r
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I work with EVA foam quite a lot so i have lots of progress photos with it on my facebook page. You can check it out here : \r
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Can I heat it up with a hairdryer? \r
My hairdryer doesnt get hot enough to heat it up. You can try it But I dont think it will get hot enough. Like I said, in the video I suggest you use a heatgun but if you cannot afford one then you can use a stove or a bar heater.\r
Where do i buy my foam sheets? \r
I order straight from a foam company. try do a google search for a foam manufurer in your area.\r
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What foam am i using? \r
Its called craft foam in stores but its ually called EVA or SVA foam. the same stuff they use for Yoga mats and kids floor mats.\r
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What thickness am I using?\r
I use 6mm for the base and 3mm for the details on it.\r
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How do I do the details?\r
With more craft foam or Light weight, flexible clay, I use something called iclay.\r
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Will i make a video for the details? \r
Yes. I just need to find time because i would like to cover everything.\r
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How do i prime the foam? \r
I use woodglue or cold glue.\r
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How do i paint it? \r
I use acrylic paint and then oil paint for shading. i have a video for this here : \r
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