Tip... Elmers Wood Glue, (it's yellow) is not water soluble when dry. When it dries, it can get wet, creates a really hard shell, and can be sanded to a smooth finish.
@dmaher2007
10 жыл бұрын
Don't let the bubbles dry, Use a hear gun over them when they form and they will level out and save time by reducing the sanding process.
@catherinefisher6188
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for the tip!!!
@ml0lrus879
8 жыл бұрын
I am so happy I found this! Will really help in my stormtrooper build.
@jeanfrancoispoke1362
3 жыл бұрын
4 years ago now :o does it looks great ??
@redleblanc
3 жыл бұрын
@@jeanfrancoispoke1362 legend says he’s still working on it
@iJ3ff1n911
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I remember watching this in 2013 and have watched this man for years and still 9 years later, this still amazes me!
@jamesbruton
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@joeiknowles
12 жыл бұрын
This is great! I'm about to start my Space Marine foam build tomorrow and will definitely be using this process.
@Fancylooks
12 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful information! Thank you very much!
@DamienRobertsonYYC
10 жыл бұрын
It is a fantastic process, I've been playing with a similar method for my Darth Revan costume. If you use aluminum powder in the resin, you can also get a cold cast effect.
@jordinstephens9355
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I’m trying to make my own version of Candy makeup artist’s corsets!! This is the closest I can get to a tutorial
@seacanman
11 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks. I have just started testing this method out, and am pretty happy with the results. Thanks for sharing it!
@RobinsonCreations
10 жыл бұрын
I wanted to say, I really like this method. I've used it quite a few times now.
@gorillasapien
12 жыл бұрын
thank you for finding, trying, recording and then sharing this method, this could be a serious time and effort saver, once again thanks.
@Jayy8Bit
11 жыл бұрын
I finally ordered some Smooth-Cast 65D last week and was able to play with it over the weekend. For those of you who are on a budget like myself, they sell trial versions for about $40 (including shipping), which actually goes a long way since this stuff spreads like water. For glue, I used Gorilla Wood Glue sold by Lowe's here in the USA. The foam I used was 1/4" EVA Foam. I must say I am in complete shock at the results. They are fantastic. I give this process a 5/5. Thank you James.
@ralphsammis7330
3 жыл бұрын
Very excellent ! You, as too many do not show the end result first. That is KEY for DIY video. Saves time, effort & helps viewer concentrate throughout video. THANK YOU!
@ROBOCOP603
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping me figure out how to make better armor than just regular foam, or fiberglass!
@YeaYouPunk
12 жыл бұрын
That's very true. I didn't think about that.
@lorrainetorres724
9 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for making this video. :D
@MainerInJapan
11 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful to me! I'm planning a foam costume build project and I was trying to think of a way to get the smoothness of fiberglass and resin without using them. This will be perfect. Thank you so much!
@mkjones1960
12 жыл бұрын
Very good idea. I may have to try this.
@RonWylie-gk5lc
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this James, it is VERY helpful and this looks like what I want for my sculpts, I have subbed
@GakkiSai
11 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the kind of advice I was looking for! Thanks!
@Joe88Zink
11 жыл бұрын
on eps i found using bondo as a second coat for more detail and easier shaping/sanding helps. cuts down time it takes sanding the 65D. then i hit it with a last coat of the 65D to give it the clean plasticy look.
@JonesFamilyRanch
7 жыл бұрын
Really helpful video, I was looking for a way to add a plastic exoskeleton to an EVA foam Starwars helmet, never thought of brush-on plastic. Thanks so much for experimenting and then adding to KZitem.
@SelbyProps
12 жыл бұрын
hey xrobots tried this on a shoulder bell today turned out pretty well thanks for the tips
@WolfCommander
11 жыл бұрын
this is amazing - nice shine
@adamdaniel3144
8 жыл бұрын
im just now working on my iron man suit and your videos really helps me
@BuceGar
6 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. I always wondered why more people didn't do this.
@jasonpatterson1848
2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in the makeing of my verry first iron man suit out of 6mm Eva foam I've never done anything like this before but up to know it's not to bad I shall be also using the polyurethane resin and pva glue treatment for the suit as well
@McCluckles38
10 жыл бұрын
I've finally found a Uk based foam master! Yay :) Thanks for the tutorial, I will definitely have to look into this. How much pressure can it take? I'm thinking of using this for knee pads.
@h8tm3
11 жыл бұрын
VERY informative, thank you!!
@mrsarchetype
11 жыл бұрын
This process looks marvelous. I will have to give it a try on the HEV suit I plan on making for my husband. I really want something to give that hard, sturdy look and I am sure this will do the trick! Thanks for the video!
@disabledOtter
11 жыл бұрын
Easyflo 120 is a good rotational cast urethane but i would suggest Easyflo 60 with microballoons in it. you'll half the weight and double the strength that way. and james if you see this, epoxy resins can be used on styrofoam without sealing.
@fightback5373
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing method
@DownhillAllTheWay
8 жыл бұрын
For the bubbles, mentioned at 10:00 - I have seen in videos on coating wood (eg table tops) with resin, that a butane flame played rapidly across the surface pops all the bubbles, and leaves a very smooth surface. I don't know if it would work with this, but it could be worth an experiment on some piece of scrap. Keep the flame moving. Don't actually heat any localised area of the workpiece.
@yosuhara
7 жыл бұрын
I saw the same technique with heat gun and even with hairdryer. And that's definitely worth a try, though open flame could be really too much for the foam.
@isoutoforbit
5 жыл бұрын
does anyone know if this coating makes it less flammable, I read polystyrene is highly flammable, but would coating it make it usable as something like an incense burner or ash tray?
@xXFIREWIREXx
11 жыл бұрын
great video. I do alot of slush casting, i suggest using the small white cups you get. they have small lines on the edge so are easy to measure. i pour a small amount onto each cup.. leave for a few minutes for the bubbles to disappear, then pour one into another ( when pouring, tilt the cup and pour onto the edge.. this stops bubbles forming) and mix very smoothly. then you can brush on. when brushed on use a hot air gun to remove bubbles from the surface.
@ralphsammis7330
3 жыл бұрын
Same foam rubber I’m working with. Great! Going to learn from you. Mine will have to endure outdoor weather 24\7. Fingers crossed. Thanks!!
@SteveNeill
12 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and instruction. This opens up whole new possibilities. Good on you mate! Steve Neill
@CheesilyPowerfulGaming
11 жыл бұрын
I believe what happened was that you did quite mix the correct ratios on your second coat. I was casting a mask once and this happened. As that was a mould I could just pour it out and go again. Usually the sign this has occurred is that the resin doesn't go the creamy white colour that you see in James' video. I suggest you try cleaning off the stickiness a bit with a cloth and go again with another coat.
@urbanimage
12 жыл бұрын
Great idea.
@chrisjohn2010
7 жыл бұрын
Superb work Sir. Very helpful and answers a lot of questions I had.
@dwaneanderson8039
8 жыл бұрын
James, have you done a destructive test to determine just how durable this combination is? I suggest you take the "part" you made in this video and tear it apart using your hands or even some tools to see how tough it actually is. And of course you should video the test and upload it for us to see! Thanks.
@Laura-yi8fg
4 жыл бұрын
Really useful! Thanks!
@bonappetit2549
11 жыл бұрын
im so gonna use this prosess!im gonna click that big fat subscrib button
@brianroco1093
9 жыл бұрын
Is there a noticeable weight difference?
@jedielfqueen
12 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video! You've made it so easy to understand and very doable!
@kylienicole8391
8 жыл бұрын
I used this method and it worked wonderfully! thanks :)
@bakashinju
9 жыл бұрын
Really interesting! I was actually considering coating the foam in urethane resin and I was planning a few experiments. I have to admit PVA was not one of my initial options! Thank you! This will make my work easier!
@joeyaklic9002
5 жыл бұрын
This is a brilliant idea!
@mattashfield8324
10 жыл бұрын
This is going to be hell painting on big pieces. But the ending product is sick though
@JCWest-pr2mx
2 жыл бұрын
Use a heat gun in between coats to get the bubbles out. Makes for a lot less sanding.
@ethanb4475
2 жыл бұрын
you still haven't made a terminator endoskeleton. It's the perfect project for you!
@GothicMixx
12 жыл бұрын
I think you have hit on something here, as you say something like this has definately been the holy grail for foam builders, this may well be the missing key to the puzzle. Have you had any seperation of the 65D either by lifting of flaking/breaking off yet?
@mavericellis4575
3 жыл бұрын
Good job mate
@ramsidepp
10 жыл бұрын
this is so cool
@NW1977
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video. I'm going to work on my Snake Eyes Retaliation costume & the armor on the upper chest/shoulders with EVA foam, so this video help a lot on knowing how to make it glossy & kinda like Kevlar look with this without ruining it. :)
@amberbright1883
8 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I am making an underbust corset,so love the video! thanks!
@CraigWeatherhead
12 жыл бұрын
Awesome Videos, Thanks for all the great reference material.
@CheesilyPowerfulGaming
11 жыл бұрын
If anyone else was put off by the price of Smooth on in the UK like me I have tried and tested an alternative. Polytek Easyflo polyurethane resin works great. I chose Easyflo 95 because it gives you a slightly longer pot life (5 minutes). The finish you get has a bit of flexibility which is handy to ensure you can actually move about in your suit. If you want a more rigid finish they have many other varieties with differing properties. 95 possibly goes more rigid with more coats.
@menormeh
9 жыл бұрын
Instead of brushing the PVA, have you considered using a LPHV (Low Pressure High Volume) spray gun for application? These guns are available with different nozzles, needles, and air caps for different viscosities in materials being applied.
@LettersNumbersNp3riods
9 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what I needed, thank you so much!
@neato161
10 жыл бұрын
Once again another great helpful video thanks
@SplatCommandPB
10 жыл бұрын
If you are wanting to work with stronger plastics check out Sintra and Worbla. Sintra is a type of PVC sheet thermoplastic that can be molded with a heat gun like EVA foam but it is a lot stronger and painting it is easier. The downsides to Sintra are that is can sometimes be hard to find depending on where you live. Worbla is another type of thermoplastic modeling material. When heated it is a lot more pliable than EVA foam and Sintra and it is easier to mold it into organic shapes. Scraps of Worbla can also be stuck together and even molded together using heat alone. The only downside is that Worbla is extremely expensive per sheet.
@angbuzz
7 жыл бұрын
Was looking to make a little stiffer and the glue is exactly what i need thanks
@Jayy8Bit
11 жыл бұрын
I did both ways over the weekend. Heating it does speed up the process but the results are pretty bad. It cracks pretty severely. I put a fan in front of one of my test pieces and it sped up the process while holding the quality. Personally, if you have the time let is cure on its on in room temp, but if you're pressed for time simply throw a fan in front of it. You'll just have to sand a little more and do 1 or 2 more layers since it doesn't dry evenly if that makes sense.
@dazmaster22
11 жыл бұрын
wow, i have alot of work a head of me. i have to do this with an entire space marine costume
@jlryan2011
10 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant.
@crazycutz8072
9 жыл бұрын
Encredible well described walkthrough.. thank you James.. your a lifesaver - im giong to try with my kid and its going be great :)
@artai0sdev968
8 жыл бұрын
Thats Genius! Thx for the ideas!
@Penver
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I have some sculptured foam for my car spats and carbon skinning makes the design too bulky. This plastic coating looks a much better idea.
@atelieroublie
11 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, really well presented and informative. Thanks.
@CheesilyPowerfulGaming
11 жыл бұрын
I think you'll find PVA is basically the same wherever you get it. Go for any craft PVA glue. It's not vastly important which you use, for example I use Hobbycraft brand craft PVA glue and it's fine. The only thing I'd say not 'School Grade' just in case as that tends to be weaker for safety reasons.
@djtrunksta
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I tried the liquid latex and it seemed to just be a lot of room for error for what I wanted. Trying to do a hybrid leather/metal look for a suit of armor. I'll give plastidip a try.
@popeanator7
11 жыл бұрын
This is really cool thanks for sharing, I've been following your Iron man build too really cool stuff. Keep it up! Would be great to see more of this technique.
@MAS-ASSASSIN
12 жыл бұрын
great work thanks
@khlorghaal
10 жыл бұрын
By far the best cosplay armor tutorial. This makes the other ones not even worth watching.
@boredNow013
8 жыл бұрын
This was a very helpful tutorial. Thank you.
@paulfenton9266
9 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this video!
@obsidianluke
9 жыл бұрын
To know that we can use smooth-cast over pva and foam changes everything! So instead of a paper pep and hours of bondo and sanding... Just a foam pep and then this and most of the job is done. Wow. I'm guessing we can also mold it after?
@djtrunksta
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all these vids James. You've done a lot of the legwork in figuring out what works best and just wow, the projects you've done turn out really well! My question is if there is anything similar to the 65D I could use to be less rigid, more like rubber or leather and less like plastic?
@markralph2026
8 жыл бұрын
PVA is used as a mould release agent for resins so flexing the foam you've coated will cause the plastic coating to de-laminate from it
@markralph2026
8 жыл бұрын
Yes it is wood glue, my point is plastic and resin will not bond to it
@lukeburt1294
7 жыл бұрын
By no means an expert, but a 1 second google search would reveal PVA (release agent) and PVA (glue) are two different things albeit, very similar. polyvinyl alcohol vs polyvinyl acetate. The one used as a release agent is readily dissolvable in water, and the PVA well known as a wood glue is often used to waterproof materials. They are quite distinctively opposites in terms of properties despite the fact that polyvinyl alcohol is made from polyvinyl acetate. I believe PVA's (glue) adhesive properties relies on the porosity of the material in question, so the foam would likely be well bonded to the PVA, and cured PVA on the surface would likely create a seal of some sort, one that could delaminate a resin coating if it wasn't applied while the PVA was still tacky. That said, a resin coating over cured PVA is probably as good of a bond as it would be on any other non-porous, smooth surface. You'd have to do it while the PVA was still tacky or key the surface after the PVA has dried to create a better bond, assuming there is no incompatibility with the two materials. PVA can be quite flexible so it will likely delaminate from a resin coating given enough traffic and flexing, just as a basic laminate coating on wood (such as a desk) can be easily peeled off by hand, and yet stay happily attached for years under normal usage conditions. This plastic coating is also going around most of the item, encasing it, so delamination probably wouldn't do much. You could probably hollow out the foam since by that point, it's the plastic coating providing the structure /strength and surface finish..
@michaelpearson1272
9 ай бұрын
Might work. De gasing the resin first to kill all bubbles then paint it on.
@tubeberk08
9 жыл бұрын
you could use a two part clear epoxy resin also instead of ploy resin cast, the epoxy dries slower and may even drip, dont know, but i have added artist oil paint direct to the epoxy resin for color.
@eddiecarrillo89
6 жыл бұрын
I already have a HUGE tub of Elmers school glue and I am hoping I can use that instead of the PVA. Is it possible??? Hoping...
@gillypoof
7 жыл бұрын
great viddy thanks
@MarachLab
12 жыл бұрын
Nice video, but I'm little bit concerned about losing some of the details. If You want to get rid of bubbles that are accumulating on the surface of the cast. You should try using blow torch. The flame will pop up all of them.
@xXFIREWIREXx
11 жыл бұрын
also, unless you sand between coats, the liquid resin will not adhere to fully set resin. you must apply a second coat when the first coat is still slightly warm.
@kalical_official2.0
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gary. Cheers
@saphiredragon4
12 жыл бұрын
I'm curious, how durable is armor made using these methods? Say, if I were to use it for sparring and parkour, do you think it would hold up, or should this really only be used for cosplay and props? So far I'm loving your videos-- great work!!!
@lunapiecosplay6665
7 жыл бұрын
omg. ive been thinking doing this for the helmet to honey lemon from bi hero 6. but i am not sdure how to even start on it yet. this is quite helpful
@tomdoff1
11 жыл бұрын
go to a print shop or copy shop. They'll have large custom printers that can probably print up to about A1, although I don't know how expensive they'll be.
@LittleSparkz
9 жыл бұрын
Great video. How does this hold up to being bent? I used EVA foam to make a few armor pieces, I sealed it with wood glue (several coats) and then paint and polish. I had a couple spots in my collar piece that creased where it bent a little. Does this make it totally rigid so it can't bend? Does it crack? Will it crease? Thanks
@outsidersTexas
12 жыл бұрын
Wondering if you could use a thickener and give it a snap from behind, after you put on a good layer? Good video.
@rockymegaman8496
8 жыл бұрын
+James Burton can you use this same technique with craft foam?
@mcfoxson
11 жыл бұрын
Could i possibly do the three coats of pva and then spray it with plastidip instead of using that expensive plastic coating resin?
@halarkin
11 жыл бұрын
Have you seen that Smooth On has a couple of other resins that have a slower curing time? It looks like 65d has a 15 minute curing time, 45d and 60d have a 30 minute curing time, and 61d has a 60 minute curing time. I wonder if that might help?
@uribasdid6959
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@forzaboy21
12 жыл бұрын
ah okay thanks. not sure why I thought you could use this methods to make multiple pieces
@zanruos88
12 жыл бұрын
sooth on has a website and u can type in to see if thier is one near u soooth on is a usa store far as i now, but they deliver out of contery,and for a roto caster he use ,i use monster maker monster cast
@HoNow222
10 жыл бұрын
Great work
@cobe656
12 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work man!!!
@MrDaftCraft
12 жыл бұрын
have you mixing food coloring in with the Smooth-cast before applying it? it should set that color, and remove priming and painting
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