How to Make a Custom Foam "Leather" Pouch for your Personal Objects That Matches Your Cosplay

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In this video I'm going to show How to Make a Custom Foam "Leather" Pouch for your Personal Objects That Matches Your Cosplay. Have you ever wanted to have your phone or other personal objects handy while in costume? Here is a simple pouch technique I developed over 7 years ago on my very first foam build my Dragon Age Inquisitor Armor. You can see how I made custom pouches to hold my phone / wallet while in costume but still have them match the aesthetic of the overall build.. For this pouch I used some 6mm and 2mm HD-Foam to simulate a faux leather and even braided the 2mm foam for an additional detail. In this video I also go over the painting techniques used to give the foam a "leather" look using acrylic paints.
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@KurtisJoseph 11 месяцев назад

Dude... phone case is getting added to the Batman utility belt for sure.

@richbehrmann4887 3 года назад

I love how you are able to convey such clear and detailed instruction and yet keep the videos short. Honestly, some of the best tutorials on youtube.

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thank You! It has definitely been a learning process but I am hopefully getting better each video!

@kissmekate8 3 года назад

Love this!! Can't wait to try this out on some of my cosplay ideas....it's always hard figuring out what to do with the practical stuff you need to carry when the cosplay doesn't allow for it accuracy wise. This will help so much!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks and you’re welcome!

@DobbinConsultingInc 10 месяцев назад

I’ve been using this tutorial to make Valkyrie winged headpiece and they’ve turned out excellent!! Thank you!

@michaelwolf686 3 года назад

Yes. It’s a new video from SKS. I love how you make foam look so much like real leather. It’s amazing. Paint jobs are hands down some of the best I’ve ever seen. Love it

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks Michael! It's all about the techniques and practicing hopefully my videos will inspire others to pick up a brush and try it for themselves 👍

@user-gn5uy6lx7z Год назад

I'm glad that you don't waste time trying to explain the background of the piece you are making. Most videos are just too much talk. Great idea

@SKSProps Год назад

Thanks

@N3gr0bitch Год назад

Good looks realistic.

@SKSProps Год назад

Thank you!

@csvega 3 года назад

Also, thank you for such a detailed and helpful painting tutorial

@sameertikkamasala8454 3 года назад

Burnt sienna is such a life saver. I think that's the color I use the most in all my cosplays haha.

@SKSProps 3 года назад

I know right isn't it the best!

@kjorndog Год назад

This looks amazing! My favorite way to make fake rivets is with paper fastener brads, then you can secure it a little bit on the other side as well since it pokes through :D

@torymiddlebrooks 3 года назад

So simple, so practical, so cool.

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks!

@RyanPaton 3 года назад

You did an amazing job on painting that making it look like actual leather! I've been wanting to get into foam armor for a couple of years now and I'm actually a leather worker but became vegan last year so this might be a wonderful outlet for doing leather work without the ethical concerns I now have Thanks for being awesome!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks! And yeah if you get into foam so many of your techniques will transfer. A lot of my leather friends start off and make their patterns out of foam because of the similar thicknesses 👍

@RyanPaton 3 года назад

@@SKSProps so true.... I usually would use craft paper for my patterns but I could see that foam would be an interesting material substitute. I've actually been thinking about different ways to fasten foam... I think that using contact cement on foam dowels inserted through punched holes might act similar to a rivet which would be kind of cool.... It could have the advantage of being easier to separate and alter or repair later on... I'm used to using a lot of rivets in my work so I thought it would be cool to use them with foam as well

@fauxmarmorer9544 3 года назад

@@RyanPaton it's six months old, but if you use contact cement, you'd want to make sure it's wet and let it dry with the dowel inside, and I doubt it'd be removable, the bond is usually stronger than the foam

@TheSmugglersRoom 3 года назад

Just love how much like leather this looks. You are a wizard sir!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Nah it’s just a bunch of silly tricks and nonsense 😉

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Check out more of my complete builds, walkthroughs, and HD-Foam at www.SKSProps.com Also side note my Inquisitor Armor was flown to Norway and used in Linsdey Stirling's Dragon Age music video you should go check it out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AuJnvC8voJY.html

@schewitt 3 года назад

Obsessed with the braiding on this! Definitely want to find a way to use this in my next build. Thanks for the great content :D

@SKSProps 3 года назад

You're welcome and yeah the braiding turned out great! Take into considerations not all foam products will give you the same results I tried several different ones. My foam being a higher density allows it to stretch more than most where I had some other brands snap

@brucecraft5858 3 года назад

This is your niche. Fantastic work!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks! Never thought I’d be a foamsmith when I grew up but here we are 😊

@csvega 3 года назад

Thank you for this video:) it can be modified for so many costumes!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

You're welcome! and aren't those the best types of techniques!

@bodoniitalic 3 года назад

Thanks Steve! Need to make some pouches for my current build and this makes it way less complicated than what I was going to originally try! Awesome tutorial!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help!

@CaptainVelveeta 3 года назад

Serious mad skills!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@LeonNoelCos 3 года назад

always love your paint job. looks damn beautiful!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thank You!

@zenthenerdgamer4649 2 года назад

Awesome, this'll go great with my Rising Of The Shield Hero cosplay, need to be able to hold my phone and stuff, and since this works with leather styling, this would go great for Izuku Midoriya's sleeves for his gamma suit, so glad I stumbled onto ur channel

@philabot 3 года назад

I love it. So useful

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thank You very much!

@i.am.adrian 3 года назад

What a great little project and helpful addition to a cosplay. You could probably make something similar for con badges. I love seeing these amazing costumes at cons every year, but then there's a bright color badge required. a little pouch with a window built in would be a great way to hide it for pictures. Have a great New Year, Steve!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks! and yeah that would be cool to make a badge keeper too 👍

@DemonFromSun Месяц назад

Adding my own futuristic look to this idea for my power ranger belt.

@DemonFromSun Месяц назад

This idea was absolute genius though ngl. As a father being able to have my phone on me at a con with the only need to deglove a hand makes it more convenient compared to having to carry around a back pack that I'll have to dig into like a purse. This way I can use the bag for my con pass or tickets along with the endless souvenirs I picked up with the freedom of being able to answer if called upon by my daughter at any time. No more missed calls or forgotten texts while away. This is huge for me man.

@slk-nick3389 3 года назад

This is so impressive! Nice work

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@origamikira 3 года назад

you could use some aluminum foil, crumble it up, open it, use a heat gun to heat the foam and then press the foam onto the alu foil, it will retain that texture and if done correctly, it will look exactly like leather, this method can be used in combination with normal foam, as if 2 different types of leather were used, one type for body and one for straps and braided section. It will really pop up when painted too, that foil will create a lot of different gaps that will be filled with dark paint.

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Of Course I was one of the first ones to figure out this technique over 8 years ago. you can see me use it in multiple videos and builds throughout the years. especially my how to make foam look like leather video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZLhYJJI5Ems.html

@kendrewkingsley9264 3 года назад

u are the best man

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks! 👍

@Jedimanda 3 года назад

Great video, Steve!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks! Manda!

@stephlrideout 3 года назад

Hold up hold up we're just gonna blow past that full Inquisition look? I LOVE IT

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@stephlrideout 3 года назад

@@SKSProps love that game. I'm slowly putting together a Cassandra outfit and I'm very glad she's got pouches and pockets everywhere

@daisykid3 3 года назад

I can't believe how good the final product looks!! I don't think I'm going to need props anytime soon but it's so tempting to try making one just because!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks! Fun quick little project could definitely make a post apocalyptic one for everyday use 👍

@daisykid3 3 года назад

@@SKSProps very true! It's all about applying the method to what you want to make I guess.

@karenritter2574 3 года назад

Wow that looks really convincing. Pretty close to the real ones I've got from Ren Faires.

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@fauxmarmorer9544 3 года назад

I might incorporate something like this into my Skyrim cosplay, thank you good sir

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Fantastic! Glad I could help 👍

@RandomRangerCosplay 3 года назад

This was a cool tutorial Steven! I've wanted to make these before but couldn't wrap my head around it at the time, I definitely can now so thanks for the tutorial! I also liked your format for the video and was wondering if you would have any tips for someone trying to start up their own cosplay tutorial RU-vid channel. E.g. how do you balance how much depth to explain something and be both timely/useful, and how do you balance being both entertaining and educational. Thanks again!

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thanks! and it really just boils down to you making a lot of videos and finding your rhythm. my early videos were...not good..but I feel that I'm getting better with every build being able to pick out the parts that will show the viewer just what I'm trying to convey.

@Ginn31 Год назад

For cosplay? I'd use it to carry around my phone on a daily basis cuz it fits my fantasy traveler aesthetic.

@SKSProps Год назад

🙌🙌

@McCluckles38 3 года назад

Fantastic, I'm going to have to try this. Any plans to ship/distribute your brand of HD to the UK??

@SKSProps 3 года назад

At this point I’m exclusively distributed through Blick Art Materials which they can ship overseas but I’m sure it’s expensive. I hear poly props in the uk has ok foam not as good as mine but better than floor mats

@michaelwolf686 3 года назад

Steve. I’m looking to buy power tools for foamsmithing. I’m looking to buy a scroll saw, Band saw, and drill press. Any recommendation on which I should buy first. Just ordered more of your foam. I love this stuff.

@SKSProps 3 года назад

definitely a bandsaw for foamsmithing I use my bandsaw waayyy more than the other two. You're prob going to need to buy a new blade I just bought a foam blade from mcmastercarr . haven't had a chance to try it yet but hopefully will soon.

@dfcprops3849 3 года назад

Great job on the pouch! Looks so awesome. Does the paint crack a bit when you open the pouch? Cracks in the paint on this leather pouch would actually look pretty cool as real leather cracks over time.

@SKSProps 3 года назад

Thank! it can crack some if you want more coat the outside with mod podge and left it dry them bend the foam back against itself and it will crack. You can then take a darker wash and it will seep down into the cracks. That is the technique I used on the later parts for my inquisitor

@dfcprops3849 3 года назад

@@SKSProps that’s a great method. Thanks!

@ghigglypuff9821 Год назад

This tutorial is JUST what I've been looking for, thank you! I'm trying to make a functional hip bag for my cosplay which I need to strong enough to hold 1-2 phones, 1-2 small bottles of water, a pack of business cards and maybe a small emergency make-up kit. Do you think this design could be replicated in a slightly larger style for this, and will the foam be strong enough to hold the weight of those items?

@SKSProps Год назад

Yep I made a book for my tech priest in a similar manner to hold my wallet, cards, and flask

@ghigglypuff9821 Год назад

@@SKSProps Amazing, thanks for replying! I will get crafting! :D

@douglasbailey9055 2 года назад

have you tried just making this in leather? other than had braided edges the work time would be close.

@Bananaboogiebone 3 месяца назад

smart

@SKSProps 3 месяца назад

Thanks! 🙌

@cristobalmirandaamil1820 11 месяцев назад

Can you create a falcon costume

@dragonmasterdavi5556 9 месяцев назад

2 years latter and i was wondering if EVA foam would work as a substitute to HD-Foam?

@SKSProps 9 месяцев назад

HD-Foam is eva foam but of a higher quality so it cuts and sands smoother and is easier to manipulate. also because of its higher density the surface takes paint better and wont dull your blades near as fast

@dragonmasterdavi5556 9 месяцев назад

@@SKSProps ah i see, thank you very much

@dragonmasterdavi5556 9 месяцев назад

@@SKSProps also, what would you recommend as a substitute for the rotary tool Dremel?

@SKSProps 9 месяцев назад

@@dragonmasterdavi5556 watch the review video I did on the wen years ago

@dragonmasterdavi5556 9 месяцев назад

@@SKSProps okay so i watched the video, where would you say would be a good place to do it as there are only small ish rooms in the house i live if. would doing it outside be safe?

@Kaesewicht Месяц назад

what's the longevity of this foam?

@SKSProps Месяц назад

HD-Foam doesn’t have a shelf life. It’s also not like foam latex it doesn’t degrade

@whit3haze 3 года назад

Hey brother so I have a challenge for you because I’ve called a few custom leather places and they pissed me off with their “movie magic” comments. He said “ your knuckles would have to drag the ground for your arms to be long enough to pull a sword from a back sheath” is there someway we can prove him wrong? I have a burning desire to wear my two swords on my back and have it be functional.

@SKSProps 3 года назад

I watch a bunch of this guys videos on old armor and weapons m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0EWi2DnDoaI.html