How to Make Foam Look like leather

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A fun simple way to make your foam look like leather. After heating up your foam push your aluminum foil into foam for that leather texture. What really brings it to life is the paint job.
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@avadouglass5285 4 года назад

found this just in time to start making the "barbarian armor" from Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild- I was *this close* to buying fake leather but i actually like how this looks way more! Thank you :oD

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

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@windwakerlee6000 3 года назад

😂😂 today I also Start to make this Cosplay 🙈

@breyaburgess2606 Год назад

hey im using this for a botw cosplay as well! cant wait to finish my hylian tunic

@makroberds 7 лет назад

I love how he is learning RU-vid as we are learning about foam. you are so great keep it up

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Yes, I'm getting better making videos. Thank you for subscribing.

@LindyDesignLab 7 лет назад

Foil texturing... Simple but brilliant. This is what I was missing when I made the foam leather belt for my Edward Elric costume. Thank you!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

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@rhodes_74 7 лет назад

Great video. Can't wait to experiment with this technique.

@delikid 11 месяцев назад

I'm just getting into cosplay... and this video was a great tutorial! Thank you for your time and wisdoms!

@EvilTedSmith 10 месяцев назад

You're so welcome! Thank you for subscribing.

@jessnomaybe 7 лет назад

I'm mindblown. Wow.

@chrisjohn2010 7 лет назад

Awesome and looks so simple. Many thanks for sharing.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

You're welcome and thanks for subscribing.

@thespacebat 6 лет назад

Holy crap this is genius, thank you! I'm going to have to apply this on a much larger scale but this should still work nicely.

@bcostell69 7 лет назад

Great job

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Thank you.

@EpicMuttonChops 7 лет назад

GREAT tip!

@Got_Trix 7 лет назад

Thank you so much Ted for this tutorial. I look forward to seeing you at a future con up here in Seattle.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Yes, I'll be at Rencon this year. www.rentoncitycomiccon.com/

@MODELMIND72 7 лет назад

Awesome Ted!

@JoeAKim 7 лет назад

Awesome!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Your awesome for subscribing.

@foredrums 6 лет назад

Thank You Ted it looks easy and helpful!

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

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@thebricklifestudios5683 4 года назад

Thanks for making this video

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

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@jocelynglaves9589 6 лет назад

Fantastic channel! Gracias

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

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@FrostBite1147 7 лет назад

I used this technique to make a leather handle for a War Axe that I made for a convention. Thank you Evil Ted!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Thank you,

@PsychoAxeMan 7 лет назад

That's really and simple . Thanks for the tips

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

You're welcome.

@sailhammer8042 6 лет назад

That's amazing!

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Thank you.

@Aartwood 7 лет назад

Fantastic video! Shall be using this!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

I'm happy to help.

@EverythingEverr 4 года назад

this is exactly the technique i needed! thank you so much

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

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@karol30660 7 лет назад

Nice idea for formed pieces. I did a similar thing before, but on flat ones. I crunched foil, and "untangled" the ball, for a lack of better word. After that I used an iron to heat the foam though that foil. It gave me much finer texture, looking less worn out. Also instead of latex I just used clear wood PVA glue.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Good ideal.

@stevena.2198 3 года назад

Awesome.

@EvilTedSmith 3 года назад

Im glad you liked it.

@nxa4da 7 лет назад

this is such a helpful tip!!!! Thank you

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

You're welcome and thanks for subscribing.

@StephenOsirusCovers 7 лет назад

that is completely amazing!!!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Thank you.

@StephenOsirusCovers 7 лет назад

you are more than welcome sir. I been following you for a while. You and Bill Doran inspired me to start building from foam and take my costuming business to the next level and especially since the expense is so much level than fabric lol. Again thank you for everything you do

@chaoticcosplay5266 4 года назад

Ahh! Thank you so much! This was so helpful! I didn't really think to use foam instead of actual leather/pleather, but since its so expensive it's difficult.. so thanks!!

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

I’m glad you like this technique. Yes, leather is expensive.

@alessionovelli97 7 лет назад

Thanks Ted! That was exactly what I needed :)

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Happy to help.

@tess383 5 лет назад

Thanks! This helps so much!❤

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

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@Cosanplayprops 7 лет назад

Ted your made my day with this video

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

You made my day subscribing.

@laurenherbert7086 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for sharing this Ted!! I love working with leather and making leather costumes, but the cost of materials is so high. This technique will make my projects so much more versatile and cost effective!

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Happy to help and thank you for subscribing.

@Midknight0824 3 года назад

This was a great video for this. I was curious how to do this exact look for a cosplay I plan to do

@EvilTedSmith 3 года назад

Just Go for it! I get so many comments on how to start. It's not rocket science... just pick some foam and start building!

@djemba 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Welcome!

@notfeedynotlazy 4 месяца назад

I often use the trick of making a sandwitch of fake leather fabric, thin foam, and fake suede fabric, and glue and sew it all together. Instant two-sided "thick leather", plus it allows me to actually sew foam without it ripping.

@EvilTedSmith 22 дня назад

Thanks for the tip.

@leongroce1932 7 лет назад

This man is a genius

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Now you know how to do it as well.

@origamikira 6 лет назад

you can use a hot iron, the one you use to iron clothes, foam, aluminum foil crumbled and slightly open up and press with the iron until the desired texture is achieved, you can have both very rough leather or very fine leather, experiment with the alu foil, hope this helps ... :D

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Yes you can, I just like pushing harder so the texture is deeper and easier to paint.

@crutkowski 7 лет назад

Hope to meet you at DragonCon!!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Me too!

@whoisthisis138 6 лет назад

I've also found a nice bumpy rock works real good as well in place of the foil!! Awesome tips as always man thanks for the inspiration!

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

I really like the rock ideal. Thanks.

@c.r.e.ativecreations3819 6 лет назад

Love this! Have you ever worked with chrome car vinyl for covering patterns? I wanted to see if you have any tips. Thanks ☺️

@calebgreer8652 6 лет назад

Ah ha! This is exactly what I needed!

@pisdi01 7 лет назад

Thank you so much

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

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@amyn758 5 лет назад

this video just saved my life omg

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

So happy to hear that! Thank you for your support.

@MarinakeraShow 7 лет назад

wow

@GibsonReal 6 лет назад

Sick

@punishedprops 7 лет назад

Looks great, Ted!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Thanks buddy!

@alexd186 7 лет назад

Looks great. perfect for my star lord cosplay! Thank you evil ted!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

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@coreymccauley5022 7 лет назад

Evil Ted, awesome work! Will there be a video on the Zelda Master Sword. I bought the print and having a hard time putting it together. Thanks!

@dudeson53 7 лет назад

Awesome video ted!, im going to use this to make a armored vault dweller for Dallas comic con

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Nice!

@greencupcakes1 6 лет назад

Dunno if anyone has already said this: but I’ve found it a lot easier when making flat pieces to put the scrunched foil on the foam and then iron the back to get a nice texture. This worked for some leather straps and thin body armour I’ve made in the past , I don’t know if I still have it to take a picture but it worked very well for the surface of a leather covered shield too! (Just food for thought)

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

I've done that, but I found that the detail was too settle for me. I like the texture to be deeper witch makes it easer to paint.

@MarkEhlen 7 лет назад

@EvilTed thanks so much for your videos! I'm a bit of a digital modeler/sculptor, but it's so cool to see how the prop/production design side of things works. The texture that the foil imprints is super cool, I can't believe how the foam holds the shape. To get a more specifically 'leathery' surface I wonder if the foil could be scrunched a certain way to make longer jagged lines, simulating the way (animal) skin tends to fold. Stamp a bunch in one direction and then another pass mostly perpendicular. I wonder if foil could get that shape or if I'd need to make some other sort of custom stamp?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Sounds like a plan...try it out!

@ValhallaWise 7 лет назад

You just saved my ass, thanks Ted

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Happy to help.

@MichaelAcosta 5 лет назад

Try using Citadel inks (chestnut) wash with this technique 👍👍

@cutecreeper33 4 года назад

!! I was at a prop making panel at a con and literally asked how to make foam look like leather!! (It was a panel with moderatelyokaycosplays, he suggested you so you might know him!)

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

Yes! I do know him. We met al A-Kon.

@IanRM 7 лет назад

I am an artist myself and have, in the past, made props like this. However, I bow my head to Ted, the Master of the Trade.

@ostmen_draugr 7 лет назад

Thank you Ted, this will make my Viking armor so much better

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

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@Raina_Vi 7 лет назад

This video could not arrive at a more perfect time, currently researching methods to make a Cassandra Cain Batgirl cosplay. ^^

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

I'm glad it will help.

@dan36100 7 лет назад

J'ai pas compris un mot Mais c'est super se que vous faites

@picassostumble8016 4 года назад

dan36100 mdr mais avec les images tu peux te débrouiller !!

@ElOndeeadoM1 7 лет назад

Hi Evil Ted, since you are the armor expert, would you please consider teaching us how to do a stormtrooper's armor (from SW: New Hope) at least the chest, stomach and back piece please. Thank you!

@GVCNR 7 лет назад

Thanks for this. Perfect for a plague doctor mask!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Happy to help.

@KysEcstacy Год назад

I have leather but dont know how to harden it,im making Revalis belt from breath if the wild which looks much more thick that leather imo, thank you for posting this

@EvilTedSmith Год назад

To make it thicker, you can just use thicker foam, like 3mm!

@MirandaSte 7 лет назад

Hey Ted! Do you know of a good way to make the textured side of eva foam smooth? I'm currently working on a project where both sides of the foam piece will be visible. Would it be best to sand it, fill it in, or maybe a combo of both?

@evillaser4889 7 лет назад

beautiful effect. see you at DragonCon

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Yes, see you there!

@JLTinsley 6 лет назад

Thanks so much Evil Ted! Any chance you'd make a tutorial about Wonder Woman's Gold "Training" bodice/corset when she's on Themyscira? It's made of leather which I can't afford and I can't help but think it could be made with foam and still look awesome...

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

No but I believe that you could do it. I showed you how it can be done. Trust me, you can do it!

@i.am.adrian 7 лет назад

Very cool technique! Looking forward to seeing you at DragonCon! Will you be at any panels?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

No I'll be just a fan walking around on foot!

@zamorakyan 3 года назад

Wow

@EvilTedSmith 3 года назад

Thank you.

@thedude76555 7 лет назад

also evil ted i tried to make bent legs like animal legs with foam with the same costume it was challenging but it was worth it i wore it at fanimecon 2017 it was called the protoss zealot

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

I hope to see it someday.

@KendaraDark 7 лет назад

Do you have any hints to help deal with cracking in the paint? Often when I'm using my armor the acrylic paint starts to crack if the shape it tweaked at all. The video was very informative, thanks!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Yes try putting it on thinner. It's better to paint with a couple of thin layers of paint that one think coat. The thicker the acrylic is the more likely it will crack.

@lightningandcloud 7 лет назад

in terms of latex are there any specific properties to look out for or any latex would be fine to mix with acrylic

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

I have a list with links of every thing I used just below the video.

@Deckronomicon 7 лет назад

I LOVE your work! I've used many of your tips in my work, and your Fallout armor tutorial on the AWE Me channel really helped me out for a recent commission! I'd like to ask, do you have any tutorials for making foam look like wood? I have an idea for a cosplay mask in the near future and I'd like to know if you have any tips!

@Jinppa 7 лет назад

Take a piece of real wood, remove the softer and lighter parts of the wood with a wire brush (use angle grinder or any tool of your choice) until you have deep grooves and and use it to stamp the pattern to foam. Just don't overheat the foam so it doesn't stick. Then paint it with the colors of your choice, adding different color to a deeper grooves etc. just like in this video :)

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

I'll have to give that a try.

@Jinppa 7 лет назад

+Evil Ted Smith: Let me know how it worked out for you. I have used pine, where the lighter parts of the wood are much softer than the darker parts, you get a suitable pattern for stamping quite easily.

@arbor_parked 7 лет назад

going to be at wizard con in Chicago?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Not sure yet.

@Anino_Makata 4 года назад

Oh, this would be perfect for a cosplay idea I have! And with a different paint job, it would make for some cool, weathered metal armor! You have saved my soul, Ted. My many thanks!

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

Happy that it helped!

@foofightersiswaifu2005 3 года назад

Guess I’ll be making a plague doctor mask!

@loveascension8 3 года назад

Hi Ted Is there another latex product that I could use besides the Poly Latex 60? That I could get from Loews or Home Depot? I need it right away and ordering and shipping is out of the options right now- time is of the essence. What would you recommend please

@EvilTedSmith 3 года назад

You can use other products to seal your foam. Check out this video on sealing foam. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ug6Rs06FEpk.html

@zionich 7 лет назад

That looks amazing. That foil texture would have made my Chewbacca foam belt and bag even better. I will use that for next time. Thank you.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Glad you like it!

@rhuugh6438 6 лет назад

hei i have a question, i was wondering if you use this tecnique for any particoular reason over the ironing tecnique (wich consist in basically ironing a piece of foam placed under a crumbled piece of tin foil) or the roll tecnique (basically the same just instead of using an iron you heat the tin foil over then foam then roll any cilinder shaped object on it). thank you for the video you are awesome!

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

I've done that, but wasn't happy with the detail. The texture was not deep enough to my liking.

@rhuugh6438 6 лет назад

i see, thanks for replying.

@thedude76555 7 лет назад

Accidentally did that for my zealot costume already lol

@angelaphsiao 7 лет назад

For the bracer, could it be easier to put the foil on the board and roll the foam over it?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Not as effective as pushing the foil it in the foam.

@notprops 7 лет назад

That's a really good and cheap way to create "leather" armors with foam. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Ted

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

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@WandererTJ 4 года назад

Poly Latex 60 seems to be discontinued, is there another product you'd bow recommend?

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

Yes, I use NaturalForm 60-R bit.ly/2JuekgL It works the same as Poly Latex 60.

@jenniferlee8655 5 лет назад

In creating a rubber based paint (combining acrylic paint with poly latex 60) instead of using poly latex 60 would using a clear "flex seal" provide the same effect? Likewise if I were to mix mod modpodge with acrylic paint in a 50/50 ratio, would that produce the same paint flexibility as the combination of rubber+paint? Thx! You're videos are freaking great!!

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

Not sure I've never done that before. Let me know how it works out.

@jenniferlee8655 5 лет назад

@@EvilTedSmith I definitely will! Thx!

@QCS_AdamCole 4 года назад

Can Eva be textured/tooled with leather stamping tools, to make different patterns?

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

Yes, you just need to heat up the foam first.

@QCS_AdamCole 4 года назад

Evil Ted Smith thank you! Working on some costumes for my first feature & can’t wait to see how they turn out.

@VanIntegral 6 лет назад

Hey Ted, random question for you, but if you were making faux leather armour that is meant to be a glossy black, what would you do to pick out the detail? I used the tin foil technique to get a leather texture to the armour and I'd like to highlight this in the paint job. The only thing I can think to do is dry brush a lighter black onto the armour... but I worry this will make it look grey rather than black. Do you have any thoughts?

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

My advise you be to get that a try and see how it work. That what I would do.

@VanIntegral 6 лет назад

Thanks Ted! If the armour turns out I'll be sure to send a photo your way. Thanks for the inspiration in 2017, I'm looking forward to what you come up with in 2018!

@ambaerlshall000 2 года назад

Can I use mod podge or does it have to be latex?

@EvilTedSmith 2 года назад

Yes of course you can.

@alrives 6 лет назад

if i order stuff through these links does it help you out?

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Yes it does!

@mohammedsaif8945 7 лет назад

Great idea .. thanks for sharing with us .. .. ‍🎨 👍 ●○•°

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

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@Joshua31593 7 лет назад

Would it work the same way to make it look like black leather?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Yes!

@sabear-e2428 6 лет назад

Poly latex 60 is a little pricey for me. Will plastidip ruin the foil technique?

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Not at all.

@erikarivas8881 6 лет назад

Any alternative for the $60 poly latex? Do you need it?

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

No you can use whatever you want to seal it.

@erikarivas8881 6 лет назад

Evil Ted Smith thanks. I'm trying this technique, first time cosplay. 👌

@DarthAndrew520 6 лет назад

is the poly latex 60 necessary?

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

No you can use Mog podge amzn.to/1X4Wq3D Plastic dip spray amzn.to/1N2rqf2Weldwood cement, for sealing foam.amzn.to/1UJxlhc

@mavericellis4575 2 года назад

If I was to use plasti dip doing the leather texture design will I still be able to see it

@EvilTedSmith 2 года назад

Yes!

@mavericellis4575 2 года назад

@@EvilTedSmith thank you

@cottoncandyhg8517 7 лет назад

What colors would make pink look weathered?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Very light dark brown wash maybe.

@cottoncandyhg8517 7 лет назад

Evil Ted Smith thank you i will give it a try!!!

@NochSoEinKaddiFan 7 лет назад

Since you go to Dragon Con, do you know Yvonne WIlliams? I think she is a great crafter and very sweet aparently. She knows a thing or two about leatherwork as well :) Maybe you can stop by the Back to Earth creations booth and say hi.

@ryandrake6915 7 лет назад

CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE FOAM POWER RANGER MOUTH PLATE. I MEAN THE THING ON THE HELMETS THAT LOOKS LIKE A REAL MOUTH. I CAN DO THE REST OF THE HELMET MYSELF, I JUST NEED HELP ON THE MOUTH PLATE PLEASE

@JeevesReturns 7 лет назад

I don't make costumes or attend conventions. I watched this simply because it's just really really cool. Good job!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

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@AnEpicNguyen 7 лет назад

I've seen someone unroll the crumpled aluminum flat, place it on top of foam, and press down with clothing iron. Probably wouldn't work too well for 3D pieces.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

I used an iron before, but wasn't happy with the detail in the foam. I found just pressing it in by hand worked better for me.

@liligh 6 лет назад

where do you buy foam?

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

I have links below the video.

@sintoxic 7 лет назад

I thought it is not possible to mix latex with acrylics?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

You can with Poly latex 60.

@AndyofCT 7 лет назад

#class

@djsauchan5727 7 лет назад

This could of been so useful instead of the spray! I have boots needing to be leatherizes.

@AsenaKar 7 лет назад

💪💪💪💪💪💪

@quiksilvababe 5 лет назад

this technique doesn't work on super sturdy thick foam sadly :{ youd have to use an entire aluminum foil roll on this foam i was trying to use for this

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

Was it super sturdy EVA foam?