Cosplay Apprentice - Apprenti-Blog #EVA FoamCosplay Apprentice - Apprenti-Blog #EVA Foamhttps://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/tag/eva-foamSat, 02 May 2026 01:09:12 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[The Ultimate Crafting Gauntlet You Never Knew You Needed - Part 1 | Cosplay Apprentice]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/The-Ultimate-Crafting-Gauntlet-by-Cosplay-ApprenticeMake your own, Ultimate Cosplay Crafting Gauntlet and up your Nerd Cred!!]]>

Become The Iron Man of Cosplay & Crafting!

Free Pattern for you to make your own! 

If you love gadgets and secretly wish you could be more like Bruce Wayne or Tony Stark when it comes to your cosplay and crafting gadgets then this Ultimate Crafting Gauntlet is perfect for you!!


In Part One of this project, this gauntlet will have a glove, a notepad, slots for all your pens/markers/pencils, and a measuring tape all at your fingertips.

Get Cos-Tools Here:


I am providing the pattern for free so that everyone can make it and I hope that you will use our product "What The Foam" to make it! 


Get What The Foam Here


In future iterations, I plan to add a hidden blade style device that will allow you to put your favorite/most used tool at quick retractable access. As well as build out the other arm so that you can slide your phone into it and have a mini flame thrower built into it. :)


Big thanks to Cos-Tools for sponsoring this video!! Their tools are incredible and I use them all the time!!! 

Please Tag me on Instagram or comment below if you are going to make this!! :)  I can't wat to see!





]]>Mon, 24 May 2021 11:30:00 -0600<![CDATA[Wanna Stop The Stink? 3 Alternatives to Contact Cement For Your EVA Foam Cosplays]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/Wanna-Stop-The-Stink-3-Alternatives-to-Contact-Cement-For-Your-EVA-Foam-CosplaysWant to avoid fumes altogether and not use contact cement for your cosplay builds when working with EVA Foam? Well, here are some alternatives. :)]]>

Looking for Alternatives to Contact Cement that you can use for your EVA Foam Cosplays? If you work in a small space with bad ventilation or don't have a respirator and are looking for what glues you can use instead of contact cement when it comes to working with Eva foam and still see successful results. Look no further, in this video I will give you a couple alternative options that I have used and seen used with great success and what scenarios these alternatives work best in when replacing contact cement. 


Let me know what Cosplay Questions you might have and I will answer them in a video on this channel! 


Here are links to the items I mentioned in the video that I would recommend, if you buy any of them please use these affiliate links, it gives me a kickback at no cost to you that will help me continue to create these videos. Thanks! Cosplay On, My Friend! 


Water-Based Contact Cement - https://amzn.to/3cdb5Io 

Cordless Hot Glue Gun - https://amzn.to/385rAD3 


LOST WAX CHANNEL LINK - https://www.youtube.com/user/LostWaxOz

]]>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:00:02 -0700<![CDATA[3 Major Problems Everyone Has When COSPLAYING IN A SMALL SPACE and How To Solve Them]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/3-Major-Problems-Everyone-Has-When-COSPLAYING-IN-A-SMALL-SPACE-and-How-To-Solve-ThemOptions to help you cosplay in a small space]]>
How can I ever make good looking cosplays when I have such a small space to work with?  I can't afford nor do I have room for all of the fancy equipment and machines that I see cosplayers and makers using on YouTube and online.  Sound familiar?  These are things I hear from cosplayers, crafters, and makers all the time and I have said them myself.  Having worked in a small space for basically my entire cosplay career of several years now, I want to share with you the answers I have found to the 3 major problems that every cosplayer in a small space deals with regularly.


The Big 3:

Storage - limited storage can cause things to pile up and give you even less space, lose items, and feel demotivated to work on anything because you barely have anywhere to work.

Tools - In a small space you have limited storage and limited space which limits the size and options of tools you can use to accomplish your Cosplay Goals.  Expensive tools also tend to take a lot out of the budget as well which many times is just as small as the space you have to work in.




Materials - Limited Space, Storage, and Tools leads to a dwindling number of professional and high quality materials that you can use for your cosplay builds. This poses problems again for storage and budget and creates a viscious cycle of narrowing your options and can lead to you thinking you can only make things out of cardboard and duct tape.




You need a material that takes up minimal space, produces high quality results, and uses very few tools all of which must be budget friendly.  Watch this video to find the answers to this small space cosplay questions.


Let me know what is your single greatest challenge when it comes to cosplaying in a small space and I will answer them in a future video!


Here are links to the items I mentioned in the video that I would recommend, if you buy any of them please use these affiliate links, it gives me a kickback at no cost to you that will help me continue to create these videos. Thanks! Cosplay On, My Friend!


Storage: 
Fold Out Desk - https://amzn.to/2u3A4gb 
Under or Off Desk storage options

Tools: 

Materials: 
Polly Plastics - https://amzn.to/3c29gxU
]]>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 06:00:13 -0700<![CDATA[Making Perfect Clean Bevel Cuts in EVA Foam Without Expensive Tools]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/Making-Perfect-Clean-Bevel-Cuts-in-EVA-Foam-Without-Expensive-ToolsIf you've ever had problems with cutting consistent clean bevels than this will help you get perfect bevel cuts in eva foam even along a curve and with no expensive tools.]]>
Do you ever have troubles cutting beveled angles in eva foam for your cosplay props, armor, or costumes?  Sure you can make it easy by using expensive machines but if you are working in a small space or trying to make your cosplays on a budget then that may not be an option.  Whether it is trying to get the right angle and keep it consistent, remembering which lines to cut as bevels, or avoiding jaggedy cuts here are a few tips to help get perfectly clean bevel cuts with simple tools.  Using the right foam, the right blades, and a few techniques you can get great bevel cuts with no need for expensive machines.


Let me know what Cosplay Questions you might have and I will answer them in a video on this channel!


Here are links to the items I mentioned in the video that I would recommend, if you buy any of them please use these affiliate links, it gives me a kickback at no cost to you that will help me continue to create these videos. Thanks! Cosplay On, My Friend!


Dope Knife Xacto Blade - https://amzn.to/2OjgBi6 
Retractable Blade - https://amzn.to/37NgKCg 


]]>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:15:12 -0700<![CDATA[3 Spray-Paint Alternatives to Paint EVA Foam Cosplay Props and Costumes in a Small Space]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/3-Spray-Paint-Alternatives-to-Paint-EVA-Foam-Cosplay-Props-and-Costumes-in-a-Small-SpaceIf you are finding it hard to paint your props and Cosplay Armor in your apartment or small workshop because you cant use aerosol paints like spray paint. Here are 3 alternatives you can use in a small space.]]>
So you have probably seen myself and other cosplayer makers talk about sealing your foam with Plasti-Dip spray and doing base coats of spray paint and you are probably sitting there thinking, hold on a second, I am in an apartment and all of that stuff is really stinky, can't easily be done indoors, and I have no where to go to spray it outside without getting yelled at by my landlord or neighbors.  Well if you are in an apartment thinking along those lines or just have a small workshop to work with then your in luck because in this video I am going to share with you 3 alternative ways to paint your Cosplay props and costumes in an apartment or small workshop. 


Painting Alternatives: 

Clear Coat Alternatives: 
Clear Floor Finish -https://amzn.to/31ligJp
]]>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0700<![CDATA[3 Plasti-Dip Alternatives to Seal EVA Foam Cosplay Props and Costumes in a small space]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/3-Plasti-Dip-Alternatives-to-Seal-EVA-Foam-Cosplay-Props-and-Costumes-in-a-small-spaceIf you are in a small space or an apartment, Plasti-Dip may not work to great for you to seal your EVA foam so here are three alternative sealing methods that can help you seal your foam cosplay armor and props.]]>
So you have probably seen myself and other cosplayer makers talk about sealing your foam with plastidip spray and doing base coats of spray paint and you are probably sitting there thinking, hold on a second, I am in an apartment and all of that stuff is really stinky, can't easily be done indoors, and I have no where to go to spray it outside without getting yelled at by my landlord or neighbors.  Well if you are in an apartment thinking along those lines or just have a small workshop to work with then your in luck because in this video I am going to share with you 3 alternative ways to seal your Cosplay props and costumes in an apartment or small workshop. 

Sealing Alternatives: 


Let me know what Cosplay Questions you might have and I will answer them in a video on this channel!




Here are links to the items I mentioned in the video that I would recommend, if you buy any of them please use these affiliate links, it gives me a kickback at no cost to you that will help me continue to create these videos. Thanks! Cosplay On, My Friend!
]]>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:30:00 -0700<![CDATA[How to fill EVA Foam gaps and seams for Props and Armor - Cosplay Quick Tip Clip]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/How-to-fill-EVA-Foam-gaps-and-seams-for-Props-and-Armor-Cosplay-Quick-Tip-ClipSometimes its unavoidable, and you have to patch some seams or gaps in your cosplay armor]]>
Previously we talked about how to hide your seams completely but unfortunately there are some cosplay props and armor where it is just impossible to do that on so in this cosplay quick tip clip we'll talk about what to do to patch/fill gaps and seams when you can't hide them so that the disappear.


Let me know what Cosplay Questions you might have and I will answer them in a video on this channel!


Here are links to the items I mentioned in the video that I would recommend, if you buy any of them please use these affiliate links, it gives me a kickback at no cost to you that will help me continue to create these videos. Thanks! Cosplay On, My Friend!


WTF (What The Foam) - https://amzn.to/38NdQxo 
]]>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:00:08 -0700<![CDATA[Easiest way to hide seams in Cosplay Foam Armor - No Filler Needed]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/Easiest-way-to-hide-seams-in-Cosplay-Foam-Armor-No-Filler-NeededSeams are the bane of many cosplayers existence and causes many a hours patch work, but what if I told you there was a way to cover or hide your seams ]]>

Seams are the bane of many cosplayers existence and causes many a hours patch work, but what if I told you there was a way to cover or hide your seams in a way that provided a seamless look and no need to spend hours using a filler to try and blend your seams together? In this cosplay quick tip I will show you how to do exactly that! :) 


Let me know what Cosplay Questions you might have and I will answer them in a video on this channel!


Here are links to the items I mentioned in the video that I would recommend, if you buy any of them please use these affiliate links, it gives me a kickback at no cost to you that will help me continue to create these videos. Thanks! Cosplay On, My Friend! 


Pattern Notcher - https://amzn.to/37jmIK3

Foam-Mo - https://amzn.to/36yxKe4

WTF (What The Foam) - https://amzn.to/38NdQxo


Also, I just got a sweet new wireless lapel mic that is super awesome and if you want one here is the link: https://amzn.to/2OKJKD6

]]>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0700<![CDATA[Applying contact cement made easy - Cosplay Quick Tip Clip]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/Applying-contact-cement-made-easy-Cosplay-Quick-Tip-ClipContact Cement is one of the best glue options around when it comes to cosplaying with EVA foam. I want to share with you a wonderful trick I use to make applying the contact cement clean and easy.]]>
Using Contact Cement with EVA foam can be stinky, messy, sticky, and hard to apply but in this video I will show you the easy button for applying contact cement to EVA foam for your cosplay armor, especially when you are gluing foam pieces together edge to edge.  Enjoy!


Let me know what Cosplay Questions you might have and I will answer them in a video on this channel!


Here are links to the items I mentioned in the video that I would recommend, if you buy any of them please use these affiliate links, it gives me a kickback at no cost to you that will help me continue to create these videos. Thanks! Cosplay On, My Friend!


DAP Contact Cement - https://amzn.to/2ZSHka2
Easy application bottles - https://amzn.to/36qRIIC
Silibrush - https://amzn.to/37ANONt
Respirator - https://amzn.to/2T2w5u2
Proper Cartridges for working with Contact Cement - https://amzn.to/2QNhlg6
]]>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:57:43 -0700<![CDATA[Best glue for EVA foam sheets - Cosplay Quick Tip Clip]]>https://www.cosplayapprentice.com/blogs/post/Best-glue-for-EVA-foam-sheets-Cosplay-Quick-Tip-ClipIf you are trying to figure out what the best glue to use on EVA Foam sheets for Cosplay, then you are in the right place. I will tell you the best glues to use in the right situations when cosplaying with EVA Foam Sheets.]]>
There is much debate as to what is the best type of glue to use for EVA foam sheets and what brand is the best as well.  In this video, I will give you what I see becoming the general consensus on the subject as well as my personal experience and recommendations when it comes so choosing the best glue to work with on EVA foam.


Let me know what Cosplay Questions you might have and I will answer them in a video on this channel!


Here are links to the items I mentioned in the video that I would recommend, if you buy any of them please use these affiliate links, it gives me a kickback at no cost to you that will help me continue to create these videos. Thanks! Cosplay On, My Friend!


DAP Contact Cement - https://amzn.to/2ZSHka2

Easy application bottles - https://amzn.to/36qRIIC

Cordless Hot Glue Gun - https://amzn.to/37DwKGI

Super Glue - https://amzn.to/2ZPRhFj

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