How to Heat Form foam

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How to Heat Form foam

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8 жыл бұрын

I'm the Evil Ted who makes props and costumes. I’ve worked on Star Trek Into Darkness, Walking Dead, Fifth Element and Guyver, among lots of others. I've made pretty much everything out of every material, but foam is my favorite.
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@otakuxhunter2753 4 ай бұрын

7 years later this dude just saved my cosplay

@EvilTedSmith 3 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to help! Thank you for your support.

@HiddenThicket 8 жыл бұрын

You, sir, just saved one of my cosplays. Curved pauldrons had me completely stumped. You are fantastic!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Hidden Thicket Thank you for subscribing.

@mgardner70 8 жыл бұрын

Simply the best out here, no shade towards anyone else, but Ted gives up all the details and saves you time and frustration. Thank you, a million times THANK YOU!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Gardner Thank you for watching and subscribing. Tell your friends.

@mgardner70 8 жыл бұрын

I told all of my cosplay co-hearts!

@stockvillain 8 жыл бұрын

Foambending; coolest of the Avatar's skills.

@its_nukatron 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! That sharpie/foam bit sparked an idea on how to approach a difficult piece for my current project, so thanks a million! :D

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thank you for subscribing.

@Ultramasterjedi 8 жыл бұрын

so, in theory the metal bowl technique could be used to make larger domes, and in general be an easier way of making stuff like helmet tops and what not? definitely gonna try it

@scottharper3912 8 жыл бұрын

I was literaly heat shaping foam 3 days ago. You are awesome this video would have been so usefull a few days ago. THanks for making these videos. You have really helped me alot with making stuff for my Larp group!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Scott Harper Thank you for subscribing.

@joegob100 8 жыл бұрын

the bowl idea is so cool

@oscarbear1043 6 жыл бұрын

Ted thank you. Your experience is invaluable.

@EvilTedSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@miniaturemoviestudios8779 5 жыл бұрын

Just tried for the first time it sucks but will definitely get better I learned from my mistakes in my first build....ready to rock and roll !!!

@EvilTedSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the more you build the better you'll get! Don't give up.

@stevenwilliams943 7 жыл бұрын

i always wondered how hot to get the foam.. but from your words... "ouch" it was hot enough for you to definately feel it on your fingers.. cool! thanks :)

@TheFlabagusted 8 жыл бұрын

If anyone is looking for a technique to do Genji's armour from overwatch then that impression tip is perfect.

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

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@eggfuyung92 8 жыл бұрын

I think it's awesome that despite having history and experience in the field/industry, you are still learning new techniques and sharing it with us as well. This is the true image of cosplaying and cosplay building.

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+eggfuyung92 Thank you for watching and subscribing.

@jamesmarston8461 7 жыл бұрын

i'm glad this exists as i've never used a heat gun to form foam before and i'm looking to bulid the evil dead chainsaw for a con in a few months. thank you for the tutorial Ted

@DannyLam4 8 жыл бұрын

THAT METAL BOWL THING IS GENIUS!!! I've been trying to make perfect semi-circles for forever, and shaped on top of domes... never imagined to do it on the inside. I'm a fool...

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Danny Lam No, you are not a fool. I learned this for someone else.

@DannyLam4 8 жыл бұрын

+Evil Ted Smith it's so simple and yet so ingenuous... XD the obvious solution that I completely missed! Good to know though, thanks for the advice!! :D

@psisky 8 жыл бұрын

I made a winged sun disc and other wall décor from foam using a soup ladle and the huge lid from my soup pot to mould the foam, just like you did here.

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+psisky Sounds cool.

@Xzo 8 жыл бұрын

+Evil Ted Smith what happened to your live stream?

@jillgab03 7 жыл бұрын

"foam bending". you sir is the new avatar :D

@EvilTedSmith 7 жыл бұрын

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@Kialna 8 жыл бұрын

The metal bowl one is new to me. Great stuff!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Kialna Not any more! Now you know.

@amberhabex1434 Жыл бұрын

You just saved me how to make slight lines in foam, I was afraid I had to cut it out instead of just smushing it with a toothpick to add those lines

@EvilTedSmith Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that! I'am here to help!

@thingmaker3 6 жыл бұрын

How do I hit the thumbs-up twice? This was such an eye-opener!! THANKS TED!!!

@EvilTedSmith 6 жыл бұрын

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@zackblack1387 4 жыл бұрын

thank you ted. this video will be really helpful when building my mandalorian armor.

@EvilTedSmith 4 жыл бұрын

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@damienbrand9422 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted!! Many great techniques for this making-newbie!!

@QueenVibe333 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a well made video that is easy to understand.

@EvilTedSmith 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for subscribing.

@stormraynes1707 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great ideas and tips. One tip on the "anvil," I use a standard pool cue ball.

@EvilTedSmith 7 жыл бұрын

Good ideal.

@rotomolding 7 жыл бұрын

#Zenno Zangetsu Thanks for all the great ideas and tips. One tip on the "anvil," I use a standard pool cue ball. @daylight living

@rotomolding 7 жыл бұрын

#ToastAndJellyfish #Jayden Lee if you don't have a heatgun, or can't afford one, will a hairdryer actually work? @Damien Brand @I Will Trash You

@MelindaMonteverde 8 жыл бұрын

The metal bowl !!! Yasssss

@monkeyzeetube 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ted..You are an angel not evil..

@EvilTedSmith 7 жыл бұрын

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@lasersaber 8 ай бұрын

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

@EvilTedSmith 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@BenDrawsStuff 8 жыл бұрын

Hey another cool trick is to do a shallow cut into your foam for detail lines, and then use the heat gun over thanpt, and it actually makes the line much more defined, great for detailing I must say.

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+BenDrawsStuff I like that trick!

@BenDrawsStuff 8 жыл бұрын

+Evil Ted Smith You do? Thanks man! By the way, thanks for all the other videos, you're a great help to me and mony others in the cosplay community, keep it up dude!

@AdyG838 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation and tips i have never done anything like this before so it was very helpful

@EvilTedSmith 6 жыл бұрын

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@octaviogarcialavergne4068 4 жыл бұрын

wonderfully explained.. thanks

@EvilTedSmith 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@diegomonzon1820 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your advice! greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Diego Monzon Thank you.

@katmanco3699 8 жыл бұрын

+Diego Monzon Not to be mistaken for Buenos Aires spain

@buttercup7711 8 жыл бұрын

this is amazing!! I am gonna make costumes for my boyfriend and his friend from undertale!!

@nickybanks1191 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ted I have just read about the films you have worked on very interesting and impressive 👍

@EvilTedSmith 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Tweaked_ej6 7 жыл бұрын

@Evil Ted Smith I have a simple question that I have found mixed answers on. If you heat EVA and it seals the edges should you sand down the edges again before applying glue and adhering your parts? Or is it okay to glue seals foam to sealed foam?

@Izashaxnin 8 жыл бұрын

Your tutorials are always super handy! thank you so much!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Izashaxnin Thanks for watching.

@carldagroundskeeper 5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm I see a Star Trek TNG-style borg costume in my future! Thanks for the info Ted! :D

@CH-kr3wk 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I'm going to make my little brother a Jaeger pilot suit.

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Chantelly Heart Glad to be of help.

@Riaan1906 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@EvilTedSmith 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@JAKphoenixify 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, really going to help with my azarael cosplay :)

@Nadel666 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Ted! What is the best temperature to set on heat gun?

@avidwriter2882 8 жыл бұрын

You're back!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Avid Writer Yes, I am, and I'm here to stay!

@WilliamJakespeareProps 8 жыл бұрын

4:08 you could use that technique to make a plumbus!

@thecoolkidsclub1436 8 жыл бұрын

Omg it's u

@colterjones8674 5 жыл бұрын

Not without a Shlaammi you don't.

@gimmerqueen 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone knows that to make a plumbus you gotta take the dinglebop, then smooth it out with a bunch of shleem. Repurpose the shleem for later batches. Take the dinglebop and push it through the grumbo. Then, rub the Fleeb against it. Its important that the fleeb is rubbed, because the fleeb has all the fleeb juice. Then find a shlammie and get him to rub it and spits on it. Then cut the fleeb. There are several hizzards in the way. Rub the Blamfs against the trumbles and shave the ploobis and grumbo away. That leaves you with a regular old plumbus

@liannadonx9563 8 жыл бұрын

Love this! finally I know how to really use that foam 😀 Thanks alot! ^^

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. Thank you for subscribing.

@Kokkiere1 7 жыл бұрын

great the second one, i was thinking about cutting the foam and then glue it and blabla.... great, thank you

@EvilTedSmith 7 жыл бұрын

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@agentsnarrcosplay9360 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the upload

@hector3197 8 жыл бұрын

graxias por los vídeos, he aprendido mucho de ellos. mis respetos

@ansherinanatalio2744 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! May I ask? What's the minimum temperature needed to get that o so wonderful curve? Would 200°c be enough?

@MrMarcellusPye 8 жыл бұрын

Bro your vids have gotten super awesome! Content wise your vids have helped me start to build a cosplay from my favorite game to send more time with my sister. But now this video has such nice quality video and audio wise. Love your stuff!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+MrMarcellusPye Thank you for watching.

@gracenblackwelder7727 4 жыл бұрын

If you don't get quite the shape you want, can you heat the foam again and warp it more?

@EvilTedSmith 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@dan36100 7 жыл бұрын

J'ADORE C'EST SUPER SE QUE VOUS FAITE

@kfc1179 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@EvilTedSmith 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@OliveRC-Addict 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips :)

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+OLIVE RC Thanks for subscribing.

@ppman2994 6 жыл бұрын

New drinking game (legal age only): Take a shot every time Ted says ,”Granted.”

@mirabethy 6 жыл бұрын

This video was extremely helpful, thank you :)

@EvilTedSmith 6 жыл бұрын

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@robmeyer7985 Жыл бұрын

So, a few dumb questions: (1) why not a hairdryer? Temp too low? (2) What temp is ideal? Depends on the thickness of the EVA foam? (3) How do you know when the foam is ready for forming and not ready to collapse from too much heat? When it just gets floppy?

@EvilTedSmith Жыл бұрын

Hello Rob, 1. Not hot enough to shape foam. 2 & 3 Heat gun temp, it's all trial an error.

@robmeyer7985 Жыл бұрын

@@EvilTedSmith Thx!

@ronc8632 6 жыл бұрын

I'm working on the foam today, if you need the foam in a flat shape ( a cosplayer recommended heat sealing all foam regardless of its shape ) do you just leave in on a flat surface ? And, how long do you use the heat gun for? They said if it starts to bubble, it's ruined. Also, I'm attaching the foam to fabric, contact cement should work fine, right ?

@echo3347 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these ideas!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+echo3347 Thank you for subscribing.

@onofflight4334 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is great, thanks!!

@EvilTedSmith 5 жыл бұрын

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@JGDeRuvo 8 жыл бұрын

How about oblong shapes? Like doing a gentle curve for something like a helmet?

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+James DeRuvo Foam anvil!

@ian6fx995 4 жыл бұрын

damn i don’t have a heat gun and i’m a kid so i’m not able to buy one. is there any alternative?

@arifkuyucu 5 жыл бұрын

what is the name is that metal bowl? how can I find cheaper alternatives? anybody help please? Also I am planning to use 1/4 inch thickness EVA foam for a simple sphere shape. I think it is thin material. Do I have to use a hot air gun for every thickness EVA? Can I bend it without hot air gun before glue? any alternative technique? Thank you..

@EvilTedSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could use a my dome pattern. eviltedsmith.com/shop/basic-dome-patterns/

@alaindumostrou6189 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@EvilTedSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@jeremyanderson6395 7 жыл бұрын

No gloves? isn't it hot? are you a boss?

@briathomas5310 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@EvilTedSmith 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And thank you for subscribing.

@NewbridgePiano 8 жыл бұрын

You've done helmets and armor but what about masks? Darth Revan's Mask from Star Wars would be a good example to show what you can do and if it is possible for you to do. Hope you can consider doing this! Have a great day Ted!

@mattTc17 5 жыл бұрын

The spine thing is cool, I’m thinking Adam Savage and Bill Doran’s Ring Wraith gauntlets...

@russelldavies160 7 жыл бұрын

not sure if this has been asked before does it matter which side you heat up first and how do you heat it for. I am sorry if sounds stupid but I am a absolute beginner

@forestpkguy 8 жыл бұрын

Great ideas

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Sikler Thank you for watching and subscribing.

@emanuelly6174 5 ай бұрын

I don't have that same heater thing that you have there that device so what a hairdryer work don't be rude I'm just asking

@EvilTedSmith Ай бұрын

When it come to shaping EVA foam you'll need a heat gun. The hair dryer dose not get hot enough.

@TheKsourmoon 4 жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd be back here. I'm back. And now using this to figure out how I'm gonna heat form my newest project... now to just bother my cosplay god for a heat gun...

@EvilTedSmith 4 жыл бұрын

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@ntentionNatalie 10 ай бұрын

This is really great. Can you tell me what temperature setting you use and how long you typically heat the foam?

@EvilTedSmith 10 ай бұрын

HOT! I have just a stander heat gun. It dosen't have a temp control on it and it works fine.

@ntentionNatalie 10 ай бұрын

@@EvilTedSmith okay good to know. Mine can go up to 1300 so I may have to do some experimenting. How long would you say you heat it for?

@StephenOsirusCovers 7 жыл бұрын

sir, I had a question in regards to heat bending with a bowl. can the same thing be achieved with a bowl that has a flat bottom? I'm wondering cause I'm trying to figure out how to make a rounded bevel without the use of a belt sander

@EvilTedSmith 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure? Try it out.

@pujpromptunikjoy6971 3 жыл бұрын

Also,will the thickness and density of the foam be as hard as it was before it was heated?

@EvilTedSmith 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the foam still stays frim.

@apcolleen 2 жыл бұрын

Can you recomend a foam that is WASHABLE and heat formable? cause the "removable" cups that get included with sports bras and built in bras is awful.

@EvilTedSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not really sure? Sorry I wish I could be more help.

@TrasteIAm 4 жыл бұрын

Instant fripple by heat? Innovative!

@HelimeNasher Жыл бұрын

Very good job

@EvilTedSmith Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@rangikunotefi 8 жыл бұрын

:ooo the bowl method will work as well with just 5mm eva foam!? :ooo

@feralratchild 4 жыл бұрын

Can i still use a blowdryer on the hottest setting because i dont have a heat gun and i dont wanna buy one

@EvilTedSmith 4 жыл бұрын

You can try....

@jasonl5500 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I've been dealing with EVA daily now for 4 or 5 months. I don't melt it , just cutting and what not but I deal with alot of it. I use it in the basement of my house. My question is do you take precautions because of the formamide content in EVA? Do you wear a mask or gloves when working with it? I hear formamide is a very nasty chemical and some EVA foams have been banned in certain countries. Any advice would be great 👍

@EvilTedSmith Жыл бұрын

Yeah when heating it, you should be in a well ventilated area. Or wear a charcoaled filter mask.

@iwilltrashyou1593 8 жыл бұрын

+Petrick Oud yeah but my heat gun just has a setting for 'low' and 'hot'

@certifiedblink7473 4 жыл бұрын

Can you bend thermal insulation sheet using blower? Please answer.

@EvilTedSmith 4 жыл бұрын

No, it will melt it. EVA foam is easier to heat shape.

@greamcreed4ae704 8 ай бұрын

cool buddy thanks subscribed and thumbs up PEACE!!

@EvilTedSmith 8 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

@ysvry 5 жыл бұрын

great tips thx.

@rockyrodriguez2351 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EvilTedSmith 6 жыл бұрын

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@amberrogers7666 6 жыл бұрын

Could you use an embossing gun? I have one I inherited from my mother, and I would like to use that rather than buy a heat gun, but I am having a hard time comparing the temperatures online. Also, most videos cut away while blowing the heat on the foam, but don't say how long it takes to really heat it up! How long do you point the heat gun at it before working with it?? Thanks! Love your videos!

@EvilTedSmith 6 жыл бұрын

Any standard weekend would work good on foam.

@amberrogers7666 6 жыл бұрын

Standard weekend?

@ledonnek1974 7 жыл бұрын

Great information, thank you for sharing...

@EvilTedSmith 7 жыл бұрын

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@NikkeiZX 8 жыл бұрын

Question: I have a dual-temperature Heat Gun.... is it best to use Low or High heat on EVA foam? also (in terms of heat sealing) when will I know that the foam is sealed? when I apply heat, I begin to see little sparkles.. does this means it's heated enough or are there any visible signs that the foam is heat-sealed?

@zennozangetsu1164 8 жыл бұрын

It becomes shiny

@mcopado 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this!!!!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Thanks for subscribing.

@guyfromdubai 4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious to know how big the foam piece can be before you start to see problems with heat form curving it. Like say for a wearable foam helmet couldn't you just take a big piece of foam and put it in a head sized bowl rather than having to cut up separate pieces and glue them together?

@TheVas76 Жыл бұрын

How would I heat press using a 3D printed texture roller? I'm texturing the brim of a hat. A texture stamp obviously won't work since the brim is round. I also want to do the top of the hat which is also a curved foam piece. Thanks!

@EvilTedSmith Жыл бұрын

When Texturing foam. It’s best to heat stamp it on a flat surface before Assembly. Now that you have to put together I’m not sure how to do it?

@jakeseamon4737 6 жыл бұрын

Iv been watching your videos and i have to say I cant wait to start replicating your techniques to do my own foam work. My question is my heat gun has temp ranging from 200F to 1000F what are some of the best temps when working with foam.

@parthamohapatra9573 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, you are making out impressive. My Question is quite unusual but your answer could be very helpful. My Question is: How to repair some unwanted pressed/damaged marks on a Mascot's face made of such foam ? PLEASE GUIDE by putting a demo video.

@ToastAndJellyfish 8 жыл бұрын

That bowl is fantastic! Where did you find it? I've never seen one that thick before that was actually metal, only materials like heat-intolerant plastic and sometimes ceramic, which I would be worried about inadvertently breaking in the process of pushing from the inside out (what with spheres not being compressible that way).

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

+ToastAndJellyfish It's a bowl I got from Target years ago. Not sure if they have them anymore.

@ToastAndJellyfish 8 жыл бұрын

Evil Ted Smith I checked and it doesn't look like they do, but for anyone who's interested it looks like Amazon and a few other places have very similar-looking bowls for sale currently. They're listed as insulated or sometimes double-walled steel bowls. With the results they can give I'll definitely be picking one up. Lots of sizes, too!

@EvilTedSmith 8 жыл бұрын

Found it! Metal bowl www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FBEI9LM?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B00FBEI9LM&linkCode=xm2&tag=thevtech-20

@Noel84100 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. How much is the thickness you used to make the foam ball? Thanks

@EvilTedSmith 4 жыл бұрын

10 mm or 1/2 inch EVA foam.

@ElenaMihailescu 2 жыл бұрын

Can we glue some fabric and make nice colored letters?

@galvarincendo8684 6 жыл бұрын

I made a bow out of EVA foam and covered it with newspaper in an attempt to harden the foam. The problem I have is that one side of the bow is slightly bent outwards despite the fact the bow is supposed to be flat. I was wondering if using a heat gun, while holding the curved part downward would straighten the bent part? Or would the heat gun ruin the bow?