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QuestionWhat if I want to make a mask for a helmet?Community AnswerYou could get a plastic mask and alter it to what you like, then build foam on top of it.
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QuestionHow can I install LED lighting to my costume armor?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererTalk to a professional cosplayer or even an electrical engineer about this, because lights can be very dangerous. They can break and glass can hurt you, they could burn you, they could start a fire, so much can go wrong. When you wear the costume, always have someone with you so that if something goes wrong, they can help you.
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QuestionCould I make it out of cardboard?Community AnswerYes, but if it flattens, you will have to use more than a single layer of cardboard.
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QuestionCould I create it out of plastic and cardboard?Community AnswerYes. You could use anything durable.
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QuestionHow do I make armor out of metal?Community AnswerYou would have to physically bend the metal, which is very difficult. Also, it doesn't actually look that good. I would not recommend it.
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QuestionWhat if I want to make a whole set?Community AnswerJust repeat the process described here for every piece, but you'll need some kind of belt for leg pieces, or another way of keeping everything attached. There are many ways to do it, but the most popular is using velcro strips on certain parts of your body and attaching the armor there.
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QuestionI want to make metal arms. Should I just buy gloves and put foam on top?Community AnswerYeah. You can sew or glue on Velcro to connect the pieces onto the gloves.
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QuestionIs there any particular craft foam that's recommended to use?Community AnswerEVA floor mats are the most versatile, but the thinner sheets found in the craft store work well for bracers or hand armor.
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QuestionI was looking into creating a cosplay armor for Flavia (Fire Emblem Awakening). I have no experience with cosplay and am not that crafty. Would this be too hard for me? Any suggestions?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererAnything with armor is very difficult and can be super expensive. Cosplay is quite expensive, and takes a lot of time and practice. Good cosplay costumes are very expensive to buy and may cost less to make, but DIY cosplay takes so much longer.
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QuestionCan I make costume armor without cropped chest armor?Community AnswerProbably, but if you don't want cropped chest armor, then you might have to make full-body (top half only) armor.
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QuestionIs it possible to make this kind of armor for a Batman costume?Community AnswerAbsolutely, but with some caveats. Firstly, it depends what suit you want to make. The method described here is only suitable for making rigid armour, so it could be used to make the batman suits from the Arkham games, but not the film suits that seem to be a muscle suit and a cape. Secondly, I'd advise looking at how to make the fabric pieces of the costume (cape, cowl, etc.) before you dedicate yourself to the project because those will add an extra layer of complexity.
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