Fleather! I did this to get texture on the scales of my dragon helm, but I had already glued the scales on before I added texture. I used a mini-iron (shaped like a spade) to press the foil onto the scales. Unfortunately...it did loosen the contact cement a bit, and shrunk the scales. The cement re-adhered once it cooled, and the edges of the scales were raised slightly which actually added to the overall effect. When I do the chestpiece, though, I'm going to texture the foam *before* I run it through the Cricut to cut out the scales! (Note: If you've already primed your foam this technique will not work as well.)
My question is this, what do you use to seal this foam? Not only for painting but for strength? I typically use plastidip but I have never tried this type of texturing before. Would you plastidip before or after? Do have any suggestions on the process? I want the end result to the be like the blue skirt on your wonder woman piece. Thank you!
You can use Plastidip just the same as you would and actually for the wonder woman skirt I didn't even seal it with Plastidip. The hight heat press seals it pretty well. But I love the look that Plastidip gives to the foam it gives it a very leathery look so that is what I have done on my Hiccup and stuff :)
Sir, you get a like for the fleather bit
Awesome. You redid the video. And you answered my question about how did I lose my leather look.
Fleather! I did this to get texture on the scales of my dragon helm, but I had already glued the scales on before I added texture. I used a mini-iron (shaped like a spade) to press the foil onto the scales. Unfortunately...it did loosen the contact cement a bit, and shrunk the scales. The cement re-adhered once it cooled, and the edges of the scales were raised slightly which actually added to the overall effect. When I do the chestpiece, though, I'm going to texture the foam *before* I run it through the Cricut to cut out the scales! (Note: If you've already primed your foam this technique will not work as well.)
Fleather! Very cool instructional video and I enjoy your sense of humour 😁
This is great, I will give this a try too.
Use Parchment Paper on top of the tinfoil, that should protect the iron. :)
This is awesome- thank you!!
Yay! I'm so glad! Sure thing! Thanks for watching! :)
Fleather my dude
Yes!!!
You ever think about doing Guts Berserker Armor? That’d be epic!!
Use a Pressing cloth so you dont damage your iron. A scrap peice of most any fabric will do. I like thin Towels
Good call! :)
Thanks! Now i can make my antimagic grimoire lmao
Thanks for sharing.
That is sure to come in handy for vegan cosplayers.
Or people on a budget.
Happy to help! Definitely :) thanks for watching!
My question is this, what do you use to seal this foam? Not only for painting but for strength? I typically use plastidip but I have never tried this type of texturing before. Would you plastidip before or after? Do have any suggestions on the process? I want the end result to the be like the blue skirt on your wonder woman piece. Thank you!
You can use Plastidip just the same as you would and actually for the wonder woman skirt I didn't even seal it with Plastidip. The hight heat press seals it pretty well. But I love the look that Plastidip gives to the foam it gives it a very leathery look so that is what I have done on my Hiccup and stuff :)
Fleather!!!
I’m going to try and make male Corrin, wish me fucking luck
Sounds awesome!!! Good Luck!!!
@@CosplayApprentice Thanks!!! 😭 His armor seems super tough, but I’ll try my best!!
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The WTF link doesn't work. It goes to amazon, but not to WTF
Shoot, thanks for the heads up I will fix it right away :)
I fixed it, it should be working now :)
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