I've been trying to make these for 10 years and have discovered a dozen ways to make them fail or just look crappy (mostly with help from instructables). this will go a long way to letting me finally con as RamDragon! They look awesome, and are actually the right size! you are amazing!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've just made my first set of horns and they turned out so awesome!! And on the first try! Light weight and super easy to do. You're the best! 💋
Awesome video! I saw this pattern on your site the other night and was wondering on earth you they fit together. I actually just sent a message to you through your website about another pattern I bought, hopefully I'll hear from you soon :D
Great tutorial, love the design, but you didn't include how to attach them to your head. In the intro you have them right on the top of your forehead, but I can't figure out a good way to keep them there.
is upholstery foam ok? its not a thick foam, soft flimsy and thin, but would it theoretically have the same result? and if not, are there any common household ways to reprimend this?
This is brilliant. I have one question...Would it be feasible to make the horns smaller for child size? I'm sure it would be. My 3 1/2 yo watched the video with me and loves them. This video made my morning. Thank you. Off to the website. :)
I think you can easily size down the pattern by tracing a parallel line a few centimeters on the inside of its edges, but the smaller the parts get the harder it will be to glue them together. There's just one way to find out: try it. :)
I'm wondering why you didn't fill the horns with something to make them retain the shape or make them sturdier? it feels like they will end up flat if you touch their sides.
This video is so useful! I hope you have this pattern available on your website because I will definitely be purchasing it if you do! He is right though, the sharpener is amazing! I am still working with blade #1 an entire armor set later!
have you consider putting magnets on your Eva guns and armor ? so it can come off and on as you please instead of Carrying it ... BTW love your work !! good job I'm intrested on your chest and helmet patterns =)
I spent 2 failed attempts thinking I was doing it wrong and then swapped my Lepage "Heavy Duty" (lol, not) contact cement for some crappy dollar store brand and... magic!
Hi! First of all, your videos are great! I would like to start working with foam, but I have a question: Often you use heat to change the shape of the foam. Is this risky for your health? I am always worried because I do not know the chemicals inside the material, so I would like to know some security tips for health. I have only worked with Worbla so far. Sorry for my bad English and greetings from Europe!
Could you bevel the edges of the foam pieces to make a more triangular shaped horn? How did you go about drafting the pattern for these? I know you probably sell this pattern in your shop but I was curious.
Uhh, thats an Awsome Idea for Horns, i used Styrudur for it, but the lateral curvature has thus far not been achieved. I have one queston, which glue do you use, it seems extremly strong?
@EvilTedSmith: Is there a source where you can get bulk EVA Foam and other supplies? I always seem to find EVA in small sheets, never really big enough (except for the puzzle floor matts). Thoughts? Suggestions?
Hi Ted, thanks for yet another awesome tutorial. It took me 4 tries but mine look pretty good now. Just one question, what would be the best way to attach these to your head instead of a helmet?
Hey Ted, love your videos and work, as always! :-) A haunter I subscribe to is StiltbeastStudios, and he does a lot of really cool work, though not in foam. He does however use plastic sheet as a kind of heat shrink covering to make skin, etc, and even horns. I am curious and will have to try and see if the plastic bags will melt/shrink before the foam distorts, as that would make a really easy covering and give some special effect possibilities.
It would have bin so awesome if they were like the ones Marko has from Saga. By the way that and Sex Criminals are the most refreshing and ground breaking Comics I have read but I know that every one thinks that.
I made a pretty good set like this. first image shows seams, useflu for copying. photos.google.com/search/_tra_/photo/AF1QipMcdnE9ONcKB17wPsz-XOjpyMdjptJ7PY7fbee_ and the finished version: www.dropbox.com/s/aw22abc4ascomxp/%202018%20potter%20card%207%20copy%20Resized.jpg?dl=0 Used 2 layers of foam; all pieces are two layers thick sandwiched. Make the main curved trunk of the antlers flat, then heat form it to give it the right curvature. the various spikes are also 2 layers thick, do a bit of heat forming and sanding to shape all of them, then glue the spikes on to the trunk where they are supposed to go. If you can get hold of a set of real antlers to copy, that will help.
straight pins are for plebs. Just joking, but I find using a spray adhesive, especially a template adhesive, works better. If you have a heat gun, you just hit it lightly and it causes heat failure in the adhesive, which just peels off.
i need this tutorial cause i didnt find how to make female body foam full, not like your tutorial before. your tutorial is half of the body, can you make the full female body?
I've been trying to make these for 10 years and have discovered a dozen ways to make them fail or just look crappy (mostly with help from instructables). this will go a long way to letting me finally con as RamDragon! They look awesome, and are actually the right size! you are amazing!
You're amazing and thank you for subscribing!
I just made my own pair! Thanks for the tutorial
That makes me happy.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've just made my first set of horns and they turned out so awesome!! And on the first try! Light weight and super easy to do. You're the best! 💋
"just the tip" i love the pause of you trying not to laugh xD haha really awesome video!
Those are sure a really impressive pair of foam horns, I love your work ♥
Thank you.
Saw him at Epic Con in Frankfurt. I really can recommend his workshops.
Thank you for coming to my workshop.
Great tutorial as always! Thank you for taking the time to do these!
Thank you for taking the time to watch them!
Perfect for Tim the Enchanter.
It has big, pointy teeth
That's what I was thinking!
for my Loki cosplay awesome!
Great tutorial !
2:28 I was wondering what you'll when you'll notice the L side part :P
Great tutorial and awesome pattern.
I like this reminds me of my horns 👏🏻
Time to start my Ruby of the Sea costume
Yes, you can do it.
Awesome build.
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This is brilliant!
Thank you for watching.
How about some Maleficent horns pleeaseee 👏👏 can’t wait 😁
Love it!
where was this for my Halloween costume!!!!! I had to carve some out of expanding foam!!!!!
Make these for next year.
bet that turned out horrible
Awesome video! I saw this pattern on your site the other night and was wondering on earth you they fit together. I actually just sent a message to you through your website about another pattern I bought, hopefully I'll hear from you soon :D
Well this is conveniently timed, I may make use of this
Glad to be of service.
Evil Ted Smith could you possibly do a helmet with face plate tutorial, I find it difficult to do myself and would love to see your technique. thanks
Ive added that to my video to do list.
Great work, as always.
great video! but i was curious as to why you say we cant use a thinner foam for this?? thanks and stay awesome
You can, but I think you get better results with the 5mm foam.
Cool thanks! Evil Ted Smith
Great tutorial, love the design, but you didn't include how to attach them to your head. In the intro you have them right on the top of your forehead, but I can't figure out a good way to keep them there.
is upholstery foam ok? its not a thick foam, soft flimsy and thin, but would it theoretically have the same result? and if not, are there any common household ways to reprimend this?
In theory, it should work. The best way to know is to try and let me know how it works out.
This is brilliant. I have one question...Would it be feasible to make the horns smaller for child size? I'm sure it would be. My 3 1/2 yo watched the video with me and loves them. This video made my morning. Thank you. Off to the website. :)
I think you can easily size down the pattern by tracing a parallel line a few centimeters on the inside of its edges, but the smaller the parts get the harder it will be to glue them together. There's just one way to find out: try it. :)
I don't think I would have to down size it much. I'm defiantly going to try it. Thanks. :)
Thank you!
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so cool
I'm wondering why you didn't fill the horns with something to make them retain the shape or make them sturdier? it feels like they will end up flat if you touch their sides.
Nope, they are very solid. You should make a pair and see for your self.
that would be heavy. It's great how light these are.
nice job.. like always
This video is so useful! I hope you have this pattern available on your website because I will definitely be purchasing it if you do! He is right though, the sharpener is amazing! I am still working with blade #1 an entire armor set later!
Here they are..eviltedsmith.com/product/ram-horns-pattern/ To put grooves in foam, I find the wood burner works great. amzn.to/2oTVYNm
have you consider putting magnets on your Eva guns and armor ? so it can come off and on as you please instead of Carrying it ... BTW love your work !! good job I'm intrested on your chest and helmet patterns =)
You can. I like to use slings or holsters for my foam weapons.
I just recently bought you patterns. it turned out well =).. would you happen to have a Destiny Titan chest plate pattern for sale?
I spent 2 failed attempts thinking I was doing it wrong and then swapped my Lepage "Heavy Duty" (lol, not) contact cement for some crappy dollar store brand and... magic!
I'm glad it worked out for you.
ive been checking your channel daily excited for new content, how often do you upload?
Not soon enough. I'm working on it.
Hi! First of all, your videos are great!
I would like to start working with foam, but I have a question: Often you use heat to change the shape of the foam. Is this risky for your health? I am always worried because I do not know the chemicals inside the material, so I would like to know some security tips for health. I have only worked with Worbla so far. Sorry for my bad English and greetings from Europe!
Your just heating it enough to soften it if your Melting it to the point its burning and giving off fumes your doing it wrong.
Could you bevel the edges of the foam pieces to make a more triangular shaped horn?
How did you go about drafting the pattern for these? I know you probably sell this pattern in your shop but I was curious.
I used a real ram horn, wrapped it in foil, duct taped it and made a pattern.
thank you very much
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6:46 Just the tip.
nice man
am trying to make these for a jschlatt cosplay
Same
Same!
Gracias por mostrar tutorial
Uhh, thats an Awsome Idea for Horns, i used Styrudur for it, but the lateral curvature has thus far not been achieved.
I have one queston, which glue do you use, it seems extremly strong?
I have links for all my supplies below the video.
@EvilTedSmith:
Is there a source where you can get bulk EVA Foam and other supplies? I always seem to find EVA in small sheets, never really big enough (except for the puzzle floor matts). Thoughts? Suggestions?
I have my supply list just below the viedo.
Thank you!
Is they’re any smaller ones?
Perfect for hellboy
Could you use only part of the pattern to make smaller horns?
You can make the pattern smaller.
Hi Ted, thanks for yet another awesome tutorial. It took me 4 tries but mine look pretty good now. Just one question, what would be the best way to attach these to your head instead of a helmet?
Gozer Gozerian probably get a headband the same colour as the horns and glu them on :)
is there any way to compress the spiral without making them any smaller?
Yes, heat form the in the shape.
Rad!
Are each of these pieces printed on one sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper?
Stander printer paper.
Great
Hey Evil Ted i really like your Tutorials any references on Fallout 4 power armor advice
Hey Ted, love your videos and work, as always! :-)
A haunter I subscribe to is StiltbeastStudios, and he does a lot of really cool work, though not in foam. He does however use plastic sheet as a kind of heat shrink covering to make skin, etc, and even horns. I am curious and will have to try and see if the plastic bags will melt/shrink before the foam distorts, as that would make a really easy covering and give some special effect possibilities.
I've never done that, give it a try and let me know how it works.
I don't have a heat gun, can you recommend any decent ones?
Any heat gun will work.
Is it possible to find the pattern some where instead of having to hand draw it?
sorry I found it 🤣
OK... Good. Thank you for your support.
Question: Just wondering, do you have a template of your pattern for the horns? Thank you..
Yes I do...eviltedsmith.com/product/ram-horns-pattern/
Great..!! Thank you...
Nice ;)
how about that VHD stuff you been working on?
Soon.
It would have bin so awesome if they were like the ones Marko has from Saga. By the way that and Sex Criminals are the most refreshing and ground breaking Comics I have read but I know that every one thinks that.
No, I have not read them.
I have found parchment paper helps when I have pieces that I am trying to keep apart when assembling.
Great tip!
Do you have suggestions for antlers?
I made a pretty good set like this. first image shows seams, useflu for copying. photos.google.com/search/_tra_/photo/AF1QipMcdnE9ONcKB17wPsz-XOjpyMdjptJ7PY7fbee_ and the finished version: www.dropbox.com/s/aw22abc4ascomxp/%202018%20potter%20card%207%20copy%20Resized.jpg?dl=0 Used 2 layers of foam; all pieces are two layers thick sandwiched. Make the main curved trunk of the antlers flat, then heat form it to give it the right curvature. the various spikes are also 2 layers thick, do a bit of heat forming and sanding to shape all of them, then glue the spikes on to the trunk where they are supposed to go. If you can get hold of a set of real antlers to copy, that will help.
Could you tell me what glue you are using please? thanks.
I have my supply list just below the video.
How can I stick them in my head???
Attached them to a hair band.
can you use hot glue to glue the eva foam
You could but it won't work as well.
0:53 this template is suffering
there are some who will eventually call me...Tim.
Tim the enchanter!
@@EvilTedSmithSmith exactly! it's my Halloween costume, and now I know how to make the horns tenq for the tutorial!
I need to see how he makes a zenyatta helmet *-*
How to apply after you done?
For real, where would the cosplay community be without pepakura etc.?
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straight pins are for plebs.
Just joking, but I find using a spray adhesive, especially a template adhesive, works better. If you have a heat gun, you just hit it lightly and it causes heat failure in the adhesive, which just peels off.
Ted, can you make video how to make female armor for Phantom Assassin Dota2 ?
i need this tutorial cause i didnt find how to make female body foam full, not like your tutorial before. your tutorial is half of the body, can you make the full female body?
There's a link for how to make a duct tape body form below my video.
what glue did you use?
I have my supply list just below the video.
Can I get the patterns for free please
Just the tip.
Ha ha!
Love it!
Love it!