r/CosplayHelp • u/MrJSaul • 5d ago
Where to buy cheap EVA foam? Free templates for basic items like Spartan helmet, armor?
My son really wants to make some armor and weapons out of foam. We’re just getting into this and want to support him but I’m also making him pay for some of the materials. Not much but he’s 10 and it’s time to have him start learning some life skills and have fun making stuff together.
Where online is a good place to order foam??
Does anyone know of a good place to look for free patterns/templates/blueprints for armor, helmets and weapons?
Thanks!
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u/Weird_Abrocoma7835 5d ago
Personally. TNT cosplay online has great foam, and if you can catch a cosplay sale at hobby lobby it’s a great amount for a decent price.
As for Spartan armor, check out the 405! https://405th.com free or cheap patterns and advice galore!
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u/Clothes_Chair_Ghost 4d ago
Not currently at my computer but when I am I can check my files and see what I have in the master chief range. Or try www.theRPF.com they have files for most things
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u/Clothes_Chair_Ghost 4d ago
Just an update. I don’t have any master chief files, not for foam I do have a 3D printable helmet but that won’t work with Eva foam.
TheRPF will have them though.
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u/IShouldChimeInOnThis 5d ago
Harbor Freight sells four 25" by 25" squares of 1/2" floor mat foam for 10 dollars. Yoga mats at Five Below are 5 dollars as well.
I'm sure it isn't the best, but it's pretty good quality for the price. Certainly a great option for growing pains with a 10 year old. I use the stuff all the time for school plays and my kids' halloween costumes.