Cosplay Armor material i can spray on?Follow

Just search "Latex Fetish Shop" in Google and buy what doesn't traumatize you.

Maybe you should try a hobby forum.

With the chemical bonding it uses he/she'll never get it off without tearing out chunks of flesh.

Always a chance that it will soak through the layers and retain it's moisture until you put it on.

It would depend on what you are willing to accept for a finish. The easiest way to protect the cardboard would be to cover it in clear epoxy resin. Doing that much surface area though would be expensive. You could probably coat the lower impact areas with several coats of spray varnish to protect them from elements, then coat or rebuild the other areas. thats going to leave a glossy residue, and it may darken the cardboard. dunno if that is a concern or not.

You may want to consider re building the more impact prone portions. You can get heating duct aluminum sections for $2, maybe $3. one large tube or square section should be large enough to makearm and shouldar thingies out of i would imagine. You would basically just use your paper version as a template, then make the new ones exactly the same way, except out of metal. need some specialized cutting sheres and some files / sand paper to keep the edges dull so you don't cut yourself, but that would only add about $30 or so in tool costs assuming you don't already have something that will work. You might need a rivet popper and a drill too depending on how you plan to attach everything.

You could also build a DIY vaccume table if you are serious about making these things. That involves more work, but not very much more expense assuming you have a shop vac. This is a good place to start: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-good,-cheap,-upgradeable-sheet-plastic-vacu/ though for mine I went with a wire mesh top for better airflow. Your main size limit is going to be the size of your oven. You should be albe to make one for under $30 worth of parts. then you just make molds and make new parts. the styrene sheets are about $10 each for the really large ones, depending on thickness. I only make smaller thingies for my Mill with mine (pulley safety covers,, RC helecopter canopies, etc) so I'm not really sure. The only real trick is making sure you can make a good, smooth inner mold and use plenty of mold release.

Are you just looking for waterproofing/sealant. or a more durable coating?

Fiberglass resin is good for it to not fall apart but not the best for long term. You should also use something on the outside like bondo for added strength but the downside is you do need to do a lot of sanding. There are tons of websites that will give you tips on how to make a sturdy armor. 405th's website has a ton of good info, it is for people into making halo armor but the techniques can be used on other types. If you don't want to go the route of making armor with fiberglass Styrene is another option. You can do the vacuum-forming route Kao mentioned or just cut and heat-shape to what you want. Decent for looks, cant be used for play fighting but good enough for cosplay.

I have made a few different sets of armor and have helped a friend of mine finish off his clone trooper suit using different methods, Personally I prefer the way the "hard" way looks but you can get some pretty cool effects the cheaper way.

Oh another way you can do it if you can get enough is melt down a ton of glue sticks in a pot you will end up tossing.. or using again for same thing.. and brush it on, keep a hair dryer or heat gun on a lower setting on it when you brush to avoid it cooling fast. You will still likely need to sand it but it will hold up a bit better. bulk it out with paper mache and seal it if you need to.

Edited, Jan 27th 2013 2:47am by Tyrrant

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Keep in mind that many of the members there have worked with plastidip and ttr for years now. There is a foam staff in there I thought was a real staff first ten glances. Everyone is helpful and having differing experiences and methods will help you find your way.

I have been working on Dynasty Warrior weapons for my brother. Intricate damned designs are a nightmare for a novice like me. On a personal note, Lance is a great guy, met him on two occasion. I am having him make me samurai armor for my larping/cosplay/bs'ing once I save up some. Fair pricing from him which is a great bonus.